Pam Thompson Sun, 11 Jan 98 14:45:03
Two daughters of John Peyton Phillip ALFORD and Elizabeth PRATER from Upson Co., GA, married Chamberlains in Rosston, Nevada Co., AR. Leola Alford, b. 1875 in TX, m. John B. CHAMBERLAIN on 5 Dec 1894. Their children: Thalia, Girth (never married), Carl (had 9 sons), Ruth FLOWERS, Arline, Gillis, Clement, and J.B. (had 8 children). Georgia Alford, b. 1880 in AR, m. James T. Chamberlain on 6 Jan 1901. They both died in Leesville, Vernon Parish, LA. Their children: Hazel, Cosma, Earl, Vaughn, Harold, Coy, and Willie. I would like to contact descendants of any members of these families or descendants of any other Nevada Co. Alfords. Pamela Thompson - 1017 Marilyn Drive - Mountain View, CA 94040 - thompson.pam@apple.com

Hallo We2 Sun, 18 Jan 1998 23:18:44
I am seeking any data reference the HESTERLY surname. Family was present in the county area about 1855- till ? Seeking any connection for large family tree with many branches.

Tim Kirkham Mon, 19 Jan 1998 14:20:41
I am researching the following Surnames and want to know if anybody out there might be researching the same and if they are if they have information that they would like to Exchange: Surnames are: CASON, KIRKHAM, SMART and SMITHPETERS. Please email me at:rabraine@orcote.com or TKirk99805@aol.com

Jim & Chris Skelly Fri, 02 Jan 1998 23:51:33
ORREN, Pleasant b. TN ca. 1823. Married Mary Jane BENNETT in 1845 probably in Arkansas. They had 12 children all born in AR starting in 1847. Children are: John W, Amanda C., Thomas Monroe, George Henry, Samuel Duncan, Mary Margaret, Rosa J, Martha Catherine, James F. Sarah Cintha, William J., and Lawson Lloyd. All children stayed in AR except for Thomas who married Nancy Ann DANIEL in 1870. Their first 2 children were born in AR and the other 5 in Texas. Pleasant is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, but there are no dates on his stone. It only has his name and Co. H 19th Ark Infantry CSA but I have not been able to find any record of his service. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris Skelly

WILLIAM W. HIGGINS Mon, 26 Jan 1998 19:05:50
Seek all info HIGGINS family ca. 1825 present. Possible connection to area of Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada (then Upper Canada). Bros of Michael Higgins of Ireland reportedly "Went West". Newspaper notes indicate Higgins family members periodically visited Chatham later. No names for brothers. Will share.

Sivad Mon, 26 Jan 1998 15:54:12
I would like to find any and all information possible on Samuel L. ARRINGTON, his ancestors and their origins. Samuel L. Arrington was from Troy, Arkansas near the Ouachita-Nevada county border. He is buried at Troy Church of Christ cemetery.

Michael Hutchings Mon, 02 Feb 1998 22:43:31
Am researching Miranda GARRISON b.1865/66 in Arkansas. Married Philander Flavel ABERNATHY. After living in Arkansas for awhile they moved to Oklahoma. Two Garrison's are buried in Nevada Co. cemetery. Does anyone recognize these names? Donna in Va

Dorothy Rawlings Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:11:49
Looking for brothers of my grandfather, Ernest HOOD, born 1864 in TN, His brothers were William, Joe, Thomas, Hurley, and James...all of them older than him except James who was 2 years younger. Their father, James Hood and Mother, Nancy DEBUSK, were born in 1823 and 1825 in Knox Co. TN. We think that they came to this area in late 1890's or early 1900's. Any information appreciated. Thanks, Norman Rawlings

Jim & Chris Skelly Sun, 25 Jan 1998 11:07:35
ORREN, Pleasant b. TN ca. 1823. Married Mary Jane BENNETT in 1845 probably in Arkansas. They had 12 children all born in AR starting in 1847. Children are: John W, Amanda C., Thomas Monroe, George Henry, Samuel Duncan, Mary Margaret, Rosa J, Martha Catherine, James F. Sarah Cintha, William J., and Lawson Lloyd. All children stayed in AR except for Thomas who married Nancy Ann DANIEL in 1870. Their first 2 children were born in AR and the other 5 in Texas. Pleasant is buried at Mt. Moriah Cemetery, but there are no dates on his stone. It only has his name and Co. H 19th Ark Infantry CSA but I have not been able to find any record of his service. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Chris Skelly

William W. Higgins Mon, 26 Jan 1998 19:05:50
Seek all info HIGGINS family ca. 1825 present. Possible connection to area of Chatham, Kent County, Ontario, Canada (then Upper Canada). Bros of Michael Higgins of Ireland reportedly "Went West". Newspaper notes indicate Higgins family members periodically visited Chatham later. No names for brothers. Will share.

