Franklin County 2007 Queries

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What a wonderful job you have done on Franklin Co., AR web site. Thank you so much, it is appreciated. Patti L. Silvestri, Lake Havasu City, AZ

 
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 1:08 PM
Subject: Stroud/Johnson

My grandmother, Hattie Odessa Stroud was born in Franklin County Arkansas (Cherokee Tract) on 1/17/1892. As far as anyone knows, she was an only child. She met and married my grandfather, George Washing Johnson. The couple was married at Buffalo Gap, Texas in 1909.

Story has it that my grandmother was taken at an early age (1 year old) and placed with a "white" parents, the Callahan's in North Central Texas.
If anyone has an information regarding my grandparents, I would like to hear from you.
Best regards,
Dewaine Edwards

 

Surname: JACKSON
 
I am looking for any information about William Henry Jackson, born in Georgia, died at Mulberry in 1899, buried at Hight Cemetery, and his descendants. Particularly interested in learning the maiden name of his wife Sarah, who also died in 1899 and is buried at Hight Cemetery. Thanks.
Bill Jackson
bd.jackson3@Insightbb.com
 

My name is Sarah Woody, saw823@hotmail.com, and my great grandfather, John Hunter, married a Susan Smith 6/16/1853 in Franklin County, AR and I don’t have much earlier info on John.  I don’t know his parents.  This is my first time to submit a query and don’t really know the procedure.   

My mailing address is you need it is 2119 Kimberling Hill Pl., Alma, AR  72921

Sarah A. Woody

Warner, Smith & Harris, PLC

400 Rogers Avenue

Fort Smith, AR  72901

479-782-6041

 

 

Private replies to swoody@warnersmith.com

 
Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2007 12:45 PM
Subject: Query

 
My name is : Elane Jelly
Contact me at: ajelly@flash.net
 
I have been searching for the grave site of my G-Grandparents.
Names: James Madison Smith and wife Mary P/PP (Tigner) Smith
           b. 1828 Ms. d. after 1900 census ---- b.1850 Ms. d. after 1920 census
 
James & Mary show on the following census:1900 Mill Creek Township
   "                             "                               1880 Hurricane Township
                                                                  1870 Prarie Township
 
Mary P. Smith shows on:  1910 Mill Creek Township as widow
                                       1920 Hurricane Township in h/h of son-in-law Jess Peterson
 would appreciate any information regarding this family.
Regards, Elane

I am not sure if anyone can help me or not, but I am looking for an article that was published by Sam H. Branch in 1934 and possibly a condensed reprint in 1940 or on December 30, 1970. I only have a terrible photocopy, but the title is "James Hunter Family History."  James Madison Hunter lived in, according to different sources, Prairie, Branch, Franklin, Arkansas, so I e-mailed the Spectator Newspaper. Unfortunately, the copy does not name the original publisher. I would like to get a copy of the original article if it is possible to do so. If anyone in the area might know where to search this article out, could you please point me in the right direction? I am unfortunately miles away in Nevada, but most of my ancestors came from Arkansas. 
 
First paragraph of the condensed article reads:
"(Editor Note) The following article was written by Sam H. Branch in 1934 regarding his grandfather [James Madison Hunter]. It was necessary to condense the article somewhat because of space."
 
Thanks for any help!

Franklin County has two County Seats-- Charleston and Ozark. My aunt Willie Wood was County Clerk for years in Charleston. I had cousins that lived in Ozark. As a child growing up in "Peterpendar" (between the two towns), I was told the two seats were necessary due to the Arkansas River dividing the county, and before the Ozark bridge was installed crossing the river was not practical at times. I believe much is now consolidated in Ozark, but believe some records are still maintained in Charleston. The address and phone for Ozark County Clerk is:
 
Franklin County Clerk
Courthouse
Ozark, AR 72949
Telephone: (479) 667-3607
 
I suppose you know this a small operation, and anyone you talk to will no doubt try to steer you to the right place. I believe the newspaper in Ozark is The Spectator, and in Charleston it s the Charleston Express.
 
Stephen Pile
614.806.2492
NY, NY

Hello again here is my info on the Smith family.
 
Samuel Smith march 9 1833 Daviess,Indiana -died Nov 17 1922 Franklin,Arkanas buried in Shores Cemt by Shores Lake. Franklin,Arkansas
wife
Mary Elizabeth Smith {maiden Smith from KY} abt June 3 1840....1840?
was married July 5 1859 petersburg,Indiana.I have this from Samuels Pention and from ancestry,Mary Elizabeth Smith was Married as ..Elizabeth Smith.
Mary Elizabeth Smith died around 1915 .she is not in the 1920 census,And there is a letter for more pention for Samuel needing care for her in 1915 FranklinArkansas.Samuel Stated in pention he came from Indiana to Arkansas and no other place,But I think they stoped in Ky to the way to ark.to see family.From pention he was living in Petersburg Indiana in 1864 so he was there for awile.
children
Annie Smith 1862 Indiana
William D Smith Dec 1866 25  Inidiana
Elizabeth Jane Smith Spt 27 1869 Indiana
Samantha E Smith 1870 Indiana
Mattie Smith Feb 23 1872 Indiana
Thomas Samuel Smith feb 14 1879 ....When he died his children had the death cert changed from where he was born Arkansas to KY.Im not shure why mabie on the way to Arkansas and stoped in to see family.
 
1880 Walker,Franklin,Arkansas census
 
Sam J Smith 46 Indiana
Mary E Smith 46 KY
William D Smith ..IN
Eliza J Smith.................Elizabeth Jane Smith...IN
Samantha E Smith..IN
Thomas S Smith.....Ark
.....................................................................................................................................................
1900 census White Rock,Franklin,Arkansas
 
Samuel Smith... 65  IN
Mary Smith ......59   KY
Thomas Smith   21   Ark
......................................................................................................................................................
1910 census Shores,Franklin,Arkansas
 
Samuel Smith 74
Elizabeth Smith 70
Thomas Smith 31
Lizzie Smith  6......nick name Thomas child from first wife..Arkansas
Harrison        5......is Harmon.Thomas child from first wife...Arkansas
Almedia         3 .....is Pearl Smith Thmas child from first wife..Arkansas
......................................................................................................................................................
 
