February 1998 Queries

Judy Watson Mon, 2 Feb 1998 16:20:08

Looking for decendants of John English DEATHERAGE, b. 1817  d. 1871  m. Hannah Lackey CAMPBELL, b. 1819  d. 1909.  13 children. 
Sarah Margaret m. to George PIERCE
Lee m. to Mary WHEDBIE
Robert Allen m. to V. Jane DULANEY
Allison Woodville m. to Sophronia Dulaney HOPKINS
Julia
Alfred B. m. to Sarah Melissa RAY
Louis (Lewis) m. to Martha Mattie S. EDGE
twin 1 & 2
Mary Purnell m. to William Jordon HOOD
John Gabriel
Tennessee m. to William Jordon HOOD, also
William B. m. to Mary May Wightman COLE
Allen DEATHERAGE, 2nd son of John English DEATHERAGE m. to Margaret JOLLY
The DEATHERAGE family migrated from TN to TX.

Dr. William DEATHERAGE (Uncle Billie) to us had a daughter Mrs. Paul TAYLOR, Dallas, TX and a son, Dr. W. R. DEATHERAGE, Lubbock TX. Can anyone help me find my past?

Jeanie Crisp Tue, 3 Feb 1998 16:14:06
MARTIN, JOSEPH TAYLOR-lived in Telephone and Elwood, Texas from 1901 to 1915. He moved to Fannin Co. in 1901 from Ky. at the age of 21. While living there, married MARY LOU DELLA ABBOTT PATTERSON-who lived in Elwood from 1907 to 1915. Any information on these two would be greatly appreciated. They are my grandparents and we can not trace Joseph back beyond 1901 to his origin of birth.

Rodney van Oudekerke Tue, 3 Feb 1998 20:21:13
I am trying to locate information on my maternal family. My grandfather Cecil Noah was orphaned at a very early age and not much was known about his family. His father's name was J A NOAH and his mother was CHAROLLET ELLIS. I believe J A NOAH'S parents were J.W. NOAH AND ELIZABETH NOAH. J.W. and ELIZABETH are both burried in the State Cemetry in Austin. I located them in the 1860 cesus which shows them to have lived in Fannin County. The census shows they filed in Fannin county at the Warren Post Office.

Birth dates are:     J.W. NOAH 1828
                     ELIZABETH 1840

Margaret Meyer Fri, 6 Feb 1998 06:33:08
I would like to excange information with someone reasearching Archibald Mcdonald JONES and wife, Sally Unicy ADAMS JONES. They were living in Leonard Tx. in the 1910 census. In the 1920 census Sally is head of the household and her neice and nephew, Authur and Mable ADAMS are living with her. Also in the area (Commerce, Tx.) was another relative, Jesse Allen ADAMS and wife, Armentia-(Maiden name unknown) ADAMS and children,Maurine, Arthur G., Naomi and Jeanetta S.. I have information dating back to early 1800,s but am lacking some pieces.

Cynethia Cecil Fri, 6 Feb 1998 16:19:28
Need help finding this family.Squire Joseph MEEK, m. Eliza Belle MEEK. Maybe in Arkansas, or Kansas. Family says they were 3rd cousins. Can get no farther than Squire J. MEEK. Their daughter Ida Minerva MEEK, b. July 1898, m. Era Earl CECIL, 30 September, 1916, Cedar Mills, Grayson County, Texas. They are buried in CECIl Cemetery, Cedar Mills Grayson County Texas. Some of their land was condemmed when the Govt. made Lake Texhoma.. Any help appreciated. [email protected]

Neysa Blubaugh Sat, 7 Feb 1998 17:36:16
HUFF, only have info. that Sarah Lou Huff was born at Bonham TX 1882. Am not sure the date is accurate, need to identify her parents. She was called Dolly. Any help greatly appreciated.

Alan Hines Sun, 8 Feb 1998 15:29:16
I am looking for a record of the marriage of Hugh Roberson McCASLIN to Nora Belle MORRIS on 8 January 1911. Thank you, Alan Hines

Jim Wilson Sun, 8 Feb 1998 19:54:53
John RATTAN and his spouse American BOYLES moved into Fannin County in the early 1840's and is shown on abstract 939 in the Fannin Co Web Info. Where would that land be located? He moved to Greenvile about 1860. Any stories about him in early Fannin history? His father was Thomas RATTAN who settled just north of McKinney in the early 40's. John is shown in Fannin on the 1846 Poll List and 1850 Census. Thanks.

