Mrs. Stevie L. Powell Sun Jul 27 08:01:09 1997
In June I posted a query on John Charles Oats and wife Sarah Christmas Oates. My e-mail has changed to humbird@gte.net The old e-mail was - - - @gte.net. Please make correction. Thanks. Mrs. Stevie Lou Powell

Jerry D. Parks Thu Jun 12 12:32:03 1997
PARKS, James P b.Oct 1800 probably TN - father of James D. Parks b. Sep 1834 TN who was the father of Thomas Jefferson Parks born Jan 1878 in Cheapside, Gonzales Co. TX. Looking for any info. on these people. Also Sarah A.FOSTER.

Shirley Morris Thu Jun 26 20:25:03 1997
I am researching the BLACKMON, BASS, & PARKER surnames. Meredith Blackmon b. 1847 in Robeson Co.; married to Christine Bass, b. 1850 also in Robeson. They lived in Gonzales beginning about the 1870's. They had four children: Alexander Blackmon, b. 1873; d. 14 Dec. 1953 (Gonzales); Emma, b. 1877; William (Will) Henry, b. 1879, d. 12 Nov. 1938, Gonzales, He married Lydia Parker, who d. 23 Set. 1927, Gonzales; and Less who d. 10 Mar. 1927 in Gonzales. William Blackmon and Lydia Parker had four children. Lemon, Lura, Dow, and Ralph. Lura Blackmon Perry was my grandmother. Could you please check on 1.) Meredith Blackmon and Christine Bass death records and if they are buried in Gonzales; and 2) any records (especially marriage liscense) of Willaim Perry and Lydia Parker. I have no family information on Lydia Parker. Thank you very much. Shirley Morris I tried to send this information previously; however, I think the message was interrupted. I apologize for any inconvience.

Shirley Morris Thu Jun 26 20:27:36 1997
Correction : William Blackmon (instead of Perry) marriage to Lydia PARKER.

John G. McKean Sat Jul 5 17:04:28 1997
MCKEAN John Clunn, Married Margaret KEARNEY in Tenn. Had 7 children. Moved to Texas before1840

John G. McKean Sat Jul 5 17:13:42 1997
McKEAN Andrew Jackson Spouse MINTER Martha Ann. Andrew died in Gonzales in 1868

Alicia M. Whitehead Tue Jul 15 08:25:12 1997
I'm researching (all of Gonzales Co.TX): the Henry & Mary (BROWN) MILLS family.

Alicia M. Whitehead Tue Jul 15 08:26:44 1997
I'm reasearching the FINCH family of Gonzales Co. TX

Craig Wilkins Sat Jul 26 19:35:31 1997
BOWEN, Dolly Black moved to Gonzales County circa 1870 from Itawamba County, Mississippi. Children were James Manning Bowen, John Bowen and Mary Bowen. Seeking burial location. James Manning Bowen is buried in Saturn Cemetery but am unable to locate Dolly Bowen. Any information or direction would be appreciated.

LAURA HOWELL Sun Jul 27 09:57:58 1997
My families came to Gonzales County in the 1850's. I would like to locate others researching the following surnames: WILLIFORD, WILKINSON, McMILLAN, ALLEN, McVEA, McBRYDE, McNATT, KEY, AIKEN, McNEIL.

John Baker Tue Feb 11 10:32:24 1997
Searching for any documents on Rev. William Henry Harrison BIGGS, Methodist minister that traveled throughout South Texas from 1874 to 1930's when he died in Brownsville, TX. His first wife was Sarah Julia BELL, died 27 Jan. 1881 in Goliad, TX. Second wife was Pattie Dallam TAYLOR. Biggs lived for a number of years in the San Marcos area as Presiding Elder. Had two brothers, ministers, also in Texas, Amariah Curtis Biggs and Josephus Biggs. All three were from Pike County, Arkansas

Marilyn Brien Wed Feb 5 19:02:03 1997
I am interested in connecting with descendants of Asa HILL, a pioneer at Fayette County during the Texas Revolution. His wife spent her last days at Waelder at the home of one of their sons.

Leonard J. McCown Thu Mar 13 06:59:06 1997
Moses SIMPSON, b. abt 1819, Smith Co., Tenn.; d. in Texas in Goliad or Gonzales Co., Texas. His parents were James Simpson and Ruth ALEXANDER. What happened to Moses? Invite correspondence with descendants. Leonard J. McCown, 217 West 14th Street, Irving, Texas 75060-5903.

