William Willis Smithwick, b. Nov. 1824 in Georgia. Was last known to have been living in Boone Co... Ark. near Harrison in 1880. I need some help locating his burial. He probably died before 1890 in the area around Bellefonte. I have not seen his name on any cemetery index. I would love to make contact with someone who could give me more geographical information about that area. Perhaps someone knows the names of a funeral home that may have some information. I know it is a long shot. Even a grocery store or a description of that community around the late 1880s would be helpful. Carol in Texas

Hi everyone. I just finished indexing the "Minutes of Wm. Frierson Bivouac No 8 Shelbyville, Tenn. The book was published by the Bedford County Historical Society, Shelbyville, Tenn. It did not have an index. I felt this was too important a work not to be indexed so researchers could find their family. This group of Civil War Veterans started out as only the confederates. They assisted with applications to the veterans home, published obituaries for fallen comrads, and made sure the area military graves were decorated and services held each Memorial Day. They played an important part of their community. Although it was based in Shelbyville, it covered areas in the surrounding county and much information about conventions they attended. Check out the index and see if your family is there. There is many different spellings. Be sure and read NOTES first as this will explain more. There is also some deeds and wills which concern the McBride family. This is under the land button and the Frierson is under military. Here is our website: <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jmwtlw/index.htm">Rock Fence Genealogy - Main</A> or <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jmwtlw/index.htm">http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~jmwtlw/index.htm</A> If your family came to Marion County Arkansas from any county in Tennessee, be sure and check out the minutes of the Crooked Creek Baptist Church. Happy Hunting. Reta DeShields Parton rpsodapop@aol.com daughter of D W DeShields & Cora Irene (last name withheld) DeShields granddaughter of Dennie DeShields and Ruby Lee Austin DeShields gggranddaughter of John Wesley DeShields and Frankey Green DeShields ggggrandaughter of Handy DeShields and Nancy Womack DeShields

If there is anyone descended from James Fancher and Elizabeth Carlock and would like to participate in a helping to build my “Black Fancher” data base, please let me know. For those outside of Arkansas unfamiliar with the term “Black Fancher” it simply refers to those descended from the above mentioned James Fancher. His brother, Alexander Fancher’s line were known as the Red Fanchers). This information would especially help me fill in the blanks where Paul B. Fancher’s book leaves off. Pauls’ book stopped with male lines so there is no data for those descending from the female lines. Also, we are in the process of organizing a “Black Fancher” reunion this coming summer/fall in NW Arkansas. Anyone interested in attending that, please let me know as well. dixon@europa.com <mailto:dixon@europa.com> Lynn-Marie Fancher

Looking for information on Newton Rounsavell and Joseph Q. Walling family living in Boone Co Harrison Twp in 1900 census. Mary Ann Thomas

Can anyone tell me what a BRAKEBILL CHURCH is? I have found reference to one in Murray County, GA and at least one in Arkansas. Thank you. Phyllis

Rhonda, go to www.familysearch.org. Click on US 1880 census in the left column. Fill in the blanks that come up using Silas F Henson for the name. You'll find him in North Fork Township, Baxter Co AR. He's the only one by that name in the entire state of AR in 1880. You can use states other than AR to search for him too. Mysty shakerag@mtnhome.com **************************************************** ----- Original Message ----- From: "rhonda" <rhonda2477@cox.net> To: <ARBOONE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, January 12, 2003 8:51 PM Subject: [ARBOONE] SILAS HENSON > Silas Hinson married Mary last name unknown and location unknown. > They had three children > > Rebecca Hinson in 1852 place unknown > Jordan Hinson 1855 Place unknown > America Malinda Hinson b. abt. 1866 place unknown she married william Frances smith in 1881 in boone county Ark. > > Can anybody help me with this line? Would someone mind looking for records on these people i know they were in Ark at least in 1881 i do have a marriage licence for America and W. F. Smith july 1881 also a land grant for Silas Henson of Baxter county, for forty acres and six hundreth of an acre bought in 1891. But really need birth date, where he is burried, parents. and who he married, I think he married Mary? I hate to ask for help, I am at a loss with him. > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > Rhonda > > > ==== ARBOONE Mailing List ==== > Need help ? ? ? E-mail your list administrator at <ladyhrvy@alltel.net>. I will try to help. > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

