>Dear List --- I have a real brick wall! I have looked in the census, >death index's, marriage index's and everything else I can think of. I >have posted to this list before but I noticed from the messages here >lately a lot of new people so I will try again. > >I am looking for information on Amon John Andrews my grandfather. I >don't know his birth date or place. All I know is he was married to my >grandmother, Nettie White Andrews, about 1900 to 1903. They had two >children, Ethel b. 1903 and Amon b. 1905. In 1910 Amon, Jr. and Ethel >were in a foundling home in Shreveport, LA and Nettie and Amon, Sr. were >no where to be found. In 1920 both children and Nettie were in Texas. >Amon,Jr. was born in Bradley, Arkansas but there isn't anything else in >that county about any of the family. SSA said Amon Sr. was in the >lumber business. > >Hope this isn't too long. I am really frustrated and have been working >on this for over 20 years!! If anyone has an Amon (spelled any way!) or >an A.J. I would love to hear from you. >Thanks for listening!!! Noma Andrews Foltz >

Good evening folks, I am pleased to tell you that these new pages have been uploaded to the Arkansas Civil War Pages. 2D ARKANSAS MOUNTED RIFLES CSA which is a BIG unit and it has eleven Medal of Honor winners in it's companies. It's a great read even if your soldier isn't in it... I have of course, updated the Medal of Honor page with these men. An we have added 2 pgs of ARKANSAS' UCV CAMPS a gift from Anthony Rushing Please be sure to check Desmond Walls Allens 1911 Confederate Veterans surname list. If you find your man in there, get back to me and I'll do a lookup for you. Good Luck! Jeri, Edward G. Gerdes and Bryan R. Howerton -- "but I remain your affectinate cosin untill death." Thank you again Greatgramdpa Davis for those words. Never dreamed I'd get to use em! ---------------------------------------------------- Personal webpage: http://members.accessus.net/~jfultz/ AR Civil War Pg: http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/ Memorial Pg: http://members.tripod.com/~egerdes/index.html Lawrence Co. AR: http://www.couchgenweb.com/lawrence/ Izard Co.:http://www.CouchGenWeb.com/arkansas/izard/izardco1.htm Helms Research PG:http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~helmsnc

