Upshur - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Community names

Don Blevins — 28 Mar 2002 4:37:10 GMT

I am searching for the origin of the community names BOXWOOD, CROSS ROADS, DIANA, MOUNT LEBANON, NEW MOUNTAIN, and UNION RIDGE. I need this data for a project I am working on. Any information available, other than that shown in the TX Handbook, will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Looking for info Emma Burroughs Dunbar, born 1872 in Upshur Co,Tx

DeannaDunbar13 — 4 Nov 2008 1:18:52 GMT

Need Info on Emma Burroughs Dunbar, born 1872 in Upshur co, Tx. Can't find date of death, but is after husband Everet Lafayette Dunbar passed in 1939....

William Walker

Patrick_Sparks — 7 Jan 2003 4:30:43 GMT

Seeking information on William Walker, born in Virginia, son of Robert Walker. Came to Upshur County in 1846. Brother was Robert Matthew Walker who married Margaret Ann Beavers on January 10, 1866.

Houseworth Cemetery

PSutherlin37 — 9 Oct 2008 4:08:37 GMT

I have Upshur County death record, indicating Houseworth Cemetery. Does anyone know its location, or current name.
Peggy Sutherlin Camp County

Patterson relations-Upshur County

MBarnesTXtoNYC — 15 Oct 2008 7:48:02 GMT

Am looking for any relations to the siblings of Melinda Patterson Houseworth Barnes, my great grandmother.1865-1940. She had nine siblings that I know of. She was the daughter of Andrew Patterson & Susan Hogan. Her brother Ruben Patterson, and family, lived nearby. Siblings were James, Anna, Martha, Robert, William, Mary, Thomas, Ruben & Harrison. As far as I know, all remained in Upshur County
Research indicates a probable first marriage to Jeptha Houseworth, and they had one daughter named Ida.
She had several sons with her 2nd husband, Charlie T Barnes

Beatty death-1904

bsl450013 — 10 Oct 2008 2:45:09 GMT

I am trying to find out any information on my aunt that died in Gilmer in 1904. Her name was Lillie Beatty, dob: 9-13-1899 in Jackson, Ms. and her dod was 7-24-1909 in Gilmer, so I have been told. Parents names are Jonah O. Beatty and Annie E. Smith Beatty. That is all the information that I have on her. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Betty

William D Barber family

barbers144 — 5 Sep 2008 6:23:40 GMT

Looking for family of William D Barber who passed away 1954 longtime resident of Gilmer TX. My e-mail is barbers@bluemarble.net

Capps/Caps Upshur or Gregg County

PamHartmann46 — 28 Sep 2008 10:32:04 GMT

Harvey Caps shows adopted and is 10 in 1880 Upshur Co Texas census with John and Lucy V Walker. I believe he is related to my Mary Capps who shows adopted in next county over and is also 10 in Gregg County TX with Minerva Meyers. Any info appreciated

Houseworth Family/Upshur County,Texas

MBarnesTXtoNYC — 20 Aug 2008 12:01:56 GMT

Looking for information on first husband of Malinda Patterson. Jepp/Jeptha? Houseworth or Housworth. 1 daughter named Ida.
Can only find a census listing Martha as a wife. Any help appreciated

Info. about my Greatgrandfather

Edward Fay — 18 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Any info. into the bio. of my Greatgrandfather William D. Powell born Dec. 1879 Ga? died 1880? in Upshur County, Gilmer, Texas. What did he die of? Exactly when did he die?I know that he was married to Molly(Margariette) Johnson and they both died young leaving my grandfather in the wardship of an Aunt and Uncle (Sallie and Alonzo Boren). My sister and I have been trying to search for any info. on William D. Powell that can be found. The dates I have recieved so far are questionable the info. was received from an elderly Johnson decendant verbally by my sister and was believed to be accurate except for the dates. I would like to know any info I can get on him. Thanks

Evans, John W. /Mary (Brunner)Vanderford

rocox — 5 Aug 2008 12:13:02 GMT

Seeking newspaper accounts, local history, tax records, local accounts on John W. Evans. This family is located on the 1870 Van Zandt census with his wife Mary, her children by marriage to Thomas J. Vanderford (deceased)and daughter Dora Elvira Evans. Family migrated to Upshur and Gregg counties. Mary remarried to Sidney McKinley in 1876, Gregg County.

Lafayette, Texas History

imcrafty1 — 29 Jul 2008 7:42:34 GMT

I am interested in the History of the Lafayette community. My dad, Earl James Miller, was born near there in 1922. According to his older sister, the doctor came out to the farm to deliver my dad and was killed in a buggy accident while returning to town. My dad's birth was never recorded and this was discovered when he joined the Navy during World War II. A delayed birth certificate was issued and my grandfather and aunt had to attest that the birth actually took place.Is there any published history of Lafayette?

Thanks,
Kathie Miller Sarchet
imcrafty@swbell.net

Looking for the FORD family

dandorlauery — 12 Jul 2008 4:06:07 GMT

I am looking for Hardy D. Ford and Jane Ann McBride Ford and children, Mary Elizabeth Ford, John P. N. Ford, William L. Ford, Patrick H. Ford, Duncan H. Ford, Annie E. Ford, and Myrtilla Ford. Mary Elizabeth FORD Evans is my Great Great Grandmother. Mary was born February 28, 1854 in Upshur Co., Tx and died December 24, 1927 in Brewster Co., Tx. Any information on my family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Dorothy

robert c moore

jevettemburciaga — 11 Jun 2008 1:19:49 GMT

looking for info on a robert c moore b. 1848 maybe 47 married elizabeth parker they livedin 1880 houston county but i know they also lived upsher county and i think he died there. father maybe a william moore

Gilmer High School

MargaretBradshaw61 — 20 Jun 2008 9:50:25 GMT

Trying to find the name(s) of the Valdictorian and Salutatorian for the years 1951,1952 qnd 1953 for Gilmer High School. Any help or suggestions are appreciated.

