--- DATE: Aug 22 - 2003 NAME: Charlotte Burch EMAIL: burchcj1048@wmconnect

Madison County,
Arkansas

Unsolved
Mysteries

--- DATE: Aug 22 - 2003 NAME: Charlotte Burch EMAIL: burchcj1048@wmconnect.com

MYSTERY: EVANS, EVENS, Lost Please help me find my Grandmother and her people, she was born Mary (Polly) Elizabeth Evens, born Dec. 20 - 1879 in Madison county Arkansas in 1897 she married Thomas Marseal Evans in Madison county Arkansas by 1900 they moved to Johnson county and that is where they raised their children and where Thomas Marseal Evans died and he is burried in Evans Cemetery there. Grandma's Family is lost her father or grandfather what ever the case may be is William C. Evens who married Elizabeth Ellander and in 1880 my grandmother is with them and listed as a granddaughter so either they made a mistake and she belongs to William and Elizabeth or she belongs to the daughter Rebecca who's last name was Benard but my grandmother allways went by Polly Evens and not by Benard as far as I can tell. Any info on these people would be greatly appreciated... I have found Thomas Evans People now I am looking for Mary (Polly) Elizabeth Evens People and the marriage records of Mary Evens to Thomas Evans

--- DATE: 09-07-2003 NAME: Jerome BOYD EMAIL: Boydjbbmab@aol.com

MYSTERY: Seeking ancestral information on William Pierce WHEELER, dob: 1853, pob: Missouri, married to Rutha Jane LEWIS WHEELER,dob: 09-23-1854, pob: Madison County, Arkansas, (daughter of James Abner LEWIS and Lavina J. DRAKE). Thier children: Sarah E. WHEELER-dob: 1874, Wilbern J. WHEELER-dob: 1875, Nancy L. WHEELER-dob: 1877, and Salina R. Bell WHEELER-dob: 1880. All born in Arkansas. Entire family listed in 1880 census for Madison County, Arkansas. Salina R. Bell Wheeler married John H. GENTRY.

--- DATE: 11/10/03 NAME: Kellie Thompson EMAIL: kelliethompson@yahoo.com

MYSTERY: Stout Canning Factory - I am descended from the Stouts of Madison County. Family oral history indicates that my great-grandfather owned a canning factory in Madison County Arkansas in the early to mid 1900's - Specifically in Kingston, Madison, AR. Does anyone have any confirmation of this? Any info on the canning factory?? - Thanks, Kellie

--- DATE: January 1, 2004 NAME: Kari Jones EMAIL: rknjones2001@yahoo.com

MYSTERY: I am looking for any information on the family of John MCADOO and Annie EAKES. Rebecca EAKES the mother of Annie and the rest of her siblings moved from Wilson County, Tennessee to Madison, County sometime after 1880. John and Annie were then married and had their first child born in 1898. Then in 1899 they were located in Greenwood, Texas. If anyone has any information especially on the EAKES I would greatly appreciate it.

--- DATE: January 7, 2004 NAME: Jessie EMAIL: jkilleen@greenparkgroup.com

MYSTERY: I am seeking information on STEPHEN RUTH (ROUTH) (born ? in Tennessee) md to MARY WATKINS (born 1834). Children: Rose Ann, Margaret, Viann. Mary and the children appear on the 1870 census in Bowen, Madison County. Mary and Margaret disappear in 1880 and Rose Ann and Viann are living with their maternal grandmother, Margaret FRALEY WATKINS. Stephen Ruth and Mary Watkins are documented as Rose Ann's parents on Rose Ann's death certificate. Does anyone have any information about STEPHEN RUTH?

