Navarro - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

George L. Cayce information needed

bigd3298 — 13 Feb 2005 1:19:36 GMT

According to the Navarro Co. Website - George L. Cayce is buried in the Chatfield Cemetery - a veteran of the Civil War - Co.A, 7th Kentucky Infantry, CSA. I needed to find where his wife Annie is buried and maybe some of the children? Any and all info on this family would be appreciated.

Thanks Don

Burial places of George Altman and his sister Onida Bonner

JanWallace4547 — 14 Oct 2008 6:07:40 GMT

Seeking the burial places of George Altman Bonner b. Dec 1923 and d. Mar 1937 in Rusk Co. Also his sister, Onida Bonner b. Aug 1925 and d. Mar. 1937 in Rusk Co. Both children died on the same day in a school explosion. Their death certs say they are buried in Corsicana, Navarro Co., Texas no cemetery given. They were two of three children of George Lester Bonner and Mary Vera Gaines Bonner who are buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Navarro Co. Any info appreciated

obit request for Charles Cleveland Slater and Flora Langford Slater

khadley2040 — 15 Nov 2008 4:41:52 GMT

Hello,

I'm trying to locate an obits for:

Charles Cleveland Slater
b. 18 Mar 1885
d. 16 Jun 1953 in Navarro County, Texas

Flora Langford Slater
b. 11 Nov 1890
d. 20 Jan 1974 in Navarro County, Texas

Obit, name of newspaper, date and page number would be great.

Thanks,
Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

obit request for Flora Langford Slater Brewster

khadley2040 — 29 Dec 2008 3:09:05 GMT

Hello,

I'm trying to locate an obit for
Flora Brewster
b. 11 Nov 1890
d. 20 Jan 1974 in Navarro County, Texas
buried at Dawson Cemetery.

Obit, name of newspaper, date and page number would be great.

Thanks a bunch,

Kristen Hadley
khadley88@hotmail.com

Undertaker--C. B. Sutherland

FRobason — 18 Sep 2008 10:18:40 GMT

I'm trying to find information on an undertaker by the name of C. B. Sutherland. Which funeral home was he associated with in 1924? I would like to find the funeral home to see if they can tell me the exact burial location opf my ggrandparents. I know the cemetery name but there are no headstones for my ggrandparents. Any help would be appreciated.

Lookup Please Corsiana City Cem, WRIGHT, KATHERINE GRACE b1864 d aft 1910

dvdlndr — 7 Dec 2008 3:58:41 GMT

Any assistance is appreciated.

Katherine Grace WRIGHT and David Henry LANDER are 2nd cousins 3 times removed. Their common ancestors are Patriarch Charles LANDER and Katharine FOREMAN.

Mr. J. I. Penny Photo

salambert124 — 8 Dec 2008 6:06:15 GMT

Received an old original studio portrait labeled "Mr. J.I. Penny and wife" taken at Harper Studios in Corsicanna. I don't believe I am related to these people, but would like to give photo to someone in Penny family.
Sue Lambert

Lookup Please Corsciana City Cem: BLACKBURN FAMILY as follows:

dvdlndr — 7 Dec 2008 3:46:26 GMT

James Maxwell Blackburn wife Minnie Elizabeth (Wright)
Percy D Blackburn 1895-1977 wife Rose Lee (Weaver)1901-1922
Edgar Wright Blackburn 1891-1982 wife Addie
There are other Blackburn children that may be buried in the cemetery. Any assistance is appreciated.

Minnie Elizabeth WRIGHT and David Henry LANDER are 2nd cousins 3 times removed. Their common ancestors are Patriarch Charles LANDER and Katharine FOREMAN.

William Benjamin Green (1926-1985)

ewilli01 — 11 Aug 2001 12:21:09 GMT

Obituary, Corsicana Daily Sun; Monday, August 26, 1985, pg 6b
Benjamin Green
Benjamin William Green, Jr., 59, of Sweeney, died Sunday in St. Luke's Hospital in Houston. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Frost United Methodist Church with Jim McWilliams officiating. Burial will be in Frost Cemetery under direction of Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home.
Survivors include two sons, Timothy Scott Green of Houston and Michael Keith Green of Sweeney; two daughters; Binnie Nolan of Freeport and Kimberly Green of Alaska; five brothers, Marion, Ervin, J.C., Charlie and Truitt Green, all of Frost; a sister, Marie Raines of Frost; and a grandchild.
Pallbearers will be Benny, Roy, Ted and Ronnie Green, Bryan Dunagan and Ronnie Martin.

NOTE: Son of Benjamin William "Ben" & Alice Elizabeth (Pevehouse) Green, husband of Winnie Jean Corgile.

Death of Theodoasha E Rockey

texaslady1606 — 14 Nov 2008 3:09:29 GMT

I am searching for my Grandmother. I was told that she was around Terrell, Texas when she died. She was married to Daniel Spencer Rockey and they had ten children 4 girls and 6 boys. Was there any record of a doctor treating her for her lungs in the year of 1926 - 1927.

Please can anyone help with any information on her. Of knowing of her or the location of her in those years.

Dodie
Texaslady1606@aol.com

Looking for obit for Charles (or Chas) Neff - died Oct 10, 1921

crftyfrnd — 26 Oct 2008 4:46:54 GMT

He was married to my great-grandmother Iva Zebula Lynch. They had a daughter Sara(h) Lillian Neff.
He was only about 23 yrs old when he died. I have his death certificate from Navarro Cty, Corsicana. It states his name as Chas Neff. It states he was a fireman in the oil field. He died of an accidental burn. The burn happened on Oct 8, 1921 and he died 2 days later. It states as the informant - Central Texas Power & Light Co, Mexia Texas. He was buried in the Oakwood Cemetery on Oct 12, 1921.
Please find any info on his obituary and/or the fire that killed him. Not sure if there would be a newspaper article about it.
Thanks so much!

Epps - Bennett

timcdfw — 25 Oct 2008 4:15:02 GMT

I am trying to flesh out the EPPS and BENNETT lines on my Navarro Co tree.

Here are a few names....Anyone out there?

1 Joseph L BENNETT b: 1800 d: 1848
+ Elizabeth b: 1802
2 Seaborn J BENNETT b: ABT 1822 d: ABT 1860
+ Mary Ann EPPS b: 1826 d: 1880
3 Joseph L BENNETT b: 22 OCT 1848 d: 10 FEB 1898
+ Mary Elizabeth WHETSTONE b: 18 MAR 1852 d: 31 OCT 1917
4 Seaborn Jones BENNETT b: 7 DEC 1869 d: 27 APR 1936
+ Irena PARKER b: 5 NOV 1873 d: 21 JUN 1965
4 Fannie Belle BENNETT b: 27 JUL 1877 d: 30 OCT 1967
+ John Thomas REAGAN b: 24 AUG 1866 d: 5 APR 1931
5 Mary Belle REAGAN b: 16 APR 1915 d: 7 MAR 1971
5 Charles W REAGAN b: 4 SEP 1905 d: 23 SEP 1939
+ Margarett Louisa POE
5 John Frank REAGAN b: 23 NOV 1902 d: 14 FEB 1989
+ Ruth JENNINGS
5 William Clarence REAGAN b: 19 OCT 1909 d: 5 FEB 1974
+ Mittie M HOLLIMAN b: 25 JUL 1912 d: 27 NOV 1977
6 Clayton REAGAN b: 7 NOV 1931 d: 1 JUL 2003
5 Joe Bennett REAGAN b: 29 DEC 1900 d: 15 NOV 1983
+ Amma Eunice BORDERS b: 23 OCT 1903 d: 27 DEC 1984
5 Robert Chester REAGAN b: 16 SEP 1912 d: 26 AUG 1971
+ Sussie Loraine CROCKER d: BEF 1971
5 Lou Anna REAGAN b: 4 JUN 1899 d: 23 SEP 1970
+ Ellis Hamilton CATE b: 22 JAN 1902 d: 29 MAR 1990
3 Belle BENNETT b: 1856
+ Daniel STEWART
3 Elizabeth BENNETT b: 1847
2 Julia Ann BENNETT b: 1825
+ Joseph C CLARK b: 1825
3 Joseph CLARK b: 1847
3 Elizabeth CLARK b: 1849
3 Wallace CLARK b: 1851
3 Alice CLARK b: 1855
3 S Louisa CLARK b: 1859
2 Frances BENNETT b: 9 APR 1827 d: 1899
+ Benjamin Franklin DYER b: 1 AUG 1801 d: 3 APR 1862
3 Isabella Sydnarilla DYER b: 28 FEB 1846 d: 28 AUG 1846
+ Richard Scott James COFFEY b: 16 FEB 1850
3 Benjamin Franklin DYER b: 1850 d: 10 MAR 1924
3 William Joel DYER b: 7 MAR 1852 d: 11 AUG 1853
3 James Thomas DYER b: 1856 d: 1900
+ Kenneth CURRY

