Donley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

City of Hedley Website

cityof_hedley — 11 Jul 2005 2:58:30 GMT

If anyone is interested in learning more about Hedley, they can log onto the newly launched City Of Hedley website. It is currently still under construction, but it does contain some pictures, a history, descriptions, and a link to the Rowe Cemetery records.

Thanks!
Its located at: http://www.geocities.com/cityofhedley/

Obituary Lookup in Clarendon Please

irishds — 17 Sep 2008 9:07:10 GMT

I am looking for an obituary for Mathew Lewis Tucker who died in 1936. I do not have a more specific date. Maybe someone will have a cross reference that may be helpful.

Price-Webb, Kitchen-Reynolds.

mbrowder53190 — 26 Aug 2008 7:05:32 GMT

Looking for info on the families of Lisa Price and Rufus Monroe Webb and Henrietta Kitchen and Robert Oliver Reynolds. Searching for a connection to their Native American Lineage.

Looking for John Patrick Longan, b. 1943 Donley Co.,TX

escapenrv — 13 Jul 2008 5:21:38 GMT

Trying to locate him after many years. Greatful for any info.
Steve Garrett
bjstevegarrett aol.com

OBITUARY REQUEST – JEWEL ALENE TAYLOR PARTAIN

SteveStone94 — 11 Jul 2008 1:08:17 GMT

OBITUARY REQUEST – JEWEL ALENE TAYLOR PARTAIN

Jewel Alene Taylor Partain was born on 30 July 1917, in Leedey, Dewey Co. OK. She died on 19 Dec. 2002, in Amarillo, Potter Co. TX., and is buried in Citizens Cemetery, Clarendon, Donley Co. TX.

I would be very grateful if anyone could provide me with a scanned copy or transcript of her obituary.

I am a Taylor Family genealogist, and Jewel was one of my Taylor kin. I am in hopes that her obituary will allow me to identify her children.

Many thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Ward Taylor Descendant

Please forward any response to:
Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

Blount family in Hedley, Tx

RhondaPerry918 — 1 Nov 2004 7:33:52 GMT

I am a relative of the Blount family, not sure if it's Carl or Gerald. The last I heard from them was about six years ago. There is one daughter who lives in Lubbock. Don't know her name.
Would love to hear from anyone who knows or knew this family. This is a family tree thing I'm looking for.

Thanks so much,

Rhonda Kelley Perry
rbkellper@aol.com

Shoemaker working in Clarendon in 1920s or early 1930s

lnnwmitty — 1 Apr 2008 11:10:56 GMT

I am researching a painting by noted artist W. Herbert Dunton. It is a portrait of a shoemaker.
According to an article about Dunton, a Clarendon shoemaker made Dunton several pairs of "shoe-boots" sometime during the 1920s or early 1930s. I am wondering whether the painting is a portrait of that Clarendon shoemaker.
If you have any information about any shoemaker working in Clarendon during this period, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thank you.

Koogle links

F_Gormer — 6 Feb 2002 3:40:11 GMT

Seeking info on descendants of Charles J. and Hallie Ann (KOOGLE) LEWIS who moved from MD to TX about 1885. Also descendants of William Carlton and Carrie B.(SHANNON) KOOGLE; Wm. was partner in Half Circle K Ranch in 1885. Also looking for info on descendants of Bernard Jerome RHODERICK, nephew of the above mentioned Koogles, who married Sarah Francis BOZEMAN and lived in TX by 1892.

William C. "Bill" Koogle - Donley County rancher 1880's

JADkc1 — 25 Mar 2008 5:27:17 GMT

Bill Koogle was my great-grandfather. He was a rancher and buffalo hunter, and owner of the Half Circle K Ranch. He married Carrie B. Shannon in Kansas City in 1883. I am searching for all available information, including date and location of death, obituary, histories, anything at all. Also interested in hearing from other descendants. One source said that he and Carrie had a child that died in infancy, I'm very interested in learning about that, as well as any genealogical info, family history, etc.

Looking for McKnight info

mcknight77 — 25 Feb 2008 11:35:35 GMT

Any McKnights currently living in Donley Co.? I am looking for an ancestor who moved to TX.

Jim McKnight

Joe Lewis Citizens Cemetery Clarendon

gooberlove — 1 Feb 2008 12:21:47 GMT

I visited Citizens Cemetery in June of 2007. My great grandfather and his oldest son, Samuel Lee and Oma Lee Ramsay
are buried there (section 360 40). I also found a person named Joe Lewis buried in the same plot. The three stones
are all the same style. Joe is listed in the 1930 Census records for Donley CO, TX, but I haven't been able to view the complete record. I haven't had much luck in finding how Joe is related to the Ramsay's he is buried near. So I thought
I would post and maybe someone out there might know something.

Joe Lewis "Uncle Joe" is written on top of the stone.
Dates as follows:
March 29, 1865
November 30, 1931

Harvey Family

patter30 — 11 Jan 2006 8:48:19 GMT

I am looking for family of Windom R. Harvey b. May 1868 in Arkansas, who was married to Lucy E. ?, b. Mar 1869. I have a census dated June 15, 1900, Precinct 5, Clarendon, Donley, TX, listing Windom R. Harvey, age 37 head of household, Lucy E., age 31 wife, Gladys age 10 daughter, Bonnie J. age 6 daughter, and Mary age 2 daughter.

Windom was my great grandfather's half brother. His name was Andrew Hutchinson Harvey. They were the son's of W. W. Harvey born in Virginia, but migrated thru Missouri, Arkansas and ended up in Red River County, Texas.

I have found all of the children of W. W. Harvey through his second wife, Mary Hutchinson and have met several of his descendants, but I have not located any descendants of his children with his first wife Mary Browden, who died in Arkansas with in a few days of Windom's birth.

