This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: karenweir52 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1169.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I found the death cert, thanks again Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: karenweir52 Surnames: BATTLE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1169.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: well, I might say that you have been busy! Yes, most of this I know, however I was told bya family member that Edna was not a Walker child and neither was Aubrey, I know they are listed as a Walker...........this is what has thrown me for a loop and made me feel quite confused.........Edna is buried At Chapel Hill in De Queen and her headstone says Edna Battle..........so where is this death certificate? Do you have a copy? Where can I see it? can you scan to my email? would greatly appreciate this. enigmaklw@austin.rr.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deeno Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1169.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Not related to your family, just doing a courtesy lookup. There is a Charly B Battle(spelled Battlle) b 1876 on the 1880 Franklin Co TN census. Mother is Anna, sisters Sarah, Dorey and Martha. No father. I believe you will find Flora in Eagel TWP, McCurtain Co OK remarried to Bud W. Walker. In the house is Edna age 8 and "Aubery" B. 14 both born in AR. They are indexed as Walker, Battle is not listed as their last name. There is a Walker dtr, Johnie K. 1yr 3mos. Also in the house is ND Johnson, father in law, age 77. There is no Chase. In 1930, Aubrey is on the Garland Co AR census as Aubrey Battle, single, teamster in the log woods. He died in Wichita Falls Wichita Co TX Apr 11 1973. He was born Aug 28 1905 in DeQueen Sevier AR and lists his parents as Charley Battle and Flora Johnson on his death certificate. Flora and Bud are in Scott Co AR 1930 with Edna and Jonnie. Flora Walker is buried in Chapel Hill cem. 1874-1954. Ruthie Hendrix Oct 27 1893-Oct 9 1969 and James E. Hendrix Sep 2 1891-Sep 2 1891(same date on both) are also buried in Chapel Hill. Could not find any death information on Charley and could not locate him or Ida in the 1930. Good Luck, Rayedene Seal Graves Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: karenweir52 Surnames: BATTLE, JOHNSON, VANTREE Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1169/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Charley B. Battle was born abt 1873 in Tennessee, dont know who his parents were........he was married to Flora Johnson, but she was married several times so I dont know if Johnson was her name when she married Mr Battle. They are found in 1910 census of Arkinda Arkansas, it is Charlie, his wife Flora, a child Aubrey, , a child Chase, b 1909 ARK......... living with them was Barney W. VANTREE , step son..........he was Flora;s son from a marriage with William Vantree, they also had a daughter Ruthie Agnes Vantree., who later married James Elerbee Hendrix. There was a daughter Edna Battle , b abt 1911, Edna died in the 1960s....and is buried at Chapel Hill Cemetery in De Queen Arkansas....she apparently did not marry. I cant seem to find any info on Charley B Battle, when & where he died, there was a census in 1920 in Caney , Atoka Ok, where it appears it is him with another wife Ida, but no way of knowing for sure. I had hoped that someone could help me find out when and whe! re he died and any othe rinfo about the children who I am unsuccessful tracking past 1910, in Little River..........any help appreciated Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: beeperavants Surnames: Biggs, Swartz, Gordon Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1168/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am searching for any information on Franklin E. Biggs (born June, 1864 in Illinois) and his wife Allice or Alice (born approx, 1878 state unknown) Gordon. They were married in Jonesboro on March 17, 1907. The marriage license states that Allice's name was Mrs. Allice Gordon. Apparently she was married to an unknown Gordan before Franklin Biggs. During my research, I found that Allice's maiden name might have been Swartz and that she was native american. Franlin and Allice had one child, William Biggs (born 1910 in Arkansas). After that, I can't find any information on any of them. It was rumored that Allice was placed in the Arkansas State Hospital for Mental Diseases. In 1920 and 1930, the was an Allice Biggs in the hospital. I have no proof that it is her. After she was placed in the hospital, Franklin sent his son William to live with one of his (Franklin's) brothers. Franklin's father was William Green born August, 1836 in Illinois and his mother was Mary born November, 1847 in Virginia. Any help on Franklin, Allice, and William would be wonderful. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: jenkum Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1167.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I checked both the Little River News and the Foreman Sun for an obit on George Porterfield and did not find one. Back in 1918 they did not print obits like we do now - usually is was someone of importance, an accident, or murder. There were several issues missing and it might have been in one of them. These are the same microfilm that tha History Commission have. Sorry I couldn't find anything. Jennie Stone Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: scrapelineranch Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.3/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Who are the two adults listed with Ida in the 1910 L.R. census that you question? I have Fletcher and Tim as being Rogers. I am Elias Taylor's g.grandson. Esta and Vinton are children of Elias's and Ida's, of course. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: KayFakhar Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1167/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I will gladly pay copy/postage costs to receive this. Thank you very much! -Kay, FL MehdiFakhar@aol.com May Sutherland 19 of Flippin, Marion Co., AR married 7 Feb 1917 George Porterfield AR Death index George Porterfield d. 15 Dec 1918 Little River Co, AR Vol 76 roll19141923 cert#1284 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjm368 Surnames: Richardson, Parker, Nicewarner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1166.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I also found Sarah living in Saline Co., Bauxite, AR using the name of Parker again on the 1920 census. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bjm368 Surnames: Richardson, Parker, Nicewarner Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1166/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Apparently my great grandmother, whose maiden name was Richardson, remarried in 1900 in Little River, AR to Cortez Nicewarner. Cortez remarried in 1905. I have not been able to find out when she died or where she is buried. I know she was alive in 1917 and was living in Calion, Union Co., AR. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: iamflj Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1140.