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The Arkansas Family Historian

Arkansas Genealogical Society

Volume 33, Number 1 March 1995 The Arkansas Family Historian

Published Ouarterly by Arkansas Genealogical Society, Inc. PO Box 908, Hot Springs, Arkansas 71902-0908

Editor and honorary membership classes. Membership is Margaret Harrison Hubbard by calendar year and may be entered at any time of the year (late subscribers will receive the year's Publication Information back issues of The Arkansas Family Historian). The Arkansas Family Historian, the official publica­ Individual membership is $15 per year. tion of Arkansas Genealogical Society, Inc., is pub­ lished four times a year - March, June, September, Queries and December. Commercial advertising is not ac­ Members of AGS are invited to submit one fifty­ cepted. word, Arkansas related, query each year. See the Query section for details. ISSN 0571-0472 Book Reviews Editorial Policy Authors and publishers who wish to have reviews AGS welcomes contributions of family records, or notices of their works published in The Arkansas public record transcriptions, and other information Family Historian are invtted to submit a copy of the of interest to those interested in family history and work with ordering information and price, ff appli­ genealogy in general. and in Arkansas specifically. cable. Responsibility for the accuracy 01 information and for opinions, omissions, or factual errors is that of CONTENTS the contributor.

Manuscript Submissions SUbmitters of articles and material for possible publication In The AFH are requested to send President's Page 2 typewritten or mechanically generated manuscripts Treasurer's Report 3 on white, 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper, double-spaced, Box 908 4 one-inch margins on all sides, with all pages Certificate of Arkansas Ancestry Report 7 numbered. The sources from which the material Bradley, Hawley & Havis 8 was obtained, specific statements of facts, or statis­ Harrison/Kelley Bible Records 9 tical information MUST be documented, that is, the The langstons of Izard Co., Ark specific. detailed source description must be listed through 1840 11 either within the body of the text or as notes. Previ­ 1830 Chico! Co. Surname Index 17 ous publication of the material in any form must be Harvey Nifong History 18 brought to the attention of AGS. AGS encourages Taylor Cemetery, Grant Co. 22 submissions on IBM compatible computer disks in Arkansas Queries 23 WordStar or ASCII format accompanied by a hard Book Reviews and Notices 33 copy of the material. Index 36

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As this is my first time to address all the other miscellaneous data. The cost will be members of A. G. S., I want to say thanks $49.50, plus $3.00 shipping, and can be for the chance to serve you as your new ordered from Arkansas Research, P. O. president. 0 promise to do my best for Box 303, Conway, AR 72033, or Arkansas the Arkansas Genealogical Society and all Ancestors, 222 McMahan Dr., Hot its members. There have been many Springs, AR 71913. I have awaited on the wonderful leaders that have gone before completion of this project for three years, me and each has helped to make A.G.S. and can't wait to get my hands on a copy! the tremendous organization it is today. I hope to be able to do no less. If you don't already do so, I want to encourage all of our members to take Work is finishing on the new Resource advantage of the education opportunities Directory to be published in a couple of extended by the many genealogical organ­ months. This new book will list Arkansas izations across the country, including our materials of interest to genealogists that own Society. The National Genealogical we have been able to locate and, and how Society is sponsoring its 1995 Conference to order them. With more than twice the in the States at San Diego, California. The information as found in the first edition, dates are May 3-6, and information can be this should be a valuable resource. Also, had by contacting the N.G.S. at 4527 the book Query Data From the Arkansas 17th Street N., Arlington, VA 22207-2399. Family Historian 1962-1992, compiled by Also, the Federation of Genealogical Lewis E. Roberts is now available. There Societies is sponsoring its national meet­ are 936 pages (seven pounds worth of ing in Seattle, Washington, September 20- book) and over 48,000 names listed. The 23, 1995. Write F.G.S. at P. O. Box 3385, cost is $59.50, postage paid, and can be Salt Lake City, UT 84110 for information. ordered from Arkansas Genealogical By the way, Arkansas Genealogical Socie­ Society, P. O. Box 908, Hot Springs, AR ty's own nationally recognized Desmond 71902. I also want to be one of the first to Walls Allen is speaking at both conferenc­ announce that the long awaited book es. Arkansas 1850 Census Every-Name Index, compiled by Bobbie Jones Mclane Good Researching for '95! and Desmond Walls Allen, will be avail­ able by the time you receive this journal. The book will be 480 pages, acid free paper, smythsewn cover. Besides the Joe R. Goss every-name index which lists the names 1995 President and ages of EVERYONE in the household and the birthplace of the first two people in the household, many entries will be annotated. These notes will include death dates, marriage dates, maiden names and

Page 2' M Volume 33. Number I . March .,,_,______------Treasurer's Report

Treasurer's Report - Arkansas Genealogical Society CY 1994

BALANCE (CHECKING ACCOUNT) 12-31-93 $28,522.63

DEPOSITS $19,533.12 Interest Earned $550.76

EXPENSES

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Member Nancy Maxwell of Tucson has advised that a family cemetery in Pulaski County is being 2:00 p.m. Contact Miss Geneva Ferguson, Ances­ tor Fair Chairman, PO Box 433, Pottsville, AR damaged by construction in the area. It is called 72858-()433 (501-968-5571). the Pyeatt-Mason cemetery and is the burial site for Jacob and James Pyeatt who were among the first settlers in the Maumelle area. Bob Pyeatt of Genealogical Institute of Texas, Inc., announces Springfield, MO, is making an effort to have the site Its third annual event is scheduled for July 24-18, preserved and has asked the county officials there 1995, In Dallas, TX. Nine courses will be offered to help prevent further damage, and asks for any that will appeal to advanced genealogists as well as aid and support AGS can provide. beginners. Course coordinators are Paula Stuart Warren, John Philip Colletta, James W. Warren, Kim S. Harrison, 55832 Pontiac Trail Ct, New George K. Schweitzer, Pat Hatcher, Desmond Hudson, MI 48165-9703 announces a drive to have Walls Allen, George Ryskamp, Sammie Townsend the National Archives and Records Administration Lee and Mary McCampbell Bell, with Uoyd DeWitt change the retention schedule for the Railroad Bockstruck as a featured instructor and adviser. Retirement Pension files, the majority of which are Write GIT at P. O. Box 832856, Richardson, TX destroyed thirty-five years after payment of the last 75082-2856, for a brochure. claim. She suggests a letter of support for retaining these records on a permanent basis. Send the The Southwest Louisiana Genealogical Society, letter to Dr. Trudy Peterson, Acting Archivist, Na· Inc.• will conduct their Fifth Genealogical Seminar tional Archives and Records Administration, care of on April 1, 1995, at the Lake Charles Civic Center. Ms. Kim S. Harrison, at the above address. Identify Featured speaker will be Desmond Walls Allen, and yourself as a genealogist/historical researcher, part they expect 150-200 genealogists. Write them at of the largest constituent group of NARA and its P. O. Box 5652, Lake Charles, LA 70606·5652 for branches. Point out that these records are unique registration Information. and important for current researchers and for the future, and thank Dr. Peterson for her willingness to The Sixth North Arkansas Ancestor Fair will be study this proposition. held Saturday, June 3, 1995, at the Leslie Public School, Leslie, AR. There will be over fifty family Clan Galbraith Association of North America researchers offering Information on more than 200 was founded in 1980 and publishes a quarterty, north Arkansas families; county historical and Red/ower, that includes queries and research arti­ genealogical societies from the area of north cles .. Membership is open to all with Galbraith (all Arkanses bounded by Pope Co. to the south spellings) ancestor(s). Contact Tressie Nealey, Washington Co. to the northwest and Ubrarian, CGANA, 509 SE 70th, Oklahoma City. OK Futton/lndependence Cos. to the northeast. 73149·2601 Vendors with genealogical and historical publica· tlons about north Arkansas and its families will also Lyle K. Williams, 5000 Rock River Dr., Fort Worth, be there. Contact James J. Johnston, 2333 East TX 76103-1226 edits Stovall Journal. 1994 was the Oaks Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703 (501-442-3691) for fifteenth year of publication. This features Stovall more information. and allied lines and is well prepared, containing the usual family information. Write Mr. Williams for Southern California Genealogical Society will more information. hold its 26th annual Jamboree at the Exhibition Building, The Pasadena Center, 300 E. Green St., Seminars Pasadena, CA on April 8 & 9, 1995. Write them at :. O. Box 4377, Burbank, CA 91503, for registration Arkansas River Valley Ancestor Fair for 1995 will Information. be held on Saturday, May 6, 1995, at the Pottsville School Campus, Highway 64 between Russellville (Continued on page 35) and Atkins in Pope Co" AR: sponsored by the Pope County Historical Association, 9:00 a.m. to

Page 4· Volume 33. Nu.tf\bcr 1 ~ March Publications Manning Family Reunion will be held on July 21, 22, 1995, at Buck Creek State Park, near Dayton, Craighead County Historical Society, P. O. Box OH. Contact Bud Bailey for details, 513-237-0570. 1011, Jonesboro, AR 72403-1011, publishes a well prepared and informative Quarter1y containing very Zulpo Family Reunion, 100 Years in America, will good articles about that county's history, as well as be held 12 August 1995 at the St. James, MO, program announcements and sketches. Regular Memorial Park Pavilion. Contact Elsie M. Wasser, membership is a bargain at $10.00 and runs May 1 7430 Leslie Dr., Edwardsville, IL 62025-7736 for through April 30. details.

Reunions Bettis Descendants of Alford and Margaret Con­ Reid Family Cleveland, Conway Co., AR, will be yers Bettis, who married 3 March 1822, Lebanon, held May 28, 1995. Contact Darrell Reid, Jerusa­ Wilson Co., TN, will meet Sunday 21 May 1995, at lem, AR 72080 for more information. DeGray Lake from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Contact Mrs. Car1 Bettis Abbott, RR 2 Box 528, Malvern, AR Hogue Family Reunion will be held Saturday, 72104, for further information. June 3, 1995, in the VFW Building, City Park, Morril­ ton, AR, with a noon potluck. Contact Phyllis Sims, Carlton Descendants of Alfred Car1ton and Mary 501-893-2965, or Hayes Hogue, 501-354-3427, for (Polly) Ellison Carlton meet annually the first more information. Sunday in June. Other lines are McPherson, Boen (Bowen) and Thomas. Next reunion is 4 June 1995 Franklin Cook Family Association's annual at Diamond Cave Campgrounds near Jasper, reunion will be held June 17, 1995, at the Cain Newton Co., AR. Contact Berlin or Bonnie Carlton Center, Athens, TX. For more information contact at HCR 72 Box 412, Jasper, AR 72641 (501-446- Joe Cook, 521 Missionary Ridge, DeSoto, TX 75115 2636) (214-223.()524) . TowryfTowery Family of America National Reun­ Griffin Family Reunion is scheduled for the ion will be held in Owensboro, KY, on July 21 and second Sunday in June, 1995, in Delaware, Logan 22, 1995. If you are a Tow(e)ry or have a Tow(e)ry Co., AR. Descendants and relatives of Isaac Clay ancestor, you are urged to attend. Contact Della Y. Griffin and Rebecca Garrison, Benjamin Franklin Guise, Secretary, PO Box 1347, Newport, OR Griffin and Catherine Stinnett, and Virgil L. Griffin 97365 (Phone/FAX 503-265-3749), or Col. Paul and Nettie Bell Johnson are invited. For more E. Towry (Ret.) 40 Skyview Ln., Holiday Island, AR information, contact Ann W. Condren, 1428 South­ 72632 (501-253-9116) west 72nd, Oklahoma City, OK 73159. Bearden Reunion will be held June 10, 1995, at George Tucker Descendants Reunion The Mather Lodge, Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton, AR. annual George Tucker, Patriot, Descendants For more information, please contact Graydon A. Association's reunion will be held Saturday, May Dodson, 915 Wayne, Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610- 20, 1995, at Hopewell Cemetery, Fayette Co., AL. 2211 Hopewell Cemetery is located two miles east/southeast of Glen Allen. George has many Nichols The annual reunion honoring Samuel descendants living in Arkansas. Contact Wm. Joseph Nichols, 1822-1884, and wife Sarah Sanders Tucker, 3605 Bear Cove, Benton, AR Richardson Nichols, 1824-1896, will be held Satur­ 72015-2043 for more information. day, 10 June 1995 at Lake Charles State Park in the Group Pavilion. All descendants, relatives and Tucker Family Reunion Brothers Sanders, friends are invited. For information contact Oretha Shepard and George Tucker were ear1y settlers in Nichols Turner, 4 Woodland Dr., Jacksonville, AR Drew (now Lincoln) Co., AR. Their descendants 72076,501-982-5331. will convene Sunday, September 3, 1995, in the Community Building, Cornerville, Lincoln Co., AR, Watts first reunion will be held July 13, 14, 15, 1995 for their annual reunion. All interested are Invited. In Los Angeles, CA. Contact Joseph Watts, 9600 Contact Wm. Sanders Tucker, 3605 Bear Cove, 4th Ave., Inglewood, CA 90305 if you can help get Benton, AR 72015-2043, for details. this annual event underway, or for registration.

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By Desmond Walls Allen

Arkansas Genealogical Society offers Certificates of Antebellum Arkansas Ancestry issued in three categories: Territorial-a resident of Arkansas before t4 June James Ward 1834; 2000 Beechwood Ave. Antebellum·a resident of Arkansas before 6 May Gurnee, IL 60031-1786 1861 ; Nicholas Dyer Nineteenth Century-a resident of Arkansas before Clark Co., 1847 31 December 1900. Send SASE with $0.55 postage (2 oz.) to AGS, PO Joyce Sanders Couch Box 908, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0908 for an appli. PO Box 56 cation fomn for your certificate. Nashville, AR 71852 Francis Hopkins Territorial Sevier Co., 1843

Donald Hawthorne Evatt Ruth Haston Norwood PO Box 164 1617 Fannin #1809 Conway, AR 72033 Houston, TX 77002 George Washington Sorrells George Washington Norwood Clark Co., 1820 Crawford Co.. 1860

James Ward Eleanor Paxton Smith Garrett 2000 Beechwood Ave. 4018 Keystone Gurnee, IL 60031-1788 Garland, TX 75041 William Waldrum Elijah W. Christian Greene Co., 1834 Samuel Merridas Morgan Union Co., 1849 Arthur Burt Cunningham, III and William Patrick Cunningham c/o their mother: Nineteenth Century Patricia Vee Patrick Cunningham PO Box 7213 Ingleside, EX 78362 Glenn Mosenthln Ann Eliza Cornish and his mother, Union Co., 1834 Beverty Jeanne Glenn Mosenthln Box 218231 Ernest Elmer Patrick, Jr. Nashville, TN 37221 c/o his sister: Thomas Jefferson Wells Patricia Vee Patrick Cunningham Carroll Co., bel. 1900 PO Box 7213 Ingleside, TX 78362 Ruth Haston Norwood Ann Eliza Cornish 1617 Fannin #1809 Union Co., 1834 Houston, TX 77002 louisa Jane Hicks Norwood Crawford Co., 1870

Page 6 - Volume 33. Numberl- March 'm ______------Thomas Pleasants Jordan and Five U. S. Presidents

Submitted by Kirby D. Watkins, 1511 Tulip Dr., Miles and Anne (Taylor) Cary. Anne was related to Arlington, TX 76013.5036 the same Taylor family as Pres. Zachary Taylor.

Samuel Jordan's (4) mother was Ann Pierce. Presi. Will of Thomas Pleasants (6), dated 10 Feb 1743 dent Franklin Pierce and President Thomas Jeffer. and recorded March 1744. son descend from this same Pierce family. Also "To daughter Lydia, wHe to Benjamin Jordan ... " Sa~uel Jordan: b. 1572, married 2nd Mrs. Cecily Bailey (4). Ceclly was a direct ancestor of Thomas Will of Benjamin Jordone (6), dated 10 Feb 1775 Jefferson. To wife Lydia. Samuel Jordan, 1572-1623, (2. p. 378) was In the first legislature of Virginia 30 July 1619. Samuel To eldest can Robert. Jordan married 2nd the widow of Cecily Baley. Cecily married in 1625 to William Farrar. William To 2nd son Banjamln. and Ceclly Farrar were ancestors of Thomas Jeffer· son. To 3rd son Thomas Pleasants Jordone, a tract of land, adjoining where I live, called "Hambletts", and In 1610 Ceclly Reynolds (4), aged 10, and a three negroes. Widower, Samuel Jordan, who had left his small To grandson Pleasant Robertson Jordone. S?n~ !n England, arrived in Jamestown Colony of Virginia. A year earlier, Sir Thomas Gates landed. On board was Capt. William Pierce. This was Executors: friend George Woodson and my son followed by Joane Pierce, the Captain's wife, on the Benjamin. ''Blessing''. Capt. Pierce was a relative in some degree of Cecily Reynolds. Samuel Jordan was a "':itness: James Binford, Elizabeth Binford, Francis Binford. neer relative of Ceclly and her mother's cousin. Cecily's mother still living in Dorsetshire had consented to her coming. Twelve yeers later her The lineage of Susannah Ellyson, wffe of Thomas P. brother, Christopher Reynolds, arrived on the "John Jordan, 1749-1809, can be found In source (7). and Francis" and discovered that his sister was Susannah descends from John Ellison (7, page 9), married to her second hUSband, Samuel Jordan, born 1585 In Wlndyedge, Lanark Co., Scotland, and with a 6 year old daughter by her first husband, died 1660 In Virginia. John Ellison married Eilin named Temperance Bailey. Hamilton, daughter of Sir Robert Hamilton.

Christopher Reynolds (5, page 4) of Virginia In 1622 Records from Edward Pleasant Valentine Papers (3) follow: had a sister Cecily who had arrived in Virginia in 1610 (old style) and they were the children of Thomas and Ceclly (Phippen) Reynolds of Dor· Records of the Belson family (3, page 210) are setshire, England. Thomas Reynolds was a son of listed, including their Quaker records. Joseph and Alice (Pierce) Reynolds. Thomas Jordan, 1634-1699 (3, page 2268) of Brashier family records are listed (3, page 212). Nansemond County, was a son of Thomas Jordan born In England in 1600. Thomas was a son oi Will of John Pleasants 27 Sept 1690 (3. page 1053). Samuel Jordan, 1572-1623, 01 "Jordan's Journey." Thomas Jordan, born 1600, married Mary Harrison. Will of Benjamin Jordan 8 Dec 1715 (3, page 658). Mary was of distant kin to Pres. William Henry Benjamin Jordan, son of Thomas and Margaret Harrison and Pres. Benjamin Harrison. Jordan was born 18 da 7 mo 1674 ... (3, page 731). Thomas Cary, 1647-1708 (1) descends from Henry Hobson, Mayor of Bristol, England, who died in Thomas Jordan and Susannah Ellyson publish their intentions of marriage the first time 5 da 8 mo 1770 1635. Thomas Cary, 1657-1708, was a son of Col. (3, page7S1).

______. ______Arkansas Family Historian Page 7 Benjamin Jordan, son Of Benjamin Jordan, dec'd. Bradley, Hawley and Havis o! Isle of Wight Co .• marriage to Lydia Pleasants. daughter of Thomas Pleasants of Henrico Co. (3. Bradley, Chicot and Lincoln Counties.---- page 759). Submitted by Ann Bradley Summers, 2835 Kendra John Pleasants died 1713 (3. page 1080). Dr., Louisville, TN 37777

Will of Thomas Pleasants of Henrico Co .• 19 Nov Captain Hugh Bradley, younger brother of Col. 1743 ... daughter Lydia, wije to Benjamin Jordan (3, Thomas Crutcher Bradley moved his family from page 1106). Wilson Co., TN, to AR in 1850. He had served as Sheriff of Wilson Co., TN, 16 years. Both served Cary family records (3. page 2247). with Gen. Jackson in Creak War of 1812. Pleasants family 01 Norwich, England, and Virginia are listed (3. page 2289). Hugh was instrumental in the creation of Bradley Co. living there unt~ he d. 1865. Thomas d. 1860 at Records from source (2) follow: Eagle Creek, grave site not yet located.

