Columbia County Queries

COOPER

Looking for information on James Samuel COOPER. He was born in Georgia in 1826. He married Martha Dennis and they had the following children.  Mary E. COOPER b. 1854,   Martha A. COOPER b. 1856,  Elizabeth E. COOPER b. 1859,  Imogene COOPER  b. 1860,   Sarah J COOPER  b. 1861,  Viney Warren COOPER  b. 1864,  Amanda COOPER  b. 1868,  William L. COOPER, b. 1870,   Francis COOPER  b. 1872,   Joe A. COOPER  b. abt 1874 Please email any information to Cyndie Dupuis. Thanks. cajunpcr@intersurf.com

MORELAND,  NICKS,

Looking for siblings and/or parents of Lizzie NICKS, b. 1870, Columbia County, Arkansas. She married William Wilcom MORELAND 19 Dec 1888, in Columbia Co. Ark. She died in 1898 in Waldo, Columbia Co. If you have any knowledge of these people, I would appreciate your emailing me. Thanks, Cyndie Dupuis cajunpcr@intersurf.com

HARRINGTON/HERRINGTON

Thomas HARRINGTON/HERRINGTON born 1787SC. Said to have ties to Emerson, Columbia Co., AR. Connected names: Elijah C. HERRINGTON. Connected areas: Anderson Co., TX. Possible connection to Andrew Jackson HARRINGTON of Columbia County, Magnolia, AR. Would appreciate any help regarding HARRINGTON/HERRRINGTON surname in Emerson, AR. reply to: iwallace@got.net

WALLER

I am researching the Waller family of Columbia County, AR. The following Wallers lived in Columbia County, AR abt 1866;

 Elbert Waller,  b. 22 Feb 1822 in GA, d. 10 Apr 1897 Chambers Co. AL, m. Mary Gilmore  23 Dec 1845 Chambers Co, AL.

 William Nathaniel Waller,  b. 1850 Chamber Co. AL,  d.  24 Jul 1924  Haynes Ville, Claiborne Parish LA.,  m. Malinda Smith  12 Nov 1871.  Billyb600@aol.com

BELL

I am looking for any information on Alexander Franklin Bell born April 16, 1829 in Lafayette County Arkansas.  He married Eliza P. Johnston. Dates and location of marriage unavailable. I do know that in 1858 they lived in Llano County Texas when my great grandmother Rebecca Jane Bell was born.  Any information or help along this line would be greatly appreciated. I can be reached at: tsmith57@ix.netcom.com

AVERY,  BUCKNER

I found my WILLIAM AVERY in Columbia county in 1860 but no where to be found by 1870. I have a record of his son, LORENZA DOW AVERY marrying ELIZA BUCKNER in Sept 1870 in Claiborne Parish immediately south of Columbia. Columbia County and Claiborne Parish both had BUCKNER families but I have had not luck in tieing anything to these ancestors. Contact marvin@intersurf.com

McMAHON, LIGHTFOOT, BRISTER, MILLER, AND BINGHAM

I am looking for McMAHON, LIGHTFOOT, BRISTER, MILLER, AND BINGHAM. My Grandmother, Amy Lightfoot and her father, James Lightfoot were both born there, (Columbia County) and James is buried there, my grandmother is buried up in Hotsprings.My grandfather is Samuel McMahon and I have little info on him. I know that Miller/Brister family donated land in the county for the building of a church and school. I also am confused between Waldron and Waldo, are they the same town?  David McMahon dmctx@gte.net

JERMANYS,

I am seeking any and all connections to the Columbia Co.(AfroAmerican) JERMANYS, the descendants of Henry and Aggie Germany. I will share information. Please contact Gfidler@swbell.net

KEITH, HARRIS, EDWARDS, PORTER:

Trying to untangle the connections between the Keiths, Harris', Edwards, and Porters of Georgia Township, located on what is now County Road 1 south of Magnolia. How are these families interrelated? Where did they come from in Georgia? Any help would be greatly appreciated.    victoria@laser.net

JACK, BROWN, KITCHENS, FLOWERS.

