Archived Queries

June 30, 2010

TEXAN KID SHOW

I was wondering if anyone knows anything about a Texan Kid Show that possibly performed in the Grandview area. My great grandmother was originally from Grandview and I have possession of her photos. There are about 3 or 4 photos of this so called Texan Kid Show. The photos contain men dressed as cowboys. The names are written on the back, but it is difficult to know for sure the right spelling. In one picture, the cowboys are standing with my great great grandmother Ida Laird McDaniel. Any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks!

Casey Cluiss Flinn
cjfrdh@aol.com

June 30, 2010

LAIRD - McDANIEL - NORTON

Looking for any information on the Laird and McDaniel families of Grandview, Texas. Any information on these surnames is appreciated. I also have photos of Virgil and Port Norton. I believe they may have been friends to my Laird/McDaniel family. I would love to return these photos to the Norton family. Please contact me at cjfrdh@aol.com with any information.

Thank you!

Casey Cluiss Flinn

June 30, 2010

SOLENBERG/SOLENBURG

I have trying to find info on the Solenberg or Solenburg family that lived in Johnson County 1920-1925

Maggie Coleman
maggiec12@tds.net

June 15, 2010

HICKMAN

Looking for anyone else with info on James Henry Hickman (b. 1873 AR) and wife Mattie V. - children: Carl, Fairy, Spurgeon

Licia Babb
gsdmoonshadow@aol.com

June 9, 2010

CARVER

I have a great aunt that was born in Cleburne, Tx., 25 Feb 1905. Her name was Jewell Carver. Her parents were George W & Bettie Carver. The reason I am trying to locate a birth record for her is to try and figure out what George was doing there in 1905. I thought it might list his occupation. I think he had something to do with the railroad because he was a Texas Ranger in 1922 listed as a Railroad Ranger and may have worked the strike in Cleburne in 1922. After Jewell’s birth in 1905 the family moved back to Bell county where he was a farmer until 1922.

Any help would be appreciated,

Ronnie Tubbs
ronnie5115@gmail.com

February 24, 2010

KIMBROW

Does anyone have information on Willie D. Kimbrow, son of Joseph T. Kimbrow? He was b. 1872 Mo d. 1880 Johnson Co Tx. Where is he buried ? Is a death certificate available with his mother's name on it? Researchers don't have it because the Mo records were destroyed 1870, but surely his father put it on his death record if Texas had records that far back. Joseph Titus Kimbrow is a brother of my grandmother. Would appreciate hearing from anyone connected.

Betty
ddown@compnetisp.com

February 24, 2010

RHODES

Does any one have any information on any members of the following Rhodes Family ??????

Jennifer A Rhodes born 1981 daughter of Fred Bart and Shari Milford Rhodes.

Fred B. Rhodes, born 1945 -lived at one time in Lillian,Texas
Chester C. Rhodes who married Lucille Paynne
Thomas Franklin Rhoes b. 1877, died 1946
Kristan Bess Rhodes, b. 1981 to Denny Thomas and Elaine Elliotte Gunter Rhoads
Chester Rhodes b. abt 1912 Texas
Rodger Rhodes, b. abt 1914 Texas
Aubry Rhodes, b. abt 1916 Texas
Carl Rhodes b. abt 1917 Texas

This family lived in or around Arlington and Lillian, in Johnston County, Texas

Please contact Bob Turner
bobturn2@att.net

August 12, 2009

BEAVER

I am looking for information about Mary "Polly" Ray Jackson Beaver(s) who died in Johnson, Texas Dec. 9, 1886. Supposedly her last husband was Michael Beaver and before that she was married to Brice Jackson. She raised about 8 kids including Mary Jane Jackson Hendricks in your area.

Thank you so much, Debbie Garrett
dallaswg@grandecom.net

June 28, 2009

JOHNSON

I have ties to the Ike JOHNSON family out of Alvarado. Would like to match/compare notes, will share all I have.

James Rouse, Schertz Texas
jtrouse@satx.rr.com

June 1, 2009

BOWERS

I am looking for information on the family of John W. BOWERS who moved from Bibb County Georgia to Johnson County Texas circa 1873. Have some information on his sons, Charles E. BOWERS there in the 1900, 1920 and 1930 census and Alfred Taylor BOWERS living there until 1977. He and his family are shown in the 1880 Johnson County Texas census.

William Alfred Bowers, Jr.
bbowers@atc.cc

February 28, 2009

EVANS

I found a Robert Ray Evans on the Footnotes Tx. Deaths in Johnson County Texas 1931.
Can anyone help me with information on this man?

Wanda Skinner
wanda.skinner@sbcglobal.net

February 27, 2009

PORTER

I have information to share on the family of William Ambrose Porter family.
William Ambrose and Emily's son, John Quincy Porter and wife, Amanda, lived in the Godley area in the 1950's.

Bill Bradford
billbradfordfm@verizon.net

January 31, 2009

GAMBRELL, RICHARDSON, FRANKS

THE family I am looking for are JOHN FRANKLIN GAMBRELL B, AB 1834 HIM and his wife came to JOHNSON in 1872 THEY settle in the BUEL AIRY AND LIVED there TILL they died. RICHARDSON. JOSHUA AND HIS WIFE and FAMILY came there about the same time they were in ANDERSON CO Texas till after the WAR, WILLIAM ALMOND GAMBRELL MARRIED OCTAVE RICHARDSON IN JOHNSON CO 1891 AND HAD TWO son there QUANTION AND JOHN GAMBRELL, there was in the GAMBRELL FAMILY WILLIAM GAMBRELL B 1868 in Anderson co. sc. they a nether son Eneck GAMBRELL HE DIED YOUING OZKER< GAMBRELL BORN in JOHNSON CO. TX .MAREION GAMBRELL b JOHNSON CO TX, LONOR GAMBRELL SHE married FRANKS, CHARLES GAMBRELL B JOHNSON CO TX. and they all married there >

LA VERA JONES
CJones05695@aol.com

January 2, 2009

WILLIAMS

Andrew Jackson Williams Family

Johnson County, Precinct 3, Texas United States 1880 Census

A.J. Williams 65 Widower
b. Tenn Father b. NC Mother b. Tenn
A.J. Williams 14 Son b. Texas
M. L. Williams 9 Son b. Texas
M.G. Williams 6 Son b.Texas
Parelee Williams 19 Daughter b. Texas
Isabl Williams 16 Daughter b. Texas
M.A. Williams 11 Daughter b. Texas

I am looking for any information on this family.

Thanks
Stan Hodges
shodges_esq@hotmail.com

January 2, 2009

BROWN

I am looking for information on my G Grandmother, Rachel Ladona Brown who married Joseph Austin Collins about 1902 and is said to have died in Joshua, Johnson County, TX. in 1908. Ladona was the daughter of Ferdinand Jackson Brown and Minerva Elizabeth Clements. She first married Thadeus Constantine Penry and they had three children. I believe she and Joe Collins also had three more children. Information found at FamilySearch.org gives brief information on her Parents, Date of Birth, Marriage and Date of Death and Place - some of which is not correct and gives no sources for the information.

This is the only lead I have on where she might be buried. No Death Certificate or grave is known. Would appreciate any further information on Ladona and her marriage to Joseph. This new information about a second marriage seems to conflict with stories passed down through my family as to the timing of her death and the cause.

I Would love to hear any comments from anyone about Ladona any of these other people mentioned.

