SEVIER COUNTY, ARKANSAS

SHAKING YOUR FAMILY TREE: QUERIES 2002

I invite you to enter a query for your Sevier County ancestors but because of our limited space, please limit it to only Sevier County ancestors. If you are not sure what part of Arkansas your relative was born, died, or resided in, might I suggest checking the Arkansas Federal Census Index, ususally located at you local library or Historical Society or Genealogical Society, for the time frames before and after the one you think they would be in. Enter your query information exactly as you want it to appear including the name of the county in case of misdirection with one exception, please enter the surnames in capital letters. Also it would be helpful if in your subject box you type "Sevier Co., Ar." so that it is not overlooked or deleted by mistake. Every effort will be made to post your query as soon as possible. Once the queries have been archived for a year, I do not pull them back into my computer. So if you change your email address please send me a new query.

QUERY 043

BUNCH/BENTON
Am seeking imformation on Bell Bunch who married Charlie Benton. TheY lived at Ultima Thule Ark. I think Bell died at an early age. They had four children, one my grandfather Herbert Suel Benton born Jan. 15 1899 Ultima Thule Ark. and died Feb. 1985 Broken Bow Ok.Would like to find names of Bell and Charlies parnts and siblings.

QUERY 042

JEFFERSON/BUSSELL
I am looking for information regarding these two families. Emma Jane Bussell married Peter Field Jefferson, Where? When? Died when and where. They had 3 children William Magruder Jefferson, 1883, possibly in Murfreesboro, AR and twins, Claude and Maude Jefferson, 1885, Locksburg, AR In the 1900 Arkansas census shows these children were living with their maternal Uncle, Tobe Bussell and wife Bert. Emma also had a sister named Willie Bussell, who was called "Annie" who married a person with last name Cox. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

QUERY 041

ARRECHEA
I am looking for a Juan Jose Arrechea that died Oct. 11, 1956 in Dequeen Ark..I don't know if he was buried in Dequeen or not. If you could help me I would deeply appreciate it.

QUERY 040

TREADWAY
I am trying to find any information on my Great Grandfather, Paca Henry Treadway. He was a doctor and records showed he died 1919 in Foreman, Ar. He left my Grant Grandmother and their children in Little Rock, AR. and was not heard from after leaving. We do not know if he had another family later or not. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

QUERY 039

MANNINGS
looking for family information on the mannings of clear creek dock h eliza lee henry jessie lake marjorie/ grover e mattie ona rosa sarah r schaley schaley jr vesti d evalyne louis w needing page numbers of these mannings in 1910-1900 eliza lee- manning she was a country doctor children grover e./james/schaley/

QUERY 038

SCALLION/SCALLORN/BISHOP
I am looking for information about Benjamin Franklin SCALLION/SCALLORN and his wife Ann BISHOP. They were listed in the 1860 Census of Sevier County, living next door to Ann's parents M.B. and Eliza BISHOP. In 1880 M.B. and Eliza BISHOP and the SCALLION grandchildren, Edward and Martha, were in Scott County, Arkansas. I haven't been able to find Benjamin Franklin or his wife Ann after the 1860 Census of Sevier County. Any clues or direction would be much appreciated.

QUERY 037

BARNES/JORDAN
My great great grandfather was James Abney Barnes m. Sarah Jordan. My great grandfather was James Benjamin Barnes m. Jewel Ridley. Judi and I share James Abney and Sarah as great great grandparents.

QUERY 036

JOHNSON/VAUGHN
looking forany information on charley clay johnson who live in sevier co.in the town of paraloma.the same for lawrence vaughn. 1900 or earlier both were black.

QUERY 035

CRUNK/MAYES
crunks of john w.crunk and louisa mayes that lived in sevier co, during the 1900. my ggrandmother was in this family. lucinda crunk.

