Sarah Luvina Pringle married Charles H. Eagan Oct 17, 1880 in Ripley Co Mo. Children Lina Vina Andrew Myrtle Estes Thought she might belong to Pringle's that were in Clay Co. I do not have an age for her. Thanks Pat Barnes Alred alredbp@gmi.net

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Mart and Laura James," was posted by Pat Miller on Fri, 08 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Pat Miller SURNAMES: James, Lester DATE: Jan 08 1999 QRYTEXT: I am searching for any information on a family by the name of James. The husbands name is Mart M. James and the wife Laura Lester James. She died apparently in the ful epidemic of 1919. She had a child born six months prior that only lived three months. I know they had two other children but do not know their names. This family moved to Corning, Arkansas in 1917 from DeValls Bluff, Arkansas in Prairie County..

With all the new computers out there and people new to computers, I think this information will be helpful to some of the new list members. Some messages are being sent to the list in HTML format. Messages sent to any RootsWeb list in HTML format or with an attachment is automatically rejected. These kind of messages overtax the already overburdened system and can cause many problems, so messages have to be formatted in plain text with no attachments. To change to plain text in Outlook Express, click on "Format" at the top of the box in the message you are about to send and click on "plain text." You can go into your address book and set it so all messages sent to this list will be sent in plain text. Open the address book, click on the address for this list, then click on properties. A box will pop up and there is a box in it to check so all messages sent to the list address will go out in plain text, check the box and click OK. If you have some other mail program, there should be some way to change your settings similar to what I have described. Your Internet Service Provider or someone using the same mail program should be able to help if you can't figure it out. The other problem people seem to be having is sending the message to the right address. Notice the word "request" in the following address... ARCLAY-L-request@rootsweb.com This address is for commands only, such as subscribe or unsubscribe. So, if you are about to send a message and the word "request" is in the address, it will NOT be sent to the list members. To post a message to the list members, messages should be sent to ARCLAY-L@rootsweb.com. I have more than one list and inadvertently sent this list address, this morning, to one of the other lists, <blush> so if someone posts here and the message belongs to another county, It is my fault and I will take care of it. I sent another message to the list in question, trying to correct my mistake, but if something slips through, you'll know why. Cathy Barnes List Owner bbarnes@cswnet.com

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Clark and Taylor Family," was posted by Connie Covington on Thu, 07 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Connie Covington SURNAMES: Clark, Taylor, Morris, Little, Austin DATE: Jan 07 1999 QRYTEXT: My gr grandpa John Cesero Clark and MaryBelle Taylor Clark moved to Clay Co. from Hamilton and Saline Co. IL.in and about 1910.MaryBelles bro.William Taylor and wife Warnie,children,Ida,Minnie were already living here.They came to Clay Co.about 1898.They are buried at Woodland Height Cem.William died in1909.I dont know what happened to his wife or children.I cant find them as afamily except in Clay Co.William sisters are MaryBelle and Minnie.Minnie lived in Chicago till 1955.William named his daughter after his sister.Marybelles mother was Indian Nancy Smith.She was married to John Brown in 1861 in IL.Then married Eli Taylor year ? William was born1865.Nancy and John had 1 son Mathew Brown.He was raised by his father.I found them as a family in 1860.Then nothing!I found my GR Grandmothers marriage licenses John Brown stepfather gave permission for her marriage.I have pic.of Nancy with arrowhead necklace around neck.Iwant any info,I dont know what happened to her.I do ! know there is a toombstone 15 feet from William Taylor grave that says Nancy Cox Born 1835[I think or29] died 1910? Could this be her?NO other graves on other side of her.I have looked for 12 years on Taylor family I have lots of pics.Tinplates.I will share any and all I have.Clark family I go backto1690 with family pics. Thank you Connie

I found a Benjamin H White born about 1830 in Tennessee, married Nancy Jane ?, children Ruben S., Eliz Catharine and Thomas C. In the 1860 and 1870 this family was living in Lawrence County Arkansas. I also have a Abraham married to Barbary F. ? who I am guessing is Benjamin H's father. Can any one see a connection to this family? This family also lived in Corning Arkansas in the 1930's. Thanks Judy

