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Elva Wallace Dec 20, 1998.
MOFFETT / STEWART / DUNCAN:
QUERY: My grandmother, Eliza Moffett m. Abe Vandine and
they had 13 children. Her father was Elliot Fletcher
Moffett b. 1821 TN, m. Catherine Stewart b. 1831 TN. They
had 11 children; William James b. 1850, Elliot Fletcher
b. 1852, Nancy b. 1855, Mary b. 1857, Francis b. 1861,
Martha b. 1866, Ellen b. 1869, Eliza b. 1872. In Prarie
township 1870. James m. Mary Holliman 1879. Children;
Rosa b. 1880, Lillie b. 1881, Lucy b. 1886. Elliot m.
Julia ???? 1888. They had 6 children: Leona b. 1888,
Hattie b. 1890, Cecil b. 1892, Ernest b. 1895, Hoyt b.
1897, Leroy b. 1899. Nancy m. William Duncan 1879 and
they had 8 children: Henry b. 1879, Robert b. 1883,
Lillian b. 1886, Minta b. 1889, Myrta b. 1889, William b.
1892. Several of the above are buried in Potts Cemetery
about three miles SE of Charleston, Franklin Co., AR.
Happy to share information. Thanks.
Katherine Huntsman Dec 20, 1998.
THOMPSON:
QUERY: Elsrick Thompson was in 1860 census Franklin Co.
My 3gfather William Thompson also appears in the same
census. Trying to connect those two men. Elsrick m.
Mineva ????. Both men lived in Marion Co., TN before
moving to Franklin C., AR. Thanks. Kathy.
Anne Muffley Dec 14, 1998.
MORGAN / HAYRE / DONALD:
QUERY: Oscar Mahlon Donald was my ggrandfather. His
second wife was Mary Morgan. We believe was formerly
married to a man named Hayre. We are looking for other
families who may have married into the Donald family, Six
families lived nearby; John and James Childers, Watson A.
Donald, George Bounds, Thomas Austin, George Barham, ????
Ellis. These families lives in the old CASS/JETHRO towns
NNW of Ozark. I appreciate any information on these
families, especially marriages between the families.
Would like to hear from descendents.
Thanks
Bill Gaskill Dec 9, 1998.
HAMILTON / WORLEY:
QUERY: Calvin Dean Hamilton b. Jul 26, 1875 d. Dec 30,
1932, and wife Lucinda Perkins Worley moved to Franklin
Co. AR before 1919. Three daughters; Callie Ruth b. May
10, 1919 Ozark; Ester b. Nov 15, 1922; Elizabeth (Taffy)
b. Dec 21, 1925. Not documented where two youngest girls
were born. Would like to hear from descendents.
Thanks
Smith Dec 6, 1998.
SMITH:
QUERY: Dr. Arthur McDaniel Smith b. Aug 5, 1853 AR. His
brother Dr. John James Smith b. ca 1854; his son Dr. John
Frank Smith b. ca 1901, Dr. Charles McDaniel Smith b. Mar
16, 1905, and Dr. James Turner Smith all worked in the
hospital at Paris, AR. Dr. James Turner Smith's son John
Charles was also an MD. Dr. Mac and my husband's
ggrandfather Henry A. Smith b. Feb 11, 1856 were
brothers. Seeking contact with descendents of these Smith
families.
My website is:
http://members.aol.com/dwcjmc7249/pubpage.htm .
Thanks.
Lavona Shoemaker Dec 6, 1998.
BROOKS / CASKEY / CRABTREE / RIGGS:
QUERY: John F. Brooks b. 1831 TN and (m. 1848) wife
Martha Jane Kennedy b. Daviess Co. KY removed to Franklin
Co. AR before 1880 census. John d. Jul 14, 1905 Franklin
Co. Children: George Washington b. Apr 15, 1849 KY d. Mar
8, 1943, m. Cathem Crabtree in KY. Both buried Oak Ridge
Cemetery; Sarah C. b. May 17, 1850 KY d. Dec 1947, m.
Charley Jackson Crabtree. John Henry b. Jun 15, 1856 d.
Mar 3, 1932 Sallisaw, OK m. Sarah Suzanna Josephine
Caskey (dau Joseph Buckner & Mary E. White Caskey Oct
3, 1875 Daviess Co. KY); Frances E. b. Jan 30, 1859 Ohio
Co. KY m. "Ike" Riggs. Looking for parents of
John F. Brooks. Contact me for home address. Thanks.
Mark B. Arslan Nov 30, 1998.
KIZER/SHAVER:
QUERY: My 3gfather William McCord Kizer moved to Franklin
County mid 1850's and settled in Cravens/Lonelm area. He
m. Thurza Malinda Shaver in 1859. Thurza was dau of Jacob
B. Shaver & Thurza Moss Shaver. Nine children were
Flora A., Madora Jane, (Jenny) (m. Lloyd), Jacob
Valentine, Laura L., (m. Anderson), John A., Taylor E.,
Clark M., Serepta L., Marth M., (m. Hood). We have
web-pages on both families (four surnames)(See Franklin
Co. Surnames)
Retha Lassiter Nov 10, 1998.
GREENWOOD / LANGLEY:
QUERY: Nancy Angeline Greenwood Langley b. 1806 TN; widow
of John Langley b. 1805 GA d. 1855 Saline Co., AR. Nancy
listed census 1870 Franklin Co., living with son Harwood
Langley b. 1844/45 MS. Harwood may be James Harwood. Lost
family after 1870 census. Any information appreciated.
Leon Armstrong Nov 06, 1998.
ARMSTRONG / GRAGG / EDGIN / ENGLISH:
QUERY: Grandfather's name was William Porter Armstrong b.
9/14/1896 d. 1/20/1929 m. Ollie Irene Gregg 4/27/1919.
Porter d. Altus, AR buried Nicholas Chapel Cem. Porter
had sister Ellie Armstrong Edgin b. Ozark d. Martinez,
CA., m. Jess Edgin. Porter had brother Ernest b.
Mulberry, AR d. Monterey, CA. I have much information on
English & Gregg families in Mulberry and Altus, AR.
Any help appreciated.
A. B. Havens Oct 11, 1998.
HILL / HOLDER:
QUERY: David Hill b. 1841 GA; In Sebastion Co., AR 1880
census with wife (Maiden name, Smith); Some children b.
Charleston, Franklin Co., AR..Mary (Mollie) Ester,
Matilda, Joseph, Charles, Jennette, George W., James,
John, M.A. Mary Ester m. Warren H. Holder Ft. Smith abt
1890. Warren's father was S.B. (Soloman) Holder in Logan
Co., 1880 census w. wife Sarah J. (Patterson ?) and
children Ellen, Ada, Warren H., Emma F., Allison, Wiley
J., Lilla A. S.B. Holder buried Coop Prarie Cem.,
Mansfield, AR. Anyone connect with these families?
