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Jerry Dodds --12-17-1997

GAGE
I'm searching for any information on my G-Grandfather Samuel Johnson DODDS b. 1835 in Jefferson Co. IL. Samuel, his wife Sarah Elizabeth AKIN DODDS and 7 children moved to Wise Co. abt. 1883 from Kaufman Co TX. Sarah Akin died abt. 1884. Samuel married Sarah Elizabeth BROWN GAGE in 1885 in Wise Co. Sarah GAGE also had children from another marriage. They moved to Indian Territory near Tishomingo OK abt. 1887 If anyone has any information about this family please e-mail me at doddsjnc@swbell.net Thank you.... Jerry Dodds

Anita--04/02/1998

GARRISON
GARRISON/CARPENTER/ROACH
Looking for information on Nataniel Carpenter, wife Kathryn Roach died 15 Jan 1890, in Decatur, TX. Had a daughter Lillie Belle Carpenter b. 16 Apr 1879 in Wise Co., she married Thomas Garrison.
Any help with this family would be aprricated.

Anita Waxahachie
APrew39031@aol.com

Betty Blevins--11-17-1999
GARNER
I am searching for information about a Dr. GARNER who was in the area
between Gibtown and Poolville in the early 1890's. He probably lived in
Jack, Palo Pinto, Wise or Parker county. I would like to have information
about his burial site. He delivered my grandfather Virgil GARNER HOUCHINS
near Poolville on April 29, 1891.

Betty Houchins Blevins

Tasch--9-11-98

GARY
I am writing to you from Austin, having found you on the Wise County homepage. I am just beginning research into my Wise County ancestors surnames MASSIE and GARY. Specifically James Barnet(Barnett) MASSIE who lived in Newark between approximately 1880 and 1910. I believe he owned property and should be on the tax roles. Also Thomas J. GARY, about the same time period, also in Newark. James Barnet MASSIE married Harriet Louisa nee' GARY (daughter of Thomas J.) in Wise County about 1888. I think Thomas J GARY and Harriet Louisa Gary MASSIE died in Wise County. I would really appreciate ANY direction you can give me on beginning to discover more about my great and great great grandparents. I would be willing to make a trip to Wise County. Also, there is a possibility that MASSIE could be spelled MASSEY,but I think MASSIE is correct. Thank you so much, looking forward to hearing from you.

Judie Tasch (512)476-5021

CFran66--10-8-98

GERREN/GEARING
GERREN/GEARING / ALLEN / FARMER / WALKER

Searching for family of J. M. (John) GERREN / GEARING, b. abt 1815? possibly TN and Mary ALLEN, b. abt 1835. They moved with their children from TN to Wise Co., TX in 1875. Their children were: Thomas, b. abt 1852; John F., b. abt 1855; George, b. abt 1858; Mary, b. abt 1859 Meigs Co., TN; Poney, b. abt 1862.

Mary GERREN, b. Oct 10, 1857/59 in Meigs Co., TN, marr. Andrew Jackson FARMER, Aug 17, 1876 Decatur, Wise Co., TX. They later moved to Denton/Clay Co's, TX. A. J. FARMER was b. Nov 11, 1849 Knox/Anderson Co., TN. His parents were Henry FARMER, b. May 05, 1824 TN & Syntha/Cynthia A. JACKSON, b. abt 1827

Mary ALLEN's maiden name may have been WALKER, as Mary Gerren's obit mentions a "Grandpa Walker" who was Pastor of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Newport, Clay Co., TX.

Would love to hear from anyone with an interest in, or knowledge of these families.
Thank you!

Carol L. Franklin
CFran66@aol.com

L. Cordell--12-24-98

GENTRY
J.W. WILLIAMSON married L.E. GENTRY on Nov. 2, 1884 in Wise Co. I believe this is Lou GENTRY, b. 1866 to John M. and Pamelia/Permelia GENTRY that were living in Wise Co. in the 1880's. I would appreciate any information on this family and would love to connect with any WILLIAMSON--GENTRY descendants.
Lynell 'Gentry' Cordell Lcordell@texoma-ok.com
HC 70 Box 3383
Kingston, OK 73439

Bakerdeb--3-17-98

GILBERT
Need info on James Elbert Robason believed to have married Fannie Sonoma Sensabaugh in Wise County, TX about 1877-78.
My grandfather was their second child born 4 Aug 1880 in Wise County, TX. They had several children. Some of their children took the spelling Robertson, some kept Robason. My grandfather was Robert Anderson Robertson who married Myrtie Ann Gilbert in Eastland County, TX. James 'Elbert' parents were believed to be Mark Andrew Robason and Martha --.

Would appreciate any help.
Thanks.
Debra Waldrop,
10452 Township, Live Oak, Ca 95953 bakerdeb@jps.net

Tanya Autry Becker--9-27-98
GILLILAND
COLEMAN-WHITLEY-GILLILAND
Looking for descendants of Rufus M. COLEMAN & Mary Jane WHITLEY. Moved to just east of Paradise, Wise County, Texas after the Civil War ended. They were from McNairy County, Tennesse and were married on December 25, 1867 in McNairy County. Children were James A. Coleman b. 23 June 1876, William M. Coleman & J.W. Coleman b. 23 March 1879, Ada M. Coleman b. 3 September 1886. Rufus M. Coleman died 3 February 1892 in Paradise, Wise County. Mary Jane Whitley Coleman married W.P. GILLILAND 22 September 1892 whereupon she moved to Springtown, Parker County, Texas. Children of Rufus & Mary Jane COLEMAN were all baptized at Bethel Church (Methodist Episcopal Church South), Wise County, Texas. Does this church still exist? If anyone one knows-please let me know. It is my hope that the baptismal records have survived. Would like to contact descendants of Rufus & Mary Jane-they were my maternal great aunt & uncle.

Tanya Autry Becker

(Ed Wrather)--7-5-1999
GIVENS
I am searching for my g grandmother's (Mary Dessie Givens) family. It is
believe they lived in Wise Co, perhaps during 1860's or 70's. Her parents
were Charles W. and Elizabeth Givens. Children: W. W. (1-1-1850), John
(9-18-1851), Robert (3-1-1855) Mary Dessie (7-12-1857), Charles (6-5-1859)
and Elizabeth (9-22-1865). Mary Dessie Givens married Madison Pruet some
time around 1875 to 1880. I believe some of the children were born in
Missouri, and family tradition is that they were of Native American
descent. Any info or leads would be greatly appreciated. I have never
been able to find this family in any census record!

Jacky Stancil--11-27-1999
GLANTON/HOLLINGSWORTH/POTEET
I am searching for information on John Henry Dibble Glanton and his wife M. J. (Mattie Jane?) Hollingsworth. They married in Giles Co, Tennessee in 1873. They lived in Wise Co Texas at some time in the late 1800's and early 1900's. According to an undated obit from the "Messenger" Mrs. J.H.D. Glanton age 72 was buried at Decatur Cemetery. The obit says she was a native of Tennessee and came to Texas as a child and settled in Wise Co. It goes on to say that she leaves a husband, 5 sons and 2 daughters. It says that Rev. Prichett officiated at the funeral services and that arrangements were carried out by C.L. Christian. There is also a "Card of Thanks", also undated thanking family and friends for their support signed by JHD and children

I know that they had a daughter Dollie who married James Ira Stancil in Jefferson Co, Al in 1904. I know that they had sons Cliff, Ed and Thomas. I have a 1913 letter from MJ in Alabama to Elizabeth Poteet in Decatur Texas in which she calls her "sister". I have been unable to locate any information other information on JHD until the 1920 census when he was living with his daughter and her family.

Any infromation or suggestions will be appreciated.
Jacky Stancil

isanders--7-19-98

GLOVER
I know there is a cemetery in or near Chico Wise Co. my grand mother JOSEPHENE J. EDWARDS and her infant son by her. She died about 1881. Is her mother, SARAH JANE GLOVER, also buried there?

