Greetings, This is your invitation to attend the monthly meeting of Tri-County Genealogical Society, which will be Sunday, January 13 at 2 p.m. at the genealogy library in Marvell. Membership is $15 a year, $20 for a family, and entitles a member to three journals a year and unlimited queries in the journal. We have a dedicated staff of volunteer workers who open the library on Sunday afternoons from 2 - 5, and on Thursday afternoons from 1 - 4 and are available for research assistance to members and guests on those afternoons. We provide as much assistance to non-resident members as we can reasonably do so. If you have ancestors in the Phillips-Lee-Monroe county area and cannot attend the meetings, we urge you to join the Society and let us work with you through our organization. The library is located on the corner of Midway and Carruth Streets, Marvell, Arkansas. Address is P. O. Box 480, Marvell, AR 72366. Please reply to this e-mail with name and address if you wish to be mailed a brochure.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/38.1.1.1 Message Board Post: You're welcome. I didn't know Barbara McDonald. The only McDonalds that I ever knew who lived in Marianna were Darrell and Bonnie Ripper McDonald. They had children named Larry Dale, Brenda, Johnny, and Ronnie. Larry would be about 50 now. Different McDonalds, I guess.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/38.1.1 Message Board Post: virginia, thanks for tour help, but i am looking for barbara mcdonald. she lived with her family on dan felton's farm in 1963 and was in mrs. lois smith's room in the sixth grade at nunnally school with your brother and me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/38.1 Message Board Post: You wouldn't by any chance be talking about Brenda McDonald instead of Barbara, would you?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/3.1 Message Board Post: It is spelled Lepanto and it is near Marked Tree,which is in Poinsett Co. I think you would need to get a form from the Health Dept. or just write a letter to the Bureau of Vital Statistics in Little Rock. I'm not sure if Lepanto is in Poinsett Co. or not. I think Harrisburg is the county seat of Poinsett Co. I have a close friend who is from Lepanto, when I talk to her I can tell you more. My email is jinnyemk@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/1.1 Message Board Post: Helen's married name is Helen Bowden Jordan. Email me privately and I will give you her address and phone no. As far as I know she doesn't have an email address. Email me at jinnyemk@aol.com Helen was in the same class as me the class of 66

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/31.1 Message Board Post: The funeral home was modeled on the home of German immigrants who lived in St. Louis, Mo., which was modeled after a steamship.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/35.2 Message Board Post: Tom Moon was claimed by relatives and buried. I cannot remember the name of the town, but it was in Ar. The Courier Index ran an article about it and should have it in it's archives. I remember Tom Moon quite well. His body was in a wooden cabinet with a glass window in it at Brown's Funeral Home out back in a garage or storage building. I grew up on Cedar St. and we ( the neighborhood children) would go down to Brown's on Chestnut St. and view Tom every once in a while when we were bored in the summer time. I don't know of his body ever being at Flower's or Hodge's.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/42 Message Board Post: Looking for any info re family of William WOODFIN (born 1841 MS) in Lee County (Hampton Twp). This is a black family living in Lee County as of 1920, and I need to know from where they migrated. Thanks so much. Deborah

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/41 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on a B.C. Ashburn family that was on the 1880 census for Lee Co., AR Hope someone can help me. Thanks Judy

Hi List, I would like to thank Wanda and Steve for replying to my request for a phone number to the Vital Records Office it Marianna. It seems that my info was incorrect. I should be trying to contact the office in Little Rock. I hope the number provided on Vitalrec.com is correct for that office. Thank-you Wanda and Steve for replying to my e-mail. You have both been very helpful. Sue Jones macduff@infi.net