Barlow

BettyFelton96 — 21 Oct 2008 3:54:34 GMT

Need obituary for Alton N. Barlow.
Born abt. 1905 in Mississippi,

Died 1947 in Navarro county Texas. Believed to have been in Corsicana.

Caleb Green and Nancy Bryant

galbgen — 17 Jan 2002 5:50:56 GMT

Young, Martha Adalaide (Green)

ewilli01 — 11 Aug 2001 12:21:09 GMT

OBITUARY: Corsicana Daily Sun: March 11, 1976; [have transcribed copy]
Mrs. Young
FROST-Services were to be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Bardley Funeral Home Chapel for Mrs. Martha Young, 92, resident of Frost, who died yesterday in Navarro County Memorial Hospital.
The Rev. James Aldridge, Frost Baptist Church, was to officiate, with burial following at Frost Cemetery. Survivors include a son, J.C. Young of Frost; a daughter, Mrs. O.M. Caskey of Mesquite; two sisters, Mrs G.W. Webb and Mrs. Alice Green of Corsicana; two grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, seven great-greatgrandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.
Pallbearers were to be Truitt Green, Irving Green, J.C. Green, M.R. Green, Paul Green, and Pat Caldwell.

William R. Bowen, Navarro Co.

xbobwinA261593x — 5 Nov 2002 2:52:00 GMT

Seeking info about William R. Bowen, who was the grantee of the William R. Bowen survey that is recorded in Navarro Co., TX.

Roland Jayroe

GBowling — 7 Jul 2001 1:58:31 GMT

Roland Jayroe Services Held

Roland Jayroe, age 48, Purdon farmer-stockman-died in Memorial Hospital Saturday Night.
Surviving are his wife, of Purdon four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Congleton,Palestine; Mrs. Betty Currington,Corsicana; LaVerne and May Jayroe both of Purdon; three grandchildren, three brothers, Henry Jayroe-Purdon, Harey Jayroe-Corsicana-and Doyle Jayroe-Houston; six sisters, Mrs. Agnes Foster, Wilmer; Mrs Nannie Sealy and Mrs. Eulla Berryhill, both of Hearne; Mrs.Laura Pickering, Conroe; Mrs. Lois McClintock, Houston; Mrs.Mattie Williams, Richland; and other relatives.
Funeral services were held Monday at 3:30pm from the Griffin Chapel with burial in the Dresden Cemetery.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Purdon.
The rites were conducted by Rev. Jerrell Griffin, former pastor of the Purdon Church, assisted by Rev. Clifton Nauert, present pastor.
Pallbearers were Clarence Putman,Tucker Covington, Hollis McCrory,Dewey Scruggs, Buster Compton and Eddie Ward.

Birth Records of Texas-Navarro Co. 1888

are2vt — 23 Sep 2008 6:18:00 GMT

I am looking for birth records or after-the-fact record of birth in Navarro County for 1888, Last name Gardner.

Does anyone know if the courthouse would have records of someone's birth prior to 1900?

Thanks,
VT

Howell, Infant daughter (born 5-10-1927 in Navarro Co.) to Fannie Mae Howell

jwaters37 — 26 Feb 2007 3:15:08 GMT

Do you know these individuals? I believe this infant could be my half sister. What was infants name?

Tucker Family

Marilyn — 2 Dec 2005 2:10:08 GMT

Looking for family of Owen Jasper Tucker, Alfred Tucker, Benjamin Frank Tucker. If you have any info, please advise.

Bellringer, Maggie Fort

vcrilley — 4 Oct 2008 3:26:39 GMT

I received some information from pdsain on the Freestone County TX Board and hoped to connect with someone researching this family.

Maggie was the younger sister, of Lou Fort who married G.T. Ruffin of Alma. I have a lovely photo of Lou.

I thought perhaps someone in the Bellringer family might have some "Ruffin" photos or unidentified people that we might work together on.

Margaret Mae Bellringer, widow, # 3503329, 29 Jan 1889 Arkansas - 16 June 1964 Dallas, Dallas, resident of Waco,
McLennan, buried in Corsicana Oakwood Cemetery, father George R Fort mother Louisa Smith, Jack Bellringer, son,
informant.

Christopher R Bellringer 13 Nov 1886 Kansas - 13 June 1953 Corsicana, Navarro, buried Corsicana, John Bellringer
father Jane Lewis mother

1920;Census Place: Whitesboro, Grayson, Texas; Roll: T625_1809; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 113; Image:
965.
Christopher Bellringer 34 1886 Kansas, parents England
Maggie Bellringer 30 1890 Texas, father GA mother TX
Hazel Dean Bellringer 6 8 Jan 1914 Navarro county
Fort Robertson Bellringer 1 10/12 TX died 23 Jun 1979 McLennan County
Jack Roland Bellringer 3/12 19 Sep 1919 Grayson county TX died 13 May 1996 Dallas County

I believe several of the Bellringer family are buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Corsicana.

Fort family - Charles, Richard, Cerf, George

vcrilley — 3 Oct 2008 4:48:45 GMT

Interested in this family:

Kerens - Navarro Co.

George T. Ruffin married Lula C. Fort on July 11, 1897. Lula was from Kerens. Texas. She had two older brothers, Charlie and Richard, and a younger brother, Cerf, and younger sister, Maggie. Her mother, Louisa, is a widow on the 1910 Ellis Co Census.

Lula was the daughter of G.R. and Louisa Fort.[Ellis Co deed (Jan 21, 1904)bk 151 p. 368 - names G.R. Fort deceased

1900 CENSUS ELLIS COUNTY
Her mother is listed as a 43 year old widow who was born in TX, with both parents born in TN. Can read and write and owns the farm.

Lula was born in Dec 1879,already married in the 1900 census to G.T. Ruffin) and possibly in Arkansas. Father's birthplace GA; mother's TX.

Richard born Mar 1881 is 19 and born in Arkansas, father born in Alabama, and mother born in TX.

George born July 1883 is 16 also born in Arkansas.

Charles born Jun 1887 is 12 and born in Texas and attending school.

Maggie born Jan 1888 is also 12, born in Texas and attending school

Cerf born Mar 1896 and 4 years old.

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1910 Navarro Co Texas census
Precinct 3 District 89

Fort, Charlie 24
Lou (mother) 52 widow 9-7 children
Maggie sister 20
Cerf brother 14
Richard brother 24

1920 Navarro Co. Texas Census
Precinct 3 District 156

Fort, C.H. 27 TX LA TX
Lou C. mother 65 widow TX TN TN

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GEORGE R.
Born 15 Jul 1883 - Arkansas
Died: Oct 23 1968 widowed - Corsicana
Father: Richard Fort
Mother: Louise Smith
Farmer- Rancher
Buried: Wortham City Cemetery (Freestone Co) TX

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CHARLES HUBERT FORT
Born 24 Jun 1886 Chatfield
Died 20 Feb 1965 78 years Tyler (Smith Co) TX
Widowed
Listed father as : George Robert Fort
Mother: Louiza Smith
Farmer - Residence Tyler
[Death Certificate]

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CERF

WWI Draft Card
Born: Mar 16, 1896 age 21
Mother - Kernes Single - Farmer
June 5, 1917

Marriage: Aline Dearmore
Born: Nov 11 1901 Died: Jul 1987
Burial: Kerens Restland Cemetery, Navarro Co.

