Jim Johnston Sat, 23 Jun 2001 22:16:00
I am looking for the burial location of Henry De BERRY and his wife Nancy. Thanks for all your time, Jim Johnston, Santa Maria CA

Jim Norris Mon, 18 Jun 2001 11:44:06
Hi, my name is Jim. My wife and I are doing research on the MAY line of my wife's family. We would like to get photocopies of newspaper obituaries and/or cemetery book records on the following: Albert G. May died on or about March 31, 1881 in Gonzales County and buried in Wrightsboro Cemetery; and Martha Elvira (Vie) May died on or about March 27, 1912 in Gonzales County and buried in Floyd Chapel Cemetery. If the copy is from a book, please send a copy of the title page of the book also.Please let me know the cost of any photocopies and fees. I could receive copies as attachments to an E-mail or by mail.My E-mail address is -- NorrisKathrun@aol.com -- and my home address is Jim Norris 117 Rosemont Ave., Farmingville, New York 11738.I thank you and appreciate your taking the time and effort to do this. Hope to hear from you soon. Thank you again. Jim Norris

Pam B. Sun, 17 Jun 2001 20:02:14
I am looking for information on a Texas Ranger by the name of William L. FOSTER. I know that he was in company E. Gonzales County. And resigned in Sept. 1861. I know nothing else. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time. Sincerely, Pam B.

Suzanne Sun, 17 Jun 2001 18:47:18
Dick McCOY was b. 1830 and murdered 1881. I am interested in his marriage date to Matilda Caroline CRANE and how to find information on their children, i.e., marriage and death dates as well as the names of their children. Their names were Julia, John, Eudora, Allie Mae, Zena, Ellen Elizabeth (Bessie) and Richard Texas McMcoy Jr. I know they were from Leesville in Gonzales County. I plan to be in Gonzales on July 2 and 3. and would appreciate any information you can give me for research while I am there.. Dick and Caroline (Callie) were my g.grandparents. I would be very grateful for any information other than what I have given you and/or where I might search while I am in Gonzales. I presently live in California. Thank you. Suzanne

Bonnie Thomas Thu, 14 Jun 2001 11:34:21
I am searching for information on my Grandmother's family. The SPIERS or SPIRES. She was born July 13,1861 in Granger, Gonzales Co. Tx. Her name was Sarah Van Spiers. Her mother's first name was Elizabeth. She had a sister named Lucinda and a brother named William. Sarah Van Spiers married my Grandfather William Robert LONG in Williamson Co. Tx. in 1877. They had 11 children. Sarah's mother remarried and I don't know the name of who she married the second time. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank You, Bonnie Thomas

Elaine Wilson Wed, 13 Jun 2001 23:53:14
Gonzales County, city of Harwood, Looking for information on Myrtle Frances WEST. Born Jan 19, 1889. Married Clarence HUCKMAN, then divorced. Married Gus FISHER. Died Jul 23, 1926 Buried in Gonzales County, city of Harwood. Contact Elaine Wilson -- wilsons@wimberley-tx.com

Carol Wooten Fri, 8 Jun 2001 19:59:19
I am looking for the graves of my ggggrandparents, James McFARLAND and Margaret DIAL McFarland. I know that they settled in Gonzales County in the early 1830s. Have you run across their graves? Thank you, Carol Wooten

William L. (Bill) Jenkins Thu, 07 Jun 2001 18:08:29
YORK, James M., born Jan. 5 1814 in Bedford Co., TN and died Jan 25, 1892 in Gonzales Co., TX. He and Ann HELLUMS York had four children--Jonathan, b. abt. 1839 in Yalbousha Co., MS, Lutitia Catherine, b. May 21 1841, Yalobusha Co., MS; William Daniel and Nora Caroline York both born in Yalobusha Co. Would like to hear from anyone who knows anything about any of these people. Thanks, Annice

Sedroks Wed, 06 Jun 2001 17:29:26
I would like info on the desendants of Richard Texas McCOY, b. 1830, d. 1881 and Matilda Caroline McCoy, b. 1843, d. 1920.