Thank you;

isanders@camalott.com

Neil & Marjorie Pace--6-24-98

GOBBETT
The HUNTER boys married several times to ladies of Wise Co TX.
The ones that are of great interest to me are:
John HUNTER 7 Nov 1882 to Miss Nancy L. CLEMENT;
S. W. ROLLER 6 Aug 1882 to Mattie(Martha) HUNTER and then D.(David) N. HUNTER 10 Jan 1883 to Miss (?) Martha M. ROWLER;
Miss Mollie (Mary)HUNTER 15 Mar 1883 to W. D. CUNNINGHAM;
C.(Charles) A. HUNTER 25 Dec 1883 to Miss M. E. CUNNINGHAM;
and finally William HUNTER 24 Feb 1884 to Mrs. J GOBBETT.
Hoping to hear from anyone related.

Marjorie PACE Portland, OR

Ken TAYLOR--5-2-98

GOODMAN
I'm looking for info on....Forest Woods married Mary F. Goodman OLDHAM in Chariton County Missouri 7-9-1837. They had several children in Chariton County in the 1840's...one was named John.
They moved to Wise County. Forest WOODS, probably born in Missouri 6-20-1810, died Chico, Wise, Texas 6-20-1886. Found mention in Chico newspaper on June 26. 1886.
Mary F. GOODMAN OLDHAM born 2-24-1814 or 11-25-1814 by date listed on datebase submitted by someone at morman church. She was born in London, Laurel, Kentucky. She applied for pension on Forest Woods name that was rejected 2-1-1894 and those papers were mailed to her at Crafton, Wise County.

Any info greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Ken Taylor
ktaylor@bendnet.com

Bruce & Debbie Langton--12-26-98

GOODRUM
I am looking for a birth record of a Henrietta Goodrum born January 11, 1891 in Greenwood, TX to Linus and Susie Goodrum.

Thanks
Debbie Langton

RSCole1@prodigy.net Ron Cole8-18-99
GRAY
I am hunting Oscar Gerome Gray. Oscar was born 11/22/1862, Married Emma
Quinn , and had a son (Winfred) 09/26/1905. Oscar and Winfred were born in
Decatur. Emma is believed in Zquarro co in unknown state. Thanks for any
help. Winfred was my maternal grandfather.
Thanks again Ron RSCole1@prodigy.net
Denise--11-6-1998 (In Transit)

GREATHOUSE
If anyone has a regular census index for WISE Co 1880, I would surely appreciate a lookup of the surnames Lackey and Greathouse. I have the census at the library, but no index and it is very hard to read. I mostly just need the page numbers.
Thank you:

Denise

Norah Shay--3-28-2001
GREATHOUSE

I am looking for any information concerning the family of John Furman Greathouse born in Decatur, TX on July 14, 1907. His parents were William Furman & Eugenia Josephine Greathouse. Eugenia was married to a Brown after 1913 and is buried in the Oaklawn cemetery. According to census records William was born in KY possibly in the 1880s. I do not have any information on William and I don't know if William and Eugenia were divorced after 1913 or if William died.
I can be contacted at Norah shay@aol.com, thanks for this web site it has been the source of some great finds for me.

Patricia Greathouse

Linda Stokes--12-29-98
I am looking for any of the Stokes, Slimp, Morton, and Green families.

GREEN: Susan C. Green was the daughter of Samuel and Matilda Green.Her
siblings
were Martha, Mary, Elizabeth, Samuel W., George, William T.,
and John J.

Morton: G.W. Morton came to Wise County, Texas sometime in the 1890's with
his wife
Susan C. Green, and their children. Mainly looking for the
death of my Great
Grandmother Ida Melton Stancil Morton, probably about 1905.
She and her
husband Jesse W. Morton were living in Rhome, Texas and she is
proably
buried at Fairview Cemetery with a daughter and her
father-in-law.
Slimp: Jacob Lafayette Slimp and family. A very large family.


Linda Stokes
lstokes@brazosnet.com

Lois Weaver--9-13-98

GREESON
Seeking information re: Charles W. GREESON and John TERRY families in Wise County in early 1900s. Both families were from Limestone Co, AL. The Greeson family settled near Paradise and the Terry family was in Alvord. There are several Terrys in he Alvord Cemetery and the Greesons are in the Sunset Cemetery. I'm especially looking for descendants of William O. Terry, son of John.

Thanks
Lois Weaver

Eddy Hamilton--1-1-99

GREGORY
Records show that Walter married Margaret Adilia Younger on 11 Oct. 1885. Walter was a brother to my G. Grandfather Eli Gregory. How would I find more information about this family in Wise County? Where in Wise County did this marrage take place?

Thanks

W.M. DRESSLER,-- 3-24-98,

GREGSBY
Looking for information on HOWARD [HOARD] YOUNG.
1860 Wise County census shows he and his wife, LENA [LAURA] CHEATHAM lived at Prarie Point, Wise County. He was 55 and she was 34.
Children:Laurie M, b c. 1845, age 15--James, b 1848, age 12--Camilos, b 1859, age 9--George N.,b 1852, age 8--Emma, b 1854, age 8--Mary E, b 1859, age 11/12. Parker County records show marriage of one [maybe same as above] Mary E Young to M H GREGSBY on Sept. 6, 1874. These are my wife's relatives. Any information related to this family will be appreciated.

W M Dressler
213 E. County Rd. 140
Midland, TX 79706

Martha Smart--2-13-98

GRIFFITH

BRADLEY,KELLY, LOGGINS, KING. Morris BRADLEY b 1824 NC and wife Rebecca
Ann (GRIFFITH) b 1836 NC went to Wise Co., TX from Fanning Co., GA with
the following children: Christopher, Sarah Caroline, Martha Jane, Amanda
and Mary.

Martha Jane md Tom KELLY and had two sons Virgil and Morris,
Sarah Caroline md Joe KING and Amanda md Rufus LOGGINS I found a letter
written in 1970 by a lady in Fort Worth Texas giving the above
information on this family and would be happy to share her name and
address by e-mail.....would like to be in touch with someone who could
help me on these families after they went to Texas.

Will be happy to
share information on parents of Morris and Rebecca Ann and siblings back
in NC.


Joyce Gore Locke--5-6-98

GRIFFITH/GORE
Searching for information or descendants of John W. GRIFFITH and Anna L. GORE, married ca 1897.
Anna L. GORE was born Jul 1876, in either Parker or Wise county, TX.
Ch: Mollie May GRIFFITH b Feb 1898 TX and Andy GRIFFITH b 1902 TX. Information from Wise Co. census of 1910. I have no other information on the GRIFFITH line, but do have a photo of this family.
Thank you for any help in finding my Griffith cousins.
Joyce Gore Locke
- email: jglocke@yucca.net

Nancy Gragg Dec 14, 1997

GRAGG/GREGG
My husband's grandmother was born in Wise Co., Texas on Oct. 16, 1874 to M.D. BUTLER (or BUTTLER) and Dolly BLESSINGAME/BLASSINGAME. She married (Hiram ?, most records say Thomas GRAGG, date unknown and at some time they moved to Comanche Territory Okla., having their first child, Richard Leon, in Nov 1904 in Okla. I have been told that she attended college and was a school teacher.

Looking for confirmation of her birth and origin of her parents.

I know that the Graggs, Alexander R. GREGG (Gragg) and Marshall E. GREGG changed the spelling of their last name when they got to Texas from Tennessee about 1867. They married after arriving in Texas. Anyone have any clues for me? Thanks. Nancy Gragg

Lmorren--7-17-98
GREEN
I am seeking information on James Alexander JONES who brought his family to Wise County in 1878.

James was married to Martha J. GREEN Jones. They are both buried in the Paradise Cemetery. They had 3 children: John, William, and Lula.

