WELLS posted by Phyllis Mooney on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

WELLS, Milburn Filmore Born Manila Arkansas, 03/23/09

REED, SWAYNE, WELLS posted by david d abbott on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Nancy was a Reed (maiden name) She married Hugh Swayne November 2,1935 They divorced October 26,1936 She remarried Bunn Wells December 5, 1936 I don't know if she divorced Wells or not. She is my Grandmother, Her son is my father and she put him up for adoption october 10,1938. I would like to find her or know something about her even if she is deceased. I can't seem to get anywhwere, and would very much appreciate any help I can recieve.

BUNCH, ELLISON, WOLF, WOLFE posted by Karen Ray on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for relatives: BUNCH,ELLISON,WOLFE have some BUNCH information (Mathew R. BUNCH line) Need ELLISON (Manila,1925)information; also any relatives of Myrtle (WOLF/WOLFE) BUNCH. Thanks

JAMES, PRYOR posted by Jeanne Hamblett on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for info on Milda JAMES born Oct1878 in Blythville Ar. Also John Henry JAMES born 1885 in Blythville. They were children of John Lecurgis JAMES & Amanda Franklin PRYOR.

CRAWFORD, HILL posted by Harry L. Crawford on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

My father, Harry L. CRAWFORD was born in Blytheville on June 12, 1919. His parents were Lovester Crawford and Grace HILL. They moved to California around the start of wwii. I never knew any of them and I'm lookin for all the information I can gather. Harry died in 1963 his parents were alive as late as 1965. In 1938 they lived at Route 2, Box 10 and Harry worked at Dunlop's at 206&208 west Main in Blytheville.

BLYTHE, CAREY, CASPARY, CLINE, EDWARDS, ENGLES, ESTES, HALL, HARRISON, LOHMAN, LOHMANN, MULKEY, SHANKS, SMALLEY, STEVENSON, STRAWN, WALTHALL posted by John Lohman on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am researching the descendants and ancestors of Francis Marion BLYTHE, my maternal great-grandfather. Family tradition suggests that this Blythe line came from Virginia. I would appreciate any guidance and help. This is Blythe posting version 1/13/98. Washington County, Texas, 1860 Census information and a family Bible indicate that Francis M. was born in Tennessee on 14 May 1821 and married Virginia Lockhart HARRISON in Pulaski County, Arkansas on 12 April 1842. Virginia L. was born in Alabama May 16, 1823. Francis and Virginia's children who have been identified were: Cynthia Almajoria, born in Arkansas 5 May 1843; Frances Carrol, born in Texas 5 November 1846; Mary Virginia, born in Texas 14 September 1854; [?] Harrison, born in Texas 25 April 1856; Jo Ann, born in Texas in 1857; my maternal grandmother Sadie "Sallie" Ophelia, born in Texas 15 July 1857; Martha Emilene born in Texas 15 February 1860 and died 23 May 1860. All of the above names except Martha E. were listed on the Washington County, Texas 1860 Census. A penciled note in the family Bible reads, " Arrived Washington [on-the- Brazos, Texas] 1845." It is possible that this refers to the arrival of Francis Marion and family. A 12 year old male (b: 1848) and a 7 year old female (b: 1843) are also listed as being in the Blythe household on the 1860 Census and as having the Blythe surname. There are no corresponding entries in the Bible for the illegible given names. Virginia L. died 24 April 1861. She is probably buried in Washington County, Texas. Francis M. BLYTHE married V. E. WALTHALL 31 December 1861. They are listed on the 1870 Census. Andrew Jackson Blythe, born in Texas 24 February 1866, is listed in the family Bible but has not been identified on the 1860 Census. Andrew J. is probably a child of Francis Marion and V. E. Walthall. The 1870 Washington County, Texas, Census lists only initials for given names. Initials are hard to read. Francis M. died 12 April 1878 per the family Bible. Burial locations for the Blythe line are believed to be in Washington County. Some death dates must be verified. Sadie "Sallie" O. Blythe married Daniel Wilson CLINE in Brenham, Washington County, Texas 20 January 1885. Maud Marie Cline, one of their children, and my mother, married William H. LOHMAN in Dallas, Texas. William was born in Kansas City, MO in 1891 and baptized Wilhelm Heinrich LOHMANN in St. Peters Deutsch Evangeliche Kirche, Kansas City, MO in 1895. Other descendant surnames acquired by marriage are: J. B. SMALLEY married Jo Ann Blythe; EDWARDS to Mary Virginia Blythe. These surnames were acquired by marriage into the Cline / Lohman line. STEVENSON, SHANKS, HALL, ENGLES, STRAWN, MULKEY, CASPARY, ESTES, CAREY. Other postings relating to this Blythe line have been made using the surnames LOHMANN and CLINE. If you have any questions or information please contact John Lohman in San Antonio, Texas. Thanks to all for the help. jlohman@txdirect.net

GATES, HAMLIN, HIGGINBOTHAM, HIGGINS, PICKETT posted by Pam Martin on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Jim Hamlin, married to Mattie Pickett, died in 1923. Mattie's first husband was a Campbell. D.M. Higginbotham known as Doc. He was married to Onna Higgins in Pocahontas AR, in 1907. Onna Higgins family was Tom and Janie Higgins. Also any connections to the Gates family in or around Clay County, Randolph, Lawrence or Greene Counties in Northeast Arkansas.

