It is a county list, as far as I know, there is no state list. There was one book of marriages that was not listed in the original index . The reason I know this is when we were looking for a marriage that took place in the 1920s, between 2 people we knew had been married somewhere in central AR area, it didn't show up in that index. One day, while rummaging around in the Pope County Clerks office, we picked up a book, and sure enough, in the names listed, we found the couple we were looking for. I don't remember the book #, actually, I think it was a letter. Unfortunately, I don't think you are able to walk into the clerks office in Pope County anymore, and look at these old records. There is a procedure to get copies, but at this time, I am not sure how to go about it. Jettie Henley Parrish ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, September 25, 2002 3:49 PM Subject: [AGS] Marriage Lookup

I wanted to pass this question along the Arkansas Genealogy List as I have had no luck with the Pope County list. Can someone lookup a marriage record for me for: Alexander J. Brigance married Jane Shaw abt. 1842 Not sure if when people look up this information for me in Pope County if they are looking at a County list or a State list. Thanks! Teri Tighe

Sandy, John ATTEBERRY would have had a Social Security Card if he was 16 years old or older in 1937 when the first cards were issued. His death would have been recorded by Social Security if it was reported. I believe this is the best SSDI site on the Internet. Why not work with it for a while? If it yields nothing write to Social Security Administration and inquire. This site will walk you through that process. <http://helpdesk.rootsweb.com/ssdi/> Best wishes, Ed Social Security Death Index: -------------------- Getting Started The Social Security Death Index (SSDI) is generated from the U. S. Social Security Administration's Death Master File. Search the SSDI by entering one or more fields in the form and clicking on the "submit" button. Keep in mind that the more fields you fill in, the more restricted your results will be (you may even eliminate the record you are seeking). You have the option of using the simple or advanced search form. The simple form has less options, but the results will include all the information from the database based on the individuals that matched your criteria. A definition of each field, and tips on maximizing your search, appears on the next page. The SSDI is updated monthly. It includes new entries and corrections to existing entries. Updates are generally posted three or four weeks after the end of the month. For example, the January updates would be posted in mid- to late-February. The SSDI does not include death records for everyone who has been issued a Social Security Number (card). Common reasons for exclusion include the following: The death was not reported to the Social Security Administration (SSA). The death occurred before the Death Master File was maintained in a computer database. About 98 percent of the deaths in this database occurred between 1962 and the present. The person did not participate in the Social Security program. Survivor death benefits were (are) being paid to dependents or spouse. A recent death may not be indexed yet. Human error. (Before you give up, read the section titled "Missing Entries in the SSDI.") If you do not find a listing in the SSDI, it does not mean the person is still living, or that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has no records on the deceased. See "Contacting the SSA for Information" for instructions on requesting information on individuals not in the SSDI. Continue To: Definition of Fields and Search Tips

Fort Smith New Era-Sebastian County, Arkansas June 4, 1864 FROM TEXAS We have conversed with Mr. N T Nix, of Jack County, Texas, who arrived her a few days since, in company with four others. He states that a large party of Union men was to have assembled on the Western Frontier last month for the purpose of making their way north, but the rebel authorities hearing of the move, frustrated it by sending Bourland’s Regiment to the vicinity of the rendezvous, compelling them to disperse, some going towards El Paso and Eagle Pass, and others back to the settlements- a few working their way through to our lines. When he left the rebels were actively engaged in scouting the country, chasing the Union men from the woods with hounds, and in many instances executing them summarily, according to orders, in case of persons endeavoring to avoid conscription or escaping to our lines; all able-bodied persons between the ages of 16 and 65 being compelled to go into the army or be considered deserters. Bourland’s and McCord’s regiments, with 1200 militia, und! er Major Quayle, are on the Western Frontier, 1,500 of the later are also at Bonham, under Brigadier General Throckmorton, all under the command of McCulloch. Colonel Parson’s regiment being detailed to patrol the country, and suppress any demonstrations of opposition on the part of the citizens, who are only quieted and kept under military influence. The force at Boggy Depot consists of four regiments of Indians, and one regiment and one battalion of whites, one regiment under Colonel Walker is at Dokesville, all other troops that they can spare being sent to Shreveport, La. The crops look well and promise a fine harvest next fall, with considerable of the old one still on hand. Fran Alverson Warren e-mail: [email protected] 479-369-2703 http://www.crawfordcountyarkansas.net/