QUERY 034

COLE
I am looking for anything, ANYTHING!! on Doss COLE who lived in Sevier Co. in the 1900 Census in Red Colony Twp. He was born in AR in Feb 1871 and his wife was either Inda or Juda (b. Feb 1875 in AR). Who was she? Children: all b. in AR, Howard (b. Oct 1891), Lee O. (b. Nov 1893), Archie (b. Mar 1898) and Lillian (b. Oct 1899). "Doss" as we found his name later was called Dorsey L. COLE in this 1900 census. The 1910 Census shows a Doss L. CALE (age 41 b. AR) but wife is different. Wife is Minta ??? (age 29, b. TX); children: Ever L. (age 1 b. AR), Howard (age 17 b. TX relation...step-son), Otta L. (age 15, b. TX...relation...step-daughter). This might be second marriage of Doss and relationships of Howard and Otta might be to second wife, not to Doss. What became of Doss COLE? Who were his parents? or Where was he from before Sevier Co.? Did he marry in Sevier Co.? Is there a probate for him in Sevier Co.? Burial? Please help if you can.

QUERY 033

COX/SHEPPARD
I am looking for information on Allen P. Cox b. 1853 in S. Carolina d. 1917 and is in the Mchorse cemetery in Provo. His wife Elizabeth Annie Sheppard b. July 1861 in Alabama and died within a week of Allen with the flu in 1917 also buried in the Mchorse cemetery. They had 7 kids Lena, Annie E., Fletcher, Edgar O., Julia, Alice & Emma. Would love to hear from anyone having information on this line

QUERY 032

DUNHAM/RANDALL
My dad, Kenneth Lee Dunham, was b. 9-29-1920 in Sevier Co. AR. I would like to know if someone could check the census records for that year and see if his family is on it. His father was Roscoe Leroy Dunham and his mother was Minnie Myrtle "Randall" Dunham. Any help you can give me would be greatly appreciated.

QUERY 031

TIBERGHIEN/LITTLE
Looking for William Irvin Tiberghien b. 10-31-1919 DeQueen, AR, d. 10-10-1952, wife Evelyn Little

QUERY 030

KEFFERSON
I am looking for any information regarding my great grandfather, Peter Field Jefferson b. 1847 and married Emma (Bussell) Jefferson. They lived in Locksburg, AR sometime before their oldest child William Mcgruder Jefferson was born 12-17-1883. They also had a set of twins, Claude and Maude Jefferson born 12-224-1885, who were also born in Locksburg. I do not know how long they lived in Locksburg but do know they lived there during this time. Any help and information would be most appreciative. I've been also told that Peter Field died in Murfreesboro, AR and may be buried there. Not confirmed.

QUERY 029

LEE
Seeking info on JASPER HARRISON Lee family. Jasper b. 1840 Al d. DeQueen Abt 1923-24. Buried in Cross Trails Cem. DeQueen. Wife: Lucinda Duke b 1845 d 1924 DeQueen,Ar. Need info on 2 sons: Jasper(Joseph)Gideon Lee DeQueen and Albert E. Lee b. 1884 DeQueen. Have not been able to find any info on these 2 after 1900 Census. Any help would be appreciated

QUERY 028

LAIRD
My Great Grandfather wasFranciswMarion Laird, Married to Julia Wilhite andgivingbirthto him in 1850 somewherein Arkansas. I havefound F.M. Laird enlisted in Sevier County in 1861, E.J,Miles allin Paraclifta area. greath grandfather was born around1820 becauseon the 1880-censusand later on his marriage application he states bothe his parents were from arkansas and that he was born in Arkansas.

QUERY 027

WEBB/WATTERS/SLACK
I am looking for info the following familys who lived dequeen. Webb, Watters, Slack.. I need to find any information of the following past residents, and their decendents or friends of, who can help me in my search..any thing on the following family will be wonderful.. thank-you 1. Rufus Webb b 1871.died in 1942. local minister, (father) 2. Myrtle Webb b 1875 died in Aug 1971 age 95 at Gen hosp. longtime resident, both her and rufus are buried at roselawn cemitery, FT, Smith (Mother) 3. Mrs Wayne Watters (daughter), who in 1971 lived at 118 west gilson, DE Queen. AR......also any of mr and mrs watters children if any 4. Mrs Paul Slack. (daughter) 5. Olive Webb b 1894(daughter) 6. Mrs Juanita Burkett (daughter) 7. Rose Webb (daughter) 8. Daisy Webb b 1900(daughter) 9. Norman Webb b 1896(son) died in 1918 aboard the U.S.S Cyclops 10. Robert Webb b 1919(son) 11. Huston Webb b 1897(son) 12. Myrtle Verna Kimsey b 1920(granddaughter) All of these people once lived in dequeen and I am sure they must have decendents or friends still living.

