March 1998 Queries

D. Snyder Mon, 2 Mar 1998 11:43:29
I am interested in any information regarding a family who was living in Fannin Co., TX in the 1880's. John HAYNES (b. ca 1848) and his wife, Mary (b. ca 1849). They had three children, Alice (b. 1872), Roxee (b. ca 1876), and John "Doc" (b. ca 1879). Also living with them was a cousin named, Lorine WILSON (b. ca 1862). Where did this family come from? Does anyone know what happened to any of the children? Any info would be greatly appreciated! D. Snyder

MaryMon, 2 Mar 1998 14:00:20
Flora Henry Bagley, b. 1870 in Savoy, Fannin Co. d.1910 in Margaret, Foard Co. I am new to this and if I did it wrong, forgive please, much thanks.

Judy Parkins Mon, 2 Mar 1998 20:19:56
I am trying to find out about my ancestor John Reed, born 1825 in SC, married Mary Hughey born 1833 in Indiana. They lived at last record in Fannin County. How would be the best way to get an account of them there? Who is the person best to write or have do research? Sure would appreciate it if you would let me know because I'm at a dead end. Thanks beforehand.

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Mandy Womble Tue, 3 Mar 1998 13:44:43
I am looking for information on Willie Steven GARNER and his wife Amanda Frances (BRUTON) GARNER. They lived in Fannin County from around 1897 to 1918. They had several children:Albert Floyd, Ellen Celeste, Henry Otis,Venie Belle,Carol Clifford,Oral Rhew and William. They lived in or around Lost Prarie Community for a while.. Does anyone know of this place???? Anyone with info please contact I have hit a wall with this side of my family! I believe they originally came from Kentucky.

Ruby McDonald VanMeterFri, 6 Mar 1998 18:16:40
I am trying to locate my Gr-gr-grandfather, John Wilson McDonald, b. abt. 1829 in TN. He married Mary Jane Mooney of TN. and are found in the 1870 Fannin Co. Census after which in 1871-2 they move to Ozark, Co., MO. In the1870 census it list him as Wil. or Wm born in ILL. Mary J. is listed as b. in TN. The confusion is that our family history listed him as William J. McDonald. Mary Jane is listed in a 1900 Ozark Co.,MO census as widowed and having had 8 children of which only 3 are alive. Our family only knows of 4., yet there was a 5th child listed in Fannin Co. never heard of again.

Children:  John H. b. 1854 in MO
                William. V  1856    MO
                 George W. 1864   TX
                 Wilerce       1869  TX

 Joan Herman Fri, 6 Mar 1998 09:02:28
would like to have 1860 Fannin county census checked for a Thomas ADKINS/ATKINS Also would like 1870 census checked for Thomas ADKINS/ATKINS with wife Mollie. also 1902 census for J.S. ADKINS/ATKINS with wife LAURA If it is possible for you to do this i would be much appreciative, if it is not possible i will understand. thanks for your service it is a vary good and interesting one. Joan Herman [email protected]

 Peggy Herridge Wilson Sat, 7 Mar 1998 09:39:10
I research the Herridge surname (clerks, census takers, etc. spelled it many different ways, thus the variant in the subject line).
I am trying to prove the Herriage's in Fannin Co., Texas and the Herrages in Georgia are related to my Herridge's who came from Georgia to Alabama to Missississippi to Texas.
Would like to share information with anyone researching any spelling of this name. We have a discussion group of about 17 people at this time.
Peggy Herridge Wilson

Don WelshMon, 9 Mar 1998 12:02:10
Martha L. (SNELL) KEENE was the wife of Henry KEENE. Henry was drowned in 1857 returning to Fannin County and his body was not recovered. Martha was born about 1811 and died after 1866. It has been suggested that Martha remarried and left Fannin County for awhile but returned again as a widow and finished out her life in Fannin County. I am looking for the burial site and birth and death dates for Martha L. (SNELL) KEENE. Also, I am looking for a Death Notice for Henry KEENE. If you have any information or suggestions for how I might continue my search, I would appreciate your sharing. Thank you for your time.

Sharon WalkerMon, 9 Mar 1998 21:03:09
I am looking for anyone with knowledge of WILLIAM FRY b. Knoxville, TN and d 1917 in Telephone, TX. He was married to MARY SAVAGE. They had seven children: JANNIE, LUCY, ADA, MINNIE, KENNETH, CHARLIE and JERRY LAMAR. JERRY LAMAR FRY was my grandfather. I have been told that either his last name or my great grandfathers last name was GIPSON and was changed to FRY but I'm not sure how that happened. JERRY LAMAR FRY married ADELIA BARBARA ANN FRAZIER from Houston, TX and they had 11 children: WILLIAM, ODIST, LILLIE DEE, EMMER, OSCAR, LEONA, ESSIE, GENE, J.L. ROBERTA, AND LILLIE GUNEVA. My mother LILLIE GUNEVE and two of my aunts go back to a reunion e very year in Telephone. If you have any knowledge please let me know. This is very confusing since both my grandparents are dead and they rarely talked to anyone of the GIPSON last name. MINNIE's adopted daughter GLADYS has more information than anyone and she has trouble remembering much. Thanks!

