I was raised in Lee County and know the Hodge family. In fact my sister in-law was married to Norris Hodge when he ran the funeral home and they lived in the old house. . Dr. Hodge, Norris's father died in the late 40's . He was a fairly young man, he was our Dr.and ate "dinner" at our house when out making house calls. The house does not resemble a ship. It has a semi circular porch, in the center you went into living quarters, with a beautiful stair case leading up to the bed rooms. on the left side was where they had caskets shrouds etc. on the right side was a chapel, with the "work" area behind this large room. Out back was a flower shop and when ' "Grandpa" Flowers owned the funeral home he acquired an unclaimed body and it was stored back there for many years. When Grandpa Flowers died his son "Doc" Flowers took over , at his death in 1961 or 62, Norris Hodge bought the place and sold it to Roller Citizen some years later. ----- Original Message ----- From: <rebelbo_25@yahoo.com> To: <ARLEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, September 17, 2001 6:30 PM Subject: [ARLEE] dr. hodge > > 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/32 > > Message Board Post: > > i am doing research on an old historic building in lee county. the old funeral home on main street in marianna arkansas. i know it used to be flowers funeral home , then it was hodge funeral home, then it was roller- citizens. it is my understanding that it used to be a private residence that was owned by a dr. hodge who was a medical doctor. if anyone has knowledge about him or the building, please let me know. i am interested in knowing what style of architecture the building is and when it was built. i have been told that it was supposed to be designed to look like a steamship, thus the bow in the center. if someone in the hodge family should get this message they might could solve this mystery. > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: I am researching Chistopher Columbus Ray circa 1865/70 Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/32.1 Message Board Post: The wole downtown area of Marianna is in the process of being restored and updated. The University of Arkansas Community Design Center is in charge of the project. Go to the following URL, get their address...I am sure they can tell you all about the Hodge House. http://www.home.earthlink.net/~uacdcmarianna/index.html Best regards, Hugh Jefferson Dallas, Texas

Well, I do not know which family you are looking for, but there is an Oliphant family in Pope county, in Russellville. Mr Thomas Oliphant passed away not too long ago, but his wife and family are still in the area. -----Original Message----- From: sansing38901@aol.com <sansing38901@aol.com> To: ARLEE-L@rootsweb.com <ARLEE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, September 17, 2001 4:35 PM Subject: [ARLEE] oliphant family in lee county > >This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > >Surnames: oliphant >Classification: Query > >Message Board URL: > >http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/30 > >Message Board Post: > >mrs. oliphant was a first grade teacher at mulberry school. mr. oliphant worked at the chevrolet dealership in marianna. where are they now? > > >============================== >Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! >http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >

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/32 Message Board Post: i am doing research on an old historic building in lee county. the old funeral home on main street in marianna arkansas. i know it used to be flowers funeral home , then it was hodge funeral home, then it was roller- citizens. it is my understanding that it used to be a private residence that was owned by a dr. hodge who was a medical doctor. if anyone has knowledge about him or the building, please let me know. i am interested in knowing what style of architecture the building is and when it was built. i have been told that it was supposed to be designed to look like a steamship, thus the bow in the center. if someone in the hodge family should get this message they might could solve this mystery.

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 Message Board Post: i am doing research on an old historic building in lee county. the old funeral home on main street in marianna arkansas. i know it used to be flowers funeral home , then it was hodge funeral home, then it was roller- citizens. it is my understanding that it used to be a private residence that was owned by a dr. hodge who was a medical doctor. if anyone has knowledge about him or the building, please let me know. i am interested in knowing what style of architecture the building is and when it was built. i have been told that it was supposed to be designed to look like a steamship, thus the bow in the center. if someone in the hodge family should get this message they might could solve this mystery.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: oliphant Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/30 Message Board Post: mrs. oliphant was a first grade teacher at mulberry school. mr. oliphant worked at the chevrolet dealership in marianna. where are they now?

Hi, I saw this posting and although I have a Fant family I am tracing they did not live in Lee Co. AR. However, in Lee County I have a family of Richard Buckner born about 1850. Are you able to find death certificates in Lee Co.? Thanks so much. Patricia Stillwell Mims Rochester, NY

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fant Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/jV.2ADE/21.1 Message Board Post: Well, I can't find the email of the person who wrote me about the Fant family, so maybe posting here will work. The index of death certificates lists Mary Fant (d. 1/15/1940 in Phillips Co.) George Fant (d. 5/7/1934 in Lee Co.) Pearlie May Fant (d. 8/20/1937 in Lee Co.)

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/29 Message Board Post: Lee Found a great Lee County Genealogy Site: http://65.10.15.149/FreeGen/Home.html They will be adding over 1 billion names to their online database over the next few months.

Anyone having information on Lucy Ann Bennett who married Thomas Daniel Ayers just prior to the Civil war...The lived in Marianna in May 1862 If you have any information this family, please E-mail, ...ME DIRECT Ginny Ayers Spann <>< VASPANN@aol.com RESEARCHING: Ayers, Bennett, Byrom Green, Gross, Fowler, Kyle, Looney & Seabolt

Just a reminder: Tri-County Genealogy will meet Sunday, September 9 at 2 p.m. at the genealogy library in Marvell, Arkansas. No formal program is planned but members and visitors are urged to bring their working papers and take advantage of the extensive resource materials available. Microfilm readers, microfiche readers and copiers are available. Resources include all census films for the state of Arkansas, many census films for other states, census index, the IGI, family histories, cemetery and marriage records, state and county records from nearly every state. Directions: Turn south at the caution light on highway 49 in Marvell. Library is on the corner of Midway and Carruth Streets. Visitors are welcome.

