Queries Jan 1998-Sep 1998
ADCOCK, LAMBERT, MIGURAMark Migura, Thursday, January 1, 1998
I am looking for any info on my Reuben ADCOCK and his sons, William who was married to Anna LAMBERT. This family
arrived in Victoria county in 1857 from Mississippi and Alabama. I'll be happy to share all info on this family.
BAKER
Glenda Baker, Sunday, January 4, 1998
BAKER, Amos M. and Sarah from Barbour County, AL via Union County AR to Dewitt Co. ca 1853. Children, Mary,
Melissa, Josie, George, Annie, Elbert, Sarah Eleanor, Terry, Robert William and James Willis BAKER. I am looking for
descendants. Will Share Info.
FERGUSON/FURGUSON, GILBERT/GILBERTS
Carla Ratcliff, Sunday, January 11, 1998
Looking for any FERGUSON/FURGUSON connections in Dewitt Co, Tx around 1860. I have
Berthania/Buthena FURGUSON marrying Pleasant Lee GILBERT in Clinton, Dewitt Co 1860. Have much to share about the
GILBERTS, but need info about the FERGUSONS/FURGUSONS.
FURGUSON, GILBERT, LOCKHART, ROBINSON
Carla Ratcliff, Sunday, January 11, 1998
Looking for any connections to GILBERT in Dewitt Co 1850 and forward. I have Jasper L. GILBERT marrying Sarah
Elvira LOCKHART as early as 1837. They had two sons, Pleasant Lee GILBERT and Bartlet S. GILBERT 1840 and 1842. Pleasant
Lee GILBERT married Buthena FURGUSON 1860 in Clinton, Dewitt Co, TX. They had Susan Elvira GILBERT ,Feb 25, 1861 at
Cuero, Tx; Jasper Louis, MArch 13, 1862; Lee Haden, Feb 1864; and Pleasant Joseph, 1866, all born in Dewitt Co, TX.
Buthena GILBERT remarried a J.W. ROBINSON in 1870 in Dewitt Co and these children were in this family. Would Appreciate
any info and have much to share. Thanks, Carla Hillman Ratcliff
BYARS, HALSEL
Tim Byars, Friday, January 16, 1998
Researching Leona HALSEL, married John BYARS, 1881. They resided in the Terryville, Texas area.
GILBERT, ROBERTSON, ROBINSON, WHEELER/WHEELERS
Carla Ratcliff, Sunday, January 18, 1998
Searching for info about James W. ROBINSON/ROBERTSON family in Dewitt Co. My Andrew Jackson and Susan WHEELER are
enumerated with him in 1880. I do know that James W. Robinson married Susan's Mother, Buthena GILBERT in 1970. WOuld
like to find out more about how long the WHEELERS styed with the ROBINSONS. Thanks, Carla Hillman Ratcliff
BEAUSOLEIL, CHILEK, FREYS, FRIEDEL, PETERS, SPACEK
Roland Beausoleil, Friday, January 23, 1998
Looking for info on Anton FRIEDEL and Sophia SPACEK who came to Tx separately in the early 1880's. Anton b. Apr 12,
1869 possibly in Bohemia or Germany, d. Jan 7, 1924 at Yoakum, Tx. His parents were Mathew? FRIEDEL and Louise FREYS.
Sophia b. Oct 4, 1866 possibly in Bohemia or Germany, d. May 15, 1930 at Yoakum, Tx. Anton and Sophia were married
around 1890 possibly in Tx. Children of Anton and Sophia are John, Gustav, Emil, Edmund, Otto Frank, Joseph, Ernest,
Lilly, Louis and Lenora all born in Tx. Otto Frank FRIEDEL b. Feb 26, 1897 at Yoakum, Tx, d. Jan 23, 1941 at Yoakum, Tx.
