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Re: Houston M. Rice born 1860 or 1861 in Lauderdale County Alabama

helenhball — 2010-03-11 00:56:52Z

I had guessed that Houston M. Rice was the son of William S. Rice and Margaret West Rice. On Monday, this week, I went to the Lauderdale County Courthouse and found the records for the estate settlement for William S. Rice. Houston M. is the son of Willam and Margaret. I had known that Mary Ann Eliza, my great grandmother, and Young Clay were the children of William and Margaret, but had only guessed at Houston.

Do you think, for sure, that the Houston Rice data that you found is our Houston?

I know that Martha married a Covington and that they moved to Texas. I had found some data on them and the death certificate for Marcus. Do you have any information on them?

Re: Houston M. Rice born 1860 or 1861 in Lauderdale County Alabama

SherryRymer34 — 2010-03-11 00:29:00Z

My family ties into Eliza who was a daughter of Tobias Rice. She married my 5 Great Uncle, Thomas H. Thompson.

Sherry

Re: Houston M. Rice born 1860 or 1861 in Lauderdale County Alabama

helenhball — 2010-03-10 15:55:25Z

Sherry, thank you for your help. Are you also researching the Rice family?

Re: Houston M. Rice born 1860 or 1861 in Lauderdale County Alabama

SherryRymer34 — 2010-03-10 08:29:31Z

I was able to find out a little more. Also listed on the 1910 US Census, Rusk Co., TX are listed Sallie as 40 yrs., Nora B. 17 yrs., Byron 14 yrs. and Obie E. 12 yrs.

In the 1880 US Census Prairie, Lonoke, Arkansas,
Edward McDaniel 73 yrs GA
Margaret E. McDaniel 41 yrs. AL wife
Edward McDaniel 5 yrs.
Houston Rice 20 yrs. stepson
Margaret Call 14 yrs. stepdaughter.

Hope this helps.
Sherry

Re: Houston M. Rice born 1860 or 1861 in Lauderdale County Alabama

SherryRymer34 — 2010-03-10 07:03:00Z

Houston M. Rice is on the 1900 US Census, 3rd Justice Precinct, Harris, Texas.

Houston M. Rice b. Nov 1860 AL 39 yrs. Old Farmer
Sallie Rice b. May 1868 TX 32 yrs. Father b. TN Mother b. AL
Nora B. Rice b. Feb 1892 TX 8 yrs.
Byron B. Rice b. Nov 1895 TX 4 yrs.
Obie S. Rice b. Nov1897 TX 2 yrs.

Ancestry.com has a listing for 1910 US Census, Rusk Co., TX
Hanshell Rice (lists this could be Houston Rice) b. abt 1862
Wife: Sallie
(I don't subscribe so that is all I could find)

David Patrick Brown Obit

mabeone — 2010-03-05 21:42:50Z

RUFFIN, NC — David Patrick "Pat" Brown, 52, of 9464 US Business 29, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010 at his home after a strong battle with cancer.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 11 a.m. at Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Tillman officiating. Pallbearers will be Zack Moffit, Alan Courts, Brad Hall, Curtis Loya, Doug Lewis and Keith French. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Pat was born in Jacksonville, Texas on December 21, 1957 and was the son of the late Vernon Brown and late Nathalee Kern.

In addition to his parents, he also was preceded in death of his grandparents, Inetta and Lewis Henson and father-in-law, William D'arcy Troxler(Granddaddy)

Pat found his home in Ruffin, NC where he raised Texas Longhorns. He was a construction superintendent for R.P. Murray, Inc and was a member of Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church. He was a wonderful husband, great friend and the best daddy in the world.

Pat is survived by his wife of 20 years, Barbara Troxler Brown, of the home; daughter, Jennifer Rose Brown Gantt "Peaches" and husband, Jonathan D. Gantt, Jr., his two sons, William Henson Brown and Benjamin Don Brown; his sister, Kay Brown, brother, Larry Brown and wife, Linda; his mother-in-law Elsa Garrity Troxler (Ma), his nieces and nephews, Curtis Loya, Renae Walker, Christina Luce, Amy Brown and Megan Foster.

