Harold Wayne Higgins Fri
Jun 27 16:26:21 1997
I am trying to find more information on my great-great-grandfather,
Newton Higgins, who lived in Greene County, near Paragould in 1859. I would like to know where he is buried and any other information about him and his wife Stacey. My great-grandfather, John M. Higgins, is buried along side his wife Catherine at Pine Knot Cemetery. I believe her maiden name was Moody and she was born in Mississippi. Also would like to contact anyone having any information about my great-great-
grandmother, Susan Gammons. She died in 1915 and is buried in Linwood
Cemetery, Paragould AR.
Sam K. Morgan
Tue Jun 24 08:11:29 1997
I am seeking court records of guardianship for Thomas and Elizabeth (Lizzie) MORGAN. Counties: Jackson, Independence, Lawrence, Greene are areas where other information has been located. Parents are thought to be Harvey D. and Sarah MORGAN. Also records of death of Harvey D. and Sarah MORGAN.
Susan Lamb Griffith Tue Jun
24 12:11:42 1997
Mary Ann HOUSTON, widow, died in Greene Co.,AR prior to April 1868. Two daughters, Ann HOUSTON and Rebecca HOUSTON, were married to John LAMB, Jr. and James LAMB respectively of Greene Co., AR. One son, William R. HOUSTON, Jr. bought land in Greene Co., AR from 1855 throught 1860. He was not on the 1860 Census for Greene Co. What happened to him? Another son, David HOUSTON, supposedly lived in AR from 1860 to 1880.
Katherine
Hardiman Mon Jun 23 14:51:07 1997
I am searching for information on Obediah Sisson who died 26 Mar 1862 in Greene County, Arkansas. Obediah left an estate in Alabama and one in Greene County. His heirs were three grown children in Talladega Co., AL and an infant daughter, Minnesota Sisson. Minnesota was the daughter of Obediah's second wife Harriet J. ____ Malone. Harriet J. Sisson and Minnesota appear in the 1870 census of Greene County, but not the 1880 census.
Michael T. Brand Sat Jun 23 21:50:56 1997
I'm researching Brands from Gainsville, Greene Co, AR. My grandfather Carl Jonas Brand was born 20 Aug 1889 at Gainsville. His wife Lillie Rachel Clifton was born 17 Sep 1895 at Barfield, Mississippi Co, AR. His father was ALBERT JONAS BRAND born 7 Mar 1858 in MO. as best as i can tell. Write to: Michael T. Brand, LaPlace, St John The Baptist Parish, LA.
Pat Oliver Sat Jun 14 21:50:56
1997
I am researching MAYNARD,BECKNELL and HALFORD in Mississippi Co. and / or Clay, Greene, Randolph Co.
Steven Athey Tue Jun 10 15:22:38
1997
Begining to research family history of my mother Billie Jean Knight, who was born (at home) in Light Arkansas...Greene County. Any information
regarding family geneology history would be appreciated. She was born in
1937 or 1938 and was born to Raymond Wallace Knight( 8/20/1911), and
Grace Lillian Ferrell(6/8/06) They were married 1/10/1930 in Greene
county.
Dorothy Keene Mon Jun
9 20:57:44 1997
Will J. Autrey came to Greene County AR around 1852-54 and married
Algeline Houghton, dau of Jesse & Elizabeth Harris Houghton of KY in June 1854. They resided around Gainesville and was on the 1860 Greene Co AR Census. He served 10 days in the AR Volunteers in 1861 in Capt
Anderson's Company. Sometime around 1864-67, family history says he died
preaching to the troops. Angeline, his wife remarried to Nelson Owen,
b.1830, son of James Owen. I am looking for descendants of Nelson and
Angeline Owen, who may have information on Will J. Autry-where he came
from, his family, how he died. The 1860 Census says he was born in
NC.
Frances Turner
Sun Jun 8 18:35:16 1997
About 1839, my 3rd g-grandparents, Spencer Self (abt. 1800-1845) and his wife, Frances Brown (abt 1807-?), moved to Crowley's Ridge in Greene County. They had 9 children: 1)Frances Elizabeth, 2) David Simpson, 3) Redwine, 4) Noble Johnson, 5) Waitstill, 6) Asbury Mack (my ancestor), 7) Greene B., 8) George Brown, 9) John Williamson. David, Noble and John served in the Civil War in Co. H 30th Arkansas Infantry Regiment. David and John did not survive the war. My information shows that Spencer Self died about 1845 in Crowley's Ridge. His wife, Frances, appears on the 1850 census for Big Creek Township. I would like to find a more exact death date for Spencer and a death date for Frances.