m. Emma Victoria PETERS Nov 4, 1919 at Yoakum, Tx. Emma was born Sep 5, 1899 at Yoakum, Tx, d. Dec 29, 1983 at Yoakum,
Tx. Children of Emma and Otto are Agnes, Dorothy, Leona, Eileen and Stanley. Leona Rosalie FRIEDEL, b. Aug 21, 1925 at
Yoakum, Tx., m. Alphonse Thomas CHILEK on Dec 27, 1943 at Yoakum, Tx. Children of Leona and Alphonse are Glen, Sharon,
Alphonse, Debra, Michael and Bruce. Sharon Ann CHILEK, b. Oct 25, 1947 in Yoakum, Tx. m. Roland BEAUSOLEIL (me) on Apr
25, 1970 at Yoakum, Tx. If you have any infomation on the above please email me at RolandBeau@aol.com.
RICE, WILSON
Anita Cooper, Sunday, January 25, 1998
RICE, Thomas McClure (1801-1842)and wife, Elizabeth WILSON (1805-1859). Searching for descendants. Thomas is
descended from Edmund Rice. Thomas and Elizabeth's children are: James (b.1825), Mary L. (1829-1850), Oliver H. (1830-
1867), William Wilson (1835-1886), and Thomas Richard (1842-1864).
BENBOW, CUDD, GOODE, GOODSON, HARIL, IVEY/IVY, JACKSON
Jack Green, Wednesday, February 4, 1998
CUDD GOODSON IVY/IVEY HARIL BENBOW GOODE JACKSON
BLAIR, BYARS, DOOLITTLE, HOTZ, HUME, KARM, MAXEY, STEVENS, THIEME
Julie Karm, Wednesday, February 25, 1998
HOTZ DOOLITTLE BLAIR KARM HUME THIEME MAXEY STEVENS BYARS
HALE, CRAWFORD
Randy and Linda Isbell, Wednesday, March 18,1998
HALE, RUFUS P., b. 1840 in TN and CLEMENTINE VIRGINIA CRAWFORD,b. 1859 in Tx are on the 1880 DeWitt Co., TX census
with two children and three children from his first marriage to ANN.Contact Linda Howard ISbell
EISENHUTH, KARM
Tonica Carr, 2/98
I am looking for info on Charles EISENHUTH and Mary Theresa KARM ( daughter of ANton KARM). They were living in
Cuero, DeWitt Co in 1895 through 1900. They had the following children: Annie,b 1895 , Cuero; Johnnie,b. 1896, Cuero;
Theresa,b. 1900, Cuero;Charlie,b. 1904, San Angelo but living with mother in Cuero in 1915;Fritz,b. 1906 in San Angelo
but living with mother in 1915. They were divorced before 1910 and Theresa moved to Houston and married Adam ZUSPANN.
She died in 1937 and was buried at Cuero. Annie died in 1918; buried Cuero. Johnnie, Theresa(RYAN) and Charlie moved to
Houston. Johnnie and Charlie are buried there. My great grandmother is Charles Eisenhuth's second wife from Cibola. I do
not know what happened to Fritz or Theresa. I am curious to why they divorced. Any help or info would be appreciated.
MONK, WIGGINS
Houston Tracy, Jr., 1/98
Looking for: MONK, Alfre Frederick,b. 1 Dec 1852, London, England; was naturalized in DeWitt Co., Tx 13 Mar
1922. From this record I learned his birthdate and ordered a copy of the birth register in the Civil Teg. records in
England. It showed his parent's names, their exact residence address, father's occupation, number of children born to
mother and how many were living at that time. Alfred marr. Leona Sophronia WIGGINS,ca 1878 somewhere in TX. She had
resided in Leon, Freestone Cos before marriage. After marriage she and Alfred and family are enumerated on the census;
1880 Robertson, 1900 Lavaca, 1910 Montgomery and 1920 DeWitt. They were said to have owned/worked in a beer brewery. The
1910 & 1920 census shows that ALfred managed a Pool Hall. Their known children born 1871-1893 : Annie, Emily,
Edward, Albert, Lonie, and Roy. Have info to share about this couple's ancestry, but know little about the children and
have but one blurry photo of Leona and her brother Tom taken ca 1915. Would like to exchange info and obtain photos of
this family.
