Walston - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: RAY WALSTON..THE ACTOR IS RELATIVE..NEED HELP

rew16505 — 2009-11-10 02:22:17Z

Hi Curtis, My name is Robert E. Walston, I descend from Philip Walston of Greene CO. NC. b.c. 1750? Im part of a Familytree DNA Walston group. I was wondering if you could ask any of Ray's surviving male Walston relatives if they would like to be a part of our DNA group? I would love to find out if Ray's Walston's and the rest of the groups Walston's are related. You can reply to me at rew16505@yahoo.com I look forward to hearing from you.

Re: RAY WALSTON..THE ACTOR IS RELATIVE..NEED HELP

JnSDudley — 2009-11-05 00:31:51Z

I would love to hear stories of Ray Walston. You can contact me directly @ JnSDudley@aol.com

Thanks!

Sonya

Re: Charles and Boaz Walston of Somerset or Worcester Co, MD

helengraves21 — 2009-09-02 17:16:52Z

I am back looking at Charles Walston. A year has passed since we corresponded here about the Charles Walston who (probably) married a Nancy Maddux. Did you continue your research and do you have some new information? I would like to pin down this Charles Walston and his wife.

hgraves1@frontiernet.net

Re: Any Black Walston's? need all info please

JAMESJOHNSON726 — 2009-08-01 17:03:14Z

There was a family reunion held in Summfield,LA July 24,2009 of the descendants of Mles and Missouri Walston. My grandmother was Leslie Walston, One of their dauhters.

Re: Any Black Walston's? need all info please

JAMESJOHNSON726 — 2009-08-01 17:00:48Z

There was a family reunion held in Summfield,LA July 24,2009 of the descendants of Mles and Missouri Walston.

Miller Walston or Millard Walston, 1855 Illinois

walstonra — 2009-07-04 17:15:32Z

Looking Miller Walston or Millard Walston. Census 1870 lists Miller Walston born Illinois 1855, son of Charles Walston and Margaret Harper. The only other reference I have found is the Illinois 1876 marriage of Millard Walston and Sarah Bray. Does anyone know if these are the same person, Miller/Millard?

Re: Penina Walston married Thomas Van Swearingen 1829 Illinois

helengraves21 — 2009-07-03 19:31:38Z

So glad to hear from you. Yes, I would love to have a picture of Penina Walston who married Thomas Van Swearingen in 1829 in Illinois.

Do you have any information about her? Do you know where she was born and who her parents were?

I think that she is related to my Levi M. Walston.

Helen Graves
hgraves1@frontiernet.net

Re: Penina Walston married Thomas Van Swearingen 1829 Illinois

theresahartsock — 2009-07-03 19:23:40Z

I have a photo of Penina. She was a great great great grandmother. Email me if you want info.

Re: Walstons in Georgia

snoopygirl1963 — 2009-05-29 15:13:16Z

Do you know if they had a sister named Clara(1907-1937)?

Re: WALSTON George Wesley 1922-1985

snoopygirl1963 — 2009-05-29 15:11:03Z

Do you know if these Walston's were related to any McGee's?
My grandmother was Clara Walston-McGee(1907-1937). She is buried in Pine Mountain,GA.

LAWSON Mable WALSTON 1898-1979

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-26 20:33:47Z

LAWSON Mable WALSTON 1898-1979

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

WALSTON Norma Jean 1927-1982

t42Parkdale — 2009-04-24 18:26:16Z

WALSTON Norma Jean 1927-1982

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

WALSTON George Wesley 1922-1985

t42Parkdale — 2009-04-24 18:26:03Z

WALSTON George Wesley 1922-1985

I photographed this gravestone in the Parkdale Cemetery, Arlington,Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Florence McGee Walston

snoopygirl1963 — 2009-04-09 21:14:52Z

Does anyone have any info on Florence McGee Walston(1873-1939).She is buried in Bethany Baptist Church in
Pine Mountain,GA. Trying to find out her husbands name
and did she have any children. If she did,what are there
names.