Betty Tue Jun 3
21:14:19 1997
I am looking for information on Annie Mae Toler. The 1920 census
states her name as Ford. This was her maiden name. She was born in
Arkansas. The 1920 census says she was 40 years of age then and living
with her mother in Greene Co.
Paula Parke Wed Jun 4
14:58:00 1997
Searching for information on Major and Mrs RAY (RHEA) married 06 Feb 1891 in Yates Centre, Woodson Co., Kansas. They moved to Paragould, Greene Co., Arkansas. He was a member of Paragould Lodge No. 13 IOOF and Miriam Lodge No. 11, D. of R. Unknown if Major was his first name or title. Do not know her name, but do have photograph of them (late 1890's). May be
connected to ELLIOTT family.
Larry J. Henry Sun Jun 1
13:40:38 1997
Searching for information on Joseph Henry MORGAN b. June 26, 1854, North Carolina (exact location undetermined). Appears in 1880 census Greene County as the husband of Julia Ann CRAVENS. They were married in Paragould (Greene Co.) on July 5, 1876.
Monica Van Ness Fri May 23
16:14:20 1997
Would like to find out more information on my great grandfather Dick COLLINS and my step-great grandmother Bertie. Dick died in Greene Co. January 23, 1948. Listed Bertie on death certificate as being age 53 at the time living in Paragould.
Cecil Jones Fri May 23
20:58:45 1997
I am seeking information on William YARBOROUGH and his parents. William was born in Monroe County, Arkansas in March of 1863. He died between 1900 and 1910. His parents were originally from TN. He married Sarah J. ? and they lived in Greene County, Arkansas. Their children were named Maggie, Bertha, Ida, Elmer, Rubie, and William Jr.
Martha Henson Sat May
24 16:22:53 1997
I am searching information on Thomas Summers born in NC, d. 10 Jan 1859, m. Anna Allison, b. 15 Nov 1826, Iredell Co., NC., supposedly d. 11 Oct 1858 in Green Co. AK., son WJ b. 9 Mar 1847, d. 16 Jul 1858. Daughter Delia Lilus (sp?) b. 11 Jan 1846 in NC d.24 Jan 1946 in Ada OK (my GGrandmother), daughter Mary J., b. 26 Nov 1844 in NC, and son John F., b. 25 Dec 1853, according to the story Delia told my mother as a child, all went to live with an Uncle up north after their parents died. I am trying to find out what their parents and brother died of, which Uncle they went to live with, where up north (a northern county of NC or a northern state), how Delia and Mary went from there to Alabama where Delia married William Fountain McKaskle, 15 Mar 1867 Mary lived with them), and where John F. went.
Jim Mealler Thu May 22
23:37:02 1997
THIS QUERY MAY HAVE A GREENE COUNTY LINK VIA CLAY COUNTY, AND BECAUSE
THE FAMILIES IN QUESTION WERE MIGRANT WORKERS WHO MAY HAVE CROSSED OVER
TO GREENE COUNTY AT SOME TIME.
Looking for ancestors of Richard (R.M.) Mansfield Mealler (1877-1956) and Elnora Clay (1879-1962), aka Elinore Clay. Married May 1, 1898 in Moark, Clay County, AR. Richard's father was Richard N. (Noble) Mealler dob unknown. He married Dycie J. Huddleston, dob unknown, her mother was Enda aka Edny Huddleston. Elnora's father was William Henry Clay aka Henry Clay 7/17/1843-10/31/1928 (buried in Moark cemetery).
Elnora's mother was an unnamed Cherokee women. According to Elnora, her
mother was the daughter of a chief, and was disowned for marrying a
white. William H. Clay's grave is next to a sunken and unmarked spot (wife?) Mealler, with two Ls, is a very rare name. I have found it in Scotland between 1650 and 1750, then again in America in 1820, followed by another gap until the 1870 Dunklin County Census, pg 28. Listed as Noble Mealer.
Martha Spencer Thu May 22
14:57:37 1997
Seeking connection between BRADSHER/BRASHEAR families. Since you have both family names in your county, can anyone there shed light? My
Bradsher surname originated in Person Co., NC about 1755. Other Brashear
families were in surrounding counties beginning about the same time.
