Panola - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: AFRO-AMERICAN HORTON'S IN PANOLA COUNTY, TX.

bernahsmith1842 — 2013-05-14 06:01:40Z

Hi Linda,

While going through the message boards for the first time since about 2006, I again came across your reply. I would like to speak with you because since the last time we communicated, I have located other information. I am sure that we are related and would like to speak with you again.

Bernadine

Martin/Martens from South Carolina to Upson County, Georgia

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-05 20:57:44Z

I am looking for information on Martin/Martens from South Carolina to Upson County, Georgia in the 1700s-1860. If you have information to share, please contact me at dianacannon@yahoo.com...thanks..Diana

Dixon/Dickson in Upson County, Georgia

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-05 20:56:08Z

Looking for information on the Dixon/Dicksons living in Upson County, Georgia during the late 1800s - 1860s...If you have information to share, please email me at dianacannon@yahoo.com....Thanks...Diana

F. M. Lowery/Elizabeth Dixon

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-03 20:06:47Z

If you have information on F. M. Lowery/Lawery and Elizabeth Dixon after their marriage, please email me at dianacannon@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Alice/Alfa/Alfy Dixon/Dixson/Dickson

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-03 19:38:36Z

Alice Dixon married James D. McDonald December 9, 1875 in Sevier County, Arkansas. If you have information to share regarding where she lived after marriage, children, etc., please email me at dianacannon@yahoo.com. Thanks.

Re: Nancy Dixon/Dickson/Dixson

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-02 17:23:23Z

Thanks so much. I will be glad to share any info. on the Huel Dixon family that I have...dianacannon@yahoo.com

Re: Nancy Dixon/Dickson/Dixson

PaSain — 2013-04-02 02:11:00Z

Hughel Dickson 47 GA
Eliza Dickson 45 SC
John Dickson 19 GA 1841 wife was Prudie Harris ?
James Dickson 17 GA
Jessee Dickson 16 GA
Nancy Dickson 15 GA
Henry Dickson 13 GA
Lodric Dickson 11 GA
Thomas Dickson 9 GA
Susan Dickson 7 GA
Eliza Dickson 5 GA 1855
Alfy Dickson 2 GA 1858

J P Dickson married Rachel Sweeten 21 Mar 1861 Panola Co

1860 beat 9 Panola Co
Thomas Sweeten 60 TN miller, Thomas "Sweden" married Rachele Clark 30 Jan 1857 Panola Co and then they moved to Arkansas.
Rachael Sweeten 20 TN
Warren Sweeten 2 TX
Mary Sweeten 8/12 TX
. . .same page
1860 beat 9 Panola
Rachael Sweeton 24 TN
Nancy Sweeton 8 TX 1852 - N E Sweeton married Dave A Metcalf 17 Jan 1872
Rhoda Sweeton 3 TX 1857 married Leander R Metcalf 14 Jan 1874

Rachael Dickson married R S Brasher 30 Aug 1866 Panola County.
"Texas, Marriages, 1837-1973," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/

a 28 yr old Alexander Sweeten married Racheal M Chapman who was reported to be 18 in Hempstead Co AR 05 Dec 1850. Or perhaps Rachael was a Sweeten ? Alexander Sweeten, Grantor / Governor of Texas, Grantee date 13 June 1853 Panola County. Rachel Brasher filed for Richard Stewart Brasher's pension.

1870 beat 2 Beckville PO Panola TX
R S Blaeser (Brasher) 33 born AL male - Richard son of Richard of SC & Catharine of AL lived in Panola Co 1860
Nancy Blaeser 17 - Nancy Sweeten
Rhoda Blaeser 13 - Rhoda Sweeten

Hattie Rachiel Brown Wilkerson b. 19 Aug 1879 Beckville, Panola Co died in Beckville 24 Feb 1958 father L R Metcalf mother Rhoda Sweeten

Minnie Beulah Campbell 26 Apr 1874 Panola Co - 30 Dec 1961 Harrison Co father Dave Metcalf mother Nannie Sweeden. Her brother Ola F Metcalf 1872-1933 Panola County. A lot of Metcalf's buried Harris Chapel Cem including Ola Festus Metcalf, Nannie died in 1883, Rhoda in 1927.