Gary Sun, 8 Feb 1998 23:32:13
I am searching for the cemetary where ASA BLANKENSHIP is burried and any information about him or his son JAMES BLANKENSHIP.

J. leonard Hancock Mon, 9 Feb 1998 17:41:13
Any info on the family of James J. HANCOCK b:ca1844 Chesterfield Co., SC. Last record he was listed as living in Fannin County, TX. This was a power of attorney to his bother Henry Franklin to dispose of his mother's property in SC and dated 1900. Would like to know date and place of burial and also his children. Will be happy to exchange any info on this family. J. Leonard Hancock, 439 E. Kime Ave., Liberty, NC 27298.

Joan Huot Tue, 10 Feb 1998 06:56:46
Seeking info or advice on where to look for info on Laura (DAY) (FARRAR) KINCAID. b. MArch 1864 someplace in TX, Last known to be in MO in 1900. After death of husband Th. KINCAID, she supposedly Fannin Cty 1901-1907 with Children Grace FARRAR, Fred FARRAR, Charley FARRAR and Mary E. KINCAID. Thank you. [email protected]

Max Brown Tue, 10 Feb 1998 18:05:33
Looking Peyton WHEELER descendents that still live in Fannin Co. or anywhere. Ronal WHEELER,Ray Alan COOPER, and Amy WHEELER. These descendents listed in FANNIN COUNTY FLOKS & FACTS.

Jan Teinert Wed, 11 Feb 1998 12:24:23
I am researching on these families: COTHAM,THOMPSON,MITCHELL,BANKSTON,PUGH,WEBSTER,ASLEE,HOLLIGAN Thanks, Jan Teinert [email protected]

Jama Richardson Wed, 11 Feb 1998 13:26:06
JONES Seeking any information about my Grandfather John S. JONES. He was born "around Paris, Tx" about 1870. Who were his parents? Evidently he left Tx and went to Alabama while still a child, and without his parents. He later married in Winston Co, Alabama. Would appreciate any information or clues about this family.

Kathryn Coombs Wed, 11 Feb 1998 23:12:46
RAGSDALE or RAGSDILL -- Fannin Co. (ca. 1845-1859) Ellis S. RAGSDILL (family name originally spelled RAGSDALE) and his wife Zilpha SMITH, living in Fannin Co by 1852, where their youngest son, Ellis Saunders RAGSDILL was born in that year. May have arrived earlier, as the last record we have shows them in Arkansas (Lawrence and Independence Counties) up to 1843. (Have not found them in 1850 census index, but this could be indexing error.) By 1860 census they were living in Erath Co, TX, but were not yet there by 1857 land records, so were probably still in Fannin Co. until 1858/59.
Children: John Milligan RAGSDILL (b. 1835), Lydia Lee RAGSDILL (b. 1837), George W. RAGSDILL (b. 1842), Eugenia Frances RAGSDILL (b.1846), Celia M. RAGSDILL (b. 1849) and Ellis Saunders RAGSDILL (b. 1852). They also had one son and two daughters b.ca. 1831-34 and a daughter b. ca. 1840 whose names we don't yet know, as they were no longer at home by 1860 census. The older children may have stayed in Fannin Co. I see from other queries that there was or is a settlement named RAGSDALE in Fannin County. Would also appreciate any info on the family that founded this town/settlement.

Lynda Smith Wed, 11 Feb 1998 07:18:01
Looking for Janie Chesser who is buried in the Virginia Point Cemetery in Fannin County. Sure would appreciate any help on this subject. Thanks. Lynda Smith

John E. Price Fri, 13 Feb 1998
Can anybody furnish me with the name of a newspaper or some other source that might have a copy of my grandfather's obituary? He was Dennis Trigg Willcox, who was marrried to Nannie J. Robinson in 1891. Dennis was born in AR in 1865 and died in Bonham on 06-Feb-1901. He's buried in Section F of the Willow Wild Cemetery. I know that much about him, but that's about all. I've been trying to find the names of his parents and any other ancestors or possible siblings, but to no avail, and hope a copy of his obituary might yield some information.

