Any info on the Few or Bigelow name in Yell County will be appreciated.
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Bill Wells 22 April 2007
Any info on the Few or Bigelow name in Yell County will be
appreciated.
Dana Breashear Sharpton 22 April 2007
I am looking for information on Cynthia/Sinthia Nix Bowden. She was born
in AR 16 March 1869 and died in Plainview 3 June 1928. I am trying to find out
her maiden name and anything else about her anyone may have. She married my
Great-Grandfather W. Tom Nix b: 23 Dec 1869 ?/D: 13 Feb 1905 in Plainview.
About 1910 she married William H. or K. Bowden. He had a daughter (I
assume from a previous marriage) named Bertha Bowden born about 1895, and she
had a daughter, Mattie Frances Nix born about 1896, from a previous marriage to
my G-Grandfather. She also had a daughter named Emma Mae Nix born 1892 in
Plainview. Any information about Cynthia/Sinthia's maiden name and W. Tom Nix'
first name would be greatly appreciated.
James H. Riley 22 April 2007
I am researching Thomas Redding who moved from Texas to Yell County and
died in January, 1850. He was married to Sarah Mode Riley, widow of
Thomas Riley who was one of the family for which Riley Township is named and
who was killed by Comanches in Texas. Any information or suggestions for
research will be appreciated.
Amelia Duncan Allen 22 April 2007
My name is Amelia Duncan Allen and I am doing research on my family. The line
is Nathan Duncan who married Elizabeth ? in 1847 in Wilkes North
Carolina. They moved to Greene TN and then to Irons Creek, Yell County,
Arkansas. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Amelia Allen 22 April 2007
I am seeking information on Allen, Spears and Mastersons
of Yell County Arkansas. Joe Allen married Mary Susan Spears and they had three
children: Edward Ruben, Minnie C? she married Noah Masterson and George W. Joe
and Mary Susan are buried in Shed Cemetery and I
believe Minnie Masterson is also.
TL Mauldin 22 April 2007
Mauldin - My Great Grandparents are buried at Dacus. I found a previous query about Bobby (Cook)
Larson that references Thomas and Harriet Mauldin. How could I contact
that person, I may be able to share some information with them. I will be
visiting Dacus over Memorial Day with my Dad and
Uncle, the grandsons of Thomas and Harriet. Any other information on them
available would be appreciated.
Linda Morris 22 April 2007
I am looking for any information on the Pickens family of Yell County,
AR. I would especially like to find out where Joseph C. Pickens and Robert
Andrews Pickens are buried. Joseph moved to AR in 1856 and Robert is his son.
Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Brenda Brewer 22 April 2007
I am looking for anyone with information on the Tom Keener family in
the Yell County area. I know that William Keener's first wife was Nancie
Brown. I know that there were two sons Jess Keener and Pete Keener. I
believe they are still living in Yell County.
Barbara Howard 22 April 2007
I am searching for the burial location for Sarah W. Carter. It is told
that Sarah died near Dardanelle, when the Carter family were in route to TX. It
is said that her husband Charles, carved her stats on a sandstone rock. This
death date would be after 1910 and may be 1914. Any information would be so
appreciated.
Barbara Lancaster 22 April 2007
Gillaspie/Gallaher/Oaks/Mize
I am searching for decendants of Henry Gillaspie (b. @ 1798 VA). He first
married Nancy Gallaher (b. 1817 TN). Children were Patrick Henry Gillaspie
(1841-1904) and William H. Gillaspie (1846-1932). Both Patrick and William
moved to Yell Co., AR in the late 1880s. There Patrick married Jane Mize and
had issue John W. b. 1888 and Charley b. 1891. Brother William married Pauline
Oaks and had issue Isora, Thomas, Evie, Pearl, Lafayette, and William. I
believe these people remained in the Yell Co. area. I have extensive info on
the descendants of James M. Gillaspie (son of Patrick's earlier marriage) who
left AR for TX. I'm happy to share.
William Hayman 22 April 2007
I am seeking any information, maiden name/given names, marriage date, place of
birth, etc., of Mrs. N.A. Boling, b 1848, d 27 Aug 1903, 2nd wife of
Silas Boling, b 1832, d 1906, raised a family in Harkeys Valley.
Tom Chism 22 April 2007
I am looking for information on the Chism/Chisum family in Yell
County. They lived mostly near Danville. Thank you.
Bryan Adams 22 April 2007
I am trying to locate the parents of the following people. The following are
siblings.
Mark W. Cassidy 06 March 2007
I am looking for G-Granddad, Joseph T. Penland, b. 1844,IN. Married
Mary E. Edmonson,1872 in Little Rock, Mary (Mollie) d. 1874. Joseph
remarried M. Harkrider they in turn moved to Ola, c.1899.
Our last bit of data on Joseph is 1900 he witnessed a land deal with J.N. Harkey & the AR. census. Penland family orig. from NC, left c. 1804, on to OH, then to IN, after 1865 migrated to AR, we think those cold IN winters might have been the reason. Thank you.
Will Christensen 06 March 2007
I'm looking for information on former baseball pitcher James Huey Walkup
(cousin of James Elton Walkup), who was born in Havana, Nov. 3, 1895. Any help
would be appreciated.
Sally (Scott) Von Bruenchenhein 04
February 2007
I am looking for information about John Scott b. 1780 in North Carolina,
married to Elizabeth Andersen and later to Elizabeth Brown. He is
buried at the Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
Odetha Baribeau 03 February 2007
Thanks to a query on this site from about one year ago, I located some of my
Collins cousins from Yell County. However, I'm still searching for the
interment site of my grandfather Crocket Collins from Yell County.
Unfortunately my cousins were not able to answer this question. However it was
suggested that he might have been laid to rest in a cemetery that isn't
currently being used. He expired in Yell County 10 April 1927. I've been
unsuccessful in finding Yell County Cemetery index information online. Anyone
have suggestions? Thanks for your assistance.
Anita Stevenson 03 February 2007
Can someone tell me why the Cemetery Marker in front of the Smith Family Cemetery says "Established 1800" -- when the
earliest burial there is 1858?
Coral Stone 03 February 2007
I am looking for the 2nd family of Lonnie (Alonzo?) McDonald, whose
family are believed to have come from Yell in Arkansas. He was married to
Carol Chandler, and they had two sons. He was posted to Hawaii with the
US Army in the 1950's, where they divorced soon afterwards. His father may
have been Lonnie Cecil b.1900 in Logan, his father William Madison b.1866
Arkansas, and his father William Johnson who d. in 1900 in Yell.
Sandy 03 February 2007
Looking for info on a Tom Dobbins family who lived in Danville in 1947.
I am looking for his wife's first name. She is my husband's great-aunt. Would
like info on her line if anyone has it will share what I have.
Sharon Hale 03 February 2007
My father, Lendol Hale, was born in Yell County on January 5, 1923. He
is a descendant of the Hardin George and Angeline Miller George
line. His grandmother was Ada George Hale and his grandfather was Darling
Pickney Hale.
I would like to make contact with any person who has information about the George family or the Hale family. I know that Hardin George donated the land for the Mt. George Cemetery in Yell County. If my calculations are correct, Hardin George is my gggggrandfather.
Also, Okey Snell Hale married Thomas Matthew Hale, Ada George Hale's son, (I think in Yell County) and they had 5 sons born in Yell County (Ola, Arkansas) before they moved with Ada George Hale and several of her sons to Louisiana. This period was in the "Great Depression" era. They had 3 children born who did not live to make the trip. Okey Snell Hale, Ada George Hale, Melvin Hale and his family and Uncle "Bob" Hale are all buried in the Legend Memorial Cemetery in Newellton, Louisiana. Lendol Hale, Doyle Hale, Eddie Hale and Edward Hale (Okey Snell Hale and Thomas Matthew Hale's sons) are also buried in that cemetery. My father, Lendol, was born in Ola, Yell County, Arkansas in 1923. Doyle (my father's brother) was born in Ola in 1927. Russell (another brother of Lendol) was born in Newellton, Louisiana in 1930. Eddie and Edward (twins and Lendol's brothers) were born in Newellton, Louisiana in 1932. So, the trip for the Hale families from Yell County, Arkansas to Louisiana had to be some time between 1927 to 1930. I understand that they left Arkansas and went to Louisiana to find work.
If you have any information about the Snell line (Okey Snell Hale moved from Tennessee to Yell County as a young woman), please get in touch with me. Okey Snell had sisters Mamie, Nellie, Brownie and a brother, Houston Snell. Houston Snell is buried in the Shepherd Cemetery, Yell County, Arkansas.
So, I am looking for any person who can give me information about the following families: George, Hale or Snell.
I look forward to finding new family members! Thank you in advance for getting in touch with me.
Jim D. Sanders, Jr. 03 February 2007
I am looking for information on Sanders in Yell County. My
great-grandfather was Jacob Issac who married Mary Jane Gee. They both
lived in the Dutch Creek Township area. His parents were Francis Marion and
Rachel Boumgarner(?). Francis was born abt 1820 in TN and died 1880 in
AR. Rachel was born abt 1821 in KY and died 1880 in AR. Jacob was born 1860 in
Pope County, AR and died in Yell County, AR on Dec 8 1907. I am trying to find
more information on Francis and Rachel. Thanks.
Shirley Bomar 03 February 2007
I am looking for information about Henry Seaton, born August 13, 1820
and died cir. 1900 in Yell County. His wife was Nancy J. Lee Seaton born
in 1825, died in Yell County, death date unknown. After her death, Henry
married Martha Lambert born 1861 and died in 1904 in Yell County. There
is some speculation that he was buried in Liberty Grove Cemetery in Yell
County. He was a farmer living in Crawford Township, Yell County in 1900.
Henry and Nancy are my great-grandparents. I would love to know more about
them and especially when they died and where they are buried. I have been
unable to locate Liberty Grove Cemetery either. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks!
Eva 03 February 2007
any obits for family members:
Verdie/Verda Page Miller 1952, buried in Danville Cemetery
Nettie Myers Gatlin died cira 1920?
Eursa Myers Gatlin died ?
all in Yell County around Danville.
Charles B. Cole 03 February 2007
In the 1850 Census of Magazine Township at the residence of Thomas E.
Jones, there is a Rebecca Massingale - does anyone know the name
of her parents?
Eunice McCorkle Conley 03
February 2007
I would like to correspond with descendants of Felix Hargrove McCorkle,
born 1853 in Jackson, TN, died 18 Sep 1927, Yell Co., AR, buried in "Dacus Cemetery Does anyone have a picture of Felix Hargrove
McCorkle or his family?
Floy Montgomery 03 February 2007
Oct 03, 1887 there was a train accident in Porter, Yell Co., AR, that killed
several people. The engineer was John H. Collins and I believe he was my
great-grandfather. May have been the D&R railroad or another well-known
company. Porter is close to Lake Nimrod, and I was told there used to be an
old railroad track through there. Was told they took his body to Ft. Smith to
embomb and then on to St. Louis, MO, to bury at Calvery Cemetery. He was 28
years old. He left a wife and two small daughters, one being my grandmother
Sophronia "Fronie" Collins. Does anyone know of the incident or know how I
could find more about it? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.
Jennifer Haines 03 February
2007
I am searching for any information regarding the Phillips family in
Yell County around 1870 or after. Specifically any connection to George
Washington Phillips or anyone related to him. Please contact and we can share
information.
John Morton 12 November 2006
Bookout, Mize, Starnes and Shinn families.
These families lived in Yell County in 1800's and 1900's and are connected by blood and marriage.
Samuel L. Bookout and Richard B. (R.B.) Mize are my g-grandfathers.
Ruby Bookout and Elmer Mize are my grandparents. Elmer died in late 1920's. Ruby then married John Starnes.
The oldest Starnes I can trace is Mary Jane Lunsford Starnes who was married to a John W. Starnes. After he died she married Charles Kitchens (a Civil War veteran) around 1900.
My great aunt Nancy (Nannie) Bookout married Shirley Mize (Elmer's brother). Shirley died in late 1930's. She then married William Madison Shinn.
Any information on these families of Yell County would be greatly appreciated.
Raymond L. Hatfield 12 November
2006
I am tracing my wife's family tree and am running into several dead-ends. I
hope someone here can help. I've traced her mother's father's lineage to
Thomas W. Taylor of Harkeys Valley and her mother's mother's linage to
the Nichols (W.R. and Parthinia). First I need to know what their
daugher "Rucini" (born 1881) real name was - She was buried as "Belle Gooch"
in Jacksonville. Also, any information on a Myah Thompson she married would be
greatly appreciated. Secondly, any additional information on the Taylors or
the Nichols would be fantastic. Thanks in advance!
Kimberly Gasperson 12 November 2006
I am looking for the person who posted this inquiry.