1920 census Mulbury,Franklin,Arkansas
 
T J Smith 39 Arkansas.......should be T S Smith
Maud Smith 26 Arkansas
Lizzie Smith 16 Arkansas...is...Elizabeth
Harlen Smith 14 Arkasnas..is...Harmon
Pearl Smith   13 Arkansas
Woodrow Smith 6 Arkansas
Golda Smith     4 Arkansas...is...Goldy
Rockie Smith    5/12 Arkansas...is Roxy Ann Smith
Sam Smith     86....is Thomas Father ,Samuel.living with Thomas.
......................................................................................................................................................
 
Children of Samuel Smith and Mary Smith
1st child ,Annie Smith 1862 Indiana .....no info
......................................................................................................................................................
2nd child..William D Smith Dec 25 1866 Indiana
1900 Whitley ,Crawford,Arkansas census
William D Smith 33...Dec 1866 Indiana
Meldy A Smith 25 Sept 1874  Arkansas
Mary E Smith   9  May 1891  Arkansas
Rhoda J Smith  6 Feb   1894 Arkansas
Samuel J Smith 3 Dec 1896  Arkansas
......................................................................................................................................................
3erd Child..Elizabeth J Smith sept 27 1869 Indiana..no other info but was in Arkansas.
......................................................................................................................................................
4th child..Samantha E Smith 1870 Indiana..was in ark.
......................................................................................................................................................
5th child...Mattie Smith feb 23 1872 Indiana.was in Franklin, Arkansas from pention of samuel.
......................................................................................................................................................
6th child..Thomas Samuel Smith Feb 14 1879 Arkansas..children had changed to KY.dont know why?he was in the 1880 census in Arkansas as being born in Arkansas in all census.
 
His first wife was Alice Bradshaw .born March 9 1885 Crawford,Arkansas died Dec 25 1908 Franklin,Arkansas buried in Shores Cemt Franklin,Arkansas
 
children from Thomas and Alice are
Elizabeth Smith 1903 Arkansas .death  feb 1960 Kansas City Kansas..Husband was George Pearson 1891-1956
 
2nd child..Harmon Smith abt 1905 Arkansas Died in Kansas City Kansas.from working in cole mines.
 
3rd child...Pearl Smith abt nov 20 1906 Arkansas ...census say 1904.died july 1984 Colorado.She was married to Water L Shuller 1904-1994.
......................................................................................................................................................
Second wife of Thomas is ..Maud Campbell ,Dau of Sherman Campbell And Nacy Deaton.
Maud was born.March 3 1893 Franklin,Arkansas and died April 1 1960 KCK. buried in Mapil Hill cemt with Thomas and a few of there children.
 
1st child is.Woodrow Wilson Smith  feb 10 1913 Franklin,Arkansas
died nov 16 2001 Stella,Newton,Missouri.
wife was Emma Erica Head 1912-1984
he had three boys i was told all died two I know died in Kck
......................................................................................................................................................
2nd child...Goldy Smith born abt 1917 Franklin,Arkansas died abt 1999 Goodman,Missouri
......................................................................................................................................................
3rd child...Roxy Smith aug 1 1919 Franklin,Arkansas died may 1 2006 KCK
......................................................................................................................................................
4th child...William Jackson Smith Dec 1 1921 Franklin,Arkansas
wife Jaunita Hanners {my Grandparents} William died june 8 1999 Kansas City Kansas,buied Mapil Hill Cemt.
......................................................................................................................................................
All of Thomas and Mauds children was born on Black Mountain in a log home that Mauds father built.
I do have a little more info on some of these people. my email is fenceman1970@hotmail.com
Thanks alot!
Larry
  
SMITH also see Gedcom File

Looking for info on the Smith family in Franklin and Crawford,Arkansas from 1880- 1920's

 
Thanks Larry

UPDATE 11/5/07

Samuel Smith march 9 1833 Daviess,Indiana -died Nov 17 1922 Franklin,Arkanas buried in Shores Cemt by Shores Lake. Franklin,Arkansas
wife
Mary Elizabeth Smith {maiden Smith from KY} abt June 3 1840....1840?
was married July 5 1859 petersburg,Indiana.I have this from Samuels Pention and from ancestry,Mary Elizabeth Smith was Married as ..Elizabeth Smith.
Mary Elizabeth Smith died around 1915 .she is not in the 1920 census,And there is a letter for more pention for Samuel needing care for her in 1915 FranklinArkansas.Samuel Stated in pention he came from Indiana to Arkansas and no other place,But I think they stoped in Ky to the way to ark.to see family.From pention he was living in Petersburg Indiana in 1864 so he was there for awile.
children
Annie Smith 1862 Indiana
William D Smith Dec 1866 25  Inidiana
Elizabeth Jane Smith Spt 27 1869 Indiana
Samantha E Smith 1870 Indiana..Im shure is Mattie
Mattie Smith Feb 23 1872 Indiana
Thomas Samuel Smith feb 14 1879 ....When he died his children had the death cert changed from where he was born Arkansas to KY.Im not shure why mabie on the way to Arkansas and stoped in to see family.
 
1880 Walker,Franklin,Arkansas census
 
Sam J Smith 46 Indiana
Mary E Smith 46 KY
William D Smith ..IN
Eliza J Smith.................Elizabeth Jane Smith...IN
Samantha E Smith..IN
Thomas S Smith.....Ark
.....................................................................................................................................................
1900 census White Rock,Franklin,Arkansas
 
Samuel Smith... 65  IN
Mary Smith ......59   KY
Thomas Smith   21   Ark
......................................................................................................................................................
1910 census Shores,Franklin,Arkansas
 
Samuel Smith 74
Elizabeth Smith 70
Thomas Smith 31
Lizzie Smith  6......nick name Thomas child from first wife..Arkansas
Harrison        5......is Harmon.Thomas child from first wife...Arkansas
Almedia         3 .....is Pearl Smith Thmas child from first wife..Arkansas
......................................................................................................................................................
 