Lowe, Moore and related families: hopewell, shady grove and little moore cemeteries

Janet Tyson — 10 Jan 2002 1:57:19 GMT

I am looking for more information on my mother's ancestors from the Big Sandy and Gilmer areas of Upshur County.

Edgar Ray Lowe(1897-1958) m. Mary Mabel Moore (1904-1982) both bur. Hopewell Cemetery

Edgar Ray Lowe's Parents:Hezekiah Franklin Lowe (1860-1935) m. 1st cousin Rowena Lowe (1865-1917) both bur. Shady Grove Cemetery. Siblings of Edgar Ray: Mabel Lowe m. Mr. Godfrey, Clyde Lowe m. Gladys Mathis, Jay D. Lowe m. Clydie, Troy L. Lowe m. Margie.

Mary Mabel Moore's Parents: John Mathey (or Mathis) Moore(1880-1944) m. M. Ella Barton (1881-1904) both bur. Hopewell Cemetery. John Mathey Moore m. 2) Bertha Mae Phelan (1893-1958). Bertha's other husbands were Herbert Jones and Frank Beaver.

M. Ella Barton's parents: J. F. Barton (1847-1896) m. N. C. Price (1852-1889). Both bur. Shady Grove Cemetery. Siblings of M. Ella Barton: Bessie, James m. Vester Connally

N. C. Price's parents: T. J. Price(1819-1885) and M. A. (1821-1880). Both bur. Shady Grove Cemetery

John Mathey Moore's parents: (I think) Robert H. Moore b. 1858 m. 1879 L. A. Long. Sibling of John Mathey Moore: Arthur or Arnum Moore (Artie)

Robert H. Moore's parents: John Harvey Moore (1820-1890) m. Mary Chaney. both bur. Little Moore Cemetery near Latch. Siblings of Robert H. Moore: James Harvey Moore m.Margaret Ann Caffey and Darthula Jane Bullard, Thompson A. Moore m. Maggie Ward and Mary Ann Bauman, George Moore m. Mandy

Any leads would be appreciated.

C.C. McKinney in Upshur Co.

ranchscape2000 — 10 Jun 2008 10:23:32 GMT

My G-G-Grandfather Christopher Columbus McKinney purchased a land grant and had the patent issued to him for land which was origially granted to A.T. McGee. The patent for this land was in 1853. Could anyone tell me who C.C. McKinney sold the land to, when, and for how much?

Raster Ladell Young

grofminnie — 23 May 2008 4:25:24 GMT

Looking for info about Raster Ladell Young b. abt. 1899. He married my grandmother Eunice Bates in at. 1919. Any info about him and his linage would be greatly appreciated.

Perryville Cemetery

khnabours — 13 May 2008 11:13:25 GMT

Does anyone have a number that I can call for the Perryville Cemetery? I recently went to the cemetery and could not find the marker for my relative J. C. Connor. The numbers that are listed on the cemetery gate do not work for me. I cannot get anyone to answer the phone. I am interested in purchasing some tombstones for relatives buried there but do not know who to contact. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Metcalf/ Medcalf's Buried in Upshur County

compartist78 — 15 May 2008 7:22:20 GMT

I am looking for a Thomas Jackson Medcalf/Metcalf who very well could be buried in Simpsonville Cemetery. He was born about 1816 and would have died between 1880 - 1900 and the last census record was him living in Precinct 3, Upshur County, Texas. I know his son Thomas Jackson Metcalf, Jr. 1854 - 1943, is buried there and Jr's son Simeon A. and wife are buried there as well. Is it possible for other Metcalf's to be buried there? Is there any living Metcalf's in the area that I can talk to and share pics, records, and such??
Thank you,

Chris

Perryville Cemetery

khnabours — 13 May 2008 11:14:39 GMT

17th Texas Dismounted Cavalry

Clay Steelman — 17 May 2004 9:26:09 GMT

My name is Clay Steelman and I am currently writing a book concerning the Civil War life of the 17th Texas Dismounted Cavalry. Company G of this regiment was formed in Upshur County. I am looking for any informaiton from soldier history, mustering in service, personal diary accounts, etc.

I honestly believe that the combat history of the unit is a very interesting story....from mustering into service, capture at Arkansas Post, life as a POW, and their subsequent combat life after being released. I am really looking for any personal accounts from any soldiers in the 17th Texas.

If you have any information please contact me at TxSteel54@aol.com. Thanks.

Clay Steelman
Gilmer, Texas

OBITUARY REQUEST - WILLIAM ERNEST McALEXANDER

SteveStone94 — 8 May 2008 3:29:45 GMT

Obituary assistance requested.

I need the obituary of William Ernest McAlexander, who died in Upshur Co. TX in Apr. 1983. Working on my Walker Family Tree, and having trouble locating him.

Many thanks for any help.

Steve Stone
Pascagoula MS
A Jim Sanford Walker Descendant
Steve.Stone@supshipgc.navy.mil

John Hamilton McNairy of Upshur Co, TX

PaHaKin — 7 May 2008 12:25:16 GMT

Can anyone share a copy of the will of John Hamilton McNairy (1804-1853) of Upshur Co, TX? I am trying to confirm his 11 children by his two wives. He was important enough to have a Texas Historical Marker, but I can't identify all of the children correctly.

Additionally, in the 1850 Upshur County census a son D. H. (21) is shown. Following his name is female C. H. (15). Next is another son L. (16). Is C. H. a daughter OR the wife of D. H.? In 1860 a Caroline McNairy is shown with two young children living in the house hold with William Collier.

Any help will be appreciated!

Mrs. S.A.C. Callaway {Caloway}

arminta48 — 20 Apr 2008 12:29:19 GMT

Married James McCutchan {McCutcheon}May 15 , 1877

Who was she? Was she the mother of John and George Callaway?

1880 Census in Error {LDS}
HH Reported as James McCallahan is James McCutchan

Where is the Upshur Co. website?

txgirlmck — 27 Mar 2008 8:04:51 GMT

There used to be a rootsweb county website for Upshur county. It is now removed. Does anyone have a new link to the site by any chance?