John Pleasants (2. page 96) marries the widow Harvey Hawley Bradley was dau. of James K. Mrs. Jane (Larcombe) Tucker. Hawley. son of Squire James Harvey Hawley, b. Descendants of Thomas Jordan, bern 1634 (2. KY, who m. Susan Harrison, reportedly desc. 01 page 380). Wm. Henry Harrison. James K. m. Josephine Dorothy (Cary) Pleasants (2. page 381). Havis. The Jordan lineage is listed down to Benjamin Jordan bem 1674 (2. page 382). The John Havis family of MS lived Chicot Co. early Thomas Taylor (2. page 600) granted 50 acres in 1800, relocating to Bradley Co. John m. 1)Sarah Elizabeth City before 1625/6. He names his son·in· __, who d. before 1850 as new wife, Julia, is law Miles Cary. listed. Daughter Josephine m. James K. Hawley, Thomas P. Jordan, 1749·1809, had several de­ and daughter Amanda m. Hugh Lawson Bradley, scendants who rnoved to Arkansas. For example. son of Thomas. Rev. Robert Harrison Jordon, son of Thomas P.• married 25 March 1806 to Susannah Thomas. The East Tennessee Historical Society, Knoxville, Some children and grandchildren of Rev. RObert H. TN, publication has stated 'the Old Hawley Place" Jordan moved to Little Rock. Arkansas. had a cemetery on it.

Sources of Information At the Pine Bluff library, there is a publication on (1) Virginia Gleanings in England, by Lothrop Grady, AR. Is this still available? Does anyone Withington. Genealogical Publishing Co .• Inc. know of burial sites for the abeve individuals? (2) Adventures Q! Purse and Person Virginia 1607· 1624/5. edited by Virginia M. Meyer and John D. Dorman; published by Order -of First Famlilies of Virginia 1607-1624/5, 3rd edition 1987. (3) Edward Pleasant Valentine Papers (4) Reynolds Recgllections, issue of Sept-Oct 1991. (5) Reynolds Recollections, issue 01 Jan-Feb 1992. (6) Colonial Wills of Henrico County, Virginia, abstracted and compiled by Benjamin Welsiger, III (7) Our Ellison Kinfolk, by Carl Grayson Ellison (8) Quaker Records of Virginia, gathered by Hinshaw (9) County Court Records Q! Henrico, Isle 01 Wight, Nansemond, and New Kent Counties, Virginia.

Page. 8 Volume 33, Number l-March 1"""' ______------Harrison/Kelley Bible Records

Submitted by Barbara Lancaster Tsirigotis, 3008 These are pages from the Bible of Tlithia (Kelley) Vassar Dr., Irving, TX 75062, who submits the Harrison, who was born to Louis D. and Margaret following background: E. "Annie" (Farr) Kelley in Ft Smith, AR, in 1880. In 1898 she married William Henry Harrison in I have traced the Harrison family back to Giles Co., Sherman, Grayson Co., TX. Their children are TN, where William Henry Harrison was born in listed on these pages, which have been translated 1869. His mother, Permalia M. Davidson, finally to read as follows: married his father, Presley Harrison, in 1874. The following year Presley deserted Permalia and Page! young William, or so the story goes. In 1878 THE Permalia married Tom Powers. In 1889 the Powers HOLY BIBLE family, and William Harrison, moved to Texas. CONTAINING THE William settled in Waxahachie, TX. Together they OLD AND NEW TESTAMENTS had 9 children. TRANSLATED OUT OF The Original Tongues; In 1898 William was living in Sherman, Grayson AND WITH THE Co., TX, where he met and married Tlithia Kelley, FORMER TRANSLATIONS DILIGENTLY daughter of Louis D. and M. E. "Annie" (Farr) Kelley. COMPARED AND REVISED. The Kelleys seemed to drift back and forth across the Oklahoma/T exas state line living alternately in Grayson and Cooke Counties in Texas and John­ NEW YORK: son and Carter Counties in Oklahoma. The parents AMERICAN BIBLE SOCIETY, of Louis D. Kelley, William and Elizabeth (Ramey) INSTITUTED IN THE YEAR MDCCCXVI Kelley, lived many years in Washington County, AR. The Civil War brought very hard times to that area, [Pica, ref. quarto.] forcing the Kelley family to move northward to Linn 1872. County, MO. William Kelley had family in the Page 2 southern part of the state. They, too, moved Family Record northward to Linn County for safety during the war. William was "drafted" by the northern troops and NAME: Thomas Jesse King, Jr. was shot in the left hand during his service. Two of PLACE OF BIRTH: Eaton, Robertson County, his sons served for the North and two served for Texas the South, one being Louis D. DATE OF BIRTH March 4, 1902 DATE OF MARRIAGE: Apt. 26, 2934 According to the 1900 census Tlithia was living with DATE OF DEATH: June 14,1938 William's mother, Permalia, and husband, Tom Powers. William, however, was not on that census. NAME: Flora Harrison William and Tlithia moved back to Waxahachie, TX, PLACE OF BIRTH: Nevada, Collin County, later to Dlta, Fannin and finally Lamar Counties. Texas Their 7 surviving children (2 still births) remained in DATE OF BIRTH: FEb. 28, 1906 the northeast and north central Texas area. DATE OF MARRIAGE: Apr. 16, 1923 DATE OF DEATH: Tlithia had a brother, James Samuel Kelley, who married Belle Poole of Louisiana. They, too, drifted NAME: Tom William King back and forth across the state line. PLACE OF BIRTH: Newlin, Texas, Childress County Permalia died around 1940 in Norman, OK. Tlithia DATE OF BIRTH: Dec. 6, 1926 and William Harrison are buried in Roxton, TX. No DATE OF MARRIAGE: other record has been found of Presley Harrison. DATE OF DEATH: Dec. 6,1926

______ArkansasFamily Hislorian - Page 9 NAME: Annie MAdred King Page 5 [Births] PLACE OF BIRTH: Childress County. Newlin, Texas William Kelley was born Dec. 23 - 1802 DATE OF BI RTH: Jan. 21, 1928 Elizabeth Kelley _ ws born Aprile the 20 • 1811 DATE OF MARRIAGE: William Kelley was married to Elizabeth Remy July DATE OF DEATH: 19·1827 NAME: Bobbie Don King WIlliam Kelley died July 71h 1875 & Elizabeth Kelley PLACE OF BIRTH: died Oct 5 1875 DATE OF BIRTH: Sept 8th, 1933 Annie G, Kelley was borned NOli, 26, 1892, DATE OF MARRIAGE: Lessie May Kelley was borned April 23, 1895 DATE OF DEATH: Elliott Clyde Kelley was borned Feb. 3, 1896 Minnie Lee Kelley was borned NOli 16 1886 __ Peart Kelley was Page 3 was written by William Henry Harrison, Aliie Fay Kelley was borned Feb, 161906, Tlithia could not write. (same Family Record Velma D, Kelley was borned Sept 16 1908, Ollie headlng( Harrison born August 14 1900 Flora Harrison Born feb 28 1906 William Henry Harrison was borned July 19, 1869, Eler Harrison born April 30 1908 lottie May Roland was borned Feb 21 1898, Tlithia Harrison was borned May 7, 1880, Delmer Harrison Born april 13 1911 Blanch Harrison Born January 20 1913 Ollie Harrison was borned August 14, 1900 Ella May Harrison Born April 3 1911 Ulmer Ellline Born Oct 11 1918 Flora Harrison was borned February 28, 1906,

Elmer Harrison was borned April 30, 1908

Delmer Harrison was borned April 13, 1911

Blanch Harrison was borned January 20,1913.

Ella May Harrison was borned April 3, 1816.

Ulmer Harrison was borned Oct 11, 1918,

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WiUiamThomasdled February the 19th 1862 Marrian Willson died September the 12th 1867 Kennle G, Kelley died Feb, 9, 1894, Lessle May Kelley d led March 31, 1896. J, W. Harrison died Dec, 5, 1931 Harold D, Harrison borned Feb, 5, 1933 Elmer D, Harrison borned August _ 1933 Mrs, M, E, Kelley died December 2nd 1897, Mr, L. D, Kelley depaned this Iffe on the 3rd of August 1916 Will Harrison Children death Baby Born died August 25, 1899 Baby died september 5, 1904 James Doy! Bishop borned September 11 1933

I)agc 10 - VoJume33. Nvm!)cr j ~ Marth "h' ______----The langstons of Izard Co., Ark., through 1840 Submitted by Ms, T, J, Harper, 2271 Betty Lane, Beverly Hills, CA 90210 ston and Col. Stewart erected the first mill in the county, he and four brothers Two pieces of wrning exist which describe the early being the ones to build It. They car­ arrival in what is now Izard Co" AR, by the Lang. ried the logs on their shoulders, and ston family. They are Historical and Biographical had the, mill completed in six days, Sketches of the Early Settlement of the Valley of the and although It was a very rude con­ White River Together With a History of Izard County struction, and only ground one bushel and Goodspeeds Biographical and Historical of corn a day, yet it was sufficient to Memoirs of Northeast Arkansas, The first, written supply the demand, as the settlers at by Judge A C, Jeffery in 1877, was originally pub­ that time were few. Nathan Langston lished In 1877 as a series of articles in the Me/­ was only connected with this mill for bourne Clipper, an Izard Co" Arkansas, newspa­ about six months, when he turned his per, and later reprinted in another newspaper, The attention to farming .. .in the early days Ye/~lIIe, Mountain Echo, in 1895. In Chapter 2, he also carried mail for twelve years which Includes the arrival in the county of the from Mt Olive, in Izard Co., to Tho­ Stewart, Gill. Livingston, Jeffery, Darneal, Wolf, masville, Mo." He died in 1870, at the Langston and Adam families, Judge Jeffery writes: age of 79 years, He was married twice and by his first wife became the father "In the fall of the year 1814, three fa­ of sixteen children, and by his last, milies, Col. Stewart, Rev. George Gill, three .. ,," and Robert Uvingston, left Kentucky with wagons and teams for the pur­ It shOUld be noted that A. C. Jeffery and Nathan J. pose of making his permanent home Langston, the authors of the two articles mentioned in Lawrence Co, near White river, above, were born well aiter 1815, when these coming up Caney fork of Strawberry events happened, they are writing their memories (River) down Mill Creek to Wideman to of the stories told them by their parents or are the mouth of Ruthie's Spring ranch; quoting from family bibles or sources which are here they camped a week, Christmas unavailable to us, It is important to keep that in week 1814, selected their homes on mind when researching the origins of the early the river, cut roads to them ... " settlement of the area,

"In the spring of the year 1816, Dar­ Goodspeeds History of Southeast Missouri con­ neal and the Langstons came to the tains a description of the Battle of the Sink Hole county by water, landed at the mouth and the list 01 enlistees of Col. William Russell's of Rocky Bayou; they settled on thaI regiment includes the names of those who were creek and Mill Creek" recru~ed in May and June of 1814 for 12 months of duty on the frontiers of Missouri and Illinois, sworn Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Northeast into service on July 12, 1814, under the command Arkansas, published by Goodspeed Publishing of Capt. Peter Craig are these names familiar with Company in 1889, includes a sketch of Nathan J, researchers of the Langston family: Jehoiada Jef­ Langston, son of Nathan Langston, The article fery and John Langston, states: The first mention of the Langston family in Court Nathan J, Langston is one of the and Deed Records of Lawrence Co, occurs in 1820, oldest native residents of Izard Co, There are two entries in Deed Book B, which say and when his parents, Nathan and only that the Langston family have arrived in the Patty (Weir) Langston, made their first area, but that they have been owners of property settlement in the region, before thiS date and are now selling these holdings, Arkansas was stm a territory. They On Page 210 in an Indenture dated April 20, 1820, came here from their native state of Absolom Langston sells to Robert Livingston for North Carolina in 1814, and Mr. Lang- the sum of $40,00 a parcel of land on the northeast side of White River, The deed was witnessed by

______,,, __... ______ArkansasFamily Historian - Page 11 Nathan langston and Daniel Jeffery. In the next Langston appeared in court and gave an excuse as recorded deed, on page 212 and dated May 27, to why he missed jury duty, and his fine was dis­ 1820, Nathan Langston sells to Robert Livingston "a missed. Jesse Langston replaced Robert Living­ certain settlement of Congress land, ... on the ston as overseer of roads In White River Township northeast side of the White River, near or at the and was reappointed as Constable of the White place where the said Langston now lives, together River Township, now In Independence Co., on with all and singular, the buildings, improvements, November 21, 1822. rights, ... for the sum Of $12.00 current money of the United States..... Both deeds were recorded by These Langstons paid taxes as residents of Inde­ George Gill on July 24,1820. pendence Co. in the 1824 Tax Rolls: John, Jesse, Absolem and Samuel. On June 10, 1820, a deposition was taken by George Gill from Robert Livingston and Jesse Izard County was established on October 27, 1825, Langston, In which they described an altercation from lands In Independence and Lawrence coun­ between Nathan Langston and Matthew Adams. It ties. The records of this county were lost in a seems that Livingston, Nathan Langston, Jesse counhouse fire on April 11, 1889. To find traces of Langston :and others" were on their way from the Langston family, research must be done of Michael Wolf's to James Darnel's on May 20th, State records, Terrttorlal records and remaining when Matthew Adams came riding up to their party copies of area newspapers of that time. and after some words with Nathan Langston "drew his gun on him and said he would blow his brains From the Samuel Bennett Langston Family Organi­ out." 1\ is not known how this disagreement re­ zation Newsletter, Winter 1993, a Iisl of Military solved itself, but Matthew Adams went on to Commissions of the Arkansas Terrllory 1821-30: become a Judge of Izard Co. and the Adams, Nathan Langston named as 1sl Lt. on 12 May 1827; Livingston and Langston families all married Into James Jeffery named 2nd Lt. on the same day. one another. C. H. Pelham, D.S., was appointed by Ihe state to conduct the first official land survey of Izard County Jesse Langston was named to the Grand Jury of in 1827. According 10 his records, he was survey­ Lawrence Court of Common Pleas on Nov. 19, ing "upstream along the left bank of the White River 1820. through Section 17" on January 4, 1828, when he used Michael Wolf and Nathan Langston as sworn Nathan Langston, John Langston, Absolem lang­ linesmen. In fact, Nathan Langston had filed a ston, Jesse Langston and Samuel Langston appear Land Patent in BatesvHle on January 30, 1827, for on the Reconstructed Tax List of the ArI

On March 27, 1821, in the Lawrence County Court Records from Arkansas Cumberland Presbyterian records, Nathan Langston was appointed on a Church indicate Ihat John Langston was an elder of committee to mark a road from Nathaniel Dickson's the White River Church (later MI. Olive) during their to Daniel's Mill. From the same records, Jesse spring meeting in 1828. Langston was made Constable of White River Township on November 21, 1821. The Arkansas Territory Tax List for Izard Co. lists these Langstons on the 1829 tax rolls: Absolom, In 1 822 Lawrence County was divided and the caleb, Hiram, Jesse, John, Matilda and Nathan. Langstons became residents of Independence County. In the new county's Court of Common Jesse Langston is listed as an Official of Izard Co, in Pleas, Jonathan Chandler, Samuel Langston and Arkansas Territorial Papers dated Nov. 20, 1829. Brown T. Roberts were fined for failing to appear The US Census for the County of Izard was con­ for jury duty during the January session in 1822. ducted in 1830. At that time, there were 50 families Also in that session, Nathan Langston was ap­ listed as living in the county. Listed as heads of pointed to a committee to mark a road from Bates­ households and enumerated were these Langston ville to Livingston Mill, and on May 3 was allotted families: $5.00 for his work in the road between Polk Bayou and Big North Fork. On May 2, 1822, Samuel John Langston: 1 female 0-5 years old; 2 females 5-

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Absolom Langston: 1 male and 1 female 0-5 years Nathan Langston: 2 males and 1 female 0-5; 2 old; 2 females 5-10 years old: 2 males and 1 female females 5-10; 1 male and 2 females and 1 male lO- 10-15 years old; 1 male 15-20 years old; 1 male and 15; 1 female 15-20; 1 male 20-30; 1 female 30-40; 1 1 female 40-50 years old. male and 1 female 40-50; 1 male 50-00.

Jesse Langston: 2 females 0-5 years old; 1 male Page 184: Caleb Langston: 1 male and 1 female 0- and 1 female 5-10 years old; 2 males and 1 female 5; 3 males and 1 female 5-10; 1 male and 1 female 10-15 years old; 1 male and 1 female 30-40 years 30-40. old. Nancy Langston: 1 male 14-20; 1 female 50-60. Nathan Langston: 1 male and 2 females 0-5 years old: 1 male 5-10 years old; 1 male and 1 female lO­ Thomas Hightower: 2 males and 1 female 0-5; 1 IS years old; 1 female 15-20 years old; 1 male and female 20-30; 1 male 30-40. 1 female 30-40 years old: 1 male 50-60 years old. Page 185: Hiram Langston: 1 female 0-5; 1 male Caleb Langston: 1 male 0-5 years old; 1 female 15- and 1 female 5-10: 1 male 10-15; 1 male and 1 20 years old; 1 male 20-30. female 30-40.

Hiram Langston: 1 male 0-5; 1 male and 1 female Izard Co., North Fork Twp., page 186: John lang­ 20-30 years old. ston: 1 female 0-5; 1 male 15-20; 1 female 20-30.

