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Phillips County, Arkansas

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SPENCER, posted by Carl Montgomery on Monday, January 9, 2006

I am a family genealogy researcher for my family. My aunt and her family moved to Alabama to Arkansas in between 1910 and 1920, Henrietta (Montgomery) and Ezekiel SPENCER. My uncle Ezekiel SPENCER was buried, April 6, 1924, Masonic Staff Cemetery, Pillips County, Tappan Township, Lambrook (Inc. Town) according to his death certificate. I have not been able to locate this cemetery in my research. Does this cemetery exist? Is the cemetery affiliated with the Masonic Grand Lodge, Prince Hall Affiliated of Arkansas?

I have not successfully located the date nor the place of my aunt's death or burial. My uncle's death certificate reports that he was widowed at the time of his death, which means my aunt died after reporting of the Census, June 1920, (she is listed on the 1920 US Federal Census) but before April 6, 1924. Originally they lived in Ashley County, Banner Township but moved to Phillips County by 1930.

Please advise me regarding this Cemetery. It was not on the list of African American Cemeteries in Phillips County.

Thanks!


FIELDS, FLOYD posted by Sandra Fluegge on Tuesday, January 24, 2006

I am looking for information on Henry FLOYD born in 1832 in Arkansas, (Phillips County I think). I believe his father was Thomas W. FLOYD. In 1866 Henry was married to Mary Ellen FIELDS in Helena, Phillips County, AR. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.


BROWN, KING posted by Mary A. Powell Sutphin on Tuesday, February 28, 2006

I am seeking information on the Dr. Richard G. KING family. Specifically what happened to Dr. KING. Dr. R. G. KING, b. NC. ca. 1820, married in Macon, ILL. to Miriam Lewis BROWN on 11/30/1859. Miriam, "Mira" d/o Frederick A. BROWN and Miriam Elvira Powell BROWN. It would appear Dr. KING died after 1872, possibly Camden, ARK. Two sons are listed in census records, Richard KING, b. MS. 1862 and Anson L. KING, b. 1868. If cemetery records or obituaries for this period are available, I would be most appreciative of any help. Thank you in advance.


SCHRIMSHER, WARD posted by Melissa Geralds on Monday, April 3, 2006

I'm trying to find out where my great grandfather is buried and what our family connection is to Phillips Co.

The Shelby Co.Burial Certificate dated Oct 21, 1909 shows his body was sent to Marvell Arkansas. The burial cert says "Bill" WARD. Research has found no obit in the Memphis newspapers.

He was born in 1878 in DeSoto Co. MS, married and resided in Shelby Co. TN. He was a dairy farmer.

His full name was John William Lemley WARD. He's in the 1880 DeSoto Co. MS census as John W. L. WARD age 2, signed his name as J.W.WARD on his 1897 Shelby Co. TN marriage license.

His parents were Laurel L. WARD [son of a John WARD] and Anna Eliza SCHRIMSHER [dau.of Wiley Schrimsher] who wed in 1876 in Tate Co. MS.

Can anyone help? Thanks.


TULLAR, TULLER posted by Kathy Ormord on Sunday, April 30, 2006

I am researching my great-great grandfather's role in the Civil War. I have the following information:

Pvt. Henry C. TULLER/TULLAR
29th Iowa Infantry
Company E from Fremont Co. in Iowa
Died May 5, 1863 in Helena, Arkansas of disease

I have checked the cemetery sites in Phillips Co. and couldn't find his name. Some of the emails that have been replied to suggest that he would probably buried in Helena since he died of disease. Could you give me some suggestions as how to proceed with my research? Thank you.


JONES, SPRINGER posted by L S Stephens on Saturday, May 6, 2006

Looking for marriage lookup between a Falba Davis JONES (6-25-1917) of Coahoma Co, MS & George H. SPRINGER (3-24-1907) of Lancaster, NH married in the 1933-1936 era. They were living in Coahoma & "went off & got married", so we thought we'd check this county since it is across the border so-to-speak. Thanks!


GRAY posted by M. Jo Goodwin on Monday, May 8, 2006

Seeking information on GRAY family. Dr. John Milton GRAY’s sons were tombstone makers in/near West Helena when/before he died in 1900. Believe sons names were John, Lemuel, Charlie and George. Not sure which sons were in AR. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Contact Jo josgenealogy@yahoo.com Thanks.


MCPEAK posted by Stephensonricl@aol.com on Friday, May 12, 2006

My grandmother, Pearl Ruth MCPEAK, and her sister Alice Gertrude MCPEAK, spent several years in a Roman Catholic convent in Helena. Their father, Shelby Whit MCPEAK, died in 1903 in Tunica, MS. Two of his children were adopted, and the other two were sent to this convent where they remained until they were of age. I have scoured the census records for 1910, and I cannot find either of the girls, or the convent/orphanage. Does anyone have any ideas as to the name or location of the convent, or to how I can find this information. I would really appreciate the help.


SCHUPBACH posted by Karen Cullum on Friday, May 12, 2006

I am seeking someone to do some genealogy work for me in Phillips County. The family name is SCHUPBACH which should help make it a bit easier. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please have them contact me at this toll free number 888-766-3691. I work out of my home and they are free to call anytime. Thank you!


BLACK posted by Loletha Powell on Monday, May 22, 2006

I am trying to find my grandfather's family. It is just hard for me to believe that we are the only ones left. My grandfather's name was John BLACK, his father was Elmore BLACK born in 1882-I think. His family is from Phillips County Arkansas in Spring Creek I think. If anyone has any info please contact me.