"I am looking for information regarding the Moody family of Yell
County. My gr.gr.granfather was Ashbury Moody, married to Barthena
Hare Moody. They are buried near Gravelly. My gr. grandmother was their
daughter, Sarah Serilda Moody. She had a sister, Laura, and brothers, Monroe
and Walter. Any information would be greatly appreciated." I have information
for you. Please email me.
andypat@charter.net 12 November 2006
My great-grandfather, Joel Watt Barrington, was born in Galley Rock,
Yell County, Arkansas in 1844. Joel Barrington enlisted at Louisburg,
Arkansas, at age 18 July 11, 1864. Mustered in 19th of Sept 1864 at Little
Rock, Ark. (Veteran's Records from National Archives, Civil War Union veteran,
discharged 8 Aug 1865 in Clarksville, Arkansas.) Military Headstone--indicates
he served in Co. G-2nd Arkansas Infantry. He married 20 Mar 1870, Elizabeth
Ann Shanberger and they moved to Prescott, Arizona in 1880. I have
information to share about him and Elizabeth, but need information on his
parents. I believe? their names were Scippio Barrington and Elizabeth
Parker, who were both born in Tennessee. CENSUS: Joel W. Barrington
Age: 3 Estimated birth year: abt 1847 Birth place: Arkansas Gender: Male Home
in 1850 (City,County,State): Upper Fourche, Yell, Arkansas. Joel W. Barrington
Age in 1860 Census 14 Birthplace: Arkansas Home in 1860: Galley Rock, Yell,
Arkansas Gender: Male Head of Household: John Huggins Post Office:
Dardanelle. After the 1860 Census his mother, father, siblings just disappear.
Any information on the Barrington family's living in that area would be
greatly appreciated. I would like to find more on Joel's parents and
grandparents.
Rowena Vincent 12 November 2006
I am searching for a William Henry McKenzie & wife Alice M. (Dora)
McKenzie. They were in Danville, Yell County in 1895. Their youngest daughter
Dora Ethal McKenzie was born June 14, 1895 in Danville, Yell County, Ark.
Would anyone know where they went from there, when and where they died? I am
unable to find an obituary for them. Could someone look in a newspaper to see
if there is a death notice for them after this date. I have heard they died
from Typhoid from a flood in that area but have been unable to find anything
about it. I am hoping someone else is working on this line and can help me
find them. Thank you in advance for any help.
Mark W. Cassidy 12 November 2006
I am looking for g-grandfather, Joseph T. Penland, b. 1844 IN. He's
listed in 1900 Yell Co. census (V 42/ed 153/sh. 4) as m. to Mollie
Harkrider-Penland.
JTP was a widower, 1st wife Mary E. (Mollie) Edmonson, d. 1874 in Little Rock. We think he d. between 1900-1910, in Yell or Conway Co.
His only child Samuel Ambrose Penland, moved to Chicago c. 1900. Granddad didn't know his parents.
Thanks
Tammy McMinn 12 November 2006
I am researching my husband's family for him and our children so they will
know their heritage. However, it is a challenge and very addicting. I believe
that Samuel McMinn who donated this land could be my husband's
Great-Great-Granddaddy. I would love any information you could find on the
McMinn family. I know his great-grandfather was William H. McMinn buried in
Gibson County, TN. Please reply if you can help. Thanks.
Billie D. Brown 12 November
2006
I am looking for info. on the Browns late 1800's early 1900's. I think
my great-grandfather's name was Buckie Brown. My grandfather's name James
Wesley Brown. My father's name was John Henley Brown. Any info. would greatly
be appreciated.
Vicky Welch Putnam 12 November 2006
I'm looking for the parents of Joseph Henry Putman, b. Dec 1869 d.
1945 buried in Hunt's Chapel Cemetery, Rover,
AR. He married Missouri Eden in Sept. of 1890 in Yell Co., AR. He is
possibly the 11 yr. old "orphan" listed living with John and Sarah
Lackey of Lower Lefave township in Yell Co., AR. (I don't know the
connection between the Putman's & Lackey's). Joseph and Missouri had 11
children, my husband's grandfather, Columbus Barnwell Putman, is one of the
boys. Any help/advise would be appreciated.
Janet Dickinson 12 November 2006
I am looking for information, including burial site, for William C.
Winningham, b. about 1836. He is my great-grandfather. His wife, one
child, and one grandchild are buried at Petillo Hill
Cemetery in Dardanelle. I cannot find any information about him after the
1880 Census. My mother informed me his wife's maiden name was Martha Ann
Weaver, b. about 1842. Thank you for any help you can give.
Patricia A. Irvin 03 September
2006
I am looking for any of the Bumgarner family who lived in Yell County
Arkansas 1880 to 1920. Thank you.
Clem Burroughs 03 September 2006
I am seeking information on the daughters of Peter Starmes Tidwell,
Nancy and Matilda. It is belived that either Nancy or Matilda married Horace
Camden Burroughs, son of William Burroughs. They lived in Yell County
near the Punkintown area around 1880-1885. Any information would be greatly
appreciated.
lavmoody@netzero.net 03 September
2006
I am searching for a Walker Family, whose father, William B. Walker
moved his children away from Winston Co., AL about 1875 following the death of
his wife, Mary Vaughn Walker, who died during the birth of Hulda C. b.
1873. Hulda, my grandmother, was raised by grandparents. The children were:
Sidney A., b. 1856 (GA); James W., b. 1860 (AL); Elizabeth C., b. 1862 (AL);
Jonathan C. and Mary J. twins, b. 1866 (AL); Lucinda J., 1868 (AL); Sarah F.,
b. 1871 (AL). Should anyone have a clue, please contact me using the subject
'Your William Walker Family'.
Bridgett Klingler 03 September 2006
I'm looking for any information on the Turner family. The oldest
information I can find is from the 1860 census
James Turner 34 Alabama
Francis Turner 22 Tennessee
Jno Franklin Turner 7 Arkansas
William Turner 5 Arkansas
Jeffery Turner 2 Arkansas
Then they where living with the Alexander Garrison family in 1870.
Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Yvonne Rogers 01 September 2006
I am searching for the descendants of Patrick B. King. He lived in
Bluffton, Yell Co. Patrick was born in 1836 and passed Dec. 19, 1898. My
husband's great-grandmother was Emily King Rounsaville, Patrick's
daughter. She was married to Franklin Andrew Rounsaville. Emily also had a
sister Louisa Rebecca King who married Hartwell Byrd Rounsaville, Franklin
Rounsaville's brother. I would like to locate descendants of Patrick B. King to
share family information.
Sharon Hamilton 01 September 2006
I am writing the history of Plainview and adding the history of surrounding
communities for the Plainview 100th Birthday to be celebrated in 2007. If
anyone one has pictures, information on businesses, schools or families from
Plainview, please contact me. Also, need addresses of descendants so they will
receive information on the celebration.
Jane 01 September 2006
I am searching for anyone with connections to the Dilbecks or
Frosts in Yell County. Thanks.
Annette McClenahan 01 September 2006
I am looking for information on Addie Hunt Webb (buried in Riley Creek). Family website with family history notes
mother of Addie is Rebecca Louise Woodall and father is William (Bill)
Hunt, also the wife of Arthur Webb (buried in Riley
Creek). Death record states mother is Lou Coverdale. Looking for
anyone who may know the Hunt/Webb Family, lived in Danville. Addie's children
would be Tressie Webb Quinn (deceased) (not sure of burial), Clarence
Webb (deceased) (believe Riley Creek), Harold
Webb (deceased) (believe Riley Creek), and Ruby
Nell Webb Miller (deceased) (Brearley
in Dardanelle).
Roger Waters 01 September 2006
I am looking for the location of Valentine
Cemetery. We found the Piney Cemetery on Piney
Road. We also found another cemetery just off Piney Road going toward Waveland.
This cemetery was not marked but appeared to be a family cemetery (Nelms
primarily). Can you help by giving me the location of the Valentine Cemetery in reference to these two cemeteries?
Laverne Dunn Elsey 01 September 2006
I am looking for the family of Andrew Almarine Dunn; wife, Zenith H.
Holden; children born in Rock Creek, Yell Co., AR.
James Henry, b 23 Jan 1873
Mary Evangeline, b 07 Dec 1874
John Franklin, b 04 Sep 1876, d 24 Oct 1876, bur ?
Thomas Jefferson, b 04 Oct 1877
William Alexander "Jack", b 01 Dec 1879
Margia Ann, b 04 Oct 1881
Leoniel Lorene "Leo", b 22 Feb 1883
Lewis Carisford "Louis", b 31 Jan 1885
Jesse Armfield, b 28 Apr 1887
Infant, b & d same day, 17 Sep 1892
Charles Lester, b 21 Dec 1893
Anything on this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Sonja Fletcher 01 September 2006
I am trying to locate the heirs of A.A. Hashbrook.
Winnie Yandell 01 September 2006
I am looking for information on the Vance, Sinclair and
McNutt families, some of whom were on 1880 Yell Co. Census. Any info on
John Vance's family, also Minerva Vance, his mother, after 1880 will be
appreciated. I am looking for Anderson Sinclair, Jr.'s grave in Yell County.
His 1st wife was Rebekah and she is bur. in Yell Co. Second wife is Sarah, d.
1909, bur. in Pittsburgh Co., OK. I believe she moved on after he died. Any and
all information is appreciated.
Kim Miller 30 July 2006
I am looking for information on Joseph Edmondson Reed and his family
Czarinia. He died June 14, 1887, in Yell County and she passed Feb 8, 1885 in
Yell. Any information on these two or their family would be appreciated.
Thanks.
Randall Houp 30 July 2006
I am searching for a photograph of William H. Fergeson, born 1830 in
Virginia, died 1910 in Yell County, Arkansas. Buried in Havana Cemetery, Havana, Yell Co., AR. Yell County Sheriff,
1864-1872.
Glenda K 30 July 2006
I am looking for Francis Allen Self Deavers, wife of A.M. Deavers. They
were m. 1881 - Conway, AR. She may have died abt. 1889. Children - Amanda Self,
James Rodgers, and ?John Deavers. A.M. bought land in Yell Co., 1890. Looks
like A.M. Deavers and John went to I.T. late 1889-1900. Please help if you know
this family. Thanks.
Becky Thill 30 July 2006
After 20 years of looking I found in my grandfather's military papers, where he
requested from Yell County a copy of his marriage certificate dated Oct 1912. I
also found a copy of his request for the death certificate dated Dec. 21, 1913
for his wife Palla Smith, dying in Danville, Yell Co., AR. He
specifically asks for her death certificate in her maiden name of Smith. He
calls her by a nick name of "Pallie".
I would love to find any of the three: Obit, Death Certificate, Marriage
certificate.
Parties involved: Charles Robert Davis, born 10/14/1892, Johnson Co.,
AR, living in Sequoyah County, OK, married Palla Smith in Oct. 1912, at Yell
County, AR. Palla Smith died, death date Dec. 21, 1913 Danville, Yell Co.,
AR.
Story goes... He married her, moved her to Sequoyah Co, OK, she gets home sick,
and believes she is pregnant, and wants to go to visit her parents. He is
putting in crops [he is a farmer]. He gives in and puts her on a train back to
her parents for a short visit, it is raining and she gets chilled and wet
waiting for the train. She goes.
He doesn't hear from her, his letters are not answered; he realizes that he is
going to have to go find out what is going on in person. He goes to her parents
and finds that she died of pneumonia and her parents buried her months before
and they never contacted him to tell him. Seems they didn't like the fact that
they married and he took her to Oklahoma.
HELP!!!! Can any one find some records for me???? Thanking you very much for
all consideration.
Melissa Howerton 30 July 2006
I am seeking land record information regarding Frederick W. Pollard
Land Office: Dardanelle
Document No. 142
80 Acres
Misc Doc. Nr: 7308
Issued March 01, 1877
Act or Treaty: May 20, 1862
Land Desc. 1 S1/2SW 5th PM No 4N 26W 34
I am interested to see if there is any documentation provided with this record
as to whether he was Cherokee Indian or if not what type Indian?
Donna 30 July 2006
I am looking for any information on James Petis or Phineas Johnson that
lived in Yell County. He was born in 1839 Feb, married a Mary Jane
Evans. They had a son William Columbus Johnson who married a Hester
Viola Coats, who is buried in Yell County. When she died he married her
sister Serena Coats. I would love any information on the Coats, too. Thanks.
Rowena Vincent 30 July 2006
I am searching for the death of William Henry McKenzie born 1860 in
Texas; on the 1870 Ark census, Scott County, Tomlinson Twp., Black Jack Post
Office with mother and brother. 1880 Ark census, same place but living with
Uncle I would guess. In 1884 he married Capitola S. Holland, and they
had one son. In 1890, he married M.A. Wade, they were living in Barber,
Scott County, Arkansas. They had six children, the last daughter was born in
Danville, Yell County, Ark. June 1895, so I think he died between 1895 &
1900. I have heard that Ark had a flood, and he and his wife and two daughters
died of typhoid fever but can't find when they died or where they are buried.
1900 census shows the three other children living with his brother, Gabe and
their family. Hope someone can help me find this family. Thanks for any help
you can give to me. Thank You.
Bruce Harrod 30 July 2006
My Grandfather Jesse Harrod was the Pharmacist and owned the drug store
in Belleville in the 40's & 50's. He died before I knew him. I would like
to hear from the folks in Yell County that knew him and more about the drug
store, and also more about why he became known as Doc Harrod. If anyone has any
pictures of inside or outside of the drug store, I do not have any. My father
Robert and all the other children of Jesse have died except Nell. The only
picture I have seen of Jesse is his graduation class for pharmacy. My other
Grandfather was Ollie Tubbs and I believe operated a sawmill near the
Belleville school. Thank you for any pictures that anyone may have of my
family.
Jokuti 30 July 2006
I am trying to find out when and where Lewis/Louis Williams died. He
married Nancy Jane Morris on 1 Oct 1865. He had three children: Thomas,
Mary and the youngest, Joel Allen Williams, who was born in 1873. I believe he
served in the Civil War, although not 100% sure. Supposedly he died not too
many years after the war. He is on the 1870 census with his family in Yell Co.,
but by 1880, Nancy is a widow and living with her three children in Polk Co. I
believe he probably died in Yell County, but it could also be Polk Co. Thanks
for any help!
