Jeff Davis - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Dolores Doporto Legend

wtexfsto43 — 2013-02-14 19:34:55Z

If I recall the legend correctly, as it was told in my family many years ago; Dolores Doporto, as a young woman was engaged to marry a man named who tended goats in the hills near Ft. Davis. On a certain night of the week, Dolores would climb this mountain and light a fire that he would be able to see from where he was at. This was her way of communcating to him that she was thinking of him. One night, shortly before they were to be married, the young man was murdered while tending his goats. Dolores never overcame her grief and for forty years she continued to climb the same mountain and build her fire in remembrance of her beloved fiance. When she died she was buried on this mountain that later became known as Dolores Mountain. As legends go, some people say that on this particular night of the week, you can hear her crying on the mountain.
Jesus Doporto of Shafter and later Ft. Stockton was a friend of my grandparents. Any relation to your Doporto family?
Best Regards

Re: Dr Davis Seguin tx

adamaeblanks77 — 2012-09-03 03:39:28Z

D. Parker with Parker's City Pharmacy might be able to help you.

Obit: Natalia Hinojosa Rivera

chachoguillen — 2010-06-24 21:20:49Z

Natalia H. Rivera, 98, of Palmdale, California and formerly of Mesquite, entered eternal life Saturday, June 19, 2010. She passed away peacefully at her daughter's Ida Herrera's home, in Palmdale, California. She was born in 1912 in Fort Davis, Texas, to Marcelo and Rumalda Hinojosa. Preceded by her husband Alexander Rivera in 1974 in Mesquite, Mrs. Rivera was a proud partner, a homemaker, self employed, avid gardener and former acting member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Mesquite.
Survivors include her children, Angie R. Provencio of Austin, Texas, Ida R. Herrera of Palmdale, Calif., Reynaldo "Sonny" Rivera and wife Hope of Albuquerque, Mark A. Rivera and wife Terri of Flower Mound, Texas, and a stepdaughter, Juanita Laush of Lake Oswego, Oregon; two brothers, Jimmy Hinojosa of Silver City and Abel Hinojosa and wife Josephine of San Miguel. Other survivors include sixteen grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Visitation for Mrs. Rivera will begin at 8:30 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Mesquite where the rosary is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., and the celebration of the funeral mass to follow immediately thereafter. The rite of committal and interment will follow at the Missionary Ridge Cemetery also in Mesquite, where she will be laid to rest next to her husband.
Serving as casket bearers will be Christopher and Vicente Provencio, John and George "Leonard" Baca, Mark Rivera and Larry Hinojosa.
Service arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Baca's Funeral Chapels, 300 E. Boutz Road, Las Cruces. 575-527-2222 Your exclusive providers for "Veterans and Family Memorial Care." To send condolences online log onto www.bacasfuneralchapelslascruces.com
Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on June 23, 2010

Obit: Louisa Mesa Krebs

chachoguillen — 2010-02-19 21:14:49Z

Louisa Mesa Krebs, was called by her heavenly Father on February 15, 2010 in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Lou was born in Ft. Stockton, TX, on June 21, 1922, to Francisco and Dolores (Urquidi) Mesa. She spent her childhood years in Ft. Stockton and moved to Las Cruces, where she graduated from Las Cruces High School and New Mexico A & M University. Upon completion of her degree, she relocated to the state of South Dakota in search of "change and adventure." After teaching assignments in Tripp, SD and Sturgis, SD she met and married Ernest Krebs and moved to Rapid City, where she enjoyed her her greatest passions: her son, Frank and over thirty years as a home economics educator.
Louisa is survived by two brothers, Frank Mesa, of Las Cruces and Henry Mesa, of El Paso, TX; two sisters, Eva Avalos and Ophelia Chavez, both of Las Cruces; three sisters-in-law, Elaine Whalen, Mary Lou Poloncic and Phyllis Krebs, all of Rapid City; many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews and a very special family community of neighbors and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Ernest in 1991, her son Frank in 1990 and a brother, Will.
Mass of Christian burial will be offered at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 20, 2010 at Blessed Sacrament Church in Rapid City.
Burial will follow in Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. A memorial has been established for Blessed Sacrament Church and the Rapid City Catholic Schools.
Arrangements are under the direction of Osheim & Schmidt Funeral Home in Rapid City. Her online guestbook is available at www.OsheimSchmidt.com.
Published in Las Cruces Sun-News on February 19, 2010

