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Rule LineShaking Your Family Tree: Queries 1997




I 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 Once the queries have been archived for a year, I do not pull them back into my computer.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.

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The Howard County Surnames page serves as a name index to the queries.

Surnames

Query 042
kathleen ross Sat Dec 6, 1997

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.


Query 041
Steve Dowling 1404B Spruce Grand Forks AFB, ND 58204 Wed Dec 3, 199

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...


Query 040
Johnny Tue Dec 2, 1997

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.


Query 039
Lisa Mitchell Sun Oct 26, 1997

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.


Query 038
Anna Lee CHAPMAN ANDERSON Sun Oct 26, 1997

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.


Query 037
Carol Dennis Mon Oct 20, 1997

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.


Query 036
Angela loy Sun Oct 19, 1997

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)


Query 035
Lisa Jo Lyons Thomas Wed Oct 15, 1997

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...


Query 034
Pamela Jones Thurs Oct 2, 1997

COTNAM

I would like to post a querie on the following person: COTNAM, William Madison, died abt 1867 Thanks


Query 033
Linda Doty Sat Sept 13, 1997

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.


Query 032
Sandra Pousson Fri Sept 12, 1997

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.


Query 031
Wilda Marshall Brown Wed Aug 27, 1997

SMITH

Paschal Rawley SMITH - any researchers please contact me HOOKLADY@AOL.COM or wbrown@ny.tds.net


Query 030
Betty J. Turner Sat Aug 23, 1997

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.


Query 029
Caroline Everett Clark Tue July 29, 1997

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


Query 028
Phyllis Blickensderfer Wed July 2, 1997

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.


Query 027
Denise Chatham
Thur June 26, 1997

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


Query 026
Desiree de Nantes Tues June 24, 1997

BARHAM/NANCE/WHITE

BARHAM...when it was part of Hempstead NANCE...when it was part of Hempstead WHITE.. when it was part of Hempstead


Query 025
Barbara Trombino Sun June 22, 1997

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.


Query 024
Rickey Thur June 19, 1997

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.......:)


Query 023
Glenda Chance Thur June 19, 1997

DAVI/PANNEL/PANNELL

Looking for information on the following surnames, Davi, Pannel, Pannell


Query 022
Marie Rosenbaum Harvey Wed June 18, 1997

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


Query 021
Randy Bearden Mon June 16, 1997

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.


Query 020
Stamps Mon June 2, 1997

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.


Query 019
Ruth Burns Wed May 28, 1997

HUNTER/WAGGONER

Looking for Waggoner, James & Robert; Hunter, Hardy & Nickolas


Query 018
Janis Lindemann Sat, May 24, 1997

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.


Query 017
Kenneth Milam Thur May 22, 1997

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


Query 016
Hugh Mon May 12, 1997

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


Query 015
W. E. Palmer Wed Apr 30, 1997

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.


Query 014
Denise Johnson Tue Apr 22, 1997

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...


Query 013
Brenda Purcell Weeks Fri Apr 11, 1997

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.


Query 012
Frances Garcia Thur Apr 3, 1997

YEARGAN

I am looking for William W. YEARGAN and wife Mary Elizabeth I believe they owned land in Howard Co. 1860.


Query 011
Gloria Markus Fri Mar 14, 1997

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.


Query 010
Leonard J. McCown Tue Mar 11, 1997

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.


Query 009
Rod Pennington Sun Mar 9, 1997

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


Query 008
Wilda Marshall Brown Sat, Mar 8, 1997

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!


Query 007
william everheart Fri Feb 14, 1997

TALLEY

researching TALLEY family in Howard and Hempstead Counties for period 1860-1900. Please advise if you have any information concerning this family.


Query 006
Gary Sun Feb 9, 1997

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


Query 005
Mary Burchfield Wed Jan 29, 1997

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


Query 004
Jim Porter Fri Jan 24, 1997

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.


Query 003
Kaye Wallace Thurs, Jan 2, 1997

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.


Query 002
Kim Straight Mon Dec 9, 1996

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


Query 001
Shane Hill Sun Dec 8, 1996

PLUNK

Looking for any PLUNK families in Howard County


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