Polk - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Holly Grove Cemetary

Sylvia McMullen — 22 May 2006 12:55:47 GMT

I am seeking directions to Holly Grove Cemetary. Would appreciate any assistance.

Peebles Cemetery

RoyCSmith — 12 Oct 2008 10:15:10 GMT

I am Roy C. Smith of the Houston Co. Historical Commission, I am looking for my brother-in-law's grandfather Henry Thomas Wells. He died in Polk Co. and was married to Ann Peelbes, but the problem is she died in 23 Oct 1898 b. 14 Sep 1859. Henry b 1846 d. 1914. Just a note, he remembers going to a cemetery and his father said that was his grandfather. That was many years ago. Is there a highway near to the Peebles Cemetery. Thanks Roy C. Smith

Damascus Cem. GIBSON family corrections

Ada — 8 Jul 2003 6:25:33 GMT

Damascus Cemetery, in Polk County, TX.
has Loraine E. Gibson b. April 19, 1912
d. Feb. 9, 2001, listed as the wife of Dallas
W. Gibson b. March 9, 1915 d. Dec. 4, 1997.
Loraine (Lorene) Gibson is the sister of Dallas W. Gibson
and William Ancel Gibson. She was never married.
These are the three children of Mary Alma Moore-Gibson-Stringer, wife of Fred Stringer. (also buried in this cemetery)
I am the neice of Mary Alma Stringer.
Ada

Jessie L. Boone

MaryBoone47 — 3 May 2002 10:16:56 GMT

Boone, Jessie L. buried in Livingston, Polk Co. TX. Would like to get a copy of the obituary and place of burial.

OBIT LOOKUP FOR INA CORLEY, 1996

dottyp4 — 8 Aug 2007 7:58:15 GMT

Will someone please see if you can find an obit for; Ina Corley died Dec. 31, 1996 in Livingston, Polk County, Texas. I would really appreciate your help. Thank you. Dorotha

MORRIS

M_Havekost — 16 Feb 2002 9:17:41 GMT

Looking for descendants of JOHN SEALS MORRIS, Jr., son of JOHN SEALS MORRIS, Sr. and MILDRED JANE ELIZABETH HARRIS. John Jr. was born in Polk Co. TX 26 Jan. 1865. He married SARAH ELIZABETH PAYNE, 28 July 1888.

OBITUARY REQUEST – BESSIE GRACE TAYLOR MAZAC

SteveStone94 — 14 Jul 2008 8:37:36 GMT

Bessie Grace Taylor Mazac was born on 16 Aug. 1900, in Marion Co. TX. She died on 1 Aug. 1946, in Livingston, Polk Co. TX

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

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

Many thanks,
Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Ward Taylor Descendant

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

White/Keen

BillBoyd51 — 12 Jul 2008 4:51:54 GMT

Looking for information on Robert Bryant White b. ca 1880. He married Evie Keen 1906 in Polk Co., TX. She was the daughter of Robert Isaac Keen and Georgiann V. Meadows.
Robert and Evie White had a son, Connie Eustace White, born 6 Jul 1907 in Polk Co., TX. He was a pharmacist and worked in Conroe, TX. He died 25 Jul 1965 in Conroe, TX. The informant on his death certificate was Pearl Doris White. This may have been his wife but I don't know for sure. Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated and I will gladly share what info I have.

Are you keeping up with the Jones?

Ina74 — 11 Jul 2008 3:16:05 GMT

ATTENTION: CITIZENS OF POLK COUNTY ,TEXAS
______________________________________________

The descendants of Martin William "Gobbler" Jones and his wife, Rhoda Hodges, who married in 1804 in Jefferson County, Tennessee, are having their third reunion on 20 July 2008, at Huntington Civic Center, Huntington, Angelina County, Texas.

We are seeking all descendants of two of their sons; the first born, John Hodges Jones and his wife, Lucinda; and the third child, Jesse Riggs Jones. Jesse was the first of the Jones Family to come to Texas, where he fought in The Battle Of Bexar, he and his wife, Messiline Burks, were following her family from Arkansas, she was daughter of John D. Burks and Josephine Morgan. Messiline and her father died a few years before Jesse and Josephine (who both died in a house fire at Jones Prairie in 1848).
Jesse was the founder of Jones Prairie. Though his older brother, John, is credited with founding Jones Prairie, he did not. John and his family, came to Texas, about ten years after Jesse. John, along with his parents and the rest of his siblings and their families, arrived in Texas between December 1845 and January 1846. They went to Polk County to be with Jesse , but later, all of them except John (who stayed in Polk County) settled in Angelina County, establishing the town of Jonesville, second county seat of that county. John and Jesse had their family to marry into so many different families there, we have had difficulty locating all of them, and , therefore, some of you may not know you are a Jones descendant
If any members of the following named families intermarried with our Jones Boys, CONGRATULATIONS!!! Your's is a magnificient heritage. From Wales, in The United Kingdom, they "crossed the pond", landed on the shores of America The Beautiful, from the Carolinas, to Tennessee, to Alabama, to White County, Arkansas, and their final destination, The Piney Woods of "That whole other country, TEXAS. Every place they
passed through, they left it better than they found it.
Surnames:
Alexander; Hardin; Oates; Watts; Garvey; Stevens; Barr; Bean;Jackson;Kennedy; Taylor; Marsh;Crawford;Martin;
Whitehead;Hammon;Traughber; Baker;Clark; Bond;Thompson;Parrot;Rice;Calhoun; McCraney;LaRoe;Adams;Straughn; Matthews;Parrish; Gay;
Walker; Leggett; McDuffie;Davenport;Swanzy;Boshe; Marquis;
Hereford;Rion;Hanie;Shilts; Miller; Pierce; Harper; Capel; Purvis; Fuller; Thomas; Wilson; Gibbs; Dallard; Hopkins; Cook; Wasdin; Bird; Brack; Phillips; Layton; Andrews; Holliman; Garrison; Handley; Standley; Scaglioola; Lindsey; Moore; Powell; Smith; Hicks; Hearn; Fountaine; Kimmey; Winn; McCormick; Wilkinson; Rogers; Maythes; Copeland; Hayes; Tullos; Hickman; Mooring; Thagard; Willis; Benson; Roberts; Dziadek; Carraway; Loggins; Nash; Key; Lewington; Messina;Lapham; King; Suddarth; Miguez; Upton; Vernon; Bulley; Chalker; Farrar; Buller; Hendsley; Gestennberg; Hensley; Koenig; Coker; Astleford; Browning; Jamail; Varga; Leathers; Apple; Plagman; Halley; Lockhart; Gorel; Rudolph; Reed;
Green; Dixon; Womack; Modrall; Mulkey; Sellers; Ten-Eyck; Maxon; Hanna; Hornbeck; Mann; Steele; Middleton; Davis; Mitchell; McAirley; Christensen; Pearce.

The reunion will start at 10 A.M. Sunday morning, 20 July 2008.
Bring photos, old family recipes. Bring a covered dish of food, or stop at Kentucky Fried Chicken, buy a few pieces , or whatever strikes your fancy. If you do not care to eat, just come and be there, we'll give you something cool to drink. Come, meet your kinfolks, (Hey, we are something special). Visit the Jonesville Cemetery, see Martin William "Gobbler" Jones and
Rhoda's graves, and many other Jones kin buried there. The cemetery is very near Huntington's Civic center.
Contact INA CARDWELL, 1125 N. 6th St., Huntington, TX 75949, Phone- 936-422-40064 or email: inacar@windstream.net

Faircloth

3303Broadway — 7 May 2002 1:31:43 GMT

Does anyone know of a Faircloth family in Polk County area. Part of the Taylor family I think. Origin of name would be helpful. Sincerely, Flo.