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

jgrandi — 2009-07-17 01:23:04Z

I'd like to hear from you on Razo, Grando, Hartnett line.

rjjg@pvtn.net

Re: Juan Canava

cans1963 — 2009-05-11 02:41:52Z

I am also a Canava, Steve is my name and I live in Waco, Texas. My father's name is Josue and my grandfathers name was Roman. My great-grandfathers name was Prudencio. He did not talk about his life much, but I heard from my father that he once rode with Pancho Villa as a boy...does anybody have anything to add?

Re: Tracing Ancestors

mvmayfield1 — 2009-02-17 04:18:47Z

My father, Ralph (Pete) Mayfield was born in Valentine, TX, in 1919 and I recall him mentioning the Davis family as neighbors. I am searching information on Walter, Henry (ol' Moss), and Sutherland Mayfield. I also think Henry Mayfield married a daughter from the SPRUILL family, but not her first name or when.

Re: John Lovic Allen family, on 1920 census; John L. b. Feb. 1878 Lavaca Co., Texas

mssykes1 — 2009-01-17 23:32:19Z

John Lovic Allen was my Great Grandfather. He was my Grandmother's Father. According to my Mother, he left his family somewhere around 1925-1930 and never came home. We do not know if he met with an accident or some other ill fate. My Great Grandmother moved in with my Grandparents Lima Mae Allen Buerger, and Harry B. Buerger. I would also like to know what happened to John Lovic.

John Lovic Allen family, on 1920 census; John L. b. Feb. 1878 Lavaca Co., Texas

p8j8o8s8f8o — 2008-05-09 00:10:16Z

Haven't been able to locate this family of Allens:

John Lovic Allen born Feb. 1878 Lavaca, Co., Texas; wife Anna May Wilson b. Aug. 1880, Texas; daughter Lina M. b. 1899; daughter Stella Maud b. ca 1902; son Jesse b. ca 1908; son Alex L. born ca 1911. They, except Lina, are in Jeff Davis County in 1920 census. "J.L. Allen" is listed as managing a grocery store. Couple is on 1900 census, Wilson Co., Texas in household of Aaron Wilson in 1900 and are in Wilson Co. still in 1910 as Lovic J. Allen household. This implies they married in Wilson Co., Texas around 1898/99. Son Alex L. shows up in household of aunt Myrtle Allen Fauver and husband Geo. F. Fauver (indexed as Fanner) in San Antonio, Bexar Co., in 1930 census. Alex is listed as a 19 year old bellboy. John L. Allen is son of James Monroe Allen and S. C. "Kate" Rhode also in his household in 1920 in Jeff Davis Co. I would like to know of any whereabouts after 1930. Many Thanks.

Re: Juan Canava

albertcanava — 2008-03-31 00:59:38Z

i am a CANAVA!!!!
all the canavas that i am closely related to live here in el paso texas.
my grandfather willy canava.
my grandmother who passed away christmas day year 2007
her name was elena canava
her maiden name was montalvo
may she rest in peace.
then me jose alberto canava the third
my dad jose albert canava
my step mom yolanda canava
my uncle and his kids
eddie, eddie, and erick canava
my other uncle and his kids
willy, chris, willy canava

thats all i kno about my family
i would love to know more =]]

