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The following was posted by Bob Biggs <bgb@lava.net> on Tue, 18 Jan 2000 on the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Biggs, Routh, Mothershed, Fielder, Johnson Anyone researching these names in Greene County: Biggs, Routh, Mothershed, Fielder, Johnson? I have info on these names and will gladly share. And if you have info, maybe you can fill in some holes in my research. Aloha, Bob Biggs - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Greene>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Bob Biggs <bgb@lava.net>. --

The following was posted by Lynda Flannery on Mon, 17 Jan 2000 on the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Prince, Key Searching for any info on my g.g.grandfather Joseph Prince and g.g. grandmother Ada Key. I don't have any info except what I have from census records from Greene County, AR. Joseph Prince b. Mar. 1858 IL. and Ada Key b. Dec. 1866 AR. They were married in Greene County 1883. Ada bourne a total of 11 children and only 7 were living. My grandfather Clyde Prince b. Mar 1903 m. Lessie Sammons b. Aug 1907. Other family names are Hendrix <Ar.<Tn. and Hailey <Tn. - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Greene>]. --

The following was posted by Roger D. Newsom <rnewsom@sheltonbbs.com> on Mon, 17 Jan 2000 on the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: Newsom I am looking for any information on the following people. Starling (Sterling) Newsom,O.S. Newsom,John S. Newsom,Henry Newsom, Gracie Newsom, Curtis Newsom,and any other Newsom that might be kin, in any way. Thanks, - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Greene>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Roger D. Newsom <rnewsom@sheltonbbs.com>. --

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Hello Here was the responce from Crowley's Ridge State Park about the cemetery below. Tina Easley Greene County Arkansas http://www.rootsweb.com/~argreene/greene1.html ----- Original Message ----- From: Crowley's Ridge State Park <crsp@grnco.net> To: <tina@grnco.net> Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2000 2:12 PM Subject: Shiloh/Pioneer Cemetery > Hello Tina, > We do have a cemetery on Crowley's Ridge State Park grounds. It is often > referred to as the "Pioneer Cemetery" or "Shiloh Cemetery". Based on > accounts we have, the cemetery was put into use soon after the settlement of > the area where the park sits today. We know it dates from the 1830's and > was in use at least until 1870. It covered much of the hill from the > current CCC Pavilion to the parking area and possibly beyond. The location > is logical given the fact that the first Methodist church in the county was > built where our bathhouse now stands. > > Our problem in dealing with the cemetery is that the original church > buildings ( three in all) were destroyed by fires, and with them all records > concerning the cemetery. The stones laid out in the cemetery merely > represent the layout but do not mark definitive graves. The only graves we > are sure of are Benjamin Crowley (including Annie and a daughter) and a > lined area where another family recalls their ancestor being buried. All > other graves are at this time are unknown. We do have a sign which lists > those who are said to be buried there based on a census taken by the CCC > when building the park. > > For those who had relatives after the pioneer era, Warren's Chapel Methodist > Church and Cemetery is the successor to the original church at Crowley. > Warren's Chapel is located about one mile north of the park on HWY 168. > > I hope this has been helpful, and if you have any further questions, please > E-mail, call, or come by and see us at the park. > > Rick Lane, Asst. Supt. > Crowley's Ridge State Park > P. O. Box 97 > Walcott, AR 72474 > 870-573-6751 > 870-573-6758 (Fax) > Visit our web site: www.arkansas.com

In a message dated 12/30/99 3:17:56 AM Eastern Standard Time, WhispersNU@aol.com writes: << I, as well as many of you, know the park by landmarks, the Wishing well, the Lake, hiking trails, the Lodge and old Dance hall, and the folk tale of the cement War time death chamber and/or cell. >> Ok Tina, you've got my interest "...........the folk tale of the cement War time death chamber and/or cell." Will you share? It sounds intriguing. Robin J.

The cemetery in the park is right behind the large building, by the swimming pool. I think that is what you are referring to as the dance hall. Carol (PS-Old Pine Knot cemetery is not far from the park either) ----- Original Message ----- From: <WhispersNU@aol.com> To: <ARGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 2:16 AM Subject: Crowley's Ridge > Hi All, > I was born and raised in Lawrence and Craighead counties, all my > Grandparents were in Lawrence and Greene Counties. I left the area in 1989. > We spent a lot of time at (Walcott) Crowley's Ridge State Park!! Many, many > Family reunions were held there every year! I thought I had been all over > that Park, but this Cemetery has me baffled! > Is the Cemetery in the State Park area, or is it somewhere on Crowley's > Ridge? If it is indeed in the Park area, could someone please enlighten me as > to where in the park it is located? > I, as well as many of you, know the park by landmarks, the Wishing well, > the Lake, hiking trails, the Lodge and old Dance hall, and the folk tale of > the cement War time death chamber and/or cell. > I would appreciate any information about this Cemetery's location in the > Park! > Thanks, > Tina

