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San Miguel Cemetery

danm211 — 2010-12-29 03:39:02Z

My grandmother passed away in Cross Texas at a Ranch we believe it was either the Franklin Ranch House or the Henry Ranch house. My grandfather worked for both the Franklins and Henrys at different points. His name was Mercedes "Merce" Martinez (son of Gabriel Martinez who also worked for the families). His wife died in childbirth in his employer's home both she and the baby passed. She was buried next to her father Nicasio Herrera in San Miguel Cemetery in unmarked graves. My mother remembers that she visited the graves with Merce about 40 years ago, at that time, only Nicasio's grave was sunken; now I found a couple of sunken unmarked graves today and wonder if anyone can validate that it is theirs. My family never placed headstones and I would like to if I can verify the graves. As soon as you walk in the cemetery, to the left, there are two sunken graves side by side. To the left of these graves is another grave with a footstone (no headstone) that says "Magoo or Mancoo". If anyone can remember my family or the story of my grandmothers death that may have attended the funeral, any information would be greatly appreciated. She and her baby died in 1942. Her name was Juanita (Herrera) Martinez.

Re: Looking for Tilden City Cemetery

rsmelley — 2010-08-23 01:39:35Z

Tilden City Cemetery is named Hill Top Cemetery.

Re: Looking for Tilden City Cemetery

PaSain — 2010-08-22 02:02:01Z

Find two cemeteries that indicate they are located in Tilden, Boot Hill abandoned in 1877 and Hill Top.

Hurley Funeral Home held the funeral, they have four locations; Pleasanton, Pearsall, Devine and Lytle.

Looking for Tilden City Cemetery

jpotx113 — 2010-07-13 17:50:02Z

I am trying to find Tilden City Cemetery. Unable to find any record on the internet, thinking perhaps the name has changed.

Was hoping to add listing for William Garrett Luce to Findagrave.com. Death certificate (issued 1969) indicates he was buried there.

Any help would be appreciated.

Re: San Miguel Cemetery

FrankDudley55 — 2010-03-28 21:03:16Z

Dan,
I will try to find these photos on ancestry.com. I just started with them. I am especially interested in Thomas Preston Franklin and Martha Agnes DeVilbiss Franklin, my great-grandparents. I think they are buried in San Miguel. If you could send those two I would be very grateful.

San Miguel Cemetery

DanFranklin48 — 2010-03-28 14:08:43Z

I went yesterday (27 Mar 2010) and took pictures of all the headstones in San Miguel Cemetery. I'm in the process of posting many of them to my family tree on Ancestry.com. I'm also willing to share any of these pictures. If you want a copy just send me your e-mail address and the name of the individual.
I'm distantly related to the Franklins buried in the cemetery.

Re: Lydia Wright

rsmelley — 2010-02-02 04:11:45Z

All I have on Thomas E. Wright that he was born abt 1859 and died abt 1911 married a Elizabeth Unknown. He was the son of Joshua Haworth Wright and I believe a Elizabeth Jane Miller

I also have another Thomas Elwood Wright born Bet. 1836 - 1837 Iowa married a Mary Ann Tope. I have descendants for this family.

Please email me at IRSmelley2(at)aol.com

Re: Lydia Wright

jo6460 — 2009-09-29 01:11:02Z

Lydia I believe that Thomas E Wright is my greatgrandfather
My Grandmother was sallie or sarah wright Smith she married mmy grandfather John Archie Smith.. I have been doing dna research and I have sme of the dates you have.I hope you are still here and get this

Re: Looking for Joel C. Wright b. 1871 family descendants.

MartiTx — 2009-09-03 15:51:50Z

1910 United States Federal Census
about Joel C Wright
Name: Joel C Wright
Age in 1910: 37
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1873
Birthplace: Mississippi
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: North Carolina
Mother's Birth Place: Mississippi
Home in 1910: Justice Precinct 4, McMullen, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Joel C Wright 37

Re: McMullen County Sheriffs

rsmelley — 2009-01-29 04:41:20Z

Dan, please email me. IRSmelley2@aol.com

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
>>>>Renee,

You have worked with my cousin Pat Tennon over the years on the Wright family. As you may be aware, Pat is no longer with us and I am working on the Wright lineage. I am curious to know if you know where Headly Couburn White, Lydia (Wright) White may be buried? I am trying to get the "Texas" connection better defined and have found many of the Joshua Haworth Wright (Sr.) family since they came to Texas in 17 Dec 1839 in Shelby Co. (been to the graves of Amos Peasley Wright, Dr. William Wright and a lot of their kin). Would like to share any info I have with you