HILLMANN
Carla Hillman Ratcliff, 4/98
Looking for any descendants of HILLMANN. There were three known brothers, HENRY, FRED and WILLIAM HILLMANN
who lived in the DeWitt Co, TX area. They came into this area and settled in Yoakum and surrounding towns. They also
were involved in the Cotton Ginning business in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Other names associated with these
HILLMANNS were: FRELS, WADE, STEPHENSON, EILERS, COLLE. Any help would be appreciated. I have much info to share and
would like to learn more.
KOLODZEY
Hank Zaiontz, 4/98
Looking for info about KOLODZEY, Simon, b. ca 1824 Poland. Does anyone have info about him or his wife, Mary and
where they came from in Poland and where they are buried?? Thanks
WEISE
Wallar Overton, 4/98
Would love to hear from anyone concerning a good friend Ralph A. WEISE who attended Texas A&M; with me in the 50's
and 60's. He probably graduated in '62. Understand that he took his own life in some jail by hanging. Was employed as a
teacher somewhere, probably in science of some kind. Rumor says that he was jailed for selling drugs. Born probably in
'39. His hometown was Yorktown.Any info would be appreciated.
KNOCKE
Henry Knocke,5/98
Seeking information on Christian KNOCKE and Carl KNOCKE who came to the U.S.A. in 1866. Carl KNOCKE settled in DeWitt
Co near Yorktown, Tx.
ANDERSON,GOLDMAN
Mary Smithey, 5/98
Seeking info on my great grandfather. He was Christopher Columbus ANDERSON. He married Mary Louvenia GOLDMAN on Oct
13, 1874 in DeWitt Co, Tx. They had five children who lived and died as adults. They were: Eliza Ann ANDERSON/m/ William
Andrew KENT; Mattie Ann ANDERSON/m/Thomas Jefferson ASHER; Charity ANDERSON/m/Arthur HOWE, Marshall THOMAS; Henry
Ithamer ANDERSON/m/Callie Elizabeth CHILDRESS( Henry was my grandfather); William Johnson ANDERSON/m/Bennie Lee ROBERTS.
Any info would be really useful. I am wanting to find out who Christopher Columbus ANDERSON's parents were and his
siblings. Christopher was born on May 24, 1844 in Hinds Co,Jackson MS. Thanks in advance.
OLD PICTURES
Dianna Blair, 5/98
I have in my possession, a box full of old Photos. These photos are from, I estimate , the early 1900's. They are on
thick cardboard, some are made into post cards. A studio in Cuero made most of them. I would like to try and put some
names with these faces. Alot of them are wedding photos, confirmation photos and just portraits. The surnames could
range from KORNFUHRER, MILLER, SCHUBERT, WEBB and would have resided in Cuero, Meyersville, Raisin, Coletoville,
Victoria, Germantown and surrounding area. They were farmers and ranchers. I even have an old photo of an old school
band. Thanks.
WILLIAMS, SCHOONOVER, BIDDY
MGBarr, 5/98
My Ancestor is Abednego BIDDY,b. 1797 in Union Co, SC, mar. to Martha CARROLL in Blount Co, TN anout 1820. They were
granted over 4000 acres in DeWitt Co, Tx as part of Austin's original 300. They came from ALA before 1827 to TX. They
are listed on the 1850 census for Lavaca Co, Tx and 1860 Goliad Co, Tx census. Their son, Hamilton BIDDY mar. Elizabeth
WILLIAMS in Dewitt Co, Tx about 1854. Elizabeth is known to have a sister Polly WILLIAMS who mar. James Monroe BIDDY,
brother to Hamilton BIDDY. Elizabeth ,b. 1841 MO, believe to be the daughter of William WILLIAMS, and wife Melvina
SCHOONOVER, she is also listed as Malinda. Thanks.