James was a saddle and harness maker. I have information to share.
Laveta Morren, Lmorren@aol.com

Paul & Gay Fuller --5-28-98

GREEN
Trying to track down Virginia MORRIS, who may have lived in Wise Co.
Our Virginia was born in Texas and was married to Daniel Green. We don't know where. They had a son, Sterling Price GREEN, b 1863, Parker Co. TX. We are descended from Sterling, and have his line to present. Virginia, John S., and Gid MORRIS are listed in the index for the Pioneer History of Wise Co. 1907, Cliff D. Cates - Wise Co. Historical Society - 1982.
We have the index, but do not have access to the book, so cannot check them out. Any help will be appreciated.
Paul & Gay Fuller

RENA DEW1--7-16-98

GOLHKA
Looking for ANY information on SYDOW's or VON SYDOW's who may have lived in Wise County.They would have been around the Boyd and Decatur area around 1910. Also looking for a Minnie GOLHKA who also would have been in Wise County married to Carl Sydow.

Thanks for your time and please contact me with ANYTHING you may know.
Thanks for your time.

E-MAIL ADDRESS: RENADEW1@aol.com

DALE KAREN--8-7-99
GREENSTREET

We have been looking for many, many years for some record of what happened to 1/2 of our ancestor's family. Our ancestor's are Thomas Greenstreet and Lavina Samuels and they married in Adair co., Mo in 1852 and moved their 10 children to Montague Co., Texas in April of 1876. According to the 1880 census they settled around St. Joseph and some were still there by 1900. WE are "told" that Thomas died 1886 at St. Jo's and wife Lavina died 1883. 3 girls we've found marriage records for in Texas=Innis (or Enis) marrried James Moses Phillips 1877 in Montague, Lucy M. married WM hale in 1887 in Wise Co., and Alba married William S. Chancey in 1886 in Texas. But for all the written correspondence and searching of census and other records we can't find any record of what happened to Abner who was last listed as a male of 16 in 1880 census (a twin to Alba), John L. who was 13 years old in 1880, Clara who is 10 years old in 1880, 2 twins==a boy and a girl both with the initials E.M. in the 1880 census and were 8 years only, and a W. Greenstreet, male who was 4 years old. We've tried to track the older siblings but none have showed up with them so far? Was there some kind of epidemic or something to kill all these children after 1880 and before 1900.
Any suggestions would be extremenly appreciated!
Thanks,
Karen

R. L. Guffin--3-8-98

GUFFIN
I am looking for information on a George M. ROBINSON, b. 1824 in Fairfield Dist., SC and moved to Wise County, TX from GA in the 1880's. Would like to contact any of his descendants.

Also, would like to find descendants of George B. GUFFIN, a nephew of the above George ROBINSON, who moved his wife and family around 1900/1901 to Chico, TX from Cobb Co., GA. George had about five daughters - one named Emma GUFFIN m. a Mr. MEEK. Emma died in Chico ca. 1973 and should have descendants today around Chico.

Thanks.
R. L. Guffin

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Pat Keenan--12-18-1999
HAEFFNER/HEFNER
My great - uncle Greely A. Haeffner (Hefner) resided in Bridgeport, Wise
Co., Texas during the 1920 census. His wife at that time was Eunice
(nee Brownlee) Haeffner aged 24 and they had a child Ruby Velinda
Haeffner. Any information on Eunice would be appreciated. I assume she
died before 1942 -- but do not know where or exactly when. Thank you.
Pat Keenan

GeorgiaArt--8-1-99

HALPAIN, HALPIN, WHITLOCK

I am seeking information on Mary E Halpin or Halpain who married a Whitlock, first name not known, about 1870 to 1880. They had five children: Mollie birth info not known, James Franklin born abt 1878 in TX, Rosa M born abt 1881 in TX, Jessie E born 1883 in AR, Evaline born 1887 in AR.

Mollie married John Jackson Pepper
James married Dora Pepper, then Eva Jones
Rosa married John William Hendrix in Scott Co AR
Jessie married George Harper in Scott Co AR
Evaline married Wood Lambert in Scott Co AR

Thanks. Georgia Aeverman

Char Bond --3-3-98

HANCOCK
My grandmother Sara Charlotte (Hancock) Bond dob 16 Mar 1876 attended a woman's college in Decatur, Texas. Does anyone have any information on this college such as the name, the years it was opened and closed, where are the records on the students anything!

Thanks,
Char Bond
PO Box 66794
Albuquerque, NM 87193

Robert Leonard--3-10-2001

HARDY

Looking for info on Harry Hardy b 1861 in Eng d 1944 and his bro Samuel Hardy b 1858 in Eng d 1930. Both d in Wise Co. Bridgeport residents from abt 1880??? until their deaths. They immigrated to US abt 1862-63. I assume with their parents but don't really know. I don't know their parents names or where they lived before Wise Co. The first record I can find is the 1900 Wise census. They probably entered thru a northern port due to Civil War, but that's just a guess. Have info to share from abt 1900 to present. Harry Hardy was my ggrandfather.-Robert Hardy Leonard-Zx1863@CS.COM or BOBINOKLA@HOTMAIL.COM or (918) 336-0833

Brian C. Milton--7-10-98

HANKS
Hi, I am searching for info on my Great Great grandfather John H HANKS. I assume he was residing in Alvord, TX in the year 1885 (The year my Great grandfather Volney Houston Hanks was born there.) I was not able to locate him in the 1880 or 1900 Soundex however.
Any help would be appreciated. His wife was a Susie LITTAL (Maiden) and he had 2 daughters although I know know dates or names for them.

Thanks,
Brian

From:Rharn8690--6-17-99
HARNSBERGER

Any information would be appreciated about J.A. Harnsberger, Chico, TX blacksmith who married Eliza Jane Thomas on Dec 25, 1882. J.A. died in Chico on Feb 8, 1924, and Eliza died on June 16, 1928. I know they had one boy and three daughters. The son, Mitchel, was the tool sharpener at the Rock Crusher plant in Crafton.....He later moved to Wichita Falls.

Thanks, Royce Harnsberger
Sacramento, CA

Jo Ann Michel

HARRIS and DOBSON

Looking for information on the HARRIS family. John S. Harris born in Pilot Point, TX (Denton County) His parents were T. O. Harris (unknown what T. O. stands for) and Dicey or Dicy Ann Harris (maiden name possibly Hendricks). John married Georgia Ina DOBSON in June of 1889 in Decatur, TX (Wise County). They left the area went to OK had several children: Some possibly born in Wise County because the family returned several times before settling down in Ada, OK. The children are: Eula Lee Harris born 2-10-1890, Burl Harris born 11-19-1894 died in Wise County 8-30-1898, Hattie Ann Harris (went by Annie and Anna) born 1-9-1894, Earl Lekurg Harris born 8-5-1905.

Betty Smith--3-25-1999

HARRIS

I am looking for Harris family. William Robert Harris and wife Margaret Alice Arrington are buried there in Smyna Cemetery, I was told recently. William Robt. Harris b Ark, wife b in Ark. They had some children born
in Wise Co, moved back to Lamar Co, but went back to Wise Co. where they died. His daughter-in-law said they were buried in Sunset, Wise Co., Smyna Cemetery. Mr. Harris died Aug 9, 1954 and wife Margaret died Jan. 15,1953.
Mr. Harris had a sister, Josephine, that married John Calvin BLAGG. He had another sister, Julia Harris, that married a KEMP, we think in Wise Co.
Mrs. Harris's father, Arrington, lived with them, but he is buried in East Post Cemetery, Lamar Co. The Harrises, Blaggs and Shawharts came to Tex together but lived in Wise Co & Lamar Co. In later life they went to different ways.
Thank you for any help.

PembrokJC--7-6-98
HARRIS
Looking for any information on William "Willie" Lee HARRIS born September 6, 1884, Park Springs, Wise County, Texas. Married to Gussie Mayac DICKEY, born July 2, 1884, Rives, Obion County, Tennessee.

I suspect they were married in Texas, but don't know when. Oldest child was William Glen Harris born March 11, 1906, Crafton, Wise County, Texas. There were three others; two more boys and a girl.

When were Willie and Gussie married? Where? Who were their parents? Any info very much appreciated. Please email me.