The Batesville News - read from microlilm at the Christiana Langston: 2 females 10-15; 1 male and 1 Arkansas History Commission, Little Rock, men­ female 15-20; 2 males and 1 female 20-30; 1 female tions these Langstons in ads listing strays fOUnd in 40-60. the area during the 1830s. Most of them read the way this ad appeared on 7 May 1833: "State of 1840 Census Independence Co., Ark., page 202: Ark. White River Township: We the appraisers have Henry Langston: 1 male and 1 female 20-30. this day viewed a stray, shown to us by John Wolf - a roan mare, appraised to $75.00 - Absolom lang­ Independence Co., Ark., marriage records: Henry ston." An April 10, 1838, ad included the names of Langston, over 21 years of age and a resident of Jehoiada Jeffery, Absolom Langston and Elbert Izard Co. married Ann Plumb, a resident of Inde­ Benbrook, and another appeared on July 10th of pendence Co. 26 Sept 1839. the same year naming Absolom Langston, Nathan Langston and John Luce. Possible origins of the early Langston family 01 Izard Co., Arkansas: The Register of Military Commissions for the Arkansas Terrttory, 1830-1836, for Izard Co. lists In 1878 a family organization calling itself The Hiram Langston as being named as 2nd Lt. on 13 Samuel Bennett Langston Family Organization was October 1834. established in Izard Co. It's purpose was to pro­ vide a newsletter, reunion and history of the earty Also viewed at the Arkansas History Commission Langston family from Izard Co. Among it's original were records of The Baptist Church at Piney members were Mearl Bennett of Mountain Home, Bayou, sometimes referred to as Rev. George Gill's Ray Watts of Calico Rock, and Luce Langston, church. The records mention a John Langston as former sheriff of Fulton County and an avid collec­ being named a "messenger" in 1833. On Oct. 10, tor of stories and information about the Langston 1835, John and Jessy Langston were named as family. Luee Langston had collected a tremendous members of the White River Congregation. amount of information over the years and It seems that he arrived at the conclusion thai the early The 1840 Census of Izard Co. lists these Langston Langslons in Arkansas were descended from families: Page 183, Absolom Langston: 1 male and Samuel Bennatt Langston, a son of Absolom and 1 female 5-10; 1 male and 1 female 10-15; 2 fe- Christian Bennett Langston of the old 96th District

______~ ______Ar'''".asFamily Historian Page n of SC. Luce Langston's theory was that Samuel 84), b. SC; Martha Langston, age 48 (1802-03), b. Bennett Langston and his five sons arrived in what KY. There is also a Hiram Langston listed in the is now Izard Co. on Christmas Week 1814 or 1816 1850 Mortality Schedule for Izard Co. that lists him and that his research pointed to Bennett Langston, as being 42 years old (1808-09) and born in KY. son of Absolom & Christian as being Samuel Langston listed on the Reconstructed Tax List of A genealogy book written by Harry Alexander Ark. 1820. Luce Langston died in the mld-I980s Davis, published in Washington. DC, in 1936, enti­ and his research was destroyed. Whatever tled The Billingsley Family in America; Some documents and whatever logic he used in his Huguenot Families of S.C. and GA., The David equating Bennett Langston of Spartenburg & Union Family in Wales & America, Wallis & Wilcox Fa­ Co., SC, to the Langstons of Izard Co. has been milies; The Glnrate Family; the Norris Family of losl. Maryland & VA includes several pages devoted to the Langston family. The connection being through The Samuel Bennett Langston Family Organization Christianna Steadman, b. 1791 in Union District, has done an exceptional job of detailing the lang­ SC, daughter of Edward and Mary Billingsley ston family in Izard Co., especially from the 1850 Steadman and wife of Jessie Langston, born cl791 census forward. Any inquires for them should be in Union District SC, and the same Jesse and Chris­ addressed to the current President, Brian lang­ tiana Langston who moved to Izard Co., Ark. This ston, RR 9 Box 336A, Mountain Home, AR 72653. book is not footnoted, nor is there a list of refer­ ences published with It. The Watts family Bible as Going back to the earliest records of Langstons in quoted by Ray Watts of Calico Rock maintains that the Arkansas Territory, these five Langston men are Christiana's maiden name was Hawkins. first documented: John, Jesse, Absolom, Samuel and Nathan. In the 1830 census, two more are Mr. Davis states that Jesse and Christiana married added: Caleb and Hiram about 1813 and that "they moved to Howard Co" Mo. where they resided for a few years then moved Using the 1830 and 1840 Census of Izard Co. to to Izard Co" Ark. where he died about 1837 .. " estimate ages, IT would appear that John Langston (the elder) was bom 1770-80, Absolom was born Mr. Davis also wrote an "Excursus" on Caleb 1770-80; Nathan 1780-90, two Langston widows Langston, a son of Absolom and Christian Bennett appear on the 1840 Census, Nancy Langston born Langston, born c1746-47, d. 1800 in Union District, 1770-I 780 and Christian Langston born 1780-1790; SC, who he considered to be the father of Jesse. three younger Langston men: Caleb born 1800- Samuel, Sarah, Mary, Absolom, Nathan. John and 1810, Hiram born 1800-1810, and John (the young­ Christina Langston. er who first appears in the 1840 census) born 1810- 1815. In Independence Co. there is a Henry lang­ The Billingsley Family in America is an interesting ston in the 1840 Census born 1800-1810. There is read and anyone researching the Langston family also an older man enumerated with Nathan lang­ should take a look at it. However. there are some ston's family in the 1830 and 1840 Census, he glaring errors In fi and several statements concern­ would have been born 1760-1770 (this may have ing the second generation in Arkansas that are been the reason Luce Langston assumed that the etther wrong or unprovable. father of the original brothers came to Arkansas wtlh them). Point 1: according to Mr. Davis "Caleb Langston's will probated on June 24. 1800. In Union District, Our first hint as to where and when the earliest SC, Elizabeth, his wHe and son Nathan named as Arkansas Langston settlers were born comes from executors". Caleb Langston's will named his wife the 1850 census of Izard Co. By that time, only Elizabeth and his BROTHER, Nathan, as executors. Absolom and Nathan Langston were still living, as The only children named in the will. all appear to be well as the widows, Christlanna, Nancy and Martha under-age, were: John, Jesse, Absolom. Nathan. (widow of Caleb) Langston. The 1850 census gives Samuel and Chrissy. us these dates and places: Absolom Langston. age 83 (1898-88), b. SC; Nathan Langston, age 59 Point 2: according to Mr. Davis these were children (1791-92), b. SC; Christianna Langston, age 59 of Caleb and Elizabeth who were not mentioned in (1791-92), b. NC; Nancy Langston, age 67 (1783- his will; "Sarah Lanston, b177-, married a Mr.

Page 14 - Volume 33, Number 1 ~ Marth George and witnessed his will"; Sarah Langston, b. Nathan and Patty (Weir) Langston ... came here 1770 m. Andrew George Is considered by many from their native stale of North Carolina in 1814 ... Langston researchers to be a sister of Caleb lang­ Mr. Langston and Col. Stewart erected the first mill ston, she did In fact witness Caleb's will; " Mary in the county, he and FOUR brothers being the Langston, b. 177- married Thomas B. Hunt was a ones to build it. ... " In the 1850 census of Izard Co., witness to her father's will" Mary Hunt did witness AR, Nathan Langston, Sr., gives his birthplace as Caleb Langston's will. It Is unclear if she was a South, not North Carolina. Could "he and four Langston. Thomas B. Hunt was a neighbor to brothers" also be wrong and in fact it was a nephew many Langstons in SC; the most obvious error and four uncles and a grandfather? Nathan lang­ "Nathan Langston b. cI768, married prior to 1789 ston, Jr., does not mention his grandfather as being Catherine Smith and was executor of Caleb's will". a settler in Ark. Nathan Langston, Jr., was born The will clearly states that the Nathan Langston c1830 and there was an older man living with his who was appointed co-executor of Caleb lang­ family until he was well into his teens, wouldn't it ston's will was his brother, Nathan Langston. Caleb seem a point worth mentioning in his biographical does mention a son Nathan, along with John, sketch?? There are two traceable Bennett Lang­ Jesse, Absolom, Samuel and Chrissy, but the will stons who were born in SC in the 1760-70s. Both states that the property left to his children "be held of these Bennett Langstons were the grandsons of together until they come of age" which gives the John Langston who died 1790 in Greenville Co" impression that all of Caleb and Elizabeth's children SC. One was Bennett Langston, son of Lt. Solo­ were under 21 years of age at the time the will was mon and Sarah Bennett Langston who was born in written. Caleb Langston was not enumerated in the Laurens Co., SC, 4 June 1777 and died in Union 1790 census of SC, and the 1800 census of Union Co" IN, 22 July 1860. The other Bennett Langston District, SC, was taken after Caleb's will was Illed. was the son of Absolom and Christian Bennett There is no Elizabeth Langston enumerated in the Langston who was born c1766 in Union District, 1800 census of SC. SC, and who moved to Caldwell Co" KY. ct805 and died there sometime after 1816 but before Point 3: The Billingsley Family in America states 1820. The name Bennett comes from Richard and that "Samuel Langston, b. ca1770, married prior to Ann Bennett who were the parents of Sarah and 1791, moved to Izard Co., Ark in the 1820s where Christian Bennett who married the Langston broth­ she (the wife) died prior to 1830, he was living with ers, Solomon and Absolom. The children of these his son Nathan, until his death in the 1840s (and Bennett Langstons are known and none of them was) over 70 years of age. His known children were went to Arkansas. Nathan Langston, b. 1791 SC, Martha, b. 179-, married a Mr. Hightower; Hiram, b. 1795 SC, Having combed through literally dozens of South migrated to Tenn. from Ark. where he married prior Carolina Langstons of the late 1700s and early to 1820, Eleanor". This could the source which 1800s, this researcher has arrived with this theory: Luce Langston quoted regarding Samuel Langston as being the lather of the Arkansas Langslons. If it In 1800 Caleb Langston's will was probated In is, he only used part of it because he conSidered Union District SC. In that Will, which named as the first generation of Langstons in Izard Co. to be executors his wHe Elizabeth and his "beloved brothers (as stated by Nathan Langston, Jr. in brother' Nathan, Caleb Langston left his remaining Goodspeed's) but Luce also considered the origi­ property to his children, to-wit: John, Absolom, nal brothers to be John, Jesse, Absolom, Nathan Jesse, Nathan, Samuel and Christian Langston '10 and Hiram. He also considered Samuel (Bennett) be held together until they come of age". Langston to be the son of Absolom and Christian Bennett Langston. The Billingsley statement does In 1808 in Deed Book B, page 10, of Livingston Co., account for the older man living with Nathan lang­ KY, dated 4 April: John Longston appoints Arron ston in the 1830 and 1840 Arkansas census, but it Compton of Christian Co., KY, his attorney for raises more questions than it answers. himself and his brothers and sister, to-wit: Absolom Langston, Nathan Langston, Jesse Langston, In The Biographical and Historical Memoirs of Samuel Langston and Chressy Langston to ask NOI1heast Arkansas published by Goodspeed demand and recover a certain tract of 85 acres of Publishing in 1889 there is a biographical sketch of land in Union Dis!. SC. adj. Thomas Hunt, Caleb Nathan Langston, Jr. In it he says "his parents, Langston, deceased, was rightful owner of said

______Arkansas Family Historian . Page 15 land as appears by bond on Nathan Langston for This researcher has combed SC, NC, KY, MO title of said land. Wnnessed by John and Samuel records and has corresponded with numerous Ware, signed by John Langston. Langston researchers, To date, it appears thaI: 1. John, Jesse, Absolom, Nathan and Samuel were On 26 May 1607 a deed is registered for John the orphaned sons of Caleb Langston who died In Lankston (400 acres) in Livingston Co., KY "begin­ Union District SC in 1800. 2. These sons of Caleb ning on a black oak marked Absalom Lankston's." Langston moved to western KY with family mem­ bers (i.e. their uncle Bennett Langston) after their On February 1, 1804, a marriage bond was issued father's death. While there, they probably made the in Livingston Co., KY, to John Langston and Nancy acquaintance of the Jetfery and Wolf families who Ware. Security was signed by John Ware. (John they would follow into the Arkansas Territory. 3. Langston's wife in Arkansas was Nancy). John Langston and Absolom Langstom married and began their families while in KY. 4. Samuel In the 1806 tax lists of Livingston Co., KY, John and Langston, Nathan Langston and John Langston Absolom Lankston pay taxes, each paid a poll tax lived brielly in the IL Territory where John served plus taxes on horses. along with another early settler of Izard Co., Jehoi· dia Jetferys, in Col. William Russel's Reg. In 1814 On May 18, 1609, a marriage bond was issued to "12 months duty on the frontiers of MO & IL" as Absolom Langston and Dorcas Young in Christian described in Goodspeeds History of Southeast Co., KY. Henry Young signed security (Absolom Missouri, recounting the Battle of The Sink Hole. Langston's wife In Arkansas was Oorcus). Nathan Langston and Patty Weir married In SI. Clair Co, in 1812, and Nathan served in the IL Militia in In the 1810 census of Christian Co., KY, are: Abso· 1814. 5. These Langston brothers arrived in the 10m Lanxton (1 male and 1 female ages 16-26) and Arkansas Territory sometime around 1819, when Nathan Lanxton (2 males 16-26, 1 female 16-26), their names first appear in the records of Lawrence Co, 6. Any Langston living in northeast Arkansas 1813 Christian Co., KY, Absolom Langston pays (Izard of Independence Cos.) until the 1840s were taxes on property on Muddy Fork, part of Capt. probably members of this family. 7. Although the Wolf's Cav. 72 Reg. A. names Caleb, Absolom, Nathan, Jesse, John and Samuel appear several times in the second and On Aug. 12, 1814, a marriage was recorded in St. third generations of Langstons in Arkansas, the Oair Co., IL, between Nathan Langston and Patty name Bennett never appears. 8. Looking at the Weir. migration routes taken into what is now Izard Co .. many of the earty settlers, Jeffery, Wolf, Hightower, On Sept. 24, 1814, Nathan Langston was made a Finley,Adams, and others, came through the west­ U. in the 3rd Regiment of the Militia. This from the ern KY and southern IL territories. 9. At no time Territorial Papers of the United States, the illinOis has this researcher nun across anyone doing Territory. Langston research who claims to be a descendant of Caleb and Elizabeth Langston of Union District, In the 1818 census of the Illinois Territory, St. Oalr SC. Co" these Langstons appear but are gone by 1820: Samuel Langston, Nathan Langston, John lang­ Research into the early Langstons of Izard Co., AR, ston. is ongoing. This research was done primarily on The Langston brother who appears missing Is microfilm at the Dallas Public Library, Dallas, TX, Jesse. There is a deed for a Jesse Langston from the Arkansas History Commission in Little Rock, Warren Co., KY, dated 1 Oct 1803 but this appears AR, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, UT, to be another Langston cousin and not the Jesse the South Carolina Archives in Columbia, SC, the who moved to Ark. with wife Christiana. There is a Samuel Bennett Langston Family Organization chance that the Billingsley book Is correct on this Newsletter and articles from The Izard County that Jesse and Christiana moved to MO before Historian. joining the family in Ark. Indeed their daughter, Mary, (b. 1814) wife of Jesse Jeffery, claimed her blrthstate to be MO in the 1850 census of Izard Co.

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Joseph G. King Francis Roycroft John Stuart Mrs. Sarah Boone Geo. C. Purvis Moses Burning Geo. W. Archer Jesse McGary Harry Lalling Alex. Griffs Lee Conger John J. Bowie James Sorrels Dill Sap Thomas T. Tunstall John C. Jones John Mills Joseph Garnes Henry S. Sm~h Thomas Brady Revbin Sulton Mrs. Cynthia Lalting John McPeters John Ingles William Humphries Wm. H. Roach Sarn!. Jenkins Masan De Villemont Solomon Hopkins James Patterson H. P. Walworth Thomas Findley William Howard Samuel Parker John McGary Philips Booth W. A. McGary William Fenner John Burke Lovett Downing Thompson Clark Mrs. Polly Wolf Henry Baker Jacob Lester Stephen C. Abbott Theo. J. James Brlnkly Ward Dan!. Ferrell Ben]. L Miles Mrs. Nancy Binch John Monholland Mrs. Sally Parker Jesse Skinner Wiley Squires Paris Hickman James Russell Matilda Black John Sumner Samuel Wallace William Pruett Thomas Taylor John B. Dabney Hiram Haskins Gabriel James William Ferrell William Head Homer Hall Edward Wiley Christian Coffman Josiah Ward Stephen Gaster Sam!. Roberts Josiah Haskins John Smith Mandeville Fleshman David Clary Jeremiah Gage Nath!. Davis JohnW. Allen John McGee Hugh M. Clark Dan!. Richmond James McGee Islah Brown John Mauldin William Peterson John Tunstall Daniel W. Hampton Matthew Young Lynch Tunstall W.G. Doyle John Fulton William Piles Mrs. Jane Estill Washington Dudley Eneas Hardin Squire Ward Thomas McKee James De Hart John Lewis Jerry Laird Thomas D. Meriwether Britton Ward Mrs. Delila Weir James Terry James Purvis Mrs. Dicy Wh~e Sam!. Morris Jacob Gainer Wh~ley Preston Dudley Crump Mrs. Huldy Burch Samuel Copeland Saml. Ursery Nath!. Trammell Timothy Varden Wm.J.Crump Ignatius Bankston Richard Flanigan James Shaver Richard M. Rotan John Cotton Mary Anderson Thomas Ferrell Mrs. Arsen~h Flanigan Mrs. Tenzy Vessels Isaac Moore William Estill Wm. Giger Michael Cloy Obediah Pitts Peter Ussery Obner Johnson Rob\. O. Dabney John Adams Smith Mrs. Polly Norton James Estill John Mathis Hugh White Noah Lingard Wm. B. Patton

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Submitted by Robert Autry Brooks, 4334 E. Red 1st enclosed Ili!9l! Ledge Or., Scottsdale, AZ 85253 Grandmother's oldest aunt (Uncle Harvey Nifong's mother) was named Elizabeth-was born 1795, I Occasionally, one finds a letter that reveals more suppose married in Ky, to a man named Roach, genealogical information than has been found had two children, girl named Martha and a boy, anywhere else, Such was the case with a letter Aunt Becky had forgotten his name, Died when found In papers left to me by my aunt, Miss Esther about grown. Roach died about 1815 and Eliza­ Rebecca Autry, after her dealh 13 Sept 1982 in beth married Daniel Nifong-a widower 1817 Little Rock, Ark, This letter and attached informa­ (Pennsytvania Dutch) with one child-Daniel Jr. This tion is written on yellowed notebook paper. It perlhaps was in Ky. Have heard Grandmother says expands much of the information which I had that Mary Ann, the oldest Nifong child was six gotten piecemeal verbally from my relatives over weeks younger than she. (Grandmother was born the years, I do not know the author although I in 1818,) Dec 3, The next Nifong child was Sarah, know that some of the Lee and Ervin cousins still born 1822, Both of these Nifong girls married reside In Booneville, Logan Co., Arkansas. The Lovetts, Mary Ann had one child, Louisa Lovett, letter Is signed by Ruth Lee Eades It was written to Lovett died and she married John Beary, a Swiss, my great uncle, Rush Price Nifong, who must have had several children, and their descendants live in sent it to his sister, my grandmother, Mary Esther Randolph Co" III(inois), 00 not know when the Nifong Autry, in Little Rock, Ark, Nifongs moved to III, but were there 1824, 2nd enclosed Ili!9l! (Editor: this is listed in tabular L LEDER OF RUTH LEE EADES, 1936 form) Booneville, Ark, Elizabeth Barker born in VA 1795 Died in In III Aug 27th 1936 married 1st, Roach about 1814 married 2nd, Daniel Nifong about 1817 Mr, and Mrs, Rush Nifong Children of Elizabeth-Barker-Roach-Nifong Fayetteville, Ark, 1st marriage One Roach son died young Marthe Roach b, 1816(?) Perhaps you will be greatly surprised to receive 2nd marriage, this family history I am sending you, but Ina Ervin 3] Mary Ann Nifong b 1819 d about 1890 mar­ was visiting me one afternoon not long since and ried Lovett 1835 M, 2nd John Beary 1842 she told me about you both having been to see her 4] sarah Nifong b, 1822 m, Joseph Lovett and she spoke of your having inquired about some 1841(2) dates etc. I told her I had a little book Sister LUi had 5] John Nifong b.1824 d.(?) d,(?) gotten a lot of family information written up in and if 6] Hardiman Nifong b. 1826 - d, (?) she thought you would be interested I'd write some 7] Harvey Naong born 1828 d in Ark m. 1859 of JI-and send you. Am just sending you what Rebecca Spangler in Ark, pertains more directly to your father's family Sister 8] James Nifong b, 1830 was interested in looking up genealogy stuff and 9] Jerome Nifong when in Washington City and other places-she did 10] Walter Nifong this, I treasure the little book so much, it brings up kin back to Virginia Colony in 1619, The kin of my 3rd Ili!9l! ~ 4th enclosed pages grandmother Lee who was a cousin to your father These pages contain some information about (Ed: I.e, Harvey Nifong). I have copied from the Harvey and Rebecca Spangler Nifong's children little book what I am sending you just as Lillie wrote and grandchildren, including some information it, She did not know some dates that you perhaps which I know from personal information is not will know. She spent quite a bit of lime and money, correct, More accurate information is given below too, getting up data and family history which she and on attached family group sheets. However, enjoyed doing so much, I hope you will be inter­ even these pages contain two important new ested in the little I am sending you. pieces of information. First, she notes that Har­ (signed) Ruth Lee Eades vey's first child who died in infancy was named James Francis, b, 1860, Since the family history