Re: Walston family in Wauchula, Hardee Co., FL

1wvmountain2 — 2009-03-27 20:43:25Z

My Clara died in Hillsborough Co., FL in 1980. Sorry we don't have a match.

Re: Walston family in Wauchula, Hardee Co., FL

snoopygirl1963 — 2009-03-27 18:14:03Z

My grandmother was Clara Walston(1907-1937).She is buried in
Pine Mountain,GA(Harris County).
She was married to,Willie George McGee Sr.
I don't know anything much about my grandmother except she
died at 29.
I saw the name Clara on the list of children and thought I would see if there is any connection.

Clara Walston McGee

snoopygirl1963 — 2009-03-24 17:57:31Z

My grandmother was Clara Walston McGee(1907-1937).
She is buried in Bethany Baptist Church Cemetery in
Pine Mountain,GA.
I am looking for any info about her or her family.

Re: jim and mabel smith{anadarco oklahoma}

reddog4568 — 2009-03-07 01:34:24Z

The city is Anadarko, Oklahoma.
I was raised there. Give me a little more
info and maybe I can help you.

Walston DNA Project Update

helencalif — 2008-08-28 17:58:17Z

There is a relatively new Walston DNA Project that uses the Family Tree DNA company. As the coordinator for the Walston DNA Project, I have compiled a list of all Walston immigrants who came to American 1600-1700 and have identified many of their lines.

The link for our Walston DNA project website is www.familytreedna.com/public/Walston.

Regarding the Walston branch who arrived in VA and then migrated c. 1700 to North Carolina, the results of 3 DNA testers are in. There is a 4th DNA test at the lab right now and a 5th test has just been mailed to the lab. When the results of these two Walston testers are known, they will be compared to the others to see if they share a common ancestor. DNA testing can provide a lot of answers on the Walston lines.

Updates on the progress of the Walston DNA Project will be posted on the Walston mailing list. If you are interested in the results or have a Walston query or information to share, please subscribe to the Walston mailing list. It is free.

To subscribe, send an email to Walston-L-request@rootsweb.com. In the message area, type in just one word... subscribe ... then send the email.

Hope we get some new subscribers to share their Walston info. Frequently I post info I have on various lines to the list as do others who are researching Walston.

Please join to share and compare your research.

Helen Graves
hgraves1@frontiernet.net

Re: Charles and Boaz Walston of Somerset or Worcester Co, MD

helencalif — 2008-08-09 16:22:45Z

OR .. I have these Walstons...

William Walston, spouse: Ann ___? had sons Boaz Walston and Charles Walston.

Is this Charles Walston the Charles Walston who married a Maddux (I have him migrating to Kentucky?

Was the Boaz Walston who witnessed the Maddux will his brother?

If so, who is the John Walston who was the other witness to the Maddux will? I do not have a son John Walston for William Walston and Ann ___?

Please let me know. I need more info on the Somerset Co., MD, Walston lines.
Helen Graves
Walston List Adm
hgraves1@frontiernet.net

Re: Charles and Boaz Walston of Somerset or Worcester Co, MD

helencalif — 2008-08-09 16:14:59Z

I can't help you with which Maddux daughter married Charles Walston. Perhaps you can help me, tho.

Who were the parents of Charles Walston? Do you know which Boaz Walston witnessed the will? Do you know who the John Walston was?

I have a Boaz Walston dying c. 1770; his spouse was Catherine Curtis. I may have an incomplete family group sheet for their children. I do have a son John Walston for them. Was the John Walston who witnessed the will, their son -- and was he the father of Charles Walston?

