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Re: William Bunch b 1845-1849 Tx

JanWallace4547 — 2013-05-11 22:09:49Z

You're welcome

Re: William Bunch b 1845-1849 Tx

Frank_Williams21 — 2013-05-07 13:55:54Z

I am distracted by my daughter's upcoming wedding and I have not spent much time on this lately. However, I printed out your reply and I noticed a name of great interest on the 1850 census. The name is Thomas Chambers (laborer). My aunt Ollie Mae (oldest daughter of Mattie Bunch Gordon) married Olan Chambers. This shows me what you said about following the neighbors' census as well as your own family is absolutely true.
Thanks so much!
Martie (namesake of Mattie Bunch) [Martha]

Re: William J. ALLEN-Wills Point

ypwright74 — 2013-04-28 19:54:14Z

I would like to find information on the parents of William Jasper Allen and his wife's parents (Elizabeth Jane Evans). I appreciate any help you can offer.

Re: William J. ALLEN-Wills Point

ypwright74 — 2013-04-28 19:46:56Z

William J Allen and Elizabeth Jane Evans were my mother's (Wanda J Lee-Pena)great grandparents. Melvina was her grandmother. My grandmother was named for Elizabeth. This is a big family with a great deal of fascinating history.
-Yolanda Pena Wright

Re: Loyd Anson Taylor

carmidiva — 2013-04-27 14:17:52Z

We may be related through Lila Dobson and Tim Turner and the Eagle Drug Store. My family are Eagles. Please write to P.O.Box 5424 Concord,CA 94524.

Re: Loyd Anson Taylor

carmidiva — 2013-04-18 13:11:45Z

Hello my name is Carmi. I am related to Dan Eagle. A D.H.Eagle has some connection with the Eagle Drug Store in Texas. The names Dodson, Turner, Dan, Henry, and John appears in my research of the Johnson Family Tree. If you have any information. Please write to P.O. Box 5424 Concord Calif. 94524.

Re: Allen/Read/Maloney/Smithart/Clark

HL2604 — 2013-04-13 13:30:03Z

Strong men "fess up"!(lol) I'm not related and reluctant to discuss genealogy via private emails. Too easy to pass erroneous data when outside public scrutiny. I'd prefer to be corrected, publically, than risk errors! I'll leave you and Mark to discuss family! God bless!

Re: Allen/Read/Maloney/Smithart/Clark

DennisReed2004 — 2013-04-13 07:07:35Z

Well after a little going back into records I have, maybe both HL2604 and Mark Reed have correct information about the family trees. Write directly if you both will. Thank you, Dennis Reed thedreeds@comcast.net

Re: Allen/Read/Maloney/Smithart/Clark

HL2604 — 2013-04-12 09:48:41Z

Ditto! I'd also be interested in the disparity. Based on the initial post, your info "appears" solid?

Re: Allen/Read/Maloney/Smithart/Clark

handslide — 2013-04-12 07:26:53Z

I'm not surprised mine doesn't match up -- i'm new at this and you've been doing this for years! fascinating stuff. where do you think i've gone wrong? the one thing i'm certain about is emmett evans read, and he seems to be listed in the 1900 census as a son of george emmett read & m o maloney?

Re: Reed/Read

DennisReed2004 — 2013-04-10 05:21:14Z

It's been several years, but with time I've found much information about my Read / Reed line all the way back to 1702. Dennis Reed....I'm still kicking and enjoying retirement, and still always looking for more information.

