Roy e. Palvadeau Sat Oct 4 14:17:30 1997
Any information on the father or grandfather of Robert William POLVADO who was born in Commanche County in 1875 would be appreciated. He was the son of Mary Adline MASSINGILL. She later married Henry MCCARTY, who raised Robert William.

Millicent Bridges Sun Oct 5 12:51:36 1997
Searching for info on John Andrew NORRID, b. 19 Aub 1836 in Claiborne Parish, La. m. Frances Elizabeth MCDONALD on 2 Sept 1866 in Bienville Parish, La. and d. 28 Oct 1906 in Comanache, Texas, buried in City Cemetery. Their children: James Samuel NORRID m. Emily J.DILLON; Edward David NORRID M. Azalee ROE; Laura Ada Lou NORRID; John Wilson NORRID m. Venah ROE; and Martha Evaline NORRID who married W.D. LAMMONS(LEMMONS). Martha Evaline had two sons, Walter Wallace LEMMONS and Arthur LEMMONS. I would like to be in touch with any/all descendants and would like verification of dates of death of John Andrew and Frances Elizabeth--will gladly pay for pictures of their tombstones. I will be happy to share all info I have on JOHN ANDREW NORRID'S ancestors and peers as well as info on LEMMONS.

Lyn Rose Mon Oct 6 13:24:09 1997
DUNKIN/DUNCAN I am looking for the children of Richard A. and Catherine DUNKIN/DUNCAN. Known children are:Richard H. DUNKIN b 11/21/1848, Kansas DUNKIN b 9/15/1857, Jessey Y. DUNKIN b 12/21/1858, America Jane DUNCAN b 12/27/1859, Laura Ann DUNKIN b 3/27/1862, John L. DUNKIN b 9/13/1863, Jurdon L. DUNKIN b 1/14/1865, Pinkney H. DUNKAN b 4/4/1861. All of these children were born in Marion Co., Alabama. Looking to get more info on children, and their parents.

Darlene Tracy Tue Oct 7 07:12:07 1997
Look for HOWELL and ALEXANDER and KING families. >From 1850-1900.

Stoltenberg, Glenn Sat Oct 11 07:37:06 1997
Seeking info: William James Davis DOB 12-10-1856 John Frank Davis DOB 1860 William James: 9 children (Charlie, Clauda Kiness, Lurata, Myrtle Faye, William Troy, Dallas, Lola Floys, Floy, Willie Opal) John Frank: 6 children (names unknown) Both came to Texas 1885-1900. There are references to a city (Comanche). William James Davis brought his wife (Martha Louise Edwards, Copiah county, Corinth, MS. married 07-15-1883) Any and ALL help is appreciated or links to other possibilities. Thanks!!!!

Carolyn Miracle Sat Oct 11 21:01:53 1997
My grandfather, John James ALEXANDER and my grandmother, Minnie Lee YORK ALEXANDER, lived in Comanche in the last quarter of the 1800's. They came from Borden Springs, Alabama and Van Wert, Georgia, respectively. He owned and operated a mercantile store on one of the corners of the square. They belonged to the Comanche (First?) Christian Church and he was an alderman and a mason. After his death (not long after his store burned down, reportedly caused by youth smoking in the unoccupied upstairs) my grandmother moved to Dallas with her son, Bacon, and two daughters, Annie Lee (my mother), and Aleph. Does anyone have any information about the store, ads for it or anything at all about this family. Does the Christian Church in Comanche have a history written? Thanks for any help.

Jon & Sherri Rivard Sun Oct 12 08:46:21 1997
Looking for death date and burial location for Emily HOWARD. She is believed to have lived the last several years of her life in Cleburne. Would appreciate any information. We have the following: She was born Emily R.JONES in 1853 @ Athens in Henderson County, had a son (John Christopher Columbus GOINS b. 17 July 1875 in Athens) by John Nathan GOINS. She and Mr. Goins were somehow parted at some point, and she married J.B. HOWARD 23 Dec. 1877 in Comanche County. She appears in the Mills County 1910 Census at age 57. It is unknown when she moved to Cleburne, or how old she was when she died. Again, Thanks for any help, & we will share what we have. Jon & Sherri RIVARD

Joyce Daniels Mon Oct 13 04:54:05 1997
My name is Joy Daniels, I am researching my ancestors. Family name is WILLIFORD. My GGrandfather was David T. WILLIFORD. He was married to Emmeline LOOKINGBILL.They were married in Gonzales, Tx on May 22, 1883. David was born in Ark. February 15, 1862 and Emmeline was born in Texas 1868. They had four children that I know about. Jess born in 1884, Bertha born 1886, and Reta born 1897. Emmeline died in child birth in 1905 the childs name was Grace. Grace was my Grandmother. I am looking for any brothers or sisters to David T. I know he had 1 one brother Lee Louis who also was married to a LOOKINGBILL. One sister who was married to William DEAX her name was Martha or Mattie. If you have any information on any of these people please let me know.