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List mom for the ACHOR, ARKANSAS, ESSEX, LAKEY, SHATSWELL, VIOLIN-MAKERS, and WORZ mailing lists [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jan Meyers" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2001 7:55 AM Subject: [HS] Support Family History Month- Letter & Resolution > For those who are interested..... :) > > ==================================================================== > SENATOR'S LETTER AND RESOLUTION TO SUPPORT FAMILY HISTORY MONTH > ==================================================================== > Below is the text from Senator Hatch's letter that was sent to all of > the other United States Senators requesting their support for his > Family History Resolution to declare October Family History Month > every year. Below that is the text of the resolution itself: > > United States Senate > Washington, DC 20510-4402 > > 10 July 2001 > > Dear Colleague: > > It is with great enthusiasm that I write to ask you to co-sponsor my > resolution that will dedicate the Month of October of each year as > "Family History Month." > > Within the last month some 14,167,329 people researched their family > history and 24 million people have used the Web and e-mail to locate > or hunt for family or friends with whom they had lost touch. > Researching ancestry is a very important component to self-identity. > It can lead to long-sought-after family reunions or life saving > stories like that of Nancy Andjelich Margraff. Nancy's story, found > in the book, "In Search of Our Ancestors," by Megan Smolenyak, helps > to illustrate the need for public attention to the important subject > of family history. Nancy started showing signs of an illness that > afflicted her father who died suddenly at the age of 39. At the time > her mother was told that her father had a rare illness that caused a > cerebral hemorrhage that killed him. > > After Nancy learned she had this deadly illness, she began > corresponding with the Minister of Health in Zagreb, Croatia. He > kindly accepted and distributed informational packets that Nancy put > together regarding the diagnosis and treatment of her illness. She > disseminated the informational packets to her extended family > members, many of whom are alive today because they were identified > through family history research that lead to the early diagnosis and > treatment of their affliction. > > At present there are some two thousand five hundred genealogical > societies in the United States that represent approximately a million > people who belong to these groups. One such group, The Federation of > Genealogical Societies, represents around 560 genealogical societies > and ultimately at least half a million individuals. There is no doubt > that the study of family history is growing in popularity and is an > important tool in researching ethnic identity and genetic health > concerns. > > I urge you to join me in supporting the millions of American men and > women who have researched their family history by co-sponsoring the > "Family History Resolution." For more information on this resolution > or to add your name as co-sponsor, please contact Chris Campbell in > my office at (202) 224-4412. > > Sincerely, > > Orrin G. Hatch > United States Senator > ____________________________________________________________________ > > > 107th Congress, 1st Session. S. Res. _____ > > IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES > > Mr. Hatch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to > the Committee on __________________ > > RESOLUTION > > Designating the month of October each year as "Family History Month." > > Whereas it is the family, striving for a future of opportunity and > hope, that reflects our Nation's belief in community, stability, and > love; > > Whereas the family remains an institution of promise, reliance, and > encouragement; > > Whereas we look to the family as an unwavering symbol of constancy > that will help us discover a future of prosperity, promise, and > potential; > > Whereas within our Nation's libraries and archives lie the treasured > records that detail the history of our Nation, our States, our > communities, and our citizens; > > Whereas individuals from across our Nation and across the world have > embarked on a genealogical journey by discovering who their ancestors > were and how various forces shaped their past; > > Whereas an ever-growing number in our Nation and in other nations are > collecting, preserving, and sharing genealogies, personal documents, > and memorabilia that detail the life and times of families around the > world; > > Whereas 54,000,000 individuals belong to a family where someone in > the family has used the Internet to research their family history; > > Whereas individuals from across our Nation and across the world > continue to research their family heritage and its impact upon the > history of our Nation and the world; > > Whereas approximately 60 percent of Americans have expressed an > interest in tracing their family history; > > Whereas the study of family history gives individuals a sense of > their heritage and a sense of responsibility in carrying out a legacy > that their ancestors began; > > Whereas as individuals learn about their ancestors who worked so hard > and sacrificed so much, their commitment to honor their ancestors > memory by doing good is increased; > > Whereas interest in our personal family history transcends all > cultural and religious affiliations; > > Whereas to encourage family history research, education, and the > sharing of knowledge is to renew the commitment to the concept of > family and home; and > > Whereas the involvement of National, State, and local officials in > promoting genealogy and in facilitating access to family history > records in archives and libraries are important factors in the > successful perception of nationwide camaraderie, support, and > participation: Now, therefore, be it > > Resolved, That the Senate --- > > (1) designates the month of October each year as "Family > History Month"; and > > (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling > upon the people of the United States to observe the month with > appropriate ceremonies and activities. > ____________________________________________________________________ > > CONTACTING YOUR SENATOR > > If you haven't had a chance to contact your Senator, please do so. > This is a wonderful opportunity for the genealogical community to be > recognized for our hard work in preserving our heritage. Let them > hear from you! > > U.S. Senate > http://www.senate.gov/contacting/index_by_state.cfm > You may also phone the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) > 224-3121 and an operator will connect you directly with the Senate > office you request. > > READ MORE ABOUT FAMILY HISTORY MONTH > You can read more about the history of Family History Month at: > http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/compass/2480.asp > > How will designating October as Family History Month be helpful to > the genealogical community and what can you do locally to celebrate? > http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/news/articles/4067.asp > > More on Family History Month from Dick Eastman: > http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/eastman/3999.asp > > "Five Projects for Family History Month" by George G. Morgan > http://www.ancestry.com/library/view/columns/george/2552.asp > > SHARE THIS MESSAGE > Feel free to share this message with all your friends, favorite > lists, and organizations. >