Re: Juan Canava

babesgirl01 — 2008-03-25 02:54:45Z

hello, im also a canava. my dads name is saul canava. n my grandpas name is magarrito. who has a brother name pollo. thats all i really know about my dads side of the family. which is why its so weird, but surprising to find someone else by the last name of canava. and i would also would like to learn more about my relatives. and so would my dad. thank you

Re: John Elsberry

RonDeLord — 2007-11-28 05:47:08Z

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. Southern Pacific Railroad night watchman (called Captain because he was captain of the watchmen in El Paso previously and detective) Richard "Dick" Elsbery (also referred to as J.L. in some accounts also with various spellings of last name) was shot and killed on 16 Aug 1895 in Valentine (Presidio Co at the time and now in Jeff Davis co) by two robbers. The case is well documented in Bob Alexander's book, Lawmen, Outlaws, and S.O.B.s. Volume II, Silver City, NM: 2007. I have a stack of newspaper articles also. Tom & S.L. HOLLAND were arrested but Tom's case was dismissed. S.L. was conviced of the robbery and acquitted of the murder. He was later retried and acquitted of the robbery.

You use John Luckie Elsberry which matches the J.L. references. I found a J.L. Elsberry as a detective for the Morriss Agency in Houston in 1889-1890. I could not find any family information on Elsberry, date of birth or place of burial. Any assistance would be appreciated.

Re: Juan Canava

SCANAVA1 — 2007-11-21 23:25:21Z

HELLO I HOPE THAT WE CAN GET MORE INFO ON OUR NAME TOGETTHER

Re: Juan Canava

SCANAVA1 — 2007-11-21 23:23:43Z

HELLO, MY NAME IS STEPHANIE CANAVA, A NAME THAT YOU MENSHIONED WAS MY DAD FATHER EPIFANIO CANAVA,, I AM TOO TRYING TO FIND MY FAMILY. LEONARDO AND RITA CANAVA WOULD BE MY UNCLES BUT THEY ADOPTED MY DAD FROM HIS BROTHER EPIFANIO CANAVA I WULD APPERICATE IF YOU WOULD RIGHT BACK THANK YOU

Re: Juan Canava

wcanava1 — 2007-09-07 03:05:41Z

Hello, I'm also a Canava descendent. My grandfather, Basilio Canava was born in Chihuahua, Mexico to Catarino Canava. My greatgrandfather, Catarino Canava also had a brother by the name of Antonio Canava. I asked my father, Ismael Canava, if the name Juan or Martin Canava sounded familiar but no luck. I have also been trying to find more information on my last name but haven't been successful. Let me know if you've had any luck. I am really interested in finding more info. Thank you!!!

Re: The Dutchovers and kin

crwnws — 2007-06-22 23:25:03Z

I am a direct descendent of Diedrick Dutchover, he was my Great Great Grandfather, his son Luis was my Great Grandfather, his son Alberto Dutchover was my Grandfather, and his daughter Margarita Dulces Nombres Dutchover is my mother, she was born June 10,1927 in Fort Davis, Tx., I know there has been some error in the family tree with the information given on her family. I would like to know if someone can help correct this error. Thank you, Ermelinda Dutchover Campos.

Re: Robert L. Withers--USAAF Pilot--WW-II

WCarah — 2007-05-30 12:20:25Z

Thank you again for all of your help regarding Robert L. Withers. I will contact the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce if the county library cannot help me. I will also contact Jasper County and see if they also have any information.

Regards,

Warren

Re: Robert L. Withers--USAAF Pilot--WW-II

PaSain — 2007-05-24 21:42:49Z

Warren,

Fort Davis is the county seat of Jeff Davis county. I have found a link to the Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce with an email link. Perhaps someone can tell you of newspapers in the area during this time period. Since the Wither's family also had ties to Buna, Texas in Jasper county I would try that area as well. An article may have been posted there, Jasper is the county seat in Jasper county.

I did not find any additional children born to Robert's older half brother Casey L Withers for possible living relatives.

