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Subject: Davis
family that owned property a few miles east of Bee Branch. Felix G.
Davis acquired the property around 1860. He had a family of 11
children, one of whom, (Daniel W. Davis), was my great grandfather. I
would like to find out more about the descendants of Felix, who they
were and where they may be now if that is possible. I will be driving
up to Clinton in the next week or so and I would appreciate any
assistance or guidance I could get to help in my research.
My Email address is
jadoak@pine-net.com
Thanks in advance. Jerry Davis Broken Bow, Oklahoma
Subject: Regarding Holley Mountain located in
Van Buren County and around Shirley. My mother was born in Shirley
and raised around the Shirley/Clinton area. Her mother, Eula Lee
(Holley) Suggs' family lived on Holley Mountain. Here is a list of
surnames I am researching: Bradfords, Fisher, Holley, Jennings and
Suggs.
Any or all information that you could assist me
with on this matter would be very much appreciated. Contact me Wendy
Maxey nonniegay2002@yahoo.com.
Thank You,
Subject: Viola Dunn Searching for BURDETT ORGAN
THE HOBART M. CABLE COMPANY UNLIITED GUARANTEE INDEMNITY CERTIFICATE
1908- 1940,S My grandparents Addison “Ad” & Leticia J. WEST Ingram were
the owners of this organ. Grandpa “Ad” passed away on April 3, 1940.
Their youngest daughter Pearl & husband Alton came by car and took
Grandma and Aunt Welthey to California so she and her sisters could take
care of them. The Burdett Organ & many other items were left in their
old log cabin home at Woolum, Van Buren Co. AR. Their son Alvin who
owned a home near them was given permission to take care of the things
left in her home. Sometime later between 1940 & 1942 My Daddy either
sold or gave the organ away. It is believed that someone in Van Buren
Co. or Searcy Co. received the organ, but it could have been given to
someone living in another county. Pearl who had kept the certificate all
these years passed away July 5, 2004, her daughter Gloria now has the
certificate. She would like to know who got the organ & if it is still
in someone’s home. Gloria wants to give the certificate to the owner if
can prove identity.
If there is anyone out there that remembers this
organ and who owned it after Grandma moved to California please write
call or email.
Viola INGRAM Dunn
1009 South 74th St.
Kansas City, KS 66111
Tel 1-913-334-4139
Viola Dunn
Subject: Searching
for Ozment family members.
Hello,I am a member of the Grayson county Ky. Historical society. I
recently acquired a box of old photos from the estate of a dr. who
practiced here for about 50 years. The doctors name was William Lee
Ozment, he was from Illinois. He had a brother in Arkansas named Elvis
W. Ozment. Elvis' wife went by the name of Ethal. They had at least 3
children one named Marvin Lee Ozment. I have a picture of Marvin Lee at
about 1 year of age dated 1-3-1915 also on the photo is Clinton Ark. Dr.
Ozment had no children and no family here in Ky. I am trying to find a
descendant from another branch of his family who would like to have
these photos. I have about 100 photos and only about 4 of them have any
identification as to who they are. Marvin Lee Ozment (the child in the
1915 photo) I found listed in a Saline county Ark. cemetery. It seems he
may have remained close this his home so there may be some descendants
there also.
Can you help me ? Are
there any Ozments still in your area?
Thanks,
Mike Fleener
Subject: Imboden,
AR, Ida Pearl Counts.
Looking for a newspaper write up regarding my husbands mother who was
killed in a car crash in the Ozarks in Imboden, Arkansas on Route 2
(Near Walnut Ridge) back on August 21, 1951. She supposedly was working
for Gene Autry Studios. My husband was only 9 years old at the time and
living with his father, as his parents were estranged. He would very
much like to find this article and read the story and circumstances
behind her death so many years ago. Can you possibly tell me where I
could look, what newspapers were available then etc.
Any information you
can provide, will be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely,
Alice Counts
Subject: Information on a past resident
in the Ozarks.
My grandmothers mother was born and raised in this area. Her name was
Arizona Ada A. Marchant. Zona for short. She was born to the daughter of
Martin Bell Marchant, and wife Mary Molly Vest She was born Nov
1898 She married Zack Langford Zona died when grandma was about three
years of age. Are there any old school photos, documents, some thing
that grandma could have on her mother?
Thank you,
Salli Lutz
Subject:
Butler/Huggins Family
My name is James Cleo Huggins. My father, James Mason Huggins left Van
Buren County, (Shirley area) in the early 1900s. Most likely 1915-1920.
I know that his father was John Huggins, his grandfather was Andrew
Jackson Huggins. He migrated to Perry County along with a brother, three
or four sisters and possibly my grandparents. His first wife died in
childbirth. He married my mother in Perry County about 1924.
