Queries: St. Francis County, Arkansas

I invite you to enter a query for your St. Francis County ancestors but because of our limited space, please limit it to only St. Francis 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 Genenalogical Society, for the timeframes 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.  Please enter the surnames in capital letters. Every effort will be made to post your query as soon as possible. Note:Most emails are inactive in 2007.Paul V.Isbell.

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Sherry-Inactive 2007 Wed Feb 12 14:09:27 1997

Looking for marriage of William R. Willingham to Margaret ??. They married sometime before 1850. They were found in St. Francis County Census for 1850. They had a 1 year old child named Frankie (M or F ??). This child died. They had four children after coming to Texas. Children were William Rhodes Willingham, Ann Margaret Willingham Carr, Thomas Willingham, and Henry Jackson Willingham.

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Sheila Bosworth-Inactive 2007 Sat Feb 15 02:18:04 1997

Looking for spouses, children, birth, death dates, etc. for these men found in Arkansas LAND RECORDS
Joseph H EDSON (Washington Co)
John EDSON (Lee Co)
David BOSWORTH (St Francis Co)
Francis J BOSWORTH (Logan Co)

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Pat Dahl Mon Feb 3 21:01:00 1997

Seek information of Joe L. Rodgers, married LuElla Welch Capes, in 1894 in St. Francis Co., AR. Moved to Sevier Co. by 1897. LuElla was the widow of Thomas Capes and the mother of Monroe, George, Clemmie, Jennie and Milam.

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Toria Campbell-Inactive 2007 Mon Mar 10 22:07:39 1997

Seeking ANY information on William Presley/Price? Elrod, b. abt. 1911 in England, Lonoke Co., AR. He married Ruby Long McCorkle, (b. abt. 1914 in Wheatley, St. Francis Co., AR). They moved to El Segundo, California at some point where their son William Thomas Elrod was born on Sept. 7, 1938. They had two dtrs. before William Thomas was born.

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DREW STEWART-Inactive 2007 Tue Mar 1117:18:40 1997

Looking for information on William Livingston RUFF. In the 1870 St. Francis census he is living with a Cole family.Who are his parents? Appears that he was from Benton county or Carrol county Tennessee. Where are he or his parents in 1860?His mothers maiden name may have been ASON.

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Deanna Scott-Inactive 2007 Tue Mar 11 18:31:47 1997

I am interested in getting information on my family members who have been documented to arkansas , from about 1840"s to 1930's. they have lived in pine tree,forrest city area. they were primarily farmers. they moved to Calif, about 1935. I would like to obtain birth , marriage, or death certificates, for the following names. maude beard is the wife of hinton barron. mollie pankey is the wife of samuel neill.

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Dale Gehring2007-Still interested in Gehring family information. Wed Apr 9 10:58:36 1997

Death Record Lookup in St. Francis County. Is anyone able to look up the death record for a Ferdinand Gehring who died on 29 Jan 1979? I'm interested in knowing the parents names and date and place of birth of Ferdinand.

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Floyd A. Guthrie-Inactive 2007 Thu Apr 17 09:46:06 1997

Looking for any information a "Doc" and Florence May STIDAM They lived and are buried near Forrest City, St. Francis Co., Ar. She was b in Walker Co., Al. on 20 May 1913 and died unknown in Forrest City. Children 1 Winford "Hoss" 2 Bertha 3 Verda Mae 4 Martha . I have infomation on Flornce May's family that I am willing to share.

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Mary L. Solomon Wed Apr 30 18:18:04 1997

I am interested in any information regarding William GOWER who was listed in Arkansas Land Records in St. Francis County in 1821. I noticed that St. Francis did not become a county until 1827, so how is it possible he had land in 1821???

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William H. Hall Sat May 10 03:16:59 1997

Seeking and willing to share information on Orville Jesse HALL, Sr. b. Sept. 3, 1837, Hardin Co. Ky, d. April 16, 1908, St. Francis Co. Ar. He married Margaret Elizabeth Davis, D/O Joseph & Martha Davis. Sept. 19, 1872. 13 children born in St. Francis Co. AR. 8 lived to adulthood: Margaret HALL b. Sept. 8, 1876 d. 1926 m. W. Sam WITHERS abt May 31, 1917, John William HALL b. Mar 16, 1878 d. Feb 10, 1957 m. Ophelia THOMAS abt Jan. 14, 1902, Orville Jesse HALL, Jr. b. Nov. 10, 1879 d. April 27, 1976 m. Ethel May WALDREP Nov. 7, 1914 Robert "Bob" Young HALL b. Dec. 21, 1881 d. Jan. 9, 1946 m. not married Samuel Davis HALL b. Sept. 7, 1883 d. Feb 3, 1970 m. Margaret DOOLEY abt May 5, 1909, Hugh E. HALL b. Jan. 6, 1889 d. Nov. 1917 m. Bessie Miles DELANO abt Oct. 18, 1916, Malvina HALL b. Dec. 16, 1891 d. Jul. 13, 1979 m. not married, Ellen HALL b. Jul. 17, 1896 d. Nov. 1980 m. Carl Morton MCKAY, Sr. abt Dec. 20, 1916.

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Lee Harlin Bahan Sat May 17 05:25:47 1997

My father, Odell Clyde HARLIN, was b. 1923/25, St. Francis Co.,  AR, and d. 1984, Gainesville, FL. He was raised by his maternal grandparents, whose last name may have been CLARK, somewhere in AR. A few years before WWII his grandparents d. and he was farmed out to live with relatives in E. TX and OK. When war broke out he went to WA state and joined the Navy. Dad never told me the first names of his parents or grandparents, but mentioned that he had CAMPBELL cousins in Delight, AR. I greatly would appreciate any info to help me track my dad's ancestry.

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Tom DYE Mon May 19 15:06:25 1997

Looking for information on the Ancestors/Descendants of Rueben DYE. In the late 1800s and early 1900s was supposed to have been a Druggist in Forest City, St. Francis Co. AR. Was St. Francis County formed then? Thanks in advance.

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James TRIMBLE Mon July 7 07:12:13 1997

I am interested in one Isaac Preston Trimble, b. St. Francis County Ark. in 1836.  Any and all information you can provide on Isaac Preston Trimble will be greatly appreciated. 

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Linda Junior Tues Nov 11, 1997

I am looking for the birth or death and the parent information on my great grandmother Iva Pearl Long.  I am told she was born in New Castle Ark Dec. 1898.  Her parents died when she was very young and she lived with her father's aunt and her husband Froney Long and James R. Pickens.  Iva married John Henderson White in Ark.  They had eight children and lived in Widner, Ark.

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Charlotte Smith Tues Nov 11, 1997

Researching Jesse Carpenter born VA who came to St. Francis Co from KY and ALA about 1830.  He was on the 1840 census and then disappears.  I need anything on the Carpenter family. They had at least five children including Thomas, John, and David.

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Gary Murray Sun Aug 10 11:51:43 1997

John Augustus Hare II married 12 Nov 1871 in Cross Co Ar, to Leilia W. Howell (b.1855 and d. 30 Apr 1892)daughter of Joel C. Howell and Ann J. Carpenter Howell(b. 1834). John was the son of Rev. John Augustus Hare Sr. of Hertford Co. NC (19 Mar 1812 to 16 May 1857) buried in Fayette Co. TN. and Mary B. Ware Hare. Mary was the daughter of Samuel "Dabney" Ware of Amherst Co Va. and Shelby Co. Tn. Samuel Dabney was married to Elizabeth V. Dawson daughter of Nelson Carter Dawson and Lucy Good. Leilia and John Jr left for Hunt Co. Texas in 1881 and raised a large family. John Sr. parents were Thomas Edward Hare and Mrs.Rachel Askew Hunter of Hertford Co. NC. Wish to correspond with all researching these groups.

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Teresa Bluford Sat Aug 23 08:50:35 1997
HOGAN, William Carroll Douglas was suppose to have been the sheriff in Cotton Plant. He married my great grandmother CAMP, Malva (Mally) Elizabeth in 1901 and my grandmother HOGAN, Dorothy (Martha) Leona was suppose to have been born there on May 15, 1902 His children from his first wife where born in St Francis County

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Irving Blabon Fri Aug 22 21:43:20 1997
I am searching for information on the NOSLER family. I know that Russell NOSLER and Robert NOSLER both lived in Wheatley, Saint Francis County. They died in 1980 and 1979. I am looking for information on them and their family. Will be glad to share other NOSLER information. Irving Blabon

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William Hughes Mon Aug 25 00:10:00 1997
Looking for info on HUGHES, Thomas Jefferson; born in MS Ca. 1820. Prior to Aug. 15, 1861, was farming in what was then known as Eureka, St. Francis County. Eureka was renamed "MEBNEVILLE" and became part of Cross County. Thomas J. HUGHES enlisted in the 1st Arkansas Infantry, Aug. 15, 1861. Thomas J. migrated to LA after the War. He was supposed to have had a brother named JOHN HUGHES.

