I am searching for descendants of J. B. McGEE and Phebe ADAMS found on the 1880 Crawford County, AR census. Believe that J.B. is James B. McGEE, listed as born ca 1847 TN, father b SC, mother b TN. Wife, Phebe, b ca 1845 AR. Believe she was the daughter of John Quincy ADAMS, b TN, her mother listed as born KY. (nothing else available or proven). Children listed on census: George McGEE b ca 1874 AR Jessee McGEE (son) b ca 1877 AR, later found on the 1910 census for Van Zandt Co, TX with two sons. and Sarah THOMAS, stepdaughter, age 16, b AR. My grandfather, James Isaac McGEE, was born 7 Jul 1880 Crawford Co, AR and just missed the census. His death certificate lists parents as James and Phebe (Adams) McGee and place of birth as Crawford Co, AR. This is one of my largest brick walls, and would love to find McGee cousins out there to work with. Thanks! Joyce Locke The Gore Family Connection http://www.yucca.net/jglocke/

HI: Am looking for information about the parents of Cynthia Mattix who married Nimrod Capps 13 June 1820 in Lawrence Co. AR. He was known as Nimrod Capps, the great hunter and I have him born 1808 in IL. He was 42 according to the 1850 mortality schedule. I would also appreciate anything known about him. I have no parents or siblings for him. I do know that he died Nov 30, 1850 in Crawford Co, AR. She died later. Regards, Nan

HI: I spotted this on another list and thought it might help the Crawford County researchers in looking for ancestors pre-Arkansas days. Also remember that KY was VA before the Rev. War so Rev. War pensions for those in the early KY territory will be at the VA archives. And, many of our Arkansas people arrived from KY. Nan -------------------- Here's some online images that are now available through the Library of Virginia, if you've not already discovered them. Library of Virginia, Revolutionary War Bounty Warrants. http://image.vtls.com/collections/BW.html Library of Virginia, Revolutionary War Pensions. http://image.vtls.com/collections/PE.html Library of Virginia, Revolutionary War Rejected Claims. http://image.vtls.com/collections/RJ.html Library of Virginia, Dunmore's War (1774). http://image.vtls.com/collections/DW.html Library of Virginia, Confederate Disability Applications. http://eagle.vsla.edu/al/

Hi: I just watched a TV show about the history of a San Francisco house. Because of the records that burned in the 1906 earthquake - it was suggested that the new owner contact the water dept. whose records did not burn. He found out the name of the contractor, the date the house was built, and the number of faucets to be put in the house. This made me wonder what records might still be available concerning Crawford Co. even though the courthouse burned in 1870. Were some records saved? Did land owners take their deeds back and re-record them? Just what records are available at Crawford Co. before 1870? My ancestors were there by 1833 and were still there for the 1850 census. I'd love to find out more about them during these years. I found the obituary for one in the AR Gazette in 1838 but only because he was a well-known figure. Obits were not usually published in the Gazette at that time. Regards, Nan Wolf

Does anyone have Desmond Allen's First AR Union Cav book? Need to know info on a Joseph CARTRIGHT. Co. D I believe Date of death, where and widow. Thanks Connie

Hello Crawford County, The purpose of this message is to announce MCCOLLUM-L, a mailing list dedicated to the surname MCCOLLUM and its variations (MCCALLUM, MCCOLM, etc). We have reason to believe that the some of the clan MCCOLLUM have lived, or are presently living, in Crawford Co., AK. We urge all interested in MCCOLLUM family history to join our list! To subscribe, include the word "subscribe" (no quotes) in the body of a NEW message to [email protected] (mail mode delivers messages one at a time) or [email protected] (digest mode delivers messages in batches). Afterwards, additional instructions will follow by email, and you will start receiving the messages posted to the list. Doug Garber listowner

