Independence
County Arkansas
1998 Queries
Michael Gilpin 30 June 1998
Federal Land Records indicate Nathan GILPIN was issued a warrant for 160 acres
in
Kathy Brewer June
25, 1998
I am looking for information on my great Grandparents, James Andrew Garner and
Ida Elizabeth Travis. They lived in Sulphur Rock,
Mary Ann Million 25 June
1998
Looking for Daniel LINDSEY descendants. Daniel was in Independence Co.,
Kenneth R. Klamm June
23, 1998
I am interested in hearing from anyone related to the Gambill family that
settled in
Jim Harmon June
23, 1998
Searching for descendants of Charles Mize, Nicholas Mize, and Nancy Mize who
moved to Independence Co. AR around 1855-1860. Each family had several children
and moved to AL, MS and TX but I have not been able to find any of their
descendants. I have extensive files on Charles, Nicholas and
Web site address is http://members.xoom.com/genjym
Rita DonCarlos June
22, 1998
Seeking information on James BILLINGS. Married M. N. PINCHBACK in
James appears on the 1900 Census in Independence Co. with the 2 children. What
happened to M. N.? What was her first and middle name? Any information
appreciated.......Rita
Jo Ann Pectol-Mills June
20,1998
I'm looking for information of Robert Henry Pectol. He was from
Rebecca Hitzman18
June 1998
Eva Hall June 15, 1998
Joseph REED died c 1818 in what is now
Nelda Baker Phx. Az. June
13, 1998
COWELL, COLEMAN, GOOKIN
In 1860 census William H. COWELL born in 1822 (where ?) and his wife Lavina
COLEMAN born 1833 were living in White River Township (P. O. Sulphur Rock, AR)
with their children. The children are Albert, Sarah A., Mary E. (mine), and
Louise (?). Living with them were Lavina's parents George and Rebecca COLEMAN
from N.C. George was 75 and Rebecca was 68. I'm sure the older COLEMANS
probably died there. If anyone has any info on the please e-mail me. I would
like to know where in N.C. they came from and when they died. Also William
COWELL stated in census he was a merchant. Would like info on him, also.
Daughter Mary E. married in
Donnie Pickard
June 7, 1998
Looking for information on George P. Moore, born 1831 in
Geraldine Cook 2
June 1998
1850 Independence Co., Census shows Benjamin Neely and children. Their mother
was Patsy Elkins. Do any descendants of this family have any family history
available to share? Thank you.
Kenneth Bradshaw 1
June 1998
GOODMANS
Looking for descendants of Jesse Goodman Of Stone Co., AR. We have information
going back to 1610
Kenneth
James F. Young May
31, 1998
I am looking for information, descendants, relatives of J. M. ENNIS b.
September 24, 1876, and Virginia (Jenny) Althia YOUNG ENNIS b. June 09, 1878.
Their children were Cicil Edna, Lucy Seawillow, Willa Mildred, Jason Lawrence,
Odell Leon ENNIS. I have a Bible that was given to my grandfather, William
Alvin YOUNG by J. M. ENNIS.
I believe the children are buried in the
Jim Young
Dan Edwards
May 29, 1998
Daniel Edwards, searching for Independence Co.,
e-mail = dwards@intergate.ecsd.k12.ca.us
snail-mail to:
Carol Adair May 27, 1998
I am looking for any information on the Adair Family from Oil Trough,
Additionally, Anthony ran the White River Ferry in Oil Trough, and Walter
Henderson ran the Black River Ferry in
Thank you so much.
Bill G. Mansker 27
May 1998
Wife's gggrandfather, Caleb Bales, is listed in some sources as buried in Weavers
Chapel,
Robert L. Nance May
25, 1998
Looking for information or descendants of Thomas Nance, born in Randolph Co,
NC, about 1801, left NC about 1838, went to TN, left TN about 1846, went to
Cape Girardeau Co, MO, spent some time in Butler Co, MO, before finally moving
to Jackson Co, AR, and then to Independence Co, AR, where he died in August
1874 according to Goodspeed's History of NE AR. A son, Thomas Jr. stayed in
Jackson Co. while another son Isaac may have gone to Independence Co. with his
father. Planning an AR. trip this summer -- would like to find out as much as I
can beforehand. Thanks.
