SEVIER COUNTY, ARKANSAS

SHAKING YOUR FAMILY TREE: QUERIES 1-20

I invite you to enter a query for your Sevier County ancestors but because of our limited space, please limit it to only Sevier County ancestors. If you are not sure what part of Arkansas your relative was born, died, or resided in, might I suggest checking the Arkansas Federal Census Index, ususally located at you local library or Historical Society or Genealogical Society, for the time frames before and after the one you think they would be in. Enter your query information exactly as you want it to appear including the name of the county in case of misdirection with one exception, please enter the surnames in capital letters. Also it would be helpful if in your subject box you type "Sevier Co., Ar." so that it is not overlooked or deleted by mistake. Every effort will be made to post your query as soon as possible.

QUERY 0020

MOSELEY/ROWLAND
I am researching family history on the Moseley family of Arkansas. My great aunt was married to a Rev. Robert Green Rowland. I am under the impression that he had a church or churches near Sevier County. Can you give me any direction to this research?

QUERY 019

RALEY
Looking for Ernest Raley (born in DeQueen in 1889) and his son, Cecil H. Raley (born in DeQueen in 1919) This family eventually moved to Oklahoma, Wichita Falls, Texas and ultimately to New Mexico.

QUERY 018

VAUGHN
Can you tell me more about Margaret Louis e Vaughn B17feb 1898 d21july 1998 inlockesburg we are trying to find some desendants Living in lockesburg thanks

QUERY 017

HITCHCOCK
I am trying to find information on my grandmother Mary (Molly) Adams Hitchcock. She was married to David Starling Hitchcock and passed away I believe in June, 1919. I am trying to find information on her family, Adams, and also if she is buried in DeQueen.

QUERY 016

TEAL
I am seeking any information on the Martin Van Buren Teal line who lived in Sevier County, Arkansas. MARTIN VAN BUREN4 TEAL (GEORGE WASHINGTON3, EMANUEL JR.2, EMANUEL SR.1) was born May 11, 1843 in Cambellton Courthouse, Georgia, and died October 30, 1920 in Dequeen, Sevier County, Arkansas. He married (1) L. A. COUCH. She was born 1851. He married (2) ANNIE JOHNSON. She was born 1861. He married (3) SARAH FRANCIS ( BAKER) GOODSON October 01, 1865 in Paulding County, Georgia, daughter of JAMES BAKER and ELIZABETH HUMPHREY. She was born September 15, 1843 in Paulding County, Georgia, and died June 14, 1906 in Dequeen, Sevier County, Arkansas. He married (4) IDA M. DEMIS November 15, 1908.

QUERY 015

KEENEY
I am seeking any information on the Keeney line who lived in Sevier County, Arkansas. There are several lines who lived there. Any information on Keeney in Sevier County would be greatly appreciated.

QUERY 014

BIVENS/COLE
Looking for any information on William Henry Bivens and Cass Cole (aka Cass Thomas-Cole). William brother was the post master in Stringtown.

QUERY 013

SMITH
I have been trying to find some information for my family tree and I am at a total loss. I was wondering if there was any way you may be able to help me. My relatives name oris joseph smith he had a son born in dequeen, his name is fredrick grant smith. all I know is that joseph was in the confederate army he was supposedly married(not sure if technically married) to an indian woman who died in 1912-1913. I have tried everything and I cannot come up with any info at all.any assistance you may provide would be greatly appreciated. thank you

QUERY 012

HENDERSON
My Great Grandmother Susan Henderson was Born in Sevier County, Arkansas She is the Daughter of J.T. Henderson and S Henderson. She had A Brother Named Charlie Henderson, Enlisted in CSA. Susan Born 1847, Migrated to Texas Married Samuel Mayo 1865/68 in Ellis County Texas. Susan Died in 1911 is Burried in Fox Mountain Cemetery, in Palo Pinto, County, Texas, Sam is Burried Alongside of Susan, Susan was Listed on the Dawes Book with No. 429, Chickasas indian, 1906. Can you help me out

QUERY 011

SMITH/ALBRITTON
MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER WAS MARY SUSAN SMITH OF LOCKESBURG, ARK. SHE WAS BORN JAN. 23, 1887 IN SEVIER COUNTY, ARK. SHE MARRIED JAMES FRANCIS ALBRITTON OF DE QUEEN, ARK. ON NOV. 27TH 1907. SHE HAD MY GRANMOTHER ILAH BIRDIE ALBRITTON RAY AND VARIOUS OTHER CHILDREN. SHE DIED OCT. 27TH 1971 IN SAN DIEGO, CA. I AM LOOKING FOR INFORMATION ON HER PARENTS, GRAND PARENTS, ETC. I WAS TOLD THAT HER MOTHER WAS CHEROKEE INDIAN, BUT NO ONE CAN REMEMBER HER NAME. THEY THOUGHT IT MIGHT BE JOANNE PROCTOR.