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Rodney Broome Thu Sep 18 10:10:54 1997
Looking for a family (BROOM) lived in St Francis County, Arkansas prior to the civil war. Moved to Miller County, Arkansas after the civil war. My Grand father Sam Broom.

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Wynell Simpson Sun Sep 28 15:49:27 1997
I am searching for the parents of Moses TRIMBLE and the parents of his wife Ann STYRE. Their son Richard TRIMBLE married Melissa LANGSTON. Richard and Melissa Trimble's daughter Jane "Jincy" Trimble married Richard CROWSON. I would like to share information with others working on these families.

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Nancy Matthews Wed Oct 8 06:03:29 1997
I am posting for a friend who would like to share information concerning the STYRE (Henry, John) and TRIMBLE (Moses, Richard, Henry William, John, Freeman) families of St. Francis County. They came from VA, TN, AL, and Ohio to Arkansas. Looking for any descendants, maybe Bible records. Records burned in St. Francis County. Would love to hear from other family members or researchers. G. Horton, P.O. Box 1113, Jonesboro, AR 72403.

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Connie Snell Mon Oct 13 06:41:18 1997
I am researching the family of John Thomas RAPER and Tranie May GARRDNER.John was born 01-03-1903, and died 04-1972. Their children are Ann, Shirley, Dorothy, Jetty, Edna, and a son. John Thomas was burried in Hughes, St. Francis. Tranie still lives there, but is incapacitated. I am also searching for information on John James SNELL and Mary Ethel EASTMAN.They had 2 sons, Johnnie ( nickname Billy ), and James Leonard ( nickname Jimmy ). Jimmy married Edna Earl Raper in Lee county on 01-03- 1945. Their first child is Johnnie Thomas. I need to know where and when he was born. Their second child is Charlotte Joyce, who was born 12-27- 1949 in Monroe (don't know if Monroe is a town or a county). I believe that John James served time in prison for killing his father in law Frank Eastman. John James was later shot and killed. I am very eager to find more info about this family.

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Joseph R. Williams Oct 13 1997

Looking for info on Hugh Roy and Fannie(Weaver) ALLEN in St.Francis or Cross Co. in 1850-1860. Living w/ them Catherine HARRISON 1771.Their children wereFranklin P.(m.Sallie Lewis),Charles and Mary Ann. They had a good bit of land and asked for reimbursement from Union after the War for use of their crops(corn?)

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Linda Shields Dec 7 1997
Seeking help in researching Catherine HARRISON, 74 yrs. old in 1850; living in the household of Hugh Roy ALLEN and his wife Fannie (Francis WEAVER ALLEN.)  Hugh abd fannie moved to St. Francis Co. shortly before 1850.  Would like to know who Catherine Harrison was.  Any help would be appreciated.

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Ronald Tyner Dec 11 1997

Searching for information on Isabell WISE BISHOP WILLIAMS, moved to the Wheatley area 1890, four children Dellia BISHOP b. 1872 Tate Co, MS, Lillie Isabell BISHOP b. 1874 Tate Co, Asa BISHOP b. 1878 Tate Co.  Belle Wise Bishop married Joe WILLIAMS in 1881 Tate Co and moved to AR late 80's.  Lillie Bishop married Francis Smith TYNER in 1891 Wheatley.  Anything on the Bishops would be greatly appreciated.

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Oliver Milam Feb 13 1998

Seeking info/data on STIMPSON and LANTRIP families of St. Francis County.  Thanks for any help you can provide.

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Bill Hughes Feb 17 1998

Thomas Jefferson HUGHES reportedly was living and farming in St Francis Co. in 1861.  Correspondence with the LA Confederate Pension Board indicated that he lived near Eureka.  This town was named Mebnaville in the 1870's ans I believe it became part of Cross County.  His name did not appear on census records or any other record we have been able to find.  he was supposed to have a brother named John.  Does anyone know of this family?  

Deb Drake Feb 20 1998

I am trying to locate info on a J M GUNTER who married Malissa PARKER 03/28/1889 in St. Francis County.  We were told that a census record showed this.  Did they have a child?  The J M Gunter I am interested in had a a son named Ira. Later he hooked up with Annie Lee WISE and had a son named Clarence Bonny GUNTER and possibly John GUNTER.

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J. Smith Mar 5 1998

I am researching these families who settled north of Forrest City.  The family of William Mitchell TAYLOR(b 1804 NC) migrated through Tennessee, settling in St. Francis Co. by 1826.  There he married Nancy CASEBEER (dau of Thomas CASEBEER and Elizabeth WADE). One of their daughters, Mary Ann TAYLOR married Green Washington TAYLOR who may have been a cousin, but we are uncertain of his parentage.  Other descendents William and Nancy TAYLOR intermarried with the following JONES family: SHERRED JONES (b 1788 NC) migrated from NC (1830 census) to ARK in 1853.  They settled a few miles north of St. Francis Co. in what is now Cross Co.

Tom LaMunyon Mar 10 1998

An Anthony HAMPTON was known to have resided in St. Francis Co. between 1830 and 1836.  Is this the same Anthony Hampton of Davidson and Williamson Co., Tenn. who married Polly WILLIAMS in 1799, and later moved to Lincoln Co. Tenn and was enumerated there in 1820?  Would appreciate any info on this Anthony Hampton.

Deb Mar 12 1998

Looking for info on the following people from St. Francis County:  Annie Lee WISE marriage W.A. McCALL 12/17/1888 did they have children and who?  Annie McCALL married J.M. GUNTER of Democrat in 1904.  If they had children other than Clarence Bonny Gunter I would like to know.  Researching other names including delilah Gunter, A K BARNHILL, Pearl McCALL, and inis LAMB.  I have been told that many of these names appear in the old Forrest City newspapers but can't find them on the census records.  

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Nancy Wortman May 26 1998

Seeking info on George HOWARD who m. Sarah Julia GLENN in 1885.  Sarah died ca 1886. Second wife unknown.  On census in Wheatley in 1900.  Children of George and Sarah: Edward; Anna m. John WING; and Robert, m. Jennie Wylds Leatherwood. 

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Larry Goats May 26 1998

George FOLSOM/FULSOM is listd in the St. Francis Co census of 1840 with wife and three children.  His wife Elizabeth FOLSOM is listed with the family in the 1850 St Francis Co. census along with six children: David 18; George 16; Louise 13; Nathan 9; Marion 7; and Samual 3.  Father George is missing and presumed dead.  Would like to exchange info with anyone researching this line.

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Valerie Keener May 26 1998

I am seeking info about the ancestors of and circumstances of the deaths of William and Sarah ALLISON who were killed on Forrest City in 1877 or 1878.  Their daughter Martha may also have died at this time.  William was born in Ark about 1845 and Sarah was born in Ala about 1843.  They were living in Illinois in 1870.

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J. Bonds May 26 1998

I am looking for descendents of the VAUGHAN family.  My ancestor Edward Vaughn had a brother who lived in St. Francis Co.  I know there were still family members there as late as 1917. 

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David Misenheimer May 26 1998

Searching for info on Charles MALEY< the son of Emma MISENHEIMER-MALEY-McCLUSKEY.  Emma was my g-g-aunt.  Charles died in Hughes, St. Francis Co on 19 April, 1989.  He may have been buried in Memphis TN.

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Ed Burke May 26 1998

William Newton BURKE, born TN, served in Civil War in confederacy as a private in the 60th Infantry Redgiment Company 1.  Married Eliza Allen and settled in Arkansas Post.  Eliza died after 7 kids and is buried somewhere near Forrest City.  William Burke remarried in Forrest city to Sarah Mantooth and had 4 more kids.

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Bruce Cunningham Sept 7, 1998

John Anner CUNNINGHAM, born 12/23/1859 in St. Francis, Woodruff, or Jackson Counties.  He had a brother, George Washington Cunningham and a sister Frannie.  His parents may have been Ben and Katie Younger Cunningham.  John Anner died in 1934 in OK.  Oral history says that John's father fought in the Civil War and was killed.  his widow, presumably Katie, remarried.  She died soon after the second marraige and the stepfather parceled the kids out to three different families.  The boys met again in Little Rock and never knew what happened to their sister Frannie.  My grandmother Rosa Mattews Hays was his second and last wife.  They married in Indian Territory, OK in 1898.

