Anderson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Anderson Co. Civil War Units

swest75 — 21 Jul 2001 9:05:00 GMT

My g-grandfather lived in Anderson Co., according to the 1860 Anderson Co. census. According to family information he died 2-3-1863 serving in the CSA. We have no information as to what unit he may served.

Does anyone have any information about any units that may have been formed from Anderson and where I might research the units. Or does anyone know if there, in fact, was any units formed from Anderson Co.? He may have joined in a surrounding county.

Any information will be treasured.

Thanks in advance.

Mary Annis/Annice Walston, TX, b. 1878?

firearrow1 — 9 Aug 2003 8:20:24 GMT

On her first marriage certificate in Gonzales County in 1876, Mary Annice Walston was listed as marrying Lemuel Butler. In the 1900 census, she was listed as Annis and born in 1878 in Texas.

I have a great deal of info on Lemuel, but nothing on "Annice" earlier than her marriage. Does anyone know what happened to the baby "Anise" listed as the second child of Henry Walston (Jr) and Jane? Any information on any of Henry's children by his second wife Jane would be much appreciated

Thomas J. Butler, 1900, Precinct 2, Anderson Co., TX

CECarroll1945 — 23 Nov 2008 4:07:43 GMT

Thomas J. Butler and his wife Levina were in Anderson Co., TX in 1900 with children Ella, Charles and John. John moved to Michigan with his wife Pearl Carroll. What became of Thomas J. Butler? Did he die in Anderson Co., TX? Another daughter, Hannah, was with the family in 1880 Missouri.

7th Tex Cav - I Co. Texas Buck Hunters - New Mex Campaign

John Day — 22 Aug 2004 7:55:21 GMT

Seeking info on The Texas Buckhunters, orgainzed in Anderson County Oct 1861 under Capt. James Gardner, 41. Became part of 7th Texas Cav with Sibley's ill-fated New Mexico expedition. Does anyone have a rooster? Info on Anderson soldiers who were in Val Verde or Glorietta Battles? My 2G-uncle (James E. Day, 19) died during campaign in Confederate Arizona.

Laura Suggs Jernigan (Jerrigan) married Henry Jernigan (jerrigan)

CHRISDAY — 14 Nov 2008 7:33:18 GMT

Laura born June 1878 and Henry born Dec 1860 are listed in the Anderson County, Texas 1900 census. Henry works for the railroad. In the household is Lulu Suggs born June 1881, Laura's sister. I haven't yet found them in subsequent census. Lulu also had a twin sister Beulah, she is not listed in the 1900 census. They are the daughters of G.W. Suggs and Martha Day Suggs. In 1883 a G.W. Suggs married a Sarah Stewart in Ozark County, Missouri. If you have any information about Laura, Henry, Lulu, or Beulah plss contact me.

TUCKER Family Reunion in PALESTINE, Anderson County, Texas

JanaMcDougalRooke — 25 Apr 2007 10:43:03 GMT

I am interested in ANYONE that has information about the annual Tucker Family reunion that takes place in east Texas, Palestine, TX. We are related to the Whitcombs, Carters, Tuckers. I would love to find out Tucker information from this branch of the Tucker family.
Thanks to you all!
Jana

Farr and Owens family, Frankston

Susan Morris — 3 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for the James B. Farr family of Anderson and Cherokee Counties during the 1890-1920 time peroid. James (born 1854) was married to Mary E. (Minnie May) Hawkins (born 1863). Their children were:
William Dickerson Farr-Married-Iris Leone Owens 1909
Eddie Farr, Marion Farr, Effie L. Farr, Ollie Farr, Leone Farr.

Owens and Farr family, Frankston

Susan Morris — 3 Apr 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching the John Tarpley Owens family that settled in the Berryville area after the Civil War. His wife was Mary Ann Lucindy Rosse Owens. Their children were:
Henry Lewis Clay Owens, John Tarpley, Jr., Mary Ann Elizabeth Owens, James Thomas Owens-married-Emma Eva Belle Minor, Martha Virginia Owens, and William Warren Owens.
Their granddaughter (child of James and Emma), Iris Leone Owens married William Dickerson Farr, in 1909.

Mary Davis

GingerDavis43 — 25 Apr 2008 8:45:55 GMT

I think that I found Mary's grave in Dabbs cemetery. It is a 1857 date and that is it, but it is near the Freeman graves in the cemetery. Does anyone know when she died?

Ginger Ramsey Davis

Providence Cemetery

Lesa_Hale — 29 Jul 2008 3:28:48 GMT

Does anyone have any information on this cemetery? I have been told that some of our family is buried there in unmarked graves. These family members would be Hardy, Mullins, Berry and Lusk surnames. I believe that my GG Grandfather WM Hardy donated some of the land for the cemetery.

Arkansas to Anderson Co.,Texas?

Gary S. Corbett — 21 Oct 2005 5:01:17 GMT

What would be the most likely counties in Arkansas that people would have moved from,to Anderson Co.,Texas?

Obit request - Dan Watkins

Rob_Yoder — 25 Jul 2008 8:46:14 GMT

Does anyone have access to obituaries published in the Palestine Herald Press?

I need an obit for Dan Conley Watkins, born 15 Dec 1935, died 5 April 2000, buried Denson Springs Cemetery.

His name is listed in an index of obits printed in the above newspaper in the USGenWeb's Archives for Anderson County, Texas. Perhaps the obit was republished in the quarterly publication of the East Texas Genealogical Society, who provided the index.

Thanks!

Rob

Swain/Paul

Rhonda — 11 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for any information on my Dads family the Swains ,My G-parents were Newton S. Swain and Florence Alma (Newman) Swain.Thier children William,James,Mary, Evie,Willie(my dad)and Ruby Inez.

HATTIE YOUNG IRVIN, OR LINDA M. YOUNG.... PALESTINE TX, I think???

David Alan Young — 4 Dec 2005 5:05:14 GMT

Does anyone know any relatives to Hattie Young Irvin, whom I beleived passed on in 1997 or 1998. Or Does anyone know a Linda M. Young.... I am trying to find out if she is still in the Palestine area, and I am sure she is married by now and has a different last name, I dont know what the M. stands for, but I know some other names of relatives to HATTIE YOUNG IRVIN..... They include the following......

Clarence Carl YOUNG b: 19 Dec 1912
Grace Lee Young Crist WILSON b: 3 Jan 1915
Littleton Napoleon YOUNG b: 24 Sep 1915
Ora Della YOUNG b: Oct 1919
George V. YOUNG b: 3 Apr 1921
Lonnie Dennis YOUNG b: 5 May 1923
Bonnie Bessie Young BAKERG b: 5 May 1923
John Wesley (Jack) YOUNG b: 5 Aug 1927
Kaleb Franklin YOUNG b: Mar 1934

If anyone knows any of the following people or some of their relatives, could you please have them email me at centexboi@yahoo.com I would like to find Linda M. Young or whatever she may go by now.... I was adopted when I was 6 weeks old and she is my birth mother..... I would just like to see if maybe she is still out in the area or hopefully still alive or something..... I have always wondered about her..... Thanks ALOT, hope someone can help me out.....

Confederate Indigent Families Lists, Anderson Co. TX

PraterKDZ — 10 Apr 2002 8:53:30 GMT

Hello, I have a list that may be helpful to anyone searching Anderson County Civil War Soldiers. It is called the Confederate Indigent Families of TX, I have one page of for Anderson Co. I rec. this paper from the Texas Archives. I tried to type all the men listed on this one page, but could not fit it here. So, here is a list of just the surnames on this list. If one is yours, email me and I will be happy to give you all the info on this page.

