Sue Evans Bef Oct 1996
I am looking for information on Benjamin F. Hardin who was on the 1910 census for Tarrant Co., and for his family. I know some of them moved on into OK later, but I am not sure if everybody did. Benjamin F. Hardin (part of the family spelled it Harden) b. 1863 in Hamilton Co. TN, married in Indepedence Co., AR Lizzie (Elizabeth) Barnett b. 1862 either MO or AL They had the following children: Julia b. 1881; James b. 1883 (he moved to OK); Addie b. 1887; William T. 1889 (Went to OK); Robert 1892; Herbert 1903; Effie 1907 (she went to OK) I particularly would like to know if there are any records for other Hardins who stayed behind and didn't go to OK, particularly siblings of Benjamin. He had brothers named Francis, William, John, and Thomas, and sisters named Mary, Zerilda, Theodosia and Nancy.

Janna Mayfield Bef Oct 1996
I am working on a book of the History and Families of Polytechnic, Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas. It would be helpful if I could find families living in the East Side of Tarrant between 1850-1918 or students that attended the Polytechnic College now Texas Weslyan University. I have been working on this project for many years. I have lived in the East Side of Fort Worth all my life. Any information would be appreciated.

[email protected] Bef Oct 1996
1920 census for Tarrant Co. ED # 120 p.17 line 37 lists an Ed SUMMERS and his family. I am looking for them or their descendents. Also need date of death for Ed and his wife Mary. Ed was the brother of my great grandfather John Alex SUMMERS. Any info appreciated. Please email [email protected]

Sandra Allen Fender Bef Oct 1996
I am searching for information about Andrew Allen, who was born in Haywood County, North Carolina about 1859. Family information says he died in Fort Worth, Texas in 1938. Andrew was my grand-father's brother. He left North Carolina before 1900. I would appreciate any information about Andrew or his decendants in order to complete that part of my "tree".

Linda Emry Bef Oct 1996
Searching for descendants of Thomas C. Mitchell, b. 05 Jul 1843, TN; d. 11 Apr 1935; wife Mary E. They had 12 children. Daughter Leona m. William A. Copher. Daughter Velma m. R.T. Caster. Has a probate index been published for Tarrent Co.? I need to know if there was probate proceedings for either of: Thomas C. Mitchell, died 11 Apr 1935, Tarrent Co. Mrs. T.C. Mitchell, died 20 Mar 1930, Tarrent Co.

Michael Beall Bef Oct 1996
Are there any Tarrant County, Texas resources that might indicate who may have lived in this area about this time. I am seeking the family of GEORGE W. & LAURA (MANN) BEALL. They had children born in TEXAS in 1853, 1856, and 1861, but I am unable to locate them in any if the BEALL households indexed in TEXAS in the 1860 census. The widowed and remarried LAURA, with her BEALL children and her husband, WILLIAM D. ROGERS, are found near Pilot Point in DENTON COUNY in the 1870 census. Family tradition has that GEORGE W. BEALL was a "doctor" and was "killed"/died about 1866. Would appreciate any help or suggestions.

donnad@flashnet Bef Oct 1996
Looking for information on George Washington Collup. He is shown in the 1880 census Tarrant Co. have been told he died in Texas Tarrant Co. But have found no proof of his death. Could someone please help confirm or disprove his death in Tarrant Co. Thanks

[email protected] Bef Oct 1996
I'm needing any information about the Cloud family of Tarrant Co. I think they settled in the Smithfield area mid to late 1800's. Family names are: Jeremiah Cloud b 1-1-1821/d 8-30-1878 buried @ Smithfield Cem.; Elizabeth Narcissus Wall b3-28-1830/ d 9-6-1924 buried @ Smithfld children were: Samuel F. Cloud b Feb 1851/d 7-23-1910; Sam'l married Louisa L. Hoggard; Ellen Cloud b 1853/d 1854; George A. Cloud b 1855/d 1912 married Lena C.; Jesse W. Cloud b 9-28-1857/d 8-8-1904 @ Young Co, TX married Nannie Ann Tyra; Nancy N "Nannie" Cloud b 11-2-1859/d 7-19-1949 Smithfield; Benjamin Franklin Cloud b 1860/d 1933 Rose Hill Cem married Frances Garrett; Jeremiah E. Cloud b 11-4-1861/d 2-9-1917 buried at Smithfield; Richard W. Cloud b 1864/d 1897; William Henderson Cloud b 1-2-1866/d 4-18-1940 @ Smithfield - Wm married Sarah Ellen Hightower; Elizabeth "Betty" b 1867/1912 in CA; Tate Ernest b 3-17-1869/d 3-26-1955 @ Smithfield married Bessie Nance; Robert Spear Cloud b 1871/d 6-4-1933 buried @ Smithfield married Lottie; 2nd mar to Bessie Ann McIntosh; R.S. Cloud & Bessie McIntosh are my grandparents