MORRIS Descendents

Marian G. Blalack — 3 May 2006 1:51:15 GMT

I am looking for descendents of John and Millie Hammond Morris, both buried in Morris Cemetery.
Also looking for descendents of John Titus Day and Millie Hammon Day (grand daughter of John and Millie), also buried in Morris Cemetery. I would like to contact descendents of these couples. I am a descendent of John and Millie through their daughter Eliza. My grandmother was Millie Day's sister.

Thanks,
Gayle Blalack
El Paso, TX

John S. Conn

dochu — 8 Mar 2008 2:19:20 GMT

Does anyone have any info on the J. S. Conn buried in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Upshur Co., Tx.? He was b. 10-5-1833 D. 7-13-1915.

William CONNOR

khnabours — 6 Mar 2008 4:37:11 GMT

Looking for information for a William CONNOR who lived in Gilmer, Upshur Co., Texas. He was born 31 Jan 1903 in Winnsboro, Texas to John Calhoun CONNOR and Lillie Mae KOONTZ. He died 17 May 1970 in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX. He had the following siblings, Ethel Mae CONNOR who married M. B. REAVES; Zena Lillie CONNOR who married Robert Lee HARRISON. He had a 1/2 brother by the name of Bogan Andrew MILLER and another 1/2 brother by the name of John Ira CONNOR. His name was spelled both CONNER and CONNOR. I would love to be in contact with any of his descendants. My grandmother Zena Lillie CONNOR HARRISON was his sister. Thanks for any information

Ephram T. DUDLEY & Mary McCutchan DUDLEY

arminta48 — 29 Feb 2008 2:00:01 GMT

Seeking info about these people

1870 Census Upshur Co

Darlene Allen

Bryant/Gilmer City Cemetary

twomontes — 20 Feb 2008 6:56:58 GMT

Does anyone have any information on Welch Allman Bryant or descendants.Also does anyone do cemetary lookups.I need tombstone info on Mabel-Mabell Bryant or possibly photos of Bryants tombstones

Old Galloway Community

CheyrlMTVelten — 17 Feb 2008 3:16:05 GMT

Does anyone have any information about the Old Galloway Community which was located on 49 about 9 miles west of Gilmer in the western sector of Upshur County. I have not been able to locate anything on this old town that was flourishing back in the 1800's.
Cheyrl
cvranch@verizon.net

Amos Wesley Smith Family

mimispoils — 31 Dec 2005 9:55:01 GMT

Looking for any information on AMOS WESLEY SMITH, Upshur County. He is head of household on 1860 census with wife "E" and children listed Lavinia, Thomas, Autita, Sarah, Alfred, Madison, Bethira. Others in house hold are Lewis, Mariah and Nancy, but I think too old to be children. Apparently Amos died in 1869, but I can't find him buried anywhere in Upshur County.
Can anyone help with this?
Thanks

Buie, Starks, Jones

Nadelles — 5 Feb 2008 3:22:50 GMT

Looking for information or photos on family that lived in Upshur county, Butler Cornelius Buie June 4 1854, Thelma Starks feb 4. 1912, Stanley George Jones and any family members with the same last names. Would love to find some photos too.

Looking for Descendents of O. M. Mutt Stegall & Ethel Valma Beene

rlwhiteley — 28 Jan 2008 11:57:17 GMT

Found in Shady Grove Cem. list, the following notation attached to listing for Ethel Valma Stegall:
"Age 88; W/o Mutt; D/o Thomas & Dora Beene; b & d Upshur County, Tx; taken from obit"
Thomas Beene md. Dora A. Whiteley 28 May 1911, Upshur Co
Dora would be my Great Aunt that I have been tracking unsuccessfully for years. Any info would be appreciated

JOSEPH C. MCKINLEY & MARY MCCUTCHAN MCKINLEY

arminta48 — 19 Jan 2008 8:50:03 GMT

Seeking info on these siblings all ten children born between 1857-18880 Coffeeville Area.Seeking info .

Some buried McCutchan McKinley Cemetery

Johnson's mill

Jean Allen — 16 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking any information about a mill that was belonged to a family named Johnson in the 1800's. It had to be near
Indian Rock community because they lived in Indian Rock in
Upshur county.

Allen Nation cemetery lookup

cottentail2001 — 21 Jan 2008 6:58:15 GMT

I would appreciate if anyone could lookup cemetery records for

Allen Nation (or Nations) born about 1840
wife's name was Mary

COLUMBUS MORRISON

arminta48 — 20 Jan 2008 4:59:06 GMT

Seeking info on him or his wife Eliz. McKinley Morrison.

BEAN, Benjamin Crawford/McKnight Jennie

leathaabetts — 27 Jun 2001 2:11:53 GMT

Benjamin Crawford Bean, (son of Jospeh Eli Bean and Ellen Caroline Crabtree) b. 2 Jul 1893, Paint Rock, JAckson Co. Alabam, d. 5 Jan 1973 Dallas, Dallas Co. Texas buried Kelsey Upshur Co. Texas, m. Jennie McKnight.
Have helped Rebecca Dennett, desendant of Joseph Eli Bean, rdennett@webtv.net, do extensive research on Bean/Crabtree genealogy, seeking oral histories on Bean/Crabtree lines.

Fondren family

FrankieNichols24 — 3 Jul 2001 4:16:36 GMT

I am trying to find where my great great great grandfather William Asberry (A.) Fondren is buried. He was born in GA and died in TX. He married first to my great great great grandmother Mary M. Moore in Bibb County, AL in 1828. He married second to Mary Ann Brown-Campbell in Bibb County, AL. think before 1860 I am not sure.
I would like to know where he is buried at. If someone could take me a picture of his tombstone i would appreciate and would pay you the amount of postage and what ever you thought it might would have took to develop the picture. Thanks!
Frankie Nichols
Northport, AL

Simpson family in Upshur County

KarenJillJ — 21 Nov 2007 7:14:41 GMT

Seeking to correspond with the descendants of James J. (born 1851) and Nancy J. (born 1875) Simpson who lived in Upshur County. JJ and Nancy are buried near Gilmer. I am interested in wife Nancy. I have some information about her but would like more. Thank you. Karen

Miles and Mary Johnson on 1880 census precinct 6

JuliaClay74 — 17 Oct 2007 8:38:48 GMT

I am looking for the burial date and place of Miles H. Johnson who died between June 6 1880 and before 1882. He and his wife Maryann Elizabeth Glover Johnson lived with their 2 children, Lula Delphia Ann age 7 and Willie B. age 4 in Upshur County, precinct 6 in 1880.
Maryann remarried in 1882 to Napoleon B. Ford in Harrison County.