Robert L. Nance
Tim Holt May 25,
1998
I have been researching the Young family in
Plesant Harvey Young - m - Josie Nolan
John Young
Howard Young
Tinnie Young - m - ? Foster
Fronnie Young
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Sheila J. Alexander
May 22, 1998
I am in search of the parents of Sara Jane Costelo my grandmother, who was born
in Oil Trough,
I have no other information but for this.
Tom Lewallen 22
May 1998
Researching the LEWALLEN family. (1) Caltha Lewallen of
Don Milligan May 22,
1998
Looking for info on my grt.grd.father, SAMUEL M. MILLIGAM wife was MANERVA, my
grd.father was LEWIS NEWTON MILLIGAN he was born in AR. October 4, 1879
Irma Prentice May
22, 1998
We are searching for the families of Benjamin F. Milligan (DOB 1878 in Barren
Township), and Marshall Milligan (DOB 1899). Their father was James P. Milligan
(c1850-c1940) and Benjamin's mother was Mary Margaret Mayhugh Milligan (DOB
1855) daughter of Amos Mayhue. She was born in
George Lusk 22 MAY
1998
Seeking information on the connection between the MASSEY family and LUSK
family. Ozina LUSK b. 1846 d. abt. 1881 married Thomas Granville MASSEY;
Elizabeth Jane LUSK b. 1851 d. 1881 married John MASSEY; Noah Monroe LUSK b.
1852 d. 1880 married Harriet A. MASSEY. The LUSK's were children of Robert
Monroe LUSK and Catherine MCNABB. They moved in Independence Co. from
Alma Super May 22,
1998
I am searching for any information on the LUCAS family. My grandfather was
Harvey Lucas who married Bessie Summers, date unknown. Known to have owned the
general store in Oil Trough and ran the Oil Trough/Newark Ferry. Dates unknown.
Children were schooled in
Sandy Sears May 22,
1998
LADDS/ROSS/ROSSON
Searching for information on J.C. LADD, b.May 14, 1846, d.April 6 or 8, 1903.
Wife was N.B. LADD, b.August 10, 1846, unknown date of death. Known children
were #1)Laura J. LADD Gower, b. May 17, 1876, d. May 20, 1957 #2) Emma LADD
Rosson, b. August 17, 1880. d.February 25, 1901. Emma's children were #1)Emmett
Roy ROSS(en) b. June 13, 1894 d. July 30, 1932 #2) Stella M. ROSSON b. February
12, 1901, d. January 30, 1911. All of these subjects are buried in the
Tom Lewallen 14
May 1998
Researching the LEWALLEN family. (1) Caltha Lewallen of
Sammie
Ivey Leap May 16, 1998 Looking for siblings/ancestors/descendants of Robert
Manly IVY b abt 1805, married Lucindy SHADDON Feb 2, 1826 Independence Co., AR.
Robert died abt 1852. Robert and Lucindy had the following children: Manly,
Green, Maria, Ann, Robert Jr, Lucretia, James, Lewis, Amanda Jane and Barbara.
Would love to share information with anyone researching any of these people. Sandy Sears May 19, 1998
ROSS/ROSSEN/ROSSON SURNAME
I am looking for information on the husband of the following person: Emma Ladd
ROSSON, (daugher of J.C. and N.B. Ladd) b. 17 Aug. 1880 d. 25 Feb. 1901.
Children are 1) Emmett Roy ROSS, b. 13 June, 1894 d. 30 July, 1932 and 2)
Stella M. ROSSEN, b. 12 Feb. 1901 d. 30 Jan. 1911. All these subjects are
buried in the
Richard and Carol
Keiste May 19, 1998
Looking for information about Samuel Harman James (b. abt. 1872 in TN) and his
wife Elizabeth Curtis (b. abt. 1892 in MO), who are ancestors of my
brother-in-law whose family I am researching. They were residing in Oil Trough,
Independence Co. in 1910. I would especially like information which might help
me figure out where they came from and/or who their parents might have been. By
1920, they were living in Barron Twp., in nearby Jackson Co. I would be glad to
share what little information I have about this family.