Walker ,Penly/Pendley, Huninicut, ,Adams, Cone ,Furgerson ,Gray ,Thomas, DeBowd, Vaughn, Hamby
,Hudleston, Fulton ,Squyres,Clewis ,Rigdon, Watts, Berry
,Anglin, Lucket, Box, Kennedy,Blackwell,,Douthit,Grigsby,
Stalcup, Grooms ,Little,,Seay,Woodard,McCallister,Kolb
,Woodard,Kirk,Parks,McBride,Walston,Netherlin,Thomas,
Trim,Whitley,Barnewell,Hammett,Halten,Gilmore,Rossen
Kennedy,Garrett,Parks,Montgomery,Keene,Axum,Stalcup

Jamew W. 'Jim' Conaway

RushHigginbotham53 — 26 Aug 2001 2:22:32 GMT

I am a descendent of James W. 'Jim' Conaway, and looking for information on this family. I have some and am willing to share. Jim was born March 15, 1851 in Texas Died May 5, 1924 in Anderson County, Texas. He married Mary A. Taylor Nov. 18, 1874. His son James Franklin was my Grandfather.

Noyes Family from Anderson County, Texas

GingerDavis43 — 17 Jun 2008 4:21:52 GMT

I am looking for information on J. R. Noyes who married Martha P. Hardman. I can find no information on them in the 1870 Census.

Thanks,

Ginger

anderson county marriages and death info abt 1870s Robinson Brandon

revdianie — 16 Jun 2008 3:27:30 GMT

I am trying to find info on Mary Robinson, who was born 1850 in Jasper County GA, lived in 1860 and 1870 Louisiana, and who disappears from me in records after that. I am hoping to find her marriage, or perhaps even death records.

The family story is that Mary F Robinson came to TX with her brother and sister when they ran away from mean stepfather Allen P. Morris and his two kids James Oliver Morris and Sarah Frances (Fannie) Morris. The mother of the Robinson kids and Morris kids died in 1869 Morehead Parish LA.

Mary's sister Emma C Robinson married John Adam Brandon in 1872 Anderson County by a Methodist circuit minister.

I have this marriage information for Emma Robinson and John Brandon, but am also looking for a scanned copy or photo of original document. Could anyone tell me if that exists and/or where I could get help please?

It was presumed that Emma's midle initial stood C for the mothers maiden name of Calhoun, but that wasnt the mothers maiden name and it is unknown what it stood for. Emma and her husband John Brandon settled in Coryell County (although John may have come to TX first to Cranfil Gap and Turnersville area from Arkansas and earlier from MO.) We believe the three Robinson "children" may have come to Anderson County perhaps to the Fort, first for help or to meet up with a family freind named Dulaney.

John Brandon has brothers including Hugh Brandon and Charles L. Brandon, and a presumed cousin Rufus Lafayette Brandon who all settled in nearby counties in Texas. (None had a wife named Mary!) Hugh is buried in Throckmorton TX, and Charles is unkn burial, probably in Anderson or Hill Co.
There was another brother BEnton who may be aka L. B. Brandon who lived in Comanche County in 1900.

The brother John Walter Robinson ("Walter") lived with Emma and John Brandon in Coryell until mid 1880s. Walter Robinson married Mattie Waggoner and settled nearby Emma & John Brandon in Tehuacana (later Wortham) Texas. I have descendant list for both siblings. Emma & John and descendants are buried in Wortham. Walter & Mattie and their descendants are buried in Mexia Cemetery.

We do not know if Mary Robinson was married or when was deceased.
The story says that the Robinson children came to Texas with or to meet a family friend of the Robinsons named the Delaneys (Dulaneys, Delany, etc.) I have had no luck tracing this surname in connection with any of the Robinsons or Morris, Brandon or Waggoners or other family names.

If she came to Texas with the others it would have been about 1870-1872, and it seems likely she would have married in Texas very soon thereafter, maybe 1871-1874. I have death records for their mother in 1869 LA but no records for a death for Mary Robinson in LA through 1875.

Does anyone have any ideas where I could seek marriage records for multiple counties (Anderson, Coryell, Hill, Bosque, Navarro, Limestone, Freestone...), or that might have identifying elements in their information, like age or next of kin (to weed out the MANY Mary Robinsons?)

All help appreciated. THANK YOU.
Diane

family of Ollie L. Burton

nmcarolklein — 1 Jun 2002 4:27:00 GMT

Ollie Lee Burton was born in 1898 in Palestine, Anderson Co., TX, to James W. Burton and Loretta Gardner Bone...would like to know about her parents and her half siblings.

Marrs

Danna — 22 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

John Henry Marrs and his wife, Tiny (Tinnie) Jane Henderson Marrs settled in Anderson county (Frankston area)from Oklahoma. I believe they were Choctaw . . . They had 7 sons and 2 daughters; Jim, Chris, Clarence, Henry, Sam, Grady, Tom, Georgia, and Maudie. I am looking for birth/death records for John Henry and Tiny Jane. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Dr. J. R. Godley, d. Dec 1874

RonDeLord — 25 May 2008 12:08:18 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. I am searching for information in regards to the death of Dr. J. R. GODLEY who was deputized by the Anderson County sheriff to arrest a man named J. R. SMITH for disturbing the peace in Fosterville. SMITH killed GODLEY with a shotgun. Information as to family history, place of burial or disposition of the case would be appreciated.

Jefferson Gilliland Descendents

SMadorin — 4 Nov 2002 2:27:34 GMT

Jeff Gilliland's daughter Mary Josephine Fowler and her husband Vincent lived in Anderson Co., Tx. in early 1900s. Perhaps Jefferson Gilliland had other children in Anderson Co. during this time. The Gillilands and Fowlers lived in Madison Co., Ala. before moving to Tx. Census of 1910 showed them living in Ellis Co., Tx. If you are researching Gillilands in Anderson County, I would like to hear from you.

Richard Lusky Gray and Alice Lucinda Willis Gray

Genealogygeekish — 21 May 2008 10:34:57 GMT

My maternal grandparents were Richard Lusky Gray and Alice Lucinda Willis Gray. They lived on the southside of the outskirts of Cleveland, Texas across the 2-lane highway from the Magnolia Pumping Station from 1940 until December 1978 when Lusky passed away. My grandmother passed away May 16, 1980. I believe they are buried near Cleveland, Liberty County, Texas but I do not know where. He was born January 25, 1893 at Antrim, Anderson County, Texas. In 1900 he lived with his parents, R. L. and Mary Gray and 7 brothers and sisters in Elkhart, Anderson County. In 1917 when he registered for the Draft, he lived on Route #2 outside of Elkhart. In 1920 he, his wife, and four children lived in Justice Precinct 2 in Anderson County. In 1930 he lived with his wife, and five children in Precinct 7, Montgomery County. If you know anything about this family, please let me know. I will also post this query on the Liberty County Board since they lived in Liberty County in the last 40 years of their lives. Thank you, Linda Robbins

Richard Lusky Gray and Alice Lucinda Willis Gray

Genealogygeekish — 21 May 2008 10:35:31 GMT

Wm Crawford/1870 Census

emcraw — 18 May 2008 5:46:02 GMT

I am interested in William Crawford and family in the 1870 Anderson Co TX census. Paricularly the son, George Crawford b about 1857 in LA. My husband's grandfather, George Newton Crawford was born in LA in 1857. At some point the family moved to TX. George married Sally Whitney in Henderson Co in 1882. they had 2 sons, Luther and Charley. Sally died and in 1888 George married Mary Eliza (Mollie) Birdwell. They were my husband's grand parents. Any information would be appreciated. thanks Ellen

Malakoff, Henderson Co. TX publishing a book

Bunhun57 — 16 May 2008 12:44:15 GMT

The Greater Malakoff Garden Club in Malakoff, Henderson Co. TX is publishing a history book and needs your help if you have a connection to Malakoff.
You have until May 31, 2008 to submit your histories. Photos are accepted if they are clear.
Mail to:
Greater Malakoff Garden Club
PO Box 897
Malakoff, TX 75148
The cost is:
29.95 + shipping - PREPAY
39.95 + shipping after publication
They are hoping to have them ready in Oct.
There is no email address to submit to.