Rev. Edward Jones late 1800's

Dori1947 — 26 Nov 2004 4:38:04 GMT

Reverend Edward Jones, b abt 1850 in Wales, was a Methodist circuit minister in the late 1800's. He married Martha Ann Elizabeth Hill, b. 1857, in Smith Co., TX. She was the dau. of Joseph Walton Hill and Eliza C. Ingram. Joseph died in 1865 in Smith Co, and his widow moved to Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX. She may have remarried. Martha and Edward Jones had at least the following children:
1. Hattie Mae, b abt 1884, married William Harmon Pyle, b 1881 in Gilmer.
2. Frank, b 1891 in Gilmer, married Margaret Virginia Futrell of Gilmer. He was a wholesale grocer there. He died in 1991.
3. Wilson Crowley, b 1896 in Gilmer, married Mary Edna McKinnon and moved to Mt. Pleasant,Titus Co., TX, then Victoria, TX.
Does anyone have any information about the Edward Jones family?

Smart / McCutchen Families of Upshur Co.

arminta48 — 12 Sep 2007 12:31:12 GMT

Joshua Lawrence Smart & Sarah Catherine McCutchen

Looking for desc. of this family line.
Sarah was my great grandmother's sister.
Hannah Tabithia McCutchen Poteet

Darlene Allen
arminta48@yahoo.com

Smart / McCutchen Families of Upshur Co.

arminta48 — 12 Sep 2007 12:31:10 GMT

Joshua Lawrence Smart & Sarah Catherine McCutchen

Looking for desc. of this family line.
Sarah was my great grandmother's sister.
Hannah Tabithia McCutchen Poteet

Darlene Allen
arminta48@yahoo.com

Smart / McCutchen Families of Upshur Co.

arminta48 — 12 Sep 2007 12:28:05 GMT

Joshua Lawrence Smart & Sarah Catherine McCutchen

Smart / McCutchen Families of Upshur Co.

arminta48 — 12 Sep 2007 12:28:05 GMT

Joshua Lawrence Smart & Sarah Catherine McCutchen

Smart / McCutchen Families of Upshur Co.

arminta48 — 12 Sep 2007 12:28:02 GMT

Joshua Lawrence Smart & Sarah Catherine McCutchen

Burkett/Burnett

myroots1961 — 1 Sep 2007 4:03:27 GMT

Looking for information on John C. Burkett married to Ollie May Burnett of Rhonesboro, TX. Any help on either side of the family would be appreciated.

Dr. Robert McCutchan

arminta48 — 23 Aug 2007 8:30:15 GMT

Is he buried in Upshur Co. died abt. 1885

Dr. Marshall's Clinic in Gilmer

Linda Sitton — 18 Mar 2006 4:22:08 GMT

Dr. Marshall was my doctor when I was born in 1946. I would like to know his full name, the name and address of his clinic. Thank you

JOHN F. WHITE & MARY D. MCCUTCHAN

arminta48 — 5 Aug 2007 2:06:53 GMT

MarRied fEB. 17 1879 gREGG cO.
DOES ANYONE RECOGNIZE THESE PEOPLE?

Darlene Allen

McCutchen

arminta48 — 27 Jul 2007 1:04:56 GMT

James McCutchen 1870 Census
MarthA CARTWRIGHT McCUTCHEN {Wife}

Mearind
Nancy
Hannah 1853
Hane 1854
John 1849

McCutchen

arminta48 — 27 Jul 2007 1:01:03 GMT

James McCutchen Family 1870 {Upshur Co.}
Martha Cartwrght McCutchen{wife}
Daughters names
Mearind
Nancy
Hannah
Jane
Son : John
Nephew in Household Dudley DeLoach

Seeking ay additional info on this line

Information on T Lawson, possibly Ty, family

Christy_Eckert — 25 Jul 2007 12:36:35 GMT

I am trying to find anything I can on the family of T Lawson, could possibly have been Ty Lawson. He would have been born about 1836 and died after 1919. He was married to Elizabeth "Lizzie" last name unknown. Also to "M J" last name unknown. His children were William M, John A, Ralph L, and Flora.
I have copies of several land deeds from this area and family members have told me that there is family still in this area. A few years ago, some distant cousins came here doing family research but I have been unable to make any contact with them. They are also from this area.
I would love to know where our family comes from. My mother has tried for years and this is as far as we are able to get.
Thank you in advance for ANY information at all.

Christy Eckert
john.christy@hotmail.com

OBIT REQUEST - DELBERT H. HUMPHREY

Steve Stone — 6 Dec 2006 2:56:57 GMT

If anyone has access to newspaper files, I need a copy or transcription of the obituary of Delbert H. Humphrey, b. 15 May 1899. d. 21 Mar. 1994 in Gilmer, Upshur Co. TX

One of my Davis ancestors married a Delbert Humphrey in Marion Co. They show on the 1930 Cass Co. census, living in Pct. 1. I believe the man described in the obituary is the same Delbert who married Lula Mae Williams. May Humphrey died in 1994 and is buried in Kellyville Cemetery, Marion Co. One son, Delbert Jr., lives somewhere in Oklahoma. I'm just trying to track down the rest of the family.

