Ark. Gazette November 10, 1903, New Edinburg, Nov 9 - C.K. Wheeler and Miss Bertha Holmes were married here last night. Senator Berry was here yesterday greeting his old friends. Ark. Gazette, Dec. 18, 1904, State Deaths: Jesse Harrison died a few days ago at his home in Rison. He was formerly county judge of Cleveland County. Ark. Gazette, Jan. 9, 1904 - Pine Bluff - Jan. 8 - Son Killed Father; Bad Accident Caused Death of J.W. Roebuck Near Rison. J.W. Roebuck, a well known and prominent citizen of Cleveland county was shot and killed at his home near Rison this morning. (don't have all this article--sorry!) Ark. Gazette April 24, 1907, Pine Bluff, April 23 - A middle aged woman, who says she is the wife of B.P. Stone, who, she claims she married in Memphis several weeks ago, arrived in Pine Bluff today in search of her alleged husband, who, she says, left her while they were living in Little Rock. According to the statement made by the woman, she was formerly a Mrs. Taylor of Memphis and met Stone soon after he went to Memphis to work on the staff of the New-Scimitar. She says she and Stone were married several weeks ago and that he expressed a desire to go to Arizona to enter business and she gave him $650 of her money and the two left Memphis together Sunday to go to Tucson, Ariz. They spent Sunday in Pine Bluff and went to Little Rock Sunday night. There Stone, she says, left her and promised to see her later, but according to the woman he failed to materialize and she came to Pine Bluff to locate him. Stone was connected for a few days with the Gazette, and at one time edited a paper at Rison, Cleveland county, and also worked on a Pine Bluff paper. He first married in Cleveland county several years ago. Ark. Gazette, April 14, 1907 State Marriages - B. Dominick and Miss Jennie Bell, at New Edinburg, April 4. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

A request for the Cleveland County Website, If any of you have one of a kind records.....say a family Bible or a letter that was handwritten by your ancestor, consider scanning it and allowing us to add it to our site. You never know who it might help. If you don't own a scanner, we could work something out, I'm sure. :) We would like to add these types of documents to the site. Marriage records, wills and such are good, but they are accessible already at courthouses and the History Commission for the most part. If you have an obituary of someone from Cleveland County that was missing in what is online, please let me know so I can add it. Also, the Cleveland County Library is asking anyone who graduated from a county school, to consider donating their school yearbook(s). Sometimes they have good information and are sometimes requested of patrons doing research. If they have personal messages written in them that you wouldn't want widely read, maybe we could copy them for you, so you could keep them, and somehow cover them up before we shelve them. Think about it... That's all for now. Belinda Winston Assistant Cleveland County Librarian Cleveland County Website coordinator librarybook@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

Hello there people, I need to ask a question....... If you have a confirmed CSA Veteran buried in a cemetery, and you want to get a Civil War marker, or have him honored as such, how would you go about it? Belinda Winston Assistant Cleveland County Librarian Cleveland County Website coordinator librarybook@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com

I am researching the following ancestors of mine in Cleveland County, AR Barker, William T. and wife Lucinda Garner Canada, John and wife Parmelia ? Carter, John C. and wife Amanda Garner Childers, Gilford and wife Adeline Melton Garner, Guilford and 2nd wife Sarah childers Hasty, john James and wife Margaret Cook Marshall, Henry Thomas and wife Margaret Hasty I do have some information on the above and will be glad to share. Dora Marshall Atkins

My contribution to the roll call. John Walker Sadler and Charlotte Othello Wharton were gg grandparents. I have the Whartons back quite a way, but John's siblings and parents elude me. Any information is appreciated. Raymond Mays rcmays@compuserve.com

Does anyone have info on the BF Quinn family, especially names of daughters listed in obit. My sister is related through Mrs. W.B. Smith. Thanks - Jayne

