Cherokee County, Texas

I am looking for any information on my ggg grandfather Carnes Baldwin (C.B.) ALEXANDER being in the Texas State Troops or Home Guard during the Civil War. I have been told he served in the Louisiana area, but from Cherokee County. 

                                                    Theresa Grimm teritazgrimm@msn.com  Please help. (Oct 2009)

I am looking for my g grandfather Alexander Houston BLANKS, he was in Cherokee co. in 1860. He was in the city of Rusk and said he was a engineer. help!

Evelyn Stevenson ej.stevenson@worldnet.att.net   (June 2009)

Looking for info on BAINES CARTER (b abt 1816 Tennessee) AND ELIZABETH WARREN CARTER (b abt 1817 Kentucky. (m 23 May 1839 Itawamba, MS.)  Listed in the 1850 and 1860 census in Cherokee County. Belived to be the parents of Elijah (Lige) Carter b 20 Mar 1855. Lige was my ggrandfather. Siblings of Lige: Abraham, Charity, Chancy, Jane, Arthula, William, Elizabeth, WB, Thomas Burleson and Jack. What happened to them after the 1860 census. I have info on Lige and his family going forward but need info on his siblings and BAINES AND ELIZABETH CARTER.  Any info greatly appreciated.

Looking for W.A. CHOATE, Lou, and Johnnie CHOATE. W.A. was married to my Great grandmother, Mary Kerr CHOATE and raised my Grandmother, Mandy Kerr. Any help appreciated. Thank you.

                                                                              Sandy Freeman    oumimi@hotmail.com     (May 2008)
 

Looking for info. on Wm B. COOK born 9-6-1867 in Attalla Co, Miss. May have lived in the Denson Springs , Tx  area. Any leads appreciated.

Donna  Ellison  djellisonus@yahoo.com      (June 2008)

I am trying to find a picture of the CRIM Home which was located on Highway 79 just East of Jacksonville. It was a two story white house--going East is would have been on the left side just past the railroad tracks. The house is gone, but a small memorial park remains at the site.Any help appreciated.

Sil Crim   silcrim@sbcglobal.net   (May 2009)

I am looking for info on Mrs. or Ms. P. M. DAVIS who married a Mr. D. O. GAGE at Rusk in Cherokee County around 20 June, 1920. Wondering if D O was really O. D. GAGE and what happened to her.

Lamar Anthony  nimrod@netdot.com   (February 2010)

I am seeking information on my grandfather, Roy Alfonso (Fonzo) DEW who is buried in Hester Cemetery, Cherokee County, Texas.  I believe his brother, William DEW, married a HESTER.  I believe he passed away in 1948 though I cannot locate his death certificate. I would very much appreciate any direction anyone could give me on Mr. Dew.

 

Beverly Fagan beverlyfagan@suddenlink.net   (Oct 2009)

Seeking information concerning  Willian H. PRATHER who married Sarah

 Mahalia FALLIS  17 JUN 1868. The couple had one child, a son, also named

 William H. PRATHER b. ca 1870.  Sarah remarried in June of 1873 to

 James Elizer DILLARD, so it is probable that her first husband died before then.   I have absolutely no information on William Prather other than his name.   Any dates or places would be most helpful.  I would also like to know what happened to the son.

Seeking information concerning William H. PRATHER who married Sarah Mahalia FALLIS 17 Jun 1868. The couple had one sone, also named William H. PRATHER b. ca 1870. Sarah remarried in June of 1873 to James Elizer DILLARD, so it is probable that her first husband died before then. I have absolutley no information on William PRATHER other than his name.

I am looking for information on my grandmother SUSIE DURHAM.  My great grandfather, T.L. DURHAM owned a farm near Ironton, maybe Rusk around 1914 or so.  T.L. had a sister named AMY DURHAM BOYD that was married to a minister - SAMUEL J. BOYD and lived in the area at the time. 

Matt  rookie@scml.us    (June 2008)

I am trying to locate my GG Grandfathers grave, DAVID EAKIN and his wife MARY MCINTYRE EAKIN. His DOB 1784-1854 and hers is 1786 - 1858. Both were in Cherokee County and were put to rest there. No one knows in what cemetery. I have been trying to locate them for many years. If you can help I would like to pay my respects to them and let them know that they are not forgotten.

                        thank you D. L. Eakin d.eakin@sbcglobal.net (Sept 2009)

My g.g.grandmother was Elizabeth EDWARDS, a daughter of James EDWARDS.   She was born in ca. 1833.

I have proof that they were in Texas in 1836 and as James Edwards participated in the Texas Revolution; also that his land grant was in 1838.    Elizabeth  married Isaac DONOHO, a neighbor in 1848.  II have the marriage records, but I cannot find her with this family on a census. 

In the 1850 census, already married,  she is listed as Elizabeth DONOHO.  The DONOHOS lived next to the EDWARDS family, but what I need in proof that Elizabeth Edwards DONOHO belonged in this family.  I could not find this information in courthouse records on a recent visit as the clerk claimed that the book containing wills during the 1850's was missing.  This was a disappointing trip.  Does someone know if there are family Bible records or it a reference is found of her in EDWARDS property distribution?