Re: Allen/Read/Maloney/Smithart/Clark

DennisReed2004 — 2013-04-10 05:12:58Z

Your Read line doesn't match up with the Read / Reed I've hunted for a number of years. With the help of Keith Read I was able to trace my line of the Read's back to 1702 and have enjoyed all the information he gave me. Dennis reed

Re: Allen/Read/Maloney/Smithart/Clark

HL2604 — 2013-04-07 15:08:09Z

With the "wealth" of info on your tree I'd think you would be be 'sharing' vs 'seeking'?(lol)

Re: Allen/Read/Maloney/Smithart/Clark

handslide — 2013-04-07 04:53:07Z

i'm also looking for info on george emmett read and children, in particular, his son emmett evans read, whose line includes emmett lee reed (grandson/my father). thanks, mark

Re: Reed/Read

HL2604 — 2013-04-05 15:32:14Z

Census and death records confirm your conclusion. I wasn't part of the original discussion and am not related. There were only "two more boys": Emmett and Prentice Glen. In addition, there were two daughters: Annie Mae and Lillian Aileen. Your tree does not include Lillian and Prentice? Lookup online death certificate at https://familysearch.org/ for Annie Mae Hall (16 Nov 1898 - 15 Jul 1966). Lookup findagrave memorial for the parents in Van Zandt County. Both died prior to 1920 thus the mother's death, (26 Nov 1960), you've posted is the wrong person. Prentice enlisted during WWII while residing in New Mexico. Lillian Aileen/Aline is difficult! Thought she married Asa Oliver Lasseter but findagrave memorial, Mississippi, has different parents.

Re: Reed/Read

handslide — 2013-04-05 07:44:47Z

this is quite an old thread -- hopefully someone is still around. i believe emmett evans read was one of the "three more boys" referenced in the message -- but i'm searching for confirmation. EER died in 1918, swine flu. his son was emmett lee reed (respelled), and two more daughters, all passed.

mark reed
california

Re: puzzle solved. typo on online records

cordarikus7 — 2013-03-11 00:46:26Z

She was my grandmother she died 3 July 1987 and was buried outside of Van Tex. I visited her grave in july 1991 she is buried along side her husband Benjamin E. Hudgens.

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-03 12:43:09Z

Aw shucks, you've got me blushing!(lol) Are you well-informed on cousins via Hazel's siblings?

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

elizabethbirdwell — 2013-03-03 06:25:02Z

I won't be the expert, you are. I'm just along for the ride. You are AWESOME!!!!

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-02 22:15:53Z

I don't tire of genealogy! It's too important especially when there is the possibility of hereditary ailments. I'm researching Dolpus' siblings now. I've checked the public family trees and no one has completed thorough research. That means you'll be the "resident expert" after posting info we're compiling! Bring your questions and I'll try to find answers! This is what I do every day for hours!

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

elizabethbirdwell — 2013-03-02 20:49:55Z

I know,Right.I'm obsessed. I just want to say thank you again for all your hard work. You have shown a total stranger, true kindness. I promise to slow down a little. I'm sure your growing tired of me anyway. All this info. at your fingertips is so awesome though, it's kinda hard to stop.Ha,ha. You have a Blessed day!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!!!

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

elizabethbirdwell — 2013-03-02 20:49:37Z

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-02 17:57:03Z

Cora died 7 Nov 1986 in Kaufman County? I drew blanks trying to find Mr. Sexton? You're gonna suffer information overload!(lol)

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

elizabethbirdwell — 2013-03-02 12:32:29Z

My goodness, you are good! And yes I can bake, anything you want.I cannot believe you found all that in one night. I've been working on this for a month steady.I've talked to my sister Sarah more in the last month than I have in a years. She was drawing blanks too.All of My Mom's siblings are gone Cora out lived 6 of her kids, so sad. I was really close to her,spent most of my summers with her as a young girl. She never talked about her childhood.She married a man when my mom was 13yrs old, and chose him over her kids, My mom and younger brother "Doc" was kicked out of his house .They went to live with thier sister Lavena, Mom said she was nothing but a slave to her sister.Too much information? I guess you can see why family wasn't talked about much. Thanks for letting me ramble. You are so kind and helpful.

