1997-98 Clay Co. Texas Queries

Will  Sat, 21 Nov 1998 18:52:53
Looking for anyone doing research on a Thomas Crockett HUDSON b.25 Nov. 1879 Greene Co. Tenn. married Allie Jeanetta SPENCER June 10, 1899. They lived most of their lives in Clay Co. He died on Jan. 24, 1861 and is buried in Clay Co. Also looking for anyone doing research on a Laury HUDSON b. approx 1881 in Greene Co. Tenn married James ARCHEY. Lived several years in Clay Co

BOB PRIVETT  TUE NOV 17 13:59:56 1998
LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON EARL CHARLES PRIVETT, MY GREAT UNCLE. HE DIED JAN. 3, 1972 AND HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF Henrietta for 36 years at time of death. He was born Aug 13, 1886 in Oklahoma. According to his death certificate he was a city employee. Any information relating to Earl or his family would be greatly appreciated. Bob Privett, Santa Maria, CA

Judie A Korff  Mon, 02 Nov 1998 03:26:48
Looking for C.F.Millen Korff and family, they own a horse ranch in Cambridge back in 1870, and information on the family or the town of Cambridge, I sure would be interested. Thank you,

PapaB  Sat Oct 24 06:42:35 1998
Subject: Charles M. Ray and Mamie Gretrude (Coleman )Ray. I am hunting any information on the Charles Ray family that lived in Henrietta area in 1911, my mother was born there but I am trying to locate any information on her parents of any kind. Thanks so much for your time

JhaRee Miller  Mon, 14 Sep 1998 14:42:04
Looking for info on John D. Elkins family, lived Buffalo Springs abt 1895+. Married Nancy ?, six children: Tom, Dan, Noah, John, Mollie (died early), Stella. Tom married Minnie ?, no info on Dan, John married Mary Rogers at Grapevine (5 children), Stella married Will McGregory, and Noah (my g grandfather) married Emma Narcissus "Sweet" Crenshaw who was raised by Joe & Mollie Fuller at Buffalo Springs. I believe Sweet's mother was Joe Fuller's sister, but no proof. Would appreciate any leads. E-mail is tmiller@trib.com. JhaRee (Mahaffey) Miller

Deborah Harrison  Tue, 1 Sep 1998 09:56:38
Looking for any information regarding Louis BESS and wife Mary Louise, whose son, Isaac Alton BESS, was born in Henrietta in 1890. Deborah Harrison jttw73a@prodigy.com

Michelle Bess Brantley  Sun, 30 Aug 1998 01:34:19
My name is Michelle Bess Brantley . I am looking for any information about my grandfather's parents. Their names were Louis and Mary Louisse Bess (Oldswaty or Ohaw) My grandfather, Isaac was born in Henrietta ,Texas -Clay county on 4-6-1890. He does not have a birth cert. Other children were: Leodocia, Arthur and Anna. I really need help. I appreciate all the help you can give me . My e-mail address is Mbess0202@aol.com

Pat Griessenbeck  Tue, 18 Aug 1998 17:42:19
Trying to locate parents or siblings of John Andrew CALER and his wife, Marion Ruth Walker CALER both are buried at Henrietta, Tx. they both died in Wichita Falls. John was born Dec. 2, 1870 in Herber Springs Ark. Clebern Co. Died May 3, 1956 and Marion Ruth was born June 12, 1878, in Tenn. and died Oct. 16, 1949. They had 7 children, Grace Jewel, Opal. Etta Mae, Lee Thomas, Oma Marie, Bonnie Rae. and Gladys Lovetta. Any help would be very apreciated Thanks in Advance Pat Griesenbeck

Cathy Powers  Sat,25 Jul 1998 16:44:40
MY HUSBAND'S GRGRGRANDFATHER, NAPOLEAN BONAPARTE THORNTON WAS A TRAIN ROBBER IN ERATH AND CLAY COUNTY. HE WAS SAID TO HAVE BEEN RECRUITED BY RUBE BURROWS AND SAM BASS. IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THIS, PLEASE CONTACT ME. CATHY POWERS