Judy Apple Watson Sat, 14 Feb 1998 10:47:21
HOOD Looking for information on William Jordan Hood and his family. Originally from Roane County, TN, William and his family settled in Fannin County Texas. Arrived in Fannin County in the late 1870's. One of his daughters, Lellah Billie Hood was librarian at the Bonham County Library and was writing a history of Fannin County.

Ruth Eklund Sat, 14 Feb 1998 11:11:17
HARTWELL, Volney b:1872 in Minn. In 1900 Census Volney was in Fannin Co. with his parents. Volney was 27 at this time. I am looking for marriage certificate for Volney HARTWELL and Irene Rowlett. M about 1894 or 95 Son Albert Ora was born Feb 1895 Many thanks Ruth Eklund webpage

Donna Wilson Mon, 16 Feb 1998 09:39:01
Jim B. BLANKENSHIP (b. 9 Sept 1878 (or possibly 1875) in MS (possibly Tupelo, Lee Co) d. 6 Aug 1959 in Wolfe City, Hunt Co, TX (buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery there)) married Vargey Casandra CROWELL (b. 9 Dec 1883 in Tuscumbia, Colbert Co, AL d. 16 May 1952 in Wolfe City, Hunt Co, TX (buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery there)) on 25 Dec 1905. They were married in Wolfe City or Ladonia. Children born between 1906 and 1913. Looking for parents of Jim. Jim's death certificate lists father as Jess BLANKENSHIP, mother as Molly THORNTON. 1910 Fannin Co Census says both his parents were born in TN. 1920 Hunt Co Census says both were born in MS. I believe Jim and Cassie were in Fannin Co from approximately 1905 to at least 1911. E-mail: [email protected]

Brad Carter Mon, 16 Feb 1998 17:41:18
Looking for info on Cora Lee LEWIS, b 5 Oct 1870, m W. L. GRIZZARD. W.L. died abt 1940. Probably resided in and buried in Honey Grove, TX. -Brad Carter, [email protected]

Scot Skinner Wed, 11 Feb 1998 23:12:46
Looking for information on the family of JOHN F. PATTERSON. He was born Jan. 25, 1855 and died March 3, 1933. He married ALICE V. (BLANTON) NICHOLSON on March 22, 1885 in Fannin Co. Their children were Irene, Roscoe O., Jewel, and Dery (Dee) F. I need John F. PATTERSON'S parents. I found a listing in the US census for 1860 in Hunt Co.TX showing a JOHN G. PATTERSON age 47 born in LA with other household members being: Martha C., Susan M., John F., William G. Mary J., Samuel H. HOWK, and Lucinda E. HOWK. I believe this is the correct father of John F. PATTERSON. I also believe that Mary J. PATTERSON married A.R. LEGG. Would appreciate any help in confirming this and other info on PATTERSONS.

James W. Chaffin Tue, 17 Feb 1998 13:05:48
I am attempting to find out all about my family. My father was James William Chaffin "fats", lived in Fannin County for most of his life. Married May Katherine Mckinza Chaffin. Both sides of my family has Native American blood. I am intrested in trying to prove this up. I was born in Denison and lived in Bonham, Fannin county untill i was 8 years of age. My Dob is 01/02/1956. Thanks for the help in advance!

Judy Apple Watson Tue, 17 Feb 1998 13:33:46
HOOD - Looking for William Jordon HOOD, b. November 3, 1841 1st wife, Hattie HOOD second wife, Mary Purnell DEATHERAGE 3rd wife, Tennessee DEATHERAGE. Family migrated from Roane County, TN to Fannin County Texas. Children of 2nd wife: Hallie HOOD, my grandmother, m. George Alexander HOLLAND Pearl Teresa HOOD, m. Thomas KING Thomas Muncy HOOD Lellah Billie HOOD, m. Joe Banks LYLE Oran Deatherage HOOD, m. Ruby PEARCE and Anne Belle HOOD m. Jack KENNEDY. Any sibblings out there?