Fort Davis Chamber of Commerce
Located at #4 Memorial Square
(On the South side of the Square across from the Courthouse)

P.O. Box 378 Fort Davis, Texas, USA 79734
1-800-524-3015 or (432) 426-3015
Fax: 432-426-3978
Email: info@fortdavis.com

Re: Robert L. Withers--USAAF Pilot--WW-II

WCarah — 2007-05-23 23:41:03Z

Dear pdsain,

Thank you very much for your very thorough research into the Wither's family. The remains of Robert L. Withers were never recovered after his plane went down in the North Sea and it is fitting that there is a memorial for him in the Hill Crest Cemetery.

Lt. Withers was the lead pilot on the first mission of the 381st bomb Group, a raid on Antwerp, Belgium on 22 June 1943. My father, 2nd Lt. John M. Carah, also a pilot, was assigned to the tail gunner position of Lt. Wither's aircraft to assess the effectiveness of the P-47 fighter cover. Wither's returned to base unscathed after this mission, but several others were shot down or crash-landed.

My father himself was later shot down over France in July, 1943 and spent some 9 months in occupied Europe before he successfully evaded to Spain in early 1944.

Can you suggest a newspaper that might have carried a story on the death of Lt. Wither's in October, 1943? I would like to find a microfilm or similiar record of the reporting of the event and also a photo if one was printed in the newspaper.

Again, thank you for all of your help.

Regards,

Warren B. Carah

Re: Robert L. Withers--USAAF Pilot--WW-II

PaSain — 2007-05-23 17:11:43Z

Robert Levi Withers, only child who survived, born to Robert Casey Withers and Mattie Lee unknown.

1930; Census Place: Precinct 1, Jeff Davis, Texas; Roll: 2360; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 1029.0.
Robert C Withers age 57 born in Texas, was in the insurance business
Mattie L Withers age 44 born in Texas
Robert L age 10

27 Jan 1920;Census Place: Weatherford Ward 3, Parker, Texas; Roll: T625_1838; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 718.
Robert C Withers age 48 born in Texas
Mattie Lee Withers age 33 born in Texas
Robert Levi Withers age 1 month

Name: Mattie Lee J. Withers
Death Date: 6 Jan 1945
Death County: Jeff Davis
Certificate: 2960

Name: Robert Casey Withers
Death Date: 15 Jun 1961
Death County: Brewster
Certificate: 37954

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txjeffd2/
Hillcrest Cemetery, Fort Davis, Jeff Davis Co, Texas

Withers, Mattie Lee
08/23/1886
01/06/1915 - should be 1945 not 1915

Withers, Robert Casey
06/07/1871
06/15/1961
Withers, Not My Will, But Thine Be Done

Withers, Robert L.
12/13/1919
10/09/1943
Capt. USAF-plane shot down over N. Sea between Denmark & Eng.

1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Jasper, Texas; Roll: T624_1567; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 63; Image: 471.
Robert C Withers age 37 born TX widower father KY mother SC
Casey J Withers age 8 son born appx 1902
Josephine C Withers age 24 sister born appx 1886 TX

Name: Casey Withers
Death Date: 28 Dec 1965
Death County: Hardin
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Single

Withers, Casey I 12-28-1965 M Single Hardin County

Buna, Jasper County, Texas -- Withers Cemetery
Recorded by Monica Petty & Karen Gilchriest 19 June 2001

Casey I Withers 1902 -1965

Withers Infant Son 2 Sep.1914 "Infant Son of Robert C.And Mattie
Lee Withers"

Withers. L. C. 7 Jun.1927-7 Jun.1927 "Our Baby L.C. -- Mr.& Mrs.C.I.Withers

Withers Lessie 1906 -1992

and others.

