Bowie County, TX

Posted Queries (ARCHIVED)for May thru June 1998

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ORR, WEEKS posted by Bobbie Briley on Saturday, May 2, 1998: I am looking for information on my ggrandfather, Elijah ORR born March 1857 in Choctaw Co., MS and moved to Bowie Co. Texas before 1900. My gggrandfather, Edwin Pyson ORR- born 1820 in SC, died 1899 in Bowie Co., TX. Where are they buried? Elijah ORR had a stepson named Charles WEEKS - born Nov 1869 in MS, living in New Boston in 1900. I would appreciate any information on these families. Bobbie Briley

MARTIN, STANLEY posted by Mason Martin on Saturday, May 9, 1998: Dear Sir or Madam, Is anyone familiar with "Gillum Cemetery" in Bowie County? My gggrandfather, Thomas Howard STANLEY and his parents, John D. and Lida Stanley are said to be buried there. T.H. Stanley died in 1919, probably early spring, but we have been unsuccessful in finding his death certificate. It has also been said that the cemetery was no longer in use by the time T.H. Stanley died, but his last request was to be buried with his parents who would have died after 1840. I appreciate any information you can forward on the location of this cemetery. Sincerely, Mason D. MARTIN

JACOBS, MARTIN, MCCASLAND, WICKER posted by Gary Ray & Lisa Kay Martin on Thursday, May 14, 1998: I am trying to gather any information on James Alexander(J.A.) MARTIN,and his wife B.Low WICKER - MARTIN,daughter of Marcellas Marabo WICKER and Nancy MCCASLAND,and their children. Marcellas WICKER is the son of John WICKER and Harriet JACOBS. I have information about two of their sons:my husband's father,Howard Nash MARTIN born:January 11,1907 in Avinger,Texas and Arnold Ray MARTIN:born: January 23,1914 in Avinger,Texas. They had other children that we have no information about. We need all the information that we can gather about our family,such as the names of their children,birth,death dates and cemetery info. Also any history of J.A. MARTIN'S ancestry. If anyone has any information or help about this part of our family,please send to me via e-mail. We will appreicate the information.

ADAMS, ROBBINS posted by April Robbins on Friday, May 15, 1998: Kindly advise if you have info on the ancestry of Mary Francis (Mollie) ADAMS b 1867/Bowie Co TX who m Columbus Marion ROBBINS in 1884/TX. One of their sons was John William ROBBINS b 1887/TX and who d 1928/Bowie Co. TX. My info says that Mary Francis ADAMS' parents were both b in AR.

DUNAWAY, WEST, WHITEHURST posted by Sheila Melvin on Wednesday, May 20, 1998: WHITEHURST, WEST***Searching for info on the family of Jesse WHITEHURST m. to Mary DUNAWAY. Jesse and his second wife moved to Bowie Co. after 1882 from Barbour Co. AL. Jesse brought with him his minor children from a previous wife. Mary Eunice, Cornelia Ellafair and Jesse Jr. Jesse was previously married to Julia Ann WEST. Some of her brothers made the move with Jesse. ANY info on these surnames in this County would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Sheila

BRALEY, LOKEY posted by Gladys May on Monday, May 25, 1998: I'm looking for descendents of Antoinette (Nettie) LOKEY BRALEY and Joe Warner BRALEY.

PEARSON posted by jim pearson on Sunday, May 31, 1998: I lived in Texarkana as a child and young man, I have always heard that a member of the confederate cabinet is buried there. I saw the grave once but I disremember where it is. Do you know of any such thing?

COLLUM, MORRIS posted by Nancy W. Agee on Sunday, June 14, 1998: Looking for parents of Catherine J. COLLUM (COLLOM) b. 3 Dec 1844 Bowie, TX d. 25 Apr, 1930 m. 10 Nov 1859 Enoch MORRIS b. 3 Feb 1842, d. 14 Jan 1928. Enoch MORRIS, Sr. and his wife Catherine COLLUM are buried in the Confederate Cemetery in Austin, TX.. The father of Enoch is Seth MORRIS b. 1805 m. Mary Ann ?, but have no further information about the ancestors

HOLLIS, MCDANIEL posted by Gloria Martin on Monday, June 15, 1998: I am looking for any records of Hollis Alvin MCDANIEL, he was born in Bowie, TX. Born Feb. 9, 1918 or 1919. His father was Lemuel McDaniel from Hopkins County, TX. Born Nov. 21, 1873. Lemuel's wife was Ruthie HOLLIS. I am looking for any information that you might have. Would like information on the Lemuel and Ruthie if you have any on them also. Thank you very much Gloria Martin

BERNER, WALKER posted by Gary W. Clark on Tuesday, June 30, 1998: I am looking for information on William W. BERNER b. about 1862. He married Narcissus Vernon WALKER b. about 1867. They lived in Texarkana and had two daughters that I am aware of, born in Texarkana. The first was Willie Claudette BERNER b. 1887. The second was Hattie BERNER. Gary W. Clark 1200 N 100 W APT 13 VERNAL UT 84078 435-781-1750 gary.clark@mail.uintah.k12.ut.us Currently researching: CLARK, O'KELLY & HILDERBRAND lines in OK, TX & KS 1800's - mid 1900's

WARD posted by Alvin Ward on Tuesday, June 30, 1998: I am serching for any information on GEORGE W. WARD whoi was born in clayborn La July 1834. He is listed on the 1900 census as living in Miller Co. with his Son MILES J. WARD and his wife, and two of his children, John w. age 18 and wiley his grandson 6/12. I have been unable to find any of them on the 1910 or 1920 census. They are listed in the Garland Township. I would like to hear from anyone having any information on any of this family. the children of GEORGE WARD that I know of are, Henry, James W. Walter G, Martha Mariah, Zennia , Washington, Miles J and John W. I have bee unable to find any of them. Anyone having information on any of this family can contact me by email amward@hiplains.net I will be glad to exchange information with them. Alvin Ward P.O.Box 1756 Denver Ctiy, Tx 79323.

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