

Shaking Your Family Tree: Queries 1997I invite you to enter a query for your Howard County ancestors but because of our limited space, please limit it to only Howard County ancestors. Enter your query information exactly as you want it to appear including the name of the county in case of misdirection with one excepttion, please enter the surnames in capital letters. Every effort will be made to post your query as soon as possible. Once the queries have been archived for a year, I do not pull them back into my computer. So if you change your email address please send me a new query.
ALLEN/JOHNSON/PEARSON/ROSS
Seeking info on Jonathan A. [JOHNSON] ROSS b. 1825 Walker Co. ,Ala. married Mary Ann [Polly] ALLEN in 1852 also info on his son Hugh Robert ROSS who married Asentha Ann [Senie]PEARSON May 25, 1878 in Howard Co.
DOWLING/HOBGOOD/SHUFFIELD/WINKEL
Would like any related info on listed surnames to include any specific info on W.C.Dowling/William Dorse Dowling/W.O. Shuffield...
BEAUCHAMPS
I would like to post on the query board for any BEAUCHAMPS. We have over 7000 Beauchamps and allied familys now. Seborn Jackson(SJ)Beauchamp is buried in the Millwee cemetary Any info would be appreciated.
MITCHELL/WYNN
Searching for information on John Thomas MITCHELL and wife Isabel (nee MARSHALL?). Settled in Hempstead Co, AR (present-day Howard Co.) c1855. Children: Robert C, John A, Thomas J, Joseph S, James (married Mary Ann Young), Loo, and William M. Children of James and Mary: Young E, Thomas J (married Irene Wynn), Lelia, Gus G., James Robert, Otho, George E, and Hannah. Willing to share with anyone interested.
ANDERSON/MOORE
Sallie Missounri ANDERSON b 1875, m James Robert MOORE ca 1890-1 where???? She was b in Blount Co AL but the Andersons were know to have come back & fourth between Al & TX stopping in this area of ARK. James Robert was born in GA. & thei 1st ch in Grayson Co TX. Possibly they met & married in ARK. Any help appreciated.
DENNIS/LEGROS
Need info on Frederick Washington DENNIS born December 1848 or 1849 in Monroe Co. or Washington County, OHIO to Joseph T. and Hester Ann Dobbin DENNIS, oldest of 14 children. Moved to TN when about 22 years old. Married Mary J. LEGROS who was born in Wisconsin. Have info that she died in TN in 1953 at age 87 years. Does anyone have info on this family from time Frederick moved to TN to present? Will share info I have on other family members. Really anxious to locate this person as no info exists in Ohio.
DUNCAN/PHILLIPS
Joshua DUNCAN died c 1876 Dierks,Howard Co Ark. married Susan PHILLIPS died c 1879 Dierks, Howard Co ARK Children William Marion,(married Amanda Viola LEMONS) Zachrias Paschal,( married Maggie THREADGILL) Fannie(married ? SMITH)
LYONS
Looking for information on grandfather Flavy LYONS, and g-grandfather Arch Lyons. Flavy married grandmother Mary Annie HARRIS on Aug. 7, 1913. Both are buried in Sardis cemetary in Ozan. Arch and wife Lucy are are also buried at Sardis. They lived in Seveir County at some point. I understand that both Flavy and Arch died while their children were young so no one knows much about them. Thank you...
COTNAM
I would like to post a querie on the following person: COTNAM, William Madison, died abt 1867 Thanks
HOLLIDAY
Looking for info on Charles Mitchell HOLLIDAY b. abt 1861 and John L. or S. HOLLIDAY b. abt 1848. Both died in Howard Co. AR in 1903 and 1905.
HEFLIN
Am looking for information on Cornelius Heflin listed in 1880 Census records for Howard County. His wife was Malissie, but she was not listed in this census. Possibly she had died since last census.
SMITH
Paschal Rawley SMITH - any researchers please contact me HOOKLADY@AOL.COM or wbrown@ny.tds.net
HAMMACK/LOGAN/NOBLE/ROSS/VICTORIA
Victoria HAMMACK b:10 June 1867 married Thomas Jefferson LOGAN 1883 Howard Co. d:18 Feb.1903. buried Allen Cemetery Dierks,Ark.Their children were Joseph, Van T.,Claude,Jennie Isabell,Henry O. Clay,Vicky Lena.