Ken Keeton Tue, 27 Jan 1998 06:03:06
Seeking info on James KEETON, Nevada Land Grant, 1897, John Keeton, 1902 and William eeton, 1901. Thank you in advance for any help you may be able to supply. Ken eeton

Sivad Mon, 26 Jan 1998 15:54:12 EST
I would like to find any and all information possible on Samuel L. ARRINGTON, his ancestors and their origins. Samuel L. Arrington was from Troy, Arkansas near the Ouachita-Nevada county border. He is buried at Troy Church of Christ cemetery.

Judy Bowman Rhodes Sat, 31 Jan 1998 00:53:19
Nevada/Hempstead Co-1850-1900: HAMMON; JONES, Samuel; TYREE; SELLERS; WILSON; OLIVER. These families came to Hempstead Co early (the Tyrees & Wilsons). Hammons & Jones came by 1853 from Lincoln Co, TN and related Hammons from Lafayette Co, MS. All of these families lived in Missouri Twp, PO Moscow, Hempstead Co, AR in 1860 census. The Hammons, Wilsons & Jones all served in the Confederate Army during Civil War. Two Hammon family members went off to Illinois and joined the Union Army, Samuel Alexander Hammon was killed in the War in July 1864. They lived in the part of Hempstead County that is now Nevada, and near and in what is now Prescott, AR. Allied families were included the Whitesides. Any information on any of these families some of whom moved later to Navarro Co, TX, Scott Co, AR, and in the 1880s-1900 into I.T., Choctaw Nation. Many descendants of the Jones family still live today in Ponotoc Co, OK...others in Oklahoma City. The Wilsons are the early Willis Wilson family, the Jones' were Samuel Jones b.1830 in TN who m. in Hempstead Sarah 'Sally' Tyree. The Hammons were Jasper Sanford Hammon and his wife Mary Elizabeth Jones (sister of Samuel) both born in TN, m. in Lincoln Co,TN from where they came to Hempstead in 1852/3. Caroline Jones (sister of Samuel & Mary Elizabeth) m. in Hempstead Thomas Wilson who died in the Union prison in Little Rock during the Civil War. Caroline later remarried Doc Oliver and they lived later in Scott Co, AR. Caroline's Wilson children all born near Prescott were: Eliza Jane b.1858-m. 1st a Mr. Workman and 2nd her 1st cousin William Henry Hammon; John Wilson b.1856 and Sarah M. Wilson b.May 1862 who married Alfred West and moved to Jasper Co, MO by 1900. Judy Hammond Bowman Rhodes; email: bowrho@shout.net; web page: ttp://www.familytreemaker.com/users/b/o/w/Judy-Bowman-rhodes/

Dave & Phyllis Schultes Sun, 08 Feb 1998 19:03:02
I am looking for information concerning any link to the BRITT'S, that owned a hotel in Boughton In the early 1900's. They were supposed to have taken in my grand father's sister when she was 7 yrs old and her name was Marion JUCKETT. I would so much appreciate any info. Thank You Phyllis Schultes

