CPerry Date: Thu, 5 Oct 2000 22:11:24
Richard PARR--killed on 12-22-1853 over ownership of land. I am told story of the shooting published in Gonzales Co. History Book. Also, in papers in Gonzales and Indianola. Can anyone help me? I am in Georgia. Thanks in advance

Bill or Joyce Morris Wed, 04 Oct 2000 23:00:18
Seeking info. on Fletcher Watts HUBERT. In Gonzales County in the 1830s or 1840s. Will share info. Bill Morris, Chappell Hill -- morris@wt.net

Lori LeGate Tue, 3 Oct 2000 11:16:53
My name is Lori LeGate, I recently have found some information concerning my family background. I understand that my grandfather's family came from Czek as stowaways on a boat. I was wondering if you know of anyone who might have some information on any of them. The surnames I know of are VACKER and MONDERICK. thanks, Lori LeGate

Linda Lee-Turner Thu, 28 Sep 2000 20:42:39
RHODES family connection. I read an email written by Martha Barefoot on www.rootsweb.com board. I have been trying to contact her so I could learn about my family from her. The address seems to not work now. Could you post that I am looking to contact her for family information and maybe she will see it. The family connection is for Daniel BROWN and Charity RUSSELL. Thanking you in advance, Linda Lee-Turner, (lindaturnerl@gateway.net) my e-mail address

Carolyn Meyers Fri, 15 Sep 2000 17:26:55
I am looking for info on Merrell/Merrill TANKERSLEY, who married Sarah F. PORTER, July 3, 1864 in Yalobusa County, MS. They came to Texas in the early 1880's and settled in Gonzales County. I need a listing of their children to establish that they are the parents of my grandmother, Caroline "Carrie" Elizabeth Tankersley. Carrie was born July 31, 1870 in Yalobusa County, MS and married John Franklin O'Neill on April 8, 1888 at Union Hill Church, Leesville, Gonzales County, Tx. They were married by J. Peoples. You can e-mail me at oldnrusty@wireweb.net.

Kelly and Michelle Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:42:27
Hello, I am looking for the location of my 3X great grandparents, and any other relevant family information. According to the family bible they are buried in Sample, Texas. I looked at the online section of the Sample (Union) Cemetery listing at the TX Gen Web Gonzales Co. link, but found nothing. I live relatively close here in Victoria, so it is not out of the question to goo search the area of Sample. The names are A.G. or Archie GANNON died Apr. 1936 and his wife Annie (HAYNES) Gannon died 19 Jan 1921. Any information is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time!! Kelly and Michelle Stanford

Allardice, Bruce 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

Bill or Joyce Morris Wed, 04 Oct 2000 23:00:18
Seeking info. on Fletcher Watts HUBERT. In Gonzales County in the 1830s or 1840s. Will share info. Bill Morris -- Chappell Hill -- morris@wt.net

Steve Hall Sat, 30 Sep 2000 00:52:44
My mother was raised in Harwood, Texas. She is Virginia Ruth Borrer (Hall). She tells me that there is a cemetery on private property on the old Sandy Creek road that has her great-grandparents and family. The names I am looking for are CONWAY and ROBBINS. She said this is a Conway cemetery . Any info on this? I am going to have to get her to drive down there and show me where if you have not located this. Thanks, Steve Hall

Dolores Ann Shuler Sat, 7 Oct 2000 22:29:51
Abraham BAKER born in Tenn. circa 1804 and listed 1850 and 1860 Censuses of Tishomingo County Alabama. Moved to Texas and is listed in 1880 census of Gonzales County. Wife's name Mary and had the following children Jesse M. b. circa 1825 in Tenn., Hannah b. circa 1828, Joseph H. b circa 1829, Rebecca b. circa 1831, Isham L. b. circa 1833, Malissa A. b. circa 1835, Patsy b.circa 1838, Abraham Jr. b. circa 1842 (my g. grandfather), born in Miss. and Hirum b circa 1842 b. also in Miss. Am searching for father of the elder Baker. Will be happy to share any information. I know there are a lot of descendants in Gonzales County and hope someone out there will know. My grandmother was Minnie Louise Baker RENTZ who was daughter of Abraham Jr. Abraham Jr. married Eliza Ann Runnels. Sincerely, Dolores Ann (Wendel) Shuler

Harold Hopkins Sat, 07 Oct 2000 15:33:12
Researching Dennis Sheffield HOPKINS. Some of the missing dates and other stats. seem to involve the Petty family, several of which intermarried with my Hopkins family.

