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Obit lookup for Annie V. Reaves

PRogers4395 — 23 Oct 2008 6:48:13 GMT

Would appreciate an obituary look up for Annie V. Reaves, born 22 Feb 1823 and died in Brown County 9 Aug 1901. She is buried in Salem Cemetery. Appreciate the kindness.

George H. Arnold and Ola L. Whitlow

brendaminor448 — 31 Oct 2008 1:24:33 GMT

George H. Arnold and Ola Leonard Whitlow got married in Brown county, Texas on 8 Sep 1912. When I looked them up on the 1920 census--I found Ola "widowed". She only had one son living in the home--a young boy named Paul Arnold. I found a death record that shows Ola Leonard Arnold died on 15 June 1957, in Brownwood, Brown, Texas. Her d.c. says she was buried in the Bangs Cemetary, in Bangs, Texas. I also found a d.c. posted for a Paul Henry Arnold. He died 12 March 1988, in Brown county, Texas. What I'm trying to do is find more information on the husband--George H. Arnold. I would've died between 1912 and 1920, in Texas. I found "George H. Arnold" that died 15 Jan 1919, in Milam county, Texas (cert# 4000). Is it possible for me to find out if this man is buried in the Bangs Cemetary, in Bangs, Texas? The son is probably there, too. Now I tried to log onto the Brown county website at Rootsweb...But it doesn't appear to work right now.

MCDONALD families in Brownwood in 1937

littlrockr — 27 Oct 2008 2:34:38 GMT

Please look up Dozie or Eudoris in the 1937 Brownwood City directory. She was the informant on Thulie MCDONALD death certificate, who died in 1937. I think Dozie is a nickname for Eudoris. Any help appreciated.

Edwin Ernest Davis (1911-1971)

Debbiann — 23 Oct 2008 7:04:05 GMT

B'wood Mortician's Death Ruled Suicide

BROWNWOOD (RNS)-Edwin Ernest Davis, 60, a partner in Davis-Morris Funeral Home, died Tuesday at his home of a gunshot wound.

Justice of the Peace Dave Fair ruled death by self-inflicted gunshot wound. Fair said his ruling came after an investigation by Brown County Sheriff Danny Neal.

Funeral will be at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in Union Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William Logan, pastor, officiating, assisted by Paul Wallace, minister of Austin Avenue Church of Christ.

Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery under the direction of Davis-Morris Funeral Home.

Mr. Davis was Born Sept. 2, 1911, in Brownwood and married Katherine B. Linthicum Sept. 7, 1962. Mr. Davis was a member of Union Presbyterian Church and had lived all of his life in Brown County.

Mr. Davis was a lifetime member of all Brownwood Masonic Lodges. He was a member of the Suez Shrine and had held several positions in the lodges.

He was a past president of the Rotary Club. He had been active in 4-H Club and Boy Scout work.

He was named Brownwood's Key Man of the Year over 35 in 1954. Mr. Davis was a graduate of Daniel Baker College.

Survivors include his wife; three sons, Ernest of College Station, James of Fort Worth and David of Brownwood; one brother, Allen of Ballinger; two step-daughters, Mrs. Ken Rosford of Sonora and Mrs. Ronnie Paxton of Mertzon; two grandchildren and one stepgrandchild.

Source: The Abilene Reporter-News, Abilene, Texas, Thursday Morning, December 30, 1971; Pg. 10-A

NOTE: Edwin Ernest Davis, s/o Ernest Edward Davis and Lilly Jones; md. Mrs. Katherine Sue (Berry) Linthicum; She, md. (1) Horace Whitfield Linthicum.

Matlock/Beal Family Brownwood, Texas

cadon681 — 7 Oct 2008 2:31:18 GMT

Would appreciate any information on Sarah Elizabeth Matlock
Beal and Albert Beal Family. They are buried at Jordan Springs Cemetery and I believe they may have lived on or close to Pecan Bayou Any and all information is appreciated. Sarah Elizabeth was my great-grandmother. I believe she died in 1963.

Wells genealogy

RLF6969 — 23 Mar 2007 12:59:38 GMT

Will the woman who contacted me about the Wells family in both Brown and Coleman counties please contact me again?

Richard Foster

Dozie McDonald in Brownwood in 1937

littlrockr — 25 Sep 2008 11:55:33 GMT

I have been researching a MCDONALD family in Brownwood consisting of the widowed mother (Elizabeth) and all (but one) of her daughters, Mary, Thula (aka Thulie or Dathula), Maria Calahan and Martha Steele, none of whom had any kids. Two of the daughters had married at some point but both were widowed. When the last of the sisters died (Thulie MCDONALD, d. 1937), the informant on the death certificate was DOZIE MCDONALD. If anyone could look this person up in the Brownwood directories or any other Brownwood source I would deeply appreciate it. I have no idea how she is related to this family.

Also, the address on Thulie MCDONALDs death certificate was 1102 Belle Plain Ave. in Brownwood. Was this a residence?

Obit for Zenobia Jamison

BradyVFuller — 20 Sep 2008 6:03:25 GMT

I was wondering if anyone could help. I need a copy of the obit on Zenobia Jamison dob: 1 May, 1913 and died: 21 Nov, 2003.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Brady Fuller

1910 Brown County Census Lookup Needed

redriverqueen — 14 Jun 2005 1:21:19 GMT

Would be forever grateful for the following lookup:

Descendants of James Lee Rice

1 James Lee Rice b: 15 April 1876 in Kentucky d: 05 October 1956 in San Bernardino County, California Census: 1920 Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona Social Security Number: 553-07-0426
+Katherine Patience Woosley aka: Katie Kate b: 21 January 1877 in Rains County, Texas m: Abt. 1898 d: 04 May 1956 in San Bernardino County, California Census: 1930 San Bernardino, San Bernardino, California Father: Joseph P. Woosley Mother: Sarah E. Vaucher(e)
2 Edward M. Rice b: Abt. 1901 in Texas
2 George Washington Rice b: 27 March 1906 in Texas d: 20 November 1997 in Riverside County, California Social Security Number: 708-09-6711
2 James Lee Rice b: Abt. 1914 in Texas
2 Johnny P. Rice b: Abt. 1915 in Texas
2 Penn Ewing Rice b: Abt. 1918 in Texas
2 Mary R. Rice b: Abt. 1920 in Arizona
2 Charles E. Rice

1930 Brownwood Census - In what district was Sharp Street?

littlrockr — 15 Sep 2008 7:54:10 GMT

I am trying to search for Sharp Street in the 1930 US Census of Brownwood, Texas. Does anyone know which district it is in?

Marcella Boyce Prentiss wife of John William Prentiss

antiquemll — 11 Sep 2008 7:07:38 GMT

I am trying to find the date of death and place of burial for Marcella Boyce Prentiss born Dec. 1844 according to the 1910 census. Her husband John died in 1918 at the age of 74 and his death cert. shows that he was buried in Winchell. I can't find a death cert. for Marcella. Can anyone do a cemetery lookup for me and see if she is buried beside her husband? Thanks! Julie

Mrs. Alice HARRIS, d. 1986

Debbie Walden — 13 Jun 2005 1:25:05 GMT

MRS. ALICE HARRIS

Mrs. Alice Harris, age 62, died at the family residence, 1407 Avenue D Brownwood, Friday evening. Deceased is survived by her husband and several children. The body was shipped to Winchell, where interment took place this
afternoon in the Winchell Cemetery.
(Mrs. Harris was the mother of Avo Evans Denman of winchell)
Brownwood Bulletin she died April 4, 1986

What church is this?

ths72 — 4 Sep 2008 10:36:28 GMT

I am attaching a picture I found in my family collection. I suspect it is one of the Christian churches in Brownwood. My aunt is in the picture, and I know she attended one of the Christian churches there. Is anyone able to identify the church, or any of the people in the picture? About what year do you think it is?

Unidentified Photos connected to Jergins family

kalypso56 — 5 Sep 2008 5:15:35 GMT

I have about 2 dozen unidentified family photos posted at this website. These photos are all that are on this page. http://www.kodakgallery.com/cathey97855492207

Below is a brief summary of my pedigree through my father’s parents, and back through his mother’s Jergins lineage to our first Jergins male ancestor to come to the United States from Prussia. The photos were found among the belongings of my great-aunt Della Stella Jergins Mahaffey when she died. Her mother was Emma Zelma Zuhn Jergins, the 2nd wife of my great-grandfather William Edward Jergins.
If you recognize anyone, please contact me, Cathey Cline, at kalypso56@yahoo.com. Possible surnames, besides those that are unknown, include Jergins, Phillips, Zuhn, Clark, Weldy and Howard. Thank you in advance for your help.