Looking for any information on Henry F. Barker babt1834 in Crawford Co AR marr first to Nancy Dodson? and then to Matilda West? Had a number of children with both spouses, but hard to decipher which ones. These are the children I have: 1)Mary Caroline 1859-1903 m1878 to Harrison J. Boyd 2)Ann 1860-1863 3)Henry Darr 1863-1884 m1884 to Ruth Landen 4)Jane 1853- 5)Francis 1855- 6)Robert 1869- 7)Thomas Lee 1864-1899 m to Melissa Riddle 8)Edward ? 9)Pleasant McClellan 1870-1886 unmarried 10)John 1872-1874 11)George Gilliam 1874-1947 m to Maggie Fain 12)Elizabeth Irene 1877-1969 m to Robert Turner 13)Emma Zoda 1879-1901 unmarried 14)Pearl 1881-1900 m1900 to H.M. Boyd 15)Richard Earl 1882-1899 unmarried 16)stillborn boy 1886 There is speculation that Henry F. was the son of a Henry or Thomas Barker and Felicia ? of NC. Would appreciate any information know on this family. Frank Boyd OKC OK

I'm looking for a marriage of Jonathan EPPLER and Esther _____ HINDS, widow that took place in Van Buren probably around 1842. That is when her son, David Hinds, had her name removed as co-administrator of her deceased husband's estate - because of her remarriage. The courthouse burned in 1870 so I am hoping to find the marriage notice in a local paper. Are there Van Buren or Ft. Smith newspapers from 1842 in any archive in Arkansas? I need Esther's maiden name. I would like to correspond with anyone who has a HINDS ancestor in Crawford or nearby counties. Does the Arkansas Historical Commission have an index online of what they have in their archives? Regards, Nan Wolf

Can anyone do a lookup for me for a Crawford Co. marriage for the following: Mrs. Harriett Katherine (Chastain) MOORE and unknown. The marriage would have been between 1890-1893. She lived in Van Buren in August of 1890, or at least was there for the birth of her daughter. Her first husband, D. F. or B. F. MOORE died between late 1890 and 1891, probably in Van Buren. Thanks very much for any help. Susan Hudspeth

[email protected] wrote: > > ARCRAWFO-D Digest Volume 98 : Issue 37 > > Today's Topics: > #1 Introduction and Surnames [[email protected]] > #2 Re: West surname [Nan & George Wolf <[email protected]] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from ARCRAWFO-D, send a message to > > [email protected] > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software > requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Introduction and Surnames > Date: Sat, 19 Dec 1998 13:47:41 -0800 > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > Hello! I am new to this list, so I thought I would post my Crawford Co. > Surnames in the hopes of finding some new cousins. I would love to hear > from anyone who might be researching these families. > > Lula ECHOLS b. abt. 1865 in AL married 1) John A. MANLEY in 1884 and 2) > James M. WHITLOCK in 1893, both in Crawford Co. > > Fanny MANLEY b. 1887 in Crawford Co. married 1) Lemens WOFFORD 2) Emery > ALLISON in 1911 and 3) Robert L. JACKSON in 1913 all in Crawford Co. > > I am also looking for James S. and Manerva ALLISON, Emery's parents, who > were in Benton Co. in 1900. > Also WEST's of Washington Co. > > I am looking forward to hearing from anyone who may be connected to any > of these families. Happy Holidays! > > Donna > [email protected] > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: West surname > Date: Sun, 20 Dec 1998 00:06:44 -0500 > From: Nan & George Wolf <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > >From the LDS International Genealogical Index as of 1995: > > In 3 May1847 David R. Mattix, son of Edward Mattix and Elizabeth Bond, > married Catherine Louise "Eliza" West. He was born in Lawrence/Randolph > County, AR abt 1821. > > I have no more information on her. Two of her sisters-in-law Margaret Ann > and Cynthia and their husband ended up in Crawford Co. by 1836 so David and > his wife may have moved west also. Washington Co. is just above Crawford > Co.I am searching for these surnames in Crawford county, Arkansas: SHEPARD, MOORE, RANKIN, RICHARDSON, STOCKSBERRY, STORM, MATHENEY.

