Monroe County, Arkansas

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CAMPBELL posted by Lisa Winkleman on Sunday, April 6, 1997

I am looking for information on a James D. CAMPBELL who is listed with his wife Jane P. in the 1870 census in Monroe Co. He was born in AL. He has moved in the 1880 census to White Co. If anyone has come across any information on this couple please advise. Thank you.

BROWN, KETNER, MCCARROLL, OLDHAM posted by Michael Brown on Tuesday, April 8, 1997

I am researching the names of OLDHAM, MCCARROLL, BROWN, and KETNER as they relate to Lawrence County. Look at my online family pages listed on the Surname page to see if we connect!

CRISP posted by Herb Lewis on Sunday, April 13, 1997

Seeking information about Carroll CRISP who died in Monroe County about 1847. His estate was settled by his sister-in-law, Louisa CRISP. Supposedly a bridge was named Crisp Crossing between Creigh and Connels Point and Helena. The bridge was built by Carroll and Ansil CRISP and their neighbors.

BISHOP, CRAMER, FALLS, HEARN, LINDSEY, MCSULLEY, PICKENS, TYNER posted by Ron Tyner on Monday, April 14, 1997

I am interested in the following names in Monroe Co. HEARN, MCSULLEY, TYNER, BISHOP, FALLS, LINDSEY, CRAMER, PICKENS. Time from 1870 to Present.

HALE, SHEARD posted by Barbie Oliver on Thursday, April 24, 1997

I am interested in any information regarding the HALE and SHEARD families from Monroe county. They lived in the Brinkley-Cotton Plant area.

SANDBOTHE posted by Connie Reichart on Tuesday, May 13, 1997

Looking for marriage of John SANDBOTHE in late 1920 or early 1930. Was living in Monroe County, Clarendon in 1950 when he died. Assumed he married there also.

ROUTH, ROWE posted by Carey Rogers on Sunday, May 18, 1997

Looking for information on a Pinkney C. ROUTH (or ROWE) who was born in Missouri about 1860 and reported died in Brinkley in the 1920's or 1930's. I need to know his date of death and where he is buried. Need any other information on him and will be glad to share information on his family.

BARNER posted by Carol A. Morrison on Wednesday, May 21, 1997

I am looking for descendants of (1) William Freeman BARNER and/or (2) Drury J. BARNER. These guys were brothers. Their parents were of Brunswick/Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Almost all records show that William Freeman BARNER was born in Alabama. His older brother, Drury J. BARNER, was born in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. Both had moved to Arkansas, Brinkley Township, Monroe County, by 1880's. Drury J. BARNER moved back to Dinwiddie County in the early 1900's. William Freeman BARNER stayed in Monroe County where he died.

YARBOROUGH posted by Cecil Jones on Friday, May 23, 1997

I am seeking information on William YARBOROUGH and his parents. William was born in Monroe County, Arkansas in March of 1863. He died between 1900 and 1910. His parents were orginally from TN. He married Sarah J. ? and they lived in Greene County, Arkansas. Their children were named Maggie, Bertha, Ida, Elmer, Rubie, and William Jr.

GORE, TAYLOR posted by Walter Jones on Sunday, May 25, 1997

I need information on Ezra A. GORE. Ezra was born in Grundy County, Illinois in 1865. He lived in "all over the state" from 1900 until his death about 1945. I have records of him living in Black Rock Township, Lawrence County, in 1910. Prior to that he lived in Roc Roe Township, Monroe County. He married Mattie TAYLOR in Clay County, in 1907. I believe Ezra died in Gravette, Benton County, Ark. about 1945, and is buried somewhere in the area. I have a picture of his headstone but am unable to locate the cemetery or read the date of death. I have a considerable amount of information on this man and will gladly share it with interested parties. Any information you can find will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

MORRIS, POTTS, TOPPING posted by Deborah Jean Morris on Friday, May 30, 1997

Hi, I am looking for my grandmother and her family. I am not really sure what counties my relations are from, but this is the information I have received so far. I only have information on my father and a first name for my grandfather. My father's name is Marvin Franklin MORRIS. His nickname was Jocko. He was born Jan. 24, 1924, possibly in Monroe, Pulaski, or Phillips County. He died: Nov 27, 1970. He is buried: Port Hudson National Cemetery, LA. His social Security Number is: 432-36-1022. His father's name could be: Dell, Franklin, or Harold MORRIS. His father is (Irish). His mother's name is unknown. She is (Cherokee Indian). His brother's name is Harold Eugene MORRIS. Marvin F. MORRIS'S children are: Youngest: Deborah Jean MORRIS. Eldest: Julie Elizabeth MORRIS. Eldest son: Ronald Gene MORRIS. Youngest son: Michael Dale MORRIS (middle name could be Dell). Marvin's wife at the time was Delores Mae MORRIS, (Maiden name was TOPPING). Marvin's brother, Harold Eugene MORRIS, had one son Randy Gene MORRIS. Harold's wife's name was Clara? MORRIS,(Maiden name was TOPPING). Clara Morris had one other son his is: Richard? MORRIS, POTTS. Other relatives (Cousins possibly): First names: Lilly, Lou, Lynn. Lou may be male, the photo is dated 1958. There are no last names on the photographs that I have. I have photos of my grandmother and I, the photo is dated in 59. One year after I was born October 6, 1958. My grandparents could have married in any of the above counties. My father moved from Arkansas after joining the military in 1945, to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. I believe my grandmother may have also moved to Milwaukee, after I was born. If anyone can help me locate any of my relations I would be forever grateful. Sincerely, Deborah Jean Morris.

MORRIS, POTTS, TOPPING posted by Deborah Jean Morris on Friday, May 30, 1997

Hi, I am looking for my grandmother and her family. I am not really sure what counties my relation are from, but this is the information I have recovered so far. I only have information on my father and a first name for my grandfather. With help from others on these Arkansas links, I am pursuing my search, with the VA, social security, and Vital records in Philips, Monroe, and Pulaski counties in Arkansas. My fathers name is: Marvin Franklin MORRIS. His nick name was: Jocko. He was born: Jan. 24, 1924, Possibly in: Monroe, Pulaski, Philips Counties. He died: Nov. 27, 1970. He is buried: Port Hudson National Cemetery, LA. His father’s name could be: Dell MORRIS, Franklin MORRIS, Harold MORRIS. His father is (Irish). His mother’s name is unknown. She is (Cherokee Indian). His brother’s name is: Harold Eugene MORRIS. Marvin F. MORRIS’s, Children are: Youngest: Deborah Jean MORRIS. Eldest : Julie Elizabeth MORRIS. Eldest son: Ronald Gene MORRIS. Youngest son: Michael Dale MORRIS (middle name could be Dell). Marvin’s wife at the time was: Delores Mae MORRIS, (Maiden name was TOPPING). Marvin’s brother Harold Eugene MORRIS, had one son Randy Gene MORRIS. Harold’s wife’s name was Clara ? MORRIS, (Maiden name was: TOPPING). Clara Morris had one other son his is: Richard ? MORRIS, POTTS. Other Relatives (Cousins possibly): First Names, Lilly, Lou, Lynn, Lou may be male, the photo is dated 1958. There are no last names on the photographs that I have. I have photos of my grandmother and I, the photo is dated in 59. One year after I was born October 6, 1958. My grandparents could have married in any of the above counties. My Father moved from Arkansas after joining the military in 1945, to Milwaukee Wisconsin. I believe my grandmother may have also moved to Milwaukee, after I was born. If anyone can help me locate any of my relation I would be Forever grateful. Sincerely, Deborah Jean Morris

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