1. Ultman Jergins b. April 1789 Rodanier, Prussia d. Huntsville, Walker Co., TX April 9, 1873 Buried there in Oakwood Cemetery.
1st wife Name Unknown b. about 1800 in Tenn. She was my great-great-great-great-grandmother. m. about 1820 in Alabama.
2nd wife Lucinda Vance b. 11-25-1802 S. Carolina m. about 1847 d. 5-22-1879 Huntsville, Walker Co., TX, buried beside her husband.

2. John Henry Jergins b. about 1823 Alabama. Death info from Billy Jergins d. 10-13-1912
Westfield, Harris Co., TX
Adelia Clark b. about 1831 in Ironton, Lawrence Co. Ohio. City from Billy Jergins.

3. Charles Edward Jergins b. 11-27-1848 Walker County TX d. 7-8-1906 Avis, Otero Co., NM
1st wife. Martha J. Unknown b. in the state of Georgia about 1836

4. William Edward Jergins Sr. b. 1-1-1872 Huntsville, Walker Co., TX d. 4-11-1930 Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM
1st wife Susan Marie Phillips, my great-grandmother. b. 12-17-1871 Brownwood, Brown Co., TX m. 4-10-1892 Brownwood, Brown Co., TX d. 12-12-1905 Avis, Otero Co., NM.
2nd wife Emma Zelma Zuhn b. 4-6-1886 La Grange, Fayette Co., TX m. 6-29-1907 d. 7-21-1966 Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM

5. Mary Lee Gertrude Jergins b. 9-14-1898 La Grange, Fayette Co., TX d. 10-22-1975 Hobbs, Lea Co., NM
1st husband Joel Warner Weldy, my grandpa. b. 9-9-1894 Roswell, Chaves Co., NM d. 12-20-1972 Lovington, Lea Co., NM.
m. 2nd husband Isaac Newton Howard b. 10-09-1858
Shakelford, TX m. 12-31-1936 Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM d. 9-26-1944 Portales, Roosevelt Co., NM

bloody bill anderson

jay jackson — 14 Jun 2005 6:31:43 GMT

On 11/2/27 a man who claimed to be bloody bill anderson living under an assumed name, died in salt creek texas (brown co). Does anybody know what this mans name was?If you know please e-mail me at JBML6@aol.com

Thanks Jay Jackson

573-782-3799

Marriage lookup, Velma J. Williams nee Strickland to Mr. Butler

joe360str — 30 Aug 2008 12:01:33 GMT

I am looking for a marriage record for a Mr. Butler, first name not known to Velma Jane Williams nee Strickland. Velma is my aunt and I know she was living in Brownwood by 1937. Her former husband, John F. Williams died 10 Jan. 1935 in Caldwell Co., TX, so her marriage would have been after that date and most likely in 1936.

Paul K. Browder and Rachel Browder

mbrowder53190 — 15 Oct 2007 7:37:05 GMT

Seaching for any information on Paul K. Browder born December 1900. He moved to Williamson County and married Hattie Mae Howell. The later settled down in California where he remained util his death in December 1976.
Thanks,
Vickie
MBrowder53190@aol.com

Marriage Record for America Emmaline MILLS

karenweir52 — 26 Jul 2008 5:12:15 GMT

America Emmaline Mills,, B jUNE 14,1857, In Ala, BUT POSSIBLY Texas, according to some family stories, she was daughter of William Mills & Wilmirth Morton of Brownwood Texas was married on December 27, 1874 in Brown County Texas. Family stories indicated that they may have been married at a Military Fort in Brown County. Is Ft Griffin nearby? I had someone in Brown County tell me that there was no record that they can find and sent me to another county. I dont understand why they would tell me that. I know for fact that this is where they were married, and possibly if there was a fire that destroyed some records, is there or could there be any other document that shows that this couple was in Brown County Texas for any given time? I am unable to pull up anyhting about her parents, someone told me that they found Wilmirth Morton in Brown County Texas gen web, I went there and found nothing. Nathaniel was in the military, entered the Confederate War in 1861, Co E 34TH REG, CAPT FIELDER & COL MITCHELL commanding.He also attended the 1900 Arkansas Confederate Reunion, in which that year ,a census was taken of all confederate veterans and they had to fill out papers about the military service and info about their families for historical purposes. I was fortunate and discovered this document, and it states that he married America Mills in Brown County Texas & her parents were William Mills & Wilmirth Morton, any help to shed any light on these folks will be appreciated America died Aug 30 1913 in De Queen Arkansas and Nathaniel died Aug 24,1926 De Queen Arkansas.

William Andrew Watkins at "Brownwood Cemetery" services by Austin-Morris-E E Davis

GracePetron — 30 Mar 2007 5:37:50 GMT

No "Brownwood Cemetery" is listed in cemetery lists; which cemetery is this apt to be? Is the current Funeral Home with some of the above names the same on as in 1943? In what newspaper am I apt to find an obituary for April 16, 1943? I see a Bulletin mentioned in other postings. Where would the older newspapers be held? Thanks, Grace in AK gratron@yahoo.com

Indian Creek Cemetery Look up

AprilSageWA — 13 Aug 2008 11:47:10 GMT

I've been told that my ggrandmother Almira Elizabeth Decker Gilley is buried in Indian Creek Cemetery near Brownwood, Brown County, TX. According to the Census records, I believe she went by her middle name, Elizabeth. Is there anyone who could look to see if she is buried there? Or is anyone aware of a website that has a list of people buried there? I am also hoping to find her husband, James Andrew Gilley buried near her, but I don't know for sure. I'd appreciate any information that you may have. Thanks.

Cemetery lookup near Bangs

jwhite817 — 13 Aug 2008 11:48:59 GMT

I'm trying to locate any burial information on Shelby Wilson, 1910-1911, who died in Bangs, Texas and also John Adams Nelson, 1859-1925, whose death location is unknown but his family lived in Bangs, TX. Thanks so much for anyone who can help with this.

Jan

William Anderson in Brown County, Texas

Sally Goodson — 9 Mar 2006 5:09:32 GMT

Looking for William Anderson of Brown County. Also known as "Bloody Bill" Anderson.

Charles Winston Bowden (1829-1928)

Debbie Walden — 13 Jun 2005 1:13:42 GMT

help getting obit for Lula Wilson, d. 1931

karenweir52 — 20 Mar 2008 6:52:15 GMT

Lula Wilson, b March 4,1872 Texas, died April 26,1931 Brown County Texas, SHE NEVER MARRIED, they lived for a time in Mc Culloch County Texas

she was daughter of Charles (Charley) Wilson and Nancy A Wilson

Anderson, McGee, Garnett, Clements, Byrd, McGarity, Womack, Boles, Bales, McPeeters

SallyGoodson — 3 Aug 2008 12:47:47 GMT

Looking for others looking for these family names in Brown County, Texas.

Thanks.

Sally
sallyfromhouston@yahoo.com

Byrd Family Search

CatByrd007 — 9 Nov 2006 7:55:07 GMT

We are currently researching the Byrd line which includes the surnames of Lewis, Strange, Strawn, McPeters (McPeeters),Aynes, and Hatfield. Any help would be appreciated. We are planning a family reunion in Brownwood, Texas on November 20, 1999 and would like to contact as many family members as possible.

Roberts Cemetery

Stanley Brown — 26 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to contact anyone who might have relatives at Roberts ( Baugh ) cemetery north of Brownwood TX on the Lake Brownwood Dam Road. jackbrn@yahoo.com
This cemetery is located on what was the old Baugh Ranch. There are several very early graves there. Williams, Baugh, Roberts, Lovel and many others
Stanley Brown

Brownwood Funeral Homes in the 1920's

littlrockr — 7 Jul 2008 1:22:02 GMT

Seeking names of old fureral homes in Brownwood and which present day funeral homes have the records.

William Andrew Watkins d. Brown County 1943, day & month?

