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Dec 5, 2010
I am looking for information on Ed Boyd b. 10 Feb 1883 d. 9 Dec 1907. buried in
the Cotton Gin Cemetery. Who were his parents? He married Ophelia Simmons
5 Oct 1902 in Freestone Co. Does anyone have any information on their
children? I believe they are: Louis b. 1904, Fred b. 1905 and Fannie (Harriet
Mae) b. 1906/7. Bobby Sharp
Dec 1, 2010
We are trying to locate obituaries for 3 individuals who were residents of
Freestone Co. prior to their death. We are having difficulty getting any
responses from the Libraries. The individuals we are trying to locate Obits for
are:
Dave Felix aka David Felix
Birth date: 5/10/1875
Date of death: 3/20/1940
Julia McGee
Birth date: about 1894
Date of death: 2/9/1966
Will McGee
Birth date: about 1882
Date of death: 5/4/1955
Any information you can provide will be helpful.
Lori Hauge
Nov 13, 2010
We were told by a good source early on that Lucinda Ferguson Thomas (married
William Thomas) and Louisa Ferguson Mills (married James L. Mills) "Louisiana"
was her name, but she went by Louisa A., were buried in the Wilson Chapel
Cemetery in unmarked graves. Leslie Moses Ferguson died in 1891 in
Freestone Co., TX. If he was buried in Wilson Chapel, he's in unmarked
grave. These are 3 children of Aaron David Ferguson that are apparently
buried in unmarked graves. Can someone shed some light on this matter?
June Ferguson Hollingshead
Nov 8, 2010
Can someone give me directions to Llewellen Cemetery in Freestone Co.?
Paul Hertel
Oct. 21, 2010
I am descendant of Aaron David (A. D.) and Adeline Ferguson that are buried in
Wilson Chapel Cemetery along with several other kinfolk. They have headstones
there. Do you by chance have a list of those buried in this cemetery in unmarked
graves? I have been trying to find one of Aaron David’s sons, Leslie Moses
Ferguson that died in 1891, quite young, was married to Belle Burleson. Also
Aaron had daughter, Louisa A. that married a Mills that have been told she’s in
unmarked grave.
Your comments appreciated. June Ferguson
Hollingshead
Oct. 18, 2010
I am looking for information regarding William Dyer West who died in Fairfield,
Freestone Co 6 September 1954 and his sister Rose Miriam West Sanger who died in
Fairfield, Freestone Co 11 March 1984. Mrs. Sanger was a widow but she had been
a County Auditor for Freestone Co. while alive. Any information including
obituaries that you might have would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Mary West Takacs
Oct 7, 2010
Looking for burial location for Robert Newton Camron/Cameron.
Susan Oliver
Oct. 3, 2010
My name is Jim Ford. I was born in Mexia. We lived in Cotton Gin until 1954. I
attended school in Teague until 4th grade.I live in Alvin, Tx now and and my
wife's maiden name was Botter. We just found records of a Marvin Botter, Don't
know where he was born in 1877, but at some time he lived in Teague. He died
there on June 17, 1927. I can't find a cemetery record/location of his burial.
Can you help me with this? My parents and brother are buried in the Cotton Gin
cemetery and I go there whenever I can. Always enjoy driving through Teague,
Fairfield and Mexia. Thanks, Jim Ford,
Alvin, Tx.
Sept. 27, 2010
I am looking for the grave of my great grandfather, John Fort Yankee, buried in
Freestone County. (B: aug. 10, 1832) He died Nov. 6, 1888. My great uncle, James
F. Yankee may also be buried there (b: July 15, 1836. date of death unknown).
Thanks.
Carol Halley
Sept. 12, 2010
My mother, Alma (Almae) Morgan Mitchell and her siblings were born in and around
the area. I found her as a one year old in the 1920 Census in Groesbeck,
Limestone, Texas. Roll T625_1829, Page; 10A; Enumeration District: 82, Image;
121. She was the oldest child of William Morgan (1897) & Eunice Jones. Her
mother, Eunice was the oldest of ten children born to Carrie Dancer and Tom
Jones.