Please contact me if you know of the family.

Patsy Bradley

EASUM family in Clarendon

lauriegood — 18 Feb 2002 5:30:39 GMT

I am looking for any info on the EASUM family who lived in Clarendon approx. 1909-1925. Parents: Clyde Orban EASUM and Melva Alma Taylor. Children: Muriel Louise EASUM and Kenneth Taylor EASUM. Thank you!

Walter James (Frank) Collinson and Jessamine Bremmer

msbetty1 — 27 Nov 2007 9:48:00 GMT

Posted for a friend

Info sought on Collinson

I am writing a screenplay about the life of Walter James (Frank) Collinson who emigrated to Texas in 1872 from Yorkshire, England. I am most anxious to contact any relatives of his who may live in your circulation area. It is particularly important to get details of his marriage to Jessamine Bremmer in 1887 in Lamar, Colorado. A photograph and description of the wedding service would be particularly welcome.

Frank was buried in Clarendon cemetery in 1943. If anyone can help, I’d be most grateful. My email address is elstree2002@yahoo.co.uk. Home address is: 83 Eppleworth Road, Cottingham, East Yorkshire, HU16 5YG, England.

David Whitehead, East Yorkshire, England

obit of Margaret L. Skelton Alsup

DeborahPetersen — 13 Oct 2007 8:17:21 GMT

published in Corpus Christi Caller Times 10/12/2007
No Connection to individuals, posted for genealogical purposes only.

Margaret Lena Skelton Alsup passed in to the Loving arms of Her Lord Jesus just before noon, October 9, 2007. Margaret was born August 8, 1914 in Clarendon, Texas to C. E. Skelton and Avis Bowmer Skelton along with her twin, Max De Witt Skelton. Her father was a wheat farmer in the Texas Panhandle and she grew up attending school and graduating from Groom High School. She earned an academic scholarship to the University of Texas where she attended for two years before meeting and marrying Joe J. Alsup, a young attorney working in the Attorney General’s Office in Austin, Texas. They were married on February 17, 1934, and continued to live in Austin until 1938, when Joe became an assistant in the U.S. Attorney’s office in Ft. Worth. In October, 1938, Margaret gave birth to her only child, Wm. DeWitt Alsup. The following year the couple moved to Corpus Christi, where Joe entered the practice of law and served as Assistant District Attorney on three occasions, District Judge 105th District Court, Municipal Court Judge, City of Corpus Christi. Margaret was an accomplished bridge player and belonged to several bridge clubs over the years. She loved to hunt and fish with her family and was always eager to enjoy the outdoors. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd and The Society of Mayflower Descendants. Margaret was one of ten children born into her family and is the last survivor of all her brothers and sisters. She was predeceased by Bowmer Skelton of Panhandle, Texas, Byron Skelton of Temple, Texas, William H. Skelton of Austin, Texas, Max De Witt Skelton of Temple, Texas, Barnet B. Skelton of Houston, Texas, Katherine Skelton Lee of Edna, Texas, Joe Ray Skelton of Gatesville, Texas, Howard Skelton of Tyler, Texas, and Ed Skelton of Groom, Texas. She was also predeceased by her mother, Avis Bowmer Skelton and her Father C.E. Skelton and her beloved husband Joe J. Alsup and her eldest grandson Joe Farr Alsup. She is survived by her son, Wm. DeWitt Alsup and wife Sharon; and four grandchildren: Mark De Witt Alsup and wife Stephanie Smith Alsup of Comstock, Texas, Lara Leanne Alsup Romo and husband Louis Romo of Edmond, Oklahoma, Ashley Elizabeth Alsup and William Matthew Alsup both of Houston, Texas; together with four great-grandchildren: Kendall and Parker Katherine Alsup of Comstock and Rudder and Kennedy Romo of Edmond, Oklahoma. In addition, Margaret had many nephews and nieces that she was very close to and loved greatly. During the past year Margaret had been a resident at Villa South and the family wishes to extend its many thanks to the skillful and dedicated staff there and also at Vista Care Center Hospice, they truly made her at home. Margaret requested that in lieu of flowers, please make donations in her name to: Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children, 19051 FM 2484, Killeen, Texas 76542. Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, October 12, 2007 at Seaside Funeral Home Chapel.

Edward H. Watt

lw210 — 19 Jul 2001 2:49:05 GMT

I'm looking for any descendants of Edward Hamilton Watt b. 4 Sep 1859 (with his twin brother Wm. Franklin ) in Lower Bedeque, PEI, Canada. Their father James R.Watt settled in Navarro Co. in East TX in 1872,with his wife Eliza Sarah Moore Watt and several of their eight children. At a family reunion in 1920 in Bazette, Navarro Co. Edward's home is given as Giles, TX. Another "cousin" searcher from MA and I have gotten a lot of information on this family, but nothing on Edward (yet) except his birth info. and a family photograph. Lynn

Ranches near Clarendon, TX

Judy — 1 Jul 2005 9:53:50 GMT

Prior to 1912 (when she married), my grandmother Clara Crim taught school on a ranch near Clarendon. My father told me the name before he died, and I would recognize it if I heard it again. I have an old copper chafing dish that my grandfather gave her when they were "courting"--she probably used in her lodging on that ranch. If anyone could tell me the names of some of the old ranches in the area, I would very much appreciate the information. Also, is there a local history museum in Clarendon? Thanks!!

P.S. She always spelled her name with one 'm', but her father used two.

Lando/Orlando Davis Seven Sons

GVarozza — 9 Jun 2004 9:40:02 GMT

I have a photograph labeled on the back: This is Lando Davis seven sons. Hedley, Texas

I believe these are the sons of an OB Davis found in the 1930 census in Donley County.

