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Re: Looking for Any Info on JOINER family

kandicemulry — 2010-03-16 02:29:27Z

I haven't heard that name. There were Joiners in Greene Co, AL--Rebecca Joiner who married R. Mark Campbell, D. Richard Joiner, William Mason Joiner who married Mary Elizabeth Farrar and Peter Henry Joiner. Do any of those names sound familiar?

Re: Looking for Any Info on JOINER family

RISTAKITTY — 2010-03-15 17:46:08Z

I wonder if this Joiner family was kin to Elizabeth Joiner who married Nicholas Stallworth Travis in 1842 in Escambia Co, AL. Her husband was brother to Col. William Barret Travis of Alamo fame.

Re: Looking for Any Info on JOINER family

kandicemulry — 2010-03-14 01:05:40Z

This message was posted so long ago. I do hope you receive this and are still researching the Joiner/Mathis lines. I am a descendant of William and Sarah through William Mason Joiner and have visited Moab, Blue, Dime Box, etc. I never succeeded in finding the Joiner cemetery referenced. Probate records for William Joiner are located at the Burleson County courthouse. I transcribed the documents to the best of my ability and would be happy to share the information with you. There are quite a few references to RA Mathis husband of Matilda Jane Joiner. The children were listed along with where they resided at the time and minor children of two of their deceased sons, DR and PH Joiner. The tract of land is described as "being located in Burleson county on the waters of the Second Yegua about 29 miles S 64 degrees W from Caldwell containing 220 acres." Hope to hear from you!

Kandice Joiner Mulry
Katy, TX

Re: hicks

wellslo — 2010-02-28 23:03:25Z

I have a Cora Lee Hicks b. 11 Apr 1896, Texas died 3 Jan 1915 in Concho, TX

Also a Cora L. Hicks b. 6 Sept 1885, Denton County, TX and died 3 Mar 1964
married to a Melvin P. Duncan

Are either of these your Cora Hicks?

Re: Death Records or Lists

sarahclairecunningham — 2010-02-24 01:24:04Z

see my tree - I think I have a date as per new family search...

Re: Oak Lawn Cemetery somerville

narrisb — 2010-02-17 15:38:44Z

Yes, the only one found in 1988.

Re: Oak Lawn Cemetery somerville

bluemoody — 2010-02-17 15:26:16Z

Wash she the only Wintermute burried there?

Re: Oak Lawn Cemetery somerville

narrisb — 2010-02-17 15:12:59Z

Elizabeth Wintermute, born 11 February 1918, died 10 February 1986.

Oak Lawn Cemetery somerville

bluemoody — 2010-02-17 01:30:11Z

I am seeking info on Wintermute family buried at Oak Lawn Cemetery. I have looked onlin but have not found and index to burials there.

Re: Flanigan/Moses Family

CSG93 — 2010-02-11 19:17:29Z

I have much information on this family all the way back in Indiana, and am still researching them. Please contact me directly for more information.

Their name was originally FLANINGAM, and shows up as Flaningan, Flannagan, Flanigan and Flannigan. They lived in Harrison, Crawford and Montgomery Counties in Indiana.

Nelson Edward Flaningan is buried in Terrell, Kaufman County with his wife Mattie, his daughter Stella Houston and her husband Christopher. There is also a child buried with Nelson and Mattie and I am in the process of finding out who this child belonged to and what its name was. I also have copies of their death certificates. His death certificate states he was born in Indiana. I am not sure at this point where the Louisiana connection comes in.

Nelson's father was Arison Flaningam, formerly of New Jersey to Kentucky to Indiana and his mother was Letitia Sinclair of Harrison County, Indiana.

Nelson's children were Asa Perry, William Arison, Henry Phillip, Stella m. Christopher Houston in Burleson County, Ida May who married Theodore B. Porter in Burleson County, and James Edgar.

I have information on Ida's children.
Nelson's brother Arison Jr. moved back to Greene County Indiana where he married, raised a family and died.

Re: parker

JaniceAlleva — 2010-02-11 00:26:26Z

Thank you for writing. Another very unusual circumstance is that our son-in-law is related to my husband. Henry Parker and Nancy Black's sons were James Wesley Parker (our side) and Perry Alexander AKA Alexander Perry Parker (his family). I started thinking there was a connection when he said most of his relatives lived in Milam Texas. He was born in Austin TX where Nancy black died.Life is so very strange. My email address is daydreams@usa.net. Thank you once again. What a fascinating history.

Re: parker

nanmisenheimer03 — 2010-02-10 22:55:29Z

I am a gggranddaughter of Winnifred E. Parker, your Henry Parker Jr.'s older sister. I have worked on the family history since 1990. Would be glad to share the records and the affidavits of our family. Pictures I have show the Indian facial characteristics.