Windy Daniels  Wed July 22, 1998 16:24:33
I am researching these names in Clay Co. PINKMAN, MCCOY, BRUENIG. My grandmother Emily Lurena McCoy married (1) ? Bruenig (2)Harvey Earl Pinkman. Bruenig owned land in Clay Co. I am not sure if they were married in TX or IL. She married Harvey Earl in 1919 in Clay Co. Does anyone recognize these names? Windy Daniels

Larry Wilson  Wed July 1, 1998 09:03:02
I am seeking information on the ETHERIDGE family who came to Clay Co. from Tennessee in the late 1800's. Nancy (Nannie) Etheridge, daughter of Jessie ETHERIDGE and Mary PERRY married Jacob (Jake) Humble WILSON in Obion Co. TN. 1877. These were my GG-Grandparents. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. I have quite a bit of information and would be glad to share.

Robert Wacaser  Mon 22 June 1998 23:55:59
I am looking for any information on the family of George Washington WALKER who was living in Clay County by 1890. He was born 20 Jan 1860 and died of typhoid fever on 7 Oct 1892. He operated a ferry boat across the Red River. The closest town to them was Terral in Oklahoma and Henrietta in Texas. He was taken to his Uncle Joe's farm for burrial in the family cemetery. This farm was referred to as being near the north part of the Big and Little Witchitas and not a short distance from where they lived. Uncle Joe's last name may have been CAMPBELL and he had a lot of cattle and many cow hands working for him. Uncle Joe had 6 or 7 sons and one daughter, the youngest, named Sally. Two of the sons were named Tobe and Frank. There may have been two with the names of John and Charlie. Tobe was married to a woman named Looney and they had two daughters, Della and Josie. George Washington Walker married Laura Francis SHERRILL on 29 Sep 1886. They lived near Sherman when they had their first child, Oscar Bornett(?) Walker born 2 Oct 1887. He had a still born twin. Their second child, Sallie Ann Walker was born in Clay County on 4 Jun 1890. She was originally named Goldie. Their 3rd child Georgie Bell Walker was born 18 Jul 1892. I would be very interested in hearing from anyone with information on this family or in getting suggestions as to where I might continue to look and what resources might be available for this area. Was there a newspaper then that might have carried an obituary, etc? Does anyone know where the north part of the big and little Witchitas might be or have heard of a Campbell family fitting this description? Many thanks, Robert Wacaser Data from Oscar Walker's Bible: George Washington Walker b. 20 January 1860 d. 7 October 1892 Laura Francis Sherril b. 13 March 1866 d. 22 June 1916 Married 29 September 1886 Children: Oscar Bornett - b. 2 Oct 1887 Wife - Erma Bishop - b. 18 May 1902 her mother Addie Alsys - d. 22 Feb 1915 Sallie Ann - b. 4 June 1890 Georgie - b. 18 July 1892 d. 11 July 1900

Nancy  Sun 21 June 1998 12:29:47
I am trying to find some info on a REAVES Finton m/w.b 1860 Tx d?Tx or Ok. I have found one of his sons in clay Co in 1910. REAVES Carl Lesley b.1886 Hays Co Tx d.1940s in San Juan Tx. In the 1910 Cenus of Clay Co. Carl Reaves was married to a Bessie Emma GREGORY they were married in 1903.they had two sons. REAVES Earl Monroe b.1904 Ryan Ok d.1977 Meeker Ok REAVES Virgil P b.1906 Ok d.Corpus christi Tx Thanks nancy cajun@tecinfo.com http://www.angelfire.com/tx/wchandler

Nellie  Sun, 07 Jun 98 10:41
I am searching for descendants of CHARLIE H. PICKETT. His wife, Hannah SMITH PICKETT was my gr grandmother's half-sister. Their father's name was John William SMITH. Charlie and Hannah are listed in the 1900 Clay County TX census. The local community was Justice PCT.No. 7. Two sons were also listed: John W. and Charles E. Thanks, Nellie