Kathryn L Garcia Fri Mar 21 05:43:52 1997
Can someone help me find Mary Ann GREEN KING PINSON. She was last listed as living in Marquez, Leon Co. TX as of 1895. I have this information from her Union Pension appication. In this pension file it has statements from her son Thomas H. Pinson and son-in-law George W. ALFORD. They too lived in Leon Co. at that time. Another son William C. Pinson may also have been in the county. In the pension file it states she died in 1897. Was she buried in Leon Co.? If so where? Hopefully there is a headstone. She had a brother James M. Green who lived in Williamson Co.. She also had family in Gonzales Co. TX as well. Please help!

Carol Smith Mon Mar 24 19:26:01 1997
Amos Fremont DAMON (b 1847, Geauga Cnty, OH), d 19 April, 1910, Crawford, McLennan County, TX. Married 1870, Unity, Caldwell Cnty, TX, to Sarah Jane HEDRICK (b. 8 April 1851, in Bradley Cnty, TN) Children: Theodocia, John W., Charles W., Annie E., Gracie, Ella M., James Narvel, Homer Amos, Sally Jewell, Grace Bliss, Myrtle W., Mina E., and Edith. My grandmother, Grace Bliss Damon married Benton Eunice WAGGENER in Paris, Lamar Cnty, TX. Willing to share any information.

Susan McMaster Tue Mar 25 16:44:38 1997
Need information on James David McMASTER born in 1841 Smith Co, Mississippi. Married Sarah Wyatt BARNES (1841-1877) 8 sons: Eugene L, James A, John Everette, Will Kennon, Milton J, George, Robert E, Oscar F, and Sallie. moved to Thomaston TX in 1869. Married to Hannah HEARD 1849-1917 Had 3 daughters: Mary Roberta, Carrie Isabella and Nora Ellen. Looking for cemetery where James David McMaster is buried and when married Hannah Heard. Also, interested in communicating with anyone that has other information.

Herschel G. Kelley Wed Mar 26 07:55:01 1997
KELLEY, Leonidas "Lee" Cardwell, born on 29 Nov 1865 to Nancy Catherine CARDWELL Kelley and her husband Charles Kelley of Caldwell Co, TX - We would like to have the marriage record, list of children and death record of Leonidas Kelley. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Herschel G. Kelley, 1027 Oak Ave, Rockport, TX 78382.

Herschel G. Kelley Fri Mar 28 09:10:30 1997
KELLEY, Leonidas "Lee" Cardwell born 29 Nov 1865 and his sister Nancey Belle Kelley born 1864 died 23 Jan 1893. We would like to have marriage and death information. We believe Nancy married a Mr. REYNOLDS. The both were born in Caldwell Co, TX to Charles and Nancy Catherine Cardwell KELLEY We would like to exchange information regarding this family. Herschel G. Kelley, 1027 Oak Ave, Rockport, TX 78382

Kenneth Buelter Fri Mar 28 18:14:06 1997
Records concerning Johann Dietrich BUELTER circa 1850?

Ilse Garrett Seaman Thu Apr 3 15:23:11 1997
I am looking for any information on William D. GARRETT. He was married to Sarah WANSLOW. Their son, Jesse Wallace Garrett was born in Hays County in 1869. Any info would be appreciated. I am also looking for any members of the CROSSLEY family.

Sat Apr 12 11:43:06 1997

Debra Eddy Sun Apr 13 14:48:28 1997
Researching descendants of Randall McDONALD (born New York, died circa 1851, probably Ontario, Canada), son of John and Margaret McDonald, who were among the first settlers of Kent Co., Ontario. His people were Loyalists from New York who in 1806 went to Delaware, Ontariio, and then to Howard Twp., Kent Co., Ontario. He may have been a ship's captain. He was married in 1815 to Polly HUBBELL, (born Fairfield, CT, died 1833, Kent Co., Ontario, Canada), daughter of Prindle Hubbell and Abigail SHERMAN. They had 9 children: Alexander, who married Isabella SMITH and stayed in Ontario; Sarah "Sallie", who married Allen Lipscomb and went to Oakland Co., MI, then to Barry Co., MI; Miles H., who married Christy Ann BEDFORD, they had a farm in Zone, Ontario; Abigail, who died young; Polly, who married John TAPE; Anna, who married Henry A. BOWER, and after 1844 went to Woodland, Barry Co., MI; Anslem, who married Mary A. DODMAN and lived at Thamesville, Ontario; Lawson, who married Mary "Polly" and lived in Barry Co., MI from 1857-1865, then went to Gonzales, TX. I have found no trace of him in any census index in TX; Margaret, who was raised by her aunt and uncle, Anna and Henry Bower in Ionia Co., MI. She married Hugh Dodds.