Re: LAWRENCE, HILL, KAY, RIGGS

momflyz — 2010-02-01 00:55:05Z

I would appreciate any info from you as to the Lawrence family. My grandmother was Katie Lenora. She moved to South Dakota and married my grandfather Lars Prestegard in 1927. Her youngest sister Nettie Lewis joined her there later. They left part of the original farm to my mother and her sister. This land adjoins the cemetery I believe. Thanks to your earlier posting I was able to figure out my g. grandmothers maiden name, as my mother couldn't remember. Are there any sites or reference books you can recommend? I live in Arizona. Thanks! Bonita Nichols

Betty Shryock d Burleson Co., TX 1987

LUDIE — 2010-01-30 19:38:14Z

Betty Shryock born in Illnois died Feb 1987, lived at Snook, Burleson Co., TX at the time. I'd like to identify her further. Was there an obit? Are there any family members living in the area still. A Betty Shryock was a friend and neighbor in Houston in 1968-70; I moved an lost touch with her.

Re: wiley and america conner

christinejobb — 2010-01-18 00:25:01Z

that is very strange - thank you for all your help!!

Re: wiley and america conner

LindaHouck69 — 2010-01-17 17:50:07Z

One of the census, states Wiley & America were both married twice. There is a little 2, by the M for married.

Re: wiley and america conner

christinejobb — 2010-01-17 14:36:54Z

Wiley states on the census that he was born in texas and that his father was born in texas.

Re: wiley and america conner

christinejobb — 2010-01-15 20:41:52Z

Thank you for your responce.
I have found the family on the 1900 10 20 and 30 census.
looking for the father of wiley conner born in texas aprox 1857-60
he would have been born 1837 - 1840 approx
wiley was from connor texas we think
he owned a farm in caldwell texas south of the san antonio road
he was black (cherokee?) his neighbors who owned property were geo smith
peter mendy\allen toland\jerry young eliza coleman, fuller cummings.
trying to find a deed
thanks

Re: wiley and america conner

LindaHouck69 — 2010-01-15 19:03:50Z

I can find who I think are the correct ones in 1900, 1910 & 1920 Burleson Co. Census. and in 1930,in Indiana.
Since Wiley was born ca. 1860, his parents may be had to find, due to his heritage. Good luck.

wiley and america conner

christinejobb — 2010-01-15 17:56:24Z

looking for any info wiley was born in 1857 - looking for his father's name.
they lived in precint 1 south of the old san antonio road

thanks chris 206 322 6650

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

DAFox321 — 2010-01-10 00:36:03Z

Thanks for checking the deeds for a Gustavus. I'll have to explore some other avenues. But, if you ever run into that name, please, let me know...
Thanks again for your interest and your time.
DAFox

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

LindaHouck69 — 2010-01-09 14:37:05Z

I checked the deed records thur 1912 and did not find any Gustavus in Burleson Co.

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

DAFox321 — 2010-01-08 01:54:27Z

If you ever run into any information on any Gustavuses in Burleson, I'd appreciate hearing about it, Linda. Micajah, Jr. was the youngest son. Lucy was his Mother's name. Her maiden name is unknown to me. She was a widow when she married the Senior Micajah. He had a younger sister named Mary, which I have no further info on.
I am hoping that this death certificate is a clue to where this family went after the 1880 census.
DAFox

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

narrisb — 2010-01-07 20:01:52Z

I found the death certificate on FamilySearch, that he must have got the information from...

Looks like he would have had some land if he had been in the county 30 years. I will have to check for any Gustavous, next time.

I did not find any naturalization information for him, but it might be in Washington or Austin County, if he was an immigrant.

The burial place seems to be Salem Cemetery. At least that is what is reads to me. There wasn't a marker for him to be transcribed at Salem, but as you know, there are a lot of graves out there.
Linda

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

DAFox321 — 2010-01-06 17:17:28Z

Thank you for your interest. I am aware of the land grant record in Lampasas County, though I have not seen the original. I do not know if there is a relationship between that M. Gustavus and the M. D. Gustavous death certificate in Burleson.
Date of death Dec 25 1915. Cookes Point. Burleson. Resident for 30 years. Resident of Texas looks like a 3 and a 6 overtop each other so it is either 30 or 60 years. To be Micajah Jr, it would have to be 60 years. The DOB and Place of brth are blank. Male, White, Widow, farmer. Father's name looks like it could be Cage Gustavous. Cage is a nickname for Micajah. Place of birth for Father is unknown as is Mother's name and place of birth. He died from Uremia brought on by prostatic enlargement (I can't read the rest). Undertaker J W ? (unreadable) from Caldwell. Burial looks like Sabine or Salem Cemetery on Dec. 26, 1915.
DAFox
There is no place for informant name listed.

