Queries, February thru March 1999

These records are very old and the email addresses and websites are probably no longer working but you may find something to help you in your search.

SURNAMES: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

BRUCE, KITTERLIN, MORELAND, SCOTT
posted by Bob Moore on Friday, February 19, 1999

Looking for the daughters of Francis Bruton BRUCE b 1827 in Catahoula Parish, LA. Daughters (1): Martha A. Bruce b Oct 1877. Married a KITTERLIN had children Waters Kitterlin b Feb 1896, Reuben Kitterlin b 1898. Children b in TX. (2) Jane P. Bruce b 1866 in Catahoula Parish, LA. Also looking for the daughters of Charlie E. Bruce b 1 Jan 1872 in Catahoula Parish, LA. Died in 21 Oct 1944 in Lamesa, TX. He had daughters named Mrs.. W. R. SCOTT of Dekalb, TX and Mrs. John W. MORELAND Sulphur Spring, TX and another dau Willie Lee Bruce and a son Frank Bruce. Dates of birth on Willie and Frank are unknown. Francis B. Bruce is my ggrandfather. Any help or information will be greatly appreciated Thanks in advance: Bob Moore

BURKHEAD, TUTT
posted by Kathy Howry on Saturday, March 6, 1999

I am searching for info on Richard T. TUTT born about 1859 in Texas or Arkansas. He married abt 1890 Henryetta Allen BURKHEAD. He is said to have disappeared about 1896 and no one ever knew for sure what happened to him. He lived in Bowie and Red River Counties. Thank you for your help.

CORNELIUS
posted by Barbara Hunt gothie on Sunday, March 7, 1999

Does anyone have the 1880US Census of Bowie county on CD? I need the listing of family members for Aaron CORNELIUS, 019 ED 1 in 1880. Thanks.

DUNN
posted by Bill Poindexter on Monday, March 8, 1999

Poindexter DUNN b in Wake Co NC son of Gray Dunn a Planter moved to Limestone Co Al. Then Jackson College TN Moved to Ark in 1856. State Representative in 1858. Capt CSA. In Congress (AR) 1879-1889. Lived in Ca then La. Settled in Bowie Co Tx in 1905 Died there Oct 12 1914 buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. I you love to make contact with any one having information on this line,specialy his mother's maiden name.

DUNN
posted by Bill Poindexter on Monday, March 8, 1999

Poindexter DUNN b in Wake Co NC son of Gray Dunn a Planter moved to Limestone Co Al. Then Jackson College TN Moved to Ark in 1856. State Representative in 1858. Capt CSA. In Congress (AR) 1879-1889. Lived in Ca then La. Settled in Bowie Co Tx in 1905 Died there Oct 12 1914 buried in Rose Hill Cemetery. I you love to make contact with any one having information on this line,specialy his mother's maiden name.

CORNELIUS, NOBLES
posted by Barbara Hunt Gothie on Tuesday, March 9, 1999

Can anyone give me information on the Sarah Luvena NOBLES who is listed married to Aaron CORNELIUS in the 1880US Census of Bowie County, TX, Redwater area. Her D.O.B. is June 16, 1864 in Alabama with both parents born in TN. Aaron and Sarah had the following children: Jesse, Rosa Arminta, Bluford, Harvey Jefferson. Any help would be appreciated. Reply off line to bhgothie@mindspring.com.

PERKINS
posted by Mary Prewitt on Sunday, March 14, 1999

PERKINS, Jabe or John or Hilliard/Hillyard Do you have info prior to 1885 on these Perkins. Hillyard and Jabe are said to have lived in the towns of Thorton (Limestone Co.) and Dekalb (Bowie Co.) before settling in Van Zant and Henderson counties? Jabe P Perkins b 03-06-1861, Alabama Hillyard W Perkins, b 07-06-1848(brother or uncle to Jabe?) John Perkins (brother or father?) Let me know if we have a connection! Mary Prewitt

MCKAY, SMITHER, WHITE
posted by Dean Smither on Sunday, March 14, 1999

I'm looking for information on John H SMITHER md Elizabeth Anne WHITE. 1828 in Al. An original landowner of Texas. Red River and Bowie Counties. They had the following children: France Marion, Helen Mae, Charles, Isabella Anne, Thomas B, William Jasper, Dick Graham, Flemming White, Sarah Calvert. John's second wife was Mary C. MCKAY. He married her April 11,1849 in Bowie Co. Texas. Children: Mary Elizabeth and John H jr. All the children were born between 1828 and 1855. Also John H was the uncle to Laucelot Smither who served as courier at the Alamo. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

CARMICHAEL, JOHANSEN, JOHNSON
posted by Eleanor McCain on Monday, March 15, 1999

JOHNSON(JOHANSEN) Searching for information abt Jorgen and Annie JOHANSEN, died Texarkana 1894, 1893 respectively, bur. Rosehill Cem. Dau Sophie CARMICHAEL and husb John also there. Jorgen probably RR worker, trying to find when came to Bowie Co. Will share data.