Yes, the Arkansas History Commission and State Archives has an somewhat incomplete index to N. O. passenger arrivals. For the 1860s they are a part of a series called Gulf Coast and Atlantic Ports. You can see this index on microfilm here in our Research Room. It may also be available a larger genealogical libraries/archives across the county and through the LDS library system. Russell P. Baker, CA Arkansas History Commission and State Archives One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-6900 www.ark-ives.com [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 4:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AGS] Immigrants. Immigrants that come to New Orleans then through Arkansas to go further into the US . Are they logged any place in the archives. This would be in the 1860"s Frank Brehm ==== AGS Mailing List ==== ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 2002 FALL SEMINAR and BOOK FAIR Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2002 Holiday Inn Airport-East, Little Rock, Arkansas I-440, Exit 3 (Airport Exit) For details see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/

Hi, Russell: Thanks for offering a lookup, but I have the info! The AGS and AFHA are "rockin" mailing lists. The subscribers are definitely active and quite helpful! (smile). Thanks, again. Cyrille ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

Immigrants that come to New Orleans then through Arkansas to go further into the US . Are they logged any place in the archives. This would be in the 1860"s Frank Brehm

Sure, you can order Mormon (LDS) microfilm on interlibrary loan through your local Mormon Family History Center. Usually the records are fairly complete. This is the film we use here at the State Archives. Russell P. Baker, CA Arkansas History Commission and State Archives One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-6900 www.ark-ives.com [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> -----Original Message----- From: Cyrille D Doutherd [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2002 2:40 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AGS] Marriage microfilm at AR Hist Comm. I was browsing the record holdings on the Arkansas History Commission web page, specifically the marriage record holdings in Pulaski County. I noticed that marriage records for 1921-1971 are listed and the FHL (Family History Library) numbers are listed for the microfilm. I was wondering if these can be gotten directly through our local Family History Center. I ordered marriage records once through the FHC and was very disappointed to learn that the D's were not complete, and thus I wasn't able to find my surname (all variations of it) in that record. If anyone has seen the marriage info I'm speaking about, has there been an update to get all the D's for the marriage record? Thank you, C Doutherd ==== AGS Mailing List ==== ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 2002 FALL SEMINAR and BOOK FAIR Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2002 Holiday Inn Airport-East, Little Rock, Arkansas I-440, Exit 3 (Airport Exit) For details see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/

I was browsing the record holdings on the Arkansas History Commission web page, specifically the marriage record holdings in Pulaski County. I noticed that marriage records for 1921-1971 are listed and the FHL (Family History Library) numbers are listed for the microfilm. I was wondering if these can be gotten directly through our local Family History Center. I ordered marriage records once through the FHC and was very disappointed to learn that the D's were not complete, and thus I wasn't able to find my surname (all variations of it) in that record. If anyone has seen the marriage info I'm speaking about, has there been an update to get all the D's for the marriage record? Thank you, C Doutherd

For Civil War buffs Are there any records that the 1st Regiment of the Michigan Sharp Shooters were part of the Union forces in Arkansas in 1863? John Brewer

Cyrille: Sorry, there are very few indexes to AR delayed birth certificates. However, I will look in the published one for birth recorded in 1942 if you will give me the complete name of the person and date and place of birth. Russell P. Baker, CA Arkansas History Commission and State Archives One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-6900 www.ark-ives.com [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]> -----Original Message----- From: Cyrille D Doutherd [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 5:01 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AGS] Delayed birth certificates I have an ancestor who might have had to apply for a delayed birth certificate, even though he moved at some point to Michigan. I would like to know if I only have his birth year, how I might go about getting a search. Are the delayed birth certificates in index format for the clerks to search through. Our surname is very unique. Thanks for any help. Cyrille Doutherd ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. ==== AGS Mailing List ==== The Arkansas History Commission has updated their website. www.ark-ives.com