Don Webber 5 May,
1998
We are seeking any information on the mystery man of my family, my paternal
Grandfather, Calvin Frank WEBBER, born 21 March, 1844 in
If you could enlighten us on any point concerning this mystery man, the entire
WEBBER family will be eternally grateful, and I thank you.
Don Webber -
Barbara Jean Allen May
5, 1998
My Great-Great-Grandfather was Sherwood (Or Sherden or Sherod) Low (Lowe) and
was born 1796-97 in
I would like to know the names of Sherwood's parents, his first and, possibly
second (maybe Hannah) wives. He married Margeret Watts in Calhoun County,
Arkansas in 1857.
I would also like to know where and when Sherwood Low's line came from to
America. Thank you!
Sue Lloyd May
8,1998
Looking for any info on CHARLES PRATHER b.1825 in GA. md. NANCIE E. (BASSEN ?)
b 1829 in GA. found in 1850 in Franklin Co. GA. THey were in Independence Co.,
AR. Gainsboro twp. on the 1880 census. Children all born in GA. were Elijah
1846, Sarah 1849, Lucinda 1848, John 1851, M.Jane 1853, William 1857, Mary E. 1863,
Martha T. 1866, Charles J. 1869. Martha J. md. Benjamin Franklin HARTWICK b.
Tuckerman, Jackson Co.AR. Thank you.
Clark R. Dorr My great-grandfather may have been born in Batesville. His father was reportedly a doctor in Batesville. I do not know this for fact. It is family information handed down and may or may not be true. My great-grandfather was John Francis Dorr...I do not have his father's name. Any help offered would be of great value. Thank you, Clark R. Dorr
David Jackson 8
MAY 1998
WOODS/QUIGLEY surnames in Independence Co., AR. William and Mary Ann (GREEN)
WOODS lived in Independence Co., AR with their children (Frances Evaline,
George N., Nancy E., Martha, and Melissa) from 1850 until William died 5 JAN
1863 (Civil War casualty?). Mary Ann m. widower Timothy QUIGLEY 9 AUG 1863. The
family apparently re-located to southern MO by the 1870 Census.
Jan Roberts May 11,
1998
I am looking for any information on the family of Nancy Caroline SIX. She was
the daughter of William R. SIX. Nancy Caroline Six married William Henry DODD
August 25, 1868, in Independence County, Arkansas. Thanks!
David Pratt May
3, 1998
I'm looking for a marriage record for Emma (Chandler?) who married Clayton
Jennings in Independence County. Clayton Jennings was supposed to have fought
in the Civil War. After he died, she married a Mr. Sanders. This would be in
the 1870s-1890s, I think. Her children were Charles Jennings and his half-
siblings Alfred Sanders, Grace Sanders, and Florence Sanders (births,
marriages, and deaths unknown). Thanks!
Faith Prince Taylor May
1, 1998
I am looking for information on the following families; PRINCE, Ferd - found on
the 1900 Independence County census, living in Fairview Twp.; RUST, William -
found on the 1870 Independence County census, living in Franklin Twp.; DECKER,
Daniel - found in 1860, Lawrence County; and I am looking for a Sarah DAVENPORT
who lived in Sharp, Lawrence or Independence County around 1850 - 1860. These
are all direct grandparents of mine and I would love to correspond with anyone
who has information.
Michael Calaway 28 February 1998
I am interested in obtaining info on my family name prior to the 1870's when my
ggg-grandfather Richard Callaway disappeared in the Civil War. The spelling changed
due to the lack of knowledge by his 3 children. I have been trying to find out
what happened to him after he went off to war. He was never heard from again
and no one has any record that I have found of what unit he was in. Any
information would be appreciated even if it doesn't pertain to him. My family
lives in the Bethesda and O'Neal areas from then until now.