Descendants of Lacey Allen Hill, MD Generation No. 1 1. LACEY ALLEN2 HILL, MD (ELIAS1) was born October 14, 1872 in Paducah, Kentucky, and died March 21, 1938 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. He married EMMA ELLEN JOHNSON October 02, 1890 in Bennett, Baxter County, Arkansas, daughter of JAMES JOHNSON and LYDIA DERROS. She was born November 27, 1872 in Bessville, Dunklin County, Arkansas, and died May 19, 1949 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. More About LACEY ALLEN HILL, MD: Burial: Hollywood Cemetery More About EMMA ELLEN JOHNSON: Burial: Hollywood Cemetery Child of LACEY HILL and EMMA JOHNSON is: 2. i. THOMAS BENJAMIN3 HILL, MD, b. July 13, 1891; d. October 15, 1932. Generation No. 2 2. THOMAS BENJAMIN3 HILL, MD (LACEY ALLEN2, ELIAS1) was born July 13, 1891, and died October 15, 1932. He married (1) FANNIE ELIZABETH HOUPT May 03, 1916 in Garland County, Arkansas, daughter of JAMES HOUPT and MAGGIE HOUPT. She was born January 26, 1884 in Magnet Cove, Hot Spring County, Arkansas, and died February 09, 1919. He married (2) MABLE WOLFE December 22, 1919 in Hot Springs, Arkansas. She was born Abt. 1883. More About THOMAS BENJAMIN HILL, MD: Burial: Hollywood Cemetery More About FANNIE ELIZABETH HOUPT: Burial: Ten Mile Cemetery, near Lonsdale, Arkansas More About MABLE WOLFE: Burial: Hollywood Cemetery Child of THOMAS HILL and FANNIE HOUPT is: i. THOMAS DEAN4 HILL, b. February 07, 1917; m. COYE GEORGE, September 17, 1938, Hot Springs, Arkansas; b. December 20, 1912. Child of THOMAS HILL and MABLE WOLFE is: ii. ETHEL4 WOLFE, Stepchild. ############################################################ Descendants of Unknown HILL Generation No. 1 1. UNKNOWN1 HILL He married UNKNOWN. Notes for UNKNOWN HILL: Thomas Hill age 22 b. KY, living Bloomfield, laborer 2nd mar 23 Jul 1883 father; Elias HIll mother'; Bradley to Mahala Powell, age 16, b. IL, living Bloomfield, first mar. father; James Powell mother; Susanah Armstrong NOTE: This is confusing to me. If you look under Generation 2, you will see Thomas Hills’ mom listed as Foust/Faust. I have looked under both spellings and come up with nothing NOTE: This second request from a look up, fines that Thomas Hill was married prior to his marriage to my great grandmother. Children of UNKNOWN HILL and UNKNOWN are: NOTE: According to my cuz, Thomas Jefferson Hill was born while dad was fighting in the war. Supposedly Confederate side. 2. i. THOMAS JEFFERSON2 HILL, b. Bet. 1861 - 1865, Louisville, Kentucky; d. 1889, Bloomfield, IL. NOTE: Lacy Hill and Lee Hill where twins and both where Doctors. ii. LACY HILL. iii. LEE HILL. iv. MOLLIE HILL. v. ROSA HILL. vi. ALLIE HILL. Generation No. 2 2. THOMAS JEFFERSON2 HILL (UNKNOWN1) was born Bet. 1861 - 1865 in Louisville, Kentucky, and died 1889 in Bloomfield, IL. He married MAY HALEY (MAHALA) POWELL July 22, 1883 in Johnson County, Il, daughter of JAMES POWELL and SUSANNA ARMSTRONG. She was born April 03, 1867 in Johnson County, Il, and died September 07, 1909 in Alto Pass, Il. Notes for THOMAS JEFFERSON HILL: Records from marriage: Shows father of Thomas Jefferson Hill as Elias Hill. Thomas was 22 when he married Mahala Powell. Thomas was born in Kentucky. Mother was a Foust. Notes for MAY HALEY (MAHALA) POWELL: additional information on May Haley (Mahala) Powell Hill is from a 1/2 second cuz I didn't even know about. Hi Gene. Marriage Notes for THOMAS HILL and MAY POWELL: Witnesses: Wm. Jobe and J. L. Pflueger. Wm. Thomson, a Minister of the Gospel More About THOMAS HILL and MAY POWELL: Age: Abt. 16 Marriage: July 22, 1883, Johnson County, Il Children of THOMAS HILL and MAY POWELL are: i. ARTHUR JAMES3 HILL, b. August 25, 1885, Bloomfield, IL; d. 1960, Alto Pass, Il. 3. ii. FRANCES ANNA HILL, b. October 27, 1887, Bloomfield, Illinois; d. March 18, 1972, Pensacola, Florida.