Rachel Brasher reappears in 1900 census with R S. Brasher said she bore 3 children 1 was living. Rachel is living with dtr Rhoda 1910 census. According to the Harris Chapel Cem records she died 21 Aug 1919 and R S died 11 Aug 1907. On the 1910 census Rachel again said she bore 3 children 1 was living. There are no Dixon's/Dickson's buried Harris Chapel. There is an S T Brasher b. Jan 1875 d. Nov 1875. . .doesn't say "child of ..." just Baby and Richard had a large family.

1870 Short Mountain, Franklin, AR
Thomas Sweeten 65y Tennessee
Racheal Sweeten 30y Tennessee
Nancey Sweeten 10y Texas
Alexander Sweeten 7y Arkansas
Thomas Sweeten 3y Arkansas
Harry Sweeten 5m Arkansas

1870 Panola Co TX
Huel Dixon 67y Georgia
Susan Dixon 16y Georgia married B. Moore 08 Feb 1874 Sevier Co AR she was 22 he was 30
Elizabeth Dixon 14y Georgia married F M Lowery 15 Feb 1874 she was 20 he was 25
Alice Dixon 12y Georgia - Alfa E Dixon married James D McDonald 09 Dec 1875 she was 18 he was 26
Elizer Dixon 5y Georgia married - Elisa J Dixson married John D Jones 29 Dec 1879 said she was 17 and dtr of Huel Dixon. John was 25.
Ludwick Dixon 18y Georgia reported to have 1st name of Noah
Thomas Dixon 14y Georgia married Nancy Pettigrew 03 Oct 1877

Annise Dickson age 18 and David C White age 22 married Sevier Co 11 Jan 1876

Beat 2, Grand Bluff PO Panola
Henry Dickson 21 GA
Mary Dickson 24 GA
Emma Dickson 8 GA
Elizabeth Dickson 4 GA
Alfred Dickson 3 TX
Molsey Roads 61 GA
Amanda Roads 1 TX

Beat 2, Grand Bluff PO Panola
J P Harrison 27 GA
Nancy Harrison 23 GA
William Harrison 4 TX
James Harrison 2 TX
Jeptha Harrison 33 GA
Cynthia Harrison 32 GA
Alfred Harrison 9 MS

Beat 1, Carthage PO Panola
George L Harrison 38 GA - George T Harrison married 30 Jan 1867 Panola Co
Nancy LONG Harrison 23 GA
Laura Harrison 3 TX
Addie Harrison 1 TX

Beat 1, Carthage PO Panola
J P Soap 20 MS married 02 Nov 1865 Panola Co
Nancy DUKE Soap 26 GA
Emma Soap 2
Ettie Soap 9 mos

Do not find that Nancy Dixon/Dickson married in Panola county.

1880 Clear Creek, Sevier AR
Hewel Dixon 1832 VA
Genny L 1840 AR
Emma 1870 AR
Lucy A 1872 AR
Hewel 1874 AR
dtr Frances 1878 AR

Thomas Dixon 1856 GA
Nancy 1861 AR
Robert 1879 AR

Do not find any of Thomas' siblings in Sevier Co 1880 census.

Nancy Dixon/Dickson/Dixson

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-01 16:48:02Z

Looking for information on Nancy Dixon and James Dixon (sister and brother) who lived in Panola County, Texas and on the 1860 Census. He is listed on the Texas Voter List in Panola County, Texas in 1867.

James fought in the Civil War with Co. E, 19th Regiment, Texas Infantry.

Nancy Dixon/Dickson/Dixson

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-01 14:15:45Z

Looking for information on Nancy Dixon and James Dixon (sister and brother) who lived in Panola County, Texas and on the 1860 Census.

James fought in the Civil War with Co. E, 19th Regiment, Texas Infantry.