Thanks for any help. I would like to get the Boaz Walston line right.
Helen Graves
Walston List Administrator

Penina Walston married Thomas Van Swearingen 1829 Illinois

helencalif — 2008-03-24 00:42:56Z

Penina Walston (born 1810 in NC) married Thomas Van Swearingen on Jan 1, 1829, in Gallatin Co., IL. They appear on the 1830 Gallatin Co., IL, census. By 1840, they had moved to St. Francois Co., MO. I believe she is the sister of my ancestor Levi Moore Walston (born Greene Co., NC) who came to Gallatin Co., IL, in 1819. He married there in 1822 and lived there until 1845, then moved to St. Francois Co., MO, with his wife and unmarried children. I am seeking Walston-Van Swearingen descendants. Helen Graves hgraves1@frontiernet.net

Walston surname mailing list for Walston researchers

helencalif — 2008-03-23 22:04:09Z

Do you have a WALSTON in your family tree? Are you stuck and need help? Subscribe to the Walston surname list and post your brick wall. Perhaps there's someone on the list who can help you or who has run into your ancestor during their search. I have been researching WALSTON for over 20 years. I descend from Levi Moore Walston who was born in Greene Co., NC, in 1792; I research other Walston lines, too, and post my findings on the Walston list.

To join the list (it's free), send an email to Walston-request@rootsweb.com Leave the subject line empty. In the message area, type in just one word: subscribe

Send off the email. Shortly you will receive a welcome greeting automatically. Please join the Walston list and share your brick wall and we will do what we can to help you. Helen Graves, Walston Surname List Administrator, i.e. the Walston List Mom.

Re: Phillip Walston - North Carolina - daughter Mary Walston b. abt 1707 married William Moore

helencalif — 2008-03-23 20:21:56Z

Catherine,
I was just reviewing information I had on this Philip Walston. Isn't his 1749 will the oldest will of record in Granville Co., NC ? In the will, he appointed William Moore as one of his executors. He also leaves a legacy to his daughter Mary.

Do you have a copy of his will? I have only an abstraction of it. Please contact me.
Helen Graves, Walston researcher and Walston Mailing List Administator. hgraves1@frontiernet.net

Walstons in Georgia

patwastion — 2007-02-22 01:04:58Z

anyone have any information on Walstons in Muscogee County, Ga. I'm looking for anything on a Homer Wiley born 6/3/1909 died 9/23/1953 or a Harvey R born 3/11/1916 died 4/30/1982

Re: RAY WALSTON..THE ACTOR IS RELATIVE..NEED HELP

JnSDudley — 2008-07-25 20:33:27Z

Wondering if there is a connection with my Hardin County, Texas Walstons. Mine descend from William A. Walston who served in the Civil War. They mostly ended up in Saratoga, Texas and I have a few photos of this family from 1904-05. Contact me at JnSDudley@aol.com

Re: Ambrose Walston & Harriett Perkins Family

dbwalston — 2008-07-09 17:12:32Z

William Perkins Walston was my Great Grandfather, I visited his grave in Weeksville a few years ago. One of his sons, Durant Barco Walston was my Grandfather. My Father was Durant Banks Walston and I am Durant Banks Walston Jr. My Grandfather and several of his brothers and there families are buried in New Hollywood Cemetary in Elizabeth City.
I live in Richmond, Va 23234 at 3725 Grovewood Rd.
My telephone is 804-275-9195. I would be glad to discuss what I know about my part of the family anytime.
D.B. Walston

Re: Troup county GA Walstons

cwelb — 2006-12-01 04:38:11Z

does any one know any information about Elizabeth husbands family the barnhills ?

Re: Troup county GA Walstons

cwelb — 2006-12-01 04:38:11Z

Thanks, I have that info, I am trying to connect James to a sister Julia Barnhill.