GENZLER
Barbara Guinn, 5/98
Looking for info on Heinrich Casper GENZLER,b. 1841 in Germany and came with his parents when he was 6 mon old to Tx
by way of Cuero, DeWitt Co, Tx. His parents sied and believed to be buried at Burns Cemetery, DeWitt Co. He was later
taken in by the HENSLEY family. He had several brothers and sisters and they were all placed in various households.
FAmily is trying to trace missing family members. I am posting this for a friend who does not have a computer. Any info
would be appreciated.
OLIVER, ZUMWALT
P.Brown, 5/98
I have reason to believe that my great grandfather, John Wesley OLIVER, may have been born or resided in DeWitt Co,
Tx. He was b. 8-19-1867. I would appreciate any info on John Wesley OLIVER or his wife, Nora Jane Zumwalt. Thanks.
WALKER, GRIZZARD
L. Champagne, 6/1/98
Am looking for info on Hamilton Glenn WALKER who died in Cuero, DeWitt Co, Tx, 3 Jan 1956. ALso his parents, James L.
WALKER and Mattie GRIZZARD. Thanks.
LONGELY, BANKHEAD, THOMPASON, VEAL
Linda Longley, 6/98
I am researching Arthur LONGLEY and his father Robert LONGELY; William Goode "Willie" BANKHEAD and his daughter
Minnie Willie; James H. THOMPSON, wife Sarah, son Perry, and daughters Sarah Amanda, MAriah L., Mary Florence and Julie
Ann; Also researching Richard VEAL and family in the area. Thanks.
DUNCAN
Spock, 6/98
I am looking for James Robert DUNCAN and family. In the 1910, DeWitt Co census,he was with wife Matilda,b. 1890;
Lawrence J.,b. 1890, Edward J.,b. 1891, James W., b. 1893, and Patrick L., b. 1894. Any info would be appreciated.
ROBINSON, TEAS
Hunt, 7/98
I am looking for info on James W. ROBINSON and Pauline Almyra TEAS. I believe that she was his second wife. They had
two children, Franklin,b 1861 and died as a young man, exact date unknown. John Hugh ROBINSON was b. 9 Jan 1863 and
married Carrie Mae DARDEN. PAuline died 2 Feb 1863. James came home from the war to give her a proper burial, but I have
been unable to find anything to indicate that he served in the service or with what unit. If anyone has any info on
James or Pauline, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
DUDERSTADT, PARKER, TENNILLE
Frederica, 7/98
I am doing some research for a friend who lives here in Junction. She is seeking info about several of her ancestors
buried in Dewitt Co. She thinks Yorktown and Salt Creek. The above names are her lines. If anyone connects, or has
access to the cemetery records for these communities, I would appreciate a response. Thanks in advance.
WATKINS
Jeat Bullock, 7/98
Hannah WATKINS is shown on the DeWitt Co census, in Tx index for 1870. She is shown as Head of the Household on page
216 of this census. Believe this to be my ggrandmother, who was married to Ledia W. WATKINS. The youngest daughter of
Mary Louisa , b. 8-10-1857 and would be about age 13 on this census.Mary Louisa WATKINS married on about June 1865 to
HArram Jackson FULLEN,(aka Jack FULLEN). I live in a small town and have very limited access to info. I would appreciate
assistance in obtaining a copy of the specific census sheet, in order to vertify siblings and other info at that point
in time. Snail mail address is: 1623 E Cheryl Lane Tulare, CA 93274-3117. Thanks Jeat Bullock.( an old Texas boy) who
got lost in CA
BOYD, CONKLIN, JACOBS, BITTERLY
Cara Murray, 7/98
I am searching for any info on Charles BOYD from Bee Co/DeWitt Co , Tx. His father was
Frank BOYD from ALA and his mother was Mary CONKLIN from LA. Frank BOYD settled in Bee Co when he came to TX. He had 3
children from a previous marriage, Frank, Clara, Maggie, Charles. Charles, Frank's son with Mary CONKLIN, married Bertha
JACOBS of DeWitt Co. Her father and mother were Michael JACOBS and Mary BITTERLY. Charles and Bertha had: Archibald and
Mary Ellen ( my grandmother,b. 1913). They eventually settled in Port Lavaca , TX. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.