Hello Tina, There was a skirmish that tool place on: July 10, 1862 at Scatterville. But I believe Scatterville is located in the state of Missouri. I will try and do more research on this and will let you know if I find anything. To the best of my knowledge and research, there were never any skirmishes in Greene County. I believe the Union troops march through there twice, but no battle or skirmish took place. I am a distant relative of Charles Francis Forsythe, a Confederate War veteran from Greene County, Arkansas. I will let you know if I find anything else. Best regards, Dale Foresythe Acton, MA - via Greene County, AR -----Original Message----- From: Tina Easley [mailto:tina@grnco.net] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 12:39 PM To: ARGREENE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Fw: Scatterville, Arkansas Could someone help? I have received this letter asking on information of Scatterville, Ar. which was burned by Union troops in 1864. Has anyone ran acrossed it in there research?If so please let me know. thanks Tina Easley Greene County Arkansas http://www.rootsweb.com/~argreene/greene1.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <KDRossEsq@aol.com> To: <tina@grnco.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 1999 10:49 PM Subject: Re: Scatterville, Arkansas > I am attempting to obtain information on Scatterville, Arkansas, which > was burned by Union troops in 1864. The best information I have so far > indicates it may have been located in northern Greene County. Can you assist > me, or direct me to someone who might be able to help? > Thanks, > Kirby Ross

I know that there is a Scatterville Cemetery. Someone sent me some pictures of it because I have some family buried there, but I am pretty sure it is in Clay county. I am not sure of the exact location... it is very near Rector, though. -----Original Message----- From: Tina Easley [mailto:tina@grnco.net] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 11:39 AM To: ARGREENE-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Fw: Scatterville, Arkansas Could someone help? I have received this letter asking on information of Scatterville, Ar. which was burned by Union troops in 1864. Has anyone ran acrossed it in there research?If so please let me know. thanks Tina Easley Greene County Arkansas http://www.rootsweb.com/~argreene/greene1.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <KDRossEsq@aol.com> To: <tina@grnco.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 1999 10:49 PM Subject: Re: Scatterville, Arkansas > I am attempting to obtain information on Scatterville, Arkansas, which > was burned by Union troops in 1864. The best information I have so far > indicates it may have been located in northern Greene County. Can you assist > me, or direct me to someone who might be able to help? > Thanks, > Kirby Ross

Could someone help? I have received this letter asking on information of Scatterville, Ar. which was burned by Union troops in 1864. Has anyone ran acrossed it in there research?If so please let me know. thanks Tina Easley Greene County Arkansas http://www.rootsweb.com/~argreene/greene1.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <KDRossEsq@aol.com> To: <tina@grnco.net> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 1999 10:49 PM Subject: Re: Scatterville, Arkansas > I am attempting to obtain information on Scatterville, Arkansas, which > was burned by Union troops in 1864. The best information I have so far > indicates it may have been located in northern Greene County. Can you assist > me, or direct me to someone who might be able to help? > Thanks, > Kirby Ross

Hi My Friends- To find the cemetery in Crowleys Ridge State Park ask a Park Ranger. You will be directed to the main pavillion, a log structure with food, snacks, a juke box, and dance floor. Look out the southeast corner, about twenty paces, you will see a structure resembling Washington Monument. This is the cemetery with about twelve graves. Ben & Catherine Crowley is there along with a few other names including two by the name of Tennison. I danced there as a teenager, sparked my dates, walked the woods, and never knew gggrands were silently in my presence. It is now well marked by a big sign showing who is buried there mostly in unmarked graves. The whole cemetery is only about 20' X 20'. GLS ----- Original Message ----- From: <WhispersNU@aol.com> To: <ARGREENE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 30, 1999 2:16 AM Subject: Crowley's Ridge > Hi All, > I was born and raised in Lawrence and Craighead counties, all my > Grandparents were in Lawrence and Greene Counties. I left the area in 1989. > We spent a lot of time at (Walcott) Crowley's Ridge State Park!! Many, many > Family reunions were held there every year! I thought I had been all over > that Park, but this Cemetery has me baffled! > Is the Cemetery in the State Park area, or is it somewhere on Crowley's > Ridge? If it is indeed in the Park area, could someone please enlighten me as > to where in the park it is located? > I, as well as many of you, know the park by landmarks, the Wishing well, > the Lake, hiking trails, the Lodge and old Dance hall, and the folk tale of > the cement War time death chamber and/or cell. > I would appreciate any information about this Cemetery's location in the > Park! > Thanks, > Tina >

Hi All, I was born and raised in Lawrence and Craighead counties, all my Grandparents were in Lawrence and Greene Counties. I left the area in 1989. We spent a lot of time at (Walcott) Crowley's Ridge State Park!! Many, many Family reunions were held there every year! I thought I had been all over that Park, but this Cemetery has me baffled! Is the Cemetery in the State Park area, or is it somewhere on Crowley's Ridge? If it is indeed in the Park area, could someone please enlighten me as to where in the park it is located? I, as well as many of you, know the park by landmarks, the Wishing well, the Lake, hiking trails, the Lodge and old Dance hall, and the folk tale of the cement War time death chamber and/or cell. I would appreciate any information about this Cemetery's location in the Park! Thanks, Tina