Thanks!
TimTempleton@Juno.com

January 2, 2009

GRIFFIN/NUNNELEE

Mrs Hadie [GRIFFIN] Nunnelee

Seeking parents and siblings of Mrs Hadie [GRIFFIN] Nunnelee who was the 1st wife of my Great-Grandpa, Eugine Lavarsha Nunnelee. Hadie is buried in the Old Alvarado (Balch) Cemetery in Alavarado, Johnson County, Texas. Her gravestone reads: "NUNNELEE, Hadie N. wife of E. L. Nunnelee 21 March 1856 - 08 November 1884 aged 28 yr 7 mo 17 dy " There are probably kinfolk in this cemetery but I don't know who to look for..... Hadie [GRIFFIN] Nunnelee's father was W. T. GRIFFIN and he died in Johnson Co, Tx abt/before 1893 leaving land to his 3 grandchildren by his deceased daughter Hadie. I have searched for years but never found any information about Hadie's parents or her siblings - not even a census record. She and my G-Grandpa married abt 1873 and they had 3 children: Walter Eugene, Hadie Alice, and Robert Griffin. In 1893 my G-grandpa Nunnelee filed guardianship papers on behalf of his 3 minor children in Freestone County, Texas regarding some property inherited from his children's "grandfather, W.T. GRIFFIN of Johnson County, Texas." That's all I have to work with.

From the last 7 generations, the only living direct line male descendants bearing our surname Nunnelee are descendants of G-grandpa and Hadie's son, Robert Griffin Nunnelee.

I just can't stand it that Hadie is no more than a name and dates in our family's history !!! I will be forever indebted for any information you might share with me.

Kathye [Payne] Upham Houston, Texas
n540kin@comcast.net - kupham@yahoo.com

January 2, 2009

McNUTT/DAZVIS

Looking for L.J. [Levi James] McNutt and family; wife Mary [Davis], children Hassie, Luther and twins Cleophus and Aldophus in Grandview, Johnson Co., TX between the years 1884 - 1907. They came from Itawamba Co., Miss.Mary's sister Sarah [Davis] McFerrin and husband George McFerrin may have traveled from Mississippi and settled near the McNutts in Grandview.Would like to talk to any McNutt and McFerrin relations.

Carl Mcnutt
cmcnutt6@gmail.com

January 2, 2009

WEATHERLY

Seeking information on John Tipton WEATHERLY family who arrived in Johnson Co. about 1887. He md. Margaret KENNEDY in 1868 Talladega, AL. They had 12 children. Can find only one daughter who md. in Johnson Co., Maggie Weatherly to P.B. GLENN. They had relations in Bell Co. and Rusk Co., TX.

Ginny Meachum
Ginny39FL@aol.com

January 2, 2009

JAMES

I am looking for any information on Alexander James who was supposedly born in Texas about 1852. He married Minerva Riddles in about 1872 in Johnson County. I have a copy of the 1880 census for Johnson County showing A. James and M. James. The children shown in that census are correct by either initials or name. Please email me at this address if you have any information at all. It would be wonderful if someone could provided me with the names of the parents of Alexander James. He sometimes was known as Max Alexander James or Alexander Max James. Thank you so very much.

vyt1117@msn.com

June 23, 2008

BAKER Homestead and Ranch - Johnson and Tarrant counties

I am looking for relatives of Don Baker of Alvarado circa 1930 and Sara Evans Baker of Crowley circa 1920

Mark Shear
docshear@att.net

May 3, 2008

NASH

I am looking for obits of Joseph Payton Nash and his wife, Icie Brown Nash. Also their graves. He was b. Nov. 29, 1896 & died in Temple, but buried in Cleburne. He died March 22 or 27, 1972. She was born May 11, 1903

pooka@arn.net

March 23, 2008

CLANCY

Seeking information regarding a George F Clancy b 10 Aug 1894 in Ga. According to online Texas death records, a George Frederick Clancy died in Cleburne, Johnson Co, Ts on 18 Apr 1958. I am seeking a source to obtain an obituary for this man in order to determine if he is the person I suspect he was. The George Clancy I am seeking was the son of John T and Fannie Watson Clancy who were in the Columbus, Muscogee Co, Al area in 1880. After Johns' death (before 1893), Fannie married a W M Woods. Mr and Mrs Woods were residing in Palo Pinto Co, Tx in 1900. Any information will be appreciated.

JNWatson@aol.com

March 8, 2008

ROBERTSON

I am in need of confirmation of the birth of Joseph William Robertson on January 29, 1855 or 1856 in Johnson County, Texas. If at all possible, I need to know if James Monroe Robertson and Elizabeth Ann Harrison Robertson are his parents. Joseph William is my great grandfather. According to the family, his dad's name was Monroe. The family came from Davies County, Indiana then to Johnson County, Mo. then to Johnson County, Tx. They were only in Johnson County a short while before moving to Parker County, Texas.

kweanb@bellsouth.net

February 1, 2008

PARSONS / EZELL

Am searching for any information on George M. Parsons (bc 1826) and his wife Sarah Murray Parsons (bc 1826) who moved from Arkansas to Johnson Co. b/t 1850 and 1860. I believe he died b/t 1855-1860 in Johnson Co. but am looking for sources to either prove or disprove this theory. Am also searching for information on their son George W. Parsons (bc 1855 in TX) who married Lillie Ezell (b 1861) in Johnson Co. in 1876. According to census records they resided in Johnson Co. from 1860 to at least 1880.

ccdarden@aol.com

February 1, 2008

GIVEN

I would be so interested in contacting surviving relatives of the late, Anna Belle Given, who was born/died in Cleburne/Alvarado, Johnson Co. Texas . She died the 11th of January, 1995 at the grand age of 95! I am completing a Mitchell Family Tree as she was a Mitchell, the daughter of John Richard Mitchell and Mary Rebecca Beshers Mitchell. They were early pioneers/farmers of the area. I know a lot of people knew her. So, please let me hear from you!!

Contact: “E”
theduchessofdining@comcast.net

January 6, 2008

BLANTON

Seeking any/all information available on 3 Blanton families:

Benjamin Blanton Confederate Pension Application #33819

Elihu P. Blanton 1840, Confederate Pension Application #33820

John Martin Blanton 1827-1873. Wife, Julia Ann McAnear 1831-1915 Confederate Pension App #29251

Thank you for any help.

Evelyn Pipkin
EHam1014@aol.com

January 6, 2008

JACKSON

Clem George Andrew Jackson

My family settled the goatneck area around 1860
I have a lot about them on the website www.ldpierce.com
I am especially interested in contacting living descendants of Clem Abercrombie Pierce. It is my Understanding that part of the land by the Wilbanks limestone quarry was leased for 100 year by the Clem Pierce heirs. 2001 this lease should have expired. Any info helpful. George Pierce was wanted In Rome GA and murder charges he returned there and was acquitted. Clem and Andrew Jackson were Brothers George and LD Pierce (Peg Leg) were were sons of Andrew Jackson Pierce. AJ Pierce and wife Nancy Abercrombie Pierce are buried at the Pierce Cemetary at Goatneck.

LD Pierce
eztone@hotmail.com

July 12, 2007

BRADEN

I am Douglas Braden. My following great uncles John Vander ( Van ) ,Robert ( Bob ) , Charles William ,and George Luther along with my Grand Father Henry Vester Braden ,all came from Itawamba Co. Miss . around late 1800's into about 1910 , they all arrived first in Johnson County with wives , several children were born there. My grand father went to Alice and then back to Miss. I am looking for relatives and Bob's and Luther's graves. Van moved to Falls Co, and then to Alice were he die but some of his kids stayed in County, or moved back . Thanks for any help , we have lost touch with what I believe is a very large part of our family . I believe some will carry Davis or Kelly name.

