James & Paula Smith Mon, 10 Jul 2000 21:50:48
Looking for any info. on the following people:James Albert O'NEAL (1910-1964), Finnie O'Neal (1881-1956), Lewis Allen COKER (1877-1947), and Nellie Itasca Turner GLASS (1888-1982). We are looking for anyone who is also researching the O'Neal family or Coker family from Gonzales County, Texas, please share the wealth. Contact at TXSmith@juno.com.

Rachel Baskerville Tue, 11 Jul 2000 11:37:52
Looking for decendants of Milburn McCALOP b: 1890: married Mamie HODGES, b/d 3 Feb 1889 in Gonzales County, TX. Died on 22 March 1982 in Gonzales County, TX. Burial site: Wrightsboro Cemetery, Wrightsboro, Rexas. Mamie had no direct heirs. I am tracing decendants of Moses McCalop who resided in Turkey, NC until his death about the year 1950. I am his granddaughter who never got any information on his father who would be my great granddaddy. Automation has now made it possible.

Harris, Jerril Tue, 11 Jul 2000 12:37:58
Looking for any information on Johnson and Sarah DAY family. We believe that Johnson Day died 19 Jul 1838 but cemetery is unknown. Sarah Day's death and cemetery are also unknown. Thanks, Jerry

Jeannie Williford Thu, 13 Jul 2000 09:02:41
I am in search of David M WILLIFORD born in Tn around 1795-1810. I have no idea who is father was. David Williford married Martha CARDWELL and she died in 1858 and then he married Nancy WEBB. I am looking for any information on David's family or information on any of David's children. David and Martha had these children: Mary, William, Lorana, Margart, Sarah, Erathus. David and Nancy children were: Martha, Louis, Dave. Martha and Dave and Louis are located in 1880 in Gonzales Co, TX. I don't know what happen to Martha after she married a William DEAX. Dave and Louis married the LOOKINGBILL sisters. Any help would be appreciated on any of the children. jeannie -- jwillif797@aol.com

Jim Hall Fri, 14 Jul 2000 12:12:39
Claiborne WRIGHT is supposed to have settled in Gonzales before the Alamo. Any information regarding him such as land records, family, or history would be very much appreciated. Jim Hall

Elma R. Alvarez Sun, 16 Jul 2000 12:17:30
My name is Elma R. ALVAREZ. I was born in Shiner, Texas county of Lavaca...in 7/10/43 I had a sister which name was Minerva RIVERA who was born on 11/16/1930 in Gonzalez, Texas and died on or about 1930. She was buried in Yoakum, Texas. I do not know the name of the cementery. I have been searching for the her date of death but I cannot find anything...My parents were Simon Rivera which was born in San Diego, Texas county of Duval and my mother was Clara TREVINO born in Starr County. I would very much like advice on how I can find out the date of death of my sister. Thank you very much. Elma R. Alvarez. You can email me at: albertoa@southtx.quik.com or starr56_era@hotmail.com

Regina Roper Wed, 19 Jul 2000 13:29:38
I am seeking the identity of "Judge" LEWIS, who is cited in an 1878 Gonzales Inquirer newspaper item as being "the uncle of Miss Ida HEREFORD". Miss Ida Hereford was my ancestor, and was the daughter of Andrew Chunn Hereford and Mary Ann STRICKLAND of Colorado Co TX. She later married Daniel Franklin WALKER of Gonzales Co. I believe Judge Lewis must have been the husband of one of Mary Ann Strickland's younger sisters, and would like to find the exact connection. Thank you, Regina Roper

Burnett Date: Fri, 21 Jul 2000 14:20:32
HEATH in Waelder, TX: Harmon H. Heath in Gonzales Co. 1880's. Henry PERRY in Gonzales Co. 1n 1884 or 1885

Frank Griffin Sun, 23 Jul 2000 09:58:14
I am looking for information on Bird GRIFFIN who lived in Nixon, Texas. First wife Lucretia Ann FLOWERS. They had 10 children, William Hampton was the second, he was my grandfather,his son Thomas Byrd (Bird)Griffin was my father. Bird"s second wife was Sallie WOODALL. I would like to hear from anyone who might know this family. Frank Griffin, E-mail: fgriffin1@netzero.net or fgriffin1@juno.com