I have a feeling they are friends of my line, but if anyone is related and would like a copy of the picture, please let me know.

Gwyn Varozza

Donley Cemeteries

MikeAHarris — 11 Jun 2007 11:19:17 GMT

Looking for Flavious Harris, among others, in a Donley Co cemetery (b.1881, d.ca 1956).
I see a few cemeteries listed online but can't find him.
Are there other cemeteries that aren't transcribed or posted?
Thanks in advance...Mike

Judge George Morgan

datatrace — 22 Apr 2007 4:05:17 GMT

I am searching for any information about George F. Morgan, who became judge of Donley County on 19 March 1902. When did he arrived in Donley County? Did he have any children? Judge Morgan was succeeded by J. H. O'Neal in 1908.

Joe Ben and Mildred M. Ritter

JoMeek67 — 28 Apr 2005 4:04:17 GMT

I need an obituraries for:
Joe Ben Ritter b. 7 Mar 1898 d. 25 Mar 1976 and also one for his wife
Mildred M. Ritter b. 30 July 1908 d. 14 Jan 1984
Both are buried in the Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon.

Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Jo

Nix Family Search

Kimberly Lombardi — 23 Aug 2002 12:07:24 GMT

I am looking for information on Emmet D. Nix, my great-grandfather. It seems that some of his family, Miles Jennings Nix was buried in Goodnight Cemetery in Ashtola, TX. He is Emmet's father.

Any help would be much appreciated. This is a lost part of my mother's family and we are searching for lost family/history.

Thank you,
Kimberly

Harris, Jackson, Bradford

MikeAHarris — 18 Mar 2007 9:41:54 GMT

Looking for any information for the following families found in the 1930 US Census in Donley Co.:

Harris, Flavis; Edith; Hobart; Luciele; Reah V.
p.242 (hand written 2A)
ED 65-6
Family #23

Jackson, George B.; Kate; Robert; Monroe; Luciele; Bradford, Martha V.
p 243 (hand written 2B)
ED 65-6
Family #36

I believe Edith Harris is a daughter of George B. & Kate Jackson.

Daisy Riley

gailmarie7 — 19 Sep 2006 2:20:42 GMT

Hello! My father, Cecil Blake Slaughter was born in Clarendon to Daisy L. Riley and her husband, John Blakely Slaughter. I have some information, but not much on Daisy. She had a sister named Cora and others also. I am very interested in getting information on her family before she moved here to Louisiana. If you have information, you may email me at: morrisgailmarie@msn.com any time. Thanks, Gail S. Morris

Claude Thompson

Lenora476 — 24 Feb 2006 2:42:10 GMT

Does anyone know Claude Thompson? He was married to Mattie Brown. Please contact me. I have information to share and hopeing you would have some for me.
Lenora

Searching for Information on Ella Virginia Fowler

Kenneth Britt — 5 Oct 2006 11:29:56 GMT

I am searching for information on the gravesite of my grandmother, Ella Virginia Fowler. I have found out from Robertson Funeral Directors in Clarendon that she was buried in Citizens Cemetery in July 1956 (she passed away on 7/16/56). However, they cannot pinpoint the exact location in the cemetery. She lived with her son-in-law and daughter George and Ora Beasley in Hedley, who are also deceased. Prior to her marriage to Mr. Fowler, she was married to my grandfather, Columbus Frank Britt.

LOOKING FOR A MARRIAGE DATE. CAN YOU HELP, PLEASE!!!

Patricia Staley — 14 Aug 2006 12:42:50 GMT

I'm trying to locate a marriage date for the following and am hoping someone can help me. I'm also looking for Carrie's parents names if they are listed on the marriage record. CAN YOU HELP, PLEASE!!!!

Charles J. Stoner to Carrie B. (Hodges??)
ca. 1890/91 ?

Give or take a year or two both ways. First known child born Aug 1892.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!

carroll creek acres

Marilyn Phillips — 9 Aug 2006 9:29:28 GMT

I am trying to search for a piece of property in Carroll Creek Acres....a one acre lot given or sold to a church several years ago. They are wanting to sell it and I am looking for information for values in the area. It is tract 92, vol. 141 page 137. If anyone has any interest or information and could let me know, I would appreciate it or if one can refer me in the right direction. thank you so much

William M. Stephenson & wife Bertha C.

Karen Crisman — 5 Aug 2006 12:30:35 GMT

They were on the 1930 census. His age 53 b. in Tx. She age 40 b. in Tx. Their children L.E.(son), Helen M., & Jack C.
Were William M. & Bertha from Tarrent Co.
What were their parents names.
I am trying to see if Bertha's parents were James Elisha(Doc) Crisman & Frances B. Alexander.

L.H Howell and Family

sybil kary — 24 Jul 2006 4:27:20 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Howell family. In particular L. H. and his wife and their son Merle. They has several other children including Hobart, Cora, Delbert, R. J., Elmer, Emil among others. I believe they were cotton farmers. and lived in donely at least until 1930 any information would be greatly appreciated

sheriffs

james patman — 23 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking info on an 1800's Donley Co.
sheriff named James H Patman

James P. and Malvina A (Brock) Hodges

Patricia Staley — 21 Aug 2001 11:08:16 GMT

Looking for info. on the family of James P. born 1823 and wife Melvina born 1843. This family was from Ill. She went to Okl.

Picture of a cattle drive on the old JA Ranch

Cory Richey — 31 Oct 2005 11:31:57 GMT

I know this doesn't help much with your question but here is a picture of a cattle drive on the JA Ranch. I had several ancestors that used to cowboy there.I believe this picture belonged to William Marion Cross II who worked on the JA fro a while.