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Linda Sept 7 1998

I am searching for info on Jewell Dean DIRON born 10-29-1929.  She married Fred Springer and raised her family in the Hughes area.  She died in July 1961 or 1962.  She is buried somewhere near West Memphis.  I believe he father was Oscar Diron and her mother of grandmother was Gladys Smith.  Her sisters were Daris, Shirley, and Betty.

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Eve McCann Sept 7 1998

Henry ADAMS listed in St. Francis Co. 1850 census with his in-laws, Catherine-mother, Lawrence, Louisa, Louisana ARMSTRONG.

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Chris Lardy Sept 7 1998

Robert Shores GRAY was married to Mattie MOON.  They had 2 children-Virgil b. 7/22/20 and Fae.  Virgil was born in Round Pond, St. Francis Co.  Robert may have died in 1947.  He had a brother Harvey Gray who died prior to 1920.  Robert was also married to Georgia Moon prior to his marraige to Mattie Moon.

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William Hughes Dec 20 1998

In a Confederate Pension Claim filed in LA in 1910 Thomas Jefferson HUGHES indicated he was living in Eureka ARK at the time of entry into the confederate army in Little Rock August 1867.  At that time Eueka was in St. Francis Co. Cannot find TJH on St Francis census or tax records so we have no other documentation indicating his having lived there.  He is supposed to have a brother named John and a sister who married a TEMPLETON.  He apparently did not return to ARK after the war since he is documented living in LA until his death in 1910.

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Unorick Dec 20 1998

My grandmother, Della DEVAN was born in Wheatley, St Francis Co in 1882.  Her father was James DEVAN and he mother was Martha ANDREWS.  Would like to know if there are any Devans or Andrews still in the area.  Della married Edward FISHER in 1899.

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Charles Moses Dec 20 1998

My grandmother Dorothy LINDSAY was born 11/21/1900 in Forrest City.  Her brother was Nolan milton, her sister Floy Marie, her mother was Bertie Evelyn HANDCOCK  Lindsay and her father possibly a Nash Lindsay.  Have tried the St. Francis Co birth and marraige records and cannot read the 1910 census in the Dallas Public Library.  Father apparently died or they divorced and the rest of the family moved to TX by 1916.  

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Milton Webb Dec 22, 1998

My ggrandfather George Morgan WEBB's funeral was held Dec 8, 1998.  The place of death was listed as the Laughrum Clinic and the certifying doctor was "Roy."  george was married to Florence Elizabeth DeVasier of St. Francis Co.  I would lke more info on the Laughrum Clinic and Dr. Roy.

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Betsy Mills Dec 22 1998

I am searching for any info on Joseph or George W. COOK.  Joseph was born in AL ca 1824 and died before 1870.  Joseph married Sidney BODINE and she is listed in the 1870 census of St Francis Co.  George may be the brother of Joseph. George was born 13 Oct 1837 and died 10 Nov 1895 and is buried in Forrest City Cemetary beside his wife Rebecca.  I would appreciste any and all info on these families.

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Jim Roberts Dec 22 1998    

My grandfather was William Lee ROBERTS. He was sherriff of Round Pond ARK where he died in 1922.  I have not been able to find any info on him and would appreciate any help.

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Willis Dec 22 1998

Researching John Willis b. 4/4/1869, died 1/1945, married Sarah Ida BURTON on 1/1/1891.  They had four children: Morris, Sallie, Armetra Lucinda, and McKinley.  John's father was Ed Willis and his mother was (name is unclear from death certificate) Armtel Stuart(?).

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Gary Rowden Feb 4 1999

My ggrandmother, Sarah Luella PETTIS ROWDEN was reportadly born in Wheatley on Aug 3, 1851.  She married William Benjamin Rowden.  Her brother was William Robert PETTIS.  That surname seems to have two spellings-PETTIS and PETTUS.  He operated Pettis General Store in Hunter, Woodruff Co., Ark.  Other Ark names I am researching are SUTTON, AMYETT and PURYEAR. For details see my website the Rowden Family 'Onramp.'

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SoberVol Feb 8 1999

I am looking for info on James ABEL b. Dec 1879 and d April 1972 Forrest City.  Also Sarah WALLACE b Nov 1914 and d Forrest City 1988.  Pamela Parish (901) 424-8964

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Sam Cottrell Feb 8 1999

I am looking for any info on John DANLEY who received a land grant in St Francis Co in 1820.  He may be the father of my ggrandmother Sarah DALEY.  She married 1st James Forehand and 2nd John Cottrell.  Sarah was born c. 1825.

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Elisabeth Feb 11 1999

My ggrandfather was David STANDLEE and he married Rebecca THOMPSON.  I found three David Standlees in ARK.  One in Pulaski CO, one in Washington Co, and one in St. Francis Co in the 1830 Census.  It lists only his name and no other names for family members.  Glad to exchange info on anyone researching these names.

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Renee Harris Feb 21 1999

Searching for info on Benjamin MARKLEY, b. 1813 in OH.  Married 1840 Coshocton Co., OH.  Moved to St. Francis Co abt 1844.  Children born between 1841 -1858 were Mary, Charles, Sarah, Milley, Susan, Rachel, Nancy, Rebecca, and Benjamin.  Were in 1850 and 1860 St Francis Co census.

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Mandy Queen Feb 21 1999

I am looking for info on Wheatley, AR.  How did it get it's name?  I have Wheatley family.

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Lamar Davis April 15 1999

I saw a reference to Van Buren DAVIS of St. Francis Co.  I have been searching for William Van Buren Davis, b ca 1847, C.S.A. 34th GA Vol Inf Army of Tenn.  He was b in Habersham Co GA.  I wonder if he went to AR after the war and settled.

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Elisabeth Marty April 15 1999

Searching for desendents of Abraham or Abram STANDLEE.  According to BLM records David, James and Abraham all lived in St. Francis Co in 1828.  Is anyone researching the Standlee line? 

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Freddie Tilghman April 15 1999

George BARNETTE/BARNETT/BURNETT m. Lona Harris HELMS in MS in 1916.  Lona died in an auto accident abt 1946 in MS.  They were living near Hughes AK at the time.  They had three boys and three girls at the time of her death.  I am trying to make contact with this family-my wife's father was brother to Lona and the families have been out of contact for many years.  All help much appreciated. 

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RejisEnter April 30 1999

Jonas SURRATT b. 12-22-1835 in St Francis Co d. 12-24-1910 in Linden, TX.  Married Lucenda HIGGENS b. 5-11-34 in St Francis Co.  Jonas's parents were James Monroe Surratt and Susan, both from N.C. Lucenda's mother was named Mary.  A Texarkana connection made in the late 1800's.  Any info appreciated.

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L Pettiford Aug 20 1999

Walter DAVIS, wife Mattie, 13 children-Isaac, Walter, Anne, Rachel- 9 unknown

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E.N. Manning  Aug 20 1999

Joseph D. WATSON (J.H. JONES et als) appointed guardians of orphans of Walker JONES late of Rockingham NC., have removed to St. Francis Co, Ark."  Children were James N., Mary A., and Thomas W.  10/1854.  May have been accompanied also by Thomas A. NAIL whose mother was Violet Jones Nail.  She was dead by 1847.  Father was George Washington NAIL.  These people moved from Desoto Co. MS.

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Nancy Havill Wortman Aug 20 1999

Searching for info on the family of John Harold HAVILL 1850-1915.  He married twice: first to Josie Mollie LOVEJOY and had Mary Elizabeth, Theodosia Catherine, Bessie (married Francis MACDONALD and Joe CARTER) and Francis Abigail.  He then married Sarah William SCOTT and had Phillip Jean (m. Addie HATHAWAY), Elma (m. John MARONIE), John Jr., (m. Flora STOREY), Sarah Gray (m. William THICKSTEIN and Jos WORRALL), Tommie Elora (m. William GRANT), Katherine Agnus (m. Jerry COROY and J.C. Clifford), Julia (m. Harry BUFFINGTON), and Marion Edgar Alan.  Family lived in St. Francis and Lee Counties. 

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Douglas Whisenant Aug 20 1999

William WEBSTER and family appeared in the St. Francis Co. 1850 Census with wife Sarah (Barnard) and 3 children.  in the 1860 census their children are living with Barnard relatives in Marshall Co., AL. I'm looking for any connection between them and any MORROWs, specifically Martha Ann Morrow who appeared in the 1860 Marshall Co. census in the household with the Webster children.

