Pictures of Miller County (Texarkana) and other SW Arkansas- <A HREF="http://peace.saumag.edu/swark/sara/">SARA-Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives</A> http://peace.saumag.edu/swark/sara/ To see more old photos of Texarkana, you can purchase a copy of the book; "Texarkana, A Pictorial History" >From the Texarkana Museum. The cost is $15.00. History of the town and surrounding area is included. VR

Seeking information on the following families who were in the area from about 1880+. Name Spouse REEVES, Elizabeth SHUFLIN, Henry; PRICE, Richard W. SHUFLIN, John Reeves (never married) SHUFLIN, Henry G. HANNA, Mary J. SHUFLIN, Mary LEWIS, Taylor SHUFLIN, Theodore H. (never married?) SHUFFLIN, Edward SIBLEY, Mary Avonlea SHUFLIN, Charley Dixon WILBURN, Della SHUFFLIN, Jenny MAY, Joe A. SHUFFLIN, John Robert FURQUERON, Mary Ethel SHUFFLIN, Richard HODGE, Addie SHUFLIN, Thomas Jefferson, Sr. THOMASSON, Edwina Mae

We would like to invite you to attend the Eureka Springs, AR. Historical Museum Genealogy Seminar Nov. 5 - 6. Vendors will be open to the public on Sat. Nov 6. Please make reservations early as seating is limited. For more information please visit: http://member.aol.com/genseminar/index.htm Kathy

This message came in today on the AGS (Arkansas Gen Soc mail list) We sould be able to help her, yes? Please reply to Diana Passmore <dpassmor@painehamblen.com> _______________ From: Diana Passmore <dpassmor@painehamblen.com> To: ags-d-request@rootsweb.com <ags-d-request@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, October 08, 1999 11:42 PM Subject: DAVIS FAMILY - MILLER COUNTY, ARKANSAS >I am trying to locate information on Joseph M. Davis, married to Delilah Davis and raised their family in Miller County, Arkansas. I have been told that Joseph and Delilah were married 12/27/1830 (but that may be Joseph's date of birth). >I have also been told that Joseph M. Davis was instrumental in killing Cullen Davis - an outlaw of the time. > >One of their children was Talbert Putnam Davis who was supposedly a teacher in Miller County, Arkansas - he married Mary Jane Hill. > >Can you put me in touch with anybody that can help me?

WHAT: "George Washington, A Standing Miracle" one-man-show with Josh Morriss III WHEN: noon Thursday WHERE: Regional Arts Center, Texarkana, Texas CONTACT: Lone Star Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution invites the community to attend; catered lunch is $6 He was the father of our country, but had no children of his own. He was a soldier of courage as a general who won the Revolution, but he was a man of peace. He loved books and music yet was a practical farmer, landscaper and surveyor. He was one of the country's greatest men, our first president George Washington. The Lone Star Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution hosts a program for the community called "George Washington, A Standing Miracle" given by Josh Morriss III. "The script is historically accurate, taken from writings of the times in a large measure," Morriss said. "All third-party quotes are accurate. This is not just a script, it is a research paper with footnotes. The language has been changed only slightly to make it understandable to a modern audience, but all opinions expressed are Washington's." Morriss will appear in full costume with a white wig, although he said he has the white hair anyway, but his style is different. The set is minimal: a desk and a chair with candle and props. "The phrase "A Standing Miracle' comes from a letter Washington wrote that said, "The Divine interventions in the creation of this country has been little short of a standing miracle,'" Morriss said. The one-man show lasts about 40 to 45 minutes and explains why Washington felt God had a hand in founding the country. "When I play Washington, I am no longer Josh, I am Washington," Morriss said. "I'm not putting on a show as myself, I try to become the president and remove the fourth wall between him and the audience and maintain the distance between him and me." The Lone Star Chapter joins a nationwide celebration of the bicentennial of Washington's death being saluted by all of the DAR organizations across the country. This man who lived 200 years ago was honored in his own time and has kept the country's highest respect for all the years since. "Light Horse Harry" Lee gave him the familiar praise, "A citizen, first in war, first in peace and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Thomas Jefferson said of him, "And it may truly be said, that never did nature and fortune combine more perfectly to make a man great ..." And John Adams said: "His example is complete; and it will teach wisdom and virtue to magistrates, citizens and men, not only in the present age, but in future generations."

A number of Native Americans made their home for years in this area, leaving artifacts that have created an interest in Indian life and culture in Texarkana. In conjunction with October's designation as Native American History Month, the Texarkana Museums System is presenting two lectures from the Arkansas Archaeological Survey on the culture and artifacts of the Caddo Indians. Dr. Frank Schambach will speak on "The Bow Wood Traders" from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Ace of Clubs Carriage House, 420 Pine St. Dr. Schambach will describe the Caddo culture of the Red River Valley with an emphasis on the "Sander's Site" trading activities. He will show slides with the discussion. "The trading post known as Sander's Site was north of Texarkana," said Amy Wilkinson, TMS education director. "He will talk about the trade that went on between the Indians for bows made from bois d'arc trees known as Osage bows." Dr. David Jeane will present another lecture on Native American cultures from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Oct. 11 at the Carriage House. Speaking on "Artifact Identification," Dr. Jeane will look at artifacts that have been discovered or collected and will answer questions about them. Admission to both lectures is free to members and $3 for nonmembers. The Texarkana Historical Museum, one of the three museums of the Texarkana Museums System, holds a permanent exhibit of the early Native Americans from the region. The exhibit is open to visitors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Schools and other groups are invited to schedule special tours of the museum. Admission for adults is $2. To schedule a group tour, call the Texarkana Museums System at (903) 793-4831.