Joyce Daniels Mon Oct 13 04:56:09 1997
My name is Joy Daniels, I am researching my ancestors. Family name is WILLIFORD. My GGrandfather was David T. WILLIFORD. He was married to Emmeline LOOKINGBILL.They were married in Gonzales, Tx on May 22, 1883. David was born in Ark. February 15, 1862 and Emmeline was born in Texas 1868. They had four children that I know about. Jess born in 1884, Bertha born 1886, and Reta born 1897. Emmeline died in child birth in 1905 the childs name was Grace. Grace was my Grandmother. I am looking for any brothers or sisters to David T. I know he had 1 one brother Lee Louis who also was married to a LOOKINGBILL. One sister who was married to William DEAX her name was Martha or Mattie. If you have any information on any of these people please let me know. I would like some information on David parents names and where they came from in Ark.

Jon & Sherri Rivard Sun Nov 2, 1997 08:14:31
I am looking for any available information on John Nathan GOINS - (last name may be spelled GOIN, GOEN, GOENS, GOING, GOINGS, GOWEN, GOWENS). According to LDS records, he was born in 1849 in Athens, Henderson County, but according to Brown County 1920 census record showing his son John Goins as head of household, under "birthplace of father" he was born in France. Family oral tradition says he was "French and Indian". His name was given as "Nath Goins" on his son's death certificate His son (my wife's grandfather), John Christopher Columbus GOINS, was b. July 17, 1875 in Athens. His mother was Emily R. JONES; we have been unable as yet to find record of her marriage to John Nathan GOINS. According to LDS records, she was born in Athens in 1853, was divorced from John Nathan GOINS, and her father was Frederick JONES, mother was Harriet (?). We do not know when she left Henderson county, but do know she married Mr. J.B. HOWARD in Comanche County on December 23, 1877. In the index to the 1880 Comamnche County census, a Joab HOWARD is listed as head of household, and in the same household is listed "GOEN(?), John C.", age 5. We will be happy to share any information we have with anyone searching same surnames, locations, etc. Jon and Sherri RIVARD

Jonna Whatley Fri, 14 Nov 1997 13:00:49 -0500 (EST)
Looking for information on Micage STONE f/o Martha May STONE. She was born May 24, 1873 in Sipe Springs. He was married to Sarah SPILLER. They also had at least one other son, William Hale. At some point they moved to the Panhandle of Texas around Plainview in Hale County. On January 10, 1892, my grandmother, Martha May, married Byron E. Hixson and their marriage was recorded in the Hale County records. A cousin remembers my grandmother telling about living on a ranch that either Micage owned or worked on and Pat Garrett stopping by for water on his way to New Mexico. Micage seems to be the proverbial "lost" relative because I haven't been able to find him in any Texas census. Any help anyone can give will be appreciated. dj2836@aol.com Jonna Whatley Houston, TX

Mary McCrury Sun, 16 Nov 1997 16:24:09
I am looking for information on the EVANDER MCKEEVER KILGORE family. They lived in Comanche Co. during the late 1880's. The first son of EM AND TENNIE KILGORE was born there in 1881. This family had 9 children and probably all of them were born in Comanche Co. Any information would be appreciated and I am willing to share what I have. Thanks, Mary McCrury mmccrury@nwol.net 1433 Inwood Dr. Odessa, Tx 79761

Debbi Lehr Sat, 22 Nov 1997 23:57:48
Looking for any information regarding the following family: Green Sifford (b: abt 1833 MO, d: bef 1900 TX) married Rebecca Jane BROWN (b: 13 Sept 1844 Clay Co, MO) on 31 January 1865 in Fannin Co, TX. They lived in Fannin Co. in the 1860 amd 1870 census, in Comanche Co, TX in 1880, and back to Fannin Co. in 1900. They had the following children: Joseph N. SIFFORD (b: abt 1865 TX), Eddie B. SIFFORD (b: Sept 1867 TX), Johnnie E. SIFFORD (b: abt 1869 TX, female), Nina SIFFORD (b: abt 1872 TX), Bettie SIFFORD (b: Feb 1879 TX), Jessie SIFFORD (b: Feb 1884 TX), Mattison SIFFORD (b&d: infancy). If you have any information at all, your help will be greatly appreciated. Please e-mail Debbi at VP27Phil@aol.com.