Joyce Gore Locke Thu Oct 10 1996
I am searching for information on Joshua G. KING born ca 1828 NC died before 1900 TX (probably), father believed to be John King b. VA and Eliza b. NC, 1850 Meigs Co, TN census next to Joshua and Elizabeth. Elizabeth King could be a sister instead of wife of Joshua. Joshua KING is on 1860 Wise Co (Prarie Point)census, 1870 and 1880 Tarrant Co, TX census. Known ch: Eliza E. KING b 1852 TX; Mary Elmirum KING b 09 Jun 1858 TX d 1914 Austin, TX married Thomas KIRKPATRICK (my line); Virginia Lee KING b 1866 d 1885 married W. Hamilton Morrison; Eliza A. KING b 1868 TX; James L. KING b Feb 1870 TX; Walter L. KING b 1872, TX; Ellen L. KING b 1875 TX; and Joseph E (or G.) KING b 1878 TX. Have not been able to track any of the ch except Virginia Lee who died shortly after birth of only child. Joshua King is mentioned in the first two volumes of the Wise County History books. I have old photos of a Joseph King and a Grant King believed to be cousins of my grandmother. Would appreciate any information or would love to contact my King cousins.

Cheryl Taylor Sun Sep 29 1996
Researching ALL INGRAM's of Ft. Worth area from 1860 to 1900. Need all information. This line would have been formerly of the Franklin County Kentucky area. Joseph Ingram is said to have married an Indian woman called BESSIE real name Julia Harrington ? Need names of Josephs sibling and children. One son John married a Carrie L. Osborn inn Muncie IN. What took them to Muncie?

Marian Olive Mon Sep 23 1996
Any inf on Thomas McCanne, Jr., his wife Polly Jones moved to Tarrant Co in 1846; bought land in 1857. Any info on Alexander Campbell McCanne , his son, was issued a certificate for land in 1876. Margaret Caroline Fulton married A. C. McCanne. They had ten children.

Dana Sat Oct 5 1996
I'm researching William Llewellyn Thomas and Mabel Claire Kealy of Hebron Billage, Denton county and have not been able to find a marriagae record for them. I suspect it may be in surrounding counties. Please advise. Also, he was naturalized in 1892. Where could one find these records? Thanks, Dana

Charlynn Johns Fri Oct 18 1996
Looking for information on Surnames ROGERS & MURRAY . Particulary the death of Jobe Rogers in the late 1880's. His widow married a man surname LOTT.

Barbara Ribling Tue Nov 5 1996
I am seeking information on the BAYLESS family in Tarrant. Co. I am a descendant of John Porter BAYLESS and Martha Jane FRANKLIN . I believe that some descendants of John and Martha settled here. Martha lived near Ft. Worth after the death of John. She lived with her children Martha Viola and Thomas. Other children who settled near Ft. Woth were Cordelia and her husband James BAYLESS , Emma and her husband W.S. "Seck" HART and possibly others. Are there any BAYLESS graves in Tarrant Co.? Thanks!

Sharon Ivy Mon Nov 11 1996
My husband's uncle Randolph Green Ivy was married three times in Fort Worth. The first marriage was in 1945 and unsure when the others, I am trying to find out the names of one or all three of the women he married. Randolph Green Ivy also went by the nick name R.G. Ivy. This was on his drivers license. So the marriage could be listed that way also. R.G. was born Feb 14, 1911 in Mills county, TX. The family said he had one son, "John". Thanks for any inforamtion.