Larry Harmon Oct 11, 1998.
HENDERSON / BOYDSTON / GRAHAM:
QUERY: Willie Josie Henderson born 1869 MS; m. John A.
Boydston Franklin Co., AR 1888. After John's d. 1903,
Willie moved to OK; 1911 m Frank Graham. Willie d. 1924
Sallisaw, OK. Seeking information on Willie's parents,
her siblings and her descendents. Josie and John are my
ggrandparents. Any information is appreciated.
Marion Wood Hill Oct 11, 1998.
HEZEKIAH / DAVIS:
QUERY: Eli Hezekiah's pension papers state he died
Watalula, AR 1918, but DC records do not verify. Hope to
hear from new cousins who have more information.
Chuck
Boydstun Oct
11, 1998.
BOYDSTON / AVERY:
QUERY: Robert Boydston b. 1826 d. 1887, m. Rachel Avery
b. 1826 d. 1901. Need documentation of Robert being
postmaster of Game Hill area of Franklin Co., AR from
1860 to 1872. Please contact me with any information on
this family.
Wanda Blair Ruby Oct 04, 1998.
GAGE / BLAIR:
QUERY: Wm Gage m. Eliz Blair Washington Co., AR 1840.
They lived in Franklin Co., Subrosa area. He d. Jul 16,
1879. Elizabeth applied for his Rev War pension Nov 26,
1881. In application she declared as widow of Elam Blair
and Elam had a brother, Hiram, that Elam d. 1833 Scott
Co., AR. Two dau listed with seven Gage children on 1850
census. Blair children were Martha 16, Lucinda 13. It
means both were born after Elam's death. We think that
Elam did 1838 instead of 1833 as stated by Elizabeth on
the application. Can anyone help me with what happened to
the children? Thanks. Wanda.
Joan I. Thomas Oct 04, 1998.
OBAR / EICHENBERGER / LITTLETON / MANN:
QUERY: Seeking inf on the Constant and Elizabeth Obar
families of Franklin Co., AR. Constant d. 1844. Sons
William and John b. 1825 & 1828. There were eight
children total, but suspect some died young. Constant may
also be the mother of Lucinda and Henry also, but cannot
confirm. William and Henry issued land patents Franklin
Co., 1855, but other researchers could not find them on
subsequent census 1850 through 1880. Thanking you in
advance for any help you can give. Joan I. thomas.
Bill Murto Oct 02, 1998.
WERSCHKY:
QUERY: John Bonnard Werschky is buried at Morgan Hill
Cem. on Route 3 in Franklin Co., AR Background
information appreciated. Thanks. Bill Murto.
Randall DeShan Oct 01, 1998.
DeSHAN / McMARR / CAMPBELL:
QUERY: William DeShan b. Apr 12, 1868, m. Nancy Green
McMurr Oct 8, 1871. Eleven children: Bertha, Eula, Hanna,
Lofa, Maude, Virgil, Sampson, Lester, Preston, Downy,
Ted. William was a Methodist minister in Cecil, AR late
1800's to early 1900's. His father was William David
DeShan who came from France mid 1800's. He married
Elizabeth believed to be part Choctaw. Nancy's husband
disappeared after birth of son, so seven years later
Nancy m. John Campbell. John is buried Hixon Cem.
Franklin Co., AR. Any information is appreciated.
Snail Mail: 2900 N. Central Exp, Plano, TX 75074. Thanks.
Randall.
Flo Nell Ozell Oct 01, 1998.
MORRIS / POE / KNIGHT:
QUERY: Alfred Price b. 1833 TN, m. Margaret B. Knight b.
1838 Franklin Co., in Union Co., AR 1860, where in 1870,
in Mulberry twp Franklin Co., AR 1880. Children: Martha
Ellen b. 1859, Sarah Ann b. 1861, Alfred Price II b.
1868, Alice Louise b. 1872, Mary Adaline b. 1875, Albert
Scott b. 1879, possibly a dau. Sally. 1888 Margaret B.
Knight Morris d. Franklin Co. Alfred Price Morris with
sons, Albert Scott and Alfred Price II, with wife, Julia
Ann Poe, moved to Texas. Seeking inf about Margaret
Morris, marriages of her daughters, name of household in
which orphaned Julia Ann Poe lived before she married.
Thanks. Flo
Gene Hendrix Sept 24, 1998.
MILLIGAN / CARTER:
QUERY: L.W. Milligan lived in Ivy, Franklin Co., 1880
w/wife Malinda Daniels Carter and children; Charles R.
James F. Jesse and Thobytha. Looking for information on
that family. Thanks. Gene Hendrix.
Penelope Hemphill Sept 20, 1998.
DAVIS / ENGLISH / HILL / JONES / GABBARD:
QUERY: Isaac Gabbard b. 5/30/1881 Cass, Franklin Co., m.
Annie Davis b. (2/20/1886) m. 9/10/1903 Coal Hill,
Franklin Co., AR. Annie's parents: Dr. John Henry Davis
b. 2/21/1856 in Flowery and Malinda Jane Hill b. 1849
Friley, Johnson Co., AR. Davises lived Little
Mulberry...both buried Beech Grove Cem. Malinda's
parents: Joseph Hill and Emeline Jones. John Henry son of
Sebern Michael Davis and Joanna English. Many ties to
Franklin and Johnson Co's., AR. Any information
appreciated.
Marion Wood Hilton Sept 20, 1998.
DAVIS / MEACHUM / STROUD / SCOTT:
QUERY: Hezekiah William Davis b. Smith Co. TN 1818; m.
Margaret Stroud b. TN 1821. Children: Twins Eli / Levi b.
1841 Jackson Co IL; Born TN: Sabra C. 1844, Ezekiel 1848,
Benjamin H. 1849, James 1851; Born AR: Winchester 1852,
Wm. Hezekiah Oct 13, 1856 (m. Maryann Meachum Aug 6,
1875(my grandparents)), Starlin (Sterling) 1859, John
1866, Berryman 1868 (Salem / Fulton Co. AR), Margaret
(Sissy) 1869, Archibald Berry Feb 27, 1873 (Fulton Co.),
Mary E. Dec 5, 1875 (m. Wesley James Scott Ind. Co. AR
Nov 15, 1893.) NOTE: John, Berryman, Margaret, Archibald,
Mary children of Hezakiah Sr. and 2nd wife Francis. NOTE
2: Hezekiah Sr. brothers, Pleasant (hh#455), Starlin
(hh#490) in Franklin Co. 1860; in Fulton Co. 1870.