RODGERS, ROGERS posted by Sharon Williams on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

looking for a Vol Rodgers married to Lide had to be around 1850-on He had a plantation at Walnut Bend Arkansas, Where that is I don't know I found a Walnut Bend,Arkansas when I went to Lee County Courthouse it was a cove between Tenn. and Ark. with the Miss. running in the middle.He is my great grandpa, and he is the missing link. We cannot not find him anywhere, where he died, where his will is, or where this plantation was..I have a newspaper clipping that tells when his daughter got married in 1870 (my grandma) that her father was deceased and owned a Plantation at Walnut Bend, Arkansas there is not a Walnut Bend now, He traveled back and forth to Tenn alot. his daughter got married in Columbia, Tenn. so this is very confusing

JOHNSON posted by Diana L Duncan Elwess on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Trying to locate information about my grandfather. Marion Andrew Johnson. Would have been living in Mississipi County, Township Little River in 1940. My grandmother has passed away and while she was alive did not get enough information about Marion Johnson. If my information that I do have is right, he would have been born April 26,1921. His father is also Marion Andrew Johnson from Clay County, Pollard Arkansas. Born in 1907. My grandmother is Eunice C. Meridith at the time she lived in Arkansas. If anyone can be of any help it would be great. Thanks Diana

ADAMS, BROOKS, KING posted by Paula King on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for information on the familes of Alexander ADAMS, Joseph P BROOKS, and Carl KING families in the area. Any help at all will be appreciated.

SULLIVAN, WRIGHT posted by Kenneth Milton Wright on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am beginning a search for information on my great-grandparents. My grandfather, Milton Edward Wright and his wife Tennie (Sullivan) lived in the Whitten community near Tyronza. I believe she came from Missouri but am not sure. If these names click with anyone please let me know. Thanks, Ken

LOWE, MABINS, MOORE, MORRIS, TAYLOR, WHITE posted by Charles R. Taylor on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I'm looking for the any information of concerning: Family came from SC through Tn to Oceola (Mississippi County) Ark. James Taylor, b Tn - 1844 Nancy White-Taylor, b Tn/Ky - 1845 s/James, b Ark - 1867 m/Ida d/Lucy, b Ark 1869 d/Tennie, b Ark 1870 d/Emily, b Ark 1873 s/Frank, b Ark 1877 d/Effie, b Ark 1874 d/Nancy, b Ark 1881 s/Alex, b Ark 1881 d/Ollie, b Ark 1885

KUSHMAUL posted by Faith (K) Myers on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for famly of William KUSHMAUL b. 1848 Ohio, died and buried in Ark. in 1940 at Jonesboro. would like to find sons families, and descendents. I am descended from family of his first wife who d. in Ohio. Any leads appreciated.

KISSELL posted by gene young on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am seeking information on a Jake or Liza KISSELL. They would have moved to Mississippi County, Arkansas sometime around 1940 from Lauderdale County, Tennessee.

BRACKIN posted by gene young on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am seeking information on the BRACKIN family. They would have moved to Mississippi County, Arkansas sometime after 1870 from Dyer County, Tennessee.

CALVERT, SULLIVAN, WRIGHT posted by Kenneth Wright on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for information on William Wright and wife Molly Calvert Wright. I dont know how many children they had but at least 1 son, Milton, my grandfather was born in 1888 in Mississippi co. My grandmother was Tennie Sullivan and was born in Cassville, Mo. 1886.Thanks for any information

DEAN, MOORE, PITTMAN posted by Joan Boothe on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Searching for Daniel PITTMAN, mar Lucy DEAN abt 1870, from Mississippi Co., AR. Son: John Binford PITTMAN, b 2 Jan 1875, Mississippi Co., AR. John mar Ivy Mabel MOORE Aug 1908 in Craighead Co., AR.. Supposedly there was an island named Dean Island, named for the Dean family in Mississippi Co. AR. Please respond by e-mail if you can help me. Thank you. joanboothe@oronet.com

DODSON, KING, MILLER, MORRIS posted by jennie green on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I Am New To This So Please Help. I Am Trying To Find Some One That Knew My Father'S Family. This Is All I Knowhis Name Was Ethridge (KING) MORRIS He Was Born In Cardwell,Mo.11- 29=1917.His Mother Was Ellen(Cynthia )DODSON, Morris, Keith, Morris, Shackleford. She Deid In Kearney Nebarska. She Was Raised By John And Tess MILLER. She Had One Sister Elisethat Was Married To Pollard,Stone Wilson,And Last King Cherry. Now This Is The Strange Part.King Was Also My Dad'S Dad'S Halfbrother. Aunt Elsie (His Wife) Was Married Once To Lee Pollard So Was My Great Aunt Mary.My Dad Had One Half Sister Pauline Keith Newton. She Had `14 Children. She Died In 1987 In Benton Harbor Mich. But Was Buried In Manila Ark. I Was Born In Monette, Ark. 1952.

BROWN posted by Gerald BROWN on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for information about my grandmother, Ora L. BROWN b 1884 She listed her birthplace as Poinsett Co AR. She married John D BROWN in Butler Co MO in Apr 1912 She did list her maiden name as BROWN at that time. She died in Poplar Bluff, Butler Co, MO in Jan 1927 and her body was shipped to Bassett, Mississippi Co, AR for burial. What resources are available for this area and time frame? Came anyone help?

HARRELL, SMITH, TAYLOR posted by Debbie Hammonds on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Albert H. TAYLOR, born Feb. 1861 in IN., married Mary HARRELL 16 Nov. 1879 in Oceola, AR. Mary was born in 1854 and believed to be the daughter of Pryor HARRELL. Children of Albert and Mary TAYLOR: Claude T. b. Sep 1880 , Walter B. b. June 1883, Maude, and Effie Elsie b. 22 Mar 1887 married William Henry Harrison SMITH. Mary died about 1898/99. Albert died 18 March 1941. Would like to hear from anyone who would have info. on this family.