My mother’s (Almae) father, William’s mother and father were Green N. Morgan and
Mollie Alexander. I believe that Green Morgan’ father was also Wm. Morgan, born
abt 1842.
Please share your thoughts, comments and/or expertise with me. I have started
Family trees on Ancestry.com as Minijmitchell1213. Sincerely,
Minnie J. Mitchell
July 30, 2010
I am searching for any info on Stell Lee MINCHEW d. Dec 9, 1981. She is
listed as widowed and I am trying to find a connection to the other Minchews who
have lived and died in Freestone Co. Thanks
Paul Minshew
June 26, 2010
My name is Arnold P. Powers and I'm in the process of writing our family history
from my mother's side of the family only because of the limit information from
the Powers side of the family. I'm looking for my Great Grandmother who lived
in Coolidge and Teague around 1910 to 1923. Her name was Callie (Dalton or
Daulton) Jones. She was married to William (Will) Jones in 1911. My
Grandmother, Annie Zora (Jones) Carroll was born in either Coolidge of Teague in
1908 and died in Dallas in 2002. Her mother died, according to my Grandmother,
a mysterious death in 1923 as no records of her existance can be found other
than the marriage records and the 1910 Census. Any information you've heard of
or can direct me would be greatly appreciated.
As for as the Powers go, my Dad, James W. Powers, Jr passed
in 2009, never spoke much about the Powers other than to
say, his father was born in Calvert,TX and his Dad was named
Watson Powers and his mother was Laura Warren. It's sad but
that's it. I am however now curious about the Powers since
I saw your write up, could there be a connection.
Arnold Powers
June 21, 2010
Am looking for some info on the COMPTON family. The family history I’ve learned
recently has left me deeply moved – in particular, the hints of the story of my
Great-great-great grandfather, Capt. Felix Compton, who died of his wounds, at
home on furlough from the Texas Cavalry (CSA) in May of 1865…and his wife Susan,
who died in March of 1866, leaving two very small children. Those bare bones of
fact have captured my imagination as I try to fill in the pieces of a tragedy I
will never know. Thanks Beth Ayers
May 25, 2010
Can anyone tell me if Elizabeth Hoffman or Mary Goodman are buried in Freestone
Co.? Thanks
Donald P. Goodman
March 30, 2010
I am looking for graves for my ancestors:
Callie Jane Demmings or Saul Jacobs in Wortham.. I am not sure the name of the
cemetary. They were African American. Thank you for any help you can give.
Georgia Day-Thomas
March 26, 2010
I'm looking for any information about my Grandmother(great/great) She was
Malinda Barrington Buckner. Can you help me? Thank you,
Lynda Gayle Wilson, Hicks
March 21, 2010
I’m seeking any information about a Joseph Lemuel ALLEN born about 1883 in
Freestone County, TX. and/or Ola (Ollie) Mae Oliphant, born in Navarro County,
married to each other date unknown.
I have a birth certificate (Affidavit) from Ellis County dated May 1942 stating
these were the parents of Lemuel Cleo Allen born 9/5/1906. It also states that
Joseph was born in Freestone County and Ola was born in Navarro County.
Lemuel Cleo Allen, also known as Cleo L. Allen was my grandfather. Any
assistance would be appreciated.
B. J. Allen
2010
I am looking for the burial place of my grandfather. I
have always been told the cemetery was Wildcat, then told that it was Union
Cemetery. The name and info follows:
Daniel Andrew Hawthorne - died June 1968 in Dallas
It is my understanding that his parents were there also:
Harvey Hixson Hawthorne and Sally Abigail Starnes Hawthorne.
I do not know dates of death of my greatgrandparents other that Great Grandma
Hawthorne died approx. 1953. Any help would be appreciated.
Joyce Piper