LeMoyne Jones 30 July 2006
I am trying to locate any information about my great-grandfather, John
Darnon who came to Dardanelle on a steam boat that broke down sometime
around the 1880's. He stayed and became a commercial fisherman on the Arkansas
River. He apparently was part Indian. He married and had 2 daughters Lillie and
Ina. He was later widowed, remarried and had sons William Darnon, Brad Darnon
and maybe other children. I was told he was buried in an unmarked grave at a
cemetery called Mars Hill. However, I cannot find a listing for a Yell County
cemetery by that name. I think he has a great-granddaughter in the Dardanelle
area named Lola Jane (Darnon) Pemberton. Any help would be greatly
appreciated.
Angela Femrite 18 July 2006
I am looking for proof of the middle name of Henry M. Billingsley, b. 16
Apr 1846 in Alabama, d. 25 Nov 1926 in Bluffton, Yell, AR. He married twice:
(1) Mary Angelina McDonald, b. 14 Feb 1845 in Arkansas, d. 12 Mar 1881
in Bluffton, Yell, AR. (2) Sarah Ann Smallwood, b. 10 Aug 1862 near
Carrollton, GA, d. 03 Mar 1932 in Mena, Polk, AR. I have had reports of Henry's
middle name being Monroe and others state he is Madison. The problem is that
many genealogists are assuming that his middle name is Madison and using
records of a Madison Billingsley; however, there was a man named Madison M.
Billingsley. The people I believe to be his parents (and who I have
continuously been told by other researchers are his parents) are William G.
Billingsley and Sarah Lucinda Pollock. All the records I have found show
them with a Madson Billingsley as their child, yet later in his life (when he
left home) he is always either Henry M. or H.M. Billingsley. If it is possible
I would like to know what his gravestone says, and that, hopefully, will say
his middle name. Failing that, any information that might point me in the
direction of finding this out would be greatly appreciated. It was my
Grandmother who told me his middle name was Monroe; however, she is unsure
since he died the year she was born. Many thanks.
Lisa Frost 18 July 2006
I am looking for information on Isaac Edward Ritchie who was my
great-great-grandfather. There was a posting on this site from Sharon Alley
with information about him, but her email address in no longer valid. I have
information about the descendents of Isaac Edward Ritchie by way of Ellen Ruby
Ritchie who was Alonzo Edward's sister and am looking to fill in some gaps.
Kathryn 18 July 2006
I am looking for information on the following persons or family members that
lived in or near Dardanelle, Yell County, Arkansas, in 1800's: Eli Crow,
Aldon Powers, Adah McCarty, Anderson Peeler and David
McCollum. Thank you.
Della Steele 18 July 2006
I am researching the Bennett and Dowdy families of Yell Co.,
Arkansas. Grundy Albert Bennett, b. 11 Nov 1880, married Dora Elizabeth Dowdy,
b. ? (possibly Jan or Jun 1891 in Yell Co.). They were probably married in Yell
Co. All of their children were born in Yell Co.
Children:
William Othey Bennett, b. 27 Sep 1909
Ruby P. Bennett, b. 15 Jun 1914
Elaine Bennett, b. ? (she died in Yell Co.)
Artie Lee Bennett, b. ? (female)
Gladys Bennett, b. 6 Feb 1916
Jewel Truman "Sonny" Bennett, b. 18 Aug 1926
Grundy's father was William A. Bennett, b. Dec 1851 in possibly Yell Co., and
his mother was Thuressa. Dora's parents are unknown. I would appreciate any
information that I can get. Thank you for your time.
Rachel McCurry 18 July 2006
I would like to know more about Ura McCurry Hames, buried in Dacus Cemetery, mother of 6 from Yell County. She was married
to George Hames. I am hoping she is related to my McCurry and Brown
relatives also buried at Dacus Cemetery. I think Ura
may be my great aunt through Luther and Jos. Elijah McCurry. Most of my McCurry
relatives migrated from Yell Co., Arkansas to California in the 1930s and
1940s. I am also researching Blythe-Norfleet-McEntyre
relatives from this part of Arkansas. Thank you.
Sue Horning 18 July 2006
I am seeking descendants of Ruby Millsap and Asberry Powers,
residents of Danville area. My father was a cousin of Ruby, and I have a
photograph of Ruby when she was young and pictures of her parents, Jim and
Phebe Millsap.
Sharon Yarber Keith 18 July 2006
I am looking for the burial place of William Henry Williams, b. Mar
1875, d.about 1921 and Mollie Maude Delia Farrar Williams, b. about
1885, d. 1911. They were buried in an old cemetery somewhere in or near
Russellville, AR, in a old cemetery near the river. A man by the name of Jim
Corbitt was supposed to have made homemade markers for the graves.
Thanks.
Loretta 21 May 2006
I am looking for information on any Sturgeon families in Yell Co., also
the last name of Harger. Thanks.
Rhonda Sloan 21 May 2006
I am looking for any and all info on my great-grandmother Dirinda
Quigel-Freeman-Pruce. She was b: June 19, 1885 in
Dardanelle, Yell, AR - d Tulsa, OK May 3, 1969. Her father was William Henry
Harrison Quigel, b 1856-1919 & Mary Bowman-Smith-Quigel, b.
abt. 1843-1887. Mary died in childbirth in Dardanelle, Yell, AR, but I can't
find any record of her. William's parents were James 1835-1919 and Emily Quigel
1837-1912 also of Dardanelle, Yell, AR. Any info on this family would be
wonderful.
Crystal Head 21 May 2006
I am looking for any information about my Grandfather, James Marcus
Benefield (AKA Dugan Benefield) - born in Alabama in 1880 - 1900
Briggsville, Yell County, AR census places him in the home of Jas.
Haney as a boarder. In 1905, he married Mary Agusta Smith. Their
children are as follows: Marvin Chalmer, Hilda May, James Marcus Jr., Cleo,
Vivian Arlene, Wilbur Carmax, John Boyce (my father) and Gerald Modene. One
child, Rudolph, died as an infant. My Grandfather's occupation was farming
and/or as a barber. Any information would be appreciated.
Ida Garner 21 May 2006
I am looking for the family of Jesse Hood and Emma Chappel-Hood.
Death certificate states buried in Moore's Chapel
but no record. Thank you.
Dennis Lesh 21 May 2006
I'm looking for information on Aileen Sisco (I'm not sure the first name
is spelled right) who lived in Dardanelle, AR, for many years and passed away
(I'm not sure what year). Can anyone tell me what year she died and what
cemetery she is buried in? She is a longtime friend of my mom (Ava M.
Lesh).
Odetha Baribeau 21 May 2006
I am searching for my cousins from Yell County, AR. They would be the children
and grandchildren of Silas C. and Mary M. Collins. Silas and Mary's
children were named:
Zetta (Zettie)
Hetta (Hettie)
Etta
Idell (married R.Q. Burns 4/14/1934)
Elsie E.
Brownlo I.
Ozelma I.
Leola L.
Bonnie L.
I am hoping to obtain information to fill in the pieces of the puzzle regarding
my mother Ruby Lea Collins and her parents Crocket and May (Doyle)
Collins. Silas and Crocket were brothers. Any and all information is welcome.
Thanks.
Odetha Baribeau 21 May 2006
I'm trying find proof of the death of my grandmother M.M. (Mae or May) Doyle
Collins. May was married to Crocket Collins, and the family resided in Yell
County, AR. Crocket's death certificate was issued in Yell County in 1927.
Originally I thought my grandmother expired in OK around 1928. However, I've
found information that suggests she may have expired prior to 1926. I'm
uncertain if her death occurred in AR or OK. I do know that she was still alive
in Feb. of 1924 when her daughter, my mother, was born in Belleville, AR. Thank
you for any assistance you may be able to provide.
Rachel McCurry 21 May
2006
I am searching for info on relatives or descendants of Annie Louisa McEntyre
Norfleet, married to William "Billy Gann" Norfleet. Her children included
Erma Lee Blythe McCurry. She lived around Dardanelle and Fort Smith and
Aplin with the Norfleet and McCurry families, and left during the Dust Bowl Era
for the Central Valley, California. Any connection to living relatives still in
Arkansas will be appreciated. Thank you.
Rachel McCurry 21 May
2006
I am searching for info on my g-grandfather, John Morgan Blythe, buried
in Smyers Cemetery in 1917, and married to Alice Norfleet Blythe. I am
also searching for info on my g-grandfather, Joseph "Elijah" McCurry and
his wife Dovie Brown McCurry, buried in Dacus
Cemetery in 1821 as well as J.G. and Sarah Evaline McCurry buried in Dacus Cemetery. All lived in and around Yell County.
Thank you for any help!
Sharon 21 May 2006
Does any one know of any burials for any Sweet? I have searched the web
for George or Mary Jane Sweet, or a Joseph Sweet, who may be Tennie's brother.
According to my great-grandmothers death certificate--she was born in Yell
County July 17, 1868. She died Jan 28, 1949, in Agra, OK. I know where she is
buried. I have not been able to find any further information on her family,
than what I have below. On her death certificate her parents are listed as
George Sweet and Mary Jane Silverton Sweet. I believe I have found her
in Yell County in 1880-mother is listed as A. Sweet [I am wondering if this
A. Sweet may be an aunt], and a Joseph Sweet, is also listed. Any help, would
be greatly appreciated on this family.
Descendants of George Sweet
Generation No. 1
1. George1 Sweet He married Mary Jane Silverton.
Child of George Sweet and Mary Silverton is:
i. Tennssee "Tennie"2 Sweet, b. 17 Jul 1868, Arkansas; d. 28 Jan 1949, Agra,
Lincoln County, Oklahoma; m. George Osborne Johnson; b. abt. 1847,
Strauton, Virginia; d. 27 Sep 1910, Agra/Parkland, Lincoln County,
Oklahoma.
Notes for Tennssee "Tennie" Sweet:
Believe this is her, have not been able to find her with her parents who are
listed on her death certificate. Have also found this A. Sweet, as Amanda
Sweet.
1880 US Census for Riley Township, Yell County, AR
Sweet, A. head widow age 49 b. AL AL SC Keeps house
Sweet, Joseph son age 15 b. AR GA AL works on farm
Sweet, Tennisee daughter age 10 b. AR GA AL at school
*****
It has been said that Tennie was crippled in one foot [Kenneth "Dale"
Toles--said she had Polio, and that had crippled her in one foot--first
time I had heard about the Polio] the above census is marked as her being
disabled [can't remember the exact words used, but that is what it meant]. In
later years she was in a wheelchair. I have been told also that she was full
blood Indian, I believe Cherokee, but have not been able to prove this, and
when I asked Kenneth "Dale" Toles, about it, he had heard something to that
effect but also had no proof.
*****
More About Tennssee "Tennie" Sweet:
Burial: Greenwood-Bethel Cemetery--Parkland, Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Notes for George Osborne Johnson:
Have found his name as Osburn, Osbourne, Osborne M. , Osborn M. and George. His
nickname was "Oz". Per Kenneth Dale Toles his great-grandson--he only heard him
called George Osborne "Oz" Johnson.
*****
Found in the 1880 US Census for Charlottesville Township, Albemarle, VA
Smith, Melisa Head age 26 b. VA PA VA Farmer
Smith, Robert Brother age 20 b. VA works on railroad
Smith, Sallie Sister age 18 b. VA
Smith, Bertie Sister age 16 b. VA
Johnson, Osborne age 9 b. about 1871 VA PA VA [birth year [1847] is not
compatable with my Osborne Johnson
*****
More About George Osborne Johnson:
Burial: Greenwood-Bethel Cemetery--Lincoln County, Oklahoma
Jayme Anderson 21 May
2006
My Staggs family connection comes from Yell County:
http://www.andersonconnection.org/report28/wc01/WilliamMstaggs.htm
This is the family of William Staggs. If anyone has any further info they are
willing to share, that would be wonderful. Thank you.
Pamela Ellis 02 April 2006
Davidson, Curtis, Howell
Any info on Elvira Davidson, 1802-ca. 1872, VA-AR, married first name unknown
Curtis before 1834 and English Jesse Howell in 1835. Her brother was Robert
Davidson 1805-Jul 1852, VA-AR. Sister was Margaret Frances Davidson, m. William
White Rankin. Children were Robert D. and English Jesse Howell.
Interested in parents' names and name of first husband.
Billy G. McBride Jr. 02 April 2006
We are still looking for memebers of the McBride line from Yell Co. We
now have census records that show John A. McBride 1802 still living in Riley
Twp. Also his children. Have also located his grand children in Oklahoma of
which are my uncles and grandparents. We need help to locate these members for
a family reunion. Thank you.
Cheryl Carter Lakey 02 April 2006
I'm looking for information on the Campbell (Elizabeth May & Peter
Harvey) and the Carter (Walter M.) families. My grandparents were Bill
and Geneva Carter. My grandfather operated the Lion's gas station in Dardanelle
for many years. My grandmother owned and operated a little neighborhood grocery
across from the old Dardanelle high school. Any information I can find on any
of these families will be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
Marlene VanKleef 19 March
2006
I am looking for information from or on these families:
Farnsworth
Williams
Kitchens
Leatherwood
Tate
Pruett (Pruitt, Prewitt)
Self
Shipp
Narrimore
Thank you in advance for any help - it will be appreciated.