1920 census Mulbury,Franklin,Arkansas
 
T J Smith 39 Arkansas.......should be T S Smith
Maud Smith 26 Arkansas
Lizzie Smith 16 Arkansas...is...Elizabeth
Harlen Smith 14 Arkasnas..is...Harmon
Pearl Smith   13 Arkansas
Woodrow Smith 6 Arkansas
Golda Smith     4 Arkansas...is...Goldy
Rockie Smith    5/12 Arkansas...is Roxy Ann Smith
Sam Smith     86....is Thomas Father ,Samuel.living with Thomas.
......................................................................................................................................................
 
Children of Samuel Smith and Mary Smith
1st child ,Annie Smith 1862 Indiana .....no info
......................................................................................................................................................
2nd child..William D Smith Dec 25 1866 Indiana
1900 Whitley ,Crawford,Arkansas census
William D Smith 33...Dec 1866 Indiana
Meldy A Smith 25 Sept 1874  Arkansas
Mary E Smith   9  May 1891  Arkansas
Rhoda J Smith  6 Feb   1894 Arkansas
Samuel J Smith 3 Dec 1896  Arkansas
......................................................................................................................................................
3erd Child..Elizabeth J Smith sept 27 1869 Indiana..no other info but was in Arkansas.
......................................................................................................................................................
4th child..Samantha E Smith 1870 Indiana..was in ark.
......................................................................................................................................................
5th child...Mattie Smith feb 23 1872 Indiana.was in Franklin, Arkansas from pention of samuel.
......................................................................................................................................................
6th child..Thomas Samuel Smith Feb 14 1879 Arkansas..children had changed to KY.dont know why?he was in the 1880 census in Arkansas as being born in Arkansas in all census.
 
His first wife was Alice Bradshaw .born March 9 1885 Crawford,Arkansas died Dec 25 1908 Franklin,Arkansas buried in Shores Cemt Franklin,Arkansas
 
children from Thomas and Alice are
Elizabeth Smith 1903 Arkansas .death  feb 1960 Kansas City Kansas..Husband was George Pearson 1891-1956
 
2nd child..Harmon Smith abt 1905 Arkansas Died in Kansas City Kansas.from working in cole mines.
 
3rd child...Pearl Smith abt nov 20 1906 Arkansas ...census say 1904.died july 1984 Colorado.She was married to Water L Shuller 1904-1994.
......................................................................................................................................................
Second wife of Thomas is ..Maud Campbell ,Dau of Sherman Campbell And Nacy Deaton.
Maud was born.March 3 1893 Franklin,Arkansas and died April 1 1960 KCK. buried in Mapil Hill cemt with Thomas and a few of there children.
 
1st child is.Woodrow Wilson Smith  feb 10 1913 Franklin,Arkansas
died nov 16 2001 Stella,Newton,Missouri.
wife was Emma Erica Head 1912-1984
he had three boys i was told all died two I know died in Kck
......................................................................................................................................................
2nd child...Goldy Smith born abt 1917 Franklin,Arkansas died abt 1999 Goodman,Missouri
......................................................................................................................................................
3rd child...Roxy Smith aug 1 1919 Franklin,Arkansas died may 1 2006 KCK
......................................................................................................................................................
4th child...William Jackson Smith Dec 1 1921 Franklin,Arkansas
wife Jaunita Hanners {my Grandparents} William died june 8 1999 Kansas City Kansas,buied Mapil Hill Cemt.
......................................................................................................................................................
All of Thomas and Mauds children was born on Black Mountain in a log home that Mauds father built.
I do have a little more info on some of these people. my email is fenceman1970@hotmail.com
Thanks
Larry
 

TURPIN, STRAHAN

Hello:

I'm looking for any information on JAMES STRAHAN, he supposedly married HARRIET TURPIN in Franklin Co, township of Mulberry, I think the marriage was in Oct. of 1869. Any information on JAMES STRAHAN and HARRIET would be most appreciated.

Also, I heard from oral history that HARRIET had be married to AARON TURPIN just prior to JAMES, and he supposedly drown in June of 1869 or 1868, but I believe 1869 could be right. Is there any way of finding out, maybe newspaper accounts? Thank you, STEPHEN STRAHAN, Ramona, CA


 
MARTIN, WEIR

Frankin County AR is what I am interested in, he settled there from Tennessee.

Donal O'Kelly <ocollaugh@comcast.net> wrote:

----- Original Message -----
From: betty lee
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 6:09 PM
Subject: WIER

 
I am interested in locating information about my Great Grandfather

I believe he was in Franklin County in the 1880's, I had one uncle that was born there I believe, If I am not mistaken my great grandfathers name was John Martin and the last census I saw, in 1870 he was in Tennessee where my grand father was born in 1876.
 

 
Betty j (Wier) lee
classic_39@sbcglobal.net
These are copies of some of the communications I have with Dolores Balderas.  These are replies to messages I sent her regarding our info and info I found in the cemetery book.
We are related through Mary M. Bush, Francis Marion's sister>
 
Sept 24   
Hello Marilyn,
I arrived home last night after spending two weeks visiting relatives and friends in Arizona---that is where I lived from the time I was about 13 years old until 1956 when my husband and I moved to sunny California.  I had several e-mails from Steve Bush when I got home which, of course, made me very happy.   I think several years back we did communicate a time or two.   I actually had lost track of Steve after he left CA and moved to WA and then to TX until a few months back.   I am the g granddaughter of Mary M. Bush who married William A. Waller. Their daughter Myrtle Geneva was my grandmother and she married John W. McNiel, they had a son Truman McNiel who married my mother Melcena Foster, and I am their only child.  I have lots of into on the Bushs (lots from Steve), the Wallers, and Fosters.  Margaret Samantha Bush was a Waller before marriage.  She was a sister of my gg grandfather William A. Waller-----William A. and Margaret Samantha married into the Bush family---he married Mary M. and she married John M. Bush. They had one other sister Minerva Tennessee who married a Silas Joshua Wiggins.   All were married in Franklin Co., AR.  So I am a descendant of both Wallers and Bushs.
 