FAIRCLOTH & Related Families

moerbe_1 — 22 Apr 2007 3:10:58 GMT

William Harrison FAIRCLOTH b May 1841 in Henry Co AL (parents: Thomas D. FAIRCLOTH & Elizabeth REGISTER) marr Mary S. "Mollie" McCRORY 25 Feb 1866 in Polk Co TX. Mollie's
parents were William McCRORY & Melinda BLOUNT.Mollie d 22 Nov 1900 & is bur at Beulah Cem, Onalaska,Polk Co, TX. Children of Wm Harrison & Mollie FAIRCLOTH were: (1) Aselete Prozell FAIRCLOTH b Jan 1867 in Polk Co TX marr James Henry TANNER in Polk Co Tx 5 Jan 1892; Aselete d 16 Jul 1952 & bur in Magnolia Cem, Polk Co TX (2) Wm Thomas FAIRCLOTH b Sep 1869 in Polk CO TX marr Arrena Devilla SQUYRES; Wm Thos d Jul 1952 & bur in Ross Cem,Baird,Callahan Co, TX (3) Lionora FAIRCLOTH b 1871 d 1890 & bur in Beulah Cem, Polk Co TX (4) Charlie Edgar FAIRCLOTH b May 1877 in Polk Co TX marr Nanny Elizabeth KENNER in 1897; Charlie d 21 May 1907 & bur in Magnolia Cem, Onalaska, Polk Co, TX
(5) Dudley D. FAIRCLOTH b 3 May 1877 Onalaska, Polk Co, TX marr Nanny Elizabeth KENNER Nov 1897; Dudley d 1 Jan 1937 in an explosion in Clapham, New Mex. (6) Alexander Stephen "Eck" FAIRCLOTH b 27 Feb 1879 in Onalaska, Polk Co TX marr Nancy Melvina ELLIS (1883-1965) 17 Jan 1902; bur in Magnolia Cem, Polk Co TX (7) Albannie "Bany" FAIRCLOTH b Feb 1882 in Onalaska, Polk Co TX marr Henry J. TIPTON 10 Mar 1901 ; d 6 Mar 1902 & bur in Magnolia Cem, Onalaska, Polk Co, TX (8) Naomi Valentine FAIRCLOTH b 14 Feb 1884 in Onalaska, Polk Co, TX marr Joe HOPSON in Dec 1900; d 3 Apr 1966 & bur in Moss Hill Cem, Liberty Co, TX.
Father of this family, Wm Harrison FAIRCLOTH had (at least)
three other wives: Arrena CHAMBERS, S. A. WARSON, Lydia Ann TAYLOR. Wm Harrison FAIRCLOTH d 25 Jan 1923 & is bur at Altman Cem, Erath Co TX.
Would like to find other descendants of this family.Looking for earlier generations of Wm Harrison & Mollie FAIRCLOTH.

m.c.meadows d.1919 in polk co. texas from gunshot

jeannie — 28 Oct 2002 10:53:22 GMT

looking for any information about michael cagen meadows died 12-11-1919 from gunshot in polk co.

Wanting Any Family Background

SandraBoone13 — 20 May 2008 1:14:46 GMT

My granfather was John L. Boone married to {Eva} Lucille Boone. My father was Jessie L. Boone and mother Juanita Spurlock. My dad was born 12-16-between 1917&1919 not real sure he past on in 2000 in Polk county any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated Thank You Sandra Boone

Joseph Hulett and Nettie Graham

jimmytullos98 — 18 May 2008 2:08:33 GMT

I have a marriage certificate for Joseph Hulett and Nettie Graham (m. April 10, 1921) in Polk County Texas. I was researching a Nettie Grahah and Polk Co. sent this to me. It turns out this is not my line. If this marriage is part of your line, please send me a note and I'll mail it to you.

All the best!

Kelley, Buford

marlinparker51 — 12 May 2008 12:59:25 GMT

Seeking to contact a descendant of the following Kelleys,
Dennis Simeon- Lemeul Henry - Joseph. They were the sons of Simeon Buford Kelley.

Parrish

marlinparker51 — 10 May 2008 1:08:30 GMT

I am the grandson of Margaret Kelley Parker. She is the sister of Malinda Kelley Parrish (Wife of Hosea Parriash) and Ella Nora Kelley Parrish The Wife of Benjamin D. Parrish). I would love to have a picture of Malida and Ella Nora and would be happy to reimburse the cost. Thanks, Marlin

Bethel Cemetery Information

ernestm44 — 29 Jan 2005 2:30:40 GMT

I am trying to locate the final resting place for my great-grandparents. I have found that they were involved with the Bethel Church in 1850 to about 1890's. Their names were Claiborne and Catherine Rook Reid. I believe Catherine died between 1876-1880 and Claiborne is thought to have died about 1893. Their graves may be unmarked as I have seen a listing for the Bethel Cemetery and they are not included. Would it be possible to put me in contact with someone at the Church to see if they have plot listings as some cemeteries do? There is a possiblilty that Caliborne's second wife, Nancy Jane, may also be buried in this cemetery. She would have died 1880-1883. Thanks in advance for any information provided.

DUFF family of Polk Co., TX

CRTaylor38 — 28 Nov 2001 4:56:54 GMT

James E. DUFF and his wife Leana Lenora CRITTENDEN are said to have moved to Texas in 1878. Their sons were Amos Adolphus DUFF, Calvin DUFF and Leander Simpson "Lee" DUFF. The first two both married MURPHYs (any relationship unknown), Lee married an OVERSTREET. They are said to have populated Polk County, where most of them lived and are buried. I would like to make contact with anyone working on these families.

John Calvin Coker

badean — 3 Aug 2005 12:48:20 GMT

On the 1920 Polk County, Texas , US Census, ED#118. Estell Coker granddaughter was living in Livingston, I wouold like to know what happened to her husband, grandparents, cousins, sisters, brothers, and her parents.

thanks

Brendas husband........Bill

Doddie's Hill

marlinparker51 — 26 Apr 2008 4:29:50 GMT

Does anyone know where Doddie's Hill is? I have been told that it was in or around Leggett, Texas. Any information appreciated. Marlin

Death records

rnmccommon — 18 Jul 2002 12:33:46 GMT

I am looking for information and descendants on Joseph Elijah Gray and Lucretia A. Kent. These are my great grand parents and are buried in Menard Chapel Cemetery (Polk County) in unmarked graves.

Standley and Lane families in and around the Trinity area including Houston Co. and Polk Co.

TerriWilliams66 — 25 May 2003 2:24:24 GMT

I have been told that some of my families listed above in the subject had moved to Polk Co. This is a plea to reach those of whom may be related.