HAYGOOD posted by Donna Sarchet on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for information on Benjamin W. HAYGOOD, b. 3 March 1809, Clarke Co., GA; d. 13 Sept. 1879 Mississippi Co., AR; served in Csa

GALBRAITH, HOLDEN, ODOM posted by Patrick Holden on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Am looking for a copy of the obituary of William Charles HOLDEN who died 21 Oct 1920 in Paragould but was buried in Blytheville thereafter. I am hoping that the obit will provide additional info about his parents, any siblings as well as the location of some of his daoughters. I am his great grandson and have lots of info on other Holdens in TN, KY, NC and other southern states as well as connections to other Holden researchers. Am also looking for info about his mother, Sarah L Pace GALBRAITH (Galbreth?) who lived with Wm Chas in Blytheville for at leas 10 years prior to his death. Am also looking for info on K. O., ODOM, b 1906, his son Victor and Victor's wife Mabel who lived in Blytheville in the early to mid 1900s. K. O. was my great uncle and Victor was my second cousion. Willing to share info on the Texas branch of this family. Thanks in advance Pat Holden, 6331 Rue Sophie, San Antonio, TX 78238

BUNCH, MCCLURE, MCLURE posted by Kathi Speer Whittamore on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for relatives of John Thomas MCCLURE (MCLURE) b 2 Feb 1862 and Dona P. BUNCH b 15 July 1882, and all associated surnames with these two families. If you can't get me by email my snail mail is PO Box 1867, Benton, AR 72018-1867.

DICKSON, HUNTER, JONES, PIXLEY posted by Mildred Marie Hunter-McGrane on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

My Ggp's. "Cecil Noel DICKSON" from Mississippi Co AR m. "Zenea Mildred Jones" (mother to Bessie Mae Jones/DICKSON b. 1898-05-15 in Rudy AR d. 1982-12-22; Resid. # 72956 (Alma, Crawford, AR). who m. "Plumer Lee HUNTER" in Branch Co. AR, b. 1902 Jul 18 in Hopewell AR, d. 1992 Jan 12 AR. Feel free to email me regarding any info.(in NZ) mailto: jm-mcg@ihug.co.nz Happy Hunting, Millie McGrane.

PARISH posted by Linda Glaus on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Need info on the death of James K. Parish outside of Blythville in the 1950's. He had burial records at Cobb Funeral Home. His father was William H. Parish and mother was Mary Elizabeth Parish. Would love newspaper account of his killing. He was shot outside of Dell, Arkansas. Thanks much. Linda Glaus

MCCALLIE, STANFILL posted by Debbie (McCallie) Jordan on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

My grandfather was William Lonzo MCCallie from Manila, Arkansas. I would appreciate obtaining his obituary. He died8-7- 1947 and services were held at Cobb Funeral home. He is buried in the Manila Cemetery. My grandmother was Hallie (McCallie) STANFILL she diedApril 1,1972 with services at Cobb's and she too is buried in Manila.

WATSON posted by Bobby Carroll Watson on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

family members,Osceola,AR

NOEL posted by Gregory Noel on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Before he died my father told me that my gf, Marcel Noel, was buried in Keiser, Mississippi Co., AR. My gf abandoned his family ca. 1920. He may have "Americanized" his name to Marshall. Any information will be much appreciated.

BARNETT, GOODMAN posted by Pat Barnett on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am searching for info on Joseph BARNETT dob.ca 1820. Relatives say in Blytheville, Mississippi County, AR. Marr. Martha J. GOODMAN. Moved to Ill. prior to 1869. Son James born in Ill. in 1869. Thank You

AINSWORTH posted by David Ainsworth on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

trying to find out his birth and death records from his home county of Mississippi co.AR

AUSTIN, DRIVER, HEARN, MORROW posted by Barbara Hearn Smith on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Researching Mississippi Co.,Arkansas surnames HEARN, MORROW, DRIVER, AUSTIN Have lots of Hearn material to share with those interested. My Hearns resided Mississippi Co from 1832 til about 1905. Need Morrow info especially. My gr grandmother Susan Anna Elizabeth Morrow married John Riley Hearn of Luxora area.

DYESS posted by Charles H. Dyess on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

DYESS, William abt 1935. Dyess Colony, Miss Co. named in his honor. Any info??

WILLIAMS posted by Tim P. Williams on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I need any records, Newspaper or court , that give information on a shooting that happened Aug. 27 or 28th 1909. Lewis Williams killed by brother Tom in Blythville Ark.

LAWYER, SKELTON posted by Jena Bookout Moffitt on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I'm trying to locate information in order to get a delayed birth certificate for my mother, Alice Susan SKELTON, who wants a passport so she can visit Europe. She thinks she was born, July 16, 1923, near Wilson, Mississippi County, AR. She was told that a doctor attended her birth and registered it. However, Vital Statistics in Little Rock can't find it for her now. Her parents were Walter Charles SKELTON and Lilly Mae LAWYER. Mother thinks the family may have been there only a few years, possibly renting a farm or sharecropping. They came from Fulton Co. AR and moved on to IL. by 1926. We would appreciate any help regarding Mississippi County. Perhaps information regarding the country doctors of that time period, birth records which may have been kept locally or any clue which would help us locate some clue to her birth. I am not a genealogist, so I apologize if this isn't the proper forum for my request.