Glitz 19 March 2006
I am seeking info on Nancy Jane Smith (Craven may possible connect
to her also for on the back of her pic is written Craven) she was b. 1831,
Tazwell Co., VA, and d. 1906, San Saba Co., TX. She married William J.
Harkey, 1847, Yell Co., AR. Any help with her would be greatly
appreciated. TIA
Cyndy Woller 19 March 2006
I am looking for any information on a Lizzie Hyden. I have a obituary of
my great-grandfather which lists a survivor Miss Lizzie Hyden. Another kind
person gave me information which may be Lizzie.
Elizabeth L. Hyden born 1870 died 7/29/1945 in Yell Co.
I found a grave listed at Rock Creek Cemetery. I am hoping to find additional information, such as parents' names. My great-grandfather's didn't list parents. Thank you.
Amy Keirsey 19 March 2006
My sister and I have been trying to find out about our great-grandfather. His
name is Samuel Nimrod Keirsey (aka Bud). He was married to Maggie and had
six children that we know of by the names of: May, Daisy, Martha, William,
Buddie and Thomas. We know he did time at the AR State Pen. between the years
1918-1920. He died when he was approx. 83. That is about all we know about him.
If anyone has any info. please let me know. Thanx.
James Little 19 March 2006
I'm looking for information on Blanton, Bridges, Burns,
Tidwell families who came to Arkansas sometime between 1828-1835 from
Illinois. They may be listed as having come from Tennessee.
Debbie Johnson 19 March 2006
I am searching for Lewis Green Oglesby, b. 1835 AL and wife Bernetta
Elizabeth Oglesby (McCain), b. 1841 AR. Lewis Oglesby bought land in Yell
Co. Homestead was filed in Dardanelle. Signature date: Nov.10, 1882. This is the
end of paper trail on Lewis Oglesby. I have searched cemetery listings, but was
unable to find where he or his wife are buried. Land description Section # 5
Township 2 North Range 32 West, number of acres 123,4100. Any information will
greatly be appreciated. Thanks.
Wanda Matthews 19 March
2006
I am looking for information about the families and any remaining Yell County
descendants of my maternal grandparents. My grandfather, William Granville
Kelley, lived in Dardanelle, Arkansas, was born in the late 1880s, and
was one of 11 children. He later moved to Holdenville, Oklahoma. He was married
three times, but the first two died. My grandmother, Minnie Kendrick, was
his third wife. She was approximately 15 years younger than Granville, and I
believe her mother's maiden name was Guthrie (possibly related to
Arlo???). Minnie had at least two brothers, one of whom was named Lawrence
Kendrick, who became a well-known Baptist preacher in Little Rock, and an older
sister who died in a house fire when Minnie was a young teenager (around 12 or
13, I believe). I would love any information about them. I also know that a
couple of the Kelley siblings married members of the Lay family, who
apparently were country neighbors. Any information about that family would also
be wonderful. I would love to communicate with anyone related or who knows
anything about these families. Here's hoping for some exciting news!
Marlene (Farnsworth) VanKleef 19
March 2006
I recently found out that I am a decendant of Joel/Josiah
Pruitt/Pruit/Prewitt and Martha J. Tate of Yell
County. Please, I need all the help I can get. Thanks.
Marcy Heil 19 March 2006
Hello -- I am looking for death information for Catherine Linn Arnold,
born October 1881, married June 25, 1899 to Gilbert Monroe Arnold. Died in
child birth in Plainview, Arkansas, Yell County in 1908 or 1909. I searched all
the cemetery lists, but found nothing. Haven't had any luck in the death lists
or obituaries, either. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
W.L. Robinson, Jr. 19 March
2006
My Father was born in Yell County in 1901, according to his Birth certificate.
His father was L.G. Robinson and at the time he told me it was "Indian
Territory". His service records were destroyed in a fire, so I have not been
able to get information from that source. I always thought he was from
Holdenville, Oklahoma, because we visited his aunt there in 1940. Father was
Capt. Wilbert Louis Robinson, and he died in 1945 in Lawson Gen. Hospital in
Atlanta in 1945.
Ruth McElrath 19 March 2006
I am looking for as much info as is available on the last names Reyer and
McElrath. Thank you.
Retha Carter 19 March 2006
I am searching for the Cemetery in Yell County, Arkansas, where Chaney M.
Bailey and his wife are buried. I was told by his neice that they were
buried in Red Hill Cemetery. I have checked their
online records, and he is not listed. I am also searching for the burial place
for Joseph P. Bailey and his wife Nancy Delcina Bailey - they might be listed
as J.P. and N.D. Bailey. They are from the same area. Any help would be greatly
appreciated. Thank you.
Diane Stearns 19 March 2006
I am searching for Martha (Inman) McLaughlin after 1860. She
married John "Jack" McLaughlin 12/30/1844 in Yell County. In 1850, they are
living in Magazine Twp., Yell County. In 1860, they are living in Ward Twp.,
Yell County. I am unable to find them in the Federal Census Records after that
date. Martha was the daughter of Anthony Inman with his first wife. Martha was
born in Tennessee about 1826. John McLaughlin was born in Illinois about 1806.
They did not have any children as of 1860. Thank you.
Linda Hoagland 16 January 2006
I am looking for info on my grandpa, William Henry Wheeler, dob 7/3/1892
in Wing, Yell Co., Ark. My grandma was Weltha (Riddle) Wheeler. My dad
was John Henry Wheeler, dob 6/17/1920 in Rover, Yell Co., Ark. My dad also had
1 brother, Clell M. Wheeler and 2 sisters Mary Jo (Wheeler) Moudy and
Chleo (Wheeler) Rice.
Joyce McClure 16 January 2006
My great-uncle, William Ivie (Ivy/Ivey) lived in
Dardanelle, AR, and was married to Emma Moit (Mort?). They were
married in Henderson County, Kentucky, April 11, 1877, and buried at Brock
Cemetery in Yell Co., AR. Priscilla Caroline Ivie, my great-grandmother,
married Isaac Thomas Babb in Henderson, KY, August 1, 1872. The two
families were moving to Arkansas along with other families when Caroline gave
birth to a daughter, Hattie. She died giving birth, and her brother and
sister-in-law, the William Ivies, took the baby and raised her. Hattie, my
grandfather's baby sister, married a Satterfield in the Dardanelle area
and had one son, Kenneth. All have passed on. Perhaps there are others who
would like to research these families with me. Thanks for your assistance.
Linda Hoagland 16 January 2006
I am looking for info about my Dad, John Henry Wheeler, who was born
6-17-1920 in Rover, Yell Co., Ark. to William Henry Wheeler and Weltha
Riddle Wheeler. I will be very grateful for any help. Thank you.
Peggy Sallings 16 January 2006
I am searching for any information on John and Ruby Lee, who lived in
Yell County in 1900. They had 5 children. John was a farmer. He was born around
1857, and Ruby was born around 1866. Any information would be greatly
appreciated. I'm stuck!
Rollin Pearson 16 January 2006
Priscilla Bradford -- she is buried in in Yell Co. -- under Priscilla
Pearson. She died in 1943 I think -- need dates.
Betsy Snyder Harris 13 November
2005
I would like old photos of the following men: M.A.J. Bonville; Thomas J.
Daniel; Benjamin B. Banks and Thomas C. Banks. Thank you.
John Capps 06 November 2005
I am looking for the burial place of Madison Jefferson Rogers.
Gene Fort 06 November 2005
I am seeking any available information on C.C. Fort. He married Mary S.
Harp in Yell County on 15 Dec 1870 as noted in Volume I of Yell County
Marriage Records, page 34. However, his name is listed as C.F. Fort instead of
C.C. Fort. He migrated to Magazine Mountain, Ark. then to Collin County, Texas.
Shirley Wilson 22 October 2005
I am looking for anyone who may know anything about the Redhill Cemetery (aka
Pointlookout Cemetery). My aunt, Jessie Blackburn is buried there and we
would like to know if anyone may know of where her grave is. We would really
like to put a head stone up for her. I am also researching the Seaton
and Spears family in Yell Co. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Wendy Stanberry 16 October 2005
I am looking for descendants of Thogal Denton and Bonnie Mae
Stanberry.
Timothy Ray Allman 16 October
2005
I am looking for information on Cinthia Martin (b: Apr 1830 in South
Carolina) who is the mother of Mary Alice Martin (b: Aug 1868 in Arkansas).
Both are shown living in Yell County, Arkansas in the Ward Township area in the
1880 Census. Mary Alice married John W. Barnett (b: Jul 1848 in North
Carolina) on 6 Jan 1881. Cinthia Martin in 1900 is living with her
granddaughter Achie Harmon (b: Aug 1885) (not sure if the name is
correct) next door to John W. Burnett (b: Jul 1820). Mary Alice Martin
and John W. Barnett produced the following children: James Alford (22 Apr
1882), Edward (29 Jan 1884), Maggie (Mar 1887), Dora (May 1889), Nellie my
grandmother (Nov 1890), Maude (Mar 1893), Hattie (Mar 1895), Ruby (Jul 1897),
and Roy (23 Nov 1905). Nellie married Freeman Taylor Almon (10 Feb 1877
in Heard County, Georgia). Any information on these people would be
appreciated.
Richard L. Combs 16 October
2005
I'm seeking information on the George N. Combs family who are listed in
the 1870 census of Yell Co. Could someone look to see if their son Marcus
Lafayette Combs was born in Yell Co. in abt. 1875? Thanks for your help.
Kim Jones 15 October 2005
I am looking for information on the Dewitt family. The family lived in
the Dutch Creek Area and were said to be Cherokee Indian. Roane Dewitt and wife
S.F. Dewitt had the following children: a daughter, L.C. Dewitt, born 1866,
Arkansas; W.J. Dewitt, a son, born 1862, Ark; then J.E. Dewitt, son, born 1870,
Ark; then my gr-grandfather, John Lewis Dewitt, born 1873, Ark. He is buried in
Golden City Cemetery near Booneville, Ark., and his brother, Tom J. Dewitt,
born 1879, Ark also buried in Golden City Cemetery. We have no idea of Roane's
wife's name or the first 2 sons and daughters names - just initials. My
great-grandfather married Sarah Frances Tidwell, and Tom married Minnie
Clay. If anyone has any info on these familes please contact me.
Shirley Taylor Andrews 15 October
2005
I am looking for information on John (Thomas) Andrews living in
Waveland, Yell, Ark. 1900 age 35. born 1864 in Alabama - no wife listed.
Children:
Aaron 16
Rachel 11
Henry J. 9
Etta B. 5
Thank you.
Jane Foster 15 October 2005
I am seeking information regarding Riley Moss. Was Marshal of Danville
in 1942. Killed a man. Was sent to jail. Would like more info.
Sarah Russell 15 October
2005
I am looking for all birth announcements from July of 1966 at the Dardanelle
hospital or any info on a girl baby born to Ruth and Leo Winters. If
anyone has them or knows where I can get them please let me know. Please put
the subject "1966 papers". Thanks.
Connie Madison 15 October 2005
I'm trying to find the obituary for Robert Nordin, Jr. died 01-01-2000,
father died 5-4-2000, mother Jessie Nordin 02-09-2000. I'm a family friend, but
didn't know this had happened. Sounds like an accident. Where can I find
information on what happened? They are all buried in Birta
Cemetery. Any info would be appreciated. My Mom is elderly and was close
friends with Robert Jr. and had heard this. She would like to know what
happened. If there's a way to find the article in a newspaper please advise.
Ronald E. Bata 15 October 2005
I am researching my family in Yell and Logan Counties. In the late 1820's my
great-great-great grandfather, James Nicholas Bata moved from Virginia
into then Pope County near Gala Rock Community, which is now Carden Bottoms. He
married a local girl on March 22, 1839, named Nancy McCalister. She was
the daughter of John McCallister, and they were originally from Alabama. They
had four children: John Patrick, Asa, Lorenzo Dow, and Nancy Parlee Bata. John
Patrick Bata was my great-great grandfather, and he and Asa may have been born
out of wedlock according to the 1850 census. John Patrick Bata was born about
1834 and Asa Bata was born about 1836. That would have been before Nicholas
Bata and Nancy McCalister were maried. I have some of Nicholas Bata's old
papers that named the four children as the grandchildren of John McCalister.
Nancy died about 1846, and Nicholas married Ann Wyatt January 23, 1848.
They had other children. Sometime before February 5, 1861, when my
great-grandfather Andrew Alexander Bata was born, John Patrick Bata married a
Margaret E. ?. John Patrick fought on the Confederate side during the CivilWar
and was paroled in 1865 from Memphis, Tennessee. Margaret paid personal
property taxes in Yell County in 1866 and that's the last mention of the family.
They just vanish. The next record I can find of them is Andrew Alexander Bata
owning land in the east end of Logan County where my grandfather Reuben
Alexander Bata and his siblings were born. I would like to find the marriage
record for John Patrick and Margaret Bata and where they moved after leaving
Yell County. In the late 1950's my grandfather Reuben showed me two graves in a
small cemetery near Lavaca, Arkansas, in Sebastian County. He told me that he
believed that the graves marked with native rock stones were the graves of John
Patrick and Margaret Bata. No census or any other information available shows
them ever being in Sebastian County, so I have no proof. If anyone has
information concerning this family I would appreciate an email.
Buddy Stinnett 28 September
2005
I have all the info on the Stinnetts in Yell County, Ark., and other
counties in Ark. from the 1800's to 1930. If anyone needs this info. just
e-mail me. This took me eight years to find this info. and it's free to anyone.
