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Re: Looking for anyone who knew my father or uncle

nanablue2007 — 2013-03-13 13:48:37Z

???
variation on spelling
Name: Claud Rickett
Age: 6
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1934
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Texas
Marital Status: Single
Relation to Head of House: Son
Home in 1940: Odessa, Ector, Texas
Inferred Residence in 1935: Kilgore, Gregg, Texas
Residence in 1935: Kilgore, Gregg, Texas
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 8B
Attended School or College: Yes
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 1st grade
Household Members: Name Age
L B Rickett abt 1889 51 roughneck for Oil drilling contractor
Hallie Rickett 30 abt 1910 missouri
Virginia Rickett 14
Claud Rickett 6
Henry Rickett 5

info that may apply to "L B"
Name: Leonard B Ricketts
Gender: Male
Birth Year: abt 1887
Birthplace: Texas
Race: White
Home in 1930: Precinct 4, Winkler, Texas
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Cara L Ricketts
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Occupation:Labor for oil field***
Household Members: Name Age
Leonard B Ricketts 43
Cara L Ricketts 30

WWI DRAFT REG
Name: Leonard Boyd Ricketts
County: Henderson
State: Texas
Birthplace: Novarrah[NAVARRO] County
Birth Date: 6 Aug 1888
Race: Caucasian (White)

I am not related

Regards,

Connie

Children who once lived at Buckners Childrens Home In Dallas, Tx

sissydog1962 — 2013-01-30 03:06:07Z

My name is Rose Howard, my brothers and sisters grow up there also. I would like to connect with people who lived at Buckners during the years from 1950's to 1970's.My sisters and I stayed in the Crouch Dorm and our brothers stayed in the McRoy Dorm. I fell like something is missing and hopefully by reconnecting with my past i can find myself and peace again.

Re: Roscoe Benton Jr

maginer — 2012-12-30 00:30:01Z

I have the old news paper where the children where found on around X-mas because it states that the six children almost missed Sanata due to the family being separated they where found hungry at their home. The home they where taken to first was the Tarrant County Children's Home. and later to the Lena Pope Home. The children where taken prior to her death an before she married Nathan Kennard. I have much of your family history if you want it. I am married to Johnny Dean Richardson, my husband father was Dalphine's brother.

Looking for anyone who knew my father or uncle

thatnurse — 2012-12-06 10:51:05Z

Claude Ricketts or Henry Ricketts, I believe lived at Buckner from 1938 until they graduated. Trying to find some family history and poss. who there family was.

Re: Dallas County Orphanages 1890-1920

beadwomann — 2012-06-20 02:17:39Z

Thanks to all who have responded to my query. Thanks Pat for the information you gave. I will look into it.

Re: Orphanage

beadwomann — 2012-06-20 02:14:31Z

Barbara, I know it has been a long time since you responded to the original post I made about my grandma being raised in an orphanage, but I just found your reply tonight. I had stopped looking for a long time. It was just so frustrating after so many brick walls. I thought it was very interesting when I read about the orphan's home in Monroe, LA. My grandma's first husband was from Ruston, LA., which is just west of Monroe. If you see this please get back in contact with me please. Thanks so much

Re: Orphanages in Dallas

Marimemories — 2012-06-19 01:35:03Z

My father was also in Hope Cottage around 1925 along with his brothers. They were moved to Corsicana State Home and never adopted. I would love to find his father (my grandfather) who I know would not be alive now. My father's name was Walter Jay Morris. His mother died just before he was left at the orphanage. Hope Cottage was run by the KKK previously. My father often talked about the men in their robes. Since my father was born in 1922, he was very young when he stayed there. He died in 1997 but I am still pursuing the hunt. I would love to hear your father's story also. Thank you, Susan

Robbie Lee Pittman

texasbearcat — 2012-05-07 04:26:20Z

I am trying to find the circumstances surrounding Robbie but have scant information. Believe she was orphaned sometime in the 1920s, later married Leonard Earl Jones of Mills Co., TX and bore one known child named Lovona Fay either in Runnels County, TX or in Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co., TX. on Oct 27, 1949. Cannot find any further documentation of marriage/divorce/death/birth.

