Prairie County, AR, Posted Queries for

Prairie County, AR

Posted Queries for December 2002 thru January 2003



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SHORT posted by T.L. Duncan on Tuesday, December 3, 2002

Searching for information on George SHORT who lived in Prairie Co AR 1860's. Served in Civil War. Wife Cindy. Daughter Matilda. Please e-mail TDatBeach@aol.com with any info.

COX, OSBORN posted by Russ Bryan on Wednesday, December 4, 2002

Looking for burial spot of ancestor killed in Civil War at "Dewall's Bluff" "DuVall's Bluff", or "DeValls Bluff" Arkansas, 31 Aug 1865. His name was Edward T. COX, a First Sergeant of Lt. in the 11th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry (Union), possibly Company F. His name does not show up in the Little Rock Natl. Cemetery on-line information. His wife is buried in Missouri. Her maiden name was Maridna OSBORN.

JOHNSON, JONES posted by Jay Johnson on Wednesday, December 11, 2002

I am seeking information concerning Spotswood JONES his wife Anson JONES and their son William JONES, all of whom appear on the 1860 Prairie Co. Census for White River Township. William had four daughters still at home at that time: Mariah, Elizabeth, Virginia and Emma. They were caring for my great-grandfather, Charles Edgar JOHNSON, who was six months old at the time of the census. His parents, or at least his mother, was dead.

REID posted by Ricky Reid on Friday, December 13, 2002

I'm looking for any history on the Shuyler REID family, including any of the old school photos. Last time I spoke with Ms. Pauline Stephens she had newpaper photos. Is she still in town and do you know where I may reach her? s

BOWEN, DOUGLAS, FEWELL posted by Roy Wessinger on Monday, December 16, 2002

Looking for any info can find on John M.B. BOWEN b. about 1820 in SC. Wife's name was Nancy FEWELL. She died in late 1850's or early 1860's. He remarried a Miss DOUGLAS and had one son Logan. I was told he settled in Prairie Co. but have been unable to find in 1870 or 1880 census. Any info appreciated. Roy in AL

BROWN, MCCLANAHAN, PLANT posted by William H. Brown on Wednesday, December 18, 2002

James N. Brown died 1 Jul. 1859 Old Austin, Prairie Ar. Calvin Rufus BROWN died 20 Sep 1918 Des Arc, Prairie AR. Nancy PLANT Des Arc, Prairie AR. William Sanford BROWN, Sophira McCLANAHAN died 26 Oct 1862 Pulaski CO. AR. Anderson J. BROWN, Mary Ann BROWN died 23 March 1849 Prairie CO. AR. Frances D. BROWN 1852 Amanda Jane BROWN died 21 Sep 1847 Prairie AR. If anyone can help me locate the burial places of any of these I will be very thankful to you. Or if you know of anyone that is related to any of these names. Would you please contact me. William H. Brown Box 136 Dickens, Texas 79229 806-294-5476 wmbrown@caprock-spur.com

ALISON, ALLISON, ROBINSON posted by John Allison on Wednesday, December 18, 2002

I am looking for information on the ALLISON/ALISON family that are in Arkansas Prairie-Lonoke County on the 1850 Census. I can not locate which area in Tenn that William M. ALLISON and Sally Ann ROBINSON came from or when. They are located next door to Thomas ALISON dwelling 76 & 78 page 304 and Harriet ALISON and children: Nancy 20, Catherine 18, Jefferson Thomas 15, George W. 12, Harriet 7, and Julian Oliver 10. I believe Thomas and Harriet are WIlliam's parents. They were all listed as being born in Tenn. but I can not locate a county or a connection or dates to Tenn. I found Sally and William's marriage in Madison, Tenn., Aug. 20, 1848. I would like to find more information on the family movement to Arkansas. I would appreciate any help in these areas.

WILD posted by Stephanie Shurley on Monday, January 6, 2003

I am looking for information on Edward WILD, who lived in Surrounded Hill Township. I know that the township was once in Monroe County. Edward WILD was a Justice of the Peace in 1859, and maybe later. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am his Great-great granddaugther.

BARTON, DOBBS, DOOLEY, HOWARD, JOHNSON, MCKEMY, MCNEELEY, VANDERGRIFF, VANDERGRIFT, WEDGE, WOODS posted by Alice Leonard on Monday, January 6, 2003

This is an update to my family line. Anything sound familiar? William Joseph VANDERGRIFF/VANDERGRIFT married Sarah Jane BARTON, June 1867 in Des Arc. Daughter of Henderson Barton and Matilda Fortner. Their son James (Thomas) is my ggrandfather, he married Laura Ann JOHNSON (DOBBS) Oct 1887 Prairie Co. Daughter of Joseph DOBBS and Mary Erma McKEMY. (Tom) and Laura had these known children: Cordele, Fred, Emma,and Bessie. Fred married Velma WOODS Apr 1931 in Ok, Emma married Frank M. DOOLEY 1909 in Prairie Co. I believe that either Cordele or Bessie married Russell Gaylord WEDGE between 1910 - 1912. Frank M. DOOLEY had 2 children from a prior marriage to Lilly/Lidda ?. The children were named Andrew and Clyde H. Frank M. and Emma VANDERGRIFF had 3 children, Joseph T, Edith, and Emma L. Russell Gaylord WEDGE and ? had twins, Sarah and Clay. Frank M. DOOLEY and William B. DOOLEY were brothers; their mother is Emily McNEELEY. Her 2nd husband is either George or Thomas HOWARD.