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "JOHNS Family in Piggott," was posted by Janet Johns on Tue, 05 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Janet Johns SURNAMES: JOHNS, SWEETEN DATE: Jan 05 1999 QRYTEXT: I'm looking for information on the JOHNS family. Willam Elbert JOHNS married Bernice SWEETEN in 1940. William's father was LeeRoy JOHNS who married Clemmie BAZZELL in 1915 in Piggott. LeeRoy's father was Tunnis JOHNS who married Mary STAGGS. I don't know the parents of Clemmie. Any help would be appreciated..

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Rhoda MANN," was posted by J. Snyder on Tue, 05 Jan 1999 --- NAME: J. Snyder SURNAMES: MANN, VAUGHN DATE: Jan 05 1999 QRYTEXT: Rhoda MANN, age 9, an orphan, was living with S.M. VAUGHN 38, and his mother Haley VAUGHN, wid. 67, in dist 9, St. Francis Twp., Clay Co., AR at the time of the 1900 Census (dwel. 236/fam. 236) Does any researcher have knowledge of what happened to Rhoda MANN after she left Piggott about 1912 or who her parents might have been?.

I am searching the Williamson line in Clay Co. My relatives that were there are William H. Williamson and his wife Emma Barbee. Both came there from New Harmony Indiana. I have information on some of the Children. I am descended from their son Paul Williamson. I would appreciate any help and am willing to share what I have if it fits anyones family. David Williamson dew@tir.com

I am searching the Wesley line in Clay Co. My relatives that were there are Lou Wesley and his wife Ida Pentecost. Lou's parents I believe were married in Raleigh, Illinois. I'm not sure about the Pentecost line. I have information on some of the Children. I am descended from there daughter Irene Pentecost. I would appreciate any help and am willing to share what I have if it fits anyones family. Dave Williamson dew@tir.com

My wife Frances' father is Henry Joseph Fuller (born 1896), who married Nona Vivian Heath of Piggott/AR. She was born 5/23/1905. Both are dead and buried at Highland cemetery near Cherokee Village. The parents of Nona Vivian Heath are John McClellan Heath and Sarah Heath (born Hand). Both are also buried at Highland cemetery. Nona Vivian Heath of Piggott had several brothers and sisters (Robert, Herbert, Ruth, etc), but that is just about all we know about her background. We noticed the HEATH surname in the Clay County cemetery listings as well as in the Clay County marriage index. Any information regarding the background of Sarah Hand and/or John McCleallan Heath is greatly appreciated. Karl H. Becker, Henagar/AL.

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "SIDES HERITAGE," was posted by Sandy (SIDES) Castor on Mon, 04 Jan 1999 It is a response to "Davis family," posted by Damon Cluck on Sun, 20 Dec 1998 --- NAME: Sandy (SIDES) Castor SURNAMES: SIDES, BURDICK, PENROD DATE: Jan 04 1999 QRYTEXT: I am searching for information on my family SIDES. My father William Erwin Sides was born in Rector, Ar. Clay County in 1912. We have found information here in Nevada, that a Richard D. Sides, from North Carolina, traveled to Nevada in the early 1840's. His father was Leonard Sides. Richard also had a brother William, all from NC. Richard's name was written in a family bible, in Oklahoma, which we have reason to believe their is a connection. However, I am having difficulty finding out more about this particular SIDES family. Richard D. married a Merinda Burdick in Virginia City, NV around 1862. Also, the name Penrod, is mentioned with having married into this family. Merinda and the Penrod's also have lived in Illinois. I would appreciate any help anyone might provide. Thank you, Sandy "SIDES" Castor Carson City, Nevada.