The e-mail I got from Steve said he wanted us to communicate in hopes that we might find more info on the Bush family.   I love genealogy, and would be happy to hear from you.   I really like the idea of putting our info all together.  If you have any questions, or want me to send you what I have, please let me know.  I am anxious to hear from you.   Steve sent me info you gave him and already I have found some I can use.  I did not know where John and Margaret S. were buried. So thanks.
 
My e-mail is:    jdpost28@cox.net      My name is Juanita Dolores Balderas, but I go by Dolores (don't know who that Juanita is).
Let me hear from you, Dolores
 
Hi Marilyn,
Its good to hear from you.  We actually live not too terribly far apart.   We live in Lemon Grove, CA which is about 12 miles inland from San Diego.  Annette and I did communicate quite a few years back.   We are, of course, related through Francis Marion Bush, and though we both have Fosters in our family, we never did find a Foster connection.   My Fosters were from VA before moving to MO and then on to TX.   I love searching for genealogy info.   I retired from teaching school in 1990, and have spent lots and lots of time on the computer since then.   I do have one cousin who lived in Huntington Beach, CA who got me started on genealogy. He is from my Foster family.  He has been a big help to me.   I became acquainted with Steve Bush when he was in San Marcos----about a half hour drive from me.    Than he moved and I did not hear from him for awhile.   He gave me lots of info on the Bushes.   The Bush and Waller families are my dad's side while the Fosters are my mothers family.
 
I'm happy to share any and all of what I have found.    And I am so glad to hear from you.  I sent Steve my Bush work, and am so glad he wants to put it all together---that will help all of us so we don't duplicate or spend time searching for what someone else might have. 
 
Don't hesitate to ask if you're needing info.   Talk to you again soon,
Dolores
 
Sept 25
Hi Marilyn,
I have looked over the Foster and Wiggins info that you sent, and I do not recognize any of the names, so I am sending you a list to see if you recognize any of my family.
WIGGINS, Silas Joshua b. 1855 m. Minerva T. Waller b. 1859.  Children:  Ethel 1876, Olly 1878, Mary Jane 1880, George 1883, William W. 1885, John Henry 1887, Barney (Barnie) 1891, Samuel 1894, and Foster 1896.
 
FOSTER, James b. 1738 m. Jane P. Campbell 1845
               James Coulter b. 1775 in VA m. Sarah (Sallie) McCray b. 1777
               James W. b. 1811 m. Sarah (Sally) Shaw (an orphan girl) b. 1807
               James D. b. 1838 m. Melcena Shaw (no relation to above) b.1851
               Hugo Henry b. 1876 m. Hattie Jane PAyton b. 1880
               Melcena b. 1902 m. Truman W. MCNiel b. 1904
              J. Dolores b. 1928 m Sal Balderas b. 1928
These is my Foster line----all born in VA except from Hugo H. on down.  The family left VA and moved to MO about the late 1840's, then they moved to TX about 1860's.    So Annette and my Fosters do not seem to be of the same family.   The above Wiggins family-----Minerva is a sister to Margaret Samantha Waller.   Their parents were John Henry Waller and mother was Mary E. Shipley Waller.  John Henry was shot and killed in 1863 while at home on furlough (Civil War)---he was shot by renegade Union soldiers.   Mary E. later married her husband's friend, John Jason Pendergrass of Franklin Co., AR. and together they had 6 children, but twins who died as infants.  John J. also had 6 children by first marriage and she died about 1862..  I have little info on the parents, and have not found much by writing to TN for info.
 
So much for now, will write more later.
 
Hi Marilyn,
 
WOW! Thanks for the new info you just sent me.  Yes, there was quite a bit that I needed from your book--I have quite a bit of info on the Pendergrass' and this helped me a lot.  While your book is out, do you find anything on John Henry Waller?   I know he was home on furlough and he was shot by Union soldiers, so I presume he was buried in Franklin Co. ,AR.  I think it was in January of 1863 or 1864, not exactly sure.  He was a friend of Jason J. Pendergrass, and they lived close by.   Both went into the army together, and as I have been told, Jason, too, was home on furlough as his first wife was extremely ill, and was dying.  He apparently saw or heard the soldiers and he hid, and consequently he lived, but John H. Waller did not know soldiers were in the area, and so he answered the door---the soldiers took him into the back yard and as wife, Mary E. watched, they shot him and he died immediately.    I sure would like to know where he is buried.
 
Again, thanks so much and YES this is fun!!!!!!
Dolores
 
 
Sept 28
Hi Marilyn,
 
Just wanted to say THANKS for all those dates you sent me--especially the Pendergrass, as I had most of the names with birth dates, but not death dates or places of burial.    Actually I used most of what you sent.  And I also used most of the Bush info also.   It helped me a lot.    Again, thanks!!!
 
I am a descendant of Francis Marion Bush thru his daughter Mary M. Bush and she married my g grandfather William Alexander Waller, then through their daughter Myrtle Geneva who married my grandfather John Wesley McNiel, then thru their son Truman W. McNiel who married my mother Melcena Foster, then I am their only child.      How are you related to the Bush family? I think Steve said you were the granddaughter of Clarence Bush, but I most have mislaid that memo. 
 
Steve sent me an updated version of FTM  -- mine was version 11, and he sent version 16!    Now to get that installed.   I have 3 grandsons who are good at this sort of thing, plus both my sons can do it, so guess I will wait until the week-end and let them do that.    I am not good at installing anything new on the computer.  
 
By the way, I do have quite a bit of information on the Pendergrasses and also the Wallers if you need it---just let me know.
Again thanks, and hope to hear from you soon.
Dolores
 
Sept 29
Hi Marilyn,
Thanks for the Punpkin info. That is really cute as well as informative.
 