SCHNEIDER, SNYDER posted by Gene Snyder on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Louis Benjamin SNYDER Married In Mississippi County Aug. 7,1868 His Father Benjamin Franklin SNYDER Or SCHNEIDER Need Information About Them Thank You

BARRETT, POWELL posted by Fran Powell on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

John POWELL with his wife Ida and children were in MS Co. 1910. Children: Claud W., Blanche M.; Earl; Alineda; Thomas J.; John A.; BARRETT, Timothy T. step-son; BARRETT, Bessie M. step-daughter. Any help/info appreciated. When/where did Ida and John die?

GRIFFIN, GRIMES posted by Pamela Anne Griffin Beard on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am searching for relatives of William Webster (W.W.) Griffin from the Mississippi Co. area. I also have relatives with the surname Grimes. If you have any information concerning my family members, please e-mail me at robert1@yahoo.com. Thank you.

STARLING posted by Joseph David Starling on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Am seeking information on my great grandfather, David STARLING. David Starlings son was Joseph Quinton Starling, who lived most of his life, and died in Mississippi Co. AR. David Starling joined Confederate Army in Memphis area: Was subsequently captured and imprisoned in Illinois. He was paroled to U.S. Army and sent to the West to fight in Indian Wars. He never returned home. I would like to know what became of my greatgrandfather.

VARNER posted by Bill E. Phillips on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Iam researching the Roots of Jesse VARNER born in 1844, Buffalo Township, Mississippi County, Arkansas. Jesses' mother was named Susann maried to an Unknown VARNER also of Buffallo Township. I will share information.

MIDDLETON, PEEPLES posted by Kathryn Peeples on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am interested in obtaining information about the family of Sam PEEPLES (wife -- Nannie MIDDLETON) who came to Mississippi County during the decade of 1910-20. If you can help, please contact me. KPeeples@aol.com

BUNCH, ELLISON, SIMPSON posted by Karen Ray on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Would like any info on g.grandpa, Mathew R.BUNCH my grandpa,Eli Preston BUNCH,(b.1904 AR)purchased land in Mississippi Co.AR about 1957 or so. He married Violet ELLISON about 1940-MissCo--born in Leachville 1922(d.1955) She was the daughter of John ELLISON and Modie SIMPSON Does anyone know them?? I have recently gotten these names off of Violet's death records. At one time, Eli was a custodian at a school near the floodways between Athelstand and Manila, probably about 1950s.

BELL, BRANCH posted by william thomas branch on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Monroe Jefferson BRANCH, Married to Margaret Emaline(Emma) BELL. lived In Mississippi Country, Buried In Conway(?). They Lived In Wardell, Ark (?). My Dad Is His Son. Albert Jefferson BRANCH, Born Feb 26, 1896. He Had A Sister Named Effie Dob ? I Am Trying To Find Out His Parents Name Dob, Dod Etc.

DENBOW posted by David Harvel Denbow on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

DENBOW plots in the Blytheville or Manila Cemetaries Information on these sites would be most appreciated. I am doing the family tree and need as much information as I can get.

ENGLAND, WOOD posted by Denise Wood on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

WOOD ENGLAND Lena England m. Abie Joseph Wood 11-22-1930, both from Etowah. Lena's father, John England, is supposed to have died near Etowah, probably in the 1940's.

SHUTTLEWORTH posted by Renie Riccobuano on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

John A. SHUTTLEWORTH born: Jun 1837 death: aft 1900 in Mississippi co, AR married abt 1865 to Alcinda or Lucinda Children: Cornelia, John Henry, James, Emma N., Elijah Franklin, William A. Does anyone have more information, especially about his wife. He died in Mississippi Co, AR, and lived there most of his life, so did his children. I have more info on kids.

GROUNDS, SWAN posted by Doug Powers on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

My g grandmother's sister died in 1916 near Leachville, Ark. Her named was Delia Swan GROUNDS, and she was the wife of Henry GROUNDS and mother of Chester GROUNDS. Delia was b. in the early 1890's in Se MO, the daughter of Jesse and Eliza Victoria Davis SWAN. Hoping that she might have had some descendants, and would love to hear from them. Thanks,

LAWYER, SKELTON posted by Jena Moffitt on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I'm trying to find a record of my mother's ( Alice Susan Skelton) birth. July 18, 1923. She believes that she was born in Mississippi County near the town of Wilson, while her parents Walter Charles Skelton and Lilly Mae LAWYER were farming or sharecropping rice.. Vital Statistics in Little Rock has failed to locate any record of her birth. Would some one please respond with research ideas? Was there a newspaper in the County at that time? I notice the proximity to the Mississippi River. Is it likely that her brith might be registered across the river in Tennessee? Are there any county histories regarding local doctors of that time period. My mother wants to get a passport so she can visit an orphanage in South America that her church supports. She entered the Medicare/Social Security System on my father's coattails, so she has never had to prove her birth before. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

GRIFFIN, WESS, WEST posted by Stephanie Chapps on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for any info on Rufus, Leona (Howard), Lester, Johnny, Roy, Wilma, Edabelle, or Ruth WESS/WEST. Also Enis Hollin, Lena (Cowen), Gladys, Johnny, Ernest (Sonny), or Delma Griffin.

BALLINGER posted by Bevelye Ballinger Riggs on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for parents and children of Edward Ballinger b. abt. 1820 SC, wife Isabella McKinley b. TN, and Edmund Ballinger b. abt. 1820 SC married to Sarah ? Edmund was in Mississippi Co., AR in 1850 with wife and children Jack, Martha, and Mary. Need information on all descendants and ancestors.