Citizens Cemetery

KellyHall84 — 7 May 2006 4:47:12 GMT

Does anyone know where I can get a map of the cemetery?
I found one group that I was looking for but don't know the whereabouts of lot 1317 20. Barnhart/Barns.
Any help would be appreciated! Thanks!

Bethel Baptist Church of Windy Valley

Bob Watson — 25 Jan 2006 4:38:09 GMT

Any information on this church.

Trying to find information on Johnston..

mommystop1 — 9 May 2006 11:17:07 GMT

I am looking for information on Doris Mae (Or May?) (Johnston?) Maxey Talley. She is burried in the Citizens cemetary but I can't find information on her parentage. She was born (According to the headstone) in May 1909 and died Dec 1998. I know she was married to William Oscar Maxey (1900-1954) and they had a boy Richard Oscar Maxey on May 26 (Or March 26) 1927. They also had an infant girl on May 22,1929. She remarried Chester Talley after her first husbands death. I found her in the 1930 census in Donley county. And I know that Oscar was listed as living with his parents still in the 1920 census in Donley county. I also found a Social Security Death index for a Walter H Johnston listed as living from 26 Nov 1909 to 19 May 1998 with his last residence listed as Donley county. I think this is highly suspicious as actually being her death index. I did find a Walter H Johnston born in about 1893 in the 1900 census in Kaufman Texas. I am wondering if this might be a brother's social security number that she took? But the father's name is not readable. I also show that she was married first at 17 meaning 1926 and the 1930 census shows both her mother and father were born in Texas.

Jarrett Washington Kent family

Richard Foster — 19 Apr 2006 1:00:20 GMT

Looking for any information on the Jarrett Washington Kent family of Clarendon. I did find them on the 1910, 1920, and 1930 censuses, but would like more information on them.

Richard Foster

Rowland and Kimmell families of Lilia Lake and Clarendon

Joyce — 1 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

James Rowland and Addie Kimmell are buried in thhe Citizens Cemetery; they died in 1940 and 1945. Does anyone know anything about the Rowland and Kimmell families?

for Patricia

billie — 22 Feb 2006 4:11:59 GMT

Since our written records in this county start at 1903, there is no way we would have a record of birth of someone born in the 1860's..

Beckard Creek

Tanya — 23 Jan 2002 3:24:52 GMT

Could anyone tell me how Beckard Creek got its name and if there is anyone in the are with the last name of Beckard.

Beckard is my maiden name and I am trying to find out about my family since our geneology records are limited.
Thank you

John Robert Woods

Lenora476 — 24 Feb 2006 2:39:58 GMT

Does anyone know of a John Robert Woods married to Naomi Boseman? Please contact me. If he is the one I think he is, I have information on him and I would like to know yours too. Please e-mail me.
Lenora

BOYDSTUN/BOYDSTON/BUTLER

JacMcMahon — 20 Feb 2006 11:06:54 GMT

looking for any Boydstuns or Butlers that lived in Donley Co. Looking for the resting place of MARY ANN BOYDSTUN BUTLER. She died perhaps Dec.1891.

Hubert Fred and Marha Lou Johnson

Jo Meek — 13 Dec 2005 5:29:24 GMT

Would like information on this family.

They are buried in the Citizen's Cemetery.

Thanks,
Jo

Windy Valley

Bob Watson — 20 Dec 2005 9:18:07 GMT

Information on Bethal Baptist Church of Wendy Valley. Picturs, Start and End Dates.

Sally Collinson & George Dettner

Susan Denney — 21 Oct 2004 8:52:58 GMT

I am trying to confirm that Sally or Sarah Collinson, daughter of Frank and Jessamine Collinson of Clarendon, married George T. Dettner of San Francisco, and when they were married. I believe it was between 1920 and 1930. Does anyone have any information about these people? Thanks.

Youngblood

dehnie_1 — 4 Dec 2005 2:56:45 GMT

I'm trying to locate where Thomas Youngblood is buried. Rumor is that he was living in Leila Lake when he died. Does anyone know if there is a cemetery in Leila Lake? Thanks

I'm looking for Fay Scoggins

missyid2007 — 12 Mar 2005 6:23:35 GMT

I'm looking for Fay Scoggins( Tyree) she was born in mo about 1898 any info will help she mar O.A. Scoggins

Thankyou

Judge Gibson Adison Brown

Hart Brown — 6 Sep 2005 3:29:10 GMT

I am looking for any information or resources about my great-grandfather Gibson Adison Brown. He was the first district judge for Donley county. He later was the last district judge for Greer County, Texas and was the first district judge for Greer County, Oklahoma at Mangum. At his death, he was an associate justice of the Supreme Court of Oklahoma. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Looking for Sullivan Decendents and obit

Rea Cox — 13 Jun 2005 4:15:47 GMT

Hello, I am still trying to search for the decendents of John Wesley Sullivan b. 15 Mar 1894, d. 3 Dec 1970. I have his obituary. I know that his father was Johnson C. Sullivan b. 25 apr 1866, d. 25 nov 1949. His mother's name was Edna (Adams) Sullivan b. 9 oct 1865, d. 9 nov 1942.

I cannot find anything more than that.

Can anyone help me find an obituary for Johnson C. Sullivan, and Edna Sullivan? They are both buried in Citizen Cemetary, but I don't know where their obits would be published.

Thank you for any help!

Rea Cox

George Andrew DAVIS or Richard Harrison DAVIS or Pearl Love

GALowe — 11 Sep 2002 3:17:45 GMT

I'm trying to get past my wife's grandparents George Andrew Davis (1880 to 1955) and Pearl Love. The Davis' started out in Erath County but spent some time in Donley County. I understand that Richard Harrison Davis (d. 1933) died in or near Clarendon.

