RainOnQ Wed, 1 Apr 1998 16:22:59
Looking for information on a John Milton HALL b 1874 in AL, moved to Victoria and Gonzales and Port Lavaca in 1885 -1890..Was married to Emaline WILLIAMS with one child Cora Bell Hall b 1894,Victoria Tx, and one son Born Edward Lee Hall b 1902..Wharton County. Father-in-law Wesley Williams & Martha Williams were already living there with their 9 children, Nora and Noah twins...Benjamin, James, George, Limey, and two others Williams and a mother-in-law named Elizabeth J.PLANT.

Lois Glasgow Wed, 01 Apr 1998 23:54:55
Seeking information on Benjamin A. HOLT who married Oreon FRANKS. Would like to locate any relatives that might be from this family to share information. Benjamin Holt and Oreon had two grand children Holt HOWELL who died (do not know if he married) and Owen Howell (do not know if he married or if he is still living) Benjamin Holt was in Civil War. On 1900 Census Gonzales Co. Tx. his brother Robert A. Holt lived with him. Robert Holt was also in Civil War. Do not think he married. These Holt's were from Stanly Co. N.C. Benjamin Holt was my great-great-grandfather James A. Holt's brother. Would love to hear from any cousins.Will be glad to share information. Thanks Lois Spurrier Glasgow

Tracy Hancock Thu, 02 Apr 1998 13:35:59
John Wm. SCHOOLER b. 1861 d. 1922 m. Mattie SLONIKER She died when many of her children were young and he remarried. They had a son, James Stewart Schooler b. 1887 Brady TX d. 1964 Upton Co., TX m. Addie Pearl McDONALD Their son, Bennie Lloyd Schooler b. 1931 TX m. Elaine HARRISON b. 1935. I am their daughter. I have little information on the Slonikers. I would love to hear from someone about them.

Lyn Harris Wed Apr 08 12:17:45 1998
I am looking for the person that collected the headright for John HARRIS, that died at the Alamo. It is said his brother, Sidon H. Harris collected this headright, but I can't prove it. John Harris supposely came to Texas with his cousin David CROCKETT. John's headright certificate is suppose to show he was a resident of Gonzales. C.M.S.R. # 1077, shows that he was a single man & a member of Capt. Wm. B. Harrison's company, & that his brother, Sidon HARRIS administered his estate. (this information is from "A Critical Study of the Siege of the Alamo") I don't know how to go about finding out & proving who collected John's headright. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lyn Harris

Joyce Sat Apr 11 09:11:32 1998
I am looking for any information concerning a Frank George PORTER, born in 1823 in TN and married to Priscilla. He migrated to Texas in the mid 1800's and died there. His family knows nothing about where he lived. If someone could give me the county name of his residence I can take it from there! Thanks in advance. Joyce

Sarah Ann Fri, 10 Apr 1998 20:52:03
Am looking for ancestory of the McADA/ McKADA'S of Polk, Gonzales & Karnes Cos. who came from SC via TN.

Dean or Fran Thu, 16 Apr 1998 02:56:00
Seeking information on Patrick FLANAGAN and his wife Anne Marie SCHICK who lived in Gonzalas, TX. They had seven children. Patrick Flanagan died in 1894 when he was 28 years old. The children had the surname Flanagan and first names Roxanne, James Elec, John Patrick, Elizabeth, Mary Ruth, Grace (who married a vineyard), and Mattie Christine. I believe Anne Marie Schick was from Evansville, IN. Thanks for any help.

Sandra Schwing Thu, 16 Apr 1998 10:04:51
I'm researching the murder of my greatgrandmother, Mary E. CASTLEBERRY. Born in Bastrop Co. in 1876. First Marriage to J. E. SHANKLE. Second marriage to John HALL. Murdered by John Hall on Dec. 10, 1911 in Gonzales County. Would like any newspaper articles regarding murder. Family rumor 1-- Was a brutal murder with an ax. Mary's 8 year old son, Roy Dempsey Shankle, (my grandfather) tried to stop him during the murder. Roy Dempsey Shankle committed suicide in Houston, Texas in 1935, so factural history is lost with his death. Family rumor 2-- John Hall was convicted of murder and given life in prison and died in prison. Would like any newspaper articles, trial records, court records, etc. regarding murder. Can you help or tell me where I can receive info on this. Thank you. Sandra Schwing, great grandaughter to murder victim.

