Second Quarter--1997 Queries



Shirley Derington Tue Apr 22 09:23:38 1997
Looking for any information on the NEEL, DANIEL, and EWELL families who resided on Resley Creek in Commanche County from mid 1850's. William NEEL and wife Mary Ann, James H. NEEL, wife Sarah F. DANIEL, James W. DANIEL, wife Louisa H. NEEL, and their children arrived in Comanche County in 1852. Elizabeth Law WHITE EWELL, arrived with sons Thomas S. EWELL and Charles W. EWELL (marrried Florence NEEL) a little later. There were still family members residing in Comanche as late as 1979. Will share information on any of these families.

Ric Rasmussen Sun Apr 27 19:15:15 1997
I am looking for more information on the family of Henry B SHOOK and Amanda Josephine BENDER (end of 19th century). I would appreciate any information you might have. They are both buried in the De Leon Cemetery. Any other info on those surnames would also be appreciated.

Jana Trent Mon Apr 28 08:53:15 1997
Elizabeth HEAD (age 14) married W.D. McPHAUL in June 1873 in Comanche County. He was shot by Bill JEFFRIES that year, who was in turn shot by Elizabeth's father, Ezra Eli HEAD. Who was McPHAUL and who was JEFFRIES? At age 15, Elizabeth married T.A. EVANS in Eastland County. Who was EVANS and what happened to him? (The following June, she married Wesley WHEAT and lived happily ever after...)

Judy Ballard Wed Apr 30 16:24:11 1997
GALLOWAY: Searching for information on the family of Barron D. GALLOWAY, b. ca. 1836 NC, married about 1871 to Evaline B EDENS b. 1843 Pickens Co., SC. Only known child in 1880 Pickens Co., SC census is Mary E. GALLOWAY, b. ca 1873 SC. This family moved to Comanche Co., TX in the 1880's. Have lots of GALLOWAY information that I will gladly share. Need dates of death, place of burial, and information on their children. E-mail me at Snoop@odys.com. TIA.

Charlotte Lucas Tue Apr 29 04:29:07 1997
I am looking for information about William WOLFENBARGER. He was in Comanche County on the 1910 census. His wife's name was Julia. At that time they had five children: Ethel; Viola; Bertha; Mamie and William Jr. Thanks for the help.

Charlotte Lucas Tue Apr 29 04:30:06 1997
I am looking for information about William WOLFENBARGER. He was in Comanche County on the 1910 census. His wife's name was Julia. At that time they had five children: Ethel; Viola; Bertha; Mamie and William Jr. Thanks for the help.

Craig Hadden Tue Apr 29 10:02:05 1997
My father Leslie Joel HADDEN was born in Comanche, TX on 10/31/1920. I'm trying to find the birthdate of my grandfather Charles Monroe HADDEN, who was born in 1864 in Gonzales, TX. Does my grandfather's birthdate appear on my father's birth certificate? Thank you for you help. Sincerely, Craig Hadden

Faye Little Fri May 2 19:15:24 1997
I am searching for the death date of DEWEY EDITH ANDERSON LEWIS, she is buried in Oakwood Cemetery in Comanche county, her birth date is on the headstone as May 21, 1899 but there is no other date listed in the book that I found this in.I also found Comanche county marriage records a listing for Miss EDYTH DEWEY ANDERSON marrying a GEORGE CROWLEY , Oct. 8, 1919, and then on another page there is a Miss DEWEY E. ANDERSON marrying a FRANK MAULDIN on Nov. 23, 1920, I would like to confirm if these are one and the same as DEWEY LEWIS, she did marry a CHARLES THURMAN LEWIS and is buried next to him, however I was not able to find the marriage date for them. I would like to know if she had any children. I would appreciate any help that anyone can give. Faye Little

Sue Harris Sat May 10 12:47:12 1997
Three sons of Joseph WHITE & Peggy MEANS (from Union Co., SC to Greene Co., AL) were all b in Greene Co., AL, & went to Comanche Co., where they died. William Davitt WHITE, 1832-1885, m Mary C. LOVE, 1832- 1918; buried Caffey Cem. John Andrew WHITE, 1838-1894, m M. Eva ---, 1843-1892, bur Union Cem. James D. WHITE, 1849-1933, m Emily L., 1849- 1901, bur Union Cem. Have ch from census but would like more info about them, and also maiden names of M. Eva & Emily L., whose marriages probably took place in Comanche Co. Many thanks!