Doug
Dbbraden67@aol.com

July 2, 2007

IRWIN

I am searching for information on Cornelius "Neal" IRWIN. I have a birth date of 25 Feb 1851 in Missouri, but I don't have the source of the information. He states on census records that his parents were born in Kentucky. He married Lucinda BYRD in Comanche County and is in the 1880 Federal Census for Johnson County, TX with his wife, and children...Jesse E., William B., and Amanda L. I am interested in any records that will lead me back into Cornelius's life.

Thanks!
Heather Brush
heatherbrush29@hotmail.com

June 27, 2007

HARRIS

I am looking for family of Pollina Ann Parlier HARRIS.
She migrated to Johnson Co. abt.1888 from Ga. and she is buried Cleburne Memorial Cemetery.

She migrated with several grown children and their spouses.
Henry Harris and wife Martha son Robert P. Harris
Della Harris Wade and husband Henry J, Wade
Frances Harris Cantrell and husband Charles C. Cantrell

Darlene Allen
arminta48@yahoo,com

June 4, 2007

COLLETT

I am seeking information on Bennie Joe Collett's family. Joe's wife, my Quinton relative Tina Mae, died 30 Jul 2002. We would like to know what graveyard, and maybe have a copy of an obit. The same for Joe if he has passed.

We would like to meet any relatives from this union and if Joe is still around, get pictures of him and his family for our genealogy pages, Many of our relatives migrated to different counties in Texas.

I live in Tulsa OK and am tasked with putting the history of our family together. Hope to hear from cousins of any degree, ha!

Cassandra
talkingcircle@cox.net

April 24, 2007

CONOLY/ROLAND

I would like to contact anyone that has information about my great grandparents Michael Conoly b 01/12/1815---d 01/22/1895. He married Barbara Roland b 04/15/1823 d 12/23/1881. Both grandparents were born in Galway Ireland and came to Dallas Texas from Wisconsin. They are both buried in the Old Calvary Cemetery in Dallas Texas.
Thanks Joe Connelly.
bigdog560@sbcglobal.net

April 3, 2007

Rev. Isaac C. Mayes/Mays

I am looking for family of Rev. Isaac C. Mayes/Mays of the Sand Flat area of Johnson County. My family history says he was ordained as a minister by his brother John L. Mayes/Mays and went to Johnson County and became the Pastor at the Sand Flat Cemetery. I believe they meant to type Church instead of Cemetery. Rev. Isaac C. Mayes/Mays was an active Pastor in 1880. He died sometime after 1880. You can email me at emayes@sport.rr.com.
Thank you, Eric Mayes

March 30, 2007

JOE GOODWIN

Requesting any information on Joe Goodwin who is buried in the Cleburne Memorial Cemetery in Block 72. His headstone states that he was born in 1825 and died in 1912. Apparently, he was a Confederate veteran. Would like to know about any marriages, children, and whereabouts during Civil War. stewrat1@sbcglobal.net
Stewart Jones

March 17, 2007

LAMB FAMILY

I am looking for info on the Lamb family in Johnson Co. in 1890's to 1910. In Feb 1910 Edward Lamb died there he was a young man of 19 or 20. Otto Lamb was born in 1897 in Johnson Co. Alvin Cooper Lamb was born 11 FEB 1901 in Johnson Co. Any one with information or searching for this family please contact me. Fallenangel1980x@aol.com
Thanks, Dee Lamb Baker

February 26, 2007

Johnson Co Precinct 5 - 1880 Census

I have Davis families in the 1880 Johnson Co census, John J. & also his father Robert B living with another son. Robert and also John's wife Ann A. Pritchard Davis are gone after this census, apparently dieing between '80 & available 1900 census. They are enumerated in the 5th Precinct of Johnson Co. Can someone tell me where in Johnson Co this precinct would be located so that I might research appropriate cemeteries in that area? Any help appreciated.

Sandra Wortham
rwortham@flash.net

February 22, 2007

BREWER

Would like to contact descendants of J. W. (Jim) Brewer 1877 AR and Elizabeth (Lizzie) Rebecca Harden 1878 AR who lived in Venus, Johnson Co, TX. He died in 1939 and she in 1964. They had several children, most of whom are buried in the Venus Cem.

Please contact Sue Lewis at azelle57@yahoo.com

February 20, 2007

WILLIS/BRUMBALOW

I am looking for the marriage records of Spencer A. Willis to a Ruthee Brumbalow about 1860 in Buchanan town..


Sally Staley
smotorhomer@sbcglobal.net

January 29, 2007

BOSTICK/WALKER

Trying to locate the whereabouts of Samuel H Walker and his wife Rosanna E Bostick who were supposed to be in Johnson county after leaving AL. They disappear from records after the 1880 census in Lincoln Co, TN.

When contacting me, be sure to enter Bostick/Walker Research in the subject. Here is the family:

Samuel H Walker b: 1847 in TN d: Aft. 18 Jul 1881 in living Lincoln Co, TN 1881, died possibly Johnson Co, TX
.. +Rosanna E Bostick b: Abt. 1853 in AL d: Bet. 30 Jul 1881 - 1910 in living Lincoln Co, TN m: 15 Apr 1871 in Madison Co, AL Father: Matthew Dennis (Denny) Bostick
...... Mary C Walker b: 1872 in Lincoln Co, TN
...... James G Walker b: 1874 in Lincoln Co, TN
...... Elisa N Walker b: 1876 in Lincoln Co, TN
...... William M Walker b: 1878 in Lincoln Co, TN

Darla Bostick
darla6000@yahoo.com

January 3, 2007

SEARCHING FOR DESCENDENTS OF ANDREW J. BASKIN & WIFE S.CATHERINE ELLIOTT

In 1900 Andrew & Catherine(Katie)were living in Tarrant Co., and on 1910 were in Johnson Co. TX, Justice prec.#7. I am told this area was located on the Venus-Lillian Hiway. In 1910 Andrew & Catherine Baskin were living with son Judge Allen Baskin & family. Next door to them was another son Simpson Baskin, wife Minnie Davis and their children. There was another brother Johnie Walker Baskin & Tishe Baskin who lived in Coryell Co., and another son Silas M. Baskin & wife Sara Frances(Sadie)Lowance, lived in Bosque Co.

I have heard that Andrew & Catherine Baskin died between 1912 and 1915, but don’t know where. Have not been able to find a death date on either, no cemeteries show them, or any other Baskins’, for that matter. There must be something, or someone that might have some knowledge of them?

I am trying to trace down, through some generations, to find out more info, and possibly, old pictures.

Any help would be so appreciated.
Nelda Thompson
neldathompson@sbcglobal.net

December 21, 2006

HALSTED SMITH, JR

Looking for information on Halsted Smith, Jr who died in Cleburne, Texas August 16, 1901, buried in Rome, Georgia.

Not sure if his wife, Bonnie was in Cleburne with him or even why he was there.
It's possible they were living in Cleburne at the time.

Would anyone be able to check the local papers for a related article or obit about his death?
I'm looking for any clues that may lead me to some of his descendants.

Thank you!
Andy Holcombe
Rome, Georgia
a_holcombe@bellsouth.net

December 3, 2006

ROLISON LOOKUP

I am looking for any information on my ggrandfather, James T. Rolison. He was listed on the 1880 census (Alvarado) as a laborer for a Mr. Nedley family. I believe he married that same year to Sarah Jane Dickerson and they had three children, Benjamin Franklin Rolison, and two girls (names ?). He was killed while working on the railroad somewhere in Johnson county around 1896 or 1897. Can anyone give me information about him or ANY ROLISONS IN THE AREA?