Helen M. Dorsey was the wife of Senator Stephen W. Dorsey, for whom Dorsey county was named. Her death announcement was found in the Ark. Gazette: Denver News, January 24, 1897: Mrs. Helen M. Dorsey, the wife of ex-Senator Stephen W. Dorsey, died at her home in Denver last Wednesday morning. Yesterday she was buried. Old friends of the absent husband and young friends of the sorrowing son gathered in sympathy and tenderness to put all that was left to the earth of this once noted and notable woman into the ground--clay the clay--away forever and forever away from the freshening breath of flowers which she loved--apple blossoms and lilacs and golden daffodills; forever and forever away from the springtime song of birds--away forever from the sight of the grand old mountains on which she loved to gaze, for she was beautiful, and she loved all forms of beauty. She was called, in years gone be, the most beautiful woman in American. She was lionized by the press and in the noblest assemblages of the land, where beauty gathers to smile on fame, in the presidents drawing room, the grand saloon of the White House, during the last two years of General Grant's and the whole of the Hayes' administration, at all the great social functions in the capital of the nation, famous men crowded about her and proud dames stood upon chairs to catch a glimpse of her. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Arkansas Gazette Sep. 15, 1924, Rison, Sep 14 - Funeral services for E.W. Farrar, who died at his home in Rison Wednesday were held Friday at the residence. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Mr. Farrar for many years was connected with the J.I. Porter Lumber Co. He is survived by his wife, four sons, and four daughters. Sept 15, 1924, Rison, Sep 14 - James Edwards, the 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Walker of Rison died Thursday. Burial was in Greenwood cemetery. Dec. 6, 1925, Little Rock - The body of R.T. Wells, aged 74, who died Friday at a local hospital was sent to Monticello yesterday by Healey & Roth. He is survived by his wife, two sons, E.E. Wells of Little Rock and R.C. Wells of Wilmot, and two daughters, Mrs. Fannie Stewart of New Edinburg and Mrs. J.C. Crane of Ruston, La. Funeral services will be held there this afternoon. May 16, 1925, Rison, May 15 - D.M. Rhodes, aged 70 years, died suddenly at his home in Grant county, Tuesday. He is survived by his wife and four childen, Mrs. T.N. Poss, Mrs. B.F. Ashcraft, both of Pine Bluff, and Mrs. Elmore Cearley of Grapevine and Mrs. Adie Ramick of Louisville, Ky. May 16, 1925, Rison, May 15 - C.G. Kauffman, aged 69, died at his home in White Oak township Thursday morning. Aug 8, 1925, Carthage, Aug 7 - Mrs. Helena Gray Wylie, aged 73, died here Wednesday. Funeral services were held at Hampden Springs yesterday with the Rev. L.W. Evans of the Methodist church officiating. She is survived by six children: Joseph, Mary, Peter K., Hanna Evans, Julia Wylie and Mrs. W.J. Key, all of Carthage; one brother, William Gray of Kingsland, and a sister, Mrs. N.A. Clark of Princeton. Aug 8, 1925, Rison, Aug 7 - Harry Lester Adams, aged (31 or 81, hard to read), died at his home in Pine Bluff, Aug. 5. Mr. Adams was reared in Cleveland County. Besides his wife, he is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Adams; one sister, Miss Mattie Adams and one brother, Will Adams, all of Rison. July 7, 1926, Pine Bluff, July 6 - Lois Jane Wylie, nine month old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Wylie, 1910 Alabama street died at the home of her parents last night. She is survived by her parents, two small sisters, and her grandmother, Mrs. Amelia Griffin of Kingsland. Feb. 15, 1928, Rison, Feb. 14 - Catherine May Adams, aged 4, died at the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E.M. Veteto, a mile north of Rison, yesterday. Besides her grandparents, she is survived by her mother, Mrs. Marcus Cameron, two sisters, and one bother, all of Rison. July 19, 1929, Rison, July 18 - The body of Joe Lee, aged 42, who was killed last Wednesday at Hare, Mont., was brought to Toledo for burial. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Good afternoon, Cleveland County!! Arkansas Gazette: Feb. 8, 1922, Kingsland, Feb. 7 - Mrs. Zellie Moseley of this place, widow of the late Sam Moseley of New Edinburg, died yesterday. Two daughters, Alice, 14, and Lucy, 9, and one son, Jesse, 11, survive her. June 17, 1922, Little Rock - L.S. Reaves, aged 58, member of a prominent family of Rison, Ark., died at 9 o'clock last night at a local hospital. Mr. Reaves is survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters. The body is being held by Cook-Drummond-Overman Company waiting the arrival of a member of the family today. Sept. 3, 1922, Rison, Sept 2 - The Cleveland County Teacher's Association will be convened Monday at the courthouse here for a five day session. County Superintendent, R.C. Carmical will be in charge. Miss Minor Renfrow, teacher in the Little Rock High school will have charge of the primary work. Nov. 12, 1922, Rison, Nov. 11 - K.F. Tucker, aged 65, seven miles east of Rison, died Wednesday. He is survived by his wife and seven children. Mar. 28, 1923, Rison, Mar. 23 - Funeral services for B.F. Quinn, aged 83, who died Mar. 23, were held Sunday afternoon at the Methodist church, conducted by H.H. McGuyre, pastor of the local Methodist church, assisted by the Rev. A.N. Stanfield of the Baptist Church. Burial was in the Rison cemetery. Mr. Quinn had lived in Rison since 1882. He is survived by his wife; four daughters, Mrs. W.D. Adams, Mrs. W.B. Smith, Mrs. W.H. Powers of Rison, Mrs. Will Walker of Dallas, Tex; three sons, Ewing Quinn of Pine Bluff, Davis and Bob Quinn of Rison. May 26, 1923, Pine Bluff, May 25 - Gus Gresham, aged 62, well known local resident, died here last night. Mr. Gresham had lived here for about 46 years. He was a native of Richmond, Va., and came to Pine Bluff when about 16 years old. He is survived by his wife and daughter, Mrs. J.R. Austin, and two granddaughters, Voy Gresham and Miss Kate Teague Gresham of Rison. July 22, 1923, Rison, July 21 - Mrs. C.S. Foster, aged 53, died at her home in Toledo, Wednesday. She is survived by her husband and one son, Henry Foster, of Pine Bluff. Jauly 22, 1923, Rison, July 21 - B.W. Williams received a message from Trout, La., announcing the death of his nephew, Carl Williams, age 23, formerly a Clevland county boy. Jann __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Hi Folks: I know the Annual Watson Fish Fry is famous but for those very few of you that do not know it, the Annual Watson Fish Fry will be held on 18 March 2000. Bill Covey Creator of Ol' Tubby Joe Stottlemeyer Author of: Watson Is Where It Wuz http://home.att.net/~billcovey/index.html