Name: C L JR. Withers
Date of Birth: 7 Jun 1927
Gender: Male
Birth County: Jefferson
Father's name: C L Withers
Mother's name: Lessie Kirkendall

Robert L. Withers--USAAF Pilot--WW-II

WCarah — 2007-05-23 14:20:59Z

I am researching the military career of several persons who were my father's bomber squadron mates during WW-II. Robert L. Withers was with the 533rd Bomb Squadron of the 381st Bomb Group based at Ridgewell, Essex, England in the summer of 1943.

Mr. Withers was probably born in Weatherford, Parker County, Texas in December 1919, but he enlisted in the Army Air forces cadet program at Dallas in January 1942, and stated his residence was in Jeff Davis County.

Mr. Withers was a lead B-17 pilot in his squadron and was promoted to Captain in September, 1943. On 9 Octboer, 1943 his plane went missing over the North Sea and vanished without a trace.

I would like to make contact with a relative or other person having knowledge of Captain Withers. In lieu of that, I would like to know if someone can look up the newspaper articles that likely were written shortly after Capt. Withers aircraft was lost in October, 1943.

Thank you,

Warren B. Carah
wcarah@livingonline.com

Montanez family

oj525 — 2007-02-28 21:25:50Z

looking for anyone who might know about tomas montanez lived in the jeff davis county in the 1900..his wife's name was feliciana

Re: Ancesters of James Andrew Moore

geniegirl7 — 2006-11-24 21:37:38Z

Jim - not related, just trying to help.
here's what I've found:

I wasn't having much luck finding James in 1850 Fannin, Co
but their was one in Burke Co, GA
Bethany Moore 30
Allen 12
James 9 *
Amanda 11
William E. 4
Henry 3
Thomas 1/12
M432_62; P307; Image 176; District 73

1860 Fannin Co, GA Militia Dist 1130
James Parks 47 merchant
Evaline Parks 38 housekeeper
Marian H Roggero 11
Hasson A Roggero 4
James A Moore 19 Miller
Roll M653_120; P 1011; Image 475

1870 Fannin Co, GA - militia dist 1047
James 30 GA
Sarah 32 GA
William 13
Mary 11
Nancy 9
Henry 4
Thomas 2

1880 Morganton, Fannin Co, GA
James A. Moore 39 GA, GA, GA
Sarah M. Moore 42 GA, GA, GA
Henry G 13 GA, GA, GA
Thomas R 11 GA, GA, GA
John A 9 GA, GA, GA
Oscar T 7 GA, GA, GA
Alice F 6 GA, GA, GA
Callie J 3 GA, GA, GA
T9_145; P677.2; Enum Dist 59; Image 0826

1900 Morganton, Fannin, GA
James A 56 GA
Matilda 62 GA
T623_195; P 8B; Enum Dist 23

1910 Morganton, Fannin, GA
James A. 69 NC
Sarah M 72
T624_182; P 13B; Enum Dist 29; Image 660

1920 Atlanta Ward 7, Fulton Co, GA
Thomas J Long 54
Alice Long 45
Thomas J Long 21
Sarah Moore 82 mother-in-law GA, Mass., KY widow
T625_252; P8A; Enum Dist 120; Image 433

1930 Atlanta, Fulton Co, GA
Alice Long 55
Sarah M. Moore 92 GA, mother
363; P 18B; Enum. Dist 104; Image 404.0

Sarah M. Moore
d 19 May 1932 Fulton Co, GA

I hope this helps. Jennefer
Tigerlilly620252@aol.com

Re: Dutchover/Lara

KimOzment3358 — 2006-06-05 00:30:19Z

Hi, Its been to long that I have written. Just a little note that I am trying to get back into Genealogy. I just wanted to let you know that you can contact me at: kim.ozment@earthlink.net. Sinc. Kim Ozment

Re: Tracing Ancestors

Gaylene_Kerr_Banister — 2006-05-07 14:00:08Z

Do you know the names of Sarah Parks Mayfield's parents and/or siblings?