Jefferson Bradsher arrived in Greene Co. about 1860.
Keith Butler Thu
May 22 06:12:18 1997
Seeking info ref: Quint E. Butler b 12/3/1878 (TN) m. 12/15/1900, d. 4/10/1952. Buried in the Gainesville (Greene County) Cemetery. Wife was Della Iola Daulton b. 7/6/1880 in Greene Co. d. 2/26/1956 and was buried in the Gainesville Cemetary. Della's father was Francis M. Daulton and mother was Elizabeth m. (?). Francis and Elizabeth Daulton had four children: Charles A. b. ABT 1873, Daniel V. b. ABT 1876 Ben b. ABT 1886, Della (mentioned above) Quint and Della Butler had many children including: Clarence Other Butler b. 1901, d. 10/26/1979 (my grandfather), Annie b. ABT 1903, Laura b. ABT 1905, Howard b. 9/8/1906, Raymond b. 12/18/1912, Florence b. ABT 1915, Louise b. ABT 1918
Wanda GILBERT Sat May 17
07:37:20 1997
Am seeking information on Kirkland HUSTON who died in April 1947 at Paragould. Had wife Ollie but know nothing about either. He was living in a hotel there when he died,what happened to Ollie?
Darrel Behrens Wed May 14
18:01:34 1997
(John?) Ross JONES and Charity HORN. John was born 1837,
reported to be confederate army vet. Was partner in saw mill in Greene County after war. Lost mill in law suit and died 1879. Charity b.1839(Ky) d.1888 Greene County. Children include James Samuel (1859-1938) and Molly. Also will be searching Brock, Olds, Walker, all in Greene County and area. Darrel Behrens, 1312 Terry Dr., Aledo, TX 76008, dwbehr@flash.net.
Donald R. Maupin Mon May 12
22:02:11 1997
JACKSON, LaFayette & spouse Isabel Jenkins, Gainsville,Ark.1880
or 1890's moved from Indiana. 6 daughter's, one son Roy LaFayette Meredith,Jasper Newton, 89 yrs. died Aug. 7,1937. Daughter Annie America Meredith married Ernest Harrison Thorne.Meredith lived at owned farms at Tokyo community & Holly Grove, Ark. Thorne, William A., Jackson, Tenn. Throne, William Andrew, Gainsville, Ark., 1885 married Carlotta Jackson.
Beverly Underwood Tue May
6 10:12:41 1997
Any information on the following families in Clay CO UNDERWOOD,
HODGE,VANCIL,MAYFIELD,GIBB(S), Removed from Union Co Il in 1860's or
early 70's. John Henry Underwood listed as magistrate in 1900 census, looking for date of birth for him, Independance Co: Brazil Gibbs, Bartholomew and William Moses Hodge. These families were also in Mississippi Co, and Dunklin and Stoddard Co MO. Any help would be appreciated, all time frames from 1830(Hodge-Gibbs) to present.
Sandi Swink Sat May 3
06:45:17 1997
I'm looking for anyone researching the SWINK surname.
Sandy Rosan Sat May 3
17:13:33 1997
EASTEP/ESTEP of Greene County AR. Great-grandmother was Martha
J. E(A)STEP b.~1846/47 AL. Parents: James E(A)STEP(b.~1814 NC)
and Winney(?maiden name - b.~1819 AL). They were my g*g*grand-
parents and moved with their family to Greene County AR circa
1850. In addition to my g*grandmother, Martha J. (b.~1846/47
AL; d.~1916 AR), other children of James and Winney EASTEP/ESTEP
listed as: Solomon b.~1842; Abraham b.~1844; Isaac b.~1846; and
Thomas J. b.~1849. My grandmother, Iler Pearl STAIR(E)S-OWENS
b. 09 August 1891 in Marmaduke AR, was the daughter of William T.
STAIR(E)S and Martha J. E(A)STEP-STAIR(E)S. Iler Pearl STAIR(E)S
married James Arthur OWENS in September 1908, Greene County AR.
Am interested in tracing ancestors in the E(A)STEP lineage, as
well as the STAIR(E)S and OWENS. [Much gratitude to Professor G.