Earnest Benjamin Standley married Mattie Lee Lane in Trinity County 1910. These are my great grandparents. I have a bunch of kin folk buried in Holly Cemetery. I would like to trace these lines back a bit, so I can add it to my genealogy software, to make a family mini book for the upcoming reunion I am throwing. Any and all help would be appreciated. Even the smallest of info, could lead me to a mountain of information.
Thanks for reading/helping
Terri

Ainsworth, Humphreys

Bob L. Poole — 1 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Polk Co./ Cuero Tx.circa 1850-1880 Looking for any info on Jeptha Pattason Ainsworth, James Monre Ainsworth.
Also Info on G.W. (George Washington) Humphreys and wife,
Mary Jane. Daughter, Mary Elizabeth and son William Humphreys.

John Henry Morris

jhlandrum — 27 Feb 2008 7:40:19 GMT

I am searching for info on my grandfather, John Henry Morris. I never knew him, he died when my mother was 15. He was b. 7-5-1889 d. 12-21-1954. He may have been born in Livingston. His WWI reg. card shows him having lived in Leggett and Soda. He married Vera Grace Grimes in Douglass, Tx. Had two dau. Elizabeth Leonora and Dixie Joan. They later moved to Beaumont. He died in Beaumont of lung cancer. He and my grandmother are both buried in the Douglass Cem. along with her parents.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jo Ann Landrum
jhlandrum@aol.com

Jacob Williams WWI Veteran

Fisseler — 10 Apr 2008 4:35:19 GMT

I want to locate the burial location of Jacob Williams who died in World War I. He died on June 20, 1919. In 1922, his body was shipped to Marianna, Texas. I am hoping that he was buried somewhere in Polk County.

Can anyone check cemetery records or newspaper articles and help me locate where Jacob is buried?

Thank you for your assistance.

NUNNELEE, NUNNELLEE, NUNNELLY etc AL to MS then on to Texas 1889-1899 (Polk, Angelina, Jefferson, Harris, Travis counties)

Kathye_Upham — 4 Apr 2008 9:17:27 GMT

Looking for any descendant of James Franklin NUNNELLEE and Josephine [McDUFFIE] who married 01 Mar 1882 in Lauderdale Co MS.

Below is James living with his parents:
1870 Lauderdale Co MS/Meridian/HH 558-558/pg 56a
(25 Jul 1870)
NUNELLY, Walter H /HH/wm age 38 AL
Nunelly, Amanda /wf age 28 TN
Nunelly, Mary E /wf age 14 MS
Nunelly, Franklin /wm age 12 MS
Nunelly, George /wm age 14 MS
Nunelly, Wily /wm age 07 MS
Nunelly, Sarah /wf age 04 MS
Nunelly, Louise /wf age 03 MS

Below is James living with his future wife and inlaws:
1880 Lauderdale Co MS/Meridian/HH 39-43/pg 43d
(07 Jun 1880)
McDuffie, Mary /HH/wf age 65 NC/NC/NC + widow
McDUFFIE, Josephine /dtr/wf age 23 AL/NC/NC + single
McDuffie, Murdock /son/wm age 20 MS/NC/NC + married
McDuffie, Augusta /Dtr-in-law/wf age 15 MS/x/x
PAGE, Jas? Jos? A /orphan/wm age 04 MS/x/Ms
NUNNELLY, Jas /Roomer/wm age 20 MS/x/x + single

James Sr and Josephine had 3 chn live to adulthood........
(per their Texas death certificates - all surname Nunnellee)
(1) James Franklin Jr born 15 Dec 1884 Jones Co MS - died
22 Jul 1958 Jefferson Co TX. Married Jessie Ethel [DAVIS].
Has NO living children.
(2) Jodie Harry born 30 Aug 1886 Lauderdale Co MS - died
19 Jan 1945 Harris Co TX. Married Lela [CHEEK].
MAY have 1 son born 1920 living?
(3) Jesse Clyde born 17 Jul 1890 Jackson MS - died 12 Aug 1942 Travis Co TX. Married Mary [unknown].
MAY have a dtr born 1919 living? other children unknown...
NOTE: Jesse Clyde's birthplace "Jackson MS" is from his WWI draft registration and I do not know if it is Jackson County, MS or a city named Jackson in MS.

I do not known when or where James Franklin Sr died but by 1900 Josephine [McDuffie] Nunnellee was widowed and in living in Polk Co TX:
1900 Polk Co TX/8 Justice Prec/HH 236-249/pg 183b
(13 Jun 1900)
Nunnelee, Josephine P /HH/wf age 42 born Feb 1858 AL/Al/Ga + widow + 3 of 4 chn lvg
Nunnelee, James F /son/wm age 15 born Dec 1884 MS/Al/Ms
Nunnelee, Jodie H /son/wm age 13 born Aug 1886 MS/Al/Ms
Nunnelee, Jessie J /son/wm age 09 born Jul 1890 MS/Al/Ms

I am 95% certain that this is James Franklin Nunnellee Sr in the census below...
1870 Lauderdale Co MS/Meridian/HH 558-558/pg 56a
(25 Jul 1870)
NUNELLY, Walter H /HH/wm age 38 AL
Nunelly, Amanda /wf age 28 TN
Nunelly, Mary E /wf age 14 MS
Nunelly, Franklin /wm age 12 MS
Nunelly, George /wm age 14 MS
Nunelly, Wily /wm age 07 MS
Nunelly, Sarah /wf age 04 MS
Nunelly, Louise /wf age 03 MS

Walter and Amanda married 24 Jun 1870 Lauderdale Co MS and just 1 day before the 1870 census was taken.
However, Amanda 1st married a "Mr Nunnelee" so I do not know whether James was Walter or Amanda's son ???
I am certain, however, that Amanda's 1st husband was Walter's brother because..........
(a) 1880 Bradley Co AR/Pennington/HH 62-86/pg 4a
(03 Jun 1880)
NUNLEY, Walter H /HH/wm age 50 AL/Ga?/Ga?
Nunley, Amanda /wife/wf age 45 TN/Ga/Tn
Nunley, George L /Step-son/wm age 19 MS/Al/Tn <<<
Nunley, Martha S /Step-dtr/wf age 15 MS/Al/Tn <<<
Nunley, Louiza /Step-dtr/wf age 15 MS/Al/Tn <<<

(b) 1900 Bradley Co AR/Pennington/HH 279/pg 329a
(25 Jun 1900)
NUNNELEE, Walter H /HH/wm age 67 born Mar 1833 AL/Ga/Va
+ married 29 yrs
Nunnelee, Amanda /wife/wf age 67 born unk TN/Tn/Tn
+ 1 of 4 chn lvg
NUNNELEE, George L P /NEPHEW/wm age 39 born Sep 1860 <<< MS/Ga/TN + single

I do not know who Walter or Amanda's parents or siblings are
but because of the surname spelling Nunnelee and Nunnellee I am certain that Walter is a descendant of James Franklin Nunnelee or Walter Franklin Nunnelee both sons of William Womack Nunnelee and Ann [Franklin].

My money is on Walter's middle name being Hubbard or Hampton and that his parents were Martha [Terrell] and Simeon Nunnelee son of James Franklin Nunnelee son of William Womack Nunnelee and Ann [Franklin].