Williamson

bluebonnet2266 — 2013-04-01 14:11:15Z

Trying to find information on the Williamson family who lived in Sevier County, Arkansas in the 1800s.

Re: Hartley death notice

skydreamerydr — 2013-04-01 02:01:47Z

Yes, Ben and Cary Hartley were my fathers grandparents.

Re: Hartley death notice

aweaver741 — 2013-03-31 23:33:01Z

Would this be the Willie B Hartley, son of Benjamin & Carrie Hartley?

Re: Soape relations

wedtwuck1 — 2013-03-15 22:01:45Z

Thank you for the inquiry.

I have Joe T. Whitson (Joseph Thomas Whitson) whose parents are S. B. Whitson (Shepherd B. Whitson and Hulda Soap. Joe married 1866 to Mary A. Hooper in Carthage, Panola, TX. His father was S. B. Whitson born 5 May 1822 in Memphis, TN. and died on 27 Sept. 1890 in Mt. Bethel, Panola, TX. He was married on 27 Nov. 1845 to Hulda Soap.

Re: Soape relations

mpayne0209 — 2013-03-13 05:59:54Z

Joab Payne and Mary Ann Whitson Payne are my gg grandparents. Have you found Thomas Whitsons parents? I am also trying to find Joab's parents and a possible relation to James Payne who married Angeline Whitson. Any info ?

Hartley death notice

skydreamerydr — 2013-03-13 05:32:46Z

Thought i would try and get the word out to family we have lost contact with. Bobby Don Hartley, son of Willie B Hartley and living Simpson, passed away March 1, 2013 in Spring Tx.

Searching for my biological grandfather

jugripp1 — 2013-03-09 19:17:50Z

My mother was adopted and I have found her biological mother but have not had any luck finding my grandfather. My grandmother was from rural Carthage. Here's the information that I have from the state of Texas and my mother's adoption file. My grandfather was American born, believed to be of Dutch descent. He was born around 1906 and died at age 72 of chronic congestive failure due to ischemic heart disease. At the time of his death he was married and his occupation most of his life was owning/managing a grocery store and service station in Texas. He did not have any other children born in Texas. His father was a farmer and died young. His mother was in a rest sanitorium, in Texas. He had one brother who was in the army in 1941.He had a high school education and worked as a book keeper at a general merchandise store in Texas. He was 5’4” and weighed around 150 lbs. His complexion was dark, his eyes and hair were brown. His face was square-shaped and his eyes were small. He had good teeth. He was in good health and passed the rigid physical exam for admittance into the Navy. He was a frank, forward fellow, who met people well and always had a lot of friends. He enjoyed dancing and going to shows. He was not very athletic. He had average to above-average intelligence. He was reputed to be an excellent book keeper. His marital status was listed as unmarried. My grandmother’s story was that he boarded with some neighbors near her family’s home in Rural Carthage Texas. They dated for three or four years off and on during that time. They never talked of marriage, were just attracted physically. When she told him of her condition, he said nothing. Shortly afterwards, he quietly left the country and it is generally believed that he joined the Navy. She stated that she had no desire to have further contact with him and no desire to marry him. Please let me know if any of this information is familiar.

Possible Connection between Ritter family and Cleveland or Turner Family

PatriciaATurner26 — 2013-01-30 23:24:13Z

My father claimed that his family was related to the Ritters of Murvaul. My dad, Allan Turner, was born in 1917 in Gary, one of a set of triplets. His dad's name was Joe (Joseph) and his mother was Sarah Jane (Jenny) Cleveland Turner. The family moved from the Gary area to Overton, Rusk Co. about 1920.

Also, after reviewing the Ritter lineage and researching the area, I am beginning to think that this may be a case of neighbors being mistaken for relatives. Does anyone have any information that can either help me find a connection or disprove it once and for all.

Re: Denton Family

aweaver741 — 2013-01-25 05:27:52Z

Just now seeing this but I am a descendant of MB Denton.