ANCESTOES OR RELATIVES OF LEWIS OR LOUIS WEBSTER WALSTON

cissyfolks — 2007-01-06 02:03:03Z

LEWIS OR (LOUIS) WEBSTER WALSTON WAS MY MOTHER'S 1ST HUSBAND AND I HAD 1 HALF BROTHER AND 2 HALF SISTERS (THAT LIVED UNTIL I WAS BORN) BY HIM AND MY MOTHER. LEWIS WEBSTER AND 2 OF THE CHILDREN DIED IN THE 20s FROM AN EPIDEMIC IN NORTH CADDO PARISH.LA. EVERYONE IS DEAD NOW EXCEPT THEIR GRANDCHILDREN. THEY ARE TRYING TO GET THEIR FAMILY TREE TOGETHER. I AM TRYING TO HELP. HE MET MY MOTHER AND MARRIED HER IN EAST TEXAS AND NORTH CADDO PARISH, LA. WE CAN'T FIND THIS PARENTS OR SIBLINGS NAMES ANYWHERE. DOES ANYONE OUT THERE HAVE ANY CLUES? MY NIECES AND NEPHEWS ARE THE BEST! THEY ARE LIKE MY COUSUNS BECAUSE WE ARE ALMOST THE SAME AGE. SOMEONE IS MISSING OUT BY NOT KNOWING THEM.

ancestors of lewis or[louis] Walston

cissyfolks — 2008-06-16 21:19:54Z

Iam looking fo any Walston or related families of Lewis or [louis] Webster or [Rasberry] Walston, b.1892-1898, probably in texas, d. 1930 in caddo parish, Louisiana. There was some sort of disease that took his life and 2 of his children and another Walston that I suspect was his mother. 3 chidren and his wife, Gertrude survived. the deaths occurred during the 1920s in caddo parish,LA. I don;t know yet what the illness was. I have heard DIPTHERIA or TUBERCULOSIS. Pkease email me at epofolks@aol.com if you have heard this story from anyone in your family. I am a relative from Gertrude. She is my mother from her 2nd marriage, Ernest Vernon.

ancestors of lewis or[louis] Walston

cissyfolks — 2008-06-16 21:19:49Z

Re: Ray Walston

LGWEllis — 2009-01-14 06:19:26Z

Hi! Do you know anything about Ray Walston's education?
I know he graduated from the Southern College of Fine Arts in Houston, Texas, a private college, located at the corner of Lovett and Montrose, that has since closed. I graduated in 1974. The propoerty has since been sold and is part of the current University of St. Thomas Expasnsion.
Thank you, Lydia

Re: RAY WALSTON..THE ACTOR IS RELATIVE..NEED HELP

LGWEllis — 2009-01-14 06:09:43Z

Hello! I can not tell you much about the geneology of your family, however, my husband, aged 86, knew the Actor Ray Walston him in the early years (1951-1969) in Houston. He could share some personal stories about him.

Re: RAY WALSTON..THE ACTOR IS RELATIVE..NEED HELP

LGWEllis — 2009-01-14 06:09:42Z

Re: Walstons from Mississippi

wolfden172 — 2007-12-13 23:07:04Z

took me long enough to see this note, but I certainly appreciate it. I needed the contact with John and NC Walstons. Thanks much

My email is dwolf@cccsnct.org if you find anything else
Danny

Walston family in Wauchula, Hardee Co., FL

wvmountain21 — 2007-06-04 14:54:41Z

Looking for any info on the the family of William "Thomas" WALSTON, wife Lucy Ellen [b. 1877 FL - d. 1973 Wauchula, Hardee Co., FL], children [from census] Mabel P.; Mrytle J.; Arthur Lee; Lawrence Milton. Maiden name of Lucy Ellen was BEAUCHAMP & she had been married to Thomas Barnett FUTCH before being married to Mr. WALSTON. FUTCH children were: Clara Louise; John Augustus; Alma Isabel; Frederick Adophus. Any info appreciated. Will share. Barb Kelley

Re: Walston Lillian Florence

helengraves21 — 2008-05-28 16:08:54Z

Bert,

Since your grandmother was born 1901 in Alabama, have you looked at the 1900 Alabama federal census yet to see if you can find Walston households living in that state at that time?

Have you looked for her on the 1910 Alabama or Florida census to see if she is living in a family, age about 8 years old?

Have you found her marriage license in Florida yet? It might list her parents.