Page 18 ~ Volume 33, Numberl ~MaT'ch )yy,,______referred only to "Frankie", I had never known Hardaman Nifong are listed as purchasing several whether the child was male or what the true name of the items sold on 21 November 1845. Most of was. Second, she lists George Nifong, b. 1864; m. the items sold for less than $2; only a watch, Edna Parvu 1888. Although the spelling of Parvu Is horses and wagon for much more. One infers that questionable, the only other information I have on prices were stili based on "bits", e.g. two quilts were George Nifong or his family are the dates on his 37 1/2 cents. And one item lists at 18 3/4 cents. tombstone. This concludes the information In this The total personal property seems to have totaled marvelous lef1er. not over $303. Records do not indicate whether or not Jerome and Harvey were paid their $100 each. II. DANIEL NIFONG The estate appears to have been closed 25 April 1850 when Jerome Nifong and Walter Nifong (or Mrs. Frankie Eggemeyer, genealogist of Randolph their guardian) were each paid $8.56 1/4. Co., Illinois, has obtained copies of the will and probate information of Daniel Nifong. The will is III. OTHER RANDOLPH COUNTY RECORDS short and appears to be signed by his own rather tremulous signature (rather than his mark). It fol­ Frankie Eggemeyer has found other related lows: records. She found probate Information on Joseph and John L Nifong. John L Nifong died 22 Dec October 14th 1845 1869 with Francis Nifong listed as executor. John L In the name of God Amen. may be the son of Daniel. A wHe is not Identified but there is a marriage record of a John Nifong to Mary I Daniel Nifong, being sick in body, but of sound McDonough in 1853 (when Daniel's son, John, mind & memory, do make this for my last will & should be about 29 years old.) testament, In manner and form following, that is to say- THE TRAiLS, Vol. 3, #2, Summer 1993, p. 5, lists a death of Polly Ann Nifong, Jan 14, 1882. Polly Ann First, I bequeath to my two youngest sons sons, Nifong may be wife of Francis and dtr-In·law of Jerome and Harvey, one hundred dollars each- Daniel since she Is mentioned in the estate of John L. NHong. The marriage of Francis Nifong to Polly Second, I will that the balance of my estate both ?Ann Thompson 8 July 1840 in published in mar­ real and personal be equally divided amongst all riage records of Randolph Co. Although Polly A. my children, including Jerome & Harvey- NHong (and others) received a distribution from the estate of John L NHong In 1869, no brothers are It is to be expressly understood that all my just mentioned by name. debts, & charges of every kind, be first paid out of my estate. And I nominate & appoint my son Fran­ Frankie Eggemeyer also found a note in the estate cis Nifong for my executor, to execute this my last of Joseph Nifong (filed 18 Aug 1879) listing John will & testament. I wish my son Francis to be guard­ Harvey Jerome--, Walter. Frank Hardyman and ian for my two youngest boys, Jerome and Harvey. Rebecca and Elizabeth Buckley • Sallie Leavitt & Mary Ann Leavitt--all as brothers and Sisters. This signed & sealed In the presence partly agrees with the list given by Mrs. Eades let· of us this 14th day October A.D. 1845 Daniel ter. However, I found no other mention of a child Nifong (sIgnature) named Joseph. "Frank Hardyman" appears to William Thompson (seal) represent one name and Rebecca is a new name, John L Leavitt or could represent a wHe. The estate petition does state: No Widow or Children. Although I have not found the exact date of death of Daniel Nifong, other information from the The probate of Francis NHong was filed in 1878. probate records reveals many interesting facts. This explains why he was not listed as a brother in Francis Nifong posted a bond on 24 October 1845, Joseph Nifong's estate In 1879. Since Mrs. Eades fixing the date of death between 14th and 24th of letter lists a James Nifong who does not appear October 1845. LIttle is revealed personally about elsewhere and since Harvey Nifong named a son Francis Nifong except that he is Illiterate, Signing all James Francis. it strongly suggests that the James sales lists and other papers with an X. Francis and Nifong of Mrs. Eades letter was named James

______Arkansas Family Histonan -Page 19 Francis Nifong, and went by Francis. NHong. I have never found any other reference to The booklet, PORTRAITS OF YESTERDAY, pub­ the Barker name. It is interesting that the Nifong lished in Ellis Grove, IL., in 1976 states on p. 69: and Lee plots are adjacent to one another in the John Beare, Sr. married Mary Ann NHong Leavitt Oak Hill Cemetery, Booneville, Ark. April 18, 1849. This agrees w~h Ruth Lee Eades list with some difference in dates and spelling. The Harvey NHong was said to have gone to the gold Marriage Records of Randolph Co. also list the fields driving cattle in the 1850's. He came back by marriage of Mary Ann NHong to John L. Leavitt on way of the Isthmus of Panama and by boat up the 2 Nov 1837. East Coast where he got into a terrible storm. He went by train from New York City to St Louis, then Randolph Co. marriage records also list Sarah down the Mississippi and back up the Arkansas Nifong to George W. Leavitt on 6 June 1840. Mrs. River. As he left, he was said to have seen a girl in Eades letter probably lists the name incorrectly as the crowd that he decided to come back and "Joseph Lovett." Randolph Co. Genealogical marry. And when he returned some three years Society TRAILS of Sept 1990 lists in the Ellis Grove later he did marry Rebecca Jane Spangler on 10 Cemetery: George W. Leavitt, b. Dec. 11, 1813, d. November 1859 in Roseville, Logan Co., Ark. Jan 9, 1898 and Sara Laevitt, b. Dec 26, 1831, d. Feb 2,1914. Sara's birth date is not consistent with Rebecca Jane Spangler (born New Philadelphia, either Mrs. Eades letter or the marriage date, and Ohio, 3 March 1841) was also of "Pennsylvania perhaps was misread, more likely being 1821. Dutch" background. Her father was Peter B. Spangler (born 24 March 1776), an early settler of Marriage records list Harnamon NHong to Melinda New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas Co., Ohio. Her Goolding Aug 6, 1854. They also list marriage of mother was Susanah (Susan) Kniseley (born 4 Walter W. Nifong to Mary Laflure Dec 8, 1854. March 1811) the daughter of Abraham Knisely, Sr., These names and dates are consistent with Daniel son of the founder of New Philadelphia, Ohio, and Nifong's children. Rachel Wolf Knisely. Peter B. Spangler left Ohio in the panic of 1840-41 and came to Fayetteville, IV. HARVEY NIFONG IN ARKANSAS Washington Co., Ark. where he died 15 Feb 1849. Susannah Knisely Spangler was left destitute and Other information about the life of Harvey Nifong is came to Logan Co., Ark, probably to be near a step available from family history. These confirm that he son, Seth Spangler. I have never found her name was born in Illinois, 10 April 1828. Presumably he in the 1850 or 1860 censuses but from 1870 on to was born near Ellis Grove but I have never con­ her death 21 Dec 1896, she appears in the house­ firmed this in Randolph Co. records. Why or when hold with Rebecca Jane and Harvey Nifong. Inci­ Harvey Nifong left Randolph Co, III, and went to dentally, the Ina Ervin mentioned in the letter, was Booneville, Scott (now Logan). Co., Ark. is some­ the daughter of Ann Spangler Bourland, one of what of a mystery. I was told that he came there as Rebecca Jane's sisters. a child brought by his uncle Wilford Lee on horse­ back after 1840. This uncle would presumably be The Civil War was a time of great turmoil in West­ the GGF of Ruth Lee Eades since she refers to ern Arkansas. Harvey Nifong was in the Confeder­ Harvey's mother as her grandmother's aunt; or he ate Army but is listed as "failed to meet muster," could have been brought by her grandfather, which presumably meant he was a deserter. The Harvey's cousin. story is that he was stationed in Ft. Sm~h, Ark. Rebecca Jane had to go there by wagon with great The 1840 census of Scott Co. is unreadable but difficulty because of attacks by border raiders Harvey's name cannot be found in either the 1840 called "bushwhackers." Harvey Nifong then went to or 1850 census. Daniel Nifong's will of 1845 con­ Illinois, or what was always termed "refugeed firms that he was a minor (presumably 17 years across the lines." They left from Roseville, Logan old), but does not prove that he was still in Ran­ Co., Ark., went down the Arkansas and up the dolph Co. It seems that Daniel's wife was already Mississippi River to Randolph Co. to spend the rest dead and it may be inferred that Harvey left there of the War. They spoke of being in the area of Ellis after his father's death. The letter makes it plain that Grove or Dryberg. Family history says they took the Lee's and Nifong's were related, perhaps Susanah Spangler with them and had great difficul­ through Harvey's mother,Elizabeth Barker (Roach) ty crossing Union lines, but may have been helped

Page 20 - Volume JJ, Number 1 - March 1995. ______because Susanah spoke German, They stayed Great Uncle Rush Nilong was the only one old wtth Mary Ann Beare and cousin Will Beare (Ed: enough to remember the Civil War period. probably John, not Will) and family and remained long enough after the war to raise two crops, One 3) George B. Nifong, born in Illinois, 29 July child, George, is listed as born in Illinois. The son, 1865; died 23 Nov 1902; buried at Booneville, Ark. James Francis, may have died there. They had to All the information I know of him is from Ruth Lee be discreet since a Southerner refugeeing to the Eades letter, although he had several children. North was going to be hard put to find friends on either side. 4) Mary Esther Nifong, my grandmother, born near Booneville, Ark., 28 Jan 1868, shortly after They left Chester, IL, by boat with 7 bags of wheat, they returned from Illinois. My grandmother quoted three pigs and a cradle for wheat. The trip back to her mother as saying that they had rebuilt the Western Arkansas was also difficult, including house but did not have the floor finished so her bed being stuck on a sand bar for a week, When they was over a hole in the floor and the cold air was came back to Logan County, Ark., the "bush­ funneling into the house through the hole the day whackers" had burned their buildings but they she was bom, Times were still primitive after the began to rebuild and farm on what was still the Civil War damage done by the "bushwhackers", not frontier, By 1881, they were able to build a new by the Union forces, Salt was obtained by boiling house, but I have not searched for the farm they dirt from beneath where the smoke house had owned. Harvey NHong died 19 Sept 1896 shortly stood. My grandmother also said her mother would before his mother in law, They are both buried in point out a place along the road where the "bush­ the family lot in Oak Hill Cemetery, Booneville, Ark, whackers" had hanged a man and the women had Some years after Harvey's death, Rebecca Jane to cut him down and bury him, because there were Spangler Nifong married William "Billy" Sykes, who no men left to help dig the grave. at times the family said was related to Harvey, and at other times was said to have been in the Civil Mary Esther NHong married Allen Hill Autry, a well War wtth him, In later years, she lived with my known Baptist minister, on 29 April 1891, She had grandparents, Allen Hill and Mary Nifong Autry, 7 children of which 6 lived to adulthood. She died where she died in Ltttle Rock, Ark, 27 April 1927; 26 March 1955 and is buried In Ltttle Rock, Ark. her body was returned to Booneville, Ark, for burial. The oldest child, Ruth Autry Brooks, was my A spot had been left on the central tombstone wtth mother. her name (given the more German spelling, Rebe­ kah) and date of birth, but only recently have I gone 5) Arthur M, Nifong born 31 Dec 1872 and died back and added the death date to complete the 27 Sept 1874, buried at Booneville, Ark. This child family marker, was not mentioned by Ruth Lee Eades. I never knew the middle name because I failed to work on Harvey and Rebecca Jane Spangler Nifong had my family genealogy when my grandmother was five children, three lived to be adults, alive and could have told me; although cousin Helen Shupik's notes suggest that it was Arthur 1) Frankie Nifong, born 1860, died in infancy. Marvin, His name was James Francis as shown by the above letter. Some family history says that he died This summarizes the family of Harvey Nffong, I in Illinois, Since learning of the will of Daniel NHong, have always been curious about the reactions of the origin of the family name Francis Is apparent, his family and friends when he refugeed back to Illinois, I would like to locate where his parents are 2) Rush Price NHong, born In Logan County, buried. I assume they died in Randolph Co. His Ark., 24 Oct 1862. He lived In Fayetteville, Ark., attraction to Logan Co. ,Ark" apparently drew him many years and died there 21 Dec, 1952, He mar­ back there after the Civil War, ried Rozella Bond (Walters) and had one daughter, Helen Bond Nifong Barron (born 3 Aug 19(2) who V. OTHER NIFONG'S is still living with her daughter, Helen Nifong Barron My cousin, Mrs Helen Shupik, has found some Shupik of Bridgeport, Conn, a member of the other references to Nifong's with indication that Randolph Co Genealogical Society, They have Daniel's father was Balthazar. The original spelling preserved these family Civil War stories since my was Neufang. The book: WAPPEN DER FAMIUE

______Arkansas Family Historian - rage 21 NEUFANG, by Kenneth & Ruby Knifong and Clarice ------Taylor Cemetery and Joyce Raine, 1965, lists 500 names. It says Balthazar Neufang appears in Berks Co., PA; born about 1724, died about 1788. It lists 5 children by first wKe, Anna Barbara_and 6 by Elizabeth _. Grant County, Arkansas Daniel Neufang is listed as the 4th child of the 1/2 mile North of Grapevine, Hwy #35 second marriage and It states that he moved to Randolph Co., Il, before 1830. Submitted by louise Nix Doak 3809 W. 25th SI. The book: THIRTY ANCESTORS OF RICHARD Pine Bluff, AA 71603-4702 HENRY KOCH, 1939, lists a similar Neufang gene· alogy and notes that the w"1 of Balzer (Balthazar) Sarah J. WHe of Jno. W. Lybrand Neufang is in German and flied in Reading, PA. Born 8·8-1840· Died 4·15·1881 Both of these books list a large group of descend· an1s who moved to North Carofina and thence to Almlnnie Hutto MissourI. The ancestor of Richard Henry Koch was Born 11-18-1881 Died 18B7 Maria Magdalena born 27 Apnl 1766. She was the child next younger to Daniel Nifong, which makes it Novlan Hutto difficult to believe that it was this same Daniel Born 7·18·1873· Died 8·12-1866 Neufang who was in Randolph CO.,ll, In 1828. If 50, he would have been at least 63 years old at that Jesse Oscar Hutlo date and 80 years old at death In 1845. The only information about his wife, Elizabeth Barker, is that Osburt Hutto she was from Virginia. I find many NifonglKnifong names in M iS50uri probably descended from vari· John Elder Hutlo ous children of Balthazar Neufang. (assume these were all Infants as there wre no Perhaps some of the descendants of the Nifong's dates on the stones and they are small graves) stili living In Randolph Co. will have more Informa­ tion about the ancestors and descendants of Daniel Jacob S. Taylor and Elizabeth Barker Nifong. I think they will find It Co A 9 Ark In! CSA interesting to know what happened to one of their children, Harvey, who struck out on his own to Franklin H. Taylor move on west some 150 years ago. The area of Born in lexington Co. SC, Logan County, Arkansas, that he moved to is still a 8-12 -1854 - Died 8-24-1886 beautiful rural area. I don't know what happened to his farm and to my knowledge, ncne of his de­ There are approximately 25 unmarked graves in scendants live there now. However, his origins In this cemetery. and return to Randolph Co" Il, are not forgotten by his descendants. Surveyed by Jesse Worthen 3715 West Greenway Dr. Pine Bluff, AR 71603

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Gensral guidelines for submitting queries: Nolan, McCarley Need info on Kate Nolan, wife of 1) Queries arEl limited to members only 2) Please submn no more than one query per James Abraham McCartey who is on 1880 census calendar year in Spring Creek, Yell Co.. AR; James son of 3) Keep the query to approximately fifty words Thomas Benton McCartey. Family 4) Neatness counts! If possible, type, double moved to TX by 1890? believe married in Yell Co. spaced, Otherwise print legibly. leave a $pace Peggy Bush, 7706 Cedel Dr.• Houston, TX 77055 between each line 5) Capitalize Surnam •• Aemember1he4 W.: Jordan Seek Info on Scipio Africanus Jordan, b. 1 Who~ Give complete names of interest Jan 1860, Uttle ROck. Pulaski Co., AR, d. 24 Jul What~ What do you want? Keep it short 1935, Little Rock; spouse was Pinkie E. Jordan b. and to the pOint Where· LOCALITY IN ARKANSAS? 30 Oct 1863, d. 1 Jan 1935. He was ember of \lVhen· Give a time period knights of Tabor. Ch.: Jack V. Jordan, D.D.S., Volmer Howard Jordan and Nancy B. Jordan. Since we always work with a large backlog of queries, we strive Curtis D. Colin, 7917 S. LoomiS, Chicago, IL to print them In the order in which they are received. 11 may be 60620 severai months, however, before your query appears. We do use all queries received in a calendar ;teal before the end of that year, We continue to receive queries with no name and Tucker, Isom, father of Willie lsom Tucker, b. July address inoluded, ff query gets separated from the envelope, 1878, mother Mary Jane Brown. Only reference we cannot use them. It simplifies the work 01 the all'"'lolunteer found Is Searcy Co. Court Records, 18 Mar 1896 staff of this publication jf you send your queries with your where he was sworn in s special deputy sheriff. membership fee, to the Arkansas Genealog~cal Society, PO Box 908, Hot Springs, AR 71902.Q900. Gloria Hall, 935 Quail Court, Genesco, IL 61254

Wood Researching Daniel D. C. Wood, b. 1822 AL, Harp, Baugh When did Emanuel M. and Margret m. Cynthia E. Garrett 27 May 1847. He was in Harp settle in Harp community, children? William Confederate Service, Pvt in Co. C., 17th Reg, Ark. H. Baugh served in Civil War, Co. "C". 6 Reg!. ALA under Col. John Griffith and Capt. Josephua Cav., buried Harp Cemetery. Who were parents? Dotson; evidently survived but wife is listed on Did he come 10 AR alone or with family? Cindy 1880 in Independence Co. wlson James and bro. Bailey, 311 W. Vine, Sheridan, AR 72150 Francis. Ch.: William C., b. b. b. 1848 TN, m. Virginia Mash, b. 6 Feb. 1870, Independence Co.; Bean Would like to get in touch with anyone Hiram John, b. 1854, m. 19 June 1883 Amanda researching Peter Michael Bean, Sr., family of Jane Sharp; Nancy, b. 1856, m. 25 Nov. 1874; J. F. Clarksville, Johnson Co., 1860·1904; formerly lived Turner; James F., b. 18 Feb 1867, m. 16 Feb 1893, in Mt. Vernon, IL, area. Miss Leola M. Floyd, 5335 Sarah E. Marion Wood Hilton, At. 1, Box 556, Duke St., No. 413, Alexandria, VA 22304-3032 Fordland, MO 65652-9482 Sharp, William, b. 1830 AL, m. 1) Nancy L b. 1831 Lowrey About the turn of the century, Narcissus NC/AL Ch.: Mary E., b. 1852 AL m. Wm. A. Jones Reaves Lowrey was mail carrier from Heber 21 Sept 1873; John W. b. 1859 AR. Ev)dently Springs to Wilburn, Cleburne Co.; husband William Nancy d. in 1870 census Independence Co. shows Bell Lowrey was doctor or doctor's assistant; lived Wm. remarried to Sarah Basten. Ch: Curtis. b. in the Appleton area at some time. Need any info. 1862; Amanda Jane, b. 21 Mar 1964 m. Hiram John Betty Wieghmink, 635 Michigan, Holland, MI Wood; Geo. J., b. 1867 m. Malenda Matlock 21 Aug 49423 1893; Emma, b. 1870; Sarah E., b. 1868; Nancy L, b. 1869; Frances B., b. 1870; Alace B., b. 1872; Adams, Boatright Seek info on Oscar L Henry H., b. 1877; and Carlene P., b. 1879 In 1880 (LesterlLeslie) Adams, b. 1896 AR, son of ? and fam. moved to Sharp Co. near Violet Hill/Sidney. Betty Boatright Adams; had sister OUida/Oweda Marian Wood Hilton, Rt. 1, Box 556, Fordland, who m. Lackey. Oscar m. March 28,1917, Grace MO 65652-9482 Crow (from McAlester, OK) in Crawford Co., AR. Carole Courtney Miller, 184 Boxfield Rd., Pitts­ Pruitt Need info on wife of William O. Pruitt, b. burgh, PA 15241-2131 May 1822. Hendricks Co., IN; is Lucy Stanlln, b.