Kay Stauffer 28 September 2005
I am searching for information on Matilda Jones or her family. She was
born in Tennessee and age 73 on the 1910 census. She was in the household of a
son, George Jones and family, Dardanelle Twp., Yell Co., AR. I am interested in
the family especially the husband and parents of Matilda Jones. Thank you.
Jodi Sutherland 28 September 2005
I am looing for information on Horace Poplin. He was born in 1893, and
died in 1978. He was buried in Earl Ladd Memorial.
Any information would appreciated.
Clif Stone 03 August 2005
I'm attempting to find information on my great-grandfather who lived in Yell
County starting in the mid-1860's until he died many years later. His name was
William Henry Clay Stone. I've found some information on the county
voter's list; but that's about all. Any information would be appreciated.
Jean Huggins Wingert 03 August
2005
I am researching Huggins, John H.; Isom, Nathaniel;
Wood/Woods, Joseph m. Lillian Johnson. Any information
appreciated. John H. Huggins lived in Wilson Dist., Yell Co., ca 1870, where
can I find land records for him? Thanks.
Wendy Joyce Cabler 03 August 2005
I am looking for info on James Pledger and his wife Mary "Polly"
Ford, both of whom supposedly died in Yell Co., AR on Sep 4 or 14th,
1866 and are buried there. They were from Elbert Co., GA and may have been
visiting family in Yell on their way to Texas with the family unit. Any info is
much appreciated. Mr. Pledger was originally from Granville, NC and his parents
were Thomas Pledger Sr. and Nancy Leavistor (sp.???). Thanks.
Charles R. Jones, Sr. 03 August
2005
Roland McKelvey (Roll) - He is supposed to be buried in Brearley Cemetery, and there is supposed to be a
tombstone marker. Also would like the street address of the Brearley Cemetery so it can be located easily.
Sandy Freeman 03 August 2005
I am looking for Barbara Choate that placed a query for W.A. Choate. W.A.
was married to my great grandmother, Mary Vinsett Kerr Choate. Barbara's
email address that is listed in the query is invalid. Any help appreciated.
Iris Horne 31 July 2005
I am looking for more information about the parents of John Calvin
Scott, Jr. All we know is they were supposed to be John Calvin Scott,
Sr. born in TN and unknown Barnett, born in SC. We cannot find any of
the family before the 1900 Lee County, MS census. Sometime around 1903, they
moved to Arkansas and are found in the 1910 census Yell County, Rover Twp.,
Dist. 175, Series T624, Roll 68, Part 2, Page 240B, and also the 1920 census
Yell County, Compton Twp., Dist. S180, Roll T625_86, Page 3A, ED 180. Also,
the 1930 census in Montgomery County, South Fork Twp., Dist. 9 Roll 86, Page
2B, ED 21.
Some of the towns they lived in are Briggsville, Forester, Wing, Ola, Danville, Mt. Nebo, and Mickel? Switch.
John Calvin Scott, Jr. was born 1864 in MS.
He married Margrett Gabriellen MacDuffy born in 1866 in AL
Both of them, and probably their son Glen also, are buried in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Briggsville, Yell County, AR.
Their children were:
Ada R. born 1892 MS
Harrison born 1896 MS
Jesse Jennings born 1898-99 MS
Glen born 1903 MS
Daisy born 1906 AR
Thanks.
Barbara McConnell 31 July
2005
Thom(p)son Cemetery, located on Hwy. 7 between Centerville and Dardanelle, AR,
originally had 60 or more headstones. Only two are left. Yell Co. Home
Demonstration Club copied all of these stones' information in the early 1950's
(this is a rough guess). These records were stored at Danville, AR in the
Agricultural Extension Office for many years, but can no longer be found. If
anyone out there has knowledge of persons buried in this Cemetery, please get
in touch with Yell Co. Genealogical Association. Thank you.
Angelia Griffin 31 July 2005
I am the great-granddaughter of Alma Wardlaw Dodd McBride,
5-20-1899/10-30-1980. I am doing Native American research for our family. I
was told there was Indian blood on this side of our family. I have found no
proof of this. Does anyone know anything to prove or disprove this info?
Bobbie (Cook) Larson 31 July 2005
My Grandfather was Orester Pascal Cook of Ola, Arkansas. He was married
to Miantha Noma Mauldin, born 8-10-1884 and died summer of 1968 and is
buried in the Mt. George Cemetery in Mt. George. I
believe she came from up north of Ola. Her parents were Thomas & Harriet
Mauldin. She had 2 brothers - John Mauldin & Wesley Mauldin - and possibly
a sister. I have lots of information on the Cook's but would be interested in
learning anything I could about Noma (Mauldin) Cook. After O.P. Cook died, Noma
was married for a short while to another person - no name. Any help would be
much appreciated. Thank you!!
James Covington 31 July 2005
I am seeking information on David Apple and his wife Elizabeth
(Hale) Apple. I know they were married in Yell Co., Oct. 8, 1868, and
owned 40 acres of land in Dardanelle (purchased Feb. 1, 1883). David also had a
brother named Milton and the father of the two brothers was Elisha Apple.
Elisha came from North Carolina. This is all the information I have and would
be appreciative of anyone who could provide some clues or information. Thanks
in advance.
Christine Reeder 31 July 2005
My grandmother was Dora Elizabeth Johnson born January 22, 1885 in Yell
County, Birta, Arkansas. She married John Wallace Ellison and moved to
Garland County, Arkansas. Does anyone have her parents' names and any siblings'
names? Thanks!
Pamela Faith Stepp Bewley Holden
I am looking for family connections of John Wesley Stepp. One son was
named Edward Thomas Stepp. Anyone with information please contact me.
Rhonda Richmond Burks 04 July 2005
I just found my ggggrandparents in Thompson
Cemetery in Yell County, John Wesley and Emily Susan (Cox) Cofer. Can
anyone tell me where this cemetery is, and if it is on private property. I
would love to meet any decendants of the Cofer-Cox family. Any information
would be greatly appreciated. I would love to see this cemetery. Thank You.
Carol Anderson 04 July 2005
I am seeking information regarding Elias Harvey Bradfield, buried in the
Sandlin Cemetery, Ola, Yell County, Arkansas, born
23 May 1849, died 11 Nov 1910. Most likely related to the Davis family.
Freda L. Cowdell 04 July
2005
I am looking for family information of John Monroe Williams and wife,
Flora Jane Mathis Williams. Providing family information is correct, I
expect they may have been there as early as 1892/3. Family notes the youngest
of their surviving of 5 children, Benjamin Franklin Williams, was born
in/around Dardnelle, Yell Co., AR. I suspect that my grandfather, Marion Frank
Williams, and older brother of Benjamin, was also born in Yell Co. I also
suspect that John Monroe may have died in Yell Co; if not there, then in Perry
Co., AR. John Monroe Williams is said to be from KY and Flora Jane Mathis
Williams from MS. I know nothing of John or Flora's parents or siblings to
date. I'd appreciate any direction anyone might give me to finding proof that
John Monroe and Flora Jane were indeed in Yell Co. in the 1890's. Lots of
guesses and no certainties at this point.
Brandy Whala 04 July 2005
I am looking for any information on a George Edmund Whala or
Whaley. According to what info I have he was born in 1890 and died in
1951. He was married to a woman named Ida. I don't know what her maiden name
was or when they were married. Also I am looking for any info on a Madge Whala
- the only info that I have on her in that she married a Preston
Cantrell. the license date that I have is 12-04-1939. Any info that
anyone has would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Judy Fox 04 July 2005
Hi, I'm looking for any info about my grandmother, Edith Elizabeth
Bernard. She was born 10 Aug 1891 in Yell, Pope, or Logan County,
Arkansas. She had a sister, Grace and a younger brother, Jesse, who was deaf.
She married her teacher, John Kelly Leach 2 July 1906. This is all I
know. Any help would be great. Thank you.
Evelyn Harris 04 July 2005
I am hoping someone will have information on the following names in Yell Co.
They are Patterson, Geurin/Geurian, Jones,
Harris, Blaylock. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you so very much.
Charlie Brown 18 June 2005
My GGgrandfather was Andrew Gilkey, born around 1841 s/o Samuel Gilkey
my GGGgrandfather. I am trying to find any information I can about Andrew and
his death. I know his wife was Stacy and that they were married in Yell Co.
around 1866. They had one son Samuel born in 1867 in Yell Co. Stacy and baby
(Samuel) are listed in the Arkansas census in 1870 but no Andrew. I also know
Stacy remarried in 1872 to an F.P. Martin, so I'm sure Andrew was out of
the picture between 1867 and 1872, but I don't know what happened to him. I did
find their son (Samuel) in a 1880 census in Alabama with the family of F.P.
Martin but Mr. Martin had a new wife. Any information you could provide me on
either Andrew or Stacy (Gilkey) would be greatly appreciated.
William Sweeney 18 June
2005
I wish to contact whoever is in charge of Russell
Cemetery about a grave marker matter. Can someone provide a telephone
number? Thank You.
Jeff Brock 18 June 2005
I am looking for information on Martin L. Stewart (married to Mary
Susan) and his decendants - William A., Thomas E., George, Alta, and Ray. They
lived next door to relatives - William, Flore, Thomas, James Andrew, Emily,
Mallie Chester. They lived on Ola and Rover Rd. in Gilkey Township on the 1900
and 1910 census. Any information will help. I am also looking for information
on Mary Cromwell Stewart.
Barbara 18 June 2005
Can you tell me whether Holla Bend was in Pope County or Yell County during the
latter 1890's? Also, would anyone know the name of the school in Holla Bend,
Arkansas, during the later 1890's?
Marlene 18 June 2005
We have been searching for my g-grandmother. Her name was Alice L.
Williams. Apparently she is buried in the Birta
Cemetery. We cannot seem to find anthing else about her, but her dau.
Maggie Leona married my grandfather James Martin Farnsworth and spent
most of their married life around and on Dutch Creek. I do know gramma died and
was buried there when daddy, Ongie Loy and his brother James Walter were young
- Daddy was 13 yrs old at the time. We are wondering if Alice L. (which may
stand for Leona also) died enroute to Ark. from Tenn. or other southern states
which many of our family did originate from. Alice L. Williams was full-blood
Cherokee. Alice was married to Thomas "Jack" Jefferson Williams, and they had 3
children - Allen or Alan, Maggie Leona, Allie or Lizzie. If you can supply me
with any info on this family I would appreciate it so much. Thank you and God
Bless you!!!
Sandra Howe 17 June 2005
I am researching Benjamin Rook. I have heard he is buried at the Aly Cemetery, but cannot find a marker or information. Any
information would be greatly appreciated.
G. Kimble 17 June 2005
I would like to hear from anyone who is acquainted with or related to Issac
(Zack) Woolard.
Flint McCullough 17 June 2005
The Young Gravelly (Mt. Vernon) Cemetery
lists a Nancy McCullough 1826 - 1890 w/o Andrew. I am looking for
McCulloughs from the 1870 Arkansas census - mother Nancy A. 1830 North
Carolina and children Julius A. 1855, Eliza Jane 1857, Mary Ann 1860, William
Sylvanus 1861, all born in Arkansas. Do you have any more info on the Nancy at
Young Gravelly Cemetery. Does w/o Andrew mean
he is listed on the headstone but not interred there. Thank You.
Charlotte Johnson 6 June 2005
My mothers name was Virginia Kennon. She was from Danville, Ark. She had
a son that was given up for adoption in 1938? She lived in a boarding house
along with my adopted mother, Elsie McCarrol. Family is buried in
Danville, Blue Ball, etc. Kennons, Hunt, Miller. Anyone having
any info about my mother's family, I would love to hear from you. Also my mom
always talked about going to the cemetery over the mountain when she went to
decoration at Danville. I have no idea where that would be also. Thanks in
advance for any help.
Marlene Farnsworth VanKleef 6 June
2005
I am searching for Farnsworth, Ladd, Kitchens,
Williams, especially my grandmother Maggie Leona Williams Farnsworth. In
1993 we searched every cemetery from Waldron to Danville. The only one we
didn't search was Birta just out of Danville. She and
my grandfather James Martin had 2 boys, Walter and James Loy. Gramma was about
33 yrs when she died, approx. 1872. They lived on Dutch Creek, they were
related to all the above, plus Millards. If anyone can help me with
these names and the burial place of grandma, hopefully Birta. Thanks ever so much.
Vickie 6 June 2005
I am searching for information on the following families in Yell Co. They also
resided in Pope and Johnson Counties. Reece Hogan Hickey who married
Siller Giles Bragg. Siller is the peson I am having the most difficulty
in getting information on. She appears in the census records as
Celer/Siller/Silvery and is finally buried in New Hope
Cemetery as Sarah w/o Reece Hogan Hickey. I am not sure that Sarah and
Siller are the same person. Reece is the son of William David Hickey. Reece and
Siller had a daughter Mattie Jane Hickey who Married John T. Rice. John
is the son of Zachariah Rice and Lucinda Hardin. Any information you have would
be greatly appreciated.
Linda George 1 May 2005
I am looking for info on the marriage of my father, Grant Conley,
possibly from Havana, and Ann Cline, of Wing, in Yell County. I have the
feeling it didn't last long. My dad was born in 1911, so I'm guessing that it
was in the late 20's or early 30's. Thank you!