Update; Robbie Lee may have been a Nelson,age 41/2 in a 1930 Texas Census, daughter of Lou Ella Nelson,aged 16 in 1930, daughter (possibly from an earlier marriage) of Marion Burke Lawson and Ida Isabelle Strange from the Alabama area. Anyone out there with possible ties to them?

Re: Orphanage in Temple, Texas ca. 1900

price_kimberly — 2012-01-14 16:39:31Z

I have information on your Grandmother. My aunt remembers her well as a child "aunt Doci" would come visit. I have information on her Father and mother. Wilford Gassiott Married twice, his first wife was the mother of my ancestor Myrtie Gassiott. His second marriage produced 3 more children. I believe Myrtie and his brothers raised the children but didn't know that she was an orphan. Wilfords will provided for his younger children. Please contact me for more information. Wilford and his 3 brothers fought in the civil war and his father was Francis (Joseph Joshua) Gassiot.

Re: Shaun David Erwin b. 9/3/1978 was in Lubbock, TX , when he was adopted

deedee_anderson2011 — 2011-11-04 14:39:58Z

I am the sister in law to Sean Erwin. I married the oldest of the Erwin boy's. My husband has been searching for a long time to find anything on his brother. If anyone has any information that we might be able to use please feel free to email me or post here. I will continually try to find him and check back daily for any new post.

Thank you,
Mrs. Charles Anderson
deedee.anderson2011@yahoo.com

Re: orphanage in waco texas

kbarsanford32 — 2011-10-03 00:48:52Z

Yes it worked, thank you so much!!!!!!!!!!

Re: orphanage in waco texas

NavBuny — 2011-10-01 21:29:49Z

Beverly -

I have attached the scanned photo. I hope it comes through for you. My mom (Earlene, Catherine's daughter) had the photo copied about 20 years ago and gave the copies to various family members. It's one of my prized possessions.

Enjoy,
Kay Bannon

Re: orphanage in waco texas

kbarsanford32 — 2011-10-01 21:19:27Z

Yes I would love that so very much!!!!!!! I am Beverly Stone Sanford. My email is kbarsanford@sbcglobal.net. Bless You, thanks so much.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

yrosetx2 — 2011-09-30 16:12:26Z

I am interested in any information I can find. I am researching a family member and it shows him and his parents address as Waco Ward 1, McLennan Tx. Shows the father in the construction trade. I have no idea if he was adopted or an orphan, but am curious as to why the parents would be listed there. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

thejones191 — 2011-06-20 13:19:04Z

I am the daughter of your aunt katie but probably not the one you have been in contact with. My sister has been the one working on geneology. My daughter was the one who found the orphanage site.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

kbarsanford32 — 2011-06-19 21:37:20Z

I am the gr granddaughter of James Soloman Ray Freeman, I have been working on family gen. for years, and trying to find out about the orphanage. I wrote to aunt katie's daughter once are you her? i live in okla.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

HNWTX — 2011-05-10 15:57:10Z

Just in case you do not know, that Methodist home orphanage is still in existence in Waco over near the zoo. My sister worked there for many years until recently. I do not know though how freely they give out information.

Roscoe Benton Jr

Abenton75 — 2011-04-25 16:13:29Z

My dad and his siblings were placed in an orphanage in Texas. I believe it was around 1954. Roscoe (went by Rocky) was born in Dec 1941. I am mostly curious about which orphanage he was in and whether he was placed before or after his mother Hazel's death in 1954. I was told the orphanage was in Dallas? But all the family lived in Tarrant County and Coleman County.So how would I go about finding which orphanage and what time frame? Any help would be hugely appreciated as the curiosity is killing me!