Evidently Hezekiah Sr. died sometime 1870's because
Francis with children living next door to (Ind. Co. 1870)
step-son Hezekiah Wm. and wife Maryann Davis. Hoping to
hear from more cousins.
Larry Hamblen Sept 19, 1998.
HAMBLEN / SUTHERLAND / FREEMAN:
QUERY: John V. Hamblen m Virginia Sutherland (dau Judge
George W. Sutherland) July 10, 1859. John was killed at
battle of Corinth Oct 4, 1862. Virginia gave birth to
only child, Johnny, a few months later. Johnny m. J.Z.
Freeman Nov 2, 1886. In 1893 Johnny was convicted of
stealing a horse. He later died in an Arkansas prison.
Was he married at that time and, if so, did he have any
children????.
Irma Sanders Sept 19, 1998.
HADLEY / THOMPSON:
QUERY: William and Palmia Thompson lived in Franklin Co.,
AR 1860. A daughter Sarah married Thomas Hadley. They
still lived in Franklin Co. 1910. Would love information
on this family.
B.J.M. Polk Sept 11, 1998.
MASINGALE:
QUERY: I am researching this family who left Meigs
County, TN in 1882 and settled in Franklin County, AR.
M. Simons Sept 8, 1998.
LOCKLEAR / IVEY / IVY:
QUERY: My Locklear family was in Franklin County,
Arkansas in the early 1800's. I have lots of information
that I am willing to share. Anxious to contact other
researchers.
Virginia Nichols Manning Aug 23, 1998.
NICHOLS / HILL / CONATSER / BONDS / WELTON:
QUERY: Uriah Nichols b. 1817 TN m. Martha Conatser b.
1812 TN. Around 1850 they migrated west to Franklin Co.
AR. Hugh W. Nichols b. 1851 AR m. Mary Francis Bonds in
Franklin Co. Oct 2, 1873. John Francis Hill m. Martha
(Mattie) Welton Aug 3, 1879. Nona Isabelle Hill b. Dec
24, 1888 in Johnson Co. AR. Hugh and Mary are my paternal
ggrandparents. John and Martha are my maternal
ggrandparents. Any information would be appreciated.
Penny Menges Rodighiero Aug 15, 1998.
HOOD / LARIMORE:
QUERY: Dailey Walker Hood and Isaac Newton Hood and the
Larimore family are listed 1860 census Franklin Co. AR.
Some marriage records available too. 1860 census, Dailey
is listed as D.U. Hood and Isaac Newton is listed as
Isaac. For more information on the families, I have two
genealogical websites: http://www.bmi.net/pennym/hood.htm
and http://www.bmi.net/pennym.net/larimore.htm I hope
this will help someone find their families in Franklin
Co.
Don Campbell Aug 15, 1998.
CAMPBELL:
QUERY: Trying to connect James Mason Campbell b. 1871
Franklin Co. with Cyrus Campbell b. 1848 Franklin Co. We
think Cyrus was father to James. Also seeking descendents
of Isaiah Campbell b. Perry Co. TN and found 1850 census
in Franklin Co., AR. Thank you for your help. Alternate
e-mail: campbell_don@hotmail.com .
L. J. Simpson Aug 11, 1998.
SIMPSON / DAVIS / MARRS:
QUERY: Have following families in Franklin County, AR:
John Simpson late 1820. James, son of John, moved to TX
in 1840's, m. A. Permelia Davis, child of Jenkins Davis
in Franklin County. Wiley B. Marrs had a child, Jane,
married a Simpson boy of James B. Deep roots there before
Franklin was a county. Looking for researchers on these
families. 3801 Bern St., Flagstaff, AZ 86004; PH: 520 526
1844
Bill Russell Aug 2, 1998.
RUSSELL / EUBANKS / BATCHELOR:
QUERY: Don, we are in good shape on Russell history, but
could use some help with George Eubanks who lived in
Meigs County TN before his son, "Yerby moved to AR
1850 - 1860 era. We also need help with John Lynn Yeager
Batchelor, son of Dr. Wilson R. Batchelor of Franklin
County, AR. Yeager moved to TX about 1890 and was never
heard from again. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
Wilma Qualls Bennett July 25, 1998.
GAINES / QUALLS / BROWN / STANFIELD / HELMS / HYDEN:
QUERY: John Manley Gaines b. 1826 S.C.; Martha Qualls
Gaines b. 1829 Rhea Co. TN. Some of their children lived
in Franklin County, AR, and Martha may have died there
after 1880. John and Martha moved from TN to Carroll Co.,
AR about 1848. Most relatives settled in Johnson and
Franklin Counties. Children: Elizabeth b. abt 1846 m.
Robert Qualls; Malinda b. abt 1849; James b. 1851 m.
Harriet Brown; Sarah b. abt 1852; John b. 1854 m. Jane
Stanfield; Nancy b. 1854 m. Pleasant Will Helms; William
L. b. 1861 m. Elizabeth Hyden. I will appreciate any new
information I receive and will share what information I
have. Thanks. Wilma Bennett, 1161 Blueridge Dr. Purcell,
OK 73080.
Larry Hamblen July 16, 1998.
HAMBLEN:
QUERY: Our "Hamblen Heritage" book is in your
library. I will answer questions about the Hamblen
family. I will be doing a family page later. Thanks.
Larry Hamblen
Note from Franklin County: I will find out which library
and add that information to this post later. I'll also
add Larry to our Franklin County resources page as a
volunteer. Thanks. Don
Evelyn Turner July 12, 1998.
BLANCHARD:
QUERY: My father, Lawrence Wilson Blanchard was b. Nov.
18, 1913. He died at age fifty (abt 1963). His father was
Lawrence S. Blanchard. Grandfather's wife's name is
currently unknown (I'm just getting started). I will post
updates when I find new information. Anyone who has a
Blanchard in their family line in Franklin County (or
close by) please contact me. Thanks for your help. Evelyn
Marian Sutte July 5, 1998.
PERKINS / CROOKS / CAMPBELL / BIRDWELL:
QUERY: Joseph Perkins m. Amanda Crooks 1866. Pension
shows them and Goodspeeds lists them in Franklin Co.
Trying to find parents of Joseph and Amanda. Found some
info on the Shropshire. (re: trial - Outlander's History
of Carroll Co). Found Pleasant LaFayette Campbell b.
1864, m. Sarah Elizabeth Birdwell in Franklin Co. 1886.