Beware, I just received an email from "UNKNOWN SENDER" it was not sent thru rootsweb. If you get one, dont open it just delete it. Bobby

[email protected] just sent me an attachment ( see to attachment) about the death request I had asked for on this list. ~Sandra DeHart ~ (Shawnee, OK.)

Will someone be so kind to do Lookup for Landin DeHart Sebastian Co, Ar between 1900 and 1910. Father John W. & mother Elizabeth (Zelphia) DeHart. Information greatly appreciated. Shown in 1900 census and then nothing afterward. Thanks so much ~Sandra DeHart ~ (Shawnee, OK.)

GREAT NEWS!! <[email protected]> We just got word that Senator Orrin Hatch has drafted a resolution to officially make October Family History Month. Am running the following in tomorrow's Ancestry Daily News. Feel free to share this info. Best, Juliana -- ><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:>< 50% of my forefathers were female ><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><:-:><

Hello Listers, I am in need of your opinion for a project I am trying to start in Arkansas that would involve the writing of a genealogy column in an Arkansas newspaper. I am seeking the input of as many of you as possible to "test the waters" before I pitch my idea to any Arkansas newspapers. I would like to know if you would enjoy reading such a column, if you would support the column by submitting queries (free of charge of course!) and by writing the editors to tell them how much you appreciate the column (by e-mail if I can arrange that, since that would be more convenient). I have 15 years of experience as a writer and more than 20 years experience as a genealogy researcher, so I have lots to share, but of course, I don't "know it all" and am still learning new tricks everyday, just like most of you. I would also like to know if any of you already have a genealogy column in your hometown newspapers, and if possible if you could send me the name of the paper (a link to it would be even better!), including the name of the column and it's author so I can do more research on what is already "out there". My sincere thanks to anyone who can respond, make suggestions, etc. Good luck to you all in your research. Sincerely, [email protected]

My gggrandfather received a land grant at the Harrison, AR office described as follows: West half of the North east quarter and the East half of the North west quarter of Section twenty-six in Township fourteen north of Range twenty-seven west of the fifth principal Meridian in Arkansas, containing one hundred and sixty acres. Homestead Cerificate No 11697 Application 15645 Could some tell me how I would go about finding the location of this land grand or any information on Thomas E. Johnson. He came to AR from KS and left AR in 1903 and moved to Los Angeles. Died in Los Angeles in 1904. Dick Wilt, Bridgeport, WV <A HREF="http://www.rwilt.com">www.RWILT.com</A>

Could I get a lookup on the 1850 census of the following? EDMISTON329B-333B-334A-386A-411B-420A Washington County, Arkansas thank you, Bobby

Hi , I am new to the list. My name is Robbie Griggs Landry Researching: Elias (Elius) GRIGGS b. June12,1869 Dunklin County, Missouri He married Mary DeMaree 1st she died and Elias 2nd married Nancy Aldine DAVIS b. 1842 in Arkansas according to the 1880 Census. They married May13,1874. 1.) Who were Nancy Aldine DAVIS Parents? 2.)Is anyone researching the Davis or Griggs families? Thank you very much. Robbie in Baton Rouge,Louisiana

