Ray Alexander Nissen Sat, 1 Jul 2000 12:26:24
I am searching in Navada county for any records about my family background there. I am the grandson of Claude Perry RAINES (18 Jan 1896-01 Mar 1967) who was the son of Thomas Lafat Raines (06 Sep 1861-06 Mar 1900) who was the son of Middleton Wood Raines (30 Jan 1818-31 Dec 1900) who was the son of Josiah Raines 1795-Jun 1837). I already have the data about where most of them are buried but desire any other information that may be available. I lived with my grandfather Claude Raines until I was 14 but he did not talk of his father or grandfather much since he was only four when they both died. He showed me a picture of Thomas Raines and he was a dark haired man with a dark Brigham Young type of beard. I was told that Thomas Raines died at thirty nine of pneumonia when he went back to work too soon after recovering from the flu. I was also told that Middleton Raines served in the Confederate Army at Gettysburg and was taken prisoner. My grandfather was rather negative about the North so I guess he heard that story. He was proud of his Southern heritage. Claude Raines was married to Tempie Mae DOWNS (01 Feb 1898-18 Oct 1962) who was the daughter of James William Downs (1877-1970) who was the son of William Mote Downs. I would appreciate any information about that part of my family. His siblings were Betty, Abraham, Joeseph, Victor, Milton, Miles, and Cleveland. I knew the last three but the first four were already gone when I was born. They all appear to have died quite young and I would appreciate any information that you might have. Thank you very much for your attention to this too long of a letter. Ray Nissen.
Jane Crawford Wed, 26 Jul 2000 17:01:30
I'm looking for information on my grandparents. My grandfather's name was Lewis Velvin ARNOLD who live in rural Nashville, AR. His children were Ruby Dell Arnold, Austin Arnold and J. Frank Arnold. I think my grandmother's maiden name was SILLIVAN, her first name was Josey. Please e-mail me any info to jcrawf1@unix1.sncc.lsu.edu -- Thank you, Jane B. Crawford
Patsy R. Livingston Sat, 29 Jul 2000 19:58:48
Seeking information on James H. WATSON buried in the De Ann Cemetery in Nevada Co. The only info on the marker is Co. 1 3 ARK INF CSA. Could this be the son of Wimberly Frederick Watson? His firstborn who we have never found anything about was born in 1840 in Union Co. AR. If anyone has information on this subject please contact me at fourpines@juno.com -- Patsy Watson Livingston
George Tue, 1 Aug 2000 01:33:17
Oral history says the GORMANS came from Alabama, going first to Union County Arkansas and then moving to Nevada County Arkansas (William Henry Gorman is buried Nevada County). I don't really know where Rickett came from--perhaps Tennessee, but at the present time, I don't have any other Rickett family names to link him anywhere. My E-mail is Gtissot@aol.com -- George.
Jay Fri, 4 Aug 2000 19:45:41
Request information on James Monroe GAGE who is reported to be buried in a cemetery in Bodcaw, Nevada Co., AR.
Carolyn Mon, 21 Aug 2000 07:17:07
Seeking information about G.S. DICKINSON/DICKERSON, Harriett S. with family: William B. b. 1874, Marsha a. b. 1876, James B. 1879, Searcy (?) and Henry G. Any information would be helpful. They were in Nevada County, Emmett Township 1880. Carolyn
Ken Johnson Tue, 22 Aug 2000 12:03:04
Looking for my ggrandparents, Bolin Harrison JOHNSON m: Sarah Elizabeth EARY about 1880's in Nevada County, Ark. It was there that my grandma, Lillian Augusta Johnson was born on 1-20-1889. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Ken D. Johnson, kenfran1@prodigy.net
Carolyn Wed, 23 Aug 2000 15:22:27
Seeking information about the DICKINSON/DICKERSON family of Nevada County, Ark around 1880. G.S. Dickinson/Dickerson with wife Harriett S.(she may have been second wife). children were: Williamb. b 1864, Marsha A. b. 1866, James B. b. 1871 and Henry g. b. 1879. living next door was probably the oldest son, John T. Dickerson/Dickinson b. 1861 with wife Mary (Ralls) they had been married 1 year. any information would be helpful thanks, Carolyn
Cpel Fri, 25 Aug 2000 02:31:55
Looking for these family names in Nevada Co. Arkansas. My family was the Clifford Welch family of Emmet, Arkansas in the early 1940's.
Date: Mon, 28 Aug 2000 01:02:02
I am trying to find information on William D. BEST b. 1862 d. 1937 and his sister Mosella M. Best both buried in Mt Olive Cemetery in Nevada County any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
Nash, Charles D. Wed, 30 Aug 2000 09:59:24
In the mid 1890's my gg grandfather, William Perry NASH and his wife, Martha HALE moved their family from Henry County, GA to Clark County, AR. Many of their children and families settled in Clark and Hempstead Counties. One son, Lovick M. Nash, who married first May Ida ? settled in Navada County. I think Lovick and May are buried in Hempstead County. Lovick served in the Spanish-American War. I have yet to find his birth or death date. I believe he also had a son, Hale Nash who married Sadie. I recently found a Hale C. Nash on rootsweb.com and ss death records and I think I have a match. Do you know of any Nash connection in Navada County and are there any records on a Lovick M. Nash and/or his sister Carrie Nash who was a school teacher and lived in the area. I think they lived in Emmit. Thank you very much for your time and any help... Charles Nash (charles.d.nash@delta-air.com)
Hamblin, James CIV" Fri, 1 Sep 2000 13:01:17
I am searching for the final resting place of my ancestor Mary Susan BRANHAM, who died on 4 June 1922 and is supposedly buried in Prescott, Arkansas. She first married Edward JOLLY in St. Francis County. He died in 1879. Then she supposedly married a J.T.VOSS. Later, I find in a Confederate pension record, the surname of HAMLETT. So I expect that she may be buried as Mary Hamlett. Any help is deeply appreciated, thanks in advance. James Hamblin
Deidre Rihtarchik Fri, 29 Sep 2000 10:49:24
Would appreciate information on the following: any siblings of Thomas Price DIXON/DICKSON, born 1837 in North Carolina, m. Martha Dovey BASS in 1866 in Arkansas, d. 1919 in Nevada County, Arkansas. In the 1850 Georgia census, Thomas Price is shown in the household of Sara G. DIXON, b. 1808 in North Carolina with several siblings. Is known to have had a brother, George L. Dixon, with whom he served in the 1st Ark. Cavalry, CSA. Buried at Rocky Mound Cemetery. Also seeking information on the connection between Lavinia Eleanor RISTER Bass (b. 1822 in SC, m. Lundie Bass in Harris Co., GA in 1840, d. in Nevada Co., Ark) and the family of John Jacob Rister, who lived in Ouachita/Nevada Co., Ark. ca. 1850 but later moved to Milam Co., TX, with his sons Samuel, William Charles, Crayton and David. And seeking information on siblings of the above Lavinia Eleanor Rister, who was known to have had a brother, "Wash" and a sister (possibly "Mary" or "Martha") who married a CHAMBERLAIN and had a son named "Thomas Jefferson Chamberlain," who served in the Civil War. Deidre in South Carolina
John W. Poole Thu, 14 Sep 2000 15?24:59
Looking for information on John WARD b 28 Aug 1905 in Titus Co., TX and died Aug 1983 in Emmet, Nevada Co., AR. Would like to know the name of his wife and children. Believe he may be my uncle. John Poole, Houston, TX.