Hi list, Does anyone have a listing for Dunaway Cemetery in Asher,Madison Co.,AR? If someone does could they please do a look up for me? James Harvey MOODY b 4/5/1855 d 4/1938 (Jim) Sarah Catherine(Moody)HAND b 6/2/1879 d 4/13/1977 Solomon David HAND Thanks so much! Jeannia

Hi, can anyone tell me if there is anyway i can get an obit from 1930. Ray

Dear Peggy and Rick, Thank you, Rick, for the pictures you sent me of the Houston graves on your family's place, and to you and your family for caring for them all these years. And to Peggy, another thank you for the information on Earlie Houston and his descendants. This should help me locate someone that might know what happened to my great-grandmother's old trunk with family information, papers, and pictures in it. My dad, Bobby Jeane Ledford, was brought up in the Pinnacle area of Madison County, and he always said that you'd never meet any nicer or more helpful folk anywhere on earth. Seems like Dad was right :^) Thanks again, Jeanne ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Jeanne, Earlie Houston was a s/o Robert Calvin & California (Hall) Houston. He was b. 5 May 1883 Rockhouse, AR, d. 19 Aug 1976, bur. Oakland Cemetery, Springdale, Washington Co, AR, m. 1st Lillie Lee Hawkins, d/o Arch Jackson & Sarah Jane (Scott) Hawkins, b. 17 Aug 1885, d. 28 Nov 1921 (from family Bible) Earlie & Lillie had 7 children. There was one son named Lymon Houston who died in 1971 and buried also at Oakland Cemetery. He attended the Houston reunions at Springdale. He had two daughters, Joanne who m. Guy Miller and Jerri who m. Kirby Mason. I have no idea where these daughters might be, but if you can locate them, they might be able to tell you about the trunk. Also, one of Earlie's granddaughters is Teresa who m. Dale Harris. I believe they live in Bakersfield, CA. Both are interested in family history, so that might be another avenue for you. They may be subscribers to the Madison County Musings. Peggy -----Original Message----- From: Jeanne Brewer <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Monday, August 07, 2000 12:50 PM Subject: [ARMADISO-L] Re: Houston family >My great-grandmother, Lula Ritchie, was married to Earle Houston. I have >the cemetery information on both of them as follows: >Vol. III cemetery book, Walnut Grove Cem.: > >"Wilkins, Marion Burgess (fieldstone behind large lilac bush); > b. 09 Nov 1859 Ohio, d 06 Apr 1915, with typhoid; 1st h/o Lula or > Lou B. RITCHIE, b 09 Apr 1874, d 14 Dec 1947, md in Washington > Co. on 11 Sept 1892. Lou md 2/G.W. Branstetter in Washington Co. > 28 Feb 1924. She md 3/Early M. Houston & buried Oakland Church > Cem. east of Fayetteville with #3 husband. > >Lula (Lue) was born 4/09/1874 in Crosses. She married Marion Burgess >Wilkins and had all her children with him (including my grandmother, Susie >Jane Wilkins Ledford). After his death, she married G. W. Branstetter of >Tuttle. After his death, she married Earle (Early) Houston. >Lula and Earle Houston moved to Chelan County, Washington state, in the >1940s. She died in Chelan Falls on 12/14/1947. >My grandmother, who is 97-years-old now, said that when Lula passed away, >she left a small trunk with lots of her (Ritchie) family information in it. >Earle insisted on keeping the trunk and its contents, and over the years it >has disappeared. >If there are any Houstons that might know anything about this information, >please let me know. It would be a goldmine to my family research. >Thanks in advance :^) >Jeanne Ledford Brewer in Walla Walla, Washington >________________________________________________________________________ >Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > >==== ARMADISO Mailing List ==== >"Visit the Madison County, AR Web Page at: http://members.a > >

