I was obviously mistaken about the order of listings in the book. Please do forgive me. Nonetheless, "History in Headstones" is an extremely valuable resource IMHO, and I appreciate those who voluntarily slogged through mud for hours and hours and squinted at old tombstones, in order to create this record. In spite of some mistakes, and regardless of order, I applaud them. And yes, I am talking about the book, not the index. Now then, the index is available to anyone who wants it. Someone on this list has a copy and will make copies, but that person hasn't put him/herself forward. I will be glad to get copies for anyone who wants them. And yes, I am talking about the index, not the book. Any more questions? Thank you, Chandra

For all those who are interested: You may contact Doris West (co-author) at (501) 474-2218 for a copy of the book. The cost is $20 for the book plus $5 shipping. Chandra

Chandra: Don't know where you got your info but you obviously haven't looked very closely at "History..." ....the listings ARE NOT in burial order...!!! I've done extensive research with this book and know that for a fact. There are a couple of indexes available by private individuals for "History..." but nothing on the open market. Tricia Angel

All, Actually, there is an index available, and it is quite good. The information in History in Headstones is arranged in BURIAL order, to show which graves are next to each other. Chandra [email protected] wrote: > For all of you interested in History in Headstones, please be aware that the > book was completed around 1969 and IS NOT INDEXED!! The information is, > however, very helpful (though not always accurate) and has been put together > by listings within each cemetery of Crawford County. But to add to the > frustration of no index, the individual listings within each cemetery are in > no particular order and are not alphabetized. I do have a database of the > names in the book and can pull names up by name or cemetery and would be happy > to help anyone. > > Tricia Angel

Researching Daniel and Stafford's from Mulberry and Booneville, AR. Jim Daniel was Mayor of Mulberry. JIMMIE

Nan, There is a book called History in Headstone that lists all the marked graves in Crawford County by cemetery. An alphabetical index is also available. I am planning on trying to get a copy of this book - if anyone else is interested please let me know. I understand it is $25 to have the book mailed to you. Chandra Nan & George Wolf wrote: > Hi: > My Esther Hinds Eppler (Widow Hinds mar. Jonathan Eppler)) was alive in > the Van Buren, Crawford Co. 1850 census. But she is not in the 1860. > Could someone tell me if there is an alpha index to burials in Crawford Co. > cemeteries. I'm looking for John HInds, David Hinds and Esther (Hinds) > Eppler. > Regards, > Nan > > ==== ARCRAWFO Mailing List ==== > Visit the USGenWeb Crawford County, AR page at: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcrawfo/

Hi: My Esther Hinds Eppler (Widow Hinds mar. Jonathan Eppler)) was alive in the Van Buren, Crawford Co. 1850 census. But she is not in the 1860. Could someone tell me if there is an alpha index to burials in Crawford Co. cemeteries. I'm looking for John HInds, David Hinds and Esther (Hinds) Eppler. Regards, Nan

Hi: Are there old mortuary records available in Crawford Co? I'm interested in the 1840s, 50s & 60s. Nan

Linda asked: "My question is, can anyone offer an explanation as to why people were in Crawford that early....was it made up mostly of men/women from Fort Smith? If so, is there a list of military men posted at Fort Smith during that time frame." Linda: I believe we'll have to cross the river and study Ft. Smith's history to find out more about why our ancestors immigrated. Perhaps the early papers of Ft. Smith can tell us. Nan

Hi Saw your thank you on the Crawford list , what Richies are you looking for ? I am searching for : Descendants of James A. RICHIE 1st Ark Cav.CoD - 17 Feb 1999 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ - 1-James A. RICHIE (abt 1830-7 Feb 1861) sp: Isabelle Jane BRANSON (abt 1833-1914) 2-Sarah J. RICHIE (abt 1853-) sp: Harry C. SPANGLER (1848-1916) 3-Martha E. SPANGLER (1890-1892) 2-William A RICHIE (abt 1856-) sp: Ruth FLANIGAN (abt 1863-) 2-James S. RICHIE (15 Dec 1858-10 May 1875) 2-Virginia Charlotte RICHIE (abt 1858-1933) sp: Samuel M. RICH (1856-) sp: W. H. IRVIN (1859-) 3-William R. IRVIN (1883-1904) 3-Maleta IRVIN (1886-1889) 3-Susan Isabelle IRVIN (1887-1902) 3-Samuel IRVIN (21 Apr 1894-13 Jun 1936) 3-Raymond B. IRVIN (6 Mar 1897-19 Sep 1964) 3-infant 11 hours IRVIN (1902-1902) 3-James Henry IRVIN (11 Jan 1906-6 Jun 1958) Many are around Natural Dam and Cedarville Hall Cem. and Salem james was killed in the civil war . I have some other info on Richie so let me know . Barbara