THANK YOU.
Ruthie Kay Rolison Melton
Ruthierolison@wmconnect.com

October 23, 2006

HUGHES, THORNTON, GANT, KEMP, DOGGETT, HENDERSON, SMITH

I am looking for descendants of Charlie and Truro THORNTON HUGHES. Charlie and Truro are listed in 1930 with two children: Clinton Hughes and Winnegienne Hughes. Charle died in 1958 and Truro in 1989. They are buried in Caddo Cemetery in Johnson County. Truro was the daughter of D. J. THORNTON and Izora Brown. D. J. THORNTON also had a son, Leonard THORNTON.

D. J. THORNTON was apparently my g-grandmother's brother or at least a half-brother. They had the same father, Silas R. THORNTON, b. 1828, and probably the same mother, Rhoda SMITH, 1832-1901. I would like to correspond with anyone who could tell me more about this family, for example, when and where did Silas R. THORNTON and Rhoda Smith marry? Who were Rhoda's parents? Did Silas and Rhoda have other children? Rhoda died in 1901 and is buried in Caddo Cemetery with son, D. J. THORNTON (1861-1934), Izora (1865-1942, and their family. Where did her husband, Silas THORNTON, die and where was he buried? D. J. was born in Hood County in 1861 according to his obituary and had lived about 50 years in Johnson County when he died in 1934. Yet, before his marriage, I cannot locate him or his parents in any census. Knowing that Rhoda died in 1901 and was buried in Johnson County, I still can't find her in the 1900 census.... Was she a widow of Silas who had remarried by 1900?

Silas R. THORNTON had two sisters who lived in Johnson County. Calpernie THORNTON GANT (1829-1885)and husband, James GANT, are buried in Caddo Cemetery. (GANT daughters married S. P. Henderson and William Daniel Doggett.) Silas THORNTON's other sister was Lodaska THORNTON KEMP (1833-1911), wife of Silas M. KEMP. Lodaska and her family are buried on the old KEMP homeplace in Johnson County, except for 2 stepsons, William KEMP, who is buried in Caddo Cemetery and Gilbert KEMP, buried in Jack County, TX.

I would appreciate any information on any of these families. I'd like to correspond with descendants of HUGHES, THORNTON, GANT, DOGGETT, or KEMP.

Thank you,
Loretta Insco
linsco@frontiernet.net

July 11, 2006

1870 Johnson County Census Look-Up

I'm looking for a family that migrated to Johnson County around 1870. Their mother may have died there, or died prior to moving. The family is:

William Burley Smith born around 1825 in Maine
Sarah Ann Sheppard Smith born in Tennessee
two of their children may also be listed:

Charles W. Smith born in Mississippi
Julia R. Smith

Because their mother died around the time, and their father was traveling between Louisiana and Texas, I'm not sure who they'd be living with at the time the census was taken. They supposedly lived in Cleburne in 1870.

Thanks, Sarah Aguirre
housekeeping.guide@about.com

June 13, 2006

William W. HILL b July 1860 AL
Came to Johnson Co. about 1925 from Hopkins Co. TX. First wife was Mary Cooper and second wife was Ruby S. Reeves, both marriages in Hopkins Co. TX. Ch: Charley Clifford HILL b 1888, Sarah Annie HILL b 1891 mar Jim D. CATES, Willie Mae HILL b 1893, Michel J. HILL b 1903, Jimmie F. HILL b 1904, Ollie L. HILL b 1907 mar Alex E. ??, Claudie W. HILL b 1909, Orlis O. HILL b 1913, Maudie E. HILL b 1915, Lela F. HILL b 1917, and Georgia M. HILL b 1922. Living Precinct 1 in 1930 Johnson Co. TX Census. Especially need obituary or death date for William W. HILL.
Any information will be appreciated.
Marynell Bryant
mbryant@1starnet.com

December 30, 2005
UNSOLVED MURDER
From: AlaskaIcebaby@aol.com
I am looking for info on a murder that supposedly took place around 1880. Two men cutting wood got into an argument & one killed the other with his hatchett. This story was told to us by my gr-grandmother. If anybody is familiar with a hatchett / axe murder that occurred around 1880 please email me at ... alaskaicebaby@aol.com
Thanks, Melanie

December 25, 2005
Burke
From: pgilbert@nxs.net
I am looking for an obituary or other information about Denis Keith Burke. He lived in Venus, TX; previously lived in Sherman, TX. He was born January 4, 1934 in Oneida, TN. He died on March 12, 1988. According to information we received, his body was cremated. He had a daughter named Anita. Any information would be appreciated.
Phyllis Gilbert

December 17, 2005
Seeking info on BOYD/BOWEN in Johnson County 1875-1885
From: AlaskaIcebaby@aol.com
Looking for my gr-gr-grandmother's parents. She & her sister, Lena Macie Bowen b +/- 1871 & Lee Ora Bowen b +/- 1877 were raised in different homes. Lena by the INGRAMS. Lee Ora by the TIPPS. All of my research leads me to Johnson County. Lena's death certificate shows her father's name as BOYD. Therefore I'm hoping somebody sees this & can help me with even a small clue.
Thanks, Melanie

December 7, 2005
Bowen/Tipps
From: AlaskaIcebaby@aol.com
Seeking information on a family named BOWEN that lived in Johnson County in the 1880's. Any information is helpful. Deaths, graves, newspaper articles, anything.
Thank you,
Melanie Whitney

November 27, 2005
Fred and Edd Collins
From: rcollins2@rgv.rr.com
I am seeking info on some great Uncles of mine. They are Fred Collins who died in 1965 and his brother Edd who passed away in 1976. The state records show that they both passed away in Johnson County. The information that I currently have has Edd married to a Martha Fannon. I have a picture of a reunion of my Grandfather Elijah Jonathan Collins with Edd and Fred in about 1952. I do not know of any children that Fred had however my father remembers two boys from Edd.
Thanks for any help.
Sincerely,
Roger William Collins

November 27, 2005
Col. Styron - 1886
From: genseeker2@yahoo.com
I have a picture that was among my grandmother's pictures of a Col. Styron, date on the front is 1886. I would like to know why this picture is among our family pictures and more about who that person was.
Will gladly send to a relative.
Hoping to hear from a relative.
Carol

November 19, 2005
Oscar Miller
From: Lrcmom@aol.com
I am looking for any information on any Miller / Mueller family that might have lived in the Johnson County area between 1899 through 1999. I am mainly looking for any decendants of Oscar, Harry, Alfred or Elsie Miller. It was a large family that originated in Germany and immigrated to the US by way of Galveston between the years 1882 and 1885. Most of the men in the family worked on the railroad as maintenance men. Most of the Miller family is buried at Cleburne Memoral Cemetery in Cleburne, Texas.
Thanks,Leah

November 14, 2005
Hansen's
From: smithshelton1085@sbcglobal.net
I am looking for anyone that might have information on the Hansen families that lived in Johnson County. My ggrandfather Braxton B. Hansen is buried in the Cleburne Memorial Cemetery and was in the Spanish American war. He lived in Harris County most of his adult life and may even have died in Harris County and was then taken to Johnson County for burial. I know that there are other Hansen's buried in this cemetery but I don' t know the connection. He is buried amoungst the Roby family. If anyone out there has any information about either family please contact me.
Thanks, Janie