I'm looking to connect Richard as the father of George. Any connections?

Also interested in the parents of Pearl Love (born about 1884).

George and Pearl had several children. Their son, George Andrew Davis, Jr. (1920 to 1952) received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his service in Korea.

George and Pearl's oldest daughter was Elna George Davis (1906 to 1995) married John Franklin Fletcher (1904 to 1984)

Rhodes / Bryant

py4by91 — 16 Jul 2005 5:10:45 GMT

I am looking for any information on William (W) or M.RHODES and Nancy E. Stubblefield. They had seven children. Ida Ardella; Laura Anna (Womack); Leu Emma (Bryant) my grandmother;; John Wesley; Jimmy Richard; Rosa Belle; and Mary Josephine.
I know that John Wesley married Oda Pearl Lewis and they had eight daughters. Mattie ( Chamberlain); Jewell (Stewart); Lois Irene (Jones); Ailene (McElroy); Ruth (Riley); Johnnie(Adamson); Dorothy (Adamson); and Betty (McElroy).
After Nancy died William married Sarah Ann WYATT (OVERALL) and they had eight children.
Bertena (Kerbow); Ruby; William Larkley; Charles; Howard; Audley; and Henry A. There could be four more children.
Any information will be greatly appreciated, also obituaries.
My e-mail is Patsy Dorton Hawley PY4BY@aol.com
THANK YOU

Citizens Cemetary question

tmax786215 — 19 Oct 2003 6:38:15 GMT

We have a relative born 4-15-1856 Miss Ann Bobo that is supposed to be buried citizens cemetary. I have the obit notice, but I do not see her listed. It said the service was at the First Methodist Church in Clarendon Rev. J.O. Quattlebaum officiating. Can anyone please help.If there is any cost for the lookup- let me know. Thanks, Terri Maxwell

Family

py4by91 — 9 May 2005 11:47:00 GMT

For a long time now I have been trying to locate any information on my grandmother. On her headstone at the Fairview Cemetery in Clarendon, Donley Co., Texas it is listed "Lue Emma" wife of L.J. Bryant : Dec 20, 1881---June 27, 1918. Her father, was William Rhodes who was married to Nancy Elizabeth Stubblefield ,also married Sarah Ann Wyatt "Overall".
William and Nancy had 7 children. Ida Ardella; Laura Anna married James Womack; Leu Emma married Loranzy J Bryant; John Wesley married Oda Pearl Lewis; Jimmy Richards, Rosa Belle; and Mary Josephine.
William and Sarah had 6 children: Bertena married Lee Kerbow; Ruby Ardella; Wm. W. Larkley; Charles Foster married Ruby King; Howard Bascom married Leda Millsap; and Augley married Lois Murff.
I believe that Sarah had 5 or 6 children from her first marrige.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. I think that some of Uncle Johnnie Wesley Rhodes are still around Clarendon.
My e-mail is PY4BY@aol.com

Hanna Pope and Company Store

SusanGDenney — 12 May 2005 8:22:12 GMT

Is anyone familiar with the Hanna Pope and Company Store? I believe it was located in Clarendon. Thanks.

Dever descendants in Donley Co., TX

Debbie — 28 Apr 2005 1:07:03 GMT

Looking for information on the descendants of U.T. and Mattie Ollie McClellan Dever. They had:
Alva Benjamin who married Una Agenes Stewart
Nannie Jane who married John Forrest Blackmon
Reba Pearl
Parrish Elwyn who married Helen Hudson
Clemma May who married Weldon W. Harkness. They had Lometa Jane in 1937.
Mattie Ollie McClellan Dever is my 1st cousin 5 times removed. I have much information to share on Mattie Ollie's ancestors. E-mail me at dawggrad73@msn.com or write to me at: Debbie Chance Rt.1 Box 278 Daleville, MS 39326

Hedley Pics?

Rhonda Shaw — 2 Mar 2005 3:23:45 GMT

If anyone has any old pictures of Hedley, could they please email to them to me.

rowe cemetery-Hedley

lilynez85 — 17 Mar 2002 2:01:44 GMT

I have family buried in this cemetery. Do you think it will be on the internet any way soon? I spent 15years in Donley County.

Devenport/Davenport

Hulseytoo — 28 Mar 2005 8:40:46 GMT

I am looking for anyone related to the Devenports that are buried in the Citizens Cemetery in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas. My great grandmother was a sister to H. (Henry) L. Devenport.

Murphy family

dorholub — 15 Jun 2006 9:21:29 GMT

Dennis J. Murphy owned a stage coach stop in Young county during the 1860s. Due to Indian depredations, he moved to Jack county with his family. Dennis Murphy and family would move to Clarendon, Texas in the late 1800s. While Dennis Murphy lived in the area, he made friends with Charles Goodnight - as per a Christmas present given to him by Charles Goodnight in 1899.

At his death, Dennis Murphy was survived by his wife, 2 daughters, 2 sons - one of which was Charles Dennis Murphy who is buried in the Clarendon cemetery. He died 17 August 1945.

I'm trying to locate family members of Charles Dennis Murphy. Any help appreciated.

Dorman Holub
Chairman, Young County Historical Commission
dorholub@sbcglobal.net

My g/gr/fathers grave?

