Looking for any information on Bolden Green BAILEY. B: 1859 in Alabama. Married 1878 in Lincoln County ARK. Please email me. [email protected]

does anyone on the list have 1910 ark census available for lookups? thanks Dolores

December 24, 1887 SOMETHING ABOUT CRIME AND CRIMINALS FROM FORT SMITH Arkansas Gazette Correspondence. Fort Smith, Dec. 18, 1887 It is the prevailing opinion out here on the border that the increase of lawlessness in the Indian Territory will induce Congress at its present session, to open that country to settlement, or at least make an effort to do so. As it now is the government is at an enormous expense in its endeavors to enforce the laws of that benighted country, and yet eight criminals out of ten are never brought to justice. The present United States Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas has held the office since October 30, 1885, and during that time has had nine deputy marshals, two posses and three guards murdered while in the discharge of their official duties, as follows: Jack E Richarson, murdered by Bill Pigeon, a Cherokee, who is still at large. William Erwin, waylaid and murdered in the Choctaw Nation by Jake Spaniard and Frank Palmer for the purpose of rescuing a prisoner he had in charge. Both are at large. F M Sweden, murdered in the Choctaw Nation by unknown parties, who will probably never be known. Sam Six-killer, murdered at Muskogee, Creek Nation, by Dick Vann and Alf Cunningham. The government paid $500 for the arrest of the latter but he broke down the jurisdiction of the court here and was turned over to the Creek Nation authorities, who allowed him to escape before trial and he is still at large. Vann was killed a short time since by Deputy Marshal Jackson Ellis. Captain William Fields was murdered in the Creek Nation by Bill Cunius, who was captured and died in jail here before his trial. Deputy Dan Maples was murdered at Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation, Ned Christie, Charlie Bobtail, Bud Trainer, and John Parish are charged with this diabolical deed, and the three latter are in jail here while Christie is still at large. Deputy John Carlton was murdered at Denison Texas, by a lawless negro from the territory, who is now in jail at Sherman. Deputy Frank Dalton was murdered in the Cherokee Nation by Dave Smith, Will Towerly and Lee Dixon. Dave Smith was killed by Deputy Cole at the same time he killed Dalton. Dixon was wounded by Cole and is now in jail here recovering. Towerly escaped and one week later killed Deputy Ed Stokery, and was himself killed by his victim and the posse he has with him. The wife of Dixon was killed in the melee with Dalton, and Deputy Cole was wounded. Towerly admitted before he died that he and Smith had for some time engaged in horse-stealing. He was killed in his father’s yard in the presence of his mother and sister. He was but 19 years old. Ben Lupson, posse of Deputy Lawrence, was murdered by a citizen of the territory and being himself a citizen of the court, had no jurisdiction in the case, hence he has never been molested. William Smith, posse, John Kelly and Mark Kukendall, guards, were murdered in the Creek Country by Seaborn Green, a young Indian who as arrested, convicted and hung for the crime. Henry Miller, a guard, was murdered by Big Chewee, a Cherokee, as Miller was a citizen of the Cherokee Nation also, Chewee was turned over to that government and a jury acquitted him. Thus far it will be seen that only one of the murderers of the United States officers in the Indian Territory has been punished under the law and that was Seaborn Green. There is a standing reward by the government of $500 each for the arrest of all murderers of deputy marshals, posse or guards who are still alive and at large, over whom this court has jurisdiction. All the deputies murdered were good, honest upright citizens. This state of affairs will never cease as long as congress allows the Indian Country to remain as it is, and the killing of United State officers will continue with unabated vigor, while murder, rapine, and crimes of lesser magnitude will increase, with the influx of outlaws of the state, who find a safe abiding place among the Indians, where no one but United States officers can molest them. A change must come, and the sooner congress takes hold of it the better. Fran Alverson Warren e-mail: [email protected] 479-369-2703 http://www.crawfordcountyarkansas.net/

A very good friend of Arkansas Genealogy and Family History passed away this morning, Beth Brownlee. If you have been doing Arkansas research you may have run across the name of Beth. Always ready to help and do more than her part, Beth was a genealogists genealogical research. Author of several book, she was also a faithful volunteer for several years at the Arkansas History Commission and State Archives. A memorial fund at the History Commission will be set up in her memory. 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]>

You can also find these townships in the Arkansas Township Atlas published by the Arkansas Genealogical Society. Russell -----Original Message----- From: Mark Williamson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 5:41 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [AGS] Jackson co ark Hi, There is a township map of Jackson County linked at the USGenWeb site for Jackson County, http://www.rootsweb.com/~arjackso/ . The specific link for the township map is http://www.rootsweb.com/~arjackso/township.htm . Bird Township is the area surrounding Tuckerman. Mark Williamson [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 5:27 PM Subject: [AGS] Jackson co ark > on the 1910 jackson co ark it shows Henry De jurnette lived in Jackson Co in > the Bird Township. > what is that near today? ==== 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/

