Maybe someone could answer this burning quesiton: My great-grandfather "went west" sometime between the birth of his last child, 1902 and the death of his grandmother, 1905. His name was John Wesley Stewart. I asked my aunt if she thought my great-grandmother, Lula Lindsey Stewart would have asked for a divorce on the grounds of abandonment and her reply is below. "I don't think that she would have done that--in any case, she lived on the Stewart place until Jane died--at least that is the way it looks to me. One thing that I have never understood--why John's children didn't inherit anything from their grandmother's estate. And I wonder if that was becoz he was still alive somewhere." Just for general information: The Stewarts lived in deBastrop Twnshp, Ashley Co, AR. John's father was Alexander Stewart; mother was Amanda Williams Stewart - I believe she died in 1903; grandmother was Jane Stewart. I have no idea when Alexander died - it would have been after 1905 as he was still alive when Lula moved home back to her father's, Harrison B. Lindsey. John and Lula's children were Amanda, William, John, and Nannie. They had two children that died during infancy: Alexander and Fanny. So why didn't my grandfather and his siblings inherit anything? Could Alexander have had siblings? As far as we know John was an only child. Any information would be greatly and deeply appreciated! ~Lisa Wagner thatwagnerwoman@juno.com ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Arkansas Intelligencer Van Buren, Crawford County, AR June 24, 1843 DIED at Natural Dam, Crawford County Ark., on Thursday morning 22nd inst. Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. James Newland, formerly of Athens, McMin County, Tennessee. Tennessee Papers please copy. Fran Alverson Warren

Arkansas Intelligencer October 10, 1846 Van Buren, Crawford County, AR LIST OF LETTERS Remaining in the Post Office at Van Buren, Ark., on the 30th day of September, 1846, which if not taken out by the 30th of December, next, will be sent to the General Post Office as dead lettters. Alberson, D W Brown, James Brooking, B or T Barker, Wm jr Baily, Wm Brown,J H Barker Wm (2) Beedron, John Briant, Arnold Baker, Alex Bryant, Benj Braley, Jno F Boyse, Wm Clarke, Henry Corder, E G Cleaveland, Charles 2 Clerk of Crawford County Clark Asa Caldwell, Mrs A Duncan Z R Day, Jesse Dehaver, Jacob Dehaver, Charles Darnel, Daniel Douglass, W R Dougherty, Sam'l or Wm Keys Freeman, Mrs. E Freeland, Rueben Fleming, Henry Flinn, Wm Flowers, Jno Frazier And J Fletcher, AP Gordon, J M Gunder, Grandin Graves, W H Gaftaway, Tho G Griggs, D B Hines, Charles Harford, Squire Hatchett, Page Hatfield, Jno Hanger, Peter Hill, H H Hartgraves, Prestina Harrell, Josiah Hinds, Edward Killingworth, JB or George Peters Killingworth, John Logan & Sterne Lewis, Rueben Logan, John D Long, Rev Marshall, Rev W H McGee, Acey Morrison, Joseph Mouton, O G 3 Measlin David Matthews, Richard Morrow, Geo N Nivider, Jacob Nave, Alex Norton, E Nicholson, Isaac O'Bryant, Arnold Perkins, Mary Ann Price, David Perkins, Ponhattan Price, Reece Puett,J B Pack, Wm Brace, James S Rosson, Morgan C Rankin Wm Rose David Rector Elias Russ, Roberson Scott Emilia Stewart Cha's M Stirman Thos E Sprott, Jno 2 Saunders Dr. D T Shropshire Dr Jas A Sheriff Crawford Co 2 Snyder Abraham Summers Calvin Simpson Green B Stern Mr Stewart James Tebbets J M 2 Tate David Turner Geo Wright Mrs Louisa Williams Eliza Ward Lesser Willis Jno E Woodson W A Walker William Williams Rex Arthur 2 Wilson T E Wynne Caroline Wynne Josiah Woods Jno Wilbourne J J Warden, Thomas 15 * Persons calling for any of the above letters will please say they are advertised. GEORGE W. CLARKE Post Master These lists are in almost every weeklypaper and are updated once a month. Fran Alverson Warren

In a message dated 6/9/00 9:38:50 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jan.davenport@att.net writes: << I am sorry people, but I find it very difficult to read postings written in all > capital letters. The words all seem to run together, so I generally delete >> I guess we all have to go with the flow. For me it's easier to read all capitals and much easier to type them but when I started on the computer and joined different lists someone did tell me it was considered shouting so I don't use just caps anymore. Ya gotta do what ya gotta do. Charlotte A.

