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1996 Queries

Rod Pennington Fri Oct 4 06:08:30 1996
Seeking info on Levastus McKinney LEE (aka Bass LEE, Vas LEE, L. M. LEE). Born in Johnston Co., NC 1843. To McNairy Co., TN with parents ca1844, to Franklin Co., AR ca 1857. Served in Union Army, 1 ARK CAV. Later, came to TX. In Red River Co.-1900 census, Fannin Co.-1910 census. Children include Alice, Calvin, Nora, Bettie, Elizabeth, McKinnon L., Mandy, Francis M., Lowery, and Martha. Nephews William T. LEE, Monroe LEE, and Charlie C. LEE were also in northeast TX at one time or another (Mt. Vernon, Mt. Pleasant, Winnsboro areas).

Janet Crabaugh Thu Oct 17 21:14:55 1996
Researching Peter ROGERS and wife Sarah EARP who came to Upshur Co. in 1840s. Daughter Victoria Rogers, born 1857 in Gilmer, married Marion E. ODOM in 1874 and had eight children. Who were Peter Rogers' parents, where was he born?

Charlynn Johns Fri Oct 18 19:05:52 1996
Looking for information on Surnames ROGERS and MURRAY. Particulary the death of Jobe Rogers in the late 1880's. His widow married a man surname LOTT.

Carolyn Griffith Sun Nov 3 11:15:48 1996
Seeking information about the REYNOLDS and BERRY families who resided around Salado, TX. My grandfather, Henry Clyde REYNOLDS (1894-1944), lived with John Riley BERRY and wife Mary Ann Reynolds BERRY at time of 1910 census. His father, Job S. H. REYNOLDS, died there some time after 1900. All are buried in Salado Cemetery. Another brother, James Pinckney REYNOLDS, lived there for a while in the early 1900's before moving to CA where he died. Other related families in the area were ODOM, SULLIVAN. Would be happy to share any information.

George Stewart Wed Nov 6 14:13:11 1996
Seeking any info on James Knox Polk Stewart b. May 11, 1846 in Tenn., d. June 10, 1929 in Upshur Co. (Soule's Chapel). Wife Mary b. May 25, 1859, Tenn. d. May 19, 1934 also in Upshur C. Also seeking info on William H. Fennell, b. July 18, 1856 in S.C. and d.June 8, 1936 in Upshur Co. (Soule's Chapel) His wife was Martha Mullins, b. April 5, 1856 in S.C. , d. March 7, 1934 in Upshur Co. They came to Texas ca. 1878.
 

Lewis F. Martin Tue Nov 19 12:25:54 1996
Would like any information of Levin Jefferson MARTIN, born 1825 in Augusta, Richmond, GA, died abt 1868. His wife was Minerva HOBBS. He was said to have been in CSA service around Big Sandy, TX, and served as a Blacksmith. He and his wife had several children all unknown except one, Emily, who lived to get married, and she married an unknown TWITTY. Any information on this family would be appreciated. Will exchange information on his Ancestor line. Address: Lewis F. Martin, PO BX 1871, Jena, LA 71342

Herb Mason Wed Nov 20 07:17:08 1996
Looking for info. on claud harrison mason worked in oil fields around 1909 1920 married in encciens ind. moved to OK. then to texas.

Marian G. Blalack Sat Nov 23 08:28:49 1996
I am searching for the marriage record for WILLIAM FRANKLIN SORRELLS and HATTIE AUGUSTA HAMMOND. Family tradition has them marrying in either Gilmer or Ore City around 1910. I am hoping to find the birthplace and parents for HATTIE. She is my grandmother.

Nancy S. Shire Sun Nov 24 09:04:35 1996
Researching the family of John BROOKS who came to Gilmer, Upshur Co. around 1853 with a large group of sons and daughters, slaves, cattle, and others from Paulding County (now Polk County) GA. John's first wife was Elizabeth TOLER or TOLLER. It is believed she died before the family moved to Texas. His second wife was Eliza McFARLAND. Although all these children are not proven to belong to this family, it is tentatively believed they were as follows: Delaney BROOKS RASBURY (1815-1889); John L. BROOKS (1822-1903) (my great-grandfather); Micajah or "Jim" BROOKS (1827-1907); Nancy BROOKS HESLIPP (1829-?); Mary Elizabeth BROOKS CRISP (1832-1924); Eliza A. BROOKS BECK (1835-1867); Rebecca BROOKS MARSHALL BECK (1838-1885); James Thomas BROOKS (1848-1939); Joseph BROOKS (1850-?); and William E. BROOKS (D. 1937). There were probably other children, unknown. The first five were probably born to Elizabeth TOLER BROOKS, the rest to Eliza McFARLAND BROOKS. Does anyone know anything more definitive about the composition of this family? John and Eliza BROOKS died at Cleburne, Johnson County, TX where they are buried. It is believed he was a son of Micajah BROOKS, Revolutionary War Veteran who is buried near Rockmart, GA. I have much more information to share.

betty lynch Tue Nov 26 19:30:54 1996
My husbands g.grandmother is ella smith. She died in upshur county,Texas. The city was Gilmer or Pittsburg. I am not sure of the date of death. Maybe somewhere around 1930-1950. I would like know if I can access through the internet a copy of her death notice in the paper.