The writer, James Cleo
Huggins, son, James Carroll Huggins and grandson, Jonathan Huggins are
the only males of that branch of the family living. I have one
half-sister, Velva Huggins Camp still living. My mother was married to a
Butler who died around 1920. I am the only child of her union with James
Mason Huggins.
We will welcome any
who would like to come and visit with us and re-establish old ties. I
visited the Shirley area twice in my lifetime so I have very little
memory of people there.
Thank you,
Cleo Huggins, e-mail,
cehuggins@ocsnet.net
NOTE: The
following letter from Sue Solomon, originally posted last year,
has been purposefully moved up this list to bring attention
to the fact that the email address originally posted with it
was incorrect. Thus if you wrote to Sue and your email bounced,
please accept our apology and write again using the correct email
address as it now appears below. Thanks!!!
Subject: W.T.
(Bill) Gibbons
I visited your town of Shirley
on May 31, 2002. It is a very nice little town. My grandfather lived
there, Elijah W. Brown and his wife Elvira Brown. Their daughter Sarah
Brown married W.T.(Bill) Gibbons, their daughter Alta Gibbons/Gibbins (Gibbins
on marriage certificate) married Zack Haynes, who moved to Jefferson
County, Ar. Zack Haynes, as I have been told, helped build the first
jail house in Shirley. Got pictures of it, I feel sorry for anyone put
in it.
While asking directions in Clinton, I stopped at a realtors office to
find the Bradford cemetery. With luck that day I found my 3rd cousin,
Jerel Brown son of Hugh Brown. I was elated. They showed me around
Shirley, it was really a high light of my life. Everyone we met was
super nice.
I you searching if you run across any information on W.T. (Bill) Gibbons
and family, I would love for you to pass it along to me, also the Browns
families. I will be happy to pay for any cost.
I plan to return next year if possible.
Sue Solomon
2701 Foxcroft Circle
Denton, TX 76209
940-591-6550
gssolo5@charter.net
Reader
Requests:
Subject: Family
Reunion
The 2004 Morgan
Reunion will conclude with a get-together and potluck at the Lions Club
in Fairfield Bay on Saturday, June 19, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friends and relatives of the late John and Lottie Bittle Morgan are
invited to attend. For details, contact Barbara Chalk at
bchalk@artelco.com.
Subject: Looking
for Arnold
I am looking for the Arnold that was in
Van Buren County AR. 1850 Trough the1890 Census Loucinda Married
John Denton about 1844 they lived in Hogsuge township in Van Buren
county AR. Her sister Elizabeth Arnold married Greeb Barens, Nancy
married Arnold married James Lott and their mother was Nancy Arnold
but we don't know who there father was, John Denton and his three
brothers Christopher, Ablusom Denton LA Vera Jones.
Please contact
cjones05695@aol.com
Arkansas Marriage
Records
Subject: Looking
for Revis Kennedy
He was in the Army
with my dad Mike Hallier.He was stationed in Camp Hovey Korea in
1976-1977 if anyone knows him or you are him please email me at
ttsqky@hotmail.com. Thank you
for your time.
Subject: Eagle Oil and Gas Company, Scotland, Arkansas
Can you tell me something about this company - would stock issued in
1924 have any value ??
Frank
mininews@cox.net
Subject: Billy Bob
Whitley
Hello. I am trying to
locate a story about a man that lived in North Little Rock by the name
of Billy Bob Whitley that was charged with the murder of a woman,
Phyllis J Cole, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, later was acquitted. His
lawyer was Irven Box. The murder occurred in April of 1993. The man
was arrested in Oct 1993 (turned himself in) and was acquitted in Sept.
1994. I am a family member of Phyllis and seek contact for personal
reasons. Thanks.
Diann
doorock@cox.net
Subject: MET MY
FRIEND FOR 1st TIME IN 47 YEARS
On February 8, 2003, I
met my friend Darrell Jones at a restaurant south of Shirley, Arkansas.
We had not seen each other since February of 1956 in San Diego,
California, after we completed Navy Boot Camp. It was sure nice to get
reacquainted over a cup of coffee . I look forward to returning and I
would recommend it as a good place to eat or just to visit with nice
people that come in . The management were very nice.
Doyne Rainwater
Olathe, Kansas
formerly of Choctaw
DOYNEH2O@aol.com
Subject: Pioneer
Cooperage
For some time now I
have been working on my Meyer family history. My great grandfather was a
cooper who worked at Pioneer Cooperage in St. Louis and was a member of
Pioneer Benevolent Assoc. My great grandfather died in 1918 and probably
retired before that. I have searched the Internet and elsewhere to find
ANYTHING on the history of the company, etc.
Thanks for your help,
Ginny in AZ
ggineil@cybertrails.com
Subject: Family Research
Hello, I am trying to do some research and was directed to this site. I
am descended from Ningon Riley through his son Samuel. I have been
unable to find anything on Samuel or his son Moses after the 1880
census. Possibly you could tell me where to look.