GracePetron — 25 Feb 2007 4:46:56 GMT

Could someone with an Ancestry subscription look up the day and month? I would like advice on what newspaper an obituary would have appeared in, and where newspaper film from then is now stored. Our weather is too icky to make a trip to the Family History Center! Thank you, Grace in AK

Joyners from Texas

hrbuckles1939 — 8 Jul 2008 9:31:51 GMT

Looking for Charles or Charlie Jenkins Joyner Born 1894 Brownwood TX. I would like to know the parents and siblings of Charlie. Most Sincerely H. Buckles

Beaula (Mrs Ed) Roberts (1898-1989)

Frances Cox — 13 Jun 2005 2:44:29 GMT

Services for Mrs. Ed (Beaula Mae) Roberts, 90 of Brownwood will be at 2 pm Friday at Davis Morris Funeral Home with the Rev. R.J.Elkins officiating. Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery. She died Wednesday morning at her home(Feb.1,1989)
Borned July 8,1898, in Burnet County to Jackson Scott Lewis and Elmira Lynch Lewis. She lived in Brown County most of her life. She married C.E.(Ed) Roberts May 9,1918 in Brownwood. He died May 18,1976. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
Survivors include three sons, C.E.(Charles)Roberts Jr. of Brookesmith, D.E.Roberts of Brownwood and Jack Roberts of Dublin; six daughters, Naomi Trent and Bessie McAllister of Mineral Wells,Elmyra Curry of Midland and Verta Curry, Lousie Trowbridge and Carnell Rinkenberger, all of Brownwood; a sister, Florence Bien of Brownwood; 38 gandchildren; 80 great grandchildren; and 10 great great grandchildren.

James A. and Roxie (Rutisel)Wheeler

Bobbie Box — 8 Aug 2005 5:43:00 GMT

I am seaching for information in Brown County on the James A. and Roxie A. (Rutisel)Wheeler family. James was born 2-6-1842 probably in Givenett, Co., Buford, Georgia. Roxie is suppose to be of German descent. They are buried beside three of their children in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near May, Texas. They had five children, Ella, James Tll, William G. Lucy Hood and Margaret Davidson. I would appreciate any information on this family.

REYNOLDS, DUNNS, ANDERSONS

ggnkurz38 — 14 Jun 2005 12:46:18 GMT

All Of these families lived in the Brown Co., Tx and Comanche Co., TX areas Would appreciate any help I can get from anyone who knows of them.

Looking for Kin

Familytys — 11 Apr 2002 1:20:23 GMT

Searching for information and family of Maude C. Parker Fisher, born 1887 married Jonas Fisher. Maude died 1958 in Brownwood, Brown County, Texas and is buried in Greenleaf Cemetery next to her husband, Jonas. Maude Clementine Parker was a sister to my grandfather, Omer Clinton Parker. Would love to exchange information.

William Joseph Elder Look Up

PRogers4395 — 7 May 2008 4:40:18 GMT

Is there someone who has copy of cemetery listings who could look up and let me know in which cemetery in Brown Co. William J. Elder is buried. He died 11 Jan 1908. Would also like a copy of his obit if possible.

Thanks

Giles Wesley Mask

ruthannebennett — 26 Apr 2008 4:33:34 GMT

Giles Wesley Mask is the son of Mary Frances Honeycutt and James William Mask. He is buried in Bangs Cem., Brown County, TX. James is the son of William Mask and Laura Ratcliff. After William's death during the Civil War, Laura married Burrell Bassett and they moved to Milam Co., TX. Looking for information about this family. Any guidance appreciated.
Ruth
fstop2@aol.com

Samuel Clark Boyd

Sadie395 — 2 Jan 2007 4:51:59 GMT

One of my ancestors, Samuel Clark Boyd, is said to have been an attorney in Brownwood, Texas. He was born 17 Mar 1831 in Marion Co., GA and died 18 Dec 1908 in Brownwood, I believe. From information I have gathered from the web, he was living in new Mexico at the date of his death but was back in Brownwood visiting relatives when he actually died. Any information, bio, obituary, etc would be greatly appreciated.
If newspaper archives exist, it would appear likely that some mention of Samuel Clark Boyd's death in the 18-20 December 1908 edition of the newspaper would exist due to his previous status as an attorney in Brownwood.
I have looked for a death certificate in the Texas State Archives and have been unable to locate one.
Does Brown County have death certificates older than the 1903 date for the state?
Are their any books concerning court officials, attorneys, etc. for Brown County which might provide a bio of Samuel Clark Boyd?
Just trying to get a lead concerning the correctness of information I have gleened from the web.
Thanks for any help.

Hunt family and icehouse

pld1945 — 15 Apr 2008 1:22:14 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandmother who was raised by the Hunt family. I was told that the man who ran the icehouse in 1972 was a member of this family. If you know who this man was or any member of his family, would you please have them contact me by email. I have hit a brick wall in my search because she was adopted.

Rachel Deaver Baxter

Aline Jones — 10 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Would like to confirm birth and death dates of Rachel Deaver (Herrod) Baxter. She is buried in the Greenleaf Cemetery, Brownwood. My record shows that Rachel Deaver was married to F. M. Herod 2/7/1861. He died and she married John Alvin Baxter 2/21/1865 in Grayson Co, Texas. Believe that the obituary showed that when she died she was 81 years old. Her birth day was Dec 23. Would like to confirm if it was 1845.

Thanks

Aline

Leila C. Simmons

brucewhite139 — 28 Mar 2007 11:51:11 GMT

Looking for any information on Leila C. Simmons, born in Dec 1881. Daughter of Leonora Frances Simmons and adopted daughter of Thomas Jefferson Simmons II. TJS was the son of Thomas Jefferson Simmons I and Sophenia Josephine Holder.

Leonora Frances died in 1907 in Childress. Best guess is Leila got married before her parents moved to Childress, in Brownwood. 1900 Census has the family living in Brownwood.

Elma (Lane) Costley

CarolRabunTX — 19 Mar 2008 2:01:30 GMT

While visiting Pecan Valley Genealogy library in Brownwood, I found a cemetery listing for Elma (Lane) Costley b. 12-15-1887 d.3-30-1979. I would like information on the Costley she married.

(OBIT Look-Up) Lopez & Estrada -- Brownwood

iaut2laff — 21 Mar 2008 5:39:16 GMT

Hi,
Needing some help looking up Obituraries on the following relatives:

Jesus Lopez
b. May 9, 1874 (San Marcos, TX)
d. April 16, 1933 (Brownwood?)

Clotilde Estrada Lopez
b. June 13, 1880 (Brakeville/Brackettville, TX)
d. September 27, 1953 (Brownwood?)

Thanks so much in advance!
Patricia

Lavisa Jane "Babe" Green

shiner05 — 19 Mar 2008 6:57:20 GMT

I am looking for information on James William Jones and wife Lavisa Jane "Babe" Green daughter of Bolen Green. James William Jones is burried in the Bangs cem along with his daughter Lavisa Jane Laird wife of John W. "Jack" Laird. If any one has info on Babe Green please contact me
thanks
Susan Laird

Bennie's of Brownwood,TX

Rickteague63 — 15 Mar 2008 10:44:37 GMT

I'm interested in learning more from a descendant of the Bennie's in Brown County that included 11 children, Thomas William;Mary;Freddie;Charlie; Emma;Albert George;Wiliam Gus; Henry; Alice; John Louis; and Minnie Lenora all born before 1894. Cousin in Texas.

Browders in Brown County

mbrowder53190 — 5 Feb 2008 3:25:16 GMT

I am searching for any info on any Browders in Brown County.

Thanks,
Vickie

H. A. Montgomery picture 1956 Brownwood, TX Centennial

TexasGenAddict — 12 Mar 2008 9:56:55 GMT

I have a photo that I found in an old box of pictures which probably belonged to my dad or his mother. I only have the picture and the info on the back. I'm hoping to find a family to take it in. I'm attaching the file and would appreciate anyone who recognizes this person to let me know about him, perhaps he's a relative.