Ark. Gazette Jan. 8, 1889, Warren - A Mr. Lane of Cleveland County, who had his leg broken one day last week on a raft on the Saline River, was yesterday compelled to have it amputated. The operation was performed by Dr. Gannaway. The patient is doing well as could be expected under the circumstances. Mr. Lane must certainly be a man of nerve and coolness. When the accident occurred he was caught in the coil of the check-line and instantly dragged under the water. While under the surface and the rope crushing the bones of his leg, he had the presence of mind to take his knife from his pocket and cut the rope and free himself from its coils. Ark. Gazette, Jan. 17, 1889, Warren - Mr. Lane, the amputation of whose limb was reported last week, died last night. At the time his limb was broken he received severe injuries internally from which he suffered greatly. His remains were taken to Toledo for interment. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Ark. Gazette, June 1, 1882: Dorsey Dots and Dashes: Toledo, Ark. May 29, 1882 - Dorsey county greenbackers met in convention at the courhouse on the 27th last. A very able speech was delivered by Col. John M. Bradley. The Colonel, as usual, spoke on almost everything. A great deal of interest and excitement was manifested, especially when it came to counting in the "lucky ones." Several were killed, though not totally destroyed. Nine men who came to the convention, loving their country with a patriotic zeal, left--ah, sad hearts, but not before first getting left. The democratic primary election primary came off on the 10th of June when the heart-breaking process will again be in order. If a man has no merit to commend him to the consideration of his fellow-citizens, then let him keep his mouth shut; but if he has merit his friends will learn it without him writing himself upon the third heaven. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Ark. Gazette Oct. 19, 1855, Bradley County, Ark. - The meeting of the "American Party," at Mount Elba in this county, came off yesterday, and if you have no objection, I desire, to let you know something about it. The day was a pretty one, and over five hundred persons, (a goodly number of them ladies) were there to hear the principles of the American Party discussed. Judge McGehee of this county, took the stand and led off in a speech of considerable length and ability. The Judge is a warm friend to the cause and, upon this occasion defended the Platform of Principles, with a zeal and earnestness, that warmed every one who heard him. I saw one or two, who had a partiality for Roman Catholics, twist and screw when the Judge told of the catholics deserting the "Flag of our county" in the Mexican war, when the cross was shown to them. McGehee is an over match for any Anti hereabouts. The next speaker, W.P. Grace, Esq. made his appearance, and it was very apparent that every one present was glad to see this advocate of freedom and Americanism. I have not the time to follow him through his speech; suffice it to be said, that not only did he nobly sustain his justly earned popular reputation as a speaker, but placed the Platform of Principles of the American party in such a clear light, that every one could see their truthfulness, and feel their bearing upon the political destiny of this county. This speech of Grace's had the effect to convict those that were wavering in mind, and determine them hence forward to go with the American party. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

The Cleveland County Historical Society meets at 7:00 p.m. the last Thursday night of each month. The meetings are held at the England Packing Co., Inc. conference room, 660 Niven Road, Rison, AR. Membership is open to anyone who is interested. Membership dues are due and payable each January. Dues are as follows: $10.00 for Individual Membership, $15.00 for Family Membership, $25.00 for Sustaining Membership, $50.00 for Business Membership, and $100.00 for Lifetime Membership. Please fill out the blank below and mail it with your check made payable to CCHS or Cleveland County Historical Society, Inc., P. O. Box 192, Rison, AR 71665 I wish to join or continue my CCHS membership for 2000 and enclose my check for $___________. Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City, State, Zip: _________________________________________ Telephone Number: _____________________________________ If you need additional information, contact Diane White, President at the following email address: twomama@tds.net Diane White, President