HERMAN SPEAR Sun May 11 18:42:33 1997
I am lookin for any information "AA" Abraham Alexander Spear born 1838 cumberland co ky. to William H. Spear and Elizabeth Keen. AA Spear married Jenny Mack in springfield mo. died at andress ranch in tx in 1898. AA was a lt. in the civil war for the north. his write up said he had 3 small children. would lik e to find any decendants of this family. AA was burried in new dublin cem. erath co tx.

J Rodgers Mon May 19 12:45:21 1997
WALKER-Looking for SAMUEL WALKER b.TN moved to MO where he married MARGARET HURLEY they moved to TX sometime in the 1850's they lived in HamiltonCo.,Erath Co.,Comanche Co.,Callaham Co., and Stephens Co.,TX would like to share info.on the WALKERS and HURLEYS. THANKS

J Rodgers Mon May 19 12:57:35 1997
Moore- Looking for WILLIAM H MOORE b.3/4/1845 KY married DORA WALKER b.4/9/1857 they lived in Callahan Co.in 1880 and Comanche Co. in 1900 they also lived in Erath Co.,would like to share info. THANKS
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Dana Thomas Tue May 20 14:25:30 1997
Seeking death place and date of: Amos Franklin CULP b: Apr 19, 1835 Kentucky +Amelia Caroline MAHONEY b: Abt 1838 Alabama The Culp family were authorized to go to Mexico to colonize in 1895. It is also known that a land patent of 160 acres, was given to A.F. Culp on the east fork of Red river, now known as Sulphur River, in 1863 by Governor F.R. Lubbuck. The Culps moved to Gustine, Comanche County, Texas where he died and is buried. Caroline Culp is buried in the Hughes Springs, Texas Cemetery. It is possible that Amos' parents were H. W. and Mary Ann Culp. Children: Mason W CULP b: Abt 1854 Melisa CULP b: Abt 1854 Tx Misoury Ann CULP b: 1856 d: 1865 Mary Jane CULP b: Nov 18, 1857 Tx d: Apr 26, 1945 Cass Co, Tx +Benjamin Franklin FORTUNE b: Abt 1848 Anderson Co, Ky m: Mar 29, 1874 Cass Co, Tx d: Mar 02, 1921 Cass Co, Tx George Washington CULP b: Abt 1860 Tx d: 1947 +Julia Ashlea LOPER Henry Michael CULP b: Abt 1862 Tx +Georgia Ann LARGE m: Dec 17, 1885 Comanche co, Tx

Betty Bankston Currie Mon May 26 09:03:21 1997
I am working on my family tree. I have some information but am looking for more. My great-great grand parents were John and Frances PYKA. They came to Bandera from Poland in 1855. My great grandmother was Contantina ADAMIETZ, My grandmother was Anna Caroline ADAMIETZ, My mother's name (daughter of Anna Caroline nee ADAMIETZ, ABERNATHY) was Cecilia Constantine ABERNATHY, BANKSTON. I know one of my great aunt's Albina Adamietz married a JURESKI, another Frances, married Walter RUGE. I would greatly appreciate any information. Thank you very much. Betty Currie (bcurrie.com@worldnet.att.net

Joan Elwell Tue May 27 05:11:58 1997
I am looking for info about JAMES WINFORD GRAY (1862-1932) married MINNIE LEE WHITLEY (1876-1965). Also, Minnie's mother, MARTHA A. WHITLEY (1856?-1930). Martha collected a pension, possibly from her husband's Civil War service.