Lottie Hamilton Wed, 11 Feb 1998 17:02:09
WILSON / WARD / ANDERSON / DIXON / WILLIAMS / DERRICK. Looking for info. on this family. Henry Elder Wilson b.2/1850 or abt. in Ark. d. in 1920's in Texarkana,Tx. m-Isabella J.Ward in Nevada Co.11/4/1873. ch: 1.Elder Paris Wilson b.9/29/1874 Prescott, Nevada Co. d. 8/9/1954 LA. m-Viola Dixon 3/6/1898 Stamps, AR. ch: Burt, Lela, Omer, Elmer, Wm. Luther, Murtle May, Pearle Lee, Howard, Grady, Ruby, Opal, Lois, Thurman, Frank, Merle, Hartalee(sp.) and Larry. 2nd. Child of Henry and Isabella's Annie Wilson b.1876 Nevada Co. d.1960's New Orleans La. m-1.Frank Alger(sp.)m-2.Raymond Trott. Ch: Ivy, Louise, Murtle. 3rd. Onnie Wilson b.1879 d.1924Texarkana,Tx. m- Andrew Williams ch: Charlas H., Lilly M., Zeb., Mollie, Elva (Elvie). 4th. John H.Wilson b.3/1881 m- Bessie? d.abt.1932 in Clarks La. ch:Florence Wilson. Robert Wilson b.9/1884 m-Pencilla Kelly he d.in Winfield, LA. Ch: Lottie, Dolly, Olla, Tee, Robert. 6th. my grandmother Susie Mae Wilson b.5/7/1887 in Prescott, Nevada Co.AR. d.2/2/1952Pine Bluff, AR. m-(R.S.)Oscar Derrick on 1/16/1903 Texarkana. 2nd. husband Will (Theodore Bentley on 8/6/1932 in Pine Bluff, AR. Susie and Oscar's ch: Roy, Hattie, Lucille, Juanita, Mark, Catherine, and my father Jessie Leo Derrick. Henry Wilson had one son by Laura Anderson, Wesley Minor Wilson b.11/1892 AR. m-Pearl maybe Ratcliff ch: Florence, and Woodrow Wilson. If anyone has information on this family Please contact me will share info. Thanks.

Ina Wallace Fri, 13 Feb 1998 12:40:26
BRYAN / YORK -- Bryan, Thomas C. m. Mary Jane York 15 Feb 1847, Lauderdale Co, AL by Samuel Edmondson M.G. The land management records indicate Bryan, Thomas C Columbia 34 15S 22W 40 1856/10/10. There are a number of Bryan names in Nevada Co. cemetaries and a WATKINS relative which prompted this query.(Nevada is one of the counties surrounding Columbia) My Bryan line is from Reuben B. Bryan, who 1) was married same county in AL, same MG and same year/month. He is also listed in land management records with coordinates adjacent to Thomas C. Bryan. Will share what I have.

Ina Wallace Fri, 13 Feb 1998 12:40:24
BRYAN / WATKINS / RENTFROW / SMITH, I'm searching for information on Reuben B. Bryan parents or siblings Reuben b. 9/1825 GA, d. 1903, Ouachita County. Married 1) Emeline Rentfrow, 1847 Lauderdale Co. AL 2) Mrs. Elizabeth Pernice Watkins Price, 1877 Columbia Co. 2) Mrs. Martha A. Smith. Columbia Co., 1893. Reuben was a Missionary Baptist Minister of the Gospel in the Columbia, Union, Ouachita county for many years, ca. mid 1850's till his death. Elizabeth Watkins sister is buried Emeline Watkins HALTOM is buried in Tick Hill Cemetery, Nevada County. I also found a number of Bryan(t)s buried in various cemetaries in Nevada County. Since Nevada is one of the surround counties of Columbia / Ouachita / Union, I would be interested in anyone searching these names. Will share what I have.

Linda Mon, 2 Mar 1998 06:37:19
I am beginning a family search: my ggf was John Calvin BYERS of Sevier, Co, AR my gf was Harvey (K) Byers of Sevier, Co. - in the late-1880's. If these names mean anything to you - please reply. Thanks, Linda

Phyllis Schultes Mon, 02 Mar 1998 18:20:57
I am seeking information on GARNER, Jodie and Marion. Marion was taken in and raised by the BRITTS in Boughton in about 1905. The Britts owned a hotel there. Jodie and Marion had no children as Marion died and Jodie later married a Mattie HOOKS. Thank You, Phyllis Schultes