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Pat McAlpine Aug 20 1999

Redden Anderson MAY, b. 1812 in NC, d. 1878 TX in routh to CA.  He was son of Benjamin and Martha MAY of Anson Co NC and St. Francis Co.  Redden married Lucinda Stell in 1843 and she was buried in Hughes Cemetary.  Children were Mary (m.HUGHES), Sarah (m. Redmon Landrum), Martha (m. Murphy), Henry, Jerusha "Lute" (m. Duvall), John, Archibald, Benjamin, William, Emma (m. BROWN), Lucinda (m. BROWN), and Pleasant Grove (that is the name!) All children were born in St. Francis Co.

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BOSQUEB

Trying to find info on a John WILKINS found on the 1860 census in St Francis Co.  Wife listed as Elizabeth, 47.  Children listed as Jackson 14, Jane 13, Benjamin 12.  I want to know is Jackson is my ggrandfather.  Would like any info on this family.

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Judy Crenshaw Aug 20 1999

Looking for info on Montie Hughes who married an unknown man HUGHES.  They had tow girls- Ruby and Gladys.  Ruby moved to Memphis and married Monroe KEY and Gladys moved to AZ where there was some family and was buried there.  The big mystery is Montie.  She married a second time to a HOLDER and had a son Bill who resently passed away.  Can anyone tell me anything?

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PRECHAN Aug 20 1999

Richmond Pearson BOONE was listed in the 1838 St. Francis Co Sheriff's tax list and in the 1840-1850 St. Francis Co census.  I have a lot to share on him after he went to Bell Co TX but nothing before 1838.  It was passed down that his grandfather was the older brother of Daniel Boone.  Also on the 1840 census was a James BOON(E).  Would like to know if there is a connection.  My grandfather wrote that Richmond and Jim, his brother, were scouts in the Blackhawk War.

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Judith Hunter Aug 21 1999

James Amos THOMPSON was last know to have gone to the Forrest City area in 1919.  He worked as a lumberjack and on river dredge boats.  His wife Ludie and newborn died in flu epidemic of 1918 while living in Turell, AR.  The other children, Edgar, John, Millie, Annie, Pearl, and Barney, were farmed out while James was away working.  After a while he never came back, leaving us witha family mystery.  I resently found James Thompson in the Ar Death records as having died on 9-16-1922 in St Francis Co.  Any help to confirm this is my ggrandfather would be appreciated.  

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Norma Wolfe Aug 21 1999

Seeking info on Richard GRANT, William Grant, and Jane Grant ca 1820 St. Francis Co.  Jane married James Ellis Akins, moved to MO then was in St Francis in 1860 census.  She died in Pope Co ca 1888.

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Marty Ramage Aug 21 1999

Searching for info on Silius Emory SWEET (1843-1921), his wife Emma L. Paine (1846-1930) and their children: Mary, Emory, Emma (m. Charles RAMBO), Walter, Gus, and Ethel.

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Jim Short Dec 31 1999

My grandfather Walter John ALDRIDGE was born in St. Francis Co in 1871. His father was Wilson Motley Aldridge and mother was Mary Elizabeth Swift.

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Peggy Young Jan 20 2000

Looking for info on Julie AARON COLEMAN, b. ca 1877. She is supposed to have died in St. Francis County. Her husband was either Henry F. or W.R. COLEMAN. Related to her are Henry who married Estmer SWANSON and Maybell Coleman who married a Johnson.  She is the child of my Ggrandfather, possibly adopted or reared by him.

Query 75

Nancy Wilkerson Jan 20 2000

Searching for leads to Houston WILKERSON, found in the 1870 census for St. Francis County.  Married Permelia Morgan. Known children are Ross, John, Charles, Martin, Luther.

QUERY 76

Lynn Swaims Jan 20 2000

Looking for info on the DEARRINGTON and HARRIS families who lived in Forrest City or Madison from 1800 to 1920.  Specifically Terrell Harris and George Dearrington, but I need anything you have.

Query 77

David Richardson Jan 22 2000

Looking for info on the CALVERTS-William H., Dudley, Sarah, John W., and Stephen.  Also Nancy Brook Calvert McDANIEL, wife of John M.  The McDaniels moved to St. Francis Co around 1826 from Lewis Co. KY.  There is a John Calvert in the 1830 St Francis census.

QUERY 78

Mary in TX Jan 22 2000

I am trying to find the maiden name of my grandmother by trying to trace her sons Thomas and George W. CLARK.  I hope to find her maiden name on their death certificates.  I located Thomas on both the 1900 and 1910 St. Francis Co census.  I sent for Thomas' death cert. several years ago and they coulsn't find it.  Any advice appreciated.

QUERY 79

Rickey Jan 24, 2000

The following people were in St. Francis Co in the 1860's to 1890's.  Charles Thomas SCHNEIDER/SNIDER b. germany married Nancy Ann Taylor b. NC.  Their daughter was Clarcy Bell Snider Hodge. Wife No 2 was Margett ROSE. They married 1880 in Forrest City and had Annies Alline andThomas J., both born in Forrest City.  Charles had a blacksmith shop in Forrest City.

QUERY 80

Mike Vance Jan 24 2000

Searching for info on the family of Ben BRANHAM and his wife Pemina and their children. They came to St. Francis Co from Madison Co AL in the late 1850s. Ben died in St. Francis Co in 1871.

QUERY 81

Alan Trimue Jan 24 2000

My g-grandfather George TRIMUE, Sr. came to St. Francis Co approx. 1860-1870. He married Nancy LYONS. He died Jan 12, 1901.  I am trying to find where they originally came from.

Query 82 

Hank Johns Jan 26 2000

Searching for any information on Henry JOHNS, b 1800, VA, d. 1850 St. Francis Co.  Henry Johns is shown on the 1850 Mortality Death Index as dying in St. Francis Co.

QUERY 83

WAVLTV Jan 26 2000

Seeking info on Luther WACASTER, who was in St. Francis Co with 2nd wife and children in 1920.  Children were born in Forrest City. I think Luther was buried in Heth but don't know where or when.  

QUERY 84

Josephine Hunter Jan 26 2000

Looking for info on James R. and Mary E. JONES.  Their daughter Geniath Tinnia, b. 4-4-1881.  She married Thomas Rayburn Tackett in Forrest City 1-18-1898.  James and Mary moved to TX prior to 1902 and are listed in the 1910 Bowie County census.  The were back in St. Francis Co according to the 1920 census.  Don't know if there were any more family or not???  Will take any info I can get.

QUERY 85

Missy Wagner Jan 27 2000

I am looking for info on Richard RAY, b. 1851 in AR.  He married Anna Knight October 28, 1886 in St. Francis Co.  Any help would be appreciated.

QUERY 86

Erin Cooper Feb 12 2000

I am searching for more info on E.L. McKINNEY (possibly Elisha) wh married Leona E. JOHNSON in Jasper Co IL between 1880-1889. He was born before 1865. The had at least two children, both born in ARK. Sylvania Jane and Elva/Elza J.(male). leoan died in 1897. According to the newspaper in Jasper Co, IL Jan 4 1888 "E.L. McKinney was a timber dealer in Goodwin, ARK."

QUERY 87

Dan Cupp Feb 13 2000

Looking for info on James CUP(P) and family who came to St. Francis Co from TN in the late 1820s. He had two sons and a daughter.  The sons were James M. and Thomas.  In 1838 he owned 160 acres of land in St. Francis Co.  In 1840 son James owned 160 acres next to his dad.  James and james M. were both on the 1840 St Francis census but neither was on the 1850 St. Francis census.  however, the 1850 census shows a James Cupp, 10 years old, in the Widner household.  Can anyone help with this family?

QUERY 88

Sue Perrier Feb 19 2000

My mother's FISHER relatives all lived in St. francis Co in 1860.  James H. Fisher, b. abt 1819. father of Fanny J., Susan Evelyn, Charlotte Jane, Mary F.,  and George W. fanny married Marion Stokes, Charlotte m. C.W. Hollowell, Susan m. William Blake Fisher.  Susan is mother of Needham Alexander Fisher and she seems to be a widow in 1870 and 1880 census.  Did William Blake die in the war? Did father James Fisher fight in the war? Needham was referred to as "Capt" and lived in Izard Co as an adult, marrying Liddle Luster.

QUERY 89

Jim Mays Feb 19 2000

Info wanted on John Henry and Josie MAYof Wheatley, St. Francis Co ARK

QUERY 90

James Roberts Feb 19 2000

looking for family of William ROBERTS b 1844; W.L. Roberts, W.L. PORTER. They had a store in Widner, St. Francis Co. W.L. Roberts wife was Alice A. TYLER.