When I am writing for a vital record, I always ask for "MY" birth certificate...or whatever....so far, no one has ever questioned whether I am really the person or not..... If it is a death certificate I need, I send to the cemetery or the funeral home.....they are happy toshare information.... ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

HELLO ALL MRS. CALLIE (BELL) CAMPBELL ,AGE 84 DIED SUN.NOV 16 1964 AT HER HOME AT RT#1 EMMET ARK.SHE IS SURVIVED BY THREE DGT'S'MRS LILLIAN HART,MATTIE MAE KING,KATIE DOWING, OF PRESCOTT.THREE SONS,ALBERT CAMPBELL OF FAYETTEVILLE,LONNIE OF NEW ALBANY KANSAS,CHARLIE CAMPBELL OFTEXARKANA.ABROTHER CLARK MOORE BELL OF LOTT TX,ASISTER MRS KATE VANDEVER OF LOTT TX. SERVICES WERE HELD AT LONEBURG PENTECOSTAL CHURCH BY REV.H.B HUDSPATH. BURIAL FOLLOWED AT CANEY CEMETERY. THIS IS COPIED FROM A HAND WRITTEN OBIT.CALLIE WAS MY GMOTHER KATE VANDEVER'S SISTER.IWOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM ANY RELATIVES OF THIS FAMILY THANKS EVERYONE HAROLD L VANDEVER

Gosh! The same thing just happened to me. I tried getting my deceased aunt's birth certifcate who died in 1988, and the letter said I need permission. I took care of her, she was my mom's only sister and we were her only family. I don't get it! Well, not to leave things alone, I called and was told her records were confidential unless I was a sibling or spouse. Please, let me know if you find a way around this. Cheryl

Hello, I am very frustrated with the Arkansas Dept. of Health! Three weeks ago I mailed in applications for birth records of three of my DECEASED family members to add to my family research project. Today I received my uncashed check and a form letter telling me that birth records are confidential and I need to submit "proof of the event." Proof of the event? Isn't that what the birth record is? Or do I have to send in additional money to get death certificates so I can prove these people were born? I am lost!! Please advise. Suzanne

Posted on: AGSQueries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/GenSoc/Ar/AGS?read=56 Surname: EDDLEMAN, VANWINKLE ------------------------- Any info on Francis Marion Eddleman and John A.Vanwinkle,also George Eddleman.Agnes Eddleman

I have a list of Civil War companies and soldiers in Independence Co. AR. If anyone has an interest and want me to do a look up, just let me know: jabkor@webtv.net There are 8 different companies John A. Burton

Are you vlooking for dardnell or Dardnelle if it is Dardnelle it is in Yell county,Ark, thank you dldwilliams@centurytel.net

Hello, Can some one please tell me how one would go about getting a copy of a marriage record from Eureka Springs, Arkansas? Marriage was in 1980. Thanks for all your help. R. Gillette Darieng4@aol.com