Thanks,
Steve Stone
An Andrew Jackson Davis Descendant

descendants of Lemuel Read

Jesse Pierrard — 30 May 2006 8:08:36 GMT

I would like to hear from anyone regarding above subject, born 02-24-1799, North Carolina, died ? Upshur County; married to Sarah Ann Mary McMurray; father of 11 - 12 children, one of whom may be the first Anglo burial in Upshur County

Obit Lookup: William Robert Williams

cavalyn1 — 16 Jan 2007 4:25:47 GMT

I need an obit lookup:

William *Robert* Williams DOB: 4/04/1897 DOD: 10/1978
Gilmer, Upshur, Tx

Thanks

Grange Hill location in 1880

PSutherlin37 — 25 Dec 2002 6:13:08 GMT

Does anyone know the location of the Grange Hill location in 1880? The Chamber of Congress doesn't. I have completed the 1880 census, and want to locate on a map where Precinct 8 is located.

Obituary

Elizabeth Steelman — 18 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Funeral services for Lola Jane (Bailey) Chandler, 79, of 832 Second St., Gilmer, Texas (Upshur County) were scheduled Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Loyd Funeral Home Chapel.The Rev. Dan Williamson was to officiate with burial at Sunset Memorial Park.

Mrs. Chandler died Tuesday morning at her residence after a sudden illness

Born April 5, 1901 in Springfield, Mo., the housewife was a member of the Oak Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, James C. Chandler; one son, David L. Chandler of Dallas; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Info. about Greatgrandfather

Edward Fay — 18 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I would like any info concerning my Greatgrandfather, William D. Powell born Dec. 1879 Ga.? died in Upshur County 1880? He was married to Molly (Margariette) Johnson when? in Upshur County, Gilmer, Tx. I know that they both died young and left my grandfather Alonzo Powell in the wardship of an Aunt and Uncle (Sallie and Alonzo Boren)(Sallie was a Johnson prior to marriage)What I would like to find out is what caused William D. Powell's death and when. I know that Molly died 3yrs after the birth of my greatgrandfather and info so far gathered about that incident was complications from birth. Any info about William D. Powell would be appreciated. Thanks

THOMAS K. BARTON 1834 GEORGIA

bowman366 — 26 May 2007 1:03:04 GMT

LOOKING FOR FAMILY OR PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION ON A THOMAS K. BARTON. CIVIL WAR PENSION APPLICATION SAID HE WAS A COUSIN OF YOUNG HENRY AND MATT BARTON AND HAD KNOW THEM SINCE CHILDHOOD IN GEORGIA. POSSIBLE WIFES ARE TIBE (PHEBE) AND A MONDESERO? RECORDS ARE UNCLEAR, HE WAS ILLITERATE. POSSIBLE CHILDREN ARE ALFRED BORN 1862, MONROE BORN 1866, CHARLIE,MARY,EMILY,JAMES,PARALEE,LIDIA,FREDONIA,LEONA,SAM,DORA. HE DIED IN UPSHUR COUNTY BETWEEN 1910 AND 1920. SEEMS TO HAVE SPENT MOST OF HIS LIFE IN UPSHUR COUNTY. WOULD LIKE TO IDENIFY HIS PARENTS AND CONNECTION TO MY ANCESTOR MATTHEW BARTON.

ODOM, Thomas Bennett "T.B."

evanstrohl — 1 May 2007 9:18:12 GMT

T.B. Odom appears in the 1880 US TX Census, Upshur Co, with Elizabeth J., wife. They had one son, William T. Odom, b. 1879; T.B. died in late 1899, and I can't find burial place. Also, in 1880 census, he is a neighbor to S.A. [Sarah] ODOM, widow of Emanuel ODOM. Query: Were T.B. and Emanuel related? Thomas Bennet Odom was born in GA, ca 1834, and previously married to Nancy Carolyn (McGlown) of GA, and lived in Escambia Co, AL, 1865-1867, when he deserted his family and left for TX. Also looking for Joseph F. ODOM, of Tyler, TX, still living. Please email me < estrohl@cox.net >
Thanks.

William Ayres Moody

sstevens — 29 Apr 2007 4:03:51 GMT

I am continuing my search for connections to the Wolf family in Upshur County, Tx.

Does anyone have any info on William Ayres Moody whose family was located on 1850 Upshur Co. census? I am told that his wife, Nancy's, surname was Wolf. This family moved back to Scott Co., Ar. along with the Tobias W. Wolf family and is located close to other Wolf families there at the start of the Civil War. Two Moody sons, Henry and Marcus, served in the War along with Tobe Wolf in Co. D. of the 2nd Mounted Rifles. Tobe Wolf moved his family back to Upshur Co. after the War. I am told that Ayres Moody did, as well. Nancy Wolf Moody is said to have died about 1865, and Ayres remarried.

Tobe Wolf had three sisters who were in Upshur County, as well. They were Georgia Ann Wolf who m. George Jefferson Hoover, Ellen Caroline Wolf who m. Jesse Alex Sanders, and Martha Wolf who m. Levi Summers Midgett. Nancy Wolf Moody may have possibly been an aunt to these children.

Any info on these families would be greatly appreciated.

LINDA SUE DEMOSS ROBINSON

purplegidget — 10 Apr 2007 10:01:36 GMT

LOOKING FOR MY COUSIN HER FATHERS NAME WAS CARSON DEMOSS SHE HAS A DAUGHTER NAMED KATIVA A SON NAMED BILLY AND AN EX HUSBAND NAMED JERRY ROBINSON, SHE WORKED AT DAIREY QUEEN IN DAINGERFIELD FOR YEARS , I HAVE LEFT MESSAGES AT WHAT I THINK IS HER DAUGTHERS # DO YOU KNOW HER?

Upshur Co. Families

Angela Chapman Brigman — 1 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Searching for several Upshur County, TX families including the following persons:

Sam MILLER (b.c.1860 ?-d.?) was married to Eva HUMPHRIES (b.c.1860-d.?) and had Carl Columbus Miller (b. 1882 TX-d.1944 Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX). Who were Sam's parents and where was he from? Was Eva Humphreys the daughter of William A. Humphreys and Lizzie Unknown of Sevier Co., AR?