Joy Goade Zowie Wed Sep 3 12:16:06 1997
HILLEY, FOX...I am searching for the parents & siblings of my Great Grandparent James Robert HILLEY b: June 3, 1853 GA d: Aug 2, 1913 Deleon, Comanche, TX. Bur: Victor Cem Comanche/Erath Co, Tx. Marr: Mar 18, 1880 Comache Co. TX Sarah Elizabeth FOX b: Jan. 4, 1867 Flynnlick, Jackson, TN D: July 7, 1957 Abilene, TX. James Robert HILLEY may have had a brother: Robert Henry HILLEY b: 1888 TX. I believe that my HILLEY family came from GA, and then other HILLEY members, followed shortly after. Any information you have would be greatly appreciated!!!

Richard G. Reed Thu, 27 Nov 1997 21:06:18
I am looking for any information regarding the family of Leonidas Wilson who was married to a Gibson. He had a son Lonnie and lived in Comanche for awhile. If you have any information regarding this family please E-mail Richard G. Reed at Finder5050@aol.com-Leonidas' father was a Thomas B. Wilson.

Jerry & Peggy Hannah Thu, 27 Nov 1997 08:18:20
I am researching the following families; Ernest and Florence WELLS; John and Jessie Stewart ROBERSON; R.H. and Carrie J. Sturkie ISHAM; D.G. and Addie M.(Sturkie?) ISHAM; D.A. and Judy F. MATLOCK; I.B. and Susan WILHELM. Any info on any of these families would be greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Jerry Hannah

DSHARVEYSat, 29 Nov 1997 12:24:44
Researching names HARVEY and WINKLES. James M.F. HARVEY resided in Comanche County in 1903 and started a Primitive Baptist Church 6 miles west of Deleon, TX. James' parents were George Barnett and Emly Harvey. James had the following siblings: William Beauregard HARVEY, Lewis Franklin, George Roy, Emma Caroline, Almyra Elizabeth, Ellen L., Jasper Joel, Martha, Polley, Attazary, John W., Jemina A. Emma Caroline HARVEY married Charlie David WINKLES in Erath County on Dec. 25, 1875. The WINKLES family was raised in the Deleon area. James HARVEY married Alice GREGORY in Mills County, TX on October 5, 1890. The preacher performing the ceremony, L.W. HARVEY, is thought to be James' uncle and brother to James' father, George Barnett HARVEY. Willing to exchange information on HARVEY and WINKLES family.

Harvey H. LuskSun, 30 Nov 1997 12:33:52
I am looking for help about my family who lived in Comanche Co. My grandparents where William Lafette and Theodosia (THANNISICH) LUSK. they had six children born to them. the oldest was Pinkie Lee (LUSK) UUNDERWOOD (1891-1965) she married Eddie UNDERWOOD (1884-1953). I do not have their childern names or how many there were. Also my dad, Odie Lafette LUSK, had a brother named Willie LUSK. he died when he was very young. All I have is one of his Comanche Co. report cards (1908} Birdville school. Any info you can give me on my family would be very much appreciate. Harvey H. Lusk Midland TX. (915)694-9802 hhlusk@i.b.m.net

Jack FosterWed, 03 Dec 1997 14:35:49
Seeking information on James Wesley Foster who lived in DeLeon. Born in Alabama in 1858 and died 12/2/1942. He was my great grandfather and am seeking any info which might indicate where in Alabama he was born and parents' names. Thanks, Jack Foster College Station, TX email: jack_foster@odp.tamu.edu

Marjorie in ALa Sat, 06 Dec 1997 14:14:02
I am looking for WILLIAM C.DAVIDSON born 1845 in NC fought in Civil War CO. G- 9th TN Calvary and applied for his pension in Comanche County TX.He moved from Florence ALA to TX around 1880 and stayed approx. 40 years before returing to AL. I am looking for his family in TX. He had 2 sons that went also to TX. James born 1867 in AL and Thomas born 1873 in AL. I can't find either of the boys and I am looking for his father and mother,brothers, sisters of William Caroll Davidson.Hope some records were established while he was in Comanche Co. I need a cenus record and land own or any thing any one knows about this family in TX.

