When I posted a message asking for help in finding my great grandmother I failed to add that my elderly aunt also gave me the spellng of Masilia for my great grandmother.

I would appreciate help in obtaining information on my great grandfather Basil Gaines. I am not sure of the spelling of his christain name. He was born in Tennesee . I would guess the time period of his birth to be approximately 1865 or a few yeaars later. My elderly aunt says hs family came from England. He married Amela/Amellia/Masilia Katherine Bean in Arkansas. They had a daughter Queen Vicrtoria born 12-4-1888 in Arkansas. Queen Victoria married Jerry Harley Wonser and in the early 1900's both tje gaines and Wonsers moved to Washington state. Basil died in the early 1930's in Eurica Flatts near Port Angeles. Thank You, Lila Vaugh

When I posted a message asking for help in finding my great grandmother I failed to add that my elderly aunt also gave me the spellng of Masilia for my great grandmother.

I am related to your Buck line! His name was Richard Pinkney Buck, 10/4/1871-1/12/1935, and Emma Pierce, 1/28/1868-4/16/1951.Carlie, Girtrue, Roy, Theodore, Martin Monroe, Comilla Agness, Bassie A., Richard Willis, Albert Newton, and Arlie. My Grandfather was Martin Monroe Buck, born 9/4/1890-died 8/27/1976. Richard Pinkney's parents were Martin Gov. Buck, 5/1830-6/20/1900, and Millie Cunningham, 1840-12/26/1913. (I don't have a marriage date for them) They were from Henderson County,Tenn. Millie was his 2nd. wife. His first wife was Elmira Francis, 7/9/1928-6/1870, (marriage 10/14/1847)and they had about 7 children before her death. Martin Gov.'s father was John C. Buck from North Carolina born in 1788. I would love to hear from you and share our family information. Darlene leonardab@msn.com ----- Original Message ----- From: Glenda Trabue (by way of Jan Davenport <jan.davenport@att.net>) <glendat@earthlink.net> To: <AGS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, April 16, 2000 8:48 PM Subject: [AGS] Buck's in Clark County I need some information on a Pinkney Buck who married Emma Pearce. They had at least 10 children. My Grandfather-Roy Lee Buck was the 10th child born to Pinkney Buck. He was born in Clark County on 4/18/1910. I have an abstract of his birth record. It shows that at the time of My Granfathers birth, Pinkney Buck was 39 year old and Emma Pearce was 41. It shows Pinkney's occupation as a Farmer. We are lost. There is no one alive who knows any other information on this Buck family. We need to know where Pinkney came from. --- Glenda Trabue --- glendat@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet. ______________________________

COULD SOMEONE DO A LOOK UP FOR ME FOR LOOTY L SMITH 7-5-1925 AND A HENRY EARLY IN THE 1950? THANK YOU SO MUCH I HAVE THE DEATH INDEX FOR 1914 TO 1923 AND 1941 TO 1948 WELL BE HAPPY TO DO LOOK UPS EMAIL ME AT JUDIEKW@AOL.COM FROM THE DESK OF JUDI

This is definitely a stretch, but suggest you look in SC. The family name Pinkney was very well known in this state and several named children/grandchildren for this family out of respect. Good luck, P. J. Cowling In a message dated 04/16/2000 8:43:13 PM Central Daylight Time, glendat@earthlink.net writes: << I need some information on a Pinkney Buck who married Emma Pearce. They had at least 10 children. My Grandfather-Roy Lee Buck was the 10th child born to Pinkney Buck. He was born in Clark County on 4/18/1910. I have an abstract of his birth record. It shows that at the time of My Granfathers birth, Pinkney Buck was 39 year old and Emma Pearce was 41. It shows Pinkney's occupation as a Farmer. We are lost. There is no one alive who knows any other information on this Buck family. We need to know where Pinkney came from. >>

Hi Listmember, <http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ar/biography/bios-ark1.htm> is a very good site, but I did not find John M. Parker listed there and he is listed in the Goodspeed of Southern Arkansas. This may be just an oversight that he is not listed. I do not know if there are others not listed. If you do not find your people listed at the site above, try to find the Goodspeed for the county where you family lived. Thanks, Ellen Parker

Dear Researchers: I will be speaking at the Tennessee Family History Weekend sponsored by the East Tennessee Historical Society in Knoxville, TN on May 26 - 27, 2000. The sessions will be held in the Knoxville Hilton, downtown. For more information contact, ETNS, P. O. Box 1629, Knoxville, TN 37901 or Cherel Henderson at CherelBol@aol.com. I would love to see all my friends and relatives in East Tennessee there. If you have TN roots and who from AR doesn't, meet me there. Russell P. Baker, CA Archival Manager Arkansas History Commission and State Archives One Capitol Mall Little Rock, AR 72201 501-682-6900 russell.baker@mail.state.ar.us