Jeanne Hi. I do not know anything about Houstons but there was two grave stones of Houstons on our fam land. My fam always took care of them. Keep posting for other information. There are others with the info. I will send you pics of these markers. That is all I have. Thank you, it is good to know something about the people. My father put fence around so cows would not push over. Regards and good searching, Rea ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeanne Brewer <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2000 12:48 PM Subject: [ARMADISO-L] Re: Houston family > My great-grandmother, Lula Ritchie, was married to Earle Houston. I have > the cemetery information on both of them as follows: > Vol. III cemetery book, Walnut Grove Cem.: > > "Wilkins, Marion Burgess (fieldstone behind large lilac bush); > b. 09 Nov 1859 Ohio, d 06 Apr 1915, with typhoid; 1st h/o Lula or > Lou B. RITCHIE, b 09 Apr 1874, d 14 Dec 1947, md in Washington > Co. on 11 Sept 1892. Lou md 2/G.W. Branstetter in Washington Co. > 28 Feb 1924. She md 3/Early M. Houston & buried Oakland Church > Cem. east of Fayetteville with #3 husband. > > Lula (Lue) was born 4/09/1874 in Crosses. She married Marion Burgess > Wilkins and had all her children with him (including my grandmother, Susie > Jane Wilkins Ledford). After his death, she married G. W. Branstetter of > Tuttle. After his death, she married Earle (Early) Houston. > Lula and Earle Houston moved to Chelan County, Washington state, in the > 1940s. She died in Chelan Falls on 12/14/1947. > My grandmother, who is 97-years-old now, said that when Lula passed away, > she left a small trunk with lots of her (Ritchie) family information in it. > Earle insisted on keeping the trunk and its contents, and over the years it > has disappeared. > If there are any Houstons that might know anything about this information, > please let me know. It would be a goldmine to my family research. > Thanks in advance :^) > Jeanne Ledford Brewer in Walla Walla, Washington > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com > > > ==== ARMADISO Mailing List ==== > "Visit the Madison County, AR Web Page at: http://members.a > >

My great-grandmother, Lula Ritchie, was married to Earle Houston. I have the cemetery information on both of them as follows: Vol. III cemetery book, Walnut Grove Cem.: "Wilkins, Marion Burgess (fieldstone behind large lilac bush); b. 09 Nov 1859 Ohio, d 06 Apr 1915, with typhoid; 1st h/o Lula or Lou B. RITCHIE, b 09 Apr 1874, d 14 Dec 1947, md in Washington Co. on 11 Sept 1892. Lou md 2/G.W. Branstetter in Washington Co. 28 Feb 1924. She md 3/Early M. Houston & buried Oakland Church Cem. east of Fayetteville with #3 husband. Lula (Lue) was born 4/09/1874 in Crosses. She married Marion Burgess Wilkins and had all her children with him (including my grandmother, Susie Jane Wilkins Ledford). After his death, she married G. W. Branstetter of Tuttle. After his death, she married Earle (Early) Houston. Lula and Earle Houston moved to Chelan County, Washington state, in the 1940s. She died in Chelan Falls on 12/14/1947. My grandmother, who is 97-years-old now, said that when Lula passed away, she left a small trunk with lots of her (Ritchie) family information in it. Earle insisted on keeping the trunk and its contents, and over the years it has disappeared. If there are any Houstons that might know anything about this information, please let me know. It would be a goldmine to my family research. Thanks in advance :^) Jeanne Ledford Brewer in Walla Walla, Washington ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

Was just checking to see if anyone on here was related ot researching the Ball family(Bennett Ball) or the Ratliff families or the Shumate families. Thanks Cheri

Sondra, My first husband was a Houston & Fanning descendant and I have gobs of data on them. Would be happy to hear from you if you would like to e-mail me directly. Peggy [email protected] -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Sunday, August 06, 2000 2:16 PM Subject: [ARMADISO-L] Houston Family in Madison County >Hi >I am trying to track down my grandmothers family and all roads point to >Madison County. > >Descendants of William Riley Houston and Celia Jane Boren > > 1 William Riley Houston b: March 18, 1859 in Rockhouse, Madison >County, Arkansas d: September 28, 1929 in Rockhouse, Madison County, >Arkansas >. +Celia Jane Boren b: November 27, 1861 in Arkansas m: abt. 1877 >d: January 06, 1894 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas > 2 Effie Houston b: October 10, 1878 in Arkansas d: January 02, >1896 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas >... +Marcus J Copeland b: September 05, 1872 in Clinton, Van Buren >County, Arkansas d: May 1963 in Big Springs, Rusk County, Texas > 2 Sarah Houston b: June 1881 in Arkansas >... +Thomas Bohannan > 2 Linnie Francine Houston b: March 30, 1882 in Rockhouse, Madison >County, Arkansas d: November 19, 1966 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma >... +Thomas Luther Stevens b: March 03, 1871 in Arkansas m: Abt. 1901 >d: May 12, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma > >They may have had more children: Dora, Anna, Henry, Raymond, Verna, William, >Sherman, Cecil and Norma. > >Does any one recognize this family? William Riley Houston was the son of >Joseph Calvin and Sarah Birkes Houston and Celia Jane Boren was the daughter >of John and Mary Fanning Boren. Thanks so much for you help. > >Sondra > > >==== ARMADISO Mailing List ==== >"Visit the Madison County, AR Web Page at: http://members.aol.com/ptice/prhome.htm" > >