Carolyn Griffith Mon Dec 2 07:04:44 1996
I'm trying to locate information about my ggrandfather, Job REYNOLDS, who was in Upshur County in 1900 census. He was living with his brother, W. P. REYNOLDS. I am particularly interested in finding out the physical location of where he was living at the time. The census lists it as Sup. Dist. No. 7, ED # 120. Would this perhaps be close to the Gregg County line and maybe part of Gladewater? I had lots of family that lived in Gladewater right on Upshur Co line at that time. Surnames: SMITH, GREGSTON, BERRY, BRASHER. Job REYNOLDS m. Sallie GREGSTON in Upshur Co in 1893. They were married by J. B. Hill, J. P. Would anyone know where Mr. Hill might have lived? Sallie's parents were Payne GREGSTON and Mary Jane BRASHER.

Jim Collett Sat Dec 7 18:12:48 1996
Trying to link Texas COLLETT families togather. Any information on COLLETT will be appreciated. Thank You.

Luan Donaldson Sun Dec 8 17:50:44 1996
I am searching for information of my great-grandfather Martin Marion PRINE. He is buried in Perryville Cemetary near Winnsboro.

Kelley Mon Dec 16 20:58:15 1996
I'm looking for information on Mary Alice (Kate) GIPSON, believe she was born in Upshur Co, 10/19/1857, she died in Jack Co. Texas 8/14/1922, She married John Brunswick Risch and they had many children, one of them Lucretia RISCH OTTO was also born in Gilmer, Upshur Co 10/1/1880 and died,(but I am not sure where) 1/31/1940.Any information on this family would be appreciated. Kate GIPSON is my great-grandmother. Thank you, Maudie Kelley

Carol Kerley Wed Dec 18 00:09:32 1996
Trying to find parents of both Rueben KNOWLES b. 1814 in GA m. 1846 in Harrison Co., TX to Cassie ANDERSON b. 1824 in AL. Rueben was appointed postmaster of Carrolton, Upshur Co., in 1858, 1861, and 1872. Most of his children were postmasters. Rueben was in Texas as early as 1839 in Sabine Co. where he became a Citizen of Texas. Rueben and Cassie are both buried at Leesburg Cemetery, Camp Co., Tx.

Carol Kerley Sat Dec 21 21:51:10 1996
Judge John B. FINLEY b. abt 1802 in TN m. in Jefferson, Marion Co., TX to Olivia WAKEFIELD KING b. 1805 in N.C., dau of John KING. Olivia is buried at Old Webb Cemetery in Jefferson, Marion Co., TX and John B. FINLEY is buried Pittsburg, Camp Co., TX. I do not know which cemetery that John is buried. John had been married before in TN and had a family, what happened to them? Olivia was 1st marr. to Dr. Samuel G. SAYLE;2nd David Wesley LAWRENCE and 3rd to Judge John B. FINLEY. Thanks. Carol

Carol Kerley Sun Dec 22 22:08:21 1996
Interested in information on John Allen KNOWLES b. 1856 in Tx marr Adelia (Delia) GOODWIN b. 1857 in MS. Children of John Allen and Delia were, Homer marr. Dora ADKINS, Wilma marr. Oscar BOWEN, Spurgeon marr. Easter HOLIDAY, Perry marr. Retta MASSIE. John Allen was appt postmaster in Ewell and Upshur Co. Moved to Tennyson abt 1907. Owned J. A. KNOWLES Hardware and Saddlery in Christoval, Tx. John and Delia are both buried at Fairmont Cem. John was the son of Rueben and Cassie ANDERSON KNOWLES. I would like any and all information on this family. Thanks. Carol

Pam Hall Wed Dec 25 16:01:22 1996
Searching for HALL, WILSON & CRYER (CRIER) in Harrison County between 1850 and 1920. Specifically would like the parents of Horace M Hall born 1851. He Married Mary Elizabeth WILSON (Daughter of Rober WILSON & Eliza CRYER) 8 October 1874 in Harrison County. They had seven children: Esdal, Joseph, Horace E., Elsie, Lizzie & Vernon. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pam Hall

Barbara Schenck Sat Dec 28 18:37:15 1996
The IGI record at the LDS library shows a record of the marriage of my g- g-grandparents, James Polk HAZEL and Virginia HOLT, as having taken place in March 1871 at Lafayette, Upshur Co, TX. I would like to know what the source of this information is. I can't find any record myself. I believe they were Baptist, and they may have been married at the Lafayette Baptist Church, but I don't know. I can find no record of Virginia in any HOLT family in the 1870 census thereabouts. James was from Lavaca CO, but had family in Smith Co. If anyone can help me find this marriage record or can help me find out anything more about Virginia (called Jane?) HOLT, I would be very grateful. James was born in 1848, son of Seth F. HAZEL and Caroline M. BUCKHOLTS.

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