______Arkansas Family Historian - Page 23 Nov. 1826 MO, wffe of Shadrick T. Marshall, b. Baugh, dau. of William H. Baugh and Sarah L. cl809, Clay, KY; is Margaret Dunn, b. 1826 IN, wffe Harp. Most interested in the Harp and Baugh fa­ of Elias Bryant, b. c1821 Whitley, KY; is Minerva milies from Malvern (Hot Spring Co.); they are Richmond, b. cl830 Whitley, KY, wife of Alfred buried in Harp Cern., along with Emanual M. Harp, SU1herlin/Suther1and, b. c1818 TN; also Sarah and Margret Harp. Cindy Bailey, 311 W. Vine, (Sally) Hodge, b. Dec 1814, Laurel, KY. Capark, Sheridan, AR 72150 Fallsville, Newton Co., AR. John Henry Pruitt, P. O. Box 442, Cornville, AZ 86325-0442 Davis, Roberts Want to exchange info on Nathan J. Davis, Sr., b. 1768-70, Pendleton Dis!., SC, d. Pierce Would like to corrrespond with any de­ 1B57 Panola Co., TX, m. Jane Roberts, b. 1769-70? scendants of Thomas W. Pierce who m. Mary SC, d. TX or AR. Ch.: Nathan, Jr., Harrison, Abijah, Bostwick in Walton Co.. GA, 1828, and are Jane, Susannah, Margaret. Several b. Jackson enumerated on the 1860 Independence Co .. AR, Co., IL; Margaret m. a Wooten; who m. a Brill­ census. Ch. m. Independence Co.: Thomas m. hart? Ms. Dolores Perkins, 3333 McArthur, Martha J. Ford 24 June 1866; William B. m. Susan Waco, TIC 76708-1737 Gatlin 21 Aug 1871; Elizabeth Ann m. Samuel C. Jackson 10 Jan 1861; Mary m. John M. Lancaster Hampton, Stallcup, Wood Seek info on Rachel 24 Dec 1867. Malcolm E. Pierce, 10 Omaru Ann Stallcup, b. cl853, dau. of Winnie Wood and Grove, Karana Downs, ald., Australia 4306 Char1ey Stallcup. Charley d. 1B57 Mountain Meadow Massacre. Ear1 Berry, History of Marion Patton 1900 census Madison Co., Boston Twp., Co., says Rachel m. John Hampton. Jimmie HH#6, shows David Patton, b. Dec 1843, wife Dewberry, HC 65, Box 108, Ozone, AR 72854 Louisa, b. Dec 1847; ch.: albert, Fanie J., Ida B., Freland, Hugh O. and Cattie E. Louisa said she Campbell, Simmons Seek info on John Campbell had 14 children with 12 living as of 1900. Would and Elizabeth Simmons, parents of Robert Arm­ like names of the other eight and any data on any strong Campbell b. 30 Oct 1833 Beehellum, PA. of the 14. Jimmie Dewberry, HC 65, Box 108, Sisters Margaret and Eliza; brother John. Robert Ozone, AR 72854 A. Campbell, Jr, 4 Caylor Ln" Little Rock, AR 72209 Williams, Dossett Seek parents of Thomas Jeffer­ son Williams, b. Feb 1840, Hopkins Co., KY, lived Tollett, John, b. 1757 VA, was soldier in Rev. War, Sebastian Co., AR 1870-80. d. May 1925 Red Oak, was connectd to "Clouds" 1777, "Pattons" of Virgi­ Latimer Co., OK; wffe Mary Elizabeth Graddy. nia Militia. M. Margaret Brown 1784; ch.: Mark; Need parents of Nathaniel Dossett, b. 1808 Hop­ John, Jr.; David; Margaret; Henry; Wesley; Elijah; kins Co., KY, wife Elizabeth Settles, lived White and Mathew, b. ear1y, d. young. Winifred H. Tollett, Independence Cos., AR 1850-67. Margie GaIT, 101 S. 7th St., Nashville, AR 71852-2327 1505 Mistletoe, Mountain Home, AR 72653 Parker Need anc. of Thos. M. Parker, b. AL Pryor Seek grave site and other info on John B. 4/4/1B71, and Mary Alice Merritt, b. AL 11/15/1B70, Pryor (1820-1900) and wije Lucinda Davis (1 B35- migrated to Pike Co., AR, c1902. Thos. was son of 1BB2); moved to Washington Co., AR, from MO Lee W. Parker and Lucy J. Talley (or Morgan); Mary cl B71; lived in Cove Creek Twp. in 1BBO with five was dau. of Jerry G. Merritt and Sarah Allen; both ch.: Pernetty, Anna Mae, Louis E., Arminta, and sets of parents b. GA, migrated to AL. W, E, Clementine. John C. Atterbury, Hughes, Sr" 2326 Vega St., Grand Prairie, TIC 214 Burning Tree Rd., Greers Ferry, AR 72067 75050-1745

Rogers, Lamb Need info on Jesse Percy Rogers Graddy, Evans Seek family members of who m. Mary Lamb and lived in Cedar Glades Graddy/Evans families who lived Evening Shade community of Garland Co., AR, 1880s. Helen M. 1855 to present. Want to exchange. Looking for Hubbard, 1160 Leisure Ln., #3, Walnut Creek, gravesites in Evening Shade. Teresa Townsell, CA94595 5312 Rockefeller Ave" Everett, WA 98203

Harp, Baugh Vaugh Litle Reid, of Liberty com­ Cane Hill ColiegeWould like info about Cane Hill munity (Saline/Grant Co.), AR, m. Margret "Etta" College, AR, its founding, early history, names of

Page 24· Volume 33, Number 1 - March 1995. ______instructors, Board of Regents, any other Info, Hicks, b. 1862, who disappeared after 1870 Craw­ Lovina Pierson, p, O. Box 245, Sinclair, WY ford Co., AR, census. Also desc. of Mary Ann 82334-0245 Hicks Dewitt. b. 1854, who lived In Van Buren AR; also Elizabeth Hicks, b. 1852, m. Zack Huggins. Vinson Seek info on Anderson Paschal Vinson, b. Ruth Haston Norwood, 1617 Fannin No. 1809, cl829 SC, m. Mahala J. McCarty, Lowndes Co., AL, Houston, TX 77002-7838 Apr 18 1849; later lived in Saline Co. AR; served in AR Cavalry unit; d. Dec 17 1864 in military prison In Death Certificate needed for D, M. (David) IL Joseph G. Cates, RR 1, Box 140 F, Foo Rainey/Raney. On Woodruff Co., 1920 census. Deposit, AL 36032 Death could have been in Woodruff, While or Jackson Co., AR. Rachel Rainey, P. O. Box 7, Stillwell, Bassett, Reeves, Winter, Reid, Castle­ Walnut Ridge, AR 72476 berry, Prince, Keen, Park, Tumlinson, Stanley. Searching these lines In Arkansas. Roy B, Young, Tickell Sallie Louisa Tlckell, b, White Co., TN after P. O. Box 759, Apache, OK 73006 1812, dau. of William J. Tlckell, b. c1790, and lavi­ nia Stallcup, b. 1796. both In Rockingham Co., NC; O'Dell Amanda A. O'Dell, b. cl832 SC, d. 1895, moved to White Co" TN, then Hickman Co., KY. Greene Co., AR, m. Paschal L Dacus, Was her Sallie married M r. Brewer and moved to AR. father Nicholas O'Dell Her bra/sis were: WIlliam Margaret Cline Harmon, 416 laSalle Dr., Little Calvin, Jackson, Harrison and Eliza O'Dell. Would Rock, AR 72211, like to corresp. with any desc. of this family of Greene Co., AR. Susan Lamb Griffith, 1510 Baker, James Terry, b. 01791, SC, d. 1850s. CA; Belmont St., Jackson, MS 39202-1201 Itawamby Co., MS, m. Elizabeth ? c1810, b. c1793.d. cl860s Sevier Co .. AR; living wlson Lesley/Leslie, John, b. 17 May 1812, NC, d, 12 Moses Jackson and wile Elizabeth. James Terry Mar 1860, Lonoke or Pulaski Co., AR, m. Martha A Baker lam. in Carrol Co., GA, c1829, ltawamby ? b. 10 Jan 1818, d. 16 Dec 1898. Need back­ Co., MS 1830-50; 6 Sib.: Marlon, Elijah H., William ground inlo on either/both. Noble A, Robinson, Leonard, Mary S. and Moses Jackson. Need 22 Farvu, North Little Rock, AR 72118 maiden name of Elizabeth, wife of James Terry, and any info on their children. Juanita J. Berry, 1015 Ash Was John Ash a bro. to Miry (Ash) Jones, wife Ashworth Rd., Huntsville, TX 77340-9811 of Gilbert Jones who lived Pulaski Co. which later was Prairie or Lonoke Co.? Also searching Gid­ Dent Need info on Josiah Dent (1797-1879) who dens, Beasley, Ha.well and Northcutt lines and will lived Lawrence Co., AR. Am desc. of his 151 wHe, exch. Mildred Noohcutt, 2999 Fred Koch Rd., Susan Dunn Dent's son, Henry Giles Dent. Have Carlisle, AR 72024-9633 info on Henry (1824-1881) and happy to share. Margie B. Landon, 4 Leewood Dr., Humboldt, Carter, Bell, Threet, Boatwright, Thornton TN 38343-6444 Charles William Carter, b. TN, d. Carroll Co., AR 1871. Ch. Klnnion Thornton m. Jane Boatwright, Warren Joseph L. Warren and Masslla A, wife, TN. d. 1885 Shaver, AR; Jane d. 1889 Shaver, AR. lived Waynee Co .. TN. 1870 census. Ch.: Harriet J., Ball and Threel in Benton Co., AR. Will answer all Francis E., William L, Marion D., Mary Ann A. letters. Georgia L Ball Farwell, HC Box 8663, Sarah D.• and "Eighter" (Ada?). Need additional Eagle Rock, MO 65641 info. Garry Warren, 832 Olde Mill Trace, CoHon­ dale, AL 35453 Lane Need info on Henry Lane, b. 31 July 1818, OH, d. 14 July 1844, Phillips Co., AR, son of Wright Blackwell, Cagle Thomas Jefferson Blackwell Lane and Abigail Fiu-Henry, b. 1796 VT, d. 1892, (1 838? -1872). b. TN, m. Louisa Cagle (spelled Kagel in Clermont Co., OH; Abigail dau. of Enoch FiIZ-Henry mar. cart.) In Clark Co., AR, Nov. 16, 1856. Five ch. b. and Abigail Hart. Josephine Fitzhenry Hodge, TN: Dona, Sedo, Pete, Dora. Duke Wallace (D.W. b. 18218 Barbuda Ln., Houston, TX 77058-3402 1864). Cannot find this family in AR or TN on census records 1860, 1870. 1880. Can you help?Mary K. Hicks Need info on Margaret McDonald Hicks, b. Montgomery 4904 Montgomery Ln., North LiHle 1824; Sarah Catherine Hicks, b. 1654; Martha Rock, AR 72118-1293

______ArkansasFamiIyHistorian ~ Page 25 Smith Seeking info on George Washington Smtth who m. Nancy Lowinla Anderson 12·27·1888, Old Lancaster Samuel T. Lancaster came to Blue Moun· Hlckory,Coway Co., AR. Ch.: Bertha m. Joe Gaston: taln, Izard Co., AR, 1844, from TN; his wife d. cl847 Lois m. Willie Barnett, then Cordell; Mattie m. WiI· and he m. Martha? who had two ch.: Sarah and Ilam Yarberry; Bess m. ·_Blalr then Lester Stoneci­ James. Would like info on errher wife's name. Faye pher. Edith Chandler Duncan, 9088 Shadow Bluff L WiI$On; 820 Northridge, Antleton, TX 77515 Ave., Denham Springs, LA 70726-6132 de Nulsement It has been an oral tradition that Thompson Searching for grave of Gould Thompson, Etienne Martin deVauglne deNulsement was related last known living Salado Twp., Independence Co., AR, tothe French royal family. Does anyone know how? during 191 0 census with T. D. and Cincinnati Younger, b. 7/5/1724 Epineau-Ies-Voves near JOlgny, Burgundy, d. before Confederate veterans pensions were dis­ France, d. 9/26/1 796 New Orleans, LA: wasComman­ bursed In Sept. 1910. Could have fought with Col. J. derof Arkansas Post. Cynthia Drayer, 7oo6SE21st A. Schnabel. Sue Thompson, P. O. Box 814, Ave., Portland, OR 97202-5748 Springdale, AR 72765-0814 Stirman Seek Info on Emarine I. Stirman, dau. of Alexander Need parents of Eliza Alexander, b. c1817 William (1783-1849) and Sarah (Willis) (1788·1881); MO, m. Arthur W. Simmons 1837 In Hempstead Co., Emarine supposedly b. 2 Dec 1817, Fayetteville AR. Monroe G, Davis, Jr., 5300 SE 46th SI. Okla­ (Washington Co.) AR. Marvelene Carney, 1209 W. homa City, OK 73135-4208 Frederick Ave" Spokane, WA 99205-3441

Henderson, Bradford Seek info on Arllsher Hender­ Wolf Major Jacob Wolf (Baxter Co.) moved to AR son, b. 12-28-1895, Columbia Co.?, d.?; and Ather­ c1810 and built a large log house near present day lean (Bradford) Henderson, b. 12-22-1894, Columbia Norfork. Was one of his daughters Sarah Jane Woolf, Co.?, d. Nov. 1984 Taylor, AR. Lais Henderson b. 3 Nov 1835 in AR? Mr. B. Carroll Tharp, RI. 3, Cash, 1094 Ridgewood Dr., Millbrae, CA 94030 Box 51 A, Montgomery, TX 77356-2323

Berry, Oslin, Skinner, Brazeale Wish to correspond Jones, Martin, Graves Seek info on Benjamin Frank­ with descendants of these lines of Ashley, Drew, lin Jones, came from SC to Mineral Springs, Howard Saline, Jackson and Woodruff counties (1830-1930). Co., AR 1860s?, farmer; m. !

Page 26 ~ Volume 33, Number 1 ~ Marth 1995. ______Stanford, Forrar George Stanford died 1829; wife Jemima Forrar Stanford is listed In 1850 Plum Upton Seek info on Joseph Upton, b cI780·90 Bayou, Jefferson Co" living with son George Stan· NC, m" Gentie n, c1816, Ch.: Isaiah Tucker; ford, Need any Information on Forrar line, Fred A. Joseph, b. 1819; Nancy, b. 1825; John Wesley, b. Steele, Jr., 1598 Hillcrest Dr., Arroyo Grande, 1828; and James b, 1830, Family lived Lawrence CA 93420-2215 Co" AR, near Spring River. Joseph d, 1836 and Gentie d. 1831. Laurel L. Posey, 12708 Dorina Jackson Need parents of Mary Jackson, b, 1815 NC, Pl., Granada Hills, CA 81344-1418 d. 1871 GA, m. 2/11/1849, Murray Co., GA, to Benj W, Henderson. b, 1813 NC, d, 18n, Snowball, Searcy Pyeatt, Cox Need documentaion of marriage 01 Peter Co" AR. Ch.: James R.. b, 1840; John; b. 1843. d, PaulUS Pyeatt and Lavina Cox, 15 Dec 1827. Did it 1864; Jackson, b, 1844; Sarah Jane, b, 1845; Mary occur in Crawford Co., or another county? Nancy Elizabath, b, 9/14/1848; Beni Franklin, b, 10/10/1852; Maxwell, 7793E. Elk Creek Rd., Tucson,/IIZ85715- Henry J., b. 1856; Nancy E" b. 1861 GA, came to AR 7033 atter 1870. Frank H. HendertOn, 7395 Spring Dr., Roanoke, TX 75262 Harris, Hawley, Hudnall Want to contact desc 01: Methodist ministers Rev, Joseph Benson Harris and Robinson, Roberson, Lee, Atchley William Henry Rev, Charles Harris. 01 N, MS. Francis Asbury Hawley Roberson, b, Oct. 15, 1844, Marion Co,. AL, son of whose father was also Methodist minister Rev. Louis Thomas and Priscilla Lee Robinson; moved to Prairie Balley Hawley; William Smith Hudnall 01 Logan Co" CO.,AR (Caroline Twp., old Austln),cl852, WiliiamH. KY. Jeanne Harris Hawley Bruck, 5920 N. Camino served as Tax Assessor of Lonoke Co. for two terms, Escalante, Tucson, /lIZ 85718 1886 and 1888., m, Lydia Atchley in 1869, Had four sons and three daughers, Want to contact any RushingSeek info on Roy Rushingwhod, 1983, son descendant. Will exchange, C.KenRobinson,5472 01 John M. Rushing, b. AR; had ch, by first wife. John Timmons Ave., Memphis, TN 38119 M, d. 1927 AA. Ina M. Friend, 7333 Barberry Ave., Apt. 2, Yucca Valley, CA 92284 McFerran, Kennedy, Dunn Samuel McFerran, b. c1816TN, d, 3 Mar 1864, Sevier Co., AR. m, Esther Settle/Little Searching for Marlon Settle (or Little) and Kennedy about 1864, Franklin Co., AR; m, 1853 wife Semander (or Lemander), and her sister Johanna Catherine Dunn. His father, Thomas, d. c1851 Frank· Baber, believed In Judsonia, AR, in 1906; also for her lin Co., AR. Need specific dates and proof oIlineage, mother Sarah Jane Strange Rall, who m. Thomas Rita Wilburn Ackerman, 4055 E. Hartford Ave., Houston RaU in Searcy Co" AR, 18 Oct 1877. J. Phoenix, /lIZ 85032-1220 Barney Boyett, 2631 Inwood View, San Antonio, TX 78248 Patteraon Missourie Lenora Patterson, b. 1865 AR; sister Mahaliam. a Brannon; m, 1) James M. Wallace, Duron, Hammett, Rogers Need parents of Eliza m. 2) BPI Wall raven, m, 3) George F. Cooper. She d. Jane Duron, b. 1827, AR, m, Jacob M, Flowers 17 1910 near Ft. Cobb, Caddo Co., OK. Need any info. Nov 1843 , Pope Co" AR; and Hannah Hammett, b. Virginia Cradduck Wallace, 973 Chiquita Rd., 1821 TN, m, Charles Alexander Polk, cl837 TN, in Healdsburg, CA 95448 AA by 1840; need maiden name of Minerva J. Rogers, wife of Andrew J, Rogers, Van Buren Co" Rhodes Seek info on Harriet Rhodes, b, Alpine AR, AR. Charlene A. Smith, 143 Jackson Ave., dau. of Raiford R. Rhodes and Lucy Elizabeth Mays; May1lower, AR 72106-8801 wife of George W. Tucker, b. 2/11/1856, Alpine, AR, d. 6/19/1923, Gurdon, AR. Eric Holcomb, 645 Stockton Ware Seek location of burial SRe for Samuel Dabney 51. No. 401, San FranCisco, CA 94108 Ware, b. 12/1/1787, Amherst Co,. VA, d, 9/16/1846, prob, Cross Co.• AR, at Levesque or Witlsburg, m. Brown Seek parents oIValentine O. Brown, b. 20 Aug Elizabeth V. Dawson (b, & d, unknown) also from Am· 1830 AL. m, Nancy Matilda Heard, 26 Apr 1853, Hot hers! Co" VA, on 12/21/1812. She bore 11 ch. from Spring Co., AR.; he was living in Dallas Co., at the 1813-39, all b, Amherst Co. Presume both buried in time; had at least two ch.: William and Mary J, same cemetery. George W. Ware, 5794 E. Camino Sarah A. Cook, 1817 Smith Ln., Arlington, TX Celador, Tucson, /lIZ 85715-1825 76013

______~ ____~ArkansasFamiIyHistorlan ~Page 1:7 Adams, b. 1801 VA,d. 1855 Jacksonville, AR, and his Leggett Need info on Martha Mattie Leggett, b. wile, Hepsy Lewis, b. 1809 SC, d. 1862; lived near Feb. 3, 1850, d. Feb 28, 1916, m. William Rushing. Jacksonville 1850. Ch.: Jefferson R., Martha, Cary G., Six ch.: Jake, William, Phillip, George, Jane, and Miles W .. Mary W., John W., David C., James J. L., one unknown. Roberta Bradley, 9912 Pilot Point, Thomes, Mae and Annie. Robert E, Robertson, 3276 Fort Worth, TX 76108 Hiwan Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439