Colleen Hunt Thu, 16 Apr 1998 15:01:57
I am looking for information on Jesse Lawrence ROYE. He was one of the 32 Volunteers from Gonzales County that fought and died at the Alamo. I have recently found out that he is related to me thru the woman that he married, Ina STEGALL. I would appreciate any information that you may be able to share with me. Colleen Hunt, Cocohunt@aol.com

Hugh Goodman Sun, 19 Apr 1998 12:46:31
Looking any Carpenters listed in Gonzalez County during time period 1850-1860. (1.) Temple (Templeton) CARPENTER (b. ~1816, GA), the eldest son of John, s/o Temple, moved to Gonzales Co. 1850-1860. He is the only one of John's clan to do so (I think?) What drew him there? He was married to Malinda DeWITT and she may be part of the same clan who originally had founded the DeWitt Colony...don't know. Malinda DeWITT was supposedly born ~1825 in OH. (2.) There is that Wiley Carpenter and his lines around Gonzales Co. Or at least there is a younger Wiley born in the 1850s (I think) and his descendants claim he was the son of another Wiley who was supposedly born in 1819 in MS, coming through Yalobusha Co. But no one has proven that there ever was an elder Wiley in Gonzales as far as I know. Thanks for your help, Hugh Goodman

Juanita Mon, 20 Apr 1998 12:05:55
I am looking for information on Anne Elizabeth PRIDGEN who married George W. WHITE in Gonzales Co on 10 Mar 1856. I would like any info on Pridgen or White. Thank you very much for your time and help. Juanita

Rosalie Byrd Wed, 22 Apr 1998 00:52:31
I am desperately trying to contact Helen Robinson@worldnet.att.net. about WILLIAMSONS. My email is always returned undeliverable. Rosalie Byrd April 22, 1998.

Celia Cheatham Tue, 21 Apr 1998 08:40:36
I am looking for any BANKS, CHEATHAMS, ELLISONS, PHIPPS, or MONTGOMERYS in Texas! Any Info would be very appreciated! Thank you!

Kate Fri, 24 Apr 1998 21:44:55
I am attempting to find some information on James Monroe and Elizabeth COX MORRISON, residents of Gonzales county by 1850-1853. He died 19 December, 1910 in Leesville and she died 25 February 1922 in Leesville. Louis Cox Morrison their oldest son died Feb 10, 1947. I have no idea where they are buried. I am hoping to find an obituary on Elizabeth, my great great aunt. Any help would be apprciated. Kate McPhail, frensic1@amigo.net

Kate Mon, 27 Apr 1998 06:13:39
COX, PENNINGTON, MORRISON, BYLER. Seeking descendants of James Monroe and Elizabeth Cox Morrison, married 15 July 1851 in Guadalupe Co. TX. Elizabeth the daughter of Caleb and Nancy_____ Cox of Bedford County TN. Elizabeth came to Gonzales/Gaudalupe area with her mother Nancy and brother Caleb Lewis in abt. 1848 from Bedford County TN via Carroll County Ar. Caleb settled in Gaudalupe and married Permelia Jane Byler and died by 1861. Another brother, Jackson A. Cox and wife Margaret came to the area from Carroll Co. AR bringing sons Thomas, Willie and Caleb Henry. Elizabeth, Jackson and Caleb were brothers to Addie Malisa Cox Pennington, b 1824 ca in Bedford County TN died 1905 ca in Boon CO AR. Will share all family information. Kate Summey McPhail, frensic1@amigo.net

Rex Crouch Mon, 27 Apr 1998 07:55:32
Seeking information on William EGGERT, born 23 June 1899, location unknown. Died Feb 1973 in Gonzales Co. TX. William was married to Mary Eggert (?). William and Mary had seven children, John, William, James, Peggy, Donna, Ruth, and Dorris. All seven children were born in Gonzales County, TX. William EGGERT had two known brothers, Adoph b. abt. 1 Oct 1904 and Herman b. abt. 3 July 1900. Rex A. Crouch Email RxCrouch@aol.com

RxCrouch Fri, 1 May 1998 11:35:42
Seeking information on William EGGERT. William was born 23 Jun 1899, location unknown. William was married to Mary ( ). William died Feb 1973 in Cost, Gonzales Co, TX