James C. Walker Born in Tenn do not know the county He married three times 1st to Martha "Patsy" Smith They had 4 children susan walker 1872 in Boone county Ark She also died in Ark in 1934 she married James dempsey lenoria E. walker 1873 hulda b walker 1880 married B.E. wilburn then john lyda henry walker 1881 In Boone county Ark he also died in Boone county Ark. He married mary eller roberts James C. walker is my brick wall i can't seem to find any information of them at all. I NEED HELP Rhonda

Silas Hinson married Mary last name unknown and location unknown. They had three children Rebecca Hinson in 1852 place unknown Jordan Hinson 1855 Place unknown America Malinda Hinson b. abt. 1866 place unknown she married william Frances smith in 1881 in boone county Ark. Can anybody help me with this line? Would someone mind looking for records on these people i know they were in Ark at least in 1881 i do have a marriage licence for America and W. F. Smith july 1881 also a land grant for Silas Henson of Baxter county, for forty acres and six hundreth of an acre bought in 1891. But really need birth date, where he is burried, parents. and who he married, I think he married Mary? I hate to ask for help, I am at a loss with him. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Rhonda

I am searching for information about RACHEL C. HEMBREE b. 4-16-1847 in Tennessee d.8-21-1883 buried in Sunnyside Cemetery in what is now Center Ridge, Conway County, Arkansas. In the 1800s the town may have been either Sunnyside or Lick Mountain. According to the 1880 Census, Rachel's parents were born in North Carolina. Rachel C. is in the 1880 Census married to William E. Hembree, age 34 born in Georgia. William Hembree's parents were both born in South Carolina, according to the Census. Children listed in the 1880 Census are: Martha J. 12 born in GA Augustus V. 10 born in GA Newton P. 2 born in AR Augustus Hembree age 50 is in the Morrilton, Conway County, Arkansas Census. With a wife, Ivey 43 born in AR and a son whose name appears to be Timothy age 24. The penmanship is poor. There is a listing for Newton P. b. 1-9-1878 d.8-17-1905 buried in Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton, Conway County, Arkansas. I would like to find the name of Rachel's parents. Phyllis Campbell

----- Original Message ----- From: Sharon To: MO-AR-WRV-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Friday, January 10, 2003 1:14 PM Subject: Bald Knobber Stories, Verifcation of Manes & Brown Shootings Finally, I have found verification of my granduncle John Wesley Manes, Jr's death by outlaw James Brown as was told to me by relatives!! I found the reference to it in the book 'Bald Knobbers, Vigilantes on the Ozarks Frontier" by Mary Hartman & Elmo Ingenthron, pgs 196 & 198. .........."an outlaw skulked into MO a step ahead of AR law officers. James Brown, who lived near Forsyth, was sought for robbing and burning a store at Lead Hill, AR. He crossed the stae line near Protem, where he broke into several houses & stole food & valuables. Sheriff McHaffie led a small search party to hunt for Brown at his grandfather's house near Taney City. On the morning of 20th Aug 1886, Brown heard them ride up & hid in a hollow a quarter mile north. The possee spread out to search the property. When 20 year old James (sic) Manusstarted down into the hollow, Brown shot him in the stomach. Manus fell to the ground, and Brown climbed the hill toward him. Reaching the wounded Manus, Brown said, "Well, I'v dot you, and I'll get the rest of them with your rifle." He grabbed for the deputy's Winchester. Although badly wounded, Manus held onto his gun & fired 5 shots. One bullet struck Brown in the left arm, and 2 more grazed his side. But the outlaw, his arm almost blown off, ran away!! Sheriff McHaffie summoned Dr. E. V. Baldwin to treat his dying officer. The angry sheriff beefed up his posse. All that day & thru the night, bet 50 & 10 armed men stalked the criminal. At around eiht the next morning, the hunters discovered that Brown had raided a farmer's springhouse for butter & other food. Abt a mile away, James Bunch and another searcher tracked Brown's bloody trailto a pile of brush at a fence corner. Afraid of Brown's gun, the pursuers yelled him name & ordered him to surrender. He rose & staggered away. Bunch fired, hitting Brown in the back, and the outlaw died in a patch of dogwood sprouts."........ "An hour later, James Manus also died of his wounds. The sheriff dismissed hid posse.....and "rode off toward Swan Creek. FOLLOW UP - Janice Soutee Looney told me that John had been mis-identified as James. From another cousin I was told that John Manes was taken to Chub Bennett's 2-story house which was nearbyand that he died there. Is that place still standing? Which family of Browns lived near Taney City? Where James Brown's grandparents lived? Does anyone know? I think I may be related to him also. Sharon in AZ texsam@cox.net