Gayla Field Wed, 18 Oct 2000 16:37:16
WARD, Tom and Elisabeth THORN Ward from Tennessee 1880-1905 Their children are: Lee, Wallace, Jefferson, Steve, Thomas Benton, Elmer, Malcom, Vinnie, Zue Brown and Saffold. Steve Ward, also called S.S., was my great-grandfather. I am willing to share information on Ward, STIDHAM, RAGSDALE, RUTLEDGE, HOLLAND, Thorn

Joyce Sims Sun, 15 Oct 2000 00:21:15
I am looking for info on George H. OWENS, born- Ala. abt. 1839, died Gonzales Co.- 1910, and his wife, Johanna EDWARDS Owens, born- 1847-Ms., and died in Gonzales Co.-1916. They were married in Gonzales Co., 1870, and had the following children: W.H. Owens- male- born- abt. 1871; D.F. Owens, male, born abt. 1873; James A. Owens, born- 1877 and George Edgar Owens- born- 1880. They possibly had more children that I do not know about. I would like to correspond with any descendants in this family, and will gladly share my information on the Edwards line. Johanna Edwards Owens was the sister of my grt. grandfather, Daniel Webster Edwards, who lived near Harwood. Thanks- Joyce A. Sims

Cathy Stewart Tue, 24 Oct 2000 23:27:58
I am trying to get infomation on Clarence HANSFORD, he had a daug. Sauline Hansford and a son Clarence Hansford Jr.Clarence lived in Gonzales, he died 6-6-1985. Clarence is my grandfather. Clarence sisters were Maggie, and Lola, there was a brother named Theodore (Teddie)Hansford. I am trying to make my family tree. Anyone with info. I would love to hear from you.

Kelly and Michelle Mon, 2 Oct 2000 15:42:27
I am looking for the location of my 3X great grandparents, and any other relevant family information. According to the family bible they are buried in Sample, Texas. I looked at the online section of the Sample (Union) Cemetery listing at the TX Gen Web Gonzales Co. link, but found nothing. I live relatively close here in Victoria, so it is not out of the question to go search the area of Sample. The names are A.G. or Archie GANNON died Apr. 1936 and his wife Annie (HAYNES) Gannon died 19 Jan 1921. Any information is greatly appreciated! Thank you for your time!! Kelly and Michelle Stanford

Sharon and Bob Coltrane Fri, 13 Oct 2000 12:18:36
I am looking for information on a Morgan COLTRANE. He was in Gonzales from around 1870 to 1882. He may have been there before 1860 and returned to Va. for the Civil War. I have letters from him to his brother during this time. The letters talk about the life in Gonzales during that time. Bob Coltrane, El Paso Texas, coltrane@gte.net

Judy L Trevino Fri, 22 Sep 2000 16:35:35
My father's paternal grandfather lived in Gonzales, Texas at the time of his death. My father and his father are no longer living, so I no longer have anyone in my family that can help me locate these records. I am hoping that you may have some listing that can point me in the right direction. His last name was PIERCE and I think that his first name may have been John or William (but again, I am not sure). I remember that my father once mentioned that he visited his grandfather in the late 1950's or early 1960's and that he died a few years later. I have found an entry on the Texas Death Index for a John W. Pierce in Bexar County with DOD July 10, 1964 and a William Pierce in Bexar County with a DOD Nov. 25, 1964. I wondered if he died in San Antonio and was buried in Gonzales. Any assistance that you can give would be greatly appreciated. Judy P. Trevino, wordnerds@juno.com

Bonnie Orthmann Sat, 23 Sep 2000 07:40:00
I have lots of information on my ancester Edd ROCKETT. He is buried with his wife Deborah McPHAILL Rockett in the Wrightsboro Cemetery. I Know he was born in Ireland and I know he fought in the Civil War. What I can't find is his record before the war after he came to America from Ireland or who his parents were. Here's what I know about him: Edd, Ed, & Edward Rockett. Born Dec. 25, 1838 in Ireland. Enlisted in the Civil War at Camp Moore , La. Aug. 1861; Was in Capt. Winstons Tenn. Lt. Art'l unit. from Oct. 1861- 1864; He stayed in the civil war from start to finish then showed up in Gonzales County, Tex where he bought land in the Wrightsboro area. Married the daughter of Archibold McPhaill and Rebecca WATSON McPhaill who are buried at the Wrightsboro Cemetery. Children: Texana (Rockett) Buchanan; Della R. (Rockett) Caraway; Rachel Rockett (never married). Those are the ones buried at Wrightsboro. There were other childern: John Rockett never married; Jerry M. Rockett married a lady names Matilda; Georgia Rockett married a Mr. GATLIN. They had a daughter named Pearl TINBURG. Mary Ann Rockett married John D. MOORE. She is buried in Brady, Tex. and he is buried in City Cemertery #3 in San Antonio Tex. He died of the flu in 1919. Ed Rockett was a Mason. His wife Debra an Eastern Star. The emblems are on their headstone. Two of the childern of Mary Ann Rockett and John Moore are buried in the Wrightsboro Cemetery. Claud Wesley Moore and Effie Moore WARPULA. Effie Moore's daughter Madaline HEINE is buried there also. I am more then willing to share any of the information I have on the Rockett's, the McPhaill's. I did not do the work on the McPhaills but I can put people in touch with the people that did it. Same with the KIFER's. There is also a ZUMWALT and BOTT'S cemetery there and I know the lady doing those families. I am trying to get as much info in this email as I can. I have names ad date for many of there people. If any one is looking for them please have them contact me. Bonnie Orthmann, borthmann@juno.com