QUERY 91

Evelyn Nichols Feb 25 2000

My grandfather William Pipney JUNIOR/JUNYOR (b. 1863 GA) is believed to have died in 1894 in Round Pond, south of Forrest City, near Hughes.  I would appreciate it if someone would check the County Clerks office for record of his death or advise me of some other way to search for his death and where he is buried.  He had been married to Martha Jane "Mattie" Kennedy.

Query 92

JayeJohn Feb 29 2000

Searching for info on William DOYAL born in or near Forrest City abt 1865. We believe his mother was Mary DOLLAR and his father went by the nickname of "Tin". Willie married Claricy Bell Snyder from Wynne and at some point moved to Des Arc ARK. Some of their children died and are buried near Forrest City.

QUERY 93

Sharia Henley Mar 4 2000

Looking for relatives of William Riley COTTEN. His brothers-Newt and Martin-there may be more siblings. Also relatives of John Andrew BEGGS, Guy BEGGS, Garnet Beggs, Essie BEGGS m. Charles Cotten and lived in Colt, AR.  Katie Arbell WOODS, father was Thomas Jefferson WOODS, m. Fanny or Nancy, not sure who.

QUERY 94

Bradley Pettigrew Mar 6 2000

James H. ARMSTRONG, b. 1820, d. in St francis Co.  Wife was Angelina GORDAN, Child Mollisa Coon Armstrong, my ggrandmother.  Any info appreciated.

QUERY 95

Patty McWilliams Mar 8 2000

My husband's great grandfather Benny A. GHOLSTON(b. 1853, d. 1908) and great grandmother America Ophelia WALL (b. 1868, d.1907) were married in St Francis Co Dec 24 1882. I am seeking info about their parents. 

QUERY 96

William Kimble Jr. Mar 10 2000

Looking for info on my grandfather, Charles Wesley KIMBLE, who was born Jan 20, 1936 in St. Francis Co, Forrest City.

QUERY 97

Karen Tanner Mar 11 2000

Could someone please do a lookup for me? I would be happy to pay your expenses. i need info from the Arkansas Gazette Obituaries Index 1819-1879. i need someone who has access to the actual Arkansas Gazette. I would like a copy of the obituary of James Collins. He is listed as 1878 Sept 26 page 1 column 4; 1873 Dec 14 page 1 column 3: or 1871 June 10 page one column 3.  I don't know which one is him. Thanks for any help.

QUERY 98

T. Wizer Mar 14 2000

My g grandfather was Ira Laythett HOMEWOOD. Born march 13 1890, d. Dec 1976 in St Francis Co. Would like any info on this lineage.

QUERY 99

Jim Sanderlin Mar 19 2000

Looking for inf on any SANDELINS, especially Griffeth Sanderlin who bought 160 acres in St Francis Co in 1821.

QUERY 100 

Geoneil Mar 24 2000

Annie Louise TOURTELLO, b. in St Francis Co in 1840s. Need info on father William Tourtello and name of her mother.

QUERY 101

Maribette Mar 30 2000

Would apreciate any info on Oscar Porter WOLFE, Sr., arrived in St francies Co from PA about 1848-1850. Purchased property in Taylor's Creek. Married Anna E. RUSSELL then to Cornelia WORTHAM. He died abt 1870. his son was Oscar Wolfe Jr. He was born in Taylor's Creek in 1852. He married Francis "Fanny" Martin GURLEY (b. abt 1854). He lived and worked in Forrest City and died abt 1910. Paul LOGSDON married Annie Wolfe abt 1910. She was born in Forrest city abt 1885.

QUERY 102

Stone Mar 30 2000

Seek info on Sarah Elizabeth KENNEDY b. abt 1859 in AR. Married Frank WHITE then Albert Price PHILLIPS. She is shown on the 1870 St Francis Co census with Robert and Margaret ANDERSON. Bros. John and Will shown same census in home of William GILL. Why? Would appreciate any info on the Kennedys

QUERY 103

Bill Dalton Mar 31 2000

Looking for info on Thomas Delta RAMBO or any Rambo family in St Francis Co. Thomas died in 1935 at hospital in Memphis. He lived in Widner and was buried there. His wif's name was Emma. Other members of his family lived in TN.

QUERY 104

 Pam W April 1 2000

Looking for info on John MURRELL, aka "The Outlaw". He and his gang pirated produce boats on the Mississippi from their lookout on Crowley's Ridge at Phillip's Bayou. It is said he died around 1855 in his shack near Forrest City. A lone pine tree was said to be on the location..

QUERY 105

B.J. Kirby April 1 2000

April 16 1906 O.A. JACKSON of Little Rock married Alice KIRBY of Forrest city. He was 30 and she was 21. This is the only info I have on them Someone knew Alice in 1931 living in Wynne and she was married to a man named SANDER then. Her father, my grandfather's brother, was Salas S. Kirby of Wynne and she had a brother named Nathan J. Kirby. I would appreciate any info on these folks.

QUERY 106

Frank Hulsey April 13 2000

My grandfather Amos Lee ROMEY was born in St Francis Co, married Emma GODBY, and died and was buried in St Francis Co. I do not have any dates. Any info would be appreciated.

QUERY 107

Jean Silveria April 13 2000

I am looking for Old Macey Cemetary. My mother used to say it was near Wynne AR but I haven't been able to find it. My mother was Nola HOLT and father was James KNIGHT. He was a southern Baptist preacher and they lived around Wynne until 1923/24. His father was  also a Baptist preacher whose name was John Wesley Knight. This man, among other relatives, was buried at Old macey Cemetary. Would appreciate any info on the buriel place of my relatives.

QUERY 108

Larry Hallstrom April 19 2000

I am researchng a Samuel GILBERT. The 1829 St Francis Co census lists a Samuel Gilbert while the 1830 census lists a Samuel GILBREATH. Are these the same person? He may have migrated from middle TN.

QUERY 109

Darin Pace April 22 2000

Trying to track down my g grandfather who is possibly Anderson PACE married to Etta BROWN in St Francis Co April 19, 1894. My grandfather Ernest PACE was born in St Francis Co on Dec 28 1905.

QUERY 110

Pat Turnage April 27 2000

Looking for g grandfather Joe Bethel LEMONES, b about 1831 or 1832. He married Mary Elizabeth CRIPPIN. They are both buried in Loughridge Cemetary. He had George William Lemones, my grandfather.

QUERY 111

Joanne Lyon April 30 2000

My grandfather was Frederick Gottlieb BEYER, b Aug 23 1870, d May 7 1916. He married Louisa Amelia Wiegard, b Dec 18 1868, d June 29 1955. They lived in Brinkley from before 1900 until grandmother's death in 1955. Any info would be appreciated.

QUERY 112

M Johnson April 30 2000

I am researching DUNN, MISENHAMMER, and SCAGGS. William Scaggs is on the 1840 and 1850 census as head of household. He married Mary Dunn  in TN in 1830. In 1850 they had some Dunns in their household. I am trying to figure out how they were related to Mary. Also, who were Mary's parents?

QUERY 113

C. McDaniel May 4 2000

Does anyone living have any knowledge of Dr. Joel Wiley MCCLENDON who lived in Palestine, Wheatley, and Haynes between Dec 1870 to 1898? Information on him has been limited to date.

QUERY 114

Larry Carney  May 6 2000

I am doing reasearch on the LITTEL families. My grandfather was Robert (Bob) Littell and he and siblings were born in Forrest City.

QUERY 115 

P. Chase May 13 2000

Looking for info on John W. KENNY. b. 04-04-1887, d. 09-16-1981 He lived in Palestine, St Francis Co and worked for the railroad. He married Lelar Mae ROBINSON and had one daughter. After Lelar died in 1911 he married Mary Florence COFFEE and had 7 children.

QUERY 116

Linda Butler May 18 2000

My g grandparents were Anson Boyd HODGES and Ella Mae LIVELY.  They both died and are buried in Forrest City. Ella has been especially elusive. Her mother died when she was a baby and I believe she was born in Pine Grove AR and adopted by relatives. I don't know her parents names.

QUERY 117

H. Soward May 26 2000

I am seeking proof of the marraige of my gg grandparents West Walker SOWARD and Matilda HOTCHKISS. It occurred between 1835 and 1838, most likely in St Francis Co. I understand the marraige records for that time were destroyed in a fire. Matilda was the daughter of Hezekiah Hotchkiss and Lydia Mead. They moved to St Francis Co abt 1836. Both families moved to Independence Co by 1840. Will share info.

QUERY 118

Mike Carroll May 28 2000

Looking for info on my grandparents Theodore Reed CARROLL and Annie Geraldine PATTERSON and their relatives. They lived out from Brinkley on Swamp Poodle Road and are buried in the Swamp Poodle Cemetary.

