December 1998 Queries

Most of the email address are now not functioning. Joe Bassham Wed, 2 Dec 1998 08:56:42
I am searching for the grave of my grandfather in Fannin Co. his name was Leroy F. Bassham. Died Nov. 1892 could be burried in family cem.but don't know location of land owned by Bassham family some where in Fannin Co.Any help locating the area that they lived would help. He had an uncle Johnson Bassham and A cousin Frank that lived in the area also. Any help appreciated. Thanks Joe Bassham

Rhea Gilbert Wed, 2 Dec 1998 19:31:13
I am researching the MABEL GILBERT / CHARITY MORRIS GILBERT family. Our direct descendant is thier son NEWTON GILBERT who was B. Aug. 28, 1832 in Dickson Co. Tenn. First wife was JULIA STEPHENSON who he married Mar. 6, 1855 in Fannin Co, second wife was MARY ELLEN COURSEY who he married July 2, 1857 in Fannin Co. In particular I'm searching for information on JULIA STEPHENSON and the other is for someone who may have information on Whiterock Cemetery in Fannin Co. CHARITY MORRIS GILBERT is supposedly buried there and I was wondering if there was a published record of the burials for Whiterock Cemetery. Any help appreciated.

Mark Weldon Stroud Wed, 2 Dec 1998 21:25:25
I am looking for any information on my great grandfather, Franlin Urius my great grandmother, Sara V. Loyd and any of their descendants. My grandfather was Joe Franklin Stroud, and my father was Claude Weldon Stroud.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Bev Wheeler Thu Dec 03 05:08:21
Seeking information on living relatives of Henry Oscar Tolleson d. Fannin Co. in 1934. Any info appreciated!

Pat Voyles Fri Dec 04 12:13:35
I am researching the VOYLES-VOILES-VOILS family. I have information that Nicholas Voyles who was born between 1775 and 1780 in North Carolina died in Fannin County Texas in 1846.

I would like to know if he married, his wifes name, children that were born, where he is buried and any other information that is available.

I would appreciate any assisstance you can provide. Thanks a lot, Pat Voyles

Mary Clement Douglass Sat, 5 Dec 1998 09:54:07
Searching for ancestors and descendants of John HAYS and Elizabeth BIRKS who were married in Erath co. TX 11 March 1871. William SUMPTER swore to G. W. Gentry clk DCEC that Elizabeth Birks was 18 years old. What is Sumpter's relationship to Elizabeth Birks? Their parents' were opposed to this marriage because of the young age of the participants. John was born 1852 MO/AL. Elizabeth b. AR 1852. They came from Arkansas circa 1870/1871. John worked as a carpenter/rancher around Dublin. John and Elizabeth were Baptists. They eventually lived in Fannin co. TX from about 1871 to 1901 and Holdenville IT/OK, 1901-their deaths in the 1930's. Children attending their funerals: Narcissus J. HAYS DOUGLASS, Mrs. Ora HUNT, Frank HAYS, J. L."Bud" HAYS, Mrs. John C. HUNT, Alice PAINTER/BOWMAN. Mary Douglass [email protected]

deborah Sun, 6 Dec 1998 16:34:17
Researching the WHeless family of Telephone TX.

Jasper Potts Wheless was a justice of the peace and wrote for the Fannin Daily Favorite.

deborah

Fredia Eastep Slack Tue, 8 Dec 1998 04:36:28
RESEARCHING GGGGrandfather Benjamine Franklin BLANTON..CAME TO FANNIN CO. TX. 12/9/1856 later married my GGGGrandmother Sarah Lucretia BOONE in FANNIN CO.raised family of 14 children in Leonard&Whitewright area
Thank You
Fredia Slack
[email protected]

Diana Kohler Wed Dec 09 05:02:05 1998
I am looking for the names of the 13 children of James and Jane MCFARLAND. In an old newspaper article I read about Arthur Rodney, Newton and Jasper. I am hoping to find a Hiram, since someone sent me the newspaper clipping.

Carol Bayley Sat Dec 12 16:12:28
I search for information on ancestor George Washington Albertson who lived in Fannin county Texas. He was born 1839 in Tennessee and died 1910 in Fannin county Texas. He was buried at Gough cemetary and headstone reads REV. G.W. Albertson. Can anyone tell me what church he was associated with? What religion? His wife was Emily Jane Marsh Albertson. Any info appreciated. Thank You
Carol at [email protected]

Roy Sanders Sat Dec 12 23:02:58
I am looking for info. on SANDERS. Ferdinand, Robert H.,Evy Ann, Aramintha, William, Lloyd. They can to the Whitewright area before 1860, from Ky. their mother, Demaris Mary Ann Sanders had remarried in Ky. to William Bright and had moved to the same area. Thanks