Seeking information about Jane Jack and her siblings, Floyd and Samantha--all were allegedly born in Georgia between 1830 and 1845. Jane, who first married Joe Brown and later Henry Kitchens, migrated to Columbia County sometime after the Civil War but before 1870. They helped found the Friendship community located near Keith's Crossing off County Road 1. Samantha--called "A'nt Dump" by her neices and nephews--carried the Flowers surname and made the move to Columbia County about the same time. I don't know anything about Floyd. Jane and her siblings were mixed, having both Cherokee and African blood.  victoria@laser.net

STRATTON

Seeking any information on JOHN MILTON STRATTON or siblings. His Texas Ranger records cite his birth place as Columbia County, AR on November 25, 1852. Willing to share info with all descendants. Larry J. Henry lhenry@pacbell.net

BOYCE,  REESE

Searching for information on the family of JOHN L. BOYCE and wife AMANDA E. REESE who married in Columbia Co., ARK in March 1867. Need names of children and any other information available. Have just learned that John L. is brother to my husband's gggrandfather from South Carolina.  Contact  Ida K. Boyce ida@atlcom.net

Searching for any information on the family of EDWARD W. REESE and wife MARTHA. one known daughter AMANDA E. who married JOHN L. BOYCE b. SC. Would like names of other children of Edward and Martha. Known to be in this area by 1865. Thanks for your help.  Contact  Ida K. Boyce  ida@atlcom.net

CARLTON, CORNELIUS,  PARK,  POE

April 30, 1997 Researching families of my gr or grgr grandfathers: Major(CSA) James Thomas POE,(1829-1913) state House of Representatives for Columbia Co.AR 1875-76 and 1891-92, lived at Friendship (his civil war diary is book entitled "The Raving Foe"); Reuben Ragland CORNELIUS(1866-1941) who lived at Cornelius in 1890s; Lewis Millard CARLTON,(1835-1895) lived west of Friendship in 1880s; and Winfield Alphonso PARK- as adult used Zenos PARK,(1857-1924) lived/farmed at Columbia/Lafayette counties,AR border line. Seek and will share information on their descendants and ancestors. hughhyman@aol.com

MASSEY,  WOLFORD,  ALTOM,  COOPER

LOT P. MASSEY and family. L.P. left Mississippi and came to Columbia county about 1855. He and his wife PARTHINA WOLFORD (?) had children MARY, NANCY, FRANCES, LAURA ?, MARGRET, WILLIAM W. AND CHARLES DOUGLAS.   L. P. was captured and died in a Union prison camp. Margaret, William and Charles are pretty well documented. The went to Hunt county Texas, where they are buried. What happened to the women? Two of them married Bishops. William married MARTHA JANE ALTOM also from Columbia county. Her twin brother ANDREW ALTOM married LAURA COOPER also from Columbia County. Laura's father was JESSE COOPER. Do any of these make any connections with anyone? Martey Massey Lewisville, Texas reply MarteyMa@aol.com

WARNOCK,  REAGAN,

I am looking for the descendants of James Thomas Reagan, b 3 Mar 1858 and Cora Bell Warnock who was born 15 Aug 1860. Judith Crawford judithc@umd5.umd.edu

AUBREY,  (AWBREY)

Seeking parents of James C. Aubrey (Awbrey), born about 1812 in Georgia and moved to Columbia County probably between 1854 and 1860. His wife was named Maryann, and their children were named M. T. (Madison Thomas), William, James, Edward, Munroe, Noah, Charles, and Lucinda. He died in Columbia County sometime after 1860. Elizabeth (Betty) Christian 74633.2525@compuserve.com