QUERY 119

Kay Rutherford May 29 2000

I have information that my grandfather Paul Sidney STAPLETON is buried in Colt. He died in the 1950s.  I would appreciate someone doing a lookup in Colt for me.  

QUERY 120

Hank Johns June 8 2000

Looking for info on Henry JOHNS. He moved to St Francis Co about 1843 from TN. He died in St Francis Co in May 1850. All of his children are shown on the 1850 St Francis census in the William H. LANE household. His oldest daughter married William Lane. Would appreciste any info on these two families.

QUERY 121

Misper June 11 2000

Looking for info on the Fulkerson families of St Francis Co.

QUERY 122

John Head June 11 2000

Looking for decendents of the GORDY family which is found listed on the 1880 St Francis Co census. This is Gideon and Rebecca (HEAD) GORDY. The ANDERSONS listed in the household are children of Rebecca's sister. William Gordy, wife and a coule of children are buried in the Loughridge Cemetary.

QUERY 123

Billie Clarice June 12 2000

I would like any info on John C. CRAWFORD and his wife Bennie McCLAREN. Also Bill, Mary, and Ethel Crawford, William MCCLAREN.

QUERY 124

Jim Kimble June 12 2000

My grandfather Robert Henry KIMBLE lived near Forrest City in 1910, south in an area called Linden Island. I would like info on his father who I believe was James William Kimble, probibly born about 1865.

QUERY 125

Francis June 25 2000

Trying to locate the cemetary where Andy and Alice CHANEY, and the families GOODWIN, BYERS, and JOHNSON. They are believed to be buried in the Forrest City Cemetary. Any help would be appreciated.

QUERY 126

M. Waters Cooper June 29 2000

Searching for the parents of Abraham Calloway CASTEEL b. @ 1817/19 in TN d. Dec. 1901 St Francis Co. Also, the parents of his wife Isabel SIMPSON. They were both born in TN.  

QUERY 127

Lyn Woods July 13 2000

I am looking for info on John Ira WHITTENTON b Oct 4 1870, d May 28 1912. His wife was Malissa McDANIEL. They lived in Forrest City and had 12 children. Their son Joseph Clifford was my grandfather. He married Zelma ROYAL. I am particularly interested in finding info on the Whittenton and Royal families.

QUERY 128 

M. Kelly  July 14 2000

Looking for info on the W.J. FREEMAN listed in the 1870 census of St Francis Co. Could someone see if his wife is Martha and if David and Mary are living with him? Could also have a J.W. or John and Elmira living there.

QUERY 129

Pat Sheffield July 18 2000

Looking for info on my ggrandfather James T. PERRY. b June 1852. He died at Palestine and is buried at Bell Cemetary. His wife is Nancy Ann GIBSON. I would like his mother's maiden name and info on Nancy's parents.

QUERY 130

S. Banks-Hicks   July 20 2000

I am trying to find any info I can on a plantation owner named Josiah Foster. He had two slaves named Allen and Lettie (Johnson) Harvey who he supposidly freed in 1862. I would appreciate any info on these two people. I can also be reached at sbankshicks@yahoo.com.

QUERY 131

Razer July 29 2000

Seeking info on Bertha Carter b 6 Jun 1888 who married Claude Parrish 3 Mar 1909. They had four children: Goldman, Verma, Maxine, and Norman. Maxine had a Daughter named Kathy Alford. The last address I have for them is Forrest City.  

QUERY 132

Iva Croom Aug 4 2000

Looking for anyone who knew the Dee Clayton family in St Francis Co. He was my granddaddy. He passed away around 1952. Just wanted to know if anyone knew of him and could tell me anything about him. His wife was Suzie and their sons were Wesley, Vernon, Edson, and their daughters were Iola Mae and Elise.

QUERY 133

Unorick Aug 9 2000

I am looking for info on a GLISPIE family. Amos Glispie was living in St Francis Co in 1880, age 13, living with his mother and step father, James DEVAN. Amos may have been in Brinkley as late as the early 1900s and may have ben Police Chief.

QUERY 134  

Pat McAlpine Aug 19 2000

My main line is Benjamin and Martha Smith MAY. Connected to them are LANDRUM, REDMAN, HUFFSTUTTLER, and CASBEER. My gg grandfather was Redden A. May. His daughter Sarah Elizabeth married first to ? and 2nd to John Landrum. Their son James Arthur was my grandfather. I would like to correspond with decendents of these lines.

QUERY 135

Lydia French Aug 21 2000

I am researching Narcissus TREADWAY who married Archibald B. MAY in 1887, probibly in St Francis Co. He was a doctor and a son of Archibald Chelsey May. Narcissus may have been Native American.

QUERY 136

Bob Lynch Aug 31 2000

Looking for info on Louis (Craig) KINGSLEY and her husband Worley. Shows four children born in Kingsley (in St Francis Co) in 1890, 1892, and twins 1895. Have picture taken Gaither Mountain ARK, wherever that is.

QUERY 137

Lowell Childress Sept 3 2000

Lucinda Buell WYATT married Gus ADAMS in 1880 in Charleston MO. They moved to Cross Co ARK. Their children were Iva, Alva, Pearle, and Stella. Iva b 1884, married Peter Deforest on 10 Nov 1900. Pearl Adams b 1889 married James McKee Nov 21 1907 . Both married in St Francis Co. Would like any info.

QUERY 138

L. Pettiford Sept 9 2000

Looking for info on Walter DAVIS from Widener, ARK. He was born in MS and married Mattie JONES. Walter was a sharecropper and his kids were Robert, Minnie(m.Alex Bisk), Anna Lizzie, Frances, Isaac, Walter Jr., and Rachel. He died around 1923-1928. His sister Mattie married Will SULLIVAN.

QUERY 139

Della Sept 6 2000

I'm trying to find out if my grandmother Effie Pearl ADAMS MCKEE (1891-1929) is the daughter of John F. Adams (1861-1911) and Mary J. HIGGINS (1870-1911) All are buried in Barnishaw Cem in Pine Tree.

QUERY 140

M. Danley Sept 10 2000

Do you have info on Wade WEBB that came to St Francis Co in 1853 from N.C.? His wife was Matilda BARKER and one child was Remington Pender Webb that lived in the Newcastle community for many years. Other children were John Lee, Willie Wade, James Robert, and Elbert.  

QUERY 141

Pat Sept 15 2000

Seeking info on these BROWNs in St Francis Co 1840 and 1850: Ruffin Brown-found in 1840 census. Household had 3 males under age 5, one male between 5 to 10, one male 10 to 15, and one male 30 to 40. Also want info on Millie Brown, wife of R. P. BOONE, listed on the 1850 census. Was she a sister of Ruffin Brown? i believe they all lived on Crowley's Ridge.  Richard Pearson Boone b. 1803 in KY. One child was Sarah Jane Boone and am trying to find her decendents as well.Also, does anyone know a Riley or Isaac BOONE? There was an Isaac Boone in Union Co ARK in the early 1800s. Could he be a brother of Richmond Boone and the reason Richmond named a son Isaac?

TV Sept 2000

I grew up in Forrest City and both my parents died there. Looking for any info on the William RATTON Family. Also Tom and/or Ernest PERKINS.

QUERY 142

K Sweeney Sept 2000

I am looking for two people in my husband's family:

Lonnie NELSON b July 1910, d June 1980                                                                                                                                                                           Byron NELSON b Jan 1879, d May 1972                                                                                                                                                                              Both lived and died in Forrest City ARK.      

QUERY 143

Mary Cooper Sept 24 2000

I am trying to find the parents of Abraham Calloway CASTEEL, b in TN 1817 and d in St Francis Co Dec 1901. Also trying to find the parents of his wife Isabell SIMPSON, d 1903 in St Francis Co. This couple was on the St Francis census from 1850 on.

QUERY 144

H Kenyon Sept 30 2000

I am trying to find info on William LEWIS who earned his property for service in the war of 1812 in St Francis Co. His daughter Malinda Degray Lewis married Thomas Walworth YERZLEY after he returned from the Civil War.

QUERY 145

Jim Cunningham Oct 7 2000

Seeking info on Jenny and Johnny (?) Johnson, twins born April 1, 1935 and given up for adoption. Father may have been Jerry or Johnny and he may have been sent to prison around that time. They were born in Forrest City.

QUERY 146

Sam Oct 10 2000

Looking for info on Joseph LEWIS b around 1870 in St Francis Co. married Mary SRUM with whom he had 5 children- Lottie, Lucinda, Fannie, John and Jimmy.

QUERY 147 

mar-bak Oct 14 2000

Looking for info on Dr. Stephen SHELTON and wife Matilda. They lived in St Francis Co in 1828 and latter moved to Mississippi then back to other parts of Arkansas. Any help would be appreciated.