Thank you.
D. Case
PembrokJC@aol.com

Jo McBride--12-19-98

HARRIS
I am searching my COLLINS line.My g.grandfather was Cornelius Swank COLLINS,who died the winter of 1919 in Bridgeport ,Wise Co.Tx.His second wife was Louisa Jane BURNETT b.1866 in Lamar Co.,Tx.She was the daughter of Nathan BURNETT b.1835 in Spartanburg Co. SC.Cournelius and Louisa daughter was Annie COLLINS HARRIS b.1897 the wife of General HARRIS b.1894 in Cherokee Co.,Tx. Is there anyone out there who can help me . I would like to find out about his first wife and family and who his parents were.I would be most grateful for any information and I would gladly share what I have .Thank You.
Jo McBride

(Sue Hart)--7-1-1999

HART

I am researching the Harts who resided in Wise Co. in the 1860's, John T.
Hart and his family. They had moved there from Hunt Co. I know that one
of the women was killed by Indians in the 1860's, Narcissa Stephenson Hart,
wife of John T's son, William R. Hart. By 1870 I find most of the Harts
back in Hunt Co. Many of the family members are gone, and there are
several Harts appointed as guardians of children who are not theirs.
My question is, was there an epidemic in Wise Co. in the later 1860's or
could it have been Indian raids that claimed the lives of so many? Are
there an records of the Indian raids other than the one posted on the Wise
Co. website? (I only saw one there, but I can check for more). Thanks,
Sue Hart hartclan@ipa.net

DAVID LEDFORD--8-2-99
Harvey family of Alvord ,Texas, Wise county
HARVEY
I am looking for the family of John C. Harvey, he was living in Alvord,
Texas in 1937. He is the brother of my g-g-grandfather, George Washington
Harvey, b:1870, Madison co. Indiana. John C. Harvey was born Jan.18,1877,
Miami co. Indiana and I believe he married a lady named Winnie/Winneford
I have most of the Harvey family up to date, I would appreciate any help on
John C. Harvey's family, also from Alvord the Pillars family was married
into the Harvey's.
Please e-mail me, Thanks Connie in OKC

Jerry Morrison--5-29-98

HATCHETT
I would like to contact any descendants of Noah W. HATCHETT and Elizabeth Catherine MORRISON who were married in Boone Co., AR, 1 Apr 1879 and moved soon after to Alvord, Wise County, TX.

-- Thanx,
Jerry Morrison,

Rootin for: Morrison, Goodin, Martin, Price, Baird Etchieson, Castleberry, Crittenden
GA, TN, AL, AR, OK, TX, CA

Terri Jolly--12-15-98
HAWKINS
Looking for information on my great great grandfather Alphus HAWKINS. Do the Baptist and Methodist churches in Wise county have records from late last century and early this century. He died in 1917. Any help would be appreciated.

T. L. Jolly
tjolly@arn.net

Terri Jolly--8-17-98

HAWKINS
I am looking for information on Alphus/Alphas/Alpheus Hawkins. He died in Wise County in 1917. He was listed as an elder then as reverend but I do not know with what church. His wife was Nancy Davis Hawkins. She also died in 1917. They are both buried in the Thomas Cemetery. Any information would be very much appreciated.

Terri Jolly
tjolly@arn.net

Mary Lou Fournier --12-16-97

HEATH
I am looking for information on a family that lived a short time in Decatur, Wise County, TX. The father was Donald Alonzo HEATH, and according to the 1860 Census he was 28 years old and employed as a ranger. His wife was Ann. They had a son born in Wise Co., James Alonzo Heath, Feb 28, 1867. I would like birth info on James and information on Donald being a ranger. Thank you, Mary Lou Fournier

(carasel)--4-24-98

HEDRICK
I am trying to find Robert Driskell b. 10/31/1890 Ga. and his family in Wise Co., TX. Robert was sent an Easter postcard from his teacher in 1908 and it was postmarked Slidell, TX. and addressed to him in Slidell, TX. The teacher's name was Miss Ennard.... Roberts parents were John William Driskell and Martha (Mattie) Driskell (Hedrick). I believe John died in Wise Co., TX. on 9/16/1913 and may be buried in Sycamore Cemetery, but have been unable to verify this. Martha Driskell died 2/15/1952 in Decatur, TX. and was buried in Sycamore Cemetery.... Any info on these people would be greatly appreciated..
Please send info to:
carasel@jps.net
or mail to:
Robin Minadeo
8217 Villa Oak Dr.
Citrus Heights, CA. 95610

Mark10-15-98

HEFLEY
Hi,
My name is Mark Hefley. I was doing some research on our family name and came across you during my searching. From what information that I have a German emigrant found his way to the Texas area at the close of the 18th century.

I don't have any info, other than the above, about him. But, he had a brother that settled near Hagerstown, Maryland.

I would be interested to hear from you.

Thanks,
Mark

Becky Nolen McKee--9-25-98

HEFLEY
Looking for information on Nina Belle HEFLEY NOLEN. She married Porter Wade Nolen and they had 3 living children: Hazel b 7-09-1900 d 2-13-1980, Robert 10-15-1903 d 2-1971?, and Ernest "Shorty" b 11-17-1905 d 7-26-1947. It was said that she died when Hazel was 12 yrs old, that she gave birth to twins, one was still born and the other only lived a few days, Nina died a few days later. I am assuming that Nina was born in 1881. Where is she buried?
Thanks for any help.
Becky NOLEN McKee

(WIL BRIDGES)Dec 14, 1997 HEFLEY
I'm looking for a HEFLEY (possibly Callie) That married during the Civil War to Thomas Jefferson BAKER...any Baker's in your research? Carolyn Bridges San Ramon, CA

MBlack--3-21-98

HEFLEY
Looking for Mack Hefley b Nov 1861 born MS. married Sally Bailey b Feb 1871 born SC....moved to Bowie County, TX.

Ichbintor--10-29-98

HEFLEY
Looking for John Calvin HEFLEY born 21June1870. Brothers Mal HEFLEY, Frank HEFLEY, Phillip HEFLEY, Riley HEFLEY....Father Phillip Riley HEFLEY his father Daniel HEFLEY. Any and all HEFLEY'S in Your County. Reach me (Kenneth Hefley) at ICHBINTOR@aol.com. Thank You!

Danny G. Adams--2-9-98


HICKS
Seeking info on Rebecca HICKS and her father Austin HICKS. Rebecca was born in Wise County on
June 4, 1887.

Thank You! Glenn


Lee Simons--3-11-1999

HILL

HILL, James F. age 36 on 1880 census Wise Co. with wife Rebecca NEWTON and children--Mary Sally is my greatgrandmother, Rebecca is not her mother. James was 16 on the 1860 census in Catoosa Co., GA, he and brother John are living with W.N. Johnson family as laborers. Some of James' children born in AR, who was his first wife? Where did they marry? Who are his parents?

THANK YOU FOR ANY HELP.

(Jewell Kennedy)--2-28-1998


HOBART
Looking for Location of Hog Branch Cemetery in Wise Co .
I need a death date for: Francis Marion Kennedy and Castero A. Sarah
Holbert.
Does any one know if have if I could get death certificates for these two
and where to get them??


1 Francis Marion Kennedy b: 1834 in MS. d: in Buried Hog Branch Cemetery
Boyd,Wise Co. TX
.. +Castera A. Sarah Holbert b: June 18, 1835 in MS d: in Buried Hog Branch
Cemetery Boyd,Wise Co. TX
..... 2 Alice Kennedy
..... 2 Barney Kennedy
..... 2 Frank Kennedy
..... 2 Mattie Kennedy
..... 2 Nettie Kennedy
..... 2 Joseph Kennedy b: 1860 in AR.
..... 2 Marion Kennedy b: 1863 in AR
..... 2 Cynthia Kennedy b: 1865 in AR
..... 2 Nellie Kennedy b: 1867 in AR
..... 2 Andrew Levi Kennedy b: 1870 in Pine Bluff AR. d: 1945
......... +Lona Greer b: January 16, 1875 in Baton Rouge La d: 1920


Thanks
Can you tell me where I can find out location of Rock Creek TX . My grandmother was born there and I can't find.