January 28, 2005
William Alford Rogers Family
From: nemullins@msn.com
I'm looking for information about the William Alford Rogers family who lived in Johnson Co. from about 1912-1924. William Alford died in Grandview, Johnson Co., TX on August 10, 1924 and Martha Ann, his wife died on February 21, 1912 in Cleburne, Johnson Co., TX. They had a daughter named Effie May who died December 28, 1921 in Joshua, Johnson Co., TX. Martha Ann was the daughter of my gggrandfather Marshall P. Rogers (Rodgers). If anyone could provide any information about this family, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank You!
Eileen Rogers Mullins
Lakewood, Colorado
nemullins@msn.com

October 11, 2004
Myrtle Bannister
From:jlouis1939@aol.com
My grandmother, Myrtle (Myrt) Bannister (no middle name), was married in Cleburne in l919 or 1920 (at the age of 18 or 19. I don't know the name of the man she married. The marriage was immediately annulled. Her birth date info is: May 6, 1891, Talladega County, Ala. She was a residence of Itasca at that time. I would like to know the date of birth, place of birth, and the name of the man she married and the date of the marriage.
Joyce Johnson Louis

July 27, 2004
Green and Leanna Barrett Young
From: hpspivey@nlamerica.com
I am seeking information on the family of Green Young and Leanna Barrett Young who lived in Johnson County from approx. 1872 through 1916. Both Green and Leanna had died by 1916. Two of their children were Fannie Bell Young and Bland Young. Fannie Bell Young married T(homas?) T. Shands. Bland Young married Clara ?. I have the record of John Walter Young, son of Bland and Clara Young, who was born 29 Aug. 1901 in Rio Vista and died 18 Oct. 1970 in Cleburne. I would like to hear from anyone who has further information on this family.
Mary Jane Spivey

July 15, 2004
Stephen and William S. TERRY families
From: ronjenk@flash.net
Searching for anyone connected to Stephen C. Terry and his brother William S. Terry who were born in Alabama. They were brothers to my GGGmother Mary Elizabeth Terry Boswell. Stephen was born in 1851 to William Strom and Nancy Jenkins Terry. He died in 1910 in Cleburne and is buried in Cottonwood Cemetery. He married first Martha E. Grant. He remarried after her death. William S. Terry was born in 1866 in Alabama to William Strom and Nancy Jenkins Terry. He died May 19, 1926 in Cleburne and is buried in Godley Cemetery. This family lived in Denton Co. in 1880 and later in Hill Co. Would appreciate hearing from any descendants of this family.
Thanks. Linda Davis Jenkins

July 11, 2004
Jesse and Jessie (Oldham) Cain
From: NolaEze@aol.com
Looking for information regarding the Jesse & Jessie (Oldham) Cain family. They resided in Godley at least in the 1918-1920 years. Their children were Byron and Ralph. Would like to exchange information.
Nola Mattox Ezell

June 9, 2004
James Marion Hutson and wife, Arcady Janey Hudson
From: juliehudson@charter.net
I am seaching for information on James Marion HUTSON and his wife Arcady Janey HUDSON. He was a long time resident of Cleburne and vet. I have his obit and hers as well but am searching for Janey's brother Forest HUDSON who was living with them in Hill County in the 1880 census. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Julie Hudson
115 Visalia Ln.
Denton, TX 76210
950-383-4091

May 21, 2004
Richard Meredith HART
From: Amy.Hart@wosc.edu
I am looking for information about the Richard Meredith HART family, and the Hart House. My husband is descended from Richard Meredith Hart's son Iredell Houston "Bay" Hart, whose son Andrew Jackson Hart came to the Vinson, OK, area about 1898. We have little information about the family in Johnson County. I would also like information on the CAVER and CLEMENTS families. Andrew Jackson Hart's wife Zella was a Caver and I believer her mother was a Clements. Some Clements also settled in the Vinson area. A family story says that Andrew Jackson Hart's mother died (cause unknown) and Zella Caver's father died (by diving into the Brazos River and hitting his head on a rock) when they were young and that their surviving parents married. I would like to confirm this also. All information will be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
Amy Hart

May 6, 2004
Jim Sain and daughter, Ruth Modena Sain
From: mmann@web-access.net
Am looking for relatives of Jim Sain and his daughter Ruth Modena Sain, (born 1915 at Grandview). Used to know how to pursue this type search, but am forgetting more and more. Am 83 yr old retired MD, with mobility limitations, and failing memory.
Morris Mann
mmann@web-access.net
1907 Guadalupe, Coleman. TX 76834

May 10, 2004
Richard Meredith Hart
From: Amy.Hart@wosc.edu
I am researching the Richard Meredith HART family. I would like to be in contact with someone who knows family stories, or might have old photos, etc. I know that our line from Meredith goes to his son Iredell Houston to Andrew Jackson (who came to Vinson, OK) to Iradell Maurice "Morris" to Jack William to Iradell Maurice "Ike" to Jeffery Maurice to Baby Hart who will be born in October. We are also looking for information about the Meredith Hart House. Any information, or links to living family members in the Johnson County area will be greatly appreciated.
Amy Hart, Vinson, OK

April 7, 2004
Marriage record for Charles A. Graves and Mary Susan Rodgers
From: jelltay@sbcglobal.net
This is a marriage record. It was found in a book on Texas marriages. I don't know the name of the book. There is no record at the courthouse. I just inquired recently. That might indicate that they were not married in that county but the record is only in the book found at the Cleburne Library. Will someone do a look-up? Thank you….
Linda Taylor

March 30, 2004
William Northern Hodge
From: dddbk1023@msn.com
Am researching the family of William Northern Hodge, one time mayor of Cleburne, who died in 1896. Any details would be helpful. This family is said to be quite prominent in the late 1800s.
Barbara Knox

March 16, 2004
Richard B. Cashion
From: Mnmjmorgan@aol.com
Looking for information on the family of Richard R. Cashion who is believed to have moved to Alvarado after 1880. Richard was born in Lincoln County, TN around 1826. Richard is shown on the 1880 Lincoln County census but disappeared before 1890. He is shown on the 1880 census with the following family members: wife Eliza J (40 y/o), Andrew (16 y/o), Lettie E. (14 y/o), Hulda (12 y/o), Joseph (10 y/o), John (& y/o), Ellen S. (5 y/o), Franklin S. Looking for a death date and place of burial for Richard.

February 1, 2004
William Robert Streater
From: paul.nuss@verizon.net
Looking for any information regarding my great great grandfather, WILLIAM ROBERT STREATER.....B: June 27, 1948 in Alabama and died September 2, 1901....Believed to have been married to MINNIE OTHELDER GOLDEN .....b:1948 IN Arkansas and died in Johnson County on May 15, 1885..Buried in Volvo Cemetery in Temple, Bell County, Texas....Believe William is buried in the Old Bethany Cemetery in Johnson County....ANYTHING WOULD BE HELPFUL AS I AM GETTING NOWHERE WITH WHAT LITTLE I HAVE.....
THANK YOU, SUE NUSS IN PLANO, TEX ..
E-MAIL ADDRESS paulnuss@comcast.net

January 11, 2004
Julius Owens
From: bjgilbreath@prodigy.net
lOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON JULIUS OWENS AND FAMILY. WOULD LIKE TO FIND SOMEONE THAT CAN TELL ME WHEN HE CAME TO JOHNSON COUNTY TX. AND WHEN HIS FIRST WIFE DIED AND WHERE SHE IS BURIED. APPRECIATE ANY HELP I CAN GET.
MY LINE OF THE FAMILY IS IN LA. I AM THE DAUGHTER OF CHARLES STEVE OWENS AND THE GRANDAUGHTER OF HUGH OWENS.
THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR HELP
BILLIE GILBREATH