Hopewell Cemetery near Brushy Creek, TX

trahoop1 — 12 May 2008 1:02:43 GMT

Does anyone know if the Hopewell Cemetery association still meets? My fathers parents and other relatives are buried there and he used to go to the meetings every year before he got sick. I am interested in going to the meetings myself but do not know when or if they still meet. I know my father would want us to continue to help with the up keep of the cemetery.

Thanks
Traci

parker family lost!!!!

jevettemburciaga — 22 Dec 2006 3:15:47 GMT

this is all i know at this point.

Great-Grandfather: Benjamin F. Parker b. 1841 d. 1920 born in georgiai have death records he is widowed? to ?

My Grandfather son of Benjamin: John W. Parker b. 1896 d. 1973 lived in crockett texas he had a wife named Nancy Elizabeth Payne possible he remarried Lena? or something
Kids by him were: Glen, Zelma, Wilsilie, and? goes by mrs. harry magee jr. Also he had with another woman my grandmother: John W. and Billy

I believe Benjamin's father was also named benjamin they were farmers in georgia and john owned a lumber mill in Houston texas

Avants

Karen Lambeth — 11 Feb 2003 3:35:53 GMT

Searching for information on the Avant family that lived in Anderson Co., Texas,

J. C. SHELTON - Tennessee Colony

Robert Vaughn — 21 Nov 2004 1:45:38 GMT

I am looking for the burial location of J. C. SHELTON. He lived in the area of Tennessee Colony, but I did not find his name in the Tennessee Colony cemetery online enumeration.

According to an obituary in a 1909 Athens Review, Mr. Shelton was born January 30, 1837 in Tennessee , and died April 30, 1909 at his home. It is actually not clear whether he still lived at Tennessee Colony.

Thanks.
Robert Vaughn
Mt. Enterprise, TX

Hardman Family

JohnDaniel71 — 16 Feb 2003 11:24:42 GMT

Looking for information on the Hardman family and related lines from Anderson County. Renew Isaac, and his brother Fleming Newton, Hardman moved to northeast Anderson County in the late 1850's from DeKalb County, Georgia. Renew and his wife are buried in the Dabbs Cemetery. One of Renew's sons, Mordecai D., was elected County Treasurer in Anderson County and died 1917 while still in office. Renew's other children were Mary Mandalene, Newton Jehu (my line), Elvira Jane, Elizabeth Georgia Ann, Bluford T., Warner Monroe, Lawrence Decatur and Renew Calhoun. His daughters married into the Addington and Herrington families. The sons married into the Wilkinson, Trest, Dennis, Tippin and Reeves lines.

May 2008 Dabbs Cemetery Work Day

GingerDavis43 — 11 Apr 2008 4:12:35 GMT

Time for the Dabbs Cemetery Clean up Day! Come on down with your work clothes and information on the loved ones that are here in the Cemetery. We are hoping to find the lost persons that are buried here and you can help find them. Any tidbit of information is wanted! I will bring my books and my computer with me.

Come about 9:00 and bring a sack lunch.
Hope to see you.

Peggy Ann FISK - Obituary

BobbieTaylor — 10 Apr 2008 10:15:25 GMT

Obituaries for 12-31-06
The Palestine Herald

Peggy Fisk

Graveside services for Peggy Ann Fisk, 78, of Palestine will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Myrtle Springs Cemetery with Darren Farley officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

Mrs. Fisk died Tuesday at Palestine Regional Medical Center.

Visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. today at the Herrington/Land of Memory Funeral Home.

http://www.palestineherald.com/obituaries/local_story_364233...

locating Cherokee heritage with surname Starr

dochu — 20 Jan 2008 6:51:13 GMT

Trying to locate members of a Cherokee family, surname Starr that were probably in Missouri ca. 1850, then in Arkansas ca. 1860, then some of the relatives might have ended up around Anderson Co., Texas ca. 1870. Two of the given names might have been John or David.

James William POSEY Family

lousha08 — 26 Feb 2003 9:02:41 GMT

James William POSEY b. abt 1800 in GA d. 5 Mar 1846 in LA, married Jane FORD abt 1820. Jane b. abt 1801 and d. 20 Sep 1863 in Anderson Co. TX. The family migrated to Anderson Co. TX abt. 1845. CHILDREN: Mary b. abt 1820 married BEASON abt 1841, Bennett b. 27 Sep 1821 married Sarah WILLIAMSON 16 May 1840 in Greene Co. MS, William b. abt 1824 married Clementine FONDREN 10 Nov 1853 in Cherokee Co. TX, Lucinda married John H. BOX 18 Jan 1859 in Anderson Co.TX, Mary M. b. Sep 1827 married Andrew J. MORGAN 10 Jan 1847 in Anderson Co. TX, Louisa E. b. 29 Apr 1829 married #1 Sherrod MATHIS, #2 R.C. WOODALL, #3 J. White WOOD, Adren Ford b. 18 Feb 1831 married Rachel E. KNOX 11 Nov 1857 in Anderson Co. TX, James
married Permelia BERRY, Margaret Ann b. abt 1841 married James E. WILLIAMSON 20 Mar 1856 in Anderson Co. TX and Sarah married J. Wilkins HOWARD 22 Jan 1859 in Anderson Co. TX. Would like to correspond with anyone who is connected with these families.

Garner update Anderson, TX, Winston or Attala, MS, GA, Pickens, SC, NC

leefh_1 — 6 Apr 2008 7:38:56 GMT

Nancy Garner m. Peter Simons 19 Aug 1852, Palestine, Anderson Co, TX (they are my gg-grandparents)
1860 Census says she is b. AL
1870 Census says she is b. SC

Emsley Garner and family on 1850 Census Palestine, Anderson Co, TX, says he is b. SC

1840 Census Pickens Co, SC, shows Emsley and a William Garner next to each other, and their ages would seem to indicate they are father and son. Sister Letty had already married A.C. Smith and they are also on this census.

This Emsley never comes up in Garner forums (though some of his descendants do). I have seen others list him as Archibald Emsley, but I have yet to learn how they came by that because I have only seen him recorded as Emsley. Nor do I find online his father William discussed in connection with his wife and family.

Based on information from a couple of incomplete sources, I began to search and now believe my Nancy is a younger sister of Emsley. One post elsewhere online showed her name as "Narcissa (Nancy)" but the person who posted it would not share any information so I don't know where the Narcissa comes from.