QUERY 010

WHITE
I am looking for information on: Will, WHITE who married Charity B. BURT on Nov 3, 1904 in Sevier County Arkansas (1)Will, WHITE is my grandfather. I have no information about his family or how he came to live in Sevier County, AR. According to my father's birth certificate of 14 September 1945 (it is my understanding that the court house in DeQueen burned after 1912) Will, WHITE was born in Aberdeen, MS in 1873. I believe he would appear in census of SEVIER CO in 1910 with wife Charity, BURT; Chrity's daughter from a previous marriage, Vassie, SMITH; son Burt, WHITE and son Riley, WHITE (my father) and around 1914-15 the family moved to Wewoka, OK, due to an association with the Wewoka Capital Democrat, where Will, WHITE is buried. Will, WHITE aka William E. White aka Wm. E. White was a Spanish American War veteran serving in CO. E. 2 MISS. INF. according to his upright military headstone in Wewoka, OK City Cemetery. Will, WHITE d. July 3, 1920, was a printer according to the obituary in the Wewoka Capital Democrat of Thursday July 8, 1920. The fact that Will, WHITE was a printer is seemingly corroborated by source (1) with an information listing under occupation as "Editor?, Auditor?" and by the fact that his family's arrival in Wewoka was because of his association with the Wewoka Capital Democrat. It is also reported in the above referenced obituary that his father was a printer also. It is possible that there were White's in Shawnee, OK that were related as accoding to source (1) William TOLBERT and Nellie, WHITE lived in Shawnee, OK. I know Mr. & Mrs. D.E. BURT lived in Shawnee, OK from the Wewoka Capital Democrat of January 1, 1920 as they visited Mr. & Mrs. W. E. WHITE of Wewoka, OK over the Christmas holiday in 1919. It is also possible that a Ms. Ann, TUCKER of DeQueen, AR is also related as the June 25th, 1920 edition of the Wewoka Capital Democrat mentions that she was in town for a visit with Mr. & Mrs. W. E. WHITE. According to my father we were related to Hugh Lawson White of McComb, MS. Apparently he was an uncle or great uncle? My father said he was a crook. I am wondering if he got it wrong as he was 8 when his father died. My father was related to a family named Bilbo and from an old address book that belonged to my Aunt Vassie there were Bilbo's in Arkansas that were relatives and my father told me about a Bilbo that was a relative of his that was a professional wrestler under the moniker Georgous George in California. So I am wondering if the governor of Mississippi that we were related to wasn't Thomas G. Bilbo who had a very sordid reputation indeed.

QUERY 009

EVANS
Willis Murray Evans b. 29 May 1918 d. Sept 1978 De Queen, Seiver County AR. SSN issued in Louisiana, served in the U.S. Army prior to 1948. married 4x; 3 children. Places known to have lived; Arizona, Texas, Arkansas. Any family information (specifically parents) greatly appreciated.

QUERY 008

RITTER/TURNER
My grandmother was from Sevier County, looking for info on my grandmother. Her name was Lucy Mae Ritter & his was Willie Turner. Found ancestry on Lucy, but my aunt (her daughter) said there were still at least 12 children missing. Would appreciate anything you could fined.

QUERY 007

RAY
My name is Suzanne and I have found that Eleanor Ray is buried at Clear Creek Cemetary in Sevier Co. (1905-1965) (wife of R.E.) I am related to this lady and would like to locate any remaining family members. Can you assist me? Thank you

QUERY 006

LITCHFORD
I have been working on my family tree, but have been unsuccessful is getting a birth month & day on my grand-mother. She was buried at Clear Creek Cemetery in Sevier County, Arkansas on 8-15-29. I would be greatful if you would be able to help me to find this information. The following is information I do have on her: Name: Willie Mae (Parrish) Litchford Born: 1901, Horatio, Ark. (I would like to know the month & day.) Died: 8-12-29, Eagletown, Ok. Buried: 8-15-29, Clear Creek Cemetery, Sevier County, Ark. Married: 5-5-15 to Jesse James Litchford I hope to you will be able to assist me in getting my grandmother's full birth date. Please let me know if you were or were not able to help me.

QUERY 005

JONES
Benjamin F. Jones of Sevier Co Ark died in 1865/66 ( He was born in 1826 in Kentucky). I'm trying to find out how he died and when. His widow and son - Nancy Elizabeth (Samuel) Jones and Wiley P Jones, dissappeared between the 1870 Census.... where did they go? Need your help please!

QUERY 004

CLARK
I am looking for the Clark family in Seiver County, Ark. I believe my father was born in that county in 1885. If anyone has any info on the William Owen Clark, and Virginia Francis Frizzell family I would sure like to know.

QUERY 003

PETTIGREW/AYERS
I'm looking for any information on my ancestry. My great-grandfathers were James Gabriel Pettigrew Sr. b. 8/04/1899 d.10/02/1982 and Rev. Al Ayers b. 12/14/1905 d. 9/30/1974. They lived in Sevier Co. in the Horatio/Frog Level area. Could anyone help me research my family tree with names, dates, interesting facts, etc ...? Thanks very much.

QUERY 002

RALLS
I'm tring to find information on Martha (Mattie) Ralls I think she had a half sister by the name of Sarah. Can you help me with this?

QUERY 001

NETHERY
I am trying to make sure that my gg-grandfather is buried in Mill Creek Cemetery. I have been there several times but can not find a head stone. According to the obituary in the De Queen Bee that is where they are buried: William W. Nethery "Obituary: PETTY We were shocked to learn of the death of our friend and neighbor, W.W. Nethery, which occurred on May 25. He was stricken about 9 o'clock p.m. on the 24th and passed away on the following day. He was helpless and unconscious. from the time of the stroke till his death. The remains were laid to rest in the presence of a large crowd at Mill Creek Cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by J.R. Pearce. One more Confederate veteran has passed away. Mr. Nethery was a volunteer from St. Augustine County, Texas, and made a brave soldier, He had lived in Sevier County since 1873. He left a host of friends to mourn his death. A Friend" William W. Nethery May 25,1900 and Elizabeth C. Rush Nethery July 13, 1915. If anyone can tell me who to contact about this matter. Thanks