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

narrisb — 2010-01-05 16:28:57Z

What dates are on the Death Certificate? What county names are on it?
On 10 July 1913, M. Gustavus received a land grant of 160 acres in Lampasas County. It was a Milam Preemtion land grant, Patent No. 287, Vol. 33, File No. 000843 from the Texas General Land Office. The original grantee was George W. Price.

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

DAFox321 — 2010-01-04 11:34:51Z

Thanks. It is the M. Gustavus born in MS that you have in McLennan in 1880 that I am specifically looking for in Burleson from about 1885 to 1915. I found a death certificate for a M D Gustavous from Cook's Point, Burleson that I would like proof that it could be this Micajah. The fathers name on the certificate is inconclusive.
I am a descendant of some of those Gustavuses in Madison county.
Thanks again.
DAFox

Re: Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

narrisb — 2010-01-04 02:04:35Z

I did not find a record of any Gustavus in Burleson County. In the 1880 Census of McLennan County, TX is a M. Gustavus, age 72, born in LA, and a M. Gustavus, age 23, born in MS.
There was a large Gustavus family in Madison County, TX in 1880 and in 1900 Census.

Micajah Gustavus in Burleson County

DAFox321 — 2010-01-03 14:38:18Z

Does anyone have any info about a Gustavus Family moving to Burleson around Cook's Point in 1885 or there abouts?
Thanks,
DAFox

Re: History of Texas, including Burleson County

jmmfan1 — 2009-12-31 14:16:02Z

Thanks Tricia!!!!

I am going to check out this site....don't think I have looked at the site before!

Re: History of Texas, including Burleson County

TreviaWBeverly — 2009-12-31 14:07:42Z

One of the Lewis Publishing Co series. Most larger libraries will have a copy; doubtful for interlibrary loan.
You can also read it on The Portal to Texas History at http://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29785/
A number of Biographical Sketches - what we usually refer to as "vanity press" since the individual gave
the information he wanted out there (self advertising) but great for family info/clues. These were published on the presumption that anyone treated in the biographical section was sure to purchase at least one book.

Trevia Wooster Beverly
Houston, Texas

Re: History of Texas, including Burleson County-Updated

jmmfan1 — 2009-12-31 03:53:27Z

Here is a link that works....I HOPE!

http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH3...

History of Texas, including Burleson County

jmmfan1 — 2009-12-31 02:24:18Z

History of Texas together with Biographical History
Milam, Williamson, Bastrop, Lee, Travis and Burleson Counties.

Published 1893

This is a great book with alot of genealogical information in it. Many pictures as well. There is an index, just very well put together. I got to thinking today, while at the Taylor library, that many may not know you can find a digitized copy of it online.

If the link doesn't work below, email me and I will send you the link.

Laura
jmmfan1@aol.com

http://contentdm.lib.byu.edu/cdm4/document.php?CISOROOT=/FH3...

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

monapeck58 — 2009-12-09 17:01:31Z

Can you send me the information for ordering this new book? Thanks!

mlhpeck@aol.com

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

LindaHouck69 — 2009-12-08 17:57:53Z

The Burleson County Cemetery book was updated very recently. It is for sale. It contains many of those names or cemeteries left out of the original book. Of course, many names of people are still not included. Some gravesites never had a tombstone per sec. Some stones were lost to time and or vandals. Some cemeteries and/or gravesites were never located, as we were not told about them. We are still trying to collect names and sites for future use. If anyone knows the burial home of their loved one and we do not have them listed, please let us know.
I will be happy to see if we have any info on your ancestor.
Linda

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

JeffCarr58 — 2009-12-08 15:35:01Z

I did it on the run, passing through too. I think I was coming back home from a stint in Massachusetts when we went by. We just happended to be in the area at the time. Good Luck!

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

CSG93 — 2009-12-08 15:32:22Z

Thank you for the information JeffCarr58, but I live in Illinois. Going to the cemetery is not possible for me at this time. That is why I am looking for telephone numbers.

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

JeffCarr58 — 2009-12-08 15:18:00Z

The book for Burleson Co is not all inclusive. I was glad I went to the cemetery and then found the book. It left many of the graves around my wife's family out of the book. The folks at the city hall were surprised to find that it had gaps, they had assumed it was correct and complete as of the publishing date.
If you are looking for someone specific, go to the cemetery itself.