Thanks
Jewell Kennedy

DOYLE--3-17-1999

HODGES

Hello. I'm looking for The HODGES family who lived in Wise County around the 1880s. If any descendents of Solomon and Mary HODGES see this and want to share information, please contact me.

Sincerely, Doyle at dobuhler@du.edu
PS: children of Sol and Mary born here were Ollie HODGES MCCLURE and William Jessie HODGES.

strong> D. Hart Hornback--3-20-98

HOLLAND
I am looking for information on the L. HOLLAND found on the 1880 census of Wise co. page 141. Is this a LEE HOLLAND or Richard Lee HOLLAND?? His wife would be Mary Ann they would be in their late 20's.

Jacky Stancil--11-27-1999
GLANTON/HOLLINGSWORTH/POTEET
I am searching for information on John Henry Dibble Glanton and his wife M. J. (Mattie Jane?) Hollingsworth. They married in Giles Co, Tennessee in 1873. They lived in Wise Co Texas at some time in the late 1800's and early 1900's. According to an undated obit from the "Messenger" Mrs. J.H.D. Glanton age 72 was buried at Decatur Cemetery. The obit says she was a native of Tennessee and came to Texas as a child and settled in Wise Co. It goes on to say that she leaves a husband, 5 sons and 2 daughters. It says that Rev. Prichett officiated at the funeral services and that arrangements were carried out by C.L. Christian. There is also a "Card of Thanks", also undated thanking family and friends for their support signed by JHD and children

I know that they had a daughter Dollie who married James Ira Stancil in Jefferson Co, Al in 1904. I know that they had sons Cliff, Ed and Thomas. I have a 1913 letter from MJ in Alabama to Elizabeth Poteet in Decatur Texas in which she calls her "sister". I have been unable to locate any information other information on JHD until the 1920 census when he was living with his daughter and her family.

Any infromation or suggestions will be appreciated.
Jacky Stancil

Myron C, Pebbles--11-18-98

HOLLIS
I am searhing for Vida Mae Perry's parents, Later on she married
William Thomas Hollis in Wise County
Thank you, Myron C. Pebbles

Rob Leacock--9-28-98

HOLLOWAY
Looking for information on the BROWN family.
Thomas Howard BROWN (b. 1874 - Bowman, Georgia/ d. 1952 - Worland,
Wyoming) and his wife Mary Elizabeth HOLLOWAY (b. 1871- Illinois/d. 1950
- Decatur, Texas). They were married about 1898 and had two children, Marie (b. 1900) and Howard Gains BROWN (my grandfather - b. 1906 - Decatur, Texas/d. 1968 - Fort Worth, Texas). Howard Gains BROWN married Vera Ella VANN (b. 1906 in Indian Territory - now Durant, Oklahoma/d. 1993 - Livingston, California) in 1926. My grandfather attended Decatur Baptist College and graduated in 1926. All four of them are buried in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery south of Decatur. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,

Mrs. Lory Leacock
Sacramento CA

Betty Holt--6-22-99
HOLT
Searching for the parents/siblings of Jordan C. Holt, m. Martha Ellen
Millhollon Clayton, Feb. 21, 1884. She was b. 12/25/1851, either in
Hopkins Co., Texas or California. She was the widow of (?) Clayton
with two children: Dan and Annie; at the time of her marriage to
Holt.. Her parents: John B. and Sarah Jane Davidson Millhollon. John
B. served from Wise County during the Civil War. He had TB and died
when he was 47 years old during a move to near San Antonio; b. Dec. 1,
1821, in KY. Jordan C. Holt was the gr-grandfather of my husband. We
have no information past his name. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
Betty (Roll) Holt

Betty Holt--7-11-1999
HOLT, Jordan C.
Looking for information on Jordan C. Holt, died Jan. 1886 (?). Parents,
siblings, origin, unknown. Married: Martha Ellen Millhollon Clayton
(widow); Feb. 21, 1884 in Wise County, TX. Martha E. Millhollon, b.
12/25/1851, dau/o, John B. Millhollon; d. Sep. 16, 1921, Arnett,
Oklahoma. Married (1) J.J. Clayton, (Date of Marriage unknown) had two
children; Dan Clayton b. abt.1875, d. 1918, Arnett, OK; & Annie Clayton;
J.J. Clayton died when Annie (b. 1876) 9 months old; Marriage (2)Jordan
C. & Martha had two children: Sam Millhollen Holt, b. Dec. 12, 1884,
Wise County, TX.; d. 08/28/1943, Arnett, OK. Carrie Agnes Holt, b. (?)
at (?). Martha Ellen married for a third time. Would like any
information possible on Jordan C. Holt, and/or J.J. Clayton. Thanks for
any help.
Betty (Roll) Holt (gr-gr-grandaughter-in-law to Jordan C. Holt)
Tulsa, OK
Phillip Maynard--2-18-1999

HOLT

Searching for information on Margaret HOLT b. 17 Jan 1862 in IL d. 23 May
1889.
Married Henry C. WORKS 18 Dec. 1880. Lived in Wise County, Texas 1880.
Son, Lucian WORKS b. 9 Jan. 1884 in Wise Co., TX and d. May 1976, Wise
County, TX. Where are they buried? There are only three books about Wise
County, Texas in the Clayton Genealogy Library in Houston, Texas considered
one of the largest genelogy libraries in the US. Any information
appreciated.

Ann Works Maynard
3814 Lake St.
Houston, TX 77098
phone: 713/528-0682
e-mail: maynard@hti.net

Beverly Pasternak--2-27-1999

HOPKINS

Rachel Harriet Hopkins Wheelis died Feb 1909 in Wise County, Texas. She was born 19 May 1831. She m. William Wheelis 8 June 1848. I believe her father was George Hopkins and mother Mary Fugua from Tennessee.
Does anyone have any information to share on this for me?
Thanks,
Beverly

John and Joan-6-19-99

HOPWOOD
My Willis Marshall Hopwood was in the 1880 Wise Co. Census. He was with
Rebecca J. (Hopwood?). They had a daughter named Lillie about 6, and
step-daughter Martha E.(Lizzie) Medlin abt 12. He then, from what I
understand, had a wife named Virginia McClain and they had Willie, Mary
Magdalene, and Virginia Ethel. Virginia Ethel m: George William Pittman and
they lived in Alvord. She had many children, and died in childbirth. The
children were: Bertha Mae, Carl Lee, Bevia Rae, Viola Fay, Herman Lane,
George William Jr., Clethal Inez, Reba Ethel, Lloyd Francis, Hazel Irene,
Lois Florine, and Dorothy Marie. The family had moved to Electra by 1924
when the mother died in childbirth.

I know Willis Marshall Hopwood was in Wise Co. in 1873, as I saw a land
record. My quandry is what happened to Rebecca J. and Virginia, and where
did they come from?? I would appreciate any help you can give me w/re to
this family. Thanks, Joan

(Lorine Lea) Dec 14, 1997

HORNBECK,Jackson
Married Rachel JENKINS in Cedar Co. Mo. Six children were born in Mo. They moved to Wise Co. Tx. before 1886. Their daughter Gurty was born that year in Tx. They were listed in the 1900 census. Rachel Died Dec. 28,1907 two miles E. of Alvord,Tx. Would like info on this family. Children Elizabeth 1866,Martha E. 1867,Una 1873,William 1876, Lucy 1878,Bessie 1881,Gurty 1886. Son William was also listed in 1900 census age 24 and wife Eliza age 25. Lorine Lea lea@mo-net,co HCR-3 BOX 3674 Shell Knob,Mo. 65747

Doris E. Dewberry--2-16-1999

HORNER

I am in need of newspaper obituary for William A. Horner who died 29 February 1936 in Wise County, Texas. I would appreciate information on how to get this plus the cost.