After the 1840 Census, Emsley was someplace in GA long enough for his wife, Malissa, to give birth to three children from 1840-1844. And then two were born @1847 and 1849 in MS—evidence of the trail the family took. Someone gave me Malissa's maiden name as Tinkerly, but I have found no sign of that surname around the Garners; there are a few Tankersley—any info will be appreciated.

I've learned there is a probate file in Winston Co, MS, that states William died 31 January 1845 in GA—but I don't know what county or town—as he was on his way to MS.

Four more daughters: Edna [Henry Preston Morgan], Elizabeth [James H. Hendricks], Sarah [Robert Buckner], and Mary [Elisha Elcanie Thompson], and a son, Thomas [Margaret Louisa Shaw], were married between 1845 and 1851 in Winston Co, MS. Thomas has been mistaken by some to have been the father because he signed the marriage bonds for his sisters.

I have yet to find mother Elizabeth or daughter Nancy on an 1850 Census, although they should be there. Then again, maybe they are on their way to TX to join Emsley, since I know Nancy was there by her marriage in 1852.

After Winston Co, MS, these families move west across the county line into Attala Co, Ms, and Emsley settles in Anderson Co, TX. Emsley and his wife Malissa are buried in the old Palestine cemetery. So is Elizabeth Garner, who died in 1853 and would appear to be the mother as she was born in 1789.

Thomas is later in Anderson Co, TX, near Emsley.

Another brother, (Samuel) Jesse [m. Eliza Ann Parsons dau of James of SC], shows up in Crawford Co, AR.

Sister Elizabeth (Hendricks or Hendrix) later can be found first in Limestone Co, Tx, and then Tarrant Co, TX.

So it would appear that William and Elizabeth are the names of the parents of this family. Online I have seen Elizabeth's last name as Cox linked to different parents [and in one case she was linked to a different spouse]. Then I received information that she is Quaker Elizabeth Cox, daughter of Thomas Cox and Elizabeth Hussey, who was disowned for leaving the faith when she married a William Garner. Unfortunately, the marriage date—14 Feb 1812—for that William Garner and Elizabeth Cox in Randolph Co, NC, does not allow for Emsley’s birth according to various census as follows: 1850 age 43=1807; 1860 age 48=1812 (maybe this one); 1870 age 61=1809; 1880 age 70=1810

One source listed a brother William, which would make ten children, and one post online said the above Quaker Elizabeth and her William Garner had eleven children, but none were named.

In 1840 Census Pickens Co, SC, in addition to William and Emsley, there were only six other Garners listed: James, Jesse, Henry, John Jr, Noah, and Starling. Surely someone has connected William with the others who settled in this northwest corner of South Carolina that became Pickens Co, and I would greatly appreciate help from you Garner experts on this line.

Be assured I am willing to share what I have found thus far and in the future with one and all who may be interested.

Hope to hear from you soon, and thank you,

Lee Simons

goodwin Family

amyholden11 — 30 Mar 2008 10:27:07 GMT

looking for any information on the goodwin family that was in anderson county in the 1880s

Wm Goodwin 23
Sarah A. C. Goodwin 23
Lettie I. Goodwin 7M
Henry Bennet 32

and

Name Age
S. A. Goodwin 32
Mary R. M. Goodwin 10
Martha A. Goodwin 8
Viola Goodwin 6
John H. Goodwin 4
Robert P. Goodwin 1

supposedly my john n goodwin and sarah are buried in anderson county with no head stones

in 1860 they are in dallas, then ellis in the 1870s then they are not there, but the children stayed behind
john and sarah moved to anderson county to stay with relatives...is the story

lost cemetery near old Fosterville

onthetrinity — 7 Oct 2007 7:57:25 GMT

i am related to the Benjamin Franklin BLOUNT family from old Fosterville in northern Anderson County .. i'm largely inactive in my research these days .. i know the old Padgitt and Blount homes in the hills near old Fosterville were just a few hundred yards apart about a mile east of the highway through old Fostervile .. an old cemetery with many unmarked graves still exists in a little valley between the two old homesites .. i visited the site with a now deceased MILNER relative, Uncle Earl, who grew up when those families still lived in the area and once owned the land on which it is located .. i've since been unable to relocate it .. i'd love to see if any connections or stories are remembered from those days and families (1870-1930) and especially be interested in relocating the cemetery for documentation purposes .. the one marked gravesite remaining at the cemetery was that of young Inda Blount .. the dates are not recalled exactly, but c. 1873 comes to mind ,, she died at about age 7 .. according to Uncle Earl, when he was a child there were 20 or more other tombstones in the cemetery where he used to hunt with my ggfather, Andrew Edgar BLOUNT, "Uncle Eddie" according to Uncle Earl .. all but Inda's tombstone were made of native sandstone which has now either eroded away or sunk into the ground

the tops of several stones were still still visible when i visited it in about 1998, but the video tape i took carefully documenting the site was lost when my camera bag was stolen out of my car over a year later .. back up and keep your tapes in a safe place, y'all .. that video unedited was Ken Burns quality with Uncle Earl generously guiding me through his memories and me sharing stories remembered from my grandmother's telling .. it became a casualty of war when stolen at the Arkansas Post National Monument, a Civil War battleground and historic site, during the winter of 2001 or 2002

we have a Yahoo group with many further details, if this rings any bells, at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrittonBlount/

Bill & Pearl Anderson Moore, Shelby County, TX

pameyjane — 19 Mar 2008 4:24:21 GMT

Bill & Pearl Anderson Moore were my greatgrandparents. I am wanting to search my family lineage. If you have any information, please email me ~ pameyjane@yahoo.com I would appreciate any help. I know that the Anderson family were from LA, and that there are alot of Moore's in Sabine County and Panola County

Church History and Records book

BetSarver — 5 Mar 2008 9:29:21 GMT

In 2004, the First Presbyterian Church of Crockett, TX, celebrated is 150th anniversary. As a part of the celebration, the Anniversary Committee proposed a project of copying and transcribing the old church records for publication. As time went on, more and more records and information were discovered, and finally, THE BOOK has gone to the printer – a 3-volume set, hardback, 1760+ pages, every-name indexed. There are registers, pastoral notes, marriages, baptisms, funerals, church minutes, and other records from the First Presbyterian Church and from over 47 small churches, most no longer in existence, in Houston County and surrounding counties. It provides a glimpse into the life of early East Texas, as well documenting many events in the lives of its residents, both Presbyterians and other denominations.
PRESBYTERIANS OF HOUSTON COUNTY AND BEYOND: CHURCH RECORDS AND DOCUMENTS FROM 1838 TO 2004, compiled and edited by Bettie W. Sarver and Rev. Jim Tom Ainsworth, is being printed in a limited quantity and will sell for $165.00 (plus $11.00 shipping, if necessary) per set. For information about the book or about ordering, please contact Bettie Sarver at bwsarver@gmail.com or Jim Ainsworth at jtains@nctv.com.