Wanda — 14 Dec 2004 4:05:28 GMT

My G/GR/father was Anderson (Ans) Middleton. A veteran of the C.S.A. in the War between the States. He died 14 April 1933 at Clarendon, Texas in Donley Co. Burial conducted by P. A. Buntin & Son. Can anyone help me find his final resting place? He should have a Confederate marker on the grave site. He had been a Prisoner of War at Rock Island Il. for abt 14 Mos. During this time his brother, Caswell Middleton had died also a P.O.W. at the same camp. Thank you for whatever assistance you might be to me.......Wanda

obit for Geraldine BROWDER TENNANT

DeborahPetersen — 8 Aug 2006 4:23:56 GMT

Location of Book

Robert Irvin Mears — 14 Sep 2004 4:39:00 GMT

I am trying to find a copy of the History of Donley County that was published by Curtis Media Corporation in 1990. I am not certain who the author is. All I have in the name of the book and the publisher. The ISBN number is 0-88107-167-6.

Any hlep would be appreciated.

A.J. Byrd

karen crisman — 12 Oct 2004 10:24:29 GMT

Looking for funeral home record for Andrew Jackson Byrd. He died 2 miles north of Lakeview, Hall Co. 1935.

McClelland

Debbie Chance — 2 Oct 2004 4:08:52 GMT

Benjamin C. McClelland is buried in Citizen Cemetery. He is a direct descendant of mine. I have information on his parents and other ancestors. I have connected with other family members in Al. I would love to connect with any of his descendants or learn more about his family in Texas. E-mail me directly at dawggrad73@msn.com or snail mail me at
Debbie Chance Route 1 Box 278 Daleville, Ms 39326

First grade Teacher

lilynez85 — 29 Sep 2004 9:18:57 GMT

I moved to Hedley when I was four years old, and started school 1929. My first grade teacher was Mrs.Mary Reese, I,m not sure this is the right spelling of her name. She taught for a number of years . Does anyone remember her? Would love to know when she died and where.
Inez M Ray

Walter W. Bell

Peggy Farr — 7 Sep 2004 5:50:31 GMT

I am looking for information on my husbands grandmother's family. She was Dovie Bell. Her father wast Walter W. Bell. Her mother was Barbara Ann Wyatt. I can find him on the 1900 census but don't find them after that. I understand that her mother passed away then the children were split out to other families. The children were Dovie born 12, 1898, Leory born 7,1897 and looks 3 1/2 sisters Dora, Cleeton and Lana. Also a son Rufus?? born 4.1900. I know Dovie had 2 brothers - the other one was nicknamed Pistol. Dove married Halbert Farr.

Lillie Marshall

karen Crisman — 4 Aug 2004 10:09:43 GMT

Looking for info on Lillie Marshall. Would like her parents names, & siblings names & info. Her 1st cousin was Lizzie brown. She was also a cousin to Nancy Didemma Bowen Alexander. Her parents names might be Bowen, James, or Simmons.

Alvin(Allen) J. Byrd

Karen crisman — 3 Aug 2004 11:25:02 GMT

Looking for Alvin (Allen) Byrd & wife Lettie. They were married abt. 1888. His sister-in-law was Lenora Watts.

Stovie Roberts Wood

Karen Crisman — 3 Aug 2004 11:22:50 GMT

Looking for info on Stovie Roberts Wood. she lived in Clarendon in 1964. She had a son or daughter named Cleo. Her father was Thomas Jefferson Roberts, & one sister was named Frances Virginia(Jennie) Alexander.

Picture of Hedley High Class of 1932

pnmjette — 27 Jun 2004 6:49:05 GMT

I have a photo of the graduating class of Hedley High 1932. Anyone interested?

Arthur Mays and Ella O. Sentell Mays in Citizens Cemetery

u4eahh — 12 Jul 2004 12:22:49 GMT

I have the list of the graves in the Citizens Cemetery which have a total of 13 graves of the Mays family. The 1930 census indicates only Arthur and Ella were here in 1930, They had married in 1907 in Mangum, Ok. Does anyone have any information if the other 11 Mays? Are related to these people. Arthur and Ella are in Block 1391 sec 3, there are 4 young people in Block 3400 sec 4, the family of Thomas and Viola Mays are in Block 1556 sec 56 with possible two sons and the WWII vet Marvalee Mays in Block 3641 Sec 67.

MATHIS & PITTS FAMILIES

sarsom1 — 29 Jun 2004 1:13:17 GMT

CHARLES BEVERLY MATHIS
b. <1903> Donley Co TX d. <2000> TX

Both of Charles' parents were from Tennessee.
We have no information on them
Charles had a brother: CLAYTON SOMMER

Charles Married: NELL PITTS

NELL PITTS
b. <1904> TX d. <1974> TX

Family story has it that the Mathis family and the Pitts family lived across the river from each other

Nell's parents were HARDY PITTS & LILLY OVER
Looking for all info on them also.

Seeking info for our Nephew & Niece, the Grandchildren of Charles & Nell

Plz email me sarsom@mninter.net

Thanks..."Aunt Sara"

Frank A. White & Addie White ancestors inf.

Lois Taylor — 28 Jun 2004 4:16:40 GMT

I am seeking inf. on the Ancestor of Frank A. White and his wife Addie. They lived in Clarendon, Texas and he was a Claims Agent for the Fort Worth & Denver Railroad.
I am looking for their relationship to the Everett family. It is my understanding that they were cousins to Colbert B. Everett.
Please e-mail me at loit@sbcglobal.net

Thomas Jefferson Roberts

Karen Crisman — 20 Jun 2004 10:00:06 GMT

Looking for info for Thomas Jefferson Roberts & family. He was born 1845 in Georgia. His wife was Susan E. Clarice Clemmie? Their children were Virginia Frances Alexander, Stovie, & Minnie. Also would like info on Stovie & Minnie.
The family lived in Tarrant Co in 1880. He lived in Clarendon in 1933, & lived in Dumas sometime, but don't know when. Lost track of this family after 1933.