Subject: Genealogy Research of Henderson Family Roots. Pleasant T. Henderson, Born: October 1862/Died @1906 (My Great, Great Grandpa). Info found about him on 1900 Census Index, Black River Township and Batesville Post Office, Volume 17, Edition 33, sheet 1, line 1. (Independence County) supposedly buried in Holcombe Cemetery in Charlotte, Arkansas. Mary Ellen Henderson (Hall) Born: February 1858/ Died: April 1947. (My Great, Great Grandma) She died as Mary Ellen Fink, she remarried after my Great, Great Grandpa died. His name was Taylor Fink, he was a Blacksmith in Newark, Arkansas. She's buried in Bluesprings Cemetery Newark, Arkansas in Independence County. - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------- Alfred Tommy Henderson, Born: 21 September 1897/ Died: 31 January 1985 (My Great Grandpa) Buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas.in Independence County. Mary Elizabeth Henderson (Liles) Born: 17 April 1895/ Died: 30 March 1961 (My Great Grandma) Buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas. (Independence County). To whom it may concern, I am a Great, Great Grandson of Mary Ellen Henderson (Hall is her maiden name). She was married to my Great, Great Grandpa Pleasant T. Henderson, Born: October 1862 in Arkansas / Died @ 1906. (Info found on her was on the 1870 Census Arkansas, Black River Township and Batesville Post Office. numbers (213/215/216/217) all related. Mary Ellen's mother is Lucy H. Hall, Born @ 1830 in Tennessee. Additional information, to maybe, help narrow your search to an exact match. I was told that Pleasant T. Henderson was buried in Holcombe Cemetery in Charolette, Arkansas. Along with My Great, Great Grandpa William Henry Liles = he was a preacher and he helped bury Pleasant T. Henderson. Also buried with them is Mary Caroline Liles (Rudisell, = maiden name) born in Arkansas. She died in 1897. I'm curious if anyone knows of anyone old enough to remember where they may have been buried or if there's a burial index for this Cemetery? I was told the land was onced owned by Clyde Griffin. How can I find this information out? Pleasant T. and Mary Ellen Henderson only had one son being, Alfred Tommy Henderson, (S/S/N: 431-36-1855) Born: 21 September 1897/ Died: 31 January 1985. He is buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas. He was married to Mary Elizabeth Henderson (Liles, = is her maiden name). (No Social Sec. #) Born 17 April 1895/Died: 30 March 1961. (Buried in Oaklawn Cemetery, Batesville, Arkansas) Their kids were as follows: Pleas Verlin Henderson, Born: 06 June 1920 (still alive) William Merritt Henderson, Born: 23 December 1922 (still alive) *****Ovean Henderson, Born: 17 May 1927 (still alive) *****My Grandpa***** Ellen Loretta Neeley (married before to Med Dowel) (Henderson), Born: 04 January 1931 (still alive) Maryetta Garland (Rhinehart,= first marriage)(Henderson), Born: 18 March 1934 (still alive) Ethel Marie Coe (Henderson) Born: 13 September 1937 (still alive) - ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- - ---------------------------- *****I am Timothy Ray Henderson, Born: 26 September 1970***** Thank you, for your assistance Timothy Ray Henderson Hungriwolf1@aol.com

I am seeking direction to finding my grandparents caves marriage. Their names were George Thomas and Mittie ( Thompson) Nee; Risenhoover. I am uncertain which county they might have ben married( In ark) Their marriage Date: Jan 15, !917. I have searched Polk. Montgomery, Hotsprings, Sevier with out any success. Without searching county by county Is there a easier way tracking the marriage down? Since I am Unable to access my ark ancestors personally( to be able to go to Ark Histororical commmision is there some on who might be willing to research for me? I am at odds trying to find the information that I am trying to find. I would appreciate any help. Melodee Slaney Melnsam123 @aol.com

I was wondering if anyone on this list could possibly tell me what county Dardnell AR would be located in and where if anywhere in AR were any concentrations of Indians located or by what time they had been moved to Indian Territory? Anyone have any ideas? Thanks- Kelly Wimberly cornchip@airmail.net

Posted on: AGSQueries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/GenSoc/Ar/AGS?read=54 Surname: Pulliam, Edmonds, Rice, Stanley ------------------------- Searching for William P. Pulliam, b. May 1793, Louisa/Hanover Co., VA; m. Nancy Ann Rice Stanley Dec. 1820 in Hanover Co., VA; d. June 11, 1863, Fayette Co., AL. Nancy Stanley was b. Sep. 1795 in Louisa/Hanover Co., VA; d. June 1881, Fayette Co., AL. Her mother's maiden name was Rice. They were Quakers. I come through William's son, Albert Green Pulliam and Mary Augustine Edmonds, then their dau. Martha Savannah Clementine Pulliam who m. William Owen Anglin, Jr. Any help will be appreciated. Nancy Ann Webb McLaughlin

Posted on: AGSQueries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/GenSoc/Ar/AGS?read=53 Surname: Anglin ------------------------- I am searching for info on John Anglin, b. before 1800; m. Nancy Smith May 20, 1817 in Upson Co. GA. I come through their son, William Owen Anglin, Sr., b. 1830 in Williamson Co., TN; d. Dec 25, 1868, in Upshur Co., TX. Nancy Ann Webb McLaughlin