David Melton  Mon, 25 May 1998 21:12:44 -0700
MARY ALICE HAMBLETON DENNINGTON AND JOHN SAMUEL DENNINGTON moved to Clay County from Missouri in the late 1890's. They had children there: LOUIS, JOSEPH, JOHN LEE, and BIRDIE MARIE while living there. Am especially interested in JOHN SAMUEL DENNINGTON; where he is buried. He died of malaria in 1900. Also would love to find any records that may give me a clue to who his parents were. Any information would be greatlly appreciated!!! David Melton

Art Storer  Sat, May 9, 1998 20:52:33-0600
Am looking for a list of surnames for Clay County. Trying to find info on the family of William KING. He died in Clay County in 1920's. His children: Henry C., Alice A., Alvin T., Walter A., Arthur L., Elbert L. and Hattie L. William was married to Jane Tooke>

W T Walker  Sat, May 9, 1998 19:53:58-0700
I am looking for information on the BUSSEYS who lived in Byers around 1906. They had a son Carl E. Bussey. W T Walker

Loretta Alvord  Wed, April 29, 1998 20:27:54 EDT
I am looking for information on James Aaron BOWMAN born 6 July 1920 in N Clay Co. Married Jan 17, 1942 to Eulah Faye HUDSON in Bowie Tx. Thanks, Loretta Alvord.

J W Burch  Sun, April 26, 1998 02:41:39 EDT
I'm trying to find out if a James and Emma BRIGHT reportedly buried in Bluegrove Cemetery (1927and 1925) were the parents of Roxie Hanna Bright. If anyone has any clues, thanks for passing the information along.

Oliver Emmert  Fri, 10 Apr 1998 21:13:37 -0400
I am looking for information on Daniel COBLE, supposedly died around Henrietta about 1890. He was from Tennessee. Thanks Oliver Emmert oliver@shelby.net

Dan and Pat Asbjornsen  Thu, 09 Apr 1998 15:26:21 -0700
I am looking for information on Oliver CURBOW & Emma McGuire Curbow. They were living in Bellevue,Tx Clay Co in the 1880's. My ggrandfather Edwin Perry Curbow was born on 07-01-1885 in Bellevue Tx. If any one can help me with information I would appreciate it. Thanks Pat
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Danny Snellgroves  Thu, Apr 2, 1998 16:10:04
I am looking for information on Samuel SNELLGROVE aroung mid to late 1800's. He married a woman named Amanda. They had a lot of children in this area of Texas. He is buried in Kansas in an unmarked grave. Any information will be appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Walter  Fri Mar 27 1998 12:31:23
Researching MC FARLAND, MEAD, MC CLAIN (MC LAIN)- 1840-50 on. Also information on RED RIVER STATION in Montague County, Civil War era.

Mary Eklund  Thu Mar 26 1998 22:04:26
Looking for any information on Paul and Addie Mae RAINS. They are buried in the Charlie Cemetery . They had one son that I know of. His name was Clyde. Any help on locating information on this family would be appreciated. Thanks, Mary.Eklund@worldnet.att.net

Lou Ann Chamblee  Tue Mar 24, 1998
My grandmother was Samantha E HARDER DAVIS. She is buried in Hope Cemetery in Henrietta. Her husband William Davis is buried in Holdenville OK. I am searching for information on any HARDER OR DAVIS relatives. Father of Samantha was C B HARDER. She and her son Lonnie Davis resided in Henrietta in 1920 according to census records. Any information on these people will be greatly appreciated. Lou Ann Chamblee