January 3, 2004
Swofford Surname
From: vsmcmullen@hotmail.com
I am researching the Swofford family who lived in Grandview. My great-grandmother was Margaret H. Swofford. Her father was the postmaster. Any information would be great.
Stephanie McMullen

November 27, 2003
Richard Henry HATHCOCK
From: kupham@neto.com
kathye@crabbe.info or kupham@hotmail.com
DEATH: (from obituary & Tx death record):
"Richard H. HARHCOCK, 71, died at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Bessie Wood. He was survived by his wife and 8 sons: W.S. Hathcock of Indiahoma, OK; Jess Hathcock of Burleson; Joe HATHCOCK of Roane; R.A. Hathcock of Alvarado; Vester Hathcock of Cleburne; and E.H, Clarence and William Hathcock of Fort Worth. Also survived by 4 daughters: Mrs. Mae Emberling of Katy, OK, Mrs. Viola Beason of Athens, and Mrs. Myrtle Jewell and Mrs. Bessie Wood of Fort Worth. Also a brother Nathan Hathcock of Ennis and a sister Mrs. Lenn Wilkerson of Mabank. Burial in Duke Cemetery in Alvarado."
His Tx death certificate #6975 shows that he was born 20 June 1857 in Alabama and died 29 Jan 1929 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, Texas. No information on parents. He was married. Informant was R.A. Hathcock of Alvarado.
NOTE - Richard is buried in the Duke Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson Co, Tx as are his daughters Pearlie D. and Callie Idella Hathcock but apparently his gravemarker is gone as he is not listed at: http://users.htcomp.net/JCGS/DUKE.HTM Richard's wife, Rebecca Ann [Johnson] Hathcock, died after he did - does anyone know when or where?
Thankyou for anything you might share with me,
Kathye [Payne] Upham

November 27, 2003
Mrs Hadie [GRIFFIN] Nunnelee
From: kupham@neto.com
kathye@crabbe.info or kupham@hotmail.com
Seeking parents and siblings of Mrs Hadie [Griffin] Nunnelee who was the 1st wife of my Great-Grandpa, Eugine Lavarsha Nunnelee. Hadie is buried in the Old Alvarado (Balch) Cemetery in Alavarado, Johnson County, Texas. Her gravestone reads: "NUNNELEE, Hadie N. wife of E. L. Nunnelee 21 March 1856 - 08 November 1884 aged 20 yr 7 mo 17 dy " She and my G-Grandpa married abt 1873 and they had 3 children: Walter Eugene, Hadie Alice, and Robert Griffin.

All I know about Hadie's own family is from guardianship papers filed in 1894 Freestone County, Texas, by my G-Grandpa refers to some property inherited by his children's "grandfather, W.T. GRIFFIN of Johnson County, Texas." I personally knew my G-Aunt Hadie & G-Uncle Bob and they both have descendants and I would like to gather information on their Griffin ancestors for them.
Thank you for any information you might share with me.
Kathye [Payne] Upham

November 22, 2003
Kerr Surname
From: geemaw@datastar.net
KERR- Looking for anyone by the name of Kerr. They were in Johnson County in 1870 and 1880.

November 18, 2003
John Edward Deegan
From: Danatnola@aol.com
I am researching John Edward Deegan and his wife Margaret Kelly Deegan. They moved to Johnson Co. in 1899 and were in the 1900 census living with daughter and son-in-law, Margaret A. and Lance Jobling. Their son, James Deegan had also moved to Cleburne at the same time. I am trying to determine when and where Edward and Margaret Deegan died.

I noted in a Johnson Co. history that in 1903 a Mrs. James Deegan was a charter member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. This tracks with family lore that Edward served for the south. Also, both Edward and Margaret imigrated from Ireland, presumably to New York, but then were married and in New Orleans for the 1860 census.

November 5, 2003
Green and Davis families
From: neatrus@comcast.net

I am searching for family members of the Green family- John Carlton (Carl) Green and wife Esther Wise Green, children were Mittie Mae Green Davis(married Emory Davis), Clyde Green (married Ruby Keith), Cecil Green married Irene Davis, C A Green. Third generation names are Cecil Golden Green, Marvin Paul Green, Janice Faye and Judy Kay (twins) Green, Clydene Green, John Carlton Davis. Also Carl Green's brother Finis Green and wife, Rader Rollins Green. They had a daughter Lois Green. Birthdates range from 1892-1946. I would be so thrilled to find any information about any of them! Thank you!

October 5, 2003
Family of Jacob and Irma C. McKinney
From: bvargas@grasshoppernet.com
I am searching for any info on a family by the name of McKinney, father was Jacob Ross,wife Irma C.nee Fitzpatrick. They had 3 boys Charley b.Oklahoma 1912, Roy b. New Mexico 1916, George b Texas 1918. All located in the 1920 census. I beleive there was a daughter as well...name unk. Both parents are buried in Dalhart.
Thank you.

September 30, 2003
W.T.R. Montague and Berta Johnson
From:dalexa1056@aol.com
I am looking for information on the Montague families from Johnson County around the later part of the 1800s. My Grandfather and Grandmother were married in the Johnson County Courthouse on July 22, 1894, which I have a copy of . It is not exactly a copy, it is a form that was sent to my Aunt in 1961 with the dates and names typed in, she looking for information on her Father. We only know that the name on the license was W.T.R. Montague and Berta Johnson. My Grandparents moved to Oklahma by 1900 and may not have owned any land in Texas. My Grandfather was born in Texas but I am not sure where, probably near Johnson County but can't be sure. As you can see, I am looking for a needle in a haystack, we arent even sure of his first name! He vanished from Oklahoma in 1907, leaving a wife and 5 little kids, and was never heard from again.
If you have any information or suggestion, please reply
Dana Montague Alexander

September 9, 2003
Cephas (Josephus) McCarty
From: maddigan@stonemedia.com
Looking for information on Cephas (Josephus) McCarty b. @1853 Ms Died ? Married Ida Henderson November 21, 1972 in Lee Co. Ms. Ida was born 1854 died 1922 in Johnson Co. Tx. They several children one was James L. born Mar. 11, 1879 Lee Co. Ms hemarried in Johnon Co. Tx to Myrtle May Foster they had two children then he remarried later to Elise J. Jones and had two more children. Ida had a twin sister named Ada b. 1854 and she died the same year as Ida in 1922. Ada had 1st married William Madison Flatt and had two children by him when he died she remarried to Lewis Foster. Lewis Foster is the father of Myrtle May Foster that married James L. McCarty. I am looking for any information on these lines of family and where Cephus died and is buried. Any information on these lines would be a big help.
Lisa Maddigan
maddigan@stonemedia.com From:

July 29, 2003
Robert Young and Mattie Self Young
From: YoungBillG@aol.com
Seeking information on Robert Young and wife Mattie Self Young or their children: William R. Young, Hershel Young and Gertrude Young Venable. Robert and Mattie are buried in Marystown Cemetery next to Amos Young (Brother of Robert, no info at all). ANY information regarding the above would be GREATLY appreciated. Thanking you in advance.

