Espinosa Sat, 2 Aug 1997 23:47:44 -0400 (EDT)
Looking for information on William Randolph BOYD and Iva MEGGS who were married and lived in McCaskill, AR. They had three daughters, Alene, Winona and Louise. Winona is my daughter's grandmother. Winona was born 5/21/1922. William Randolph's birthdate and place are unknown. His father, Joseph William Boyd b. 2/14/1856 in Peach Orchard Gap, AR d. 2/12/1917 in McCaskill. His mother was Margaret Inez FOX b. 8/1866 place unknown, d. 2/23/1958 in McCaskill. Any information greatly appreciated.

Jimmy E. Cooley Tue, 05 Aug 1997 21:28:29 -0700
Looking for info on David Wilson FORREST and his parents. Davis was b 1870, Fordyce, Ark, Dallas Co. or Hope Ark, Hempstead Co. d Sept 1942 in Many or Ft. Jessep area of La., buried in Many La. Moved to Louisiana in early 1900s. He married 1st ?, 2nd Mae WALKER. He had three children from 1st marriage, Roy, Bessie, Claire. He had three brothers John, Calvin and Jim; and one sister Jacquelina. David's father was a farmer in Arkansas, moved to Fisher LA where he became a blacksmith for local sawmill. Any information appreciated.

Jimmy E. CooleyTue, 05 Aug 1997 21:28:29
David Wilson FORREST -- AR -- LA -- Hempstead County. Looking for info on David Wilson FORREST and his parents. Davis was b 1870, Fordyce, Ark, Dallas Co. or Hope Ark, Hempstead Co. d Sept 1942 in Many or Ft. Jessep area of LA., buried in Many LA. Moved to Louisiana in early 1900s. He married 1st ?, 2nd Mae WALKER. He had three children from 1st marriage, Roy, Bessie, Claire. He had three brothers John, Calvin and Jim; and one sister Jacquelina. David's father was a farmer in Arkansas, moved to Fisher LA where he became a blacksmith for local sawmill. Any information appreciated.

Anna L. Spencer Wed, 06 Aug 1997 21:35:26
COLE, Allen Jones: Are newspaper obituaries available for Hempstead County for 1893. My great-grandfather, Allen Jones Cole, died there in 1893. He is buried in the Beard's Chapel Cemetery. If there are no newspapers available, do you know of other sources that might give me a clue as to who his parents, brothers and sisters were?

OOwens Fri, 8 Aug 1997 13:43:17
Great great grandfather John S.YORK born 1829 in Ill. marr.Mary Ann WILSON 1850 Hempstead Co. AR.they went to TX.where my ggrandmother was born Sarah Catherine YORK 1865 Navarro Co. TX. she marr.W.W. JOHNSON also from Hempstead Co. AR.they had Sarah Jane Johnson born 1873 Navarro Co. TX.she marr. W.B.OWENS 1891 Rockwall Co. TX. then the YORKS went back to Nevada Co. Will gladly share all info.

Alyce & Claude M. Freeman Sun, 10 Aug 1997 18:22:58
Researching HOLT, WOOD, CROUCH, FREEMAN Families: William Holt b. VA md. Sophia Maloney in VA. and lived in Hempstead Co. before 1840 til at least 1860. Daughter Sophia E. md. Augustus M. Crouch 22 Aug 1850 in Heampstead Co. Daughter Sarah Ann md. George William Wood 13 Mar 1845 in Hempstead Co. George Wood died in June 1865 in Hempstead Co. possibly from Civil War injuries. Wish to find graves of any of the above people. Daughter of George Wood named Elizabeth md. John Freeman in 1869. They lived in Boone Co. til 1875 before moving to Parker Co.,TX. Happy to share information on any of above.

Becky Hargett Tue, 12 Aug 1997 17:36:56
SHUFFLIN, Thomas from the 1860 Federal census index shows him in Bois de Arc Township. Trying to determine if he is related to Henry Shufflin from Miller County and/or the SHUFFLINs in Ohio.