Do you know when and where she died and have you obtained a copy of her death certificate? Parents (if known by the information provider) will list her parents.
Helen Graves, Walston Mailing List Administrator

Re: Walston Lillian Florence

helengraves21 — 2008-05-28 16:08:50Z

Walston Mailing List - join it!

helengraves21 — 2008-05-17 17:43:25Z

If you have a Walston in your family tree, please join the Walston mailing list. Members who are on the list share information, post their brick walls, ask questions ... it's a good way to connect with other Walston surname researchers.

As Walston List Mom, I occasionally post Walston information as found in my research folders or something I just ran into on the net about a Walston or Walston family.
I am also the coordinator of the new (April 2008) Walston DNA project. I post updated info about the project on the Walston mailing list so that you will know the latest news.

To join the mailing list (it's free), send an email to Walston-request@rootsweb.com Leave the subject line blank.
In the message area, type in just one word: subscribe

Send it off and you will automatically receive a welcome message. I am looking forward to having new Walston researchers join our list to share and compare information.
Helen Graves, Walston List Administrator. I descend from Levi Moore Walston born ca 1792 in Greene Co, NC, but I hunt and gather all Walston info and then put it on the Mailng List.

Re: Maryland Walstons

stairene — 2008-05-16 20:59:18Z

Nancy, I just saw your post. My husband is a Walston. His family is descendent from Ebenezer and Eliza Walston (Melson). They had Alexander J, Charles G and Ann. Alexander married Annie E. Jones and Charles married Mary F. Connelly. Alexander had several children, but I am only aware of George C and Henry J surviving to adulthood. I am not sure of George's children, but Henry J. married Sallie V. Neal from Caroline County and lived in Bridgeville, DE. They had Lawrence C. (died in infancy) and Carl N. Are these names in your Walston line? I have not been able to find out who Ebenezer's parents were. Alexander J. is buried in Rockawalkin in a family plot and Henry J. and Sallie V. are buried in Concord Methodist Church in Denton, MD. Thanks.

John P. Walston (dob 1830 - Atlantic Ocean)

DawnWalston64 — 2007-08-14 19:50:57Z

Does anyone have information out there regarding John P. Walston born 1830 on the Atlantic Ocean - Father Russian Mother Portuguese (as stated in the 1880 Census for Houston, TX?
He married a Susan S. Ratliff 12/15/1859. Children - Augusta (dob 1861), Alice (dob 1865), Florence (dob 1868), Joseph (dob 1870), Lemuel (dob 1872), Elbert (dob 1873), Lawrence (dob 1876), & John D. (dob 1879) Any info about this Walston Line would be appreciated.

Re: Family Heritage

DawnWalston64 — 2007-07-18 01:27:38Z

Sorry for the delayed response............
My Lemuel Walston was born 1872 in Texas. His date of death I believe between 1906 and 1910. He is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Cameron, TX. His Mother was Susan S. Ratliff, born 1847 in Mississippi. His Father was John P. Walston, born 1830 in the Atlantic Ocean. John's Parents were from Russia & Portugal. I believe John & Susan were married in Miss. 12/15/1859
Lemuel only had one child (I believe) Raymond Henry Walston born 1906 (My grand father)
Lemuel was married to a Lillian Meixner
Lemuel is my gg grandfather. I have not been able to get past John.

Any insight you have regarding this Walston Line would be greatly appreciated.

Walston Lillian Florence

retjaxff1 — 2008-05-27 16:26:21Z

Looking for anyone who may be able to provide any information on my Grand Mother. Her name was Lillian Florence Walston b 10/13/1901 in Alabama. She married Norman E. Hagen, and thier last place of residence was Jacksonville, Florida. They had 6 children Betty, Amy, Caroyyn (still living), Norman Jr, Bert Jr, Ronald. Lillian died in Jacksonville, Fl on 7/13/1978. My daughter and I have traced the Hagen side all the way back to Norway, and are now starting on the Walston side of the family. If anyone knows any info on these Walston's I'd be happy to hear from you, and I can share what I have on Lillian Walston. I have pics, and other info if anyone is interested.