Richard G. Smith Fri, 01 May 98 14:32:20
Seeking any information on Emil Karl ROSSOW. dob 10 Oct 1881, Cost, Gonzales, Texas, the son of August and Bertha (?) Rossow. It is believed that August and Bertha immigrated from Germany. Emil married Elisa Wiechring 20 Nov 1909. They had three children: Ella, Richard and Clara. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Richard G. Smith, Burnet, TX, rgsmith@moment.net

Richard G. Smith Fri, 01 May 98 14:45:47
Seeking any information on Emil Karl ROSSOW. dob 10 Oct 1881, Hortontown, Gonzales, Texas, the son of August and Bertha (?) Rossow. It is believed that August and Bertha immigrated from Germany. Emil married Elisa WIECHRING 20 Nov 1909. They had three children: Ella, Richard and Clara. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Richard G. Smith, Burnet, TX, rgsmith@moment.net

Richard G. Smith Fri, 01 May 98 14:42:43
Seeking any information on Elisa WIECHRING, dob 24 Jul 1879, Ohlenburg, Germany, the daughter of Heinrich and Johanna (?) Wiechring. Elisa married Emil Karl ROSSOW 20 Nov 1909. Emil was born in Hortontown, Gonzales, Texas 10 Oct 1881. They had three children: Ella, Richard and Clara. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Richard G. Smith, Burnet, TX, rgsmith@moment.net

linda Thu, 30 Apr 1998 22:11:04
Linda Hale: want to find others researching the names BURNETT, FINCH, and RITCHIE that were in Gonzales County in the 1860-1890's. Please Write 157 Oakcliff, Lumberton, TX 77657 or e-mail me at lhale@sat.net

Chris Sun, 03 May 1998 01:08:58 -0500
Seeking information on the TEAL family who reportedly moved into the Dewitt settlement near Sweet Home sometime prior to 1850's. Chrislaw2@aol.com

Charles E. Carroll Sun, 3 May 1998 10:24:27
Seeking information on John T. WALSTON, resident of Gonzales Co., Tx. in 1900 Census. John's wife was named Cora and his mother Missenrah GOLKEY. Golkey may not have been the correct spelling. By 1920, John T. Walston was in DeWitt County, Tx., Any info appreciated. Charles E. Carroll, 710 Alamo Rd., Fredericksburg, Tx. 78624 email- dixie@ktc.com

John Cockerell Mon, 4 May 1998 13:58:57
Looking for info on the following Gonzales County families: Eleanor KENNARD born 1/13/1835 in MS married William McCULLOUGH, Sherrif in Precint 2, in 1857. Her parents were Joseph King Kennard born 12/28/1802 in Ms and Susan TOMLIN born 2/11/1813 in ?. Susan Tomlin later married Isaac CAVENDER (CAVINAH). Also interested in Martha Jane "Mattie" GIPSON born 10/25/1869 in Gonzales. Her parents were Green Gipson born 9/27/1847 in ? and Mary Allen TALLEY born 3/12/1851 in ?. His parents were Donald Dewlan Gipson killed in Civil War and Elizabeth Mary Jane DARNELL; hers were Washington Talley and Lucinda JONES born 2/26/1828. Any info appreciated. Michael Ann Coker

Jessie Hearle Tue, 5 May 1998 10:18:14
Teresa NEELY b 1800 widow of Robert LEMMOND from Mecklenburg Co, NC. In 1860 Gonzales Co, Census with daughter Jane PATTISON or PATTERSON & family. Also had sons John W Lemmond, James N. Lemmond, Robert W Lemmond, Cyrus Lemmond. Will share info on Lemmond, Neely, Patterson. West Blocton, AL 35184

Thomas Riedmueller Thu, 7 May 1998 10:49:02
Looking for info on Henry TRAMMELL, buried Union Hill Cem., Gonzales Co. Mother's maiden name is Trammell. Thank you, Kristi Riedmueller

JWTexian Mon, 18 May 1998 12:56:26
JONES, Walter b. 1854 possibly in Gonzales Co., married Sophronia CASTLEMAN, daughter of Jacob Castleman, San Jacinto veteran and granddaughter of Sylvanus Castleman, Old 300 colonist. Walter and Sophronia are my great-grandparents. I need to know who his parents were, where they came from and when/where Walter and Sophronia were married. Sophronia died in 1931, Walter in 1935. They are buried together in the Thompsonville Cemetery. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated and reciprocated in any way possible.

