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Freedmen's Bureau Record for Sevier and Little River Counties, Arkansas

Savannah1863 — 19 Apr 2005 4:25:03 GMT

I have transcriptions of "A Rigester of Freedmen" Arkansas Freedmen's Bureau Records--A list of slave owners and their slaves by name.

This record contains information regarding rations for Clothing and Medical Attention. I am willing to do look-ups--owner's surname only (4 names at a time). Anyone interested please post a reply to this message.

Lyle

Leonard and Melissa Marshall

bedmonds128 — 17 Sep 2008 7:23:33 GMT

Looking for relatives of Leonard Marshall b. 1877 in TN he married Melissa Lee b. 1889 in TN they migrated to Arkansas from Tenn around 1920. They had two daughters, Ethel b. 1906 and Lucille B. 1907.

holloway,lightsey,lemmuel cleveland co.rison,ar.1800

ardcurry — 11 Jun 2007 1:40:00 GMT

Any one with info. on either of these families ?They later located to Pine Bluff,jefferson co. Ar.Any info. would be appreciated.Donna

Freedmen's Bureau Records Relating to Freedmen's Labor 1865 - 1869

swanmak116 — 1 Sep 2008 7:23:58 GMT

Freedmen's Bureau Records Relating to Freedmen's Labor 1865 - 1869.
The freedmen's labor contracts, which the bureau assisted
in drawing up, consist of agreements between freedmen
laborers and planters stating terms of employment. Area
covered : Arkansas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Tennessee
at http://www.freesurnamesearch.com/new/

Magnolia Greer (Grier)?

vmyers150 — 26 Jul 2008 7:34:17 GMT

Seeking information about Magnolia (maiden name Jones). Lived in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Tennessee. Children were A.J. Love (m), Willie Love (f), and Precious Davenport(f).

Alexander/Blakely/Haynie Nevada & Ouchita Co's

kristinanewland3 — 7 Mar 2007 4:22:58 GMT

I am researching the listed surnames (among others...Burnell, Mills, Yarbrough, Purifoy). Right now, I am focusing on Alexander roots going back to South Carolina. My great great grandfather was Charlie Alexander and his son, also Charlie Alexander migrated to Nevada/Ouchita counties, Arkansas with Mary Blakely, who I believe was an aunt. I have no information on this branch of the family. I recently found out that Mary migrated from SC. I see her and my great grand listed on census records in Arkansas, but would like to know from where in SC they came. Haynie is related to this side as well.

Still Searching for Townsends living in Arkansas

sonofedd — 19 Feb 2008 6:08:37 GMT

L.T. Townsend, father's name is Robert mother or grandmother's name is Margaret.

He was living in Hempstead County in 1948, possibly Columbus, Arkansas.

He had a child by my grandmother, Helen Ruth Johnson

All I know about him is that they obviously called him L.T., my grandmother wasn't sure, but guessed the "L" stood for Leonard(sp?).

seeking african american Hamans in Arkansas

Mariama Williams — 1 Dec 2004 9:06:57 GMT

i am seeking relatives and our story. my great grandfather was Jefferson Hamans,married to Emma Hamans (maiden name Miller).Jefferson was born in 1847.his wife (emma was his second wife) in 1882.
Jefferson told my grandmother(his youngest daughter) that he was the son of the slave master, and that his mother was probaly a mix-breed indian and white woman, but she was definitely a slave.
if any relatives are out there or any arkansas Hamans (white or black) i'd be delighted to hear from you!!!!!!!

Looking for any relatives of Willie West Daniels

mlavettmorris — 10 Apr 2008 11:44:46 GMT

Past away on 07/03/1996. His funeral was handled by Dubisson Funeral Home, Little Rock, Arkansas. He is buried at St. Matthew Lonoke Ark.

Anderson, Crittenden, & Johnson, African American, Lafayette & Miller Cty

tanderson245 — 8 Feb 2008 9:37:51 GMT

Research the following famlies, Anderson, Crittenden, & Johnson (Miller & Lafayette Counties.

Charlie and Ada Crabtree Parker

M. Parker — 27 Aug 2002 2:57:57 GMT

I'm searching for links to my paternal grandparents Charlie Parker (b. 1870?) and Ada Crabtree (b. 1873). They were married from 1903-1905 and lived in Texarkana, TX & AR. Ada may have been from Louisiana. After separation, Charlie remained in Texarkana, AR and married "Etta" or "Etter." He died there @ 1957. Ada moved to Idabell, OK. She also lived in Hanna & Vernon, OK before moving to Los Angeles, CA @ 1935. Ada had a younger brother Isaiah Henry Crabtree (b. 1875). Related families are Cox, Crabtree, Duty, McGuire, Parker, and Rose. Any help is appreciated.

Looking for AA Jarrett, Bailey, Farr, c 1890-1940

Kittyirish — 5 Mar 2008 3:05:15 GMT

Looking for AA Jarrett, Bailey, Farr relatives in Arkansas, around Marvell or Phillips Co, possibly Farr intermarried with Sims. Can't find much in census. Thanks!

DAVE BRODIE

DeniceBrown44 — 3 Mar 2008 11:13:35 GMT

MY GRANDMOTHER'S NAME WAS BRODIE, HER FAMILY WAS FROM ARK. SHE HAD A BROTHER NAMED DAVE, TWO SISTERS ELISE, AND GRACE.
HER NAME WAS GLADYS LUVENA. SHE WAS BORN IN PETTYGREW ARK.
DAVE IS BURIED IN STILWELL, OKLA. AT SPADED MT. CEM.
HE WAS MARRIED TO ROSIE. THEY HAD TWO CHILDREN, A SON NAMED OSCAR AND AGIRL NAMED LOTTIE. I'M TRYING TO FIND INF. ON MY GRANDMOTHER.

African American Surname search of Austin, Nelson, Hopkins, Flowers,Smith,White

krobin3135 — 10 Nov 2002 1:02:01 GMT

I'm looking for any help on any of the surnames from Hempstead, Howard,Little River counties, as far as I can tell they were all over. I have lots of information regarding these surnames, most of the information came from my 88 yr old grandmother who is still living and was born and raised in Howard county. I have names of all brothers and sisters and their spouses and children. My grandmother which decendent from the Nelson's is said to be part Indian. If you would like addtl info on any surname pls email me and see if we are of the same line.

JOHNSON

oohsoluvely — 1 Mar 2008 10:53:41 GMT

I am searching for the Johnson family.