Thanks,
Bert Hagen
retjaxff@yahoo.com

Re: Walstons from Mississippi

randyw69 — 2007-01-24 20:56:41Z

Thomas Sidney was wounded in the Civil War and died several years later at Jeff Davis' mansion Beviour(SP?). His father came from Alabama. I believe that William's father was John but can't verify. They are connected with my ggg, William who moved to MS about 1840. They all go back to the NC Waltons but I can't find the right link. Good luck finding the details, you now know where to focus.
Randy

Re: Charles and Boaz Walston of Somerset or Worcester Co, MD

pampearson1 — 2008-08-11 16:59:04Z

Helen,

Since my research interest is the Madduxes, I really can't answer all your questions about the Walstons. I can only tell you what I know about this Charles Walston.

He was probably born in 1750s. He probably was not married to the Maddux daughter in 1774 when Bell Maddux, her father, wrote his will. He had married the Maddux daughter by 1797 when Margaret Maddux wrote her will and referred to him as her son-in-law. There are 4 daughters whose husbands have not been identified: Nancy, Betty, Rachel, and Amelia.

I believe he was the Charles Walston who showed up in the 1810 census of Fleming Co, KY; then he is listed in the 1820 census for Lewis Co, KY. He purchased land in Lewis Co 1810, 1811,, and 1812 in Lewis County. A Levin Walston (his son?) purchased land there in 1823, 1830, and 1831. Zorabable Maddux, son of Bell and Margaret Maddux, also settled in Fleming/Lewis County in 1794.

Margaret Maddux sold her property to Charles Walston in 1791; 92 acres called "Riggans Addition." I haven't been able to find the deed where Charles sold this land.

Merrill Maddux of Somerset Co sold 54 acres called "Oak Ridge" to Charles in 1802. Merrill Maddux also sold contiguous land to Margaret Maddux in 1784. Up until this weekend I had not been able to find when Charles sold this property. But I did a lot of deed searching and found a deed indexed for "George Walston" that was really for Charles. Charles sold "Oak Ridge" to John Powell in 1802, about 6 months after he bought it from Merrill Maddux. Boaz Walston witnessed both of these deeds. The second deed named Charles' wife, Nancy. I can't say without a doubt that this Nancy is Nancy Maddux, but it certainly looks promising.

Charles and Boaz Walston of Somerset or Worcester Co, MD

pampearson1 — 2008-08-08 04:05:38Z

Margaret Maddux of Worcester Co, MD wrote a will dated 18 March 1797 that was witnessed by Boaz Walston, John Walston and William Powell. Margaret's son-in-law, Charles Walston, was named executor. I'm trying to determine which Maddux daughter Charles Walston married. It's possible this wife was deceased by the time the will was written in 1797. Does anyone have any information about this Walston-Maddux connection?

Phillip Walston - North Carolina - daughter Mary Walston b. abt 1707 married William Moore

RobHist — 2008-02-12 23:42:43Z

Searching for ancestors of Phillip Walston - bithdate and place unknown - only information is daughter Mary Walston b. about 1707 in North Carolina - she married William Moore (b. abt 1707) in North Carolina - they had at least one child Edward Moore - b. about 1737 - in North Carolina. Edward married Dinah Unknown they had at least 9 children: Dempsey, George Elijah, Mark, James, Edward, Richard, Elizabeth, Samuel, and John.
Thanks for any information you have - Catherine Roberts

Re: My mothers family on her fathers side.

EMCCROHAN1 — 2007-01-31 02:03:33Z

this is candace if you have anything about Pat (Curtis Lester's ) siblings plase e mail me at e.mccrohan@cox.net

Re: WALSTON FAMILY IN TEXAS

honey2010 — 2006-11-13 01:41:00Z

Hi Glenda,
The Abe Rounsavall who married your grandmother Grace was my grandfather. He was married to my grandmother Ida Johnson and they had one child Grace Christine in September 1927. They divorced the next year. I know that the child Travis lived in Houston. I don't have a lot of info, but would be glad to exchange what we can,
Mabeline Smith