JACOBS, BITTERLY, SIFFERLEN, FURTER
Cara Murray, 8/98
I am searching for Michael JACOBS ( 1841-1928)and his wife Mary BITTERLY(1850-1928) when they lived in DeWitt County,
possible near Meyerville. They are both buried in the Meyersville Catholic Cemetery. Michael's parents were Henry JACOBS
and Agathe SIFFERLEN from Goliad County, and Mary's parents were Joseph BITTERLY and Anne-Marie FURTER from DeWitt
County. Michael and Mary had the following children:Bertha, Berthol, AMelia, Aluna, Leonora. Thanks!!
JACOBS, BOYD, SCHLEIN, GOLLY
Cara Murray, 8/98
The following names are connected to the BITTERLY family from DeWitt County, Texas. If you are connected to any of
these names, please contact me. Thanks!
LYNN,HARE
Don Mathis, 8/98
Seeking any /all info for Roy Robert LYNN(1881-1958) and Francis Elizabeth HARE ( 1884-1960). Will share what I have.
BOEHL
Barbara Boehl John, 8/98
I am looking for descendants of the Johann (John) BOEHL family. I am doing some genealogy work and want to find
someone who can help me in location family members still living in the area. I have heard from family in Goliad that
there are some of the descendants still there. I am from the Fredrich (Fritz) BOEHL family. I would appreciate hearing
from anyone who can lead me to someone in the family line. Thanks, Barbara Boehl John
BENNETT, BREAZEAL, CUNNINGHAM, COX, DICKSON, GREENWOOD, MCCUTCHEON, MCKINNEY, MORRE, NOBLE, TOLLESON, WEST
G. Bethel, 8/98
Seeking descendants of Stephen BENNET (1798-1874) and his wife Mary ann BREAZEAL(1798-1877). Both born in SC, lived
in ALA 1818-1840, came to TX 1840-41 and lived in Lavaca County and were buried in family cemetery in Sweet Home. I want
to invite BENNETT descendants, as well as descendants of all other persons buried there, to the dedication of a Texas
Historical Marker at Bennett Cemetery at Sweet Home, Tx. BENNETT children included: Dr. Marshall BREAZEAL, who mar.
Martha Jane MOORE and (2) Carrie WEST. Teresa A. who mar. B.C. GREENWOOD; Joel F. who mar. Mary McKINNEY; John MIRZA who
mar. Elizabeth Bonneau NOBLE; Amanda Rebecca who mar. Hebron TOLLESON; Leanna Permelia who mar. Nathanial COX; Mary
Adele who mar. Willis McCutcheon
GLEINSER, LEMSKE
Scott, 8/98
Looking for GLEINSER and LEMSKE. LEMSKE's owned property near Yorktown, Dewitt County.
GREER
William N. Greer, 9/98
Around 1850 my gggf, Nathaniel Hunt GREER moved his family from Washington Co to a farm just north of Yorktown. By
mid-1852, he had moved the family to Milam Co and apparently was accompanied by some of the York family. I would like to
exchange info about his kith and kin or matters historically related to the above. Thanks.
TENNILLE, ROSS
Pastor Jacobs, 9/98
Seeking info on George Culver TENNILLE Sr., or Jr. Was in Dewitt County by 1833. Probably sooner. Looking
for info on George Culver TENNILLE's wife, Sarah Elizabeth Davis Tennille ROSS. After he was killed in the Taylor-
Sutton Feud, Sarah married Jesse L. ROSS on Jan. 14, 1852 in Dewitt Co. her parents were Warren DAVIS and Mollie
KINCHELOE. I cannot find where Sarah and Jesse went after thier marriage. Please mail me.Thanks.