Thank you, Michael Calaway
David Baldridge 28
Feb 1998
CHAMBERLAIN, GARDNER, HOOKER - Thomas M. CHAMBERLAIN(29 Oct 1856, probably
Daviess Co., KY - 3 Jan 1911, Cash, Craighead Co., AR) was a son of Wesley
CHAMBERLAIN(ca 1813, KY - ? ) and Catherine (HOOKER) CHAMBERLAIN(ca 1834, KY -
? ). Thomas married Mary Margaret GARDNER(ca 1863, AR - 1907, Jackson Co., AR)
in Izard County, Arkansas, on 31 August 1880. They became the parents of nine
children, most if not all born in Swifton, Jackson County, Arkansas: 1. Laura
Frances ³Laurie²(12 Jul 1881 - 5 Jun 1905, Swifton, Jackson Co., AR), 2. Infant
boy(7 Apr 1882 - 9 Feb 1900), 3. Julia A. ³Julie²(1887 - ? ), 4. Leroy
³Roy²(1889 - 1923), 5. Lulu(1893 - ? ), 6. Clay( 4 Feb 1895, Ash Flats, Sharp
Co., AR - Aug 1984, Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR), 7. Jimmie(13 Feb 1899- ? ),
8. Suda ³Sue²(20 Aug 1905 - 16 Mar 1961, Conway, Faulkner Co., AR), 9. Stella
Mae(3 Jul 1907 - 17 Jan 1975, Henry Co., TN). Their family home was in Swifton,
Jackson County, Arkansas, where Thomas worked variously as a sawyer, engineer,
and millwright. He was an Army private during the Spanish American War assigned
to the 2nd Arkansas Volunteer Infantry Regiment. After the death of their
father in 1911, the three younger CHAMBERLAIN children were raised at the
Independent Order of Oddfellows Orphanage in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas.
If you have any information about these GARDNER and/or CHAMBERLAIN families of
northeastern Arkansas of the late 1800s and/or early 1900s, please contact
David Baldridge at hdbjr@mindspring.com or 3536 Brookline Drive, Sarasota,
Florida 34239-4327.
Max Shumake Feb. 24,
1998
My Great-grandparents Edmund Shumake b. 8-4-1841 in Tenn and Mary Ellie Mauldin
b. 12 13 1841 in Miss. were married in the Healing Springs Township of
Independence Co., Ark. on 12/24/1862. The problem is we can't find out what
happened to Edmund, on 7-23-1865 my grandfather was born in the Liberty
Township, in the 1870 Census Mary Ellie Shumak was living with Alford Latimer
and Sarah next to her parents, grandfather Tatum and her brother M.J. Mauldin
in the same area, but no Edmund. Can you be of any assistance? Thanks, Max.
RT. 1 Box 277A, DeKalb, Texas, 75559, 903 667-5033
Verna Bice Feb.
23, 1998
GREENHOW - BICE
Looking for information for R. C. GREENHOW who married NANCY A. BICE in
INDEPENDENCE on AUGUST 25, 1874. Nancy parents were HIRAM and HARRIET BICE from
South Carolina > Georgia. If not on internet you may write D.Bice, 218 Flag
Dr.W., Lake Jackson, Tx. 77566
Michael S. Moser 17
Feb 1998
I am researching the surnames MOSER, FULBRIGHT and LANGSTON. Am especially
interested in my early ancestors to northern Arkansas. These include but are
not limited to: 1) Jacob FULBRIGHT, m. to Susan MOSER, 2) John MOSER, m. to
Rosanna DEAL, 3) Samuel MOSER, m. to Elizabeth M. FULBRIGHT, 4) Barnett MOSER,
m. to Margaret Jane GOBBLE. Welcome any and all responses.