AND, GREEN, KINNEY, PICKLE, SKINNER
posted by Denise Jones Skinner on Tuesday, March 16, 1999

SKINNER, KINNEY, GREEN, AND PICKLE Jessie Isiah Skinner b. 4 Feb 1868 m. Rosie Bell Kinney b. 29 Dec 1865. William Otho Green b. 23 May 1903 m. Mabel Pickle b. Italy, TX

CENTER RIDGE CHURCH OF CHRIST
posted by Mike Cave on Wednesday, March 17, 1999

I have the original church register for Center Ridge Church of Christ with entry names dating in the late 1800's. Is this church still in existence? I am thinking it was located near Maude, Texas, because my great grandparents were members and they lived near there at the time.

BURNS
posted by Peggy Hamlett on Thursday, March 18, 1999

Looking for information about BURNS family. I have just learned today, that my grandmother's sister, Rosie Burns was born in Bowie co, TX Jun 22, 1879. Would some kind soul please help me find Burns residing in the county during this time?? Thank you!! Please email Peggy at dadhaml@dallas.net Thank you!

COLLIER, CRISCO, FINLEY, MOORE, PAUL, SMITH
posted by Paula Mayfield on Sunday, March 21, 1999

Families of MOORE, SMITH, COLLIER, FINLEY, CRISCO. My Father: PAUL MOORE, born: February 15, 1921 at Texarkana, TX. My Mother: Edna Inez SMITH (moved to Florida). Children: Ruth COLLIER, Charles Lee MOORE, Leon FINLEY, Patrice CRISCO. My Family at one time lived in Bowie County, TX. This is all I know, if anyone can help me with any more info on my Family, it would be appreciated.

DAVIS, SCHOOLER, WILLIAMS
posted by Joe Brady on Friday, March 26, 1999

I am looking for help on John SCHOOLER. He was from Shelby Co Tx and came to Bowie Co after civil war. He died 1907 and is buried in Hubbard Chapel Cem. i think his wife was Sarah or Sallie WILLIAMS. His son Wm Schooler mar Laura Nettie DAVIS. Who was Lara's mother and Father? She might have brother named George Davis. Thank you Joe Brady

BOLES, LANGSTON, PYLANT, THOMAS
posted by Ken Boles on Saturday, March 27, 1999

James Thomas BOLES m Minerva (both born abt 1800-1820 AL). Believe Sarah remarried in Tx. Son William C and wife, Sarah LANGSTON, were living in Bowie Co aft 1870. James "Jim" THOMAS Jr, m Edna Ellen PYLANT. Would share in anyone is related.

BRUCE, DISEKER
posted by Bob Moore on Saturday, March 27, 1999

Looking for the parents of Bennie Collier DISEKER b 18 Oct 1881 and married Robert E. BRUCE 29 Apr 1897 in Red River Co., TX. It is believe at one time Bennie lived in Bowie Co., Tx. Bennie is my grandmother. Thanks: Bob Moore.

CALDWELL, COLLEY, SMITH
posted by Barbara Lockaby on Saturday, March 27, 1999

SMITH,CALDWELL,COLLEY-Searching for parents and families of Marcus Marcellus SMITH b.1856 d.1933. married several times to ???.Son- Wiley Morgan SMITH b.Sept.14,1875 d.May 6,1961. married 3 times that we are aware of;1.?,2.?,3.Lillie Mae COLLEY b.Jan.16,1894 d.May 10,1974.They were married Jan.10, 1910.Lillie's stepmother was a CALDWELL.Any information on these families would be deeply appreciated.All are buried in Lydia Cem.

BAILEY, BROWN, FARRIS, HAGGARD, RRAD, TALLEY, WILLIAMS
posted by Barbara Lockaby on Monday, March 29, 1999

BAILEY,FARRIS,WAGSTAFF-Searching for information for the families of Indiana BAILEY b.Sept.7,1851 d.July 19,1927. m.Joe or Joseph BAILEY.previous marriages to 1.HAGGARD 2.TALLEY 3.BAILEY,maiden name possibly WILLIAMS.She had a son by the HAGGARD,John Sherman HAGGARD b.1876 and she had a daughter by the TALLEY,who was said to have left her pregnate with Julie Pricilla (TALLEY),she married a Will FARRIS,l3 or so yrs later Julie m. a Paul BROWN.Indiana is buried in Rock Creek Cem. Old Boston,Tx.Julie is in Reed Cem. Old Boston,Tx. and Will Farris is said to be in Antioch Cem. on RRAD.(no marker or stone and he is not listed in the Cem. Index Books.)Any info would be greatly appreciated.