H. Ray Leatherwood Wed, 11 Mar 1998 08:49:41
LEATHERWOODS,CADLE,CRABTREES who lived in the Direct and Telephone area. I also have a letter dated 1958 from a great aunt. COMER JORDAN 121 West 2nd. St. Bonham Tx. I would like info on the family of this lady.

[email protected]Wed, 11 Mar 1998 21:51:11
Looking for any information on Eliza (White) Gann who was in Fannin Co. area around 1900. Son was Silas White. Eliza died at the age of 106. Any decendants around that area? Thanks for any infor. [email protected]

Kenneth A. StansellWed, 11 Mar 1998 21:59:10
I am looking for information on N. L. (SCOTT) STANSELL who married my gr grandfather Albert J. STANSELL in 1877. Records show that she had a minor son named Charlie C. SCOTT. I am also looking for information on Ury STANSELL who was still living in 1877.

Scott Wardlow Thu, 12 Mar 1998 09:19:02
My great-great grandfather John Newt Wickett and his first wife Lenora (Norton) Wickett were living in Fannin Co. 1880. Lenora died September 1880 Do you have a death record or cemetery listing for her?John Newt Wickett married my great-great grandmother Mary Francis (Walker) Wickett 1880-1890 Do you have a marriage record for John Newt and Mary Francis (Walker) Wickett? Thank You

JUDY ALLEN Thu, 12 Mar 1998 19:47:52
Seeking information on family of Barton and Paralee JACKSON Found in 1870 Census of Fannin Co. Precint 5 , His wife was Paralee (HENDRIX) children listed were Martha E. , 6 - Albert S. 3 and Elizabeth 1. Paralee was sister of George W HENDRIX . Would like to find any information on Paralee.

Janet Sue Milam Sat, 14 Mar 1998 01:10:33
BELL/WALLACE/GILLIAM William Redding BELL mar Mary Pauline WALLACE. Brought these children to Fannin Co. to live. CH: George William, Clarence Oder, Mary Evelyn, and Joseph Hempstead. Mary Pauline died before May 1898. Buried LaDonia (9 miles S.) in Fannin Co. Willie mar (2) Lizzie GILLIAM May, 1898 in Fannin Co. 1 child--Mattie BELL. Willaim died 11 Mar 1905 in Fannin. Also buried in Fannie.

Janice Faulconer Sat, 14 Mar 1998 13:48:40
My gggrandfather, Thomas Uriah BURKE was born on 9 May 1836 in Odell,Kanawha,Virginia. During the Civil War, Thomas enlisted in Co. G, 30 Ill Vol Inf. Thomas applied for a pension for his Civil War service on the 24 of May 1890, while he was living in Ivanhoe, Fannin, Texas. His second wife, Jane PARISHO PARKER, applied for her widow's pension after his death on 8 July 1907.
I would like to find Thomas BURKE'S parents. I would also like to know if there is a newspaper that covered that part of the county in 1907, where I might write for an obituary.
I would appreciate any information about Thomas or his wife Jane.
Thanks, Janice

Brenda Scroggins Sawyer Mon, 16 Mar 1998 10:58:14
SCROGGINS, I am looking for information on the death of Margaret Scroggins, married to William Alexander Scroggins. She was living in Leonard on May 9, 1895 when she gave birth to my grandfather Charles Wesley Scroggins. In 1903, William Alexander remarried to Martha M. (maiden name unknown). Margaret died sometime in this time period. I would like a death date and the place of burial. Any information would be appreciated.

Betty Sanders Tue, 17 Mar 1998 08:14:07
I am needing any help with finding information on my grandfather. His name is Earl TYNES. I know he was born in Fannin Co on October 26, 1988. Don't know what town. Any help or information will be greatly appreciated. Desperate

Edward G. Looney Wed, 18 Mar 1998 18:13:50
My great-grandfather, Edward Ervin Looney, moved to Ladonia in Fannin County when my grandfather was 6 (1894). He died in Commerce, Hunt County, Texas. His wife, Armilda (HEACKER) LOONEY also died in Commerce.
He was born in Hamblin Co., TN and she in Grainger Co., TN. His father, William Carroll, and grandfather, Absalom David were born in neighboring Hawkins County. His great- grandfather, Michael, was born in Botetourt County, Virgina. His great-great grandfather, Absalom, and 3g-grandfather, Robert LUNNEY, were both born on the Isle of Man in the Irish Sea (0ften referred to as Ireland in census records). We *think* Robert's father was Joseph LLEWNIE, but we don't have proof.
Armilda's "Millie" father, Dr. William Joseph Heacker (Hüecker), and grandfather, Joseph Johannes Hüecker were born in Valmede, Westfälia, Prussia. Her great-grandfather, Adam Hücker and great-grandfather, also Adam Hüecker, were born in Augsburg, Bavaria (later Germany).