Hi I am trying to track down my grandmothers family and all roads point to Madison County. Descendants of William Riley Houston and Celia Jane Boren 1 William Riley Houston b: March 18, 1859 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas d: September 28, 1929 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas . +Celia Jane Boren b: November 27, 1861 in Arkansas m: abt. 1877 d: January 06, 1894 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas 2 Effie Houston b: October 10, 1878 in Arkansas d: January 02, 1896 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas ... +Marcus J Copeland b: September 05, 1872 in Clinton, Van Buren County, Arkansas d: May 1963 in Big Springs, Rusk County, Texas 2 Sarah Houston b: June 1881 in Arkansas ... +Thomas Bohannan 2 Linnie Francine Houston b: March 30, 1882 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas d: November 19, 1966 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma ... +Thomas Luther Stevens b: March 03, 1871 in Arkansas m: Abt. 1901 d: May 12, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma They may have had more children: Dora, Anna, Henry, Raymond, Verna, William, Sherman, Cecil and Norma. Does any one recognize this family? William Riley Houston was the son of Joseph Calvin and Sarah Birkes Houston and Celia Jane Boren was the daughter of John and Mary Fanning Boren. Thanks so much for you help. Sondra

There are still Fannings in and around Berryville Ar. Dont know if same ones. You please tell me more about these people. Did they live there moving through. I have wondered and wondered and my father may have known who they were but never mentioned them. He always took care of the graves. Rea ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 2:16 PM Subject: [ARMADISO-L] Houston Family in Madison County > Hi > I am trying to track down my grandmothers family and all roads point to > Madison County. > > Descendants of William Riley Houston and Celia Jane Boren > > 1 William Riley Houston b: March 18, 1859 in Rockhouse, Madison > County, Arkansas d: September 28, 1929 in Rockhouse, Madison County, > Arkansas > . +Celia Jane Boren b: November 27, 1861 in Arkansas m: abt. 1877 > d: January 06, 1894 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas > 2 Effie Houston b: October 10, 1878 in Arkansas d: January 02, > 1896 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas > ... +Marcus J Copeland b: September 05, 1872 in Clinton, Van Buren > County, Arkansas d: May 1963 in Big Springs, Rusk County, Texas > 2 Sarah Houston b: June 1881 in Arkansas > ... +Thomas Bohannan > 2 Linnie Francine Houston b: March 30, 1882 in Rockhouse, Madison > County, Arkansas d: November 19, 1966 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma > ... +Thomas Luther Stevens b: March 03, 1871 in Arkansas m: Abt. 1901 > d: May 12, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma > > They may have had more children: Dora, Anna, Henry, Raymond, Verna, William, > Sherman, Cecil and Norma. > > Does any one recognize this family? William Riley Houston was the son of > Joseph Calvin and Sarah Birkes Houston and Celia Jane Boren was the daughter > of John and Mary Fanning Boren. Thanks so much for you help. > > Sondra > > > ==== ARMADISO Mailing List ==== > "Visit the Madison County, AR Web Page at: http://members.aol.com/ptice/prhome.htm" > >

I am so excited now cant find pict of grave stone sister has them my scanner down. It is like 1650-69 or something. We wondered who they belonged to. The Had that land since middle to late 1800's could Houstons have had it earlier. My father who decends from Allens put a fentc around and over it and used to take care of them. We never knew who they were. They are two large stones cant make out first names. one has two hands shaking whiich is I think the I.OO. F or Odd Fellows. That is all I know but we can get you some pictures. Arent you Lucky? Rea ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 2:16 PM Subject: [ARMADISO-L] Houston Family in Madison County > Hi > I am trying to track down my grandmothers family and all roads point to > Madison County. > > Descendants of William Riley Houston and Celia Jane Boren > > 1 William Riley Houston b: March 18, 1859 in Rockhouse, Madison > County, Arkansas d: September 28, 1929 in Rockhouse, Madison County, > Arkansas > . +Celia Jane Boren b: November 27, 1861 in Arkansas m: abt. 1877 > d: January 06, 1894 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas > 2 Effie Houston b: October 10, 1878 in Arkansas d: January 02, > 1896 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas > ... +Marcus J Copeland b: September 05, 1872 in Clinton, Van Buren > County, Arkansas d: May 1963 in Big Springs, Rusk County, Texas > 2 Sarah Houston b: June 1881 in Arkansas > ... +Thomas Bohannan > 2 Linnie Francine Houston b: March 30, 1882 in Rockhouse, Madison > County, Arkansas d: November 19, 1966 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma > ... +Thomas Luther Stevens b: March 03, 1871 in Arkansas m: Abt. 1901 > d: May 12, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma > > They may have had more children: Dora, Anna, Henry, Raymond, Verna, William, > Sherman, Cecil and Norma. > > Does any one recognize this family? William Riley Houston was the son of > Joseph Calvin and Sarah Birkes Houston and Celia Jane Boren was the daughter > of John and Mary Fanning Boren. Thanks so much for you help. > > Sondra > > > ==== ARMADISO Mailing List ==== > "Visit the Madison County, AR Web Page at: http://members.aol.com/ptice/prhome.htm" > >