DAVIS,  YATES

I am searching for information on Willis YATES who married Sarah Ann DAVIS in Upson County, GA on 29 June 1848. In 1857, Willis YATES agreed to pay Mathew DAVIS a $10 pledge when residents of the Lamartine area decided to build a new Baptist church building. In 1860, Willis and Sarah were listed in Columbia County, AR in Harrison Township with 5 children. My great-grandfather, Mathew, was born in July 1858, but not shown here. I found them in 1880 and 1900 in Lafayette Co, LaGrange/Boyd Township, but have not located them in 1870. When did they die and where were they buried? EMenden@aol.com

HANSON,  GIPSON,

Looking for info on HANSON line. David, possibly Dock HANSON b MS m Mary GIPSON? b AL or AR Children: Sam b 1869 Columbia Co AR (near Magnolia?), Hamp Smeed b 1884 AR, Hugh, another son, possibly two daughters. It is believed Hugh and the unknown son were unable to speak or hear. Sam m Mary Agnes GIBSON b 1879 AR. Children: Parish David b 1896 Lafayette Co AR, Vena b c1899, William Elmus b 1901 AR, Alice b c1902 AR, Marvin Samuel b TX; Any info would be greatly appreciated, I will be happy to share info I have. Contact Donna Hunt at DFHunt@aol.com

COCKRELL (COCKERAL),  CRAIN

Seeking info on my gggrandmother, Nancy Jane (or Ruth?) Cockrell (Cockeral) b ca mid 1800's married 1868 Stephen Albert Crain (in Columbia County) and moved to Franklin Co TX.  Melinda Tillman matillma@aol.com

I'm looking for information on descendants of William Joseph HUDNALL, b 1884, and Salome "Sallie" CLARY, b 1888. LDS Ancestral File lists 7 children born to this couple; names 3: Robert Tibbs HUDNALL, Alton Joseph "Doc" HUDNALL, and Billie Joe HUDNALL. This family was listed as living in Columbia Co.,AR. Any help is appreciated. Jane D. Wade jwade@cswnet.com

JAMESON,

I am looking for my great grandfather's siblings who were in Columbia County in the 1860 and 70 census. Catherine JAMESON b. ca 1838 AL; Elizabeth JAMESON b. ca 1841, AL; Sarah JAMESON b. ca 1847, AR; Nancy JAMESON b. ca 1852, AR and Robert JAMESON b. ca 1853 AR. and half brothers Esau and Marion JAMESON born after 1863 Columbia County. Their father was Robert W. JAMESON, mother of the first 5 thought to be Ann Norsworthy; mother of the last two was Pernecia Sandefer. My great grandfather, William Henderson JAMESON b. ca 1837 AL. married Sarah Amanda "Mandy" HOOKS Rushton about 1869; they and their 3 sons moved to Sebastian county around 1877 where 2 more sons were born. I can be reached at CMTerrell@aol.com or cterrell@juno.com

DENNIS,  BALLARD,  MALONE

I am searching for information on Simeon DENNIS, b. Feb. 12, 1800, in Hancock Co., GA; d. Nov. 15, 1889, in Columbia Co., AR. Married on Mar. 3, 1822, Sarah BALLARD, b. Aug. 17, 1800, in Wilkes Co., GA; d. Nov. 25, 1886, in Columbia Co., AR. This couple, my ggg grandparents, is buried in Shiloh Cemetery in Waldo. They came to AR (Lamartine) in about 1860 with their sons Joseph DENNIS, Phillip H. DENNIS, John M. DENNIS, and Joseph's son Berry Dudley DENNIS, who owned a store in Waldo for a number of years. Berry's first wife was Martha Gertrude MALONE. Would like to contact descendants of these grandfathers and grandmothers and share information.  Barbara Walker Ray trebor@hal-pc.org