TARRANT COUNTY ADOPTIONS 1953

LisaMSlagle — 2011-04-13 00:03:15Z

MALE 12-21-1953
HARRIS HOSPITAL
MOTHER BETTY LEE CARTER SMITH

Re: State orphanages in Tarrant County Texas in 1953

LisaMSlagle — 2011-04-08 23:55:27Z

BORN 12-21-1953 HARRIS COUNTY HOSPITAL
WHITE MALE
MOTHER LISTED AS BETTY LEE CARTER SMITH

Re: orphanage in waco texas

NavBuny — 2011-04-03 17:33:37Z

I have a family photo of the children with their parents and Hail grandparents. It's probably the last photo taken before Elizabeth's death so it was most likely taken in 1894. I would be glad to share it if you are interested.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

thejones191 — 2011-03-29 01:43:33Z

My mother was Katherine Freeman Owens. She was born in 1893 and died in 1992. I would like more information on either the Hail's or the Freeman's. They were raised in the orphanage in Waco TX

Re: Buckner Orphans Home Cemeteries, Dallas, Texas

coray1960 — 2010-10-17 00:21:14Z

Thanks, I've looking for that information for a very long time.

cor

Re: Buckner Orphans Home Cemeteries, Dallas, Texas

nanablue2007 — 2010-10-16 21:35:19Z

your info is wrong
Name: Raymond White
Death Date: 07 Jan 1936
Death Place: Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 4 years 8 months 26 days
Estimated Birth Date:
Birth Date: 11 Apr 1931
Birthplace: Bridgeport, Texas
Marital Status: Single
Spouse's Name:
Father's Name: Fred Henry White
Father's Birthplace: Oklahoma
Mother's Name: Ella Leona Watson
Mother's Birthplace: Arkansas
Occupation:
Place of Residence:
Cemetery: Buckner
Burial Place:
Burial Date: 08 Jan 1936
Additional Relatives:
Film Number: 2116782
Digital Film Number: 4143542
Image Number: 859
Reference Number: pg 864 No 1545
Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976
INQUEST HELD JAN 8 1936
INFORMANT: HAL BUCKNER [BUCKNER'S ORPHAN HOME]
cause of death: endocarditis

Re: Buckner Orphans Home Cemeteries, Dallas, Texas

coray1960 — 2010-10-16 20:50:29Z

I’m trying to locate information about an uncle, Ray White, whom I’ve been told died in Buckner’s Orphanage in 1931 or 1932. He would have been just a few months old as I have been informed.
At the time of Ray’s death, my Mother and four of her siblings where being cared for at home.

Any information provided will be greatly appreciated.

COR

Re: Ronnie Lynn Bagley

galewareham — 2010-09-20 15:09:42Z

My mother was born in Ft Worth, TX at the Volunteers of America Maternity Home. There was also another home, Edna Gladney Home for Unwed Mothers, which was in the same area.

It is difficult getting records from that time though we were able to send the info to Austin and recieve back some info. From there, my mother went to the court where the papers were filed and she was able to get them opened up.

Good luck.

Looking for possible orphanage

MBSpector — 2010-08-09 01:58:29Z

I've been tasked with locating a possible orphanage or children's home in Houston. It is supposed to be located at W Dallas and Shepherd Drive and working as of the 1950s. However, I'm not sure of the name.
The building was moved to Albany St and it became a hotel.
The building is noted for its arches and a stone kitchen.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

idontfollow — 2010-07-23 19:05:23Z

I am aware of the Waco Orphanage being open still as I live not too far from Waco. However, even though the records I am looking for are 107 yrs old, they have a death grip on any documentation concerning their residents. Thank you for the response...much appreciated.

Re: Buckner's Orphanage, Dallas, TX

roeslers — 2010-06-01 21:23:31Z

Can you please tell me if you have any information on kids with the last name of Brooks. The mother's name was Eloise Brooks but we don't know her married name (or even if she was married), but we believe her two children were placed in Buckner's in either the 1930's or 1940's after her death. Thank you for the help!

Re: Dallas County Orphanages 1890-1920

pbausell — 2010-03-09 17:51:44Z

I hope by now you have found the info you need. In case you haven't, I would suggest you check Census records. I found my grandmother listed as an "inmate" at Buckner's in the 1910 Census. When I called Buckner's, they provided me with a copy of the application for admitance for her and two or her siblings, which provided a wealth of information. One caveat, she was listed under a nickname, rather than her correct given name.