Do you suppose there would be a register of those buried at that old cemetery used by the pioneers? I am doubting that many had headstones but never hurts to ask. You see I have always been told that my gr gr gr grandmother died and was buried at Crowley's Ridge as they came through there in covered wagon. Story goes that she smoked a pipe and was sitting near the bank of a river; stood up and fell on the pipe and then died and was buried at Crowley's Ridge. Her last name would have been either Reed or Lacy, I can't recall just at this time without going to my notes. If any one knows of such a cemetery listing, I sure would be interested. Thanks so much for all of the help/info. I have received re Crowley's Ridge. I will plan a trip there in the Spring. Janice (Sanders) Callahan (near St. Louis)

It is also good to remember that there is a difference between Crowley's Ridge and Crowley's Ridge State Park. Crowley's Ridge forms a narrow arc of scenic rolling hills extending from the northeast corner of Arkansas in upper Clay County to the Mississippi River at Helena, Arkansas. If it's the State Park someone is inquiring about, that is different. Crowley's Ridge was established as a state Park in 1933. The park was constructed by the Civilian Conversation Corps (CCC). The Ridge was named for Benjamin F. Crowley, a soldier during the war of 1812, that later begin the first settlement in the northeastern part of Arkansas. Crowley's Ridge State Park is located 10-12 miles west of Paragould, Arkansas in Greene County. From Paragould, you would take route 412 west for 10 miles, then go 2 miles south on Hwy 168. There is an old cemetery located at the State Park that was used by the early pioneers. Hope this helps. Happy Hunting! Dale Foresythe Acton, Massachusetts

I was on Crowley's Ridge a few days ago, I went to Paragould for the holidays. My uncle and cousins live on Crowley's Ridge. If I were to move back to the area, I would live on Crowley's Ridge. If I remember correctly, the ridge was named for Benjamin Crowley, an early settler. Crowley's Ridge Academy, a Christian college, and Crowley's Ridge [Walcott] State Park are nearby my uncle. The Park is 15 miles N of Jonesboro and 9 miles W of Paragould. I can't find my map with the gealogical features, but I believe this is about the head of the ridge, it runs south for quite a ways. My uncle told me something interesting about the ridge, he said in the ice ages, the ridge was a river bank, that the Ohio River ran down the west side of the ridge and the Mississippi River ran down the east side and that the ridge is a gravel bank. P.S. The Greene County Library has a wonderful genealogical library, staffed with very helpful volunteers. Donna Gist Moore Liberty County, Georgia ARGREENE-D-request@rootsweb.com wrote: > - ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Crowley's Ridge > Date: Tue, 28 Dec 1999 00:12:51 EST > From: JaniceCall@aol.com > To: ARGREENE-L@rootsweb.com > > Can someone tell me just where Crowley's Ridge is? Family story has been > told down through the years that my gr gr gr grandmother died and was buried > on Crowley's Ridge as they came by wagon across into Ark. from Tenn. Would > love to know where this might be. > > Thanks so much, > Janice > (near St. Louis)

Can someone tell me just where Crowley's Ridge is? Family story has been told down through the years that my gr gr gr grandmother died and was buried on Crowley's Ridge as they came by wagon across into Ark. from Tenn. Would love to know where this might be. Thanks so much, Janice (near St. Louis)

The following was posted by Gary McKiddy <gmckiddy@mvp.net> on Mon, 27 Dec 1999 on the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum: - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Surname: EDRINGTON Seeking info. on Flora Edrington (1887-1908) buried in Center Hill Cemetery, Greene County. Could Flora's maiden name be Hamil (daughter of William O. Hamil and Martha Jane Grooms? - --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Any replies should be sent to the Greene County GenConnect Query Forum [<http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Greene>] unless it is personal or involves live people addresses etc. when it should be sent to Gary McKiddy <gmckiddy@mvp.net>. --

jdickens@tcac.net wrote: > > Does anyone know of any Crowleys that came from Jackson Co., > AL to Greene Co., Ark about 1810-60? I was looking for my Jesse > Williams in 1850 Jackson Co., AL census and there are Crowleys > next door, one head of household is named Asa Crowley and I have > forgotten the other. If these Crowleys came to Greene Co it could > indicate that the Williams in Jackson were the ones who came to > Greene Co also. I've found that Greene Co folks often lived near > each other before they came to Ark. > > Thaks, Cindy Dickinson There were definitely Crowleys in early Greene Co., though I can't say at the moment whether they include an Asa. Crowley's Ridge was named after one of the earliest white settlers in northeast Arkansas, Benjamin Crowley, who lived in the Walcott area. But they were there long before 1850, and I read they were from KY. -- Sandi F. in Jonesboro, Arkansas protean@ipa.net