Re: Lyon family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-01-24 07:32:11Z

I'm not the original author. However, he/she was correct in researching Panola, TX. Jeff D. Lyon and family found there in 1860 Beat 3-Image 11.

Re: Lyon family descendents

scranetgh — 2013-01-24 04:48:50Z

Are you referring to Panola, Al because I am a great granddaughter of the Lyons family and i am trying to find some information on the history as well

Re: DOWNS, ROBERTS

gwgjfran — 2013-01-11 16:08:58Z

We have a Mrs. Elizabeth J. Talbert. Her maiden name was Andress she married Arthur Talbert 5 Apr 1846 in Monroe County Alabama. She was b. 12 Mar 1826 in Monroe County Alabama and d.27 Jan 1863 in Lauderdale County, Mississippi. She was buried in Gumlog Cemetery, Obadiah, Lauderdale Co. Mississippi USA. Arthur Talbert outlived her to 1902; He had 2 subsequent wives. Sorry I can't help.
Glenda Tolbert France

Re: DIAL

jwlord33 — 2013-01-09 19:04:52Z

some of james whitfield murrell's family is; minnie alta
blackburn. winnie alta murrell, bertha lee, grady whitfield,
myrtle alta, leon william, annie lorene, minnie jim, berniece marie. i can go further back. james w lord

Re: SIKES LOOKING FOR RELATIVES

VAVETTE — 2013-01-08 20:51:49Z

My Great Great Grandfather is Elaxander McDuffy Sikes, his daughter Maudy Belle Sikes Barnett is my Great Grandmother. You may contact me at vavette@worksofartcakes.com so that we can colloborate on family tree info. Thanks so much!

Re: Jim Reeves family

brandonationonline — 2012-12-24 06:51:36Z

Hey, My Grandmother is Jim Reeves cousin , she use to sit in his lap and he would sing to her she lives in Texas & I am willing to meet new family members (:

Re: ROSS in Panola

patrossglisson — 2012-12-21 22:30:21Z

i will be happy to share. Since I am not good at data sending, if you will send me your real address, I will send you a paper copy. Do you have any idea that Sarah (Sally) Ross is buried in Texas? Pat p31324@aol.com

Re: ROSS in Panola

HL2604 — 2012-12-18 08:44:39Z

I'm not related but add me to the list of people wishing to see her info! More than likely, Sarah died and was buried in Louisiana prior to 1900? That's based on her husband (Andrew) enumerated as widowed and living with their son Benjamin in Sabine Parish. Too, Mouton/Ella were still in Louisiana in 1910 where Sarah was not found. Ancestry.com's "Suggested Records" might be the source of confusion? The family of Arthur B. Ross/Sarah Jane is recommended research for that of Andrew J. Ross/Sarah Ann. Different families!

Re: ROSS in Panola

Dkcrawfo — 2012-12-18 04:37:45Z

I would like to see some of your info. My grandmother was Ruthie Velma Ross Kyle, daughter of Mouton and Ella.

Re: Stateline Cemetery

brt2t — 2012-11-23 18:04:16Z

correction Mr. Busher is the custodian instead of Brasher.

Re: Stateline Cemetery

louispowell1 — 2012-11-23 16:06:18Z

I am glad it helped you.

Re: Stateline Cemetery

wandalynnrobinson — 2012-11-23 15:05:37Z

Thank you so much for this information. I haven't been able to visit State Line this summer, but plan to soon. I am so happy to find this cemetery. The Farmers are my great grandparents. I don't have any other info on them.

Re: Stateline Cemetery

brt2t — 2012-11-22 18:43:35Z

Elvy J. Adams, works for the R.I.P program with the state. He finds lost & old cemeterys and restores them. Then has a dedication there. He apointed Mr. Brasher as custodian of State line cemetery.There was a article in the Panola Watchman. There has been a full research on the ones buried there. A book will be put in the Old Jail when it is completed.