Barnett: Died of pneumonia, May 14, 1889, S.E. Barnett the wife of F. Barnett, at their home in Cleveland Co., Ark. She was very violently attached from the exordium, and the malignancy of the disease continued to the final termination, notwithstanding every available effort was used by her many relatives and friends and her physician to arrest the rapid and destructive strides of her disease. Mrs. Barnett was born January 5, 1847, in Jackson Parish, La. She was baptized in infancy. She became a member of the M.E. Church, South, early in life and lived a consistent Christian life. She united herself to the same branch of the church after removing to Cleveland Co., Ark., in 1869, under the pastorate of Rev. E. Ware. She is gone to Jesus whom she testified repeatedly during her severe illness that she had trusted. It is a severe trial to witness the victory of death over our race one by one, yet to behold as I did and many others in the very act of dissolution of Mrs. Barnett, how cool, calm and self-possessed she was, then confronting grim Death--such a scene, at least to me, is as indeed a buoyant inspiration of hope and a glorious excitant to renewed faith in Jesus our Lord and Master, who gives the victory, "Blessed are they that die in the Lord." Such a scene to me is indeed a feast of which I have been an eyewitness many times. Mrs. Barnett's remains were interred in Shady Grove cemetery. Her friend, J.W.A. Arkansas Methodist Newspaper May 29, 1889 page 7 col 3 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Harris: Abner S., Son of Brother W.J. and Sister D.A. Harris, born Oct. 2, 1889; died at their home near Kingsland, Ark., August 11, 1898. Brother and Sister Harris' home is dark, their hearts are sad, while the light of hope gleams from beyond. They belong to the Lord and feel that "the Lord gave and the Lord hath taken away, blessed be the name of the Lord." Their pastor, D.D. Warlick Arkansas Methodist Newspaper Oct. 26, 1898, Little Rock, AR. page 15 col 1 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

I have one direct line in Cleveland Co. Thomas White, born 1791 in NC, appeared in the 1850 census Hurricane Twp, Bradley Co. I believe (?) this was later Cleveland Co. He and his wife Elizabeth White, were the parents of: Mitchell P. White Wiley M. White m. Josephine Turner Mary Ann White married Thomas J. Pearson Thomas Pope White Extended lines, with regard to Cleveland Co., are the following: Huddleston McDade Crook Hyatt Sadler Williams Lain Easterling Best Fulmer Crain/Crane Jann __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

Would you mind telling us how to join the society?? I didn't know ya'll had a newsletter! Jann > I spoke with Diane White, president of the Cleveland > County Historical > Society and she wishes to use your articles in the > next newsletter. Having > said that, let me inform everyone there is one, and > that they would love to > have new members and input. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Talk to your friends online with Yahoo! Messenger. http://im.yahoo.com

I have requested that our email come through as such (ARCLEVEL-L) then the subject. This way we will know that it is mailing list mail. In the meantime, lets note it in the subject box (see above). I subscribe to many mailing lists so am not sure where I saw these, but thought I would share these sites with you. Unreleased census information. (1930-1990) http:www.census.gov/genealogy/www/agesearch.html Nicknames used in the past. http://www.tngenweb.org/franklin/frannick.htm 1895 U. S. Atlas Site http://www.livgenmi.com/1895.htm Please, "Be List Friendly." Diann McDaniel List Manager

I live in Cleveland County and haven't heard of Elizabeth Doak but I'll check around. I do know of a Louise Doak who lives in Jefferson County. She is the lady who spearheads the honoring of War of 1812 veterans. I very much appreciate your messages to yourself Jann. :) I spoke with Diane White, president of the Cleveland County Historical Society and she wishes to use your articles in the next newsletter. Having said that, let me inform everyone there is one, and that they would love to have new members and input. They are currently trying to obtain a building to house a county museum. Diane, tell them about it........... I would also like to take this opportunity to invite everyone to attend the Cleveland County Pioneer Craft Festival, March 18 and 19. It is held at the Pioneer Village in Rison. They have several restored buildings from yesteryear. Along with crafts, they conduct tours of the old buildings, wagon rides for the kiddies, have country food galore, and live entertainment. Many people with county ties use that as an excuse to "come back home" so to speak, and meet with friends and family. If you would like more information and directions, give me a yell. I'd love to meet some of you there! Belinda Winston Assistant Cleveland County Librarian Cleveland County Website coordinator librarybook@hotmail.com ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com