For all of you interested in History in Headstones, please be aware that the book was completed around 1969 and IS NOT INDEXED!! The information is, however, very helpful (though not always accurate) and has been put together by listings within each cemetery of Crawford County. But to add to the frustration of no index, the individual listings within each cemetery are in no particular order and are not alphabetized. I do have a database of the names in the book and can pull names up by name or cemetery and would be happy to help anyone. Tricia Angel

Tonia, Thanks for the cemetery lookups for my Ritchie and Campbell's!!! Seymore Campbell is my GGgranddad and I now have his birth and death date. So many Ritchies buried in Crawford cty I was happy. Again thank you for your kindness. Reva Myers

Reva, Excuse me for butting in here. There is a Seamore Campbell, born March 2, 1816 and died April 29, 1888 in the Oliver Springs Cemetery near Rudy. Maybe that is the right one. Kathleen Date forwarded: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 15:08:25 -0800 (PST) Date sent: Tue, 16 Feb 1999 17:15:38 -0600 From: Leon & Reva Myers <[email protected]> Subject: Rudy,Ar Forwarded by: [email protected] To: [email protected] > Chandra, > If, just if you notice any Campbell stones there and post it to the list > you'd be a jewel! I think my Seamore Campbell is there. Enjoy your up > coming trip with or without seeing a Campbell! > Reva Campbell Myers >

Reva: "History in Headstones: Crawford Co., AR" lists a Symour Campbell, born 3/2/1816, died 4/29/1888 as being buried at Oliver Springs Cemetery, which is located in the Oliver Springs community, which is 5 miles north of Van Buren and 4 miles west of Rudy. Tricia Angel

Chandra, If, just if you notice any Campbell stones there and post it to the list you'd be a jewel! I think my Seamore Campbell is there. Enjoy your up coming trip with or without seeing a Campbell! Reva Campbell Myers

Hi, my name is Chandra (DAWSON) MARTIN. I subscribed to this list a month or so ago, and then just sat there like a dummy waiting for good stuff to show up. (OK, wasn't quite that bad - I was occupied with a surname list). So today it suddenly dawns on me that I can find people (*DUH*) by just asking!! Are there any descendants out there of the following Crawford / Sebastian County surnames: DAWSON, TEMPLE, O'KELLEY, PATE, BACCHUS, COLEMAN, BURGESS Please hook up with me! I am just getting started really, and would like a boost. I'm charmed with the idea of meeting more couisins, and -- Don't worry, I'll give you credit if I write a best-seller. :-) Also, does anyone know how to contact the caretaker of Love Cemetery? I want to ask questions about some O'Kelley stones that have just initials on them. Thanks, Chandra

Hi Listers: I found a tax record showing my ggggrandfather, Reuben Hamilton, in Crawford as early as 1832. Another distant relative has an abstract of a newspaper where Reuben offered a reward for anyone finding the body of his son, Audley Hamilton, who had drowned in the Arkansas river (dated: 1833). The winter of 1833 was horrible, with the Arkansas over flowing her banks. My question is, can anyone offer an explanation as to why people were in Crawford that early....was it made up mostly of men/women from Fort Smith? If so, is there a list of military men posted at Fort Smith during that time frame. Linda Hamilton Hart [email protected]

There is a Mt. McCurry, yes! I am planning to go there soon. (I live "next door" in Fort Smith) Chandra [email protected] wrote: > I am trying to find out if this is a cemetery in Rudy,Ark. I have that my > ggreat grand mother Serena Thomas or maybe another last name is buried at > McCurry,Rudy,Crawford Co,Ark. Would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks in > advance. > Geneva > [email protected]

Looking for information on the family of Emily E. "Emma" Standrod. Emma was born Mar 1874-75 in Van Buren, AR. She died Dec 1934 in Tulare, CA. Emma married M. S. Pool June 29, 1894 in Muldrow, Sequoyah Co. I.T. Thanks for any help. Sharolyn

I am trying to find out if this is a cemetery in Rudy,Ark. I have that my ggreat grand mother Serena Thomas or maybe another last name is buried at McCurry,Rudy,Crawford Co,Ark. Would appreciate any help I can get. Thanks in advance. Geneva [email protected]