Dan

Re: McMullen County Sheriffs

dw9506 — 2009-01-28 16:47:08Z

Renee,

You have worked with my cousin Pat Tennon over the years on the Wright family. As you may be aware, Pat is no longer with us and I am working on the Wright lineage. I am curious to know if you know where Headly Couburn White, Lydia (Wright) White may be buried? I am trying to get the "Texas" connection better defined and have found many of the Joshua Haworth Wright (Sr.) family since they came to Texas in 17 Dec 1839 in Shelby Co. (been to the graves of Amos Peasley Wright, Dr. William Wright and a lot of their kin). Would like to share any info I have with you

Dan

Re: McMullen Co Deputy Sheriff John Tillie Morgan, d. 15 March 1894

RonDeLord — 2009-01-25 01:00:54Z

Thanks for the assistance.

Re: McMullen Co Deputy Sheriff John Tillie Morgan, d. 15 March 1894

rsmelley — 2009-01-24 23:31:36Z

I did a search and found the following page from Beeville, Texas for Cemetery Associations. There is a listing for Hill Top Cemetery with two contacts and phone numbers. You might give those phone numbers a try. Also, if you call the McMullen County clerk and ask about the Hill Top Cemetery association they may also be able to tell you who to get in contact with that has a list of burials.

http://www.beeville.net/Cemetery/Cemetery_Associations.htm

Renee Smelley
IRSmelley2@aol.com

McMullen Co Deputy Sheriff John Tillie Morgan, d. 15 March 1894

RonDeLord — 2009-01-24 16:59:59Z

I have updated information on this case. McMullen Co deputy sheriff John T. MORGAN and three possemen attempted to arrest Lucio PEREZ who had cut a youth on the face at a fandango in Tilden on 23 Feb 1894. PEREZ shot MORGAN in the breast and the bullet lodged near his spine. PEREZ was killed in the exchange. MORGAN died on 15 March 1894. He was survived by his wife Lavanthan MORGAN and ten children. She died in 1928 in Tilden. I believe they are buried in the Hilltop Cemetery and need confirmation, whether he has a marker, and the inscription if any.

Re: Martin family

julsan — 2007-11-01 17:41:13Z

I will ask my step Father about "Rye". His father's name was James Martin and they lived in Tilden, McMullan county,TX. There is an Indian boy who was my step Father's grandfather.

Hopefully, we are talking about the same line.

thanks,Julia

Re: Martin family

renamc — 2007-11-01 17:10:10Z

Are you speaking of Zachariah Martin (known as "Rye")? Rena

Martin family

julsan — 2007-11-01 16:23:01Z

I am trying to find information about the Martin family. They lived in Tilden around 1870.

Looking for Joel C. Wright b. 1871 family descendants.

maxnodif_1 — 2006-12-30 06:40:35Z

Looking for information on Joel C. Wright b. 1871 MS. Moved with family to Wilson Co, Tx. (1880 Census). George W. & Clara L. (Johnson) Wright where his parents.

Their is a Joel C. Wright on the McMullen 1910 Census with a note of b. about 1873. I do not have this census info.

Re: Hill

2006-09-24 22:22:34Z

Mile
Thank you kindly for the military info on John Hill.
I am also looking for: William C Abercrombie or Wiley A Abercrombie.

Problem: One article states: William Abercrombie and other states: Wiley A. Abercrombie
Goliad Region January-27 March 1836
Captain Wadsworth's Company (First Regiment Texas Volunteers)
Captain William A. O. Wadsworth*
Captured and Executed 27 March 1836
.
Thank you,
Sandy
Sandy1947@aol.com

Re: Hill

2006-09-22 00:20:43Z

Here is what I found on John. Gives his age and that he was wounded. Does that fit your John Hill.

1st. Sgt. John Hill enlisted in Capt. Donelson’s Mounted
Volunteers on September 23, 1861 at Ft. Brown Texas. He was 40
years old at that time. The Cavalry set a value of
$ 60.00 on his horse and $ 15.00 on his personal equipment.

Muster Roll dated January 1862 shows that he is due his regular
pay from enlistment. He is at this time paid $ 39.20 for the use
of his horse.

Muster Roll dated February 1862 notes that he is on Detached
Service escorting prisoners to San Antonio.