Bruce J. Beal Wed, 13 Aug 1997 17:46:37
I have the GILLILAND query there and my e-mail address has changed to bbeal@primenet.com; Thank you, Shauna Gilliland Beal

Yolanda Winston Wed, 20 Aug 1997 11:00:28
Governor WHITE and Clarisse White lived in Hope, Arkansas in Hempstead County. They later moved to Albion, Michigan in the 1960s. They had ten children Joe White, Henry White, Sallie White, Doris White, Almetria White, Elijah White, Grace White, Shirley White, Red White, Celia White. The children went to school in Hempstead County. They were all born in the 1930s and 1940s. Clarisse White was mixed Cheorkee indian. Her relatives were supposed from Texas. Governor White had 20 something brothers. Are there any relatives out there?

Mike Lafleur Sun Aug 17 18:39:23 1997
Looking for a cemetery inscription or other information about the death of Mrs. William B. PARKER, who died in Dallas County in 1848. She was born in Georgia, but I do not know her maiden name or her birthdate. Her husband was born in 1794, also in Georgia, and was enumerated in the 1850 Dallas County census with one son, William J. Parker, born in 1838. Another son is my G-G-GF, John M. Parker, who was enumerated in the 1850 Hot Spring County census with his first three children and perhaps another brother, Richard F. Parker, born in 1833. The John M. Parker family removed to Columbia County in 1855 and to Hempstead in 1881. Thanks for any help.

TXRousse Mon, 1 Sep 1997 17:11:00
Looking for information on McDONALD, Josiah Leath b. 1826 in AL. Came to Hempstead Co. after 1852. Married Cynthia BUTLER. Will share information on the following surnames: JOHNSON, BOYETT, BRADLEY, McDONALD, WALKER, NELSON, BUTLER, STUART, and SINCLAIR. E-mail TXRousse@aol.com.

Espinosa Sat, 2 Aug 1997 23:47:44 -0400 (EDT)
Looking for information on William Randolph BOYD and Iva MEGGS who were married and lived in McCaskill, AR. They had three daughters, Alene, Winona and Louise. Winona is my daughter's grandmother. Winona was born 5/21/1922. William Randolph's birthdate and place are unknown. His father, Joseph William Boyd b. 2/14/1856 in Peach Orchard Gap, AR d. 2/12/1917 in McCaskill. His mother was Margaret Inez FOX b. 8/1866 place uknown, d. 2/23/1958 in McCaskill. Any information greatly appreciated.

Jimmy E. Cooley Tue, 05 Aug 1997 21:28:29 -0700
Looking for info on David Wilson FORREST and his parents. Davis was b 1870, Fordyce, Ark, Dallas Co. or Hope Ark, Hempstead Co. d Sept 1942 in Many or Ft. Jessep area of La., buried in Many La. Moved to Louisiana in early 1900s. He married 1st ?, 2nd Mae WALKER. He had three children from 1st marriage, Roy, Bessie, Claire. He had three brothers John, Calvin and Jim; and one sister Jacquelina. David's father was a farmer in Arkansas, moved to Fisher LA where he became a blacksmith for local sawmill. Any information appreciated.

Randle Butler Tue, 02 Sep 1997 20:24:47
I am searching for records stating that my ancestor Crawford ANDREWS b. 1825 in Hempstead County, Arkansas, married on May 02, 1847, in Hempstead County, to Jane FUQUA b. 1832, in Hempstead County, was either a Confederate soldier or aider. If you can provide any proof from your Hempstead County Records of his association with the Confederacy, I would greatly appreciate it. Cynthia Butler, 817-321-4824 (home), 214-446-2644 (office) rbutler1@airmail.net (the character after rbutler is a "one")

Jacquelyn Bonds Thu, 4 Sep 1997 21:31:53
Does anyone know anything about requesting birth certificates from the Catholic church? Jacquelyn Bonds, Pope County

Mary Lou Reed Date: Sat, 6 Sep 1997 01:57:14
Hempstead Co AR, Emery "Monroe" TATE b Mar 1877 AR m Nancy "Alice" STARLING b Oct 1882 AR, daughter of (possibly) Perry Starling b MS. Son, John Homer Tate b Hempstead CO,1908. daughter Hattie b 1902 Pike Co. She was my grandmother died age 34. She married James William CUPIT Mar 13, 1921 in Pike Co AR. James was the son of Jim D Cupit and Amanda SPARKS who married in Pike Co 1895. The Tate family lived in Hempstead Co, as Hattie was older than John Homer, she was born in Pike, he in Hempstead.

June Callan Sun, 07 Sep 1997 22:39:38
Need Obit Notices and Cemetery Name: BREWER - Otis Ross b. 3 Aug 1890, Blount County, TN/ d. April 1944. Married to Susan Caddell "Cad" James. Buried in Breckenridge.