James D Gray Fri, 22 May 1998 17:48:11
Searching for information on Daniel GRAY who received land for services to the Republic. May have ridden with Capt M. Caldwell in 1839. Would like to know when Daniel Gray died, and his survivng family. I am trying to find out if this is the same Daniel Gray that is listed in Bastrop in early earlier years. Thank you. James D. Gray

Jason W Sosebee Sun, 24 May 1998 03:30:58
Am willing to exchange information on the family of Albert Gallatin MAY, b. ca. 1802, who married Margaret CALDWELL in Sangamon county, Illinois. The family came to Gonzales county in the early 1840's.

Lenard E. Mc Donald Sat, 30 May 1998 12:10:53
James C. McDONALD, born 1822 in LA, moved into Tejas in 1828. I'm seeking parents and siblings. Joined the Army during the Mexican War in 1848 with a group from around the San Antonio area. Lenard McDonald

Wanda Lovell Sun, 07 Jun 1998 11:47:28
I am looking for an obituary on my Grandmother, Maude Francis ROBERTS. She died in Gonzales in 1935.Thank you, Wanda Lovell

Bill & Nancy Kellner Mon, 08 Jun 1998 12:58:48
Louisa Asher CAFFALL, b. in Texas @1849, married to Thomas Caffall,9-8-1867, had 5 children: Franklin R., Thomas, Emma, Annie, Nancy, and Ephraim Leslie. According to the 1880 Census, Louisa's father was born in Kentucky, and her mother was born in Illinois, however "The History of DeWitt County" indicates that her parents were early settlers from Tennessee. Her husband, Thomas Caffall, immigrated with his father from Rickmansworth, England, but I don't know when. Any information would be appreciated on any of the following names: ASHER, Caffall, Emma Caffall EVANS.

Cajun Blue Tue, 09 Jun 1998 01:06:19
I am needing info on the REAVES and CLEGHORN surname. I have found some names in some of the cemteries there. This is all I have Finton m/w Reaves b. ABT 1860 in Gonzales. Mary Jane Cleghorn/Reaves b? d 1886 in San Marcos. I think Mary jane was born there too. Thanks for the help I am at a stand still at this time. Thanks for any thing you can find. http://www.angelfire.com/tx/wchandler

Teresa Fri, 12 Jun 1998 14:10:08
Looking for a connection with the Isaac HOUSE, who was the husband of Esther BERRY in Gonzales Co. I am trying to tie my House lined to this family. Teresa.

Gary & Ann Blakely Tue, 16 Jun 1998 20:17:15
MARKHAM, Winnie and kids: Thomas, Mattie, Sovilla and Lillie are on 1880 Gonzales Co. census, page 517B. In 1879 Lillie, Mattie and Soliviar were in the Rancho school/academy per Gonzales Inquirer. Who is Winnie's husband? Will share info on descendants. Gary Blakely

Humble, Scott C Fri, 19 Jun 1998 12:36:05
Herman Charles HUMBLE, Leesville, Texas. He left home at age 15 to join the Army in Oklahoma. He lied about his age. Query in reference to his father or other relatives. No specific date. Scott C. Humble, 87 Liveoak Drive, Inez, Texas 77968

Dianna L. Alaniz Fri, 19 Jun 1998 11:10:36
ALANIZ, RODRIGUEZ - Looking for info on Abdenago Alaniz, b. 1872 Mexico, married Gregoria Rodriguez abt 1894. She was the dau of Julian Rodriguez. They were in Gonzales in 1898 as sons Reynaldo (b. 30 Mar 1898) and Federico (b. 6 Apr 1902) were both born there as per their delayed birth certificates. Any help on this would be very much appreciated. Dianna Alaniz

Ann Clark Mon, 22 Jun 1998 15:21:42
I am searching for info on the Martin Luther GUNN family from Iredell County, NC. Martin Luther Gunn and Mary Ann SHARPE had seven children who were orphaned in 1867--Elizabeth, John D., Fletcher, Martin L., Sue, Laura and Mary. Some may have migrated to Gonzales County, Texas. Anyone having any info, would appreciate it.