Rogers, Gathright Seek info on John Henry Rogers, b. 7 Nov 1850, Mason, AR, and wife Mary Ellen Stone, BettiB/Bettice, Sims Need merriage date/copy of b. 29 Feb 1860,AR (dau. of William and Nancy M. certificate of Benjamin Lanson/Lawson Bettis to Northern); and on Graton Emory Gathright, b. 8 Sep Louisa Sims, in West TN (Haywood Co.?) 1846-47: 1893, Union Co., d. May 1976, UtIle Rock, AR, m. 1) left for DeSoto Co.. MS, aftar death of gI Thomes 1915 Batesville, AR, Geneva Rogers, b. 1896AR, m. 2) Conyers, Sr., 6 June 1847. and bef. birth of first son ?: child, Dwaine?, .wed in Alexander, AR. Carolyn Alfred S. on 30 Dec 1847 MS. Another Child. Sallie Gathright, 20312 Avenida Del Este, A, Yorba M., b. MS bef 1850 census. Family moved to Dallas Linnnda, CA 92666-3007 Co., AR, by 1851-52. Dr. Nat C. Bettis, Jr., 903 N. Main St. No.9, San Angelo, TX 76903 Lawrence Seek date of death of Elisha W. Lawrence; reported to have died In Civil War of wounds in 1864; Dean Want corrections/additions to New10n Co., AR, where is he buried? BemiceJoy Depew Regaldo, P. merriage and census records, data on Deans in O. Box 512, Wilburton, OK 74576-0512 Searcy Co. 1840, and kinship to Jonathan and Ebe­ nezer Dean; data on Allen, b. 1827. and Samuel Page, Jenkins Seek merriage date and place of Jarrett b. 1849, both b. DeKalbCo., TN. to Jacob Page and Jackson Jenkins and Mrs. Nancy Jackson, early Jane Allen of SC. Vera Dean Ross, 240 Garrard, 1860s, possibly Prairie or White Cos. caroline WII­ Richmond, CA 94801-3423 ten, p, O. Box 166, Boise City, OK 73933-0166 Burns, John, in Jefferson Co., MS., signed mortgage Edgin, Chandler, Blanscet, Yearta, Dobbs, More­ 1805; In War of 1812; dau. m. John Frisby 30 Nov land Researching these lines in Farnklln, Johnson, 1824; conveys to Frisby for his dau. Elvira, two ne­ and Marlon Counties in AR. Eldon J. Edgin, 14908 gros, Keziah c5 and Jack c4, 12 Feb 1827. Frisby's Woodbriar Dr., Dallas, TX 75248 son, Josiah, m. 1848 Union Co., AR, to Charlotte Howard. Who were Burns' parents? Who m.? Where Blount Nancy (Ann?) Blount, b. 1605 Robeson Co., was he born? Corine Cox Stevenson, 2816 Mary­ NC, d. 1855 Independence Co., AR, m. 1) Robeson land Dr., Jonesboro, AR 72401 Co., NC, William Odell, m. 2) AR 20 Apr 1845, John C. Kingston. Was there issue by either husbannnd? Her Doa k. Doug lass Seek information on Charles Doak brother, Allen Blount, d. cl891, Independence Co., who m. Melinda Jane Douglass 1896 in Baxter Co., AR. Elisabeth Caldwell Robinson, 353 Eastlake AR. Lois Brunson, RR 10, Box 344, Mountain Road, Palm Springs, FL 33461-1809 Home, AR 72653-8653

Price, Leib Polly A.(Mary) Leib, dau. of Daniel Lelb Powell Seek info on the Powell family In NE AR in late Randolph and Green Cos., m. 1) _ Winningham, m. 1800s/early 1900s. Andrew Powell m. Alice Woolver­ 2) Charles Price, m. 3) Singeton Copeland, d. 10 Oct ton on 22 Sept 1912. Where was he born? Who were 1855, Benton Co. Faith Bradley, p, 0, Box 533, parents and siblings? Grandparents? Jackie Powell, West Fork, AR 72774-0533 503 N. Belmont Dr., Allen, TX 75002-2733

Halk Mary Barnes Halk, nee Wails, b. 1813 GA, m. Seely, Perry Interested in correspondingwithanyone Lilburn Barnes. Ch.: Mary Jane, Talitha, Malvina, Wil­ researching the William Robert Seely (wife Sarah Jane liam, Arvanzena; m. 2) Isaac Halk, ch.: Cassius, Mary. Perry) and Monroe Perry families of Sebestian and In 1880 Tarrant Co., TX, census w/son Cassius M. Benton Cos., AR, during late 1800s. William E. Halk. Gene Cole, 1902 S. Cleveland, Russellville, Green, 12615 Hunters Hill Rd., Little ROCk, AR AR 72801 72211-2250

Adams, Lewis Want to exchange info on Miles Collett Seek info on Collett and wife Evaline lee

Page 28· Volume 33, Number 1 - March (Sebastian Co,), Ch.: Thomas, b, Aug 1885; William, b. AR 71701 Nov 1887; Levi Bert, b. 1890. Evaline m. 2) James R. Graves, Denson William Goggin Graves m. Mary E. Underwood c1895 (Sebastian Co.?) Was Evaline's Denson. Pulaski Co,. AR, in 1880, Who were their mother Susan A. Lee, b, 1848, MO, in 1880 Scott Co. lamilies? Wofford and MillerfamilieswereconneCled; census? Father? Levi Bert m. Josie Towery, b. 1893- may have been from Tippah Co,. MS; Woflords may 4, Franklin Co., AR, dau. ofJohn(b, 18621L)andMary have been Cherokee. Paula Carmack Denson, 62 (b, 1887 KY) Towery, Mrs. Harold Clark, P. O. Box Sunny Ln., Ponca City, OK 74801 286, SI. Joseph, LA 71366-0286 Campbell, Lawrence Need siblings 01 Robert Ste­ Wilson Need parents 01 Sarah caroline Wilson, b, phen Campbell, b. 1820, TN, m. Catherine H. la­ cl837 TN, m, John R, Bearden 22 May 1856, in wrence. b, 30 Oct 1821, Jefferson Co" TN, m, in AL Lawrence Co" AR; he d, before the 1870 census, Are cl840, Families went into N ALin early 1830s settling parents John and Caroline Bearden in TN balore in Madison and Jackson Cos. Robert Campbell was moving to AR? Will share and return postage and on Trail of Tears (have records Irom National Ar­ copy expense, Flo Hooton Gates. 3807 Bella Vista chives); lived in Cherokee Co" AL, in 1850, moving Or., Midwest City, OK 73110-3807 into Polk Co., AR, cl853, Sold their home in 1869 to Catherine's bro, Daniel Tharp Lawrence, and went to Reeves Desire corresp wkh any descendants of Wil­ Logan Co,. AR. Daniel Richard Lebow m. Emily liam Reeves, b, 1824 IN, m, 1) Maltha Glenn. m. 2) catherine campbell, their dau" 7 July 1870, Franklin Rachael Knight Herrington, In MO in 1849; AA in 1850, Co" moved back to Polk Co. Aobertd. 1902; cather. Buncomb Twp., Indepandence Co.. 1860 Sebastian ine d, 9 July 1896. Were Robert's parents John Jen­ Co" 1870 Scott Co" Indian Territory 1898. Talihina. kins Campbell who m, Aney Webster In May 1819. 1900,1908 McCurtain Co.. OK, d. McCurtain Co, 21 Madison Co., AL? LaVena Lebow Wilson, P. 0, Bo Jan 1908. Nona M. Miller, 1809 SE Arbor Or., Bar­ x 684, Camp Verde, AZ 886322-0684 tlesville, OK 74006 Swanson Henry Swanson. b, 11 Jan 1856 GA m, Parker, Scott Need info on Emma Parker Scott or 1877, d. 12 Oct 1914, wile d, 21 years earlier; both her bro, Ben Parker, Emma m, Parish Garner Scott in butled City Cemetery, Atkins. Pope Co" AR. Dau, Pope Co. In 1877. Who were their parents? Where Maggie Eveline, b. 18July 1882, GA; members Atkins born? Any other siblings? Bobble Scott Richard, BaptistChurch, W.O,W, and Masonic Fraternity; daus, 3307 Watson Rd., Greenwood, AR 72936-9173 Eva Walker. Paris, TX; Lola Freeman, Atkins, AR; Mary Deal. Atkins, AR; son M. H. Swanson, Porum, OK. Walker, McCubbin Looking for these families in AR Russ C. Pritchett, 617 Bloomingfield Ln., Las Territory by 1820, Joseph Walker was son of John, Vegas, NV 89128-8045 Where did John come from? Who was his wHe? Would like to corresp with anyone researching these Huggins, Craw, Barkmore Researching Robert in Izard, Kndependence. Marlon. Fulton and Stone Huggins, 1851 Pope, Perry. Conway, Yell Co, Jacob Cos, Kay Walker Peterson, 813 Mann, Artesia, NM or John Barkmore 1840 Pope Co" James Craw, 1870, 88210-2307 James P. Bowerman. 1860-70 Logan Co. Jean Huggins Wingert, 79 La Prenda, Benicia CA 94510- Robinson, Martin, Adkins Seek info on William F. 2228 Robinson, Ezekial J. Robinson (FuHon and Indepen­ dence Cos,) 1880·1905; Martins in Boone, Indepen­ Owen, Mann, Lain, Winningham Would like to dence (Oil Trough area) Cos, 1880s-1900; Adkins, exchange inlormation on these lines in AR. Ann Marlon Co"1870-1900, ConstanceSchofield,Rt.l, Owen, Rt. 4, Box 18, Star City, AR 71667 Box 99- 1, Bluejacket, OK 74333 Sharp Need inloonlamllyolLawrenceC. Sharpfrom McCool, Davis Need Inlo on Harvey McCool and Adona, AR; had son Noah Lenard, d, 1954 Brawley. wtte Lora Davis McCool. m, 17 Jan 1908 Pike Co., AR. CA. Sue Head, P. O. Box 235, Forgan, OK 73938 Ch.: Reed, Juanita, Elmo and Sarah, possibly others, It is likely one child was enrolled in the Arkansa Engle Searching lor dessc. of Laura Engle, b. Feb School For the Blind during the 194Os, Believe they 1870. Izard Co., dau, 01 Henry H. and Louisa (Bran­ lived Central AA area, Where are they buried? tley) Engle, m. Oliver Byiers 01 Izard Co., age 40, Teresa B. Harris, 943 Ouachita No. 47, Camden, married in Stone Co, 7-22-1892; bros. Andy and

______,Arkansas Family Historian· Page 29 ChicOI Co" AR? Holcomb B. Latting, 320 Maravilla Jasper, sis, Della Adaline. Truna Engle, HC 71, Dr., Riverside, CA 92507-4048 Bo" 478, Mountain View, AR 72560 Rogers, Copeland, Dowell, Davis Want to corresp. Avant, Fite Looking for info on these families; find wtth desc 01 Daniel Parker Rogers, b. 1830, TN, some in Dallas Co. 1845, Mon1gomery Co. 1860. moved to Lawrence, Sharp. Fulton Cos., AR, m. 1) Cannot locate some of chUdren. Can anyone help? Rebecca Copeland, issue Jesse, George, John; m. 2) Also researching Minton. Lamb, Posey, Tackett and Mary A. Dowell, issue James A.; m. 3) Mrs. Martha Hill in AA. Sharon Minton, P. O. Box 1951, Hot Davis Brasiers, issue Martha A. (Called Jo), and Springs, AR 71902-1951 Andrew Jackson. Daniel d. 1899. Mrs. Constance A. Rogers, 2335 E. Berkeley, Springfield, MO 65804- Martin, HalTelson, Grinstead, Porter, Bierman, 3302 Bateman Researching these lines in AR. Elizabeth G. Harrelson, P. O. Bo" 707, Calimesa, CA 92320 Blagg Seek family data for Michael B. Blagg, b. Harrington Minerva Agnes Harrington. b. AR cl834, 3/15/1832, Bedford Co., TN, d. 9/18/1891, Gravelly, went to Houston Co., TX, cl845·50. m. Joseph C. AR, m. Susie Fowler who d. c5/1873 Yell/Scott Co.. Lopez cl650. Need info on her family. On 1650 AR. area; ch.: James Buckhannon (Bud), b. 1657, m. Houston Co., TX, census, Allen Harrington is resident. Frances (Fannie) Morgan, b. 1861; Indiana, m. Jim W. Is he Minerva's uncle, father, cousin? Doris Chadwick; John Thomas m. Mollie Weaver; Mary Obeta, 4306 Guy Grant, Victoria, TX 77904-2223 Jane; Michael Lee (Lee) 8/1672·12/1942, m. Ina Eliza· bethStout6/18B3-7/1951. Earlene Blagg Chandler, Markham Need to finish trail of Thomas Markham 517 Oakhurst Dr., No.2, Clinton, IA 52732·3644 and his descendants. Also would like to hear from descendants of Grace Kykendoll Kemp/Camp and Roberts, Josephus (Joseph), b. 1848MS, m.Julia_, Walter Kemp/Camp. Jo Billings, Rr. 5, Bo" 418, b. 1843 LA; lived Sevier Co., AR. Josephusd. before Nashville, AR 71852-9718 1900 and Julia lived as a widower wHh nephew J. Weslly Murphy's family. Ch.: Rosulee, Thomas, John Mayes Searching for parents 01 James M. Mayes H., Alen, Oscar and James Roberts. Need any info (Mays), b. Sept 16,1824, Crawford Co., AR, whileAR available. David E. Roberts, S 1426 Lilac Lane, still a Terrttory. Would like names of any MayestMays Liberty Lake, WA 99019 families there in 1824. John M. Mayes, RR 1, Bo" 117, Cyril, OK 73029 Sain Wouldlike to correspondwHh anyone interested in the Sain family; will share history back to Casper Burgess Researching Burgess families in Sain (Gaspar Zum) who immigrated from Germany in Howard/Polk Cos. Seek parents of Joseph M. 1749. Bobby B. Morris, RR 1, Box 697 C, Palatka, Burgess, b. 1825 Bledsoe, TN, moved from Chero· FL 32131-8869 kee, AL, to AR ct 865. What connection to Thomas Sidney, Pleasant M., abd William Madison Burg· Cunningham Need infconSamuel Cunningham, Sr., ess. Will share info on desc of Joseph. Lynne who moved to AR wtth wife Georgia cl 880; d. March Sinclsir, 1160 Laurel St., No" 3,Menlo Park, CA 1905, Faulkner Co. Who were his parents? Any si· 94025 blings? Debra T. Mcintosh, 235 N. Kent St., SI. Paul, MN 55102-1741 Robinson, Smith, Amrhein, Kranz, Richler Benie Smith m. Peyton Robinson, desc. of Gen. Hardy Parker, Boyd, McMindes, Moore Willis Parker, Sr., Robinson; had two ch. Bettie's sister Mary m. 1) and Mary Naomi Boyd McMindes, m. 14 Mar 1909, Julius Richter, m. 2) Wm. Kranz, had 6 ch. Mother Smith Center, KS. moved family to Marion Co., AR Emelie m. Wilhelm Amrhein. All lived Lmle Rock late c1922. Her parents, Charlie and Emma Gum Boyd. 1800s. Have much info 10 exchange. George Need parents of Charlie and Emma and where locat­ Bleimes, 2719 Maplewood Dr., Columbus, Ott ed. Who were parents of A. B. and Lavina Marlow 43231-4856 Moore in Marion Co., AR 1850? Helen Tumey McMlndes, 626 W. South Ave., HalTison, AR L8tting, Point Chicot What happened to Richard 72601·5043 Latting's birghplace (1 825) and what are geographical coordinates 01 the original townstte of Point Chicot, McKibben, Hom Seek info on this family who settled

Page 30 ~ Volume 33, Number 1- March ""______Coal Hill (Uncoln Co.) 1889-94. ThomasMcKibben m. 11620 West Stoney Polm, Little Rock, AR 72211 Lillie Belle Horn. Ch.: Coy Can, Chal1es, Thomas; d. Rhodes, Bradford Seek info on parents of Samuel 1893-95. How? Where is he buried? wm appreciate Mason Rhodes, b. 25 Dec 1850, Clinton, Van Buren any info. Linda S. McKibben Martin, RR 2 Box 847, Co., AR; death cert lists parents as William Rhodes McArthur, OH 45651-9802 and Rebecca B. Bradford; also child, Catherine. Believe William lived AR 1891-1900 and later. Whitaker, John, Sr., d. 1785 Pitt Co., MC; John Jr. Where? Shirley Hooker, 109 E. Texas St., and John III moved through Rowan Co. NC 1800, Denison,TX 75020-6626 to Ollerton Co., TN by 1810; John Jr., mOiled to Uncoln Co., TN and by 1940 to Huntsville, Madison Burrowa Would like to corresp with those having Co., AL area. John III moved by 1851 to same area knowledge of this fam living In Jonesboro, Craighead where he was gillen land grant at Mt. Nebo. Will Co.,1880s. Helen McNair, P. O. Box 2124, Harri­ exchange Info on Whitakers and allied lines of son, AR 72602 Bagwell, Buckner, Swafford, Clark, Kidwell. Mrs. Jeanette L. Swafford, 10108 Seven Oaks Rd., Ferguson, Hemingway Need info on Margaret Fort Smith, AR 72903-9333 Caroline Ferguson and Sheffield Sullivan Hemi­ ngway, who were married in Drew Co. Dec. 20, Knick Seek Info on parents/family of Darnel Griffin 1960. Mrs. Annie L. Stine, 10-306 NE 7th, Kn ick, b. 12 Mar 1890 Johnson Co., AR; father, James Midwest City, OK 73130 Le/emt Knick; mother Mary Jane Francis Heath; from GA, he m. Effie Elizabeth Bowen 3 May 1919 AR; she Manning Would like info on Francis Manning, was b. 16 Jun 1902 AR; other famay name Perry from found in IN, KY, AL, GA, whose son James b. IL. Mrs. Nena Reisner, 1020 Eastridge Rd., Sandy, cl866, lived mostly In Lawrence Co., AR. James' UT84094 mother was Emily Kitchens, b. 1818-26 in GA. Vickie Carmichael, 1513 E. Reunof Dr., Kodiak, Copps Seek family of Dr.? William Copps, d. 5 Oct AK 99615 1874; wife Martha P. McCurry; dau. Persilly. Land patent #5071 In Sebastian Co., AR, 1860 In Clarksville Cook Seek help with Joab Cook, Benjamin Cook Alma L. Costello, 19488 Barker Rd., Bend, OR and Thomas J. Williamson of Drew, later Uncoln 97702-7930 Co.. AR, cl858-75. Are these the heirs of Issachar Cook, who d. 1841 Henry Co., GA? Also, Rosa­ Bass, Price, Dorsey, Nuckels, Hibbard, Hughes nnah Cook who d. 1860, aged 59, In Sebastian Co., William C. Bass, b cI781-90. Anelia Co., VA, m. Eliza AR. Was she wife of Jackson Cook, another heir of C. Price (cousin) 1817, Madison Co., AL Ch.: Mary Issachar? Janet Cook, 521 Missionary Ridge, F. m. Dr. John T. Dorsey 1835, Warren Co., MS; DeSoto, TX 75115 Judith Ann, m. James A. Nuckles 1841, Chicot Co., AR; Elizabeth E., m. 1) James Hibbard, Desha Co.,AR Haley Seek info on family of Thomas Wesley 1846, m. 2) Dr. S. H. Wilson, m. 3)John P. Hughes, Haley, parents of John Wesley Haley, b. 15 Dec resided Madison Co., AL, CHicotCo., AR, Desha Co., 1876, probably Sebastian Co., AR. Jean P. AR, Bolivar Co., MS. Phyllis Arnold, 814 Kingwood McLemore, 4705 Bellevue No. Bl, Louisville, KY Cir., Cabot, AR 72023-8340 40215

Sullivan Will exchange info on Daniel Sullivan, b. Hogan, Anglin Need contacts for Hogans in the cl800 NC, m. Rhoda Morris b. cl805-10, NC. Ch.: Marion Co., area. Joseph Hogan m. Celia Harris, Jane, b. 1831 TN; Alyce?; Adaline; Mary; Carolyn; S. Ewing Hogan m. Sally Terry. Also Anglins In the C. b.1841 MS; M. J. b. 1846 MS. In AR (Pike and Baxter Co., area, who m. Whites and Hogans, all Clark Cos.) by 1860. Laura Strickland, P. O. Box pre-1900. Barbara Whisenant, 18 Autumn Oaks 696, Earp, CA 92242-0696 Dr., Austin, TX 78738-1409