Muster Roll of October 1862 shows that he is paid $ 24.40 for the
use of his horse. His horse is now valued at $ 100.00 and his
equipment at $ 70.00

Register Card - " Discharged on April 23, 1863." He is paid $ 72.00

by Capt. Mi
His discharge notes that he was severely wounded in the right
shoulder on August 10, 1863 while on duty on the Nueces River near Ft. Clark. His discharge notes that he is 5’ 11’ tall, blond complexion and blue eyes. His occupation before enlisting is a
farmer.

Re: John Miles Tomlinson/Tumlinson

sapulpa — 2006-08-20 02:56:31Z

Change of address
Mary Hardy
mhardy3@mindspring.com

Re: Franklin and Hill

sfaller — 2006-08-07 16:54:35Z

I have Syrena Marshall Hill Van Dyke Abercrombie married to a Van Dyke, but no first name for him.

Do you know who William Charles Abercrombie's father was?
Appreciate your help.

Re: Franklin and Hill

schneider470 — 2006-08-01 01:39:30Z

Do you know how the Vandyke's related to them? Samuel Bruce's first marriage was to Nancy M VanDyke in Dec 1857. A relation between the ones listed in the census and Nancy could explain why he was living with the family later on.

Thanks

Re: Franklin and Hill

sfaller — 2006-07-31 17:19:19Z

Thank you for the info. Syrena's maiden name was: Marshall
Her father Elijah was living with her in the; 1850 TX Lavaca, no twp liste Series: M432 Roll: 912 Page: 307

S Abbercrombie age 25 Farmer born AL
B. F. Van dike age 9 born TX
N.Emily (s/b Van Dyke) Abbercrombie age 7 born TX
E.S. Abbercrombie age 4 born TX
Elijah Marshal age 58 Farmer born SC

Hill

2006-07-31 17:10:45Z

Mike,
I do not know if John Hill was in the Civil War. Thanks for the info.

Re: Franklin and Hill

schneider470 — 2006-07-30 17:31:24Z

I forgot to mention that in the 1870 Census, they're all listed in two counties.. Atascosa and McMullen. Both families of Bruce's and Hills are on the same page in each county.

Re: Franklin and Hill

schneider470 — 2006-07-30 17:24:56Z

In the 1860 Census of Lavaca County, Serena Abercrombie is listed with her children J., Eliza, Mary, and Sally. Living with them is Samuel Marion Bruce, who later married Eliza and settled eventually in Wilson County. When you look through the census records, wherever you find Samuel and Eliza, you find Serena either on the same page or one before or after.

Samuel Bruce and Eliza Abercrombie married in Dewitt Co, 25 Dec 1860, (his second marriage)
Serena Abercrombie married John Hill in Atascosa Tx, 14 Nov 1865

John Hill and Samuel Bruce are listed together in the McMullen County State Troops during the Civil War in 1864

I’ve been told by family members that Serena’s first husbands name was Wiley Abercrombie, no one knows what her maiden name is yet. I've not been able to verify it yet. My husband descends from Samuel Bruce’s son Robert Lee Bruce in Atascosa County.

Re: McMullen County Sheriffs

2006-06-22 18:48:30Z

I have info on McMullen Co. Deputy Sheriff who was also suppose to be a Deputy U.S. Marshall, John T. Morgan.. According to the McMullen County History Book, on Feb 1, 1894, Morgan was called to a dance for a stabbing . When he tried to make the arrest he was stabbed by Lucio Perez. He died on Feb 15, 1894 of his wounds. Do you have any information on this??? It may fit the criteria to have his name placed on the Texas Peace Officer Memorial. Thanks, Kyle Coleman

Re: Franklin and Hill

2006-03-21 01:46:35Z

Do you know if your John Hill was in the Civil War. A unit from the south texas area that I am researching had a John Hill in it. Most of the men in the unit were from the Bee, Live Oak, McMullen area.

Mike

J J Dunn or A J DUNN family 1890

jimbroussard58 — 2006-02-20 16:19:40Z

Am looking for any one that might have information about a lawsuit that was field in 1890 in McCullen Co. Moise Broussard vs AJ and JJDunn

Franklin and Hill

sfaller — 2006-02-04 20:53:21Z

Looking for: Syrena/Sirena/Cerene Hill

1870 and 1880 Censu of McMullen Texas
living with her husband John Hill. children listed: Isaac Hill and Nancy Hill. Mary Abercrombie.