Michael Tope Mon, 4 Jun 2001 19:47:40
I found in a Gonzales Inquirer Index that Marion J. DUFF died March 12, 1881. It is listed in Vol. 28 #38. Is a copy of the full article available or is there more available somewhere in Gonzales. I believe that this Duff is the same person listed in the 2nd Texas Cavlary Roster for Company K. I have been trying to identify as many of these men as I can. My gg grandfather was in this unit. I would also be interested in knowing if there is any place in Gonzales that might have info. on any other men that were in this unit. Thanks for your time. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Michael Tope -- mtope@ev1.net

Nanantx Sun, 3 Jun 2001 17:01:57
I have Agnes Deloris DAMON born in Harwood,Texas, Gonzales County. I got an email for a lady in Col. but I was gone on vacation and did not get it saved. If you are reading this please email me back. Thank you

Dane Bowen Sat, 2 Jun 2001 10:08:22
I am writing a family history of the family of my mother Bessie Lee WAY (Mrs. Adelphia Dane BOWEN, Sr.) of Friendswood, Texas. Her grandfather (my great-grandfather) Aaron Way, was born in South Carolina in 1824, lived in Wilcox County, Alabama where he had a plantation in 1860 and after the Civil War came by ship to Port Lavaca, Texas and thence to Hackberry, Texas. He was a furniture maker and a carpenter. In 1867 he was shot to death by a man named Bishop. This Mr. Bishop stole sacks of seed corn from the farm of a woman who was Aaron Way's neighbor. Aaron Way saw Mr. Bishop steal the corn. Aaron Way told the sheriff and Mr. Bishop was arrested and sent to prison. Upon his release, Mr. Bishop shot and killed Aaron Way. If anyone has information on this incident, I would very much like to receive it. Also I would like to know where Aaron Way is buried, if anyone knows. My E-mail address is: danebowen@aol.com. My home telephone number is: 703-941-4435. Thank you very much for your kind assistance with my genealogical research. Sincerely, Dane Bowen

Arthur von Rosenberg Tue, 03 Apr 2001 20:15:56
Researching my family HOLUBEC. Several family members live in Waelder, Texas in Gonzales County, any information would be helpful. Frances von Rosenberg.

Jerry Lou Gallagher Sat, 7 Apr 2001 08:49:15
I would love to share research on Joseph Love WILSON who was listed in the 1850 Gonzales Co. Census. He had a son, John E. who was married to Narcissa KINDRED. You may contact me at -- aileron@tcainternet.com -- Thank You, Jerry Lou Gallagher

Jim Norris Wed, 11 Apr 2001 16:44:40
I'm looking for information on Morris MAY and his wife Phoebe WYATT. They lived in Gonzales County in the 1840's.If you can help me with any information about them, their parents or children, please E-mail me at -- NorrisKathrun@aol.com -- Thank you, Jim Norris

Jolene Huddleston Mon, 16 Apr 2001 22:41:12
I am researching my DOUGLASS family that settled in Guadalupe County in the 1850's. Thank you for any information. Jolene Huddleston

Jerry Brewer Wed, 18 Apr 2001 12:56:30
I am looking for anyone with information on Jesse Deburris or De Buris SMITH. I think he arrived in Gonzales County before the Republic of Texas. I think his wife was a FOX or BIRD. My grandmother was Callie Smith ELLINGTON. her father was Charlie Smith and her mother was Laura THOMAS. Some of Charlie Smith's brothers settled in Crabapple Llano County Texas. Jerry Brewer

Pauline Ortega Brooks Sunday, April 22, 2001 7:51 PM
I am looking for information about my grandfather Nicholas ORTEGA he was supposedly killed in Gonzales in the jail or somewhere there in 1926 or so. He was married to my grandmother and they were suppose to be divorced. My grandmothers name was Apolinadia Deanda the spelling could be different from mine, she was 13 at the time of marriage. I was wondering if there were any newspaper articles about a crime he commited or something about his death I was told that he was in jail in Gonzales I understand that he had another family after he and my grandmother divorced I would appreciate any info you can give me. Pauline Ortega Brooks.

Michael Tope Tue, 1 May 2001 14:42:29
Looking for any information of a marriage between Albert GARTHRIDGE and Mary Ann TOPE. The marriage took place in Gonzales County in 1851. I believe that Albert's family was from the Gonzales area and Mary Ann was from Live Oak county. I would like to get in touch with Garthridge descendants. I believe Mary Ann and Albert had one daughter that died at an early age possibly in Live Oak county. Contact me at -- mtope@ev1.net. -- I will be glad to share information on the Tope family.

Mark Stehle Sat, 5 May 2001 14:47:46
I am trying to get information on my Great-Great Grandfather George Washiongton BROOKS. I have found some information that states he is a veteran of the Texas Re volution and one of his sons was a Confederate veteran. He lived in Gonzales County in the late 1800s. Please send any information to MES3SONS@AOL.COM Thank You.