W. Rowland for his "Fathers of the Ridge, Vols. I - IV".]
Michael
Elkins Wed Apr 30 21:22:15 1997
Looking for information on surname ELKINS. Only record I have is that Cecil Herbert Elkins was born in Paragould on August 28, 1904 to Danial Jefferson Elkins and Letha Alice Cross-Elkins
Sharon Hendrix Primeau Thu May 1 06:14:46 1997
Researching Hale family, descendants of Seibert C. (Charles Seibert Hale) arrived Arkansas l830's, brother of Thomas Armstrong Hale of Poinsett Co. I am especially interested in the dates (from gravestone)at Paragould for Ed Hale, his wife Canna Hale buried beside him, she died April l98l. I would like to know how Ed's name appears on his stone and his dates. Any information appreciated regarding "Wild West Show" career of Ed Hale.
Tim Adams 30 Apr
1997
Looking for any ancestors/descendants of James Adams, 1800-1910
Rebel L. Kreklow 25 Apr
1997
Looking for Arkansas information re: Henry HUCKLEBERRY (may be spelled
HUCKELBERRY), b. about 1856, Massac County, IL, son of William
HUCKLEBERRY. Henry married and divorced (1890 Paragould, ARK)Emma Randel
(who later married Jim E. Meddock and lived in Paragould area). Had son
James William HUCKLEBERRY, b. 14 Dec 1885 Hooker Switch, ARK, d. 06 Dec
1934, buried Coffman Settlement Cemetary, Paragrold, ARK. James William
Huckleberry marreid Ora Mae Stevens. Children: Esker B., Raymond John,
Lestel Jewel, Avon henry, Jack Lindel, Emma Mae, George William. When,
where did Henry die? Where is he buried?
Kim Pullon 23 Apr 1997
Looking for proof that Lizzie Opal CREEL born 10 Feb 1905 in Greene Co., AR was the daughter of John W. and Teck (FIELDER) CREEL. John was born 13 Dec 1880 in Greene Co., AR, the son of Andrew J. and Nancy CREEL. He died 16 Mar 1907. Teck was born 15 Apr 1885 in AR. She died 20 Feb 1905
in Light, Green, AR. Both are buried in Mt. Zion Cem. I know that
Lizzie Opal was raised by Fielders. She married Tommy Earnest
WILLCOXSON. Tommy is buried at Mt. Zion Cem.
Shirley Kemp Champion
23 Apr 1997
I Am Looking for relatives on my fathers side of our family. My grandfathers name was William Kemp. He was born in 1879 at Walcott AR. He died in 1906 or 1905 just before my father was born. My grandmother then married Clarence Marshall. William Kemp Had 2 children, Huey Richard Kemp-My father and Winnie Kemp. Any information would be appreciated by my brother and myself. My brothers name is Thomas Richard Kemp. We are the only children of Huey R. Kemp
Joeline Webber 23 Apr
1997
OWEN(S) The Rev. James OWEN came to Greene Co., AR. around 1830
accompanied by most of his sons. I'm looking for descendants of
Rev. OWEN (some of them spell it OWENS). His sons were,
Nelson b.1830, Alfred b.1831, John Sylvester b.1832, James W. b.1833
Daniel b.1835, William Marion b.1837, Willis Merrit b.1839, John b.1842
Hiram b.1845 and William b.1848. There may have been some girls.
Sandy Rosan Fru 11 Apr 1997
STAIRS of Greene County AR (sometimes also spelled STAIRES or STARS). My grandmother, llier Pearl STAIRS, was one of ten children born to the union between Martha J. (Eastep)(~1847-1916 ALA) and Wm. T. STAIRS (~1847-1907 TN).
Sandy Rosan Fru 11 Apr 1997
James Arthur OWENS (07/15/1891-05/08/1940) native to Greene County, AR. Searching for information on the ancestors of James Arthur OWENS who married llier Pearl STAIRS of Marmaduke in Greene County AR in 1908. James Arthur and ller Pearl OWENS resided in Paragould. I am a descendant interested in information and/or documentation concerning th OWENS family ancestry prior to birth of my grandfather (ie. early-,mid-,to late 1800s).
Louis R. WARD, Jr. Fru Apr 4 13:45:48 1997
Interested in obtaining information on E. H. BARNEMAN, married Louisa AULICH 16 Jul 1891 in Greene Co, Arkansas.
Patricia Riley Tue Apr
1 13:45:48 1997
Seeking information on Daniel Gray born Sep 15, 1815. Need marriage date and death date of his first spouse, Jane born ca. 1817 in Il. Children were: Jane, John, William, Leroy, Lucinda. Daniel died Oct 20, 1899 and buried at the Moore Cemetery.