1900 Census of Wilson county, Texas
Living with her son-in-law: John Henry Franklin.
Syrena is listed as being born Oct 1825 and list her age as 74.

Any information or suggestions where I may find some information on her, i.e. marriage or history profile, would truly be appreciated!

Sincerely,
Sandy Faller
Sandy1947@aol.com

Franklin Farm/Ranch

lisettemarkham — 2006-01-28 01:41:34Z

My father's grandmother was Jennie Franklin Carter. Her Franklin relatives, "my cousins", lived on a farm in Three Rivers area of McMullen Co. He visited it ca 1927 at the age of 7. "It was a large victorian white home with beveled glass windows...They raised polo ponies and calvary horses. They also mined mica and chalk on the ranch..." I am having trouble tracing our Franklins. Does anyone know of this farm or the Franklins??

Re: FRANKLINS OF TILDEN

lisettemarkham — 2006-01-28 01:41:34Z

I am a descendent of Nancy Jane Franklin, daughter of Benjamin Alexander and Mary Jane Drake. I would like to find more info on the Drakes. I have several sblings marrying Drakes, from FFFU, James Middleton md Sarah Elizabeth Drake, William Morris md Eveline Drake Edwards, and Alex md Mary Jane Drake. Are these Drakes related?

Re: Death Certificates for as early as 1881 ??

rsmelley — 2005-08-23 04:34:11Z

Amanda Dunn Cude wrote notes on the burial location of both her parents, Cynthia and John Dunn. She wrote that Cynthia was buried in Tilden, McMullen County, Texas. If Cynthia was actually buried in Tilden then most likely it was Hill Top Cemetery, but without a headstone.

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~yarbrough/archives/ge...

Beth and I have also discussed the possibility that Cynthia was buried in the Yarbrough Cemetery at Yarbrough Bend near Tilden since Cynthia does fit the age category of a female buried there. In 1982 the Yarbrough cemetery was relocated to Hill Top Cemetery.

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~yarbrough/archives/ge...

John Swanson Yarbrough Archives

rsmelley — 2005-08-05 07:49:32Z

If you are a descendant or your family tree connects to the John Swanson Yarbrough family you may be interested in knowing that the John Swanson Yarbrough archives has been updated with a lot of new records and documentation in July 2005.

JSY founder of, Yarbrough Bend, the first settlement of McMullen County moved there circa 1858 with his family.

http://freepages.history.rootsweb.com/~yarbrough

Re: Blythe- Kuykendall

2005-07-26 14:37:35Z

Thanks for your answer. I think she was my grandfather's sister.They lived in Goliad Co 1860.

Re: Blythe- Kuykendall

McMullenTXGenWebCC — 2005-07-24 18:54:36Z

The only information that I found was from the McMullen Co., Marriage in found at the McMullen TXGenWeb Project.

Emma BLYTHE to KUYKENDALL, J. W. 20 NOV 1879 McMullen Co., TX

I looked in the McMullen County history book in the Kuykenall information and did not find mention of them. I am still indexing, so at a later date maybe something about them will show up. This book does not have index for a listing of people found in the book.

Hope this helps.

Renee Smelley
McMullen County TXGenWeb Project
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmcmull/

Blythe- Kuykendall

LEdwards2309 — 2005-07-22 17:49:37Z

Looking for descendents of Emma Blythe who married a Kuykendall in Mc mullen co TX. They were on the 1880 census in Mc Mullen Co.

May Dalehite, Yarbrough Texas

2004-02-13 15:46:39Z

I am looking for the family of May Dalehite ,Yarbrough
Her father was Lee J. Dalehite and her mothe was Minnie Osteen of Ms. May married a Yarbrough and moved to Texas.

Re: FRANKLINS OF TILDEN

2003-10-09 14:01:07Z

I would like just to update my address in case anyone would contact me regarding the Franklin family.

New address is schumanC@comcast.net
SPAM will be reported!

Heritage Family

FFDreesen — 2003-09-13 22:52:06Z

Would like to find information on a Frances/Frankie Heritage. Her last name may be a married name? If so, what was her maiden name? She was born in the 1880's and in 1905 she married James Gordon Bennett. Would appreciate any help in locating more on Frankie and her family.