Peggy Pate Sun, 06 May 2001 10:04:27
I am looking for information on Grandberry POLAND/POLAN and Mary BURTON/BERTON. They were married in 1857 in DeWitt County. Their daughter Francis (Fannie) was born in Gonzales County in 1858. Grandberry was born in Nash County, North Carolina - the son of Joseph Poland and Elizabeth VICK. When did he come to Texas - when did he die - and where is he buried? Mary Burton was born in Kentucky. Who were her parents? Mary and Grandberry had 7 children - Francis, James, Thomas, George, John, Joseph and Mary born in 1877. Mary married #2 - Louis GLOCZ. Any information on Grandberry and Mary would be great. Please E-mail me at -- pwpate@gvtc.com.

Tony Diaz Tue, 8 May 2001 23:57:15
Looking for information about VARA family, including Abran, Agapito, Ben, Jesus or Dolores, from 1900 to 1950s. Any help would be appreciated. Tony Diaz

Nanantx Fri, 18 May 2001 13:55:07
Need info on Agnes Deloris DAMON born April 12,1859 in Harwood, Gonzales County,Texas. I know she married Simon Z. HENDERSHOT and one of there children was Salley Helen Hendershot who was my ggrandmother. Would like to find Ages's parents and siblings and list of Agnes's children if possibile. I will share any info I may have.

Billie Nichols-Bennett Sat, 19 May 2001 09:23:30
The following NICHOLS family is listed on the 1850 Gonzales Co., TX census. Does anyone have any information on them? NICHOLES: Solimon 35m TN; Mary 25f TN; Ralph 7m TX; Nancy 3f TX; Robert 1m TX. Billie Nichols-Bennett -- nichols1836@txucom.net -- East Texas

Peggy Pate Tue, 22 May 2001 15:22:26
I am looking for information on Grandberry POLAND/POLAN and Mary BURTON/BERTON. They were married in 1857 in DeWitt County. My great grandmother, Francis or Fanny, was born in 1858 in Gonzales County. Grandberry was born in Nash County, North Carolina in about 1830 - the son of Joseph Poland and Elizabeth VICK. When did he come to Texas? When did Grandberry and Mary die and where are they buried? Their children were - Francis, James, Thomas, George, John, Joseph and Mary who was born in 1877. Mary married #2 - Louis GLOCZ. Any information on Grandberry, who was called G.B. and Mary would be great. Please E-Mail me at -- pwpate@gvtc.com.

Deana Campbell Mon, 28 May 2001 19:23:09
Researching Dr. Almond William KING who married Emma Kate (GOODRICH). They lived in Gonzales, TX. Dr. A.W. King was born on July 20, 1824 in Genesee County, Alexander Township, N.Y. He came from a large familiy to Crystal Lake, IL. and he was the first Dr. in Woodstock, IL. He married Emma on June 30, 1847 in Cayuga Co., N.Y. They migrated to California with 2 of Almonds brothers in 1850. They show up in the 1860 census of Gonzales, TX. Their children are William A., Sarah S. "Frankie," Mary Goodrich, Guy Henry and Kate M. Dr. A.W. KING was a surgeon in the Civil War and served in the Wauls Legion, TX. He died somewhere in Vicksburg, in 1863. Would like to share any information. I have lots on this family, his brothers and sisters and their descendants. Please contact me, Deana Campbell -- WndJammer7@aol.com -- Thanks!

Bob Sanders Tue, 29 May 2001 22:37:22
HINTON, Josephine DuBose. Mrs. Hinton had done extensive research during the 1960s in the Hamon/Gonzales County area on the DuBOSE family. I am trying to find her address/phone number in order to contact her. Her research dead-ended on my line with my Great Grandfather. It also appears that she and I both have small portraits done around 1812 of a common ancestor. Any information as to whether she is still alive and if so how I may contact her would be appreciated. Bob Sanders -- rw1146@aol.com

Charline Wed, 30 May 2001 18:38:21
I am trying to find out if there is a birth certificate on James Monroe CARAWAY/CARRAWAY. His father was William L. Caraway, mother was Sarah M. SELF. All I have is James was born about 1853 in Gonzales, Texas. He married Ida PEASE 11-27-1877, they had nine children one was Rena Arkell Caraway (My grandmother) is married Simeon Charles RANDALL. I have some people telling me that William L never had a child named James born on that date but a Ben but I can find nothing on this Ben, They have William L's father as John Jefferson Caraway / Margaret CLEMMONS which is what I have. I hope you can help me with James Monroe Caraway. Thank you. Charline