Grant County - 1999 Query Archives
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1998 Grant County Queries
Last revision: Dec. 29, 1998
Subject: Montoya Family. Date: Tue, 29 Dec 1998. I am looking for information
regarding the MONTOYA family from Silver City. Specifically for EDWARD MONTOYA.
He was married to EUDALIA TREJO (probably late 30s early 40s). Some of their
children's names were Hector, Steve, Olivia. They moved to California and then
after a while Edward disappeared, never to be heard from again. Any information
will be appreciated. Thanks, Rita Colley colley@hop-uky.campuscw.net
Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998. Subject: GRANT COUNTY QUERY. I am writing to inquire
about the availability of probate and property transfer records for Grant County
in the 1920's. My grandfather, Lee Charles Scott, inherited land and several
mountain properties with cabins from his mother who I believe died in the late
1920's. This is the only clue to her identity that I can trace, as I have only
her maiden name of Underwood and the fact that she remarried after my Great
Grandfather Scott died. I also know that she was a devout Baptist and that she
resided in the Silver City area for many years. My father lived with her there,
off and on, circa1909 to 1914 and told stories of seeing Pancho Via ride through
the town from his nursery window!! Probate records seem my only option. Can you
suggest how best to access them and any other resources that may come to mind?
Than you very much for your time. Janet Scott Owens janetowens@mlode.com
I seeking information regarding my Great Grandmother who lived in Silver City
circa 1905 to 1929. I know only that her maiden name was UNDERWOOD, that she was
born in Texas, circa 1850 - 1860, that her son Lee Charles SCOTT was born in
Lubbock, Texas 05/01/1883 and that she remarried after my Great Grandfather
SCOTT died. My grandfather, Lee Charles SCOTT, inherited land and several
mountain properties with cabins from her. I believe she died in the late 1920's.
I also know that she was a devout Baptist. My father lived with her, off and on,
circa 1909 to 1914 and told stories of seeing Pancho Via ride through the town
from his nursery window!! Probate records seem my only option. If you have any
information or can suggest any other resources I would greatly appreciate it.
Janet
Scott Owens janetowens@mlode.com
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998. Subject: Grant County Query. TAFOYA family from Silver
Springs. Searching for any info on Donaciano "Daniel" Tafoya and relatives. Said
to have moved into the Grant County area in the late 1800s. Any info would be
appreciated. BGAGE12@aol.com
Date: Wed, 11 Nov 1998. Subject: Grant County Query. I am searching for
information on the Blalock/Blalack family who moved to Grant County, New Mexico
after the death of the father, John C. Blalock in Edwards County, Texas. The
mother, Fannie (Crane) Blalock and children: Joseph Richard Blalock b. 1864,
married to Mary Josephine Austin; Sarah M. Blalock b. 1867; Susan M. Blalock
born 1869; John Anthony Blalock b. 1871, married Rosa Wallace; Warren Walter
Blalock b. 1873; Julia Blalock b. 1876 married Robert Raney; King William
Blalock b. 1880; King James Blalock b. 1880, moved to Grant County about 1900.
Looking for gravestones in Grant County as well as descendants. Howard M. Brown,
1720 Pacific Place, Fort Worth, Texas 76112 brownhk@swbell.net
Subject: Grant Query. Date: Wed, 4 Nov 1998. Looking for information on
Elizabeth Murphy who is my grandmother. They lived in Silver City, NM in the
late 1930's. MURPHY, Elizabeth married to MURPHY, Guy H. AKINME@MSN.COM Erin
H.M. Akin
Dated Date: Wed, 04 Nov 1998. Subject: Grant County Query. Looking for
information on Children of David James OWEN and Mana Tuck Owen, children born in
Grant County. Mana Owen died in Silver City, New Mexico in 1962. 1. DAVID JAMES1
OWEN was Thank you Tammy Steele: Below is a updated query. Descendants of Frank
Owen: Generation No. 1- FRANK OWEN, born in Missouri and married Diana (Hale)
she was born in Batesville, Arkansas. Children of FRANK OWEN are: . DAVID JAMES2
OWEN, b. Sebastin, Arkansas; d. August 10, 1925, Amarillo, Texas. ADA OWEN,
JACKYLN OWEN & JACK OWEN. DAVID JAMES2 OWEN (FRANK1) was born in AR, and died
August 10, 1925 in Amarillo, Texas. He married MANA TUCK, daughter of MARION
TUCK and LUCENDA. DAVID JAMES OWEN: Funeral Services at Church of Brethren,
Clovis, New Mexico. David and Mana Owen lived at 508 Thornton, Clovis, New
Mexico. Mana (TUCK) Owen died visiting relatives in Silver City, New Mexico. Who
were they? Both David and Mana are buried in Clovis, New Mexico. Children of
DAVID OWEN and MANA TUCK are: 3. i. CLARENCE3 OWEN. 4. ii. ETHEL OWEN. 5. iii.
