Howard County

Shaking Your Family Tree: Queries 2002

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Query 024

OWENS

I am searching for someone who might be able to do a look-up in Howard county Arkansas for me. I am searching for the actual death date of my GG-grandfather John Owens who died between 1900 and 1910 in Howard county. I would like to order a copy of the death certificate but must have the exact date to do that. He was born in Mar of 1854.

Query 023

STEPHENS

My Great Grandfather Benjamin Lee Stephens was born ABT 1866 in Ar - Cenus: 1880 Muddy Fork Twp., Howard Co., AR w/parents and siblings

Query 022

McCRACKEN

Searching for James Eli McCracken or Francis M McCracken, one or the other was born in 1900 in Bluff Springs. Either my grandfather or greatuncle.

Query 021

WATSON

I am looking for information on Margaret Elizabeth Watson who married Thomas J. Keener in Howard Co. AR 21 Nov 1878. Apparently he died and she then married William J. Henry. William and Margaret E. are buried in the Henry Cemetery in Howard Co. AR. She also had a sister Amanda Caroline Watson who married George W. Keener 2 Jul 1884 in Howard Co. AR. She and George later went to Stratford OK. I would appreciate any info on these families. I am researching the Watson line. Most of my Watson's were descended from Wimberly Fredrick Watson who was in Howard Co. AR for a number of years and is buried in the Old Liberty Cemetery north of Dierks, AR in unmarked graves

Query 020

COLLIER/McCOLLUM

Searching for info on my Howard Co. ancestors or any of their descendents: Dr. Joe T. Collier- dentist 1855-1930 Addie & Lellon McCollum- m.before 1920 Robert (Probert?) R. Collier -b. abt 1882 Any info appreciated.

Query 019

EDMUND/EDMOND/ROGERS/RODGERS/MARTIN

Edmund Rogers Martin may have been born on October 18, 1838 in Spartanburg, South Carolina . The 1900 Census lists his birth date as August, 1838. The 1880 U.S. Census lists his state of birth as Mississippi, and suggests a possible year of birth of 1840-1841, but the 1870 and 1900 Censuses list his state of birth as South Carolina. In January, 1869, Edmund Rogers Martin, at age of 29, married Emily (also known as Emma ) Frances Cook, age 15 (born April 13, 1853 , or perhaps in April 1854 ), presumptively in Arkansas. In 1870 he was a farmer in Saline Township in Sevier County, and his personal estate was valued at $200. In 1880 and 1900 he lived in Mineral Springs Township, Howard County, where their oldest child, William Cook Martin, may have been born . Edmund and Emily had eleven children altogether: William Cook ~, Mabelle/Mable "Belle"~, Inez~, Frances Elizabeth "Fannie" ~, John Earnest "Earn" ~, Tabitha "Tabbie" ~, Emma ~, Pearl ~, Edgar/Edward Berry ~, James Lewis ~, and Female ~. In 1900 Edmund Rogers Martin was a merchant who owned a farm, free of any mortgage. The year after he died, Emily Frances Cook Martin became owner of the farm, and her son John Earnest Martin was a farmer there, with Emma and Tabitha still living at home.

Query 018

BURNETT

Have records from news paper stating W.B. Burnett & Fred Stover were buried in the Athens Cemetery Around Oct. 7-13,1913. Burnett was buried in the NE Corner and Stover in the SE corner by The Oddfellows Lodge.They shot each other at Burnetts home. Stover shot Burnett as he opened door to his house and as Burnett fell He fatally shot Stover.Squabble over Stovers wife and Daughter who were staying with Burnett. If any info on the Burial of Burnett or any other info is to be had I would be most appreciative.Have W.B. Burnett born in Iowa in 1834 moving to Texas then disappearing til he turned up in Athens cemetery.Would sincerely appreciate any info from anyone on anything about the G-Grand Father.He was married three times ,2nd to my G-Grand Mother and 3rd to her 1/2 sister, with same name Caroline Casbeer.

Query 017

HENRY

I'm seeking information on the family of Henry. B. Henry that was living in the township of Madison in Howard Co. in 1880. The family was found in the 1880 Howard Co. Census.The family included: Henry B. Henry age 29- b. AR; Sophia P. age 27-b. TN; Martha R. age 7- b. AR; Mary L age 6. b. AR; Margaret A. age 4 b. AR; William R. age 2 b. unknown Your time and information would be greatly appreciated.