Walker O.Woody

Craig Woody — 24 Mar 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Walker O. Woody Lived in Donley County in 1920. The census show that he and wife Emma both 45 years old and 7 0f 8 children lived with her Mother and father two nephews and. Chlidren of Walker and Emma were in order of birth Melvin, Estern, Leota, Rubie, Joe, Buster. The Woodward's were Father O.C. mother Fannie children were; Garnett and Roy. Walker Woody is the son of Henry S. Woody and Margaret Hedgpeth both from Coryell County Texas. Any infomation contact me Craig Woody at:
ccwwoody@aol.com

William Donley Foster

Fran Fischer — 6 Apr 2004 12:15:19 GMT

Would anyone be kind enough to obtain a copy of the newspaper obit for my great uncle?

William Donley Foster
born November 27, 1907, died August 1972 - he lived in Hedley, TX

morgan's/siddle's

trena reck — 27 Apr 2002 3:00:07 GMT

i am the granddaughter of c.a. morgan and hazel morgan.
they owned a farm just outside of clarendon. my mother is
charlene morgan siddle, she married w.b. siddle, son of virgil
hudson siddle and mary martin. virgil also had a son, virgil henley siddle. he passed away back in the early 60's i believe.
my dad's sister lucy horton still lives in clarendon. is there anyone who still remembers my grandparents? if so i would love to hear from you.

Texas Death Index Lookups

scorlock — 16 Aug 2002 8:52:08 GMT

I have a copy of the Texas Death Index (statewide) and would be more than happy to do lookups as time permits.

Just e-mail me and provide the name and approximate date of death and I'll see what I can find.

Happy hunting!

David A. Luttrell
Scorlock@aol.com

Samuel Hix (H) Houk

THOMHOUK — 14 May 2005 6:41:00 GMT

Born 09/03/1857 in Grayson County Virginia, is on the 1870 Census there but not for 1880. Family Bible referes to "Lois Deo Houk, daughter of Sam Houk, Claredon, TX. I would appreciate any information anyone has on either of these kinfolk. Marriages, deaths, anything. His parents were Isaac and Alith Houk of Grayson County, VA

searching for ancestors

Kristie Smith — 7 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking forinformation on Omel Crockett (O. C.) Hill. O. C. was born November 12, 1853 in the "Tennessee country" and died on August 3, 1935 in Clarendon, Texas. He is buried in Rowe Cemetery. He was married to Rachel Elizabeth Rutledge. She was born January 25, 1857 in Big Cane, LA. and died June 11, 1953 in Clarendon, Texas.

I am curious about one of their parents or grandparents that was a Cherokee Indian.

I am the daughter-in-law of Lila Novena Hill Smith, grandaughter of O.C. Hill.

I received some of this information from Harold and Flo Simmons.

Map of Citizen's Cemetery

@@smmiller@pdq.net — 30 Jun 2006 3:31:16 GMT

I will be visiting Citizen's Cemetery in the next few weeks and would like to locate my great grandparents who are buried there. Are there any maps available or is there someone who could tell me what part of the cemetery they are located so I don't have to waste a lot of time of searching for them? They are Charles W. and Mary A. Meador. Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

S. Miller

Info on article or famous bank robbery, and chase?

james patman — 13 Jan 2004 6:07:18 GMT

Several years ago I read a magazine article about a bank robbery in Clarendon in the early 1900's. The article was more about the chase than the robbery. The sheriff was my great great uncle James T Patman. I would really like to have a copy for our family history. Does anyone remember where to find the article or how find any details about the actual events.

Thank You
James R. Patman

STAMM

LFrench27 — 19 Dec 2003 3:42:06 GMT

Looking for information on Otto L. Stamm or STAMM family who lived in Clarendon, Donley Co., TX from 1880-1882. Otto was married to Betsie A. (Downs) Stamm and they had (5) children who were with them: Mary, Martha, George, Levi, and Mable. It is possible their daughter Eva STAMM, b. 20 January 1882 was born in Clarendon. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

Richard English Merchant

oanione1 — 7 Dec 2003 12:40:38 GMT

Can anyone in Clarendon, TX do a lookup on This Merchant Family.
Also maybe a obit look up on :
Anna Merchant
1879 - 1968
Anna Merchant died in February 1968.
Born August 26, 1879, Merchant was 88 years old and lived in Clarendon, TX.
Anna was married to Calvin Merchant s/ o Richard English Merchant.
R.E.M. d. 10/23/1933 Clarendon, Donley Co., TX
I thank one and all in advance who can help.
Joan Thompson
Ruidoso, NM

Looking for Source of Mother's Name

Jack Cormode — 23 Nov 2003 2:07:09 GMT

My grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Samuel Williams, moved to Clarendon, Donley County, TX just before the birth of my mother, Mavy T. Williams, in October 1907. The family story is that her first name came from the daughter of someone who moved his family to Donley about the same time. He had a name like Judge Anderson. Has anybody ever seen a name like MAVY in their researches? Or could it have been MAEVE and misspelled? I checked the census for 1910 and did not find anyone by that name.

BTW, my mother is still alive and kicking and living in Southern California. You Texans are a tough breed.
Thank You,
Jack Cormode

B. Noack in 1920 census

raneyranch1 — 19 Nov 2003 4:00:02 GMT

Am wondering if anyone does census look-ups in Donley County. Am looking for a Bernhardt Noack who was in Donley County in 1912. I do not know his age at that time nor do I know if he was head of household, living with family of the same name or with different family name. I have found a B Noack listed in the Citizens cemetery.The word "purchase" appears after his name and I do not know what that means. Can anyone explain. The cemetery record reads "Noack B Purchase unmarked 4170 17". If any one has any ideas of how to find additional info. on this individual, I would appreciate hearing from you. Thank you, Cynthia Raney

Henry Pinkney Allen

Eveyln_W — 15 Feb 2003 3:45:40 GMT

My grandfather was born in GA (03/16/1865, died 03/18/1940) according to the photo I have of his tombstone taken in Clarendon, TX Cemetery. I'm looking for any information re: him or the location of the cemetery where his wife ( Mollie Etheline Burton Allen ) was buried. I have been told she was buried in Brownfield, TX in 1937. Any info. regarding this family would be greatly appreciated.