DeBard

wwpgeo — 20 Feb 2008 6:37:04 GMT

Looking for info on Henry DeBard and wife(?) Mary. Henry(60yrs,bn KY) and Mary(28yrs,bn TN)are listed in the same household in the 1870 US census for Anderson County, TX, Palestine P.O. Also in the house are Alfred Hortan(9yrs,bn TX) and John E. DeBard(2yrs,bn TX). Believe Alfred is Mary's son by a previous marriage. Have not found Henry or Mary in 1860 or 1880 census. Would appreciate info on this family's history, including info on Mary's 1st(?) marriage, the parents of Henry and Mary, and other children of Henry and Mary.
Thank you, Bill Pidcoe

SELLERS

ssellers1 — 22 Mar 2002 2:18:06 GMT

Looking for any information on Rev. Isaac Sellers (Baptist. Rev. Sellers relocated to Palestine from Abilene, Taylor Co., Texas during 1901. Rev. Sellers left the First Baptist Church in Abilene for a calling to Palestine (church unknown). Rev. Sellers (to the best of my knowledge) was born in Tennessee in 1845 and was married to Eugenia Howard Blanton. I also known that Rev. Sellers was ministering in Luling, Caldwell Co., Texas in the 1881 timeframe (recording in the Gonzales Inquirer newspaper). The Sellers had at least one son, Eugene Veazey Sellers, born in LaGrange, Texas - my husband's grandfather. Trying to find any information on Rev. and Mrs. Sellers (dod, place of burial, etc.), any information on his ministry in Palestine, and any information on other children. Thank you in advance for any help!!!

Richard Benjamin Butler

tigerlilysmama — 21 Jan 2008 4:37:18 GMT

Need any information available on Richard Benjamin Butler born 18 Jul 1884 supposedly in Mississippi.
This information is from the only record we have found on him: his WWI Draft Registration which states he is living in Frankton.
His mother was Florence mnu.
He had a brother Earl C born Sep 1886 Texas
a sister Florence May born Sep 1892 Texas
but in all the censuses that Florence,Earl and Florence(Florie) show Benjamin is not there.
In the 1900 census for Palestine Florence(the mother states she has had 3 children but only the two show.
He was married? to Hattie Elizabeth Campbell who was born in the Chickasaw Nation(we have all of the Campbell information)
Any help would be really appreciated as we are at a dead end with Richard.

Godbey/Abney/Mosley

Hjgbey — 27 Jan 2007 3:01:00 GMT

I'm trying to find out where Victor A. Godbey d.1947, his 1st wife Emily Zerphina Abney d. 1921, and her first husband T.J. Mosley are buried. They're supposed in either Angelina, Anderson, or Trinity County. Thanks.

Obit. lookup for Freida Payne died Jan. 27, 1990 Palestine TX. PLEASE

Lenore Wilson — 11 Nov 2006 11:32:06 GMT

Would be grateful if some one will help me find an obit. for my Aunt Freida, hoping it would tell some thing about her family, and where buried.

Thanks

PARKER, DIXEN, ANGLIN, DOUTHIT, ANDERSON

Eddie Lynn Davis — 18 Mar 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for info on Elder John and Elder Daniel PARKER.
Especially looking for info on where Elder John was born. Looking for Daniel's wife family, DIXON and ANGLIN. Info on Benjamin's wife Irena
DOUTHIT. Info on William ANDERSON m Annie Parker in Elkhart in 1890
something. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
nk you

ben parker 1857 father isaac parker

jevetteduncan — 19 Jan 2008 11:29:09 GMT

looking for any info on ben's kids other than john wilson parker 1896 also when ben died and is buried. ben parker 1857 father was isaac parker 1824-1881 his father was daniel parker of pilgrim church.

Jack H. Henry and Maggie Mae Honea ancestors

Gay Beth Henry Martel — 13 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for ancestors ofmy grandparents, Jack H. Henry and Maggie Mae Honea Henry who lived in Palestine, Anderson County, Texas. Jack is believed to have been born in Palestine. Maggie is believed to have been born in Arkansas, possibly Hope. I am looking for information on their parents: Whitfield, or Whit Henry and Emma Jolly ?, parents of Jack. Also, John W. Honea and Dorothy Rhodes Honea, parents of Maggie. I believe John W. Honea lived in Palestine at the time of his death. I would like any information on them as well as their ancestors, etc.

ben parker 1867

mrsduncan2007 — 15 Jan 2008 7:21:53 GMT

trying to find out about bejamin parker 1867 texas who wife and children were also parents

Need obituary for Archie L. Lynch and his wife Mildred

RLF6969 — 22 Nov 2007 1:12:31 GMT

I need obituaries for both Archie L. Lynch (died 25 Dec 1993 in Palestiine) and his wife Mildred (died 25 Feb 1982 in Palestine). If some can scan them and email them to rlfoster@grandecom.net, I would certainly appreciate it.

Myrtle Springs Cemetery Elkhart Texas

DorisConradPetty — 6 Aug 2007 2:07:03 GMT

My grandaddy's sister Martha Ann Conrad Brooks and her husband Henry Lewis Brooks left Jackson County, Florida with a wagon train going west between 1883 and 1885 with their children 4 children at that time. Their names were Ida Clara, Hulan Archie, Bryant Lee (Babe) and Cora Bell Brooks. I have been told that my granddaddy's sister and her husband lived in Elkhart, Texas and was buried in the Myrtle Springs Cemetery located in Anderson County, Texas. They apparently lived in Elkhart and I would be interest in any information on this family as well as where members are buried.
I have searched but cannot find any listings of people buried in this cemetery.
Any information will be appreciated.
Thank You,
Doris Conrad Petty
Dothan, ALabama

Thomas Erwin b.1809LA -TX census 1850 & 1860 Anderson Co.

the3hunts — 23 Oct 2005 11:48:42 GMT

I'm looking for any connection to this branch of Erwins.

1850 census lists wife as Clumsoa (Clarissa?) b.1815LA
with kids: Albert (15), Martha (13), Alonzo (11), Frances (9)
Mary (7), Thomas (5), Amanda F. (2).

1860 Shows wife as M.A. b.1821MS and a new daughter:
L.E. (Laura Ellen - my ancestor) as well as 2 (step?) children
John Stinett b. 1846MS and Mary Stinett b. 1847TX.

Mullen family buried in Dabbs Cemetery

GingerDavis43 — 2 Nov 2007 2:24:25 GMT

Hey All!
We have a S. M. (Shears M.) Mullen who is buried in the cemetery. We want to know more about him. His mother is buried here also in an unmarked grave. He was born 06 Feb 1884 in Van Zandt County, he died in Anderson County 29 Aug 1905.
His mother Sarah A. ???? Mullen born March 1847 in Louisiana and died after 1901. Her husband Samuel B. Mullen was living in 1900 but neither can be found after 1900. Are they both buried in unmarked graves in Dabbs????

Hope someone can tell me. send me a private email if you have any information on them. Thanks!

Ginger

Dabbs Cemetery Work Day

GingerDavis43 — 10 Sep 2007 3:12:38 GMT

If you have family in Dabbs Cemetery, we are having a workday and a Lunch on the ground on Saturday Sept. 15, 2007. We usually start about 8:00 a.m. and work till lunch at noon. Bring a covered dish or just bring yourself....... JUST COME!

We are trying to put a book together on the persons buried in the Cemetery. If you have a picture of that person, or a bible record that we could pin down dates and children with. Please bring it! I will have a computer with a scanner to scan the information. It will be handed right back to you. This book will be put out and proceeds will be for the upkeep of the cemetery. Plus I intend to start a newsletter for the "cemetery association" for the scoop on everything that is going on with everyone associated with the cemetery.

Thanks!!