Kim Mitchell--3-18-98

HOUSE
Searching for information on Richard Green HOUSE and Ella C. ROBINSON married in Alvord, TX in December 1892. Ella's parents were Francis M. and America ROBINSON, have no other information on Richard except that he was born in July 0f 1872. Three children were born in the Alvord, TX area - Theodore Laudis born in 1893; A.G."Anthony Green" born in 1896 and my grandfather Herman Clyde born in 1898. Would like any information on either of the families listed above. Please email me at kward42393@aol.com
Thanks,
Kim Mitchell

JOHNNY L. JOHNSON--5-17-98

HOWELL
I am looking for any information on my grandparents, ggrandparents and gggrandparents.
Andrew Jackson WATTS & Mary Elizabeth MOURY (no information on either) had son William Henry WATTS b26 Jan 1871 Hamilton county TN d20 Oct 1940 Alvord TX m7 June 1894 Mary Callie Jones b25 Nov 1873 Fayette county AL d12 Feb 1965 Alvord TX daughter of Andrew Jackson JONES & Martha Elizabeth YERBY.
The only information I have is on Andrew Jackson JONES. I was told that Jonestown in Travis county was named after him but I have no records on this. In 1883 he deeded four acres of land to be used for a church and cemetery. This is the Mount Zion Baptist Church and Jonestown Cemetery in Alvord. The Texas Historical Commission has placed a marker at this site.
My grandmother Hattie Belle WATTS b7 Sept 1910 Alvord d13 Mar 1946 Alvord; is buried there. She was married 19 Sept 1926 to George Leslie HOWELL b27 July 1906 Scurry county, TX dUNKNOWN. He later changed his name to Leslie E. HOWELL also nicknamed DOC.
I would appreciate any information on my family that anybody has.
Thank You
Johnny L. Johnson

SPORADICUS--11-25-98
HOWELL
My name is Bill Holton
Am seeking any information of the family of Clyde HOWELL from Decatur ci 1900

holton@mcn.net

EMHUDDLE--10-5-98

HUDDLESTON
Nd info on Daniel Carl HUDDLESTON b. 1844 d. 1922 Wise Co. TX m. Martha Ann Jordan b. 1852 d. 1917 Wise Co. TX married on 12-7-1869. Daniel fought for Confederacy. Only have info on one child :Louis Monroe (my ggrandfather) m. Sallie K. FREELEY.
EMHUDDLE@aol.com

Joyce Gore Locke--5-6-98

HUDDLESTON
Searching for descendants of William Newton HUDDLESTON, b Oct 1870 TX, married to Virginia Ellen GORE on 22 Sep 1889 Wise Co, TX.
Ch: Luther HUDDLESTON b Sep 1890;
Earnest Hugh HUDDLESTON b 16 Jun 1892 Boonsville, Wise, TX, d 1954, m. Edna (unk);
Mary HUDDLESTON b Sep 1896 Wise, TX;
Ethel HUDDLESTON b Apr 1899 TX;
Bertha HUDDLESTON b 1905 TX;
Andrew HUDDLESTON b 1907 TX;
Nora HUDDLESTON b 1914 TX.

Family believed to live in Smyer, TX or possibly Snyder, TX ca 1940-50. Have been unable to find burial sites of Wm. Newton and Virginia Ellen HUDDLESTON. I have no additional information on the Huddleston family but extensive research has been done on the Gore branch. Any help in finding these elusive cousins would be greatly appreciated.

Joyce Gore Locke -
email: jglocke@yucca.net

Glenna--9-17-1999
HUDSON
My grandfather, David Alexander Hudson, was born in Wise County, Decator
Township, on January 21, 1875. I am trying to find info on his father,
Elijah Hudson and mother Sarah Elizabeth Robinson Hudson. I think Elijah
was also born in Texas. Your input would be greatly appreciated. Glenna
Scott

J T Rich-3-6-98

HUGHES
DUTTON, BLACKWELL, TURRENTINE, HUGHES
Seeking information on Dutton families that arrived in Wise Co. ca. 1890. Stephen Penn DUTTON, b. ca. 1835 came with wife Sarah Jane b. ca. 1841. His children, by previous marriage: George b. ca. 1864, Martin Luther b. ca. 1866, Margaret E. b. ca 1868, John C. b. ca. Apr 1870, James Arthur b. 23 Sep 1873 d. 21 Sep 1967 md. Mary Abilene BLACKWELL, and William W. b. ca. 1875. Sarah Jane had son by previous marriage, Stephen Henry TURRENTINE b. ca. 1867. Also arriving were George S. HUGHES (b. ca. 1840) and wife Margaret Elizabeth (DUTTON) HUGHES (b. ca. 1840) with children Edmund Albert b. ca. 1868, George L. b. 1869, John A. b. ca. 1872, Malissa(?) b. ca. 1864, and Willie Edna b. ca. 1877. The HUGHES were buried at Cottondale Cemetery near Bridgeport. May have been other families arriving. Any information on any of these families would be greatly appreciated.

BETTY WILLIAMS

HULETT

STANDLEY,William Green and wife Willie Hulett Standley, moved to Wise Co.sometime in early 1900 to take care of her parents,William Ross and Mary Ann HULETT.

MZ

BETTY EILLIAMS --12-24-98

HULETT
HULETT-TULLOS-KILBOUGH-NUNNALY:
I am looking for any info on the HULETT family that moved to Wise Co.
in the latter part of 1860 after the Civil War, William Ross HULETT and
wife Mary Ann TULLOS HULETT went to Wise Co. with daughter E.G.(Jessie)
from Trinity and Polk Co.'s with many other people from East Texas.
They had a son George Millard HULETT who married a Maud Lea NUNNALL and
George and Maud had a son b/11/12/1899 name William Emory HULETT.
William Ross and Mary Ann HULETT also had another daughter b/2/04/1878
name Nelie. The oldest daughter E.G.( Jessie) married a G.A.KILBOUGH on
2/22/1883 ----all this in Wise Co. Maybe in Boyd. I have lost all
records of them from 1899.
WILLIAM ROSS HULETT was born in the Republic of Texas in 1841--his
parents were Obediah R. and Sarah E. HULETT. William Ross HULETT was in
the Civil war, enlisted in Crocket Tx.in 1862-Goulds 6th Texas Calvery,
Company A, enlisted as a private was 1st Lt. when mustured out in 1865
He was a school teacher before the war. Any INFO APPRECIATED.

thanks Betty

Janet Cheek 7-26-98

HULSEY
Dear La Darla,
I am looking for a listing of Hulsey's in the 1900 and 1910 census. Can
you tell me if there are any listed?

Thank you,

Janet Hulsey Cheek

Starshne58--1-15-99
HUNT
Hello..My name is Debbie Hunt Fite...my ancestors came from Wise county in the 1860 William Hudson Hunt IV with his Family ...Wife --Catherine Cardell Hunt Son ---William Hudson Hunt V and His daughters Belle Hunt Shortridge and Kate Hunt Craddock..according to the paper work sent to me Belle Hunt Shortridge was the first white Child to be born in Wise County...I don't have a lot of information but do have some of the article written for the Dallas Morning News Dece.6,1931.About the removal of the graves from the Wise county Cemetery from the Days of old Cactus Hill.
Sincerly
Debbie H. Fite

Neil & Marjorie Pace--6-24-98

HUNTER
The HUNTER boys married several times to ladies of Wise Co TX.
The ones that are of great interest to me are:
John HUNTER 7 Nov 1882 to Miss Nancy L. CLEMENT;
S. W. ROLLER 6 Aug 1882 to Mattie(Martha) HUNTER and then D.(David) N. HUNTER 10 Jan 1883 to Miss (?) Martha M. ROWLER;
Miss Mollie (Mary)HUNTER 15 Mar 1883 to W. D. CUNNINGHAM;
C.(Charles) A. HUNTER 25 Dec 1883 to Miss M. E. CUNNINGHAM;
and finally William HUNTER 24 Feb 1884 to Mrs. J GOBBETT.
Hoping to hear from anyone related.