Rick Durham  Mon Mar 23, 1998 21:48:25
My family roots are linked to Henrietta Texas and date back to perhaps as early as the mid to late 1800's and beyond. Such names include Barney MCGEE, a Sheriff or deputy sheriff of Clay county sometime between 1900-1940. John Henry SLACK and his wife Leena Ellen Margaret SLACK, long term residents of Henrietta. Did not mean to bore with family details, sorry. I am searching for a ONE-ARMED MAN WHO WAS A SALESMAN FOR THE FULLER BRUSH CO. The man sold his goods in this area sometime between 1925 and 1935 and may have been a resident of Henrietta. I'm sorry I cannot provide a name, I just hope perhaps someone may know of this man. I have managed to find a photograph (about 1930) of this person. I'm considering placement of an ad in the local newspaper with this man's picture in hopes someone might recognize his photo. I believe this individual was my paternal grandfather. It is possible this man was married to my grandmother in Henrietta around this period. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rick Durham

Charlie P  Sat Mar 21, 1998 20:42:10
I am looking for any possible reference to John Bennett PEAL or Juba WEBB in Clay Co during the years 1861 through 1868. Thanks Charlie P.

Chad  Sat Mar 21, 1998 21:36:05
My name is Chad and I am looking for information on John Whitfield Kilgore on bac. John Whitfield Kilgore was born in VA on 9-27-1846 and married Louise Montalvia HART. John Whitfield died in Joy, Clay Co TX in 1910 and Louise Montalvia Hart Kilgore died in Joy in 1943. They were married in Greenville TX on 2-16-1867. They had 13 children. If anyone can provide information prior to 1846 it would be helpful.

Carol  Thu Mar 19, 1998 10:48:45
GEARING/ALLEN/FARMER/WALKER--Looking for family of J.M. GEARING, b abt 1818 in TN? Married Mary ALLEN, b abt 1835 TN. Children: Thomas, b abt 1852; John F, b abt 1855; George, b abt 1858; Mary Isabell, b Oct 10, 1859, Meigs Co TN (m A.J. FARMER); Poney, b abt 1862. This family lived in Meigs Co TN in 1870's. Moved to Denton Co TX in 1875, then to Clay Co TX. There's also a mention of "Grandpa" WALKER who pastored the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Newport, Clay Co TX who died before 1929. Would love to hear from you if you know anything about these families. Carol

Carol L. Franklin  Sun Aug 17 19:44:07 1997
BUSH:Looking for information on the family of Felix Glenn BUSH who died Nov 02, 1923 in Bellevue. His daughter Frances Lucretia BUSH, (Fannie), was born in Allen, TX (Collin Co.) May 12, 1881. Fannie mar. John Henry Farmer, Jul 19, 1899 in Vashti, TX. If anyone is researching the BUSH Family, I would love to hear from you! Thank you!

Milton Davis  Fri Mar 13, 1998 21:06:57
I am looking for Alladin Lester (A L) PUGH born 1-30-1845 in Tippah Co MS. died 12-25-1916 in Clay Co TX married Lassiephene GRIFFIN born 2-10-1849 in Lafayette Co MS d 6-24-1911 in TX. Children: Tillie, Robert, Benjamin Rush, Francis Julian, Tee Ola, James Argyle, Effie, Patty Jo, Bonnie Gene, Cyclone & Mittie. If anyone has any info on them it is very much appreciated. Thank you very much. Cindy Davis.

Carolyn Trim  Tue Feb 24 1998 22:12:56
Am looking for information on Henry Garrison (H.G.)WILLIAMS. Nickname was Pat. Born approximately 1874 (was 36 on 1910 Petrolia, Clay County Census). Married Willie Myrtle BRADLEY in Wichita Falls TX in 1898. He worked in oil field. Had a son die in Burkburnett, Alvey William, run over by a fire truck. He left his family in approximately 1922. Supposedly went to Ft Worth/Dallas area or to East TX. I do not know where he was born (1910 census says WV) or where he died. I am related through children with Willie Myrtle Bradley. They had 8 children. He may have remarried after leaving Clay Co. If anyone has information on him I would greatly appreciate it.