Cindy Stamps Wed, 18 Feb 1998 14:47:21
Researching John Payne HENSLEE and wife Sarah Suiter, who came to the area around Ladonia with their large family in the late 1840's. Eldest son was Charles Phillip, a widower with 3 daughters and 1 son. All 3 daughters married Farris brothers. Charles Phillip and brother William S. lived together after parents died. Charles Phillip died in the 1890's in Fannin County. Several of his brothers moved into Hunt Co. Two of those brothers married Terry sisters. John Payne HENSLEE's mother was a Payne one of his daughters, Martha, married John T. Payne, her cousin. Any contacts appreciated. Cindy Stamps

Michelle Blakemore Tue, 17 Feb 1998 20:09:37
I researching the McCarty's. In a book I ran across on History of Fannin County, Texas, 1836-1843 it recalls the first settlers to this area being Bailey Inglish, Andrew Thomas, Andrew Daughtery, Robert and Wm. McCarty relationship unknown at this time along with others. In this book it recalls the murders of Daugherty and McCarty by Indians where Orangeville now stands. I was wanting to know if anywhere else in the history of Fannin if it tells where these settlers came from. They all received class 2 land grants and the acreage he received it states he was married. I was also wanting to know more information on this subject. I think it may help me finally make a connection to Wm. My ggggrandfather was a Wm. McCarty, but there are so many Wm's. I was wondering about what happen to his family. It only states of the McCarty's a young boy was killed. Wm. McCarty is listed on the 1840 Fannin County Tax List so I was wondering if he is also on the 1840 census as well. I just need info. on the guy to hopefully fill in my gaps. If anyone could help me I would greatly appreciate it. [email protected] Thanks, Michelle Blakemore

Tommy Allen Wed, 18 Feb 1998 20:26:00
ALLEN I am interested in Thomas H. ALLEN. and any family that he had. He was living in Fannin County, Texas, in 1900. He moved to Texas from Tennessee . He received a Texas Confederate Pension. His father was John William ALLEN and Anna JOHNSTON from Coffee County, Tennessee. He had a brother William C. Allen who lived in Montague County, Texas there is almost no available information for Texas in the town where I live I would appreciate any help on wife, children, of these ALLENS. I will share information with other researchers.

Jim Thompson Thu, 19 Feb 1998 14:41:17
I've been unable to come up with a death certificate for this woman buried in Fannin Co at this point I'd settle for info from her grave marker: Susan W. GIBSON (born INGRAHM), d. 25 April 1923. She is buried in Shady Grove Cemetery (probably with husband Charley GIBSON). Thanks!

Cheri Duncan Thu, 19 Feb 1998 23:25:50

LANKSTON

Looking for information or records on the Methodist Orphanage that was in Fannin County in 1906.  My grandmother and her
4 sister's were all given away between late 1906 and early 1907.  We have located all but one of her sisters and we would
appreciate any help.  The girls were as follows:

      Nannie Mae Lankston  b: 6/20/1897  AR
      Myrtle Pearl Lankston  b: 9/9/1899  Lamar Co TX, or AR
      Willie Ada Lankston  b: 1901-1903 Location unknown
      Effie Lee Lankston-McDowell  b: 4/5/1904 Fannin Co, TX
      Myrtle Lenora Lankston-Long  b: 7/14/1906 Fannin Co
           (my grandmother)

Willie Ada is the only child we have not been able to locate.  She was the second child given away.  Nannie Mae was the
first.  

By 1910, Nannie Mae was with the Thomas Hern family in Lamar County and Pearl was down the Road (Leon Ward Road)
with a family named Bevill.  Effie Lee and my grandmother ended up with families in Bonham and grew up only blocks away
from each other. 

Any leads would be greatly appreciated.

Joy McKillip Sat, 21 Feb 1998 16:52:01
Seeking information on the STEPHEN WELLS WEST and MACK T. WEST families. These families came from Tennessee and were in Fannin County in and around 1910. Any information will be appreciated.