--- DATE: 11 January 2004 NAME: Mark Gatlin EMAIL: Pawpawgat@aol.com

MYSTERY: I am looking for information on the adoption or care of Cena FOX. Cena was married to my grandfather, Clay C. Sisemore, grandson of John and Eliza SISEMORE of Madison County. Cena was placed in the home of Eli SISEMORE and his wife Mary. This is substanuated by the 1900 Census of Madison County. I am trying to locate her diceased parents if possible. Cena was born in Missouri in 1892 according to the 1900 Census. I have acopy of the marrige certificate of Cena and Clay's marriage. Thanks for help in solving this mystery for me. I believe her father's name was Thomas H. FOX who died around 1895-1899. Mark Gatlin

--- DATE: 3/1/2004 NAME: lionel nedd EMAIL: twin@aol.com

MYSTERY: QUINCY FRAZIER

--- DATE: 03/02/04 NAME: Chris Juhasz Schneider EMAIL: chrischneider@mindspring.com

MYSTERY: Looking for Harrison ELSEY b 1814(Warren Co Tn to Madison Co ,1836 ) and wife Helena Alvina ,Madison Co. Bowen Township about 1840. Need to know where Harrison came from before Warren Co , who were Harrisons Parents. Also need to know who Helena Alvinas, b. 1823 parents were ? Harrison's brother Tom married Nancy Ledbetter d/o George and Susannah Ledbetter. I am thinking Helena was a Bowen, Ledbetter or possibley McElhaney??????Any clues greatly appreciated

--- DATE: April 12,2004 NAME: Pam EMAIL: frustrated000@yahoo.com

MYSTERY: GILFORD & EMILINE STANFIELD VAUGHAN

--- DATE: 4-26-2004 NAME: Marilyn Seed EMAIL: mcseed@comcast.net

MYSTERY: In May 1913 my gggrandfather T.E. Turner shot his son-n-law my gggrandfather john hunt Dorsey, What was T.E. Turners wifes name where did they live or come from or go to ? Also where is John Hunt Dorsey buried? I can't find them in any cemetery records etc. Who and where did john hunt dorsey's mother go where were they from. Please help!!!

--- DATE: 02/09/05 NAME: Chris Juhasz-Schneider EMAIL: chrischneider@mindspring.com

MYSTERY: BOWEN/LEDBETTER/ELSEY Looking for any information on Harrison Elsey and his spouse Helena(Luna) Alvira possibly Bowen,b.1823 . Harvey C Ledbetter was the brother in law of Harrison Elsey b.1812 from Aurora,Mad.co. Harvey was married to Mary Bowen. I need to know parents and siblings of Mary Bowen or who Helena Alvira belongs too?Thank You .

--- DATE: 02/13/2005 NAME: Kathy Behrman EMAIL: krazykate53@hotmail.com

MYSTERY: I am trying to locate any information about my grgrandmother Lillie May Clark. She was born 7February 1882 in Arkansas, in the 1900 census, St. Paul, she is listed in the George Phipps resident as a hired girl. In August of 1900 she marries William Andrew Price, he is listed in the Breshears household as a boarder; occupation carpenter. William was the leader of the town band. Lillie never told any of her children who her parents were and they grew up not knowing any aunts, uncles, cousins from their mother's side of the family, I would appreciate any informatin anyone may have on my grgrandmother, she has one surviving daugther and it would be great to be able to tell her more about her mother's family. Thank you for your time and help, it is greatly appreciated.

--- DATE: June 13, 2005 NAME: Bob Lane EMAIL: bjlane5942@aol.com

MYSTERY: I'm interested in finding information on the Barker Family. They lived in the Kingston, Madison Co, AR area between 1850 and 1900. His name was John and his wife was Carline (or Caroline)Bruce (or Boose, Brice). They had a daughter whose name was Mary Josephine Barker. She married James Polk Newberry in Kingston in the late 1800's. They later moved and lived near Purdy, Garvin Co (Indian Territory), OK and then moved on to Pueblo, CO where they died and are buried. They are my wifes great grandparents. We would like to know more about the Barker family. If anyone has information and can share it with us we would appreciaste it.