Luther O Shaw  Wed Feb 18 1998 15:34:23
Researching Perender Cicero SHAW, son of Green William SHAW and Frances Charity LOYD, b Apr 14, 1847 Wilson Co TN, d Aug 5, 1921 Henrietta TX. He married Fannie Fidella WESTMORELAND Oct 14, 1869 in Batesville AR. Their children: Green Williamson Park; Parthenia Blezora Magdaline; Walter; Wallace; Birton; Arden; Millard; Aurora Ethel Clyde; and Lloyd L. I have birth and death dates for all children but need spouses, marriage dates, where buried, etc. I especially would like the names of all of Perender's grandchildren. Perender was my great uncle. Luther O Shaw, Rt 1 Box 508, Batesville AR.

Mrs. Dale Bookout Karisny  Thu Feb 19 1998 14:45:59
EDWARDS: I am looking for any information regarding the "EDWARDS" surname in Clay County and surrounding counties. My gaunt Mary BOOKOUT married Henry W EDWARDS in Clay County on January 20, 1884. I believe my great aunt was living in Archer county at the time of their marriage, as she and her family were on the 1880 Archer County census. I have no leads on Henry's family, except they could have been from Chester Illinois. Any help would be gratefully appreciated. I will be more than happy to reimburse any costs regarding the research of my EDWARDS line. I would sincerely appreciate any help from anyone. Thank you in advance for your help. Mrs. Dale Bookout Karisny / Louisiana.

Tinkle  Thu Feb 19 1998 17:20:40
I am looking for any information that anyone might have on any TINKLE family living in Clay County. Chester TINKLE b 30 Aug 1897, Wichita Falls, TX. d 21 July 1902, and Bernita Thelma TINKLE b 17 Sep 1899.

Joan Herman  Mon 16 Feb 1998
Searching for any information on: Theodore Franklyn THASSLER, Mary Elizabeth ATHINS or ADKINS (used the name Mollie); J S ATKINS. J S and Mollie were siblings. Mollie was married to Theodore Thassler. My mother Mary Hattie was born in 1896 in Alhambra or 1898. Can anyone tell me where this place is located? J S Atkins and Theodore Thassler were involved in a court case in Clay County in 1902. J S had been convicted of stealing $60 from his brother-in-law. Atkins filed an appeal in district court in 1902 I would like to know if there are any census listing for 1880 for Tom and Mollie ATKINS with daughter, Mary Elizabeth. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated.

PHILLIPS  Fri, 30 Jan 1998 11:13:3
Seeking any info re: R M PHILLIPS wife nee HOWARD living in Wichita Falls, 1928. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Terry W Stewart  Fri, 23 Jan 1998 23:48:16
Hello my name is TERRY W STEWART and I am researching any and all associated families of Samuel L. STEWART and John H MYER (Meyers) of Charlie, TX. The families are connected in double marriages of Robert STEWART & Margaret MYERS sister of Ollie MYERS who married John STEWART. Also connected here is Mary Jane TUCKER, wife of Samuel L STEWART. Also Rachel Louise ALLS, wife of John H MYERS. There are many connections by the marriages of all these people and their children. I'm interested in any and all connections as I am trying to find all relatives. Thank you for your time.

Charles R. Hohenstein  Tue, 13 Jan 1998 01:12:23
Seeking contact with other researchers working on the HOHENSTEIN family of Clay County, TX.

Larry Blanchard   Thu Aug 21 15:55:16 1997
WILEMON, Peter Henry WILEMON moved to Clay County after the war between the states. Peter Henry Wilemon was a prisoner during the war between the states. His last known Military service was with 2nd State Cavalry of Mississippi.That was May 5th, 1864 Peter Henry Wilemon had a son, Peter Henry Wilemon born in 1871 in Clay County, Texas.