The late Ferdie (this is the correct spelling) johnson was born in Scott Arkansas on August 8 1915 to the late Senora Phillips and Mike Johnson.

At the time of his departure, he was married to the former Miss Marie Bridges.

He was at one time a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Little Rock.

He passed away March 15th 1973 leaving to mourn his loss, his wife, Mrs. Marie Johnson; three daughters, Mrse. Doris Hoskins, Mrs. Allene Dawson, and Miss Sheila Johnson: one son Mr. Freddie Johnson (my father) thirteen grandchildren; and other relatives

ORDER OF SERVICE

SELECTION M Baker

SCRIPTURE Rev. F. Smith

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF CONDOLENCES Miss Rosetta Clark

RESOLUTION Preston Dozier

EULOGY Rev. F. Smith

Marshall Family (decendants of WM and Mary Marshall of Lauderdale Tn

bedmonds128 — 26 Feb 2008 8:55:12 GMT

Looking for anyone with information on WM Marshall b around 1832 in TN he was married to Mary Jane b 1830(don't know maiden name or parents name) Their childerns were Leonard Marshall b 05/03/1877, Amanda b 1873, Maggie b 1861 and WM H Marshall b 1866. The family lived in Tenn until around 1920 and then they moved to Arkansas.

Help With Hannah Williamson and Alex Isley!!!

sonofedd — 22 Feb 2008 9:41:53 GMT

I have found Alex Isley's/Ifley family in 1870 (with his parents and sisters) in Bois D Arc, AR, but I have not found his siblings nor his parents after 1870.

I have found Alex and Hannah Isley/Isely in 1880 (Ozan, AR), even an Arkansas Marriage Record of Alex Isley and Hannah Williamson in 1877.

I can not find Hannah Williamson before 1880, I think her family came over from North Carolina, as did Alex's family, maybe sometime before, during, or after the Civil War.

I was able to find Hannah in 1900 in Rockwall Co., Texas, and in 1910 in Ozan, (Hempstead) Arkansas, living with her son George and daughter Sarah (George was the head).

I found George again in 1920 in Ozan and 1930 in Hope, (remarried in 1920 & '30 to Bessie).

I think the Arkansas Death Record of Hannah Isley I found in 1931 Hempstead, AR is my ggg grandmother, but if it is, why can't I find her in any census in 1920 or 1930?

I need help in figuring out if the Hannah Williamson married to an Alex Isley in Hempstead, Arkansas in 1877 is my ggg grandparents, and why can't I find any Williamsons before 1880. Hannah was born in 1862 in Arkansas, Alex was born in 1857 in Arkansas.
Also, help in figuring out who is the Hannah Isley in 1931 and where is she in 1920 and 1930.

Migrant families from Northern Louisiana to Southwest Arkansas

Savannah1863 — 19 Apr 2005 4:25:03 GMT

Researching information on approximately 50 families that migrated from Claiborne Parish, Louisiana to Nevada County, Arkansas in 1894. Anderson Scott was the leader of the migrant group. Some families were; Walkers, Millers, Ellises, Hale's, Moncrief's and Gilmore's.

My ancestor's were William "Bill" Walker (1863-1912)and his wife Savannah "Bantie" Reed-Walker (1861-1921). Their children were: Alvin "Ash"; Elijah "Lige"; Lola "Loke"; Hattie "Flickett"; Amanda "Mandy"; and Malvin "Bud".

Lyle

Murphy family from Sevier Co.

daniellewindmiller — 20 Jul 2003 5:02:40 GMT

Looking for info on Gedeon and Delilah Murphy. Gedeon had a brother named HArdy. Unknown whether Hardy kept the Murphy name. gedeon, Gardy and Delilah were owned by Cassandra Crabtree of Kentucky and brought into her marriage to John Murphy.
Any links or help?

James Williams - Ferries

TINA — 6 Feb 2003 5:41:40 GMT

African American Male
his name is
James Edward Williams
Dob 8-27-1943-47
Birth -place> Little Rock,Ark
Birthmom Alice Wilson/Williams
he was a construction home builder,
he was incarcerated in CHINO PRISON
for burglary.
He was released in late 1970
JAMES said he was leaving and moving to TEXAS.
in eartly 72
he left behind a woman he loved named {FERRIES}
she was married but the result of an affair with James Williams was a baby.
baby boy born 10-16-72 . LaVAil
we have checked SSDI and Criminal records thinking those wre possibles,
Thankfully we have not found evidence of death.
WE are PRAYING we can get someone to aid ,Assist,Help in this particular
search.

African American Townsends, Possibly in Hempstead Co. AR

sonofedd — 31 Dec 2007 6:35:30 GMT

Leonard Townsend (b. either before the 1920's, in the 20's, or early 30's)

Robert Townsend (father of Leonard)

Margaret Townsend (mother of Leonard)

Other Possible Spellings
Leonord
Lenard
Lenord
Linard
Linord
Lynard
Lynord

Patton Family In the Lafayette Area or sourrounding areas.

chocolateice — 13 Dec 2007 3:03:43 GMT

My great-grandfater was Rev. Henry P. C. Patton. I am looking for any Pattons who may have come from the area above or nearby that knew my great-grandfather history. If you know of any information, please let me know. Also, he was married to Carrie Louise Langford from Hempstead, Arkansas area. Her father was Wash Langford from Blveins, Arkansas.

LANGFORD FAMILY IN HEMPSTEAD OR BELVINS

chocolateice — 13 Dec 2007 3:00:32 GMT

My great-grandfather was named Wash Langford. He lived in the Blevins area for many years base on the 1900 - 1930 census. His last known wife was Florida Jordan. He was married onced to Eliza Morrison. He had land in the Blevins area. His daughter was named Jodi Langford who married into the Duffy Family. Jodi Duffy taught school in the area. I am aware they had a daughter who lives in Florida. Not sure. If you know about them, please let me know. Thanks.

Lamb/Hancock Family; Cascoe, Ar

thks4noticin2 — 24 May 2007 10:19:32 GMT

Hi there. I was wondering if anyone knows anything about the Lamb or Hancock family from Cascoe Arkansas? These are the parents of my dad-Willie Gleece Hancock, now deceased. His mother's name was Essie Lamb (A couple of her relatives that I know of are Riller Hogan, who was her grandmother and half Choctaw, half black (slave), and Turner Lamb who was biracial, being the son of a slave and master.) Any info would be appreciated. Oh, my paternal grandfather's name was Arcenauer Hancock.

