Looking to share information on John Crawford, Arthur Crawford, And Samuel Ware. They lived in Lawrence Co. around 1820. Thanks Bill Connecticut

Here are some interesting coincidences SOURCE: "Arkansas Land Patents, Jackson, Lawrence and Woodruff Counties, page 46 John H Gibbins-Batesville 1 July 1859 Doc #11260 Fulton Co Sec 31 John H Gibbins-Batesville 1 July 1859 Doc *#10218 Fulton Co Sec 36 John H Gibbens-Batesville 1 July 1859 Doc #10463 Lawrence Co Sec 2 John H Gibbens-Batesville 1 May 1860 Doc #16536 Lawrence Co Sec 2 Robert C Gibbins-Batesville Oct 20 1857 Doc #7180 Izard Co Sec 11 & 12 Robert C Gibbins-Batesville 1 July 1859 Doc #13721 Izard Co Sec 23 & 26 William Gibbins-Batesville Oct 20, 1857 Doc #7209&7505 Sharp Co,Sec 18 William Gibbins-Batesville July 1 1859 *Doc #10219 Izard Co Sec 18 Andrew J. Gibbens 1 July 1859 Doc #? Lawrence Co Sec 10 & 11 *** By Date: 20 Oct 1857 Izard Co Robert C. Gibbins - Batesville, Izard Co -Twp 17N William Gibbins - Batesville, Sharp Co -Twp 18N 1 July 1859 John H. Gibbins - Batesville, Fulton Co & Lawrence Co -Twp 19N Robert C Gibbins- Batesville, Izard Co -Twp 18N William Gibbins - Batesville, Sharp Co -Twp 18N Andrew J. Gibbens- Batesville, Lawrence Co -Twp 17N 5 May 1860 John H Gibbens-Batesville, Lawrence Co -Twp 17N John H. Gibbens-Batesville Lawrence Co-Twp 17n They all went on the same day to Batesville to purchase land. Together? on 1 July 1859 William Gibbins and John H. Gibbens Doc # are Consecutive. Notice that here was also and Andrew J. Gibbins that purchased land Batesville. CIVIL WAR RECORDS:(I have the war records for John H. Gibbins) John H. Gibbins served in two different units. He first served with Company G, Confederate 14th McCarver's Regiment Age 26 Ark, mustered in 23 Sept 1861 at Pocahontas by LT Kelly for a 12 months period as a wagoneer. The 14th was combined with Company G 21st Arkansas Infantry on 15 May 1862 where John H was detailed as a Teamster. JOHN H GIBBINS enlisted 1 Nov 1862 at Evening Shade Records state that he deserted on 13 Sept 1863 on march from Little Rock, Ark. and I have not found any application for a pension. There was also a R.C. GIBENS that enlisted 1 Nov 1862 at Evening Shade and Deserted 24 Aug 1863 at Brownsville, Ark. (As a side note, the brother-in-law of John H, a J.M. Cope also enlisted at the same time he did and deserted on 12 Sept 1863 on march form Little Rock, Ark) Gibbens, Robert C. Pvt enl 8 Oct 1861 at Pitman's Ferry, Ark detailed as a teamster, Co C 14 McCarver's Infantry Gibbins, William C Pvt age 17, enlisted 1 Sept 1861 at Pocahontas detailed as teamster 24 Dec 1861 Co C 14th McCarver's Infantry. Gibbins, John Pvt age 26 Enl 23 Sept 1861 Pocahontas, Co F McCarver's Infantry detached as wagoneer 22 Oct 1861 SOURCE: Lawrence Co Marriages 1821-1868 William 28 Alpelina 26 24 Nov 1853 page 69 SOURCE: "Lawrence Co, Arkansas Loose Probate Papers 1815-1890" By marion Stark Craig, MD Page 105 McKnight, Hannah d 1860 Adm'r:8 Oct 1860 George W Hooper appt'd Heirs: A. J. Gibbons in right of his wife; and George R, Sarah, Malissa, and Thomas McKnight; and Martha Sullivan; Perry West; Thomas W. Smith; Eli Wynn and Newton Taylor. Page 127 Park, John d 1864; Adm'r 5 Oct 1865 John H. Gibbens appt'd; Inv 5 Dec 1865, Heirs, E., and J., and F., and N., and Josseph A Parke, all minors. My JOHN H. GIBBINS b 1833/35 TN/AL d 1885 Montague Co, TX- HE ALSO STATES IN CENSUS RECORDS THAT HIS PARENTS WERE BORN IN NORTH CAROLINA. married 1st Sarah A Cope Lawrence Co, Ark Children: Jesse P(Pink) Gibbins b 1859 James M. Gibbins b 1860 d 1929 Ok m Elizabeth Sherrill 10 DEC 1883 Sharp Co, Ark Married 2nd Nancy Jane Richie Lawrence Co, Ark children: Martha, Callie, John M., William Thomas, Joseph Benjamin, Robert Leland, Sallie, Grace and Hubert. Just one more note: I found an obituary that someone might identify. SOURCE: Clark Co, Arkansas Death Notice 5-10-1879 pg 3 Sec 2 THOMAS GIBBONS Morgan's trial for murder at Arkadelphia in 1849. An old grudge had long existed between two old citizens, viz: John Morgan and Thomas Gibbons, both living near Rome. Some time in the year 1848 they met at Rome. The old grudge was brought up and Morgan threw an ax at Gibbons, inflicting a mortal wound, from which Gibbons died in a few hours. Morgan made his escape into Texas where he was followed and arrested shortly afterwards and brought to Arkadelphia to await his trial. The jury returned a verdict of acquittal and the prisoner was discharged. I hope this information will help. I would appreciate any help tracing my JOHN H. GIBBINS/GIBBENS/GIBBONS/GIVENS Sharon Gibbins Bean