Good luck. Pat

Re: Buckner Ophanage

pbausell — 2010-03-09 17:43:46Z

I hope by now you have found the info you need on Buckner's. Just in case you havent, I wanted to let you know that there are books about it--one that might be of special interest to you is "The Orphan Chronicles." I got my copy on Amazon. I visited Buckner's recently and found a room with photos and memorabilia that might also be of interest to you. You can get the address and phone number on line.

Pat

Re: orphanage in waco texas

idontfollow — 2010-03-07 18:38:06Z

I have wondered the very same thing. I believe atleast one person on my Fathers side (Foreman) was killed in the storm as well as it orphaning the three on my mom's side.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

jerrydoughty1 — 2010-03-07 14:55:45Z

My Great grandad was John S. Hodges.Family stories say he survived the 1900 Galveston hurricane,but most of his family were killed.Wonder how many kids were put in orphanages after that storm? Jerry jerrydoughty@verizon.net

Re: Shaun David Erwin b. 9/3/1978 was in Lubbock, TX , when he was adopted

jabr0 — 2010-03-02 16:57:07Z

PETTY, CHRISTOPHER W

Associated names:
PETTY, CHRIS
31 KENNETT, MO
PETTY, STEVE LANNEY (age 57)
PETTY, PAUL E (age 80)
PETTY, ALICE M (age 78)

see all relatives...
4. PETTY, DANIEL EDWARD 31 ARLINGTON, TX
PETTY, MARK EDWARD (age 57)
PETTY, CYNTHIA HUDSON (age 54)
PETTY, DOUGLAS HUDSON (age 27)

IT MIGHT BE THE DANIEL EDWARD SAME DATE OF BIRTH
OR THE CHRISTOPHER PETTY JOANN ROSE SEARCH ANGEL

Ronnie Lynn Bagley

myryariggle — 2010-02-27 03:03:09Z

My father was born in a home for unwed mothers on August 15 1944. Adopted parents were Woodrow & Vera Bagley from Anson,Tx. Need help this is all the information I have and I need to no medical hostory for his real parents or maybe siblings.Thanks

Buckner Childrens Home

lookin2it — 2010-02-25 16:02:49Z

There is still a Buckner's Children's Home in Dallas, Tx. I am lokking for a child that grew up there , his name is Rodney Rankin Jr. Have you seen his name any where? If you do Please contact me. I have been looking for a long time, I am a sister to his Mother that she probally does not know about. I know this is a long shot , but I am desperate. THANK YOU LOIS LANE

Re: orphanages

merceemay — 2010-02-25 15:57:02Z

Hello, my maiden name was Lillian Ann Crenshaw and I had been in orphanges in texas. One orphange was in dallas called Buckner state home and I'm not sure how old it is. Another that I was in is called corsicana State Home in Corsicana Texas. Buckner might even have a Mesquite address but I'm not sure. You should find it by the name tho. Also, when you contact them I would ask if they are aware of other names of orphanages because I think I was in another and don't know the name of it. Good luck...

Lynn

Re: Orphanages in Dallas

2010-02-25 15:56:49Z

My father was adopted from an orphanage in Dallas, County in 1926. He believes it was called Hope Cottage, but he said it may have burned down.

Re: Dallas Co. Orphans Home

gdheart2 — 2010-02-25 15:56:37Z

Can anyone tell me if there is a web site for the Mesquite Genealogical Society & if they might have any information about the Buckner Children's Home online? If not, can you tell me how I might contact them about information that they may have published in their newsletters?

Thanks!