NELSON /EVANS REUNION-JULY 14TH All you Nelsons, related families and friends, don't forget the fourth annual Nelson Reunion for the descendants of Jave and Ellen Evans Nelson who were married in Anderson County, Tennessee in 1877. Although records list Jave as J. M. Nelson in Anderson County (and Jabers in one census record), a son's death certificate lists him as Thomas. Jave died in 1926, probably in Illinois, and is buried in Liberty Cemetary in Anderson County. Jave and Ellen's children included David, Henry, Catherine (Tadlock), Frank, Tom, Cynthia (Wilson), Page, Taylor, Sam, and Clara (Yerkes). Ellen's parents were Thomas and Permelia York Evans who came to Tennessee from Knox County, Kentucky. We would be thrilled to hear from any of their descendants. Their children included Hugh, Silas, Ellen, Mary (Phelps), Sintha, Thomas Milton, John, and Mary Ann. They were in Union County, TN, in 1880. Thomas Evans died in Anderson County, Clinton, Tennessee in 1907 and is buried in Sunset Cemetery. The Nelson Reunion will be at the Farmers Grove Baptist Church Fellowship Hall on Saturday July 14, 2001, beginning about 11:00 A. M. in Clinton, Tennessee. There will be lots of fun and games for the kids to enjoy, and hopefully lots of pictures and genealogical material to be enjoyed by the older folks. And there's always lots of good food. For more information, contact Carolyn at <[email protected]>. Hope to see you at the reunion. Carolyn Nelson Johnson Other families related to the Evans and Nelson families are; Johnson, Henderson, Farmer, Williams, in Anderson County, Tennessee. Rosenbalm and Brown in Claiborne County, Tennessee

In a message dated 6/29/01 5:02:28 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > t BEN....I know you have posted to other sites, but I am so thankful you posted to the sites that I am subscribed to. I have been doing genealogy for only 2 short years and sometimes it's mind-boggling to come up with the county that an ancestor may have lived in for the census year you are researching. Being able to go directly to the county in Tenn. for the 1820 year, only knowing that it was the area that is now known as Nashville....what a 'find'. Even the staff at the LDS Family ctr. didn't have this information. I am going to share copies of these census year maps with them. So, thanks again. Wilma Williams, Calif.

----- Original Message ----- From: Carolyn Kay To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2001 8:12 PM Subject: I am trying censes for a small town somewhere around Ft. Smith. The surname of "Marquess". In the mid to late 1800's. My Grandmother's given name was Loeva and her father's was Festus Eugene and he was married to Marguerite or could be Maggie. Only one child was born to this family. Any information you can find will be greatly appreciated. Carolyn [email protected]

unsubscribe from the digest PLEASE. I got a virus that McAfee didnt catch from this digest last weekend and it took 2 days to get rid of it. May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2001 1:01 PM Subject: ARKANSAS-D Digest V01 #86

Here are some sites for Census and Arkansas maps http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03_ar.htm http://www.segenealogy.com/arkansas/ar_censusmap.htm And County Formation Maps http://www.segenealogy.com/arkansas/ar_map.htm Hope they can help someone.

I'm grasping at straws here - again. Trying to find if there was a marriage license listed for GEORGE WASHINGTON STURGEON sometime between 1899 and 1904 - thought it might be in Johnson County but evidently not - I do know he is listed on the 1910 census records in Johnson County AR. Thought it might help to check surrounding counties of Perry, Pope, Franklin, Yell??? George was born 1870 or 1873 in Ozark, AR Franklin Co and d 1949 buried Macedonia Cemetery Conway AR. His first wife was Emma Louise Fish Pruett and they were married abt 1895/6 Yell county?? divorced abt 1900??? - the second marriage I am looking to confirm is his marriage to his stepdaughter Laura Pruett and she might have used the name Laura Williams? On the 1910 census their records (George and Laura) that they had been married 9 years? Can anyone help????? [email protected] Dee Johns

Hi List, Sorry if you get this message more than once. SS is increasing the cost for copies of an ancestor's SS application. The fee was $7. It is now going to $27 starting July 1, 2001. Below is the website for SS Freedom of Information Act. About 1/2 down the page explains the new increases. I tried to copy and paste the info but it gave me errors when I tried to send the actual text. Sue [email protected] Go to this site and check it out. http://www.ssa.gov/foia/foia_guide.htm