I am almost 88 years old and live between Houston and Austin.  I can no longer travel alone and getting back to Cherokee County will be hard for me.  I would appreciate it if I can find the record I need to tie Elizabeth DONOHO to her place in the EDWARDS family.

Josephine White, La Grange, Texas   jo260melwh@cmaaccess.com    (May 2008)

Wilson is my Great Grandfather,  Emma Patience HARRIS SMITH MARTIN is my Great Grandmother. I am looking for information and pictures of the FORD'S they lived in Rusk Cherokee, Texas buried in Mount Hope Cemetery  Rusk, Cherokee, Texas.

Elva Leona (Ford) Ellis   elellis2003@yahoo.com

I am looking for any information on the Rusk Masonic Institute from around the 1880s. My grandfather ADAMS graduated from the Institute around 1885, with honors, according to bios later printed in the Tyler HS yearbook where he was superintendent from 1905 to 1916, I am also looking for anyone who has tried to document any or all of the unmarked graves in the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Rusk. 
                                                    Tom Adams Austin Tx    tom@tomtexas.com    (June 2008)

Looking for information on a Hiram MERITT (Merritt).  I am also looking for information on John Sherwood MERRITT or any of the family of Merritt's that live in the Jacksonville Area that I might contact. He was my 3rd Great Grandfather. I have information on this family.
                                                                                    Charles Merritt    cam19x9m@verizon.net    (May 2008)

I was trying to find info on my PARKER family that lived in and had a child in Cherokee Co. Louisa  PARKER born in Cherokee Co. Tx. 1848 and a John PARKER b. there in 1849.they came over from al. WERE THERE ANY OTHER FAMILIES OF PARKER THAT WERE THERE AT THE SAME TIME?     ANY INFO WOULD BE GREAT.

                                                                                     Jevette Burciaga  jevetteburciaga@yahoo.com   (May 2008)

I am looking for information on Jane McEacharn PAYNE and her forebears, wife of David Greene TEMPLETON. She was born 8 March 1826 in AL. I have her death as 26 Mar 1890 in Jacksonville but I'm not sure that is correct. No death records have been found under this date. Last census record is 1880.She married D.G. TEMPLETON in 1859 when she was 32. I'm not sure if she was married to a PAYNE before and her maiden name is MCEACHARN, or if McEacharn is a middle name. As far as I know, she did not remarry after Templeton died.   Thanks in advance for your help!
 

                                                                                    Elizabeth Earle Blodgett   blodgett@scc.net    (Dec 2008)

Looking for any information related to Willie (Will) F. PAYNE his wife Mable M.

 HARRELL and their children Christine and Julian.

Tom & Val" <oss_28@verizon.net   (Nov 2009)

Looking for info on ROBERTSON Family that lived there in and around Cherokee County. I am looking for the father of Berry Toles ROBERTSON. His father's name was Sam or Samuel, and was married to a Ann ? They are supposed to be from Alabama. Any help would be appreciated very much.

I am seeking ANY information on a man who died in Cherokee County in the year 1932.  His name was MacEdonio ROJAS.  He may be my grandfather.  The only other information I have is certificate #: 50534.  I appreciate any assistance you may be able to give me or guide me to finding out more about this person.
Thank you

                                                                                                kcalder1@charter.net      (Dec 2008)
 

I have been looking for My GGG Grandfather Silas SCOTT.  His wife was Lousia (COOK.)  She was Born in Ga.  Have not been able to find her.  Silas was in the 17th Georgia In.  I do not know when he Died or where.  I have a receipt for a box of pictures that was mailed from Jacksonville Texas back to  Georgia.  They were mailed to My Great Grandfather Nathan J. SCOTT.  My assumption is he was living in Texas When he died and was bury in or around Jacksonville Texas.  This is a long shot.  Why else would his pictured have been returned.

                                                                Stephen Scott stephendscott@bellsouth.net  (Dec 2008)

 

I am looking for information on the SCURLOCK Family of Cherokee Co., TX. Jas W. and Mattie PRIESTLY had several children. The one I am particularly interested in is Thomas FLETCHER (aka Frank or T. F.). He was born about 1882 and died about 1919-1922. I know he was born there and believe he might be buried there, possibly in Providence Cemetery. There is also an obit listed in Bk.2, p. 214, but I have not seen it to verify. His wife's name was Cora, last name unknown. If anyone has any info they could pass along I'd appreciate it.

Thank you, Sherri' Cherry    dscherry1953@att.net      (2008)

I am searching for information (especially parents) of William Riley SNOW born 1809 in Georgia. Married Elizabeth Garland KEY probably Walker County, Alabama. Moved to Cherokee County Texas around 1850. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

Anita Snow M  Snowbaby9275@aol.com   (Feb 2009)