Hi List, I tried to call the phone number for Lee County Vital Records to get a birth certificate. The information I got from Vitalrec.com was: Lee County Vital Records Office County Courthouse 15 East Chestnut Marianna, AR 72360-2302 (501) 295-7715 When I called that number, I received a recording telling me that was an incorrect number. I am in need of a birth certificate from Marianna City possibly Independence, Ark. for 1905. If someone can provide a correct number or possibly get the document for me, it would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to get the document for a William Carthel JONES, parents were William Mitchell JONES and Emma J. MASTERSON. William may also be known only as Carthel Jones born 13 Nov. 1905. The birth may have been a delayed birth and signed by a Mr. or Mrs. Elmo HUDSON. I am trying to verify the name of the mother. It is very important. The relationship is uncle. He was father's brother. Thanks for any help you can give. I stated the town of Independence in the City of Marianna as that is where grandfather was born in 1904. I have my father's birth certificate so I know they are available. Sue Jones macduff@infi.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jV.2ADE/40 Message Board Post: I am compiling information for a book on African-American world war veterans and would like to conduct interviews with those (vets and their families) willing to share their experiences. Please contact Lisa Daniels at (888)207-4039 or e-mail me at sweetiepiepress@yahoo.com Thank you for your participation.

Hi List, Can anyone help me with finding an obit? I will pay for it. I need the obit for the following person. Martha (Mattie) T. JONES. She died in Marianna, Ark. She was the wife of J. W. JONES (John Washington JONES). She died 28 Sept. 1934 and is buried in the Cedar Heights Cemetery. She was Methodist. I would appreciate any help available. Sue Jones macduff@infi.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jV.2ADE/39 Message Board Post: I am compiling information for a book on African-American world war veterans and would like to conduct interviews with those (vets and their families) willing to share their experiences. Please contact Lisa Daniels at (888)207-4039 or e-mail me at sweetiepiepress@yahoo.com Thank you for your participation.

Does anyone know anything about a fever epidemic sometime in the early 1900's around Marianna? We lost several family members due to this fever. Also, is there someone on the list who might have cemetery transcriptions for the Marianna area? I am looking for a Hester Click, Howard Click, Sarah Click, and possibly a newborn that died the same time. They probably died sometime around 1905/1907, but don't know for sure. Any help greatly appreciated. Carolyn

Searching for THOMAS related families who I'm told relocated in AR, Do not know which county this is all the Info I have, anyone with any info on any of these families please contact me, Thanks Glenda My THOMAS surname connection is: Charles THOMAS (b) 1739 Wales (d) 1832 Patrick, VA married Judith PATTERSON abt 1768 Appomattox, VA 10 known children Charles Jr. - Joab - Richard - Cornelius - Pleasant - Nicholas - Mary "Polly" - John W. - Joseph - Susannah # 4 - Cornelius THOMAS (b) Oct 1778 Patrick, VA (d) 1860 Pike Co. IL married Elizabeth SLAUGHTER Apr 1806 in Franklin, VA 8 children Anna - Susannah - Joab - Martin - Constantine - Smith Slaughter - Francis Marion - John A. # 4 - Martin THOMAS (b) abt 1806 in Patrick Co. VA married Sarah ?? (no other info known) 7 children **Listed on 1860 Pike Co., IL census, Spring Creek Twp., Pleasant Hill P.O. Martin age 54. Farmer born in VA. Wife - Sarah age 46 born in VA. daugh, Julia 16 in MO son James 14 in MO son Columbus 11 in MO daugh. Eliza 9 in MO son William 7 in MO daugh Rebecca 5 in IL son Simon 3 in IL Deeds found for Martin & Sarah 1868 Pike Co., IL Sec. 11-7-3. He bought 160 acres on Dec. 19, 1855 for $75. He gave land for a school house in 1861. Bk. 53 pg. 479 deed signed 19th Dec 1855. Bk. 62 pg. 254 (36537) deed signed 22nd July 1861. Bk. 76 pg. 524 deed signed 12th Sept. 1868. He sold the land on Sept. 12, 1868 for $1,350. Unable to find a birth, marriage or death certificate. No obit Not listed in any Pike Co., IL. cemetery books # 1 - Julia THOMAS (b) abt 1844 in Lincoln Co. MO (d) May 1918 Lamar Co. TX married 1st Joshua Harrison ANGEL Nov 1863 Pike Co. IL 3 children 2nd marriage to James Warren BURNETT Sept 1874 in Lamar Co. TX 4 daughters ********** Searching for Simon THOMAS family All I know is: Simon THOMAS (b) 1857 in IL (per 1860 IL census) married Nancy Elizabeth MURPHY 5 Oct. 1879 Dallas, Tx Children: 1. Simon Warren Thomas (b) 19 Jun 1880 2. Marion Lafayette " (b) 17 Feb 1882 3. Nancy Elizabeth " (b) 2 Feb 1885 4. Brittie Laura " (b) 30 Mar 1886 5. William Columbus " (b) 25 Jan 1887 6. Martin Arren " (b) 19 Jun 1890 7. Era Thomas (b) 30 Aug 1892 married Wesley WALDRON ?? 3 known children Leon Waldron - was killed in World War II Edward Waldron (b) around 1900's Girl Waldron 8. Marble " (b) 1894 9. Minnie Bee " (b) 1895 10. Mary THOMAS married ?? CARPER they had at least 2 boys - 2 girls (names unknown) *********** Glenda

