Two new surname mailing lists have been established for the surnames RADER and MULLIS. If you are researching these lines, please subscribe today. If you know others researching either of these surnames, please share this information with them. Both lists are available in a List format, as well as a Digets format. The can be subscribed to as follows: RADER-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM (list format) RADER-D-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM (digest format) Direct all messages to: RADER-L@ROOTSWEB.COM MULLIS-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM (list format) MULLIS-D-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM (digest format) Direct all messages to: MULLIS-L@ROOTSWEB.COM I hope to have you join us! Denise County Coordinator for Webster and Choctaw Counties, MS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Researching WOOD, SIMPSON, ENGLAND, WALTERS, HICKS, MULLIS, FOUST, PERKINS, SNIDER, RADER, AND PEEBLES. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
The Corning Courier Corning, Ark. Page 9, March 26, 1910 Mrs. Seth Wood died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Cook, in Ring neighborhood Sunday night, and was buried in the Corning cemetery Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, the funeral services being conducted by Rev. W. L. Oliver, of the Methodist church.
Surnames added to the Clay Co. query page today: AVERY LINCOLN ROUSE http://www.cswnet.com/~bbarnes/clay_queries.html
So many lists and hardly any brains. <blush> Goodspeed posts are for the Conway Co. list. The complete Clay Co. Goodspeed Biography is at ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ar/clay/biography/biogclay.txt Clay Co. Archives Table of Contents http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ar/clay/index.html Cathy ======================= >From an earlier post... <snip> I'll continue to send the Goodspeed posts as some subscribers say they are getting them just fine. The offer is still good to send the whole file to those who want it. Cathy
I'll continue to send the Goodspeed posts as some subscribers say they are getting them just fine. The offer is still good to send the whole file to those who want it. Cathy
Corning Courier Saturday, March 19, 1910 Front Page Death Came While Attending Normal College. ========================================== Miss Effie Shemwell, the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Shemwell, who reside just east of the Corning cemetery, died at Chillicothe, Mo., last Friday morning at 7:15 o'clock, after a lingering illness of two weeks with measles and pneumonia. The young lady, in company with Miss Fannie Moore of this city, went to Chillicothe last September to attend a normal college of that city, and was joined there in November by her sister, Miss Lillie Shemwell. The young ladies did not return home during the holidays, but preferred to remain with their school work. Thursday morning Mr. Shemwell received a telegram announcing the serious illness of his daughter, and left on the noon train, in company with Charlie Moore, brother of Miss Fannie, for Chillicothe. They arrived there shortly after 4 o'clock, and Miss Effie passed quietly to her eternal rest three hours later. She was unconscious when her father arrived and of course did not recognize him. The remains were brought to Corning Saturday morning, accompanied by the young lady's father and sister. Later in the day the remains were taken to the home of her aunt, Mrs. A. W. Davis, who resides near Pitman, in Randolph Co., and were laid to rest in the Pitman cemetery Sunday morning. Miss Shemwell was reared in Randolph Co., near Pitman, and came here about three years ago with her parents. The funeral was preached at Pitman by Rev. D. H. Sharp of the Baptist church, of which denomination Miss Effie was a member. The deceased was 25 years, 10 months and 26 days old.