Marjorie PACE Portland, OR

(Neil & Marjorie Pace)--4-6-98

HUNTER
James B HUNTER along with 2 of his sisters families traveled from McDonald Co MO after 1871 and appear on the 1880 Wise Co TX Federal Census for Precinct 2. James B. HUNTER b abt 1848 , McDonald Co MO, father Samuel j HUNTER and mother Matilda Elizabeth DODSON. Amanda b abt 1853 in GA he probably married after arriving in Wise Co, for there are no records of any such marriage in McDonald Co MO. There they had Samuel John HUNTER b abt 1873 Pre 2 Wise Co TX; Adabell A. HUNTER b abt 1877, Pre 2, Wise Co TX; Matilda Elizabeth b abt 1879, Pre. 2 , Wise Co TX and James b after the census.
Also on sheet 31 we find W. E. JONES b abt 1849, MO; and his wife, Martha Ellen HUNTER b abt 1848, McDonald Co MO, brother to the above James; Children John H JONES b abt 1866, KS; Mary E. JONES b abt 1868, MO; Sarah B JONES b abt 1872, Pre 2 Wise Co TX; John JONES b abt 1876, Pre 2 Wise Co TX; Adda JONES b abt 1877, Pre 2 Wise Co TX.
On sheet 32 is the 3rd family: Cullen Warren JAMES b Jun 1837,VT; married Sarah Frances HUNTER abt 1876 probably in Wise Co TX, Sarah F.b Nov 1859 Pineville McDonald Co MO; their children:Olive Belle JAMES b Jul 1877 Pre 2, Wise Co TX married 1897 Indian Territory to Albert Wheeker DAVIS was later annulled and she married George DOWNS; Luther JAMES b Mar 1880 Pre @ Wise Co TX; Leonard JAMES b Jun 1884, Indian Territory married Mattie LAWHORN. 5 more children b aft their return to MO.

strong>Marjorie Pace---8-20-98

HUNTER
I can't find Pella on my map of Wise Co TX nor on the map I printed from your website.
My gr gr grandfather Samuel J HUNTER d in 1879 in the town of Pella. There is a Pella Cemetery listed and looks as if it is in a city called Smyma.
Smyma is not listed either. Where can I find Pella a town or a Cemetery???
THANKS!
Marjorie PACE
Portland OR

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John & Mary Grist--7-12-98

INGRAM
Looking for any information on a George Washington ARMSTRONG and his wife Georgiana INGRAM Armstrong.
They moved to Wise County sometime between 1875 and 1880.

Also looking for any information on their daughter and son-in-law. Sarah Armstrong married Robert Lee MOSS in Wise County on Nov. 25, 1897.

Thanks
Mary Grist
gristjm@arn.net

PLIsenberg--6-29-1999
Surnames: ISENBERG and WEBB
I am looking for information on a Jacob Isenberg m. Jane Webb. They had one child-- Simon (Simeon) Jacob Isenberg b. abt 1885. Simeon Isenberg married a Gladys Ada Davis June 21, 1910. They may have married in Wise County. Simeon and Gladys had 8 children born in Texas (in the Wise Co. area) and 3 more in Oklahoma. Their oldest child, Alma Isenberg 1919-1923 is buried in Flat Rock Cemetery.
I am looking for information on the burial place of Jacob Isenberg and/or Jane Webb. I know Alma is buried there near a Kit Webb. There are two small metal signs near the head of Alma's tombstone and I think they may be Jacob and Jane.
I need to know if Jacob Isenberg and Jane Webb are buried there. If they are, where can I find information on their birthdates? Does the cemetery have records?
Thanks for any help.
Patti Lynn Stowe Isenberg

Ann Fuller--2-26-1999

ISHAM

I am trying to trace the Coon family. My mother was Deraha Coon b. 8 Dec, 1906 in Bridgeport, Wise, TX to Everett Edward (or visa versa) Coon and Mary Mildred ( or Mildred May) Isham. I have not been able to find either family in the 1860 census listed at this site. By 1912 they had moved on to
Vernon, Wilbarger, TX.

I am told she is of Indian and French ancestry but that remains to be proved.

I would be grateful for any assistance you might be able to offer me.

I have spent the afternoon at this site reading and looking at the pictures.
Thank you and all who have worked on it...you've done a wonderful job!

Ann Fuller,
af892@mindspring.com

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BaNoi777--8-12-99

JACKSON, STARK, SHAWN, DUDLEY, KIRKPATRICK
I am looking for the families of John JACKSON (born about April 1872 in Texas). He married Callie STARK. They had two children Weldon Declarmin JACKSON and Elton JACKSON. Callie died in Boonsville, Texas Wise County in Sept 1907. Her parents are Theodore Declarmin STARK and Susan E. STARK. They are also buried in Boonsville, Texas Wise County.
It appears that John JACKSON had another marriage. The children are Juanita SHAWN, Nellie KIRKPATRICK, Lester JACKSON, Carl JACKSON, Henry JACKSON, Mrs. Hugh DUDLEY, and Miss Jerry JACKSON.
PLEASE IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION REGARDING MY GRANDFATHERS FAMILY I WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE THE HELP.
SHERYL JEAN JACKSON
BANOI777@AOL.COM

BaNoi777--6-22-99
JACKSON

I am looking for information on the "JACKSON" family who lived in Boonsville, Texas, about 1899. My grandfather WELDON DECLARMIN JACKSON was born there September 6, 1899. His fathers name is JOHN JACKSON who was married to CALLIE STARKS. They had several children but I only know the names of a few. They are HENRY JACKSON, JUANITA JACKSON, and JERRY JACKSON.
Please send any information about this family
. Thank You

BaNoi777--6-24-1999
JACKSON
I am looking for information on the JACKSON family of Boonsville, Wise Co., TX. My grandfather, Weldon D. JACKSON, was born Sept. 6, 1899 in Boonsville. His parents names are John JACKSON and Callie STARKS. Some siblings are Carl JACKSON,
Lester JACKSON, Henry JACKSON, Juanita JACKSON, and Jerry JACKSON. Please E-mail with any information. Thank You

(Neil & Marjorie Pace)--4-6-98

JAMES/JONES
James B HUNTER along with 2 of his sisters families traveled from McDonald Co MO after 1871 and appear on the 1880 Wise Co TX Federal Census for Precinct 2. James B. HUNTER b abt 1848 , McDonald Co MO, father Samuel j HUNTER and mother Matilda Elizabeth DODSON. Amanda b abt 1853 in GA he probably married after arriving in Wise Co, for there are no records of any such marriage in McDonald Co MO. There they had Samuel John HUNTER b abt 1873 Pre 2 Wise Co TX; Adabell A. HUNTER b abt 1877, Pre 2, Wise Co TX; Matilda Elizabeth b abt 1879, Pre. 2 , Wise Co TX and James b after the census.
Also on sheet 31 we find W. E. JONES b abt 1849, MO; and his wife, Martha Ellen HUNTER b abt 1848, McDonald Co MO, brother to the above James; Children John H JONES b abt 1866, KS; Mary E. JONES b abt 1868, MO; Sarah B JONES b abt 1872, Pre 2 Wise Co TX; John JONES b abt 1876, Pre 2 Wise Co TX; Adda JONES b abt 1877, Pre 2 Wise Co TX.
On sheet 32 is the 3rd family: Cullen Warren JAMES b Jun 1837,VT; married Sarah Frances HUNTER abt 1876 probably in Wise Co TX, Sarah F.b Nov 1859 Pineville McDonald Co MO; their children:Olive Belle JAMES b Jul 1877 Pre 2, Wise Co TX married 1897 Indian Territory to Albert Wheeker DAVIS was later annulled and she married George DOWNS; Luther JAMES b Mar 1880 Pre @ Wise Co TX; Leonard JAMES b Jun 1884, Indian Territory married Mattie LAWHORN. 5 more children b aft their return to MO.