I have been trying to find some information on my step-daughter's grandfather. It has been quite difficult finding anything on him, because he's been living somewhat in cognito. He abandoned my step-daughter's mother's family when they were small children. We got word that he passed away this weekend. We don't know if he is using his real name or not, but if anyone would be kind enough to check the obituaries/death announcements in the local Little Rock and surrounding areas, I'd really appreciate it. Here's what you might look for: His real name is Richard Mabry. I believe he died on Sunday. He was born in South Carolina. He was married to a woman named Mary Avlos, and they had two children, one, a boy, named Damon. We think he was in his mid-50s. If anyone can find something in the paper, and let me know or forward it to me, I would be very appreciative -- Thanks! This would help me fill in a lot of gaps in my database. --gina

Cyrille, Joe is right about the indexes. They can be a big help but you still sometimes just have to look page by page. I found an uncle I was looking for as a young single man in the Army in GA. I had been looking for him in PA where the rest of the family lived (and where he returned to after Army service). I found him by putting his name into 1920 census index lookup without a state. Can't find his brother though. His oldest brother is listed twice in the index, but my grandfather is not on the index at all, but I found him just about where I knew he was living, same county just different township. So the advice is: look in the index but still look at the pages themselves even if you don't find your party in the index. Sandy

I have an ancestor who might have had to apply for a delayed birth certificate, even though he moved at some point to Michigan. I would like to know if I only have his birth year, how I might go about getting a search. Are the delayed birth certificates in index format for the clerks to search through. Our surname is very unique. Thanks for any help. Cyrille Doutherd ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

I started searching yesterday. I was wondering if the census is complete for 1930, wince only 12 states have a soundex code. Cyrille ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

The actual images are there. They can be cumbersome to manipulate though. However, I have got some very good information from them. You can download actual census forms for all the different years. I transcribe the information from the census image on to the forms for my own records. You can print the images, but sometimes they are difficult to read.

Oh, I forgot one important thing in my previous post on this subject. The census images in ancestry.com are NOT the same images as you get at the Mormon Family History Centers. Ancestry has rescanned them. Most of the time the ancestry.com images are better, but not always. Another thing is that if the images are a mess and you complain they may redo the scan. I found that some of the 1880 census files for KY had been scanned in line art (blank and white) instead of grey scale. They were unreadable. I complained and they fixed it. Joe

That depends on if there is an index for the particular year or not. I have found that the indexes are not all that reliable anyway. Sometimes an index file will result in unexpected results so they are sure worth trying. For example: I looked up my wife's great grandmother and got a hit in 1870 in Montana Territory. Big surprise because we didn't think she was there that early. Then in looking around in the 1870 census I found her again! The second entry was not in the index. So there you have it. The lookup worked finding her, but didn't find the second entry. Can't really get out of looking thru the images regardless of the lookup index. Joe Cyrille D Doutherd wrote: > Continuing with this subject of census on Ancestry.com: > > Can you input a name, and then find out or go directly to the different > locations or images to view the census? > > Cyrille > > ________________________________________________________________ > GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! > Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! > Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: > http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. > > ==== AGS Mailing List ==== > ARKANSAS GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY > 2002 FALL SEMINAR and BOOK FAIR > Friday, October 11, and Saturday, October 12, 2002 > Holiday Inn Airport-East, Little Rock, Arkansas > I-440, Exit 3 (Airport Exit) > For details see: http://www.rootsweb.com/~args/

Continuing with this subject of census on Ancestry.com: Can you input a name, and then find out or go directly to the different locations or images to view the census? Cyrille ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

I have tried to find out if when you join Ancestry now - are the actual census on line that you can look at? Or is it a menu where you just put in a name?