Some few days ago there was a discussion relative to mines in Arkansas. As I am unsure which list hosted the discussion, am posting to both - please excuse duplication. In the April 4,2000 issue of the Arkansas-Democrat-Gazette is a picture of a postcard showing the inside view of the Dixie Fuel Co. mine near Paris, Arkansas. The caption reads "Paris, 1940 For much of the first half of the century the Arkansas River Valley produced substantial amounts of coal. Mining was among the most dangerous occupations, but one chosen by this unidentified gentlemen inside the Dixie Fuel Co., Logan County mine." Hope this helps someone. P. J. Cowling

Persons interested in a recently published volume of Masonic death records may check the following URL for more information. Records from older lodges may be found with the Grand Lodge but many of the records will be located in the local lodges. Sometimes the records of defunct lodges may be found in private ownership. And sad but true, it is sometimes possible to find Masonic records in flea markets. Masonic Death Records from the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, 1941-1990 Compiled by Desmond Walls Allen ISBN 1-56546-153-3, 315 pages, softbound, $39.00 http://www.arkansasresearch.com/desmason.html Debra Blackard

The Arkansas Genealogical Society has published a book compiled by Arlene LaGrone titled Masonic Deaths in Arkansas 1838-1916, 183 pages. This book is available for purchase from AGS, PO Box 908, Hot Springs, AR 71902-0908 for $25.00 which includes postage and handling.

Can someone tell me what happened to Union Co. AR. I was looking for a Pendleton family land homestead and a listing on Roots came up with a bunch of Pendletons in Union Co. Where did it disappear to. Thanks, Ellen Tolleson Reesh

Dear list, and Joyce, The Masons are not into genealogy, and this is a shame. The only way you will receive anything will be if a member takes it upon himself to look it up.( so it would help if you knew one of the members) Which may be a very large task, for several reasons. An example the lodge that your ancestor was a member may have merged with another lodge. The small lodges don't have any type of record vault, so any record may have deteriorated by now. If the record could be found It would only contain a small amount of information about your ancestor. Please don't be discouraged. Any information about ones ancestor is priceless! As far as I know, There isn't any masonic laws or rules to prevent them from sharing information about the dead members. I do know it would help to prove your relationship to the ancestor that your researching as well as much information you have on them, When you submit your request. WHAT can we as genealogist do? Well I can tell you the Grand Lodge isn't going to do anything unless the demand is great. In other words if every genealogist in Arkansas was to write to the Grand Lodge and let them know there is a interest in the Genealogical Information of their deceased members, then and only then would they consider it. They have a web site so they have the place for it. By the way the same applies for all the masonic orders. Now about the book, Well I've heard of it, but never have read it. You may ask your local library for an inter library loan this is a free service the libraries offer. Hope this helps, Dennis "Hutton (by way of Jan Davenport )" wrote: > I wrote a couple of months ago to the Masonic Lodge in Brinkley, > Arkansas, for whatever they could send me on my father. Well, I am > still waiting - so I don't know if they are permitted to share records > with family members. I even included the SASE. > > Seems strange however since there is a publication (see below) that my > father is listed in. If anyone should have this book, I would be very > grateful if you would look up Alvin Oswald LAWSON (died 11/18/1958) for > me and send me the results. Perhaps in a few years it might reach us > here in the Seattle, Washington, libraries. > > "Masonic Death Records from the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, 1941-1990" > compiled by Desmond Walls Allen, Copyright 1999. > > Thanks, > Joyce > billh@wizards.net

For those who know the Villines family from Newton County Arkansas, Nellie Villines, wife of Ruben Villines, passed away at 1:30 a.m. April 11. Ruben and his family grew up in the Newton County area. There are many of his family already buried in the many cemetaries of the area. They had lived in Springfield Missouri area since leaving home after the war. Anyone wanting more info can contact me, Lila Villines Jourdan, frontierengineer@netscape.net. She will be greatly missed by all. ____________________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape WebMail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com.

I wrote a couple of months ago to the Masonic Lodge in Brinkley, Arkansas, for whatever they could send me on my father. Well, I am still waiting - so I don't know if they are permitted to share records with family members. I even included the SASE. Seems strange however since there is a publication (see below) that my father is listed in. If anyone should have this book, I would be very grateful if you would look up Alvin Oswald LAWSON (died 11/18/1958) for me and send me the results. Perhaps in a few years it might reach us here in the Seattle, Washington, libraries. "Masonic Death Records from the Grand Lodge of Arkansas, 1941-1990" compiled by Desmond Walls Allen, Copyright 1999. Thanks, Joyce billh@wizards.net

Anyone have any ifnormation about any of these families? Maybe around Sharp County. Pre-civil war and on? Anyone have information about a Ransom Ladd born around 1807. Thanks, Jan Ladd Marvel