Ginger Ramsey Davis

Samuel D. Hardin/en/ing b. August 1822 TN/to TX by 1850

patsyjan — 11 Sep 2004 6:17:45 GMT

Seeking information about Samuel D. Hardin/en/ing b. August, 1822 in TN. By 1850 he was in Anderson County, TX in the household of James & Medlina (Melinda?) Peters/Pettus. In this same household was a female Hardin, Margaret R. or B. aged 59. I guess this lady to be Samuel's mother and James Peters/Pettus to be a brother-in-law.
1860 census he was still in Anderson County, TX with wife Catherine(possibly Mosley)b. ca 1832 in TN, along with children Francis b. 1852, Dora C. b. 1853, James B. b. 1857, Samuel D. b.1860. Daughter Dora married Atlas Dowd Parsons on December 31, 1876 in Erath County, TX. They had 2 sons, John b. 1877 and Charles Atlas b. April, 1880. Dora died April 4, 1880.
He is found on the 1870 census in Anderson County, TX with wife Mary Isabelle Wylie b. August 5, 1853, whom he married January 27, 1865. Their children shown were Henry b. 1865 and James b. 1869. Mary Isabelle died December 31, 1872 in Erath County, TX.
The 1880 and 1900 census puts him in Erath County, TX with yet another wife, Jemima Jane Gailey b. February, 1858. They had the following children with them: George E. b. 1875, Margaret P. b. 1877, Nellie M. b. March, 1880, Pearl b. August, 1884, Willie b. June, 1887, Annie b. September, 1889, Thomas b. November, 1892. Jemima died January 23, 1906. Apparently Samuel D. died between 1900-1910 census times probably in Erath County, TX.
I found in the 1840 census of Bedford County, TN a Margaret Hardin as head of household along with a daughter. The ages fit for the Margaret and Medlina (Melinda?) shown on the 1850 Anderson County, TX census in the James Peters/Pettus household.
Have not been able to locate the children of Samuel D. & Catherine, in any 1870 census.
Was the Catherine who Samuel D. married the daughter of John Mosley shown on the 1850 census a few households away from where S. D. was living?

Update/Martin's

Leonard Martin — 26 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am seeking info on following from Anderson Co.; Henry E.J. Martin, born in Ala. about 1862 moved to Neches sometime before 1910(listed on 1910 Census), Wife's name was Viola, they had 11 children; John William, Arthur, Ada, Selmer, Iva M., Andrew, Tommy, Albert L. (called Buddie),
George Washington (called Wash), Reed, and the last one was either Malcom or Marvin. According to 1920 Census lived at Brushy Creek/Neches Road. John William is my Grandfather & Henry E. J. is my Great-Grandfather.

twin sisters' house

lyjg47 — 2 Oct 2007 4:20:34 GMT

Does anyone know of or has anyone ever heard of a house in Palestine, tx called the "twin sisters" house, it is located one block from City Hall on Queen St.. Only one of the 2 houses (twin homes) remains.

Mergenthals in Anderson Co., TX

Rush86 — 9 Sep 2007 10:30:58 GMT

I have heard of some Mergenthals in Anderson Co., TX around 1860. Does anyone know anything about this family? Thanks in advance.

Huberta Crane- Ray

deladypilot — 31 Aug 2007 10:37:31 GMT

I am at one of those dead ends that is driving me nuts. My gg grandmother was Huberta Crane. She married William Andrew Ray. I know she died in 1885 in Palistine, Anderson County, but do not know when and where she was born. I am hoping someone has some information on the Crane family and can help. Any clue would be much appreciated.

need information on journalist R. R. Gilbert

Mary Lamonica — 17 Jul 2006 1:04:08 GMT

I am writing a biographical chapter for a new book on Southern Civil War correspondents. I am trying to find biographical information (including a date of death) on R. R. Gilbert--full name Rennessaier Reed Gilbert. He wrote for the Houston Tri-Weekly Telegraph during the war and Texas Siftings (and perhaps others) after the war. Genealogical searches show him to have lived in Palestine in 1876 and 1880, but since the 1890 census burned and he falls through the cracks of death records, I cannot locate a date of death. His wife is listed as a widow living in Austin by 1900. I am looking for a date of death, personal papers, etc. Anything that sheds further light on him as a person. Many thanks for any help.

FLINN, Travis (Francis) & Family

DebraFisher53 — 23 Sep 2006 6:01:11 GMT

Looking for any information regarding Travis (Francis) Flinn and family. Travis Flinn is my GGGgrandfather via his daughter Sarah M. Flinn my GGgrandmother who married John Andrew Johnston, in Anderson TX around 1871. Their child was John Travis Johnston (abt. 1873). According to the census Travis Flinn was born in North Carolina. Jemimi, his wife, in Georgia. Thanks.

Ernest Jarome Worthington born in TN.

rosesnivys4ever — 21 Aug 2007 7:01:15 GMT

Ernest Jarome Worthington
Sex: Male
Death Date: 11 Nov 1930
Died in Ethel County, Logan, West Virginia
Age 63yrs 1mo 29days
Cem. Logan Memorial
Buried on 13 Nov 1930
Born 12th of Sep 1866
Birth Place in Tennessee
Married
Was a Carpenter
Mother: Caroline Myers
Mother's Birth Place: Tennessee
Father: Earnest Worthington
Father's Birth Place: Tennessee

Early Marriages from Anderson County

CyrilleDoutherd81 — 6 Aug 2006 5:02:42 GMT

Is there a publication or index of early marriage from Anderson County - about 1900 on?

thanks
CD

twin sisters home

lydialyjg47 — 19 Aug 2007 4:07:55 GMT

I am looking for information about a house in Palestine, tx known to a few as the "twin sisters home" there seems to be little info, this house is about 125 yrs. old and is located on queen st. a block from city hall. Only one of the homes still exist of the 2 original.

German Immigrants

Karen — 19 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for any information on George Anding who owned land in Anderson County Texas in the 1800's.

Cox/Howard/Hearne descendents

unknown1681130081_1 — 21 Sep 2006 10:20:35 GMT

Are there any descendents of the above families still around Palestine, Anderson County, Texas? I would appreciate hearing from someone with information as to the parents of Moses Cox, who was the father of Cornelia Cox Howard. Also, as to the parents of Talitha Crawford Cox, Moses' wife. My husband's great great grandmother, Avarilla Jane Cox Owens Mariner, was a sister of Cornelia. Avarilla's daughter, Martha Matilda Owens, married Clement C. Hill.

William S. McDonald

fleamom — 25 Jun 2001 6:47:05 GMT

I am researching William S. McDonald, a surveyor who settled in present day Anderson County on Crooked Creek in 1835. He stated that he was a widower with one child. This man's name is also found in early Nacogdoches land records along with that of a James McDonald. Both men share same name as McDonalds who came from Tennessee to Texas ca 1838. Can anyone provide additional information on William S. McDonald? Thanks.

Meehan

kaeruth1 — 27 Jul 2007 4:27:30 GMT

Could someone look up the naturalization of Annie Byrne Meehan in Anderson County, Palestine. I am looking for info on her spouse, Dan, the brother of my grandfather. I'm hoping there will be some information on Annie's declaration. I don't think Dan ever became a citizen. I will appreciate any and all help received. Thanks in advance.

Fishing Camp?

parino1 — 26 Jul 2007 1:06:46 GMT

I have been driving between Corsicana and Palestine for years. In Anderson County, on the north side of US278, just east of where it crosses the Trinity River, there is the remains of a group of cabins. The area has been grown up for years, but the remains can still be seen.

Does anyone know anything about the history of these cabins?

Thanks.