Wanda Parsons February
13, 1998
Am trying to find information on grandparents.....George Newton Scott and Mary
(Ann or Emma) Milligan. They were married in Independence County somewhere
around 1885. George was from Tennessee and Mary was from Oklahoma. There were
eight children. Not sure of date they left Independence County but both died in
Logan County, AR.. George died in 1930 and Mary died in 1918. Any information
or help would be appreciated......Thanks!
Charles Reed Feb 13,
1998
RICE, CLARK Rice, Ada b. 1822 Tenn. d. , Johnson b. 1840 Ark d. 1893 , Adaline
Mantha b. 1842 - d. , Amellia America b. 1845? - d. ,Beattris Almeta b. 1848 -
d. ,Nancy J. b. 1851 - d. 1900 ,Eliz. b. 1853 - d. , Marcus J. b. 1856 - d. ,
John W. F. b. 1858 Ark d. There is good evidence that the children of Ada Rice
were the children of Johnson Clark b. 1807 Ga. who lived in Independence Co. in
the time period of 1830 to 1865. She married Isaac Hill in Dec. 1870 in Ind.
Co.. I can not find her after this time. Does anyone have any information that
they would share on her or her children?
Charles Reed Feb 13,
1998
CLARK, HODGES, HILL, GUNTER,WELDON, PATTERSON Clark, James b. 1793 Ga. d. 1849
Ind. Co. Wife: Sarah Ross , Johnston b. 1807 Ga. d. 1862 Mo. Wife: Elizabeth
Roan Ada Rice , Elizabeth b. 1809 d. 1850+ Husb: George Hodges , Lydia b. 1811
Ill. d <1870 Husb, Isaac Hill , Patsy b. 1812 d. <1820 , Sarah b. 1814 d.
Husb: John Gunter , Wiley b. 1817 d. Wife: Lucinda Weldon , John b. 1819 Ill d.
1819 Ind. Co. Wife: Cath. Patterson Mary Huckaby ,James b. 1821 d. , Washington
b. 182? d. , Hiram b. 1825 d. 1847 Mexico , Andrew J. b. 1827 Mo. d. , Mary
Jane b. 1830 d. , Jonathan b. 1833 d. 1914 Law. Co. Wife: Minerva Johnson :
Louiza Wadsworth Are you interested in these families? I have much information
and Questions on them.
Charles Reed 13 Feb
1998
HENDERSON, James b. 1803 Ga
, Rebecca b. 1804 Tn.
, Robert b. 1830 Mo.
, Hiram b. 1835 Ark
, Hannah b. 1840 Ark
, Nancy b. 1843 Ark
, Andrew b. 1848 Ark.
Clark, Sarah was living with them on the 1850 Ind. Co. Census. She was the
widow of James Clark b, 1793. The Hendersons migrated with the Clarks from
Georgia to Illinois into Missouri and then down into Ind. Co. in the time
period of 1830 to 1840. Are you related to this family? Please contact.
Griffin, Dennis
Edward February 9, 1998
My great-grandfather was Layfette Payne Griffin. His father was William Turner
Griffin. I discovered a land sale 1890 to Griffin, Wiliam Turner Sec. No. 19
(T) 14N (R) 7W 160 acres 1890-04-16. This is just for reference. William Turner
lived in Independence County in the late 1800's. I understood that (my)
Griffin's came from TN. There was an R.H. Griffin in the Sulphur Rock 38th
Arkansas Infantry with the rank of 2LT age 27 in 1863 Aug 6th. This would fit
the age to be the father of William Turner. Do you have any reference to these
names or any possible connection? Any help would be appreciated. Thank You,
Dennis Griffin
Raymond D. King 08
Feb 1998
Does anyone in Independence County know the location of the grave site of Caleb
and Jensie Jane Bales? He died 15 Jan 1862 and she later. I have searched the
courthouse records and many cemeteries in Independence Co without any success.