Mary Nell Franks Thu Nov 28 1996
Looking for family members of William Mitchell Howard (born Jan. 5, 1844 Lawrence Co., Tn) married Alleather Celesture Franks (the daughter of George Washington Franks ) of Lawrence Co., Tn and Texas? I have information that they are buried in Whites Chapel Cem., Grapevine, Tarrant Co., Tx. George Washington Franks (born July l,1815 Tn.), son of John Franks and Sarah (Bird) Franks, mar Sept. 25, 1838 Lawrence Co., Tn. to Anna McAnally (born 1815 and died Nov. 29, 1869 Lawrence Co., Tn.) George Washington Franks left Tn. @1870 with most of the children. I would like to exchange information, as I am working on a John Franks and Sarah Bird Franks Book. Also looking for family members in Texas of John Wesley Franks (brother of George Washington) who married #2 Sarah Brown Franks. She moved to Denton Co., Tx are about 1900 with some of the children: Artemis who married Wesley H. Ratliff; Delmorte Dodge Franks, Hern, Tx. area; Daniel B. Franks, Goldwar, Tx. area; Franklin "Doc P", Houston, Tx. area; Mary Idell Franks who married James Allen Smith; Sarah Ann "Annie" Franks who married John Mullins , Hern, Tx.

Ellen M Crawford Fri Nov 29 1996
Looking for any info on John J WATSON born Dec 1838 MS died 1 May 1920 Tarrant Co. Parents may have been Jason and Louisa J WATSON . They are on the 1854-55 Texas Scholastics Census. John J Watson is buried in the Johnson Station Cem. Wife # 1. Mary Louise (possibly ELLIOTT ) # 2. Mary Jane KETCHUM # 3. Rufina Jane BARRINGER . Children of John J WATSON were: 1. Frank (Francis) b abt 1861; 2. Louisa Jane born Oct 1862 d Apr 1936 Mitchell Co TX married #1. George SMITH . # 2. James H PARKER ; 3. Rachel Emma born 1866 d abt 1903 Tarrant Co. married # 1 William W SLATON . # 2. William Jennings REED . Ch: George, Maude, Lula and Gus SLATON. Willie Irene and Rachel Emma REED; 4. John G b abt 1867 died aft 1936; 5. Thomas Mitchell b 1871 died aft 1936; 6. Albert Harvey b 1873 d 18 Aug 1938 Tarrant Co; 7. Sarah E b 1875 died aft 1936. Married William BOLIN ; 8. Alvin born 1879; 9. Edgar b Aug 1881; 10. Linnie (female) born Nov 1883 married Plen ROBERTS ; 11. Gertrude born Nov 1885 married Joe ADAMS ; 12. Mary J born Feb 1888 married Martin RHODES ; 13. Kittie born Apr 1890 married Jess SMITH ;14. Mattie born 1894 m Walter BOWLES . John J WATSON's daughter Rachel Emma REED was my husband's grandmother. She died when my mother-in-law was 2 yrs old and she and her sister Willie REED weere seperated from the rest of the family. I would like to find any descendants of this WATSON family. Would like to exchange information.

Mike Boucher Wed Dec 18 12:03:38 1996
HUDGINS, MILBURN, IVEY, PROCTOR, PEMBROOKE

Dave Ellison Fri Dec 20 18:19:20 1996
Looking for any information on William ELLISON , died 1906 in Ennis. Was commander United Confederate Veterans' Camp James Longstreet group in Ennis at time of death. Wife was Burnetta, died 1918 or 1919 unsure of where. Both buried in Bazette, TX (Navarro County). Son Anthony ELLISON b1879 in Ennis but eventually migrated to Dallas where he is buried (d1961).

R. Garfield Sun Dec 22 06:55:04 1996
I am looking for information about Alain and Monique Baudin and their son Stephen. I believe Alain died in Tarrant county in Dec., 1986.