June Callan Sun, 07 Sep 1997 22:39:38
LAUSCHNER - Susan Caddell James Brewer d. Nov. 1959. Buried in McCamey. I need to know if and where obituary notices were printed in newspapers in 1944 and 1959. I am willing to pay for a "lookup" of this information. Also, can anyone tell me the name of the cemetery in McCamey where my Aunt Cad is buried?

Gina Tue, 9 Sep 1997 14:49:17
I would apprciate any information on John SPARKS. He lived in Hempstead Co., Ar. in 1860, in the township of Ozan. He married Mary TIMS. I do not no where or when. The only child that I know of was my ggrandmother, Laura SPARKS KING. She was born on 22 Feb.,1870. Not sure where, but her son thinks that maybe she was born in Horatio, Ar.

Jeannie Scott McCaleb Date: Wed, 10 Sep 1997 10:47:50
Looking for information for James Alex SCOTT, obit says born in Hempstead, County, Arkansas He was born Feb. 10, 1848. He fought for the confederacy. He had at least one brother. He is my ggfather. He married Rebekah Matilda COX at Fayetteville, they had 8 children, Walter, Claud, Clint and Jeff Scott, May Scott RAY, all of Roff Okla., Lula Scott HAYNES of Brownsville, Nannie Scott RAINES . He moved to the Choctaw Nation in 1884, and lived sometime in Texas. It is also said he was a U.S.Marshall. Any help would be appreciated.

TXRousse Date: Mon, 1 Sep 1997 17:11:00
Looking for information on McDONALD, Josiah Leath b. 1826 in AL. Came to Hempstead Co. after 1852. Married Cynthia BUTLER. Will share information on the following surnames: JOHNSON, BOYETT, BRADLEY, McDONALD, WALKER, NELSON, BUTLER, STUART, and SINCLAIR.

Elaine Bay Mon, 15 Sep 1997 21:04:39
Seeking any information on Cora Reeves HEWETT (b 1888, Hempstead Co., AR) m J.S. Hewett 1904.

Elaine Bay Mon, 15 Sep 1997 21:06:13
Seeking info. on Archibald (d during Civil War) and Nancy B. FULLER (b 1820, GA). They lived in the Bodcaw community area; she is supposedly buried in the area.

Leslie Ferguson Sun, 21 Sep 1997 16:25:57
Researching Rucker and Sarah TANNER living in Hempstead Co. AR in 1830. Rucker apparently died April 13, 1830 in Hempstead Co. AR. His widow, Sarah (maiden name unknown) was born abt 1800 in VA. She produced his last will in Hempstead County Court. They had at least 3 children: Rucker (Jr.) born 1825 in AR, Jessy born 1828 in AR, and Silas. Rucker (Jr.) married Martha A. ANDERSON born 1835 in AR. The family migrated to Texas by 1850. Any information greatly appreciated, Thank you. Leslie (in Oregon)

Hugh Sun, 5 Oct 1997 20:49:41
COWLING, CHAMPION, CAMP: Joseph Cowling, Sr (1780-1843ca) & wife Sarah Kelly (1773-1849) were married 1804 ca in Clarke County, GA, moved to Franklin County, TN around 1812, then they and their six children's families settled in Hempstead County, AR between 1841-43 (several in townships now Howard County formed in 1873) Three sons had married Camp daughters. Have 258 Joseph Cowling, Sr. family descendants, plus 130 spouses, thanks to internet's genweb sites and several serious Cowling genealogy researchers. Will share and seek additional information. hughhyman@aol.com

Charles H. Ferguson Fri, 10 Oct 1997 10:49:40
Looking for information on the Willie FERGUSON family of Hope, Ark. They moved to Arkansas from Clay County, Miss. His Father was Robert Young Ferguson of Miss.

Gina Clingan Sat, 11 Oct 1997 10:10:11
I am seaching for any KINGs that lived in Hempstead Co., AR. William Walter King b. 1874. Richard King b. 1855. Both men were born in Hempstead Co., AR. I am also looking for my ggrandfather, John Tidwell King. He was born in TN. I do not know what year he moved to Ar.Thanks for any help.