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-02 11:25:08Z

Maud Reece (sister of Dolphus) wed Morris T. King ca. 1910-1920. Find them: 1920 Smith-Mount Sylvan-District 96-Image 1, 1930 Smith-Precinct 6-District 38-Images 18 & 19, and 1940 Van Zandt-Other Places-(234-16)-Images 13 & 14. Lookup death certificate Morris Thomas King (11 Dec 1882 - 9 Mar 1954). Maudie Lowdusky King (13 Apr 1890 - 18 Jun 1882) died in Van Zandt. Curious about the middle name? Believe it to be the same as 1870 GA-Cherokee-Woodstock-Image 21 (Lousky J.) in reference to Jane? Whew! Expending lots of energy researching! Hope you can bake? Gonna need tons of teacakes to recover!(lol)

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-02 10:56:24Z

Let's see if I can get "back on track"? John Wesley Reece's parents were William A. Reece and Sarah E. Cagle. The parents wed ca. 1860 possibly in Cherokee, GA? View 1870 GA-Cherokee-Woodstock-Image 21 for: William Reece(33), Sarah E.(31), *John(6), Mary L.(3), and "Lousky" J.(5/12). Next, 1880 GA-Cherokee-Hickory Flat-025-Image 5 find: William Reece(44), Sarah(38), John(18), Mary(12), Jane(10), Dennis(8), Hattie(5), Charles(3), and Mary(1). So many kids they had to repeat "Mary"!(lol) View 1900 GA-Cherokee-Hickory Flat-District 0014-Image 2 for: William A. "Ruce"(65), Sarah E.(62), Hettie E.(25), Charles C.(23), Martha L.(21), and Willie(13). At this point, John was already in Texas. However, he wasn't the only sibling to relocate. Lookup death certificate Mary Lucinda Epperson (8 Jun 1867 - 12 Mar 1943). You indicated kinship to the King surname? Howard H. King was the informant on William Henry Reece (4 Feb 1887 - 13 Nov 1947) death certificate. William Henry was Dolphus' oldest brother. I have not researched the King-connection, yet!

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-02 10:35:48Z

Ardie Eugene Reece's death certificate is online at https://familysearch.org/ He did indeed die of a gunshot wound but it was listed as "accidental". You've interrupted my thought pattern(lol). Since I'm old, I'll need to regroup! C. J. Gantt wed Minnie Cumby, 6 Aug 1896 in Van Zandt. Notice the alternate spelling with double "t". View 1900 Van Zandt-Owlet Green-District 0134-Image 6 for Cas "Garrett"(32)[actually Cass Gantt], Minnie(24), and Cora(1). Next, 1910 Van Zandt-Precinct 6-0117-Image 13 find "Casy" J. Gantt(42), Minnie L.(34), Cora L.(11), Bobbie L.(8), Horace(5), and Andrew(3). Lookup death certificates: Minnie Lee Gant (31 Jul 1874 - 9 Feb 1957), Bob L. Gant (2 Jan 1902 - 12 Aug 1937), Horace Gant (4 Aug 1904 - 2 Jul 1937), and Andrew Gant (28 Apr 1907 - 9 Mar 1976). Small family 'cause Cass Jackson Gant evidently died prior to 1920. That's based on 1920 Smith-Garden Valley-District 95-Image 10. Find: Mrs. B. Gant(45) and widowed with Robt(18), "Landrum"[actually Andrew](15), and Horace(12). Andrew and Horace ages are reversed. Begin research of these Gant(s) 1870 Upshur-Precinct 4-Image 49 and 1880 Henderson-Fincastle-035-Image 22. Look for David Gant/Gantt.

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

elizabethbirdwell — 2013-03-02 10:08:18Z

You are so helpful, about the Gant side, Would like to know more about Cora Lillie,Her parents and siblings. I know she had a brother named Andrew and another named Horace.Also any thing on Cora and Dolphus son Ardy,My Mom said he had polo and commented suicide in his early 20's.Mom also said Horace was mentally ill.Thank you so much for all your help.