MYRTLE OWEN, b. April 06, 1902; d. May 1987. iv. CLIFFORD OWEN. v. THELMA OWEN,
m. (1) ARTHUR HUBERT; m. (2) W. W. THOMAS. More About THELMA OWEN: Fact 1: lived
in Clovis, New Mexico More About ARTHUR HUBERT: Fact 1: Professional Gambler
More About W. W. THOMAS: Divorced about 1947 with no reference 6. vi. LLOYD
OWEN, b. December 30, 1906, Grady, N.M.; d. December 29, 1976, Lemon Grove, CA.
vii. RICHARD E OWEN, b. April 23, 1909, New Mexico; d. September 08, 1971,
Veterans Admin Cemetery Los Angeles, California. 3. CLARENCE3 OWEN (DAVID
JAMES2, FRANK1). He married MINNIE. Children of CLARENCE OWEN and MINNIE are: i.
NANCY4 OWEN. ii. CAROLINE OWEN. 4. ETHEL3 OWEN (DAVID JAMES2, FRANK1) was born
in San Diego, California. She married (1) RICHARDSON. She married (2) GEORGE
FIMPLE. More About ETHEL OWEN: Fact 1: lived in Clovis, New Mexico Fact 2: lived
in Mariposa County Child of ETHEL OWEN and GEORGE FIMPLE is: 7. i. PHYILLIS4
FIMPLE. 5. MYRTLE3 OWEN (DAVID JAMES2, FRANK1) was born April 06, 1902, and died
May 1987. She married CLEARANCE LUPER. More About MYRTLE OWEN: Fact 1: had a
farm out side Clovis Children of MYRTLE OWEN and CLEARANCE LUPER are: i.
DAUGHTER4 LUPER. ii. JAMES DAVID LUPER, d. Silver City, New Mexico. More About
JAMES DAVID LUPER: Fact 1: Was married 6. LLOYD3 OWEN (DAVID JAMES2, FRANK1) was
born December 30, 1906 in Grady, N.M., and died December 29, 1976 in Lemon
Grove, CA. He married (1) MARTHA ELIZEBETH HODGES August 28, 1926 in Clovis, New
Mexico, daughter of WILLIAM HODGES and NELLIE CALHOUN. He married (2) BERTICE
WATSON October 09, 1938 in Socorro County, New Mexico. He married (3) MARTHA
ELIZEBETH HODGES June 14, 1944 in Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico,
daughter of WILLIAM HODGES and NELLIE CALHOUN. Notes for LLOYD OWEN: Death Cert.
11752 Children of LLOYD OWEN and MARTHA HODGES are: 8. i. JIMMY DAVE4 OWEN, b.
February 16, 1928, Clovis, New Mexico; d. February 17, 1994, Phoenix, Arizona.
ii. BLANCHE DELORIS OWEN, b. December 24, 1929, Clovis, New Mexico; d. January
17, 1989, Lemon Grove, San Diego, California; m. JAMES EDWARD ANDERSON, April
06, 1952, San Diego, Marine Corps Rec. Notes for JAMES EDWARD ANDERSON:
Married(1): San Diego, Marine Corps Recruit Depot. CA. Married(2) CA St. Johns
of
the Cross Catholic 7. PHYILLIS4 FIMPLE (ETHEL3 OWEN, DAVID JAMES2, FRANK1). She
married SAM CARLON BURNSEAD. Child of PHYILLIS FIMPLE and SAM BURNSEAD is: i.