Lewis P. WILLIAMS (b.c. mid 1850s-d.?) was married to Eugenia V. FLOYD in 1875 in Upshur Co., TX. Eugenia was the daughter of Ethelred Floyd who is buried in Floyd Cemetery in Upshur Co., TX. Who are Lewis Williams' parents? Where was he born? Is he buried in Upshur Co.? Lewis and Eugenia Williams daughter, Ethel Rose Williams married Carl Columbus Miller in 1899 in Upshur Co., TX.

Fredrick Prescott Davis (b.c.1849 Upshur Co., TX-d.1920s Upshur Co., TX) married Julia Ann FAULK. Trying to prove that Fredrick was the son of Owen S. Davis and Nancy Mann of Tennessee who moved to Texas in the 1850s with Owen's parents (Isaac Davis) and brothers (Prescott and Samuel).
Fredrick and Julia's daughter Dora Wanie Davis married Jacob Gates MCDONALD in Upshur Co., TX.

Any additional information concerning the above mentioned persons or families would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share information with anyone interested.

Thanks!
Angela C. Brigman

VIOLA (Brooks) DARDEN 1901-1972 Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX

rod — 13 Mar 2006 9:52:41 GMT

VIOLA (BROOKS) DARDEN, Afro-American born 1901 in Texas. Married about 1919-1920 to MILES DARDEN in Texas.

Their children:
1. Miles Darden 1921 TX
2. Gracie L. Darden 1923 TX
3. Eula M. Darden 1924 TX
4. Catherine Darden 1926 TX
5. Dorine Darden 1928 TX
6. Billie J. Darden 1929 TX
7. Johnie Darden 1931 TX
8. Miles E. Darden 1934 TX
9. Eliza Jane Darden 1936 TX

Viola (Brooks) Darden, does anyone know the names of her parents? Were her parents related to DAVIS BROOKS and to SAMUEL BROOKS?

DAVIS BROOKS was married to Harriet Sayles of Jackson County, Texas. And SAMUEL BROOKS was born about 1817 in Louisanna. In 1870 SAMUEL BROOKS was living in Jackson County, Texas.

Please contact me if you have any information to share.
Thank you

James & John Mc Cutchen {McCutchin}

arminta48 — 24 Mar 2007 4:14:43 GMT

James born abt 1811 Tn.
.
Martha McCutchen abt. 1815 Tn.

John D. was only son
Five sisters

Hannah born 1853 was my great grandmother.

Were in Coffeeville 1870 Census

Seeking any other info, on this family>

Darlene Allen

James & John Mc Cutchen {McCutchinb}

arminta48 — 24 Mar 2007 4:14:33 GMT

FAMILY TREE RESEARCH:DAVIS,HARDEMAN,JONES,HALE

ANGELA JACKSON — 20 Sep 2003 8:42:45 GMT

Seeking info on my gr-gr grandfather Miles DAVIS m.Amanda"Mandy" HARDEMAN in quessing late 1800's.Children are Judge Davis b.6-28-1907 d.7-23-1990(my gr-grandfather),Celestine,Johnetta,Artie,Esaw,and others(maybe 11 children total).Also looking for info on Johnnie JONES and Kittie (?).Their children- Libby JONES b.2-6-1903 d.6-28-1992(my gr-grandmother),Lalar,Marina,Jessie,and Frank.The HALE surname is liked in somewhere along the way and I haven't figured it out yet.All were from the Upshur Co.Tx. are maybe Big Sandy,Gilmer,Orr City,or Valley View.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.Thanks in advance.
-A.L Jackson
DABUTIFULONE@AOL.COM

1880's looking for any ony that might have heard of

jkholt91 — 1 Oct 2006 10:36:18 GMT

Dortch's Pool. Nancy Dortch with her son Newman A. Dortch lived in the Ore City area in 1880. My mother said they were known around that area. They called the place Dortch's Pool. I dont know why. Nancy along with Daisy Dortch are buried in the Ore City cemetery. I am also looking to find what Nancy's husband's name was.
Thanks. Nancy Adams

Leonard B Lansdale

chasmcg — 10 Mar 2007 1:37:56 GMT

I am looking for anyone that information on Leonard B Lansdale. I'm also looking for information on his wife, Ella Smith. I would like to know both of their parent's names. Where they are from and so on. My grandmother, that I never knew, was their daughter. She was Mattie Lansdale. My mother is Mattie's daughter. If anyone has any information on them please let me know. Thank you.

GEORGE NEWTON HYDER GREER

cfalke — 3 Mar 2007 2:06:05 GMT

b: 18 July 1856 d: 14 Jan 1871 George was my g-grandfather's (Gaines Alex Abner Greer) twin brother. Both were from Wood County. George died at a young age in Upshur County, Tx. Does anyone know anything about this? Where his grave may be? Please respond to csfalke1@netzero.com

Thanks, Connie

Is there anyone who could please do a marriage look-up?

Donna Spence — 23 Aug 2006 9:12:16 GMT

I have recently acquired some very old photos of families in Upshur Co. I am trying to identify all that I can with what very little information that has been found with them. I feel like I could identify about half the photos as in-laws and their ancestors if I could locate a marriage record. Is there anyone who would have access to marriage records in the 1950's? I need to find out who Wilma Gene Jones married in the mid-1950's. I believe he was a Squyers, but I don't know his first name. Also would be curious if they divorced, or if he died before she remarried a Lambeth in 1963, but that's not as important as his name. I would greatly appreciate it! Thanks!!

Taylor grave

joanna192 — 14 Feb 2007 12:50:22 GMT

Please help me find a grave for FRANCES LEONORA(LENORA)BENNETT TAYLOR who died in 1913. She was born in 1837 in VA.Some sources said she is buried in Shady Grove Cemetery but in the graves listed there is no record of her.
Any help would be appreciated.
Thank you, Joanna

MATTHEW BARTON-HENRY BARTON-GILBERT JAMES BARTON

bowman366 — 30 Jan 2007 3:21:56 GMT

LOOKING FOR LOST FAMILY OR PEOPLE WITH ANY INFORMATION ON THE BARTON FAMILY. SEEM TO HAVE BEEN FROM SOUTH CAROLINA, GEORGIA, THROUGH ALABAMA AND INTO TEXAS, RUSK COUNTY, UPSHUR COUNTY, AND LATER TO RED RIVER AND BOWIE COUNTIES. MATTS FATHER WAS DAVID BARTON.MARRIED ALLRED, GEORGE, RHODEN WIFES.

