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SEVIER COUNTY, ARKANSAS



Rule LineSHAKING YOUR FAMILY TREE: QUERIES 2006


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.

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The Sevier County Surnames page serves as a name index to the queries.
Surnames 2007


QUERY 041
Angela Pettigrew

PETTIGREW
We are looking for any information on Harve Ellis Pettigrew born in Sevier Co. Arkansas. He was born 12/19/1873. He moved to Bonham TX, and had a wife Olive Belle Longmar born 2/22/1872. We are really looking for Harve's mother and father's names, his father may have been Sam. Any information please let us know. You can also email dpetti@inebraska.com. Thank You.


QUERY 040
Herb Pettus

PETTUS/SKINNER
I am trying to get information on Samuel Pettus, a sharecropper in the 1860's, from the city of Locksberg. He married Flora Skinner, whose family owned a department store there. They was supposed to have traveled to California via covered wagon in the late 1880's with 6 or 7 children; Herbert Leffel, Jack, Olive, Burnett, ?,? I would also like any birth information on Herbert Leffel Pettus, born October 10, 1888 in Locksberg.


QUERY 039
Don Baker

ALCORN
My Grandfather was born in Sevier County on 05 Oct 1878. I can find nothing on his father or mother. His name was John Irvin Alcorn. His father was James Alcorn and mother Rebecca Guffey, but I can find nothing on them. Please add Alcorn to your list of Surnames. Thanks


QUERY 038
Cynthia Rudd HOlt

LAWSON
I am the Gr Gr GD of my Father's biological Father, Thomas Lawson. I know he is buried in the Horatio Cemetery. We understand he was a preacher for the Ch of Christ church. We have one existing picture of him. I am searching for ANYMORE information about Thomas Lawson or his ancestral family that anyone might share. We are not related to his wife Connie Lawson or their children. I believe he lived his entire in Horatio, AR. Thank you very much.


QUERY 037
Hope Petrofsky

COOPER
George William Cooper was married to Kate C Smedley they appear in the 1900 census Kate is buried in Brownstown Cem by Eunice Cooper She said her Dad was from MS can't figure out who her parents were. Have picture Also have picture of Dorsey Smedley which I believe is Dorsey Beckwith Smedley 15 listed in 1900 census under A. Smedley 64 F.


QUERY 036
Craig McWhorter

McWHORTER
I am trying to find any & all information on my dad Edward L. McWhorter Sr. (married to Elizabeth P. Baudino), his father, my Grandfather(Perce)P.B. McWhorter(married to Ozie A. Hill & later to Josephine ?) & I also know he had 2 brothers, Floyd & Dee, & their father, my great grandfather R.(Richard or Roy, married to Ella Gray) & any farther back anyone can help me with would be so greatly appreciated. I know my Great Grandpa (Dick,they called him) had a log cabin & some property in the woods in Provo, Ark. when I was a child in 1953. His son, my grandpa Perce,(they called him P.B.)either owned or worked at lumber mills in Mena,Ark. (The Possum Creek Lumber Mill or Company) & was a commander in the Sea Bees in WWII and worked for the Arkansas Highway Comission after the war.


QUERY 035
Pamela Thompson

THOMPSON
i have a question about a certain MF thompson, wife of belford thompson. where did she die? also, how did belford die?


QUERY 034
VrmHerr@aol.com

HERRING
I am looking for any information on William Herring's wife Caroline, what was her last name? Was she William Herrings second wife? also a Walter Herring son of I believe Constantine Herring. any information would be greatly appreciated.


QUERY 033
Bob Curry

CURRY/WILSON
I am searching for information about Isaac Curry who married Opal Wilson. They lived in Gilliam. Opal died in 1903 -1926. Isaac born in 1898. They married in 1919. Thank you for any information.


QUERY 032
John Moore

ANDERSON
I am looking for where walter raymond anderson was buried. I think it was in Locksburg cemetery. Or any of his family. He was born and raised in Sevier co. He was a vet of ww 11. thank you.