HARRINGTON,  SMITH,

SMITH, Ann & Daniel, SMITH, Martha & Jack HARRINGTON, SMITH, John & Virginia, SMITH, James, Columbia Co., ca 1855. These families migrated from MS to Columbia County ca 1855. Would like to correspond with anyone searching these lines. Other SMITH name connected: Felix C. SMITH. Ina Wallace iwallace@got.net

HARRINGTON,

Looking for information on my g-g-grandfather THOMAS HARRINGTON born 1787 SC. He is thought to be the one living in 1810 Amite Co, Mississippi. One of his descendants told me that family oral history said that he lived for a couple of years in or near EMERSON, Arkansas. Since he was living in Marion/Lawrence Co, MS in the latter 1820's, my research would tend to indicate that the most likely time frame for him to have been in EMERSON, Columbia Co, Arkansas, would have been around 1820-1823. Thomas's first wife's name is unknown. Census information tends to indicate he had several daughters. Possible names for these daughters may be Nancy, Milly, and Julie. His first known son was William born 1817 MS. Possible allied names are/maybe BUCKELEIU, PRICE, WHITE, TARVER. Contact Sharon Herrington sharonh@e-tex.com

COX,

I am looking for info or relatives of COX, Malone b 1808 GA(possibly Gwinnett County). Lived in Murray County, GA married Dunn,Nancy Ann(a) had 11 children. Moved to Columbia County AR after 1852 and settled in Falcon, AR now in Nevada County AR Children's names James, Henry, Patsy, Thomas F, Mary, William M, Sarah Caroline, Matthew D, Samuel Houston, Rosa Ann, Charles. Willing to share what info I have. contact pennie_harvey@eee.org

KIRBY,  WOOD

I am searching for parents, siblings, and descendants of: KIRBY, Henry, b 2 May 1805 NC, d 28 Aug 1888, married to WOOD, Julia Ann, b 1 May 1821 TN, d 12 Oct 1869. Henry & Julia are buried in Kirby Family Cemetery near Chidester, Ouachita Co, AR.   Tim Carter timcar@juno.com

LEGG,

Seeking any info or relatives of Albert & Ankey LEGG also Albert's brother William LEGG. Albert and William moved their families from Butler County Alabama to Columbia County Arkansas about 1844 and Albert purchased 120 acres of land. Albert and Ankey had 6 children when they moved to Arkansas. They had 6 more children while they were living in Columbia County. They moved to Vernon Parish Louisiana about 1868. Gaytha Thompson gaytha19@mail.idt.net

BRYAN,  HARRINGTON,  WATKINS

Looking for the marriage record of Archimedes Mahan HARRINGTON and Elora BRYAN(t). Known as Arkie and Lora. Probably would have been married around 1914 or shortly before. I am also looking for information on the ancestors of Reuben B. BRYAN(t) Missionary Baptist Minister of the Gospel and presided over many marriages in the Columbia & Ouachita County areas as early as the 1860's. He is is my great grandfather. He was b. 1825 and d. 1903. Buried at Stephens Cemetery, Stephens, AR, Ouachita County next to my great grandmother Elizabeth P. WATKINS. Reuben was possibly married 3 times, two that I know of to Elizabeth Pernice WATKINS Price and Mrs. A.A. Martha Smith. reply to: iwallace@got.net

GREEN,  HIGHT,  WHITE,

I'm researching the GREEN and HIGHT families of Columbia County. Have made contact with several of the HIGHT families in the area, but am always wanting more info. :-) David J. GREEN married Eliza Jane WHITE in 1847 in Montgomery Co., NC. In 1848 they, with all of David's siblings, mother (Wincy GREEN), and grandmother (Sarah FLINN) left NC for Columbia County. They lived around McNeil. Everyone buried in the Green Cemetery in Columbia County is kin to the GREENs/HIGHTs somehow or other. David J. left Columbia Co. after Eliza Jane died and migrated to Yell Co., AR. If anyone would like to correspond on these families, I'd be glad to compare notes. Contact kag1@Ra.MsState.Edu Karen Groce

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