QUERIES SINCE 1/1/98 for DeWitt County
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From: Mark Migura
Date: Thursday, January 1, 1998
I am looking for any info on my Reuben ADCOCK and his sons, William who was married to Anna LAMBERT. This family arrived in Victoria county in 1857 from Mississippi and Alabama. I'll be happy to share all info on this family.
From: Glenda Baker
Date: Sunday, January 4, 1998
BAKER, Amos M. and Sarah from Barbour County, AL via Union County AR to Dewitt Co. ca 1853. Children, Mary, Melissa, Josie, George, Annie, Elbert, Sarah Eleanor, Terry, Robert William and James Willis BAKER. I am looking for descendants. Will Share Info.
From: Carla Ratcliff
Date: Sunday, January 11, 1998 Looking for any FERGUSON/FURGUSON connections in Dewitt Co, Tx around 1860. I have Berthania/Buthena FURGUSON marrying Pleasant Lee GILBERT in Clinton, Dewitt Co 1860. Have much to share about the GILBERTS, but need info about the FERGUSONS/FURGUSONS.
From: Carla Ratcliff
Date: Sunday, January 11, 1998
From: Tim Byars
Date: Friday, January 16, 1998
Researching Leona HALSEL, married John BYARS, 1881. They resided in the Terryville, Texas area.
From: Carla Ratcliff
Date: Sunday, January 18, 1998
Searching for info about James W. ROBINSON/ROBERTSON family in Dewitt Co. My Andrew Jackson and Susan WHEELER are enumerated with him in 1880. I do know that James W. Robinson married Susan's Mother, Buthena GILBERT in 1970. WOuld like to find out more about how long the WHEELERS styed with the ROBINSONS. Thanks, Carla Hillman Ratcliff
From: Roland Beausoleil
Date: Friday, January 23, 1998
Looking for info on Anton FRIEDEL and Sophia SPACEK who came to Tx separately in the early 1880's. Anton b. Apr 12, 1869 possibly in Bohemia or Germany, d. Jan 7, 1924 at Yoakum, Tx. His parents were Mathew? FRIEDEL and Louise FREYS. Sophia b. Oct 4, 1866 possibly in Bohemia or Germany, d. May 15, 1930 at Yoakum, Tx. Anton and Sophia were married around 1890 possibly in Tx. Children of Anton and Sophia are John, Gustav, Emil, Edmund, Otto Frank, Joseph, Ernest, Lilly, Louis and Lenora all born in Tx. Otto Frank FRIEDEL b. Feb 26, 1897 at Yoakum, Tx, d. Jan 23, 1941 at Yoakum, Tx. m. Emma Victoria PETERS Nov 4, 1919 at Yoakum, Tx. Emma was born Sep 5, 1899 at Yoakum, Tx, d. Dec 29, 1983 at Yoakum, Tx. Children of Emma and Otto are Agnes, Dorothy, Leona, Eileen and Stanley. Leona Rosalie FRIEDEL, b. Aug 21, 1925 at Yoakum, Tx., m. Alphonse Thomas CHILEK on Dec 27, 1943 at Yoakum, Tx. Children of Leona and Alphonse are Glen, Sharon, Alphonse, Debra, Michael and Bruce. Sharon Ann CHILEK, b. Oct 25, 1947 in Yoakum, Tx. m. Roland BEAUSOLEIL (me) on Apr 25, 1970 at Yoakum, Tx. If you have any infomation on the above please email me at [email protected].
From: Anita Cooper
Date: Sunday, January 25, 1998
RICE, Thomas McClure (1801-1842)and wife, Elizabeth WILSON (1805- 1859). Searching for descendants. Thomas is descended from Edmund Rice. Thomas and Elizabeth's children are: James (b.1825), Mary L. (1829- 1850), Oliver H. (1830-1867), William Wilson (1835-1886), and Thomas Richard (1842-1864).
From: Jack Green
Date: Wednesday, February 4, 1998
CUDD GOODSON IVY/IVEY HARIL BENBOW GOODE JACKSON
From: Julie Karm
Date: Wednesday, February 25, 1998
HOTZ DOOLITTLE BLAIR KARM HUME THIEME MAXEY STEVENS BYARS
Date: Wednesday, March 18,1998
HALE, RUFUS P., b. 1840 in TN and CLEMENTINE VIRGINIA CRAWFORD,b. 1859 in Tx are on the 1880 DeWitt Co., TX census with two children and three children from his first marriage to ANN.Contact Linda Howard ISbell
From:Tonica Carr
Date 2/98
I am looking for info on Charles EISENHUTH and Mary Theresa KARM ( daughter of ANton KARM). They were living in Cuero, DeWitt Co in 1895 through 1900. They had the following children: Annie,b 1895 , Cuero; Johnnie,b. 1896, Cuero; Theresa,b. 1900, Cuero;Charlie,b. 1904, San Angelo but living with mother in Cuero in 1915;Fritz,b. 1906 in San Angelo but living with mother in 1915. They were divorced before 1910 and Theresa moved to Houston and married Adam ZUSPANN. She died in 1937 and was buried at Cuero. Annie died in 1918; buried Cuero. Johnnie, Theresa(RYAN) and Charlie moved to Houston. Johnnie and Charlie are buried there. My great grandmother is Charles Eisenhuth's second wife from Cibola. I do not know what happened to Fritz or Theresa. I am curious to why they divorced. Any help or info would be appreciated.