Monroe Sat, 21 Feb 1998 12:55:25
SIMMONS, Arthur Washington, was in Ouachita County in 1870 Census. In 1880 Census they were in Prescott, Nevada County, AR. They were in the home of James M MONTGOMERY. Mr Montgomery, aged 53, was living with his wife, Elizabeth, aged 50, their two sons, Robert L. aged 14 and Arthur, Aged 13. Also, living with them was a William J GANTT, aged 31, a stepson. Also, a stepdaughter, Georgia Gantt, age 24. There was also a niece, Betty Hoyt, aged 21. In Arthur SIMMONS family in addition to he and wife Eliza, son Thomas, aged 34, who was a school teacher. Also, Arthur's son William Simmons, age 40. There was also a granddaughter, Virginia Simmons, aged 9, and two grandsons, Leonidas Simmons, aged 7 and Marvin Simmons, aged 4. Were the Gantts related to Arthur Simmons? Does anyone have any information on Thomas Simmons and William Simmons and the Simmons grandchildren? Any help would be greatly appreciated. I will be glad to share information on Simmons. MonroeD in OKC

Mark Ward Wed, 04 Mar 1998 23:21:20
I'm searching for any ancestors in Nevada County or elsewhere for a Mr. Evie WARD. He was born in northern LA in Nov 1863 and died in Prescott in 1950. He is buried in De Ann (New Section) Cemetery in Prescott next to his wife Kate DILLON Ward and his first wife, Dora Dillon Ward. Evie Ward (whose given name was Nacy Evan Ward) owned an old Ward Bible published in 1829, brought with the Wards from Alabama to Union Parish, LA, in 1840. Evie Ward lived on West Elm St. in Prescott in 1920. I would love to hear from any Ward cousins in the area. Thanks. Mark Ward

Zollinger Sat, 07 Mar 1998 08:58:13
I am looking for any information for a CORNELIUS married to Matilda DAVIS DILLARD. This was Matilda's second marriage. Matilda was born in 1834 in Tennessee or Mississippi. This Cornelius died before 1910. Darleen

Victoria Cobb Fountain Sat, 07 Mar 1998 11:01:16
Looking for info on Zachary Taylor STONE, b. 12 Sept 1851, d. 3 Apr 1914 in Hempstead Co. and Martha Emaline BLAKE, b.16 May 1858, d. 1 Mar 1932. They had a daughter, Screna Caroline Stone, b. 23 Nov 1885 in Nevada Co. All are buried in Sweet Home Cemetery in Blevins. Any leads would be appreciated! Victoria

Mark Ward Sat, 21 Mar 1998 00:07:14
Looking for info on what happened to Nannie WARD CUMMINGS and her sister, Mary Ward PARKER. Nannie Cummings was at Normal Teacher Training School in Conway 1914-1916 and taught school at Prescott Elementary School. She and her husband operated a Motel and restaurant on the highway south of Prescott after they retired. I find a social security death index record for a Nannie Cummings (b. 23 Oct 1896) saying she died in March 1986 in Austin, TX, issuing state Arkansas. This could be the right person based on birth date. Nannie's sister, Mary Ward Parker, was also a teacher in Prescott Elementary School. Her husband, Mr. Fletcher Parker, was in the Nevada Co. Hardware Co. Any information on what happened to either of these persons would be appreciated. Mark Ward

Yolanda F Blacknell" Sat, 21 Mar 1998 20:35:21 LENOX, Julius and Janie, Prescott, Arkansas, to this county in 1900. Children included Robert, Nancy, George, Irish and Pearl. Yolanda,blackoutpro@earthlink.net

Bob Gary Mon, 30 Mar 1998 07:31:35
Researching the BLAKELY, COPELAND, GARY and YOUNG families who migrated from Laurens County, South Carolina area to Arkansas during the late 1850's. They settled near the Lebanon Cemetery in what is currently Nevada County, It was Quachita County.

Annie Crabtree Mon, 30 Mar 1998 18:11:44
ALLEN. Would like to find marriages for the following children of Robert Dora and Mittie (Lee) Allen. Marriages could have taken place in Hempstead County or Nevada County. Arthur b Jun 1887 m Lillie ? abt 1906; J. Gordon b 1 Dec 1890 m Alma B. ? abt 1911; John R. b 17 May 1892 m Leona A. ? abt 1910; Eva b May 1895; Jacob C. b 18 Jan 1898 m Mattie M. ? abt 1918; Vernon b abt 1900; Allie b abt 1902; Vida b abt 1904; Richard b 29 Jul 1906 m Jewell I.; Walter Lee b 26 Jul 1910 m Murl ? Thanks for any help. HomePage http://www.hal-pc.org/~crabl