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "holcomb research," was posted by Shari Holcomb on Sun, 03 Jan 1999 It is a response to "Holcomb," posted by Mitch Lutzke on Sun, 03 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Shari Holcomb SURNAMES: Holcomb, Meridith, Laboon, Webb, Leatherwood DATE: Jan 03 1999 QRYTEXT: Hi Mitch, CLay county thanks for the info; based on an earlier response from mabel... This may be my Sara Meredith's mother. If you have any more info on that I would love it... That holcomb of yours may be one of the 20 kids listed in mabel's response to me. I'd love to have the 20 names of the children... All of my families' names come from georgia,tenn, the carolina's...

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Holcomb," was posted by Mitch Lutzke on Sun, 03 Jan 1999 It is a response to "Researching Holcomb line," posted by shari holcomb on Sat, 02 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Mitch Lutzke SURNAMES: Holcomb DATE: Jan 03 1999 QRYTEXT: Two items on the Holcomb name. First, I have a Mr.Holcomb who married into the Barnwell family. Most of the family came to Clay County, Arkansas from Tenn., but I am not sure if Nancy P. Barnwell and this Mr. Holcomb did. However, if you would like a ccopy of your Henry Holcomb's signature, just get the 1880 Clay County census. He was the enumerator for the area around Piggott-St.Francis (old name Chalk Bluff). His signature and each of the families names are in his handwriting. Wait, I just found something. In the 1880 census of Chalk Bluff Township (NE of Piggott), there is a listing of 69 year old Mary Merideth (born in Tenn.) living with son James Barnwell, 27 years of age (born in Tenn), and grandson Luther Holcomb, age 7 (born in Ark). She is said to be widowed in 1880, with parents being both born in North Carolina. What is interesting to me is that this James Barnwell may be a relative of mine, as the neighbors of the Meridith woman are related as my great great great aunt. I haven't been able to find out if this Barnwell is mine or not,as it is a common name in the area. I hope this helps you in your search. Let me know if I can be of further help to you. Mitch Lutzke

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Brannan/Clayton," was posted by Debbie Schafer on Sun, 03 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Debbie Schafer SURNAMES: BRANNAN, CLAYTON, FULKS DATE: Jan 03 1999 QRYTEXT: Looking for decendants of Phillip Winsloe CLAYTON b: 1861 Marion, Illinois & Charlotte Cleitty FULKS b: 1866 Illinois. They are both buried in Rector, Clay Co., Arkansas at Liberty Hill Cem. They had 10 children, all born in Clay Co. Many moved to Poplar Bluff, MO. Their daughter, Mary Ann Clayton married William Brannan, Cordelia married a DOWDY, Laura married a W.T. SHANNON, Nancy Jane married a STAHLS. The remaining children were all boys; William Isaac, Nolan Oliver, Charles James, Phillip Edward, Luther Winsloe, Albert Arthur. Phillip Winsloe's father was William Isiam Clayton. His mother's name was Jane (?). He was married a second time to Mary Ann Martin Boles. They had three children; Martha, Wesley Seymour b: 1866, and Sarah Ann b: 1868 m: MC NELLY. Phillip was married prior to his marriage to Charlotte, to a Susie Sink b: 1862 d: 1884 in Herrin, Illlinois. They had two children: Emma b: 1882 m: BURTON, and Isiam Clayton b&d 3 Sept. 1884. It appears that Susie died during childbirth. Willing to share/exchange information..

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Piggott, AR," was posted by Melissa Haley on Sat, 02 Jan 1999 It is a response to "Researching Holcomb line," posted by shari holcomb on Sat, 02 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Melissa Haley SURNAMES: Holifield, Haley, McLeskey, Whiteside DATE: Jan 02 1999 QRYTEXT: I don't really know anything about the Holcomb name you mention, but I live in Clay County, AR, near the town of PIGGOTT. I bet that's the town your Holcomb was mayor of. In fact, there are a lot of Holcomb's in Piggott and Garland "Bud" Holcomb is our current mayor. Don't know if this helps or not, but maybe..... Melissa Haley.