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-02 10:08:06Z

J. W. Reece wed I. A. Cagle, 15 Nov 1885 in Cherokee, GA. They were Dolphus' parents. Find the family: 1900 TX-McLennan-Precinct 7-0091-Image 14. John W. Reece(35), "Indianna"(34), Henry W.(13), Roxie L.(11), Maud L.(10), "Dalphus"(8), Franklin(5), "Marguate"(3), and Joseph A.(10/12). Next, they were found 1910 Smith-Precinct 2-0070-Image 16. John(45), Indiana(44), Maud(19), "Dolfus"(18), Frank(15), Margaret(12), Jody(9), Sarah(7), "Varah"(6), and James(2). In 1920 OK-Haskell-Machire-District 33-Image 12, find: John(55), Indiana(54), Vera(16), James E.(12), and "Marshell"(11). In 1930 OK-Custer-Clinton-District 11-Image 7, find: John(65), Indiana(63), and Elmer(22).

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-02 09:30:50Z

1.) Unable to verify marriage date/place. Estimating they married 1910-1917 based on birth record of eldest child found: Ross Reece [27 Apr 1918 - 28 Apr 1918]. Dolphus and Cora were still under their parents' roofs in 1910. Logon https://familysearch.org/ and setup a "free" user account. That's necessary to access/print death certificates. Also, become familiar with findagrave.com 'cause state law restricts access to Texas Death Certificates for 25 years after the event. In birth order: Minnie Luvenia Preston (21 Sep 1919 - 2 Mar 1965), Ervin Lee Reece (20 Dec 1921 - 9 Aug 1988), Grady Reece (15 Jan 1924 - 6 Dec 2002), Ardie Eugene Reece (4 Feb 1926 - 7 May 1945), Hazel, Doris Imogene Reece (5 Sep 1933 - 13 Nov 1935), and Adolphus Reece (24 Aug 1936 - 6 Oct 2000). 2.) On 1930 census, Dolphus' occupation listed as farmer. However, he could have been a minister too. 3). Don't believe any of Dolphus' siblings are still living? The youngest was born ca. 1910.

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

elizabethbirdwell — 2013-03-02 04:45:38Z

Wow! Already so much more that my siblings and I did not know. Thank you. Do you know when he married Cora Lillie Gant? Also, I was told by my Mom (Hazel) that he was a Preacher,my Mom was very young when he died,she knew little about him or his family.The correct spelling is Reece? On my birth cert.Mom spelled it Reese. I'm sorry I have so many questions I don't know where to start. I am new at all this, please bare with me.Are any of Dolphus's siblings still living? And I would love to have their names, if possible.Also, I know nothing of the Gant family.

Re: Reese & Gant Family descendents

HL2604 — 2013-03-01 22:57:33Z

Please select a "starting point"? There's very little on your tree but an awful lot of info to research. Do you wish to start with surname Reece/Reese? If so, Adolphus aka Dolphus Carmichael Reece (27 May 1892 - 20 Jul 1936) died in Kaufman County. His parents were John Wesley Reece (11 Jul 1864 - 23 Dec 1942) and Indiana Luline (nee: Cagle) Reece (24 Dec 1865 - 31 Aug 1954). At least eleven children were born to this couple and survived childbirth! Get a feel for what I mean by "awful lot"? Tell me what you want?

Reese & Gant Family descendents

elizabethbirdwell — 2013-03-01 20:23:18Z

I am looking for any info. on these two family's.My Mother was Hazel Louise Reese,Her Mother was Cora Lillie Gant,Cora had a brother Andrew. Cora married Adolphus Reese They had 6 children that I know of:Ervin,Adolphus(Doc),Lavina,Grady & Ardy.When my Mother was around 12yrs.Cora remarried a man with the last name of Sexton.It was at this time,My mother, (hazel) and her little brother (Doc) went to live with thier sister Lavina.Ardy had Polo,and died in his 20's.I know we are related to "King" family of wills point, Tx.My mother went to wills point school.Hazel married William (Bill) Birdwell 3/6/1946. Hazel's DOB 10/10 1928. Any info at all on Reese or Gant would be welcome.

Re: Newspaper lookup volunteer

links2 — 2013-02-28 21:47:58Z

William David Bradley's family was listed on the 1900 Van Zandt County census as living in Justice precinct 4.