Ancesters of James Andrew Moore

2006-03-26 18:46:19Z

I REALLY hope someone can help me here! I'm looking for any information on my great grandfather, James Andrew Moore. He lived his whole life in Morganton, GA, but his children (at least some of them) seemed to have moved to Hazlehurst. My grandfather was John Avery Moore, who married Latitia Aleph Latimer, daughter of James H. Latimer. (who's son married Callie Moore, brother of John Avery.) I'd really like to know who the parents of James Andrew Moore were, and where we're from. He was born 17 OCT 1840, married Sarah Matildia (Legg) Huckabee 30 JUL 1865, and died 06 NOV 1913. John Avery Moore was born 14 JUN 1871. Thanks for the help!!

Re: Juan Canava

2006-03-20 16:57:20Z

Have you found much information on that name, Canava? That was my Great Grandmothers maiden name. We believe she was born in Augusta in the 1890s or so. Just curious what you may have found on that family name.

Obit for Valera Z PATILLO

Pandiear — 2006-01-08 21:15:27Z

Would like to know if someone could look up this obit or point me in the right place to get it. Valera Z PATILLO died in Ft Davis, Jeff Davis County on 30 Mar 2000. Thank you in advance for your time.

DAVIS/SHOWALTER, MY GRANDPARENTS

2005-12-24 06:02:00Z

JOHN HARRY DAVIS MARRIED MARIE ESTELLA SHOWALTER, FROM FT. SCOTT, KANSAS, WHERE MY MOTHER WAS BORN. I AM INTERESTED IN CONNECTING WITH RELATIVES CONCERNING THESE PEOPLE, MY EMAIL IS riclkc@aol.com, LINDA FROM IDAHO

Davis Family Search,Tn. and Tx.

annthomas58 — 2005-09-14 20:55:10Z

Names are: Charles James Davis, son of Lucion Brooks Davis and Nannie Jones Davis, of Maury Co. Tn. and moved to Tx. in late 1800's.

The Dutchovers and kin

2005-07-30 14:29:39Z

I have posted my Dutchover family tree at Rootsweb's WorldConnect Project. There are about 1500 direct descendants of Diedrick and Cora Dutchover, and about that many more members of families related to the Dutchovers by marriage. With that many people, there are almost certainly some errors that you can help me correct. Please take a look, and contact me if they have additional info or corrections. The family tree is at http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/~dutchover

Fort Davis Ancestors

2005-07-28 18:39:34Z

Seeking information or family connections to ancestors known to have lived there in Fort Davis, TX. Faustina Baeza Jaques (buried there), Florentino Tercero (1900 Census), Molinar and Mesa.

Felipa Rocha/Maria de Jesus Felipa Rocha/ Mendes/Garcia

2005-05-25 02:17:06Z

Would someone help me with a lookup for Felipa Rocha. Her full name was Maria de Jesus Felipa Rocha. Her last married name was Garcia. She lived in Fort Davis in her latter years and was buried there. She lived near one of her sons, Concepcion (Chon) Garcia.

If anyone can help me or direct me to someone that can help locate her grave site and information on record, I would appreciate it very much.

Re: JULIA SEGURA GARCIA

2005-05-24 15:03:08Z

I will call him this evening when he gets off work... thank you

Re: JULIA SEGURA GARCIA

2005-05-23 23:21:55Z

Please give him my number 559 675 8077,
he has family that is looking for him, we all are! my couisin in el paso is so waiting to hear from him 915 759-7530. please!
letty

Re: JULIA SEGURA GARCIA

2005-05-23 23:10:39Z

Daniel doesn't have a computor so I am helping him out. he lives in Lubbock. and is just getting started with this . Thank you so much

Re: JULIA SEGURA GARCIA

leticiaRobles — 2005-05-23 20:16:51Z

I can put you in contact with the Segura family, as soon as I hear from you. we can help. the segura family! I am a segura too!

JULIA SEGURA GARCIA

2005-05-07 19:30:55Z

Born 1897, still living in Jeff Davis Co.....anyone with family connections please contact me.......