Thank you,

Crystal

Seeking info on BROWN & ATKINS Families - Cleveland, Smackover & Garland

tcarwile — 11 Jun 2006 8:30:30 GMT

I am looking for information on Henry Brown (1862-) and his wife, Lillie or Lilly (1871-) who lived in Cleveland Township from at least 1900 to 1920. His sons Hezekiah (1892-1964) and John W. (1890-) also lived in Cleveland Township until at least 1920. By 1930 Henry and his sons John W. and Jesse (1894-) had moved to Smackover Township in Ouachita County. John W.'s wife and childrens names are: Alma, Leroy, Louis, Lilly, Robert, Daisy, and Ruby. Jesse's sons names are Rayfield and Lester. Hezekiah and his family moved to Garland Township in Miller County.

I am also seaching for information on Joseph (Joe) Atkins (1837-) and wife, Annie (1857-). Joe was born in Alabama and lived in Cleveland Township from at least 1900 to sometime between 1910 and 1920. They had at least twelve children (Ada, Laura, Willie, Hezekiah, Lilla, Elmita, Annie, Marcus, Lucius, Edgar, Beala, and Lewis). By the 1920 census, Annie was the widowed head of the family with three children still at home. By the 1930 census, she was living with her son, Marcus, and his family.

The two familes merged when Hezekiah Brown married Annie Atkins sometime between 1910 and 1920. They had at least four of their nine children in Cleveland Township before moving to Garland Township in Miller County sometime between 1920 and 1930. Their children's names are: Alberta, Buddy, Elnoria, Howard, Larcie, L.O., F.E., Mattie, and Claudie.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Henry P C Patton

chocolateice — 25 Jul 2007 2:05:59 GMT

My grandfather was Henry P. C. Patton born on Feb 10, 1886 in the town of McKamie, Arkansas. He was a well known minister in Arkansas, Louisana, Indiana, Ok between 1900-1967. He died on October 20, 1967 and buried on Mt. Zion Baptist Church land. The funeral home used at that time was Smith Funeral Home. He did leave a bio with the various churches he did organize. I am looking for distant relatives in the area or other parts of Arkansas. His first church was Mt. Zion Baptist Church in McKamie, Arkansas. Please help. I can be reached at plt@hot.rr.com

Joe Avery?

macy55gray1 — 16 Jul 2007 3:14:48 GMT

I'm researching my family's history and I need some assistance with locating information about Joe Avery.He was born according to the 1880 census in 1822 South Carolina and his parents are from Virgina and South Carolina.The 1880 census listed him as a widower with children Mary,Elbert,Isadora,Rono,Joe(gggrandfather)?,Fanny,and Luda.Their mother according to the 1880 census listed born in georgia.If anyone has information will you please contact me.Thank you!

Joe Avery?

macy55gray1 — 16 Jul 2007 3:13:36 GMT

Joe Avery?

macy55gray1 — 16 Jul 2007 3:12:40 GMT

Lafayette County

demetruis33patrick — 11 Jun 2007 5:43:51 GMT

I'm trying to seek information about Millie Dillard b.1846.According to the 1920 census she was listed as head of the household with three children and one of them being my ggrandfather Allen Brown.If there any Dillard descendants out there will you please contact me.Thank you!

Looking for the Counts family Starting in Bain, Garland Arkansas

arthur4341 — 23 Feb 2007 10:37:48 GMT

Here is a little history of who I am
I an the son of Gerald L. Counts of Kansas City,Mo
The grandson of Arthur & Grace Counts of Kansas City,MO
The great grandson of William & Buella Counts of Bain Ark.
The great great grandson of Harrison Counts of Bain Ark.
My great great grandfather had 4 children they were
Lillie Counts,Martha Counts,William Counts & James counts. My great grandfather William had 13 children and they were Matilda,Arthur,Walter,Nettie,Maggie,Jewel,Julia,Etheble,
Bruce,Floyd,Robert,Geneva&Carrie. I know everyone from my grandfather down but would like to find out about the rest of my family. If there is anyone who has any information about this Counts family please let me know so that we can build a truthfull family tree and get to know our realitives

Gardner, Whiting, Smith, McKissick

chocolate54 — 16 Jan 2007 2:15:10 GMT

I am searching these surnames. The families came to Arkansas from Georgia...Putnam, Jones, Jefferson (may be others)

Jones/Pittman family in Woodruff County, Arkansas

Melisa_Eslinger — 14 Apr 2007 12:24:26 GMT

My husband's great grandmother's name was Dovie Lynch Jones and her husband's name was Cecero. They were originally from Panola County, Texas. My mother-in-law says that her grandmother (Dovie) was full Native American. My husband's grandmother (their daughter) was named Frenchelle Pittman. If you have any information on this family, please feel free to contact me. Thank you.

Huffman of Kosciusko, MS

jessiehuffman3 — 27 Mar 2007 2:00:57 GMT

Looking for people who are related to Louisa or Lauria Huffman, Harriet Huffman, Lucy Huffman,Benjamin Huffman. Their Mother and Father name is Caroline and Levi or Leva Huffman. Ben last heard of he was living in Bogaloosa, LA in 1930 census. If anyone are some kind to any of these people, you have other close kin out here also. Please contact me at 313-273-1909 or email me at jessie.huffman@us.army.mil

Douglas

jessiehuffman3 — 27 Mar 2007 1:53:40 GMT

Looking for anyone who has linkage to Will Douglas of Liberty, Lee County Arkansas. His wife name was Florence, his sons names Leroy,Willie,and Garland Douglas. His daughter name was Ardelia Douglas. Will had two daughters on the side, their names are Iola and Uola Douglas. Will was born in 1874 and I believe he is from Georgia or Alabama. You may email me at the above email address or jessie.huffman@us.army.mil

Perry's in Arkansas

GRPerrys — 24 Mar 2007 9:24:33 GMT

Looking for information on Perry's from/in Arkansas. In particular, Ramsom (or Ramsoum) Perry who was born around 1833, he could have been a slave. He married a woman named Harriet who was born in Tenn. His children names were Alexander, William, Lucinda, Paul, Gabriel, Fannie and Pensilla. Paul had 8 kids named: Issac, Paul, Jr., Johnnie Mack, Hattie, Jake, Sarah, Ristha and Ruth. Gabriel (Gabe). Gabe was married twice, Cora Brooks and Erma Hodges. Between them Gabe had 16 kids. Their names were/are: Willie Roseta, Cleo, Eartis, John Andrew, Leola, John Westley, Elnora, G.B., Odessa, Beatrice, Ora Lee, Howard, L.C., Katrina, Kathreen and Flora. If anyone has any information on any of these or other Perry's I would appreciate your help.