QUERY 026

JACKSON/NEAL
my grandmother, Maude Bell Neal married to Charles Wesley Jackson. They had 3 children : Bertina Jackson, Paulene Jackson, and Alfred Neal Jackson. They lived in Gillam Arkansas, and she died 1948 (we think December) in Gilliam. We know her father left before or shortly after her birth. Her mother took her to live with grandparents. Her mother died when she was very young (probably 2yrs. old or younger), and she was raised by her grandparents. I was told at around 9 yrs.of age she went to work for a family and lived with them. I was also told one of her parents were of Indian descent. We are not sure what tribe, and have no other information. I sure hope this is enough to find some information about her. I would really appreciate anything you can tell me. We lost my dad (Alfred Jackson) a year ago in February, and just burried my aunt Paulene yesterday in Healdon, Oklahoma. She was the las living child, and all of us children would like to find out more about our grandmother.

QUERY 025

WISE
My grandfather was born in sevier co,Wise,John wesley , john wesley wise born2/15/1874 in sevier co. died in 3/4/1949 in riverside ca. area I would be very thankfull to hear from you.

QUERY 024

LEE/DUKE
Looking for information on Jasper Harrison Lee and wife Lucinda Duke. Children: Mary J. b. Apr 1868 in Ar.: Joseph G.(possibly Gideon) b. Apr 1876 and Albert E. b. Jan 1884. A sister Sarah who married a Johnson was listed in the 1880 Census. Cannot find anything on Joseph and Albert who were in the 1900 Census. Does anyone have any info on these men.? Some of my info is in Sevier Co. and some from Miller Co

QUERY 023

MATLOCK/MEDLOCK
I am looking for info on the following: Nancy A. (Davenport) Medlock/Matlock Died about 1910 in Sevier Co., Ark.

QUERY 022

DYER
My great great grandfather, George B. Dyer, 1st Lt. killed at Ft. Donelson, TN, born in Marion Co. AL and living in Itawamba Co. MS when he enlisted. George was child #7 of 10 born to John A. Dyer and Leannah ?? *she was thought to be 1/2 Cherokee born in KY. They married around 1816 in TN or KY. George's sister, (#9) was Narcissa Almita Dyer b: ca1836 AL or MS and married James Cowley on July 31, 1852 in Itawamba Co. MS. They supposedly moved to Arkansas shortly afterwards and settled in Sevier Co. They had 3 children: Leannah Cowley, George Robert Cowley and James Franklin Cowley, when or where born is unknown. I had located a descendant of child #10, Andrew Dyer, who with his widowed mother (Leannah ?? Dyer) came to live with the Cowley's in the mid to late 1850's. I was told by child #10's descendant that James Cowley served in the Confederate army and was killed and his widow, Narcissa, lived the life of a pauper until her death. Leannah ?? abt. 1860 and was buried in Sevier Co. Andrew moved on into southern ILL and joined up with the Union soldiers at a hot bed of contention called Bunker Hill, ILL at the end of 1964.

QUERY 021

JETTON
I am searching for information on my great grandfather, James Jetton, who lived in Sevier Co., AR in the mid 1800's. His wife was Mary Ann White born in Feb. 2, 1837 in Sebastian Co., AR. James was born in 1835 in Tenn. They married July 25, 1855 in Sevier Co., AR. I have been told that James is buried at Hickory Ridge Cem., Lavaca, Sebastian Co., AR They had three Children. Sarah (Josephine) b. abt 1856 in AR., Robert P. (Pinkney) b Jan 1859 in AR. and William Edward (my grandfather) b. Dec. 25, 1860 in Sebastian Co., AR. William Edward marrie Mary E. McClendon. James had two brothers that served in the 2nd Arkansas mounted rifles during the civil war. There is also a James J. Jetton listed as serving in the same unit. It stands to my reasoning that the three brothers could have served in the same unit but I have never seen my James with an initial.

QUERY 020

PEARCE
I am curious if anyone remembers the Maytag store in DeQueen around 1950-56 operated by my father Byron M. Pearce. His brothers would be Orville, Thomas, Lester, Alton, John, Edison. Sisters, Opal, Viola, Betty, and Jewell. Also, those remembering any kin of Phoebe Holcomb.