I though maybe I should tell you a bit more about our family.  My husband is Sal Balderas.   We met in high school, and shortly after graduation he went into the military service.   On his first furlough in December of 1950, we were married (short time together as he was being sent to Germany).  He came home in 1952, and we moved to Flagstaff, AZ for him to attend college.   He graduated in 1956 with a teaching degree, and we moved to sunny California.   Our oldest son was born on March 8, 1955 in Flagstaff.   We moved to Lemon Grove, CA where we have lived ever since.  Our second son was born in La Mesa, CA on Dec. 7, 1957.   So that is the extent of our family-- just 2 boys.   My husband taught school for 32 years here in Lemon Grove, and after the boys were settled in school, I went back to school and got my teaching degree and I taught school for 21 years before I retired.   So now we are both retired and loving it!!!!  Our oldest son married Cheryl Dayton and they have 2 sons, Scott who is 24 and Kevin who is 21.   Scott lives in Phoenix, AZ and just recently became engaged to Katie Yost---they will be married in Sal Diego on July 20 next year.   Scott graduated from UCSD before getting a job in Phoenix.   Kevin is a senior at SDSU and will graduate in June of next year.    Our younger son, Mike, is married to Christine Anderson, and they have 1 son and 1 daughter.   Ryan is attending Berkeley (UCB) in northern California where he is a freshman.  He is the "brainy" one  of the group.   He says he loves college life.   Then there is our baby of the family, Danielle, and she is a sophomore in high school. She is just a doll, loves school, sports, and now that the boys are older, she comes over weekly to mow the grass for grandpa!!   Robert is vice-president of Research and Development for a company that makes products for laboratories ---- he flies a lot, as he is a spokesman for the company.   Mike is a professional photographer-----commerical photography, and owns his own business. 
 
I really enjoyed reading the info you sent about your family.  Yesterday I received a Version 16 FTM, as mine was Version 11.  Now I am going to wait for one of the boys or either of our sons to install it.  I am not very good at doing that
 
Take care, Dolores
Brother stopped by a rest area, he thinks it was in Franklin County, but not relley sure.  While walking around he came upon some grave markers and it made him curious so he turned to the his family searcher, me, for answers. I can't help him.  Graves are under a tree. Markers have
Ollie Nichols
born June 12, 1875
died July 29, 1899
 
Robert Nichols
born January 7, 1874
died Sept 15, 1899
 
Carrie Nichols
born April 15, 1880
died Oct 2, 1899
 
He wants to know if this is brothers and sisters or ?
Casue of thier death, because if was very close to each other.
 
Kathy Howard
khmamabear @ centurytel.net
Aug. 9, 2007
 
Thank you
Dear Don,
Miller township is somewhere in Franklin County, AR. That is unfortunately all I know.
Best regards
Kalle
 
From: Kalle und Shannon Böttcher
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 4:59 AM
 
QUERY: Dear fellow researchers,
I am trying to find some information about my family which settled in Miller township in about 1890.
Can anyone help me with information which church might have been the one my ancestors attended these days and eventually which cemeteries are there in Miller?
Thank you and best regards
Kalle
 
NAME: Kalle Böttcher
EMAIL: skboettcher@t-online.de
DATE: September 23, 2007
Information on William (b1818) & Nancy (1827)Boliver
They both died in Oct 1850 Franklin Co from
pneunonia
Donna Boliver
13 Aug 2007
Thank you
Donal O'Kelly <ocollaugh@comcast.net> wrote:
From: betty lee
Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 6:09 PM
Subject: WIER

 
I am interested in locating information about my Great Grandfather.  I believe he was in Franklin County in the 1880's, I had one uncle that was born there I believe, If I am not mistaken my great grandfathers name was John Martin and the last census I saw, in 1870 he was in Tennessee where my grand father was born in 1876.
 
 
Betty j (Wier) lee

 
From: nancy
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, September 07, 2007 8:52 PM
Subject: William Henry Morrison

 
I'm searching for William Henry Morrison b. 1850 on the 1850 census record for Scott County, AR
Thomas Morrison
Matilda -  wife
William H - son
they are in household of Evans
 
Matilda Baker  dau. of Henry B. Baker of Franklin Co, AR. after Thomas death she married C. B. Phillips.
 
Thomas & Matilda only had two sons:           William Henry
Richard David
 
Thanks,
Nancy
Information on William (b1818) & Nancy (1827)Boliver
They both died in Oct 1850 Franklin Co from
pneunonia
Donna Boliver
cogdon@yahoo.com
13 Aug 2007
Good Morning Folks:
 
In 1920 HEZEKIAH WM.  (age 26) AND NANCY J. DICKERSON DAVIS (age 22) are listed in Watalula, AR. At that time his children are listed as: LETHA MAE age 2 yrs and 1 mos., JEWEL FAYE age 1 and 3/mos. Living with them MARGARET KELLEY DAVIS (AGE 68).
I do not been al be to search the 1920 census yet.
In 1999 I was able to get in touch with LETHA MAE DAVIS CHILDERS. I was able to go to Ozark, AR. and meet with LETHA and her sister SHIRLEY. There was ten years difference in their ages and the two was the only left.  They took me to the BELT CEMETERY and I found the rest of my family.
 
When I came to the door of LETHA's house she opened the door and we hugged. I was so blessed to have known her. There was a spilt in the family about 1907 because one of the family divorced his wife and MD. his 2nd cousin. This why my cousin and I who research the DAVIS family could not tie them together.
 
I hope this is not too long but the information needs to be out there.
 
Thank You,
 
Marian Wood Hilton
email mhilton33@aol.com
Tel: 314-918- 0781.
 