Thank you,
Herbert J. Riley
Sonny1938@aol.com
Subject: LONG LOST
DAUGHTER
I am writing this for my Uncle
who is looking for his long lost daughter. Her last known name was
Marcia Anderson. Her mothers name was Johnnie (Rhoden) Anderson. Last
known place she may have lived was Mena, AR. Marcia was born abt 1953
in Clinton/Shirley, AR. Anyone with information.
Thank you,
Ruth McClelland
GMcclel301@aol.com
Subject: County
Courthouses
I am writing articles about all
of the courthouses in Arkansas and their history. I know that Van
Buren's county seat was once located in Bloomington and then George
Counts, through a petition had it moved to Clinton. I've tried to find
out who George Counts was (a judge maybe?) and why people wanted the
county seat moved. Was Clinton a bigger town at the time? I would
appreciate any help you can give.
Thanks,
Kay Bona
dbona5@comcast.net
Subject: "Cry for
help!"
All of my lines are in Van Buren
County and include: Williams, Wilson, Caldwell, Dempsey, Bradford. All
info appreciated.
Thanks,
Barbara
Flickinger11@aol.com
Subject: McKnight
Hello: I'm trying to get info on Joe E. McKnight and Peril. I
believe they were married or grew up there (Van Buren County). I know
they are both buried in Bee Branch. Can you help me or give me a lead.
Thank you,
Joe E McKnight III
dmcknight1@prodigy.net
Subject: Looking
for relatives of Ira Bliss Cook. Hello, my name is Linda Rowe. My
great grand father, Ira Bliss Cook, was born in Archey, Ark., Van Buren
County on Sept. 7th, 1882 and passed away on Aug. 8th, 1967. He is
buried in the Bluffton Cemetery near Clinton, Ark. I have been there one
time and I am trying to find anyone who knew him, friends or family,
that might like to share something with me about him. He was a
wonderful Great Grandpa and I know someone there is bound to know some
neat and interesting things to share with me.
I have been doing some
family ancestry research for other relatives by the name of Dyer and
Knight. I recently made contact with a lady who saw my message posted on
Gozarks .com and she had a lot of information.
I am specifically
looking for photos of James Theophelus Dyer and his wife Mary Rosanee
(Knight) Dyer and their children. James and Mary are my great, great,
great grand parents.
I appreciate any
information that you can give me. Thanks and God Bless.
Respectfully yours,
Linda Rowe
P.S. Thanks for your help
umprowe@hcnews.com
Subject:
Looking for Van Buren kin.
Hello, I am looking for information to search my husbands family
history. I have found a note that his grt grt grandfather lived near a
town of Cadron, in Van Buren county Arkansas. The name is Andrew Allison
LOVEN, born 2 Mar1861. Could you tell me of such a place, and if I can
get any information from the county seat? Thank you for your time.
Christina McCown
cmccowntx@msn.com
Subject: NEED
INFORMATION ABOUT THE TEAGUE FAMILY IN CLINTON OR THE COOK FAMILY.
From: "Barnhill" barnhill@ipa.net
Letter from a
reader:
I was
researching in Clinton on Wed., June 6th, and would like to thank Mr.
McKnight, Dortha Borecky, Sharon Baker, and especially Sally
Parish for their help. Under their direction, I was able to
collect two generations of data regarding my great-grandmother, Ellen
Parrish Steward, daughter of James Parish, son of Billie Parish.
I purchased The
Life of John Peterson Parish (1811-1889) by Bert Stark Jr. It
has wonderful photographs of the Morganton cemetery where relatives of
my ancestors are buried. Thank you for making these publications
available.
I also
purchased the 1880 US Federal Census of Van Buren County Arkansas
with complete index. Although I had copied the listing for Elizzabeth
Parish, widow of James Parish, something told me to buy a hardcopy of
the census to peruse at my leisure. And I am so thankful that I
followed that instinct!
I have
discovered a listing in the 1880 Census of Van Buren Co. that has
been transcribed in error! On page 71, the listing for household
#70, the head of household is listed as "Manel Stwat". The
correct transcription should be "Mansel Stewart." This
is the same man who purchased a license to marry Ellen Parish, daughter
of James Parish, on Nov. 18, 1879 and filed for an original homestead on
April 22, 1901. I am confident that this is the same man, because
my oral family history includes the names of the sisters (Aunts
"Nance" and "Bash") who were living with Mansel and
Ellen (and his mother and aunt) following their marriage.
I do not know
who should be notified to correct this error in transcription, but if
there is anybody to whom you can pass this information, please do so.
Sincerely,
Sheila Hale
3206 Churchill Dr.
Austin, TX 78703
Sheilahale@aol.com
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