QUERY 148

James White Oct 14 2000

According to family history and documents Nancy Ann (Mewborn) WHITE died  June 13, 1925 and was buried in Hughes Cemetary. is it possible for anyone in the area to confirm this for me and get a site or lot number of her gravesite so I can visit it next time I am in the area? Thank you.

QUERY 149

Lee Goodwin Jan 1 2001

My mother Maude Della GOSS was born May 1889 in Wheatley AR. I would like to know if she was on the 1890 census? Her father was William Goss and her sisters were Evelyn (Elve?) and Dillie (?). Any help is appreciated.

QUERY 150 

Sheila Jarrett Jan 2 2001

I am trying to locate decendents of the 2nd marraige of Henry H. JARRETT from the Colt area around 1900-1915. First marraige was to Celia COWAN. Their 3 children: Beatrice, Myrtle, and John Robert. According to family stories John didn't approve of his father's remarraige and moved away with his wife Modena BONDS and lost contact with his father and the new family.

QUERY 151

Beverly Jan 2 2001

I am trying to find info on Willard O. Sloniker b. 1879, d. aft 1920. He married Donna HESTER on 23 Mar 1904. Donna was born in St Francis Co Nov 1885.

Query 152

Hugh Mills Jan 3 2001

My grandfather William Tecumseh Mills, Sr. b in Eglantine abt 1870s. His father was James C. Mills and grandfather was Lewis Mills. He married Beth Florence McBride Marshal in 1902 and was a lawyer until his death in 1952. Looking for any contacts.

Query 153 

Wynell Jan 5 2001

Moses TRIMBLE married Anna Styers. They lived in St francis Co from the 1830 census until after 1850 census. Their son Richard married Melissa LANGSTON 1829. That couple's daughter Jane "Jincy" married Richard CROWSON. Looking for info on this family.

Query 154

Lola Ponder Jan 6 2001

Looking for info on my grandparents. Father's parents James Thomas SMITH and Toker MATLOCK. Mother's parents Lee WORLEY and Josie THOMAS. I think my parents married in St. Francis or Cross Co.

Query 155

Angela Walker Jan 12 2001

I am looking for info on Mary E. GUESS. She was born about 1855 in St Francis Co. parents were Johnson and Harriet Guess.

Query 156

Pam Roberts Jan 12 2001

I have found a Marlin DAWSON in the 1840 St Francis Co census. My grandmother told me about a family member whose name was Marlin so I am trying to find out about this Marlin. Any info is appreciated.

Query 157

Gilbert Hayes Jan 30 2001

Would like info on James A. HAYES, b. about 1829 in TN, d. about 1927 in Forrest City. Last married to Cleo URSEY. They had two children, William Houston and Ruby. Cleo had a sister with the last name of Horton. We believe James and Cleo were buried in Colt, AR. 

Query 158

Patricia Burnham Feb 1 2001

Looking for the family of Joseph CLUCK. He had two sons: Leon b. 1921 and Leland b. 1925 in St Francis Co. 

Query 159

Jean Reed Herbelin Feb 2 2001

I am trying to find info on James TURNER. He was living in Forrest City in June 1944. He may have owned or was working at an ice and coal company with 24 hour service. His sister also was living in Forrest City. They were Stephen and Mellie Griffen. if any one remembers anything about these people it would be a wonderful surprise!

Query 160

B.J. Kirby Feb 10 2001

Alice KIRBY of St Francis Co married O.A. JACKSON from Pulaski Co on April 16 1906. Alice's father was Silias S. Kirby and he lived at Wynne, Cross Co. Her brother was Nathan Kirby. I would like to hear from anyone who knows anything about Alice. Thanks.

Query 161

Jenelle Feb 11 2001

John BLANTON and his son Benjamin resided in St Francis Co 1828 through 1835. John's other son Elijah lived there 1932 - 1835. I would like to know who these men married or any other info.

Query 162

Ruth Mar 27 2001

Looking for info on David WYLDS and wife Mary "Aunt Polly" CREELY, found in the St Francis Co census in 1830, 1840, and 1850. Also, William HIGHTOWER listed in the 1830 and 1840 census.

Query 163

Marie Rolland Mar 28 2001

I am looking for Percy Eugene YARBROUGH. He married Ola Mae PERRY in 1949 and lived in or near Forrest City. they were only married a couple of months.

Query 164

B Kirby April 15 2001

Nathan J. KIRBY married Julia GROFT in St Francis Co Oct 1907. Nathan died Oct 1913 and is buried in Colt. I would appreciate any info on him.

Query 165

M. Banks April 17 2001

Looking for the family of Geogia Ward, African American, who lived in St. Francis Co, probibly Forrest City, at some point between 1866 and 1880.

Query 166

Kelley April 18 2001

I am looking for the parents of Helen Marr Johnson, who married Dr. John E. HOOPER. They are in the 1850 St Francis Co census.

Query 167

Lana Wood Ary May 2001

I am trying to find George WOOD. He was in the Elm Spring Township in the 1870 Census. There was also a Laura Adell Wood who married into the PARKER family.

Query 168

John Nixon May 2001

In the 1850 St Francis Co census there are two GARRETSON brothers living next door to each other. John W. with wife Sara and Hardin and his wife Tabitha and their children Mary, john, William, Andrew, and Martha.

Query 169

Mary June 2001

Searching for info on the following families in St Francis Co:           WYLES, SURGINER, FORREST, BURRESS, OLIVE 

Query 170

Kelley June 2001

John C. Johnson came to St Francis Co from Alabama. He is in the 1840, 1850, and 1860 census in St Francis. his wife was Elizabeth, a son Gustavus, a daughter Cynthia. He was a representative for the county. i am trying to find where he died, all children's names, wife's maiden name, etc....

Query 171

Evelyn June 2001

William Henry ELLIS married Sally Tanksley or Tankersly. She had land in St Francis Co that the family story says William gambled away. His brothers were Park or Parker, Harvey, Marshall, and Dan. I can't find anything on William or his bros. and would appreciate any help.

Query 172

 Sandra June 2001

Looking for Clinton Price listed in 1870 census for St. Francis Co. - Union Twp. Would like to have information on what is listed as birth place and any other info on the census. I've only seen the index. Thanks.

Query 173

Douglas Gray June 2001

Hi My name is Douglas Theo Gray. I am looking for any information that i can find on Joe Gray ( my granddad) and Theo Gray ( my dad). I would like to say "Thank-You" in advance for your time, work and cooperation regarding this information request.

Query 174

Pat Searight June 2001

I am searching for Joseph Garland who wed Matilda Lane in 1833. He died 1845 in St Francis Co, AR. They lived there from 1835 to about 1850. In 1840 they lived in Johnson Twp, St Francis Co, AR. Matilda married a second time to Lewis George and later moved to Evergreen, Washington Co, TX after 1850. Joseph and Matilda had Sarah Anne (my husband's gggrandmother), Mary Ann Garland, Samuel Jasper Garland and Nancy J Garland. Any info for me?

Query 175

Mary Nichols June 2001

Looking for any information on Annie Belle WYLES FORREST SURGINER. She is supposed to be buried in a cemetery close to Forrest City, with the family of her 2nd husband's family (Surginer). Also info on her brothers who lived in St. Francis Co. on two different times; William A. Wyles and James David Wyles. James David, my gfather married a BURRESS, who may have relatives there.

Query 176

April Jones June 2001

My name is April Jones. My husband and I are on a search to find his birth family. My husbands name is Charles Jones now. He was born in St. Francis county August 1971 but the town was Hughes. The name of the place he was born in was called Collum Clinic and the attendants name was G.R. Collum. We do not know anything about the town but we think he may have people that may still live there. We do not know the laws of Arkansas on adoption. His was a closed adoption but we do have his real name which was Stanley Dewayne Skinner and he also has a sister 14months older than him. We would appreciate any information that could help us.

Query 177

S. Riley June 2001

I am seeking information regarding my family that moved from MIssissippi to St Fancis County approximately 1935 by the last name of Brooks. My late great-grandmother passed away in the county and buried somewhere on Lowell Taylor Plantation. Her name was Sarah Francis Brooks; her nickname was Doll. Her daughter Maeola use to work for Lowell Taylor and her son (Maeola's) passed away back in 1968 and we are unable to located his grave, Eddie Robinson. Please help in locating their graves. Any information that you could find for me, I will sincerely appreciate it.