The family will receive friends at Ruffin Stacey Baptist Church on Sunday, February 28, 2010 from 5 until 7 p.m. and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to "Pat Brown Cowboys Fighting Cancer Memorial" at Woodforest National Bank in Reidsville.
Wilkerson Funeral Home is assisting the family and condolences may be sent to www.wilkersonfuneral.com

Published in News Record on February 28, 2010

Re: Nelson family - Jim & Clara Nelson

rekropp — 2010-03-05 19:56:23Z

I am interested in this family
Can You email me?
rekropp@prodigy.net

Cade Langston

MarlinParker58 — 2010-03-03 19:25:25Z

Does anyone know who the parents were, of Cade Langston?

Re: Wiley Thompson - more info

DonnaFoster31 — 2010-02-23 01:24:23Z

Don't know if it's been too long since the last post to still reach you all, but I am extremely curious about the Bible page mentioned and may be of some help with your serach. I am a direct descendant of George Washington Davis's daughter Catherine THOMPSON Davis. Also, my ggg grandfather was Abraham Van Zandt, father of Celia.

Re: W.A.Arnold

wassonj137 — 2010-02-22 20:45:29Z

Andrew Walter Arnold was amy gr grandfather. I have pictures of WA Arnold's grave in Arnold Cemetery near Alto, TX. I was also told we have Indian in us but I haven't come up with anything. I think I have a picture of WA Arnold also. I would love to have anything you have on them.
Thanks,
Cheryl Snipes

Re: Hudman

wassonj137 — 2010-02-22 20:08:01Z

I am the great granddaughter of Nancy Turner & Andrew Arnold. If you want any info on them, let me know.
Thanks,
Cheryl Snipes

Medford Cemetery outside Rusk

ncunningham — 2010-02-13 15:30:46Z

If anyone has any additional information it would be appreciated.
Check out new photos etc here

http://nancysgenealogyblog.blogspot.com/2010/02/medford-ceme...

Re: Thomas Womack - Baptist minister Cherokee Co. 1900?

HL2604 — 2010-02-08 22:18:42Z

Recommendation! Contribute to the subjects of the original posting. Otherwise, start new ones when there are no links? Your Matlocks have been thoroughly documented in the "Muller Family Tree" owned by PrincessDancer541. View at http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11583445/person/-144403194

Re: Thomas Womack - Baptist minister Cherokee Co. 1900?

shawkathy58 — 2010-02-08 19:18:23Z

HI , I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY GRANDMOTHER AND GRANDFATHER WILLIAM ROSS MATLOCK AND FEDILIA ANN (WILLIAMS ) MATLOCK ANY INFORAMTION OR ALL WILL HELP ME I HAVE THERE MARRIAGE LICENSE THAT THEY GOT FILED IN NACOGDOCHES,TX. COUNTY,USA.

2. ALSO I AM LOOKING FOR ANYTHING ON MY GREAT-GRAND MOTHER MOLLIE ANDRESS-STEWART WILLIAMS SHE MARRIED MY GREAT-GRANDFATHER BILLIE WILLIAMS. MY GRAND MOTHER WAS BORNED IN ALTO,TX,USA NOT SURE WHT COUNTY THIS WAS IN IN THE 1899 YEAR.

THANK YOU IN ADVANCE,KATHY

Re: any info on my family

killyourtv171 — 2010-02-08 17:01:02Z

I know a Christopher Mayhar that lives in San Diego. I'm not sure if there is any relation, but he is married to a woman named Collette and they are due to have a baby boy any day now.
Chris has had a rather "rough" time with life, thus far...and he is in his early 30's.

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Re: Thomas Womack - Baptist minister Cherokee Co. 1900?

stu450450 — 2010-02-07 03:03:55Z

I found your post on: "Thomas Womack - Baptist minister Cherokee Co. 1900?" What can you tell me? My great aunt says that is my great grand father.