CARLA5 BURNSEAD, m. SAM NEWS. 8. JIMMY DAVE4 OWEN (LLOYD3, DAVID JAMES2, FRANK1)
was born February 16, 1928 in Clovis, New Mexico, and died February 17, 1994 in
Phoenix, Arizona. He married (1) GERDA LILLY CHRISTENSEN in San Diego,
California. He married (2) MARILYN LEE BUCY January 02, 1959 in Las Vegas,
Nevada, daughter of THOMAS BUCY and BEULAH KEYSER. Notes for JIMMY DAVE OWEN:
Baptized: Church of the Brethren, Clovis, Curry Co, New Mexico. United States
Navy SS39791 Cox, V6 USNR Period of Active Duty May 27, 1944 to May 21, 1946
Cert. # 2905484 (landing boat). Tammy Steele tammytoo@matnet.com
Date: Wed, 21 Oct 1998. Subject: Goode family. I am looking for information on
the descendants of Thomas Jefferson Goode of Grant county, New Mexico. He was
born in 1876 in Texas. Not sure when he moved to Grant county. He was married
twice. First marriage unknown, but had two children, Unis and Clude. Second
marriage to Mary Etta Nichols, two children Tom and Paul. --- Rex Goode --- rexg@coil.com
Date: Wed, 30 Sep 1998. Subject: Grant County Query. GeorgeHide@aol.com - My
Grandfather JOHN M. REICHWEIN was Deputy Sheriff of Central City NM Feb 1890 -
Oct 1891. He worked for two Justices of the Peace, Mr. HENRY WOODS and JOHN
CROCKET GIVENS. I am searching for the personal files for these two officials. I
am also searching for any information concerning Central City or Fort Bayard
1884 - 1894. Thanks, George Reichwein Georgehide@aol.com
Date: Tue, 15 Sep 1998. Subject: GRANT COUNTY QUERY. I am searching for
information on JOSEPH SAMUEL ZUMWALT and his sister MARY ELLEN ZUMWALT, who went
to Silver City, N.M. around 1902 or so, from Gonzales, Texas. Mary Ellen married
a Jesse Alonza Clark and J.S, married a Francis Patillo Waldrep. We need to know
their parents names, marriage dates and any info. we can get. Thanks in
advanced. Shirley Reynolds LADYBUDCAN@AOL.COM
Subject: Grant County Query. Date: Thu, 3 Sep 1998. Am looking for information
on "SQUIRE HENRY SHORT" According to family stories he was sheriff or deputy in
Silver City and was killed while sitting in a chair in his office. He was
believed to have been killed by an assassin hire by a mining partner. Supposedly
buried in or near Silver City. If you have any information on this incident
please contact Jim Hardman. jwhardman@madras.net
Date: Fri, 14 Aug 1998. Subject: AKE, Charles Jefferson Haley. Charles Jefferson
Haley AKE (Jeff AKE) live in Organ in late 1890/1900. Looking for any
information. Daughter Helen died there in when home burned. Any information
would be appreciated. Thanks, Peace, Leroy Gailey RGailey525@aol.com
Subject: Grant Co. Query. Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1998. Seeking information on the
Grand daughter of Mary Florence (PINCHBACK) True. Mary Florence married William
Wesley TRUE in 1908. Believe her Grand daughter's name is Helen Ruth GRIMES.
Last known address is: Grant Co. Airport, P.O, Box 973, Silver City, N.M. Trying
to connect her PINCHBACK line to mine from Tennessee. Any and all information
appreciated. Thank you. Rita RDoncarlos@aol.com
Subject: Ft. Bayard National Cemetery. Date: Fri, 7 Aug 1998. MCGANN, EDW, Troop
G, 4th Cavalry. Three McGann children buried at Ft. Bayard Nat'l Cemetery on
Dec. 26, 1882. Researching cause of death or any other info on this family.