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On 12/19/98 13:47:41 Donna, [email protected] wrote: > >Hello! I am new to this list, so I thought I would post my Crawford Co. >Surnames. snip > >Lula ECHOLS b. abt. 1865 in AL married 1) John A. MANLEY in 1884 and 2) >James M. WHITLOCK in 1893, both in Crawford Co. > My father's cousin, Mildred Rogers b.9Nov1899, was married(25Sep1916) to Richard Floy "Dick" Whitlock, son of Thomas Wesley Whitlock and Mary Ella Robertson. Mildred's sister Maude Irene Rogers married Dick's brother Fred Whitlock. They lived in the Mulberry ('Georgia Ridge') area. Whitlocks came on the James Rogers caravan (wagon train) that left Walker (Catoosa ) Co., GA area in late 1843. They stayed about a year in Washington Co, AR before finally settling on the ridge (Georgia Ridge) north of Mulberry. I believe that their original destination was Cherokee Nation,I.T. but being members of the Treaty Party felt they would not be welcomed. John H. Whitlock, Andrew J.Whitlock both shown as cancelled land patents in sec.19 of Township 10 North, Range 29 West (no year}. You might look back to Walker Co, GA 1840 census for Whitlock. >Fanny MANLEY b. 1887 in Crawford Co. married 1) Lemens WOFFORD 2) Emery >ALLISON in 1911 and 3) Robert L. JACKSON in 1913 all in Crawford Co. > >I am also looking for James S. and Manerva ALLISON, Emery's parents, who >were in Benton Co. in 1900. >Also WEST's of Washington Co. > There were several Wests in the Georgia Ridge Area (area north of Alma, Mulberry and Dyer, south of Graphic. A couple married my father's cousins. >I am looking forward to hearing from anyone who may be connected to any >of these families. Happy Holidays! > >Donna >[email protected] > John Kincy [email protected]

>From the LDS International Genealogical Index as of 1995: In 3 May1847 David R. Mattix, son of Edward Mattix and Elizabeth Bond, married Catherine Louise "Eliza" West. He was born in Lawrence/Randolph County, AR abt 1821. I have no more information on her. Two of her sisters-in-law Margaret Ann and Cynthia and their husband ended up in Crawford Co. by 1836 so David and his wife may have moved west also. Washington Co. is just above Crawford Co.

Hello! I am new to this list, so I thought I would post my Crawford Co. Surnames in the hopes of finding some new cousins. I would love to hear from anyone who might be researching these families. Lula ECHOLS b. abt. 1865 in AL married 1) John A. MANLEY in 1884 and 2) James M. WHITLOCK in 1893, both in Crawford Co. Fanny MANLEY b. 1887 in Crawford Co. married 1) Lemens WOFFORD 2) Emery ALLISON in 1911 and 3) Robert L. JACKSON in 1913 all in Crawford Co. I am also looking for James S. and Manerva ALLISON, Emery's parents, who were in Benton Co. in 1900. Also WEST's of Washington Co. I am looking forward to hearing from anyone who may be connected to any of these families. Happy Holidays! Donna [email protected]