Sanders Need info on family of William Alexander Haggard, Mason, Rogers Seek Info on these Sanders; was In Greene Co., TN, 1880 census; on families in Izard, Fulton, Baxter Co., area 1820- Sharp Co., AR tax records 1885, m. 2) Sarah Elizabeth 1900; Johnson Bowers, Lewis families in Pope Co. Cremer, b. Howell Co., MO, In 1885. Moved to Jeffer­ 1850-1900. Also desiredesc of William and Pency son Co. by 1890 census. Nancy Sanders Dutton, (Wallace) Ross 1840-1900, Bradley, Lincoln, Drew,

______..... ______Ar.ansasFamily Historian ~ Page 31 b, June 1, 1804, in Lead Hill, AR. They left AR Desha Cos.Wanda Poteet Haggard, 1409 Sheny cl900. Also on John Benjamin Hollingsworth who Ln" Shawnee, OK 74801·5421 carried mai I on the Waldron line. Melissa Frazier, p, O. Box 13, Nashoba, OK 74558-0013 Grissom, Roberson Randle Grissom m. Frances Roberson in White Co., AR, Sept 1863. Would Weatherford Seek Info on family of Warren and appreciate any info on either family. Betty Nancy Caroline Johnson Weatherford, listed (Grisham) Darby, RR 1 Box 404, Bedias, TX Monroe Co. census of 1860. Ch.: William, Sarah, 77831 Daniel, Walker, John and George. Tamzia L Marple, 4911 Arlbardee Dr., Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Bradshaw, Redwine, Jarrett Need Info on James Henry Bradshaw and Sharlott V. Jarrett, dau.of Davis, Mann, Anders, Robison Need James and Belinda Redwine Jarrett, who m. 1865- ancestors/descendants of John and Mary Pevey 66, Searcy Co., AR. All information welcome. (Peavy) Davis, both b. GA, came to Bradley Co., AR Lenora Tatum, 1313 Orange Ave., Chowchilla, 1842; David and Mal1ha J. Mann, both b. SC; CA 93610 James (Jim) L. Anders, b. 9 May 1847, Jersey, Bradley Co., AR, and Jane Robison (Roberson). b. Jonea Seek any Info on John/Joseph and Marga­ 27 June 1850. Roddy L, Roper, p, O. Box 206, relte (Schrum) Jones and desc. Sarah Ann m. Enterprise, UT 84725-0206 John M. Stawart; Mary Elizabeth m. Thomas N. Smith; Melinda Jane m. Francis Marlon Sanders; Bell, Lane, Owen, Moore Hugh Bell, b. 1852 MO, Rebeoca m. a Ragsdale. Ronald E. Eaga n, 510 lived In household of Ruthey Bell 1870, Cadron Coumy Rd 2550 N, Mahome1, IL 61853·9716 Twp., Van Buren Co., AR; m. 12 June 1870 in Van Buren Co. to Annie Elizabeth Lane, b. 20 Jan 1856 Jackson Want evidence that John Samuel and AR, dau, of Jno. & Eliza Lane. Hugh and Annie's Rosa Belle Jackson lived in Eureka Springs, AR, only child, Mary Josephine, b. 11 July 1872, Quit­ 1900-1920. John was blaCksmith and later Baptist man, Van Buren Co. Hugh d. c1871·72, before preacher. Ch.: Charlie, Ethel, Roy, John and Sara dau. born and buried in the old cemetery, Quitman. Helen. Records show they were born there. Helen Annie Elizabeth m. 2) _ Owen In AR; she and Sue Tillock, 417 E. 4th, Claremore, OK 74017· Josephine lived w/mother Eliza Lane and two 7408 sisters, Nancy E. and Allie In 1880 Cadron Twp. Annie m. 3) Samuel D. Luten, d. 1 Jan 1854 TN. Gee Looking for info on family of James Mack and Annie d, 29 July 1927, Mineral Wells, Palo Pinto Co, Fannie Gee, both d. 1917, he of malaria in Feb., TX. Mary Josephine m. W. J. Moore 30 Dec lM8 and she of measles in Mar. Lived between Horatio in Mesquite, Dalias Co., TX. Would like more Info. and Gilham, Serier Co. Left four ch: William Margaret J, Wallace, Drawer R" Mesilla, NM Clarence, b. 1904; Estelle, b. 1902; Ruth, b 1903: 88046 and James Winchell, b. 1913, Viola Gee, 4242 Greystone, San Amonio, TX 78233-6932

Haddock, Tunstall Seek proof of birth of Ida Victoria Haddock, b. 13 Apr 1869, Batesville, AR, m. Harrison Perry Tunstall in Batesville on 1 Nov 1886. Verdle Tunstall Harville, 4209 Black Mountain Rd., La Mesa, CA 91941·7944

Jones Seek info on Vlander Randolf Jones (SS 447-09-8920), b, Athens, AR, Feb 8, 1880, son of G. J, Jones, b. 1847, AR; w~e Mary E, Ramsey, b. Jan 21, 1855, AL Trecia Minor Huddlestun, 826 Chester Ave" East Liverpool, OH 43920

Smith, Hollingsworth Need info on Charles Edward Smith and wne, Julie Ann. Son Allie Burl,

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By Bobbie Jones Mclane, Desmond Walls Allen, and Smith families, most of whom lived in Callne or Lynda C. Suffridge, Susan Gardner Boyle, Grant counties in Arkansas. She traces these lines Russell P. Baker from Georgia, to Mississippi, to Arkansas, to Louisi­ ana, and then back to Arkansas. Her use of pictures The following are reviews and/or announcements of and copies of original documents is excellent. The book acquisitions for the Arkansas Genealogical work's family charts, though complex, can be fol­ Society. The reviewed books are permanently housed lowed. If one wanted to publish a readable and well at the Arkansas History Commission, or in the local presented genealogy, one would have to search far History and Genealogy Room of the Little Rock Public and wide to find a better example. Ubrary. The Society expresses ~s appreciation to the authors and contributors. in ordering copies of these Robert W. Adair, R, E. W. Thompson: Two South­ books, please remember to say you saw the review or ern Families, Worley Carroll, Sellers, Lawson, notice in this publication! Beauchamp, Casey, Nave, by Shirley B. Adair, 309 Dartbrook, Rockwall, TX 75087, soft cover, spiral Pioneer Faith, The History of Mi88ionary Baptist bound, 277 + pages, Illustrations, charts, maps, A88ocialions and Churches in Arkansas from 1818 pictures, etc., $15.00. The author states that her to 1920 by History and Archives Committee, State purpose in doing this book, more a working copy or a Association of Missionary Baptist Churches of Arkan­ scrapbook than a completed family history, is to sas, 541 pages, illustrated, hard cover $23.00. Order "explore connections of Adair Families that came to from the Committee, care of Second Baptist Church, America before the Revolution and then to follow their 210 West Mill St., Malvern, AR 72104. If your ances­ migration wastward to Tennessee, Mississippi, Texas, tors were active in the Baptist Church in Arkansas and Indian Territory." She also traces the Thompson before 1920, this large, well published book is a must famly from North and South Carolina to Alabama for your research collection. It contains histories of 23 before 1860. It is well printed in large type, and makes local Arkansas Baptist ASSOCiations and well over 300 good use of pictures and charts. It also has a table of local Baptist churches, as well as historical informa­ contents that makes up in a small way for the lack 01 tion on the Texarkana Baptist Orphanage, founded in an Index. The book closes with a long list of names 1906, and Sheridan's Old Missionary Baptist College and addresses of which might be Adair researchers, that existed from 1918 until 19333. It also contains However, the relationship of these researchers to the biographies of pastors and denominational leaders. author is not explained. Overall, though, the book is a The associational histories are arranged by date of gold mine of information on these families. IRPB] organization beginning with the Saline Baptist Asso­ ciation beginning in 1836. Histories of churches North Arkansas Ancestor Fair Researcher/Sur­ within each association follow. The earliest is the name Directory, by James J. Johnston, 2333 East Kentucky Church near Benton organized before 1825. Oaks Dr., Fayetteville, AR 72703, 10 pages, soft cover, Many of these church histories list the names of the $5.25 postpaid from the author. This small work charter members. The book is fully footnoted and has contains a list of about 700 surnames being re­ an index. Even experienced genealogists often over­ searched by 259 of the genealogists who attended the look church and religious histories as good sources of North Arkansas Ancestor Fair at Marshall in Searcy genealogical data. [RPB] County in the Summer of 1995. Most 01 the names listed have Searcy Co. connections, The names and Bearden, Henry, Harvey, Lamb, and Related Fa­ addresses of the submitters are included. [RPB] milies Then and Now, by Olivia Harvey, 2904 High­ land HDls, Clemmons, NC 27012, hard cover, 389 Diary in Gray Civil War Journal of J. Y_ Sanders pages, fully Indexed, illustrations, charts and pictures. edited and annotated by Mary Elizabeth Sanders, $30.00 plus $2.50 postage. This is one of the best Louisiana Genealogical and Historical Society, P. O. printed and arranged family histories to come down Box 82060, Baton Rouge, LA 70884-2060, $12.50, 113 the pike in some time. It is evident from the first few pages, soft CO\Ier, map, full index. This excellent work pages that it was done as a labor of love. Besides the contains the edited and annotated diaries of Jared families mentioned in the tttle, the author Includes Young Sanders II (1839-1881) of St. Mary Parish, LA. information on the Allen, Atchison, Gillis, May, Shaw from the siege of Vicksburg, MS, until the end of the

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Atchley Mary F., 31 Abbott Lydia,27 William C., 31 Mrs. Can Bettis, 5 Atterbury Basten Stephen C" 17 John C., 24 Sarah,23 Ackerman Atting Baugh Rita Wilburn, 27 Harry, 17 Margret "Etta", 24 Adair Aulry William H., 23, 24 Robert W" 33 Allen Hill, 21 BIDder Shirley B., 33 Mary Esther Nifong, 18 Angus, 34 Adams Mary Nifong, 21 Bean Annie, 28 Miss Esther Rebecca, 18 Peter Michael, Sr., 23 Betty (Boatright), 23 Bearden Cary G., 28 Baber Caroline, 29 DavidC .. 28 Johanna, 27 John, 29 James J. L., 28 Bailey John R" 29 Jefferson R., 28 Bud, 5 Beare JohnW.,28 Cindy, 23 John, 21 Mae,28 Mrs. Ceclly, 7 Mary Ann, 21 Martha, 28 Temperance, 7 WiII,21 MAryW.,28 Baker Beary Matthew, 12 Elijah H., 25 John, 18 Miles, 28 Elizabeth, 25 Bell MiiesW.,28 Henry, 17 Allie, 32 Oscar L., 23 James Terry, 25 Hugh,32 Thomas, 28 Marion, 25 Mary Josephine, 32 Alexander MaryS., 25 Mary McCampbell, 4 Eliza, 26 Moses Jackson, 25 Nancy E., 32 Allen Russell P., 33 Ruthey,32 Desmond Walls, 2, 4, 6, 33 William Leonard, 25 Benbrook Jane, 28 Baley Elbert, 13 JohnW.,17 Cecily,7 Bennett Sarah,24 Bankston Ann, 15 Amrhein Ignatius, 17 Christian, 15 Wilhelm, 30 Barker Mean, 13 Anders Elizabeth, 18, 22 Richard,15 James (Jim) L., 32 Barkmore Sarah,15 Anderson Jacob/John, 29 Bentley Mary, 17 Barnes Elizabeth Petty, 35 Nancy Louvinia, 26 Arvanzena, 28 Berry Angston Jane,28 Earl, 24 Henry, 13 Malvina, 28 Juanita J" 25 John, 12 Mary Jane, 28 Bettice Nathan, 12 Talitha,28 Benjamin Lanson/Lawson, 28 Samuel Bennett, 14 William, 28 Bettis Archer Barnett Alford,5 Geo. W., 17 Willie, 26 Benjamin Lanson/lawson, 28 Arnold Barron Dr. Nat C., Jr., 28 PhyUis,31 Helen Bond Nifong, 21 Margaret Conyers, 5 Arrison Bass Billings Mary, 7 Elizabeth E., 31 JO,30 Ash Judith Ann, 31 Billingsley John, 25 Edward,14

Page 36· Vo!ume33. Number 1 ~ March 1995, ______Mary, 14 Boyle Burns Binch Susan Gardner, 33 John, 28 Mrs. Nancy, 17 Bradford Bush Binford MaryAnn, 26 Peggy, 23 Elizabeth,7 Rebecca, 31 Byiers Francis, 7 Bradley Oliver, 29 James, 7 Capt. Hugh, 8 Bishop Col. Thomas Crutcher, 8 Cagle James Doy!, 10 Faith,28 Louisa, 25 Black Harvey Hawley, 8 Campbell Matilda, 17 Hugh Lawson, 8 Eliza,24 Blackweli Roberta. 28 Emily Catherine, 29 Dora, 25 Bradshaw John, 24 Duke Wallace, 25 James Henry, 32 John Jenkins, 29 Pete, 25 Brady Margaret, 24 Sedo, 25 Thomas, 17 Robert Armstrong, 24 Thomas Jefferson, 25 Brasiers Robert A., Jr., 24 Blagg Mrs. Martha (Davis), 30 Robert Stephen, 29 Indiana, 30 Brewer Cane Hill College, 24 James Buckhannon (Bud), 30 George T., Jr., 26 Carlton John Thomas, 30 John T., 26 Alfred,5 Mary Jane, 30 Mary, 26 Berlin, 5 Michael R, 30 Tandy, 26 Bonnie, 5 Michael Lee, 30 Thomas C., 26 Mary (Polly) Ellison, 5 Bleimes Trouper, 26 Carmichael George, 30 Turner, 26 Vickie, 31 Blount Brooks Carnes Allen,28 Robert Autry. 18 Joseph,17 Nancy (Ann?), 28 Ruth Autry, 21 Carney Boatwright Brown Marvelene, 26 Jane, 25 Islah.17 Carter Bockstruck Margaret, 24 Charles William, 25 Uoyd DeWitt, 4 Mary Jane, 23 Kinnion Thornton, 25 Bond MaryJ.,27 Cary Rozella (Walters), 21 Valentine 0., 27 Anne (Taylor), 7 Boone William, 27 Col. Miles, 7 Mrs. Sarah, 17 Bruck Miles, 8 Booth Jeanne Harris Hawley, 27 Thomas, 7 Philips, 17 Bryant Cash Bostwick Elias, 24 Lais Henderson, 26 Mary, 24 Buckley Cates Bourland Elizabeth, 19 JosephG,25 Ann Spangler, 20 Rebecca, 19 Chadwick Bowen Burch JimW.,30 Effie Elizabeth, 31 Mrs. Huldy, 17 Chandler Bowerman Burgess Earlene Blagg, 30 James P., 29 Joseph M., 30 Jonathan, 12 Bowie Pleasant M., 30 Christian John J., 17 Thomas Sidney, 30 ElijahW.,6 Boyd William Madison, 30 Charlie, 30 Burke Clark Emma Gum, 30 John. 17 Hugh M., 17 Boyett Burning Mrs. Harold, 29 J. Barney, 27 Moses, 17 Thompson, 17

______ArkansasFamilyHistorian. Page 37 Clary Craw Dent David,17 James, 29 Henry Giles, 25 Cloy Cremer Josiah,25 Michael,17 Sarah Elizabeth, 31 Susan Dunn, 25 Coffman Crow DeNuisement Christian, 17 Grace, 23 Etienne Martin deVaugine, 26 Cole Crump Dewberry Gene, 28 Dudley, 17 Jimmie, 24 Colin Wm. J.,17 Dewitt Curtis D., 23 Cunningham Mary Ann Hicks, 25 Collett Arthur Burt, III, 6 Dickson Evaline Lee, 28 Georgia, 30 Nathaniel, 12 Levi Bert, 29 Patricia Vee Patrick, 6 Dillard Colletta Samuel, Sr., 30 Ladovesy, 26 John Philip, 4 William Patrick, 6 Doak Compton Charles, 28 Arron, 15 Dabney Louise Nix, 22 Condren John B., 17 Dodson AnnW.,5 Robt. 0.,17 Graydon A., 5 Conger Dacus Dorman Lee, 17 Paschal L., 25 John D., 8 Conyers Darby Dorsey Thomas, Sr., 28 Betty (Grisham), 32 Dr. John T., 31 Cook Darnel Dossett Benjamin, 31 James, 12 Nathaniel, 24 Franklin, 5 Davis Dotson Issachar, 31 Abijah,24 Capt. Josephua, 23 Jackson, 31 Harrison, 24 Douglass Janet, 31 Harry Alexander, 14 Melinda Jane, 28 Joab, 31 Jane, 24 Dowell Joe,5 John, 32 Mary A., 30 Rosannah, 31 Lucinda, 24 Down Sarah A., 27 Mary Pevey (Peavy), 32 James William, 26 Cooper Monroe G., Jr., 26 Downing George F., 27 Nathan, Jr., 24 Lovett, 17 Copeland Nathan J., Sr., 24 Doyle Rebecca, 30 Nathl., 17 W. G., 17 Samuel,17 Susannah, 24 Drayer Singeton, 28 Margaret, 24 Cynthia, 26 Copps Dawson Dudley Dr. William, 31 Elizabeth V., 27 Washington, 17 PersillY,31 De Hart Duncan Cornish James, 17 Edith Chandler, 26 Ann Eliza, 6 DeViliemont Dunn Costello Masan,17 Catherine, 27 Alma L., 31 Deal Margaret, 24 Cotton Mary, 29 Duron John, 17 Dean Eliza Jane, 27 Couch Ebenezer, 28 Dutton Joyce Sanders, 6 Jonathan, 28 Nancy Sanders, 31 Cox Denson Dyer Lavina, 27 Mary E., 29 Nicholas, 6 Craig Paula Carmack, 29 Capt. Peter, 11

Page 38 - Volume 33, Number 1 - March 1995 ______Eades Enoch. 25 Viola, 32 Ruth lee, 18, 20, 21 Flanigan William Clarence, 32 Mrs,. 19 Mrs. Arsenith, 17 George Eagan Richard,17 Andrew, 15 Ronald E,. 32 Fleshman Giger Edgin Mandeville, 17 Wm., 17 Eldon J" 28 Flowers Gill Eggemeyer Jacob M" 27 George, 12 Frankie. 19 Floyd Rev. George, 11, 13 Mrs. Frankie. 19 Miss leola M., 23 Gillespie Ellison Ford Nancy, 26 Carl Grayson. 8 Martha J., 24 Glenn John, 7 Fowler Martha, 29 Ellyson Susie, 30 Gooldlng Susannah,7 Freeman Melinda, 20 Engle lola, 29 Goss Andy, 29 Friend Joe R., 2 Della Adaline, 30 Ina M., 27 Graddy Henry H., 29 Frisby Mary Elizabe1h, 24 Jasper, 30 Elvira (Burns). 28 Graves Laura, 29 John, 28 John B., 26 louisa (Brantley), 29 Josiah,28 Oscar Philip, 26 Truna,30 Fulton William Goggin, 29 Ervin John, 17 Green Ina, 18,20 William E., 28 Estill Gage Griffin James, 17 Jeremiah, 17 Benjamin Franklin, 5 Mrs. Jane, 17 Gainer Isaac Clay, 5 William, 17 Jacob, 17 Virgil L.. 5 Evan Garr Griffith Donald Hawthorne. 6 Margie, 24 Col, John, 23 Ewing Garren Susan Lamb, 25 James, 26 Cynthia E., 23 Griffs ladovesy (Dillard), 26 Eleanor Paxton SmHh, 6 AJex.,17 Garrison Grissom Farrar Rebecca. 5 Randle, 32 Cecily, 7 Gaster Guise William, 7 Stephen, 17 Della Y.• 5 Farwell Gaston Georgia L Ball. 25 Joe,26 Haddock Fenner Gates Iva Victoria, 32 William, 17 Flo Hooten, 29 Haley Ferguson Sir Thomas, 7 John Wesley. 31 Margare1 Caroline, 31 Gathright Thomas Wesley. 31 Miss Geneva, 4 Carolyn, 28 Halk Ferrall Graton Emory, 28 Cassius, 28 Dan!.,17 Gatlin Cassius M., 28 Ferrell Susan, 24 Isaac, 28 Thomas, 17 Gee Mary, 28 William, 17 Estelle, 32 Mary Barnes, 28 Findley Fannie, 32 Hall Thomas, 17 James Mack, 32 Gloria, 23 FiIz·Henry James Winchell, 32 Homer. 17 Abigail,25 Ruth,32