I am searching for information on my great grandmother Amelia/Amellia/Masilia Kathrine Bean born 1865/1875 in Arkansas. She married Basel Gaines ( spelling on both Basel and Gaines uncertain) who was born in Tennesee. They had at least one child born in Arkansas, my grandmother , Queen Vicroria on 12-4-1888. Queen Vicoria married Jerry Harley Wonser from Valeda, Missouri. At some date in the early 1900's both the Gaines and Wonser's moved to Washington state. the Wonsers' settled in Walla Walla and the Gaines lived at one time in Ureca Flatts close to Port Angeles. Gramma Gaines died around 1920.Any information or lead would be greatly appreciaed. Thanks, Lila Vaughn

Les, and list, Yes, It is Great that he was able to find his ancestors through the Masons. But I bet you would agree, That it would be just as great if all descendants of Masons could find their ancestors, Just as your friend did. This is why I urging everyone to write to the Grand Lodge and let them know of the interest and have them put the information on the internet for all descendants. I hope no one thinks were "Bashing" the Masons or putting them down in any way, But rather see this as a group of family genealogist working together to advance our family trees. Hope this helps, Dennis "by way of Jan Davenport " wrote: > Just a comment on this. I am a Master Mason. I have a friend who while > looking at an old photo of his dad who had died and for reasons unknown to > him he was adopted out. Not knowing how to get a lead on his dad, He noticed > his father was wearing a Fez in the old photo. That Indicated he was a > Shriner therefore a Mason also, from that lodge in some state he was able to > build a family branch until then not available. Good work dont you think? Les

Annette, and list, Yes it is very disappointing, but turn your frustrations into a positive note. Muster and rally all family genealogist to write to the respective Grand Lodges and urge them to put together a program on the net of the deceased members. Remember, The Masons are always looking for a way to improve there standing with the public, You would be doing them a favor by letting them know there is a interest in the past brethren. As I stated one e-mail wont make it happen, It will take a ton of it. The only hope one has now is to find a member that is willing to look up the record at the local lodges. So, Please write to the Grand Lodge and urge them to start a genealogical program on the internet. Hope this helps, Dennis "by way of Jan Davenport " wrote: > Don't count on ANY Grand Lodge giving you information. I was very > disappointed. After requesting infromation on the date my father was raised > as a Mason THE Grand Lodge of Texas sent me a letter denying me that info. I > can go to Texas to the Grand Lodge in Waco and look at some records, but as > I live in SC now, that is impossible for me. > > My father was a Mason in Texas. He had a masonic funeral at the grave site. > I was 17 at the time and very distraught. I didn't pay attention to the > cermony. I am sure they said how long he was a Mason. SO I will never know > how long he was a Mason. > > You can be sure that in my records that my Children and generations to come > will know that my husband was a MASON and Knights Templar And A Shriner. > > Annette

I'm researching my Nutt family history and have hit a brick wall as far as Eleanor Patron Nutt born 1804 in Wake county N.C. and died in Clark County 1880. Eleanor her children and husband William T. Lightfoot came to Clark Co. Ark. around late 1840's. My great great grandfather (Henry Nutt) also from Wake N.C. , his wife, Sharah Porch and children, John w. ,Hixie,Hillard,William and Adolphus who was born in DeSoto Miss. came with the Lightfoot family to Clark Co. We are searching for Eleanor's parents and siblings. We think Eleanor and Henry were brother and sister but so far no proof. If anyone has any information on the this Nutt family we'd greatly appreciate hearing from you. Thanks Grady

Please add my name to your mailing list. Although a native of Little Rock, I have not lived in Arkansas for many years. However, I am deeply involved in genealogy for the Snodgrass Clan Society and many of my ancestors, and ancestors of others, were residents of Arkansas at one time or another. I am the editor of a genealogy journal for the Snodgrass Clan Society, called THE MACE. It is published twice a year, in April and October. Also, I publish a Family Name Registry which lists our currently active members and the names of the individuals each is researching. In the past I have given copies of some journals to the LR Public Library, but during my most recent visit I learned that such were apparently 'lost' since they are not in the library. If you have suggestions as to that library or other sources that might be interested in receiving copies of THE MACE, please let me know. Thank you. Paul D. Snodgrass 8221 Stonewall Drive Vienna, VA 22180-6947 Telephone: (703) 560-6631 FAX No. : (703) 560-0462 E-mail: Search4u@msn.com