QUERY 031
Jim EMBRICH

SMITH
I am researching the SMITH family of Sevier County, Arkansas.  I am looking for information on the family of:  Jasper A. SMITH & Sarah Evaline LEE, married on April 28, 1889 in Sevier County, AR. 


QUERY 030
Justin Snow

SNOW
I know that my grandfather was born in Horatio on 10 April 1914 but I am having trouble locating any information about his family. I would appreciate any help that you or any one else could provide. I know that just having a name is not enough information but if you know of anyone in your area that might be either a Snow or related to a Snow family from that area would you please pass my information on to them.


QUERY 029
Jo Anna Campbell

BELL/GEORGE
I an looking for BELL and GEORGE ancestors in Lockesburg, Sevier County. I believe they came there in the early 1880s. I haven't been able to get further back than William Mansfield GEORGE and his wife, Nancy Jane BELL George. Before they came to Lockesburg they were in Hardin County, TN, living on land owned and adjacent to Sarah BELL, Nancy's mother. I'm totally frustrated on these two lines, and would appreciate any information you might have. Manse and Nancy George were my great-grandparents.


QUERY 028
Floy Brent

BECK/RITTER
Searching for any information on Beck and Ritter. Both families were in Seiver County Arkansas at one time.


QUERY 027
MeKell Burch

McWHORTER/GRAY
I am trying to find out any information on my great great grandfather Richard MCWHORTER b. 15 Aug 1879 Provo Arkansas, and his wife Ella GRAY b. 22 Oct 1880 Sevier County, Arkansas. I know that they are buried in McHorse Cemetery but that is about all I know any information that you might be able to share would be wonderful. Thank you


QUERY 026
dorothy paxton

FORAN
Looking for information on David Foran or Elizabeth Rains Foran who lived in Sevier Co. David was a Judge, Coroner, Magistrate, and Clerk of the Circut Court during the years of 1831 to 1835. David and Elizabeth were my Great grandfather and Grandmother. Do know they moved to Polk Co., but cannot find anything on the family after that.


QUERY 025
Baallu@aol.com

MIEARS
I am looking for information on Ransom Elijah Miears who was the son of Thomas Lawrence Miears. Thomas Lawrence Miears was born in 1842 and married Mollie Cox. Thomas Miears was from Guadalupe County, Texas. We believe he moved to Sevier County ,Arkansas and Ransom would have been born there. I am a direct descendent and have some gaps in our knowledge which I am trying to fill in. I would greatly appreciate any responses. 9175 Bridgeton Drive Parsippany, NJ 07054


QUERY 024
Darius C Power

POWER
I am the great grand son of John H. Power. I know that he is buried at the Green Chapel cemetery if you have any information on John H. Power, I would greatly appreciate it if you would share it with me. My father is still alive, but he does not know about John (the work he did, where he lived, or who he was married to, or his siblings). Thank you.


QUERY 023
Melinda Suttle

CALLAHAN
I am looking for info on Dr. E. L. Callahan who was a practicing physician in De Queen in 1954. Also, any info on his wife.


QUERY 022
Harriett

CONNS
The Conn's of Sevier Co., Arkansas:William Conn (Art Hudson's ggggrandfather) and his wife Mary and two children, Lucy Maryann and John were in Sevier Co., Ar. in the 1860 census. They were in Red River Township, PO Richmond. Also in the same township was a son William F. and his wife Retha and three children, the youngest Henry, 1, was born in Ar. William F. was listed Millwood po though. In the same county but in Franklin Township, Millwood PO, was another son:Isaac ( Art's gggrandfather) and his wife Docia Coleman Conn (they were both born in 1818 Ga.) With them were eight children, one of which was Pinkney b. 1851(Art's ggrandfather) and the youngest two which were born in Ar. (Paralee Francis 6 and John Daniel 2). Also in Franklin Township, Millwood PO in the next dwelling ( another son of Williams): Frances A. and his wife Francis and there two daughters (M. I. and Lucy C., 3 & 2) both of which were born in Ar. William's daughter Sarah and her husband Bird Coleman (which was by the way the brother of Isaacs wife Docia Coleman) was in Sevier Co., Ar. in the 1860 census in Red River Township, PO Richmond. Also with them were six children, the youngest two:Andrew 3 and Mary E. 5 months were born in Ar. William Conn bought land in Sevier Co., Ar. in 1860 and 1861. Frances A. Conn bought land in Sevier Co., Ar. in 1860 and 1861 also. Isaac Conn bought land in Sevier Co., AR. in 1875. Isaac and several of the Conns and Colemans were in Texas in 1870. Part of the Conns and Colemans then went to I. T. Isaac went back to Sevier Co., Ar. We think Isaac's parents, William and Mary may have died in Sevier Co. When we find Isaac in the 1890 I. T. census he has his never married sister Lucy Maryann with him and his wife Docia is deceased. We have heard Docia may have passed away in what is LeFlore Co., Ok. We think Isaac may have stayed near his parents in Sevier Co. until they passed away. He then headed to I. T.( where some of his children were) with his sister, when his wife passed away. After Isaac died in 1892, his sister lived with Isaac's son Pinkney. She passed away in 1904 and is buried by Pinkney who passed away in 1905. I do not know how much of this you can use or if you might need other names and dates on some of the other children listed. I hope this is something that can be used on the Sevier Co., Ar. website.