Jim Barrett

Edwin F. & Virginia CHANDLER obit help? 1971-1979

swbaggs — 14 Jul 2007 2:33:01 GMT

Would appreciate any help with obituaries for Edwin Foster CHANDLER, b. 1891 in Montgomery Co, TX - d. January 1971 in Palestine, Anderson Co, TX... and his wife, Virginia Mary CHANDLER, d. 10 Feb 1979 in Palestine, TX. (At least I think I have the correct spousal relationship.) Believe that Virginia's maiden name may have been MAYER or some variant. Many thanks!!

JACKSON, Henry Wilce and/or Caroline Corley

lewis1212 — 22 Jul 2007 8:24:13 GMT

I am looking for any birth or family information on Henry Wilce Jackson, born 1870 in Anderson Co, TX to parents Elijah Benjamin and Caroline. I already have census info. He may also be listed as "Wilson Jackson".

I'm also looking for death or burial information on Caroline Corley Jackson, wife of Elijah Benjamin. She died sometime between 1870 and 1879. She was born about 1843 in Alabama.

Thank you!

Marcia Lewis

John W. Lamb family, Frankston, Texas

DyonRogersAbbott — 13 Jun 2006 9:25:47 GMT

I am researching my Lamb family ties....Sallie Lamb married Joel Baker. Sallie was the daughter of John W. Lamb, b. 1838; d. 1888, buried at the Old Bethel Cemetery, Frankston; and John's wife, Victoria, b. 1846; d. 1921; also buried at the Old Bethel Cemetery, Frankston.

Other children of John W. Lamb and wife, Victoria were:
Vicie (Vickie) Lamb, married Frank Spencer
Willie Pearl Lamb, married Walter Monroe Cook
Tobe Lamb, married Lou Pickle
and Emma Elizabeth Lamb, married Daniel Webster Cook (brother to Walter M. Cook)

Thanks!

Early Anderson Ancestor Quest

garycloud45 — 10 Aug 2001 12:26:45 GMT

Thomas,Jeremiah, John E. SC/Ala/Miss/Tx. In Anderson Co. Tx. 1850's
Moore, Amanda, Elizabeth Ga/Ala/Miss/Tx. In Anderson Co. Tx 1850's
Baker, Andrew Ark/Tx. In Anderson Co. 1840's
McGuffie, Belinda Tenn/Ark/Tx. In Anderson 1840's

I have considerable infomation about Thomas family further back and forward. I have a little on the other families and would like more on all of them

Anything appreciated, Gary

East Texas Roots

macy55gray1 — 4 Jul 2007 10:07:54 GMT

I'm researching my Patrick family roots in Anderson county. I need some assistance about locating my ggrandfather Alonzo/Lonzo Patrick and his family.He was born in August 1869-1871 and he was married to Alice Tatum in July 18,1890.If anyone has information will you please contact me.Thank you!

Obituary: Richard Wesley Fairchild, Sr.

Debbiann — 5 Jul 2007 9:54:46 GMT

Obituary Source: The Daily Sentinel, Nacogdoches, Texas, August 20, 1976

Robert & Nancy Cannon

beandipz — 4 Jul 2007 2:37:34 GMT

Does anyone happen to have copies of the wills & probates for Robert & Nancy Cannon? Robert was born abt 1774-75 in South Carolina & died about 1863 in Houston County, Texas. Found one site that mentioned a will/probate for Cannon, Robert N.C.M. (whatever that means) in File --- Page 43, 43A. Nancy was born about 1785 in South Carolina & died around 1848 in Anderson County, Texas. The site that mentioned Robert also mentioned Cannon, Nancy: File 148, Pg 66. Another site mentioned an entry for her in the Probate Court Records for Anderson County dated June 1856. If anyone has the records & are willing to share, I would certainly appreciate it! If not, would anyone know where I could write for the records and the approximate cost?

You can reach me at panhandlekid@yahoo.com if you like. Any help or hints will be greatly appreciated! Thanks a bunch!

Sheryl H
OK

World War I Service Men

Linda — 6 May 2005 3:34:30 GMT

Can anyone tell me where I might find a list of the men from Anderson County, Texas, who served our country in World War I?

Genealogy

Corgimaniac — 19 Jun 2004 10:09:32 GMT

Would like to contact someone who is researching Richard Marion Morris. His third wife was Cassie Caroline Mays Hardigree Morris. She was the sister of my greatgrandfather Wesley Mays. I have some info on Richard Marion that I am willing to share, if you or someone else is interested.

PAGITT

Billy Pagitt — 24 Jul 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on PAGITT family from Anderson county, TX. Earliest known ancestor is my grandfather, Willie Pagitt. Thanks for your help

Abraham "Abe" Ringo/Anderson Co.,

joybudde50 — 15 Sep 2006 1:19:21 GMT

Looking for information on the family of Abraham Ringo and wife Eliza "Sallie". In the 1930 census, this family was in Anderson County. Would appreciate hearing from anyone that might have info on where they died and were buried, etc. Thanks for any help.
Joy Budde, Groesbeck, Texas
jbudde@tol-tx.com

FAIN/COX

gdheart2 — 24 Sep 2001 9:10:46 GMT

My great grandfather, William Harris FAIN was born in 1855, his sister, Lucy Keran FAIN WLSON, born in 1857. They grew up in Henderson County. They were said to have had a cousin named Tom COX. Does this link sound familiar to anyone?
William married Nancy Lethe Chappell. Lucy married George Washington Wilson.
Any information on this family will be greatly appreciated.
Robbie Taylor Read robbie@brazosnet.com

Jackson Plantation

Bob Crider — 13 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Am looking for any information about the F. S. Jackson Plantation located in Anderson County near the Trinity River just south of the Bethel Cemetery. Was established in about 1855. F. S. Jackson died in about 1863 and plantation distributed to heirs. Also need information about Green's Bluff, cane or sorghum syrup making Anderson County, or anything about antebellum plantations in Anderson County.Thanks, B Crider

JOHN & SUSANNAH FREEMAN- ANDERSON CO., TEXAS

D. Schuman — 29 May 2003 3:20:56 GMT

Please Help: Looking for information on this couple.....John Freeman-b.1793,Clarke Co., GA.....Susannah (Baker) Freeman-b.1799,Surry Co.,NC. I'm mostly interested in their son, JOHN C. FREEMAN-b.1826 in Alabama; he may be my grandfather's father. Any info would be appreciated!

--M. P. N.--- Buried in Freeman-Dabbs Cemetery

GingerDavis43 — 28 May 2007 9:11:49 GMT

Do you know who this is?? It is a stone I found at the cemetery and it looks like a footstone, but no headstone is to be found. It is in the older part of the cemetery near the Freeman graves. Is this person related to the Freemans? Please help me find this "lost" grave so we can get it marked!

Thanks.

Pinson Family

JIMMYJEAN42 — 11 Jan 2003 9:53:27 GMT

Thomas Pinson, son of Joseph Jones Pinson married Rebecca Lockridge in Anderson Co. in 1847. Rebecca died before 1855.
They had three children and he married Elizabeth E. Gambill
in 1855. They had children. Does anyone know anything about
this family? Place of burial of Thomas and wives, place of burial of Joseph Jones and his wife Elizabeth?
Any information greatly appreciated. I have Pinson information to share but can not find out what happened
to them in late 1800's.