Silver City Enterprise for Dec 1882 has an advertisement for tombstones by
Robert Carr, Pueblo Colorado. Was there another monument company in the area who
might have provided the monument for the McGann children? Would like to
correspond with anyone researching this time period and/or this family. Flora
Donivan, 1812 Christine NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87112. (FDonivan@worldnet.att.net)
July 31, 1998. Grant County Query. H. Hodge is searching for information on Hugh
L. Hodge in Silver City area from 1890 to present. E-mail H. Hodge. lenox3@juno.com
From: WARagsdale@aol.com Date: Sat, 25 Jul 1998. Subject: Grant Co,NM
Query:RAGSDALE My grandfather, Thomas James RAGSDALE, was born in Logan Co, Ark
in
1880. His parents were John Benjamin(b.1851 Ark) Ragsdale and Nancy Ann
Underwood(b.1855 Ark). His paternal grandparents by LDS records) were
Benjamin(b.1824 TN, maybe Hickman Co) Ragsdale and Caroline(b.1826 TN) Stovall.
From other records, I believe that Benjamin's father was William (b.1782 NC) who
was next to him in 1850 Johnson Co, Ark. William's line goes back to Godfrey in
the 'Elijah Ragsdale' book by Mrs. June Hart Western. Thomas married Clara Lee
BARNES in Sequoyah Co, I.T. . about 1904. They 'separated' or 'divorced' about
1915. He joined the Army in 1918 from Groal, OK (I have not been able to find
where this was located-may be Grove?). He was in Lamar Co, TX in 1920,shown as
'divorced'. She remarried in Faulkner Co, Ark in 1918 to James Tom POTTS. He
moved to El Paso Co, El Paso, TX after 1920. Thomas died in 1943 in Grant
Co, Bayard, NM. I have researched county records and written to all nearby
counties to Sequoyah Co, OK but there seems to be no record of their marriage or
'divorce'. I am looking for descendants of Thomas's siblings: Louisa Caroline
Farris (maven Farris), George Washington (m.Maud Lowery),John Malachi(m.Annie
Bloodseal),Martha Elizabeth(m.Henry Pharis,Curt Moore,William Underwood),and
Henry Benjamin (m.Iva Reeder). WARagsdale@aol.com
Subject: Grant Co,, New Mexico Date: Friday, July 24, 1998 10:49 AM From: "King
Johnson" (king@intellex.com). Subject: Grant Co,, New Mexico Date: Thu, 23 Jul
1998. I am looking for information on Silver Nite, New Mexico. My father in law
Charles R. Johnson was born there in 1908. He said it was a tent city mining
town. Can you give me any leads as to information on this place? Thanks, Carol
Johnson
From: "John McGowan", (asmodeus@doitnow.com) Subject: Eli Fleming, Silver City.
Date: Thu, 23 Jul 1998. I am looking for information on Eli Fleming, who resided
in the Silver City area in the late 1800s. Eli was originally from Indiana
County, Pa. and moved to NM. He supposedly owned a Ranch outside of Silver City.
Date: Tue, 14 Jul 1998. From: Kenneth Byrd (kbyrd@topaz.iupui.edu) Subject:
Grant County Query - BISHOP - Am trying to determine if my
great-great-grandfather, Wiley BISHOP, died and is buried somewhere near the
Pine Cienega area where his son (my great-great-uncle), Stephen G. BISHOP, lived
as recorded in the 1880 (1900?) federal census. Would also like to make contact
with any descendants of Stephen G. BISHOP in order to share info/photos, etc.
Any and all help greatly appreciated!!! Kenneth Byrd (Native Arizonan),
Indianapolis, Indiana.
Subject: Grant County Query. Date: Wednesday, July 15, 1998. I am looking for
information regarding CONBOY, John Cornelius who lived in Bayard, New Mexico in
1949-50 and probably worked for a railroad. John moved to New Mexico about 1920
and left three sisters in Denver Colorado" Irend, Inez Mary Conboy and Mary C.