Query 016

BURT

I've been searching for info on my great grandfather, William Burt, b. abt 1830 in Nashville, TN, m. Rebecah Moore, b. abt. 1831 in AR. They had three children, Sarah Ann Burt, John David Burt and my grandfather, Rufus Johnson Burt. Sarah Ann was born in 1853 and died in 1881 at age 28 in Howard County, AR. John David was born in 1857 and had 4 wives and many children. My grandfather, Rufus Johnson "Ruf", was born 1860 in Center Point, AR. He married Eliza Ellen Tate, b. Arkansas, and they had six children, all born in Arkansas. My mother, Rossie Florence Burt, was born 1905 in Athens, AR. My grandfather and family resided mostly in Howard County, AR, until 1919, when they moved to Texas, working a small cotton farm. My records for Sarah Ann show her at age 19, marrying Levi Enoch Eudy, son of Daniel B. Eudy & Lora A. Lacena Rivers. Sarah Ann is buried in Fellowship Cemetery, Howard County, AR. I would like to correspond with anyone familiar with any of these names

Query 015

ROBY

My ancestor Thomas GAlloway ROBY lived center point howard co. ar. 1880 census age 62 with son william age 25. I cannot find him anywhere after that. He filed for application for pension in 1894 sevier co. but can't find him there either.His wife was Elizabeth A TAylor and she died prior to 1870 in Probably White Co. Ar. He was born in Tenn, and she in Ala. Thank you

Query 014

WILLIAMS

HELLO, I KNOW MY GRANDFATHER WAS BORN IN HOWARD COUNTY BY HIS OBITUARY. HIS NAME WAS HENRY WILLIAMS HE WAS BORN FEBRUARY 14TH 1901. HIS FATHER WAS GRANT WILLIAMS, I DON'T KNOW HIS MOTHER'S NAME, BUT SHE DIED AND HIS FATHER REMARRIED A LADY NAMED MARY FLETCHER WILLIAMS. MY GRANDFATHER WENT TO SCHOOL AND ATTENDED CHURCH AT BRUELLER OR BRULER GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH AND OR SCHOOL. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON THIS BRUELLER OR BRUELER GROVE CHURCH OR SCHOOL. MY GRAND MOTHER WAS FROM COTTON PLANT (WOODRUFF) COUNTY AND THEY MARRIED AROUND 1918 IN FORREST CITY(ST.FRANCES COUNTY) HER MOTHER WAS JOANNA HOUSE AND HER FATHER ROBERT SANDRIDGE. IF YOU KNOW OF ANY OTHER WAY TO GET INFORMATION ON THEM I WOULD APPRECIATE IT. I DID FIND MY GREAT GREAT UNCLE JOSEPH FOILS IN THE 1910 CENSUS IN COTTON PLANT, BUT MY GREAT GRAND MOTHER WAS NOT LISTED. SHE WAS RAISED BY UNCLE. I'M DESPERATE TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THEM I CAN.

Query 013

MILLER

My Great Grandfather died in a sawmill accident near Athens. No one seems to know where he is buried. He died on Oct 22, 1913.His name was Levis Benton Miller, But I do not know what name he went by, my Dad and his cousin Cleta both refer to him as Grandpa Ben. After he died, one of his son's, "Judge"Miller, took over his job to support the family, until they re-located to Oklahoma. Can any one help me?

Query 012

HARDIN/ROBINS

I need some help real bad. I have been searching for William Henry Hardin and/or Zeliby Robins (Purcell) for over four years and I am stuck. They are my maternal grandparents and I know that they were married in Howard County in 1908 because I got a copy of the marriage license from my sister. It states that he was from Buck Range and that she was from Horne. I know when and where they died and are buried but I cant find out about their births or parents. If anyone can help with any info I would be eternally grateful. Thanking you in advance. And please somebody help me.

Query 011

BROWN

I am trying to get any information about my grandfather Charles James (Charley) Brown. He was born in either Georgia or Alabama in 1854 and died in Howard County Arkansas in 1914. He married Amanda Lou Melinda Cannon and they had five children. My Father was James Homer Brown and was born in 1906. I (Gerald Vaughn (Gerry) Brown, was born in Dierks in 1935 and moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon. I have not been able to find any information about Granddad Charley, so anything about him would be appreciated.