Sophia Hathcox

thorntonr — 2 Aug 2005 11:58:21 GMT

For now, I would like to know if someone can do a marriage look-up for me on Sophia Ann Hathcox, could be Hathcock. The last I have seen of her was on the 1860 Federal Census for Upshur County.
She is on the Confederate Indigent Families Lists (1863-1865).

COUNTY NAME --------- NAME
Upshur ................ Hathcox, Mrs Elizabeth
Upshur ................ Hathcox, J
Upshur ................ Hathcox, Mrs Sophia
Upshur ................ Hathcox, W
V V V V ................. V V V V V V V
Upshur ................ Roberson, Mrs Walter
Upshur ................ Robertson, Mrs Diza
Upshur ................ Robertson, F
Upshur ................ Robertson, Mrs Martha

Mrs. Sophia Hathcox (Sophia Ann Thornton) and Mrs. Diza Robertson (Daisy Thornton) are first cousins. Their fathers were Rhodom Thornton and Harrison Thornton respectively. The Mrs. Elizabeth Hathcox is probably the wife of John Wesley Hathcox, brother of Sophia's husband, Isham W. Hathcox, who died in Camp Nelson, AR in 1862 of Typhoid fever. Isham was in the Texas Infantry, 18 th Regiment.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Roger Thornton, Alabama

Old Letter (before 1912) Referring to Land in Upshur County

kenjohnson57 — 12 Feb 2007 4:01:03 GMT

Amongst some of the old documents which belonged to my gg-grandmother is the typewritten page 2 (oh for page 1!!) of a letter with letterhead:

General Land Office,
State of Texas, Austin.
J. T. Robison, Commissioner
J. H. Walker, Chief Clerk

This page reads as follows:

-2- Mrs. Geo. Hall.

Said deed was executed in Upshur Co.,. May 28, 1857.

This is all the information disclosed by the records of this office with reference to standing of the title to these lands. The records of the county site of the county in which they are situated doubtless shows how the title stands at present.

With reference to your employment of Mr. Fulton and sending him $25.00 to represent you in the examination in the title to these lands is something with which this office has nothing to do and which is intirely outside of the business or province of the Commissioner. You would have to determine that matter yourself. Perhaps Hon. W. P. Lane, Comptroller, Austin, Texas can advise you by whom the taxes are paid on these lands or who renders them for taxation if you will write to him.

Lamar 1st 295-233
Fan. 1st. 1389, 1372 -1/2,
1707.
Bex. 1, 1695,
Milam 1st 1456
Har. 1st. 188
Callaway, Morriss.

Yours Truly,
J. T. Robison (handwritten signature)
Commissioner.

Now my comments:

I have no clue to a family connection to lands in Upshur County, TX. It would appear that the strange numbers and abbreviations at the letter's end somehow refer to Lamar, Fannin, Bexar, Milam, and Harris (or Harrison or Hardeman or Hardin or Hartley) Counties in TX? And I have no clue to any family connections to these other counties in TX either.

My gg-grandmother was Martha Jane Nelson (b. September 14, 1836 in Baldwin County, AL; d. February 1, 1912 in Baldwin County, AL). She married George W. Hall in 1855 in Baldwin County. My gg-grandfather George W. Hall was born January 5, 1827 in AL and died July 2, 1901 in Baldwin County, AL.

Martha was the daughter of Martha Allen (born about 1803 in Macon, GA, died 1850-1860 probably Baldwin or Mobile County, AL). I do not know the Mr. Nelson who was the younger Martha's father and the older Martha's husband. But the older Martha married William Blount in about 1838, and they had several children. William Blount evidently died 1860-1870 in Mobile County, AL.

I would appreciate any insights anyone can offer.

Blessings,

Ken Johnson
Waynesboro, MS

Addie Davis

Barbara Loden — 15 Jan 2003 10:34:16 GMT

Addie Davis married Hughey Gipson Loden in 1925. I would like any information on Addie and the baby she and Hughey had together. Addie died shortly after the marriage, either in childbirth or shortly after. Please email me at barbarajune1111@aol.com

Big Sandy, Upshur Census 1920

Letty Harrington — 26 Aug 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I have transcribed the 1920 Upshur County, TX Census for the Pritchett/Latch area, Enumeration Dist. 118. Contains 157 households. See below link.

http://theharrington.homepage.com/Upshur/upshur.html

William & Ellender Maberry

Wade Maberry — 18 Dec 2001 3:22:32 GMT

Info. on William and his wife Ellender Maberry, who are buried in New Hope Cemetery in Upshur County, TX. would be appreciated. Where they lived prior to coming here to Upshur County, and who their parents were.

JOHNSON's of Upshur County, TX

MINMOU — 19 Oct 2005 7:01:57 GMT

Would like to connect to anyone searching the following families or related lines of Ga & Upshur County, TX:
Bailey JOHNSON ca 1792 - 1868 m Malinda TRAYLOR
Son -Wm JOHNSON 1818 - 1897 m Mary A. E. DAY 1827 - 1876
Son - Dr. Thomas Alexander JOHNSON 1860 - 1896 m
Martha Ophelia SPEARS

Watson family

Brenda Pendarvis Jones — 2 May 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am searching for information on Ruth Easter Watson who was married to John Marshall Spears. I know of one child born to them in Upshur Co. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated. Thank You...

ROXIE SHELBY

RICHARDKBUTLER — 27 Apr 2006 3:41:32 GMT

I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON ROXIE SHELBY BORN 1909. SHE HAD SISITERS, RUBY NELL, MYRTIE, MONTIE MAE, BILLY AND AT LEAST ONE BROTHER DEVON. I AM TRYING TO OBTAIN INFORMATION ON THEIR PARENTS MY GREAT GRAND PARENTS AND GREAT GREAT GRAND PARENTS.