Burial place of Simon G. Adamson died Headly, 1911?

John A. Stovall — 29 Oct 2003 7:29:24 GMT

I'm seeing information on the burial location of Simon G. Adamson for the possible inclusion of him in the 2nd volume of "Notable Civil War Burials in Texas". Simon Adamson is being considered for he was a member of the Immortal 600.

I have found information leading me to beleive he died at the home of his brother John Thomas Adamson of Headly on Oct. 11, 1911. I can find John Thomas in the Rowe Cemetery and many other Adamsons and a Simon G. but the dates are wrong for him.

Any information on this would be greatly appreciated.

Luttrell/Gardenhire

25 Oct 2003 2:09:45 GMT

I am trying to find information on my Texas relatives. My GG Grandma LOUISA TEXAS LUTTRELL was born in 1850 in Texas. Her parents were George W. Luttrell and Isabelle Gardenhire. Louisa married Thomas Jefferson Norman of TN on January 8th 1866. This has been as far as I have been able to get. I hope that someone can give me some help.

Thanks!
Nikki

John Wesley Sullivan Family

mamarea1 — 7 Jul 2002 8:06:15 GMT

I am looking for info re: my grandfather John Wesley Sullivan. He is buried in Citizens Cemetary but I don't know when his family came to Clarendon or if they owned land or had a registered cattle brand. I am also trying to find out about his parents and brothers or sisters he may have had. He was married to a Lelia Tucker Sullivan until her death in 1925 and then married Mary ?. Lelia was my grandmother. Any info about the Tucker family would be helpful also. Thank you

Ruben S and Laura Alice Lowe

reillygrace — 16 Sep 2004 8:54:46 GMT

I am looking for any information on Ruben or Laura Alice Lowe. Ruben died in 1946 and Laura in 1968
They are buried in Rowe Cemetery.
Laura Alice's maiden name was Chamblin. She was my aunt.

Marriage Records

siallen2_1 — 23 Aug 2003 1:09:33 GMT

Need Marriage data for Benson family in Donley County;
Floyd C. Benson
Hardy M. Benson
These families lived in Donley County in 1920 and later moved to Deaf Smith County, TX.

Any marriage data on Bensons in Donly County for 1918-1930 will be appreciated.
Alvin Allen

Simmons, W.J. descendants

dsimmon8 — 16 Feb 2003 11:31:18 GMT

William J. Simmons, born in Georgia, died in Donley county as the result of a farm accident in 1890. Is he buried in this county? Looking for any relatives in Texas.

Ella Anderson Spurgeon family of Clarendon

Judy Womack — 6 Jun 2003 11:31:54 GMT

Looking for family of Ella Anderson Spurgeon, daughter of Harbin and Jane Anderson. Will trade any info I have on the Anderson family

Davis Family

Debi Davis Sargent — 28 Jul 2003 12:40:15 GMT

I am looking for any info on the Jesse Thomas Davis family that lived in Clarendon. Jesse Thomas my grandfather was married to Nellie Catlett. They had eight children. Howard, Mern(Virginia), Henry, Magalee, Emily, Josie, Charles(sonny) and Gene which is my father. They lived on my great-grandparents farm the Catletts. My great-grandfather and great-grandmother Henry Bayne Catlett and his wife Virginia are buried in Citizens Cemetary. Jesse is to be buried there too but the grave is unmarked. My aunt Mern was married to a Albert Sidney Geddes. It is said that Sid Geddes work many of the ranches there as a chuck wagon cook and there is even a book made about him. If anyone has any info or remembers my family please get in touch with me. Thanks Deb

NASH's from Hedley/Amarillo/Corsicana

donnanwolf — 20 Jul 2003 8:34:58 GMT

Claude Nash Jr. was my grandfather he had 3 brothers, John, from Hedley, Cecil, from Amarillo (according to obit) - no one in favily knew about him, and Salem, from Corsicana (according to obit) - also never mentioned by family. Claude's father's brother was Clay Nash, of Corsicana. Claude Jr.s obit is sparse but I know he had one son George Donald Nash (my father) and according to my research a girl Charolotte in 1949 with Georgia Buck. He was married after Charolottes birth to Mary. I would like to know more about the family. In 1953 both Claudes died. Claude Sr.'s obit states survived by 5 grandchildren and 6 greatgrandchildren. Would like to know more about Claude Sr's and Mollie's parents' parents' parents'... and would like to know more about the family. dna@hotmail.com

CLAUD CLINTON NASH, JR AND RELATED FAMILY

dna17 — 6 Mar 2004 9:43:39 GMT

I am the granddaughter of Claud Nash. He was married briefly to Lydia Sampley and they bore 1 son GEORGE DONALD NASH. Lydia fled the Texas area with the son when he was young, and we were not able to get any info from her on CLAUD before she passed.

CLAUD CLINTON NASH, JR AND RELATED FAMILY

dna17 — 6 Mar 2004 9:43:39 GMT

CLAUD CLINTON NASH, JR AND RELATED FAMILY

dna17 — 6 Mar 2004 9:43:39 GMT

Claud Nash & Family

dna17 — 6 Mar 2004 9:43:39 GMT

I am the granddaughter of CLAUD CLINTON NASH, JR and am looking for any info on my family. My grandmother has told me some history and I want to confirm. Any info on my ancestory would be greatly appreciated