Looking for info on ancestors etc of Thomas Woody Smith (b. abt 1822 in TN) and his wife Lurenda Elizabeth (b. 14 May 1825 in ?). They lived in Lawrence County and had 10 children, all presumably born there, between abt 1841 and 1864. Thomas is my ggf and their son, Andrew Jackson Smith (twin), is me direct line ancestor. Will appreciate any help. Thanks, John Hugh SpottsGet more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com

Theodore C. Brown born August 6, 1899, died December 20, 1983 and buried in Palestine Cemetery in Sharp County, shows last address as Smithville, Arkansas. Does anyone know who his parents were? My g-g-uncle is Henry Brown, born in Illinois in and is in the 1910 and 1920 census in Sharp County, Arkansas. Henry had a son named Theodore, and daughters named Martha and Zella. His wife was Louisa ???. Have not found Henry yet in the 1900 census. In 1880 and 1890 they were in Wayne Co. MO. Henry's parents were Marion Jackson Brown and Emaline. Henry is the brother of my g-grandmother, Sarah Frances Matilda Brown McAllister Henderson. She was married to John Henry Henderson in Independence Co., Arkansas and divorced from George W. McAllister in either Arkansas or Missouri. Thanks, Bonnie Texas

This Family Group Sheet includes these family names: CRAIN, RAGSDALE, BELK, HOLT, WAGGONER, McGUIRE, and PHILLIPS I'm hoping someone, who is related, will find a connection here. Please let me know if you do connect. Thank you, Steve Seagraves <ourgenealogies@aol.com> === FATHER (name): Benjamin Jeptha "Jeff" CRAIN date and place of birth: Jun 1870, TX (IL?) date and place of marriage: abt 1892, Swifton, Jackson Co, AR other marriages: Minnie Crain, abt 1913, Jackson Co, AR date and place of death: 1932, ?? father's father (name and date of birth): William "Bill" CRAIN, b. abt 1850 father's mother (name and date of birth): Margaret RAGSDALE Crain, b. abt 1851 ......................................................................... MOTHER (name): Nancy J. "Nanna" BELK Crain date and place of birth: Apr 1875, Alicia, Lawrence Co, AR date and place of marriage: abt 1892, Swifton, Jackson Co, AR other marriages: none date and place of death: 26 Dec 1905, Alicia, Lawrence Co, AR mother's father (name and date of birth): A. A. "Bert" BELK, b. 1842 mother's mother (name and date of birth): E. A. Belk, b. 1855 ......................................................................... CHILD 1. (name): Cordelia A. "Cordie" CRAIN Holt date and place of birth: 16 Dec 1892, AR married (name): HOLT date and place of marriage: ?? other marriages: ?? date and place of death: 1959, ?? ......................................................................... CHILD 2. (name): Elza A. CRAIN date and place of birth: 16 Jan 1894, AR married (name): Beulah Crain date and place of marriage: abt 1918, ?? other marriages: none date and place of death: Jan 1987, Byhalia, Marshall Co, MS ......................................................................... CHILD 3. (name): Lola Gertrude CRAIN Waggoner date and place of birth: 1 Aug 1897, Egypt, Craighead Co, AR married (name): Ransom WAGGONER date and place of marriage: ?? other marriages: ?? date and place of death: Apr 1897, Searcy, White Co, AR (bur. Tuckerman, Jackson Co, AR) ......................................................................... CHILD 4. (name): Austin D. CRAIN date and place of birth: 18 Dec 1899, Denton Island, AR date and place of death: 1900, Jackson Co, AR ......................................................................... CHILD 5. (name): Vernon Hale CRAIN date and place of birth: 2 Mar 1902, Denton Island, AR married (name): Mabel McGUIRE Crain date and place of marriage: 25 Aug 1929, White Co, AR married (name): Ruby PHILLIPS Crain date and place of marriage: 1937, Bald Knob, White Co, AR married (name): Margaret BONINE Frame Crain date and place of marriage: Sep 1986, Lamont, Kern Co, CA date and place of death: 21 Jan 1993, Bald Knob, White Co, AR (bur. Carter Cem, Russell, White Co, AR) ......................................................................... CHILD 6. (name): Granville CRAIN date and place of birth: 7 Jan 1905, Denton Island, AR married (name): Fronia Crane (sic) date and place of marriage: ?? other marriages: ?? date and place of death: Disappeared between 1925 - 1927 ......................................................................... SUBMITTED BY: Steve and Leah OAKES Seagraves e-mail: <ourgenealogies@aol.com> ============================================================