Were later found in 1900 / 1920 census of Leflore Co.,
Oklahoma. I have nothing on their parents either. Help is
appreciated. Marian.
Darline Gaylor July 4, 1998.
KIMBERLIN / STANSFIELD / WILEY / BRUNK :
QUERY: James Johnson (Buck) Kimberlim d. 1929 Paris,
Logan Co. AR. He raised his family in Franklin Co. His
first wife was Josephine Stansfield; Second wife Parthina
Wiley (my ggrandmother); Third wife was Sarah Martin;
Fourth wife was Ester Brunk. I would appreciate help
finding James and Parthina's marriage record. They had
two children; Cora Jane and William Arthur Kimberlim.
Thanks.
John and Patricia Dill June 30, 1998.
KILGORE / BLANSCET / BEASON / ADCOCK / WAITS / HONEA /
SUGGS / HOOKER:
QUERY: These families lived around Altus, Franklin Co.
AR. My great grandparents, Andrew Jackson and Mary Anne
(Kilgore) Blanscet settled on Pond Creek Mountain. My
grandparents were Thomas Jefferson and Tennessee Jane
(Beason) Blanscet. Please contact me if you have
information on any of these families. Thank you.
Delia Mason Stair June 29, 1998.
MASON:
QUERY: Jefferson McIntosh Mason was born in Arkansas 1862
and in 1880 census lived in Mulberry twp, Franklin Co.
AR. Household by census was J.M. Mason age 18 farmer,
Kisiah Frazier age 40, G.W> Frazier age 24, J.M. Mason
is reported to have taught school in Franklin County in
1881. He later became a doctor and moved to Texas. In
Texas he married Alta Deason. Jefferson died in Wilson
Co., TX in 1901.
Tommy McBride June 30, 1998.
LUPER:
QUERY: John Luper lived in Franklin County and died
between 1890 and 1898. John died young and left a widow
with small children, one being Lyod Luper. Anyone with
information about John, please contact me.
Avila Family June 29, 1998.
HORTON:
QUERY: My maternal grandfather Roy Horton was born Feb
14, 1908 in Cecil, AR. Descendents please respond.
Joe Cannon June 26, 1998.
CANNON / KNOWLES:
QUERY: James Madison Cannon b. 1782-1785 NC d. Oct 1871
Franklin Co., m. Martha Jane (Patsy) Knowles abt 1820.
Children: Great grandfather Rober William (Will), Mary,
Francis Marion, Newton, Eveline (m. Cowan), William,
Patsy, James, John Wesley, Justin. Help is appreciated.
Angela Hatfield June 25, 1998.
HATFIELD:
QUERY: Nancy Hatfield was listed 1880 census Mulberry twp
next door to her son Francis Marion Hatfield. Her
daughter Bell (Arabella) lived with her. I believe Nancy
d. 1882 Mulberry, but unable to confirm. Help is
appreciated. Angela.
Debbie Carpenter June 23, 1998.
YOUNG / ROSS:
QUERY: Larkin Young b. abt 1864, m Margaret Ross Young
Oct 31, 1888. Lived White Rock Franklin Co. Came from KY
with her parents Henry and Delina ROSS. Would appreciate
any help. Debbie.
Thomas Webb June 23, 1998.
MINOR / MINER / CARPENTER:
QUERY: Trying to locate the burial place of Henry
Minor/Miner and wife Emily Carpenter. Henry b. 1846 MO,
Emily b. 1850 Franklin Co. They lived in Ratcliff and had
nine children there. They were my grand parents. Thank
you for any help. Thomas Webb.
Darryl Roberson June 18, 1998.
ROBERSON / ROBINSON:
QUERY: Great grandfather James Franklin Robinson (now
spelled Roberson) homesteaded land in Franklin Co.
1860's. He also served in the Civil War (CSA). I have a
lot of family genealogy, but know little about James's
parents. I hope some descendent's in Arkansas can fill in
some of the blanks. Thanks. Darryl Roberson.
Lynne Norris. June 17, 1998.
PLANT / JEAGER or JOERGER:
QUERY: I am helping a friend who knows little about this.
What I have is: Vernard Plant b. ca. 1889 Sandy,
Clackamus Co., OR d. Jun 21, 1940 Detroit, MI and buried
Jan 24, 1940 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. He married Rose
Francis Jeager July 21, 1938 Altus, AR. He apparently
worked for the Hudson Motor Co. in Detroit. This is all I
have. Thanks. Lynne Norris.
Louise Bollman. June 16, 1998.
FLOWERS:
QUERY: Mason and wife Margaret Flowers were in Franklin
Co., AR from 1830 til death abt 1855. Son Wiatt Flowers
lived there until he moved to TX abt 1870. Thanks.
Louise.
John Carol Johnson. June 14, 1998.
BROWN / SORRELLS:
QUERY: Researching descendents of James Barney Brown b.
1845 WV d. 1923 Hurricane, Franklin Co., AR. He married
Polly Ann Sorrells b. 1850 Greenwood, Franklin Co., AR d.
1934 Sub Rose, Cecil, Franklin Co., AR. Children were:
William Anderson b. 1872, Lewis H. b. 1874, Patience
Elizabeth b. 1879, John M. b. 1881, Dolly M. b. 1883,
Columbus Joseph b. 1887, James N. b. 1892, Sarah Adiue b.
1876, Louise Lou b. (unknown). Thanks. John.
Randy Barnes. June 11, 1998.
BARNES:
QUERY: Ggrandfather Albert Barnes in the 1880 census for
White Rock twp Franklin Co. He was b. Van Buren. Mar 17,
1878. Most siblings born in AR, William, Thomas, James,
Sarah, Albert, Etta, Mary; and Della, Tilda and , John
born in OK. His mother Lucinda Jackson born Mar 24, 1852
AR. Albert's father was John Calvin Barnes b. Nov 22,
1845 TN. d. Dec 22, 1919 Commanche, OK. His father was
from AL. My grandfather Albert was b. OK 1906.
CORRECTED Feb 4, 1999:
Erika Perry. June 07, 1998.
MYERS:
QUERY: Researching Henry Myers in Franklin Co., AR. Has
anyone on line heard of a place called, "Myers
Landing" where cotton was shipped down river? Any
help on the place or the family is appreciated. Erika
Perry.
Clark Sinclair June 06, 1998.
SINCLAIR / PETERS / SNODGRASS / FRICK / GIDEON
QUERY: Looking for Ellis Peters b. 1827 AL m. Elvira Jane
Sinclair b. 1834 Crawford Co., AR. Daughter Lucinda
married Albert Snodgrass, 1875 Franklin Co., AR; Daughter
Synthia married R.A. Snodgrass 1881, both in Franklin Co.