Winkie Peters & Theo Wagner--11-12-98
JAMES
Iam looking for any information on my grandfather, James Madison JAMES, who lived in Park Springs. He was a postmaster there, and was also a pharmacist, he had a drug store in Park Springs. He was married to Theodosha PERRY or PEERY, she died in 1925 or 1926, she was born in 1880 in MO. His date of birth was 1865, and he died in 1952. He may have been born in GA or MO.
Any information please.
Thank you,
Leigh (Winkie) Peters
theowink@flash.net

(Lorine Lea) Dec 14, 1997

JENKINS
HORNBECK,Jackson Married Rachel JENKINS in Cedar Co. Mo. Six children were born in Mo. They moved to Wise Co. Tx. before 1886. Their daughter Gurty was born that year in Tx. They were listed in the 1900 census. Rachel Died Dec. 28,1907 two miles E. of Alvord,Tx. Would like info on this family. Children Elizabeth 1866,Martha E. 1867,Una 1873,William 1876, Lucy 1878,Bessie 1881,Gurty 1886. Son William was also listed in 1900 census age 24 and wife Eliza age 25. Lorine Lea lea@mo-net,co HCR-3 BOX 3674 Shell Knob,Mo. 65747

Pat Lefores Dawson--2-20-2001

JENNINGS
JENNINGS / LEFORS
I am searching for information on the family of Margaret M. JENNINGS LEFORS ROGERS. Margaret was the daughter of George W. Jennings and Elizabeth C. Stephens/Stevens married about 1865. Margaret was born March 10, 1870, in Wise Co. She had siblings Henry W., George H., Georgianna (Rogers), Abner Garner, Edmond L., John Carroll, James R. (Jim), Lidy Ann, Loualey, Rostus, Tina and Manson. She was the second wife of Thomas Henry LEFORS (Tom) m October 14, 1888, by the Reverend L. Rattan in Wise Co. Tom and Margaret lived in the southern section of Wise Co., south of Boyd. They are both buried in the Stokes Cemetery in the Hog Branch area. Tom's first wife, Elizabeth STOKES and her infant daughter are also buried there. Tom and Elizabeth were the parents of Hamilton Day LEFORS.
Margaret was the mother of Volina (Emmett Cash) b. 1890, Rhoda Doritha (Tollie Wilson) b. 1892, Louana (Walter Cash) Lefors b. 1894, Bessie Leona (J. Y. Blakley) b. 1900, John Thomas (Tommie) b. 1903 and Clarence Emery b. 1906. Two daughters died as infants. Tom died in December 1910. Several years after his death Margaret married William Bethel (Bill) ROGERS. Margaret and Bill left Wise Co. for a time, but later returned. Margaret became ill March 28, 1936, and died April 28, 1936.
I would like to share with anyone having information on these families.
Pat Lefors Dawson
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(Ray C. Riley)2-26-98


JOHNSON
JOHNSON, MATILDA E. "MATTIE" - I am seeking the parents of my g-Grandmother, MATILDA E. "MATTIE" JOHNSON. Matilda was born near Waco, McLennan Co., TX in about 1871. She married JOHN HENRY DAVIS in Chico, Wise Co., TX on Sept 16, 1893. John Henry and Mattie had two children (1) Mary Elizabeth Davis, b Aug 17, 1895 (my grandmother) (2) James
Thomas Davis, b June 20, 1897. Mattie died September 1, 1899 in Wise
Co., TX. Mattie and her mother-in-law, Susan (Lovette) Davis are
supposedly buried in the Rush Branch Cemetery somewhere near Chico.
Rush Branch may be the same as the Rush Cemetery referred to on your
homepage. Any information on Matilda E. Johnson would be greatly
appreciated. My regular mail is Ray C. Riley, 108 Stokesay Ct., Cary,
NC 27513.

Fred Patton--9-25-98

JOHNSON
LaDarla, thank you so much for being so prompt. I'll try to get by the Court House and see if they would have a death certificate. Adam JOHNSON had a big family and quite a few stayed around there. I recall one had a meat market - and a big dog that was tied out back - at the ripe old age of about 4, I got out there and was having a fine time with the dog, but no one could get close to get me away - GOOD dog! G-uncle Ad Johnson had a gin, I believe, also. Looking forward to trying to put the puzzle together. And will be grateful for anyone who can help with answers.
Thanks for your help.
Sincerely, Fred.....

BULLETBIL1---2-26-98

JOHNSTON
We come from a long line of Tenn. Smiths who migrated to Wise Co. Texas in the 1860's.
Claude B. Smith born 9 Jun, 1895 in Chico, Tex. married Nula Belle Franks in Wise Co.
Nula Belle, was born 20 May 1898 in Corsicana, Navarro Co.
Claudes family was William David Smith bn. 23 Dec 1867 in Franklin Tenn, he married Gerogia Idella Taylor on 31 Jul 1890 in Wise Co. Tex.Nula Belle was the Daughter of Claude Lee Franks bn. Oct 1875 in Ardmore Tenn.
Her mother was Martha Cassandra Johnston, From Miss. (related to General Johnston of Civil War Fame killed at Shiloh) Claude Smith had 6 brothers and all their first names started with C. Charlie William, Clare Gregory, Clifford Clark, Clyde Frederick, Carl. I don't have the 6th. Does anyone have anything else??

Thank You.
Bulletbil1@aol.com

quata wood--9-12-1999

JONES/BELL

I am seeking information on the Thomas Jones family. I know they lived
in Wise County in the 1860's. His wife was Nancy and thir children were
Virginia,Aradina Alice(my grandmother), ThomasJr., Gabriel, Mary,
Benjamine, and Rebecca. I know my grandmother married Burl BELL in Wise
county, but I have reached a dead end as to the remainder of the Jones
clan. If anyone can help I would really appreciate it.
Quata

Jonel--8-16-98

JONES
I am looking for info on the Gabriel Jones and Cumbey line. He married Loduskey Cumbey. She and some of her children (including my grandfather) are buried in Cumby Cemetery.
Many thanks for any help.
Jonel

Lmorren--7-17-98
JONES
I am seeking information on James Alexander JONES who brought his family to Wise County in 1878.

James was married to Martha J. Green Jones. They are both buried in the Paradise Cemetery. They had 3 children: John, William, and Lula.

James was a saddle and harness maker. I have information to share.
Laveta Morren, Lmorren@aol.com

JOHNNY L. JOHNSON--5-17-98

JONES
I am looking for any information on my grandparents, ggrandparents and gggrandparents.
Andrew Jackson WATTS & Mary Elizabeth MOURY (no information on either) had son William Henry WATTS b26 Jan 1871 Hamilton county TN d20 Oct 1940 Alvord TX m7 June 1894 Mary Callie Jones b25 Nov 1873 Fayette county AL d12 Feb 1965 Alvord TX daughter of Andrew Jackson JONES & Martha Elizabeth YERBY.
The only information I have is on Andrew Jackson JONES. I was told that Jonestown in Travis county was named after him but I have no records on this. In 1883 he deeded four acres of land to be used for a church and cemetery. This is the Mount Zion Baptist Church and Jonestown Cemetery in Alvord. The Texas Historical Commission has placed a marker at this site.
My grandmother Hattie Belle WATTS b7 Sept 1910 Alvord d13 Mar 1946 Alvord; is buried there. She was married 19 Sept 1926 to George Leslie HOWELL b27 July 1906 Scurry county, TX dUNKNOWN. He later changed his name to Leslie E. HOWELL also nicknamed DOC.
I would appreciate any information on my family that anybody has.
Thank You
Johnny L. Johnson

Keith Jordan

JORDAN
My Grandfather Charles Franklin Jordan was born in Cottondale, Texas in 1894, but the real interesting one is my GreatGrandfather Perry L. Jordan, we don't know much about him and he is supposedly listed on the 1880 census for Wise County, Cottondale, do you have access to that census, does it list where he came from??? or how many kids he had at that point. My Grandfather came from a large family, 11 brothers and sisters so we are tracking them down.

Thanks,
Keith Jordan
Jordan_k@apsicc.aps.edu
ps GGFather's real name was Pierre Lafeyette Jordan. :))