Posted on: AGSQueries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/GenSoc/Ar/AGS?read=52 Surname: fuller, chastain, martin ------------------------- i am researching my g-grandfather atlas abraham fuller: he came to searcy co ar in 1908 married nancy middleton horton oct 27,1908 .atlas died in or around 1913 and is buried in searcy co ar in the rock creek cem. we think he may have changed his name from chastain to fuller . i have been unable to find any trace before 1908 .any crumb of info will be gratfully appricated please e-mail me imagene freeman

THE BRANSON FAMILY J. "Jim" H. Branson, was a farmer who was born in Crawford County, AR in 1856. He was the son of J.W. and Nancy Frances Branson. Nancy Francis Branson, the mother of Jim Branson, s of Irish heritage adn teh daughter of H.F. Francis. J. W. "Jim" Branson ws born in KY on September 21, 1829, but emigrated to Missouri where his mother was born on 18 February 1832. The senior Branson removed to Crawford County in 1854, where he served as Justice of the Peace for several years, while maintaining a far, and blacksmith business. During the Civil War, he moved to Barton County, Missouri and servedas a saddler for three year in the Sixth Kansas Calvary.He was in the battle of Comlin and once recieved a thigh wound at the hand of "bush-whackers". William Branson, the grandfather of Jim Branson, and father of J.W. Branson was born in 1806 and married in 1828. The following year, William Branson moved to Missouri, then in 1854, he came to Crawford County where he remained except for a short stay during the Civil War in Texas. When "young Jim" Branson was provied with a good education and at the age of sixteen, he start life on a farm. In 1877, he married Mary Margaret Snider, the daughter of James and Talitha Bethel Snider, and a native of this county born in 1861. Mr. and Mrs. Snider were born in Kentucky in 1831 adn Tennessee in 1839, respectively. In 1832, Mr. Snider came to Crawford Countyc where he later engaged in farming. He was also a carpenter by trade, and for three years during the war, he worked for the government at Fort Smith. He participated in the battle of Prairie Grove and in the skirmish at Cane Hill, the previous day. Although, he started in life without means, Jim Branson, by industry and ecomamy, became the owner of forty acres of land and raised cattle and mules. His work was valued early in his life at $600.00. He also formed a partenship with J. A. Graham and aquired a store at Natural Dam. In politics, Jim Branson was a Repubican. He served as Justice of the Peace, as the Sheriff of Crawford from 1898 to 1900 and was a member of the agricultural wheel. His wife was a member of the Methodist Church. After having lived a full and respectable life, he passed from this life in 1933. His wife, Mary Margaret Snider Branson died in 1937. J.H. "Jim" Branson and Mary Margaret Snider were the parents of at least ten children: Emma born 9 Februay 1879, who drowned in Lee Creek on September 7, 1897; Goral E. Born in 1889 and died in 1894; Ida Mattie who was born and died in 1896, Jimmie who was born on 6 August 1897 and died on 24 August 1899; Josiah G. born 1891 and died in 1896; and Lee who was born in 1884 and died at the age of seven months. A daughter, Bernice, married Ted Fears and died aroung the age of twenty one giving birth to their first child, which also died. A daughter, Blanche, may still be living, and a son, Hollis, married Lillie Howell. It seems they had bad luck with their children; as many died while young or in early maturity. Jim Branson, his wife and many of his children are buried in the Hall Cemetery in Natural Dam. Hope you find this helpful. It is from the book by Eula Hopkins (my cousin), entitled. FAMILIES AND HISTORY OF NATURAL DAM CRAWFORD COUNTY, ARKANSAS 1821-1990's Thanks Fran Alverson Warren

Arkansas Intelligencer Van Buren, Crawford County, AR April 29, 1843 STEAMBOAT TRIDENT Houston, Master, Having commenced her regular trips, between Ft.Gibson and New Orleans will run as a regular packet, in that trade: touch all intermediate landings. For freight or passage, apply on board. "New Orleans, March 25, 1843" Having docked and thoroughly repaired, the steamboat Trident, we pronounce her perfectly safe for transportation of Freight and Passengers. BAILEY & MASSEY April 29, 1843 THE STEAMBOAT GOV. MOREHEAD J.T. Washington, Master, On her return from New Orleans, which will be about the 20th of May, will make a trip to Cincinnati, persons wishing to visit the up country, or to send for freight, will find this a sure opportunity. SCOTT, WHITE & CO. Fran Alverson Warren