July 17, 2003
Ball Family
From: Portia225@aol.com
I am beginning my search for any information about both living and deceased Ball relatives. I know that my paternal Gr Grandparents ( George ( or Charles) Ball, who married Ida Mary Boyd (or Mary Ida) in Johnson County, TX . Dates of marriage is confusing, as I have found records of "Charles" and Mary Ida being married in 1893, but found records of "George" and Ida Mary being married in 1899. The town given as their home town was "Vines". I assume this is misspelled for Venus, as I have found NOTHING on Vines,TX. There was only one child from this union, my grandfather, William Marion Ball. He was born in "Vines" Texas on March 12, but the year on all records of his birth was an estimation by members of the family as 1900. From calculations later made, he was born atleast 1 yr before that..making it 1899.. HELP! ANY information on any possible leads to other Ball family that may be related to me would be VERY appreciated. Thank you very much..

July 15, 2003
James M. Donaldson
From: dondod@worldnet.att.net
Seeking information on James M. Donaldson, saddler in Cleburne, Texas 1880s. Was born in 1818, Warren County, Ky. Wife Jane, son Burnett. Would love any newspaper transcriptions and/or death certificate and cemetery information. Thanks very much for any help.

July 7, 2003
Pipes and Horn Family
From: kds3581@yahoo.com
I am looking for information about Charles L. and Ollie S. Pipes, as well as William D. and Nora V. Horn. I know that they lived in Cleburne well into the late 40's or 50's. Both couples had several children, most whom ended up in Tarrant County. Any information, especially maiden names for Nora and/or Ollie would be of great help.

June 19, 2003
Luvinia Young Stewart
From: SWI345@airmail.net
I'm looking for my 2g grandmother Luvinia Baily Young Stewart's grave. My grandmother thought it was in Johnson Co, TX close to Joshua or Alvarado. The grave stone is suppose to ge white marble with hands crossed at top and name on it:
Luvinia Young Stewart B 1837 D 1874. Thanks

June 24, 2003
Rubin G. Case
From: afrlinda@peoplescom.net
CASE, Rubin G. May 8, 1826 - August 2, 1887 Buried in UNITY Cemetery
I am searching for any information about Rubin G CASE . Also about the history and church affiliation of UNITY Cemetery in the 1880's.
Thank you, Linda

June 15, 2003
Thomas Edward Fitzgerald
From: "fitzgerald" fitzgerald@pics.net
I am looking for any information that is available on Thomas Edward Fitzgerald died march 1936 in Fort Worth but was buried in Cleburne. He resided in Cleburne several years. He was married to Lavinia Geneva Patterson who died on June 5, 1922 and is buried in Cleburne. They had ten children. Charles Green; Minnie Lee; Frank David; Bessie Viola; Roy everret; and twin; Mary magdeline; Edna Trene And Tula Mae.
His Fathers Name Was John Fitzgerald of DEnton , Texas and he and his wife (name unknown) was supposedly killed by indians. The three children ;Thomas edward;is the only one we have any information on. there was one brother and one sister. they were raised by different families. If any information is known contact me at Fitzgerald@pics.net My name is Ronnie Fitzgerald ; Thank you

May 27, 2003
Montague Family of Johnson County 1890s
From: Dalexa1056@aol.com
I am searching for MONTAGUE family living in or around Johnson County in 1890. My Grandfather was W.T.R. (we do not know what the initials stood for) He married Julina (Roberta) Johnson in July of 1894 in Johnson County. Would appreciate any clues to his real name and family members would be a great plus.
Dana Montague Alexander

May 18, 2003
John (Jack) Shea
From: stardust725@cox.net
I am searching for any type of death record for my great grandfather, John (Jack) Shea, a railroad worker who reportedly (family story) died in June 1891 in or near Cleburne while working on the railroad. Story says he drowned while bathing/swimming in a water tank and was buried somewhere near the railroad tracks there. Search of the main Cleburne Cemetery revealed no record tho the caretaker said there are numerous unmarked graves in an old section near the tracks. My guess is that it would have been a pauper's burial, or possibly railroad managed, since he had no local family in the Cleburne area. He was divorced from my ggrandmother who was living in Austin County at that time. It occurred to me that since it would be considered an accidental death, there might be a coroner's report if such records were required as early as 1891. Does the Johnson Co. Genealogical Society have such information, and would there be anyone there willing to search such a record as well as local newspaper microfilm to see if it might have been reported in the paper? I would be willing to pay a flat fee of 50.00 for both searches.
Barbara Cogburn-San Diego, CA. E-mail: stardust725@cox.net

May 16, 2003
Ransom Pruett
From: sidney_shurden@hotmail.com
Trying to get information on Ransom Pruett who lived in Johnson County, 1880's. He is a brother of my g-grandfather Randall Pruett.
sidney_shurden@hotmail.com

May 3, 2003
John V. Browning
From: studdard.family@verizon.net
Has anyone heard of John V. Browning who was a Baptist preacher and had a church in Johnson county - his mail came out of Alvarado - between about 1905 and 1910?
Gary Studdard

April 20, 2003
William Luke Rogers and Sarah Ann Matthews
From: Hcfr2@aol.com
Subjects believed to be buried in Cleburne, TX, according to Union County, NM death record #6088. They were parents of 11 children. William may have been born about 1824 in AL, Sarah Ann was born in Winchester, TN. Is there cemetery record? More information if any old Rogers family still there.
W. Wayne Rogers,
187 Fairway Drive, #20033 Jasper Georgia 30143, 770-893-3007
Rogers Y-DNA Project Administrator, Family Tree DNA. com of Houston, TX

April 2, 2003
George W. Garner
From: DNightHawkV@aol.com
I AM LOOKING FOR THE DEATH RECORDS OF GEORGE W. GARNER. HE WAS MY GRANDAD AND HE DIED JULY 1 1948 IN CLEBURNE.HIS FUNERAL WAS IN DILLIONS FUNERAL HOME WITH THE REV.BUFORD ISAACKS OFFICATING.I AM HOPEING THERE ARE RECORDS SO I CAN FIND OUT WHO HIS MOTHER WAS(MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER) IF ANYONE KNOWS OF THESE RECORDS AND WHERE THEY MAY BE LOCATED PLEASE WRITE ME. MY EMAIL IS DNightHawkV@aol.com. thank you DOROTHY GARNER WILLIAM

March 31, 2003
William B. Watson
From: BDKTDK
Looking for information on the family of William B. WATSON listed in the 1860 Commanche, Johnson Co., TX Census.
William B. Watson - 41 - b. KY - stock raiser
Mary F. - wife - 30 - b. AL
John D. - son - 9 - b. AR
Louisa C. - 3 - b. TX
William P. - 1 b. TX
Later the family had Joseph, Mary E. and Martha A. - all three born in TX. William B. and John D. was not listed in Boone Co., Ark 1880 Census with Mary and the other children. I am especially intereseted in Martha A. born in 1871. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you Terrie in Ok

March 23, 2003
M.W. Williams
From: holiday@tyler.net
I am trying to find out more about M. W. WILLIAMS who was in the 1880 census of Johnson County, Texas, in the Alvarado area. Census info says he was born about 1848 in AL and he had wife A. N. b 1851 TN. Children were Emma b 1875, Johnny b 1877, Corrilla b 1879. Is Johnny the same person as John Thomas WILLIAMS who married Kate CLAUNCH around 1900 in Alvarado?? Thanks. Dave.