Re: Heritage Family

FFDreesen — 2003-09-13 22:52:06Z

Yes, I'd really appreciate that. Please e-mail me at: FFDreesen@aol.com

Thanks

Re: Heritage Family

rsmelley — 2003-06-18 17:01:25Z

According to the LDS records they have for McMullen County Marriages 1877 - 1895 at www.familysearch.org

SAMUEL HERRITAGE married ANDERITA PLACIOS on 05 JUL 1877

SAMUEL HERRITAGE married FRANCISCA EBANIOS 01 AUG 1898

PEMANIO HERITAGE (male) married SANTOS RODRIGUES 04 JUN 1889

Renee Smelley
CC McMullen Co. TXGenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmcmull

Re: Heritage Family

rsmelley — 2003-06-18 16:46:44Z

In the McMullen County History Book under Sam and Andrea Heritage I find the following information on pages 47 - 48.

Sam Heritage, Jr. married Francisca Ibanez

The children of Sam and Francisca were:
Manuel, Juan, Andrea, Samuel, Jova, Catarina, & Dorotaeo and also contains their spouses names. It says that Dorotaeo's family are the only ones now living in McMullen County. I think that the book was done in 1981. There are no dates for any of these people, but the Sam that married Andrea was a confederate veteran who came to McMullen County either just before the war or shortly after. Also doesn't say if Francisca remarried.

If you would like a scann of the pages that contain this Heritage information let me know.

Renee Smelley
CC McMullen County TXGenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmcmull

William H. Steele

MildredBradyVenitucci — 2003-01-02 04:50:18Z

Seeking information on family of William H. Steele, who came with Robertson's Colony from Nashville. I read an account today of an Indian raid in 1878 where several people were killed at the ranch of "William H. Steele." Was hoping to connect him to my Archibald Buchanan Steele of VA, TN, and MS.

McMullen County Sheriffs

rsmelley — 2002-08-18 04:10:46Z

I am interested in obtaining any information about Sheriffs that served in McMullen County, Texas. If you know of any past sheriffs, have old newspaper articles concerning a sheriff or sheriffs department, or photos I would like to use them on the McMullen County TXGenWeb project.

Please send all information to me at the email address McMullenCounty@aol.com. Please include that it is for McMullen County in your message. Thanks.

Sincerely,
Renee Smelley
CC McMullen County TXGenWeb
http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmcmull

Re: McMullen History Book still available for purchase as of July 2002

rsmelley — 2002-08-13 01:09:23Z

There are several History of McMullen County books still available for purchase. Click the link below to go to the Research Facilities page at the McMullen TXGenWeb Project. There is a brief paragraph about the museum that contains information about the book. There are 3 numbers at the end of the paragraph that you can call for more information.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~txmcmull/research.htm

Renee Smelley
CC McMullen County TXGenWeb Project

Alexander Murphy Info

gsdamron — 2002-08-06 18:07:48Z

Does anyone have any information regarding Alexander Murphy who married Elizabeth "Lizzie" McKinney about 1852 and moved to McMullen County around 1880? They raised my g-grandfather James Allen Kidd. Any help would be most appreciative. Thanks so much.

Glenda Damron
gsdamron@gvtc.com

FRANKLINS OF TILDEN

CSchuman9459 — 2002-03-21 00:21:29Z

Have been searching for several years for the date and place of death for Silas Ralph FRANKLIN, b. March 1865 in Tilden, McMullen County, TX.son of Benjamin & Mary Jane (DRAKE) FRANKLIN.

Silas Ralph Franklin left Texas ca. 1890's, and as the story goes, he was the black sheep of the family. His father gave him several head of cattle and told him to get out of Texas. He married Minnie E. SMITH on Oct 7, 1890 in Pocatello ID. From there they moved to Montana. Silas and Minnie had several children, were divorced and Silas married Fannie OLDENCAMP. They had two children and were also later divorced. Last known residence for Silas Ralph FRANKLIN was Glacier Co. MT, town of Glacier Park, 1920 Federal Census. Silas was living alone. What happened to him after 1920????

Silas had siblings, Nancy Jane, James A., Benjamin (Eraf), Jefferson (Jeff)., Wiley Ripley, Addie and Lillie Franklin. His father Benjamin was married twice. 2nd wife was Sarah (Sallie) ROEBUCK. They had one son Otto Franklin.

Would like to exchange information with any descendants of the above siblings.

Sallie Roebuck

WToney5478 — 2002-03-14 14:22:54Z

When did he marry Sallie Roebuck? The only reference I have was born around 1783. Father was George Roebuick. He was born in Orange County, Va.