Muriel Wilson Sat May 31 13:38:19 1997
Francis Marion WILSON married Martha Ann PATE 12-27-1888 in Comanche Co TX. He had a brother named Henry E. WILSON. Francis Marion & Martha Ann separated sometime around 1892. Martha Ann later married D.K. YOUNG 1-11-1900 in Comanche County Henry E. WILSON married a Mary or Mae YOUNG 12-15-1895. Can anyone tell me what happed to Henry E. & Mary????

Linda Haston Holzgraf Sun Jun 1 14:22:53 1997
MEYER, Elizabeth Wilhelmina Caroline; born August 25, 1911 in Mills County around Priddy or Indian Gap. She was the daughter of Meyer, August E. and BARTRAM, Wilhelmina (or Minnie). She was the third child. We would like to find a birth record, please.
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Mindy J. Sherwin Sat Jun 7 19:54:55 1997
HI, I am looking for any information on the family GREENWOOD. I have information on on a Hannah Elizabeth who was babtized in 1887, in Haskell co. I believe this to be her married name and have no information on her maiden name or family prior to that. The information copied from her daughters bible included "at Sidney Comanche co.by Bro.Matheny" Also included may be her husbands sisters babtism in 1905 by the same revernd.Her name was Ella GREENWOOD. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Mindy Sherwin

Connie Thomas Griffin Sat Jun 7 21:07:01 1997
COX, NICHOLS: Jacob Cornellious "J.C." or "Jake" COX moved from Dallas County to Hamilton County in early 1870's. He met & married a Miss Susan NICHOLS (NICHOLAS) there abt 1875. They moved to Comanche Co., and settled at the Old Cox Place in the Stagg Creek Community, were members of the Brownwood Church of Christ for 44 years. Jake died in September 12, 1934, Susan was born on Jan 30, 1860, and died August 16, 1942. Both are buried in Stagg Creek Cemetery. I am looking for obituary information for Susan, and the name of her parents.

Martha Coward Sun Jun 8 14:13:03 1997
I'm searching for info on the AYERS families, who came to Texas from Georgia, arriving in Feb. 1899. My grandfather was James Robert AYERS, married to Anne Elizabeth HOPPER. Their last 3 children of 8 were born in Comanche and Brown County, Texas. I think they lived near May, Texas and are buried in the May Cemetery. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you.

JoAnn Curbo Mon Jun 16 10:20:30 1997
Looking for information on John T. CURBO s/o Nathaniel CURBO and Lucinda STORY. He was born 1850 died 1944 in Waco, McLennan Co., TX but buried in Hamilton Co. He married Lucinda COOK July 27, 1871 in Rusk Co., TX.

Jack Craig Tue Jun 17 08:59:49 1997
I'm looking for information on my ggreat grandparents. It is my understanding they lived in Hasse until about 1930 when they both died. I believe they are burried in 'Board'? cemetary. Joseph Craig and Rebecca Craig. Thank you.

SHELLY STONE Tue Jun 17 21:47:18 1997
I'am looking for my grandfather's surname of REDWINE... Please help me his first and middle name was John Jackson, he was born in Comanche County, Texas on March 12,1892 to John Jackson REDWINE Sr. and Annie Belle REDWINE

Dan Capps Wed Jun 18 02:46:23 1997
William Bird METCALF

Pamela Smith Wed Jun 18 22:13:19 1997
I am looking for info on Lester Chase BOYNTON b.05-23-1847 d.05-22-1930 burried Blanket Cemetery. m. 04-27-1876 Mary Catherine COURTNEY b. 11-27- 1860 d.11-09-1944 buried Blanket Cemetery. Daughter Lucy Helen Boynton b. 07-24-1902 d.12-27-1972 Buried Engery Cemetery. m.12-05-1919 to William Russell MCGLOTHLIN (my grandparents). Other names DOOLEY, SPRINGER, AUTREY. Hamilton, Comanche and Brown Counties. Will share info. Thank you.