1850 Washington Co AL/HH 196-190/pg 340a
NUNNELEE, Simeon /HH/wm age 48 Ga
Nunly, Martha /wf age 50 Ga
Nunly, Hampton /wm age 19 Ga <<<
Nunly, Hubbard /wm age 17 Ga <<<
Nunly, Mary A /wf age 14 Ga
Nunly, William E /wm age 10 Ga
Nunly, Perry /wm age 08 Ga

...................................................
One last item, Walter received a CSA pension :
"W. H. NUNNELLEE applied for a Confederate pension from Bradley Co AR in 1908, citing his service in Co D, 20th Mississippi Infantry. His application was approved on August 6, 1908. Amanda Nunnellee also applied for a Confederate pension from Bradley County in 1912, stating that her husband had died on August 10, 1911. Her application was approved on August 8, 1912. The PENSION record file NUMBER is 4039."

About 7-8 years ago the wife of (a descendant) Billy Thayer NUNNELLEE was doing a little research on this family but he has since passed away and I cannot locate his wife T___.

If anyone can share any information on the ancestry or descendants of this "orphaned" Nunnellee family I would deeply, deeply appreciate it.

Kathye [Payne] Upham
n540kin@comcast.net
Nunnelee surname researcher

willie mary phillips

newdls28 — 29 Feb 2008 7:40:59 GMT

I am looking for the parents of willie mary phillips she was born in 6-22-1910 and died in 4-11-2001 in polk county, texas. Her maiden name was scott I believe. If anyone can find any information on her birth record that would be great.

Thanks,
Connie Reed

Damascus Cemetery

mousemm29 — 20 Feb 2008 8:37:19 GMT

I am looking for information on the people buried in the Damascus cemetery. Mainly the Barfield/Barefield's and the Youngblood's.

Barfield Family 1860s in Polk County Texas

WBarfieldsr — 5 Apr 2006 2:55:35 GMT

I'm looking for any information on the Jesse Barfield-Mary Riley family m.08 Dec.1842 Early County Georgia. There was Hugh b.abt 1849, George Washington b.abt. March 1850, William b.abt.1852, John Martin(my gfather) b.abt.Nov.1856, Lansford or Sanford or Sante b.abt.1858, Alexander b.abt.1859 and Jesse Francis b.abt.1863(in Texas). I find them in Polk County Texas on the 1860 census with a S. Barfield(a female) b. 1800 in Georgia. I know nothing about this S.Barfield, she may be an aunt or possibly the mother of Jesse sr. I think they moved from Georgia to be with relatives. There were Barfields already in Polk County when they arrived.
Any Information will be greatly appreciated.

Robert L. Kelley

MarlinParker58 — 14 Feb 2008 8:37:19 GMT

I am seeking information on the Robert L. Kelley born 1-13-1887 and died 11-3-1951 and thought to be buried in the Narraway Cemetery. Any help appreciated, marlin

Alton Edward Priest-Looking for his children with first wife Amanda Hildebrandt

kdlongst1 — 4 Feb 2008 3:44:49 GMT

Barbara Ann, Alvin Lee, Elizabeth Ann, William Edward and Michael Harold.
These were the names given by my husbands grandfather as the children from his first wife Amanda Elizabeth Hildebrandt. I was only able to find information on William and Michael.
Your father is very ill, please contact me if you are interested in contacting him.
Thank you
Jenna Longstreet
jllongst@qwest.net

info on Elizabeth Schuppel

David White — 8 Jun 2004 6:30:24 GMT

I am trying to locate any information on Elizabeth Schuppel. I'm in the process of trying to track my family down and believe that this lady was my mother. Her last name the last we heard anything about her was White. My family would appreciate any info that any one has. She passed away in 1990. Thank you in advance

death inquiry

pt10348 — 2 Jan 2008 2:40:19 GMT

I am trying to find out for my motherinlaw if a friend of hers has died in the last two years. She was very ill with cancer and she has not heard from her. Her name is Johnnie Tschosik. Her first name may have been Juliana. But she went by Johnnie. She lived in Goodrich. I tried the SSDIndex and the Texas death certificate site, but it wasn't recent enough. Thank you for your help.

Camp Ruby Cemetary

sflovelady — 1 Jan 2008 6:38:06 GMT

I am in need of directions to the Camp Ruby Cemetary in Polk County, TX. If anyone can help me with this as I need to attend a funeral service on Jan. 2, 2008, I would appreciate it very much. Thank you, Sarah

McCORMICK, POE, PETERS, CAIN, WATTS and related

rmcoleman — 15 Feb 2002 2:17:19 GMT

David Reid McCORMICK (b. 1819 County Antrim, Ire) and wife Mary F. "Polly" POE (b. 1847 Alabama) migrated to Polk Co. 1847/48, with his brother William McCormick (wife Rebecca BOOZER), and in-laws CAIN, POE, PETERS, and others. Children of David and William married WATTS, CRAVEY, SMITH, JONES, TERRELL, ALEXANDER, WHITE, OVERLAND, McCARTY or McCARTHY, OATES, PETERS, ROSS, etc. Several migrated to Robertson Co. Who were Mary F. "Polly" POE McCORMICK's parents, etc? Will share all info on these families and coordinate research. E-mail me at r-mcoleman@juno.com or FAX at 435-615-7893. Many thanks.....

Help needed 1920 CENSUS ED 118 Turner family

badean_ — 14 Oct 2004 2:45:11 GMT

Tom Turner and his wife had three gd's and a servant living with them in the 1920 CENSUS, ED# 118, roll T625-1840, page 19A image 0092.
I am interested in one gd named Estell Coker, the oldest of Tom Turner. How did she get the last name of Coker, who was her parents? \what happened to them? How did her and her sisters end up in Livingston, Texas?

Rhoden Family in East Texas

Ed Rhoden — 9 Sep 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Eli Rhoden was my ggggrandfather. He was born around 1822 in South Carolina, and migrated into Texas around 1855. He had at least 12 children, and most of them lived and died in Polk County. There are lots of Rhoden's around, but few lines left to connect them to each other. I need information on the following children of Eli: George Oscar Rhoden, Sr, b. 1846, Joseph Rhoden, b. abt. 1848, Jesse, born abt 1854, Thomas Rhoden, b. 7/17/1863 married to E. Cunningham, and C. Davis (buried Big Sandy), Charles H., b. 10/07/1867, Decatur Eli Rhoden, b. 4/2/1865 (buried Livingston), John b.abt 1868, and Charlcey Rhoden White, who died in 1932, and is buried in Peebles Cem. Any help would be appreciated. Fill in all these blanks, and my work will be almost DONE!! Thanks, Ed Rhoden, Indianapolis, Indiana (formerly of Livingston)

Smithfield/Ace Family Stories

pawpawmiller1 — 4 Nov 2007 3:01:21 GMT

Anyone with family stories about Smithfield/Ace school or other topics, I'd love to hear from you. My Polk County families include the Millers, Emanuels, Taylors, Richardsons and Ryes. Ace is named after Asa C. Emanuel, brother of my g.g.grandmother, Mary E. Miller.

Early town of Smithfield

Jewel Collins — 27 Jan 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Great grandmother Mollie Graham came to Polk Co.,Smithfield,Tx. late 1800's. She was with her mother.Mary and 2 brothers. One brother was named Will or William. Mary was a widow when she came to Polk Co. to live with her brother,? Fields. Does anyone recognize any of these names?