QUERY 021
Allyne Schubert

WHITLEY
I am hoping someone will be able to help me find the following information: Sometime between the years 1883 and 1894, my great-grandparents, Thomas W. and Isabell Whitley had a fire that burned their house to the ground and either two or three children were lost. They were living in King, Sevier, Arkansas at the time and were at church when the fire happened. My understanding is that the children that perished in the fire were buried on the site. If anyone knows anything about this family and the fire, please contact me at.


QUERY 0020
Carolyn Bland

MOSELEY/ROWLAND
I am researching family history on the Moseley family of Arkansas. My great aunt was married to a Rev. Robert Green Rowland. I am under the impression that he had a church or churches near Sevier County. Can you give me any direction to this research?


QUERY 019
Jonathan A. Ortega

RALEY
Looking for Ernest Raley (born in DeQueen in 1889) and his son, Cecil H. Raley (born in DeQueen in 1919) This family eventually moved to Oklahoma, Wichita Falls, Texas and ultimately to New Mexico.


QUERY 018
JACK LAWRENCE

VAUGHN
Can you tell me more about Margaret Louis e Vaughn B17feb 1898 d21july 1998 inlockesburg we are trying to find some desendants Living in lockesburg thanks


QUERY 017
Janice Salazar

HITCHCOCK
I am trying to find information on my grandmother Mary (Molly) Adams Hitchcock. She was married to David Starling Hitchcock and passed away I believe in June, 1919. I am trying to find information on her family, Adams, and also if she is buried in DeQueen.


QUERY 016
Loyal Nethery

TEAL
I am seeking any information on the Martin Van Buren Teal line who lived in Sevier County, Arkansas. MARTIN VAN BUREN4 TEAL (GEORGE WASHINGTON3, EMANUEL JR.2, EMANUEL SR.1) was born May 11, 1843 in Cambellton Courthouse, Georgia, and died October 30, 1920 in Dequeen, Sevier County, Arkansas. He married (1) L. A. COUCH. She was born 1851. He married (2) ANNIE JOHNSON. She was born 1861. He married (3) SARAH FRANCIS ( BAKER) GOODSON October 01, 1865 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of JAMES BAKER and ELIZABETH HUMPHREY. She was born September 15, 1843 in Paulding County, Georgia, and died June 14, 1906 in Dequeen, Sevier County, Arkansas. He married (4) IDA M. DEMIS November 15, 1908.


QUERY 015
Loyal Nethery

KEENEY
I am seeking any information on the Keeney line who lived in Sevier County, Arkansas. There are several lines who lived there. Any information on Keeney in Sevier County would be greatly appreciated.


QUERY 014
Paul Haley

BIVENS/COLE
Looking for any information on William Henry Bivens and Cass Cole (aka Cass Thomas-Cole). William brother was the post master in Stringtown.