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

LindaHouck69 — 2009-12-08 15:08:09Z

Contact me at < gmhouck41@msn.com >

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

CSG93 — 2009-12-08 14:59:46Z

Do you have a list of the people who are in the unmarked graves?

I am looking for unmarked burials and who the original owner of the burial lots are/were.

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

LindaHouck69 — 2009-12-08 12:48:51Z

I have a list of known burials at Porter's Chapel Cemetery. I have relatives there. Sadly not all graves that are there have, or had a readable marker. Maybe I can help.
Linda

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

CSG93 — 2009-12-08 00:14:13Z

Thank you very much.

Re: Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

narrisb — 2009-12-08 00:01:28Z

The Porters Chapel Cemetery is the property of the Methodist Church. You may contact the Methodist Bishop who has records for this area, if you can identify him.

Tom Mayes has the records for the Caldwell Masonic Cemetery. His phone number is 979-567-3483. Your best chance of catching Tom is after 6:00 p.m.

Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell information needed; also Porter's Chapel

CSG93 — 2009-12-07 16:54:18Z

I have looked on the internet for office information for the Masonic Cemetery in Caldwell and I can't seem to locate a telephone number for the cemetery. Is there an office that I can call to get information on people who are buried in that cemetery?

If there isn't an office, who holds the original burial records for this cemetery?

I have been to the GenWeb site for Burleson County and also have a copy of the 1988 transcription book "Cemteries of Burleson County Texas" published by the Burleson County Historical Society.

These research tools have helped me greatly, but I need further detailed information and need to talk to whomever has the original burial records.

In addition, does anyone know who holds the burial records for Porter's Chapel?

Re: parker

Bryghtstar — 2009-12-05 19:03:33Z

Yor are very welcome Janice. I was glad to help. I am glad to see you will share this info with your family. This website might be of great help to you. Good luck in your search. Bryghtstar
http://www.accessgenealogy.com/native/rolls.htm

Re: parker

JaniceAlleva — 2009-12-05 17:38:28Z

Thank you and I have been searching for the connection for quite some time. The family has strong Indian characteristics and there were government issued Indian numbers, so I knew there was an Indian heritage. Now I know that it is through Henry Parker Sr and his wife who were alleged to have been part Cherokee and/or Choctaw. My husband's grandfather, Marvin Caswell was Mary Elizxabeth Parker's son, whose father was John Wesley Parker and his parents were Henry Parker Jr and Nancy Black. Our son-in-law, Jon Blair, is descended from Perry Anderson Parker, Henry and Nancy's other son. His grandmother was Gladys Parker, daughter of Alfred Parker, son of Perry Anderson Parker whose parents were Henry Parker and Nancy Black.The circle of life is a reality in our family!

Re: parker

JaniceAlleva — 2009-12-05 17:06:59Z

Thank you so much for sharing with me.This helps tremendously.Now I see why Marvin Caswell (grandfather) and his siblings all have distinct Indian features.His mother was Mary Elizabeth Parker, daughter of John Wesley Parker, son of Henry Parker.He talked about their Indian numbers that were given to them and that they were called half breeds.He didn't want to talk much about it before he died.So Henry Parker Sr and Rachel were Cherokee and/or Choctaw then.They weren't Quanah Comanche descendants, but were Indian nevertheless. The entire Parker/Caswell family will be so grateful to see and read this.

Thank you once again for your time.

Re: parker

Bryghtstar — 2009-12-05 05:42:46Z

Hi Janice, Hope this will help. Good luck. Bryghtstar
http://www.nhn.ou.edu/~parker/Genealogy/Ancestors/FamilyGrou...

http://www.nhn.ou.edu/~parker/Genealogy/Ancestors/FamilyGrou...

http://debbiewayne.com/parker/index.htm

http://www.parkerheritage.com/profile/NancyCoxMisenheimer

Re: parker

lynnmooreone — 2009-12-05 00:00:04Z

many people claim some sort of indian heritage on the parkers but i know of none and it sure was not through cynthia parker and quanah. the time frames are way off.
lynn moore

William H Burns

ILTOTX — 2009-12-04 23:38:14Z

William H Burns b 1827, DeKalb Co Georgia
d. 16 May 1909 Deanville, Burleson Co Tx
William married Mary Sevier 1852 in Springfield, TX
William served in Company K, 1st Alabama Vol. Mexican War

Our line
1 William H married Mary Sevier TX
2 Martha J Burns b cir 1852 m Henderson L Henson TX
3 Nellie Henson b1876 Milam co m (1912) R M Hudson
4 James Williams b 1913 Johnson Co TX is gggrandson of William Burns & Mary Sevier

We have a copy of William's Mexican War pension which gives much information on his life. Will be glad to share and exchange information with family members.