Jewel

Taylors buried at Holly Grove Cemetary - Polk County

D_Herklotz — 31 Oct 2007 6:50:36 GMT

I have Taylor family members buried at the Holly Grove Cemetary.
James W. Taylor and his wife, Maggie Pittman Taylor,were my great-grandparents. Their daughter, Evalou Taylor, was my grandmother.
Am interested in finding out anything I can about the Taylors in Polk County.
Anything you want to share would be helpful.
cpodebbie@earthlink.net

Looking for Black Family Cemetery Livingston TX Polk County

D_Herklotz — 3 Nov 2007 9:32:25 GMT

Does anyone know where this cemetery is located?

Thanks

Debbie Herklotz
cpodebbie@earthlink.net

Polk County Newspapers

jimmytullos98 — 1 Jul 2006 7:59:03 GMT

Does anyone know what newspapers would have been available in Polk Co. around 1944?

I'm trying to find an obituary for Nettie Graham (d. Oct. 20, 1944) and is buried in Menard Chapel Cemetery in Segno.

Thanks,

Jimmy Tullos

Madline Howton Hodge

Lillie — 14 Mar 2004 7:30:09 GMT

I Am Related To The Hodge Family In Onalaska Polk Co. Texas The Younger Family Still Live Near Where Magnolia
Cemetery . All the olderen ones are Burried at Magnolia
Cemeter . I am Working On that Hodge Family Now.
My Gradmother Was a Hodge Mary Jane Hodge Tipton
Her 2 brothers Were Belf and Columbus H. Hodge
All the Hodge All the Denedents That Lived in The Are Of
Magnoinal Cemetery Were Belf Hodge And Dorkes McBurton They lived in Agelina Texas Moved to Polk Co
After children were born. My grandfather owned farm in
Polk Co. The Hodge Family Settled on part of farm
There Decedents live on the farm now . Madline Name is not listed in the cemeter records i have . There is A Rev. J ' W.
Hodge burried there. One of the Hodge men living now
on the farme in polk Co is A Rev. Hodge
Lillie Floyd

GOING SOUTH-BEFORE CIVIL WAR

JUDY HUGG GRIMES — 25 Feb 2000 12:00:00 GMT

THIS FAMILY-COLLINS-Lived in POLK COUNTY .TX from about 1850-60 ish. I am looking for living relatives that are interested in family genealogy descended from this family COLLINS:

SHADRACK COLLINS WHO MARRIED MARY POUNS IN MS. and had these children: William E. Collins, born MS, 1806.Married.MARTHA POUNDS

Abendego B. Collins, born 1812 ,MS., Married SARAH ?children: George,John,Edmund,Sarah,Rebecca

David Collins, born 1814 (married 3 women-ONE at a time)Hester,Martha, and Susan Newton, children: Sarah,1838,emily 1844,elizabeth 1846, horatio1868,nancy 1839,simon1841,hugh 1843,benetta 1846,james 1848,daniel 1850

Meshack Collins, born 1815 Married .ELIZA Jane.POUNDS CHILDREN:R.D.COLLINS AGE 19 IN 1860,MS.JOHNSON COLLIINS AGE 16 IN 1850,MS.M.A.COLLINS AGE 14 IN 1850 BORN MS, H.COLLINS AGE 7 IN 1850 BORN TX. AND VICTORIA ASENATH COLLINS AGE 4 IN 1850, FEMALE, BORN TX.

Shadrack Collins Jr., born 1815 MARRIED "ASENATH"

PETER COLLINS,B.1819 sc

DANIEL COLLINS,B.1825,scmarried,sarah irvin 1870,children: DAVID, SARA, SOLOMON, GEORGE 1871,HARVE 1874,CONLEY 1877,MARY 1880,RILEY 1881,FRANCIS WILEY 1887,JULIANNE 1893,MARTHA ,ALL BORN LOUISIANA

ELIZABETH COLLINS,B.1832,sc MARRIED, URIAH LEE A CHILD NAMED, JIM LEE.

SOLOMON COLLINS, B.1835, MSMARRIED MARY JANE LUCKY. CHILDREN: GEORGE 1856,DANIEL 1858, WILLIAM 1861,MARTHA 1864, ALL BORN LOUISIANA

IF YOUR COLLINS or POUNDS -PEOPLE WERE FROM MISSISSIPPI AND MOVED INTO LOUISIANA AND WERE EARLY INTO TEXAS-PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANKS: JUDY HUGG GRIMES, YORBA LINDA. CALIF.

Ancestry Searc

janie hinton — 2 May 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am researching these families in Polk County. Names known: Samuel Henry Brown; Jimmie Henry Brown; Maudie Elizabeth Marshall Brown; William Alexander Scott; Susie Carrie Pierce Scott; Virgie Lee Georgia Scott; Vernon Edward Scott; Junior Scott;

Obituary for Luvenia (Pat) Lamberth

hookemlrj — 5 Jun 2007 4:24:50 GMT

I would very much appreciate having a scan, a hard copy or simply the text of the obituary for Luvenia (Pat) Lamberth, who died January 18, 2006, in Polk County. She was the wife of Hellmuth LeRoy Lamberth.

Fireman's Hill: John,William,Madison,Adeline,Emeline,Washington DAVIES

Berryorr1 — 15 Jun 2003 9:38:37 GMT

Have a transcription of letter written in 1849 that refers to a Fireman's Hill, Polk County, Texas; also the DAVIES line, although William apparently lived in Liberty County, 30 miles from the others, who lived in Polk County. John B. Davies and William U. Davies appear on the 1850 census-
Any information or help identifying the lineage of these cousins would be appreciated.

glass family 1870

billie118 — 22 Aug 2002 2:06:24 GMT

looking for Francis Glass & Eliza's decendants .They were in Polk Co 1870 Where ? Billie

Kelleys

mhp26 — 23 Sep 2007 4:19:31 GMT

I would like to contact any Kelleys from Polk Co., TX. tha had Kelley kin fro AL. Thanks, Marlin

Spann/Parker/Blair

Susan Ince Simmons — 25 Jun 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of George Washington Spann (b.1882 d 1979) m. Florence Blair (poss full Indian). Children: Annie Beatrice, Ollie Dee, Georgia Lee, Milton, Gladys and Pearl. Annie Beatrice m. John Gurvis Parker (my grandparents). George and Florence are buried in Bluff Creek Cemetery. Thank you.

Pictures

mhp26 — 20 Aug 2007 2:11:48 GMT

I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A PICTURE OF ANY CHILD OF HENRY AND MARTHA BUFORD KELLEY. WOULD BE GLAD TO PAY FOR COPIES OF THEIR PICTURES. MARLIN

Fregia/Stephenson Burial Site

janjacs2 — 14 Aug 2007 2:37:29 GMT

I am trying to locate the burial site of J. B. Fregia that is buried in Polk County. He died in the early 60's or early 70's and he is buried in Polk County because his wife's family, Stephenson, has ties to Polk Co. The 1930 Polk census shows this Stephenson family living in 7 J-Pct East Part.
His wife's name was Edwena Stephenson and they lived in Houston, Harris County.
Any help would be greatly appreciated in locating J. B.'s burial site.
Thanks for any help..
Jan

Roy J. Pate and Nola L. Pate

StaceyStewart1070 — 5 Aug 2007 6:13:11 GMT

I am looking for any information on the family of Roy J. Pate. According to my research, both he and his mother, Nola L. Pate, died in Corrigan (1976 and 1966, respectively). Nola was my great-grandmother, and I am specifically looking for any information on her, but any information is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Stacey

murray and Ratliff

junellp — 3 Mar 2006 11:31:09 GMT

I am looking for info on Morgan Murray. He had 2 sisters named Annie and Margaret. They lived on the Trinity Rver near Smithfield in the 1850s and early 1860. The sisters were married to a George Ratliff.
Any info would be appreciated.