Conboy. Jim Conboy, 542 S.Huron, Cheboygan, Michigan 49721; (
jconboy@onramp.freeway.net)
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 1998. Reply-to: (gmwjtden@earthlink.net) Subject: Silver City
and Fort Bayard. Hi: Lillie B. Miller was born 24 Apr 1879 in Silver City, Grant
Co., NM. Her brother, Elmore Henry Miller was bo. 7 May 1889 in Silver City
also. Their father, Elmore Theodore Miller, was a blacksmith who followed the
Army to shoe their horses. Would the family have stayed at Fort Bayard or would
the family have stayed in Silver City where the children were apparently born?
Any information would be appreciated. Jerry
From: "Larry Ashworth" (ashworth@primenet.com) Subject: Grant County Query Date:
Sun, 5 Jul 1998. NEFF, MARCELLUS WAYNE - Searching for parents of Marcellus
Wayne NEFF, b. 1839 Warren Co., Kentucky. Wife was Sarah Elizabeth JOHNSON.
Married in Silver City, NM 1895. Regards, Denise Ashworth
Surnames: TORRES, SERNA Submitter: Rosslyn A. Jordan (nuggls@aol.com) Date: 29
Jun 1998. I am looking for anyone related to either the Torres family, or the
Serna family. My grandfather was Reyes Torres and my grandmother was Antonia
Serna. Her mother was named Secundina (sp) They were originally from Hurley, NM
and then moved to Hatch, and my grandparents moved to Silver City. He worked in
a copper smelter there and she was a housewife. If this rings a bell to anyone,
please let me know. I think it would be nice to create a family tree for my
mother.
Date: Thu, 21 May 1998. From: Nancy Robinson . I am looking for descendents of
Francisco and Horetensia (Baldonado) Ruiz who lived in Dwyer, NM in 1920's.
Francisco d. ca 1919, Hortensia in 1920 census. What became of Hortensia? Don't
find a 2nd marriage for her or a death in Grant Co. Thanks, Nancy nana975@cdsnet.net
Date: Thu, 21 May 1998. From: Nancy Robinson I am looking for the descendents of
Maria Holguin. She had several spouses/paramours: children-Delfina (with Ramon
Baca) b. 20 Mar 1914 Silver City; Luisa (with husband Miguel Moreno) b. 25 May
1917 Silver City; Elvira (with husband Daniel Ibarra) b. 6 Oct 1917 and Manuela
b. 26 Jun 1929. Maria was daughter of Saturnino Holguin and Crescencia Garcia
Montoya. Saturnino disappeared before 1900, Crescencia died 1918 in Silver City.
Maria had brothers Gabriel Holguin, Traxenedes Holguin and Juan Montoya , d.
1927 Silver City. she also had sister Juliana Montoya Baca who died 1928 in
Dwyer, NM. Juliana and husband Nabor buried at San Jose Cemetery, Dwyer. Maria
then
moved to Phoenix where she supposedly died in 1955. She may have been married to
a man by the name of David Rojas/Rosas who died 1950 in Phoenix. Can anyone
help?? Nancy nana975@cdsnet.net
Date: Tue, 05 May 1998. From R. Wayne Woods. James M. WOODS was into mining in
1885 in or around Silver City, N.M. He was born in Georgia whose parents were
Thomas and Emily Ellis Woods. James was married to either an Ollie or Allie and
had one son in 1885. He wrote to his family back in Georgia until the early
1890's. Afterward, there was never any more correspondence. He disappeared off
the face of the earth. The only mention that I have been able to find in N.M.