 
From: JAFJamison@aol.com
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, October 31, 2005 7:51 PM
Subject: Carter -- Franklin County Arkansas mid 1800's

 
the rosters for the Franklin Co ARK Civil war group -- 7th Reg Ark Militia
 
There are 2 James Carter Pvt --
Is there anyway you know of that we can continue to identify re:
 
Our "brick wall ancestor is James T Carter (T is ? Tarleton or Thomas)
The family story:  born Tennessee died about 1862, killed by bushwackers in ARK
    was married to Catherine Jones also b. TN
 
        apparantely moved to Arkansas about 1854
 
1860 Census  Franklin Co White Oak Township (known as Mountain Top)
    James Carter age 34 b. TN
        Catharine 32 b. TN
        M E female age 12 b. TN
        Thos age 10 b. TN
        Elizabeth Jane age 8 born (Rutherford County TN - we think -- ) 7 April 1851
        MC female age 7 b. TN
 
         and then
          Jessee A male born age 5 1855 in ARKANSAS
          James P Carter male age 4 b. AR
 
 
Many Thanks
Jamie Fraser Jamison
----- Original Message -----
From: Lynn Risener
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, November 28, 2005 5:48 AM
Subject: Fr Co.

 
The following was in my e-mail today.  It must be for the Franklin Co site.  I'm not remembering submitting a photo like the one she is referring to so it must be posted on your site and somewhere there she picked up my address.
Happy Holidays........Lynn
 
Amy <cte45759@centurytel.net> wrote:
From: "Amy " <cte45759@centurytel.net>
To: <Lynrise@yahoo.com>
Subject: Identification of Turner family
Date: Sun, 27 Nov 2005 21:17:52 -0600

 
I was trying to notify the Turner family that was wanting to know the name of the child in the photo with Bradley Turner at the Post Office in Branch, Arkansas.  That child is J. B. Turner, his oldest son.  It is part of the John Turner family.
If you have any questions email me at turnerad@centurytel.net
 
Thank you,
Amy Turner

Hello,

 

I am trying to find out information regarding W.R. BAUCUM from Altus, Arkansas.  He was my great-great grandfather and was the first postmaster of Altus, Oklahoma and named the town around 1888-90 since he was from Altus, AK.

 Can you help?

 My name is Gary Baucum, e-mail address is gbaucum@apd.lacounty.gov

 Thanks for your help

 Gary

 

From:  plymalejm <mailto:plymalejm@verizon.net>  
 
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
 
Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 12:55  PM
 
Subject: Franklin County; Barnes Cemetery  Information
 

To Whom it  may concern
    This is actually a Forward to an E-Mail  sent by myself yesterday to the person whose name was on the Franklin County  website (Vicky Dennis) as being the contact person for updates or changes to  the Barnes Cemetery listing.  I am not sure as to who would be the  volunteer overlooking this issue so am hoping this to the webmaster or the  appropriate person.





    I have  recently been informed that an addition to your list of those buried in Barnes  Cemetery near Ozark should include the  following:
                                                                        Annie  Frame  Plymale
    
    Apparently the  Headstone was placed sometime after 1995 by her Grandchildren.  I have  included a photograph of same.  This picture was provided to me by Ron  Frame and I believe he is the one that took this picture.  Annie Frame  Plymale was my Grandmother.
    I hope it’s possible to  update this list.  Thank you in advance for any help you might be in  doing  same.

                                                                                Jim  Plymale
                                                                                Hillsboro,  Oregon

 

 
 


 

Hi Don-
    Was on the Franklin County Website and noticed that the Barnes Cemetery site had yet to be updated to include the name of my Grandmother, Annie Frame Plymale as being buried their in a marked grave. Have I missed something or am I looking in the wrong place?
    Thank you for your continued hard work on this site and your consideration of my request.

            Jim Plymale
            Hillsboro, OR

 

 

 

 

Seeking info. on Ananias Black and Joesphine Pruett Married in Franklin Co. 26 Aug. 1877.Would also like any info on Elisha Pruett Joesphine's father and Jane Margaret Adcock.I think Jane Margaret 's father was Wiley and her mother was Elizabeth Adcock.Thank you .Sharon Miller  Lidabell02l@aol.com

Surname:  WHITE
 
 
My surnames are RASH/ BEAN/ HARWICK
My Grt-grt grandfather & grt-grt grandmother died in Franklin County, Arkansas.  Their names were Joseph Parks RASH,born in 1809 Tennessee & Cynthia BEAN RASH , born 1813 in North Carolina .They were on the 1870 census of Horsehead township, p.o. Clarksville, Johnson County, Arkansas. The last proof I have of him alive is October 1, 1871 from a letter he wrote to his son , Silas P.RASH. I have another affadative from another son, Joseph Presley RASH, that Joseph Parks RASH & Cynthia BEAN RASH, both died in Franklin County, Arkansas. I can't find them on any 1880 census so assume they died between 1871  & !880. I can find no proof of death as I don't have a date. Silas P. RASH"S first wife named Elizabeth HARWICK RASH, also died during the beginning of the civil war near Mulberry. Any information on any of these people or an connection to the names would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
 
Nadine Hudson
koopnhudson@hughes.net

 

 
----- Original Message -----
From: Combatvet70@aol.com
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2007 8:14 AM
Subject: Query

 
Hello:
    I'm looking for any information on JAMES STRAHAN, he supposedly married HARRIET TURPIN in Franklin Co, township of Mulberry, I think the marriage was in Oct. of 1869. Any information on JAMES STRAHAN and HARRIET would be most appreciated.
    Also, I heard from oral history that HARRIET had be married to AARON TURPIN just prior to JAMES, and he supposedly drown in June of 1869 or 1868, but I believe 1869 could be right. Is there any way of finding out, maybe newspaper accounts? Thank you, STEPHEN STRAHAN, Ramona, CA
 
----- Original Message -----
From: MYRA C DRUMM
To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 2:15 PM
Subject: FRANKLIN COUNTY AR

 
MY NAME IS MYRA DRUMM AND MY CONTACT INFO IS MOGIRL12@SBCGLOBAL.NET I AM RESEARCHING THE NAMES WILLIAMS,CARTER, SMITH, LOFTON, LOFTIN MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS JAMES WILLIAMS, WHO MARRIED EMMA CARTER, THEY ARE BOTH BURIED IN HARMONY CEMETERY. I ALSO HAVE CONNECTIONS TO CLARKSVILLE AR ANYONE WITH INFO REGARDING THIS FAMILY PLEASE EMAIL TO COMPARE OUR INFO. I HAVE BEEN OUT OF THE RESEARCH MODE FOR A WHILE BUT STILL HAVE ALL THE RECORDS THAT I COMPLETED IN 1997-2000
 THANK YOU MYRA DRUMM

Do you know of a Samuel Smith born 1833-34 Daviess,Indiana he moved to Franklin,Ark in abt 1879
 children
 Thomas 1879 Ark
 William 1866 Indiana
 Elizabeth {Lizie} 1869 Indiana
 Samantha 1870 Indiana
 Annie 1862 Indiana
 Jane 1869 Inddiana.......most likely Elizabeth Jane.same as above.
 Mattie 1872
 Thomas first wife was Alice Bradshaw shore cemt,second wife Maud Campble.I have more info on this family.
 Thanks
 Larryfenceman1970@hotmail.com
 

Hello Nancy...