I am seeking family information on the following surnames in Lawrence, Sharp and Randolph Counties. Wilson, Ramsey, Orr, Crawford, Clay, Carr, Kerr, Karr, Keen and Ransom. Thanks. Ann Westerman Torbett http://community.webtv.net/Luxci/TheAncestryofAnn WARNING! There are no attachments in this email. There is only the URL to my webpage. If you get this email with an attachment, DO NOT OPEN IT! AT

Seeking any info on the fatal shooting of Aaron F. JOHNSON on 4 July 1910. Would Lawrence Co. obits be available for this date? Any help appreciated. Thank you, Judy

Could anyone tell me what enumeration district Lauratown/Alicia would be in 1920?My dad was born there,,says Lauratown/Alicia area on his birth cert..trying to find his grandparents,,they were in Lawerence co.in 1910 ,,looking for 1920 now. Thanks, Leatha Moore Lucas

Looking for my greatgrandparents,,found them on a 1910 Census in Lawerence Co,,Lawerence Township,,but cant find out where they are suppose to be buried,,they moved to Indep,,Floral/Pleasant Plains or my grandfather did Benjamin Franklin Moore and his wife Offie/Opha May Moore,,Ben and May are buried in Cedar Grove Cem..but i cant find his parents i'm looking for,,William Gardner Moore and his wife Nora Ellen Powell Moore,,I was told they lived on Hutchinson Mtn,,Could anyone tell me what Township and County Hutchinson Mtn is?And if there might be some pictures on here of Hutchinson Mtn somewhere? I did finally find it on a map,,any help would be very much appreciated, Thanks, Leatha Moore Lucas

I think these maybe my Townsend's buried in Lawrence Co Arkansas. Does anyone have any info or access to obits for any burials during these dates? These names & dates came from the web site but one of them puzzles me. Did William Townsend have 2 wifes, Belle? Are dates correct? I'm listing all my possible connections in hopes that someone connects or has info. Especially interested in William, Hiram, and James Townsend. Also wondering if "Lester" could have been "Liston". That is a family name. Just searching.... Thanks, Kathy Smithville Cemetery, Lawrence Co, AR 1.Townsend,Belle--b.9 Mar 1860;d. 12 Sep 1942--wife of W.A. Townsend 2.Townsend,Belle Toler-b. 17 Nov 1846;d. 20 Apr 1924--wife of W.A. Townsend 3.Townsend,Lester--stilborn 1882 4.Townsend William A. b.11 Nov 1853;d. 21 Feb 1910 Townsend Cemetery, Lawrence Co, AR: 1.Townsend, Hiram Wesley-b. 1861; d. 1930--husband of Anne E Townsend 2.Townsend, Anne E. -b.1841;d.1919--wife of Hiram Wesley Townsend 3.Townsend, Launa Lucille b. & d. 1888--dau of H.W. and Anne Townsend Oak Forest Cemetery, Lawrence Co AR: 1.Townsend, Cora--b. 1876;d. 1954 2.Townsend, James Harveyb. 1870;d. 1940 3.Townsend, Melba--b.no date;d.30 Jan 1974 4.Townsend,Pattie Brown Phillips--b.26 Fev 1906;d.11 feb 1984 5.Townsend,Percy William-b.1905;d.1985