Monroe Davis Sun Oct 12 13:17:48 1997
Looking for anyone who might be researching Arthur W SIMMONS who was in Columbia County as early as 1830's. He married Eliza ALEXANDER RAMSEY in 1837. He was a circuit preacher with the Methodist Church. He later moved to Jefferson County and then died in Cass County, Texas. Also, looking for anyone who might be researching Charles Wesley Vaughn who married Arthur Washington Simmons' daughter, Mary T. Simmons in 1860. They were on the 1860 census in Calhoun Township. My grandfather John Wesley Vaughn was born in Oct 1860 and Charles went into the CSA in 1861. He fought with the CSA for a couple of years and deserted and enlisted with the Union Army in 1864 remaining there and was discharged in Jun 1865 in Duvalls Bluff, Arkansas. We have no information on his since. Mary Tennessee Vaughn then married John Wesley TURNER and moved to Arkansas County where she died and is buried in Hearn Cemetery, Arkansas County, AR. My Home Page is: http://members.aol.com/theperuser

Brenda Marble Sun, 12 Oct 1997 04:09:13
I am looking for descendant information on James R. BOREN. He was born in NC in 1768 and married in 1786 in SC to Nancy ?. James died in Hempstead Co, AR on Oct 20 1826. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

Frederica Burt Wyatt Tue, 14 Oct 1997 17:57:32
I am searching for the burial site of my great-grandmother, Helen Elizabeth McELROY BURT, born 27 January 1832, Mississippi; died 26 April 1861, Hempstead County, Arkansas. Her father, Wiley McElroy, is buried in the Coulter Cemetery. I also need the burial locations of my great-great grandparents, Hewitt BURT (1791- 1883, Arkansas); and Mary 'Polly' BAIRD Burt (1794-1883), Arkansas. Hewitt was a veteran of the War of 1812 and received a pension for his service. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Frederica Burt Wyatt

Marlene Wilkinson Thu, 16 Oct 1997 16:30:46
Does anyone have information on descendants or ancestors of Ira K. WATERMAN found in Hempstead County in 1860? Marlene Wilkinson, 6876 Richard Wilson Drive, Millington, TN 38053-3934 mwilkins@netten.net

Gloriana Tue, 21 Oct 1997 14:07:02
EDWARDS, James Garrard, son of John and Mary (GARRARD) Edwards, arrived in Hempstead County from Franklin Co, AL circa 1825 with his second wife, Mary Ann Norwood, and several of his children. He died in Spring Hill Township in 1857, and his wife and several children moved to Fayette Co, TX. Would like to hear from his descendants.

Mary Lou Fri, 24 Oct 1997 12:19:17
Hempstead Co AR., looking for the NASH family of Hempstead Co, may have married into the TATE family. I see the Nash family had land in Hempstead Co, Help. Mary Lou@aol.com

Linda Rutherford Sat, 25 Oct 1997 13:49:55
Looking for my Brother-in-law's family Corrine CRUTCHER-BARR, Roy Ray Barr, Andrew Jackson Barr, Pearl Barr. Ark and Memphis Tenn. Linda Rutherford, lrflurnet@webtv.net

BSlick Sat, 25 Oct 1997 22:49:11
Hempstead Co, AR - MITCHELL, John Thomas and wife Isabel (nee MARSHALL?) Arrived Hempstead Co. c1855 from SC. Children: Robert C., b c1830 m (1) Nancy ?, (2) Lucy A Henderson, d 10 Jan 1912; John A, b c1833; Thomas J, b c1834, m Polly Ann McDaniel; Joseph S, b c1836, m (1) Malissa H. Malone, (2) Rose ?, d 10 Dec 1884; James, b 10 Oct 1841, m 21 Mar 1867 Mary Ann Young; Loo, b c1844; William Mc., b c1848. All children b SC. John Thomas Mitchell died before 1860; Isabel(la) died bef. 1870. Where in SC did they come from? Where are the burried? Lived in part of Hempstead that became Howard. Happy to share w/ anyone interested. E-mail: Bslick7819@aol.com

Rosell Mobbs Isaac Wed, 12 Nov 1997 14:06:03
I am researching James MOBBS and Mary Polly PUGH MOBBS They moved to Hempstead Co AR abt 1844 and later to Faulkner Co. I am wondering if James Mobbs died in Hempstead Co. Appreciate any info on this family.