If you would like to email me directly my address is nnj@ix.netcom.com. Please put Perry Family in the subject line.

Davis family in Marked Tree

marktree9 — 15 Mar 2007 4:04:45 GMT

Searching for A.J. Davis of Marked Tree, Arkansas. Married to Lucille Brown in 1940-41.

Lacefield Family

K Williams — 27 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am trying to find out what county my lacefield decendants lived in . all i know is many lived near little rock and orgetta, ark. my roots go back as far as my grandmother's grandparents in ark. their names were monroe and ann lacefield, african american and owned a farm there.

Texarkana, Smackover Slave Plantations

BigBenLBC — 1 Mar 2007 4:18:33 GMT

Does anyone have any info?
Descendents = Bensons, Martins

Counts family from Bain Arkansas

arthur4341 — 23 Feb 2007 10:41:51 GMT

If anyone wants to respond to my first message I can be reached at arthur434@charter.net

Looking for the Counts family Starting in Bain, Garland Arkansas

arthur4341 — 23 Feb 2007 10:38:34 GMT

Halliburton, Booker

marychaney45 — 13 Feb 2007 8:48:03 GMT

Looking for information on Harrison Halliburton,Tennie Halliburton, Nick and Oscar Halliburton. Harrison originally lived in Lauderdale county TN. I believe he was one of my great great great grandfathers brothers.(John) I traced Harrison to Jefferson County, AR. Nick, one of his sons moved around quite abit, not sure why, but he had a daughter named Ethel Lee Booker who lived in Pine Bluff., Ar in the 1940's. Nick also lived in IN and I found a record that indicates Nick may have died in MI. Trying to find out a connection. Harrison also had a brother named George in TN and many sisters. Open to any information.

Sermons Kin of Little Rock Arkansas

CarolWashington84 — 2 Mar 2005 1:44:09 GMT

I am seeking kin of Ada Washington Sermons born 11-1-1893 died Aug 6, 1968 in N. Little Rock. Father Lum Washington
Mother Ellen Dixon of Grove Louisiana.

ROBERTSON/ROBINSON/REDDING/JOHNSON

ohsoluvely1 — 5 Feb 2006 6:54:23 GMT

LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT MY FAMILY. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS IDA MAE ROBERTSON. MY FATHER WAS FREDDIE JOHNSON, AND MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDFATHER WERE HENDERSON ROBERTSON AND BEATRICE (GARWOOD) ROBERTSON. IN THE 1930 CENSUS,
MARY REDDING (could be my gggrand)
HENDERSON ROBERTSON
BEATRICE ROBERTSON
IDA MAE ROBERTSON(ROBINSON)
ALL LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE. I ALSO FOUND A JOE AND SUSAN HINES IN ONE OF THE CENSUS. I BELIEVE THAT JOE WAS FROM TENNESSEE AND SUSAN FROM GEORGIA BUT THEY ENDED UP IN ARKANSAS. THE REST OF THE PEOPLE THAT I MENTIONED ABOVE LIVED IN LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS AS WELL. MY GGRANDMOTHER BEATRICE LIVED ON GAINS ST. ACROSS FROM THE DUBBISSON FUNERAL HOME.
ANY INFO WOULD BE HELPFUL. ALSO, MY FATHERS BROTHER IS ANDREW JOHNSON. HE IS BELIEVED TO BE A PASTOR. I DID LOOK HIM UP AND I PHONED HIM, TOLD HIM WHO I WAS AND ASKED IF HE COULD POSSIBLY GIVE ME INFO ON THE FAMILY. HE SAID THAT HE WOULD CALL ME BACK BUT NEVER DID.
MY FATHER (FREDDIE) FATHER WAS FREDIE? jOHNSON BUT EVERYONE CALLED HIM PREACHER. HE WAS KNOWN TO HAVE SEVERAL CHILDREN BUT ONLY ONE BY MY GRANDMOTHER IDA.

DENISE

Stamps

macy55gray1 — 17 Nov 2006 3:41:29 GMT

I'm researching my family's history and I need some assistance about the following people:Briscoe Henry,Joe Avery,Fanny Henry,Allen Brown,and Millie Dillard.

Biddix Family

tcb30 — 16 Jul 2006 12:30:30 GMT

Looking for family of Henry Biddix, married to Bettie Wilson. Had 10 children, all of whom I've found on the 1910 census for Hempstead County, Arkansas. I am trying to find out where Henry Biddix came from as I can find no other connections to African-Americans with that last name in Arkansas. Any help would be appreciated.

David Brodie

marychaney45 — 8 Oct 2006 9:41:47 GMT

I am looking for the father of Thrash Brodie, Dave Brodie from Lauderdale County, TN - daughters Minnie and Pearl, Minnie married Harvey Hallibuton, Pearl had several marriages, one to Joe Parr who could of been from ARK or TN. Dave married Kitty 1899, don't know who his previous marriages were to. Thrash moved Ark, looks like he married Mellissa. Any information appreciated

Brodie

marychaney45 — 7 Jun 2006 10:23:08 GMT

Looking for Thrash Brodie, formerly of TN, moved to Arkansas in the 1900's to Mississippi County, Lived in Hickman and Burdette, I have no other information

Alexander Plantation in Jefferson County

S. Laster — 4 Sep 2006 6:09:10 GMT

Alexander Plantation was located in Jefferson County, Arkansas. Could someone tell me who the owner of the plantation was and where it was located?

Thnak you,
S. Laster

Looking for Thomas family of Arkansas

blackberrywine1265 — 6 Dec 2006 3:37:20 GMT

Im searching for my grandfathers line of the surname of Thomas. My grandfather's name was Tommy T. Thomas, he married my grandmother Lidia Bolt around 1919-1920. At the time the 1920 census was taken they were living in Ouachita, Arkansas,Camden Ecore Fabre township, Ayone with information will be greatly appreciated. .