MAYS, SUMMERS posted by Tiffany Milligan on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am searching for my grandfather's sister. Her name is Dorothy Jean MAYS. She was born Liliia Virginia Summers to Lila Mae and Robert SUMMERS on September 27, 1929. She was adopted on January 27, 1930 by Mr. and Mrs. Alfred MAYS and given the name of Dorothy Jean MAYS on February 5, 1930. This event occured in the Chickasawba District of Mississippi County. The adoption was under Probate Judge George W. Barham. It was recorded on February 5, 1930. I am currently searching for her adoptive father, Alfred Mays, since it has been difficult to find her because she may have married.

LLOYD posted by william blore on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

looking for information on the LLOYD family.i have 1910 & 1920 census from mississippi co. AR. john c LLOYD(b.1857-1860 in TN) married cora c ? (b. 1868-1871 in TN.) children as follows:lillie b. abt.1872 in TN, ida b. 1896(still living). katie b. abt.1899 in AR or TN, ulric b. 1901 in AR or TN,charles & carl(twins) b. 1904 in AR, daniel b. 1907 in AR, archy b. 1912 in AR, garnell b. 1915 in AR, john c b. 1917 in AR. i have no death dates or months of birth for any of these individuals. there should be a birth certificate for the last two children-but with out a death date or place,and with the commonality of the last name i do not know if i could obtain one. mothers maiden name also unknown. they were listed in the Mississippi co, AR census so some records should exist for these individuals. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

KEESEE, SPANN, WISE posted by Reba Jones on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for any information on the SPANN family (to include surnames of SPANN, WISE, KEESEE) living in Luxora, AR in the early 1900's. My great,great grandmother was Stacy Tennessee Spann Grigsby Keesee. She lived on South Main St. on the J. C. Spann property. Her brothers, J. C., James or John, and Henry lived in Luxora, as well as her daughter and son-in-law H. A. and Alice Wise. I would love to locate any descendants of these individuals.

LLOYD posted by william blore on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Could someone verify two death dates for me. John C LLOYD d. between 1920-1932 in Miss. Co., AR. b. abt. 1858 in TN Cora C LLOYD died abt. 1947 in Miss. Co., AR b. abt 1869 in TN Wanted to get exact death date before writing for death certificate.

BOSHERS posted by Larry E.Schott on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for the death of Aldah Smith nee BOSHERS Do know that she died Between 1920 & 1940 and also she is buried at Shady Grove Cemetery in Blytheville,Ar.

FORSYTHE posted by gene young on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for information on Scott Allen FORSYTHE. He died in 1921 and is buried in Maple Wood Cemetary in Blytheville, Arkansas.

COSTON posted by James C. Anderson on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for information on grandparents of Osceola.

MILLIRONS, VANBIBBER posted by Gary R. Hawpe on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am seeking information on the family of David MILLIRONS and Elizabeth VANBIBBER who were married on May 17, 1834 in Greenup Co., KY. Elizabeth is listed on the 1850 Mississippi County census with the following children: Mary J. - 1835, Martha A. - 1836, Amanda - 1838, Van - 1840, Lucinda - 1842, Olive - 1844, and Nancy MILLIRONS - 1847.

MANLEY posted by Gayle Woods Gardner on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

MANLEY I am searching for a George Washington Manley who died 12 December 1920 in Mississippi county. Are there newspapers available for that time period with obituaries? Any help will be appreciated. thanks Gayle Woods Gardner gayle1@kansas.net

ELLIS, SALEEBY, SALIBA posted by M. Hyland on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Does anyone have any information on the family of Zydan & Nejmie (Ellis) Saliba of Blytheville, Arkansas? They were originally from Lebanon.

BISHOP, MOONEY, PETERSON, SIZEMOR, SOUTHARD, WIDNER posted by Brent A. Cowger Sr. on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

BISHOP, PETERSON, MOONEY, SOUTHARD, WIDNER, SIZEMOR Jackson Bishop b 1815 Mo d ab 1854-55 Ark. m Mary J b 1823 Tenn. children: Newton J m Jane Bishop, Nancy M, Abner F m Margaret J Enloe/Enlow Daniel R, Andrew J m Flora J Brown m2 Mrs. M C Brock, Mary J m#2 John Peterson b 1832 Tenn. Children: Sarah J m James Mooney, Theodosia (Dicy) m Seth D Southard, Robert A m1 America E Widner, m2 Rosa L Nanney, Minerva G, Loura A, Martha. This family was living in Miss. Co. about 1845. Need information on John and Mary J and their parents. Robert m Ameria E Widner 6 Apr. 1879. m2 Rosa Nanney 6 Feb. 1901. I would like to know when and where Robert and America died and are buried. What relationship was the Sizemore children to John and Mary J. John Sizemore b 1868 Mo. Emma b 1870 Mo. Laura A b 1872 Tx. P.O. Box 631, Murphy Or. 97533

COWGER, HARDIN, HODGES, PETERSON, WIDNER, WOODARD, YOUNG posted by Brent A. Cowger Sr. on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

COWGER, HARDIN, HODGES, PETERSON, WOODARD, WIDNER, YOUNG. James A Cowger b 1845 Jeff. Co. Ill. d about 1913? Logan Co. Ark. James moved to Miss. Co. About 1901 with his family Kathryn "Kate" J Cowger died July 1943 Manila buried Mania Cem. children: Florance A m Charles Garrison, John T, daughters married in Miss. Co. Bertha Wielt m Thomas Hodges, Mary E m Almus Gibbs Hardin, Kate m Walter Woodard, Della m Wallace Young. Son James A m Nancy "Cassie" Peterson Daughter of Robert and America E Widner Peterson on Feb 1904. I would like any information especially on James A and "Kate" J Cowger, and John T Cowger.