Re: Thomas J. LONG

PatriciaMortimer62 — 2012-10-28 04:44:48Z

I am also researching the Thomas James Long family of Lexington, South Carolina and Chickasaw County, Mississippi.
My grandfather, Richard Metts Gann, told the story also of his grandfather "Pappy" Long (David Archibald Long) burying his brother during the War Between the States. However, he mentioned that it was in Georgia where his brother was killed. That must have been a horrible experience burying your own brother. I am trying to trace the Long family back. Does anyone have any South Carolina information on the marriage of Thomas J. Long and Martha Parke??? Can this be proven??? Wills, etc.??? Also, Thomas' father was a William Long who married Elizabeth Broom. I would like to share family information.

Patricia Gann-Mortimer

Re: Hiram Andrew Jackson

Kellydeanking — 2012-10-19 20:06:49Z

I'm writing on behalf of Brooks Jackson. Hiram & Catherine were his great great grandparents. Brooks lives in Florida. Wondering if you have found other relatives? Brooks' parents were Dean & Mattie Jackson of Athens, Texas.
Many thanks for any information, Kelly King

Re: Jonathan Hadley Anderson Sheriff/Clerk

AndersonSolomon — 2012-10-15 05:26:26Z

John Anderson 1723-1781 had several children, two were Bailey 1753-1840 and Charles 1762-1818. Bailey's descendant is Jonathon (Old Shelby) Anderson. Charles descendant is Jonathon Hadley Anderson, both of Shelby/Panola Co. They were cousins...though many stories are unclear. The Anderson line connects many places throughout my line with several cousins marrying into the same families. I do not have all the children of Jonathon Hadley but I do have two daughters (Icy P Anderson and Ione Anderson). This Icy P Anderson also marries a cousin named Archibald E Anderson son of Jonathon Anderson (Old Shelby. The Children of Old Shelby I know of are 2 Wyatt Anderson 1819 - 1863
*2nd Wife of Jonathan Anderson is Hannah Louise English 1795 - 1863
Arhcibald E. Anderson
Perry Anderson 1823 -
Mahala Anderson
Abraham H. Anderson
Pinkney Anderson
James B. Anderson
Elizabeth Anderson
I hope that helps. They intermarried often.
I'm using my father's account: Bill Anderson, but I'm Crislee Anderson Moreno. We have a lot on all the Andersons of Panola and Shelby Counties if you need anything email me at crisleem@yahoo.com

Re: Hiram Andrew Jackson

dijordan15 — 2012-09-27 19:04:09Z

Hi Kelly,
I'm trying to contact you in re: to Brooks Jackson. Can you contacat me? Dian Jordan - Broken Bow OK

Re: Dennis and Claricy Macklin Jernigan

Melba513 — 2012-09-05 17:07:57Z

Hi,my great-grand dad was Olin Fisher and Donnie Jernigan was his mother. My research show that Claricy or Clarrisa(Macklin) Jernigan was her mother and Dennis Jernigan was her father. They were married in Panola Co,TX Aug 27 1870.

Sorry it toke so long for a responce just saw the post.
My name is Melba I can be reached at melbajohnson@swbell.net

Re: Beck,Smith,Yeary,Duncan,Garrison

GClodgo — 2012-08-26 11:38:37Z

hello, I realize this is an old post but perhaps you will reply. My husband is descended from Matthew Beck through their daughter Melissa who married L. Smith.

Re: Jim Reeves family

ibethany04 — 2012-08-13 09:45:18Z

My grandpa always told me Jim Reeves was my grandm's uncle or great uncle. Im not sure how far back it would go though.

Re: BRYANT/SALTER

mr_bryant83 — 2012-08-10 20:05:26Z

I'm not sure how closely we are related, but I am searching for information about Charlie Bryant in Panola County.

Re: Stateline Cemetery

panola911 — 2012-07-21 21:50:38Z

Thanks so much for all your efforts to record and preserve the information in that cemetery. I sent a message to the lady who had contacted me for help, told her where to find your link and suggested she send you any information she might have on unmarked graves there.