Cerf Fort
Mar 16, 1896 - Jul 16, 1956
Burial: Kerens Restland Cemetery, Navarro Co.
Served WWI: Pvt 24 Const Co ASC WWI

http://www.txgenweb6.org/txnavarro/cemetery/kerens/markers/f...
Photo of tombstone

http://www.txgenweb6.org/txnavarro/cemetery/kerens/markers/f...
Military tombstone

Death Certificate:
Died 59 yr 4 mons Houston, Harris Co.
Father: George
Mother: Lou Smith
Occupation: Maintenance

Their children:
Charlie D. Fort WWII
Sgt. Charlie D. Fort, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cerf Fort, formerly of Kerens, attended Kerens High School. Entered Army, 1943, trained at Ft. Sill, Okla., Greenville, Pa. Has served in N. Africa, France, Belgium, and Germany now on duty in Australia. Has Bronze Star and 4 Battle Stars.
WWII names:
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~txnavarr/war/world_war_ii/...

Hoyt C. Fort - WWII - married Edith Sue Allgood
Born: Jul 28, 1927

Hoyt C. Fort, son of Mr. and Mrs. Cerf Fort, formerly of Kerens, attended Kerens High School. Enlisted in Naval Reserve July, 1945, waiting to be called to service.

Wood Barton - killed Nov. 10, 1922

antiquemll — 3 Oct 2008 2:08:36 GMT

I am trying to find out who the parents of Wood Barton were. Here is what I know. Wood Barton was murdered on Nov. 10, 1922 in Paducah, Cottle Co. TX. He was the son in law of John Beal Sneed a wealthy rancher of the area. According to the newspaper accounts of his trial, his brother A.H. Barton was at the trial (don't you hate the use of initials back then!)
I believe that A.H. Barton is Adophus Henry Barton born June 8, 1882 in Navarro Co. and he died Apr. 11, 1924 in Dawson Co. TX. His death certificate states that his father was H.L. Barton and his mother was a Murphy. However, I believe that his father was H.S. Barton or Henry Strong Barton and his mother was Elizabeth A. Murphy from info I found on the Navarro Co. rootsweb site. I cannot prove this yet, it is only speculation.
I am writing a book about murders in Northern Texas and at the end of each story, I add a mini genealogy for each person involved. I am at a standstill with Wood Barton and would like to include his genealogy at the end of the story. Is there anyone who can steer me in the right direction and help me discover who Wood's parents and siblings were? Julie Coley - Wichita Falls, TX

How Did They Die? Murders in N. Texas 1892-1925
http://wehaveneatstuff.com/category/2645474501/1/How-Did-The...

Looking for descendants of Willis A. GRIGGS of Ellis County, TX

frankgriggs — 26 Sep 2008 3:48:28 GMT

Hello All,

Is anyone researching or have any information on the descendants of Willis A. GRIGGS and his wife Mary Taylor HALLY or HOLLY? Willis A. GRIGGS was born in Giles County, TN in 1846 and moved to Ellis County, TX sometime between 1874 and 1878. Willis and Mary had six children, one son and five daughters. Their son was James W. GRIGGS (b: 16 Jan 1868 in TN) and he had three sons: Joseph Bernard GRIGGS (b: Nov 1894 in TX), Willis A. GRIGGS (b: 9 Aug 1899 in TX) and Earl O. GRIGGS (b: 16 Jul 1902 in TX). I am looking for a list of the children of these three sons. The following is all I have on them:

1. Joseph Bernard GRIGGS married Jewel (maiden name unknown) and had at least one child: Jay B. GRIGGS (b: 1921/1922 in TX). It is not known when or where Joseph Bernard died but in the “Social Security Death Index” there is a Bernard Griggs who was born on 16 Nov 1894 and died in May of 1973 in Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo, California, but it has not been confirmed that this is the same Bernard Griggs.

2. Willis A. GRIGGS (the son) married Josephine JOHNSON in 1927/1928 and died in Itasca, Hill County, TX in May of 1971. He and Josephine were buried in the Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro County, TX. No children are listed with them in the 1930 Texas census.

3. Earl O. GRIGGS married Annie LONG 1928/1929 and died in Frost, Navarro County, TX on 22 Nov 1980. He and Annie were also buried in the Frost Cemetery, Frost, Navarro County, TX. No children are listed with them in the 1930 Texas census.

The person I am trying to connect to one of the three above sons is Willis Lee GRIGGS who married Doris Maxine JONES. Willis and Doris had two children who were born in Tarrant County, TX in 1954 and 1956.

Any information that anyone has on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Frank L. Griggs
Email: frankgriggs@juno.com
URL: www.thegriggsfile.com

Ora Leona MILLS

kdabegg — 25 Sep 2008 10:22:43 GMT

I am searching for someone who might have information about Ora Leona MILLS and her family, especially her parents. She was born in 1885 in Brown Co Texas but lived and died in Navarro Co in 1917. Her parents were Mattie Bourland and Thomas Mills. She married James Elmore Wilson and they had 3 children...James Luther, Letrus Leola and Comer Bourland.

Hughes Family and White family from Navarro County 1900

jcooper208 — 24 Sep 2008 3:00:13 GMT

I am looking for information on James Henry Hughes (b. 1864 Kentucky) and Jennie White (b 1869 Texas) they married in 1985 according to the 1900 census of Navarro County, Texas. They had three children at the time. Mary, Isaac Martin and Anna belle.
James Henry Hughes came from Kentucky. He lived near a Wesley Hughes in 1900. I believe they were related. Wesley was the son of either James Henry's brother Jesse Hughes married to Rosa or Roland Hughes married to Edith. Rosa and Edith Edens were sisters from Kentucky as well. Jennie White had a brother named Bell, and a sister named Martie. Her Father was Martin and Mother was Mary. In an 1880 census Martin and Mary had a Catherine Crabb living in their household. I think Catherine was Mary's mother. Could anyone help me with more information about these families????? Brenda Cooper jcooper208@cox.net

Bazette community Glasgow Family

mdglas01 — 22 Sep 2008 12:32:40 GMT

Looking for information on Bazette community and The Glasgow family. I live in Navarro county and have been there and to Prairi Point cem., but would like to know anyone with ties or information about both the old community, school, and my Glasgow's. My husbands Gr. Gr. grandfather was William H. Glasgow. supposed to have died in Navarro county but where is he and wife Nancy Jane buried. I cannot find any death certificate at Navarro co. courthouse. Or does anyone remember Samuel and Callie Glasgow. or the old Wilson school.

HOBBS

Melinda Hobbs — 4 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

My husbands g-g-grandfather was said to have moved to Navvaro county. We heard stories about him being in a gun fight and killing a preacher at a small church. No one can seem to find him. If anyone has info on a Hobbs or a story simular to this one please e-mail me. I would greatly appreciate it.

Prince

diastu7 — 4 Sep 2008 2:04:25 GMT

Looking for information regarding the Prince Children, Elizah, Martha and Rachel Prince who were living at the State Childrens Home in Corsicana in 1900.

Navarro County Historiacal Society

kjtrcedj — 28 Aug 2008 8:53:44 GMT

I'm researching the HENRY family, originally from Virginia.

It has come to my attention that a HENRY family bible was lost because of non-payment of a storage bill many, many years ago, possibly in Navarro County, Texas.

I noticed the following on the Navarro County Historical Society site.
Navarro County Genealogical Society

Leaves and Branches - Index
Volume 5 - Issue 3 - August 1982
• Edgar Family
• ****Henry Family Bible****
• Pillians-Burleson Acres Ranch
• The Bonners of Warren County, Tennessee
• Mortality Lists, Adults Only, Corsicana, Navarro, Texas, 1901 - 1931 (Continued...)