Elaine Race Riot of 1919 posted by Gary Moore on Thursday, May 25, 2006

I am seeking to sort out the differing versions of the death toll in the Elaine race riot of 1919, and have a quick question about census data. I have looked at the microfilm of the federal manuscript census of 1910 for Phillips County, but I'm puzzled as to which enumeration township includes the town of Elaine and the community of Hoop Spur. Would you happen to know?

And also, any other comments or insights you might have to offer on the 1919 affair would be most welcome.


HELMS, JOHNSON posted by Ken Black on Wednesday, June 7, 2006

Phillips County maybe the hammer I need to break down my only brick wall in my search for my family relatives. I need some advice. My grandfather died in 1955. In his obituary it states he had two sisters. One who lived in Helena, Phillips County. Her married name at the time was Dona JOHNSON. Her maiden name was Dona B. HELMS. She was born July 1893. Evening Shade AR, we think.

Any help to find information on this family would be greatly appreciated and then some. I know for a fact she was still there in 1969. Another brother died then. Thank you so much for any help you can give.


TACKETT, TACKITT posted by Lois Branch on Monday, June 12, 2006

Searching for Pierce TACKETT/TACKITT, listed in the 1834 Phillips Co., Tax List with Widow TACKETT.

The 1837 Phillips Co., Tax List:
Mary TACKET and Pierce TACKETT in White River Settlement.

Has anyone found this Pierce TACKETT in a later census? Do you know his mother's maiden name? Would like to hear from someone researching this line.


BROOKS, SHAWK posted by Margaret Samu on Wednesday, June 14, 2006

I am trying to find information about Caroline Shawk BROOKS (b. 1840), who was a sculptor from Helena, Arkansas. According to my research, she patented a process (or a tool) for modeling plaster, and used it to make a sculpture in butter at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia. There was quite a bit written about her butter sculpture in the press at the time. SHAWK is her maiden name, BROOKS her married name.

Would there be any reference book such as a Who's Who, or books on Arkansas Women or artists from the 1880s-90s? I am not finding anything here in New York, and am wondering if you have other resources about people from the region, for some facts about her life and career. I am very interested in knowing what she might have patented, but at this point, any historical information would be very helpful. If the research I am conducting ends up being of interest to anyone in Helena, I would be happy to share whatever else I turn up.

Many thanks in advance for your help and advice.

Update Submitted by Margaret Samu on Wednesday, July 5, 2006: Since I last wrote, a lot of information has turned up on BROOKS from some local sources, including a 1967 issue of the Phillips County Historical Quarterly, which I am still waiting to receive from Interlibrary Loan. Brooks's patent, once I found out the patent number, is available online. I have also been able to get some old articles from 19th-c newspaper archives that are now online. It is pretty amazing the kind of resources that are out there!


SYKES posted by Carla Jones on Thursday, June 15, 2006

My grandfather was an African-American preacher that was killed in Philips county, Arkansas in 1938. His name was James SYKES. I want to began reseaching the circumstances that lead up to his murder. Could you please advise me on where to start? I will also be traveling to Phillips County next month. Thank You


LENARD, LEONARD posted by Shelia Robbins on Saturday, June 17, 2006

I am looking for information on LENARDs or LEONARDs who might live in the county, also the burial of my relative Ruth LEONARD who is said to be buried in Marvel, AR. Thanks.


MARKS, PETERS posted by Troy Peters on Sunday, June 18, 2006

Looking for information on Essex PETERS (b 1890 circa) d 1970), his family or Grandmother Martha MARKS or his father Simon PETERS or his mother Malinda MARKS. Lived in Phillips County Arkansas in Helena 2-wd Helena in 1890 1910 census.


SHELTON posted by Olivia Alexander on Tuesday, July 4, 2006

William G. SHELTON, Born in 1840 in MO, and lived in Helena, AR, worked as deputy officer, sawmill watchman.

I would like to know exactly when he died and any records of his death. He is my husband's grandfather and we are having a hard time finding records on him and his family.

I would appreciate any help you can give me.


ELLENBURG, VINES posted by Joanne Smith Wright on Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Have the cemeteries been copied for Phillips? I am interested in burials of ELLENBURG.

Phillip ELLENBURG of Alabama settled there and I have been able to find when his wife, Bertha L (VINES) died, which was July, 1980 at Marvel, Phillips, Ark...this date from social security records. This was a very large family. I have them through the 1930 census. In 1930 Phillip was a blacksmith and lived at Hicksville. They first settled in St. Francis County, but was in Phillips in 1920 and 1930. (Listed as Ellenburd re 1930 census)

Where can I obtain a copy of Bertha's obit? I need this information to add to family info buried at Gilliam Springs Baptist Cemetery, Arab, Marshall County, Al. I am a member of the Arab Historical Society and this is a project I hope they will publish.

Any help will be appreciated.


JAVENS posted by Calvin Weddle on Tuesday, July 18, 2006

Jackie Hart Stegeman posted a query 21 June 2001 wanting to know who the wife of John JAVENS was and if he ever lived in Texas.

How can I get in touch with her?

John JAVENS was born 12 June 1895 in Fulton Co., AR and died August 1973 in Elaine, Phillips Co., AR.

I would like to know if he has any descendants in Elaine, Phillips Co., AR.

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