Victoria Cobb Fountain Wed, 19 Nov 1997 21:26:05
Looking for James "Smiley" WALDREP born 15 Jan 1843 in Alabama. On 21 Aug 1887 in Titus Co., he married Mary OLIVER, born 25 Sept 1870, Texas. He died 3 May 1932; she passes away 14 Sept 1946. Both are buried in Miller Co., Arkansas. Known children: Sim E. Waldrep, b. 11 Apr 1889, d. 6 Aug 1968 and Joseph H. Waldrep, b. 3 Dec 1893, d. 12 Jan 1962. ANY light you might shed on these folks will be appreciated.

FYE Tue, 16 Dec 1997 19:15:39
Seeking information on John SPEER, moved to Hempstead Co. from Henry Co. Kentucky in 1823, owned a tavern in Washington (Hempstead Co.), Lived on Wolf Creek, later moved to Pike Co. Children were William B., B.F., James A., and D.W. Everyone moved to Texas in the 1850's, except William.

Tom Williams Sun, 14 Dec 1997 20:13:42
My great great grandfather was James R. WILLIAMS b-July 6, 1805 in Tenn. Moved to Cherokee Co. Ga. Married Elizabeth BEAN, Sarah BELL and Mary G. Mary is my line. They had 12 children. The youngest b-1848 was Mead Lee Williams moved to Arkansas. Any information will help. Thanks, Tom Williams

BIL BRASINGTON Thu, 18 Dec 1997 10:03:47
Dora Lee BRASINGTON BOWERS, Died Friday 7 Feb 1997 Born in Columbus, AR 21 June 1909, daughter of the James William (born about 1812 in Lancaster County, SC) and Dessie Zuellad McKEE Brasington (born in Alabama about 1884) and was married to Arthur M. Bowers. She had a older sister who died at birth. Her mother remarried, after the death of her father, before 1920 to a L. C. FOX, born in Indiana in 1870. Her father's obit, death certificate, and died date(s) and locations(s), or burial location would be helpful. Any information about her mother would also be appreciated. Bil Brasington, Houston, Texas

Walter Fuller Mon, 22 Dec 1997 21:12:11
PORTER, James Ewing (1856-1900), supposedly born in Hope, AR. Father of James died 1869 and mother 1872. He was raised by cousins with the surname JAMES until moving to Parker County, TX, in 1877 with his cousin Albert JAMES. James PORTER's mother is said to have surname EWING. Any and all information regarding this family, especially ancestors of James PORTER, are gleefully accepted! Walter Fuller, wfuller@gower.net

S Stevens Sun, 28 Dec 1997 12:22:23
I am seeking any info on the family of my gggg grandfather Benjamin CLARK b. January 1758 in Dobbs Co., NC. He m. abt 1782 to Mary McCLENDON. Benjamin served in the Revolutionary War. Nine known children were Gilbert, John, Benjamin, Jr., David, Penelope, James, Jane, Sarah, and Mary. The family moved to Hempstead Co. abt 1817 from TN. Benjamin Clark is said to have been the first coroner of the county from 1819-1823. The family had a child kidnapped and later returned. Benjamin and his son Gilbert were both Methodist ministers. Benjamin and his sons Gilbert and James moved on to TX. and were responsible for the founding of Clarksville, TX. Benjamin d. February 1838 in Red River Co., TX. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

S Stevens Sun, 28 Dec 1997 12:36:01
I am seeking any info on the family of Luke and Rebecca DREW WARD. Rebecca Drew was b. abt 1767 in Maryland. The couple m. 15 Nov. 1795. They lived in Hempstead and Sevier Counties. Seven known children were Mary Ann, Nancy, Elizabeth, Clarissa, Rebecca, Jackson L., and Susanna. Luke Ward d. before July 1824 when his estate was placed under his son-in-law Gilbert CLARK'S administration. Rebecca remarried twice, first to Jesse Ward and in later life to Middleton ELLIOTT. She was buried at Ben Lomand, AR. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Barbara L Kirkland Date: Sun, 28 Dec 1997 15:09:08
PHILLIPS, Moses Clinton - born 13 Aug 1811 in GA. and wife BRACKEN, Elizabeth and their children: Emily, Samanthia, Mary, Orrie, Lizzie, Nannie, Dolly, and John D - are living in Hempstead Co, AR on the 1860 census. By 1870 them have moved to Milam Co, Tx. Son John D was killed in the Civil War. Do not know if this was before moving to Texas or while still in AR. Orrie Phillips was my great-grandmother.