BECKTON, BROWN, MCCLANAHAN, PLANT, TRANSDALE posted by William H. Brown on Wednesday, January 8, 2003

I am searching for BROWNs that are related to William S. BROWN, Sophia (McCLANAHAN) BROWN, James N. BROWN, Calvin Rufus BROWN, Nancy Ann (PLANT) BROWN, Ruby Irean BROWN, John Everett BECKTON, Mable BROWN, Otis Calvin BROWN, Henry William BROWN, Elsie Fay BROWN, S. P. TRANSDALE. If you can help me find anyone related to these names, please contact me.

CHAFFIN, HOLLIFIELD, HOLYFIELD, SPARKS posted by Virginia Flesher on Saturday, January 11, 2003

Anyone know of this family? 1880 Prairie Co AR Nathan SPARKS Self M Male W 33 KY Farmer KY KY Susan C. SPARKS Wife M Female W 29 TN Keeping House MS TN; Nettie SPARKS Dau S Female W 8 AR KY TN Eva SPARKS Dau S Female W 5 AR KY TN Josephine SPARKS Dau S Female W 2 AR KY TN. Nathan SPARKS and Susan HOLLIFIELD were married in Prairie County on October 19, 1869. I am trying to find out something about the HOLLIFIELD of various spellings of Prairie County. I hear some are buried in an old cemetery in Wattensas Wildlife Refuge. My ancestor, Polly Ann HOLYFIELD b TN married James CHAFFIN in Prairie County on July 26, 1859.

HICE posted by Wanda Hice Ramsey on Sunday, January 12, 2003

Searching for information on George HICE who was listed in the 1920 census records as living in Prairie County and working as a cropper. Any information will be appreciated as I believe he was my grandfather. Thanks. Wanda Ramsey

ARMSTRONG posted by Judy Meredith on Sunday, January 19, 2003

My great grandfather's brother died in Prairie County on 18 Jan 1868. His name was Thomas ARMSTRONG. I found a Thomas ARMSTRONG in the Prairie Co. "Deaths Abstacted From Earliest County Newspapers" Feb. I believe I have found my great grandfather's brother's death notice in Prairie Co. AR "Deaths Abstracted From Earliest County Newspapers Feb 1866-Feb 1869". His name was Thomas ARMSTRONG. I'm wondering if someone could look this up and perhaps provide more detail? I'll be happy to pay copying and postage fees. Thank you!

OLIVER posted by Diane Baxter Williamson on Sunday, January 26, 2003

The OLIVER's are going to have a get together on Saturday Feb 1st. Time will be 11 am. Place is Nicks in Carlisle. If you would like to attend please email me and I will pass your name along. Sharolyn will need to tell them how many will attend so let me know soon. Hope to see you Saturday. My email is tmct@flash.net.

HARRIS, TAYLOR posted by Karen Taylor on Monday, January 27, 2003

Looking for descendants of Perry Isaac TAYLOR and Mary Ann HARRIS. They were on the Prairie County census in 1870 and 1880. Then moved to Williamson Co, Texas. Looking for info on: Daughters: Isabell, age 2 in 1870; Levinia, age 5 in 1880. Also need parents of Mary Ann HARRIS. If I can help anyone with the Texas TAYLORs, just ask.

MITCHELL posted by Janine Crandell on Monday, January 27, 2003

Hi everyone, I'm looking for descendants of the MITCHELL family who lived in Prairie County. I noticed that there was a W.T. MITCHELL and a Sarah MITCHELL listed in the cemetery index. Could anyone tell me how I can find out what cemetery they were buried in? Also does anyone have access to the W.P.A. Pioneer families Book? I noticed that MITCHELLs were in this book also. Thank you so much for your help, Janine Mitchell Crandell :-)

BAILEY posted by Kelly on Tuesday, January 28, 2003

I have already posted a notice for Levitt BAILEY, but now I have more info. His whole name was Willard Levitt BAILEY and he died in Prairie County around 1912. Let me know if there are any takers on this info. Kelly

HAMILTON, READ, REED posted by Bob Hamilton on Wednesday, January 29, 2003

I think my aunt and uncle - May HAMILTON READ & J. A READ are buried at Hazen; maybe Des Arc and READ might be REED; Are there any grave stone registries for Prairie Co.? bobh

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