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Posted Queries for July thru September 1998

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WINSLOW posted by van winslow on Monday, July 6, 1998: i am seeking information about henry walker winslow (ike). he was born in san saba about 1913 and died in carlsbad n.m. about 1953. he was my grandfather. any information about him or his family would be greatly appreciated. thank you

CUNNINGHAM, MCCLELLAN posted by Gerri Drewett on Sunday, July 12, 1998: I am looking for any information on the parents of Joseph C.Cunningham.Born 5/31/1831, died 9/7/1925. Wife Martha Roby McClellan. daughter of William McClellam and Martha Roby.

CAVINESS, MANLOVE, MENEFEE, MONTGOMERY, NEAL, WILLIAMS posted by Jack Butts on Tuesday, August 4, 1998: MONTGOMERY, John Calvin, son of Joseph J. and Matilda MONTGOMERY. Married Emily WILLIAMS, daughter of John Riley and Sabra (Cooper) WILLIAMS. John and Emily MONTGOMERY moved to Georgetown, TX about 1848 thence to San Saba Co., where they settled on Upper Cherokee Creek. They had two girls and Emily d. in 1857 and she is buried at the Hanna Cemetery near Cherokee. John Calvin married three more times and had five more children including Maude, who m. Edgar Thomas Neal at San Saba, TX. MONTGOMERY, John Calvin, nephew and namesake of the above mentioned John Calvin. This man was b. in AR, an orphan, and was raised in San Saba Co. by his uncle, above. He m. Eugenia I. WILLIAMS in Meridian, TX in 1871, moved to Nolan Co., TX in 1880 and raised a family of ten. I would like to exchange info re any of the above surnames in San Saba Co. with like interested parties.

CAVINESS, MONTGOMERY posted by Jack Butts on Tuesday, August 4, 1998: CAVINESS,J.F. who m. Jane (Jincy) MONTGOMERY in Feb. 1861. Then marched off to the Civil War and never returned home. I am looking for more information on his parents and siblings etc. Also info. as to how, when and where he died. Thanks, Jack Butts.

COON, NORRED posted by Gerald D. Watkins on Monday, August 10, 1998: James Oliver NORRED b. 6 Oct 1832, Leake Co., Mississippi. He m. Margaret A. COON 1860 in Burnet Co. He was stationed at Camp McMillin in 1862 and was involved in several running fights with indians in San Saba & Llano Counties.

FREESTONE posted by Lori Kerlick on Tuesday, August 11, 1998: I am looking for information on Maria Jane FREESTONE. DOB 1843 in Indiana. Married 12-10-1856 in San Saba TX. Parents show to be in San Saba in 1855. Is there any listing for the FREESTONES in an 1860 census? Anyone willing to help with research in this county, please contact me. Thanks.

BARNETT, MCCARLEY posted by Tory Crook on Friday, August 14, 1998: McCARLEY, Sam and Martha BARNETT married in 1854 in Caldwell Co., Texas. They lived in SAn Saba County in 1855 when their son Tom was born. Wish to contact others interested in this McCARLEY family. Was this Sam a son of Samuel and Celia McCARLEY who were settlers in Austin's Colony? Tory Crook

BROWN, HALL, SMITH posted by Louann Hall on Friday, August 14, 1998: I am trying to locate any information about the history of Alexander L. HALL, Sr. who moved to San Saba County (Richland Springs area) around 1840. He had a son named Alexander, Jr. who married Polly Ann BROWN. Alex, Sr. was married to Elizabeth SMITH in Greene County, Tennessee, in 1930. Alex Jr. was born January 3, 1837. Any information you may be able to provide will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Louann Hall Brady, Texas

ALEXANDER, LEE posted by Kathy Byers on Sunday, August 16, 1998: Luanne (Suanne) LEE, born 1871 in San Saba, TX, married Robert S. ALEXANDER. They had 5 children: Cleo, May, Wade, Silas, and William R. (known as WR) WR marr. Mellie, lived around Manhattan Island in 1960's, and had 2 children: Shirley & son. Shirley married and moved to CT or VT. Would like to hear from Shirley or any other family members. This is not my line, but a friend, Lenore Glancy, who lives near in Beatty, OR.