Mary Yates Villeret 29 April
2005
I would like to correspond with anyone connected to John Aaron Sugg and
Mary "Polly" (Laycock) from Carroll Co., TN. They moved to Yell Co., AR
shortly after the 1880 Census and are buried at the Mountain Springs Cemetery. I am desc. from one of the
children that remained in Tenn., Nancy Ellen Sugg and John W. King, my
Grt.Grt. Grandparents. I would like to have any info on them after going to
Ark. or does anyone have a picture of them or know where exactly they lived? I
understand that their son William Riley and wife Mary Elisabeth
(Bridges) had a very large home in the area. Does anyone know if it is
still there? I will gladly exchange any info I have.
Lisa Breashears 29 April
2005
I am looking for any information on my Grandmother, Lida Ellen Aldrich,
born: August 13, 1897, in Lafayette, Indiana. She was married to Francis
Breashears in Plainview, Arkansas. Thank you in advance.
Randypoochie@aol.com 29 April
2005
I am looking for my grandmother's grave. Her name was Minerva (Virden)
Hawkins. She was reportedly buried at Earl/English
Cemetery and moved to Salem Cemetery, but I am
unable to find her name on the listings for Salem
Cemetery.
Randypoochie@aol.com 29 April
2005
I am looking for any information pertaining to my ancestry. My grandfather's
family were the Hawkins'. My grandmother's family were the
Virdens. I have some information but not much. Thank you for any
information you can help with.
Larry Denton Davis 23 April 2005
I have a photo of my g.g.grandmother, Camilla Herring Denton, who was
the wife of Daniel Lamon Denton. Her parents were Bryant & Percy
(Millard) Herring. The full-length photo was made sometime before 1907
when she was nearly 80 yrs. of age. It was taken in a studio in Norman, Indian
Territory (now OK) while she was visiting her son & family, Charles Bryant
Denton---my great grandfather. Would anyone like a copy of this photo. I have
no way to transmit it via the Internet, but will make copies of it for the
exact price of the copy + postage.
Cheryl (Gillespie) Davidson 23 April
2005
Both sides of my family are from Yell County, so I would be interested in
information on both sides; however, I have more info on some lines than others.
My grandparents still live in the area, so if others out of state have
questions related to what an area is called now, I might be able to help there.
My names of interest are (maternal line): Thacker, Carrouth,
Kimbrough, Kitchens, Dilbeck, Conway,
Blanton, Grier, Jordan, Pillow, Templeman,
Havner, McBee, Holland. (Paternal line): Gillespie,
Ringer, Reece, Watson, Barrick, Waits,
Treat, Clements. I believe all of these were in Yell County at
one time or another, as most deceased are buried in this area. Thanks!
Roy Chadwick 23 April 2005
Hi good people of Yell Co, I am looking for info on my GGfather Allen
Bond believed to been born abt 1850 in Yell Co, AR, and possibly of
Native American descent. He married Sarah Wilson from KY abt 1866/1868
possible KY. They lived in Campbell Co, TN abt 1880. Any info would be
appreciated. Thanks very much. Surnames: Bond, Chadwick, Choate,
Coffelt, James, Keele, Lankford, Seitz,
Vaughn, Wilson.
Jimmie Winters 23 April 2005
I'm trying to trace my grandmother's side of the family. Her father was John J.
Page. Her mother was Lucy A. Page. I found them in Pope County, AR on
the 1910 and 1920 census. I think I found them in Yell, AR on the 1900 census,
but lost them from there. I think he had more than 1 wife. I appreciate any
help that you can offer.
Dianne Cartwright 23 April 2005
I am seeking information on Katy E. Burcham b. about 1907 in Yell Co.,
Ark. Daughter of James Harrison Burcham?, sister of William Andrew Burcham. Who
did she marry and who were her children. Does she have any ties to the
Lyle Family? Does she have siblings other than W.A.? Obits?
Nancy Sorensen 23 April 2005
I am looking for Maggie Surratt. I believe Maggie was a black woman.
Maggie lived in Dardanelle in 1900-01. Maggie is the mother of Wallace
Lankster born 2/27/1900 or 2/28/1901 and Beatrice Lankster born about
1904. Lankster has many spellings in the records: Langston,
Langster, Lankster. In 1910 Wallace went to live with his father Wallace
L. Lankster in Oklahoma. Family story is that Maggie died sometime between 1912
and 1915. Any assistance or guidance will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Phyllis Hershey Carlson 23 April
2005
I was recently in Dardanelle to attempt to find cemetery or burial records for
Harold A. Hershey, born Sept. 9, 1903; died November 6, 1904. Parents:
Reuben and Anna Hershey. I looked through some records at the city clerk's
office, but didn't find his. They lived at 414, 416 Front Street from
1904-1906. Thank you for any help you can give me.
Cheryl Carney 23 April 2005
I am in desperate need for a book called History of Newton County
Arkansas, posting here may help me in finding some information. I am
looking for this book for my mother's 85th birthday, she has family mentioned
in the book, the Wishons and the Villines, but I am having a
difficult time finding any information on this book or any similar book with
the Wishons and Villines mentioned, can anyone please help me in locating this
book? Thank you.
Glenda DeVoe 23 April 2005
I am searching for death dates for Amos E. DeVoe and wife Harriet. They
are found on the 1910 census living in Mountain Twp, Amos is 60 and Harriet 57.
I have gone through all the Yell County Cemeteries, so they are probably in
unmarked graves. Which of the two courthouses is likely to have land
transactions, will probate, etc. for Mountain Twp?
J. David Buxton 23 April 2005
My folks are the O'Kellys of County Derry and Yell County, AR. When my
grandmother was 4 or 5 a meteor found it's way to their farm. It's remains are
now in a museum in Austria. Any info on that or my family are apprieciated.
Thanks!
Terri Waller 8 March 2005
I am looking for any information on the Gross Family. I have gone as far
back as my grandmother's great-grandfather married to Julia Ann Byrne on
October 6, 1867. She married an A. Gross that was born in 1843 and died between
1870-1880. Can anyone help me with the initial A.? I want to know what this
stands for so I can go further back. A. Gross and Julia Ann had a son named
Joseph Gross born 1870. Joseph Gross married Louisa E. Bannister in 1896
and they had 4 children. If anyone can help I would love to hear from you.
Thank You!
Delisha Gee Hart 8 March 2005
I am searching for information on Charles Hiram Gee, who married (I
believe) Fereby Jane Smith, they are on the 1880 census for Yell Co. I
know that Fereby died and Charles re-married. The first marriage is the one I
am searching, for that is the wife he had my great-grandfather with (Henry
VanBuren Gee). Any information on Charles or Fereby would be wonderful.
Charlee Krupp 8 March 2005
I'm at my wit's end! I am trying to find my great-grandmother. She died as
Ellen Isham in 1900, and while we believe her maiden name started with a
"W", we really have no idea of what it really was. I believe that she may have
died in Arkansas. This is what I know:
Ellen married John N. Isham in Earlsboro, Oklahoma on March 21, 1895, according to an old family Bible. A cousin tells me:
In my Grandfather's memoirs he told of living in the Creek Nation of Indian Territory. John Newton Isham and Ellen Wixom were married March 21, 1895 at Earlsboro, Oklahoma. They had one daughter, Nellie Mae. John's wife, Ellen, died when Nellie was about 3 years old. John sold everything and in the fall of 1900, he took the train to Gunnison with his daughter, Nellie and my Grandfather.
With all of this in mind, the 1900 Riley Township, Yell County, Arkansas census lists (censored for space):
Name, Relation, Race, Sex, Marital, Birth, Age, Birthplace, Father's
Birthplace, Mother's Birthplace
Isham, John N., Head, W, M, Widowed, March 1860, 40, TN, TN, TN
------ Nellie M., dau, W, F, Single, Feb 1897, 3, OK, TN, TX
Census also gives two other names, a brother, Irving J. Isham age 17, and a sister, Arma Isham(?) age 16. I have no records of Arma Isham at all. The 1910 census shows John and daughter Nellie back in Oklahoma, in what looks to be "South Fox Township, Lincoln County." It shows Nellie's mother's place of birth as Arkansas instead of Texas.
Now you know as much as I do, please help me find my great-grandmother so that she's not lost in history. Thank you.
Ann Davis 8 March 2005
I am trying to find where my great-grandparents are buried. My
great-grandfather was Lee McCormack. His first wife was Mary C. ?. They
are on the 1870 Yell Co. Rover Twn. census. He was born in 1847. She was born
in 1863. In 1880 he was listed as a widow. In 1900 his wife is Mary, born in
1858. They are listed on the 1910 and 1920 census. Same place. Yell Co.
Maumelle Twp. Any information as where to look would be appreciated.
Frank Barnett 16 February 2005
I would like any information on my grandfather, George Washington
Rainey. We think his wife was Madale Manus. She died during
giving birth to my mother or soon after. My mother's name is Oma Marie Barnett.
My mother lived on a houseboat at Dardanelle. She was born Sept. 30, 1912. We
are not sure her mother's name is right. My mother and father, Bennie Jackson
Barnett are laid to rest in Paragould, Ark. My father was a minister of
the Church of God. Thank you.
Loucinda Buford 16 February
2005
I am looking for information on the parents of Emerson Etheridge Sloan
and Myrtle Vail (Lockhart) Sloan and any information regarding their
brothers and sisters. They lived in Magazine Twp. and later near Birta, then in
Wing, AR (near Rover in Yell Co.) for the rest of their lives. Myrtle died in
1926 and Emerson in 1932. I know that James Sloan was Emerson's father, and
that he died between 1900 and 1910, but do not know where he is buried. His
mother Mary Sloan is buried in the Birta Cemetery.
I know that Myrtle's parents went to Louisiana, and I have been told they were
buried in Ashley Co., AR, but I have not been able to find any record. Any help
is greatly appreciated, and I would enjoy meeting any distant cousins. Have
notebook, will travel!!
Randy Goodman 16 February
2005
I am looking for infomation on my great-grandfather James Henry Higgins.
He and my great-grandmother Dora Robinson were married October 25, 1894
in Yell County. James Henry died at a young age but not before fathering my
grandfather Herman Henry Higgins. Any assistance would be more than
appreciated. Thanks!
Mary White 16 February
2005
I am researching my ancestors and John Wade, brother to Sarah Jane Wade
McCabe. Sarah Jane was married to Matthew M. McCabe and was the daughter
of Edmond Wade and Sallie ?? Sarah Jane and Matthew M. had a daughter Sarah Ann
who married a Hubbard. I ran across the Yell Co. Cemetery list and would
like to know if there is a place where I can find more about Sarah's family and
maybe correspond with a decendant. Thank you.
Connie Allmand 16 February
2005
I am trying to find out information on George Harlan Vinson. I know he
was born in 1879 in Arkansas. He is listed in Yell County, Arkansas on the 1910
Census records. He was married to Etta Mary (Willard) Vinson, and on the
Census records it listed that his sister in law Ida Willard lived with them. I
have been unable to find where George is buried or when he died. I know that
Etta remarried at some time, moved to California and died there in 1970. I am
trying to eventually find out if he died in Yell County, Arkansas. They had a
daughter Augie Marie Vinson. Any information you could provide me would be
greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Mary Cameron 16 February 2005
I am looking for family information concerning Mary Elizabeth McGlasson
who was adopted in MO in approx 1965, also looking for older sister Stella.
Thank you.
Ken Potts 16 February 2005
Charles D.Potts moved to Arkansas about 1867 from Georgia. He died at
Ola, Arkansas. I am looking for help to find his death date. He was born 1842,
and I suspect he died around 1910?
Pamela Faith Stepp Bewley 16
February 2005
My father, Eugene Thomas Stepp, born in Fowler, Arkansas, July 31, 1917.
Parents were Thomas Edward Stepp of Gainsville, Georgia, and Roxie Edith
Phillips Stepp of Knoxsville,TN. Ended up in Oklahoma where Eugene
married Mary Ann Bates, had children, and everyone migrated to
California, ended up in Madera, CA. Anyone related or have information please
contact me.
Donna Turner 26 January
2005
I am looking for information on my great-grandmother, Almina/Alvina/Elmina
Hanna. She was born about 1850 in Mississippi, was in Johnson County,
Arkansas in 1870, married Chancel D. Brewer shortly after and was in the
household of her sister and brother-in-law, Lucinda and Pleasant Cotton,
in Yell County in 1880. She married Adam Wiggins shortly after, and they
evidently remained in Yell County until their death. They had 4 children,
Easter Anthum, Lucian, Charlie and Lue Rilla before Adam's death in about 1888
or 89. I can find no record of her after Lue Rilla was born in 1888. If anyone
has any info on this family, would you please let me know. Thank you.
Martha Lightfoot 26 January 2005
I am looking on information about the Macedonia Baptist Church in Yell Co. This
is where my grandparents went to church with their family. I am doing research
on my family and any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Barbara 26 January 2005
I would like to find out whether any cemeteries in existance in the 1880's were
flooded by a lake or dam or flood waters and, whether or not, if flooded by a
dam, etc, any of the cemeteries were moved/relocated. I have been trying to
locate burial places of both of my great-grandparents for many years
unsuccessfully. One great-grandfather reportedly died in Dover, AR, the other
Holla Bend - I do not know whether during the 1880's these two towns were in
Yell County or Pope County. Any help would be appreciated - I would just like
to know the names of the cemeteries which may have been flooded.
Pamela Prater 26 January 2005
Hello, I am looking for a listing of a cemetery in Dardanelle, AR. The cemetery
is called Rose Valley, but I don't see it listed under Yell County cemeteries
anywhere. I have some ancestors buried there, a Joe and Elizabeth
Bushman. Does anyone know if Rose Valley Cemetery exists under another
name now? Thanks.