Isham Edwards

mch7576 — 21 May 2006 6:19:56 GMT

Looking for information on Isham Edwards and his family. Do not have have much information on Isham. He was black, and we think he died about 1949. His wife was Essis D. McDonald, daughter of James F. McDonald and Ida Nolen. She was born in Texarkana on 24 Aug 1914. They had three children, born in Texarkana in 1942, 1944 and 1946. Essie moved to California after Isham died. Any information on Isham Edwards would be appreciated.

Thank you,
M. Hamrick
www.littleshopofmemories.com

Family of James and Ida McDonald

mch7576 — 11 Mar 2006 6:04:15 GMT

Looking for help with information on the families of James and Ida Nolen McDonald. James McDonald was born in August 1840 in Tennessee. He would have been married to a Mary T. (?) who died before 1910. James and Mary are listed in the 1900 Clear Creek, Sevier County, Arkansas census. His then married Ida Nolen. Ida is listed in the 1910 Garland Twp, Miller County, Arkansas census unmarried living with her parents and some brothers and sisters. She is listed again in the 1910 Texarkana, Miller County, Arkansas listed as a widow, living with her three children, Idelia (b. 1913), Essis D. (b. 1914) and Roy B. 1917). Would like any information on these children. Who they married, dates and location, if they had children, ect.

Any information on these families would be very helpful and appreciated.

Thank you,
m. Hamrick
www.littleshopofmemories.com

Avery's and Henry's

macy55gray1 — 5 Mar 2006 12:15:22 GMT

I'm seeking information about Joe Avery ,and Briscoe Henry. Joe Avery was married to Fanny Henry the daughter of Briscoe. Briscoe was married to Rosie.

Osborn/Kelley Louisiana/Arkansas

Bonnie0319 — 16 May 2005 7:59:14 GMT

Seeking Thomas Family Connections--Fort Smith, Arkansas

Harrison Thomas LaTour — 6 Jan 2005 5:16:54 GMT

Seeking anyone who ties to the Thomas family. My Great-Grandfater was Rev. John H. Thomas in Fort Smith 1897-1920. The name of his church was True Light Baptist Church, 52 Coke Hill, Fort Smith.

Searching for DYE family

blackberrywine1265 — 6 Dec 2006 3:37:20 GMT

I'm searching for the family of Florence Dye, my grandmother, she married Charles Billingsley...Any help will be appreciated.

Antoinette Ricks Demby & Suffragan Bishop Edward T. Demby

Lace_Lynch — 28 May 2006 10:49:52 GMT

Name: Demby, Mrs. Antoinette Ricks
Date: May 17 1957
Source: Plain Dealer; Cleveland Necrology File, Reel #104.
Notes: Mrs. Antoinette Ricks Demby, an early graduate of Oberlin College and the first Negro registered nurse in Cleveland, will be buried in Lake View Cemetery after services at 11 a.m. today in Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. She died Wednesday in a private nursing home at the age of 87. She was the wife of the retired Suffragan Bishop Edward T. Demby of the Episcopal Diocese of Arkansas. The family home is at 10519 Englewood Avenue N.E. Mrs. Demby was a graduate of Friedman Hospital Nurses' Training School in Washington. She did hospital and private duty nursing in the South. In early years after, college graduation she taught school in Nashville, Tenn. For some years after her marriage in 1902, she and her husband resided in Little Rock, Ark. They returned to Cleveland in 1934. Her husband is her only surviving relative.

Brown Lockett

gwinda66 — 11 Nov 2006 10:16:44 GMT

I am looking fro information on Brown Lockett born in La. 1854 and died March 1928 in Ark. , may be military registration ties in Mississippi.
thanks in advance for your time and help.

gilcrease geneology

bvrlygant79 — 7 Nov 2004 8:32:08 GMT

Looking for Gilcrease families in Arkansas area. Anyone related to Eliska Gilcrease b. 1881; Mary Gilcrease b. 1876; Steven Gilcrease- Monroe, Arkansas b. 1876 or Elmo Gilcrease of Woodruff, Arkansas b. 1883... I am a gilcrease from Colorado County Texas. My ggrandfather was Charlie Gilcrease b. 1877 d. about 1934 in Texas. Any info would help greatly. thanks, beverly

hill harris family

ElaineHarrisFlowers — 31 May 2002 12:43:49 GMT

I'm interested in finding the burial location of my gr. father, his name was HIll Harris he moved to Lake Village, Arkansas after his wife Lilly Foster had died. I believe he worked on a plantation called Hemmingway?? He died ??after 1925 what year I do not know. If you have any information, let me know. He had several children, some of the names were Eddie, Ezekiel, Bennie, HP, Alfred, Lilly Bell, Ida Bell and more. I thank you in advance. Elaine

Andrew Avery of Texarkana, Arkansas ~ Lynched in 1917

BasketLady420 — 31 Jan 2006 1:29:50 GMT

On July 28, 1917, Will Woods, a white contractor who lived in Texarkana, Arkansas was beaten and shot over a livestock dispute with a black man, one Andrew Avery. Woods, though badly wounded, lay in the brush for 36 hours before he was found. He told his rescuers that Avery attacked him without warning and shot him in an attempt to steal the livestock. (more on website)

I am not related to this family, I'm just passing on this information that I found while researching Lynchings. The link for the site is listed below.
Joyce

http://www.crimelibrary.com/notorious_murders/mass/lynching/...

Re: Banks of Pulaski County

GeorgeJ_J — 16 Jan 2006 9:55:09 GMT

Lynchings

BasketLady420 — 30 Jan 2006 1:36:16 GMT

I recently found a couple "Lynchings" websites that may be of interest.
The links for the sites are listed below.
Joyce

http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/Lynchings.htm

http://users.bestweb.net/~rg/More%20Lynchings.htm

Searching for Roots

Wjhend — 17 Aug 2002 11:12:49 GMT

I am searching for information on Albert Carpenter, Andrew Gardner and Robert Lee Palmer. Andrew Grdner died around October 1939 in Ark. I believe he lived around an area called Blackfish Lake. This was in Critenden county. He had relatives living in and around Crawfordville and Julius, Ark. Some of their family members lived in Tenn., Mississippi and Oklahoma. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Slaves on the James Finley Plantation of Union County, Arkansas

Savannah1863 — 19 Apr 2005 4:25:03 GMT

James Finley II (1809-1868) and wife Mary (1819-1869) migrated from Wilkes County, Georgia to Union County, Arkansas circa 1848. Their children: James A. 1844; Josephine Mary 1847; John H. David Finley 1849; Leornard J. 1853; Henry G. 1855. According to the 1850 slave schedule the Finley's owned 40 slaves. By the 1860 slave schedule, they were listed as owning 80 slaves. According to the tax schedule for Union County, Arkansas, 45 slaves were of taxable age.