Son Lewis married Mary Frick, Son John married Rebecca
Cideon. Need hel with newly discovered line. Clark
Sinclair.
Joseph Beliveau May 31, 1998.
bgcolor BELIVEAU / McCALLUM
/ CHAMBERS / YOUNG / AKERLAND;
QUERY: Members of these five families are believed buried
in Highland Cemetery. Also request LOOK-UP on property
located at 400 (block) East College, lot number 159-26,
Altus, AR, once owend by grandmother Mrs. William
McCallum, also known by given names Sally or
Mabel.Thanks. Joseph Beliveau.
Paul Sabin May 21, 1998.
RICHARDSON / HUNTER
QUERY: Looking for parents of Martha Richardson b. Jan
1848 d. abt 1900. She married Francis Marion Hunter Aug
12, 1868 in Franklin Co., Arkansas and the family later
moved to Oklahoma.
Carolyn Bridge May 16, 1998.
McMILLAN
QUERY: Duncan McMillan b. 1814 Richmond Co., NC d. 1880
Franklin Co. He had two wifes, Jane Patty abd Sarah Jane
Bryan. Any information you could provide on this family,
including names of children, would be greatfully
appreciated.
Shelia Chumley May 21, 1998.
McVAY
QUERY: Looking for descendents of Lucy McVay 1825 - 1879,
daughter of Averitt McVay and Lottie Jane Carter. Lucy
was the second wife of Joseph Dean "Dee"
Stanford. They were married in Henry County, Alabama.
Stanfords first wife was Patience A. Carter, sister of
Lottie Jane Carter. Their father was Giles Carter who d.
Henry County. Lucy and Dee moved to Franklin County after
the Civil War and is buried at Kersey. I would like to
talk to any McVays in Franklin County to exchange
information. I have the names of the children (and their
husbands).Thanks. Shelia
Mary Dougherty May 19, 1998.
TUCKER / RICHARDSON
QUERY: Sarah Jane Richardson Tucker lived Franklin County
1878 with sons, William, Ambrose, Silas, Sam; Name of
husband unknown. Thank-you!. Mary.
Charles R. Brooks May 16, 1998.
MARSHALL
QUERY: Seeking descendents of James A. Marshall &
George Whitfiel Anthony who lived in Franklin Co. AR.
Alternate e-mail is: c744092@juno.com
Lynn Garten Rodgers May 13, 1998.
BURCHAM
QUERY: Seeking descendents of Noah Burcham b. 1807 TN d.
Nov 4, 1864 Lamar Co. TX., and wife Fatama Boxley Burcham
b. 1808 VA d. Apr 17, 1888 Webb City, AR. Their oldest
child, James Burcham was my 3gfather. Thanks. Lynn.
Stephanie Hill May 13, 1998.
CRAWFORD
QUERY: George W. Crawford was my 3gfather. He owned land
in Franklin Co., AR late 1800's. He was married three or
more times including to my 3gmother Tabitha MORRIS (dau
of John and Rebecca Morris). At least three sons were
born in AR; George Barrnett 1881, John Henry abt 1875,
Gus abt 1879. More children were born in the Choctaw
Nation. 3gmother Tabitha d. 1901, we think in OK. After
her death, George returned to Arkansas. Thank-you!.
Stephanie.
Kathy Garcia May 08, 1998.
HUGGINS
QUERY: The Huggins family came to Franklin Co. from TN
circa 1840. They seem to have ties to other families:
GOODNIGHT family in Van Buren; REEVES, NULL, ENGLISH,
WEAVER families who came from Giles Co. TN or Lauderdale
Co. AL. I will appreciate additional information on these
families. Kathy.
Wanda Tackett May 03, 1998.
SAYLOR
QUERY: To correct recent query, James Craig Saylor of
Dutton, Madison Co. m. Sarah Jane McIntosh of Altus,
Franklin Co. Dec 1, 1887. Sarah was daughter of Bluford
and Susan Lee McIntosh. Craig was son of Silas &
Elizabeth Saylor. Thanks. Wanda.
Hughes Springs May 01, 1998.
MORRIS
QUERY: Trying to find the name of James Morris's wife.
The family lived in Franklin from census 1840 to census
1870. Their children were: Elizabeth m. Wesley Outon,
Hartwell m. Nancy Wood, Polly m. ? Walker, Wesley Green
m. Martha Baker, Sarah Jane m. English L. Yates, James
Henderson m. Mary ?. Any information appreciated. Happy
to share. You can also contact me by snail mail: Gennie
Pace, Route 1, Box 275, Hughes Springs, TX 75656.
Norma Apr 27, 1998.
RICKARD / BIEHER / BURNS /
CASEY
QUERY: Seeking information on Rickard family in Franklin
County and greater Arkansas State. David Monroe Rickard
1889 - 1973 m. Eskier Delpha Casey 1893 - 1975. Son C.
Edward Rickard 1862 - 1890 m. Susan Bieher 1867 - 1928.
Son (?) Edward Rickard possibly m. Elizabeth Burns, but I
am lost at that point and would greatly appreciate any
new information. Thank you. Norma
Teresa Morgan Apr 27, 1998.
MORGAN
QUERY: Enoch Samuel Morgan d. Jun 13, 1909 in Auburn, AR.
I am seeking an obituary on Enoch and here are the places
I have checked so far: Newspapers in Ft. Smith Library.
Since Auburn is so close to Charleston, perhaps one of
the Charleston newspapers, a community news, if there was
a newspaper in 1909. I would appreciate a volunteer
checking if there were newspapers in Charleston or nearby
in 1909 and contact me by e-mail with the answer. I will
appreciate this courtesy. Thanks. Teresa
Marcia L. Garten-Rodgers Apr 25, 1998.
BURCHAM / BOXLEY / THOMPSON
QUERY: Noah Burcham b. ca 1807 TN d. Nov 4, 1864 TX; M.
wife Fatama Boxley Mar 1825 Webb City, Franklin Co., AR.
I descend from eldest son James Burcham b. Jul 17, 1827
TN d. Nov 26, 1909 Webb City, and wife Katherine Lilla
Thompson m. Mar 1847 TN. Katherine b. May 18, 1830 TN d.
Mar 27, 1905 Webb City. Would like to find descendents of
Noah and Fatama. Thanks. Lynn Rodgers.
Tom Moore Apr 22, 1998.
ALIX / MOORE / WESTWOOD /
JACKMAN
QUERY: Great grandmother Dora (Sweetie) Alix m. William
Moore, son of Isham Moore. They moved to Franklin Co. AR
from Georgia ca 1860. The town of Alix in Franklin County
is purported to be named after ggrandmother's uncle
Ferdinand Alix. We are glad to share information. Snail
Mail: PO Box 68, Deer, AZ 72628. Thanks. Tom.