Query 010

WILLIAMS

I looking for Sadie Williams born on March 17, 1912 at Nashville, Howard Co of Arkansas.

Query 009

TOLLETT

I am looking for information about the Tollett Family for my wife. Her grandmother was Ozie Maple Tollett born in Howard County, Arkansas. This information came from the Obituary. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Query 008

SMITH

I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFO. ON THE JAMES CLAIBORN SMITH FAMILY HE WAS BORN IN TENN. 1822 D. 1906 IN HOWARD CO. AR. MARRIED IN COLE HILL HILL AR. THE YEAR ??????? ANY THING WILL HELP

Query 007

REESE/WEIR

My gggrandfather, William Watt Reese; ggrandfather: Thomas Jefferson Reese; and grandfather: William Weir Reese all lived, for a time, in Center Point, Arkansas. Also, my father, Oscar Blake Reese was born in Center Point, even though I believe my grandparents were just visiting in Center Point at the time of Oscar's birth. Is there anyone with knowledge of my family in Center Point? Also, my great grandmother was Sarah Jane Weir, who married Thomas Jefferson Reese. Did they marry in Howard County? Anyone know where her family was living at the time of their marriage? They were married on July 12, 1881-but WHERE were they married? Thomas Jefferson and Sarah Jane are both buried in Hayworth, Okla. He died on June 10, 1922; she on July 20, 1920. Hope this isn't too rambling. Thanks to anyone who can be of assistance. 4123 Columbia Falls Stage Road, Columbia Falls, MT 59912

Query 006

PINKERTON

Searching for census data for Andy/Andrew Pinkerton, wife Laura, and family who lived in Martha, Howard County Arkansas, during 1900 - 1920.

Query 005

ARNOLD

L ooking for any info. on my grandmother. Sarah Elizabeth Arnold , born in Center .Point , Arkansas in 1984 ?? she is related to Jackson Family ?. She married General Robert Smith. She was buried in Greens Chaple cemetary, can find no records. She had older sister ,Nettie, who died in childbirth.

Query 004

CHURCHWELL

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

Query 003

EVANS/BAILEY

J.W. " Jack" Evans married Sarah "Sallie " Bailey in Little River Co., Ar in 1890. In 1900 Howard co., Ar. census. I do not have the township. this was sent to me. Jack Evans born Aug 1851 His father born S.Carolina, Mother born Tenn. Sallie Evans born June 1890 Ar , father born Ar , Mother born Ar. John born Nov 1890, age 9 William born Jan 1893 age 7 James born 1895 age 4 Mattie born 1896 age 2 I know there are two more children there could be more. Thomas Ethridge Evans and Minnie Evans. John married Ivy Bell Glover in Howard Co., Ar. 1910

Query 002

DORSEY/RILEY/FERGUSON/SHIRMER

I would be very interested in corresponding with any descendants of John H. Dorsey (c. 1825) and his wife Sarah Riley . They are first found in Howard County in the 1860 census. They came to Howard County from near Walhala, SC which is now in Oconee County but was then in Pickens County. Sarah’s parents were Daniel and Gillian Riley. I have found family members and descendants in Beaver Township in the 1910 census. Children of John and Sarah were William O (c. 1850, NC), Johanna (c. 1855, NC, married Ferguson), Daniel (c. 1856, TX), Martha (c. 1857, TX), Sallie (September 1862, AK), Mandy (c. December 1865, AK, married Jacob Shirmer), and John (November 1875, AK.)

Query 001

OWENS

I am searching for parent and sibling information of Nancy Jane Owens b. about 1848 in Centerpoint, Arkansas. Her mother's name was Emma, maiden name unknown. Emma ? Owens is buried in a Centerpoint cemetery. Nancy Jane married ~ ~ Mr. Hill about 1864 in Howard County, Arkansas. They relocated to Tennessee where their five children were born between 1865 and 1874. We have no info on Mr. Hill. We think he may have died between 1874 and 1878 in Tennessee. Nancy Jane married ~ ~ John Henry Cranfill (1878 in Tennessee) and they raised their family of six children in Howard County, Arkansas. Does this fit in with any information that you may have on Owens or Hills ???