Ringranch@aol.com wrote: > > I have seen several references over the last few months to the "Ring" > neighborhood. > Can anyone shed some light on what the Ring neighborhood was or is? > Thanks, Kenny Ring I found this in the Clay County Courier, which gives a general location... Apparently there was a school and a church. ====== 1904 Dr. M. V. B. Waddle of Success, rode here from his home at that place late yesterday afternoon, and, after changing his mount for a fresh one, rode on to this mother's home in the Ring neighborhood seven or eight miles east of Corning. ==== Miss Gussie Reed, who is teaching an excellent school at the Ring school house, east of Black River, was here last Saturday on a short visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Reed. ==== 1906 The good people of the Ring reorganized their Sunday school last Sunday. Bro. Sam Cooper was chosen superintendent. ====== Does anyone on the list know anything else about the Ring neighborhood? Is it still in Clay County, and if so, where is it located? Thanks, Cathy
Corning Courier Corning, Ark. Front Page March 12, 1910 Celebrate Fiftieth Anniversary. =============================== Monday at Moark, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Price celebrated their fiftieth anniversary of wedlock. They were married in St. Francisville, Ill., March 7, 1860. They are the parents of Mrs. W. F. Barnes, of Corning; Mrs. J. R. Milligan, Miss Gertrude Price and J. B. Price of Enid, Okla.; Judson Price of Moark, and Mrs. Dr. J. R. Brain of St. Francisville, Ill. A reunion of the family is being planned to be held at Moark in the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Price emigrated to Arkansas 22 years ago and lived for several years in Corning, later moving to Moark where Mr. Price erected a sawmill on his tract of land, afterwards cutting of timber. He went in business at Moark where he has since resided. Last fall he erected a cotton gin at Moark,and in the near future will put in a ferry across Black River which will add much to the convenience of the farmers of the Ring neighborhood.
I've started a new obit index for July thru December, 1998... I uploaded the page to Rootsweb, but apparently Rootsweb is experiencing problems with ftp and I could not access the page at this time. I'll past the index in here for those who might be interested. This from the Clay County Courier, published in Corning, Ark. Lanius, Carl J.--b. Feb. 24, 1912 in Marion, Ill., d. June 24, 1998 in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Burial in Corning cemetery. (7-2-98) Webster, Kenneth Allen--d. June 27, 1998, b. Nov. 4, 1963 in Pasadena, Calif. Burial in Hitt cemetery near Success. (7-2-98) Kimball, Fred Mason--Age 75, d. June 20, 1998 in Springfield, Mo. Preceded in death by one son, Kent; brothers, Douglas and Ronald; parents, Fred W. and Orpha Kimball of Corning. Burial in Hazelwood cemetery. (7-2-98) Ainley, Joe Harold, Sr.--b. June 20, 1942 in Success, son of Joseph Roy and Mary Ollie Black Ainley, d. June 15, 1998 in Jonesboro. Burial in Corning cemetery. (7-2-98)
Greetings! I am a descendant of : Andrew Jackson Stokes b: February 1869 d: May 29, 1940 +Martha Jane Waddle b: December 27, 1868 d: November 08, 1931 SON OF: Charles Stokes b: October 31, 1840 d: February 28, 1905 +Susan Smith b: June 30, 1840 d: February 05, 1925 i SON OF: William Henry Stokes b: September 08, 1813 d: February 18, 1884 +Mary Margaret b: 1818 If you are also researching these line, please let me know. I have a lot more info than what I could show here....
Just joined this list.... My great-great grandfather was William E. Waddle. His death certificate says his father was "Isac Waddle" born in Ireland. In 1880, he's in Clay Co., AR and remains there until his death. He probably moved to AR around 1868-1871 based on where his children were born. I have not been able to find him in 1870 yet. In the outline below, I show Willis N. & William E. to be brothers -- this is a educated guess at this point. They are living in adjacent farms in 1880 Clay County. I did find Willis in 1870 in Carroll Co., TN. Please let me know if you are also researching any of this line! Thanks! Descendants of Isaac Waddle 1 Isaac Waddle b: in SC . +Wife-Waddle b: in SC ....... 2 Willis N. Waddle b: March 05, 1844 in SC d: February 03, 1893 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR .......... +Elizabeth A. b: February 04, 1847 in TN d: December 19, 1924 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 Bular S. Waddle b: Abt. 1869 in TN ................ 3 Thomas B. Waddle b: June 26, 1871 in AR d: October 05, 1885 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 John R. Waddle b: January 10, 1873 in AR d: September 14, 1875 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 James L. Waddle b: January 10, 1875 in AR d: August 11, 1911 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 Mary L. Waddle b: Abt. 1877 in AR ................ 