Could someone verify a cemetery look-up for Townsend Cemetery, Lawrence Co, Arkansas? I'm trying to find out more on this family and verify dates. I found a listing on the net for: TOWNSEND, Hiram Wesley b. 1861: d. 1930--husband of Anne E TOWNSEND. TOWNSEND, Anne, E b. 1841; d 1919. Listed as wife of Hiram Wesley TOWNSEND . TOWNSEND, Launa Lucille, b. 14 June 1888; d. 8 Sept 1888. Daughter of A.W. and H.E. My question: I know the dates could be correct, but wife Anne is b 1841 & Hiram 1861. Anne's 20 yrs older & would have been abt 47 when daughter was born in 1888. Just wondering if someone can verify dates or know of any way to check obits for these Townsends. I think they may be from my line. Thanks for any help! Kathy

1840 Census, Lawrence County, Arkansas, Union Twp: Samuel Bellah 1 male under 5 1 male 5-10 1 male 20-30 1 female under 5 1 female 20-30 1850 Census, Lawrence County, Arkansas, Union Twp: 682 682 Bellah, Samuel 30 M TN Farmer Bellah, Bertha 30 F TN Bellah, Walter 16 M AR Farmer Bellah, Dicey 13 F AR Bellah, Luther 12 M AR Bellah, Malvina 10 F AR Bellah, Caroll 8 M AR Bellah, Polly 6 F AR Peggy -----Original Message----- From: Lanita Sconce Miller [mailto:ozarkn@southwind.net] Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 10:27 AM To: ARLAWREN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ARLAWREN] Bellah Hi, I'm looking for a Walter BELLAH, in the 1850 and 1860 Lawrence Co., AR census. He would have been about 16 yrs old in 1850.. He is found in 1870 in Randolph Co., but I do not have him before that time. Any help is appreciated! Lanita ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi, I'm looking for a Walter BELLAH, in the 1850 and 1860 Lawrence Co., AR census. He would have been about 16 yrs old in 1850.. He is found in 1870 in Randolph Co., but I do not have him before that time. Any help is appreciated! Lanita

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I am looking for Mariage record for Dr John W TOWNSEND (b abt 1824) and Ann E McGhee (b abt 1838). I believe married prior to 1862. They are in 1870 Lawrence Cok, AR , Strawberry census, (pg 304), with children from John's 1st marriage, William & Alabama. Also children, I believe with Ann: Millard F, Hiram H., Robert, Malvern Townsend & Eulalia McGhee (age 59). This family moved from Franklin Co, AL. Any help on this family appreciated. Kathy

I am looking for any information on the family of Iverson Brooks below. Especially the Children of Charles Wood. 1. Col. Iverson Lee3 Brooks (Christopher Williams2, Christopher1) was born February 28, 1829 in North Carolina, Caswell Co, and died December 1876 in Arkansas, Drew Co. He married Bettie A Lee Abt. 1855 in Tennessee?. She was born Abt. 1838 in Tenneessee, and died July 22, 1907 in Arkansas, Drew Co. Children of Iverson Brooks and Bettie Lee are: 2. i. LOUELLA IRENE4 BROOKS, b. November 10, 1856, Tenneessee; d. June 18, 1930, Arkansas, Hot Springs Co. ii. PERCY LEE BROOKS, b. Abt. 1860, Arkansas, Drew Co; d. Aft. 1880. iii. IVA L BROOKS, b. 1863, Arkansas, Drew Co; d. Aft. 1880. iv. LIZZIE K BROOKS, b. Abt. 1866. v. MARY G BROOKS, b. February 1871. vi. EULA L BROOKS, b. April 12, 1873. vii. HILL BROOKS, b. 1876. Generation No. 2 2. Louella Irene4 Brooks (Iverson Lee3, Christopher Williams2, Christopher1) was born November 10, 1856 in Tenneessee, and died June 18, 1930 in Arkansas, Hot Springs Co. She married Jesse James Hankins November 25, 1874 in Arkansas, Drew Co, son of Robert Hankins and Sarah Albright. He was born September 25, 1851 in Arkansas, Drew Co, and died November 15, 1900 in Arkansas, Drew Co. Children of Louella Brooks and Jesse Hankins are: i. IVERSON LEE5 HANKINS, b. September 25, 1875, Arkansas, Drew Co; d. March 19, 1962, Arkansas, Drew Co; m. ETTA ?; b. March 25, 1878; d. June 30, 1970, Arkansas, Drew Co. ii. KATIE P HANKINS, b. January 1879, Arkansas, Drew Co; d. Arkansas, Calhoune Co. iii. JESSIE MAE HANKINS, b. May 13, 1882, Arkansas, Drew Co; d. February 24, 1971, Arkansas, Drew Co; m. WILLIAM LONZO FINLAYSON, September 20, 1902, Arkansas, Drew Co; b. April 18, 1880, South Carolina, Chesterfield Co; d. October 10, 1962, Arkansas, Drew Co. iv. CLARENCE W HANKINS, b. January 1886, Arkansas, Drew Co; d. Arkansas?; m. WILLIE BOB SIMMONS, September 14, 1912, Arkansas, Drew Co. v. WYNONA HANKINS, b. June 1887, Arkansas, Drew Co; d. Oklahoma?; m. EDWARD STEWART, December 29, 1903, Arkansas, Drew Co. vi. VERA HANKINS, b. July 1892; d. Arkansas?. vii. CALLIE HANKINS, b. December 1894; d. Arkansas?; m. BILL W LANCE, October 14, 1911, Arkansas, Drew Co. ************************************************************ Arkansas Informaion and Links at www.segenealogy.com/arkansas/ Try Ancestry.com's Census Images including the new 1930 Census Images for FREE!!! Cut and paste the URL Below http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=5647408&siteid=19159610&bfpage=7_day_census_free ************************************************************