June Pasternack

coco967@ livingston

Roy Hall

kelmail1 — 4 Aug 2007 6:26:49 GMT

I am looking for information on my grandfather's father. My great-grandmother told me his name was Roy Hall as well. She told me that he died of scarlet fever, but neglected to mention anything else about him.

My granfather was born the first or second of September, 1927 (depending on who you ask)in Onalaska. My great-grandmother was Ona Ola Allen (Onie) Allen was her maiden name.

I just need some help locating my great-grandfather's trail...

Thanks so much

WIGGINS - GRACE

PantherRock — 23 Jun 2001 2:19:04 GMT

Seeking any information on Daisy WIGGINS and James Bennett GRACE. They had a son born 1936 James Bennett Harvey GRACE.

errors in beulah cemetery listing

kristinegarrett1107 — 1 Jun 2007 1:46:20 GMT

I went to the beulah cemetery today and figured out that the listing on this site is incorrect. there are serveral stones that were overlooked and one that was deep in the woods that was unmarked. i took pictures of the overlooked graves and found connections to the de la fosse graveyard in onalaska texas. how would i go about fixing the errors in this listing?

watson Family

watsonjim5 — 28 May 2007 8:52:39 GMT

I am looking for a connection to the two different lines of Watson in the Corrigan Polk County area. I descended from William H. Watson and Salina A. (Dee) Slaydon to TC Watson and Lois chandler married 1936. I am the Second son from this marrage.
Anyone who has any information regarding this family would be appreciated.
This family of Watsons ranged to several towns around this area, From Livingston, Moscow, Corrigan and further north.
Thanks in Advance for any help. Jim Watson
watsonjim5@hotmail.com

Leslie Taylor Parker

MarlinParker58 — 30 Apr 2007 4:58:28 GMT

Can someone tell me who the parents of Leslie Taylor Parker were? She was born probably in the 1890s.
I have a picture of her standing beside Vernon (V. O.) Cummings. Thanks, Marlin

Yarbrough James Kenneth and Ina Barrett

JYarbrough42 — 18 Apr 2007 5:47:41 GMT

I am seeking information on James Kenneth Yarbrough who was married to Ina Mae Barrett and had a son Jimmy Wayne Yarbrough in 1985 in Livingston Polk County TX.

James and Ina had another son Jason and a dughter in Galveston.

Blocker, Burk(e)s, Hayes, Wright

vick09531 — 16 Jan 2002 1:44:45 GMT

Searching for info on Sam(uel) BURKS (b. Dec 1864) and Matilda BLOCKER (b. Mar 1875). They are on the 1900 Polk County Census as having 4 children; Asa WRIGHT (b. Jun 1891), George WRIGHT (b. Feb 1893), Margie BURKS (b. May 1896), and Mary BURKS (b. Feb 1898). Margie is my grandmother and was married to Sabert HAYES (b. May 1879). Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Bruce, John Thornton & Family

mdurant176 — 27 Mar 2007 12:59:58 GMT

John T. Bruce was a brother of my wife's Grandmother,
Marietta Indiana Evaline 'Eva' (Bruce) Townley.

We have limited info on John Thornton Bruce's family.

Want to know names of all his children, when/where they
were born, who/when/where they married, when/where they
died and where they were buried.

Also maiden names of his wives, when/where they were
married, when/where they died and where buried.

And, full names of his parents, when/where they were
born, when/where they were married, when/where they
died and where they were buried.

Any information will be sincerely appreciated.

Melton & Evelyn Durant
2785 CR 3405
Jacksonville, TX 75766

mdurant@broadwayinternet.com
or meledurant@yahoo.com

Allsbrooks

@@ahumble@consolidated.net — 24 Mar 2006 2:17:12 GMT

Help!!!! There is so much confusion regarding the family of (James Wesley? and Susan Amanda Roland Allsbrooks) that we need to get together and work this out.

I am the daughter of Vera Allsbrooks, dau of James B and Nancy Jane Harris Allsbrooks, great granddaughter of Joseph and Margarette Sarah Josephine Glass Allsbrooks and gggranddaughter of ?? Jim and Mandy Allsbrooks.

Some say his name was Lewis, Nathan but mom said grandpa called him Grandpa Jim and he named his sone Wesley and this is getting really screwed up.

Anyone can help us piece this together.

For one thing, there is a John Allsbrooks (25 Sep 1925-Jan 1990 Corrigan Polk Co TX ) that is listed in the SSDI records. Is This Martin's son? I have very little on the Polk Co relatives and would love to exchange info. (I do have some and in fact, gave information to the granddaughter of Wesley and Ollie Allsbrooks who did not even know anything about her mom's family.

Anyone researching these names contact me at ahumble@consolidated.net. Amanda are you still researching?
Adiene Crawford Humble

G. Hooker MORRIS, d. 7 Dec 1894 (Polk Co lawman)

RonDeLord — 26 Feb 2007 4:06:09 GMT

I am a volunteer researcher for the Texas Peace Officers Memorial. The Dallas Morning News (8 Dec 1894) reports: "Corrigan, Polk Co, Tex., Dec 7 - G. Hooker MORRIS was shot and instantly killed at Carmona this morning while trying to arrest a negro who had shot another negro. The negro fled and has not been arrested up to date." I am interested in more info about the incident; was MORRIS a deputy sheriff or constable; where is he buried; was anyone arrested, tried or convicted; any family history?

WOLF , JOHN

gangle50 — 24 Feb 2007 8:26:57 GMT

LOOKING FOR PARENTS OF JOHN WOLF -B- 1892 - -D- 1978

WIFE WAS LIZZIE -B- JAN 1866 BORN IN LA.

LOOKING FOR HER MAIDEN NAME AND PLACE OF BURIAL. & DATES.

TY,
GANGLE

Kelley

MarlinParker58 — 18 Feb 2007 6:32:27 GMT

Seeking pictures of Henry and Martha Buford Kelley and any of their children. Marlin

YORK DEASON

gangle50 — 18 Feb 2007 2:14:40 GMT

LOOKING FOR YORK DEASON B- JUL 1,1892 - D- MAY 15, 1969

NEED PARENTS NAMES ?? WIFE WAS TEXANNA ? NEED MAIDEN NAME. TEXANNA BORN ABT 1881 AND DIED MAY 20, 1961

THEY ARE " AFR- AMERICAIN "

TY,
GANGLE2@HOTMAIL.COM

YORK DEASON

gangle50 — 18 Feb 2007 2:14:36 GMT

ROTAN, KING & LEWIS

GailHowell60 — 31 Jan 2007 8:26:42 GMT

My husband's great grandfather was b. in Polk Co. He was Andrew Jackson Lewis b. 1858 Polk Co., d. 1892 Navarro Co., TX. His parents were Williamson Frank Lewis & Mary Jane King. His bro., John A. Lewis b. 1863 Polk Co., d. 1880. His sis, Madella A. Lewis b. 1861 Polk Co. There were several more siblings but I'm not sure of their birth & death locations.
Louis Catherine King was also b. 1855 in Polk Co. She was the dau. of Peter Johnson King and Mary Ann Rotan.
We would love to hear from anyone with info on these families. Thanks

