Grant County - Read Posted Queries

Date: 3 May 2003

I found a couple of daughters on the 1900 NM Census, but I can't find the parents or Meriah's mother anywhere. I am looking for any information, documentation, rumors, or anything else on this family.

Head: Benjamin Franklin "Frank" FORD, b. April 9, 1847 in Converse, Sabine Parish, LA; d. between March 23-October 23, 1923 in Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM

Wife: Meriah (Marie) C. PURCELL, b. February 12, 1848, probably in Sabine Parish, LA; d. June 6, 1915 in Cactus Flat, Grant Co., NM.

Meriah's mysterious mother:

Cynthia CHRISTIE (or Christen) was b. about 1825 in LA, Canada, or France. She was a midwife who spoke French, but looked like a huge Indian. She had a dark complexion, black hair and brown eyes. She was obese and over 6' tall. Her husband, Mr. PURCELL (Procelle?), was supposed to have fought in the Civil War, and didn't come home after the war was over. Several years later, he showed up and his wife drove him off. The family never heard from him again. Whether this is true or not, I don't know. Cynthia moved to NM with her daughter Mariah and died there in 1908 or 1910.

Date: 11 May 2003

Margaret 'Maggie' MOORE JONES, b. April 1900

Anna Pearl MOORE THOMAS, b. abt. 1904

Verna MOORE JOHNSON, b. abt. 1907

Mary Elizabeth MOORE HERRING, b. abt. 1913.

Their father was Isaac 'Ike' MOORE  from Wink, Winkler County, Texas, and my great-great grandfather's brother. He ran a boarding house and died in 1952. Ike and his wife, Mary E. TWAITE MOORE, are buried in Kermit, Texas.

I am also interested in information regarding other sisters of these women.

Ike's obituary (1952) listed all four of these sisters in Silver City, Hurley, or Santa Rita. They were not listed in the 1930 census at the family home.

Mary Elizabeth's husband, R.A. HERRING is listed in the SSDI, having died in December 1983 in New Mexico.

Date: 11 May 2003

Joseph CROWLEY was said to have been a circuit judge for Grant County in the late 1800s.

Please e-mail me if you have any information on this family.

Thank you.

Date: 3 May 2003

I found a couple of daughters on the 1900 NM Census, but I can't find the parents or Meriah's mother anywhere. I am looking for any information, documentation, rumors, or anything else on this family.

Head: Benjamin Franklin "Frank" FORD, b. April 9, 1847 in Converse, Sabine Parish, LA; d. between March 23-October 23, 1923 in Lordsburg, Hidalgo Co., NM

Wife: Meriah (Marie) C. PURCELL, b. February 12, 1848, probably in Sabine Parish, LA; d. June 6, 1915 in Cactus Flat, Grant Co., NM.

Meriah's mysterious mother:

Cynthia CHRISTIE (or Christen) was b. about 1825 in LA, Canada, or France. She was a midwife who spoke French, but looked like a huge Indian. She had a dark complexion, black hair and brown eyes. She was obese and over 6' tall. Her husband, Mr. PURCELL (Procelle?), was supposed to have fought in the Civil War, and didn't come home after the war was over. Several years later, he showed up and his wife drove him off. The family never heard from him again. Whether this is true or not, I don't know. Cynthia moved to NM with her daughter Mariah and died there in 1908 or 1910.

Date: 11 May 2003

Margaret 'Maggie' MOORE JONES, b. April 1900

Anna Pearl MOORE THOMAS, b. abt. 1904

Verna MOORE JOHNSON, b. abt. 1907

Mary Elizabeth MOORE HERRING, b. abt. 1913.

Their father was Isaac 'Ike' MOORE  from Wink, Winkler County, Texas, and my great-great grandfather's brother. He ran a boarding house and died in 1952. Ike and his wife, Mary E. TWAITE MOORE, are buried in Kermit, Texas.

I am also interested in information regarding other sisters of these women.

Ike's obituary (1952) listed all four of these sisters in Silver City, Hurley, or Santa Rita. They were not listed in the 1930 census at the family home.

Mary Elizabeth's husband, R.A. HERRING is listed in the SSDI, having died in December 1983 in New Mexico.

Date: 11 May 2003

Joseph CROWLEY was said to have been a circuit judge for Grant County in the late 1800s.

Please e-mail me if you have any information on this family.

Thank you.

Date: 22 June 2003

By 1943, Augusta "Gusta" and Fred WAGNER had divorced, and Gusta was remarried to Jack A. YARNELL, by whom she had no more children.

August "Gusta" was in New Mexico, presumably in Central, in 1943.

Any information would be appreciated.

Date: 24 August 2003

I am also interested in making contact with any descendants of Victor and Mary AGEE CULBERSON. Victor was a co-owner of the GOS ranch. I have a picture of the ranch from the early 1900s and oil paintings made by Mary AGEE CULBERSON.

Victor CULBERSON (born March 24, 1863 in Atlanta, GA; died September 27, 1930 in Silver City, New Mexico) married Mary AGEE (born July 21, 1874 in Fayette, Missouri; died June 19, 1964).

Victor CULBERSON was the president of the National Livestock Association.

Date: 7 September 2003

Parents: Ysidro DOMINGUEZ and Riquilda or Requilda ROJO

My father, Enrique DOMINGUEZ, was born February 1, 1910 in Hanover, New Mexico. My uncle, Jose Alfredo DOMINGUEZ, was born May 28, 1913 in Santa Rita, New Mexico.

Other siblings may have been there at that time, too. Their names were: Carlos, Maria, Rita, and Manuel DOMINGUEZ.

Date: 14 October 2003

I found on one of your sites that a Henry ROUNTREE was the postmaster in Dwyer for a short time. This might be Bet's husband. I would like any information on this couple.

If I can locate where she is buried, I plan to visit the area.

Thanks for any help.

Date: 15 October 2003

She was adotped by Jack D. and Mertie L. WHITEMAN of Roswell, New Mexico about 1940. Her biological mother tried unsuccessfully to get custody of her through the court.

My mother was told that she had a brother about two years older than she, and a female cousin, also living in Roswell, but does not know her name.

Any information would be appreciated.

Date: 12 October 2003

He died around the age of 8 or 9 years. The New Mexico Death Index lists Lorenzo RUIZ' date of death as February 29, 1929. This could be my uncle. I would like to find out where and when he died, and where he was buried.

Please contact me if you have any information. Thank you!

The last information I have is of him living in Silver City, NM, at age 75 in 1932.

He was born in Texas, went to Washington territory in 1880, and then later to Silver City, NM. His sister was my great grandmother.

Any information anyone could give us would be appreciated. In our records there is no reference to a spouse and/or children. If anyone has any information, please e-mail me at the above address. Thank you.

Billie

The Personnel Record Center in St. Louis, MO cannot find his military records, probably due to the fire in 1973.

Does anyone have any information on other possible sources of those military records?

Thank you.

Any help is appreciated. Please e-mail me at the above address.

Thank you.

MOOREHEAD/ CALLAWAY

I'm looking for an obituary of Bob MOOREHEAD  and/or a general history of the U-Bar Ranch at any time during its existence. I understand it was very old.

I'm also seeking any descendants of Bob MOOREHEAD  who may still be found. I have pictures to share.

Please e-mail me. Thank you.