Judy McKinney Fri Dec 20 08:31:02 1996
Elijah W. ROBERTS married Nancy A. VILES in1838 in Ind. They came from Polk Co. MO. to Wise Co. TX in 1868. Children: John (b.1847) Marion (B.1849) Henry (B.1854) and Eva Evangeline (b.1857) Need marriage dates & places of these children. Henry married Rachel ?, and had children Elsie and Anna in Ft. Worth, TX about 1880. Need to know when & where parents Elijah & Nancy ROBERTS died, and what happened to the other children. Any help appreciated. Judy

Carolyn Ericson Wed Dec 25 06:52:49 1996
ELLIS, Edward Smith was a Confederate veteran, having served in Co. E. 19th Texas Cavalry. He died 17 July 1882. He married Julia Ann Howard 24 December 1856 in Tarrant County. I have just located the Confederate widow's pension application which gave me these dates. I wanted to share with others who are working on this same family.

Phyl Vance Thu Jan 2 08:44:54 1997
PRICHARD, MARCHBANKS Looking for any info on Charles W.Prichard, wife Cynthia Ann or Fannie(Dennis), her children:Delmar Marchbanks & Alton Prichard. They were in Kennedale area of Tarrant Co in 1900.

Gale Judkins Sat Jan 4 12:35:16 1997
Would like to correspond with descendants of S.Clyde MEADOWS and wife, Emily STUTTS MEADOWS. They married in Corinth, MS about 1906, moved to Memphis, TN, then to Ft. Worth, TX where they lived out their lives. Willing to exchange family history info.

Sandra Delashaw Warden Tue Jan 7 18:15:28 1997
Granddad Roy Jasper Camp 1893-1972 of Ft. Worth said his father Caswell Jordan Camp 1852-1918 was a member of the Choctaw tribe and had family members in Paducah, TX. Caswell was born in Panola co., married Sarah Emaline Harris in 1878 in Comanche, TX. His father Johnson Camp was born in Gwinnett co, GA, married Emily T. Lacy there in 1838. Please contact me if you know any of these folks!

P. E. Thompsen Tue Jan 21 20:16:39 1997
Interested in contacting descendants: Howell HUDSON (ca. 1798-1844 Shelby Co.TX, killed in Regulator-Moderator War) m. Jeanette HARDIN(ca. 1800-1878) - arrived in Shelby Co. abt. 1837. Children James H. HUDSON b.1827 TN m. Sarah A. HARDIN; Mary Catherine 1830 TN-1863 Tarrant Co. TX) m1) Daniel McVEAN 2) Steven B. PRICE; William K.(1832 TN- 1860 Tarrant Co. TX); John Dickson (1835 Yalobusha Co. MS-1908 Tarrant Co. TX) m. Winnie Stokes TRAYLOR; Susan Jane (1840 Shelby Co. TX-1918 Oklahoma City OK) m. Jesse TEAGUE; Georgia Ann (1842 Shelby Co. TX-abt. 1877 Tarrant Co. TX) m. Col. Boggs TEAGUE.

Diane Van Zandt Tue Jan 21 20:20:33 1997
Researching for birth records of Lucien Milo VAN ZANDT born in Tarrant County in 1888 or 1889 - and sister Francis VAN ZANDT

Sandra Delashaw Warden Tue Jan 21 20:21:44 1997
GGM Sarah Emaline Harris b. 1859 in Palo Pinto co,TX, married Caswell Jordan Camp in Tarrant co, TX and died 1878 in Comanche co, TX. She is said to have been part Cherokee Indian. Her parents were Jerry F. Harris b. 1830, TN (who died in 1930 from being run over by a train in Comanche, TX) and Sarah Jane Moore b. 1832 SC, died 1906 in Comanche, TX. Jerry and Sarah Harris had also sons Poley (Napoleon) and Harvey and daughter Martha Harris Lane. Please contact me if you know these folks!

Patricia L. Childs Wed Jan 22 10:58:07 1997
William Montgomery MC LAURINE and Mary MOORE were married 3 Jun 1883 in Tarrant County. He was the son of Lawrence Ludlow MC LAURINE and Martha E. HUFF and was b. 1852 in Giles County TN. Mary was said by her children to have been born in Ireland and she spoke Gaelic. I have no information on Mary except that she had 15 children and died in 1911 and is buried in the cemetery at Cross Plains, Callahan County TX. Any Info on MC LAURINE/MOOREs in Tarrant County in 1880s would be appreciated. Thank you.