3 Charles N. Waddle b: February 1879 in AR d: 1957 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................... +Josephine W. Morris b: September 1878 in AR d: 1950 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 Willis F. Waddle b: July 1881 in AR ................ 3 Lilly E. Waddle b: December 30, 1883 in AR d: October 07, 1885 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 Minnie A. Waddle b: September 1886 in AR ................... +Charles Newt Payne ................ 3 Esther Waddle b: May 10, 1891 in AR d: December 09, 1892 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ....... 2 William E. Waddle b: May 02, 1847 in GA d: July 30, 1927 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR .......... +Susan Hallan b: August 08, 1850 in TN d: February 13, 1896 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 Martha Jane Waddle b: December 27, 1868 in TN d: November 08, 1931 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................... +Andrew Jackson Stokes b: February 1869 in Greenway, Greene/Clay, AR d: May 29, 1940 in Mitchell Cem., Greenway, Clay Co., AR ................ 3 George F. Waddle b: February 1871 in AR d: 1933 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................... +Martha J. Null b: January 07, 1878 in AR d: January 20, 1901 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ *2nd Wife of George F. Waddle: ................... +Viola Glasgow b: 1881 d: 1939 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 William H. Waddle b: March 13, 1873 d: May 03, 1873 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 Willis Abner Waddle b: November 06, 1874 in AR d: July 14, 1932 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................... +Clara Bell b: 1886 d: 1933 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ....... *2nd Wife of William E. Waddle: .......... +Emma b: April 19, 1858 d: December 14, 1951 in Mitchell Cem., Clay Co., AR ................ 3 Twin Daughter Waddle ................ 3 Mrs. Dick Whittington
Someone sent me an email this afternoon asking me for census information on Samons/Sammons and Hartley? something like that. Well, a power surge wiped out the message, so write me back. If anyone else wrote me also, let me know. I lost 12 messages. Denise Wood _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
The Courier Corning, Ark. Page 5, Saturday, February 19, 1910 Local Items =========== Thursday was one of the most disagreeable days that we have experienced lately, but this fact did not prevent Walter Harris and Miss Esther Moore, of Success, from coming to this city and being united in the holy bonds of matrimony. The ceremony was solemnized at the court house by Esq. R. E. L. Brown.
Hi! Can anyone out there give me any information on Gilbert Easton who was born on December 11, 1900 and died in July 1980 in Rector. He married Lucy Duffel on November 10, 1923 in Rector. I would like to have any information anyone can give me on these people. I would like to have a copy of the obituary if anyone can get one for me. If someone can do this it will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you in advance for your kindness. Kay
I had stated that I would do lookups in the 1850 Greene County Census. I also have the Randolph County census for the same year. It has come to my attention that part of Clay County was created from Randolph, so I will look in either or both. Just let me know what you need! Denise MSGenWeb County Coordinator, Webster & Choctaw Counties --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Researching: WOOD, SIMPSON, ENGLAND, WALTERS, HICKS, MULLIS, FOUST, PERKINS, SNIDER, PEEBLES, & RADER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
The Courier Corning, Ark. January 15, 1910 Former Corning Girl Marries In Atlanta, Ga. =========================================== Miss Lura Louise Reed, youngest daughter of our fellow-townsman, J. R. Reed, was married at Atlanta, Ga., Dec. 29, to Mr. Wilbur Sanders, of Connersville, Ind. A few days ago, Mr. Reed received the following letter from his daughter. [faded] Connersville, Ind., Dec. 31, 09. Dear papa and all: well, I am going to surprise you all; I am married and have the grandest, best husband in the world. He is so good to me. We were married Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Dr. Curtis home, with about 30 people present. We left at four o'clock for Rome, Ga., where we spent the night, and we traveled all day yesterday on the tram and arrived in Cincinnati about 10:30. We left about 11:30 for Connerville and arrived about 2 a.m., where we will make our future home. Mrs. Sanders was born and reared in Corning, and has a host of friends in this city. She was a graduate of our high school and afterwards went to Little Rock sanitarium as a trained nurse. This marriage was the culmination of a romance which began when Mr. Sanders was suffering with typhoid fever in a hospital in Decatur, Ga., where Miss Reed was one of the nurses. She cared for him in his illness and they became warm friends. Their friendship ripened into love and the result was the uniting of these two lives. [It is Connersville and Connerville in the newspaper.]