Descendants of George Christ 1851-1950 & Martha Faggard 1854-1899

Tracy — 19 Sep 2004 2:27:09 GMT

I am searching for descendants of the following people. If you know anything about them or where they might have lived please contact me.
Thank You
Tracy

(1)George Christ 1851-1950
.....Martha Faggard 1854-1899
.(2) Rhonda Christ 1880-???
..... ?? Jones
.(2) Addie Christ 1885-???
.(2) Zebedee Christ 1886-???
.(2) Edward Christ 1882-???
.(2) Roy T Christ 1895-???

Hines - Lookabaugh Todd City

bairdusa — 24 Apr 2007 5:59:57 GMT

Ellis C Hines married Faith Lookabaugh sometime after 1940 when her first husband Gales or Glen Carter died. Ellis and Faith settled on the old Lookabaugh homestead near Todd City, TX. They are both buried at Post Mountain Cemetery, Burnet, TX. Seeking information on their marriage, children, and circumstances of move to Burnet.

FITZGERALD / PRICE Families

Denise Milligan Miller — 11 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for any information on the families of Thomas Anthony Fitzgerald & his wife, Louranda Ellen Price, my husband's gg grandparents. Both were born in Anderson Co, Tx & are buried in Rock Church Cemetery, Blackfoot, TX.

Parents of Thomas are: Amos Beuthel Fitzgerald & Martha Jane Moore, bot hburied in Rock Church Cemetery. Parents of Louranda Ellen are Matthew Price,Sr & Catherine Mattie Morgan, both buried in Price's Chapel Cemetery.

Thomas & Louranda had 8 daughters & 3 sons:
The first born was Eula Emily b 5/17/1885 in Blackfoot, my husband's great grandmother, md 6/29/1903 to John O Bolt, & after his death, she married Charlie Webb.

Also, looking for any information on Robert E Miller & Virginia Gipson families, from Henderson / Anderson Counties

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Please contact me at dechmil@aol.com

Holloway Family buried in Dabbs Cemetery Anderson County, Texas

GingerDavis43 — 19 Apr 2007 12:57:47 GMT

Help!
I need information on a family that is buried in unmarked graves. I have no clue on their names or the date of death just a surname.

Does anybody have any idea of the time period of this family???

Thanks in advance for any scrap of information.
Ginger Ramsey Davis

Anderson County Death Records

Ellington — 6 Apr 2007 7:29:50 GMT

I'm trying to find a death record for someone who died in Anderson County in 1919. The Texas Vital Records doesn't have a record. Does anyone know if there are any death records held locally by the city or county or funeral homes for Anderson County?

Ann W. wife of John M. M. Pinson --Dabbs Cemetery

GingerDavis43 — 14 Apr 2007 7:31:21 GMT

Help!
Can anyone help me find out who she is??? Can a Pinson researcher help? Do you have her in your records? Her stone reads Born-Dec 11 1839 died-June 19 1870
I am trying to get information on everyone buried at Dabbs.

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

4th Texas Cavalry Arizona Brigade

RhondaNelson500 — 8 Apr 2007 6:25:08 GMT

I am looking for the records of the 4th Texas Cavalry Arizona Brigade.

Anderson Co. TX Marriages 1846-1875

ShirleyR1937 — 6 Mar 2005 2:01:11 GMT

I am looking for some one that has access to the above book by F T Ingmire & Martha S Russell published 1985.
I have a marriage from the book
" Anderson Co. TX Marriages 1846-1869"
WARD, William C. to MURPHY, Sarah 06 Dec. 1848 bk2,pg3

According to the Anderson Co TX website, the book published in 1985 has ages and places of birth.
I am trying to determine if the couple listed above is in fact my husband's gggrandparents.

Tonahills of Palestine

JanaMcDougalRooke — 31 Mar 2007 9:15:02 GMT

I am looking for information about he W.J. Tonahill family. We are trying to find out which part of our family they might be related. My husband's grandmother's wedding book, states them as "cousins" and we are trying to find out which side of the family they might be connected through. We do not know if they connect through the Whitcomb, Tucker, Senette/Senet/Chenet, or Litherland families.
Letterhead from notes found in the wedding book have a "Tonahill & Reagan" heading.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks so much!
Jana Rooke

JOSEPH WELLINGTON McCAFFREY & LUCY SPANGLER - Anderson County

KevinLong85 — 27 Mar 2007 8:38:53 GMT

I am seeking further information and descendants of JOSEPH WELLINGTON McCAFFREY & his wife, LUCY ELLEN SPANGLER.

Joseph Wellington McCaffrey was born 1868 in Norfolk County, Ontario, Canada and died 1942 in Anderson County, Texas. He was married to Lucy Ellen Spangler in 1901, likely in Ohio or Illinois. Lucy Ellen Spangler was born 1872 in Ohio and died 1961 in Jefferson County, Texas. Place of burial for this couple remains unknown at this time.

Joseph Wellington McCaffrey & Lucy Ellen Spangler had three children; namely, Wilda Lucille McCaffrey (born 1902 in Freeport, Illinois); Ruth Verdel McCaffrey (born 1907 in Chester, Illinois); and Kermit Spangler McCaffrey (born 1909 in Anderson County, Texas.

Any further information on these families would be greatly appreciated.

With thanks,
Kevin.

Frankston, Kickapoo, Palestine area

clakley — 11 Sep 2001 4:47:36 GMT

I am seeking any info on the Clakley, Conaway, Powell, Perkins, Cain, Knight families in the Frankston, Kickapoo, and Palestine areas of Anderson County.

Descendants of Abner (1763-1839 ) & Miles Chappell (1790-1887)

myra_marsh — 3 Jan 2007 8:45:35 GMT

I am researching the my line of descendants of Miles Chappell, b. 1790 in Amelia, Virginia & d.1887 in Fayette, Alabama. His daughter Mary Chappell married Oliver P. Davis in Fayette in 1838 and they moved to Anderson Co., TX around 1849. This Davis family appears on the 1850 Census. Mary Chappell's sister Palatine P Chappell married John Collier Freeman and the Davis & Freeman families are living near each other in the 1850 Anderson County census. I assume Mary Chappell Davis must have died in Anderson Co. since her husband and children are back in Fayette, AL in the 1860 Census without her and their children are scattered among the Davis and Chappell relatives. The Freeman family remained in Anderson Co. however. Any suggestions on where I might research further in Anderson Co. would be appreciated. I am planning trip there in the next couple of months. Thank you in advance.

Andrew Wilson, Jr

SandiOsiecki — 10 Feb 2002 4:59:06 GMT

Looking for information on Andrew Wilson, Jr., b. 1804 in South Carolina and died 1856 in Anderson County, Texas. Married to Sarah "Sally" Snow born in Alabama. Andrew moved to Anderson Co. about 1851. One of their sons, Robert "Bob" Henry Wilson b. 1835 in Alabama, d. 1881, Wood Co. Texas was married to Eliza Squyres Shaver, b. 1865, who was the daughter of John Squyres and Rachel Reed. Thank you for any help. Sandi Osiecki osandio@aol.com

Anderson Co. Marriages

jashatch — 4 Jan 2007 3:36:00 GMT

Are marriage records available on line for CENTENARY METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH, PALESTINE, TEXAS.

I believe some of my Porter family were married there in 1855-65. Any direction appreciated as to how to find these records.

J. Hatch in Arizona
jashatch1@frontiernet.net

Anderson

melindakaycarr — 4 Dec 2006 11:31:08 GMT

I am looking for my anderson roots. my grandfather was Oscar Gerald Anderson. He was borne in Chicago IL. an 1921
ans died in Canadian TX. His mothers name was Sadie Mangus Anderson and his father was Oscar William Anderson