was in a census of 1885 taken by the territory government. Any info on James
WOODS would be appreciated. rwwoods@bellsouth.net
From: GSieg54022@aol.com. Date: Tue, 5 May 1998 21:19:42 EDT GSieg54022 (Glenda
Siegrist) Rt. 3 Box 349-13 Bristow, Ok. 74010 918-367-3833 Looking for
information on the Joel Benjiman and Mary Emma BARTLEY ROGERS family. There were
several sons that settled and raised their families in (Dona Anna) Grant Co. and
desendants still reside there. These are Lee Marshall and Ulla Bly GREER ROGERS
family and the William Coleman and Bessie Amie BLALOCK ROGERS family. Any
information on the earlier generations would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Glenda
Date: Mon, 28 Apr 1998. Subject: Grant Co., NM query. Seeking information on
John (Ben) D. LEE, b ca 1868 in KY. He lived in Belton, TX in the 1880 census,
but moved to Silver City, NM in Dec 1890 where he was a stagecoach driver for
Wells Fargo on the run between Gila and Silver City. He lived in the only hotel
in Silver City and died ca 1894 in Silver City. He was buried in Kileen, TX. I
would like to know if there is any record of how he died. Was he injured on the
stagecoach or was he ill? Wells Fargo does not have employee records that far
back. Thanks, any help would be appreciated. Robert Waldrop robert@gulf.net
Date: Sun, 28 Apr. 1998. Reply-To: robert@pcola.gulf.net I am seeking
information on the HEATHER family: William Armstrong HEATHER, b.19 Jun 1860,
Palmyra, Marion Co., MO; resided in Silver City, NM in 1882 as a rancher (owned
angora goat ranch on Bear Mtn.) and mercantile store owner. Resided at 1315
Georgia street in a house he built. He also built the one next to it for his
brother, and his Father John Andre' HEATHER lived in an adobe hut in the orchard
in front of the house and was one of the first settlers in Silver City. He
married Ina Pink LEWIS b. 24 Feb 1871 in Temple, TX. They had 3 children, all
born in Silver City. Mary Louise HEATHER, b. 7 Jan 1904 in Silver City, NM Ruth
HEATHER, b. 7 Sep 1906 in Silver City, NM John Armstrong HEATHER, b. 10 Aug 1908
in Silver City, NM There was supposed to be a big fire sometime around 1929 that
started in a service station and burned the Opera house and other business that
William owned. I would appreciate any help or information. Robert Heather
WALDROP 2500 E. Burgess Rd. Pensacola, FL 32504-7305 (850)476-0603
Date: Mon Apr 6, 1998. Name: Edward Pena. Emailto: epena@csg.sitel.net. I am
interested in any information on the following surnames in Grant County:
SILVAS, PENA, MONTES, and VALENCIA.
Tue Mar 17 14:33:25 1998. Grant County Query. I am searching for the burial or
death of: Martha Jane (Mattie) Gillett. From available clues she died 14th or
26th of March 1893, Silver City, NM Her two babies: Lizzie Gillett born 17 April
1892, died 17 april 1892, Silver City; Martha Ruth Gillett, 3 March 1893, died
14 May 1893, Silver City. Would appreciate any help you might give me. Thank
You, Annette Potts Potts@mail2.quiknet.com.
Date: Thu, 5 Mar 1998 23:19:02 EST. Subject: GATLIN ELLIS Searching for the
family of CLAUDE KIDD GATLIN and ELLA (ELLIS) GATLIN. They lived in Silver City.
Claude died in 1983 and I assume is buried in Silver City. I don't know if Ella
has died or not. Claude and Ella's phone number was still listed in a recent
phone book there. I tried to call, but the line was no longer in use. Ella's
father's name was Oscar Ellis. I believe Ella might have been born in Utah, Kane
County, Kanab. They may have been affiliated with the Mormon Church, or may have
been members. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks. Duston Brooks
TBrooks466@aol.com
Subject: Grant County Query, Date: Sun, 01 Mar 1998 19:04. WOODS, John L. and
TOD HUNTER, Rachel J....John and Rachel were married at Burro Springs, a stage
stop operated by Royal Yeoman (his step son was Ceasar Brock. wild man of the
Burros and notable old timer of the area) on Jul 20, 1880 by Issac Givens. John
and Rachel had a peice of ground near the Newshom ranch. Looking for any info on
these folks. E-mail Ken Taylor at...ktaylor@bendnet.com
January 30, 1998. Otero & Grant Counties - Seeking descendants of Anderson Jason
REED and Nancy Ellen TOBY of Burnet & Callahan Cos., Texas. Some of these
descendants moved to Weed, Otero County and some to Silver City, Grant Co. NM. I
have information to share on this family as well as contacts of other
descendants. Will welcome inquires about this couple. Lisa Kight lisacsa@aol.com
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