I received these from another list. Search engines that are currently online at GenLookups. > > Arkansas Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/ar_marriages/ > New Hampshire Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/nh_marriages/ > Ohio Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/oh_marriages/ > North Carolina Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/nc_marriages/ > Mississippi Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/ms_marriages > Missouri Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/mo_marriages > Louisiana Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/la_marriages > Texas Marriages 1966-2001 > http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages > Texas Divorces 1968-2001 > http://www.genlookups.com/texas_divorces/ > Pennsylvania Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/pa_marriages/ > New York Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/ny_marriages/ > Massachusetts Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/ma_marriages/ > Georgia Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/ga_marriages/ > Virginia Marriages > http://www.genlookups.com/va_marriages/

As we go into a new year and come to the close of another holiday season, I would just like to share to all my brother and sisters a link that I have on my web page. It is worth anyone's time to view. The pictures of the holy land and music are beautifuI and still give me goosebumps and comfort as I just buried a cousin on Christmas Eve due to a car accident. http://www.interviewwithgod.com/lordsprayer.htm

found some maps at http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm it could help some one out there having trouble placeing someone in certain areas at certain times good luck and merry christmas

Hello to all, I promised to let you all know the out come of this and I am writing to let you know that they found the girl yesterday afternnoon. Joshua and Ashley can now be laid to rest and hopefully her mother can now try to find some peace of mind. It won't be easy, but with God, our family and all the support she is recieving, hopefully she will be alright. This will be my last post on this subject. I would like to thank the list managers for allowing me to post these e-mails. If it was'nt for all the responses and support from everyone who was concerned I would not have continued to post. To all who have sent their prayers and support, I want you to know that you have helped to make a very difficult time a little easier. I know that their mother has appreciated everything and I am sure that Joshua and Ashley heard all the prayers for them also. Right now it looks like a Service is being held for them Friday. Thank you all again for the love you have all shared. Sandy noordhof@swbell.net