Does anyone by chance on the name of the father of Caleb Bales? He was born in
VA about 1807 and married Jensie on 01 Jan 1834 at Batesville. Marriage license
on file in Batesville Court House. Jensie was a Cherokee. Children were:
Willard, William, James, David, Francis, Dinah, Manerva, John Benjamin Franklin
(my gg-grandfather), and Celia. You are welcome to any data I have on the
Bales. Thank you. Raymond D. King, P.O. Box 143, Pattonville, TX 75468.
Betty Chesser February
9, 1998
GRIFFIN, Jefferson D. (Jeff) and wife Anna A. BOWLIN ( Boling) had 3 sons,
Harvey, David and Jesse. Jesse A. GRIFFIN born near Batesville in 1897. Looking
for any information available on this family in Independence Co. in late
1890's.
David B. Ratliff
February 5, 1998
Subject: Dickerson and Dilbreath of Arkansas
I am looking for information on Elijah Dickerson my Great-great Grandfather. He
was married in Arkansas in 1860 to Mary Jane Dilbreath. They had their first
child Mary in Batesville in 1867. When Mary was less than a year old they moved
to Spencer County, Indiana. Elijah Dickerson was said to have been born in
Tennessee, but Mary Jane was born in Arkansas. Do you have any information on
them?
Marjorie M. Miller January
31, 1998
William Henry Bollinger married Emily Kazar Adkisson in Independence Co, AR 2
Jan 1890. I need the name of her parents. She was born about 1872. Does anyone
have 1880 census or other info they could check for me?
Roxanne White January 30,
1998
I am looking for any information on Stephen Nichols, he was married to a
Martha. Stephen was born in 1798, and he lived in Independence County, in 1830.
That's all I know of, can you help me??? Thank you Roxanne.
Verna
Tracy Bice January 29, 1998
Land address: 218 Flag Dr.West, Lake Jackson, Texas 77566
Looking for more information for "Justus Filanders TRACY" who was
married to "Annie Eliza VAUGHN" on July 05, 1857. Son Sterling H.
(Hansford) TRACY was born in Christian Township, Independence County, Arkansas
in 1858, so we know the families whereabouts on this year. The next child born
to this couple was Mary Jo TRACY in 1860 in the same twps.. Any information of
this family would be wonderful. I have what happened to them after their move
to Texas in the 1870's. There should be other TRACY families around this area
at about this time period. Justus TRACY's father was Captain William TRACY and
his mother was Nancy GRIFFIN. The family originated from Spartanburg S.C.. I
thank you for your help. (sp. Tracy-Tracey)
Nelda Agrusa January
24, 1998
My g-grandfather William Henry Dodd married Elizabeth Martin in Independence
Co. After her death he married Nancy Caroline Six 15 Aug 1868. This union
produced William Henry Jr 1868; John Wesley 1870; George Washington 1872;
Martha 1873; Maggie Mae 1876; Tom Harmon 1878; Francis Marion 1880; James
Joshua 1882; Nancy Maude 1885; Charlie Lee 1888. I desperately need William
Henry Dodd's parents. He moved from Independence Co ca 1885 to Texas then
Oklahoma.
Nelda Agrusa January
23, 1998
Need information regarding WILLIAM R. SIX of Independence Co. He married three
times. Children Emeline, Hiram, James, William B., Nancy Caroline b 1848.
William is the son of JACOB SIX & MARGARET PARKER. Jacob died 1854
Independence co. Jacob married Margaret in Ohio Co KY. Were there other
children of Jacob & Margaret. Who did William R. marry first? Help.
David Lynx 1/19/97
Looking for burial place of Ruana TRIMBLE STEVENSON who died in 1824. Also
information on the TRIMBLE family in Batesville. She was married to William
Wilson STEVENSON. He came with his mother Jane WILSON STEVENSON REED and George
REED to Independence County in 1811.
Sharon Otis 12 Jan
1998
Need information on Rutherford HERRIOTT, b 1798 in Allegheny Co, Pa., d 11 Feb
1860 in Independence Co, Ar. Wife Hannah Mary WOODS b 1805 Canonsburg,
Washington, Pa, d 10 Feb 1890 Independence Co, Ar. Children Mary HERRIOTT,
George Rutherford HERRIOTT, Sophia HERRIOTT (husband John A. S. COMER) Dr. John
W. HERRIOTT, Amanda HERRIOTT. Any information on these families would be
appreciated.