Kathy, it is Strawberry Township. Also, could the transcriber have made a mistake regarding the printer/physician question? This is not much but there were Townsends in Oregon Co., MO in the 1940s and 50's. I don't know how long the family had been there. Oregon County is not far from Lawrence and Sharp. There were also McGhee's there in the same time period and they may still be there. Catherine Kathy Pennycuff wrote: > Do you know my TOWNSEND's? > I am searching for info on my TOWNSEND line, found in 1870 Lawrence Co,AR Census. Does anyone connect or have info? > I have John W. TOWNSEND listed as a physician in 1850 & 1860 Franklin Co, AL census. Some kind soul sent me the following 1870 Lawrence Co, AR Census. It apprears to list John as "printer"? not physician? > My Liston G TOWNSEND is from this family. I found him in nearby Sharp Co 1870 Census. > Does anyone connect? > Thanks, > Kathy >

Do you know my TOWNSEND's? I am searching for info on my TOWNSEND line, found in 1870 Lawrence Co,AR Census. Does anyone connect or have info? I have John W. TOWNSEND listed as a physician in 1850 & 1860 Franklin Co, AL census. Some kind soul sent me the following 1870 Lawrence Co, AR Census. It apprears to list John as "printer"? not physician? My Liston G TOWNSEND is from this family. I found him in nearby Sharp Co 1870 Census. Does anyone connect? Thanks, Kathy 1870 Lawrence Co., AR (St. Rawberry Twp, pg 304) John W. Townsend - 46 - M - W - Printer - 900 - 1000 - AL Millard F. Townsend - 3 - M - W - - AR Ann E. Townsend - 32 - F - W - Keeping House - AL William A. Townsend - 16 - M - W - - AL Alabama Townsend - 13 - F - W - - AR Hiram H. Townsend - 8 - M - W - - AR Robert Townsend - 4 - M - W - - AR Malvern Townsend - 1/12 - M - W - - AR Eulalia McGhee - 59 - F - W - 600 - 150 - -TN

Between 1860 and 1870 were there any boundary changes between Lawrence and Randolph Counties? Betty Snow

Sometimes I wish recordkeepers had all been issued typewriters. I am trying to learn more about William Cates, who was issued a license in Lawrence County to marry Francis Long, who was a widow. However, in the 1880 Census his name is transcribed as Cater and the two Long children whom Francis had had (Nancy M. and Mary J.) are also indicated with the Cater surname. In 1880, the family also included: A. CATER, Elijah, born about 1868 B. CATER, Alice, born about 1870 C. CATER, Laura, born about 1872 D. CATER, Cora, born about 1879 In Lawrence Co. Marriages are: Cater, Laura (18) m. Nipps, C.A. (28) 7/15/1896 (thus this Laura b about 1878) -- Was whe understating her age or is this a different Laura Cater? Cater, William T. (20) m. Clay, Minta B. (17) 11/10/1901 (This William born about 1881 -- Is he another of William and Franky's children?) Can anyone help identify this family and/or tell me what happened to William and Franky Cates/Cater and/or any of their family? Betty Snow snow2@erols.com