--- DATE: June 13, 2005 NAME: Bob Lane EMAIL: bjlane5942@aol.com

--- DATE: 06/16/05 NAME: Guylene (Presley) Milner EMAIL: ohyodya@yahoo.com

MYSTERY: I'm looking for any information you might have regarding the Presley and Montgomery families of Madison County, Arkansas. Sanders Presley and Campbell Montgomery ancestors. Thanks in advance.

--- DATE: 12 JULY 2005 NAME: Betty Marty EMAIL: bmarty@joplin.com

MYSTERY: Searching for information on "The Castle" which was built on a bluff in Madison county. Also searching for marriage records for Aaron E. ALLEN and Sarah E. HAMILTON, Madison CO AR. who were married in Huntsville approximately 1865. Please reply offline to (no spaces) bmarty @ joplin. com Please reply offline (no spaces) bmarty @ joplin. com

--- DATE: 7/29/2005 NAME: Joy Anderson EMAIL: we_r_blessed@cox.net

MYSTERY: The lost MITCHELL family. I am looking for the family of Issac "Houston" and Amanda (Glover) Mitchell. They had 11 children: Mary, John T., Luley B., James H., Minnie, William "Bill" O., Clyde, Howard B., Bessie, Eva, and Clara. Clara was my great grandmother. My Grandfather grew up knowing only of 5 of these children. After the 1910 census, this family is nowhere to be found. Clara married my Grandfather, Thomas Jones, in the early 1920's. Thomas was from Clifty. If anyone knows what happened to these Mitchell children, please email me!!! I also am searching for marriage records for Clara and Thomas, or death records for Amanda or Huston. This family may have lived or known the Stone family from Delight AR.

--- DATE: 9-30-2005 NAME: Ruby Prescott EMAIL: rubyred1@flash.net

MYSTERY: I have been trying for many years to locate the death date and place of death of my great grandmother, Sarah Jane Smith Fox. Today I got her mother's widows application file for her father Sylvester Smith. The mother was Nicey Jones Smith who died in Johnson Co., Ark. in 1881. In this file there were several affidavits stating that Sarah Jane Smith Fox died in Madison Co., Ark. on January 4th 1894. Does anyone know what cemetery she might be buried in. Mary A. sisemore of Pettigrew Ark. stated that she attended and dressed Sarah Jane for burial. She states that Sarah Jane was at the house of her brother, Jeremiah Smith, at the time of her death. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks. Ruby Prescott

--- DATE: November 17 2005 NAME: Dan Jefferson EMAIL: dej51inmo@sbcyahoo.com

MYSTERY: Wondering when Sara Jane Runnels,( Reynolds) married Phillip Jefferson and when Phillip Jefferson died. Any info on Sara Runnels ( Reynolds) and/or Phillip Jefferson greatly appreciated. Time line is 1881 to 1925 in madison county.

--- DATE: Nov 25 2005 NAME: Robert Lee Hartley EMAIL: okksmo@yahoo.com

MYSTERY: Looking for information on the Robert Lee family, early pioneers to Madison County. Have located the old homestead and Lee family cemetary, south of Huntsville on Hwy 23 just across the river to the west. Looking for information on the family in the area and where they came from prior to settling in what became Madison County.

--- DATE: Dec. 28.2005 NAME: sharon EMAIL: scheney@magiclink.com

MYSTERY: I have the family of John King SKEEN (age about 4 to 7) that seems to have left the Madison County Arkansas area in a wagon train in 1852. It seems that the parents died of cholera and left John and his siblings. According to research notes from Wilson TIGARD the children were left alone and James GILBREATH, also from Madison county, stopped and picked up the children and took them to Oregon. Elisha SKEEN was raised with his children. Any idea who the parents were? Wilson call the wagon train the James GILBREATH traveled with the TIGARD-GILBREATH train. Did the other train have a name and is there any records of who left on either one?