QUERY 019

FLANAGIN/FLANGAN
Looking for info on Sarah Flanagin/Flanagan married to William L. Baker 7/5/1863 in Sevier Co., Ark. She was his 3rd wife. I found a Sarah Flanagin in the 1860 census & was wondering if this is the same Sarah.

QUERY 018

TEASLEY/TACKETT
seeking imformation on james teasley and rhoda tackett lived in sevier county near dequeen need to know where rhoda was born and when if possible i have feb26,1865 in illinois can you help contact viking82843@aol.com thank you they lived their around 1890s

QUERY 017

DOGGETT/GIBSON/ABSHIER/SLATON
I have pictures of old factories, and other buildings, people- Doggetts and Gibsons, scenery and other miscellaneous images. Images date between 1900 and 1920. They can be seen at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~judfan/index.html

QUERY 016

PROCTOR/ELLIOT
I'M LOOKING FOR INFO ABOUT WILLIAM G. PROCTOR; SPOUSES, ROSE A.; VIRGINIA ELLIOT. HIS CHILDREN: PETER WILLIAM WATERMAN SALLY ANN V.L. EDWIN L. (PONY) HESS (OR HEZE) THERE ARE SEVERAL OTHER CHILDREN, SOME DIED AS INFANTS. WILLIAM WATERMAN MARRIED SARAH HUMPHREY, HIS SISTER SALLY, MARRIED SARAHS BROTHER, MARTIN J. HUMPHREY. WILLIAM AND SARAH HAD SEVERAL CHILDREN. 1. JOHN L. 2.JAMES A. 3.JESSIE F. 4.EDDIE 5. BURL JONES 6.MARTIN 7.ELLA W. (AUNT MAY) 8.VIOLET M. (MAUDE) 9.FANNIE E. 10.IVA A.

QUERY 015

ROSS/WARREN
James ROSS and Martha WARREN ROSS moved to Sevier Co prior to 1920. Children: Charles A. m Georgia TIDD, James Benjamine m Hannah BARKER, Emily m W.H. THOMPSON. Wishing to exchange info on anyone researching this family.

QUERY 014

FUNERBURGH/RUSSELL
I am looking for any information on Henry C. Funerburgh who was married to Minta Russell in Seiver County, AK. I believe they were married in July of 1854.

QUERY 013

PRICE/PAYNE
I am researching the Josiah Price/Lucinda Payne Chester Price family of Gillham. I know they are buried in the Mineral Cemetery. I have Josiah's ancestors. I know that the Jacob R. Chester buried there also is the father in law of Lucinda. My question is: Is there a listing of who is buried in the graveyard, the ones without stones? I recently found a "cousin" (elderly), and she informed me that "Aunt Mud's" leg was buried there. Aunt Mud would have been Mary Price, d/o of Josiah and Lucinda. She married Will Fish, and at one point owned a small hotel in Wickes, AR. She also married O. B. Lee, a grocer according to the information I received.

QUERY 012

CRUNK
i am pauline davis looking for some of my ancestors that were born and raise in sevier,co ar .the family of the late lucinda crunkb.1865

QUERY 011

BROWN
Nina Brown born 06 Jan 1987 died 22 may 1902 buried west of Dequeen cemetary i am trying to find info on any one that might be related.

QUERY 010

MOORE/HEDGES
I am searching on information on any MOORE descendants from the family of Robert Lee "Rob" MOORE and Frances Catherine Anne "Cattier" HEDGES MOORE. Sons who stayed in Sevier County were: Silas Lawson MOORE, born Oct. 27, 1889 in Weakley Co.; TN, died Oct. 25, 1976 - place unknown. Homer L. MOORE, born Sept. 18, 1893, married Myrtis MOODY; H. Finch MOORE, b. Jan 30, 1896 in TN; Herman Pierce MOORE, who married Rose NALLEY August 18, 1918 in DeQueen, ARKansas; Jeptha Harris MOORE, who married just across the line in Texas.

QUERY 009

SUTTON/COTTON
I am searching for information about my Great Grandmother's family. Her name was Nettie Ethel Sutton. She was born in Horatio, Arkansas on 12-17-1895. Her father was Thomas Sutton and her mother was Sarah Cotton. I don't have any other information, except she died 2-29-1976 in Tulare, California. Any information anyone has that might help me finish my family history it would be greatly appreciated.