From:Houston Tracy, Jr.
Date 1/98Looking for: MONK, Alfre Frederick,b. 1 Dec 1852, London, England; was naturalized in DeWitt Co., Tx 13 Mar 1922. From this record I learned his birthdate and ordered a copy of the birth register in the Civil Teg. records in England. It showed his parent's names, their exact residence address, father's occupation, number of children born to mother and how many were living at that time. Alfred marr. Leona Sophronia WIGGINS,ca 1878 somewhere in TX. She had resided in Leon, Freestone Cos before marriage. After marriage she and Alfred and family are enumerated on the census; 1880 Robertson, 1900 Lavaca, 1910 Montgomery and 1920 DeWitt. They were said to have owned/worked in a beer brewery. The 1910 & 1920 census shows that ALfred managed a Pool Hall. Their known children born 1871-1893 : Annie, Emily, Edward, Albert, Lonie, and Roy. Have info to share about this couple's ancestry, but know little about the children and have but one blurry photo of Leona and her brother Tom taken ca 1915. Would like to exchange info and obtain photos of this family.
Date4/98 Looking for any descendants of HILLMANN. There were three known brothers, HENRY, FRED and WILLIAM HILLMANN who lived in the DeWitt Co, TX area. They came into this area and settled in Yoakum and surrounding towns. They also were involved in the Cotton Ginning business in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Other names associated with these HILLMANNS were: FRELS, WADE, STEPHENSON, EILERS, COLLE. Any help would be appreciated. I have much info to share and would like to learn more.
From:Hank Zaiontz
Date:4/98
Looking for info about KOLODZEY, Simon, b. ca 1824 Poland. Does anyone have info about him or his wife, Mary and where they came from in Poland and where they are buried?? Thanks
From:Wallar Overton
Date: 4/98
Would love to hear from anyone concerning a good friend Ralph A. WEISE who attended Texas A&M with me in the 50's and 60's. He probably graduated in '62. Understand that he took his own life in some jail by hanging. Was employed as a teacher somewhere, probably in science of some kind. Rumor says that he was jailed for selling drugs. Born probably in '39. His hometown was Yorktown.Any info would be appreciated.
From:Henry Knocke
Date:5/98
Seeking information on Christian KNOCKE and Carl KNOCKE who came to the U.S.A. in 1866. Carl KNOCKE settled in DeWitt Co near Yorktown, Tx.
From:Mary Smithey
Date:5/98
Seeking info on my great grandfather. He was Christopher Columbus ANDERSON. He married Mary Louvenia GOLDMAN on Oct 13, 1874 in DeWitt Co, Tx. They had five children who lived and died as adults. They were: Eliza Ann ANDERSON/m/ William Andrew KENT; Mattie Ann ANDERSON/m/Thomas Jefferson ASHER; Charity ANDERSON/m/Arthur HOWE, Marshall THOMAS; Henry Ithamer ANDERSON/m/Callie Elizabeth CHILDRESS( Henry was my grandfather); William Johnson ANDERSON/m/Bennie Lee ROBERTS. Any info would be really useful. I am wanting to find out who Christopher Columbus ANDERSON's parents were and his siblings. Christopher was born on May 24, 1844 in Hinds Co,Jackson MS. Thanks in advance.
From:Dianna Blair
Date:5/98
I have in my possession, a box full of old Photos. These photos are from, I estimate , the early 1900's. They are on thick cardboard, some are made into post cards. A studio in Cuero made most of them. I would like to try and put some names with these faces. Alot of them are wedding photos, confirmation photos and just portraits. The surnames could range from KORNFUHRER, MILLER, SCHUBERT, WEBB and would have resided in Cuero, Meyersville, Raisin, Coletoville, Victoria, Germantown and surrounding area. They were farmers and ranchers. I even have an old photo of an old school band. Thanks.