Fri, 22 Sep 2000 21:58:19
Looking for information on Jesse L. SANDERS (b.1817,TN - d.1916 Gonzalas Co., TX) m. Margaret "Peggy" GRETHIER 1839 TN. She d. 1876 Bracketville, TX. Jesse then m. Sarah A. REGAIN in Gonzales Co. TX. Children: Benjamin Caswell Sanders, d. TX 1846; Paralee Finlay Sanders, b. TN, d. TX 1846; Zandoah Spencer Sanders, b. TN abt. 1840; George Guthrie Sanders, b. TN 1845; Parolee Elvina Sanders, b. TX abt 1848, d. abt. 1878; Abent Collattinous Sanders, b. TX 1850; Henry Stearn (female) Sanders, b. abt. 1853, TX; Elisabeth Jane Sanders, b. abt 1855, d. 1861; Jerry A. Sanders, b. 1858; Jessie Sanders, b. 1862; Summer Sanders, b. abt. 1864 d. 1864. Jesse L. "Jess" Sanders' father was Arden Sanders, b. 1777 NC, of Hawkins Co., TN and his grandfather was Nahum Sanders who d. 1795 in Stokes Co., NC. Any information on the above will be greatly appreciated. I have a lot of information on other Sanders families in this line and will be happy to share. Thanks - Mary Sanders, marylus@gateway.net

Veanna Crawford Sat, 11 Nov 2000 16:40:14
I am searching for information on the William RAMSEY (1801) and Mary WADE (1811-1893) family. They lived in Gonzales Co between 1856-1861. He was probably a farmer and also involved in politics. Their children were John J., Emeline, Mary Catherine, William, Samuel, Martha J, Josephine, Benjamin Franklin, and Kansas.

Eddins Fri, 17 Nov 2000 20:48:08
I am looking for the burial place of a g-uncle. Henry Franklin MULLEN and wife Anna.They lived in OK. and were buried around Victoria or this county. Thanks for any help. Pat

Beverly Miller Wed, 22 Nov 2000 19:59:51
I am trying to make a connection to the DEES geneology, I have a little information:A.B. Dees married to Annette their children were Lena b. 1/3/1880 d. 5/22/1964, Lizzie (never married) d. 4/21/1965, John (never married), Jim (never married), Barbara Ann d. 4/7/1964 married William Eugene SMITH who d. 10/4/1960 had 10 children: Ira Eugene, Straud Bonie, Edgar Addph, Beulah Mae (married Elton HUNT), Bell Vedra (married Carl MURPHY), Thelma Nettie (married ? TROUTHMAN), Lizzy Frances (married Roscoe WILEY), Curl Raymond, John Paul, Eldridge P., Myrttie married John HANKS and had 4 children: James Virgil, Johnnie Pearl (married L.L. PARALEY), Mae Self (married Noah SELF), infant son never named. Please E-mail at bfmiller@peoplepc.com

Gail Brown Mon, 20 Nov 2000 16:56:09 EST
I am looking for a John Jefferson MILLS b March 1,1855 in Gonzales, TX. Was said to have later on in life been a Texas Ranger at the rank of Col. and was nicknamed Jack. Married his second wife in 1902 in El Paso, TX and they then moved to New Mexico. Her name was Willie Fair (Mattie) FOSTER. Thank you, Gail Brown, whyme78706@aol.com

Steve Hall Mon, 27 Nov 2000 21:59:42
There is supposed to be a private cemetery on private property on Sandy Forks Road. This cemetery contains the graves of CONWAY family members plus others. Do you know of this and its location? Thanks, Steve Hall

Syount Sat, 2 Dec 2000 22:10:16 EST
Doing research for Louis Edward RANDLE, Jr. Grandparents committed suicide, when his father was 10 - 12 yrs. old. He has no idea what his grandparents names were. Louis Edward Randle Sr. was born in 1904. So looking for any information regarding suicide, etc. Years from 1914-1916. He has been informed there is a building in Gonzales named Randle-Harris. He has no info on his grandparents. Louis Sr. was upoffocially adopted by S.J. Hay. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I have Just started and have logged in about 48 hours of internet time and have found nothing. Thanks for anything. Syount

Keith Petrus Wed, 27 Dec 2000 16:07:08
I am searching for information about Mary PETRUS/HOLSTEIN formerly of Nixon, TX (early to mid 1900s). As far as I know, they had no children. Any information, even from acquaintences, is appreciated. Will share material on the Petrus family.