LANCASTER, LANE, MYERS posted by Vandanacker on Sunday, August 16, 1998: MYERS/LANE 1870- William Jefferson MYERS b.23Aug1870 Trinity Co. TX died c.1960 and Betty LANE b.13Aug1871 Lovelady, Trinity Co. TX. They were married 10Aug1890 and lived many years at the family home in Richland Springs, San Saba Co. TX. (8)Children: Louie Oliver b.03Oct1893 Trinity Co. TX died Apr1979 San Saba Co. TX, John b.27Aug1894 Trinity Co. TX died Feb1980 San Saba Co. TX, Tom b.04Jul1898 Trinity Co. TX died Jul1973 Midland,Midland Co. TX, Will b.10Jun1901 Walker Co. TX, Rena b.09Nov1904 Walker Co. TX, Jimmie b.28Mar1907 San Saba Co. TX, Jeff b.17Mar1909 died May1969, Peggy Addie b.04Jan1911 died 07Feb1982 Portland, Multnomah Co. OR. Peggy Addie married Albert Leon Lancaster (TN) on 16Dec1927 San Saba Co. TX. This is all the information I have on either Lane or Myers and would appreciate more to share. Thank you!

FEAZLE, LONG, PRESCOTT posted by Cathy Stalcup on Monday, August 17, 1998: Looking for information on Aaron PRESCOTT. He moved to San Saba sometime after 1845. He was married to Arzula FEAZLE. They are both buried at the City Cemetery San Saba, TX Their daughter Sarah Margaret PRESCOTT married Joe Clark LONG and had four children in San Saba. They were Agnes Beatrice, Willie Mae, Martha Angie, Willis Aaron. Any information would be appreciated.

MCNEILL, MOORE posted by Michael L. Kelly on Monday, August 17, 1998: ISO of any descendants of MOORES or McNEILLS of San Saba County. My g-g-grandmother was Addie MOORE b. abt. 1849 Macon County, AL. In 1868 her, her brothers Micajah and Wesley, sisters Lucinda Jane and Virginia, and I think mother Mary Ann (Henley) MOORE, all migrated from Macon County, AL to San Saba. I know Micajah married, had children, died and is buried in San Saba with his wife Julia McNEILL. Lucy and Genny were last known to live in Brady, McCulloch County in 1935. I am searching for any information about this family and the McNEILL family. I have some small amounts of info on the MOORE family to share.

BARNETT, DOWDLE, DUNCAN, MAGNAN, WOOD, WOODS posted by Tory Crook on Wednesday, August 19, 1998: Would like to contact Nedrah MAGNAN and others interested in the family of John DUNCAN. Was his wife Mary DOWDLE? Was she kin to Amaziah and Martha DOWDLE WOODS? Also wish to learn more about the family of James T WOOD, his spouse and children. Did William Riley WOOD marry Mary BARNETT? Thanks, Tory Crook

BURNS, REYNOLDS, SHAWVER, SMITHWICK, VINCELL, WALKER, YARBOROUGH posted by Carol Vincell on Wednesday, August 26, 1998: Searching for info on Joseph Solomon WALKER and his brother George Washington WALKER. These two brothers married sisters Martha and Penelope BURNS. I have strong evidence that they lived in Richland Springs San Saba Co, between 1882 and 1900. My Grand mother Minnie WALKER SMITHWICK told me she was born there in 1892. George and Joseph worked and lived on the HALL ranch.owned by Jim HALL>

BAILEY, FLETCHER, MCKAY, WILLIAMS posted by Mary Nell McKay on Wednesday, August 26, 1998: Searching for any MCKAY info in late 1700 early 1800. MCKAY, Robert born June 1796, Reece born Oct. 1798, Willis born July 1802 and Thomas born April 1805 of parents Samuel McKay and Jane Bailey. Reece married Julie Williams in 1836. One of these brothers had a son, John F. born July 6, 1849, who married Choctaw Indian girl named Atha Domez Bohana Fletcher born Jan 1851. John F was shot in the back in Paducah Tx Feb 27, 1900. Searching for any info or anyone who might have info.