I need some information on a Pinkney Buck who married Emma Pearce. They had at least 10 children. My Grandfather-Roy Lee Buck was the 10th child born to Pinkney Buck. He was born in Clark County on 4/18/1910. I have an abstract of his birth record. It shows that at the time of My Granfathers birth, Pinkney Buck was 39 year old and Emma Pearce was 41. It shows Pinkney's occupation as a Farmer. We are lost. There is no one alive who knows any other information on this Buck family. We need to know where Pinkney came from. --- Glenda Trabue --- glendat@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Looking for the family of W.S.MITCHEL b/abt1856 Ga m/19 Jan 1876 in Chickasaw Co, Miss to SAMANTHA MARTIN. In the 1880 Census this family was in Phillips Co, Ark with 2 children::::::::::R Hudson Mitchel b/abt 1877 and Conelia Mitchel b/abt 1878--------what happned to this family after 1880?????? Samantha was the daughter of Rueben A Martin and Mary Ann Glidewell

I have the following death announcements if anyone is interested. Ark. Gazette 1927 Mrs. Phillisa M. Ferguson - Van Buren W.J. Powell - McGehee Eugene Childers - McGehee John Cathey - Monticello G.M. Gentry - Little Rock J.W. Brian - Camden Mrs. Myrtle Ellen Nicholson - Van Buren Robert Booth - Van Buren G.H. Caldwell - Winchester Spencer E. Sigler - Jonesboro Ben Smith - Marianna J.C. Scull - Little Rock Elizabeth Haigler - Van Buren Mrs. W.H. White - Little Rock Mrs. Judith E. Bachelor - Rison Mrs. H.W. Adams - Little Rock Mrs. Mae Carter - Little Rock Mrs. Sudie Cummings - Hot Springs J.S. Johnson - Arkansas City Mrs. M.J. Dismukes - Searcy Mrs. J.J. Jeter - Pine Bluff John Cook - Pine Bluff Hugh A. Mayfield - El Dorado W.D. Higginbotham - Pine Bluff Thomas F. Campbell - Little Rock Lela Fountain - North Little Rock Calvin M. Shugart - Monroe, LA/ Little Rock Thomas W. Wright - Winchester Alonzo Curl - Hot Springs Mrs. Elizabeth Lakin - Gravette John J. James - Sweet Home Mrs. W.C. Felts - Prescott Mrs Tillie Mossholder - McGehee L.B. McGlathery - Shirley Doyle Tabor - Van Buren ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

For all who are interested....Goodspeeds books are available for all states and most counties in existence in the 1870-80's...The books publisher sent representatives around to compile the short bios of the families in each county..Also, they put in a detailed history of most of the counties, with the movers and shakers of the communities getting a lot of good publicity in the books... The families who wanted to put their bios in the book had to pay a subscription price so a lot of the poorer families are not represented...Nopturally, anyone with a business, or who was active in politics would want to have a nice bio available for the world to see... I have two ancestors mentioned in Goodspeeds, in Tennessee and Kentucky, and both lied valiently about their importance....LOL... ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Could someone please do a census lookup for JJ Forney 1870 census Jackson Twp pg 433

Can anyone tell me what the DOVER WORK CENTER is? Thanks, Carol

Found in an old family bible belonging to a member of the Hanna family of Hempstead County, AR this newspaper clipping. No newspaper or date is available, but judging from the other clippings found in the same place, should have been 1904 - 1919 and may be the Nashville, AR newspaper. The town of Ozan mentioned in article is in Hempstead County. Posted for whatever it might be worth to a researcher. If anyone recognises this person and can tell me the connection to the Hanna family, I would be appreciative. P. J. Cowling "McCaskill Man died suddenly at home Sunday. Oscar l. Bryant victim of acute indigestion after eating a hearty dinner. HAD LIVED HERE Was Assistant Postmaster here several years ago -- Prominent merchant at Mccaskill at Death. Oscar L. Bryant, aged about 45 years, died suddenly at his home at McCaskill Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock, his death resulting from an attack of acute indigestion. Funeral services were held at the Ozan cemetery at Bingen Monday afternoon, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Thompson. Mr. Bryant had attended church Sunday morning and was feeling as well as usual. After church the Rev Mr. Thompson accompanied him home for dinner, and Mr. Bryant ate a very hearty meal. He then went to the porch and joined Mr. Thompson for a conversation. He had been seated there only a few minutes when he clutched his throat and told Mr. Thompson he was choking. Mr. Thompson rushed to him and called for help. Mrs. Bryant, who had gone to the home of a neighbor, rushed home to assist with her husband, but he only gasped a few breaths before he was dead. It is said that he suffered an attack of acute indigestion a few years since and had been on died since that time. Mr. Bryant, who was reared at Bingen was well known in this city, having made his home here several years since, when he was assistant postmaster here. He went to McCaskill from this city and engaged in the mercantile business, in which he was very successful, and at the time of his death was one of the leading merchants of his section of the state. He was a man of splendid personality and of the highest moral type. Deceased is survived by his wife and one son, Owen, 7 years old. He is also survived by one brother, Willie Bryant, whose home is in Oklahoma."