The bible that was lost contained information on the HENRY family and possibly shows a connection to Patrick HENRY.

Does anyone have a contact number for Navarro County Genealogical Society? E-mail address that I have are not valid.

Or if anyone has access to this volume and could do a search for me, I would appreciate the help.

Judy

?????? Home Navarro County

nelsonmn7 — 11 Dec 2004 3:49:22 GMT

I found my Grandfather listed in the 1910 census .
The site has several initials, the handwriting is hard to read
looks like
L. O. O. L. W. O. Home

I thought this might be an orphanage but everyone is listed as
"inmate"

can someone tell me what this place was?

Thanks

Abbie Neomi Waters married Walter or Walton Aubrey Wade in 1941

jwaters37 — 18 Aug 2008 5:45:40 GMT

Seeking any info on Abbie. She was born in Powell, TX to Albert S Waters and Tennie Neomi Phillips. Her and Walter or Walton are thought to have had a son James Albert Wade born in Harris Co., TX in 1942. Abbie is thought to have married again to Gomer McGraw. I seem to remember Abbie and Gomer might have moved to Alabama. Any info as to where Abbie is will be greatly appreciated.

Chatfield School Records early1920's

geegee2008 — 19 Aug 2008 3:23:25 GMT

My father Ben L. Walters started to school in Chatfield. Does anyone know where the school records are kept? His parents were Ed and Rosa/Rosie Walters. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Betty Walters Mayberry

Reuest for obit look-ups, please!

patriciastaley223 — 17 Aug 2008 9:45:25 GMT

I am in hopes someone will be able to help me obtain obits for the following:

John T. Henderson, died 5 Sep 1934, Navarro Co. (can't read the name of the city on the death certificate).

Thurman Henderson, died 5 Jul 1973.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia

Requesting an obit look-up

patriciastaley223 — 16 Aug 2008 5:29:41 GMT

I've been trying to obtain an obit for the following and I am in hopes someone will be kind enough to help me.

Sallie Ann Ellis, died 9 Sep 1931, Navarro Co.. She is buried in the Richland Cem.

I'd be very greatful if someone could help me. I'm hoping her obit will give me some new leads.

Patricia

Need Civil War Vet. info. for:

patriciastaley223 — 16 Aug 2008 5:52:15 GMT

Looking for any info. on a Civil War Vet. buried in Richland Cem. listed as W. H. Henderson, Private Co. A. 12th Tx. Cav. He has a C.S.A. marker.

Can anyone tell me when he was born, died, full name, wife anything?? I think he maybe the person I've been searching for but need more proof!

Patricia

A N (Andrew N) Waters married Mary Unknown probably in Navarro Co. abt 1901 or 1902

jwaters37 — 15 Aug 2008 5:39:20 GMT

Does anyone know this family? They appear in the 1910 census of Navarro with a child named Nellie who was 8 years old at that time. Andrew was born in MS, died 1-21-1911 and was buried in Kerens Cemetery. What happened to Mary and Nellie from that point on?
Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated

Can someone do an obit look-up, PLEASE!

patriciastaley223 — 10 Aug 2008 8:23:56 GMT

I'm trying to obtain an obit for the following. Can someone help, please?

Joseph Edward Bullock, died 31 Dec 1932, Navarro Co., Tx.

An help would be greatly appreciated!

Patricia in Illinois

Martin Jones

DianneRad — 9 Aug 2008 4:23:03 GMT

Martin Jones & his siblings were listed in the 1850 Navarro County Census Martin was 16 , his brother Jacob was 13, & brother Simeon was 20. Trying to find out when they arrived in Texas from Illinois where they were all born. I do know there Mother's name was Mary, don't know father's Name. Any information would be appreciated.

looking for obit

karenweir52 — 5 Aug 2008 6:00:12 GMT

here is hoping someone can help find an obit, Montie C. Miles b Dec 31,1892 Tx, d Sept 23,1975 Navarro County Texas

his wife, Laska Johnson Miles, b 1868 Tx, d? I am assuming she died in Navarro County Tx, I have a letter from her dated 1936, where she was inquring to the State of Texas to find out information about the Daughters of Confederacy, She was living at that time in Yoakum Texas.

Any help with her death date and or obits for them will be appreciated

Jinks, H.T. and family - Carrie Bradley

vcrilley — 3 Aug 2008 12:08:47 GMT

Would like to connect with anyone researching this line:

Henry T. (Tolliver?) Jinks
was the eldest child of Tolliver L. Jinks and Olivia "Belle" Harris Jinks.

He was born in 1867 in Taylor County Georgia
Grandson of Willis and Nicey Martin Jinks also of Taylor County GA

died: 26 April 1921 (marked in McKown Bible belonging to descendant)
buried: Hobart (Kiowa Co )OK

married: 1)Carrie Bradley 13 Dec 1893 Navarro Co, TX
22 July 1878 - 17 Jan 1902
Rice Cemetery, Navarro Co, TX
2)Rosa (d/o J.H. and Sarah Curlin - early settlers of Alma; sister of Lela Curlin Whitfill)
10 May 1877 - 24 Mar 1905
3)Loula Berry
(Jan 10, 1885 - Mar 30, 1965) Buried Hobart(Kiowa Co) OK

Meltons/Meador/Jones

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:12:09 GMT

Looking for the correct last maiden name for Elizabeth Jones. Meador/Meadows. The 1870 federal Navarro County
census has her listed as Eliz Janes with a C. Meador in the household, (I am assuming it is her father.) I find her in the 1850 Clear Creek, Hot Springs, Arkansas as Elizabeth Jones with Clement Meadows as a near neighbor, family members match up. I Find her daughter ( Lucy Jones/Brumbelo
(Born Navarro County, Texas 1862) (Died Dec 6,1940 Bernardino, California) showing her mothers maiden name as Meadows. Anyone can give me verification of her maiden name. Please!!! Clement was married to Olive Melton.

Mitchell, John married Annie Laura Simpson probably Navarro Co

jwaters37 — 26 Jul 2008 6:29:11 GMT

Seeking any info on these 2 people. Annie's parents were Jim Simpson and Susan Roney. I think but don't know for sure that their children were: Fay, James and Owen. I have lots of info on Annie's ancestors to share.

John M Mitchell married Annie Laura Simpson

jwaters37 — 26 Jul 2008 6:36:18 GMT

Annie was born to Jim Simpson and Susan Roney.
Their children are believed to have been: Fay, James and Owen all born in Navarro Co.. In the 1920 census they were located in Dresden. Have lots of info on Annie's ancestors to share.

Chunn/Davis

LaNereWilliams75 — 11 Jul 2008 6:10:05 GMT

I am looking for the marriage date of Annie Lois Chunn and Reese Davis who probably married about 1930/33 in I imagine Navarro County Texas. She died at 20 years of age in 1933 in Navarro County. I would like to know his parents also. I am unaware if he has more to his name - Reese is all that I was told many years ago.

Burleson/McLain

LaNereWilliams75 — 7 Jul 2008 11:13:36 GMT

I am looking for the parents of Adelaid Burleson born abt. 1843 in Arkansas and marrying B. F. McLain in Hempstead County Arkansas 19 Mar 1865. They are on the 1870 Navarro County census and she is listed as M.S and 2 children S.C (female)5 and John 8/12. On the 1880 Navarro County Texas census she is with husband B. F. McLain and she is listed as Adalade and 2 children Betty 14 and John 10.

I am doing this research for a cousin who is a "McLain" and would appreciate any help.

Thanks

Battle Creek

JudyShumate99 — 8 Jul 2008 4:58:44 GMT

I am looking for any information on my grandmothers family. She was born July 14, 1880 in Battle Creek, Texas. Her name was Mary Elizabeth Hartman. I don't know if she married my grandfather here or moved elsewhere, but his name is John Seamon Fultz.