Yes you have a connection.  The Nannie in the 1860 is aged 5, and is my great great grandmother Nancy M. Durning Linzy (1855-1901) The John above her in the census is her brother.  Their father was George W. Durning (1823-1857).  George W. was married to a Margaret who is the $64000 question for us.  Just what was her surname.  Margaret appears to be in

 

In a history of St. Mary's Church in Altus, the priest/author refers to prominent US labor leaders visiting Denning. He seems to be talking about the spring of 1912. He wrote, "It was the time when Socialism made great propaganda. Eugene Debs and Emma Goldman and Mother Jones had lectured at the Union Hall at Denning."

Can anyone suggest where I might find information about these individuals speaking in Denning?
 

Elkanah's wife, Mary Elizabeth Ward Anderson, died January 1877 at Cass, Arkansas.

I really don't know where the death date of 21 Nov 1880 for Elkanah Anderson came from.

Since I can't find him in the 1880 census, either living alone or with/near any of his children, I think he may have died before Nov. 1880.

Thanks for the reply.

Joy (Anderson) Russell


 

Henry E. Whisenant moved his family from Lumpkin Co. GA. to Big Fork TP, Montgomery Co. in the early 1850's. His daughter Mary Ann Charity Whisenant b.1843 married first John J. Patton in Montgomery Co. 1879, Mary Ann Charity Patton nee Whisenant married second Anthony Brown Pillow in Franklin Co. AR in 1884. From the first union I have found no issue, but from the second to Anthony Brown Pillow, Mary Ann Charity Pillow nee Patton, nee Whisenant, Had one son. Albert C. Pillow was born to her and Anthony in Franklin Co. AR 1886, Anthony Brown Pillow died 24 Nov. 1887 at the age of 43, in franklin Co. AR.
Albert C. Pillow lived out his life in Montgomery Co. AR and died 24 Nov. 1930.
Census Refs:
1900 polk twp, Albert Pillows
1910 Polk Twp.
1929 married Bell Sanders
1930 Lawrence Twp
AR death index Albert C. Pillers mont 11-24-1930.
Any information anyone has about Albert C. Pillow would be greatly appreciated. He was my great grandfather's baby half brother and was not known by his siblings.
Thank You
Michael Burk
michaeleburk@verizon.net

 

CASEY FAMILY:

Born in Franklin County and moved to West Texas. Read their family history.

 

SURNAME: SNELLING

QUERY: I am trying to locate the burial place of David R Snelling. He died 23 April 1901 in Ozark, Franklin Co, AR.  Any help would be appreciated.

Name: Ryan Dupree

E-mail: dupreer@hiwaay.net

Date: 11 June 2007

I am looking for any help.  My great great grandmother was Lenora (Nora) HARRIS born about 1885 in Arkansas.  I believe her 2nd marriage was to a PYRON.  This man would be my great grandfathers dad.  I think that Nora and the mystery PYRON would have been married in Franklin County, possibly Ozark around 1906 or 1907.  My great grandfather, Orville, was born in 1907 in Ozark.  Nora and Orville are listed on the 1910 Census in Franklin County, Wallace Twp living with Nora's parents, Gaines & Belle.  Nora is listed as having been married for 4 years.  Nora then married a William MOUNCE and Orville took the name of MOUNCE.  I believe they moved to Oklahoma shortly after.  Any clue or info would be helpful.

Kristal Menday
kmenday@hotkey.net.au
8 June 2007
 

To: ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 1:29 PM Subject: William Crosby
 

In 18 50 census.   Lived in Ozark, Arkansas.   Some  of his childrens names were William Crosby, Willie Mae, Maude, Sarah, Tom , Pres, Lumia.  Any info on any of these individuals.   My Grandmother was Lumia Crosby, born in Ozark Arkansas

Betty

I am seeking information on John S. Coley who married Odella Conatser in 1891 in Franklin County.  Odella was the sister of Flora Belle Conatser who married my grandfather James M Moss in Franklin County in 1887.  I am seeking any information on James M. Moss or any relatives of his in Franklin County. My e-mail address is: oceansidemelba@cox.net Thanks Melba Bishop   
From: "Jo Smith" <myjomama@hotmail.com   Subject: Pullen-Forrester Information
   Hello,
 
I am researching my ex-husband's family and need
 the following information, if it is available.
 
 Carroll Alexander Pullen (C. A. Pullen)            1st wife: Darthula
 b. 12/31/1848 Tennessee                                       b. abt 1855
 Tennessee
 d. 10/26/1932 Franklin Co., Arkansas                         d. bet
 1883-1888 Franklin Co., Arkansas
 
 Children: Mary Lena Pullen b. abt 1887 Tennessee (married name may have been
 Davis)
             Frances W. Pullen b. abt 1879 Tennessee d. 1963 Ozark, Franklin
 Co., Arkansas
                      married George Buford Forrester
             Lucy Blanche Pullen b. April 1882 Tennessee d. bef 1971 unknown
                      married William Drew Littleton b. Sept. 30,1879 d. bef
 1930 Franklin Co., Arkansas
             James Edgar Pullen b. May 1883 Arkansas d. June 12,1914 Ozark,
 Franklin Co., Arkansas
 
                                                                2nd wife:
 Mary Emma Hughes
                                                                            
  b. Sept 1,1865 Ft. Smith, Arkansas
                                                                            
  d. Sept. 11,1953 Franklin Co., Arkansas
 
 I would like to know what cemetery they are buried in and if possible what
 the birth date and death dates are for sure.
 