Brennen McKenzie Fri, 18 Dec 1998
I am looking for the family of my great-grandmother, Bird THORNTON. All I know of her was that she married Robert Lindsey THORNTON in 1911 and at least one of her children, my grandmother, was born in Honey Grove, Fannin Co. in 1915. my granduncle Joe MORROW may also have been born in Fannin Co in 1912. My entire genealogy database with all individuals and relevant dates can be seen on my web page at: webpage
If you have any leads on this family, please let me know. Thanks for your help and good luck with your own research.
Brennen McKenzie
[email protected]

Dale Burchfield Fri, 18 Dec 1998 11:28:43

Looking for information on ANDREW JACKSON COLLINS b1840 Tuscaloosa Co. ala d1906 Fannin Co. TX m Feb 1 1880 Mary Elezabeth Griffin b1860 Hinds Co. Miss d 1931 Fannin Co Tx Both are buried New Hope Cem Fannin Co. They apparantly moved to Texas after the Civil war. Family stories are that Andrew J Collins Sr. was a civil War Vet and made CSA reunions in the Texas area. There may still be some Keene Relatives in Fannin Co.
Children:
R. Ed           b1881
Jake Degolier   b1883
Valeria                    b1884 m unk BURNDET
Eliza                           b1887
Mary            b1888
Jane            b1890  m WILLIAM KEENE
Andrew J        b1893
Orailer                         b1895
Jeff Davis      b1898
Bessie Lee      b1901
Blanch          b1903 m unk LAWRENCE

Raymond Settle Sat, 19 Dec 1998
I am trying to get information on the family of SAMUEL L. (SAM) SETTLE, a brother of my g grandfather. Sam was born August 30, 1836 in SC. He served in the 32nd Miss. Inf. Regt., CSA. He married Elizabeth B. Boyd, b November 19, 1836, in Alcorn Co., MS on December 19, 1865. In 1885 he had three sons, John b. Abt. 1867, George b Abt. 1869, and Will, all living in Alcorn Co., MS. The family moved to Fannin Co., TX around 1887. Sam died in Windom, TX, November 26, 1894. Around 1930 his son Will was a bachelor working at a gin in Windom, TX. Could be related to the SETTLE grocery store referred to on the Windom, TX web page?
Any additional information will be greatly appreciated.

Gwyn Sat, 26 Dec 1998 21:06:07
Henry Pate LAWLEY, Postmaster of Hector, Pope County, AR prior to 1890. This family said to have moved to TX around 1890 with their two living children, Dee and Clarence. Charlie is buried in Hector, AR. Henry Pate is the brother of my GGrandfather John David Lawley. He is supposed to have died in Honey Grove, TX. Any information would be appreciated. Thank you. Gwyn

Mike Cummons Sun, 27 Dec 1998 08:33:34
Researching the CUMMINS located in Fannin County, TX in the years 1846 and 1850---William and James. Think they may be from AR-Hempstead County-brothers of Jefferson CUMMINS. Their nephew Henry Fountain CUMMONS may have moved to Fannin County with them. Henry married Amanda PATTERSON in 1875 in Lamar County, TX.
Would like to here from anyone with information on these people.
Thank you,
Mike Cummons
Jacksonville, FL

Allen Murray Mon, 28 Dec 1998 13:21:29
My Grandfather was DAVID EDWARD HOLCOMB. He died in 1945 and lived in or near Ector Tesas. He was married to Louella Allen a descendant from the Moses Allen line. I would like to know any information that might be available re: Davide Edward. My mother states that his Father's name may have been Webster. Their children included my mother, Eddie Leanor born 1913, Mary Cleo, Finley and Moses Webster. please cvontact me if you will agree to elp. "Allen Davidson Murray [email protected]

A.R Coke Tue, 29 Dec 1998 13:51:47 Obituary or death record on Martha Elizabeth (Hayes) Hitt. May have been buried in Fannin County. I have been told she was buried in Hunt County but, a death and cemetery record cannot be found on her in Hunt County. It has been suggested she may have been buried in Fannin County. She died 01-15-1900. Thank you.

Lou Thomas Thu, 31 Dec 1998 11:04:37
Searching for the ancestors of John Calvin Julian b 1852 Tenn m Nancy Ann Moore Jan 6 1869. Nancy was b 1849 both from Tenn. Moved to Fannin Cty around 1880. He was on the 1870 Tenn US census. He, Nancy, and daughter Sara Lou along with his mother Almira. Sara Lou maried into the Ross' of Fannin County. Have the names of the children of this family, but need info on John's and Nancy's ancestors. Will share any info I have. Thanks
Your website is very accessable. Thanks for your endeavor.

Vickie Ramsey Thu, 31 Dec 1998 15:46:11-
I am searching for Parents or Brothers and Sister of my Grandfater Thomas William BLANCHARD b. 14 Nov 1903 Elwood, Fannin, Texas. Thanks

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