On the back is typed:
H.A. Montgomery, 1956.
Sentennal year at Brown-
Wood Tex.
Derby hat and chinwhis-
kers-

CW
Texas Gen-Addict

John Brown of Brownwood dies 1988 / 1987, his family as found, from Alabama

Laurelee_W — 9 Mar 2008 4:55:07 GMT

After finding the obituary of John Brown in the Brownwood Bulletin, Thursday, January 1, 1987, page 2A I wanted to know if he was related to William Franklin Brown of Brown Co TX, my 4Gr Uncle. I am certain he was not, and if you are related I am posting my findings below for you to have.
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THIS JOHN BROWN APPEARS TO BE NO RELATION TO OUR WILLIAM FRANKLIN BROWN OF BROWN CO TX, HIS GRANDPARENTS JOHN AND ELIZABETH BROWN WERE BRN IN AL AND ARE FOUND IN TX IN 1860, EVERGREEN POST OFFICE WASHINGTON CO TX

Brown Co., TX - Obits: John Brown
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Brownwood Bulletin, Thursday, January 1, 1987, page 2A

Graveside services for John Brown, 68, of Brownwood will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Cedar Point Cemetery. The Morelock Funeral Home is in handling the arrangements. He died at 8:40 a.m. Wednesday at a Comanche nursing home after a lengthy illness.

Mr. Brown was born in Baird on Feb. 14, 1918. A longtime resident of Brownwood, he was a U.S. Air Force veteran from World War II. He married Effie Duncan on Dec. 16, 1950 in Brownwood. He was a retired truck driver and cement finisher, and was a member of the Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Effie; two sons, Boyd Brown of West Germany and John E. Brown of Brownwood; three sisters, Lula Whitely and Verna Walters, both of Brownwood, and Frances Day of Corpus Christi; one brother, W. M. Brown of Carrollton; and two grandchildren.
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(Note: Carrollton is a city in Collin, Dallas, and Denton Counties)

JOHN BROWN AND EFFIE MAE DUNCAN
Bewford Boyd Brown brn Sept 21 1951 Brown Co TX
John Elbert Brown brn March 30 1953 Brown Co TX.

ELBERT JOHN BROWN & JANICE KAY DURRETT
Jamie Daryl Brown brn July 29 1975 Dallas Co TX

JOHN ELBERT BROWN & PEGGY DENISE RUSHING
Andrew John Brown brn March 16 1990 Dallas Co TX
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LULA BELLE BROWN & FLOYD ELZY WHITELEY
Babie Jane Whiteley brn May 27 1932 Callahan Co TX
Elzy Lee Whiteley brn July 18 1934 Callahan Co TX
Fay Ann Whiteley brn Jan 25 1953 Brown Co TX

VERNIE BROWN & ELLIS IDELL WALTERS
Bonnie Ray (m) Walters brn March 4 1934 Callahan Co TX
Charles Ellis Walters brn April 14 1936 Callahan Co TX
James Allen Walters brn Dec 30 1944 Callahan Co TX

FRANCES ANGELINE BROWN & DREUREY DAY
Richard B Day brn Nov 11 1929 Martin Co TX
Virginia Carol Day brn Jan 27 1934 Callahan Co TX
Shirley Jean Day brn July 30 1937 Callahan Co TX
Rubin B Day brn July 10 1947 San Patricio Co TX

WILLIAM MARION BROWN & RUBY MAE ODLE
David Lee Brown brn Jan 17 1938 Dallas Co TX
Billy Ray Brown brn Aug 18 1942 Dallas Co TX

WILLIAM MARION BROWN & MARGARET OLGA LIESMANN
Carrol Wayne (m) Brown brn Jan 15 1947 Kerr Co TX
Albert Ray Brown brn May 12 1948 Brown Co TX
Bobby Joe (m) Brown brn May 29 1954 Dallas Co TX

WILLIAM MARION BROWN & RUBY LEE HENDERSON
Patricia Kay Brown brn April 28 1949 Denton Co TX
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John Brown brn Feb. 14, 1918 in Baird, Callahan Co TX
William Marion Brown
Frances Angeline Brown
Vernie Brown - Vernie Leona Brown brn July 8 1918 Coleman Co TX
Lula Belle Brown
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FAMILY OF JOHN BROWN BRN IN 1918 BAIRD, CALLAHAN CO TX
US FEDERAL CENSUS RECORDS
1860 July 31, Evergreen Post Office, Washington Co TX head, A Brown age 54 TN, occ/farmer, real estate/$ 500, personal estate/$ 800. Lydia Brown age 50 SC. Caroline Brown age 4yrs AL. F H? Brown age 6mths TX. (note: most likely their grandparents)

1870 Sept 14 Evergreen Post Office, Prct 5, Washington CO TX John Brown age 37 AL, occ/farmer, real estate/$800, personal estate/$400. Elizabeth Brown age 40 AL. Carolina Brown age 14 AL. Franklin Brown age 11 TX. James Brown age 4yrs TX. Mary Brown age 2yrs TX. Ellen Brown age 8mths TX.

1880 June 4 Coryell Co TX Frank W Brown age 21 TX, occ/farmer, both parents brn in AL. Wife, Fannie J Brown age 21 MS, father brn in AL. Son, Robert L Brown age 1yrs TX. Son, David C Brown age 3mths TX

1900 June 11, Prct 3, Callahan Co TX head, Wm J S? (F) Brown age 41 brn Oct 1858 TX, mrd 20yrs, occ/farmer. Both parents brn in AL. Wife, Frances J Brown age 41 brn Oct 1858 MS, mrd 20yrs with fifteen children brn and eight living. Father brn in AL and mother in MS. Son, Robt Lee Brown age 21 brn Nov 1878 TX, single. Daughter, Annie Brown age 13 brn Sept 1886 TX. Daughter, Inez Brown age 11yrs brn Oct 1888 TX. Son, John Brown age 8yrs brn Nov 1891 TX. Son, Harper Brown age 6yrs brn Nov 1893 TX. Daughter, Lou Brown age 3yrs brn July 1896 TX. Daughter, Amber Brown age 2yrs brn Feb 1898 TX.

1910 April 19, Prct 3 Callahan Co TX head
Robert L Brown age 31 TX, 1st mrg 6yrs, occ/farm labor, father brn in TX and mother in MS. Wife, Cora L Brown age 27 TX, 1st mrg 6yrs (1904) with three children brn and three living. Daughter, Minnie M Brown age 5yrs TX. Son, Franklin J Brown age 4yrs. Daughter, Francis A Brown age 2yrs TX. Mother-in-law, Nancy Burchfield age 68 TX, widow with twelve children brn and ten living.

WWI Draft Reg Record
Robert Lee Brown age 39, brn Nov 21 1878, mother - Fannie Brown of Cottonwood, Callahan Co TX, Reg in Grayson Co TX.

Robert Lee Brown and family not found in the 1920 census records??

1930 April 7 Barid, Callahan Co TX head, R Lee Brown age 53 (1877) TX, mrd age 24yrs, occ/farmer, father brn in TX and mother in MS. Wife, Cora L Brown age 47 TX, mrd age 20yrs (mrd ard 1904). Son, William M Brown age 14 TX. Son, John L? Brown age 12 TX
Son, R L Brown Jr age 8yrs TX. Daughter, Cora L Brown age 5yrs TX
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ROOTS WEB FAMILY TREE
Dunn, contact at Kim-roark@bak.rr.com
ID: I133296613
NAME: ROBERT LEE BROWN
Birth: 1879 TX
FATHER: FRANK W BROWN
MOTHER: FRANCES J ???

Marriage 1: CORA BELLE BURCHFIELD
Birth: June 1882 TX
Father: William Lee Burchfield
Birth: Jan 1831 Tuscaloosa Co AL
Death: aft 1910 ??? Listed in the 1900 Callahan Co TX Census
Mother: Nancy A McFadden
Birth: Nov 1840 MO
Married: July 29 1858 Kaufman Co TX

CHILDREN:
1) Minnie Mae BROWN brn: Jan 24 1924 Baird Callahan Co TX mrd Thomas Reed Brinkley
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Texas Birth Index 1903 - 1997
Audrey Lea Brinkley brn April 18 1940 Taylor Co TX (Thomas Reed Brinkley)
Robert lee Brinkley brn June 14 1943 Cooke Co TX
Leonard James Washington brn Jan 28 1964 Castro Co TX (Prezel Washington)

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EDWARD J. & VERA NEEL ROBERTSON-Lookup please

sderingtonTX — 15 Jun 2007 4:11:08 GMT

Would appreciate a cemetery or obituary lookup for Edward Jones Robertson and his wife Vera Neel Robertson of Brownwood. Edward died 7-29-1960 and I think Vera died 9-2-1947 (not positive). They had a daughter Vera Louise who married Elton Blackstock. Thank you very much

James Matterson JOHNSON

dopurcell — 9 Mar 2006 5:40:03 GMT

I AM TRYING TO FIND JAMES MATTERSON JOHNSON'S, FATHER AND MOTHER.
JAMES MATTERSON DIED IN BROWN COUNTY 1881 HE IS BURRIED IN BROWN CO, HE
WAS BORN IN 1829 IN NORTH CAROLINE. JAMES MATTERSON SON, WILLIAM FRANKLIN
JOHNSON MARRIED TO ANNIE A ALLEN. JAMES HAD OTHER CHILDREN.

THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP YOU CAN GIVE.

William Mitchell and Belle Matilda (Browder) Inglet

mbrowder53190 — 15 Feb 2008 5:17:18 GMT

Searching for into on any Inglet's related to Belle Matilda (Browder) and William Mitchell Inglet.

Ollie V. & Louetta (Flowers) Lemmons.

MaryTuley46 — 18 Jun 2005 12:31:35 GMT

I am still looking for information on Ollie V. & Louetta Flowers Lemmons.
They married Feb 12 1906 in Brown Co., Tx.

I believe they had a daughter, Lorena Lemmons.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks
Mary

Funeral Home Records

PRogers4395 — 13 Feb 2008 6:45:11 GMT

Can anyone tell me if there are records for McInnis Funeral Home in Brownwood that go back to the early 1900's? If so, where would they be located?

Thanks

Andrew and Martha Davis 1860-1880 Brown Co TX, son John P Davis??

Laurelee_W — 9 Feb 2008 4:58:41 GMT

Andrew Davis brn ard 1833 AL, the s/o Thomas and Sarah Davis, both brn in SC. Martha brn ard 1842 GA, possible d/o William Franklin Brown and Margaret Eason, who died shortly after a child was brn. Andrew and Martha Davis are found in 1860 living next door to William Franklin Brown and then again in 1870 and 1880. In the 1880 census Wm Brown, cousin is listed in the Davis household. Andrew and Martha Davis are not found in Brown Co TX in the 1900 census, perhaps they had died btwn 1880 - 1900??

Children brn to Andrew and Martha Davis are William T Davis brn ard 1858 TX, John P Davis brn ard 1859 TX, Margaret J Davis brn ard 1861 TX, Abraham Davis brn ard 1866 TX and Robert Davis brn ard 1873 TX. I found two entries for a John Davis, see below. I cannot say for sure which one is correct, if either? If Martha Davis is the daughter of William Franklin Brown she would be a 1C4R. Any clues would be helpful in finding the descendants of Andrew and Martha Davis of Brown Co TX.
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US FEDERAL CENSUS, PARKER CO TX????
1900 June 13 census for Parker Co TX head John P Davis age 41 brn July 1858 in TX, mrd 10yrs, occ/farmer, father brn in MS & mother in GA. Wife, Mary A Davis age 31 brn May 1869 in TX, mrd 10 yrs, five children brn & four living. Father brn in GA & mother in AR. Son, Henry C Davis age 9yrs brn Aug 1890 in TX. Daughter, Cora A Davis age 8yrs brn May 1892 in TX. Daughter, Laura M Davis age 5yrs brn ??? 1894 in TX. Daughter, Etta W Davis age 1yr brn March 1899.

US FEDERAL CENSUS, HENDERSON CO TX????
1900 June 7 census for Henderson Co TX head John Davis age 42 brn June 1858 in TX, mrd 21yrs, occ/farmer. Father brn in AL & mother in GA. Wife, Margaret Davis age 38 brn May 1862 in TX, mrd 21yrs with seven children brn & seven living. Father brn in TN & mother in AL. Daughter, Mabelle Davis age 20 brn July 1879 in TX, single. Son, Robert Davis age 17 brn July 1882 in TX. Son, Brooks Davis age 12 brn Sept 1887 in TX. Daughter, Daisie Davis age 10 brn Feb 1890 in TX. Son, Frank Davis age 8 brn Feb 1892 in TX. Everett Davis age 4 brn Dec 1896 in TX. Daughter, Carrie Davis age 1 brn March 1899 in TX.
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Chandler descendant

cichlid111 — 11 Oct 2007 5:19:27 GMT

My grandfather, Welcome Neil Davis, was born in 1899. I am having difficulty determining who his mother and father were due to a lack of info from that side of the family. I was always told that my father had a Great Aunt Melissa and she was the first white child born in Brown County. With that said, that was Welcome W. Chandler's daughter, so I am speculating that one of the daughters of W.W Chandler was my grandfather's mother. Would anyone have some additional information that might support or disprove this theory? Thank you very much.

Annie V. Reaves (1823-1901) Buried Salem Cemetery

p2rogers — 6 Feb 2008 2:27:20 GMT

Hoping someone has information on Annie V. Reaves, who is buried in the Reaves/Hickman section of Salem Cem. Is she possibly the mother of the Arch J. (1853-1930) and Charles H. (1850-1932) Reaves who are also in that section?
Would also appreciate indentification of Thomas G. Reaves (1847-1900) and Bettie Reaves Tweedle (1856-1893). They are also among the 11 buried in the Reaves/Hickman area.

Huckobey and DeHay families

hmhuck — 17 Jun 2005 11:04:17 GMT

I'm looking for anyone that is related or knows any of the Huckobey family (they lived in Brownwood Texas)
I am also looking for anyone related to the DeHay family in Brownwood

ROWNEY (cemetery lookup)

sryther1 — 13 Mar 2007 11:09:12 GMT

Looking for a cemetery record for Frank ROWNEY buried in Brownwood, Brown County, TX on October 13, 1926.

He died in Sherman, Grayson Co., TX on 10-11-1926. He was a freemason and worked as a telegraph operator for Frisco Railroad Co.

According to family heresay, he was buried in Brownwood, TX. He may be buried beside his wife Frances (Fannie May) Rowney, who died between 1903 - 1910. Brownwood, TX was their home during this time period.

Thank you for your help.

Bowley's in Bangs

Jerry L. Turner — 7 Jul 2005 12:49:58 GMT

Looking for info on the Bowley's of Bangs. Christopher moved to Brown Co. before 1880 and is buried in Clear Creek Cemetary. Will Share info.

Brown County Masonic lodge records - Joel Yarborough

JamesYarbrough51 — 6 Jan 2008 8:26:26 GMT

I am seeking a lead to Brown County Masonic lodge records. Joel Yarborough is buried in Fairfield Cemetery and has a Masonic symbol. Such a record might give the missing date of death.

Thanks,

Jim Yarbrough
Houston TX

Marriage lookup needed please

jwhite817 — 13 Dec 2007 12:54:43 GMT

I am looking for the marriage record of my grandparents. They were married in Bangs, TX. I believe on 7 Nov 1914. My grandmother was Minnie Wilson and my grandfather, John A. Nelson. I would also like to know if any middle names are listed. Thanks!

Please Help Identify People In Photo

KMerian — 21 Dec 2007 7:45:30 GMT

I have posted a photo on flickr, taken in June 1946 in Brownwood. It was taken on Ellie Nicholson's 80th birthday.

I have identified those whom I can, but am unable to identify the others with any certainty.

The photo is at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/kmerian/2126780939/

The easiest way to help is by creating a note and then placing the box that creates over the face of the person you are identifying. Thanks in advance for all your help

Samuel Durham Thomas b. 1852 TN d. 1911 TX

blychris — 13 Jun 2005 2:39:29 GMT

Looking for ancestors of S.D. (Samuel Durham) Thomas born 1852 in Tennessee. He married Donia Isadora Wright in 1877. Lived in Brown County, Texas til his death in 1911.

Schulze in Bangs Texas

jonantx1 — 8 Nov 2004 9:45:43 GMT

I am trying to locate information on these people. Miles was my grandfather. Donald and Ella Mae were his siblings.
Miles married Cleo I. Boggess. Their children were Thomas Leo, Mather, Robert Wayne, Charles f., and Charlene d.

Rouse, Stewart, Tompkins, Parks, Bennie, VanHuss, Wyatt

Pat Bennie — 21 Aug 2005 3:45:58 GMT

I am looking for all the surnames listed above. They belong to my husbands & my families. All are in Texas in the 1900's,but most are from Pennsylvania before that. I would be glad to help anyone looking in Central Texas if I can be of help.