UNSUBSCRIBE!!!!!!!!!!!!! > > From: ARLEE-D-request@rootsweb.com > Date: 2001/11/20 Tue AM 09:01:52 EST > To: ARLEE-D@rootsweb.com > Subject: ARLEE-D Digest V01 #51 > > ARLEE-D Digest Volume 01 : Issue 51 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [ARLEE] Emma MASTERSON-JONES ["Susan Jones" <macduff@infi.net>] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from ARLEE-D, send a message to > > ARLEE-D-request@rootsweb.com > > 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. > > To contact the list administrator, send mail to > ARLEE-admin@rootsweb.com. > > ______________________________ > Hi List, > > I have been looking for the parents of Emma Janette MASTERSON. She is my > husband's grandmother. > > Emma was supposedly born in MO. in 1873. She married William Mitchell > JONES, son of John Washington JONES II and Martha Thomas HAMILTON. I am > guessing that the marriage took place in Searcy, Ark as that is where > William was born. They were married 25 Dec. 1902. Their two children were > born in Marianna. > > Emma died in July 1909. I would like to find either her obit or find out if > a marriage document is available. I do not have a birth document for either > child. One was born 9 March 1904 and the other child was born 13 Nov. 1905. > > Can anyone help me to obtain either the marriage or one of the birth > certificates? I will pay all costs, naturally. If you can be of some help, > please contact me off list. Thanks so much for your time. Emma has been a > mystery for a very long time. > > Sue in Sunny Florida macduff@infi.net > >

Hi List, I have been looking for the parents of Emma Janette MASTERSON. She is my husband's grandmother. Emma was supposedly born in MO. in 1873. She married William Mitchell JONES, son of John Washington JONES II and Martha Thomas HAMILTON. I am guessing that the marriage took place in Searcy, Ark as that is where William was born. They were married 25 Dec. 1902. Their two children were born in Marianna. Emma died in July 1909. I would like to find either her obit or find out if a marriage document is available. I do not have a birth document for either child. One was born 9 March 1904 and the other child was born 13 Nov. 1905. Can anyone help me to obtain either the marriage or one of the birth certificates? I will pay all costs, naturally. If you can be of some help, please contact me off list. Thanks so much for your time. Emma has been a mystery for a very long time. Sue in Sunny Florida macduff@infi.net

Unssubscribe > > From: ARLEE-D-request@rootsweb.com > Date: 2001/11/14 Wed AM 04:03:01 EST > To: ARLEE-D@rootsweb.com > Subject: ARLEE-D Digest V01 #49 > > ARLEE-D Digest Volume 01 : Issue 49 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [ARLEE] Divorcees [Steven Dhuey <walloon@mailbag.com>] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from ARLEE-D, send a message to > > ARLEE-D-request@rootsweb.com > > 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. > > To contact the list administrator, send mail to > ARLEE-admin@rootsweb.com. > > ______________________________ > I am trying to determine if a Marianna resident was a widow or a > divorcee, based on indirect evidence (having just about exhausted my > search for direct evidence!). > > She was referred to in the Marianna newspaper in the 1910s and 1920s > as "Mrs. Annie Burgess", while other married or widowed women, such > as her own mother, were almost always referred to by their husbands' > name, e.g., Mrs. John Smith. > > In general, in that era, I know it was customary to refer to a widow > as Mrs. John Smith, and a divorcee as Mrs. Jane Smith. But was that > custom for referring to divorcees followed by the Marianna newspapers > of that era? > > Steve > >