QUERY 013
michelle pratt

SMITH
I have been trying to find some information for my family tree and I am at a total loss. I was wondering if there was any way you may be able to help me. My relatives name oris joseph smith he had a son born in dequeen, his name is fredrick grant smith. all I know is that joseph was in the confederate army he was supposedly married(not sure if technically married) to an indian woman who died in 1912-1913. I have tried everything and I cannot come up with any info at all.any assistance you may provide would be greatly appreciated. thank you


QUERY 012
Wilburn R Cofer

HENDERSON
My Great Grandmother Susan Henderson was Born in Sevier County, Arkansas She is the Daughter of J.T. Henderson and S Henderson. She had A Brother Named Charlie Henderson, Enlisted in CSA. Susan Born 1847, Migrated to Texas Married Samuel Mayo 1865/68 in Ellis County Texas. Susan Died in 1911 is Burried in Fox Mountain Cemetery, in Palo Pinto, County, Texas, Sam is Burried Alongside of Susan, Susan was Listed on the Dawes Book with No. 429, Chickasas indian, 1906. Can you help me out


QUERY 011
MICHELE GROS

SMITH/ALBRITTON
MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER WAS MARY SUSAN SMITH OF LOCKESBURG, ARK. SHE WAS BORN JAN. 23, 1887 IN SEVIER COUNTY, ARK. SHE MARRIED JAMES FRANCIS ALBRITTON OF DE QUEEN, ARK. ON NOV. 27TH 1907. SHE HAD MY GRANMOTHER ILAH BIRDIE ALBRITTON RAY AND VARIOUS OTHER CHILDREN. SHE DIED OCT. 27TH 1971 IN SAN DIEGO, CA. I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HER PARENTS, GRAND PARENTS, ETC. I WAS TOLD THAT HER MOTHER WAS CHEROKEE INDIAN, BUT NO ONE CAN REMEMBER HER NAME. THEY THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE JOANNE PROCTOR.


QUERY 010
Danny White

WHITE
I am looking for information on: Will, WHITE who married Charity B. BURT on Nov 3, 1904 in Sevier County Arkansas (1)Will, WHITE is my grandfather. I have no information about his family or how he came to live in Sevier County, AR. According to my father's birth certificate of 14 September 1945 (it is my understanding that the court house in DeQueen burned after 1912) Will, WHITE was born in Aberdeen, MS in 1873. I believe he would appear in census of SEVIER CO in 1910 with wife Charity, BURT; Chrity's daughter from a previous marriage, Vassie, SMITH; son Burt, WHITE and son Riley, WHITE (my father) and around 1914-15 the family moved to Wewoka, OK, due to an association with the Wewoka Capital Democrat, where Will, WHITE is buried. Will, WHITE aka William E. White aka Wm. E. White was a Spanish American War veteran serving in CO. E. 2 MISS. INF. according to his upright military headstone in Wewoka, OK City Cemetery. Will, WHITE d. July 3, 1920, was a printer according to the obituary in the Wewoka Capital Democrat of Thursday July 8, 1920. The fact that Will, WHITE was a printer is seemingly corroborated by source (1) with an information listing under occupation as "Editor?, Auditor?" and by the fact that his family's arrival in Wewoka was because of his association with the Wewoka Capital Democrat. It is also reported in the above referenced obituary that his father was a printer also. It is possible that there were White's in Shawnee, OK that were related as accoding to source (1) William TOLBERT and Nellie, WHITE lived in Shawnee, OK. I know Mr. & Mrs. D.E. BURT lived in Shawnee, OK from the Wewoka Capital Democrat of January 1, 1920 as they visited Mr. & Mrs. W. E. WHITE of Wewoka, OK over the Christmas holiday in 1919. It is also possible that a Ms. Ann, TUCKER of DeQueen, AR is also related as the June 25th, 1920 edition of the Wewoka Capital Democrat mentions that she was in town for a visit with Mr. & Mrs. W. E. WHITE. According to my father we were related to Hugh Lawson White of McComb, MS. Apparently he was an uncle or great uncle? My father said he was a crook. I am wondering if he got it wrong as he was 8 when his father died. My father was related to a family named Bilbo and from an old address book that belonged to my Aunt Vassie there were Bilbo's in Arkansas that were relatives and my father told me about a Bilbo that was a relative of his that was a professional wrestler under the moniker Georgous George in California. So I am wondering if the governor of Mississippi that we were related to wasn't Thomas G. Bilbo who had a very sordid reputation indeed.