Tishaka Snider 26 January 2005
I am doing a little research on Percy Kenneth Rook Jr. from Dardanelle,
Arkansas. He was the son of Lena May Crain Rook and Percy Kenneth Rook.
Kenneth (Kenny Boy) was found dead in the 70's with the cause of death
"supposedly" Russian Roulette. I need any information you can provide me in
reference to his death. Please help! Thank You!
Barbara 26 January 2005
Would anyone be able to tell me anything about a school named Carden Bottoms
School - my grandparents attended the school in the 1890's. Is the school
district still there or where might I find records on the school? Thank you so
very much.
Lloyd Record 17 January 2005
I am seeking any information on Lucinda C. Lamb. She was born 8 May 1852
in Yell County, Arkansas. She married Isaac Tilman Bradley in about
1872.
Bonnie Sivyer 22 December
2004
I found an old Arkansas map which showed Dardanelle in Yell County. There was
another town or community adjoining it called New Hope. I have been unable to
find anything online regarding New Hope. My Great-Grandfather, John Holt,
died in Dardanelle in 1923. My Grandmother said he was buried in the Alfalfa
Graveyard across from the New Hope School. Years later one of John's sons (who
had attended the burial) returned to the site of the graveyard and reported
back that it was gone and a road or highway was in it's place. If anyone has
info on the community of New Hope from the 1920's or the mysterious "Alfalfa
Graveyard", or where the school was located in New Hope in the 1920's please
contact me. Thanks so much!
Tricia Frame 18 December 2004
I am looking for the Obiturary for Jesse Howard Dimitt born 1873 died 3
April 1953. He is buried in the Upper Spring Creek
Cemetery. I would also like to find the obituary for his wife Myrtle May
Crownover Dimitt born 3 July 1886 died 5 February 1966. Any help will be
very appreciated. Thank you.
Tricia Frame 18 December 2004
I am searching for information on this family:
Dimitt Jesse H born abt 1874 Indiana..father
Dimitt Myrtle M. born abt 1886..wife
Dimitt Raymond born abt 1907..son
Dimitt Edna M born abt 1912..daughter
Dimitt Herbert R. born abt 1916..son
Dimitt Ovel L born abt 1920..son
Dimitt Verl L. born abt 1923..son
All except Jesse were born in Arkansas. I would like to correspond with anyone
searching this family. Thank you.
June Carter 16 November
2004
Allen A. Carter, born abt. 1822 in N.C. Moved to Yell Co., Magazine abt.
1866. First wife, Armena, Second wife, Louisa. Children: John W., James M.,
George F., Frances R., Alice A., Henry Augustus, James M. Would appreciate any
info on Allen and/or his children. Thank you.
Rachael Reeves 16 November 2004
I am looking for information on Andrew Patrick who owned land in
Dardanelle, Yell Co,, AR, in 1892 and also Leonard B. Purdom who also
owned land there in 1892. Their wives were Elizabeth and Eunice respectively.
Eunice and Leonard Purdom were married. I assume Andrew died there sometime
before 1890. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.
Bonnie Sivyer 16 November
2004
I am seeking information on the death of my great grandfather, John Holt.
John lived in the countryside just outside of Danville, Arkansas, where he
died in his home in 1923. My Grandmother recalls him being buried in the Alfa
Cemetery across the road from New Hope School. I have been unable to locate any
such cemetery or school. Decades ago, a relative who attended the funeral said
he returned to the cemetery and found it gone and a highway where it used to
be. If anyone has any information about John aka Kent, Kinch, Kinchlow, Holt;
or the cemetery please email me. I've checked the death records and he is not
listed. Is there microfilm available of newspapers from the Danville area where
I might find an obituary? He was married to Vera Louise (Campbell) Holt
and they had the following children:
Nellie Holt
Garwood Holt
Garland 'Leroy/Roy' Holt
Violet Holt
(John died 2 weeks and 2 days after Violet's birth.)
Any help or information would be appreciated. Thank you!
Victoria Thompson 12 September
2004
I'm looking for information on Doctor William J. Stafford and his wife
Mary Jane (Steele ?) Stafford. Lived in Danville, Yell Co., at least
1860 to 1900. Children as listed in 1860, 1870 and 1880 census records: Alice,
Emma, Elizabeth, George, Robert (also a doctor), Ellen G. Haven't found their
marriage record yet. I need to determine if Mary Jane really is Mary Jane
Steele. Birth date, place are right and family information is that Mary Jane
married a Doctor Stafford and lived in Arkansas.
Mike Lipsey 5 September 2004
I have a question about Lucille Agnes Wilson (nee Richardson),
1911-2001, who is buried in Sandlin Cemetery. Can
anyone provide me with further information about her husband? I have a name
(that must have come from my grandmother Lipsey) of E.B. Wilson and nothing
else. Since the Sandlin listing noted that information about Lucille had come
from the SSDI, I checked that; and she's listed as Lucille R. Wilson (R.
presumably for Richardson?), last residence Cordova, Shelby, Tennessee. There
is an E.V. Wilson, 1922-2000, last residence the same, in the SSDI, but he's 11
years younger than Lucille. I don't want to invade Mr. Wilson's privacy if he is
still alive, but if he has passed away I would appreciate knowing about it. My
connection to the family is via the Tippin line.
Charles Jones 5 September 2004
I would like to obtain a death certificate for Lesa Erickson, wife of
Andrew G. "Andy" Erickson. Any information on either husband or wife would
greatly be appreaciated. Thank you.
Franklin L. Matthews 5 September
2004
I am searching for information on John L. (Leroy) Matthews, born in
GA/TN?? 1806-, died Sep 1867, possibly in Dardanelle, Yell County. Moved from
the Lawrence County, AR area in 1850-60's to Dardanelle. Owned a farm near
Dardanelle, which, from court house records, he sold in 1865. Trying to
determine whether he moved on or was buried in the Yell County area. His wife,
Nancy, lived in Texas in 1870's. Thanks.
Sandy Freeman 10 August 2004
I am looking for the families of John C. Vinsett, daughter Mary Vinsett
was my Great-grandmother. She was married to Julius Kerr; he was born in
1859 in Arkansas, son of Benjamin Craven Kerr and Nancy A. Wilson.
Julius and Mary were married on January 3, 1884 in Arkansas. After his death,
Mary remarried to W.A. Choate on September 5, 1885. Mary had 1 daughter
with Julius, Amanda May Kerr, born February 15, 1885 in Conway, Arkansas. W.A.
Choate raised Amanda after the death of Mary, date unknown. Mary's mother was
Amanda Clack Vinsett, who along with John C. Vinsett are buried in Yell
County at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. I am looking for
any information on the Clack family, Choate family, Vinsett and Kerr family.
Thank you.
Dorotha Phillips 10 August 2004
I am trying to find the maiden name of the first wife of Thomas Edwin
Thompson. I know that her first name was Hattie, but would like to know
her maiden name. They are both buried in Red Hill
Cemetery, Yell Co., Arkansas. I would appreciate any help, Thank you.
Ruth Reynolds 25 July 2004
Abram Flanary/Flannery married Louine/Louise McDonald in
Yell Co., AR, 1870. He is listed in Crawford Co., AR, census.
1875 the family is in Meridian, Bosque Co., TX. Living with the family is Charlotte (Charity) Elizabeth Dun. Charlotte thought to have parents with the last name of Irwin/Erwin/Irvin. They died during Civil War. Father from Ireland, mother born MO. Charity born MO. The "story" is that after her parents died she was taken in and possibly adopted by a Dun family. Her marriage cert. lists her as "Charity E. Dun".
Did Charity live with the family of Louine McDonald in Yell County, Arkansas, prior to Louine's marriage? Trying to determine at what point Charity came to be with the McDonald Flanary family and what relation she is to Louine and Abram.
Champagne Minx 25 July 2004
I have been searching for information on my grandmother, Eula Mae Allen
(Craft), and her parents. I was able to find images of the Craft family
plot on your website. I haven't been able to find any information on any of the
ancestry search engines for my great-grandfather James A. Craft. He is listed as
still living on your site, but he would be 110 by my calculations. How can I
find out more about my family? Thank You.
Gary A. Rodgers 5 July 2004
I'm looking for the birth record of my mother, Mollie Maxine Osborne b.
27 Nov 1917 and any records of her father, George Osborne/mother, Sarah Myrtle
Wilson. Thanks.
Jimmie Beck Bandgren 5 July 2004
I'm looking for Marshall and Osborn (Osburn or
Osborne) ancestors. My grandfather was John David Marshall born January
1869 in Missouri. Married Roxie Bell Osborn Stevens in Yell County in
1901. Roxie Bell was born in either Mississippi or Alabama and had two children,
William and Woodson Stevens from former marriage. Roxie Bell and John David had
three daughters, Ellen, Nancy Eula, and Cora Bell. Any information is
appreciated.
Glenda Devoe 5 July 2004
I am searching for deaths of Amos E. Devoe and his wife Harriet. They
moved to Yell County sometime between 1900 and 1910 census. In 1910 they were
living in Mountain Township. At that time they were ages 60 and 57 respectively.
Any help will be sincerely appreciated.
Charles Gist 30 May 2004
I am still looking for information on the Riddles of Yell county. There
is a record of the marriage of William H. Riddle 24, to Elizabeth Learer?
25, both of Yell County on Nov. 10, 1870. E.L.Riddle 35, a widow born in GA is
listed on the 1880 census in Gravelly Hill, Yell County with a son J.D. Riddle
8 born in AR, a daughter Mary Riddle 5, born in AR and a son W. Clearman?
12 also born in AR. I can not find anyone else with the last name of Learer or
Clearman in the area. Who are the parents of William H.? J.D. is my
gr-gr-grandfather he married Margaret Melbina "Millie" Jones in 1893.
They were the parents of William Howard Riddle who married Drusha Lambert
and Weltha Riddle who married a Wheeler .Any info will be appreciated.
Lois Dimmitt 23 May 2004
I am looking for the burial site of Odell Dimmitt. He was a deaf son of
William Thomas Dimmitt. At the time of his death, he was living on the north
side of Spring Lake with his brother, Ora Joseph Dimmitt and wife Eva. Also
living with or near them was his mother, Sarah P. Dimmitt and her mother, Martha
Weems. I feel his burial would not be far away from the area of Spring
Lake, but so far I've found no trace of where he's buried. This would've been
in the 1920's. Thanks.
Dorotha Willard Phillips 21 May
2004
I am trying to find information about Cleo Ellis Willard. She is buried
in Oakland Cemetery, Ola, Yell Co., Arkansas, but
there is no record of her being buried there. If anyone knows anything about
Cleo Ellis Willard, please email me. She died in 1936. There should be a record
somewhere of her. Thank you.
Ann 29 April 2004
Hi, I am looking for any information on a Susan Hulett that married my
g-grandfather James Tam. I found the marriage but any information on her
would be appreciated. Thanks.
Nancy Dawson 25 April 2004
I am searching for information on Addie Witt married to Robert Bob
William Reich on or about May 1894. She was his second wife and they had
a daughter Nola Reich born on April 16, 1904. Nola was my grandmother and died
in July 1970. Addie Witt was living in Yell County when she gave birth to a
Therbert Homer Reich on October 2, 1901 according to birth records for Yell
County. Nola also had a sister named Eller. Nola was married to James Edward
Asbury. I do not know who Addie's parents were. I would appreciate any
information on her or her relatives.
Linda Craig 08 April 2004
I am looking for any information on the Thomas H. Walker and Melissa
(Dicey) Walker from Yell County during the 1880 time frame. I am
extremely interested in his daughter Mary Elizabeth Walker who married William
Newton Jones, was later divorced, and I understand that she remarried.
However, I cannot find anything on the second marriage. If anyone has
information that would be helpful, I would appreciate the help.
GrldHck@aol.com 06 April 2004
I am looking for any information on a James Albert Hix that lived in Yell
County in 1870. His son James Jeno was born in Danville, listed on the 1880
census in Jack Co., TX. George Washington Hix born Arkansas; William Jefferson
and James Jeno, Arkansas; John Thomas, Ida June, Mary Veda, Doc Burny, Paul
born Texas. James Albert died around 1900 to 1908 in Texas; his wife Elizabeth
Luranna Ishmael died around 1903. The Hicks now live around Marrieat,
Oklahoma by the Red River.
Linda Finch 06 April 2004
Many of my relatives are buried in the Blue Mountain Cemetary. My grandfather,
Morris Allen Hall was raised in Blue Mountain, and his parents are buried
there. My great-great-grandmother was Mary Elizabeth Ashley. Do you have
any information on these names? I am trying to start searching my family tree.
Thanks.
Forrest William Hood 30 March
2004
I am researching the Hood and the Rogers families of Yell Co., AR.
My father was Artie William Hood from Waveland, AR. My mother was Mildred Marie
Rogers from Belleville, AR. Anyone having any info on either family would be a
great help. Thank you.
Larry Wilson 29 March 2004
I fould Selonis Stokes on the 1870 census, Yell County, Galley Rock
Township - living with James Gilbert & Isabelle Gilbert. He is
listed as 18 and in school. I would like to know what happened to his parents.
Thank you.
Phyllis Marble 28 March 2004
I am searching for any info on James Carroll "Jim" Moudy. He was born in
Yell County, AR in 1826 and was supposed to have been hanged by the Confederate
Army in 1866 around Little Rock. I'm his gg-granddaughter.