Re: Stateline Cemetery

stewpapa1 — 2012-07-21 14:25:24Z

I took photos of existing stones and posted them yesterday and today. The Farmers ARE there, but no dates. If you give me more info on them I will add it to Findagrave. Also there are many family graves around them. If you know who they are I will add them too, but there are tombstones, only cement blocks.
Findagrave.com

http://image2.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid...;

Re: Stateline Cemetery

stewpapa1 — 2012-07-21 14:23:28Z

I took photos of existing stones and posted them yesterday and today.
Findagrave.com

http://image2.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GRid...;

Re: Stateline Cemetery

panola911 — 2012-07-19 16:45:16Z

That is wonderful ! I have had frequent requests for information re graves there, but no one apparently had ever indexed it. Also it was hard for anyone to find if they were looking for it. Even Hawthorn Funeral Home said it was hard for them to find it when they had a burial to do there. Thank you for your willingness to preserve the information there for all the generations who will come after us.

Re: Stateline Cemetery

louispowell1 — 2012-07-19 16:20:31Z

CStewart
CarthageTX
stewpapa@aol.com
We went to the cemetery last week. There were workers there getting ready for a big dedication of the cleaned up cemetery on Monday this week. It had been completely overgrown and lost. I had to work and could not go. I will go soon and photograph all the graves for findagrave.com. I'm pretty sure I recall seeing the names you mentioned. The caretaker now is Mr. Brasher who lives next to it and the road is on his land now. He opened it up and cleaned it up along with others.

Re: Bailey Family of Panola Co. TX

carrolullrich44 — 2012-07-12 18:04:46Z

From research, it seems to me that Frances (Frankie) Cariker,b 1831 Pike Co., GA, d/o John Cariker and Frances yarbrough, married a John Bailey 11 Aug 1850 in Pike Co., GA. My interest is in Frances Cariker Bailey's brother Pinkney Cariker born 1819 NC died 05 Dec 1875 in Georgia; married July 10, 1839 inPike Co., Ga. to Susan Beckham

Re: MORRIS/SMITH

winack27 — 2012-07-10 15:56:48Z

Mary Morris Smith Burns Porter`s correct birthdate is 21 Nov 1813, according to her 1832 Family Bible.

Re: MORRIS/SMITH

RMcAuley95 — 2012-07-10 05:09:47Z

DeSoto Parish Marriage Records, 1837-1860 lists a "Mrs. Mary Burns" (bride) to "William B. Porter" (groom), on July 1, 1858 (Book A 285). The 1860 DeSoto Parish Census does not list her husband but family #729-750 enumerated Mary Porter, age 45, born NC, keeps hotel; along with William Burns, age 17, born AL, with no occupation but possessed $1500 in real estate and $2200 in personal estate. But no doubt he is Dr. William Robert Burns (1843-1900). His half brother (Dr) Jacob Smith, b. 2/17/1833 - d. 12/14/1882, m. Ellen Lockert Johnson, b. 10/20/1834 - d. 09/25/1875, are buried in the old family cemetery of Congressman Alvey R. Johnson (1803-1862) of Shelby County.

Re: Willis & Maulsey Hester Singletary

carrolullrich44 — 2012-07-01 15:35:20Z

Martha Elizabeth Dillard married Franklin Singletary in Panola Co., TX. She was dau of George Washington Dillard and Mary Youngblood. Do you have any info re George and Mary Youngblood Dillard? I have Martha as one of 7 childrenof George and Mary. Mary Youngblood Dillard died sometime between 09 Feb 1861 (son's birth) and 05 Oct 1865 (George's marriage to Mary Baker).

Re: Soape relations

wedtwuck1 — 2012-06-23 16:55:57Z

I am a direct decendent of S. B. Whitson and Hulda Soap. I have each lines back several generations. I also have their children.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

David Price Thomas

Re: Stateline Cemetery

wandalynnrobinson — 2012-06-06 14:12:54Z

I am so happy to hear that the Stateline Cemetery is now open. I believe & hope that my great grandfather & grandmother may be buried here. Their names are Nelson Farmer & Vashti Jay. I have searched several times for this cemetery. Thanks again for the notification.