 Thank you for your help.
 Kaylan Collins
 
TOWERY AND CONWAY

Hi,   I'm searching for the following: M. A. Towery married Anna Laura Stockton in Franklin Co, AR   Allen Wilson Conway married Frances Emma Stockton in Coal Hill, Franklin Co. AR had a dau. named Hallie have a picture of them.  Have a picture of Newt, Jeff and Frank Conway.     Would like to share info.   Thanks, Nancy jimnan@tyler.net 

GUINN,FELTON  

              Franklin county Jethro township Arkansas     I'm looking for infomation on my grandfathers father JAMES FRANKLIN GUINN,he died june15,1901 and is buried at the OAK RIDGE CEMM.NEXT TO THE JETHRO COMM.BUILDING (which i understand use to the school house).Him and my great grandmother MARTHA ELLEN FELTON GUINN live just past there,and some or all the children were born there.Would apperieate any and all information on any and all the  family   CHILDREN: JAMES CLARENCE GUINN (MY GRANDFATHER)   ?MARTHA? ELLEN GUINN JUNKINS (AUNT MATTIE)    ELIZABETH GUINN ?JUNKINS (AUNT LIZZIE) AUNT MATTIE AND AUNT LIZZIE MARRIED BROTHERS OR COUSINS   I BELEIVE THERE IS TWO OTHER BOYS BUT THE NAMES ESCAPES ME AT THE MOMENT   THANK YOU LYNDA RIVETT    lyndarivett@cyberphillics.com

I'm looking to share information on Richard Andrew Stockton's family. Living in Franklin Co., AR 1870.   Also, Richard David Morrison parents Thomas and Matilda Baker Morrison.  He had one brother William Morrison born 1850 AR.  They were in Scott Co. AR in 1850.   Several half bros and sisters Phillips.  Living in Franklin County, AR 1860.   Thanks, Nancy Morrison Bolton jimnan@tyler.net
 
I'm looking for William Moore that married Nancy Jane Stockton born ca 1829 TN not sure when they come to Franklin County, AR.   They married in Itawamba Co., MS in the late 1840 or early 1850.   Thanks, Nancy Morrison Bolton jimnan@tyler.net

From: "Patti Snipes" <pgsnipes@comcast.net
To: <ocollaugh@comcast.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 28, 2007 10:57 AM
Subject: Information on Sewell


I am looking for any available information on James (b. 1814) or Louisa
Sewell (b. 1823) who were listed in the 1850 census.  It appears that he
died there and they may have been married there.  They had three children
at that time and his parents were there as well Dorcas and Arrington
Sewell.

 Any information you can give me is greatly appreciated.  Patti
 Snipes--pgsnipes@comcast.net

 
 

Am looking for information on the John Szulewski family, lived in Prairie, Ar. [1910 census]. Moved to Hamilton, NY by 1920 census, but three oldest daughters didn't move with them, names,Maggie[1882],Mary[1885] and Martha[1889].Would there be marriage records for that time period, if so, who would I contact? Thank You, My name if Beaufer Nell Farr Dalfarr54@sbcglobal.net Date: 2-12-07   My gggrandfather, John Simpson, lived in Mulberry, AR on what I have been told was Simpson Plantation.  This area is located on the east side of the road on a bluff just before you get to Simpson Branch and past the Center Point Church.  The land was bought by him in 1837 and is presently owned by Mrs Carrie Jones and her husband at 8732 Deerfield Land, Mulberry, AR 72947.    John Simpson was born 8-4-1792 and died 3-1-1863.  He and his wife, Elizabeth Butler Simpson are buried on this land.    What I am seeking is a copy of his obituary and also would like to contact any Masonic lodge in that area that might have an old listing of its members, because on John's headstone is the Masonic emblem.   I have contacted your state Masonic Lodge and their lists do not go back that far.   Any help in these areas would be most appreciated.   Beaufer Nell Farr 8506 Grenadier Drive Dallas, Tx 75238-3816   nhammon1@twcny.rr.com Jan.25,2007
Query:  I am looking for any information on my Great Grandparents William Henry Greenhill and his wife Amanda Josephine Williams.  They died on or about 29 Oct 1883 in or around Charleston, Franklin County, Arkansas.   William Henry was born abt 08 Feb 1849 in Alabama and Amanda Josephine was born abt 1855 in TN.   According to the 1880 US Census Sebastian County, Arkansas there were three children.  One (C. G. Greenhill, female born about 1879 in Arkansas) of which must have died with them.  Guardianship was given for the other two children in Alabama on 07 Feb 1884 to an Aunt and Uncle (Nathan P. LeMay and Sarah Jane Greenhill LeMay). The children were Ann Eliza Greenhill (b. 21 Jul 1873 d. 09 May 1947) and my Grandfather, Arthur Edgar Greenhill (b. 27 May 1876 d. 03 Feb 1944).   I have contacted the libraries and newspapers in Sebastian and Franklin counties with no help.   I have practically no information on my great grandparents and would appreciate any information you could furnish.   Thanking you in advance,   Charles L. Dinsmore P. O. Box 2368 Anniston, AL 36202-2368 256-236-7635 cdinsmore@bellsouth.net    

I am looking for Fannons and Stevenson family's of Crawford co. Arkansas and around Mulberry john Fannon and Elihu V Stevenson. gjreddoch@aol.com   Jeannie Reddoch 1/8/2007

 

I am looking for a Jacob Fannon from Va loving in Crawford co. Arkansas Maxy Township  wife Nancy around 1900. There were his Sister Rhoda Jane Fannon Stevenson married Hugh V Stevenson living around Mullberry Arkansas. Any info would be great. Thanks Jeannie Reddoch