Query 178

Maribette June 2001

I am researching the following surnames, and would appreciate any information/links associated with any/all of them:

Oscar Porter Wolff, Sr. [Taylor's Creek/Colt 1848-1857]

Oscar Porter Wolff, Jr. [Colt, Forrest City 1852-1911]

Anne E. Russell (wife of OPWolff, Sr.) 1822-1854

Cornelia Wortham (wife of OPWolff, Sr.)

Frances (Fannie) Martin [b: Poinsett Co.; in St. Francis Co.: 1860-1917]

Query 179

Jerry July 2001

I am from St. Francis County and lived there for most of my early life. I am looking for information about my paternal grandparents, whose surname was CHRISTOPHER. I don't know my grandfather's first name but my grandmother's first name was Nettie. She died in the late 1930s or 40s and were the parents of several children including Talmadge (my father) Eagle, and Parham. Any information would be most appreciated.

Query 180

Elaine July 2001

LEWIS:Looking for information on ELBY (PETE) LEWIS, my grandfather, married to ORA LEVENIA PRICE, he was born in 1879 and died in 1938. He is buried in Wylds Cemetery. He lived next to the Wylds place. He had twin brothers John and James, James lived in this same area. Elby's father's name may have been OLIVER married to a Martha Roydel, his second wife. There may have been other brothers and sisters of ELBY by the names of OLIVER EDDWIN LEWIS, VICTORIAH LEWIS, JOSEPHINE LEWIS,MARGY CLARE LEWIS and AVARY LEWIS. I would appreciate any information on this family. Also if anyone has family buried in WYLDS CEMETERY please contact me

Query 181

Joan July 2001

I am interested in corresponding with anyone connected to or having information on the BLANTON families of Benjamin Blanton, John Blanton or related lines shown in the 1830 Census of St. Francis County. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Query 182

S. Riley July 2001

I am interested in finding the exact location of the burial ground of,my uncle, Eddie Robinson. He pased away Febuary 1968 near St. Luke Church in St. Francis county, I assumed that is located on Beck's plantation. The marker that was placed over his grave is no longer there. If anyone have any information on the burial ground on Beck's plantation,please let me know. He was the son of Maeola(Ewings)Hillard.

Query 183

Jaime Boozer July 2001

There is a cemetery between forest city and marianna in st france county i cant remember the name of the cemetery his name is VACHEL BOONE ROSE HE DIED in (Nov. 1943 the 8 or 6 ) if any one can help please thank you very much

Query 184

brinkley July 2001

I am researching a James G. Marr in the 1860 Census for St Francis Co. He was in the 1850 census for Marengo Co AL with wife Sara J 20 and daughter Mary E. I would appreciate any information concerning this family. There was also a Daniel Marr in the 1870 census and a Frances K. Marr in the 1860 census who could have been related. He was in the 1870 census for Burleson Co Census as James Marr still with wife Jane. I am particularly looking for His daughter Martha Jane Marr, who i believe was born here around 1864.

Query 185

jackjim July 2001

I am researching ROBERT(R.A.)CAMPBELL, middle name may have been Albert. Born ABT. 1847-1852, Kentucky. Robert lived for a time in St. Francis County about 1882. He married Lucia Gaines Key, March 28, 1882, in Helena, Ar. They moved to Texas shortly after their wedding. Robert returned to St. Francis, County about 1899 with a new wife, Kettie Campbell. I would appreciate any information or leads.

Query 186

Nikki July 2001

I would like you to add the Padgett surname to the list. I am Nikki Leigh Padgett from Holly Grove and the majority of my family lives in St. Francis county. I have searched the records you have and I have only found one George W. Padgett listed in one scrapbook. He died in a hunting accident in the 1940's. I have found that he is my grandfathers older brother. My grandfather is Wilburn F. Padgett. I am trying to trace my family history and I haven't had much luck. We originated from Alabama and my grandfather doesn't know who his grandfather was, so it is a rather difficult search. I would appreciate any help you could give me. Thank you!

Query 187

Ruth July 2001

Has anyone ever heard of a Mount Zion Mission Baptist Church in the area of Tuni, St. Francis County, AR, in the early 1900's? My ggg uncle, Dan WYLDS, sold 2 acres of land to this church in January, 1898. We are trying to ascertain if this might possibly be the property known as the WYLDS cemetery. Perhaps a church was planned for later, or maybe the church was supposed to take care of the cemetery. Does anyone have any information that would help us? Thanks

Query 188

Dave August 2001

I am looking for information on Clint Ingle, who is probabilly my great grandfather. I'm not sure where he was born, but the SS death index shows he died in Forest City. He was married to a Barbara Sanders. My grandmother was Virgie Louise Ingle-Pharis. Any Information on them would be greatly appreciated in completeing my family tree

Query 189

Charles Taylor August 2001

Looking for the taylor family. my father was charlie eugene taylor ar. 1926-allen taylor-alice mullins. this much I do know. maried saline co . 1912 looking for records came across this one and that brings me to you. allen green taylor-10 nov.1893 ar. father thomas noah taylor-lucinda jones-26-mar.1856 in st. frances co ar. what if anything can you tell me about these two people. have found a lot on information as to lucinda jones... but can not find any records for thomas. maybe thier are records that you may have on where he thomas came from.

Query 190

Bill Cudlipp  September 2001

I seek information on one Samuel Masters Hankins who I believed was living in Forrest City, Ark around 1870.

Query 191

B.J. Clark Sept 2001

Looking for info on Sam and William SHINNALL.

Sam was born 11-25-1917 in Palestine and William was born 5-11-1921 in Moro. Father William Demarion SHINNALL mother Cora MATHIS. Believe William was my grandfather's brother.

Query 192

Gearldene Sept 2001

my grandmother was born in st, francis county, june 23, 1875.amanda l taylor.died on july 16,1913. amandas mother came from the smokey mountians in north carolina sh was a full blooded cherokee.i know nothing other than her last name was taylor. amandas first husband was a Barrettthey had one son neeley and two daughters alba and ola. neeley was born in franklin co. alabama,i have been searching but havnt came up with any info on them as of yet.

Query 193

Sheila Sept 2001

I am looking for anyone with ANY information on the following family who lived in the Giles/Lincoln county area of Tennessee and then moved to the Cross/St.Francis county area in Arkansas around the late 1800's to early 1900's:

John J. Gray,Eliza Gray,John T. (Tom/Thomas??) Gray,Amanda Gray,Della Gray,Lizzie Gray,James Gray,Joe (Jodie) Gray,William (Willie) Gray,Annie Gray

Query 194

Ginny October 2001

Seeking information on Noble Ladd Gross son of John Gross of South Carolina. He should have been in St. Francis County, AR in 1860. His sister was Elizabeth "Betsie" Gross who married Daniel Ayers.

Query 195

Mrs. Thomas Oct 2001

i am looking for john stoddard who came to st francis ark maybe in the 1860's.my cousin said that she may have thought that he died there in smith parish st francis co ark in 1861. Is there a place where i can find his will or death cretificate which would show where he was born in ky in 1790 and who his father and mother were??? i know that his sons william johnston stoddard and joseph b stoddard where also livng there at that time and his wife priscilla jones stoddard from nc to tn to ark and living with alabama her daughter.

Query 196

Donna Smith Oct 2001

I am looking for Edward Dee Davis born 3 Dec 1875 in Forrest City AK. His wife was Melitha Ussery born. July 1877 perhaps in same town. They both died in Hall, Clark Co., WA. She died in 1902-03 and he died in 1942. My mother was named Melitha after her greatgrandmother. I would love to find her parents and accurate dates of birth and location. I am willing to share what I have on this Davis family.

Query 197

Charles Oct 2001

Thomas B Culver's wife filed for pension in 1892 from St Francis Co. for his part in the Indian wars. Would like to contact one of his descendants. Thomas B Culver's brother was my gg-grandfather.

Query 198

KA37012077 Oct 2001

I am looking for the following ancestors. They lived in Forrest City or that general area.

Anna Hamilton time frame 1890-1924 or longer

Dr. Albert Allman Approximately the same time frame

Anna and Albert were brother and sister. They were born in Sulligent Alabama and were the children of Tonny and Priscilla Allman

Query199

Ginny Dec 2001

I believe Daniel Ayers & his wife, Elizabeth "Betsie" Gross were in St. Francis County, AR along with the family of Noble Ladd Gross, Betsie's brother. Daniel & Betsie had a son, Thomas Jefferson, and I am looking for his marriage date to Miss Lucy Ann Bennett. Any information you may have on either of these families would be appreciated.

Query 200 Marge Dec 2007

I'd like to make contact with an descendants of the early CASTEEL families in St. Francis Co. AR for the purpose of compiling a family history book. Marge Casteel Savannah, TN

Query 201 Mark Jan 2008 Paul,