Jan Burks Romine Thu Jun 26 14:11:56 1997
DIKES/DYKES-Seeking info on family of Mark Washington Dikes b 1812 Franklin Co., AL d 1892 Brown Co., TX. Appeared on 1850 Washington Co., TX census and had children (Amanda, George, Malinda, John Henry, Christopher Columbus, Miles Pinkney, and William Riley) born in Gonzales Co., TX.

Jan Burks Romine` Sun Apr 20 07:41:12 1997
Looking for info on DIKES/DYKES family in Coryell and Gonzales Counties in Texas. Interested in all, but most especially Mark Washington DIKES b 1812 in Alabama and his son Miles Pinkney DIKES b 1859 Gonzales Co., TX

R. C. Dixon Mon Apr 28 07:26:43 1997
Thomas W. BELL was envolved in the Meir Expedition in the early 1840's, was captured by the Mexican's, drew a "white bean",taken to a Mexican prison and released in 1844. While in prison Bell attended O. R. WILLIS until Willis' death there. BELL went back to TN upon his release, met and married Mary Asletha Willis, the widow of O. R. Willis. Thomas and Mary raised a family in Dyer Co. TN and planned to move to TX. Thomas died in TN in 1871 but Mary and family went on to Gonzales, Co. TX. Mary died in 1897 and is buried at Wrightsboro near Gonzales. The Bells and DAVIDSONS were friends both in TN and TX. Thomas W. Bell and Mary A. (Willis) Bell were my 2nd great granparents. I would like to know the maiden name of Mary A. (Willis) Bell.

S Williams Sat May 3 19:10:32 1997
George Franklin NEILL is my Great Grandfather. He was married to Mary Elvinie EASTWOOD in Caldwell Co, TX on Oct. 29 1857. He joined the Confederate Army Mar 28 1862 to 1964. He was born in Marshall Co, Tenn 29 Jul 1834. He died in Parker Co Mar 27 1913 She is thought to be born in NY Aug 12 1841 and died in Parker Co.TX 3 Sept 1923. Both buried in Dilbeck Cem, Parker Co, TX Looking for their parents.

Cornelia Holland Wed May 7 11:20:59 1997
Researching Sally RAGSDALE of Washington Co. TX c.1865 who was the sister of Martha BOBBITT (wife of Henry F. STEAGALL of Gonzolas Co. TX. Sally's parents were Turner Bobbitt and Elizabeth BOWDEN Bobbitt of Franklin CO, NC early 1800s. Martha and Henry Steagall moved to Santa Barbara, Brazil in 1868.

JOYCE DANIELS Wed May 7 18:51:56 1997
Looking for info about the WILLIFORD family. Dave T. Williford was married to Emma LOOKINGBILL Williford they had at least six children. Jesse Williford, born 1884; Bertha Williford born 1886; George Williford born 1888. Retta Williford born, between 1888 & 1900; Grace Williford born 1905. Emma after she had Grace. Bertha helped raise Grace. They were in Gonzales in 1886 when Bertha was born. Dave T. died in Brady, Tx buried in Junction, Tx in 1928. Grace died in Mason, Tx. buried in Junction Texas. Need info where Grace Williford was born, perhaps somewhere around Boerne County. Dave T. had a brother Lee Louis, and a sister Martha. Lee Louis married Polly Lookingbill. Martha married William DENAX. Dave and Lee Louis were from Arkansas; I think Dave was born in Little Rock, Ark. around 1862. His parents might have been Louis and Martha. Dave T. and Lee Louis were living in Gonzales in 1880 with their sister Martha Denax. Any info appreciated.

Ed Noonan Sat May 31 10:12:59 1997
Looking for family researchers for WRIGHT/TUTON/JENKINS. Lived in Llano 1870-1890. Several WRIGHT members are buried in Llano Cemetary. Will share notes. enoonan@jps.net - 916-742-7832

Shirley Morris Tue Jun 24 09:05:47 1997
Looking for information on Alfious PERRY. Born Oct. 1876 in Mississippi, died about 1905 (buried at Whitepoint Cementary). His father was Henry Perry (Mississippi). Alfious Perry married Emma BLACKMON. During Emma's fourth pregnancy, two children and Alfious died. The two surviving children were Doris Perry and Alfious (Alf) Lewis Perry (born in Comanche). Alf Perry married Lura in 1921. They had four children (Henry, Preston, Kathryn, and (Nannie)Virginia. Alf and Lura are my grandparents. Virginia is my mother. I am interested in any information about the Perry, Blackmon, or (Lydia)PARKER, surname. Thank you.
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