D. Hardage Apr 22, 1998.
HUNTER
QUERY: Great grandparents Burness H. Hunter b. TN Nov 15,
1824 d. Sunset, Montague, TX Mar 8, 1905; wife Mary Ann
Scott b. Mar 28, 1907 AR., place of death unknown. They
lived Franklin Co. for 40-50 yrs before moving to TX and
are listed on the 1900 census for Wise Co. Thanks.
Ronnie & Sherrill Cox Apr 18, 1998.
ADAMS
QUERY: William Columbus (W.C.) Adams was Sheriff of
Franklin Co. 1864-1866 and 1868 up to his death 1869. In
his will dated Feb 1869 he obviously knew he was dying,
and he did pass away eleven days later. We are looking
for obituaries or newspaper articles that might shed
light upon the cause of his death. If you have
information on his death, burial place or other salient
information, his family would appreciate that
information.
Thanks. Sherrill Adams Cox
Mark B. Arsian Apr 12, 1998.
KIZER
QUERY: Gggrandfather William M. Kizer b. 1837 d. 1895
settled near Cravens/Lonelm area of Franklin Co., AR in
late 1850s.
My Kizer web page is:
http://geocities.com/heartland/hills/6359/kiser.html
Thanks. Mark.
Eldon Edgin Apr 12, 1998.
CONATSER / BLANSCET / EDGIN
QUERY: Gggrandmother Katherine Conatser b. abt 1790 TN;
Married first Blanscet second Edgin. Great grandmother
was Elizabeth Blanscet, daughter of Katherine. I have a
lot of information to share with other descendents of the
Blanscet and Edgin families of Franklin Co., AR.
Thanks. Eldon Edgin.
Barbra Chambers Apr 9, 1998.
BARRETT / BARRITT
QUERY: Absalom Barrett b. Jennings Co., IN 1828, the son
of Absalom Sr. & Elizabeth (LNU). Moved to Mercer
Co., MO about 1845. Absalom Jr. m. Lyve Ann Smothers 1847
in Mercer Co. Both listed 1850 census there, but in the
1860 census an Abraham Barrett is listed with both
Absaloms. Absalom Jr. d. Franklin Co., AR Dec 1898. Don't
know if parents also moved to Franklin Co. After his
death his widow returned to be with the children in MO.
Land records show Absalom Barrett owning 120 acres in
Franklin Co. in 1889. Would like to learn the
relationships between Absalom Sr. and Abraham, whether
they were brothers, cousins, or the same person. Were
Zenah Barrett who m. Absalom Bishop in Jennings Co., IN
and Ellen Barrett who m. William Chambers members of the
same Barrett/(or Barritt) family. Would appreciate any
help I can get. Thank you. Barbra Chambers.
Bill and Lynn Russell Mar 27, 1998.
RUSSELL / EUBANKS
QUERY: James Wilson Russell b. Jan 18, 1882 Cecil, AR d.
Aug 30, 1951 Cecil; m. Belah Cyrenthia Eubanks Aug 27,
1913; Belah b. Jul 1, 1894 Cecil d. Feb 11, 1979; both
buried Eubanks Cemetery near Cecil; Belah's parents were
Yerba Wilton Eubanks and Martha C. Powell; Russell
Children: William, Clayton, Paul, Wayne, Hazel, Evelyn.
William was Sheriff of Franklin Co. between 1946 and
1950; Other relatives: Dr. Seaborn Rentz Russell b. Sep
7, 1859 Canton, GA d. Mar 1, 1928 Little Rock, AR, wife
Alcie D. Batchelor Jan 1, 1880 Franklin b. Aug 6, 1911
Cecil; Doctor Wilson R. Batchelor b. 1827 Lawrence Co.,
TN d. 1903 near Cecil; The Batchelor family came to
Arkansas by flatboat in Mar 1870 and settled at Mill
Creek in a community called Pauline, AR. Other relatives:
Doctor William James Park Russell b Jul 17, 1830
Lawrenceville, GA; wife Ava Octavia Dunn Law Gainesville,
GA Nov 14, 1850; Doctor Russell graduated from
Philadelphia College of medicine Mar 3, 1850 and came to
Washington Co., AR Jan 1867, and alternately lived in
Evansville and Cane Point; In 1884 the family moved to
Will Point, TX; Surviving Children: Law, Seaborn, Mary,
Sevie, Ralph, Ava, Eric, Richard. Welcome further
information. Thanks. Bill Russell.
Marilyn Yarbrough Mar 27, 1998.
NARD / REEVES
QUERY: I am searching for Cisaro "Doc" NARD b.
1846, d. 1913, m. Amanda Delilah Reeves in Johnson Co. AR
Jul 30, 1870. Amanda b. May 15, 1859 in Horse Head,
Johnson Co. AR. Were in 1910 census Franklin Co. AR,
living with daughter Luritte (Nard) and husband Martin
Luther Yarbrough. All died between 1911 and 1913 of
consumption (TB) except Amanda who lived until Dec 21,
1848 in Johnson, AR. Thanks. Marilyn.
Carol Bryant Mar 25, 1998.
FORD
QUERY: Mother of Wood Ford Beckie b. Nov 1816 TN; Wood
Ford b. Jun 1854 KY m. Mary (LNU) b. Dec 1857 TN m. Wood
Ford; Children: Mary b. Dec 1857 TN; Henry b. Feb 1882
MO; Adaline b. Sep 1884 MO; Eva b. May 1892 MO; Claud b.
Sep 1893 MO; Maggie b. Aug 1897 MO. Thanks. Carol.
Ed Burke Mar 19, 1998.
BURKE
QUERY: William Newton Burke b. 1828 Knoxville, TN d. 1906
Cecil, Franklin Co., AR. Wife unknown. Children: Nina,
Arkadelphia, Cora, Joe (no dates). Married 1865 Memphis
TN to second wife Eliza Allen b. 1853 TN. d. 1889
Arkansas Post, AR. Children: Ophelia b. 1866 Cecil, m.
Jim Almond d. 1925 Cecil; Alice b 1868 m. Almond Nov 1925
Cecil; Charley b. 1870 d. 1899; Barringer b. 1872 d.
1902; John b. 1874 d. 1903; Harry b. Nov 1, 1876 Arkansas
Post d. Mar 16, 1963 Charleston, Franklin Co., AR; Harry
m. to Annie Mainard b. Jan 13, 1882 Potato Hill, Franklin
d. May 18, 1970 Fayetville, Washington Co., AR; Harvey b.