Greg Elders
January 11, 1998
Need info on WYATT, Thomas or Abraham, settled Indep. Co., Christian twp., 1818
or 1820.
Samuel Weldon January
8, 1998
My great-grandparents' names were:
1. WEST, William David b Sep 1854 where unknown d 27 Jan 1939 Logan
County, Ar. married 1883 we think Independence County, Ar. to
TODD, Mary Jane b 7 Feb 1866 where unknown d 13 Apr 1917 Logan
County, Ar. There was six issues from this union:
2. WEST, Margaret "Maggie" Nora b 3 Jan 1886 Batesville,
Independence County, Ar. d 30 Sep 1956 Stockton, Ca.
3. WEST, Myrtle May b 14 May 1891 think it was in Independence
County, Ar. d 23 may 1953 Logan County, Ar.
4. WEST, Willis Newton "Budney" b 14 Dec 1892 Magazine, Logan
County, Ar. d 13 Jan 1971 not sure where.
5. WEST, Bernard C. b 20 Dec 1897 Magazine, Logan County, Ar.
d 28 Jan 1964 Yell County, Ar.
6. WEST, Rosa Anna b 1 Nov 1898 not sure where d 22 Aug 1963
Oakland, Ca.
7. WEST, Mel Vinnie b 28 Aug 1900 Havana, Yell County, Ar. d 18
May 1952 Yell County, Ar.
I'm not sure yet if Benjamin A. WELDON was my gggrand father or not. I know
John W. WELDON was my ggrand father. I do believe John W. was Benjamin A. son
but haven't proved it yet, that is what this trip is about this summer. Many
thanks.
Sammie
Ivey Leap Jan 8, 1998
I am looking for the ancestors of Sam G. IVEY, b.abt 1866 in Batesville,
Independence Co., AR. The "G" could be an "E". His father,
I believe, was Green IVEY. Any help or suggestions will be appreciated. I will
also be happy to share my descendant data with anyone researching this line.
Terrye Beth Jones Lambert January
6, 1998
Subject: Independence County Family Ties
I am currently researching the LAMBERT, SETZER, CAGLE, TUCKER, DAVIS, WACKERLY,
and several branching lines of my family in the Independence County area.
Gladys See 6 Jan 1998
Looking for information on Editha Adaline DANIEL (1837 IL) & her daughters,
Sarah (1863 IL), who married William Buckles, and Mollie (1865 IL), who married
a KING. They arrived in Independence Co., Arkansas in the early 1880's. Mollie
KING had 6 children. Thanks for your help.
Sammie Wilson January
5, 1998
Researching MATHENY surname who were in Independence County, Ark in 1860 and
1870...would like to correspond with descendants or anyone researching this
name....I will share the info that I have......the Mathenys were from North
Carolina. They came to Middle Tennessee, then to West Tennessee, then some went
on into Arkansas.....other name researching from Arkansas is Oakley.......thank
you same
Mary Turney Miller 4 Jan
1998
TURNEY - am looking for info on Pleasant Turney who arrived Ind. Co ca 1829. He
was there till his death in Civil War.
Pam White 4 Jan 1998
Would like to correspond with anyone who is researching the Pierce line in
Independence County. Our Hiram Allen Pierce was told to be there 1840/1870?
Thanking you in advance.
Jeanie VasseurJan.1,
1998
TOWNSEND
Jeff Townsend was born in 1897 at Newark,Ark. His father was
"Pet",John Peter Townsend and mother was Fannie Francis
Pollen-Townsend. Jeff had a sister Rosetta Townsend. Any information on this
family appreciated.
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MURPHY,Chester and Florance "Mae"- lived in Independence Co. in the
1900 census. They had children Alice and Charlie. Does anyone have information
on this Murphy family? Contact me if you do. Thanks.