Iris Horne 20 March 2004
I am seeking information about Leota or Leoda McBride, born Feb. 1881 in
Yell County. Who did Leota marry? One source has she married J.D. Hickman
of Birta, AR, and that J.D. went hunting in the Piney Woods around Birta and was
never heard from again. Another source (Pope County marriage book M) has Smith,
John S. 38 Dardanelle McBride, Leoda 40 Dardanelle 09 Oct 1920 M-245 S.R. Price,
JP. Is this the same Leota? Did she marry twice? What happened to her? Any
information appreciated.
Elmer Langston 20 March 2004
I am researching the following surnames: Minnie Parker, Minnie
Langston and Nanne or Nannie Lane, Gallip Langston, Elijah
Langston, Joe Parker, Kellie Garner. If you have any information or if I
may help you Please contact me.
Dorotha Phillips 20 March 2004
I am looking for info about Cleo Willard. She is supposed to be buried in
Oakland Cemetery in Ola, Arkansas. She was my sister-in-law, and I am trying to
find her birthdate, but she is not listed in this cemetery. Do you have records
that would tell me her birthday? She died 9-18-1936. I would appreciate it very
much. Thank you.
Rhonda Dyer 20 March 2004
I am attempting to find information about Elias C. Cathey and John
Anderson Cathey. John was married to Martha Brown in 1875. Elias was
married to Sarah Turner. I found a grave in Yell Co. with "Cathey, Martha
d/o Patsy, there is also a grave of Patsy Brown. I have other information on
these people. Would like to know if John Anderson Cathey is the son of James W.
Cathey who is the son of Elias C. Cathey. Would also like to know who Elias C.
Cathey's father is, his mother was named Margaret.
Lyman Foster Reynolds 09 March 2004
I am looking for any information about my great uncle, Matthew or Mack
Thompson, being shot in the back in Yell Co., AR, in the early 1900's. He
was born ca. 1865. This is a hand-me-down family story and the town of Plainview
was mentioned. Any clue would be so helpful and appreciated.
Noreen Houpt 04 March 2004
I'm looking for info on my great-grandmother, Biddie Arnetha Emmaline Caroline
Cannon. She was originally from AL, lived in AR, OK, moved to Casa, AR
after death of husband, King David Tidmore in Nov 1920. She died in Casa,
AR, 12 Dec 1926. It is believed she lived with one of her children in Casa. The
only other info I have about Biddie is that she was born 18 Mar 1860 in
Montgomery Co., AL, md. 29 Jan 1880 in St. Clair Co., AL. The Tidmore family
she married into were from Hoke's Bluff, AL. She and my great-grandfather
raised a large family. She had a brother named Bob. I have found info about a
Robert Cannon in Pope Co., AR but nothing to link him to my family line
definitively. Any info will be greatly appreciated! Thanks.
Steven Pyle 22 February
2004
Allen Green was killed in a Stillwell, OK jail in the early 1900s. He was
in jail for running moonshine. He was married to Mary Chandler who was
half Cherokee Indian. He owned 80 acres in Yell County. The land was sold for
200 dollars and they moved to Oklahoma in the late 1800s/early 1900s. I am
looking for information to try to trace ancestral roots to the Arkansas
Cherokee Tribe. Thank you.
Brenda Jones 22 February 2004
I am looking for info on Nellie May West, first husband Arthur
Hudson, md. ca. 1920-1. Nellie was born in Yell Co., and I know she
married her second husband, James Thompson, in Yell Co. I thought maybe
someone might know about him.
Charlene Peel 08 February 2004
I am looking for information regarding Amos Hood Morris who lived in Yell
County for many years and died there in 1990. He was also an ordained minister
there. He was with his 5th or 6th wife at the time of his death. Her name was
Juanita Jessie (Martin) Morris. My mother was his first wife, her name
was Minnie Juanita Martin and was not related to the widow. Amos and first wife
had 3 children, twins that died at birth and a daughter Seva, that is now 65
years old. He had one daughter Marie by his second wife Ealzy Perry. His
3rd wife was Minnie Mae Lindsey and they married in Tarrant County,
Texas. We wonder if he had children by Minnie Mae or by another wife Beulah
________? There are clues that there was another wife, perhaps 2 more. I would
be interested in any information about his life in Yell County. Thank you very
much.
Beverly 05 February 2004
I am looking for information on the following family members - time frame -
around 1890 - 1900. Sarah Taylor - widow, lived in Marvinville,
Arkansas. Elizabeth Keplinger - widow, also lived in Marvinville,
Arkansas, possibly living with Sarah. Eliza and Elbert Vaugh, Yell Co.,
Arkansas. All information from Civil War pension file. Please contact me direct.
Thanks.
Richard Lowe 05 February 2004
I am looking for any information on the descendants of Thomas Jefferson
Robinson and Pearl Candacy Lowe Robinson - both buried in Sandlin Cemetery, Yell County. Pearl Candacy was my
great-great aunt. Their children were Anna Pearl, Charles and Thomas Dillard
(apparently named after my GGfather). Any information would be appreciated.
Scott McGlasson 05 February 2004
I am looking for contact information for Hannah Hillyard. She grew up in
Dardanelle, AR. Daughter of Larry Hillyard. Thank you so much for any
information available.
Sherry Taylor House 26 January
2004
At one time you had a cemetery listed for "Cardon Bottoms". I can't seem to find
that in the new listings. I'm trying to find out about my g-grandmother, Alice
Vanover Taylor, who was buried in Cardon Bottoms, I think it was called
"Neely Cemetery". It was located right on the banks of the Ark. River. When I
was there several years ago, the gentleman across the road said it hadn't been
maintained since the early 1950's. Do you know anything on this cemetery? I am
also trying to find information on her husband, William Hampton (Joe) Taylor,
who is buried at Needmore Cemetery. Any
information would certainly be appreciated.
Norma Ginn 17 January 2004
I am seeking information on the Vosburg family: George S. & wife:
Elizie. 1910 they were living in Yell County, AR.
Ann Hood 14 January 2004
I am seeking information on a P.L. Hood (Patrick Leonider) who married a
Miss J.G. Johnson in Yell County, Arkansas, on August 25, 1884. He was 38
years old; she was 24 years old. Their marriage produced one son: Brusail Hood
born December 17, 1887. I need to know J.G. Johnson's parents' names - on the
marriage license, it says they both lived in Chickalah. It is said that P.L.
Hood was a county constable in 1896, and he remarried in 1896 so I would like
to know what happened to his wife J.G. Johnson. I am assuming that she died
since he remarried. If so, where could she be buried? Any help will be helpful.
Thank you.
Kay Brandt Hughes 10 January 2004
I am looking for information on my great uncle, James W. Brandt, born
10-21-1881. I know he lived in Earl, Arkansas in 1926. He was buried in
Louisiana in 1970. I would like to know who he married and if there were
children. Anything else that you can tell me will be greatly appreciated.
Mary 09 January 2004
I am looking for information on Thomas J. Tucker, (aka T.J. Tucker) born
1920, somewhere in Arkansas, and died Dec. 1871. His first marriage was to a
Hester _____ (unknown) born 1826 in AR. They had 5 children:
Something happened to Hester, because Thomas next shows up in Pope County, AR, married to America J. Mann. (Maiden surname was Dillard. She had been married to William P. Davis 1868 in Pope County, AR. She then married Henry Mann 1861 in Pope Co., before marrying Thomas. They had 2 children: Sonora A. Tucker born 1869 in Yell County, AR, and Arizona Tucker, born Dec. 11, 1871. T.J. was murdered in a gun fight near Morrillton when Arizona was three days old. T.J. and America lived in Galley Rock Twp. America went on to marry a John McCallum after Thomas' death, and later a Matthew Hanks. She is supposedly buried in Moore Hill Cemetery, but there is no gravestone. It is believed that Thomas J. Tucker's firstborn, Thomas J. moved back to Yell Co., AR from TX.
Any information on the background or ancestry of Thomas J. Tucker, any family members, birth dates, places, marriages, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Darlene Smith 03 December 2003
I'm looking for info on W.M. Brown and his ancestors and descendants.
W.M. Brown was born abt. 1850. His wife was Elizabeth, born 1856. Their children
were:
John - b. 1866
Andrew - b. 1868
Mary W. - b. 1870
Madorz - b. 1872
Charles - b. 1875
William - b. 1888
Arminda - b. 1889
That is all the children they had at time of 1880 census.
Paul Smith 03 December 2003
I am looking for great-grandmother and great-grandfather Frances Pearlee
Thompson who married Neil or Neiless B. Smith in about 1885 or
1886. She was about 16 at the time. Her parents were on the 1870 census - her
family was in Yell County, Bluffington Post Office. I can't find anything until
1900 when she shows up in Indian Territory, Atoka County married to my
great-grandfather N.B. Smith with five children. She died in 1903 or 1904 in
childbirth. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Dakota Vaughn 03 December 2003
At the Piney Cemetery there is a strange grave site
located across from the Biggs family plots. It has one thin natural rock
marker at each end of a large flat stone (also natural rock) and more rock
raised below the flat stone, it looks like a bed. On the thin marker located
furthest of the Biggs plots there is a fadded cross chiseled in it. Could you
tell me who this grave belongs to? No name or date is apparent. Thank you.
Barbra London Talkington 18 November
2003
I am looking for any information regarding William D. Keltner or Nancy
Keltner, listed in the 1880 Yell County Census as living with the Choate
family. I have record of William D. Keltner, a circuit-riding Church of Christ
minister, preaching at the Mt. George Church of Christ in 1864.
Eberly (Christy) Simanson 18 November
2003
I would like any information on Roy Christy or his family. I am his
granddaughter. I found a baby buried at the Sulphur
Springs cemetary listed as the infant of Mr. & Mrs. Roy Christy. My dad
is David Glendon Christy, Sr. Thank you for your help.
Carol Wilson Lopez 09 November
2003
I was sent an obit. for Jane Wilson, died 1881 in Yell County - found her
listed in the Brearley Cemetery. "MY" Jane
Latimer Wilson married to Robert Wilson-the information I got had her in
1880 living with a daughter - Mary Wilson Adams who on her (Mary)
cemetery records had her as "w/o A.B. Adams d/o Dr. J.A". If Jane was her Mother
(as in the 1880 census) her Father should have been listed as Robert Wilson not
a "Dr. J.A.". Can anyone help me with this?
Jane Wilson died 1881 (all this per the information from J.B. Lemley's book). It listed her Sons (that was right), had her birth year and place (that, too, was right). Were there two Jane Wilson's - died same year? born same place (Tenn.)? The Jane Wilson that I am trying to confirm information on was my GGGG Grandmother - Jane Latimer Wilson - married to Robert Wilson who was born in 1789 and died ? he was buried ? This is very confusing, and I hope someone can help me make sense of all this. Thanking you in advance.
Mary 09 November 2003
I am looking for Martha Tucker (Handlin), born in Casa, Yell
County, AR. She also went by the name of Sissy Tucker. Thanks.
Frank Hawkins 09 November
2003
I am looking for information on Frank H. Hawkins' family - he was born
1850 in Mississippi, married Melvina Coker in Yell County, AR May 30,
1882
Nicole Henke 26 October 2003
I am looking for info on the following family:
William A. Duke (1815/1881) married to Sara B. (unk), then later to Elizabeth Wade.
Children include Beverley and James (twins), James C., Hiram A., William E., John M., Mary E., Hezekiah, Polly J., Hosea.
Thanks for any assistance.
Lou 19 October 2003
I'm looking for Walter Sutherland, b. abt. 1801, was in Austin's First
Old 300 to come to Texas. He acquired land on the Brazos River in 1824, and
married Cassandra Arnold in 1827 in Washington County, Texas. He died in
Washington County in 1837. He had a friend named Thomas H. Barron who he
knew in Arkansas. Does anyone know anything about him?? Thanks.
June Kelly Fowler 04 October 2003
I would like information on Jeremiah Curl and his wife Rebecca Susanna
Calvert Curl. They moved from Blount County, Alabama about 1870. They
were in Tennessee for a while. Then moved to Aly, Yell County, Arkansas. The
only children that I know of are: Wesley, Vivie, Willie and Mary. They may have
had other children. They are buried at Aly, which there
may be a church by the name of Union Community Church. Jeremiah used the name
Jerry, also, J.M. He served with the 12th Alabama Cavalry, CSA. If anyone could
help me with this family information I would greatly appreciate it. I would like
to know if there are any "Curl" descendants in that area.
Linda Counts Hatcher 30 September
2003
I am looking for informaton on a Henry Counts, b. 1835, d. 1929, said to
be buried in Salem Cemetery in Yell County, but he is
not on the cemetery listing. He is the son of Juliu Counts and Emily
Steelman. I would appreciate any information on this Counts family.
Thank you!
Darlene 30 September 2003
I have been trying to find information on my Walker family from Yell,
Arkansas. I have this information:
James W. Walker family
James W. Walker (born in 1851 from Tennessee), his wife Julia P. Jernigan
(born in 1861 (family from Georgia). Their children were all born in Yell,
Arkansas: Amanda (Mandy) 1885, their daughter Fern (Lola or Lolu possible
nickname) born in 1895), their son Oval born in 1896, their son Vird (born in
1887)
Vird Walker Family:
Vird Walker born in 1887, his wife Flora Gordon Barnett (born in 1891) in
Arkansas. Their children: Lois and Troyce Walker (twin girls born in 1915), Lynn
Walker (born in 1910) and Be