CROOK, GODSEY posted by Laurel H. Crook on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Researching CROOK and GODSEY families, presently living in Wilson, Mississippi Co., AR. I am also interested in researching Island 35 (Reverie, TN) off of Wilson, AR. Please see my web site for more information on the CROOK family and the island: www.fhu.edu/~lcrook/

ANDERSON, RICHARDSON posted by Terry Newbern on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for imformation on my gggrandmother, Matilda RICHARDSON. Was said to have died in Armorel, Mississippi County, Arkansas probably between 1910-1920 in her eighties. Husband was Bob RICHARDSON. It is said she lived with daughter, Cynthia ANDERSON, who was married to a W.H. (Henry) ANDERSON. Any imfo would be appreciated. Thanks

ANDERSON, NEWBERN posted by Terry Newbern on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for imfo on Cynthia ANDERSON my gggreat Aunt, who lived in Armorel, Mississippi County, Arkansa in earky 1900's. Maiden Name was NEWBERN. Married W.H. (Henry) ANDERSON. One child, Walter Anderson who died in Armorel in 1959. Cynthia married a Bud Hardin after the death of her first husband. Thanks for any assistance you can provide.

ALLBRITTON, BALLARD, BARNETT posted by Debbie Allbritton Hentchel on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Lookinf for information on Martin Luther (Luke) ALLBRITTON b. 1873 or 74 Franklin County, AL d. Jan 12, 1950 Mississippi County, AR. Martin's wife was Effie (Ekie) Pearl Barnett ALLBRITTON b. 1885 or 87 Pontotoc County, MS d. August 30, 1958 Mississippi County, AR. Ekie's parents were William BARNETT and Georgia Ann BALLARD. Both died in Mississippi County, AR. Any help will be appreciated.

BERRY posted by Charles Berry on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for information on Sam BERRY b ca1876, son of John and Elvira (Renda) BERRY of Hickman County TN. Sam lived in Blytheville (Mississippi County) AR. Would like to communicate if you have info on him or his family. Thanks Charles & Shirley Berry

DUNKIN, PURVIS posted by Mary Kessler on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for information on ( and would like to contact a decendant of ) Lelia Purvis. Lelia married Lee Dunkin and in 1920 lived in Mississippi County, AR. They had five children: Delmer, Evie, Pervis, Lonie and Gladice. Lelia was born 24 July 1887 in TN to Ella Davis Purvis. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

DODD, SIX posted by Jan Roberts on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for any information on Nancy Caroline SIX born August 15,1868 in Independence Co. Arkansas....she was married to William Henery DODD....lived in Lark, OK, Indian Territory....and she is the daughter of William R. SIX.....I would be very interested in any information on the SIX Family you can e-mail me at hargoj@hotmail.com Thank You Jan

ROBINSON, WILSON posted by Shelley Garcia on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Am trying to find any information on WILSON family from Mississippi Co. My grandmother is Elizabeth Elmo WILSON married to Arthur Thomas ROBINSON. Her father was Edgar WILSON. Probably from Lepanto area.

BYRD, KENNEDY, MARCUM posted by Scott Byrd on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for relatives of Mary Belle KENNEDY (b. August 31, 1879, d. March 3, 1969). She was married three times, two of which I am knowledgeable. Her first husband was Joseph Elisha BYRD who probably died around 1903. Joseph and Mary had three children: Luther Herbert, Mary Lou, and Charles F. Byrd. I do not know her second husband, but her third husband was named Edward D. MARCUM. Their children were Gladys, Gloria, and Arcee (sp?) Marcum. I pretty sure Mary and her family lived in Mississippi County at least until 1962. Sometime after she returned to her birth state of Kentucky to live with her daughter, Ida May Tinsley, where she lived until death. She was buried at Memorial Park Cemetary in Blytheville. Any one knowing or who is related to Mary Belle, please contact me by e-mail.

GESS, GIST, GUEST posted by Donna Gist Moore on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Don - We will be moving shortly, I guess you need to take my queries down. I will repost them once we get settled. Thanks so much, Donna Gist Moore

MCMILLEN posted by Vicki McMillen Imhoff on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I'm searching for any info on William B. MCMILLEN in Mississippi Co. Ar. around the civil war era. He was born in the 1820's or 1830's. Thank You very much!

FOUTS posted by Eva R. Melton on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for infomation on my grandmother, Pearl Pansy FOUTS.born Jan. 31,1998 In. She had two sisters, Blanch was one of them,I know of two brothers, Harry and Frank .Could be more siblings. They lived in Hollywood,Dunklin Co. MO. Manila, AR. also Paragould, Green Co. she died in Manila, AR. Sept.10,1980. Any information will be appreciated.

MCCURRY posted by Eva M Odom on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for McCurry family who moved to Blythville, Arkansas from Tenn. late 1800's or early 1900's. They may have included Luther McCurry, Lige McCurry, Ura McCurry and more. Ura McCurry is my paternal Grandmother and Lige & Luther would be G-Uncles. Thank you

CYPRET posted by charles s cypret on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Birth Record For Thomas W Cypret. Birth Place On Record.Monette,Ark Dob.Around Sept.1885

MARR, THORNTON, WALKER, WIMBERLY posted by Dale Marr on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Seeking information on Neva THORNTON b. c. 1904, probably in Huffman, Mississippi Co., AR. No other information known. I have a lot of information on the MARR, WALKER, and WIMBERLY families who lived in Mississippi Co., AR.