Hello, I am searching for the parents of Sanford Joel Burks born about 1827 in Illinois. Sanford married Mary Eliza Williams on 10 Sep 1846 in Hot Spring county AR. Sanford died 9 Jan 1878 in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. He is also listed in 1870 census of Franklin county Arkansas. I have searched everywhere that I can think of for the name of his parents but have had no luck. He has at least 2 sisters Lucinda Burks and Nancy A. Burks and 3 brothers William R. and M.M. and James Washington Burks. He was in Co. H Div AR Calvary Crawfords from 63 to 65 per pension application. If anyone has any information on Sanford that could help me I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks Randy randylb@mail.cswnet.com

I am researching my family surname of CONKLIN in Arkansas. The family moved to Winslow about 1890 from the Sarcoxied Mo area and remained there until at lease 1930. Any other researchers out there? Donna

AGS List, there was a question recentely on the list about the Eastern Star of Ar. Is there any infomation available that can be obtained from the Masonic Orders? My ggrandfather joined the Masonic Lodge in 1863 in Murfreesboro Ar. I have read that the state storage area had suffered some fires, are records kept for long periods in these small towns, or is these anything there that would be of value to a genealogy search. I appreciate your replys, and many thanks to a most helpful AGS List Mecilla Keene

Looking for John Perkins and Sarah Horn Perkins, My Great-great grandparents.

Looking for info about "Ruddle Hill" Independance County am looking for Holder's and Lane's and Sappington's and Newman's Looking for info about a place called "23" between Bald Knob and Denmark (?) ... there was a small store then that was run by the Huff Family. 1930's thru ???? is it still in operation? ...any one know of these folks? across the street was a Family by the name of DUNN this is what I am after the Dunn's of Denmark Calvin--Flavell- all decendents there of...I see them in the Cemetery Listings of White County...would like to find Living relatives of all the surnames listed thus far all these Familys lived in and around Indepandance and White Counties Thanks Terry C. Holder-Lampo

I just wanted to thank everyone on the list for their quick responses anytime that I asked for help. The support is absolutely wonderful. Also I want to shout for glee, cause I finally found out where my grandfather, Warren Mitchell b.1886., was from and who his parents were (James D. and Laura Mitchell). He was on the 1900 census for Saline County. He was the only son, having 6 sisters, Lela b.1879, Bertie b.1883, Zadia b.1885, Gertrude b.1888, Vera b.1892, Ada b.1895. Anyone having any of these please let me know. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU ..... noni@a-znet.com

URL to Eastern Star all States http://www.easternstar.org/links/frame.html

The Eastern Star chapter would be connected with the local Masonic Lodge in whatever town that they lived in. The Masonic Grand Lodge in Arkansas maintains a web site. There is limited information for former lodge members in the 1800 due to a fire. You might use you search engine to get the address for the Arkansas Grand Lodge F&AM

Hi All: Where would I get the address for the Eastern Star Chapter in Arkansas??? I know that my Gr mother and her ssister were members and I think they joined in Arkansas. Where would I write for information? Any help is greatly appreciated. Thans again, Janice

Hi I am researching my gg grandmother's line of ROUTH I am trying to verify her date of birth

Recieved this on another list. > Thought it might be of interest to anyone who has travel plans. > >To one and all; > >As many of you know Fort Worth was hit by a tornado this past tuesday. >The Fort Worth Public Library did sustain damage. At this time the >library is closed both to the public and staff. All the glass in the >building was blown out; the air conditioning system was destroyed and >there is water damage. The rare books section of the Genealogy/Local >History/City Archives has had water damage. We have not been able to >get back into the library to see if there is structural damage. Please > advise one and all that if you are planning a research trip to the Fort >Worth Public Library to phone before you come. We are hoping that the staff >will be able to get into the building on monday. I will keep this listserv >updated on the conditions of the library and collection. If anyone has any >questions please have them email me at the address listed here. > >Sincerely, > >Shirley Apley, Senior Librarian >Genealogy/Local History/City Archives >Fort Worth Public Library >500 West 3rd Street >Fort Worth, TX 76112

Does anyone have a listing, or know of some Cemetery's in Independence County? I know my Great Great Grandpa's are buried in the same Cemetery and its near Charlotte, Arkansas which is in Independence County, My Family names that Im looking for are; Pleasant Henderson Died @1906 William Henry Liles Died @ the age of 78. year UNKNOWN I know most of my family stayed around the Melbourne, Batesville and Cushman, Arkansas area.. Any Info no matter how small will be aprreciated E-mail me at Hungriwolf1@aol.com or Hungriwolf1@yahoo.com Thanks everyone : ) Tim Henderson (U.S. NAVY)