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm also looking at Phelps links to LR, and came across some information that may help with Susan Phelps Evans, born about 1872 LA, parents William D. Phelps and Susan unknown. On the 1860 Natchitoches LA census there's a Wm Phelps b. 1825 GA married to Susan Phelps b. 1840 AL. There's a marriage record for Wm D Phelps and Susan Fleniken, 21 Dec 1857, De Soto LA in 'Louisiana Marriages, 1718-1925'. On the 1910 Bowie census both Susan and her brother Willie show father born GA and mother born AL. There's another Phelps/LR link though it may not be related to your family. It's the one that brought me to this subject, though. In 1914 Lem David Phelps married Beulah Mary Dore in Little River, though they are both from families in Red River TX. Beulah may be the niece of Lucrecie/Luella Johnson, married to Samuel M. Johnson and on the LR 1900 and 1910 census. Other than that I don't know why they married in LR. The Red River Phelps's seem to descend from Alpherd Phelps b. 1816 NC, in TN 1840's, to TX 1850's. The Dore (Dorey, Dorn) family is from Louis Dorn b. 1831 Germany, in IL 1860-80. Hope something here may be of help. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: iamflj Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rayedene, I have no other new information from death certificates, but I checked the record search pilot site you mentioned and it looks like a great research tool. The Texas file has the Dollie (Dore) Thomas record with all the relevant info. appearing on the paper copy. It omits medical details -- no problem. It also omitted the name of the person who provided the personal/family information, and that might be helpful to know at times. Thanks for the pointer to that site, and enjoy the LR visit. Franklin Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deeno Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Franklin, Thanks for the update on Dollie Dore. Now, let us hope that the Duncan name did not belong to the second Lou. Did you get any more death certificates? Thanks for the links to the different sites. I will use those. I am getting ready to leave Sat for my annual trip to LR Co and will look into the homestead testimonies when I return. Rayedene Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: iamflj Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: These links may be helpful for finding and ordering homestead files: Overview of National Archives Land Entry Case Files: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/Visitors/Requests.asp#nara Land Patent Search, Bureau of Land Management: http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/PatentSearch/Default.asp? Form NATF-84 (pdf) for ordering copies of land entry files from National Archives: http://www.archives.gov/forms/pdf/natf-84.pdf Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: iamflj Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Raydene, I ordered the homestead documents about 10 years ago, but there's a National Archives rubber stamp on the back of each one, so I know that is the correct source. The Final Certificate for a homestead started in 1884 would probably have been issued about 1891 -- maybe similar to the 1894/95 files I described. Re Duncan: that's a new name. I think it will have a thread of it's own some day, but probably off in the future a bit. Hope you have good luck with the homestead papers. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deeno Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Without my having to go back and read all our correspondence, was Mary Louise Duncan a candidate mentioned as possible mother of Dolly Dore? Thanks for that homestead info. My gggrandfather came to LR Co in 1884 and settled there until his death. I will look thru my files to make sure I have not already gotten his from the archives. If I haven't I will certainly send for them and hope for the best. Thanks, Rayedene Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: iamflj Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I did order from the National Archives. The amount of supporting information varies with the date of the homestead. Documents following the 1862 Homestead act have generally more information, including witness statements. I have 1832 and 1860 homestead papers that just describe the land , confirm payment, may have a simple statement from applicant that land will be used for cultivation. 1878 homestead papers (Elizabeth Johnson) : land description, title certificate, payment receipts, non-mineral affidavit from applicant, final applicant affidavits (her name, date she began residence, that she resides on land with family, has made improvements, uses land for cultivation). Two witnesses John Trammell and Henry Johnson swear on joint affidavit that applicant has resided there for five years since 24 April 1871 with her six children, has cultivated ten acres, has a dwelling house, smoke house, corn crib, stables, orchard planted, well dug, garden fenced. 1894 (Benjamin D Johnson) and 1895 (Samuel M Johnson) homestead documents have quite a bit more information: land description, payment receipts, non-mineral affidavit, copy of notice published for 6 weeks in 'Wilton Advocate' with land claim and names of four witnesses, a "Register and Receivers Report" checklist from court clerk showing what requirements have been met, applicant testimony (name, age, where born, date took up residence on land, number of family members, details of land cleared and structures built, any absences from land since residence began), testimony of two witnesses on individual forms giving name and age of each witness and statements confirming applicant's claims about time on land, improvements, absences, etc. Will look into that death certificate trial site, thanks. That could be very helpful. A footnote, speaking of death certificates: Dolly Dore's death certificate says her mother was Lucinda Duncan, and another family note found recently almost confirms that -- says she was Mary Louise Duncan. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: deeno Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Did you order from the National Archives to receive such extensive documentation? I have several copies of land records, but you have taught me something I was not aware of. Also, just for your information, LDS has started a pilot project that is help if you have TX or OH relatives. They have transcribed death certs for those 2 states. The addy is: http://search.labs.familysearch.org/recordsearch/start.html# There are other lists at that address, but those are the ones right now that serve me the most. Thanks, Rayedene Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: iamflj Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.arkansas.counties.littleriver/1156.2.1.1.1.1.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: On several homestead documents I ordered there was testimony from witnesses confirming the homestead applicant's claims to have worked the land for 'x' number of years, to have made specific improvements, etc. This testimony and the homestead applicant's statements may contain some useful information. There is a good article on ordering and using these records, "Homestead Records Detail Pioneer Life", from the archive of "Ancestry Magazine": http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library/article.aspx?article=2771 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.