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

2005-04-25 13:47:11Z

Hello again Pat.
Please look for my reply off line. Thank you.
Diane

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

2005-04-25 01:42:18Z

Diane,
It had been a while since I had looked at the book, "One Hundred Years of Faith and Memories" by Viola Short. It is basically a book about the Catholic Church down in Shafter (Presidio Co.) and the people of the area, mostly hispanics. There is nothing in it that would help you as far as I know. By the way, the book retails for 16.95.
If you know that any of the people you are looking for were connected with the fort in any way the historian, Mary Williams, will tell you if they have any information there. She does not keep records on civilians of the area unless they had a connection to the fort as a civilian employee. If you know that there is a connection, you can write to her and ask her if she has any info on file, but she will not do research for you. Again, this is only if they have a connection with the fort. I wish I had her e-mail address but I don't. Her mailing address would be P. O. Box 1379, Fort Davis, Texas 79734. Include your e-mail address as she will probably prefer to answer you that way.
I hope this is of some help to you. Good Luck!
Pat

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

2005-04-24 15:46:13Z

Diane,
I am going to be gone for church and then we have a lunch date with friends but I hope to be able to sit down and check for your list of names in the book by the end of the day.
By the way, I happen to be the bookstore manager for the bookstore at Fort Davis Nat'l Historic Site.
I agree with you about the Pioneer Cemetery. I have asked if the boy scout troop could maybe keep it up but that hasn't happened. Also, I know that the Historical Society "talks" about it but it is made up of mostly older citizens. Hopefully, some day it will be kept maintained before it gets much worse. I will have to bring it up again.
Pat

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

2005-04-24 15:02:13Z

Hi again Pat,

Yes, I have visited the cemeteries and courthouse, as well as the book shop in the visitor center at the Fort. And of course, I have looked over all the books available in the Limpia gift shop. My personal library has grown considerably with all the history this area provides. <grin>

I will be eager to hear from you if the "One Hundred Years of Faith and Memories" book has any of my names. And the cost of the book, if it does....

Daniel Murphy (in HIllcrest Cemetery) was the second husband of my husband's 2nd great grandmother. There is a long and convoluted story here where he married two sisters. His first wife, Sarah Hinfey died in San Antonio about the same time Susan Hinfey Brady's (her sister) husband died. Sarah and Daniel had one son and 5 daughters. Susan and her husband had two sons and 3 daughters. When Daniel wanted to go to Fort Davis, Susan told him he couldn't take his daughters (her nieces) out West with all those soldiers without a "proper chaparone", so they married and combined the families and settled in Fort Davis. The other names I mentioned were those of husbands of the daughters, and most of them moved on prior to their deaths and would not be in the cemeteries. But I appreciate your providing the names of those who are there.

I have taken photos in the old Pioneer cemetery. What a shame the community doesn't keep it cleaner. I know getting those dry weeds out would not be an easy task, but this is no way to honor the men and women who settled this area. You probably feel the same way.

Have a good day,
Diane

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

2005-04-24 14:31:47Z

Diane,
I will scan the book for the names you sent. Since you mentioned that you have been to Fort Davis, have you checked the cemeteries for the families you are looking for? I have transcribed Hillcrest Cemetery here in Fort Davis. I checked it for the names you sent. The only ones with matches are:

Ward: Victor Moreau, Cora P., Marion Ernest, George
(These are not all in the same area of cemetery.)

Davis: Alice Grubb, Emmitt E., Floyd Emmet, George Watson, Nellie C., Thomas H., Alvin H., Augusta, James B.
These are not all in the same area of cemetery.)

Murphy: Daniel

The other two cemeteries in the area are the St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery, which is not actually owned by the church; it was started by the Men's Mexican Association and is mostly, but not all, hispanic burials; and the Pioneer Cemetery, that is very old and not very big.
If any of the above names connect with your line and you want the dates, etc. let me know and I will be glad to send those to you. In case you want it, my e-mail address is:
porptty@sbcglobal.net

Pat

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

2005-04-22 15:46:13Z

Pat, thank you for writing about the Viola Short book. I don't remember seeing it in the gift shop while in Fort Davis last October -- perhaps they were out. I would still like to know if the book includes information on the following families -- and the price -- before I try to order it.