QUERY 008

JOHNSON/HOLLIMAN
Searching for information on Shelby Jefferson Johnson b. 3-11-1853 d. 2-10-1934 married on Fanny B. Holliman, they were married 5-11-1871. Lived in the Cross Trails community near DeQueen. Children were: Cornelius (Bud), Joseph Wesley, Alice & Edna. Cornelius (Bud) Johnson married Maggie Autrey (my grandparents) on 1-20-1907 in DeQueen.

QUERY 007

BROWN
Daniel Brown born about 1844 in Alabama. Children from first wife, Lou Nicks: Harvey, Jimmie, Henriette, Bedford, and Bobi. Children from second wife Laura Booth: Dovie, Shell, Mace, Hettie Jane, Bence and Wiley. Lived in Sevier County, Arkansas. Both Laura and Daniel Brown are buried in Sevier County Arkansas.

QUERY 006

BELOAT/WRIGHT/HUNTER/COLLINS
I am looking for information on my great-grandfather's family. My great-grandfather was William Robert BELOAT, b. 27 Oct 1861, in DeQueen, Sevier, AR. He had a brother, John, who may have been born in 1863. His father was Robert L. BELOAT, who served in the 19th Ark. regiment, and died in July 1862. His mother was Mary Elizabeth WRIGHT. She was the daughter of Thomas WRIGHT and Mary McClindon HUNTER. On 22 Jul 1866, Mary Elizabeth WRIGHT remarried. She married Isaac M. COLLINS, who may have been known as "Clem." They moved west to Arizona/California in about 1868.

QUERY 005

KITHCHENS/JORDAN
My gggrandmother's name was Mary Elizabeth Kithchens m Arthur Jordan and a Caswell or Casswell she was said to be burried in a Seventh Day Adventist Cemetery in De Queen Ark.The family had lived there at one time names connecting Jordan,Miller,Covey,Lemley,Caswell,Kitchens.

QUERY 004

CRUMP
I am looking for info on Jacob Robert Crump's father, John L. Crump. Jacob Robert Crump (my great-great grandfather) married Jane McVey in Sevier Co. on 13 August 1957. I know he was born about 1838 in Mississippi and I know that John L. Crump married Anna Ayers. However, I have been unable to locate any info on ancestors prior to John L. Any help you can give would be appreciated.

QUERY 003

CHURCHWELL
My mother is Amy May Chruchwell, Brewer b. 12/24/1927, daughter of Jesse Augusta Churchwell,(b. 12/18/1906, d. 9/5/1980) and Elsie Jane Almond (b. 9/25/1911, d.3/7/1985) My ggfatherer was John William Churchwell, b. 9/2/1875 d. 8/4/1914. My ggrandmother was Ida Louise Arnold b.2/20/1879 d. 9/10/1952. My gggrandfather was Christopher Columbus Churchwell and my gggrandmother was Margaret Stracener. I don't have birthdates or deathdates on them right now. Anyone that has anything on Christopher Columbus Churchwell or Margaret Stracener, please email me

QUERY 002

BASS
I am the gr. grand daughter of Louis Mitchell Bass, a slave believed to have been the slave of John Pride, of Horatio. Some additional information indicates that he may have been a slave of the Norwoods. Bass was born in Giles County, Tennessee, and was brought to the Horatio area where he remained till his death. He had two sets of children one by his first wife, Susan Houston Milwee, and his second wife Georgia Ann Houston, the half sister to Susan. Susan and Georgia Ann were the children of Minerva Houston, who was brought to Sevier County Arkansas when the Houstons and Milwee's arrived there. Am looking for wills pertaining to their slaves, and any additional information on the life of the family in Alabama, and prior to that in SC.

QUERY 001

SIMMONS
I am searching for any information on James Wade Simmons who lived on a farm between DeQueen and Lockesburg, Sevier Co., Ark. James Wade was born in TN and was married to Emma Jane Tennessee Ashworth. Would mainly like to find information on his father (possibly named John - born in TN) and his mother. James was born 15 Apr 1866, died in 1935 and buried at Belleville Cemetery. His and Emma's children were Elsie, Charles Grady, Iva Sue (my grandmother), John E., Lois and Hubert.