Cage Meadows, My Great-Grandfather

lollypopno11958 — 15 Feb 2007 4:12:51 GMT

I have only in recent years become interested in genealogy and I am trying to find out more information on my great-grandfather, Cage Meadows. All I know of him is that he left his family in Mississippi (including my grandmother, his daughter) either in the late 1800's or early 1900's and moved to or near Beaumont, TX, where he purchased land, and had at least 2 more families. It is my understanding that his land struck oil at some point, possibly after he died. He passed away in 1919, but I am unclear as to how he died, or any other details of his life. The postings I found on this website regarding a Cage Meadows who died in 1919 is too coincidental and I am trying to verify if it is one and the same Cage Meadows. I would like to find out any other unknown details regarding my great-grandfather's life and death. Attached is the only known photo of him in a group family photo (he is the man sitting on the left-hand side holding one of his children). I would love to know the names of all his other children in this photo. The two ladies standing in the back are his older daughters from his first marriage and first grandchild. All other children were his from other marriages. Also attached is a copy of his tombstone, but I am unclear as to what cemetary he was buried. Any details anyone could provide would be most appreciated! I can be contacted directly at lollypopno11958@aol.com or lollypopno11958@jam.rr.com. Thanks!

WILLIAMSON, BROCK

sunnyside96 — 19 Jan 2002 3:37:42 GMT

Looking for information on Marion Nathaniel WILLIAMSON b. July 22, 1857 in MS, d. Feb 6, 1916 and buried in Holhousen-Darby Cemetary near Moscow, TX. He was brought to Polk Co., TX by his parents sometime after the CW. Who were his parents? His mother's first name is Salena and is also buried at Holhousen Cemetary. Marion married Susie BROCK in 1879.

JUDGE MATTHEWS/MATHEWS

flemarsh — 28 Jan 2007 12:16:24 GMT

SEARCHING FOR INFORMATION ON A JUDGE MATTHEWS/MATHEWS IN THE LIVINGSTON ARE IN THE 1800'S. I HAVE NO OTHER INFORMATION ON HIM. MY GGGRANDMOTHER NARCISSA ANN MATTHEWS/MATHEWS EVANS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RELATED TO HIM.
HOPING SOMEONE MIGHT KNOW WHEN HE DIED SO THAT I COULD GET A COPY OF HIS DEATH CERT.
ANY INFO WOULD BE APPRECIATED.
THANKS,
FRANKIE EVANS MARSHALL

Ed Wiggins/Pearl C. Jones

Debbie — 16 Aug 2005 11:37:21 GMT

I am trying to find a marriage date for Ed Wiggins, b. apr 1883. I see on the census that his wife's name is Pearl. Not sure of her last name though. I have found a Mrs.Pearl Wiggins who is the daughter of Robert Batte Jones & Carrie M. Carr. Does anyone know if these Pearl's are the same person. Thanks

Kelley

marlinparker51 — 11 Jan 2007 6:04:16 GMT

Seeking descendants of Robert Kelley, the son of Henry Kelley and Martha Buford.

James Smith Evans/Lucy Dickson Pearsall

scpearsall — 4 Jan 2007 1:51:02 GMT

James Smith Evans and Lucy Dickson Pearsall were married in Clinton, NC on 30 Oct 1866. James Smith Evans was a Captain in the CSA. He and his family moved from Cumberland County, NC to Livingston, TX in 1893. They had 9 children that grew to adulthood. I would like to hear from members of the following families:
1. Elizabeth Smith Evans married Walter Sidney Lister.
2. William Augustus Evans married Ida Monaghan.
3. Eleanor Bryan Evans married William Turner Jones.
4. Emma Ferdinand Evans married Charles Jacob Gerlach.
5. James Smith Evans, Jr., married Corrine Watkins.
6. Lucy Pearsall Evans, married William Overton Todd.
7. Isabella Campbell Evans, married Finis Ewing McAllister.
8. Jerre Pearsall Evans, married Mrs. Edna Brown.
9. Victoria White Evans, no further info.

William Driver McDonald

JBURD964 — 26 Dec 2006 11:58:11 GMT

I'm looking for info on my GGGF William Driver McDonald I have found information that he was from are was born in Polk County Tx. I'm new at this and the information I have is very limited.
Any help would be greatly appricated.

A. Weathers Burial Place?

Donia McDonald — 27 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for my ancestors grave & death date. Alexander M. WEATHERS is believed to have died in Polk county between 1850 & 1855. He is shown on the 1850 census as having been born in "GA" but his birthplace is shown on other researchers info as Germany & I would like to know for sure where he was born. His wife was Nancy M. McADA & her mother was a SANSOM. Nancy married William F. EVANS, 16 Nov 1855, after Alexander died. I have a lot of info on both lines that I'd be happy to share. Please contact me at cats@southwind.net

OBIT LOOKUP

gangle50 — 22 Dec 2006 6:25:00 GMT

looking for an obit on wade fleene - died on 4-26-1988

ty,
gigi

Jones

gvankampen1 — 18 Feb 2004 10:26:12 GMT

Looking for parents of Levey Jane JONES, b. 1882 somewhere in Polk Co. TX, married Albert William White in 1900 in Leggett, Polk Co. TX. I have not been able to locate her on any of the census for Polk Co., yet know she was from this county.

JONES

gvankampen1 — 18 Feb 2004 10:26:12 GMT

1900 Polk Co. Census shows John and Mary JONES, with the following children: Levy J, Ellen, Dellard, Ada, Kile and Sam. I'm looking for any information, ancestors, descendants, etc. of any of these people. Levy married William Albert WHITE in latter part of 1900.

Cummings,Jones,Parrish,White

Triena White Emberling-Rogers — 21 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for the maiden name of Levey Jane married to Albert William White in 1900 in Polk County and re-married to Jeffrey Jones.

Looking for relatives with the following surnames:

L. Carrington — 1 Nov 2006 11:38:25 GMT

Collins/Davis/Douglass/Gill/Jiles/Humphrey/Lewis/North/ Rivers. I was told by an elderly relative to try and look for these surnames in the Polk County area of
Shepherd.

If you know or have heard of the surnames e-mail me at: LydiaC@windstream.net

Thanks

Albert Heinzel

Bill Donath — 2 Nov 2006 5:16:08 GMT

Albert Otto Heinzel was my maternal grandfather's brother. Albert died in Polk County, Texas 17 May 1922. What can I do to get an obituary and/or a death certificate?

Thank You - Bill Donath

OBIT LOOK-UP (Beaution Cates)

Shirley Grund — 29 Oct 2006 3:29:42 GMT

Obit look-up please:

Beaution D. Cates
d. 2 Feb 1987
Livingston, Polk, TX
Buried Mt. Rose Cemetery.

Thank you.

Darby/Davis/Gill/Jiles AA surnames associated with......

Lydia Carrington — 24 Oct 2006 6:46:46 GMT

John Carrington/Harriet Rivers.
Looking for anybody that know or have heard about these names. I am doing family research and I was told to look for these surnames. It seems that Harriet had children by several men and the children all carry the Carrington surname.

Mary Darby
Herbert Davis
Clarence Gill
Jody/Joseph Jiles
John Andrew Carrington

Found in a newspaper clipping when gf John died that Harriet moved from Shepherd, in Polk County to the area that I live in now. There is a big hole that I can't fill because I can't find anymore info. on these people.