______Arkans8s Family Historian ~ Page 39 Hamilton Abigail,25 Martha, 25 Ellin, 7 Harvey Sarah Catherine, 25 Sir Robert, 7 Olivia,33 Highland Hammen Harville Teresa, 26 Hannah,27 Verdie Tunstall, 32 Hightower Hampton Haskins Martha Langston, 15 Daniel w., 17 Hiram, 17 Mr., 15 John, 24 Josiah,17 Thomas, 13 Hardin Hatcher Hilton Eneas, 17 Pat, 4 Marian Wood, 23 Hardyman Havis Marlon Wood, 23 Frank, 19 Amanda, 8 Hobson Haris John, 8 Henry, 7 Celia, 31 Josephine, 8 Hodge Harp Sarah,8 Josephine Fitzhenry, 25 Emanual M., 24 Julia, 8 Sarah (Sally), 24 Emanuel M., 23 Hawkins Hogan Margret, 23, 24 Christiana, 14 Ewing, 31 Sarah L., 24 Hawley Joseph,31 Harper Francis Asbury, 27 Hogue T. J., 11 James K., 8 Hayes, 5 Harrelson Rev. Louis Bailey, 27 Mrs. Elizabeth, 26 Elizabeth G., 30 Squire James Harvey, 8 Holcomb Harrington Head Eric, 27 Allen, 30 Sue, 29 Hollingsworth Minerva Agnes, 30 William, 17 John Benjamin, 32 Harris Heard Hooker Rev. Charles, 27 Nancy Matilda, 27 Shirley, 31 Rev. Joseph Benson, 27 Heath Hopkins Teresa B., 29 Mary Jane Francis, 31 Francis, 6 Harrison Henderson Solomon, 17 Blanch,10 Arlisher, 26 Horn Delmer, 10 Atherlean (Bradford), 26 Lillie Belle, 31 Eler, 10 8enj Franklin, 27 Howard Ella May, 10 8enj W., 27 Charlone,28 Elmer, 10 Frank H., 27 William, 17 Flora,9,10 Henry J., 27 Hubbard Harold D., 10 Jackson, 27 Helen M., 24 J. W., 10 James R., 27 Huddlestun KimS.,4 John, 27 Trecia Minor, 32 Ollie, 10 Mary Elizabeth, 27 Hudnall Presley, 9 Nancy E., 27 William Smith, 27 Pres. Benjamin, 7 Sarah Jane, 27 Huggins Pres. William Henry, 7 Henritze Robert, 29 Susan, 8 Barbara K., 35 Zack,25 Tlithia, 10 Herrington Hughes Ulmer, 10 Rachael Knight, 29 John P., 31 Ulmer Evline, 10 Hibbard W. E., Sr., 24 WiII,10 James, 31 Humphries William Harrison, 9 Hickman William, 17 William Henry, 10 Paris, 17 Hunt Wm. Henry, 8 Hicks Mary, 15 Elmer D., 10 Elizabeth, 25 Thomas, 15 Hart Margaret McDonald, 25 Thomas B., 15

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______ArkansasFamily Historian· Page 41 Lane Lawrence Mann Annie Elizabeth, 32 Catherine H., 29 David,32 Eliza, 32 Elisha W., 28 Martha J., 32 Henry, 25 Leavitt Manning Jno., 32 George W., 20 Francis, 31 Wright, 25 John L, 19, 20 James, 31 Langston Mary Ann Nifong, 20 Markham AbsoIem,12 Sallie, 19 Thomas, 30 Absolom, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 MaryAnn, 19 Marple Bennett, 14, 15, 16 Lebow Tamzia L, 32 Brian, 14 Daniel Richard, 29 Marshall Caleb, 12, 13, 14, 15 Lee Shadrick T., 24 Chressy,15 Sammie Townsend, 4 Martin Chrissy, 14 SusanA., 29 Kate A., 26 Christian, 14, 15 Wllford,20 Unda S. McKibben, 31 Christian Bennett, 13, 14, 15 Leggett Mash Christiana, 13, 14,16 Martha Mallie, 28 Virginia, 23 Chrlstlanna, 14 Leib Mathis Dorcus, 16 Daniel,28 John, 17 Eleanor, 15 Polly A. (Mary), 28 Matlock Elizabeth, 14, 15 Lesley/Leslie Malenda,23 Henry, 13, 14 John, 25 Mauldin Hiram, 12, 13,14 Lester John, 17 Jesse, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Jacob,17 Maxwell Jessy, 13 Lewis Nancy, 4, 27 John, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Hepsy,28 Mayes Lt Solomon, 15 John, 17 James M .. 30 Luce, 13, 14 Ungard John M., 30 Martha, 14 Noah,17 Mays Mary, 14, 15, 16 Uttle JamesM.,30 Matilda, 12 SemanderlLemander, 27 Lucy Elizabeth, 27 Nancy, 13, 14 Marion, 27 McCarley Nathan, 11, 12, 13, 14,15,16 Livingston James Abraham, 23 Nathan, Jr., 15 Robert, 11, 12 Tomas Benton, 23 Nathan, Sr., 15 Longston McCarty Nathan J., 11 John, 15 Mahala J., 25 Patty (Weir), 11, 15 Lopez McCool Samuel, 12,14, 15, 16 Joseph C., 30 Elmo, 29 Samuel Bennett, 12, 13 Lovett Harvey, 29 Samuel (Bennett), 15 Joseph, 20 Juanita, 29 Sarah,14 Louisa, 18 Lora Davis, 29 Sarah Bennett, 15 MaryAnn, 18 Reed, 29 Chrissy, 15 Joseph, 18 Sarah,29 Lankston Lowrey McCurdy Absalom, 16 Narcissus Reaves, 23 Harvey Lee, 26 Absolom, 16 William Bell, 23 Martha,26 John, 16 Luce Samuel,26 LanXlon John, 13 McCurry Absolom, 16 Lulen Martha P., 31 Nathan, 16 Samuel D., 32 McDonough Latting Lybrand Mary, 19 Holcomb B., 30 Jno. W.,22 McFerran Mrs. Cynthia, 17 Sarah J., 22 Samuel,27 Richard,30 Thomas, 27

Page 42. Volume 33, Number 1 ~ March 1995______McGary Morris Daniel. 22 Jesse, 17 Bobby B., 30 Jerome, 19 John, 17 Rhoda, 31 Mary Ann, 20 W. R., 17 Saml., 17 Mary Esther, 21 McGee Mosenthin Sarah,18 James, 17 Beverly Jeanne Glenn, 6 Nofong John, 17 Glenn, 6 Mary Ann, 18 Mcintosh Murphy Nolan Debra T., 30 J. Westly, 30 Kate, 23 McKee Northcutt Thomas, 17 Neagles Mildred,25 McKibben James C., 34 Norton Charles, 31 Nealey Mrs. Polly, 17 Coy Carl, 31 Tressie,4 Norwood Thomas, 30, 31 Neufang George Washington, 6 Mclane Anna Barbara, 22 Louisa Jane Hicks, 6 Bobbie Jones, 2, 26, 33 Balthazar, 21, 22 Ruth Haston, 6, 25 McLemore Balzer (Balthazar), 22 Nuckles Jean P., 31 Daniel, 22 James A., 31 McMindes Elizabeth, 22 Helen Tumey, 30 Nichols Obsta Mary Naomi Boyd, 30 Samuel Joseph, 5 Doris, 30 McNair Sarah Richardson, 5 Odell Helen, 31 Nffong William, 28 McPeters Arthur Marvin, 21 Oleasants John, 17 Arthur M., 21 Dorothy (Cary), 8 Meriwether Balthazar, 21 Ollen Thomas D., 17 Daniel, 18, 19,20,21 William, 28 Merrin Daniel, Jr., 18 Oowers Jerry G., 24 Elizabeth Barker, 22 Tom,9 Mary Alice, 24 Elizabeth Barker Roadh, 18 Oven Meyer Elizabeth Barker (Roadh), 20 Mary Ann, 18 Virginia M., 8 Francis, 19 Owen Miles Frankie. 19, 21 Ann, 29 Benj. L., 17 George, 19, 21 O'Dell Miller George B., 21 Amanda A, 25 Carole Courtney, 23 Hardiman, 18 Eliza, 25 NonaM.,29 Harnamon, 20 Harrison, 25 Mills Harvey, 18, 19, 20, 21,22 Jackson, 25 John, 17 James, 18 Nicholas, 25 Minton James FranciS. 18, 19,21 William Calvin, 25 Sharon, 30 Jerome, 18 Monholland John L., 19 Page John, 17 Joseph, 19 Allen, 28 Montgomery Marla Magdalena, 22 Jacob,28 Mary K, 25 Mary Esther, 21 Samuel,28 Moore Mr. and Mrs. Rush, 18 Parker A. B., 30 Polly Ann, 19 Ben, 29 Isaac, 17 Rebecca Jane, 20, 21 LeeW.,24 Lavina Marlow, 30 Rush,21 Mrs. Sally, 17 W.J.,32 Rush Price, 18,21 Samuel,17 Morgan Sarah, 18, 20 Thos. M., 24 Frances (Fannie), 30 Walter, 18 Willis, Sr., 30 Samuel Merrldas, 6 Walter W., 20

~~~~ ______ArkansasFamily Hislorian w Page 43 Parvu Belle, 9 Reid Edna, 19 Posey Darrell, 5 Patrick Laurel L., 27 Vaugh Litle, 24 Ernest Elmer, Jr., 6 Powell Reisner Patterson Andrew, 28 Mrs. Nena, 31 James, 17 Jackie, 28 Remy Mahalia, 27 Powers Elizabeth, 10 Missourie Lenora, 27 Permalia,9 Reynolds Patton Tom, 9 Alice (Pierce), 7 Albert, 24 Preston Cecily,7 Cattle E., 24 Whitley, 17 Cecily (Phippen), 7 David, 24 Price Christopher, 7 Fanie J., 24 Charles, 28 Joseph, 7 Freland,24 Mary C., 31 Thomas, 7 Hugh 0.,24 Pritchett Rhodes Ida B., 24 Russ C., 29 Catherine, 31 Louisa, 24 Pruett Harriet, 27 Wm. B., 17 William, 17 Raiford R., 27 Pearce Pruitt Samuel Mason, 31 John, Sr., 20 John Henry, 24 William, 31 Pelham William 0., 23 Richard C. H., 12 Pryor Bobbie Scott, 29 Perkins Anna Mae, 24 Richmond Ms. Dolores, 24 Arminta,24 Dan!., 17 Perry Clementinnne, 24 Minerva, 24 Monroe, 28 John B., 24 Richter Sarah Jane, 28 Louis E., 24 Julius, 30 Peterson Pernetty, 24 Roach Dr. Trudy, 4 Purvis Elizabeth, 18 William, 17 Geo. C., 17 Elizabeth Barker, 20 Pierce James, 17 Martha, 18 Ann, 7, 24 Pyeatt Wm. H., 17 Capt. William, 7 Bob, 4 Roberson Joane, 7 Jacob, 4 Frances, 32 Malcolm E., 24 James, 4 William Henry, 27 Pres. Franklin, 7 Peter Paulus, 27 Roberts Thomas, 24 Alen,30 Thomas W., 24 Rail Brown T., 12 William B., 24 Sarah Jane Strange, 27 David E., 30 Pierson Thomas Houston, 27 James, 30 Lovina,25 Raine Jane, 24 Piles Clarice, 22 John H., 30 William, 17 Joyce, 22 Josephus (Joseph), 30 Pitts Rainey Julia, 30 Obediah,17 Rachel, 25 Oscar, 30 Pleasants Rainey/Raney Rosulee,30 John, 7,8 D. M. (David), 25 Sam!., 17 Lydia, 8 Ramsey THomas, 30 Thomas, 7, 8 Mary E., 32 Robertson Plumb Reeves Robert E., 28 Ann, 13 William, 29 Robinson Polk Regaldo C. Ken, 27 Charles Alexander, 27 Bernice Joy, 28 Elisabeth Caldwell, 28 Poole Ezekial J., 29

Page 44 - Volume 33, Number 1 - March 1995 ______Gen. Hardy, 30 Jared Young, 11, 33 Skinner Noble A., 25 J. Y.,33 Jesse, 17 Peyton, 30 Mary Elizabeth, 33 SmHh Priscilla Lee, 27 William Alexander, 31 Allie Burl, 32 Thomas, 27 Sap Bertha,26 William F., 29 0111, 17 Bess, 26 Robison/Roberson Schnabel Bettie, 30 Jane, 32 Col. J. A., 26 Catherine, 15 Rogers Schofield Charlene A., 27 Andrew Jackson, 30 Constance, 29 Charles Edward, 32 Andrew J., 27 Schweitzer George WaShington, 26 Daniel Parker, 30 George K., 4 Henry S., 17 Geneva, 28 Scott John, 17 George, 30 Emma Parker, 29 John Adams, 17 James A., 30 Parish Garner, 29 Julie Ann, 32 Jesse, 30 Seely Lois, 26 Jesse Percy, 24 William Robert, 28 Mary, 30 JO,30 Settle Mattie, 26 John, 30 Marion, 27 Sorrells John Henry, 28 Semander/Lemander, 27 George Washington, 6 Martha A., 30 Settles Sorrels Minerva J., 27 Elizabeth, 24 James, 17 Mrs. Constance A., 30 Sharp Spangler Roland Alace B., 23 Peter B., 20 Lottie May, 10 Amanda Jane, 23 Rebecca, 18 Roper carlene P., 23 Rebecca Jane, 20 Roddy L., 32 Curtis, 23 Seth,20 Ross Frances B., 23 Susannah Knisely, 20 Pency (Wallace), 31 Gao. J., 23 Susanah,20 Vera Dean, 28 Henry H., 23 Squires William, 31 John W., 23 Wiley, 17 Rotan Lawrence C., 29 Stallcup Richard M., 17 Mary E., 23 Charley, 24 Roycroft Mary L, 23 Lavinia, 25 Francis, 17 Nancy L, 23 Rachel Ann, 24 Rushing Noah Lenard, 29 Winnie Wood, 24 George, 28 Sarah E., 23 Stanford Jake, 28 William, 23 George, 27 Jane, 28 Shaver Jemima (Forrar), 27 John M., 27 James, 17 Stanlin Phillip, 28 Shelton Lucy, 23 Roy, 27 Joseph,26 Steadman William, 28 Nancy (Gillespie), 26 Christianna, 14 Russell Shupik Steele Col William, 11 Helen, 21 Fred A., Jr .. 27 Col. William, 16 Helen Nifong Barron, 21 Stevenson James, 17 Simmons Corine Cox, 28 Ryskamp Arthur W., 26 Stewart George, 4 Elizabeth, 24 Col., 11, 15 Sims John M., 32 Sain Louisa, 28 Stine Casper, 30 Phyllis, 5 Mrs. Annie L, 31 Sanders Sinclair Stinnet1 Francis Marion, 32 Lynne, 30 catherine. 5

______. ______,ArkansasFamHyHisforian - Page 4S Stirman Taylor Wm. Sanders, 5 Emarine I., 26 Franklin H., 22 Tunstall Sarah (Willis), 26 Jacob S., 22 Harrison Perry, 32 William, 26 Pres. Zachary, 7 John, 17 Stockton Thomas, 6, 17 Lynch,17 Mary Sue, 26 Terry Thomas T., 17 Stone James, 17 Turner Mary Ellen, 26 Sally, 31 J. F., 23 Nancy M. Northern, 26 Tharp Oretha Nichols, 5 William, 26 B. Carroll, 26 Stonecipher Thomas Underwood Lester, 26 Susannah, 6 James R., 29 Stout Thompson Upton Ina Elizabeth, 30 Gould,26 Isaiah Tucker, 27 Strickland R. E. W., 33 James, 27 Laura, 31 Sue, 26 John Wesley, 27 Stuart Polly Ann, 19 Joseph,27 John, 17 William, 19 Nancy, 27 Suffridge Tickell Gentie,27 Lynda C., 33 Sallie Louisa, 25 Ursery Sugg William J., 25 Saml.,17 Ann, 35 TiIIock Ussery Sullivan Helen Sue, 32 Peter, 17 Adaline,31 Tollett Alyce, 31 David,24 Valentine Carolyn, 31 Elijah,24 Edward Pleasant, 7, 6 Daniel,31 Henry, 24 Van Buren Mary, 31 John, 24 Maria, 35 M. J., 31 John, Jr., 24 S. C., 31 Margaret, 24 Varden Summers Mark,24 Timothy, 17 Ann Bradley, 6 Mathew, 24 Vessels Sumner Wesley, 24 Mrs. Tenzy, 17 John, 17 Winifred H., 24 Vinson Sutherlin/Sutherland Towery Anderson Paschal, 25 Alfred,24 John, 29 Sutton Josie, 29 Waits Revbin,17 Mary, 29 Mary, 26 Swafford Townsell Waldrum Mrs. Jeanette L., 31 Teresa, 24 William, 6 Swanson Towry Walker Henry, 29 Col. Paul E., 5 Eva,29 Maggie Eveline, 29 Trammell John,29 M. H., 29 Nathl.,17 Joseph,29 Sykes Tsirlgotls Wallace William "Billy", 21 Barbara Lancaster, 9 James M., 27 Rebecca Jane Spangler Nifong, 21 Tucker Margaret J., 32 Szucs George, 5 Samuel,17 Dennis, 34 George W., 27 Virginia Cradduck, 27 Isom,23 Wall raven Talley Mrs. Jane (Larcombe), 6 Bill,27 Lucy J., 24 Sanders, 5 Walworth Tatum Shepard,5 H. P., 17 Lenora, 32 Willie Isom, 23

I'age 46 - Volume 33. Number 1 - March 1995 ______Ward John,Sr.,31 Younger Brinkly,17 White Cincinnati, 26 James,6 Hugh,17 T, D,,26 Josiah,17 Mrs, Dlcy, 17 Squire, 17 Wieghmink Zurn , Britton, 17 Betty, 23 Gaspar, 30 Ware Wiley George W" 27 Edward,17 John, 16 Williams Samuel,16 Lyle K, 4 Samuel Dabney, 27 Thomas Jefferson, 24 Nancy, 16 Williamson Warren Thomas J" 31 Francis E" 25 Wilson Garry, 25 Dr, S, H" 31 Harriet J" 25 Faye B" 26 JamesW" 4 LaVena Lebow, 29 Joseph L., 25 Sarah Caroline, 29 Marion D" 25 Wingert Mary Ann A" 25 Jean Huggins, 29 Massila A" 25 Withington Paula Stuart, 4 Lothrop, 8 Sarah D, 25 Witten William L., 25 Caroline, 28 "Eighter'/Ada,25 Wolf Wasser Capt., 16 ElsieM,,5 John, 13 Watkins, 7 Major Jacob, 26 Michael,12 Watts , Mrs, Polly, 17 Joseph, 5 Wood Ray, 13, 14 D, C" 23 Weatherford Francis, 23 George, 32 Hiram John, 23 John,32 James, 23 Nancy Caroline Johnson, 32 James F, 23 Sarah,32 Nancy, 23 Walker, 32 William C.. 23 Warren, 32 Woodson William, 32 George, 7 Weaver Woolf Mollie, 3D Sarah Jane, 26 Webster Woolverton AneY,29 Alice, 28 Weir Worthen Mrs, Delila, 17 Jesse, 22 Patty, 16 Weisiger Yarberry Benjamin, III, 8 William, 26 Wells Young Thomas Jefferson, 6 Dorcas, 16 Whitaker Henry, 16 John, 111, 31 Matthew, 17 John, Jr" 31 Roy, 25

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