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/chi-021216missing,1,3976954.story (the Trib does require you to create a login id/pwd to read their stories, but it costs nothing). On the same page are links to previous stories on the subject. As far as I know, he was last seen (11/27) about a mile from here.....I'm in the southeastern suburbs of Chicago; Joliet is southwest. --pig On 12/16/2002 11:26, blueoak@ix.netcom.com shared this thought: > When I did the google search it came up with > nothing about this story. > ron > > > > On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:23:41 -0600 noordhof <noordhof@swbell.net> wrote: > >> Hello to all, >> >> Again I must thank everyone for their support. >> >> Alot of people have been writing me for details >> and I have not had them until now. I must warn >> that if you are faint hearted to delete this >> message now. >> >> I am writing this through many tears. Joshua >> was found about 7 am by 2 fishermen at the Des >> Plains River in Ill. near Joliet not in Mich. >> like I was told earlier. This was not told on >> the news , but the family gets the terrible >> details. he was shot in the head and a chain >> was wrapped around him to wiegh him down. Odds >> are the same was done to his sister but she is >> yet to be found. >> >> My husband is beside himself along with the >> rest of the family. I am passing all messages >> to the mother in hopes of sending her some >> comfort. >> >> The best place to go for info would be >> www.google.com >> go to news and type in Gleeson. All newspaper >> articles can be found there up to date. >> >> I am sorry to send this, but as I said, some >> people have been asking. >> >> Again, we appreciate all the support and >> prayers. >> >> Sandy >> noordhof@swbell.net >> >> >> >> ==== ARBOONE Mailing List ==== >> PLEASE EMPTY YOUR MAILBOXES !!! >> >> ============================== >> To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion >> online genealogy records, go to: >> http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >> >> > > > ==== ARBOONE Mailing List ==== > PLEASE REMEMBER TO UNSUB YOUR OLD ADDRESS WHEN YOU CHANGE YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS > --AND SUBSCRIBE WITH THE NEW ONE !!!! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go > to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

When I did the google search it came up with nothing about this story. ron On Mon, 16 Dec 2002 00:23:41 -0600 noordhof <noordhof@swbell.net> wrote: > Hello to all, > > Again I must thank everyone for their support. > > Alot of people have been writing me for details > and I have not had them until now. I must warn > that if you are faint hearted to delete this > message now. > > I am writing this through many tears. Joshua > was found about 7 am by 2 fishermen at the Des > Plains River in Ill. near Joliet not in Mich. > like I was told earlier. This was not told on > the news , but the family gets the terrible > details. he was shot in the head and a chain > was wrapped around him to wiegh him down. Odds > are the same was done to his sister but she is > yet to be found. > > My husband is beside himself along with the > rest of the family. I am passing all messages > to the mother in hopes of sending her some > comfort. > > The best place to go for info would be > www.google.com > go to news and type in Gleeson. All newspaper > articles can be found there up to date. > > I am sorry to send this, but as I said, some > people have been asking. > > Again, we appreciate all the support and > prayers. > > Sandy > noordhof@swbell.net > > > > ==== ARBOONE Mailing List ==== > PLEASE EMPTY YOUR MAILBOXES !!! > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion > online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Hello to all, Again I must thank everyone for their support. Alot of people have been writing me for details and I have not had them until now. I must warn that if you are faint hearted to delete this message now. I am writing this through many tears. Joshua was found about 7 am by 2 fishermen at the Des Plains River in Ill. near Joliet not in Mich. like I was told earlier. This was not told on the news , but the family gets the terrible details. he was shot in the head and a chain was wrapped around him to wiegh him down. Odds are the same was done to his sister but she is yet to be found. My husband is beside himself along with the rest of the family. I am passing all messages to the mother in hopes of sending her some comfort. The best place to go for info would be www.google.com go to news and type in Gleeson. All newspaper articles can be found there up to date. I am sorry to send this, but as I said, some people have been asking. Again, we appreciate all the support and prayers. Sandy noordhof@swbell.net

If you have cable tv and get WGN the Chicago station, they will have updates on this case. Their news comes on at 9:00 their time. Sandy noordhof@swbell.net

hello to all, I just wanted to let everyone know that they caught Patrick Gleeson at 11:30 last night in Daytona Beach, Florida, but they still have not found the children. It is not looking good, so I am asking that everyone say a prayer for Ashley and Joshua and also for their mother so she can have strength to get through this. Thank you Sandy noordhof@swbell.net

Hello all. First I would like to thank everyone who who responded with their concern and support and for all that at are praying for the safe return of Ashley and Joshua Gleeson. My husbands family and their mother are very greatful. I just wanted to let everyone know that it will be reported on AMERICAS MOST WANTED tonight. You can also go to their website. Thank you all again Sandy noordhof@swbell.net