BROCK, PEEBLES, BOONE, PACE Photographs

DanFranklin48 — 9 Oct 2006 4:33:35 GMT

I found four old photographs several years ago in a box of BROCK family photographs, that I have been trying to identify.

Two are Ambrotype photographs. These type photgraphs were made from 1854 to the 1860s.
My first thought was that this was Mary Ann PEEBLES b.1840 and Green McKinnis BROCK b.1833. I now think that they might be Julia Ann BOONE b.1843, IN and her husband Thomas D. PACE b.1829.

The reasons I am leaning that way are:

1. I received a picture of Mahala PEEBLES, the sister of Mary Ann PEEBLES. Mahala looks nothing like the picture. Doesn't prove that it isn't Mary Ann, but there is no family resemblence.

2. The tin type photo that I found at the same time was Myra PACE and her sister May PACE. I would date this photo around 1892. Myra married William Henry BROCK b.1866, TX. The box I found these pictures in was a box of BROCK photos, but these pictures were evidently saved by Myra (PACE) BROCK.

3. Instead of Mary Ann PEEBLES, I think that this picture is Myra's mother -- Julia Ann BOONE b.1843, IN. There is a strong resemblence between another picture of Myra taken around 1900 and the picture taken around 1865, who I think is her mother.

4. If Myra saved the pictue of her mother (Julia Ann BOONE), then she might have also saved the picture of her father (Thomas D. PACE).

Would like to dialogue with anyone that might have additional insight.

Dan

Myra and May PACE

DanFranklin48 — 8 Oct 2006 5:55:43 GMT

I have been working with some old family photos. They are Tinytype photos. I found them in a box of BROCK family photographs. I did not know who was in the photos, but by researching the dress style of the individuals concluded the photos were taken in the early 1890s.
This helped me identify the photos. One is Myra PACE and her sister May PACE. Myra married William Henry BROCK in 1901in Polk Co, TX.
The other photo is evidently a younger Myra Pace (about 12 years old).
Myra and May were daughters of Thomas D. PACE and Julia Ann BOONE.
Be glad to share copies with anyone interested.

Butler

D Gameson — 30 Jan 2005 12:55:13 GMT

Seeking information on John Butler and wife Mary keithly Butler. Lived near Indian reservation in mid 1800"s Buried on their farm. Does anyone inow if the Butler cemetery is near there? Two small children were buried there too, it is said they lived in a one room log cabin. Only child to live to adulthood was John Kethley Butler who moved to Angelina co in late 1800's

Francis Edward Good

Ken Good — 26 Sep 2006 11:33:32 GMT

I am trying to locate information on the death of Francis Edward Good who died March 1981 in Livingston, Texas. He was my father. Thank you, Ken Good

Kelley Picture

Marlin Parker — 19 Sep 2006 3:36:24 GMT

I have been looking for a picture of henry kelley and his wife Martha. He died in 1891 and she died in 1907. Has anyone got a picture of either one or both that they would share with me? Marlin

E. Rebecca (McGee) Shepherd, Stryker Cemetery

Melton E. Durant — 15 Sep 2006 12:29:57 GMT

The Stryker Cemetery survey shows:-
E.R. Shepherd, 1863 - 1933, w/o J.F. Shepherd.
{E. Rebecca (McGee) Shepherd - per obit}

Were her survivors in the obit? (who were they?)

Was James F. Magee (also listed in Stryker Cemetery) her
brother? Was his name James Flournoy Magee?

Any and all help is sincerely appreciated.

Melton E. Durant, Jacksonville, TX
mdurant@broadwayinternet.com

Pine Ridge Cemetery -- Leggett, Texas

Bonnie — 26 Aug 2006 1:15:40 GMT

The Pine Ridge Cemetery was established on Sept. 18, 1944 by: Nathaniel R. Hickman, Nell Hickman, and Willie Taylor as "Hickman Cemetery" -- Tract 18,
H & T.C on 2.3 acres of land. As documented in the Texas General Land Records.
Does anyone know why and when the "Hickman Cemetery", got name changed to "Pine Ridge Cemetery".

Murphy Family

sue11624 — 7 May 2003 2:03:31 GMT

I need information concerning my grandmother, Ina Murphy
Faust(Foust?) Williams who lived in Polk County and Liberty County. She had many siblings. Her brothers included 1)Pat Murphy (Cleveland, Tx.), 2)Larkin, and 3)Sam Murphy who lived with her until his death. Her sisters included Ardelle (Jasper, Texas)and Belle. Her children were Claries Lenora Faust McDaniel Saxon and Sammie Boyd Williams.
I would appreciate any information regarding her parents.

WE WHITE

Suzann351 — 30 Aug 2006 4:30:49 GMT

Looking for info of WE WHITE, born about 1896. The 1920 census shows him living there with wife and sons. Working as a constable. In the 1930 census the wife had remarried?
I need to know what the W.E. stood for as well as anything else you can share...please email me at suzann.peters@gmail.com. Thanks.

Thank you!

Suzann351 — 3 Sep 2006 12:07:06 GMT

This is indeed the family that I am looking for. I am researching the Clovis White line. I am in Polk Co for the weekend and will go out to Peebles tomorrow...thanks for supplying the given name! I am hesitate to approach the one remaining son with questions at this time....thanks again!

MURPHY, LOWE, COURSEY, SHAVER

Candie Sims Witherspoon — 16 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am researching Larkin MURPHY and family, who moved to Polk County, TX after their son Richard was born. They appear on the 1870 Polk County Census. I descend from his daughter SALLY whom I am told was his illegitimate child with a SALLY LOWE, whom he never married. Larkin and wife, Charlotte Helen COURSEY raised the child whom it is said is named after her mother. I am trying to locate information on the LOWE family from whom this child may descend. Any information of SALLY LOWE or SALLY MURPHY of Polk County, TX would be greatly appreciated. Sally Lowe/Murphy married Riley or Uriah SHAVER in 1900. Her tombstone indicates that she was born 25 Dec. 1866. But this is in conflict with the Federal Census records which record her as being born in 1878. Please HELP!!!! Visit my website for more information on this family at: Candie's Tree--
http://CandiesTree.webjump.com/

Will do look-ups for Camp Ruby Cemetery

Colleen Jackson Goodwin — 28 Feb 2002 9:00:25 GMT

I live very close to the cemetery. Be glad to do look-ups.

Asia Texas

Randall Connell — 11 Aug 2006 7:32:54 GMT

Recently while travelling between Corrigan and Groveton I noticed a sign that said Asia but did not see any businesses or signs of a town. Is this an abandoned town or a community that may be located off the maun highway?

Louis & Mary Hamilton Graham descendants & relatives

kccaptain — 30 Jul 2006 3:20:42 GMT

I am researching my maternal great grandparents, Louis & Mary Hamilton Graham of Moscow, Texas. Any info would be greatly appreciated. They are buried in Shiloh Cemetary and from what I am told that is the "family" cemetery. Other family names are Duncan (Duncan's Funeral Home), Hall, Huelett, Barnes (Carl Barnes Funeral Home).

David Samuel Newton Baxley

Adelaone — 2 Oct 2006 12:34:41 GMT

I am looking for any information on this man or his ancestors or descendants. He died in Polk County, Texas in 1923. He is my husband's great-grandfather. Thanks for any help you can give to me.