March 21, 2003
N.B. Wilder and Mattie Cowger
From: Wil781@aol.com
I have information leading me to believe that N.B. Wilder and Mattie Cowger were married in Johnson County, Tx on December 1, 1880. I have come to a stone wall on this one. N.B Wilder (Napoleon) was born in Heard County, GA in 1852 to James Wilder and Sarah Elizabeth Kirk. I have no information on Mattie. Any one who can confirm this or has any information on this couple PLEASE let me know. Thanks in advance. Linda

March 12, 2003
William Tidwell & Amanda Stewart
From: RParks102@msn.com
I found a marriage for William Tidwell (age 62 in 1880 census Johnson Co) and Amanda Stewart(age 42 in 1880 census of Johnson) for 30 March 1879. All the children listed with them in Pct. 5 are Amanda's by two former marriages, to Tennyson/Tennison in MS and John G. Stewart of Burnet Co., TX. She did have one son Addison Tidwell by William born in 1881. Amanda's maiden name is Martin. The last child listed in the census is actually Robert Lee Stewart, not Tennyson as given on the 1880 census from Familysearch.org. Is anyone familiar with any members of this family? Amanda died in Erath Co., TX in 1909 but William Tidwell and Robert L. Stewart remain mysteries. Rose Parks RParks102@msn.com

March 11, 2003
Elizabeth Johnson and William S. McAfee
From: E.Reno@mail.tisd.net
Searching for relatives and/or more information on Elizabeth Johnson b. ca. 1852 Lawrence County, Alabama and her husband William S. McAfee b. ca. 1850 Mississippi. They were married in Johnson County January 27, 1878. They had one son that I am aware of Lawrence b. ca. 1879/1880. I understand that more of Elizabeth's family members came to Ellis and Johnson Counties. Her parents were Thomas Johnson b. ca. 1822 Lawrence County Alabama (s/o Isaac Johnson and Eleanor Mullins) and Martha Sheffield b. ca. 1825 Alabama. Thomas and Martha are listed in 1850 & 1860 census in Lawrence county, but only their children were listed living with Patsy Johnson in 1870. Three of the sibs are listed in the 1880 Coryell County Census. Hope things rings a bell with someone! Elizabeth emac2@tisd.net

March 11, 2003
Preston Family
From: wdean@1starnet.com
I am trying to find my gg grandparents. They came to Texas from Kentucky in 1859 to Johnson Co. I think. The wife's name may have been Susannah and some of the children were Robert, my gg grandfather, Jim and Rhoda. Robert enlisted in CA in 1860 at Ft. Worth. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Wanda Cheyne wcheyne@hotmail.com

March 4, 2003
William Washington Franks and Mary Virginia Pugh
From: s.corbin@worldnet.att.net
Hi, I am hoping someone here can help me find some additional information on my FRANKS relatives. My gr-gr grandfather William Washington FRANKS was married to Mary Virginia (Jennie) PUGH in Johnson County in 1872. I have little to no information on Jennie PUGH. I have been told by my great aunt that her mother was Paralee (sp?) Mills Oxford PUGH. No proof of that yet though. William Washington FRANKS was born in Laurens County South Carolina. Have no information on his parents at all. His date of birth was 1850 if you can put any faith in an 1880 census :-)... William and Jennie had 10 children that I know of ......... Summerfield, Lee Roy, Ida , Vera, Lula, My gr-grandfather Albert Milton, Lester, Effie, Myrtle, and Claude. Any help with this line or any connected would be greatly appreciated. I do know they hopped back and forth over the Oklahoma border a lot. Most died in Texas but some were born in Oklahoma. Much Thanks, Shanna

March 4, 2003
D.M. Wilbanks
From: wilbanksweb@yahoo.com
Could someone advise on the availability of Johnson County area court records back to 1860. The following info was extracted from "Miscellaneous Texas Newspaper Abstracts, vol.1", published by Heritage Books. pg. 71 Texas State Gazette circa June 1860 "It is believed that A. J. Johnson and W. H. Tyer, the murderers of D. M. Wilbanks, at Alvarado, Johnson County, have been arrested." We are trying to learn more about the circumstances behind the murder of the victim, Doctor M. Wilbanks. Any other WILBANKS info is welcome as well. Thanks Barbara Researching the Wilbanks family throughout the USA

Feb 20, 2003
Priscilla Ann(e) Whitson Moore
From: ThetisDurant@webtv.net
PRISCILLA ANN(E) WHITSON MOORE WAS MY G'MOTHER'S ( LUCY MOORE COTTON) G;G'MA MOORE HAD WHITSON KIN JOHNSON CO. & HILL CO.,TX.WHEN WILLIAM & ERNEST WHITSON WERE IN SCHOOL, ITASCA,HILL CO.,TX. IN THE 1030'S, HAD NO INKLING WE WERE RELATED. ANY INFO RE THESE WHITSONS. PLEASE. MY COTTON G'PARENTS WERE IN GRANDVIEW 1892--- MY MOM, ANNIE MYRTLE COTTON THOMPSON WAS BORN THERE. MS, THEDUS (THETIS) THOMPSON DURANT, AUSTIN,TX.

Feb 4, 2003
William and Sarah Pribble
From: kern@moscow.com
I am seeking information on William (PREBLE) PRIBBLE, born 1826 in Indiana, and his wife Sarah (ROMINE) PRIBBLE. They were on the 1860 census of Johnson County and haven't been found on any later census anywhere. He could have been in the Civil War. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Lavina kern@moscow.com

Feb. 4, 2003
James M. and Anna E. Gray
From: sugar@txcr.net
I know my mother-in-law was born in Alvarado on February 20, l905. I am looking for names of her parents and any other information. I believe her parents were James M Gray and Anna E. Gray. I would be glad of any information you can give me. Thanks

Jan 27, 2003
J.M. King
From: Colleen.Weatherford@fortbend.k12.tx.us
I am looking for descendants of J.M. King, born 1858, Shelby County, TX: parents, George P. and Susan Arrena Williams King, died in Cleburne around 1930.

Jan 16, 2003
Wilson
From:FSAssymom@yahoo.com
I have been searching for the Wilson family, and have found two brothers, Oscar D. and Harvey Wilson on the 1930 census for Johnson County, TX. Their oldest brother, Arthur Roy Wilson, was sent to prison in 1913, and apparently never had any contact with his family again. Arthur was given a full pardon in 1927, and went on to get married, and have a family. He is my great grandfather. I am currently searching for anyone who may be related to Oscar and Harvey. Their parents were J.W.Wilson (Blackie) and Mary . Her maiden name is unknown to me. J.W. is from TX, and Mary was born in Arkansas. Please let me know if you are related, I have very little information on the Wilson's, and plenty to share from our line. FSAssymom@yahoo.com

Jan 16, 2003
Braxton Hansen
From: Smithshelton@cs.com
I am looking for anyone that might have information about my gggrandfather Braxton B. Hansen. I do know that he is buried in Cleburne Memorial Cemetery and died in 1947.

Jan 16, 2003
Mattie Sikes
From: dogoff@msn.com
Seeking information on Mattie Sikes listed with her nephew Fred Stralton and niece Pattie Stralton on the 1900 census for Johnson County. Does anyone know of this family? Any help will be appreciated. Linda

Jan 16, 2003
Oscar D. Wilson
From: Txswtp53
I am pleased to be the first entry on your queries page..It does worry me a bit though...I have been doing genealogy research for over 20 years. Thanks to the computer I have found many lost relatives, I finally found the objects of a long search in your county in 1930 and I need more info than I have. The Oscar D. Wilson family are found on the 1930 census living in the western half of precinct 7 district 27.He and wife Ennis have 1 son, Oscar D.Jr. In their household is also Oscar's brother Harvey 36 and his 4 young daughters, he is a widow. Can anyone please give me more info on this family? I need to know the name of Oscar and Harvey's parents, and any other info anyone may be able to provide. Thanks Wes for providing this opportunity.