QUERY 009
BRUCE BRENDA BARTON

EVANS
Willis Murray Evans b. 29 May 1918 d. Sept 1978 De Queen, Seiver County AR. SSN issued in Louisiana, served in the U.S. Army prior to 1948. married 4x; 3 children. Places known to have lived; Arizona, Texas, Arkansas. Any family information (specifically parents) greatly appreciated.


QUERY 008
Wilma J. Wilkey

RITTER/TURNER
My grandmother was from Sevier County, looking for info on my grandmother. Her name was Lucy Mae Ritter & his was Willie Turner. Found ancestry on Lucy, but my aunt (her daughter) said there were still at least 12 children missing. Would appreciate anything you could fined.


QUERY 007
Suzanne Himes

RAY
My name is Suzanne and I have found that Eleanor Ray is buried at Clear Creek Cemetary in Sevier Co. (1905-1965) (wife of R.E.) I am related to this lady and would like to locate any remaining family members. Can you assist me? Thank you


QUERY 006
DEBI JANTON

LITCHFORD
I have been working on my family tree, but have been unsuccessful is getting a birth month & day on my grand-mother. She was buried at Clear Creek Cemetery in Sevier County, Arkansas on 8-15-29. I would be greatful if you would be able to help me to find this information. The following is information I do have on her: Name: Willie Mae (Parrish) Litchford Born: 1901, Horatio, Ark. (I would like to know the month & day.) Died: 8-12-29, Eagletown, Ok. Buried: 8-15-29, Clear Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Ark. Married: 5-5-15 to Jesse James Litchford I hope to you will be able to assist me in getting my grandmother's full birth date. Please let me know if you were or were not able to help me.


QUERY 005
Jerry Paffile

JONES
Benjamin F. Jones of Sevier Co Ark died in 1865/66 ( He was born in 1826 in Kentucky). I'm trying to find out how he died and when. His widow and son - Nancy Elizabeth (Samuel) Jones and Wiley P Jones, dissappeared between the 1870 Census.... where did they go? Need your help please!


QUERY 004
V.R. Wilson

CLARK
I am looking for the Clark family in Seiver County, Ark. I believe my father was born in that county in 1885. If anyone has any info on the William Owen Clark, and Virginia Francis Frizzell family I would sure like to know.


QUERY 003
chad pettigrew

PETTIGREW/AYERS
I'm looking for any information on my ancestry. My great-grandfathers were James Gabriel Pettigrew Sr. b. 8/04/1899 d.10/02/1982 and Rev. Al Ayers b. 12/14/1905 d. 9/30/1974. They lived in Sevier Co. in the Horatio/Frog Level area. Could anyone help me research my family tree with names, dates, interesting facts, etc ...? Thanks very much.


QUERY 002
Darlene Dotson

RALLS
I'm tring to find information on Martha (Mattie) Ralls I think she had a half sister by the name of Sarah. Can you help me with this?


QUERY 001
Loyal Nethery

NETHERY
I am trying to make sure that my gg-grandfather is buried in Mill Creek Cemetery. I have been there several times but can not find a head stone. According to the obituary in the De Queen Bee that is where they are buried: William W. Nethery "Obituary: PETTY We were shocked to learn of the death of our friend and neighbor, W.W. Nethery, which occurred on May 25. He was stricken about 9 o'clock p.m. on the 24th and passed away on the following day. He was helpless and unconscious. from the time of the stroke till his death. The remains were laid to rest in the presence of a large crowd at Mill Creek Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by J.R. Pearce. One more Confederate veteran has passed away. Mr. Nethery was a volunteer from St. Augustine County, Texas, and made a brave soldier, He had lived in Sevier County since 1873. He left a host of friends to mourn his death. A Friend" William W. Nethery May 25,1900 and Elizabeth C. Rush Nethery July 13, 1915. If anyone can tell me who to contact about this matter. Thanks



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