From:MGBarr
Date:5/98
My Ancestor is Abednego BIDDY,b. 1797 in Union Co, SC, mar. to Martha CARROLL in Blount Co, TN anout 1820. They were granted over 4000 acres in DeWitt Co, Tx as part of Austin's original 300. They came from ALA before 1827 to TX. They are listed on the 1850 census for Lavaca Co, Tx and 1860 Goliad Co, Tx census. Their son, Hamilton BIDDY mar. Elizabeth WILLIAMS in Dewitt Co, Tx about 1854. Elizabeth is known to have a sister Polly WILLIAMS who mar. James Monroe BIDDY, brother to Hamilton BIDDY. Elizabeth ,b. 1841 MO, believe to be the daughter of William WILLIAMS, and wife Melvina SCHOONOVER, she is also listed as Malinda. Thanks.
From:Barbara Guinn
Date:5/98
Looking for info on Heinrich Casper GENZLER,b. 1841 in Germany and came with his parents when he was 6 mon old to Tx by way of Cuero, DeWitt Co, Tx. His parents sied and believed to be buried at Burns Cemetery, DeWitt Co. He was later taken in by the HENSLEY family. He had several brothers and sisters and they were all placed in various households. FAmily is trying to trace missing family members. I am posting this for a friend who does not have a computer. Any info would be appreciated.
From:P.Brown
Date:5/98
I have reason to believe that my great grandfather, John Wesley OLIVER, may have been born or resided in DeWitt Co, Tx. He was b. 8-19-1867. I would appreciate any info on John Wesley OLIVER or his wife, Nora Jane Zumwalt. Thanks.
From:L. Champagne
Date:6/1
Am looking for info on Hamilton Glenn WALKER who died in Cuero, DeWitt Co, Tx, 3 Jan 1956. ALso his parents, James L. WALKER and Mattie GRIZZARD. Thanks.
From:Linda Longley
Date:6/98
I am researching Arthur LONGLEY and his father Robert LONGELY; William Goode "Willie" BANKHEAD and his daughter Minnie Willie; James H. THOMPSON, wife Sarah, son Perry, and daughters Sarah Amanda, MAriah L., Mary Florence and Julie Ann; Also researching Richard VEAL and family in the area. Thanks.
From:Spock
Date:6/98
I am looking for James Robert DUNCAN and family. In the 1910, DeWitt Co census,he was with wife Matilda,b. 1890; Lawrence J.,b. 1890, Edward J.,b. 1891, James W., b. 1893, and Patrick L., b. 1894. Any info would be appreciated.
From:Hunt
Date:7/98
I am looking for info on James W. ROBINSON and Pauline Almyra TEAS. I believe that she was his second wife. They had two children, Franklin,b 1861 and died as a young man, exact date unknown. John Hugh ROBINSON was b. 9 Jan 1863 and married Carrie Mae DARDEN. PAuline died 2 Feb 1863. James came home from the war to give her a proper burial, but I have been unable to find anything to indicate that he served in the service or with what unit. If anyone has any info on James or Pauline, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance.
From:Frederica
Date:7/98
I am doing some research for a friend who lives here in Junction. She is seeking info about several of her ancestors buried in Dewitt Co. She thinks Yorktown and Salt Creek. The above names are her lines. If anyone connects, or has access to the cemetery records for these communities, I would appreciate a response. Thanks in advance.
From:Jeat Bullock
Date:7/98
Hannah WATKINS is shown on the DeWitt Co census, in Tx index for 1870. She is shown as Head of the Household on page 216 of this census. Believe this to be my ggrandmother, who was married to Ledia W. WATKINS. The youngest daughter of Mary Louisa , b. 8-10-1857 and would be about age 13 on this census.Mary Louisa WATKINS married on about June 1865 to HArram Jackson FULLEN,(aka Jack FULLEN). I live in a small town and have very limited access to info. I would appreciate assistance in obtaining a copy of the specific census sheet, in order to vertify siblings and other info at that point in time. Snail mail address is: 1623 E Cheryl Lane Tulare, CA 93274-3117. Thanks Jeat Bullock.( an old Texas boy) who got lost in CA
From:Murray
Date:7/98
My name is Cara Murray and I am searching for any info on Charles BOYD from Bee Co/DeWitt Co , Tx. His father was Frank BOYD from ALA and his mother was Mary CONKLIN from LA. Frank BOYD settled in Bee Co when he came to TX. He had 3 children from a previous marriage, Frank, Clara, Maggie, Charles. Charles, Frank's son with Mary CONKLIN, married Bertha JACOBS of DeWitt Co. Her father and mother were Michael JACOBS and Mary BITTERLY. Charles and Bertha had: Archibald and Mary Ellen ( my grandmother,b. 1913). They eventually settled in Port Lavaca , TX. Any info would be helpful. Thanks.