Barbara J. Morehead Thu Jan 23 09:47:42 1997
Would like to get in touch with anyone researching the FORD line in Tarrant County. Ch. of Eli G. FORD & Zepporah A. STRADOR were: Indeannah F. b. 1828 in NC., md Americus R. MITCHELL; Pinkney Harold "Pink" FORD b. 1831 in NC. md. Elizabeth English BAILEY, Pink d. 1901 at Arlington, TX; Richard C. b. 1833 in NC, md. Susan FINGER; Wesley Swife b. 1835 in NC, d. 1912 Brownwood, TX., md. Ellen THOMAS; Eli M. "Roe" b. 1837 in NC; William Monroe b. 1839 in KY. d. 1901 at Arlington, TX, md. Nancy LASATOR/LASSITER; John H. b. 1841 in KY; James M. b 1843 in KY; Mary Elizabeth b. 1846 in KY, d. 1910 at ? md. Rev. Robert YOUNG; Louisa Catherine b. 1849 in KY. d. 1883 at ? md. John Henry William NEWBY. Pinkney and William Monroe at one time owned the land that is now Six Flags over Texas. There is also a FORD/REED cemetery near Arlington, where a lot of these Fords were buried. Thank you.

Doug Hunkele Sun Jan 26 18:26:40 1997
Looking for any information on Hiram Timothy MARTIN b. April 11, 1866 in Tarrant Co., TX m. Sarah Francis HARDIN b. March 17, 1870. Children: George, Jasper, Roy, Troy and

Valerie Phillips Gildehaus Mon Jan 27 05:25:53 1997
PHILLIPS - NEWTON Seeking information on descendants of John P. PHILLIPS and his wife Sarah Anne PHILLIPS married about 1847 Bedford Co., TN. (They were not related.) Three of their children are listed in Tarrant County on the 1900 census: Adna O. NEWTON born 1850 TN, John M. PHILLIPS born 1854 TN and Albert M. PHILLIPS born 1865 TN.

Nelda Hunt Fri Jan 31 14:53:59 1997
I would appreciate any information on the Sam Brown family who lived around Mansfield. Mrs. Brown was Georgia Ferguson and had two sisters also living in Tarrant Co. Mrs Jennie Reddell and Mrs. Laura Redell. The Browns had one son named John R. Brown. They marrid in Ellis Co. in early 1880,s. Thanks for any help. I will be glad to share any information.

Carol Williams Sat Feb 1 14:23:13 1997
J.B. IRWIN and SARAH ROE had a daughter, ALICE VIRGINIA IRWIN abt. 1801 in Texas. Alice m. HAROLD A. TOMLINSON 15 Nov 1917 in Dallas, TX. Their son, HAROLD E. TOMLINSON was born 18 May 1919 in Ft. Smith, Sebastian Co., AR. Alice died of pneumonia 6 Jan 1923 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant Co. Does anyone know anything more about the IRWIN or ROE families? Harold Tomlinson was born in Gallatin, Daviess Co., MO and lived in Wichita, KS before moving with his family to Dallas. Thanks in advance.

Tom Reedy Mon Feb 3 09:55:57 1997
I need obituary information on James H. McDONALD, who died in Tarrant County 1 Oct 1978. Is this the same James H. McDONALD who married Mona BARNES 29 August 1936 in Bexar County?

Linnie Howell Sun Feb 9 23:49:18 1997
Martin VanBuren HOOVER, aged 89 years, 11 months, and 12 days, died June 1931 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Willard HAZEN, in Fort Worth. He was survived by his wife, Martha Anne MATTHEWS, seven children and five grandchildren. Martin HOOVER was buried in Chetopa Kansas. Of the surviving children mentioned, Mrs. Carried LYONS and Joe A. HOOVER lived in Fort Worth. I would like to contact any descendants of Martin HOOVER. Have much HOOVER information to share.