Obit Look up Please for Iva and Albert Levi

starvan — 9 Jun 2007 4:30:32 GMT

Iva Barton Levi 31 Mar 1987

Albert Levi 01 Nov 1980

Also need the Cemetery where interred.

Thanks
Vicki

Brown Co. Burns

Murdus — 5 Jul 2005 1:59:13 GMT

Does anyone have any information on the John Burns family that lived in Brown Co. TX. about 1895-1900. Had at least one son -James Dudley Burns-

ROBERT WESLEY MELTON MRD BERTHA BELL CLECKLER DEC 29 1892 IN BROWN CO TX

Laurelee_W — 3 Feb 2007 10:58:41 GMT

ROBERT WESLEY MELTON MRD BERTHA BELL CLECKLER DEC 29 1892 IN BROWN CO TX, HOMER, ANNIE, PAULINE, MARY, BERT, ROBERT & DOROTHY FRANCES MELTON

Robert was brn December 17 1871 in LA - dth April 9 1935 in Brownwood, Brown Co TX.
Bertha Belle Cleckler was brn in July 1875 TX - dth April 11 1940 in Brown Co TX

WOULD LIKE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLECKLER FAMILY & THE MELTON FAMILY. THANK-YOU!!

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US FEDERAL CENSUS
1910 April 28 census for Brownwood, Brown Co TX head Robert W Melton age 40 brn in LA, 1st mrg of 18 yrs, occ/locomotive fireman. Both parents brn in LA. Wife, Bertha B Melton age 34 brn in TX, 1st mrg of 18yrs, five children brn & five living. Both parents brn in GA. Son, Homer T Melton age 16 brn in TX. Daughter, Annie B Melton age 14 brn in TX. Daughter, Julia P Melton age 11 brn in TX. Daughter, Mary Melton age 6 brn in TX. Son, Bert R Melton age 4 brn in TX. Sister, Julia Melton age 37 brn in LA, single. Also listed in this household is boarder Sam C Whidden age 25 brn in TX, occ/RR locomotive fireman, father brn in GA & mother in MS. (Sam Whidden is the future husband of Julia Melton in Oct of 1910) HOMER T, ANNIE B, JULIA P (Pauline), MARY & BERT R MELTON

Connell Cemetery

JanWallace4547 — 31 Oct 2007 7:09:34 GMT

Can someone provide me with a list of people buried in the Connell Cem. and tell me how accessible the cemetery is should I want to go and see it. Thanks in advance.

Obituary Request: Elva M. (Freeman) Hammons

asis1950 — 21 Oct 2007 9:40:11 GMT

Requesting obit for Elma M. Hammons
b. 21 Jan 1921
d. 23 Nov 2004, Brownwood, TX area.

Your assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Sue
in NE Arkansas

John A. FULLER family

Prophet7347 — 18 Oct 2007 12:33:40 GMT

My husband is hoping to trace his roots and I am trying to help with some research. I am looking for more information on the John A. Fuller family who resided in Lampasas the early part of the twentieth century, then later in Coryell county and finally in Brownwood. Here is what I have so far:

John A. Fuller, b. Sept. 1869 in Alabama, d. possibly around 1900
Married: Lanie or Laurie or Mary? b. Nov. 1874 in Mississippi d. unknown
Children: Kate b. Oct. 1894
Roxie R. b. June 1896
Sandy Ragland b. Nov. 1897
John Alton b. Dec. 6, 1899, d. Feb. 23, 1981 in Brown Co.

John Alton Fuller married Ada Mae (May) Baker b. May 9, 1909, d. June 6, 1999 in Johnson Co.
They had one child, John Anselm (or Auslaun) Fuller, b. Aug. 14, 1928 who currently resides in Joshua, TX. He is married to Carol Ann Andrews, b. Feb. 3, 1938. Their son, Joel Andrew, b. Aug. 7, 1980 is my husband.

According to 1910 and 1920 census records, the mother of John Alton remarried around 1901 to a John L. Hasha or Harles, b. 1873 in Louisiana.

If anyone has more information on this family, please contact me. Thank you!

HOWTON "MOMS"

jlhowton — 12 Oct 2007 5:01:05 GMT

HELP! I'M SEEKING INFO ON THE MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN OF ALL THE HOWTON FEMALES. PLEASE HELP.
JACK HOWTON jlhowton@hotmail.com

Margaret Wheeler Davidson

bobbie box — 25 Jun 2005 3:06:26 GMT

My grandmother was Margaret Wheeler Davidson and she was William G.'s brother. I have a picture of William and Laura. I would really like it if you would send me each his children's names with birthdate, where born, if deceased when and where buried.

I don't have much on the Wheeler's. I have pictures of all the children of James and Roxie and have a list of all of James A. 's brothers and sisters,mother and father, grandmother and grandfather. I am corresponding with a man who thinks that his g-grandfather was a brother to James A. Wheeler but we haven't got it all worked out yet. I do have some information on Lucy Wheeler Hood as she lived here in Coke Co. and I've known all her children.

Let me know what you need and we'll go from there. Send me your e-mail.

POW/MIA Korean War. Brown Co. NEWMAN

powmiadna — 4 Oct 2007 7:42:46 GMT

I am searching for the family of a soldier who was killed in the Korea War. When he entered service he gave Brown County , Texas as his home of record.

Soldier: JAMES ALTON NEWMAN
Born: May 14, 1930. Caucasian
Date of loss: October 12, 1951.KIA

When the Korean War ended the enemy never returned or accounted for over 8,000 of our servicemen. They died in their hands. That was over 50 years ago. Since that time DNA has been perfected and also they are recovering remains in North Korea. Our government is obligated to return those remains to the proper family. DNA samples have been obtained from most of the families of these missing soldiers. For various reasons some families have not been located. There are 137 families in Texas that have not been located. There is one family from Brown County that has not been located.

When the remains are recovered and identified they will be returned to the family for proper burial. I am just an old (77 years) Combat Veteran out of the Korean War and thankful that I did return. I consider this a very noble cause and I hope that you can help in some way to find this family. For more information on the project you may go to http://www.jpac.pacom.mil/. My part in the program is to match up the lost families with the proper agency.

I will be grateful for any assistance in locating this family.

Harold Davis
40th Infantry Division
Korea ’52-‘53
910-791-2333
hgdavis@bellsouth.net

Robert S. "Bob" and Brooksie Lee Martin Brown Co., Tx.

JanWallace4547 — 17 Sep 2007 8:03:27 GMT

Seeking info on Robert S. "Bob" Martin (Nov. 14, 1902-Aug 4, 1975) and wife Brooksie Lee (Feb. 17, 1903-July 10, 1992). They are buried in the Bangs Cemetery in Brown Co., Tx. I don't know if Lee is Brooksie's maiden name or not. Any info appreciated

Joiner/Fuller

TMorris2434 — 9 Mar 2006 5:48:04 GMT

I'm looking for information on my ggrandparents.Their names were Sidney Andrew JOINER and Mary FULLER. Mary lived in Brownwood, TX., and I think she had a sister named Lola who was a teacher or librarian. I don't have birth dates.Mary died in Fort Worth, TX. Sidney died in Rising Star, TX. They had 6 children:Luna Silvester, John Chapel, Mattie Ann Louise, S.A. Joiner, Lucy Marada, and Aubra Jerrel Hobart. Their son S. A., b. March 12, 1906, married Mary Freeda Sellers on July 24, 1925, in Hamilton County. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Wierd Brown Co. 1870 Census Allen SMITH Family

candacegregory — 29 Apr 2007 3:40:22 GMT

I find my g-grandmother, Sarah E. SMITH on the 1870 Brown Co. census but the post office is shown as San Saba. Precinct 2, Llano, Texas; Roll: T9_1317; Family History Film: 1255317; Page: 528.3000; Enumeration District: 99

I have known they were on the Brown Co. census for a few years but never really looked at the post office until now. My TX map doesn't show a San Saba in Brown Co., so this is a little curious. Has anyone else experienced this or have an explanation? Thanks in advance.