This is a straight line for Freddy E. O'Kelley 1. John Bowen, abt 1812-1965 + Spouce unknown 2.William Bowen b. 15 January 1832 TN, d. September 30, 1914, in TN. m. 12 November 1859 Crawford County, Ar +Melinda Catherine Coatney b. 1840 AR d. Feb 15 1925 Crawford County, Arkansas. William and Melinda are both in Morrison Cemetery, Rudy, Crawford County Arkansas 3. William Henry Bowen, b. 23 March 1865 Crawford, County, Arkansas d. 31 January 1947, Rudy, Crawford Co. Ar. m. 4 November 1888 Scrilda Emeline Cradduck b. 24 March 1873 Crawford County, Ar d. 20 January 1916 Crawford County, Ar. William H. and Scrilda are both buried in Morrison Cemetery, Rudy, Crawford County, Ar. 4. Julia Ellen Bowen b. 11 July 1905, Crawford County, Arkansas d. 28 September 1990. Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas m. 5 July 1924, Hobbtown, Crawford County, Arkansas + Albert Henry O'Kelley b. 20 November 1900, Rudy, Crawford County, Arkansas d. April 1987 Van Buren, Crawford County, Arkansas 5. Freddy Earl O'Kelley, m. 10 June 1950 Mary Kathleen Smith John Bowen is believed to have lived in Madison and Newton County, Arkansas; before he came to Crawford County. More information on this Bowen family will be added at a later date. Kathleen O'Kelley 9232 Old 81 Loop Rudy, Ar. 72952 [email protected] [email protected]

Hello......Is there a Freedom Cemetery in Crawford Co.? Where in the county is it located? Looking for Thomas Benjamin STRONG and all other STRONGS, Emma Ann SHERMAN & Madison SHERMAN, and the surname HOKE. I have been told it is in Crawford Co. and in Washington Co. Are there 2 Freedom Cemeteries? Thomas Benjamin STRONG died in the 1890's around Mulberry I believe. Emma died about 1920. Madison SHERMAN was her second husband ( no relation to me, but might help in finding her) Thank you! Lavonna in California

Subject: Re: County Cemetery Index Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Content-transfer-encoding: 7bit In reference to cemeteries in Crawford County, Arkansas.....there is (as most of you already know) a book "History in Headstones: Crawford County, Ark" that was done in 1970. It has some errors in it, but is a fairly good book for reference useage. It is not indexed but is done by cemetery listings which, unfortunately, are not in alpha order. There are some indexes floating around. I have access to one of those if anyone wants a quick look up. I have been visiting in Crawford County and have done a listing of the Dean Cemetery in the Dean Springs area, and have just about completed the Alma City Cemetery. Let me know if you need any lookups on either of these. Tricia Angel Tricia, Please look for Thomas N. McAlister b. 1876 d. Mar 3, 1937 and his wife Grace (?) McAlister b 1881 in both your cemetery sources. Thanks... Nina Scotti

> Hi everyone. > I am new to this list and was wondering if anyone knows if an > index of the > cemeteries in the county is available. > Thanks very much. > David Plummer > I'm currently working on getting lists of people scanned into my computer for people bured in the Dyer, Henson, Morse, and Nelson cemeteries -- those are the cemeteries covered in Vol I of mom's "Ancestors of Dyer" obits books (available in the Fort Smith, Dyer, and [I believe] Van Buren libraries). Then I'll get to the indices for Vol. II. These lists will not be complete by any means, but do cover a lot of people buried between 1839 - 1989. Once those are done I'll post them to my website and announce the link. trapper ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ John Lancaster, Freelance Business & Technical Writer http://www.ipa.net/~trapper/ mailto:[email protected] Lancaster Genealogy list: http://www.onelist.com/subscribe.cgi/LancasterGen ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

In reference to cemeteries in Crawford County, Arkansas.....there is (as most of you already know) a book "History in Headstones: Crawford County, Ark" that was done in 1970. It has some errors in it, but is a fairly good book for reference useage. It is not indexed but is done by cemetery listings which, unfortunately, are not in alpha order. There are some indexes floating around. I have access to one of those if anyone wants a quick look up. I have been visiting in Crawford County and have done a listing of the Dean Cemetery in the Dean Springs area, and have just about completed the Alma City Cemetery. Let me know if you need any lookups on either of these. Tricia Angel Atlanta, GA

Hi everyone. I am new to this list and was wondering if anyone knows if an index of the cemeteries in the county is available. Thanks very much. David Plummer