Houston M. Rice born 1860 or 1861 in Lauderdale County Alabama

helenhball — 2010-02-02 04:12:30Z

I am trying to find information on Houston M. Rice who was born in Lauderdale County Alabama. According to the 1901 Tobias Rice estate document at the Lauderdale County, Alabama Courthouse he was believed to be in Texas in 1901.

Re: Bobbitt Family

nanifran — 2010-01-19 23:34:33Z

Apparently John W. Bobbitt was brother to my grandmother, Jimmie Cannon Bobbitt Woodall Patterson Perkins. My mother was one of Jimmie & James Augustus Patterson's twin daughters, Nettie Fae.

Re: Bobbitt Family

gordonbe — 2010-01-14 18:23:10Z

The following obituary was published in the Jacksonville Daily Progress, January 10, 1975.

John Dewey Bobbitt
John Dewey Bobbitt, 71, of San Antonio, formerly of Ponta, died Thursday in San Antonio.
Funeral services will be at 4 p.m. Saturday in the Thompson Funeral Home Chapel with Don Kleppe officiating. Burial will be in Myrtle Springs Cemetery. -
A native of Ponta, Mr. Bobbitt was 'a retired construction worker, a veteran of World War II and a member of
the Church of Christ. He had lived at San Antonio three months.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Essie Mae Richardson, Pea Ridge, Ark.; two brothers, Herman Bobbitt and Pearl Bobbitt, Ponta; one sister, Mrs. Lee Irwin, Gallatin; two grandchildren and one great-granddaughter.
Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

Bonners Ferry

randelltarin1 — 2010-01-10 23:19:16Z

I'm trying to determine the exact location of BONNERS FERRY on the Trinity River. According to an 1871 letter I have in my possession, Bonners Ferry was 12 miles from Palestine on the Trinity River. Any help in locating it would be appreciated.

According to this letter, my 3rd Great Grandfather, SAMUEL WEAVER, lived some 6 miles from Bonners Ferry. I'm trying to determine where he lived so that I can have a reasonable search area for his burial site.

Re: MANESS--CHEROKEE CO TX

loflandh — 2010-01-10 20:44:10Z

GEORGE W. MANESS (s/o HIRAM) was born 06 Jun 1835, and died 07 Mar 1864. He married MARY ELISABETH LUSK 28 Dec 1856 in Cherokee Co, TX, daughter of BURTON LUSK and TABITHA SUMMERS. She was born 27 Nov 1838 in Rutherford Co, TN, and died 25 Mar 1929 in Loving, Young Co, TX.

Children of GEORGE MANESS and MARY LUSK are:
i. LOUCINDA PARLEE3 MANESS, b. 08 Nov 1857; d. 24 Jan 1936, Whitt, Parker Co, TX.
ii. TABBITHA CALDONIA MANESS, b. 25 Jan 1860, Johnson Co, TX; d. 26 Jul 1946, Spur, Dickens Co, TX.
iii. GEORGE Q. W. MANESS, b. 21 Nov 1863; d. 18 Sep 1864.

Re: MANESS--CHEROKEE CO TX

johnsoje47 — 2010-01-10 15:43:51Z

We are from Hiram Maness's line, Riley's brother. They paused in Cherokee county before heading to Trinity County. A couple of their kids married in Cherokee county. James married Delilah Harden, George married also, but for the life of me can't think of her name, I think it was Mary or Martha. Anyway, will have to load the tree back into the computer to send further info. Had a bug and had to have it fixed.

Re: MANESS--CHEROKEE CO TX

csmethie — 2010-01-10 15:21:24Z

Riley Maness Family

Riley Maness married Margaret Smith. Their son was John Wesley Maness and he married Eliza E Chappilair.

Riley was born 1/13/ 1808 in N.Carolina. Margaret Smith was born abt. 1812 in N. Carolina.