Abbott
Brady
Caraway
Davis
Hopkins
Hunt
McDonald
Murphy
Scannell
Shields
Van Valza
Ward
Young

Best Regards, Diane

Re: Seeking Out of Print Books

2005-04-22 02:04:46Z

Did you find the book by Viola Short, "One Hundred Years of Faith & Memories"? If not, I thought I would let you know that it is sold at Hotel Limpia Gift Shop in Fort Davis.

Tillmon Jones Family

alpine87 — 2005-03-15 23:16:16Z

Searching for any info. Tillmon Jones and Margaret Louise Sanders. Tillmon had several children before he married Margaret. Their children Perry, Vianna, and Viola were born in Valentine abt 1880-1890's. Like many of Weed NM residents this family and some of Margarets siblings moved to Valentine. Margaret later raised another family with Alex Wilkerson. Any of these names sound familiar. Thanks

Re: Dutchover/Lara

2005-03-11 23:01:11Z

Hi Dena, We are 2nd cousins. Your mom is my 1st cousin.
Our Dads were brothers. I have known you since you were very young. I used to live in the San Fernando valley and use to party with your mom , dad and the rest of the crazy familiy.
I can't recall the last time I saw you.
I now live Las Cruces, New Mexico. your mom is still in Carlsbad right? Please email me direct at lararoots@aol.com
So we can keep in touch and share family history.
Your Cuz,
Tony

Re: Dutchover/Lara

2005-03-11 20:47:50Z

Hello Uncle/Cousin or other,

I'm Dena, Lorena's daughter. I am the eldest of three siblings --Rupert Gutierrez and Jerry Gutierrez are my brothers. I am Juan Lara's eldest granddaughter.

I don't know if this info will help you out of not, but my great great grandmother Belen's father true name was Anton Von Diedric(k). He was originally from Anthrwerp Belgian. He eventually settled in Fort Davis Texas and made history by "holding down the proverbial fortt" until the U.S. sent in more men to help with the stronghold at Ft. Davis during the Tex/Mex war. Anyways, I've called the librarian at Ft. Davis and looked him up and he referred to in history books that pertain to Ft. Davis's settlement.

Also, just so you know, when my great great grandfather was killed by lightening either gathering or hauling salt, great great grandmother Belen remarried again (even though she had five children or so at the time) and had more children with her new husband. His last name was Trujillo (this information was given to me by my great great grandmother Maria, who is probably your mother or grandmother). The reason it was quite easy for her to find a new suiter is because the Dutchover family was, is and has always been highly esteemed in Texas. There are even some in New York. Not surprising since great great great grandpa Anton had to come through some eastern port of entry and at the first opportunity joined the military mainly for citizenship. Her Mother's name was Refugia "Cora" Salcido.

Please feel free to contact me there is more information than I can believe on the internet. A distant relative (Jim Granger) 2nd general Dutchover has many postings and replies. Go to: http://genforum.genealogy.com/dutchover/messages/39.html

Pedro Plasentilla/Plasentia/Plasentillo/Plasencia

MargaretWhite89 — 2005-02-20 01:51:50Z

I'm looking for information for this man. He lived in the Fort Davis area. If there is someone that can do a look up for me at the local cemetary, I would be most grateful.

Felipa Rocha/Maria de Jeus Felipa Rocha/ Mendes/Garcia

MargaretWhite89 — 2005-02-20 01:49:10Z

I understand that Felipa died in Fort Davis and that she lived near my uncle Chon Garcia. If there is anyone in the family or someone that may be able to give me more information on Chone Garcia's family or Felipa, I would be most appreciative.