Jones/Doran, Brown Co, TX

WHattrick8092 — 20 Jun 2005 7:54:22 GMT

I am searching Robert J Doran & his brother John W Doran. They were in Brown Co, TX in 1870 & 1880. In 1880, Robert was married to Martha Jones. One of his children is James Louis Doran, a 6. I believe that recommends his father-in-law as Louis Jones, resident of Brown Co. in 1870.

Marshal STEWART and Edna FRY, m. 1899, Sallie WEAR

DonnaLonon — 10 Sep 2005 4:22:03 GMT

Would like to contact anyone who is related to this Stewart family. Edna Fry is born 1881 and I cannot definately identify any of her family in 1900 Brown Co. census. Believe Sallie Wear, wife of Frank Wear, is a sister. Brown Co. marriages shows Sallie was also a Fry. Would appreciate any help.

Thomas Claud Brown and Mollie Hood Brown, in Brown County, Texas

mgarrish_1 — 18 Jun 2007 10:56:24 GMT

I have found Thomas and Mollie in the 1910 census,Thomas and a daughter in the 1920 census and Thomas and his 2nd wife in the 1930 census. I found their sons'WWI registration card with Mollies' name on it, and a grandsons'
WWII registration card in Brown County, Brownwood, Texas. I nneed more information. Such as an obituary for Mollie with her parents names on them, marriage records for her children, Bessie M. Brown, Minnie Brown, and Roy James Brown. Any death records, notices, etc...

I would love to get in touch with anyone from this family.

William Penfield Mosely (Moseley) b. 1838 (in Georgia) d. 1892 (in Brownwood)

bdjtexas1 — 26 Feb 2007 5:48:13 GMT

Howdy,

I'm looking for information about about the children of William Penfield Mosely (b. 1838 d. 1892 in Brownwood). William Mosely was married in 1880 (in Brownwood) to Eliza Ellen McCorkle (b. 1859 and buried in Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood).

I know of three children (all born in Brownwood): Katie Mae - my great grandmother (b. 1881), Estel (b. 1884), and Clara (b. unknown)

I am wondering if William and Eliza Mosely had any other kids besides these three.

Any information you have would be helpful.

Thank you
Bobby Jones - Austin, Texas
bdjtexas@nctv.com

SHATTUCK, LYON, RHONE families

Jackie Sackett — 12 Jun 2005 11:39:09 GMT

I would like to find out any information on the three families above there should be some buried in Brown Co. around Rising Star or Maytown.

Robert J Goates mrd to Annie Beatrice Melton, of Brown Co TX

Laurelee_W — 8 Feb 2007 2:32:19 GMT

Robert J Goats mrd Annie Beatrice Melton on Oct 16 1915 in Brown Co TX. They are found in the 1920 Brown Co census but not in the 1930 census? Did they move away??
Thank-you!!

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US FEDERAL CENSUS
1920 February 4 census for Brown Co TX head Robert Goates age 27 brn in TX, occ/farmer. Wife, Annie Goates age 24 brn in TX. Father brn in LA & mother in TX. Daughter, Carmelita Goates age 2yrs 6mths brn in TX. Son, Robert Goates age 2 mths in TX. CARMELITA brn June 12 1917, & ROBERT GOATES

James Morgan Simpson and Samuel Simpson

SimpsonJJ — 20 Dec 2006 5:05:33 GMT

Samuel SIMPSON was born 14 Jul 1814 in Kentucky. He died 12 May 1894 in Blanket, Brown
County, Texas and was buried in near Blanket, Logan Valley Cemetery, Brown County, Texas.
Samuel married (1) Sarah PRYOR, on 6 Jul 1834 in Gasconade County, Missouri. Sarah was born
1816 in Missouri. She died in Vernon County, Missouri.

James Morgan SIMPSON was born 15 Feb 1850 in Avola, Vernon County, Missouri.
He died 1 May 1922 in Blanket, Brown County, Texas and was buried in Blanket Cemetery, Brown County,
Texas. James married Annie EDWARDS in 1876 in Vernon County MO, divorced in 1900. - 3 kids Mary Ellen, Charles Floyd, and Samuel Baker.
James moved to Texas, and married Dollie DAUGHTERY on 12 Sep 1900 in Brown County, Texas. -1 kid Roxie?

Looking for information on Father (Samuel) and his son (James Morgan)
-- James Morgan/Annie Edwards are my Great-Great-Grandparents.

Any information is wanted. Thanks !!!!

Old Brown County Pictures

Familytys — 11 Apr 2002 1:20:23 GMT

Rebecca,
I have several old pictures including one of a Millinery that my grandmother worked in 1906 in Brownwood. I think I can find out from my father the name of the owner. How can I send pictures to you?

My Brown County Family names: Griffin, Parker, Nunley, Nicholson, Graves, Reed, Lackey, Gann, Mills, and Stone; all lived in Brown County at one time. Many are buried in Brown County. Known families still living in Brown County; Griffin and Parker.

Pecan Bayou

Morrison5755 — 6 May 2005 7:44:54 GMT

I know that Pecan Bayou runs through Brown Co. - can anyone tell me if there is, or ever was, a cemetery named Pecan Bayou? My ggrandfather is supposedly buried at a place called Pecan Bayou but I've had absolutely no luck finding anything even close to that name. I'll appreciate any help.

headstone inscriptions

Debbie Phillips — 11 Jan 2003 4:11:01 GMT

I have in my possession a book containing rural cemetery inscriptions on headstones of Brown county.Included in the book are six cemeteries origanally of Brown that is now of Mills county. These cemeteris would include
williams Ranch, Regency,Ebony,Hollis, and White Church. would be willing to do look-ups.

Jacob C Tipton Brown County Texas Late 1800's

carolynntipton — 17 May 2007 4:58:14 GMT

My name is Carolynn Tipton, I am looking for any info on Jacob C Tipton. He was my gggrandfather. I need to know if he had a wife or who his children were. Help, I cant find any info and all of the older Tiptons have died and took the knowledge of the past with them!!!!Thanks Carolynn Tipton

Brown & Concho Co., TX - Duke Allen JACKSON Family

Evyonne R. Eddins — 30 Nov 2006 12:44:11 GMT

Searching for living direct male descendant of DUKE ALLEN JACKSON m. Elizabeth Bishop who first settled in Santa Anna, Coleman Co.. Tx when then known as "The Gap". Moved to Blanket, Brown Co., Tx where he and wife died. Through the years, they also lived in Eden, Concho Co., TX, and Hunt Co., TX for short periods of time.

Need direct male descendant with the JACKSON family surname and interested in DNA testing - will help with cost. P

Evyonne Eddins
evonandrews@sbcglobal.net

Zephyr, Texas Train Wreck Sept 1902

Not_A_Relative — 28 Mar 2007 3:46:27 GMT

Zephyr, Texas Train Wreck Sept 1902

http://www.gendisasters.com/data1/tx/trains/zephyr-trainwrec...

Killed: Mrs. Kate Humphreys

Injured: Alice Humphreys, Lynn Humphreys, Agnes Humphreys, Nel Humphreys, Mrs B. K. Hawkins, Mrs M. L. Gilbert and son, George Brownlee, Bob Bradberry (or Bradbury), Steve Hayes, Anna Johnson, R. N. Usleton (or Ussleton), Delia Hill, Mrs. Mary Adams, Mrs Bullen (or Pullen), Lee Neblett, Benson Maxwell, Jeff Crossland, R. E Baker, J. W. Jackson, Lee Hall, E. A. Nimitz, Dr. H. Wiggins

http://www.gendisasters.com
Events That Touched Our Ancestors' Lives

Need obit. lookup for Woodie Odessa Westfall, Brownwood, TX

BonitaGray15 — 21 Mar 2007 2:22:49 GMT

Looking for someone to do obit. lookup for Woodie Odessa (Sibley) b: 15 Oct 1911 Knox City, Knox Co., TX; d: 31 Oct 1985 Brownwood, Brown Co., TX. She was married to Opie Lloyd Westfall, b: 7 Aug 1908 Ozona, Crockett Co., TX., d: 25 Dec 1987 San Antonio, Bexar Co., TX and burial was in Brownwood, Brown Co., TX.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Bonita
Mineola, TX

Julian W Sayre

billy27_1 — 17 Mar 2007 8:17:04 GMT

Can someone look up for me Julian Woodrow Sayre he was born in May 7 1913 in Virgina and Died in Bell County Texas in Feb 12 1949 he was married to Wanda Edgar of Brownwood Texas . I would like an obituary if you can find one . Thanks

Pearson, Duncan, Vann

Nelda Conner — 9 Mar 2006 5:23:35 GMT

Iam looking for William L. Pearson. He died in Brown County and may be buried in Hogg Creek Cemetery. His wife Winnie remarried to someone named Vann. Winnie and her son Thomas Halford Pearson are also buried in Brown County they both died in 1900 shortly after the census was taken. I appreciate any help I can get. The other cemetery may have been Pleasant Valley. The Vann's, Johnson's and Duncan's are buried in one of the cemeteries.