John Wesley and Eliza’s children: Benjamin Riley 7/11/1859 Rusk, Tx
John William 2/14/1863 Rusk, Tx
Sam Houston 6/27/1864 Rusk, Tx
Sarah Adeline 4/29/1865 Rusk, Tx
Nannie 1868 Rusk, Tx
Felix Gallatin 2/19/1870 Rusk, Tx
Margaret 12/11/1871 Rusk, Tx
Kenney 1874 Rusk, Tx

The source of this information was from James P. Richardson on 10/22/1986. Address at that time was 522N. Henderson St. Rusk, Tx. My great grandfather was Felix G.

MEETING 1/11/2010 JAX CHEROKEE CO GEN SOC

VivianCates50 — 2010-01-09 15:58:00Z

The Cherokee County Genealogical Society will meet at 7 p.m., Monday, January 11, 2010, at Bonner Place (Nursing Home Dining Room), 421 S. Bonner Street in downtown Jacksonville, Texas.
The program topic will be Organizing Your Genealogical Research. "We hope you can attend," said Gordon Bennett, Tree Talk Editor. gordonbe@suddenlink.net
Posted by program presenter, Vivian Cates. Please let me know if anyone else is having trouble with their rootsweb e-mail list subscriptions and how you corrected the problem. I have subscribed to various rootsweb e-mail lists, often including this one, almost from their beginning. Some lists are more active than others. I have been having difficulties since before early December. I am not getting the postings except for one or two "dribbles." I am not getting any responses to my commands to subscribe, unsubscribe, or send me a list of the lists to which I am subscribed. Tech support at my local ISP in Nacogdoches (where I can talk to a live person) and I have not been able to figure out what the problem is. Apparently David at the customer help desk at rootsweb.com does not know either!!! So this posting is a test from another e-mail address on the same server to see if anything works. Could a couple of you fellow list members please e-mail me direct to let me know if this message appears either on the board or the list or both. Vivian Cates, Alto, Texas, 1-936-858-3801 vcates@myinu.net

Re: t Re: MANESS--CHEROKEE CO TX

johnsoje47 — 2010-01-07 12:25:14Z

Oh, you can bet I am still around, lol.......I would love to see that picture. My email address is jeaniej47@hotmail.com.

Jean Johnson

Re: t Re: MANESS--CHEROKEE CO TX

csmethie — 2010-01-05 18:54:42Z

My great grandfather was Felix Gatlin Maness, sone of Riley Maness. I have a picture of him and of some of his children. I'd love to share with you if you are still out there. My e-mail address is csmethie@tx.rr.com

Jack or John Williams - Justice Precinct - b. 1886

penguin1 — 2010-01-03 23:50:44Z

I am looking for family of above. His brother Omer Guy Williams married my grandmother, Margaret Fischer in San Diego around 1933. They had a son named Guy Williams who was famous California artist. I have picture of one Fred and Molly - would like to share - and Fred is listed on 1900 census with the above. Mary Ann Rosas - K.C. MO. - penguin1@kc.rr.com

Re: PATTERSON/BOBBITT

nanifran — 2009-12-26 20:01:01Z

Melissa, contact me, nanifran@embarqmail.com. I am dau. of Nettie Fae Patterson, yr. grandfathers sister. I have a lot of info on this family. would love to visit with you. frances hardy king

Re: STELL FAMILY

nanifran — 2009-12-26 19:45:52Z

Ann Eliza Stell b. 1837, Tenn. dau. of Henry King Stell b. 1801, S. Car and Elizabeth (?) b. 1801, S. Car) was my gr. grandmother, her husband, my gr. gfather was Elzy King Berry Patterson (b.1836, GA, d. 1922, TX) Not sure of Ann's death date, but E.K.B. remarried at some point before his death. I believe all 3 Stell's mentioned here are buried in Cherokee County, possibly New Summerfield.
Frances Hardy King

Re: Grimes in Cherokee Co., Tx 1880/1920 Census

nanifran — 2009-12-26 02:16:07Z

Re: Martha E. Grimes 1880 census, 10 y/o at school. She later married Jessie Ben Kirby and resided in Cherokee Co. all her life as far as I know. My step-father, Walter Ellis Kirby b.1910/d.1983 was her youngest son. She and JB had about 10 children. She died about 1945, buried in Mixon Cemetery. (E. stands for Elvira) I have a picture of her and some of the children. Her father, James W. Grimes was known as 'Wash', probably short for Washington. Frances hardy king