Also James was given several slaves as apart of his brother John's estate (1850, Wilkes County, Georgia). My ancestor was Ella Finley-Ellis (1845-1931).

Any information on the Finley family and their slaves is greatly appreciated.

Lyle

ANDERSON,RUTH(MALE)

WININFRED ANDERSON CAWTHON — 25 Apr 2004 10:55:11 GMT

looking for a man name (Ruth) or relatives. there were 7 or 8 siblings, males: Clarence,George,Robert Lee,John L and (Ruth). Females are Susie,Hattie,Mary. George had a son name sonny. George drowned about 1935 in tate county mississippi. Ruth had a daughter name Christine. they were from northeast part of the state. We also know that some relatives were in Helena Arkansas.

Looking for information on Sarah Francis Taliaferro who married Alexander Kindle in 1867

revcghoward_1 — 18 Feb 2004 10:19:13 GMT

According to Alexander's Civil War Pension records, he and Sarah F. Taliaferro were married on the Taylor farm by a traveling minister named Billy Bottom. ( William Bottom was listed on the Bradley Co., Arkansas Census of 1860 as the overseer on Benjamin B. Taliaferro's plantation) The Taylor farm referred to was probably Creed Taylor's plantation.

Unsure Where To Start - African American Holmes

davissmitchell — 16 Sep 2002 8:58:58 GMT

Looking for any information on William E Holmes born in Ark in 1900. There is a possibility of a Jesse Holmes in the same household. The 1920 Oklahoma census states that William was born in Arkansas. Can anyone give me some possibilities
Vicky Daviss Mitchell

Lawson Family

bbramlett3 — 24 Jul 2003 3:41:25 GMT

ancestors in Arkansas around Pine Bluff, Little Rock, and Island 71 & 72

bbramlett3 — 12 Feb 2004 3:13:30 GMT

Does anyone know anything about the Lawson family( African American-brothers) who owned Island 70 & 71 in Arkansas between AR and Mississippi River, until the late 60s, when my grandfather, George Lawson, the last of the Lawson brothers died. Does anyone have any information about this family. They also lived in Gunnison, Mississippi, when the water would rise up on the island the would go to town (Gunnison Mississippi) (on the Delta), in boats because the water was so high on the island. My Great-grandfather's name was Morton Lawson, and his wife was Tulula (Scott) I think. My great-grandfather sharecropped land for a White man named John Malone, in Arkansas in the State of Arkanas in an area of fields called the "Finish Cut and the Malone Place in 1872.

George JONES Family- ? VA>Wilson Co NC>Lonoke Co & Pulaski Co AR>St Louis (Independent City) MO

GeorgeJ_J — 10 Jan 2006 1:27:32 GMT

DAVIS of Helena`

nanasallthat_1 — 6 Jan 2003 3:36:37 GMT

I am Looking for my father's family. His name was Clarence Davis b1902. Brother of Andrew Pickett, Husband of Queen Ester. He left Arkansas and went to Misssissippi in the late 1920's or early 30's. He was raised by his sister in Arkansas.
He and his brother had Orential features. Any information would be helpful.
Thank you.

Vault Descendants - Little Rock, AR

Cyrille32 — 5 Jan 2006 12:53:27 GMT

1870 - still looking for:
Douthard - varied spellings for
George; Alexander (Elic); Molly, ages 13, 11-12; 8-10.
(All Douthard children born in VA or WVA).
Mathews Child - Harriet, age 5 approx. (Born in AR)

Their Mother: Julia Brown Douthard (Douthet) Mathews Porter
She was born in VA. with John Porter as wife with three Porter children in 1880. All Porter children born in AR

These are the people I'm looking for on 1870 census specifically.

Now the Vaults -- Martha Ann (Mattie) Wilson married Luther Vault. They had 11 children. They were married in the 1890's. and I have their census results from 1900 on. The family was scattered around, but can be found.

Mattie was the eldest and only sister of all 7-9 Douthard brothers. Her stepfather was George Wesley Douthard. Her mother was Jeanette F. MOORE Douthard.

Her Douthard/Doutherd brothers were:

George Wesley Jr.
James Alfred
Ernest Franklin
Charles Augustus
Thomas Matthew
Calvin Jessie
Carl Ira

Two other children, according to 1900 census, were born, but apparently died somewhere along the line. It stated on that census that Jeanette had 9 children.

Any help with 1870 census on the Douthard group would be appreciated. Thank you.

CD

Jefferies family, Ar. Ms. also Clarendon

gailwilly — 16 Nov 2003 11:20:57 GMT

My maiden name is Jefferies. I was born outside of Clarendon, AR. Some of my grandfather was born in Holly Springs, MS. in 1874. He was the son of William Jefferies and Mary Ellen Wilkins Jefferies from South Carolina. He and his family migrated to Clarendon, Banner community. I don't know what year that was. I know that he married my grandmother in 1900.

There is a graveyard outside of Clarendon that is an African-American graveyard which I am told, are several graves with the names of Jefferies. I am a caucasian and most of our family is buried at Shady Grove Cemetery outside of Clarendon or at the graveyard behind the old homeplace @ Banner community.

Let me know if this fits in your findings.

Gail

Relatives of Tyrone Whiteside (african american)

odette39 — 4 Jul 2001 6:57:25 GMT

I am looking for my father's relatives I have little information, I believe he was born in little rock and at least had a brother. My father passed away in 1967, I just want to know who my people are and where they come from. Any information will be appreciated my email address is bigmom5877@aol.com

thank you

Rev. I.P. Daniels, Arkansas, Archdeacon Johnson, Saphore, James R. Winchester

Joi_Dickerson — 30 Apr 2005 10:59:57 GMT

STRINGFELLOW, DICKERSON from MS to AR

rcsthor — 2 Apr 2003 4:03:33 GMT

SLAVE SALE: Salley family to Bogy family

Vickie — 17 May 2002 5:37:51 GMT

I have come across the following bill of sale in some family paperwork:

"Know all men by these present that I, John M. Salley, of the County of Jefferson, State of Arkansas, for and in concideration of the sume of FOUR HUNDRED DOLLARS paid to me in hand by Ignace Bogy of same county and State the recipt of which payment I do do herby acknowledge has bargained, sold, and delivered, unto said Bogy a certain negro woman named Eliza, complection black and about twenty-six years of age. To have and to hold said girl and any offspring of said girl, for himself, his heirs and legal assigns forever. And I, the said Salley, for the consideration aforesaid, do hereby warrant her to be a slave for life, and sound in mind and body, and free from all diseases - and I, the said Salley do warrant and agree by these present to defend the title to said slave against the claim or claims of all persons whatsoever. In witness where of I hereunto set my hand and seal this 9th day of December A.D., 1848.