A.W.Belt Sun, 23 Jul 2000 11:16:24
Zelma Lee BELT, date of birth: June 10, 1912 in Gonzales Co..Tx. was a school girl. Died Dec. 13, 1925 in Itasca, TX. Father was Henry Belt. Any help would be appreciated. A.W.Belt

Sat, 29 Jul 2000 23:39:35
My father Robert HILL was born in Gonzales County and they have land in Lavaca county They stayed in all three county one time another. On my grand mothers papers Bessie WARFIELD a town call Dryer, Texas. The last address I have for my grandparents is Shiner R. 2 in Yoakum, Texas. Thanks Ina Hill-Jackson

Ron Livingston Wed, 2 Aug 2000 02:03:39
Does anyone have access to the Gonzales Co. 1860 census? I need to find out what information is given in the entry for W. J. D. PIERPONT (Round Top post office), on microfilm page 81. Are there marked Pierpont burials in Gonzales County? I'm looking for William Pierpont and Elizabeth Pierpont. William may have been the W. J. D. on the 1860 Gonzales census or that may have been his son. I'd like to find out what date of birth is given for the W. J. D. on the 1860 census. The age wasn't given for the son, W. J. D., on the 1850 Jackson Co. census. William's daughter Agnes (also on the 1850 Jackson Co., as 13 years old) is apparently listed on the 1860 census in Victoria County (I have only an index). The New Handbook of Texas (The Handbook of Texas Online) says William died in Wharton County, Tx, in 1866. Where is he buried? Where is Elizabeth Pierpont buried? Are there any Pierpont descendants in the Gonzales Co. area today? Any help in this matter will be very much appreciated.

Barbara Chapman Elliott Sun, 13 Aug 2000 15:16:31
HALL, KING -- Gonzales, Have History Book, Will do look ups E-mail me Barb.

K-A-24-Potter Wed, 16 Aug 2000 00:14:40
I am looking for David SMITH family in Gonzales family was in Gonzales in 1860 till 1920 are about. David had a daughter Elizabeth Smith she married John Jack MURRAY in Colorado, Texas on May 23, 1883. Karen

Murphy Wed, 16 Aug 2000 17:11:08
Looking for any information on Elisha Kirkman FLY (b) 1824 and wife Isabella Jane (Tibbie) SCOTT Fly, and/or Albert Louis PHILIPS and Nancy Amanda Bell Fly Philips or Samuel D. Fly. Elisha Kirkman Fly was selling land in Mississippi in 1850s so possible bought land in Gonzales Cnty in 1860s. Could someone look up land deeds and see? Or possible the 1870 census for the Fly Family or Philips? The story is that the Scott Family had to leave Yalobusha County, MS in a hurry and during the night because of the shooting of a black carpet bagger official. They met up with the Fly Family who had already moved on to Arkansas. Possibly the Arkadelphia area. From there the family moved on to Texas. If anyone has heard this story or has any info, please let me know. I would really like to trace their tract from MS through Arkasas into Texas. This was after 1860 as they are listed on Yalobusha Cny Census then and in 1874 are in Texas. Collin county in 1880 and Red River cnty in 1900. An uncle was Col William Fly Lived in Oyster Creek, Brazoria Cnty, TX. He moved to Texas in 1853-54. He died there in1855. His wife moved to Big Hill in Gonzales Cnty, Texas. They were well to do and had 300 salves which were set free. She died there in 1866. Appreciate any help. thanks, Dottie in NC

Sandi McGill Sun, 20 Aug 2000 20:04:51
Looking for any type of information on a George Samuel "aka" G.S. McGILL. He married a Deadro Halliburton and they lived in Waelder and eventually moved to Austin, Tx. He was born 4/22/1881 in Hallettsville, Tx. I do know that he had two sisters named Mollie and Willie. Looking for anything on him other than above. Brothers, other sisters, what he did, where he lived, anything on other relatives he might have had etc. Really anything. This line stops at him and I'm stuck. Thanks for any help. You can e-mail me at smcgill@flash.net.

Shealy J Wed, 23 Aug 2000 08:01:19
McGARITY in Belmont, Gonzales Co. Tx: looking for William P. b. 1835 SC and brother Clements M. b 1838 TN. Moved to Gonzales Co. from Chicot Co. AR and appears in the 1860 census of Gonzales.