The best source for questions about AR townships is the Arkansas Township Atlas published by the Arkansas Genealogical Society. Polk Township became Keaton Township about 1875. It is located east of Almyra. Bayou Meto Township became Muarice Township and was later divided into Stanley, Brewer, and Garland Townships. It is on the AR River southwest of DeWitt. 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: Shirley Erickson [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2002 11:36 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [AGS] Polk Township & Bayou Meto Township, Arkansas County Could someone please enlighten me as to the precise location of Polk Township & Bayou Meto Township. Both are listed as Arkansas County in the census of 1850 & 1860. A map would be superb. I found a Bayou Meto Township just south of Lonoke but it isn't in Arkansas County. Did the County line move significantly? Thanks for any assistance. Shirley Erickson ==== AGS Mailing List ==== The Arkansas History Commission has updated their website. www.ark-ives.com

Here are a couple of sources that you can try: 1) the 1900 census for Boone County looking for the bride as a young person living with parents 2) this person's death certificate - if she has one. It may have some information about father and mother. 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: Thursday, July 04, 2002 8:00 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [AGS] Manley George Manley married Sarah Hughey in Boone co ark in Early 1900. who were his Parents? Thanks Dolores ==== AGS Mailing List ==== The Arkansas History Commission has updated their website. www.ark-ives.com

Hi again, How old would John be in 1920. I found one in Miller County, 20yrs old and married. Sandy in Oregon

Geez, I'm still not finding him. Could they have been living with a child? Why was Manning's last name Bell? Looking for more clues. Sandy in Oregon

How would I find a birth certificate I believe to be Ft Smith but could be wrong, But it had to be somewhere around there. Start about 1940 and positive not past 1947 for Cyril Wayne Isaacs. Can anyone help? Elden

Hi all Can any one tell me if they have ever heard of South Fork Cemetary. I understand my Grandfather George Abbott is Buried there. I think it's around Gurdon. thanks Debbie

Somebody (who did not sign their message) wrote: >I am trying to locate my father's family on the 1920 Arkansas Census. They usually lived around Miller or Hempstead counties. The head is Thomas (Tom) Sanders and wife Maranda (sp). Children: Leola, Effie, Rosa Lee, John L, Bessie, J.C. and Raymond. I know they were there, I just can't seem to find them on the census. There were other children: Manning, Bertha, Katie and Lutenia but they had left the household by then (actually, I found Manning (whose last name was Bell) on the 1920 Lafayette County census with his wife Clara and children George and Hazel). < Hi: Did you spot the Sanders message below that is on the Miller list?. It is not your e-mail address. Regards, Nan [email protected] ========================== BELL, LAWRENCE, MAXIE, MAYES, MCDOWELL, MINNER, SANDERS posted by Minister Louise Sanders Asher (Email: [email protected] ) on Sunday, November 29, 1998 (Her address the previous Sept was: [email protected]) Looking for the name SANDERS. My father's family lived in Texarkana, sometime between 1920 and 1940. His father's name was Tom, who would have been around 80 years of age in 1930. His wife's name was Miranda, who we estimated to be born around 1863-1865. The children were all born after 1895. There names were Lutinie, Leola, John L, Raymond, Effie, Rosa Lee, and Bessie. Step children were Katie (last name unknown) and Manning BELL (who were born in the late 1880's). Also, other names associated with the family were, John LAWRENCE (Effie's husband), Morris MAYES (Katie's husband) Jewel MCDOWELL (Raymond's wife), Mcallister MINNER (Rosa Lee's husband), Sam MAXIE (Bessie's husband), Maurice Minner, Hazel Bell and George Bell (brother and sister). The bulk of the family moved to the westcoast in the early 1940's. Any and all help will be appreciated.

Thank you to all who have answered my questions. I really appreciate all the answers and hope I can repay everyone with help someday. Maybe I will be able to answer some of your questions. Thanks again Jean

I have a photo of Wes and Laura Holt and daughter Laura. Believed to be from around Ash Flat, Arkansas or vicinity. If anyone wants a copy I can scan and email. LaVon

Do you know how old Thomas would be or where he was born? Sandy in Oregon

George Manley married Sarah Hughey in Boone co ark in Early 1900. who were his Parents? Thanks Dolores

looking for info on George Washington Van Horn born ca 1848 in Illinois . moved to Mt Home ark by 1890. wife Mary louise children William George Jr, Sarah he died by 1903. she and the children were in Boone co then Thanks Dolores

I am trying to locate my father's family on the 1920 Arkansas Census. They usually lived around Miller or Hempstead counties. The head is Thomas (Tom) Sanders and wife Maranda (sp). Children: Leola, Effie, Rosa Lee, John L, Bessie, J.C. and Raymond. I know they were there, I just can't seem to find them on the census. There were other children: Manning, Bertha, Katie and Lutenia but they had left the household by then (actually, I found Manning (whose last name was Bell) on the 1920 Lafayette County census with his wife Clara and children George and Hazel). Any help would be appreciated.

What is the best place to do research in Little Rock, ARK? Thanks, Shirley Erickson

Searching for an obituary in the Van Buren Press regarding the death on May 8, 1886 in Mountainburg, AR of an ancestor. The name was JULIA CATHERINE PURKHISER (Mrs. John P.). Any shareable information most greatly appreciated. Jerry Forman