Thanks,

Joyce R. Bradley

Newspaper lookup volunteer

links2 — 2013-02-28 20:27:46Z

I am looking for someone who would be willing to do a newspaper lookup for me. I am searching for the death date of a William David Bradley who was killed in Van Zandt County in a shooting in May 1902. Would appreciate any help.

Thanks,
Joyce R. Bradley

Re: Horrible Rast and Hudgens and Blue puzzle I cannot solve.

cordarikus7 — 2013-02-27 20:21:33Z

My Grandmother was Zora (Rast) Hudgens and she was married to Benjamin Edgar Rast She died 3 July 1980 she died in Terrill, Tex- I think she was buried out side of Van Tex.

Re: Rohers/Rohurst or any other derivative

marieblag — 2013-02-26 02:30:52Z

would love to see that pic you probley was named after peter rohus no doubt if you need any info i will be glad to help but please send pic to me ha ha y mother was margreat ellen rohus blagburn you may get intouch wiht me at marieblag@yahoo.com

Ben f White

randygarrison58 — 2013-02-22 21:55:30Z

Benjamin Franklin White. I am trying to find a death cert. for him. He was born dec 5 1873 and died apr 10 1917. I am also trying to find out more about his mother and father, Joseph F White born 1845 in Alabama and was still alive in 1912. He filed for a civil war pension between 1909 - 1912 in Leon or Henderson County, Texas. His mother is Martha Idella Venable. She born abt 1854 in Smith County, Tex and died before 1900. Any help with these families would be apprecaited.

Ben f White

randygarrison58 — 2013-02-22 21:54:58Z

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

donna_bateman93 — 2013-02-19 01:24:56Z

I just don't know (yet, I will get it eventually) exactly all the research angles like looking at marriage records or census or death records and what type of information I can expect to find there.

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

donna_bateman93 — 2013-02-19 01:23:56Z

Everything was updated for me by a Family History Consultant last night. I am using newfamilysearch

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

HL2604 — 2013-02-19 01:22:25Z

You may need to update that account? Familysearch has evolved over the years. I preferred the betasearch format but it was replaced by the current system. The earlier version had fewer problems but required more precise info. Setup a completely new account with username and password. Too, if your computer is not equipped with the newest version of javascript no information will be retrieved.

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

HL2604 — 2013-02-19 01:17:10Z

Yes, closer inspection and indeed it was Grady vs Gladys. What a difference a single alphabetical character makes?(lol)

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

donna_bateman93 — 2013-02-19 01:15:54Z

I've had an account for year---just getting off the dime on doing research do to a project for one of my sons.

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

donna_bateman93 — 2013-02-19 01:14:58Z

Another misspelling---Mary Ella Swindall Clark is Mrs. Grady Clark---I called her Ginny.

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

HL2604 — 2013-02-19 01:14:14Z

Did you setup the user account? The site can be problematic, at times. Try closing it then logon.

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

HL2604 — 2013-02-19 01:11:33Z

Tons of experience! Mrs. Gladys Clark was informant on Eustace's death certificate. After you've setup the user account, start from familysearch's homepage. Enter Eustace Peyton Swindall then click highlighted "Death". Enter Texas in "Death Place" box then click "Search". Select the record(s) with a small camera in the left border.

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

donna_bateman93 — 2013-02-19 01:05:44Z

I am already on familysearch, but my query did not pull that up. :/

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

HL2604 — 2013-02-19 01:04:48Z

Logon https://familysearch.org/ and setup a "free" user account. You'll need that to access/print Texas Death Certificates--not required for general searches. From the homepage, enter Swindall in the "Last Names" box. Click highlighted "Marriage". Enter Kaufman, Texas in "Marriage Place" box. Click "Search".

Re: Elizabeth Churchwell Swindall

donna_bateman93 — 2013-02-19 01:02:43Z

Her son (E.P.Swindall) is my great grandfather and I remember his death. I suppose my grandmother--his oldest daughter, with whom he was living when he died--would have reported the information (Mary Ella Swindall Clark) and I can see how that might have gone a little astray.

You are finding so much so fast---how do you DO THAT!!?

And thank you!