ALBERT/EVERETT
I am trying to find my father's parents names. He was born in Mineral Springs, Arkansas on 6/27/1916. Any info. would be appreciated. Thank you
CARTER/WALDEN
Looking for information on the family of Jeremiah Fletcher and Louisa Ann (CARTER) WALDEN. My grandmother, Lydia Jane WALDEN, was born after the 1880 census, married before the 1900 -- and we all know about the 1890! I've been told there was a family Bible, but it ended up in another branch of the family whose descendants cannot locate it. There was no birth certificate and her death certificate doesn't indicate her parents, so I have a broken link except for family stories. I've found no indication of probate, either. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
BROCK/DOSSEY/STELL/STELLE
Looking for James A. STELL(E), possibly son of Charity BROCK and Hiram T. STELLE, both formerly of Pike County, Arkansas. Charity married William Greenberry DOSSEY in 1965, and moved to Center Point, in Sevier County with her five children. James A. STELL was born in 1855, and may have married Nettie Mac/McADAMS in Sevier County, probably Madison Township, Blue Bayou Township (now Howard County) or Center Point. Any help would be appreciated. Denise
BARHAM/NANCE/WHITE
BARHAM...when it was part of Hempstead NANCE...when it was part of Hempstead WHITE.. when it was part of Hempstead
MORRIS/REED
Researching my grandfather John REED, bposs 1879 AR, d poss 1937 Idabel, OK, m Mary Lucille MORRIS, lived Howard Co., AR 1910, 4 children: A.R., Robert D. (my father), A. Cleo, and M. Neta. Father of John REED b AR, mother b MS.
FOSTER/REED
Looking for information on REED family living in Nashville, AR (Howard Co.) My Father was born there July 14th 1937, His name is Julius Ceaser REED. His parents names were Dolphus Pinkney REED and Essie Marie FOSTER. I don't know how long they lived there. I do know that Essie supposely worked at the postoffice in Nashville. and I know that Dolphus was very poor. This family also had one other child that was 3 yrs older than my father. Any help that I could get on this Line would be greatly appericiated.......:)
DAVI/PANNEL/PANNELL
Looking for information on the following surnames, Davi, Pannel, Pannell
ERWIN
My ggfather was James M. Erwin,b.ca 1824;bpl not known but suspect TN or AL My grandmother(a child by his #2 mg.) md C.E. Rosenbaum in Erwin's home in Howard Co. in 1879 but I cannot find him on ANY census so far, Also need to know who his first wife was by whom he had William, Mary, Frances(md. a Stuart) and Thomas. I sure could use some help on this because I am completely flummoxed on this one. Thanks for any clues! Marie
ARNOLD/BEARDEN/JACKSON/JOHNSTON/KENNEDY/POLLOCK
I am looking for Bearden descendants of James Monroe Bearden b1842 Bedford Co. Tenn. will move to Howard Co. AR about 1880-82. His CSA tombstone at Liberty Hill Cem. I wish to correspond with his desc. I would like to also work with researchers on the Jackson, Johnston, Kennedy lines.
CHAMBERS/STAMPS
STAMPS and CHAMBERS of Umpire County. John Eason STAMPS had a log cabin that stood for over a hundred years. His brother married James Addison STAMPS who was married to Caroline CHAMBERS. CHAMBERS had many brothers and sisters. if you have CHAMBERS in Umpire, we are probably relatives.
HUNTER/WAGGONER
Looking for Waggoner, James & Robert; Hunter, Hardy & Nickolas
ANDERSON/BLACKWOOD/DORSEY/DOSSEY/KESTERSON/PRICE
Would like to contact anyone researching the Howard co. lines of MICHAEL PRICE and wife ANNIS KESTERSON (dau of John) who were married in Sevier Co.(later Howard Co.) AR ca.1848. They remained in that area all their adult lives while raising a large family. Michael and Annis are buried in Fellowship Ceme., between Center Point and Dierks. Michael's parents were ROBERT PRICE and wife MARY ANDERSON.My Price family seemed to be related to or at least traveling with the family of ANDREW BLACKWOOD. Will share what I have found re. either family. Where in TN were Robert and Mary when Michael and siblings were born. Would also like to know where in TN JOHN KESTERSON and his wife were married?Was John's wife a DORSEY/DOSSEY? Will exchange information.
MCMILLAN
I am searching for information on Andrew McMillan,: age 42 in the 1900 Baker Township Census. He was born in Arkansas with mother and father from Tennessee. There is also a James M. McMillan : Agae 42 in the same census. Are these two McMillans brothers? I cannot find any trace of them outside of Howard Co. Any Hellp on these ancestors would be greatly appreciated. Kenneth D. Milam 8434 SW45th Blve Gainesville, Fl 32608 Ph: 352/372-7751
CHAMPION/COWLING
JAMES SIMS COWLING(d-1877),born GA ,and wife FRANCIS CHAMPION(d-1874) born Franklin Co.TN lived in Howard Co, AR. Buried in Mineral Springs Cemetery. Daughter EMALINE R. COWLING married LEWIS MILLARD COWLING. She died, and in 1864 another daughter MARTHA COWLING(my grgrgm) married him. Seek those kin or researching COWLING and CHAMPION families. 541 Laurie Lynne Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70819-3440; phone or fax 504 275-6039
BROOKS/HARRISON
Need to know where Joseph Isaac BROOKS is buried at in Howard County, so time between 1920-1930. Was married at one time to Tommy Marie HARRISON.