New Email Address

Nalda72 — 29 Nov 2006 2:16:45 GMT

Please change my email address to:

K835C9@cablelynx.com
Thanks,
Nalda

Mollie Wright Big Sandy Texas b 1906

Della Smith — 17 Nov 2006 6:24:51 GMT

Looking for info on Mollie Wright b. 1906 in Big Sandy to Chick Wright and Clara Davis. Chick was my ggfa's brother.He was born in Smith County, Starville, Texas. Parents unknown.

Clara's parents were G W and Lucy Phillips Davis.In 1910 they were on the census at Texarkana, Texas.

History

De'Borah Bankston — 12 Nov 2006 5:22:15 GMT

How did Union Grove get it's name? There seems to be a strong sense of pride in a Civil War heritage here and in Gladewater, etc. Why? What is this heritage based on?

Augistine Walker

Robbie — 8 Nov 2006 6:01:52 GMT

I have: Augistine Walker, born May 26, 1826. Would he happen to be listed in any of your records for Robert. The years are so close they could be brothers. Thanks ~ Robbie

McCutcheon {McCutchin }Family

Darlene Allen — 5 Nov 2006 2:54:40 GMT

James McCutchin 1870 Census Head of Household
Seeking info on children siblings of Hannah T. McCutcheon

Walker

melissadavis1215 — 25 Oct 2006 12:12:46 GMT

I am searching for information on the parents of Robert Wallace Walker (b . June 10, 1823 in Ky., d. Feb 29, 1871 in Upshur Co.). He married Sarah H. Bradshaw (b. July 02, 1825 in Tn., d. June 1907 in Upshur Co.) on July 04, 1844 in Bath Co. Ky.
Any information on Walker's Mill will also be appreciated.

marriage records

lynnmoore12 — 11 Feb 2004 12:39:47 GMT

seeking the marriage records of:
martha robertson born 1857 upshur co.
george robertson born 1859 upshur co.
mary robertson born 1861 upshur co.
walton robertson born 1863 upshur co.
john robertson born 1864 upshur co.
william robertson born 1866 upshur co.
diza robertson to a richardson between 1867 and 1876
thank you

A JOB TAYLOR LETTER

Steve A. Stone — 23 Oct 2006 7:11:07 GMT

Lucinda Jarrel

Anne — 21 Oct 2006 6:24:05 GMT

I am seeking any information regarding my ancestor, Lucinda Jarrel. The last trace I have of her is in the 1880 Federal Census for Upshur Co; she is living with her youngest child, Willa, and her husband "WJ Mosly" If anyone out there has any info about either her death or migration out of Upshur Co, I'd greatly appreciate it!
Anne

ancestors

GWilliams1003 — 13 Jul 2001 9:12:02 GMT

looking for any info on my family. Samuel S. Spencer in Upshur Co. 1860 with sons William M. and Charles. William had son Washington Lafayett who married Meta Dotson, they had a daughter, Hettie, My grandmother.
Also Samuel F. Williams born 1848 Upshur Co. married Isabella Morris, they had a son Howard Fletcher, My grandfather.
would like any info on this group of people who I beleive lived in the Soules Chapel area of Upshur Co.

looking for a lost person

heather — 14 Oct 2006 2:00:14 GMT

my name is Heather mcquitty i am looking for some that i use to know he dated my sister and i really need to find him i have news for him that is life altering he use to date my sister her name is victoria montgomery, anyway the name he goes by is bubba he has or had a purple z71 about 2 years ago he has a cousin by the name of angel she use to work and be friends with victoria.anyway they all came down to Follett Tx where my parents lived i need to get into contact with this man or someone who knows him it is very important. if you have any information please call me at 806-338-0281 or email me at angel1_tx@hotmail.com. thank you

Steelman/Sapp

ruthannebennett — 12 Oct 2006 4:54:54 GMT

Looking for information on family of Joseph L. Steelman and Alice A. Sapp. Alice is daughter of D.W. (Demarcus) Sapp and Sarah Jane Bennett. The Steelman family and Demarcus Sapp were living in Upshur County for 1900 census.
Ann help appreciated.

Marriage look up-Duty to Oliver

LindaJohnson820 — 6 Nov 2006 2:06:28 GMT

My great grandmother, Frances Elizabeth Oliver, was married to an unknown Duty around 1866. Looking for the date and his name. Her first child was born in 1867 in Upshur Co. Either he died or they divorced because, she married my great grandfather in 1868 in Red River Co.,TX. They lived in Gilmer until 1870 when they went to Decatur Wise Co., TX. The Oliver family remained in Gilmer.

Reeves, Oliver or Duty's in Gilmer, Upshur Co.

LindaJonesJoh — 25 Sep 2006 7:42:57 GMT

I am looking for the parents and siblings of my great grandparents, John B. Reeves b. 1848 in Alabama, father noted as W.M. Reeves on John's death certificate, b. NC or Georgia. Frances Elizabeth Duty or Oliver (not sure of her madden name) b. 1848 in Georgia. John and Frances were married in Red River Co., TX in 1868 and were in Gilmer, Upshur Co., TX in the 1870 census and moved shortly after that to Wise Co., TX. Any information of these families will help so much. Thanks, Linda Johnson

Tomlinson, Mary Catherine b. 4 Apr 1857 Gilmer

haaland — 23 Sep 2006 5:09:19 GMT

Mary Catherine TOMLINSON death certificate says she was b. 4 Apr 1857 in Gilmer, TX. I know she m. Larry NICHOLS 24 Aug 1875 in Valley Mills, Bosque, TX and had 9 children. She d. 14 Apr 1941 in Anson, Jones, TX. Looking for her parents. Name alternatively spelt Tumlinson by some records. Neither Mary TOMLINSON (age 12) in TX 1870 Fed Census (Hopkins Co; Karnes Co) seem to tie-off to this Mary, as they eventually married a CAPERS & LYONS respectively ... ugh!