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/28 Message Board Post: To join the new AR Cemetery Preservation Mailing List send only the word SUBSCRIBE to AR-CEMETERY-PRESERVATION-L-REQUEST@ROOTSWEB.COM This is a mailing list for the discussion and sharing of information regarding the preservation of Arkansas cemeteries, including research techniques, proper documentation, suggestions, exchange of ideas, computer databases for organizing research, photographing, etc. The main idea is to find and save the Arkansas's Treasures, her cemeteries, which are daily being destroyed. Kathleen Burnett Board Admin.

Wish I could be there, but gotta work. Judy (who ask you if you were from Walnut Ridge) ----- Original Message ----- From: WRidge <wridge@hnb.com> To: <ARLEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2001 8:50 PM Subject: [ARLEE] Tri-County Genealogical Society Meeting > Tri-County Genealogy will meet Sunday, September 9 at 2 p.m. at the genealogy library in Marvell, Arkansas. No formal program is planned but members and visitors are urged to bring their working papers and take advantage of the extensive resource materials available. > > Microfilm readers, microfiche readers and copiers are available. Resources include all census films for the state of Arkansas, many census films for other states, census index, the IGI, family histories, cemetery and marriage records, state and county records from nearly every state. > > Directions: Turn south at the caution light on highway 49 in Marvell. Library is on the corner of Midway and Carruth Streets. > > Visitors are welcome. > > > ============================== > Add as many as 10 Good Years To Your Life > If you know how to reduce these risks. > http://www.thirdage.com/health/wecare/hearthealth/index.html >

Tri-County Genealogy will meet Sunday, September 9 at 2 p.m. at the genealogy library in Marvell, Arkansas. No formal program is planned but members and visitors are urged to bring their working papers and take advantage of the extensive resource materials available. Microfilm readers, microfiche readers and copiers are available. Resources include all census films for the state of Arkansas, many census films for other states, census index, the IGI, family histories, cemetery and marriage records, state and county records from nearly every state. Directions: Turn south at the caution light on highway 49 in Marvell. Library is on the corner of Midway and Carruth Streets. Visitors are welcome.

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/27 Message Board Post: Surnames; ALLCOCK, BENNETT, HOLLOWAY, CRABTREE, MCCURLEY, EAST, MOORE. Most are buried at McCurley cemetery, Monroe CO. Surnames; BRYANT, GILLIAM, SCOTT, WILLIAMS, FISHER, SHEPHERD, SEBASTIAN, most are buried at White Church cemetery Monroe CO. Some of these families branched out to Lee CO.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bates; Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jV.2ADE/18.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for the reply, the only one I am familiar with would be Will. But then I have nothing on William Crawford Bates family. For all I know, he could have been an orphan. He, in my line ) was suppose to have had a brother named Matt. But it seems like all I find is dead ends on this family,and on his wife's family. (Her name was Francis Emily Edwards). This is from word of mouth from older family members. Makes one wonder how clear their minds were at the time they relayed this down line. lol Thanks again, I will notify if I run across any one that might be a match to the ones you named also. Donna R. Taylor

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bates Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/jV.2ADE/18.1.1 Message Board Post: The only information I have was given to me by my father's sister about 3 months ago. Jim Bates siblings were Will Bates,Josie Bates,Ora Bates and Johnny Hudson. I have to talk to my aunt again and see if she knows a little more. Please let me know if any of these names are familiar. Thanks, DONNA BATES HORNSBY!

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Where could I get some of his historical pamphlets? I have to work tomorrow. If you can and would pick up any pamphlets on this subject, I'd reimburse you for them plus postage. Judy ----- Original Message ----- From: WRidge <wridge@hnb.com> To: <ARLEE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2001 12:58 PM Subject: [ARLEE] Subject of Tri-County Genealogy Meeting Sunday, Aug. 12 > The purchase from France of an immense domain of territory lying immediately west of the Mississippi River and which became known as the Louisiana Purchase is recorded in every history book. Negotiations leading up to this great purchase and the details incident to it are known by every history student. However, few people realize the extreme importance a little known spot in Eastern Arkansas has in connection with this purchase. > > At the junction of Lee, Monroe and Phillips Counties stands a monument marking the initial point where engineers representing the United States began the survey November 10, 1815 to determine the boundaries of the territory embraced in the Louisiana Purchase. The events that determined this initial point, and the resulting surveys will be the subject of a program at the Tri-County Genealogy Society Sunday. > > The program will be presented by Bobby Turner when the Genealogical Society meets this next Sunday, August 12. The Society will meet in the genealogy library in Marvell at 2 p.m. All members, past and present, are urged to attend. Visitors are welcome. > > > > ============================== > Ancestry.com Genealogical Databases > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist2.asp > Search over 2500 databases with one easy query! > >