DODSON, HENDRIX, LOMMAX, MILLER posted by JENNIE green on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

My grandmother was raised by john and tess MILLER. Tess was a HENDRIX. not sure of the spelling. she had a neice named effie LOMMAX.that was from leachville. i am hopeing some one can help me with dates or something to start with. my grand mother was ellen DODSON. she had a sister named elise. i do not know if they were adopted or much aboutit except they came from marmaduke ark. thanks

PITTS, THOMAS posted by Dona S. Bradley on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Looking for information about Joe (Jody) PITTS and Lucy (M. L.) THOMAS. Lived near Whisp in Mississippi Co.

ABREY, BARD, BEELER, BENTON, BLACKWOOD, BOYD, EDRINGTON, FLANNIGAN, FUTCH, HALE, HAZARD, HELMS, JACKSON, JOHNSON, KINCAID, LEWIS, LITTLE, LOVEWELL, MURRAY, NESSELRODE, PAYNE, POPE, PRICE, RIDDLE, RUTLEDGE, SETTLE, TAYLOR, WHARTON, WILLIAMS, WILSON posted by Sally Edrington Boyd on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

My father is William Bard Edrington of Osceola, now living in FL. My grandmother, Mabel Edrington, wrote a book about Mississippi County in '61 and covered the Edrington line pretty well. She was a Flanigan, I haven't found much there. I'm also stuck on my mother's side of the family. Her father was Rutherford Snow Wilson, I've done fairly well there, but her mother was Nancy Williams, I'm really stuck there. That line is John Landrum Williams. My great grand mother was Sallie Blackwood. All from Osceola. I would appreciate any help anyone has. Thanks, Sally Boyd

ASHLEY, GREEN, JONES, TURNER, WAGNER posted by Bessie Izetta Dowell Hudgins on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am trying to find information on my g-g-grandmother. She was a full-blooded Blackfoot Indian. I am told her married name was Bessie ASHLEY, and she was married to a white man. I do not know his given name or her Indian name. She had a daughter named Bessie Ida ASHLEY, who married Peter Frank GREEN. They had 7 children. Peter Frank GREEN, Jr., Wilburn GREEN, Harrison GREEN, Jewell Izetta GREEN, Edna GREEN, Jerlene GREEN, and Velma GREEN. Peter Frank had a brother named Garland GREEN. Jewell Izetta GREEN was born 11-26-1910, she was the oldest of the children. I am assuming that her mother would have been born in the late 1800's, and then her mother would have been born before that. Edna married Johnny WAGNER, Jerlene married Linwood JONES and Jewell Izetta married John B. TURNER. I am told that my g-g-grandmother's husband died before their grandchildren were born, and she lived on the reservation until she died. I am also told she lived to be 108 years old and that she was very well know on the reservation. Most of the people I have named lived in Leachville, Ar., Mississippi Co. when I was a child in the 1950's and early 1960's. My Aunt says she can remember going to see g-g-grandmother ASHLEY on the reservation. She said they went in a buggy and it would take the whole day to get there from Leachville. I would really love to know what the name of this reservation was, and where it was. Edna and John Wagner had 5 children. Johnny, Jean, Shirley, Susie and Ben. They all lived in Leachville when I was a child. I knew them well as a child, but have lost contact with them. I also know that Jean had a daughter named Darlene. She would probably be in her middle to late thirties by now.

BLACKWOOD, GIBSON, HURST posted by Beverly James on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I need proof that Hugh J.BLACKWOOD and Sarah E. GIBSON were married in Mississippi County Arkansas 5 December 1867. And was Sarah born there 20 July 1851 and who were her parents? Beverly James HURST

BELL, BUNCH, EAST, GARDNER, HARDIN, HECTOR, LOTT, MOORE, PERRY posted by Cheryl Hector Cummings on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Hector Township in Mississippi County was named after the Hector family. Allied families to the Hectors in the county are Bunch, Perry, and Hardin, East, Lott, Gardner, Moore and Bell, among others. Would like to correspond with anyone that ties into these lines.

BISHOP, OWENS posted by Carrie Cotenas on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am seeking information on the parents of sarah cassie OWENS b.dec12,1888.Father was david j. OWENS. b.jan,31.1867. Mother is sarah carolina OWENS.b.feb,1,1870. They lived at big lake, Mississippi co. AR. Cassie was married may,06,1906, at Hornersville, MO. Mo. to garland miller BISHOP of brighton. any information on the OWENS or BISHOPS would be appreciated. thanks, carrie

WOOLVERTON posted by Marc Woolverton on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for anyonce who may have documentation (or know where to find it) for a Death Certificate of a Sarah Ann Woolverton. She was the wife of Zacharaiah Taylor Woolverton. He was a minister hwo was preaching in/near Blytheville, Arkansas at the time of her death. She is supposed to have dies on or about 1912 and was buried where the Blytheville Air Force Base was built. Word is that the Air Force moved the headstones in the cemetery (name unknown) and when they put them in the new location, the record of who was in what grave was lost and some of the headstones were never put back. I do not know if church records exist for that timeframe, but would like to hear from anyone with any knowledge or interest in this issue.