Susan M. Sailing   Tue Sep 218:15:56 1997
GARDNER/HEFFINGTON: looking for info about Jacob GARDNER and wife Lucinda, who moved from Missouri to Clay county sometime during the 1870's. Settled near the town of Post Oak, but was listed in the 1880 Clay county census. Had several children (all before coming to Texas), but primarily interested in his son Alexander L. GARDNER, who married Janetta L. HEFFINGTON on 09/28/1882. Marriage license was issued in Jack county. They left Clay county sometime around 1890 and settled in Indian Territory, just north of Ardmore. Also looking for ancestry info on Janetta L. HEFFINGTON. She was born in Arkansas @1860 and somehow wound up in Texas. Her marriage license listed herlast name as Herrington, but she signed it as HEFFINGTON. She also went by the name of Nettie HEFFINGTON. Her father's name is rumored to have been Frank HEFFINGTON, but have found no evidence of that.

Doris Bowman   Tue Sep 9 20:33:08 1997
I am looking for information on JESSE BOWMAN who died in the Warren Wagon Train massacre in 1871 in Young County.

Carolyn Triplett  Mon Oct 13 23:17:43 1997
Thomas Burr HUMPHREY died in Clay Co TX, Sept 11, 1919. Thomas married Nancy TRIPLETT in Cumberland Co KY. Looking for information about their descendants. Have Cumberland Co KY information to share.

Casey B Wiley  Thu Oct 16 17:59:43 1997
Looking for information relative to the WILEY family name. My Greatgrandfather was Julius Warren WILEY who owned a livery stable and a general store in Bellevue TX. His wife was named Mollie A(Mary)GORDON-WILEY. They had six children, 5 boys and 1 girl. He was also a farmer and I believe has interest in surrounding counties.

Margie Abbe  Fri Oct 17 10:09:10 1997
I am searching for Amanda Frances HATFIELD and any of her descendants. Her maiden name was KNIGHTEN. She was born in Alabama. Her daughter Sarah HATFIELD ABBE died in Clay County and is buried there. She had a daughter, Della, who married a Mark MARTIN. Another daughter that married a GREEN. She had a son William H. I would really like to know what happened to Amanda and her son William H. Thanks for any help.

Marie Robinson  Sat Nov 15 21:22 1997
BURKE: My father, George Bittic BURK(E) was born in Henrietta on Sept 25, 1889. His father was James Biccick Wesley (BURK(E). His mother was Melissa or Melissie Elizabeth CHOWNING, daughter of Malinda ? and Uriah J. CHOWNING. I have been unable to find the parents of James BURK(E) or of Malinda. Uriah CHOWNING was in Denton Co TX as early as the 1860 census. incidentally we were in Henrietta recently and really appreciated the help we received from everyone. Thank you for any assistance, Marie.

Dennis Kemper  Sat Nov 22, 1997 20:06
JENNINGS, RICKARD, SATTERFIELD: Seeking information on Sarah JENNINGS who died in Henrietta, Clay Co. TX about Oct 1896. Her son Marshall(Tom, John)married the sister of George "Tex" Rickard, Minnie Mae Rickard in Henrietta in 1887. Another son, Shelby (Sheb) died in Clay Co. after 1920. His son Shelby died in Henrietta in 1949. Sarah's daughter, Flora Mae, married Sam Marion SATTERFIELD and she died in Henrietta about 1957. Sarah's other children were Olivia DYER who died in Henrietta about 1889, and Dora JENNINGS and Lucy JENNINGS.

W L Barker  Wed Dec 31, 1997 00:08
Researching KIMBROUGH family: Robert Houston KIMBROUGH b 1842, m Mary Elizabeth SUMMERVILLE b 1843. They first lived in Cooper Co Mo but moved their family to TX in 1872 or 3. Living in Clay and Cooke counties and raising their 11 children here. The children were: Ellie b 1861 m George COX, Fannie b 1862 m Stanley WALT, Martha(Mattie) b 1863 m Jesse Wilkes SKAGGS, H E b 1867, J Robert b 1870 m Ozella ?, Carrie b 1872 m Wiley HARGROVE, William Bruce b 1879 m Mint ?, Samuel B b 1881 m Mattie DODD, James B LUCIFER, 1884 m Della DODD. I have information to share on some of these fine people but need information on others. Can you help? Thanks
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