I do have a copy of the 1850 Greene County census (which appears to include all of present day Clay County) and would be happy to do look-ups for you. I do not promise to be the quickest at getting them, but I will do what I can. Also, I will be out of town July 10 - 19, so there will be some delay. If you are interested, please provide the first and last name, and place GREENE CENSUS in the subject. Denise Wood MSGenWeb County Coordinator, Webster & Choctaw Counties --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Researching: WOOD, SIMPSON, ENGLAND, WALTERS, HICKS, MULLIS, FOUST, PERKINS, SNIDER, PEEBLES, & RADER -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
Saturday, December 11, 1909 The Courier Corning, Ark. Meets With Serious Accident =========================== Ben Lunsford, a butcher in the employ of W. R. Brown, met with a serious accident Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Lunsford went out to C. D. Andersons farm, one mile east of Corning to bring a steer in to be butchered that evening. A rope was around the steers horns, and the animal became vicious, knocking Mr. Lunsford against a tree, breaking his ankle, and also his leg, between the ankle and knee. It was a cold afternoon and he was brought to his home in this city in a lumber wagon. Drs. Simpson and Bowers were called and set the limb, and at present he is doing nicely, though it will probably be two or three months before Mr. Lunsford can be at his post of duty at the meat market. He has a wife and three children.
February 8, 1908 The Courier Corning, Ark. Mrs. Joseph Carter Dead. ======================== Mrs. Sarah U. Carter, wife of Jos. H. Carter, died after a brief illness of lagrippe at her home in Corning Tuesday morning, and her remains were interred in Corning cemetery Thursday afternoon after appropriate funeral services at the residence. Mrs. Carter was a good Christian woman, just in the prime of life, being only in her 38th year. She leaves a husband, four small children and one married daughter. Mrs. Carters brothers Henry W. Holifield of Brookport and Charles L. Holifield of Temple Hill, Ill., arrived in time to attend the funeral. Her parents, who are still living, reside at Temple Hill, but were unable to be here.
Page 4, July 10, 1909 The Courier Corning, Ark. Program and Awarding of Prizes at Our Celebration. ================================================== 10:30 a.m. - Band Concert 11:30 a.m. - Prof. Pink Hanvie sails over lake. 1 p.m. - Band concert. 2:30 p.m. - Band concert. 4 p.m. - Band concert. 4 p.m. - Baby show. 5 p.m. - Boat race. The best old time fiddler over 50 - $250 hat, J. M. Hawks; won by G. W. Masters. The oldest resident of Clay Co. - 50 pounds White Fawn Flour, H. W. Lasater; John Tisdial. Oldest lady citizen of Clay Co. - 1 pair of old ladies comfort shoes, Corning Mercantile Co.; Mrs. Ellen VanMeter. The ugliest man on the ground - 1 gallon good paint, J. W. Black; won by L. F. Blake. Whistling contest for girls under 19 - 1st premium shirt waist set, T. Toalson; 2d premium $2.50 bottle perfume, Staley Drug Store; Mabel Hartwell, first; Ruth Piland, second. Foot race, free for all - $1 merchandise, J. W. Harb; Perry Crim. Three-legged race, free for all - 5 pounds best chocolate candy, Corning Grocery Co.; won by Louis Pringle and James Bryant. Foot race, boys under 16 - 50 cents cash; won by Ray Clark. Sack race, boys under 16 - Air rifle, Sam Cantwell; won by Lee House. Potato race, boys under 13 - Air rifle, John Rhea; won by C. Reno. Shoe Race, boys under 16 - $1 cash, R. E. L. Brown, Claud Byrd. Best looking baby under 1 - 1st premium, $1 bank account, first National Bank; 2d premium, 1 baby cap, Mrs. Estes Milliner Store; Raymond Harb, first; Fae Robinson, second. Boat race - 1 box cigars, W. R. Welch; won by U. S. Smith.