Have picture of Houston graves we were looking for you. No names but surname and date hold on.My God its Rock house I cant believe this. There are two stones and I have been trying to find who they were. The stones are on my ancestors land. They were Elihu Allen and his son John Allen. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2000 2:16 PM Subject: [ARMADISO-L] Houston Family in Madison County > Hi > I am trying to track down my grandmothers family and all roads point to > Madison County. > > Descendants of William Riley Houston and Celia Jane Boren > > 1 William Riley Houston b: March 18, 1859 in Rockhouse, Madison > County, Arkansas d: September 28, 1929 in Rockhouse, Madison County, > Arkansas > . +Celia Jane Boren b: November 27, 1861 in Arkansas m: abt. 1877 > d: January 06, 1894 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas > 2 Effie Houston b: October 10, 1878 in Arkansas d: January 02, > 1896 in Rockhouse, Madison County, Arkansas > ... +Marcus J Copeland b: September 05, 1872 in Clinton, Van Buren > County, Arkansas d: May 1963 in Big Springs, Rusk County, Texas > 2 Sarah Houston b: June 1881 in Arkansas > ... +Thomas Bohannan > 2 Linnie Francine Houston b: March 30, 1882 in Rockhouse, Madison > County, Arkansas d: November 19, 1966 in Ada, Pontotoc County, Oklahoma > ... +Thomas Luther Stevens b: March 03, 1871 in Arkansas m: Abt. 1901 > d: May 12, 1953 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma > > They may have had more children: Dora, Anna, Henry, Raymond, Verna, William, > Sherman, Cecil and Norma. > > Does any one recognize this family? William Riley Houston was the son of > Joseph Calvin and Sarah Birkes Houston and Celia Jane Boren was the daughter > of John and Mary Fanning Boren. Thanks so much for you help. > > Sondra > > > ==== ARMADISO Mailing List ==== > "Visit the Madison County, AR Web Page at: http://members.aol.com/ptice/prhome.htm" > >

thanks Joy, will put money order in the mail tonite!! I cant wait to get it!! cheryl

Madison County Researchers, I have been away from Madison County "researching" for over 6 months, and it's time to get back to looking for the Miller in-laws, out-laws, preachers and "hoss thieves" that roamed the NW Arkansas hills. Specifically, I am looking for info on my grandfather, his first wife (the grandmother I never met) and my dad's childhood activities in Madison County. 1 George Sherman Miller (my grandfather) b. Apr 16, 1865 in Indiana (?) Per death certificate d. Aug 20, 1945 in Claremore, OK 1900 US Census Bowen Twp, Madison Co, AR shows "Sherman Miller" b. 1865 in MO. The 1910 US Census Bowen Twp, Madison Co, AR shows "George S Miller" as 42 years of age and born in KS. + (1)Margaret Catherine Hull b. July 1874 in Madison County, AR d/o Comodore Hull and Mary Gilbert d. Abt 1912, probably in Aurora, Bowen Twp, Madison Co, AR. (Family legend says she was buried in the front yard of their home in Aurora). Or died about 1912 in Adair County, OK (No death certificate can be found in AR or OK. Margaret would have died after the birth of her 8th child, Bonnie Bell Miller. The 1920 Adair County, OK Cenus lists George Sherman Miller as a Widower). ....2 Oscar (Driver) Miller, Adopted (?) son b. May 28, 1893 Drakes Creek, AR Oscar resided part time in the household of Tom Thomas & Mary Adelaide (Hull) Thomas m. Sarah Dorsey Sept 3, 1920 Madison County, AR d. May 2, 1972 Sedan, KS ....2 Zella Mae Miller, Adopted (?) Daughter b. Sept 1896 Madison County, AR m. (1) Hugh J.D. McCoy Ledbetter m. (2) O.M. Hale d. 1973 Delhi, CA (?) ....2 Clyde Miller, Adopted (?) Son (Per 1900 US Census, Bowen Twp, Madison Co, AR) b. Aug 1898 Madison County, AR d. Young in AR (?) ....2 Auda (Audie) S Miller b. Jan 29, 1901 AR m. (1) Nellie Ashley m. (2) Stella // d. Apr 1981 Madera, CA ....2 Florence Gladys Miller b. Jan 17, 1907 Aurora, AR m. (1) // Martin m. (2) Oscar Bradley m. (3) Garlan Barrier m. (4) Fred Applegate d. Dec 24, 1998 Tulsa, OK ....2 Jesse Rebecca Miller b. Mar 14, 1908 Aurora, AR m. Allan Elbey "Buck" Vangorden d. July 18, 1982 Washington, MO ....2 Vollie Donald Miller (my dad) b. May 6, 1906 Aurora, AR m. (1) Beatrice Victoria Kimes in Tulsa, OK m. (2) Zona // in CA m. (3) Gertrude // in CA b. Mar 8, 1988 Turlock, CA ....2 Bonnie Bell Miller b. July 15, 1911 Aurora, AR...... or..... b. July 15, 1911 Adair County, OK m. (1) Bert Weible m. (2) Edwin Wray m. (3) Bennie Westmore m. (4) Joshua Emmett Scott d. Apr 1, 1990 Palo Alto, CA + (2) Susan Charlotta McGrew Wright in OK b. June 1, 1868 in Enterprise, MS d/o Jim McGrew & // d. Jan 13, 1957 in Claremore, OK They had no children. Any researchers that can add more information or correct any of what I have listed above, are most welcome. Jerry (& Doris) Miller (501) 834-1044 Little Rock, AR EMail: [email protected] or..... [email protected]