1877 d. 1889.
Unklpoo Mar 17, 1998.
CROCKER / MANTOOTH
QUERY: Searching for information on following relatives:
James Fred Crocker and wife Ortha Mantooth were married
in Franklin County, AR; Other relatives: James Fred
Crocker and wife Lou Stevens. DeWitt Price and wife
(James X?) married Ortha Mantooth; William Shipley and
wife Judith Reed; Arthur Leroy Mead and wife Ida Sue
Harris. Dates are uncertain, but all lived in Franklin
County.
Alan Risener Mar 14, 1998.
MELVILLE / BERKLEY / BROWN
QUERY: I am searching for info on MELVILLE and George
BERKLEY families and families of WILLIAM BROWN and
another line with JOHN SMITH BROWN. Melville Berkley was
born 1840 MO. William Brown family came from Tennessee.
Children were Polly, John N.(m. Sarah E. GOODWIN),
Catherine (m. George CLARK), Betsy, William, James (m.
Francis VEST), Felix (m. Mary BRYANT) Frank (m. Martha
Jane CLARK), George (m. Francis YANCY), Martha (m. James
BAKER), Margaret (m. Al MAINARD), Henry Thomas (m.
Arkadelphia MAINARD). The John Smith BROWN family was
from MO. His father was Smith BROWN b.1818. Smiths
children married into families of KELLY, HALL, SCHOFIELD,
PARKER and BERKLEY. Thanks, Lynn.
Paul R. Vance Mar 14, 1998.
DAVIS / NICHOLS
QUERY: Searching for info. re. John Davis who married
Caroline Nichols. He was in White Oak TWP in 1860 and
1880. Would like to know which regiments/Companies were
from Franklin Co.
William H Thralls Mar 12, 1998.
PHILLIPS / WHITSON / WRIGHT:
QUERY: Researching Archie Franklin PHILLIPS born Apr 29,
1908 Ozark, AR.
L. R. Swadley Mar 6, 1998.
THOMAS:
QUERY: Researching my grandmother Lillie Lea THOMAS born
Dec 7, 1885 Cass, Franklin Co., AR. died Jun 9, 1942
Grove, OK. Her parents, William THOMAS and wife
Anna Williamson Mar 2, 1998.
MORRISON:
QUERY: Researching Bessie Jane MORRISON born Feb 15, 1898
Charleston, AR. Names of father and mother unknown.
Bessie Jane is my grandmother. Looking for birth records.
Any help is greatly appreciated, Contact me by e-mail to
obtain my mailing address. Thanks, Anne.
Carol Murphy Mar 1, 1998.
BEACH / FARRIS:
QUERY: Researching Callie Dora BEACH and husband Charles
FARRIS. In 1896 Larkin L. BEACH owned property in
Franklin County, AR. Trying to connect with my
grandmother Callie Dora BEACH. Thanks, Carol Murphy
Brenda Thompson Feb 27, 1998.
HOOD / CAMPBELL
QUERY: Grandfather Jason Earnest Hood was born Jun 7,
1890. He m. Lola Campbell in 1925. He died 1966 in TX.
His parents were Lewis Nathan Hood and Sarah Ann Cude. We
think Sarah was born somehere in Arkansas and Jason was
born in Ozark, AR. Thanks for the help. Brenda Thompson
Raymond Morgan Feb 26, 1998.
MORGAN
QUERY: Looking for great grandfather Henry Morgan and
family who lived in Franklin Co., AR late 1800's.
Descendents please contact me by e-mail. Thanks. Raymond
Morgan.
The Jordan's Feb 24, 1998.
McCALLIE / LONG
QUERY: 3gfather Thomas J. McCallie and wife Betsy Jane
Long moved to Franklin Co., AR. They both died 1921 and
are buried in Carpenters Cemetery. Grandfather William
Alonzo McCallie lived in Ozark at the time and signed
their death certificates. I appreciate any information on
this family. Snail mail is: 4705 West 116th St., Grant,
MI 49327. Thanks Debbie.
Larry Rickert Feb 22, 1998.
POWELL / WINFREY
QUERY: Allen Powell and wife Ester Bennet moved from
Georgia to Franklin Co., AR between 1864 and 1869. He was
murdered outside of Van Buren, AR 1880. Benjamin Winfre
with wife Kesiah Burch left Georgia 1870 - 73 and lived
in Maxey twp Franklin Co. Benjamin was a Civil War Vet
and his wife applied for a pension in 1873. Any
information appreciated. Thanks. Larry Rickert.
Barbara Kirkland Feb 20, 1998.
SINCLAIR-ST. CLAIR-SINKLER
QUERY: Thomas Crawford Sinclair Jr. b. 1805 KY. He and
his wife Winnie (LNU) were on 1830 census in Crawford
Co., and 1837 land records in Franklin Co., Arkansas. His
siblings all b. NC; John b. 1797, William b. prox
1800-10, Thomas Jr. b. 1811. Children of Thomas and
Winnie: (1) John Wood St. Clair(2gfather)b. Sep 25, 1825
AR m. #1 Elizabeth Billingsley 1848 AR, m.#2 Martha Camp
Jan 15, 1865 Johnson Co.,TX; (2) Jane b.1830 m. Danly
Hezekiah Apr 24, 1851 Franklin;(3) William Lawrence b.
Nov 1831 Franklin,AR m.#1 Mary Jane McKiney 1855
Franklin, m.#2 Isabella Stone Apr 1859 Franklin, m.#3
Harriet Humphrey and m#4 Mrs. Lucenda Meed 1876 Johnson
Co. TX. (4) Sarah b. 1834 Franklin m. Samuel Lawrence
1853 Franklin; (5) George W. b. 1833 m. Louisa Dearmore,
d. 1879 buried St. Clair Cemetery by Ozark; (6) Thomas b.
1837 m. Melvina (LNU); (7) Mary A.(Polly Ann)b. Mar 12,
1836 m. AJ (Jackson)Weldon 1862 in TX; (8) Henry H. b.
1841 Franklin; (9) Lorenzo Dow b. 1843 Franklin d. Palo
Pinto, TX 1890; (10) Adaline b. 1845 and (11) Merlance b.
1847 Franklin. Thomas Jr. d. 1850 to 1860; His widow
Winnie d after 1860.