Shelly Stone Fri Jun 20 09:44:00 1997
Please help me on my mother's surname. Her father and grandfather lived in Comanche Texas. Both of their names were John jackson Redwine SR & JR. I'm doing a book for our family reunion this year in memory of them. They were there in the late 1800's. Please help

Lisa D. Bass Sun Jun 22 15:04:58 1997
My grandfather, Milton Bailey RIPLEY was born either in Comanche Co. or close to Abilene. He was the son of Isaac Paul RIPLEY (born 1882 Delta Co. Texas, died 1962 Comanche, Texas) and Laura Rebecca WITHERS (this was her last name from her first marriage, her maiden name is unknown). She was born in 1876, unknown where, and died in 1972 in Comanche, Texas. Isaac RIPLEY'S parents were John W. RIPLEY (born 1843 in Tenn., died 1917 in Comanche Co.)and Sarah Caroline CASSMAN (born 07 Oct 1854 in Little Rock, Ark. and died 25 May 1954 Comanche Co. Tx) Both of them are buried in the Mercer's Gap Cemetery. I am looking for anyone else who may be researching this family. I am desperate for any other family information, as very little was passed down to my side of the family ie. photos, stories, facts, etc... Thanks for any assistance.

Dan Sadberry Tue Jun 24 13:57:17 1997
SADBERRY: Descendants of Ivy SADBERRY and Irene WOODS. Ivy b. abt 1816 in AL, d. 23 Dec 1863. Irene b. Jul 1825 d. 1900. Children are: Melvina, William M., Lousia, Asa Hardin, and John. They came to TX in 1852, lived in Red River Co., in 1860. Moved to Comanche Co., TX later. There may have been other bros. of Ivy that came to TX with him, not known at the present.

Shirley Morris Tue Jun 24 09:07:45 1997
Looking for information on Alfious PERRY. Born Oct. 1876 in Mississippi, died about 1905 (buried at Whitepoint Cementary). His father was Henry Perry (Mississippi. Alfious PERRY married Emma BLACKMON. During Emma's fourth pregnancy, two children and Alfious died. The two surviving children were Doris PERRY and Alfious (Alf) Lewis PERRY (born in Comanche). Alf PERRY married Lura in 1921. They had four children (Henry, Preston, Kathryn, and (Nannie)Virginia. Alf and Lura are my grandparents. Virginia is my mother. I am interested in any information about the PERRY, BLACKMON, or (Lydia)PARKER, surname. Thank you.
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Jessie Lofland Thu Jun 26 22:09:10 1997
George Washington (Wash) MORROW, died in Hamilton, Hamilton County, Texas in 1882. Is there any record as to who his parents are or where he might be from? I'm also trying to establish a connection to the NICKS family members(Sarah ANDERSON, Thomas J. ANDERSON, John J. ANDERSON, Alexander Hamilton ANDERSON, and Susanna L. (ANDERSON) BAREKMAN & her husband Alexander H.) that were killed in Comanche County in 1874 because they were first cousins to John Wesley HARDIN. Their parents were Thankful NICKS and Thomas Jefferson ANDERSON. I am unable to find the kinship. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks jll

Thad Grimshaw Fri Jun 27 10:10:58 1997
Searching for grave of "Jenny" WALKER. She was buried in the Indian Gap Cemetery near the church in 1917-18. I would be interested in any Walker that might be buried their in that time frame. thanks,

Adina Freeman-Manley Fri Jun 27 17:37:42 1997
Mary Jane PARKER B.1821, married to Hugh McGARY (McGERRY) or McGARREN. Need information on his correct last name. Mary Jane was a cousin to Cynthia Ann Parker. Can someone help clear up the confusion on the names? They had a son named Robert b.01-30-1840 in Mississippi. He married Kissiah (Kiziah) McCallister. Thank you.

Andy Taylor Sun Jun 29 08:18:46 1997
I am looking for anything on the MAHAN and SADBERRY family line. I have a fair amount of data on the above dating back to the mid 1800's in Erath and Comanche counties. Thank you for any help...Andy



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