Marian J. McGowen Mon Feb 10 21:47:10 1997
Would like to find info on the death and burial of my GG Grand- father, DAVID BARTLETT CHOATE. He was born in Mississippi in 1823 and died ca. 1905. He is supposedly buried in Tarrant Co. but I have no idea where. Have not been able to obtain death record. He married POLLY ANN JUDSON ca. 1843. I have children listed as David Oliver, William Nathan, Thomas Mathew, Martha Ann, James B., Jessie, Bartlett, and Steven Strickland. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Marian J. McGowen [email protected]

James R. Blacklock Wed Feb 12 15:46:13 1997
I am interested in Walker and Shine ancestors. My g grandfather was Carter Quincy Walker or Quincy Carter Walker, born in Texas in 1859. He was listed for the last time in the 1910 Census as Carter Walker. His first son, my grandfather, was Clarence Sydney Walker. My g grandfather on my mother's side was George Washington Shine, He lived in Forest Hill Prec. in the 1910 Census. My grandmother was Agnes Shine. I am interested in any information about these two families, the Shines and the Walkers. I Especially would like to know the burial place of Carter Walker. My information says that he died in 1913,but I don't know the exact date or where he is buried. I have a lot of information to share, if others are interested. Thank you. Jim Blacklock

Janet Sue MILAM Fri Feb 14 21:49:05 1997
TEASLEY/MCDANIEL Tarrent Co., TX James Edgar TEASLEY (1885-1937) mar Nora McDANIEL ca 1920. James died in a sanitorium probably in the Dallas area in Sep 1937. He is buried in the Saginaw Cemetery. Would like to obtain obit and information on his parents.

Jim Blacklock Mon Feb 17 15:37:08 1997
WALKER --Looking for information family of Carter Quincy Walker born 1859 and wife Nancy Jane Adams, Carter Walker's parents unknown and burial site unknown. He died Sept. 1913, Tarrant County. Father could be Hiram Walker or other kin of Albert Walker of Birdville?

Jean Quinn Sat Feb 22 21:05:48 1997
SWIFT, Alice (WOOD) wife of William Marion Swift died about 1888 or 1889 (?) I believe she died in Tarrant County. where? when? where buried?

Marian McGowen Fri Feb 7 19:15:29 1997
Trying to find death/burial of my GG Grandmother, Polly Ann JUDSON CHOATE. She was married to David Bartlett CHOATE. Polly was born in 1823 in Fulton Co., Illinois and died ca. 1902. I have been told she was buried in Hill Co., TX but have not been able to locate gravesite. David B. CHOATE (d. ca. 1905) is supposedly buried in Tarrant Co., TX. Have not yet located his gravesite either. Any help appreciated. Marian Bryson McGowen e-mail: [email protected]

Lana Anderson Sun Feb 9 13:16:52 1997
John R. BRINKLEY b. ca. 1825 in Tarrant Co. Tx 1848 md Margaret Anna Boydstun b.ca.1835 Ill. They are believed to have lived in Tarrant Co.1853-1869 John R. died during this time and is believed buried in Tarrant Co Tx. Where ? They had 6 sons, William Ezra b.ca 1856,Tom F.b.ca 1859,Bartlett,b.ca.1862,Joseph P.,b.ca.1864 Wise Co. Tx. Charles, b.ca ?& Jacob b. ca. before 1869. died early age & buried in Tarrant Co. too Have hit a brick wall with this BRINKLEY family prior to 1853. Any help appreciated. Thank you Lana

Caron Withers Fri Mar 7 19:40:26 1997
Seeking information on my ggg grandmother, Caroline Matilda Adams Norrid DAGGETT, 2nd wife of Captain Ephriam M. DAGGETT. Caroline was the widow of Lemuel Clayton ADAMS of Louisiana and married Capt. DAGGETT either in Louisiana or Shelby County, Texas prior to coming to Fort Worth. I cannot imagine her not being buried in Pioneer Rest Cemetery, but find no records of her being there or Oakwood Cemetery. If anyone has information I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you.

Jeanne W. Stone Sat Mar 8 06:07:29 1997
ELLIS, Eutaw (Eutah) born 4 Sept 1851/52 in either GA or LA. Looking for information on his parents. Father believed to be Albert ELLIS mother's maiden name MARTIN. Would like to have obituary column for Eutaw ELLIS died 26 April 1927 in Tarrant County. Thanks for any help.

 

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