Thanks!
Judy Fultzs Shumate
judyshumate@yahoo.com

George Davis Family

SLGalloway01 — 23 Oct 2004 4:25:01 GMT

I am looking for any information on a George DAVIS family from the Dawson area. My grandmother Lou Cynthia DAVIS married Floyd SAWYER in Dawson in the early 1900's. Any information would be greatly appreciated as I know of no DAVIS relatives to contact.

Thank you, Shari Galloway

Birth records for Navarro County

bdsmith991 — 12 Apr 2005 3:23:22 GMT

Can anyone tell me if birth records or marriage records are available at the courthouse for events as early as 1871. I am trying to find a birth record for Mary Ellen Williams born 6 May 1871 in Corsicana. Her mother was Mary Elizabeth Price (Molly) and her father was an unknown Williams. I am especially interested in finding her father's first name. They were probably married in Navarro county in about 1870. Any information would be appreciated.

Influenza epidemic 1918 mortality schedule

pmlind — 17 Feb 2008 5:38:37 GMT

This may be a long shot, but it's worth a try. Searching for dates of death for my great-grandparents: George D. Martin and wife Viola E. (Richardson) Martin. Last known residence Purdon in 1914 per George's confederate pension application. There is possiblity that they died in 1918 during the influenza epidemic. Wanted to know if there is a mortality schedule & where it could be located. Thank you in advance.

Sophronie Slater 1935

texaslady1606 — 27 Jun 2008 8:02:22 GMT

Thank you so very, very much for the information on Sophronie and her children and others of her family. We have looked and looked for this information without any luck. You have given us much, much more than I thought was possible. Andeson

Sophronie Slater 1935

MarieAnderson991 — 26 Jun 2008 3:20:08 GMT

I am looking for information on Sophronie Slater, wife of Oscar Eugene Slater. Sophronie died in July of 1935. Need her obit and where she is buried. She was mother of Carmilla Dawson. Thanks for any help, Marie Anderson

Noble Festus Patterson Navarro Texas

BettyLanders67 — 24 Jun 2008 6:42:50 GMT

trying to find info and descendants of Noble Festus Patterson Sr b. Tn and Jr.b. in TX
Noble Jr had two wives Emily Ellene Parker and Lucille Marie Penny and died in Tarrant Tx
Betty

Mimms Harris Fisher - Corsicana, Navarro, TX

bettyday36 — 10 Jun 2008 6:01:48 GMT

I purchased a group of 88 photos at an estate sale. This is not my family. I would like to find their home. The oldest is 1869. The newest is probably 1880. The names on some of the photos are: George Mimms, George Mimms Jr., Eugene Mimms, Lucy Mimms Fisher, W.V. Walker, Julia & Ida Mimms, R.D. Miller, Lizzie Martin, Lila Kerr, J.L (Leslie) Shelton (union army), John Fulbright, Wm Hisey, Wm Caston. The photos were taken in Corsicana TX, Vicksburg MS, Spokane WA, Louisville KY, St. Louis MO, & Hardinsburg KY. If this is your family please contact me.

photo location, possibly Mildred, Texas

erea7669 — 6 Jun 2008 6:19:17 GMT

I have a series of photographs of a construction project by the T W Snow Construction Company and I am trying to pinpoint the location. The project is a water tower at a rail stop. There is already one tower. There are some grain elevators and at least one set of side tracks. The sign on the station just says "Mildred". The land appears fairly flat and scrubby. In one shot there appears to be a mesa in the distance. There is also a small ravine with water. The pictures were probably taken between 1937 and the start of WWII. There is a 1937 International Harvester truck and some children. Also a couple of ranch hands. Any ideas? Elizabeth in Florida

HOMER DUDLEY SR. BORN IN CORSICANA 1910

evpcwa — 30 May 2008 3:15:43 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR DESCENDENTS OF HOMER DUDLEY --

Frank Caffy

RandyJohnston10 — 23 Jun 2001 10:34:44 GMT

Frank Caffy married Emma Johnston in Narravo County on Dec. 22, 1895. Emma died on Nov. 6, 1896 an buried in Grape Creek Cemetery. Anyone have info on Frank Caffy or Emma Johnston.

Hardy's Chapel school 1916

weathermant217 — 20 Apr 2007 1:11:09 GMT

on April 18th a school class photo was posted on the Navarro county site. I found 9 of my relatives listed in the class roster, The Cox children and the Richardson children. They were all living near Wortham and Tehuacana near the county lines of Freestone, Limestone and Navarro counties.
Does anyone know where this school was located. I have been looking for my family's old home. It must have been close to the school for all these children to be attending.

Hotels in Rice, TX

Susie Marshall — 12 May 2005 1:57:26 GMT

Does anyone have any information on hotels in Rice in the late 1800's/early1900's? My ggrandparents (Rufus B. & Fannie Marshall) were in Rice at that time and apparently ran one of the hotels. Any info will be great!!

Nathan Doyle b. MO in l847; married Mattie or Martha Knox; d. Navarro Co., TX

cbeck1666 — 25 May 2008 12:18:22 GMT

This couple had daughters Annie (died young); Mignon; Josephine; and Mildred. Had son named KNOX DOYLE. He had a Josephine and a Mildred, I believe. They lived with Rice Knox, her uncle, at one time. I have a lot of info on Rice and Mattie's KNOX ancestry if someone would just contact me!!!
Connie Knox Beck
Lenox, Ia

cbeck@ll.net

Festus Augutus Pierce and Alnela Stone Pierce

dusings — 18 May 2008 3:09:34 GMT

I am currently trying to locate In information on:

Festus Augustus Pierce
B: Augustus 14th 1892 Marthaville, La
D: November 14th 1956 Corsicana, Tx

Alnela Stone
B: March 13th 1893, Alabama
D: February 18th 1974 Corsicana, Tx

They lived at: 1121 W. 5th Ave.
and owned P&S Pharmacy at: 102 E.Collin

I have found information showing he was with the National Guard in 1925. Other than that very little information is known.

Any help that would be highly appreciated.
I would love to to obtain a picture's of thier home, and Pharmacy if they are still standing. Also of thier graves.

Thank you

Malakoff, Henderson Co. TX publishing a book

Bunhun57 — 16 May 2008 12:40:12 GMT

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

1954: Guy Bennett Matlock Shot & Killed By Stepson

Debbiann — 5 May 2008 9:38:25 GMT

YOUTH CLEARED OF CHARGES AFTER TWO-HOUR HEARING

A youth, 13, who shot and killed his stepfather March 21 at Mildred, was freed Saturday of juvenile deliquency charges after a two-hour hearing before District Judge A.P. Mays at Corsicana.

The court held the slaying to be justifiable homicide.

Slain was Guy Bennett Matlock, 53, a carpenter. The stepson, Charles Shaunfield, testified that he killed Matlock to protect both himself and his mother. He used a .22-caliber rifle. Mrs. Matlock testified that her husband became violently mad after missing his pistol and attacked her.

The pistol had been taken by Mrs. Matlock's daughter, Thelma Cleo Shaunfield, who used the weapon a few hours afterwards to kill herself in a bedroom of a rooming house in Corsicana.

Source: The Malakoff News, Malakoff, Texas, Friday, April 16, 1954; Pg. l

Seeking info on Vertie Wilson Norwood

zoemoppett1 — 2 May 2008 8:53:33 GMT

Does anyone have any info on Verdie (Vertrue) Wilson who married Samuel Norwood. She is buried at Hamilton Beeman Cemetery.

Thanks!
Angela
zoemoppett1@yahoo.com

Pearl Evans huntsinger, Edgar C Huntsinger abt 1918

pajacob1 — 26 Apr 2008 8:01:52 GMT

I am looking for the buriel place or death notice of my great grandmother, Pearl EVANS HUNTSINGER, wife of Edgar Columbus HUNTSINGER who died in the influenza epidemic abt 1918-1919. According to Edgar HUNTSINGER's draft registration of 1917-1918 he was registered in Navarro County. They had three young daughters named Chester, Annie Bea and Edith. Pearl would have been about 34 years old. Any information about any of them would be appreciated. Thank you.