Malone / Sears obit lookup

famhisbuff11 — 25 Feb 2007 4:49:55 GMT

I would appreciate an obituary lookup for two people who died in Brown County.

Mary Amelia (Malone)Sears, daughter of William Harvey Malone and Sarah Jane "Sallie" Norman. She died 01 January 1951.

William Mell Sears who died 21 October 1950.

I would also welcome contact with anyone researching these families.

Thanks in advance for any help!

Vann, Conner, Martin of Brown Co. 1849 on Pecan Bayou by Mills Co

colaking1 — 14 Jun 2005 12:22:03 GMT

Searching for info on william jordan vann ,, martha malinda vann born brownwood tx. 1876 Malinda Cassanna Conner born in Burnet co. 1855 mar Edward Franklin Vann,,looking for Edward Martin his father alfred martin 1844 may have lived in brown co. any info would be great larry wilson colaking@sbcglobal.net

Andrew G Davis & Martha Ann of Brown Co TX 1860 - 1900?

Laurelee_W — 5 Feb 2007 4:35:57 GMT

Andrew G Davis brn ard 1833 in AL or MS? His wife Martha Ann & I believe her maiden name was Brown?? They show up in Brown Co TX in 1860. I cannot locate any members of the family after 1880??

CHILDREN
William Davis
John P Davis
Margaret J Davis
Abraham Davis
Robert Davis

US FEDERAL CENSUS
1860 July 10 census for Brown Co Texas head, Andrew G? (J?) Davis age 27 brn in Alabama, occ/farmer, personal estate/$143. Wife, Martha Davis age 18 brn in GA. Son, William S Davis age 2 brn in TX. Son, John P Davis age 11 mths brn in TX. Also found in this household is Levi Roberts age 24 brm in MS, occ/stock keeper & Burrel Roberts age 21 brn in MS, occ/stock keeper. WILLIAM & JOHN DAVIS

1870 July 24 census for San Saba Post Office, Brown Co TX head Andrew J Davis age 37 brn in Alabama, occ/farmer. Wife, Martha Ann Davis age 28 brn in GA. Son, William Davis age 12 brn in TX. Son, John M? Davis age 11 brn in TX. Daughter, Margaret L Davis age 9 brn in TX. Son, Abraham Davis age 4 brn in TX. WILLIAM, JOHN, MARGARET & ABRAHAM DAVIS (next household listed in William T Brown)

1880 26 June census for Brown Co TX head, A J Davis age 49 brn in MS. Wife, Martha Davis age 36 brn in Georgia, both parents brn in GA. Son, Jno Davis age 20 brn in TX. Son, Abraham Davis age 14 brn in TX. Son, Robert Davis age 7 brn in TX. Their father brn in MS & their mother in GA. Cousin, Wm (William) Brown age 21 brn in GA, occ/farming. both parents brn in GA. JOHN, ABRAHAM & ROBERT DAVIS

William Early Brown brn 1859 GA, mrd Martha M ONeal 1884, of San Saba Co TX

Laurelee_W — 8 Feb 2007 2:26:17 GMT

William Early Brown brn 1859 GA, mrd Martha M ONeal 1884, of San Saba Co TX

I am looking to talk to descendants of William Early Brown, his father Thomas Early Brown brother of William Franklin Brown of Brown Co TX, their sister Sarah Brown Chandler. Their parents William "Henry" Brown & Mary "Dicey" Waldrop. A complicated family tree I am trying to sort out. Thank-You!!
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1910 May 25 census for San Saba Co TX head William E (Early) Brown age 50 GA 1st mrg of 26yrs, occ/farmer. Both parents brn in GA. Wife, Matilda Brown age 44 TX, 1st mrd 26yrs, eleven children brn & ten living. Father brn in AR & mother in MS. Son, David W Brown age 21 TX, single, occ/home farm labor. Daughter, Pearl R Brown age 23 TX, single. Leonard Brown age 16 TX. Daughter, Texanna M Brown age 14 TX. Son, Luther N Brown age 11 TX. Daughter, Lulla L Brown age 11 TX. Son, Ollie N Brown age 9 TX. Son, Lawrence L Brown age 5 TX. Daughter, Grace A Brown age 3 TX DAVID W, PEARL R, LEONARD, TEXANNA M, LUTHER N, LULLA L, OLLIE N, LAWRENCE L & GRACE A BROWN

1910 May 25 census for San Saba Co TX head W O (William Oscar) Brown age 25 TX 1st mrg 2yrs, occ/farmer. Father brn in GA & mother in TX. Wife, Amanda Brown age 22 TX, 1st mrg 2yrs, no children. Father brn in AL & mother in TN.
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WILLIAM EARLY BROWN & MARTHA MATILDA O'NEAL
WILLIAM EARLY BROWN BRN MAY 5 1859 FAYETTE CO GA MRD MARTHA MATILDA O'NEAL, BRN JUNE 22 1867 TX, ON APRIL 13 1884 IN TX. HER PARENTS WERE STEPHEN O'NEAL & ARMELIA GRAY. WILLIAM EARLY BROWN DIED APRIL 19 1947 AT AGE 88 IN SAN SABA CO TX. MATILDA BROWN DIED APRIL 12 1940 AT AGE 73 IN SAN SABA CO TX. 1910 CENSUS LISTS ELEVEN CHILDREN BRN WITH TEN CHILDREN LIVING. THEY WERE WILLIAM OSCAR, PEARL ROXIE, DAVID FRANKLIN, LEONARD LAFITTE, TEXANNA MARY, LUTHER NEAL, LULA LUCILLE, OTTIS OLLIN, LAWRENCE LESLIE & GRACE ABIA BROWN. THE PARENTS OF WILLIAM EARLY BROWN ARE THOMAS EARLY BROWN & ABIA GUNN RHODES, THEY ARE BURIED IN SAN SABA CO TX.
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David Franklin Brown mrd Flora C Beaver. Texanna Mary Brown mrd Harry Feazle. Lula Lucille Brown mrd Prentice A Smith. Ottis Ollin Brown mrd Sarah Jemima Morgan.

Bert Melton brn 1906 Brown Co TX

Laurelee_W — 8 Feb 2007 2:30:11 GMT

Looking for Bert Melton brn 1906 in Brown Co TX. Found in 1920 census for Brownwood but not found in the 1930 census? Thank-you!!
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1920 January 12 census for Brownwood, Brown Co TX head Robert W Melton age 50 brn in LA, occ/RR fireman. Wife, Bertha Melton age 44 brn in TX. Daughter, Pauline Melton age 20 brn in TX, single. Daughter, Mary Melton age 15 brn in TX. Son, Bert Melton age 13 brn in TX. Son, Manson Melton age 5 brn in TX. PAULINE (Julia), MARY, BERT & MANSON MELTON

JOHN & WILLIAM CAMPBELL

wghofheins — 4 Feb 2007 3:39:22 GMT

On a WWI Draft Reg Card written in CA in 1918 by a WILLIAM CAMPBELL, a man I believe might be my father(b abt 1878-1882 TX), listed JOHN WILLIAM CAMPBELL of Brownwood TX as his nearest relative, noting it was his father.From a family story WILLIAM left home at a young age after a dispute with his father & had not returned home so he may not have known if his father still resided there or was still alive. Does anyone know of CAMPBELL's that lived in Brownwood?

Simpson Contacts

SimpsonJJ — 14 Jan 2007 7:20:17 GMT

Hi...Looking to make contact with any Simpsons living in Brown County, Texas. Especially descendants of George Simpson. Born September 4, 1889 - Died Aug 13 1977

Thanks

"Lost" Death Certificates of Brown Co.

jfrbol — 29 Jan 2007 5:11:16 GMT

I am interesting in hearing from anyone who has had trouble locating death certificates in Brown County.
Fran Bolton