Virginia C. Hallmark Thu, 17 Aug 2000 19:25:10
Have picture of a handsome young man dressed in suit and bow tie, hairstyle looks to be 1890 (or 2000 for that matter). His name is Pridget BACHLOR or BACKLOR. If you are related to him, contact me about the picture. Virginia C. Hallmark

Diane Hicks Sat, 26 Aug 2000 17:26:09
Surname JARVIS, HODGES, CARDWELL from Gonzales, TX in and around 1886 - Will share material W.G. Jarvis/Hodges and children, W.T. Jarvis/Cardwell and children. Diane Hicks

S. Sorters Sun, 27 Aug 2000 19:00:23
Searching for Sinai ROLIN. Maiden name unknown. She is the mother of James M. Rollin, Mary Rolin, Adeline Rolin and Ezekial Rolin. Need to know the name of her husband, could be James Madison Rolin Sr. Willing to exchange info. Please help!

Betty Bivins Tue, 29 Aug 2000 19:41:53
Gonzales County Texas: Can someone help me, I have lost the name of someone who was doing current research on the Storey family. I have a book about the Family Storey that was written in the 1950's. I come from the John Thompson Storey. John Thompson Storey of Chattooga co, GA was born in 1796 at Spartanburg, S.C. for some years he was a member of the GA legislature. He was a Col. Of the Militia, serving in the numerous Indian Wars. He moved to Gonzales Co. TX, near Monthalia, in 1844 and saw service in the Mexican War. He died on 11 Nov 1858. Lucy McLESTER, his wife, was the Dau of John McLester and Araminta GRAY, the latter being of the Gray family of England. (Someone needs to check a primary source for this.BB) Lucy was born at Buncombe Co, NC on 25 Sept 1797 and died at Lockhart, Texas on 15 Aug 1874. Richard Lawson Storey was the only one who came back to Georgia. Richard was born in Jackson Co, GA, 1 Feb 1823. He moved to Texas with his parents in 1844, but returned to GA shortly thereafter -- the only child of this branch to return to GA. He served as secretary to the gov of GA before Richard Lawson. Anthony Storey was born in 1746, five years before his father moved to Fairforest, S.C.; I hope this rings a bell for someone out there. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me.

John Bozarth Wed, 30 Aug 2000 08:41:17
Daniel Boone DILLARD was my great-great grandfather. I have an e-mail that says he was in the Texas 1st Heavy Artillery, Company H. I would like to find a paper copy of that record. Can you help? Thank you. John T. Bozarth, 1014 Center St., Lockhart, TX 78644 -- 512-376-4651

BS Young Thu, 31 Aug 2000 15:05:56
Seeking information on parents of Martin MIKISH / MIKESH and wife, Mary WARNER, and their children. Martin & Mary lived all their married life in Gonzales Co., Tx. and were probably married in the late 1930's / early 1940's.

Sheryl Woodbury Sat, 2 Sep 2000 14:34:50
I am looking for anything about John M. MILLER. He married Nancy WALKER abt. 1850 in Gonzales Co. The couple had 11 children (two sets of twins) all born in Gonzales Co. I believe John Miller served in the CSA since Nancy received a pension, again in Gonzales Co. I believe John died in Gonzales Co. Any cemetary record? Is there an obituary that might tell who John's parents are? I have no idea when he died, but it was after 1873. He was born in SC in 1827. Don't know when he came to TX. Thanks. Sheryl Woodbury

E M Roberts Sat, 2 Sep 2000 23:26:22
I was asked to look for informatin on a Buford Martin Gentry who died in 1968. He had 2 daughters, Ruby Pearl and Nola, at one time he may have been married to Harriet Bassett. His father was Rufus Gentry. He came from Georgia. Any information you could pass along would be great. Ruby remembers being in Gonzales, she is my husband's grandmother. Her mother left the family, and her father remarried, and someone else raised her. She had 3 half-sisters, Addie Marie, Mabel, and Edith Viola, and a half-brother, Roy Gentry. Rufus died in 1911. Thank you!!!

Bruce Allardice Thu, 28 Sep 2000 14:49:16
Am trying to determine the place of burial (and dates of birth/death) of S.B. CONLEY, who has a probate in Gonzales County probate book B, page 770. He was a judge and general of Texas militia around the time of the War Between the States. He md. Sarah Ann TENNILLE in 1853. Would be happy to share what I have on him with anyone. Bruce Allardice, West Group Deerfield, (847) 948-7000 x 613; email: bruce.allardice@westgroup.com