CLAY, MARDON posted by Rita Litchfield on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Trying to find any info about MARDON and CLAY families that were in Osceola, Mississippi Co. in 1900 census. Thomas Mardon (age 22, TN) and his wife Ida Clay (age 21, KY) were newlyweds. Ida's widowed mother Angie Clay (age 49, MS) and many of Ida's brothers & sisters were also in the household. Angie was the widow of William H. Clay (b c 1842, MS). Wm & Angie had moved from MS to Fulton Co., KY by 1870 & were there in 1880. We don't know if Wm died in KY or AR, or why the family moved to Mississippi Co., or where they were in 1910. Any help would be appreciated.

LOFLIN posted by Renee Scott on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

William Blan LOFLIN and Anise Elizabeth Shorte LOFLIN, married abt 1905, lived in Huffman, Mississippi co., AR. Their children: Anise Velma, b 1907; Billie; James; John. I'm looking for any information regarding this family.

BILLINGS, MOORE posted by betty sharp on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

William Thomas Billings-born- covington, tenn. death-nov.2,l922 Manila, ark. Wife - Estella Mae MOORE - born March 30, 1889, death - April 14, 1938, Manila, ark

BOLLINGER, CROUSE, MCDOLE, PARKER, PARKERS posted by Denisa Hanania on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am researching my Arkansas PARKERS. My great-grandmother was Mary Ellen PARKER (later CROUSE) born July 20, 1894. Her parents were James PARKER and Loretta BOLLINGER. Jim worked on a boat on Big Lake (Manila area). He died when Mary was about 9. In addition to Mary they had three boys, Levi, Jim and John. Jim's parents were Bill PARKER and Dona MCDOLE. I would like to know any information on these people. If you have any connection to these people or know who Bill PARKER's parents were, please contact me. Thank you very much!

CROUSE, MCDOLE, PARKER posted by Denisa Hanania on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am searching for a Dona MCDOLE in Mississippi County, Arkansas. She married Bill PARKER and they had a son named James. The only date I have is for her granddaughter, James' daughter, Mary Ellen PARKER CROUSE born in Manila July 20, 1894. I would like to know who Dona's parents and grandparents were if possible. Thank you very much.

TART, TURPIN posted by Wayne Turpin on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Interested in any info available on my grandparents - Ethel Agnes & Charles Douglas Tart (maternal) and Lille Bell & Julian Turpin (paternal)

KILBURN posted by Barbara Brewer on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

James D. KILBURN - Born 1869 -Died 1938-1945? Wife: Molly Kilburn, Died 1961-Buried in Ermen Cemetery in Osceola ( Mississippi Co.) Arkansas. Please any information on James D Kilburn or the address of the Cemetery,or the address of the Sexton of the Cemetery.

CLICK, GREER, PIKE posted by Connie Davis on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Sarah GREER and children are noted in 1900 census of Golden Lake Township. Looking for the children Lucretia GREER married George CLICK, sons Jesse, William Webb and Sidney GREER (Webb and Jesse are said to have been sheriff deputies in Wilson, Mississppi Co.). Daughter Martha Edna GREER married Malcolm Argul PIKE.

ANTHONY, HERRON, IMLER, PARKS posted by L. E. Anthony on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for information on the following families, they moved to Mississippi County from Tennessee and Mississippi around 1920. The Surnames are, ANTHONY, HERRON, PARKS and IMLER. Thanks for any help. L.E. Anthony

EDDINGS, HALLMARK, LAWSON, WATSON posted by Frank Huff on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

My gf was John Franklin Eddings, he was born abt1896-98 in manila, he married a Genola Hallmark who died in the early mid 40s she was buired in Ettio? He had a brother named Homer, sisters pearl, ida among others HIs fathers name was James Alfred Eddings who was born in Dunklin County Mo. He was married to a Lela m Watkins of Tenn. I think His father or grand father was named William aand from the Dyers county of Tenn. His wifes name was Caroline and recieved a civial war widows pension, that is why I think it was James Alfred Grand father. If any one has any info plese let me know

SHORT posted by Queen E. Short on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Searching for burial location of African-American family members. SHORT, Rosia born 1873, died 1910-1918. SHORT, Willie born 1907, died 1930-1933. SHORT, Jim died born 1880, died 1939-1940 The family lived in Mississippi county around the cities and townships of Blytheville-Luxora-Osceola-Monroe-Victoria- NewSalem.

PHILLIPS posted by Alva Phillips Harris on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

We are looking for records pertaining to the family of Marvin Phillips and Bertha Phillips who lived near Blytheville around 1936.

MCKIM, REAVES, SEGO posted by Dinah Buttram Tapper on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

Robert Bruce MCKIM married Elizabeth SEGO prior to 1890. Their son, Edward Everett MC KIM was born 3 May 1890 in Blytheville, Mississippi Co., AR and died 18 Nov 1955 in Birmingham, Jefferson Co., AL. He married 3 Jul 1914 in Anniston, Calhoun Co., AL to Lillie Etta REAVES. She was born 15 Feb 1893 in McFall, Calhoun Co., AL and died 2 Dec 1964 in Alexander City, Tallapoosa Co., AL. Ed and Lillie had 11 children, 10 of whom lived to grow up, marry and raise families of their own. I am seeking any info on the family of Robert Bruce McKim or Elizabeth Sego. This is my first attempt to research this line and any help will certainly be appreciated. I have several generations of descendants of Ed and Lillie to share. Warmly, Dinah

TURNER posted by Hugh A. TURNER on Wednesday, July 15, 1998

I am looking for information on my Grandfather Robert Olen TURNER, who resided in Mississippi Co.,AR, Until he died about ten years ago. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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