I know "Erve" had only three sons.  They were:

   Joseph Paul "Slim" LOONEY       died in 1975, Floyd Co.,
                                   TX
      2 daughters/4 sons  (daughters both by 1st wife)
   Walter Wallace "Shorty" LOONEY  died bef 1970, Commerce.
      no children
   Clyde LOONEY                    died in the 1918 flu
                                   epidemic
      only 19 at death.  No children.

He also had several daughters.  The ones I know about were:

   Armilda LOONEY        married a WELLS
        dau. Mildred Wells
   Twin girls LOONEY     both died young
        no children
   ? LOONEY              married L.Z. STUDEVILLE
        dau. Vonda Lee   married Johnny GOLDEN
              son Pete
              dau unknown
        dau. Edna Earl   married Fred BUNCH
              children?

Linda Feagin Harwell Thu, 19 Mar 1998 18:55:44
FEAGIN,CARTER,BLACK,HOPPER,HUNSUCKER,KITCHENS,BIGGERSTAFF
Seeking information on John Hamilton CARTER b. Aug 3, 1854 Mississippi d. Aug 24, 1916, Bailey, buried Grove Hill Cem.,Fannin Co.Tx. He married Sep 22, 1871 Mississippi toEda Ann FEAGIN b. Aug 10, 1851 d May 22, 1893. Would like to locate where she is buried. Their children: Emma Elizabeth, born 1875 Miss. married Robert M. BLACK Green DeWhitt born 1876 Miss. married Mattie Bell HOPPER Allie b 1879 Miss married (1) Plummer B. HUNSUCKER (2) M.W.DAVIDSON Minnie Ola b 1882 Texas married Jefferson casey KITCHENS D.Wiley or W.Wiley b 1885 Tx. John Daniel b. 1888 Tx. married Lillie BIGGERSTAFF and I.Hamilton or John Hamilton born 1891.

Michael Barbieri Thu, 19 Mar 1998 22:15:56
George Washington BIGGERSTAFF, Benjamin Boone BIGGERSTAFF, and James Madison BIGGERSTAFF (all brothers) may have been in Bonham (Fannin Co.) around 1860. Understand they may be on census. Is this true? Any other Biggerstaffs?

Michael Barbieri Thu, 19 Mar 1998 22:37:41
Thank you in advance for your efforts. All I know is: George Washington Biggerstaff b.6/8/1823, his brother: Benjamin Boone Biggerstaff b.4/27/1811 d.7/19/1881 married to Sarah Jane Jones, with sons John Milton Biggerstaff b.1834, and Robert Jones Biggerstaff b.9/12/1835. George and Benjamins other brother was: James Madison Biggerstaff b.8/27/1813 d.7/29/1856 married 2/9/1842 to Sarah T. Bedford, with daughter Marion Biggerstaff b.2/12/1834, and son William Owen Biggerstaff b.2/12/1837. These three Biggerstaff may have been in Bonham, as they show up on 1860 census. I also see there is a Biggerstaff cemetery. Is this all true? Michael Barbieri Dublin, CA

Donna Hornback Fri, 20 Mar 1998 15:28:51
I am looking for information on the R. HOLLAND found on the 1880 census of Fannin co. Could this be Richard HOLLAND b. 1848 AL. wife Mary Ann? They would be in their late 20's and have several children. Or could it be Richard HOLLAND born 1820 N.C. wife Louisa E. This family was from Cherokee co. GA.

Leslie Barns Mon, 23 Mar 1998 23:31:16
Bonham Newspaper records from the 1800s The small town newspaper museum at the LBJ Library in Austin, TX, has copies of the Bonham Daily newspaper from the 1870s. I visited this museum many years ago when they were microfilming the newpaper. Even though the papers were around 100 years old they were in perfect condition. I'm a bit confused about the name as they had only weekly copies of the paper.

Jerry Kenyon Tue, 24 Mar 1998 08:44:07
I am researching the McRae line, would appreciate any information available. I would also like to purchase the book--Fannin County Folks and Facts-- if anyone knows where it can be found.