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Holcomb," was posted by Mabel Norwood on Sat, 02 Jan 1999 It is a response to "Researching Holcomb line," posted by shari holcomb on Sat, 02 Jan 1999 --- NAME: Mabel Norwood SURNAMES: Garis, Lincoln, Avery DATE: Jan 02 1999 QRYTEXT: RE: HOLCOMB - CLAY COUNTY Hi Shari, The following article is found in "HISTORY OF BETHLEHEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST ARKANSAS" complied by a committe of Elder Roy Brady, Chairman, Elder Eddie Gene Wright, Elder Bobby Ball and Brother Lawrence Hamilton published in 1993. HENRY HOLCOMB "Brother Henry Holcomb was born November 17, 1832, in Shelby County, Tennessee. His parents were Asa and Mary Holcomb. He moved with his parents to Arkansas in 1836 and located in Greene County (now Clay County) where Boydsville is now. He married Esenieth Forrest in 1850. To this union eleven children were born. After the death of Esenieth, he married Sarah F. Meredith 1869, who bore nine children to him. He professed faith in Christ and was baptized by Peter Nicholas for New Hope Church in 1852 and was ordained a deacon in 1858. As a singer he was excelled by only a few. This ability was shown in many of the family. He served a total of 23 years as the clerk of the association, eight years in the Bethlehem Association and fifteen years after the name was changed to Gainesville. He was the father of J. R. Holcomb. He passed away in 1917 and is buried in the Holcomb Cemetery east of Pollard, Arkansas." I agree that your "Pickett" is probably "Piggott". There is also an article on J. R. Holcomb in the book if you would like to have that. Hope this helps. Mabel.

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "Researching Holcomb line," was posted by shari holcomb on Sat, 02 Jan 1999 --- NAME: shari holcomb SURNAMES: Holcomb DATE: Jan 02 1999 QRYTEXT: Hi... I have sketchy information for a Henry Holcomb who married Sara(h) Meredith ? and had a son, Frederick Jackson Holcomb who was born in clay county in 1870. He later apparently became mayor of Pickett(?) Arkansas. These are the missing links from my father's side... Can anyone help me with these??.

If you wish to respond to this message, please post your response directly to the Clay Co. Ar Query Forum: <http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Clay> Thank you! Clay Co. Ar Query Forum A new message, "REUBEN BENTON FREEMAN," was posted by Stacy King on Fri, 01 Jan 1999 It is a response to "FREEMAN," posted by Jason S. Freeman on Wed, 29 Jul 1998 --- NAME: Stacy King SURNAMES: FREEMAN, SWINEBROAD, PLEASANTS, GREENE, GUIDRY DATE: Jan 01 1999 QRYTEXT: Hi cousin! I'm a descendant of Reuben Benton Freeman, too. This is my line: 1)Reuben Benton Freeman d. Clay Co., AR m. Nancy Swinebroad 2)Joel Edward Freeman d. 1902; m. Irene Pleasants 3)Basil Edward Freeman d. 1998; m. Edith Greene 4)Paula Freeman m. Louis Guidry 5)Stacy Guidry (me!) I don't have any information on his service record; my mom said there was a story that he deserted, but I'm not convinced that that's true. I'd love to hear from you! Let's compare notes. Stacy King

This note is to thank EVERYONE who has respond so wonderfully to my queries regarding GATES, CLINE, MAY, ENGLAND, WHITSON, LINDSEY etc. Except never did hear from a May researcher ;( I can not tell you how exciting this is, talk about an adrenalin rush...WOW! I hope you all, (and I pray I have forgotten no one) have the most wonderful New Year, you have certainly gotten mine off to a great start, God Bless you all. Gena Gates Lally Mesa AZ

You may want to look into contacting Phillip Cline of Sheridan, IN. He has extensive research on the Cline Family. Phillip Cline 411 S. Main - Apt 2 P. O. Box 46 Sheridan, IN 46069 I don't know his state of health, but he has been ill. He has history, he says, of the Cline's going back to Bavaria in the 1600's. He may - or maynot - respond to your letters for assistance. -- Donald G. Hooper VoiceLine (734) 464-6975