David Buchanan Sat, 6 Dec 1997 19:23:15
BUCHANAN, William Bramlett (b: 01/04/1843 in Blount Co., AL). Married Mary A Long (b. 10/1848 in GA) June 26, 1866 in Blount Co, AL. Known children: Silety Buchanan (1868-), William R. (1872-), Elizabeth O. (1874-), John Henry (1876-), Susan (1878-), Clemmie (10/1880-), Samuel B (07/1886-), Lena (08/1888). 1880 Census in Erath Co., TX, 1900 & 1910 Census in Comanche Co., TX. Thanks, David Buchanan

Ginger Chandler Thu, 11 Dec 1997 23:12:40
I am looking for information on a william daniel CHANDLER born 3-22-1873 , died 11-11-44 Commanche Co, TX married Jennie Carmen born 1-6-1879 of Bell CO, Tx. Any info would be appreciated. Sincerely Ginger Chandler

Claude B. Langford Fri, 12 Dec 1997 05:54:50
Am looking for information about my great grandfather, William Matthew Langford. Know that he was in Co. E, 14th Mounted Cal. Volunteers out of Missouri for Union forces. Moved to Texas for awhile after war. Was married in Tennessee. Wife's name was America Holman. Believe he owned land in Comanche County. Cherokee, Grayson and Rusk might have been other Texas Counties he was in. He died in Hilham, Tenn. in 1902.

Jean Budden Thu, 18 Dec 1997 21:55:19
My grandfather, Will Townsend had a gun which I now have. It is an authentic 1875 Colt 45 revolver (I have a letter from Colt to prove this). It was always said to me that Uncle Tommy Townsend bought it in case he had to shoot John Wesley Hardin. Do you have any knowledge of the Townsends in Comanche County at this time? Thanks, Jean Budden

Grace Clowe Sat, 20 Dec 1997 12:36:28 EST
Researching a Robert Weaver d. 4 Jan 1909 in Comanche Co, buried in Proctor Cem. Was b. March 1850 in Titus Co.; m. Mary Ellen Lincoln in Hunt Co. in 1874. Two children b. in Comanche Co., Robert J. in Aug. 1886 and Nancy Jane b. 1889. Robert Sr. had bros. William and John and sis. Mary - I think family was orphaned in Titus Co. before 1860. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you.

Linda DintinoTue, 23 Dec 1997 21:35:15
Mary Rebecca KAISER b. April 10, 1857 Comanche Co Tx, dau of Richard KAISER and M. RUHOMY?( both born in Ark.) >> Mary Kaiser married Thomas Jefferson GRIFFIN b.Ala cir 1840 d. ???...children: Richard Willis GRIFFIN b. 1877 Comanche Co Tx. I am seeking info on Both families. especially other children of Mary and Thomas Griffin, and on the Kaiser's, and Ruhomy familes.

Stasha Sue Smith Tue, 30 Dec 1997 20:29:26
Dave Dingus (my grandfather) Linnie Dingus (My grandmother) Married about 1900 - lived at 607 West Duncan in Comanche Texas during 1930s and 1940s I was born in the house at 607 West Duncan on May 23, 1931. My full name is Stasha Sue Smith. My mother was Minnie Alice Dingus, born January 30, 1911. She married Harvey John Smith. She had brothers, Jack, Clyde, Wayne. And sisters Ola, Ellen, Rubynelle. Rubynelle and Jack were born after 1911. The others were born before 1911. I think all were born in Comanche County. I will appreciate anything that you can give me regarding spouses, marriage dates, birth dates, death dates, etc. THANK YOU. Stasha My e-mail address is stashasu@worldnet.att.net or stashas@capaccess.org

Ginger ChandlerWed, 31 Dec 1997 21:46:15
I am looking for information on a William Daniel CHANDLER born 3-22-1873 died 11-11-44 Commanche Co, TX married Jennie Carmen born 1-6-1879 of Bell CO, Tx. Any info would be appreciated. Sincerely Ginger Chandler aka jpowel@tele-net.net