Re: Bobbitt relatives...

nanifran — 2009-12-26 02:01:47Z

Who are YOU? My mother Nettie Fay Patterson was one of twins born to Jimmie Cannon Bobbitt Woodall Patterson and James Augustus Patterson. After their divorce, Jimmie married Henry Perkins of Cherokee county. Would like to hear from you, as we are apparently related. Frances Hardy King, Cherokee County Texas

Re: Bobbitt Family

nanifran — 2009-12-26 01:19:21Z

Steve Herman Bobbott born Texas 1862 d. 1940 was my maternal great grandfather. according to my mother, his wife was Molly Y. Cook, b. 1866, d. 1949 They are both buried in Myrtle Springs Cemetery, Cherokee County, Tx. They had a number of children(John, Pearl (a male) Rube,
Herman,Florence & Jimmie Cannon..my grandmother) don't know how many others, I may have the info here somewhere, but don't think so.

Bobbitt Family

bjl641 — 2009-12-16 20:53:17Z

I am looking for anyone who might be related to John Dewey Bobbitt, son of Stephen H. & Cynthia Lou Bobbitt. Joh was born 1903 and died 1975. This is my hisband's grandfather that he never knew. Would love to find a pic of him or make contact with any relative. Thanks

Re: Cherokee county lookups

johnjoanp1 — 2009-12-15 02:50:50Z

Steve and Jo Ann,
If you trust that I have evidence, although word of mouth and circumstantial, you can add Lafayette M. Grisham (born in 1862) as Susan's brother on your web site. I am having trouble substantiating it on paper, but I am reasonably certain it is so based on the research of an earlier generation family member who was a decendant of his half sister.

Re: Cherokee county lookups

Bryghtstar — 2009-12-13 01:29:43Z

Hi Brenda, These are some things that might be useful for your genealogy. Good luck. Bryghtstar
John C. Lewis b.Dec.24.1854 d.1922 Rusk Co. Tx. Buriedn Cherokee Co Tx. in Lone Dove Cemetery and Lucendy (Lou) Timmons Lewis.
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=le...;

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=73...

Others in family
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gsr&GScid=...

Not sure if this is Wash Lewis
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=le...;

Mary Lewis?
http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=le...;

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=le...;

I found a Mary Yeager who was the daughter of a Wash Lewis. Not sure if this would be wash and Mary Lewis,s daughter. You can write to the Rusk State Hospital for records and the courthouse.
http://www.txgenweb2.org/txcherokee/RuskStateHospital/ruskst...

There is a Nannie Gregory death cert. Died 4,Mar.1926 in Willbarger Co Tx with parents Wash Lweis and Mary? who was born in Cherokee co Tx. In 1880 census you will see W.W. Lewis and Mary in Cherokee Co. Tx with children Elvira. Silas and George.
http://pilot.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html#

Silas Lewis with Rev. W. W. Lewis, and an Elizabeth Lewis.

You will find a Mrs. M. J. Lewis who filed a CPA and was rejected for W.W. Lewis in Cherokee Co. Tx.
http://files.usgwarchives.org/tx/cherokee/military/civilwar/...

http://files.usgwarchives.org/tx/cherokee/military/civilwar/...

Re: Cherokee county lookups

texasroots03 — 2009-12-11 01:22:02Z

Della, What a great service you are providing to the genealogy community with your look-ups. I am searching for the death record or an obit for my ggg grandfather, W.W. Lewis, b. 1824 in TN and d. 1891 in Cherokee County, TX. Wife was Mary (Johnson?) b. 1825 in TN and died 1908 in Cherokee County, TX. I have been unable to find his parents in TN and believe the death certificate would help me do this. I have nothing on Mary other than her name appears as Mary Johnson Lewis on her son's death certificate in Cherokee County TX in 1922. Many thanks for your kind offers to perform these searches. Regards, Brenda

Re: Missing Grandfather

82whitley1 — 2009-11-29 01:30:17Z

I would love to know more about you. My husband was born to Doris Louise Yohe but given up for adoption. Please help us fill in some blanks. I do have a copy of Doris's birth certificate from El Paso. I would love to surprise my husband with information about his birth family.