Signed by J. M. Salley"

I have some additional bills such as above, but will have to deciper the writing. If you have any questions, please contact me!

~Vickie

Looking For The Turner Family From Stuggart & El Dorado!

GenTu — 17 Jun 2002 8:42:04 GMT

Freeman & Will Baker (Grenada Co., MS to Round Pond, AK)

William A. Smith — 17 Aug 2002 8:14:01 GMT

I am looking for any information on two brothers, Freeman (circa 1869) and Will (circa 1872) Baker who were born in Grenada County, Mississippi to the parents of Jerry & Victoria Baker. The last known information about them was that they left MS for Round Pond, AK as preachers. More than likely, they left around 1917-1920. After their relocation and some yearly letters, they were lost from known family record.

Any information about them would be appreciated.

Searching for information on Jacob David Fellows

Wjhend — 17 Aug 2002 11:07:59 GMT

I am looking for information on the Jacob David Fellows that lived in Arkansas at one time. I believe he, might have moved from Ark. during the late 1880's or 1890's. He had several children. Some of their names were David Jr., John, Doyle and Rosa. Jacob moved from Arkansas to Oklahoma. I would like to know what county or town he lived in Arkansas. And if he had any other brothers or sisters.

Alexander Goodloe

donnapries — 23 Aug 2002 4:41:30 GMT

I am doing some research for a friend who is looking for information about her grandfather, Alexander Goodloe of Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Can anyone help?

black cotton and bynum family from littlerock

rita — 12 Sep 2002 7:17:13 GMT

does anyone know anything about the black cotton family or bynum family from lonoke county, or littlerock. they lived there about 1800-1900's. the head of household was Frank Cotton he had a large family and believe he was half cherokee.Frank cotton was a farmer in lived in a town called pettus he was born in oklahoma in 1865 he was married in 1888 to jas. petterson. He had a daughter alpha who was my great grandmother she was born in 1894 she married in 1911 to a tom bynum who had a mother martha bynum who also lived in frank cotton house dont believe she was married also she had children who names remind a mystery. I know some famliy live in chicago but my family don't no them.my family live in michigan now. My g grandma alpha died at a early age in ark. her children were raised in det. by her brother which was a cotton.If anyone knows this family please contact me.

Carters, Princes, Johnsons from Kemper County Mississippi

mizann — 13 Nov 2002 6:20:50 GMT

Looking for the above surnames from Scooba, Mississippi in
the area of Helena Arkansas and Memphis, Tennessee.
Of sepcial interest is Mamie Carter-Brown. Her parents were
Russell and Margaret Carter. My grandfather Walter
Johnson Sr. was her brother.
E-mail me direct at NarBr10089@AOL.Com

Shirley Pettus-Brantley

DROUGHN from AR

rcsthor — 2 Apr 2003 4:03:33 GMT

Walter DROUGHN was from St Francis County, Arkansas
His wife, Carrie JOHNSON, was apparently from Pontotoc CO MS. I have more background on the DROUGHNs if anyone is interested.

From the Benton Harbor (Michigan) Herald-Palladium, Friday, October 5, 1979, p. 14
Carrie Droughn
Mrs. Carrie Droughn, 72, of 185 Concord, Benton Harbor, died at 11:17 a.m. Thursday at Berrien General Hospital, Berrien Center, following a long illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. at the Fairplain Chapel of Florin Funeral Service, where a Wake will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday. Friends may call at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crystal Springs Cemetery.
Mrs. Droughn was born Jan 9, 1907, in Pontotoc, Miss., and had resided in this area since 1952. Her husband, Walter, preceded her in death in 1977. Survivors include two cousins, Mrs. Ella Fletcher and Mrs. Rose Smith, both of Benton Harbor. Mrs. Droughn was a member of Tabernacle church of God in Christ.

Lou Ida Davis, Mattie Davis, Mary Davis

nanasallthat_1 — 6 Jan 2003 3:36:37 GMT

I am looking for relatives of any of these ladies.
Mary Davis b 1873
Lou Ida Davis b 1875
Mattie Davis b 1876
They were my g-father's sisters. His name was Clarence Davis (b 1880). They were born in Helena, Phillips Co. Arkansas.
Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.
Judy Davis Gates

MILES in AR

ABell1023 — 22 Jan 2003 5:26:15 GMT

My MILES lived in Lee county, Marianna, Moro, in these areas. The last ones that I know, left there in the 1930's. I only know of my grandfather and his family, but I know that he had other relatives there also. If there are other MILES living in this area maybe we are cousins. I would really like to hear from any A.A MILES that are still living in or around Marianna.

Still shaking the family tree,
Alberta

searching for Reaves/Rainey family info

ill_angel_53 — 19 Jun 2003 9:00:37 GMT

I am searching the luie Reaves family. Luie married Annie Rainey. only child was a Hubert Reaves born in Marianna, Ak. would like any info on luie, was told he was irish. would any info on his parents or his wife's family. only know of their son's family. thank you in advance. and if I can be of any help please let me know. I only know of Hubert Reaves and his children. Hubert was my grandfather

Allen's Mathew wife Mary (Ashley co) Arkansas 1859-1880

LAllen — 11 Feb 2004 3:43:46 GMT

I am looking for my grandfather John Allen family he was born Sept 8,1867 in Arkansas he had brothers and sisters name Oscar,Thomas,Cora,Hattie,Emma,Rufus,Jennie, Charles and another brother name unknown.I believed he lived in Missouri,Oklahoma,Nebraska,and died in Kansas in 1931 I believe he was estranged from his family when he died and may have had a family before my grandmother because of such a large age differnce.he was 53 she was 25 her name Vera Beasley my father knows very little of his father side ALLEN because he was only 4 when he died he do remember his father loved to bar-b-que meats and was a storekeeper.My father and his brothers have deep roots in the COGIC and are extremely talented musicans and singers. Do you have any information about my Grandfather John Allen or his family please e-mail me I also have a second e-mail address pray4peace2reign@netzero.net

Walker and Hawkins Family

Dee Lewis — 30 Nov 2004 12:48:34 GMT

Hi, I am trying to find out if there is any information regarding Plantations in the Union County area. My gggrandparents were born on Plantations in Union County, AR and they lived their entire lives in Mount Holly, AR they had 9 or 10 children.