Cheryl: There were funeral homes at that time period. Most families usually prepared the body for burial themselves and if the body was kept overnight, neighbors and family sat up all night with it. If possible the body was buried the same day since there was no way to perserve it. There was an undertaker in Saint Paul in early 1900's but he only took care of bodies in that area. As far as ordering from the Madison County Genealogical & Historical Society, either a check or money order will be fine. Also you might want to place a "Query" in our quarterly, "The Madison County Musings". There is no charge to do so. In the query you would state the people's names you are looking for and what information you need, along with your name and address. This is a really good way to make contacts and you might find someone who knows all about this family. The Musings goes into 35 states and we have 735 members who receive it. Joy Russell

Joy, george alexander was my great uncle. his sister, frances elzona married a stanberry. one of their daughters, rachel louella was my grandmother. there is supposedly native american bloodlines.so far, cannot find any edgmons to get photos from. do you happen to know what funeral homes that might have taken care of my ggreatgrandparents? thanks, cheryl

Joy, do they prefer a check or money order? cheryl

Joy, thanks!!! let me see. jeez. mind went blank. edgmon married young. had daughter that married stanberry. stanberry had daughter that married a burns. burns mom was a lewis. cheryl

I found the William Jasper Edgemon family in the 1900 Madison County census, Goodwill township (which is the Red Star area). Also I found a land patent record for a homestead of 160 acres to William Jasper Edgemon on 16 Sept 1904, for the Northeast Quarter of Section 10, Township 14, Range 24, Madison County, AR. I also found that William Jasper Edgmon and Lucy Ann Edgmon are both buried in Old Bethel Cemetery, located about 1 mile North of Red Star, Arkansas. The tombstone information shows: William Jasper Edgmon, born 27 March 1859, died 17 August 1946 Lucy Ann Edgmon, born 23 May 1857, died 15 April 1918 Our records show that William Jasper married the second time to Mrs. Fannie Bell Mitchell. Both William Jasper and Lucy Ann have tombstones. Also buried in the Old Bethel cemetery are several of their grandchildren, the child of George Alexander Edgmon. If you are interested in this information, the Old Bethel Cemetery was printed in our quarterly magazine back in the Spring 1993 issue. The information on the cemetery is 13 pages long. The Spring 1993 issue of the "Musings" is available for $5.00 from the Madison County Genealogical & Historical Society, P. O. Box 427, Huntsville, AR 72740. There is a full page of family history on the family of Geo. Alexander and Martha M. Edwards Edgmon in that issue. It lists all the children of George Alexander Edgmon, the birthdates and who they married. I did not find any census records, land patents, or cemetery listings for any of the Lewis family that you mentioned. How are the Edgmon family and the Lewis family related? Hope this helps. Joy Russell

Thanks Joy, I'd sure appreciate it. does anyone know if there is a cemetery called new home? who would be the nearest funeral home back in 1918? cheryl