Sally Alexander Feb 17, 1998
RUSSELL / McKINNEY
QUERY: Paternal grandparents were John Newton RUSSELL and
Melinda Jane MALLOY; Maternal grandparents were Wade
Hampton MCKINNEY and Nancy DUNCAN. My grandfather's
brother was Jefferson Davis MCKINNEY. The families lived
near White Oak, Franklin County, Arkansas. Some of the
MCKINNEYS are buried in a cemetary near White Oak named
DUNCAN. Many of the family were members of the
congregation of Gar Creek Church and were buried in Gar
Creek Cemetary. The men were pro-Confederate and several
faught in the Civil War. I have a few service records and
other information to share with descendants. Thanks.
Sally.
Oliver Milam Feb 13, 1998
MILAM
QUERY: Looking for information on MILAM / VOLENTINE /
MAINARD / BELL and HARRISON in Franklin County, Arkansas.
Also seeking Civil War service information (news /
articles) in which these surnames appear.
I will gladly share what relevant information I have.
Thanks. Oliver Milam.
Shelia Chumley Feb 11, 1998
BROOKS / DUPRE
QUERY: Charley (Charles ?)BROOKS b. Apr 23, 1878 d. Dec
18, 1937 buried at Carpenter Cemetary. Parents were
George BROOKS and Jane DUPRE (DUPUE). One daughter Leona
BROOKS m. (FNU) PHILLIPS in Logan County, Arkansas.
Charley stated on an application to the Eastern Cherokee
Nation that he was 1/8th Cherokee.
Thank you for providing information on this family.
Sheila
Ben Simpson Feb 10, 1998
SIMPSON.
QUERY: Looking for Simpsons in Franklin County,
especially James William Simpson.
Thanks. Ben
Myra Drumm Feb 9, 1998
WILLIAMS.
QUERY: Grandfather J.L. Williamson b. Jan 14, 1846 m.
Grandmother Julia Emma Carter Aug 24, 1865 in Johnson
County. Children: J. F. John Williams b. 1867 m. Martha
Rushing Sep 10, 1890 Franklin County, Son Joseph Sidney
b. Oct 26, 1868 Franklin County d. Nov 5, 1881; Daughters
Ella b. Jan 11, 1871 d. Sep 17, 1880, Darthula (or
Dorthis) b. 1873 d. 1952, buried Nichols Cemetary. She m.
A.C.D. Jacobs. Children: Anis (or Annie Williams b. 1875
(lived in California for awhile). Son Bentley Williams
(my gfather) b. Feb 25, 1878 m. Myra Keith in Clay
County, Piggott, AR Nove 15, 1916. Bentley d. May 4,
1931. James Monroe b. Jul 11, 1880 d. Jul 22, 1880 buried
Harmony Cemetary.
Any information appreciated. Thank you. Cathy from St.
Louis, MO
Melvin Springfield Feb 9, 1998
HAYS / HAYES / SPRINGFIELD.
QUERY: My grandparents and great grandparents lived in
Ft. Smith area late 1800's and later on in a place
called, "Tater Hill" in Franklin County
Arkansas. Grandfather James Bennett Springfield proposed
to Grandmother Arrie May Hays at Tater Hill in 1899. I
believe it still exists under that name. Thank you.
Rick
Albright
Jan 27, 1998
SHIPLEY / BURKETT
QUERY: Benjamine Shipley (1805-1881) lived in Franklin
Co, AR (Mulberry twp) from about 1860. He was separated
from wife Sarah Burkett who lived at Chester, Crawford
Co, AR. Ben was a native of TN and served in the Civil
War. In later years he became blind. He was buried at
White Rock Cemetary. Other related Franklin Co surnames
are CRABTREE / OLIVER / NEWTON. I will share what I have
on this family. Thank you. Rick.
Jean Paneitz Jan 25, 1998
VICARS / STANDLEY / NORRIS
QUERY: John Frank and wife Mabel Clara (mn STANDLEY)
VICARS lived in Franklin Co, AR 1914-1916. I want to hear
from people who have information on these names. Thanks.
Jean
Cindy
Wilber
Jan 24, 1998
JONES
QUERY: John W.D.L.F. (sp)Jones b. Missouri 1843; m.
Rebecca DAVIS in Missouri abt 1861. Migrated to Franklin
Co, AR. John and Rebecca had eleven children, four died
young. John died before 1900 census, but Rebecca J. JONES
was listed living in Franklin County with three children,
Fannie E. Jones, Virgil N. Jones, (married widow, Cassey
WILYARD), and John JONES (married Kizzie (LNU). I have a
lot of information to share and would like to hear from
descendants of this family. Thank you. Cindy.
Paul Gustafson Jan 23, 1998
COWAN
QUERY: John Abraham Cowan b. Oct 26, 1843 Franklin
County, AR. He was a private in AR Infantry, Co I, 34th
Regiment during the Civil War. He m. Susan Emmaline (LNU)
in Franklin Co. He died Jul 7, 1923 and was buried in
Kempner, TX. Thank you. Paul.
DWCJMC Jan 17, 1998
SMITH
QUERY: Arthur F. Smith (bd unk)NC. Arthur m. Mary J.
ADAMS b. Jul 22, 1828 NC. The family moved to AL. One
known son, Henry A. Smith, b. Feb 11, 1856 AL, m. Martha
(Mattie) Ellen GAMMILL b. Nov 1865 Subrosa, Franklin Co,
AR. Arthur d. Feb 10, 1884, Mary d. Aug 8, 1896, Henry d.
Jan 11, 1926, Ellen d. 1934, all buried Lows Creek
Cemetary Franklin County. I'm told that we are related to
Dr. John SMITH from Franklin County Area, who may be a
sibling or cousin of Henry SMITH. I have an L.C. SMITH b.
Jun 16, 1849 d. Mar 30, 1904, who m. Sarah CAMERON b.
1868 on Jun 10, 1886 in Franklin Co. I don't know if they
are related, so any information is appreciated. Thank
you.
Vance P. Smith Jan 17, 1998
McINTOSH
QUERY: Searching for ggrandparents Blufford and Susan M.
LEE McINTOSH, who lived Franklin Co, AR 1880 census.
Children were Sarah Jane (my grandmother), Maude, Manda,
Claud, Lee, Flora E. Trying to learn about Blufford's and
Susan's parents, names and where buried. I have
Blufford's Civil War Record, but it doesn't list his
parents. My gparents, Sarah Jane McINTOSH and James Craig
SAYLOR were married Franklin Co, AR Dec 1, 1887. I have
traced James Craig's family. I appreciate anything you
can add. Thank you.
W. Montgomery Jan 15, 1998
ROGERS / DONAGHE
QUERY: Dr. Ruel Mills ROGERS and wife Diannah Lovina
DONAGHE. Daughter Madona Francis ROGERS b. Feb 15, 1859
Rogers Farm, Charleston, Franklin Co, AR. Anyone related
please contact us.
Thank you.
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