LIVELY/ROBINSON
My g-grandfather was William Robinson from Saline Twp. in Howard County. His brothers were Sydney and Wylie Robinson. They were all born in Louisiana and were probably half white. I understand there are still Robinson's in the area and am looking forward to contacting them. My grandfather was Augustus (Augusta) Robinson and his mother's name was Lively...
HICKS/PURCELL
Looking for information concerning my father's family (Earl L. Purcell and Hattie Hicks). My father,Ebb, was the fourth of six children. The family moved from Howard County, Arkansas to Oklahoma in the 1920's. They settled near Altus, OK. I would appreciate any information anyone can give me. I don't know where to go from here. Thanks.
YEARGAN
I am looking for William W. YEARGAN and wife Mary Elizabeth I believe they owned land in Howard Co. 1860.
DWYER/KESTERSON
I am searching for information on Jim or James Dwyer who was the father of Onie Lee Dwyer (who later married Frank Columbus "Mann" Kesterson). I have heard that he killed in Fulton and that he may be buried in the old Foster or Forester Cemetery up at Star of the West. They lived around Dierks. Also I am searching for the location fo the old Foster cemetery.
MCCOWN/MCELROY
McCOWN, McELROY Francis Asberry MCCOWN (1832-1879) m. Harriet L. McElroy, 1857 in Sevier Co., Ark. She d. 1930 in Mineral Springs, Howard Co., Ark. No known children. Can anyone help? Leonard J. McCown, 217 W. 14th St., Irving, Texas 75060-5903.
LEE
Seeking info on LEEs living in vicinity of Athens, Howard Co., AR. My gg Uncle, Levastus M. LEE gave Athens as his place of residence as of 1910 in a 1912 Civil War pension document. Levastus was originally from Johnston Co., NC and lived at various times in AR, IL, and TX. Thanks. Rod PENNINGTON, Temple, TX rodpenn@sage.net
ANDERSON/COULTER
I'm trying to find actual place of burial of my g-grandfather, Adolphus ANDERSON. He's supposedly buried in Nashville Cemetery (ref his death notice) in April 1893. I visited Nashville Cemetery last year - no gravesite for Adolphus - his wife was Martha Adelia COULTER. Does anyone know where he is buried? Incidentally, loved Nashville! A great town!
TALLEY
researching TALLEY family in Howard and Hempstead Counties for period 1860-1900. Please advise if you have any information concerning this family.
ELLIS/FOWLER
A am searching for the Milton Ellis Family. Milton Ellis b.4-9-1881 ky. m Mary Alpha Fowler b.12-10-1885 in Arkansas (unk town) first child born in Ozan, Ar 1906 or there bouts. Amy Mae Ellis 1-27-1906, Jessie Raymond Ellis 12-12-1907 Isaac Glen Ellis 4-4-1911, Curtis Eugene Ellis b. 4-8-1919 in Ozan, Ar. Milton Ellis family then moved to Millerton, Ok around 1920. They were farmers,farming for others. I am trying to locate this family in this area in hopes of finding places of births for Amy and Jessie. Family was First baptist. Any info is appreciated. I am in Calfiornia and will do lookups for anyone.thanks Gary
BRATCHER/CLAY/CRUTCHER/POWELL/RITCHEY
Need information on William Jackson POWELL b.1823 M. Rebecca Francis CRUTCHER b.1829.. They lived in Howard & Hempstead Co. Also need information on William CLAY b. 1827 and Lawson Monroe BRATCHER B. 1850. Valentine RITCHEY b. 1873 Any information would be greatly appreciated
RODGERS
I am looking for information on Corinth. I understand that there is one in Howard county. I'm not sure if it is a community, church or cemetary. I am hoping to find information on James Kirkland RODGERS, died between 1890 and 1898, and was buried at Corinth, Ark. Any help or information would be greatly appreciated.
HILL/SMITH
I am looking for a Claude Hill, and found one on the 1920 census for Howard Co., Arkansas. I don't know if this the right one or not, the one I am looking for father was John Hill m. Effie Smith in 1899 in Fulton Co., Arkansas. John had brothers Joseph and Wil or on marriage records W. M. Hill. Census states that Joseph was born in Tn.,in 1866,and his father b. NC and his mother in Tn. Would like to know about the Claud Hill age 35 listed on the 1920 Howard Co., Census? Appreciate any and all information.
HARBERSON/HARBISON/HARVESTON/BEASLEY
Researching HARBISON/HARBERSON/HARVESTON and BEASLEY in Dierks, Howard County, AR. Kim Straight P.O. Box 49535 Colorado Springs, CO 80949-9535
PLUNK
Looking for any PLUNK families in Howard County