Patricia Morrow Sun, 22 Feb 1998 13:26:34
Looking for descendants of Joseph BURNETT and his wife, Mary (YOUNG) BURNETT. They were both born in NC. By the fall of 1851 they moved to Honey Grove, Fannin Co TX. I find them in the 1860 census with T.R. and John L. Living in the same household is Berry BURNETT and wife A.E. Living next door is J.M. BURNETT, wife M.K., Mary A. and Nancy L. If you are familiar with these names please contact me. Thank you. Patricia Morrow

Edith G. Smith Mon, 23 Feb 1998 17:46:59
LYON, Mary Susannah and Hartwell I. Their son in law and grandchildren RICHARDS, John N. I had thought these people to be in McCulloch Co. Imagine my surprise to find Mary with her s-i-l in Fannin Co. 1880 Census. I am trying to find out if she or any of the others are buried there. Mary was born Mary Susannah CROSS in SC in 1814. Her 1/2 bro Henry Capers CROSS and a step brother William PLATT were in Fannin Co. by late 1870s. Have information I would be glad to share on ancestors and descendants.

CHUCK KIMES Thu, 26 Feb 1998 10:30:34
Looking for any information on Joe COPELAND and Jessie Nettleton COPELAND shown on 1880 cunsus for Fannin Co TX. CHUCK KIMES [email protected]

Jo Barnhill Sapp Thu, 26 Feb 1998 10:36:09
BARNHILL, GOLDEN, HOWARD Seeking information on John D. BARNHILL, b.1827 in MS) who married Sarah C. GOLDEN, sister of Samuel A. GOLDEN. The two families settled in Fannin County after the Civil War. I'm most interested in identifying the children in both families, as the 1880 census gives only initials. I believe John D. Barnhill was either the father or adoptive father of Earl Seaborn BARNHILL (b. 1867 in MS). Also seeking information on James H. HOWARD (b. 1838, d. before 1900 in Fannin Co.). James H. HOWARD married Rebecca Jane DOSSEY. Willing to share information on any of these individuals or allied lines.

John Hatley Fri, 27 Feb 1998 00:45:15
I am looking for information on my great-grandmother, Rettie CURLEE, who was born in Bonham, Fannin County Texas on 23 January, 1883. Specifically I would appreciate information on the names, dates and places of birth, death and marriage of her parents, brothers and sisters etc. Rettie married (date unknown) John Nickell, who was born 15 July, 1881. Sometime before 1905, they moved to Indian Territory, where my grandmother was born. Any information would be greatly appreciated and I thank you in advance for any help you can give.

Bill and Lee Driggers Fri, 27 Feb 1998 15:04:25
DRIGGERS, ARMSTRONG, STANFORD, COOK, SIRKEL, MALOY, FULFER, SMITH, LYNCH, SHELBY, WOODY all related to DRIGGERS, William David who came to Republic of Texas Red River 1839. Five of his children born Honey Grove. Moved around Bailey early 1860's. If anyone has information on these family please contact us. William David and Sophia Malinda ARMSTRSONG are buried in the Grove Hill Cemetery, Leonard, Texas. We would like to know William's parents names. He was born in Orangeburgh, SC 1813. Sophia b. in ALA. William 1st wife was Susy STANFORD. They had one son, Thomas Franklin, b around Paris , Texas died in Collin County buried at Snow Hill Cemetery. Susy, b TN, died and he married her sister Frances STANFORD, b TN after she died he married Sophia Malinda.

Tanya Holsapple Fri, 27 Feb 1998 18:41:58
Looking for information on Harmon BINGHAM, died in Fannin County 1861-1870. Census info, deaths, etc. Anything would be appreciated. His wife was named either Susan or Nancy.

Mary Eklund Wed, 11 Feb 1998 23:12:46
I am researching GEORGE W. CLINE and MARY IDA LAURENT CLINE, of Fannin Co. My grandfather was WILEY OLIVER CLINE, son of George and Ida, born at Baily, Texas. I have a letter written to WILEY CLINE in May, 1965, from LOY BARR of Bonham, Texas. She talks about ADDIE'S girls, CLEO and ETTA MAE. She also talks about MELVIN HUNT. GEORGE moved his family to Howard Co., Texas after IDA died. Does anyone have any information on any of these people? I would really appreciate your help. my website