Hartley Family of Corsicana or Blooming Grove, Navarro County

nkrodden — 12 Apr 2008 1:29:56 GMT

I am at a brick wall. Can some one help? I am trying to find the parents of Rufus M. Hartley. I would like to have any info on the Hartley family of Corsicana or Blooming Grove, Navarro County Texas. Thank you, Nona Rodden
email nkrodden@peoplepc.com

Obituary/Grave Loc Needed: John DeRusha, Oakwood Cem., Corsicana

hrcrtr — 14 Apr 2008 10:05:53 GMT

I am seeking an obituary and/or grave location for John DeRusha. He was married to Hulda DeBord. They had children Charles L., Addie, and Robert E.

Records indicate John died in Navarro County 01/07/1906 and I have read elsewhere that he is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Corsicana, but I've not been able to locate a marker.

If you know this grave is unmarked, that would be helpful as well.

I'd be happy to share info! Thanks!

Corsicana - Bennie (Benjamin) HUFFMAN - (1935-1982) - parents: HUFFMAN / HAGAN

robbiethree — 19 Mar 2008 6:55:00 GMT

Desperate for help!!!!

I have been looking for obituaries and/or any newspaper stories about my uncle who was killed inside of a cemetery in Corsicana, Navarro County, Texas.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
*Bennie HUFFMAN, b. 14 Jun 1945, d. 6 May 1982.
Mother: Fern Anthonett HAGAN, b. 1914, d. 25 Jun 1961.
Father: (Unknown) HUFFMAN
Siblings:
Charles HUFFMAN,
Valleen Louise (Camp) HUFFMAN, 1931-1998,
Ruth Ann (Palmeri) HUFFMAN, 1941-1987.

Fern's Next Husband: Aubrey David GORDON, (1912-1979).
Half-sister to Bennie:
Glenda (Coker) GORDON, b. 1947.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
IMPORTANT NOTE: Semi-graphic details were necessary from here on.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
He was grieving a lot over the loss of his mother. She was buried at "Zion Rest" in Corsicana, he would sometimes be there, at any given time, hanging out, or drinking on the grounds.

Some teenagers approached him... and had asked him to buy some alcohol for them... he did... and when he returned, they wanted money--(he didn't have any, or not enough for their liking), so they beat him to death with a pipe - up against a fence there.

Bennie's children were put up for adoption, I am not sure if their adoption was based on his death or if it happened before that. I think she said there were four children but it has been awhile since we talked about it and it really bothers me to bring it up. He was older than she, had a different father.. I would guess that the children are in their 40's to 50's, at the time of this writing (2008).
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
If anyone can help me find any stories or documentation relating to Bennie, his children, his death, or ANYTHING they might deem of importance - it would be VERY appreciated.

Thank you very much,
Robbie

Deeds/Bill of Sale/Taxes

Peter Stines — 14 Jun 2006 4:16:05 GMT

Looking for these types of records for Mary Smith. She was granted land in Navarro county in the late 1830's or 1840's.
She sold it to Rufus K. Hartley in 1858. She never lived there that I know of.

Early settlers of Bazette community, Navarro Co.

N_Cannata — 29 Aug 2001 3:03:51 GMT

From Prairie Point and Bazette Baptist Cemetery Book, April 1, 1992:
Bazette, a community about four and one-half miles north of Kerens in Navarro County, was once a river post of the Trinity that rivaled the east port town up the river of Porter's Bluff in Henderson Co. The town derived its name from an early pioneer family named Bazette who moved near the river about 1845 and operated a ferry.

Early settlers were the JOHN STREETS, BARNETTS, and the ELLISONS (who in about 1872 had the first post office in their home as well as a store, and who also gave land for a school and a church south of their store.) A "strict" Baptist preacher named Parson RICHMOND, who used the school facilities for his services, later arrived.

The first school teacher was a Professor HOOK, then Professor FLOWERS. Most of the early preachers came from Corsicana, among them were Modrell, Hines, Purgear, Sommons and Compere.

The Buck BARRYs were an early pioneer family. He became sheriff of Navarro Co. in 1849. Others were the POPEs, BANKs, MCCLUNGs, MCFADDENs, and the WESTBROOKS. In the early 1870s the Matt ALBRITTON family moved to Bazette from Alabama, in 1879 the John DESKIN family made the long haul to Texas and Bazette in a two-whiil, ox-drawn cart.

In about 1872 COHAGEN operated a general merchandise store, later this burned. About this time George and Lee MCFADDEN became store owners, also Dale SESSIONS and "Shy" SMITH owned a store where a post office was established about 1895 with Comer VERNON as postmaster. About 1900 Joe BENSON and Oscar GAINES had a grocery store. Also in the late 1890s G. F. GREEN had a store until the three stores were taken over in the early 1900s and operated under Sessions, McFadden, Green & Co. In 1890-1900 R. L. KILLINGSWORTH was a blacksmith.

Seeking info on Stovall clan from Kerens

joellatarbutton — 27 Dec 2004 5:14:36 GMT

I am seeking information regarding the Stovall family from Kerens, Texas. Specifically, my great grandfather Benjamin Franklin Stovall born 09-07-1872 –died May 1959; and his older sister “Eliza” Stovall Jemmerison – possibly Elizabeth. They are Black (possibly slaves) yet from the pictures they can ‘pass’ as White. According to my grandmother, their mother was named Jennie (Wesley) who married a Black man whose surname was Wesley. Mr. Wesley was the stepfather to Benjamin and Eliza.

My paternal grandmother (Diet) is the last surviving member of the union between Benjamin Franklin Stovall and Joe Ella Hayes of Kerens, Texas. My father, Ralph Earl Johnson (DOB 01-29-1935) died in October 1973 in Corsicana, Texas. His mother is Ethel Stovall Jones was born in Kerens, Texas in August 1916.

My official name is: Jo Ella Stovall Johnson Tarbutton Costello and I was on November 17, 1963 (5 days prior to the assassination of JFK) in a rural town, Corsicana, 50 miles south of Dallas, Texas.

Benjamin and Joe Ella Hayes (DOB 01-25-1880) were married in 1885 in Kerens, Texas. These parents had the following children.

Leona “Ona” Stovall 07-08-1887
Lena Stovall 1889
Willie Stovall 12-01-1900
Opal Esther Stovall 1902
Hugh “Tootie” Stovall 02-13-1905
Mamie Stovall 07-05-1907
Ada Stovall 04-23-1909
Preston Stovall 1911
Tim (Templeton) Stovall 1911
Pearl Mae Stovall 12-06-1913
Ethel Ora Stovall 08-25-1916

Benjamin and Joe Ella died within a year of each other; Benjamin’s death in May 1959 and Joe Ella in May 1960).

Catherine Elizabeth Mason Jones, Navarro Co, 1900

NancyBlackburn36 — 9 Mar 2007 9:42:29 GMT

Seeking census listing for Catherine Elizabeth or Elizabeth Catherine Mason Jones, wife of Marion Norris Jones in Navarro Co in 1900. MN had died a few years earlier and she was probably living with one of her children who still remained there. They could be Ruth, Rhett Davis,Adile Lee (Addie) or Marion Morton(Maude)Jones Aderhold. She often went by name of Kate. She was buried in Younger Cemetery in 1905. I would appreciate the help very much...Thank you.

Maggie Pearl Crouch

rickestill — 24 Feb 2006 2:43:57 GMT

Maggie Pearl Crough was born 10 Oct 1880 in Navarro Co. Tex., dau. William Crouch and Sally Garrett. She married James M. Estill in Tex. Children: Annie, George, Ollie May, Orabell, Roy, Ida Lee and William David (Dee) - allb. Tex. before 1915. Any information appreciated.