KING, VIRDELL, WILLIAMS posted by Margie Virdell on Thursday, August 27, 1998: VIRDELL (WILLIAMS, KING), lived around San Saba in 1900-1920 approx. Pearl, Edna, Cecil, Pansy, and Jewel VIRDELL were all born there. Father was Wesley Martin VIRDELL, mother was Maggie Belle KING. This was his 2nd marriage; W.M.(son), Lois(son), and Jim were born later in Cooke County, and Margaret and Kenneth were born later in OK. Linnie, Minnie, and Mintie Belle were older siblings from his 1st marriage to Ada WILLIAMS. Any additional info appreciated.

KING, VIRDELL, WILLIAMS posted by Margie Virdell on Thursday, August 27, 1998: VIRDELL (WILLIAMS, KING), lived around San Saba in 1900-1920 approx. Pearl, Edna, Cecil, Pansy, and Jewel VIRDELL were all born there. Father was Wesley Martin VIRDELL, mother was Maggie Belle KING. This was his 2nd marriage; W.M.(son), Lois(son), and Jim were born later in Cooke County, and Margaret and Kenneth were born later in OK. Linnie, Minnie, and Mintie Belle were older siblings from his 1st marriage to Ada WILLIAMS. Any additional info appreciated.

GODFREY, KINCAID, TIPPEN posted by Keith G. Brooks on Sunday, August 30, 1998: I am searching for information on the surnames Tippen, Kincaid , and Godfrey. They lived at Wallace Creek in San Saba County, Texas. If anyone has any information please contact me ,, thanks Keith G. Brooks

GOSSETT posted by Debbie Johnson on Monday, August 31, 1998: I'm researching the Gossett family and would appreciate any info someone could send my way. I'll trade what I know.

TABOR posted by Rose Denson on Sunday, September 6, 1998: Looking for any information on Robert TABOR. Married Susan Ann WORRELL abt.1910-12, had two children born ib San Saba County. Rosa Lee TABOR, March 26, 1912 and Jesse TABOR in 1914.

OHSE posted by Audry Livsey on Monday, September 7, 1998: OHSE-Looking for any information on Walter Ohse of San Saba, Texas. b. 29 Aug 1888, d. Oct. 1986.

LEDBETTER, MCNEIL, TILL posted by Jackie Midkiff on Friday, September 11, 1998: My great grandfather was William Henry LEDBETTER m/Jennettie (maiden name?). Believe he or his father was in the Civil War (W. H. LEDBETTER shown on Lamar County Confederate Muster Rolls, Webbs Lamar Calvary (Ron Brothers). William Henry LEDBETTER found on St of TX Military Pension # 21090 and Jennettie Pension No. 35368 - San Saba Co TX. Know Jennettie was my great grandmother and they lived in San Saba County. Family said he was a Capt in the Texas Rangers. Also found W. H. LEDBETTER mentioned as being Officer in Wellborn's Alabama Mounted Volunteers under attack by Seminole Indians from Florida in 1837 possibly his father/grandfather. William Henry's children are Birdie (Bertha) Myrtle LEDBETTER TILL (my grandmother) b 1892 (on Jan 1920 14th Fed Census as 28 yrs old parents from TN (no County). other children Alice LEDBETTER MCNEIL, Jennettie LEDBETTER, Roy LEDBETTER and FRED LEDBETTER. Believe they were raised in San Saba County, Texas but am told Jennetti! e was a midwife and traveled and he traveled with the TX Rangers. Any info would be greatly appreciated by me and my 83 year old Mom who is curious about her ancestory and can't remember much! Help.

BURLESON posted by Jan Burks Romine on Sunday, September 13, 1998: Looking for information on Sara(h) Elizabeth BURLESON. She was born in 1863 in San Saba. Her parents were James and Elizabeth Ellen Burleson.

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