Janet Johns Tue, 24 Mar 1998 09:25:20
I am looking for information on Cyrus Baxter. He was born in Kansas and married Nancy Ellen Burkhart in Missouri. During the Civil War they came to Fannin/Grayson County. They had one daughter Cyphus Jane Baxter while in Texas. It is said that Cyrus died in Texas but I can't find a burial place or any notice of this. He either died in the War or because of a fight over land. Any help would be appreciated.

Peggy Wed, 25 Mar 1998 21:13:01
Does anyone out there have any information about the DUNCAN/DUNKIN family, living in or around Ladonia, Fannin co. in or before 1900?? Any information would be wonderful! Also looking for LEWIS. Thank you!!!!! homepage

Carrie M. Crotwell Thu, 26 Mar 1998 16:18:07
Hi!, My first visit to this site, it's great! Am looking for info on HAWLEY and SHERWOOD family lines. My grandfather was Aaron SHERWOOD (b. 1898 in TX) but it appears that he may have been adopted into the Alvin SHERWOOD family. Aaron was either full or part or adopted brother to Calvin SHERWOOD (b. Feb 1900 in Fannin Co, d. May 1975 in Lamar Co). Calvin's father was Alvin SHERWOOD (b. 1876 in MI) and his mother was Martha SEALS (b. Feb 1874 in TN). Alvin's father was Thomas SHERWOOD, who owned his own place/farm in section 6 of Fannin Co. (1898). Martha's brother was Perry SEALS (of Lamar Co. in 1910). Am also looking for any info on Isaac HAWLEY (b.1864 in TX). Thx to anyone who can provide any info at all to help me out!

Pati Stone Thu, 26 Mar 1998 20:53:44
I am looking for info on Calvin WYESINGER, who died in 1935 in the Honey Grove area, I believe. He died of gunshot wounds to the stomach, received as he was leaving church. The brother of the girl (name unknown) Calvin was dating shot him 5 times, because he did not like Calvin seeing his sister. He was buried by Fannin County, in Honey Grove or that general area. His father was Jesse WYESINGER. I need information on Calvin so I cann verify his actual date of birth, parents, date of death, etc. I would really appreciate any info I might get and will share what I have on the rest of the family. He is directly tied to my TOWNSEND line. thanks.

Carolyn Opfer Mon, 30 Mar 1998 13:09:47
Seeking information about Thomas Franklin ELLIOTT, Thomas was born 1863 in Peoria, Hill County Texas. He moved to Center City, Hamilton County and married Martha Jane BOWDEN in 1882. Thomas and Martha raised 6 children in Antelope Gap, Mills County, John Wesley born 1885,HM born 1888, Kate born 1889, Elmo born 1893, Cyntnia born 1895, and Ellen born 1898. . Thomas's parents were Thomas B. ELLIOTT born 1818 in SC who married Martha MCCLENDON born 1824 in Georgia. they had four children, Newton A born 1847 in Ala, Sarah I. born 1850 in Ala, John Adolphus born 1852 in Ala. and Thomas Franklin Elliott. According to Masonic records Thomas B ELLIOTT is buried in Fannin County in 1872. I cannot find Martha she perhaps married a Phillip NORRIS between 1872-1879. Any information appreciated. Carolyn Opfer

Madonna Craps Mon, 30 Mar 1998 17:15:59
I need information about my Grandparents on my Fathers side. My father was ROBERT ERNEST WEEKS, BONHAM, TEXAS. His father and my Grandfather, Charles William WEEKS B:14 NOV 1870 AND D:11 MARCH 1930, BURIED IN WILD WOOD CEMETERY, BONHAM. Grandmother was Sarah Jane WEEKS b:27 April 1875 and D: 01 October 1938, she is buried together with Charles. They had 2 sons, R.E. Weeks, Tommy Weeks, and 3 girls Mary,Frankie and Ivy. All have passed away, Thanks very much for any and all help.

MAGOUIRKTue, 31 Mar 1998 08:57:45
Information on Holly MaGouirk, son of Colon Magouirk of Lamasco, Tx. Holly born 10-20-1878, died in 1908, married Delia Mae Ward in 1900. Birth, marriage, cemetery, census records on Holly would be appreciated. Thanks......

TinaTue, 31 Mar 1998 18:57:35
fo on America DEHEAVEN (b. 1825) who married Hiram GROGAN. I've read in "California Pioneers" that America Grogan resided in Honey Grove, Texas, in her later years. She was listed in the 1860 McDonald Co., MO., census with the following children: William S. (b. 1850), Lewis W. (b. 1858), and Marcellus S. (b. 1859). Any relatives out there? Tina in Louisville, KY