George W. Cook - Sheriff

kayron170 — 10 Mar 2008 9:37:50 GMT

George W. Cook was a County Sheriff of Motley County, Texas in 1894. He was murdered by Joe Beckham. Was this George W. Cook connected to the Cook family in Navarro County, Texas? We do know much about him, but we believe he had a son named Henry Cook. Any help would be appreciated.

funeral home owned by Wilbur CALHOUN

blk3953 — 7 Mar 2008 7:52:47 GMT

would anyone know if previous records from the Calhoun Funeral Home would still exist? Wilbur Calhoun was a cousin of the family, and he was responsible for the burial of several family members. Wilbur passed away in the late 1990's, and it's unknown if or when he left the business before then. i believe he lived & worked in Corsicana.

thanks in advance for your time and assistance.

Hartley

nkrodden — 2 Mar 2008 7:34:26 GMT

I am just starting to research the Hartley name for my half-sister, who is Jo Dean Hartley (Ruiz), daughter of Benjamin James Hartley. I have found little bits and pieces of info, mainly info from Rose Hill cemetery where he is buried. Any help will be greatly welcome. Thank you Nona Rodden

Scates in Navarro Co 1870/80

debbielinder55 — 15 Jul 2001 2:51:41 GMT

Help! Two of my ancestors moved from the Carolinas to Navarro Co., Texas 1870's. One came back to the Carolinas after his young wife died. His name was B.N. SKATES but it was misspelled SAKTES. His wife was Elizabeth Absher. They had children he left behind with her parents. Am told they are on the 1880 census maybe Dresdan area. Would love to know if anyone is connected to this family still in Texas. Also, other relative was Asbury "Doc" SCATES/SKATES who later moved from Navarro to Oklahoma. If you can help at all please e-mail me as I am still on the east coast and have no access to Navarro Co records! Thanks for anything!
Debbie

Harlan Mesker

ann fife — 3 Apr 2005 4:17:28 GMT

I am searching for information on Harlan Mesker who was my gr-grandfather killed in Navarro Co. Tx by Doc Carver who was possibly a constable there, they had been former brothers inlaw. This happened around the late 1920's. I am sure there must have been newspaper articles and court documents. If any one has infor or has sugestions on contacts to obtain info I would appreciate it. Ann Fife

Seeking Any Info on Doris Virginia Thompson, married Lewis Pope around 1944

christibettencourt — 27 Feb 2008 10:31:08 GMT

I'm trying to find any information possible for family tree and geneology. Lewis and Virginia divorced and my mother lost contact with Virginia in the late 50s.

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Christi (Thompson) Bettencourt

Navarro County Mosley's

ckurimski_1 — 26 Jan 2007 1:46:35 GMT

I am looking for anyone who may have information about the Mosley Families in Navarro County. My birth name was Mosley and I am currently working on my research. I am willing to trade information.
THANKS!

Melton/Meador/Jones

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:09:03 GMT

Elizabeth

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:06:27 GMT

Elizabeth

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:06:07 GMT

Elizabeth

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:04:51 GMT

Elzabeth

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:03:39 GMT

Elzabeth

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:03:36 GMT

Elizabeth Jones

pamela_enns — 12 Feb 2008 8:02:14 GMT

GENEALOGY

BECKY — 19 Oct 2000 12:00:00 GMT

HI IAM LOOKING FOR ANY DESCENDANTS OF FRANK HAGLE HE WAS MARRIED TO JUDAH WOLF DID SHE HAVE A BROTHER NAMED JESSE (JEPU)WOLF

AUNTS/UNCLES

pamela_enns — 6 Feb 2008 8:00:35 GMT

LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON WILLIAM JONES. HE WAS BORN FEB 1890-1895 IN COMANCHE COUNTY, HEARD HE MOVED SOMEWHERE AROUND PLAINVIEW. WAS A FARMER/FRAMHAND ?????
LULA ADDIE JONES BORN SEP 3,1882 NAVARRO COUNTY DIED JULY 4, 1963 LOCATION UNKNOWN. SHE WAS IN FORT WORTH IN 1944.
DOCIA E. JONES BORN MARCH 1890-1895 IN COMANCHE COUNTY. NO OTHER INFORMATION FOR DOCIA.
PARENTS OF THESE THREE SIBLINGS WERE OV JONES & NANCY AMELIA OLDHAM JONES.BOTH BURIED IN DUBLIN, TEXAS
THEY HAD A BROTHER JOE GEORGE WHO LIVED IN AZEL. AND A BROTHER IN SEYMOUR, SAM L. JONES BESSIE JONES HERRELL FROM TARRANT COUNTY & ELIZABETH JONES BELKNAP FROM WICHITA FALLS.
ANY HELP WOULD BE GREAT.THANK YOU
MARRIAGES/BURIALS/CEMETERIES/CHILDREN/MILITARY
HAVE FOUND TRACES OF FAMILY MEMBERS IN TOM GREEN COUNTY ALSO.

Higgins of Navarro County

tralee63 — 5 Feb 2008 9:15:38 GMT

Does anyone know where precint 4 was in 1880? What cemetery would have been close to that area? I am looking for the burial location for James Monroe Higgins and wife Eliza A Higgins. They both died in April 1880 and I assume that they where buried somewhere close to their home. Would appreciate any information anyone can provide.

OV Jones Family

pamela_enns — 4 Feb 2008 4:54:43 GMT

O V Jones born in Navarro (Corsicana) ????
May 5, 1852. Married Nancy Amelia Oldham 1876 in Navarro.
Anyone know anything about possible brothers or sisters to O V Jones. Possible C.M Jones & James H. Crabtree were related, they both testified for his Civil War (Confederate) pension hearing.

OV Jones

pamela_enns — 4 Feb 2008 4:50:17 GMT

Looking for information on my grandfather, O V Jones, born in Navarro County May 5, 1852. Father from Tennessee/ mother from Alabama.
AKA Obe Jones/ Obediah Jones/ O.D Jones

JONES-BUCHANAN-BISHOP-STUART-ERNEST

anthonyjonesusa — 28 Jan 2008 3:41:41 GMT

I would like to share family information on any of the families. My gg-grandfather, Stephen Jackson JONES and his father William Jefferson JONES, and their familes, moved from Wilcox County Alabama about 1875 to Navarro County Texas.

Generation No. 2
2. WILLIAM JEFFERSON2 JONES (GEORGE L1)1,2,3,4,5,6 was born 30 Aug 1815 in Georgia,USA, and died 10 Aug
1889 in Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA. He married MARTHA ANN EARNEST 1847. She was born 23 Apr 1827
in Warrenton, Dallas, Alabama, USA, and died 25 Jul 1898 in Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Children of WILLIAM JONES and MARTHA EARNEST are:
3. i. STEPHEN JACKSON3 JONES, b. 01 Dec 1849, Warrentown, Dallas, AL; d. 08 Jan 1918, Bazette, Navarro,
Texas, USA.
ii. MARY ALICE JONES, b. 1847, Snow Hill, Wilcox County AL, USA; m. BEN A. SKINNER.
4. iii. GEORGE W JONES, b. 1846, Dallas County AL, USA.
5. iv. WILLIAM L JONES, b. 1848, Warrenton Dallas, Alabama.
v. JEFFERSON D JONES, b. 1859, Dallas County Alabama.
vi. JAMES EUGENE JONES, b. 1861, Warrenton, Dallas, Alabama, USA; d. 09 Jul 1917, Kerens Navarro, Texas,
United States; m. JANIE LNU.
6. vii. SAMUEL K JONES, b. Feb 1863, Warrenton, Dallas, Alabama, USA; d. 12 Feb 1917.
viii. MARTHA ELIZABETH JONES, b. 1867, Warrenton, Dallas, Alabama, USA; d. 25 Nov 1928.

Generation No. 3

3. STEPHEN JACKSON3 JONES (WILLIAM JEFFERSON2, GEORGE L1)7,8,9,10,11 was born 01 Dec 1849 in
Warrentown, Dallas, AL, and died 08 Jan 1918 in Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA. He married MARY SUSANNAH
STUART, daughter of HARRIS STUART and NANCY ALBRITTON. She was born 13 Apr 1854 in Ackerville,
Wilcox, Alabama, USA, and died 08 Dec 1936 in Kerens, Navarro, Texas, USA.