GGGrandfather; James "Jimmy" Walker born 1855 - Union Co.
GGGrandmother; Allice Hawkins-Walker born 1848 - Union Co

Any help will be greatly appreciated...Thank You

african-American surnames Hunter and Brown Phillips County, Arkansas

vlwatkins1 — 24 Oct 2004 4:37:26 GMT

I am looking for the Hunter and the Brown family.
Mason Hunter was married to Elizabeth Hunter. They had 8 girls. We know that Julia Hunter was from Phillips County, AR. We also know she had 8 sisters. WE know 6 of the 8 girls names for sure. They are Julia, Elizabeth, Polly, Alice, and Jinnie. I located a family that matches this one in the 1880 census of Phillips County, AR. Of the 8 girls, Julia Hunter married (Sal-Saul-Sol)Brown (unsure of the spelling) and had 3 or 4 daughters. Their names were Orelia, Curly, and Earl. Rose was also possibly one of the daughters. This was a Black family, Possibly with some Blackfoot blood. The Brown girls were born in Phillips county.

Seeking Douthard/Doutherd/Vault descendants

CyrilleDoutherd81 — 27 Jan 2006 6:14:16 GMT

My family hailed from Little Rock, Pulaski, AR. They were there from at least 1870; however I cannot find them on the 1870 census. One daughter of my gg grandmother -- Julia BROWN Douthard Mathews Porter -- Harriet Porter was 16 years of age on the 1880 census, and it stated she was born in AR. So I've been trying to find the core family using her as a search criteria.

It's not happening, so if anyone is a descendant of Douthard/Doutherd/Vault in Little Rock, Pulaski, AR, region, give me a holler.

Thanks,
CDoutherd

Dennis Smothers Ark 1920 census

smothersnena — 27 Oct 2005 9:34:19 GMT

Looking for information on Claudie (clauida Johnson-Buford and David Lee Buford

bpshonesty1 — 24 Jun 2004 6:33:21 GMT

According to the 1900 census David Lee and Claudie lived in Cleveland Co. (David's last name was mis-spelled Burford) at this time they had two children listed Maydene and Willie D. I am trying to find out about they stay there and was there other children- if so what happened to them. Also I would like to find out if there was a Johnson connection in Arkansas? Did they go stay with family of Henry Clay or Zada? IF so who were they? ANY help would be appreciated.

Jones

lkelso01 — 31 Jan 2005 3:50:19 GMT

Searching for descendants of Peter and Mandy Jones, they had 8 children:

Huey, Charly, Lindsey, MackHenry, Grant, John, Isaac and George.

If you have any infromation please contact me.

God Bless

Anderson - Arkansas, Mississippi

lkelso01 — 31 Jan 2005 3:27:11 GMT

Looking for descendants of Dave Anderson born 1845 in Mississippi. Dave married Sarah ? they had 9 children:
Dora, Dill or Bill, Jake (My great-greatgrandfather), Harrison, Minnie, Mary, Cora, Samson, and Walter.

Dora married Web Collins and they had 8 children, five of which I have information.
Harrison, Connie or Corrie, Eadie, Jennie, Andrew, and Chas.

My descedant line Jake married Laura Bowers and they had 7 children:
John V, Blanchie, Erma (My line of descent), Leona, David, Lucille, and Minaola.

If you have any information please contact me.

ms_show_me@sbcglobal.net

Searching for Bolt family of Ouachita,Louisiana to Lafayette, Ouachita Ark.

blackberrywine1265 — 6 Dec 2006 3:37:20 GMT

I am searching for the african american line of Bolt. Around 1880 the familyliving in Ouachita,La., consisting of my great great grandfather Lee Bolt, wife Esther and their son Anthony(Antney), my greatgrandfather, who was 3 at the time. The last information i have on Lee Bolt was in the 1900 Census when he and Esther moved to Lafayette, Ouachita Ark, and lived next door to my great grandparents, Anthony and Nora Bolt.
Anthony and Nora had several children, Lydia(called Liddie), Oscar, Claude, James, Trueheart, and Rosie. My greatgrandmother died shortly after Rosie was born.
Lee married Esther around 1876. During the time they lived in Ouachita, La., several of Esther siblings lived with them, John, Henry and Mollie, Chappell(Capel). Which was Esther's maiden name, her mother's name was Louisa, she was supposedly from Alabama, and her father's name was Henry, and was from Nances, Muscogee,Ga.
Esther is supposedly have moved to Great Bend, Kansas, and living there around 1930.
Any information on this lineage will be greatly appreciated.

LOOKING FOR FITCHUE/FITZHUGH

ALHW17761 — 3 Mar 2006 7:03:33 GMT

Hello,

I'm looking for any information pertaining to relatives of Joe Fitchue, originally ( I believe) from Lawrence, Kansas. I've been told that some of the family moved from Kansas to Arkansas. Joe moved from Kansas to Alabama where he married Cornelia Judkins. They had one son, Charles (my grandfather). According to my source, the name was originally spelled Fitchue and was eventually changed to Fitzhugh. If anyone has any information to share, I'd appreciate it. You can contact me here thru the message boards or email me at: AWilli1513@aol.com

Zilphia.....Thomas Jefferson Compton slave owner Phillips County ARK

desertteacher — 10 Nov 2005 6:53:58 GMT

Looking for info on Zilphia or Zilpha (Compton) b. @ 1841, mother of Arminta Compton, later Arminta Mills. Zilphia was owned by Thomas Jefferson Compton of Phillips County ARK; owned slaves back to 1830.

looking for african american ancesters in Arkansas

Willie Dunbar — 27 Oct 2004 2:04:32 GMT

I am looking for any information on the Dunbar Family (African Americans) who were slaves in Arkansas. The earliest that I have are my Great Grandfather & Grandmother William Dunbar who was married to Mary Gardner.

Thank You for any help.

Willie Dunbar