Please, please contact me.

Linda

Re: WILLIS GABE CALHOUN

krissy6161 — 2009-11-24 00:37:24Z

Hello,
Your last name caught my eye. Where are you from with the last name of Levias?

Re: Mary Melissa LOWERY

need2p — 2009-11-15 21:53:19Z

Mary Melissa Lowery was my Great Great Grandmother. She was married to Charles Wesley Lemons. All I can find on her father is W.C.Lowery, which may be Washington Chief Lowery or Washington Charles Lowery. My Grandfather was James Monroe Lemons and my grandmother was Ada Shilling

Re: Josephine Melissa (Sis) Dansby Watson

haynesrn58 — 2009-11-15 21:52:50Z

Hi Jackie,
Barchia (Dansby) MeLane is my great-grandmother via her daughter Clare (McLane) Haynes.

Ron Haynes

Re: Cherokee County History Book

shawkathy58 — 2009-11-09 19:38:07Z

hello sherry h,

you dont know me but i have been reading your posted messages on ancestry.com. i have been trying to find out who owes the cherokee county history book. or how to get a copy of one. i would apprecate it if you could let me know how i could get my hands on one.

thank you, kathy s.

p.s. my email is shawkathy58@yahoo.com

Re: LOOKING FOR INFO ON LUKE FLOWERS

pointedears320 — 2009-11-08 05:39:59Z

Was his wife's name Bessie Holly? If so I'm his great grand son.

Samuel Sanders (1821 - 1897)

EasyAim — 2009-10-28 17:40:48Z

Samuel Sanders was allegedly buried in the Alto, Texas area but I can't find his grave. Does anyone have any info on the whereabouts of my g-g-g-grandfather?

Samuel Adams Sanders (1821 - 1897)

he rarely used "Adams" in his name. He was married to Martha Caroline Cook.

Thanks,
Mark Bauer (817)939-5671 mbauer@coltsoft.com

Re: Priestleys

DonnaFoster31 — 2009-10-27 20:43:30Z

James Priestly is my ancestor. I can share plenty of info on his marriage and children if you are interested. However, I can not find any info on his parents/siblings. If you have a potential lead, I would love to know to see what I can find.

Thanks,
Donna

Re: Cherokee County History Book

granbeverly — 2009-10-20 01:51:28Z

You are probably right. My great aunt married a Samuel Still McFadden and he is buried in Henry Cem., in Cherokee Co., TX
thanks for the reply
Beverly

Re: Priestleys

JudithMcFadden62 — 2009-10-19 23:56:53Z

thank you very much. I will...
Do we have any idea if James b. 1817 had a sister? Esther?

Re: Priestleys

HL2604 — 2009-10-19 23:09:51Z

Search 1850 DeWitt-Not Stated-Page 7 For James Priestly born about 1816 in TN or SC. Then search familysearch.org for marriage of James Polk Priestly in 1874 Texas. Courtesy of Anna Laura Clark of Fort Worth, parents were James Austin Priestly and Elizabeth Ann Ragsdale.

Priestleys

JudithMcFadden62 — 2009-10-19 18:19:16Z

Can anyone tell me the parents and birthplace of James Priestley, early resident of Cherokee County?

Re: Cherokee County History Book

JudithMcFadden62 — 2009-10-19 18:15:46Z

Depends. McFadden in our case is a name change in a previous generation.....from a Donald P McFadden--in California.

Judith

Re: Cherokee County History Book

granbeverly — 2009-10-19 15:58:26Z

I noticed you name was McFadden. Are you researching the McFaddens?
Beverly