Re: Bucnker Orphans Home

ecronin — 2010-02-25 15:56:21Z

During the time period you are talking about the Buckner's Orphanage would have been the major place in the Dallas area. It is located on the East edge of Dallas, almost in Mesquite. Now called Buckner Children and Family Services its address is 5200 South Buckner Blvd - Dallas 75227. They have lots of records and an active alumni association. The Mesquite Historical and Genealogical Association has published a lot of the Buckner records in various issues of their bulletin. The Mesquite Public Library might be able to help you with that information. Take care - Emma

Re: Buckner Orphan's Home

astrawn — 2010-02-25 15:56:08Z

I visited in Dallas County
as a three year old
Buckner's Orphan's Home
I'm sure it was not run by the state but
by the Southern Baptist Church
I was an "only" child and thought
it a wonderful place.
I decided to run away to Buckner's Orphan's Home
Packed my doll suitcase with my best dress
When Sunday came, I had forgotten to run away
and where my dress was.
When we found my dress, I have never forgotten

Re: Buckner Ophanage

lajeanhoward2000 — 2010-02-25 15:55:48Z

I was a resident of Buckner Home from 1954-1966. I instrested in finding out more.

Re: Orphanage

2010-02-25 15:55:30Z

Robbie, there was a Buckner's Children's home in Dallas County. My grandmother was raised in an orphanage too. But it was in Louisiana. I was told that it was a Buckner's Orphanage but in my research it was The Baptist Childrens Home in Monroe, Louisiana. If you think this might help you let me know and I'll dig through my notes and get the address to that orphanage for you.

Re: Hope Cottage

lajeanhoward2000 — 2010-02-25 15:55:03Z

Hope Cottage is live and well--it is connecttion with Buckner Home.

Dallas County Orphanages 1890-1920

gdheart2 — 2010-02-25 15:53:37Z

Can someone please tell me where I might find the names of orphanages in the Dallas County area , operating around 1890-1920? My Grandmother, Viola Mae KIRBY, was born in Dallas May 1897. Was said to have been raised in an orphanage. One source lead me to believe that the orphanage could have been in Loisianna, but my searches there have been in vain. I think now, that I need to look into the possiblity that the orphanage may have been in Dallas, where she was born. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Robbie

Re: Orphanages in Dallas

leslie11148 — 2010-02-23 21:47:49Z

Hope Cottage is still in existence. We moved in the 70's from the location on Welborn to our current location at Fitzhugh and McKinney. We are attempting to get in touch with all of our Hope Babies. If you or your father (if he is still living) would like to receive our e-mail newsletter, please e-mail michelle@hopecottage.org and tell her you would like to receive the Hope Cottage Newsletter. If you have any other questions, please don't hesitate to contact Hope Cottage at adoption@hopecottage.org or 214.526.8721.

Re: Hope Cottage

leslie11148 — 2010-02-23 21:45:11Z

Hope Cottage is not associated with Buckner and has never been associated with Buckner. Hope Cottage is still finding permanent, loving homes for children and has been since 1918.

Re: orphanage in waco texas

idontfollow — 2010-02-22 06:05:53Z

Thanks Jerry. I appreciate the response more than you know. If you don't mind me asking....who was your great grandfather?

PS. The info does help. Every little bit helps.

Dawn

Re: orphanage in waco texas

jerrydoughty1 — 2010-02-21 15:27:57Z

The names you are looking for are listed in Waco Ward 1,McLennan Texas.I typed Waco Ward 1 in Google,and found my Great Grandfather.Charlotte Freeman 14 yrs old,Ray 12,Harvey 10,Kate is 7.Hope I'm not too late with this and it helps. Jerry

INFORMATION ON MITCHELL & MORRIS

donaldandsandym — 2010-02-15 18:44:32Z

Both my grandparents on my father (Frank Junius Morris, Sr.)were supposed to have been residents at Buckner's Orphanage probably in the late 1800's or early 1990's since my father was born in 1907. Nannie Mae Mitchell and Thomas Jefferson Morris supposedly met there and eventually married. I can find no record in census reports of them being there. I'm working on the geneology of the Morris's and would appreciate any information or suggestions. Nannie also had a brother named George who was also a resident. I have no information on the name of Nannie & George's family. Thomas Jefferson Morris's father was named James Morris