Marion County List, please respond to Kellie if you have data on Talbert's Ferry and also put it on the list for general information. Don Kellie, The old ford where Indians crossed the White River, and it is believed that DeSoto also crossed at the same place, and where whites entered into early Marion County Arkansas from the east was called Talbert's ferry. It was somethimes called Mooney's Ferry and later called Denton's Ferry. The road to and from on both sides of the river is now known as Denton's Ferry Road. Of course all ferrys have been replaced by bridges now. The Cherokee "Trail of Tears" crossed the White River at this point, they spent Christmas 1838 camped at the site. Arkansas became a state in 1836, I note the following Talberts in the 1840 Marion County Census as Head of Household. Bozzle Talburt (Bye the way the names are often spelled Talbert as well) Frederick Talburt G.W. Talburt Walter Talburt In the 1850 Cencus I find: John H. Tolbert, a farmer, don't know if that is same folk as above. I will put this response on the Marion County List and hope that others can give you additional insight as to the naming of Talbert's ferry. Don Ott At 10:13 PM 02-11-00 -0500, you wrote: >Dear Sir: >I am searching for information regarding my Talbert ancestors and am curious >if you know why this area is named Talbert Ford? > >Any information that you may have would be most appreciated. > >Sincerely, >Kellie Talbert Kintz >kelkintz@aol.com