Children of STEPHEN JONES and MARY STUART are:
7. i. ANDREW CLARENCE4 JONES, b. 09 May 1870, Snow Hill Wilcox County Alabama; d. 12 Jan 1964,
Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana.
ii. JOHN BRUNER JONES, b. 06 Sep 1872, Warrenton, Dallas, Alabama, USA; d. 30 Jul 1906, Kerens Navarro,
Texas, United States.
8. iii. FRANCIS EMMITT JONES, b. 13 Jan 1875, Snow Hill Wilcox County, Alabama, United States; d. 11 Nov
1946, Bryan Texas.
iv. ERNEST STUART JONES, b. 1878, Snow Hill Wilcox County, Alabama, United; m. DAISEY ELEANA
GREEN; b. 15 Dec 1878, Owens Cross Roads, Madison, Alabama, USA; d. 1983, Gilmer, Upshur, Texas,
USA.
v. MARY ALICE JONES, b. Dec 1880, Kerens Navarro, Texas, United States; d. 30 Jan 1881, Kerens Navarro,
Texas, United States.
vi. WALTER GRAY JONES, b. 29 Jul 1882, Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA; d. 21 Oct 1906, Kerens Navarro, TX
USA.
9. vii. JESS JONES, b. 1885, Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA.
viii. ETHEL A JONES, b. 14 Sep 1886, Kerens Navarro, TX USA; d. 14 Oct 1887, Kerens Navarro, TX USA.
ix. GEORGIA JONES, b. 1888, Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA.
x. ANNIE LEE JONES, b. 17 Dec 1889, Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA; d. 28 Sep 1976, Kerens Navarro, TX
USA.
xi. INEZ JONES, b. 1892, Bazette, Navarro, Texas, USA.
xii. FRANCIS J JONES, b. 20 Nov 1893, Kerens Navarro, TX USA; d. 21 Jul 1894, Kerens Navarro, TX USA.
xiii. ERA JONES, b. Feb 1894, Kerens Navarro, TX USA.
xiv. THOMAS WATSON JONES, b. 04 Jul 1896, Kerens Navarro, TX USA; d. 08 Feb 1971, Kerens Navarro, TX

1. ANDREW CLARENCE4 JONES (STEPHEN JACKSON3, WILLIAM JEFFERSON2, GEORGE L1)1,2,3,4,5 was born 09 May
1870 in Snow Hill Wilcox County Alabama, and died 12 Jan 1964 in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana6.

He married(1) MOLLIE BISHOP7 Abt. 1888, daughter of JOSEPH BISHOP and MARY PARTRIDGE. She was born 30 Sep
1871 in Harpersville, Shelby, Alabama, USA, and died Abt. 1901 in Rattan, Pushmataha, Oklahoma, USA.

He married (2) GEORGIANNE LEVIE BUCHANAN8 Abt. 1900, daughter of WILLIAM BUCHANAN and R F. She was
born 25 Feb 1873 in Harpersville, Shelby County AL, and died 17 Dec 1957 in Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana9.

Children of ANDREW JONES and MOLLIE BISHOP are:
i. JOSEPH ANDREW5 JONES, b. 1888, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
ii. JOHN JONES, b. 1891, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
iii. BIRDIE E JONES, b. 1893, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
iv. BETTIE JONES, b. 1896, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
v. MARY JONES, b. 1899, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.

Children of ANDREW JONES and GEORGIANNE BUCHANAN are:
2. vi. ANDREW CLARENCE5 JONES, b. 26 May 1907, Ovett Jones County MS USA; d. 24 Aug 1991, Logansport,
DE Soto, Louisiana, United States of America.
vii. HOWARD BUTLER JONES10,11,12,13,14,15, b. 08 Apr 1896, Columbiana Shelby Alabama; d. 24 Dec 1955, Little
Rock Pulaski Arkansas; m. ANIS.
viii. ROBERT BUTLER JONES.
ix. DEWITT "DEE" JONES, b. 28 Dec 1901; d. 15 May 1960, Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, United States of
America.
x. DOLPHUS LAMAR DOCK JONES, b. 1904, Ovett Jones County MS USA; m. MAE FANNIE TRAYLOR.
3. xi. SADIE MAE JONES, b. 22 Apr 1910, Ovett Jones County MS USA; d. 19 Jan 1946, Minden Louisiana.
xii. ELSIE JONES, b. 24 Sep 1915.
4. xiii. DOLLIE LEVIE JONES, b. 1905, Ovett Jones County MS USA.

Census Lookup, Blooming Grove Area, for Ramsey

Bert Bass — 14 Jul 2006 9:24:41 GMT

Specifically looking for Thomas Charles Ramsey and descendants. He was b 28 June, 1891, Cotton Gin, Freestone Co. d 2 June, 1965, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co.m UNKNOWN;
George Eldon Ramsey and descendants. He was b about 1879 Cotton Gin, Freestone Co., d about 1968, Blooming Grove, Navarro Co. m Annie E. Alderman, b about 1884, d about 1927 .
All are buried in Rose Hill, Cemetery, Blooming Grove.

I have been told that there are entries in Navarro County History Volumes I, II and III pertaining to them and their mother Martha Kyle "Mattie" Groover Ramsey.

I would be most grateful for any help. I am willing to reimburse any expenses incurred pursuing this information. Thank you very much

F. R. Green (1880 Navarro census)

mlmrshirey — 23 Jan 2008 5:48:26 GMT

I'm hoping that someone has more information on the Forest Green (b. GA) is listed on the 1880 census in the home of William Ward and wife Samantha. F.R.Green stating that he was working in a grist mill at age 58. I believe that this may be my husbands 2nd great grandfather, most of his children would be found in Wood County, TX at this time.
Enumeration Dist 6, 131. Thanks

Sears/Freeman Connection

Patches1481 — 20 Jan 2004 2:27:10 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of Henry Jefferson Sears (26 Jan 1817, Wilkinson Cnty, Georgia - 29 Aug 1897, Navarro Cnty, Texas) who married Rebecca Jane Freeman (22 Sep 1824, Georgia - 17 Apr 1890, Navarro Cnty, Texas) on 6 Feb 1843 in Walton Cnty, Georgia.

Haslam - Hambrick Home Corsicana

JimDouglas58 — 20 Jan 2008 7:19:42 GMT

The Navarro Co. History Book, Vol. Four, page 126, references nearly 16 acres that my great-grandfather, James Huey DOUGLAS and wife, Fannie M. DOUGLAS (nee McAFEE) bought in 1900. It apparently is referred to as the "Leonard Addition" - Block 1, Lot 14. Is there anyone familiar with Corsicana who can tell me a road or crossroads where this property is? I live in Michigan but have been to Corsicana four or five times. Would like to drive by to take a look the next time I get down there.
Thanks in advance,
Jim Douglas

Don Mosley

kat7393 — 20 Jan 2008 5:24:05 GMT

I am looking for the man listed on my birth certificate. Don Otto Mosley. My mother recently told me his full name was Donavon Irvin Otto Mosley. I don't know my father and would just like to know if this man is real, or just a name she made up. I would like to meet you or communicate if this is true. I am 39 years old and I still wonder and miss someone I don't even know.

Huitt and Cooper

ShelleyWay61 — 11 Feb 2004 9:22:03 GMT

I would like to exchange information on John W. HUITT who died in Corsicana, Navarro Co., TX in 1915. His wife was Polina COOPER. Their children were, Victoria, John D., Arthur W., Lula Belle, and James L.
Thank You
Shelley Cain Way
bobbyway@brightok.net

Corsicana Lumber Company

kareytx — 17 Jan 2008 12:27:48 GMT

I have a copy of a picture from May 1923 from this company that was printed in the newspaper. My grandfather, Carey Hawkins, is shown with several coworkers. Does anyone know anything about this business?