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I am trying to find information about a murder in Texarkana in the late 1800. Two brothers were supposedly in a card game and were murdered and thrown in a well. The story is they had gold and were murdered for it. There was a big trial. these men were my brother-in-laws uncles. They were Thomas and Robert Elliott. Wanda

Hi All: Do any of you know the towns along the Arkansas River from Fort Smith to the Mississippi River that actually are on the river. I will be making the trip by boat in the very near futhre and need to know these towns in order to plan my trip. Some of the towns are obvious bur others are not. I need to know towns that are in easy walking distance from where a boat can be tied up. I realize this is not necessarily genealogically related but this river trip will afford me the opportunity to trace the migration up the river as well as the history of settlements along it. Thanks in advance for your time and consideration. Bill Covey Creator of Ol' Tubby Joe Stottlemeyer Author of: Watson Is Where It Wuz http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Station/3265/Welcome.html

DBrooks466@aol.com wrote: > > I'm trying to find a possible obituary of my g-g-great-grandfather, Israel M. > Dempsey, who died in Miller County on May 20, 1908. He was married to Martha > Endsley and had several children. His parents were Levi and Charity Dempsey. > He is buried in Macedonia Cemetery. Can anyone help me? I would certainly > appreciate it. Thanks. > > Duston Brooks Hi Duston, Here's what I found in a book titled "Cemeteries with Cass County Connections", published by the CCGS, Vol 1, p 105. Macedonia Cemetery directions: From main red light on Hwy 59 in Queen City, talke Loop 236 E to CR 74, cross the RR track, go 5.7 miles to Bloomburg, turn left and then back right on CR 249 E which becomes 160AR for 3 miles. Turn on N237 and go .7 miles to church & cemetery on the right. Martha Jane Dempsey, born 25 October 1825, died 2 August 1907, daughter of Joseph and Ellen Neill Isreal M. Dempsey born 12 February 1820, died 20 April 1908, son of Levi & Charity Dempsey. Also: Joseph H. Dempsey born 1853, died 1858, son of I. M. & M. J. There are several other Dempseys listed in the book. If I can be of furthur help, let me know. Best Regards! Wanda Massey Underwood

I'm researching Brazells and Dempseys in Miller County. Is anyone else doing the same? Duston Brooks

I'm trying to find a possible obituary of my g-g-great-grandfather, Israel M. Dempsey, who died in Miller County on May 20, 1908. He was married to Martha Endsley and had several children. His parents were Levi and Charity Dempsey. He is buried in Macedonia Cemetery. Can anyone help me? I would certainly appreciate it. Thanks. Duston Brooks

Well folks, now I really am confused. Someone told me there are TWO Bright Stars...one in Miller Co. and one a little further north in Sevier or Howard. Anybody know exactly where the other one is? Many thanks. sherry dustyc@microgear.net

GREEN/GREENE GENEALOGY Providence Church Cemetery Marion Co., GA. James I GREEN no dates Co D 6 GA MIL CSA Samuel GREEN no dates Co H 46 GA INF CSA John GREEN b 20 Apr 1827 d 2 Jun 1887 J.W. GREEN 9 Feb 1832 d 9 Feb 1864 A GREEN b 8 May 1848 d 20 May 1911 These headstones are in the Providence Cemetery. I think the James I GREEN is my ggrandfather but haven't proved it yet. I have a picture of him standing with his five sisters but don't know the sisters names. This was taken in Buena Vista, GA. He has a beard and is dressed in a white shirt and pants with suspenders. I know he had one son, James Thomas GREENE (James added the e after the Green) b 11 June 1876 Red Bone District, GA d 9 June 1941 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR. He married Tressa Lee BLUNT the 7 Sep 1907 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR. Tressa was b 4 Jan 1889 d 26 Jan 1949 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR. She was the daughter of John Wesley BLUNT and Leila Arkansas DAVIS. Their children are: 1. Hubert Eugene b 4 Apr 1909 d 16 Jun 1910 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR. 2. Marshall Lafayette b 15 Feb 1910 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR. 3. Pearl Irene b 12 Oct 1912 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR d 1991 TX 4. Opal Rosalie b 12 Oct 1914 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR 5. Royal Albert b 8 Jan 1918 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR d 4 Sep 1997 AR 6. Myrtle Alva b 1 Jun 1919 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR d 17 Jun 1959 Bossier Parish, LA 7. James Doyle b 16 Oct 1920 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR. 8. Junior Boyce b 14 Jul 1925 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR d 26 Jan 1997 Hardeman Co., TN. Junior is my father. I would love to find James I Green and the names of his sisters, parents, wife and children. Thanking you in advance for any leads. Charlotte

BLUNT GENEALOGY Nelson BLUNT b abt 1795 TN was listed in 1822 LA Tax in 1835 fought in Mexican/American War, not proven yet. He married Elizabeth ? Listed in 1820 census Natchitoches Parish, LA M-33 Roll 31 in 1830 census Clairborne Parish, LA. Their children were: Huriah R BLUNT b 12 Sep 1822 Clairborne Parish, LA d 30 Jan 1877 Springhill, LA m/1 Lucinda SMITH the 16 Sep 1845 Lafatette Co., Ar. M/2 Martha Ann BISHOP 11 Feb 1850 Clairborne Parish, LA dau of James BISHOP and Pernina WALKER. M/3 Beneta BISHOP 25 Jan 1856 Bossier Parish, LA dau of James BISHOP and Pernina WALKER. Martha Ann Bishop/BLUNT died from complications of child birth. Children by Huriah & Martha were: James Bert BLUNT b 11 Mar 1851 Bossier Parish, LA d 19 Apr 1928 Rush Springs, OK. Francis (Fanny) BLUNT b 22 Apr 1852 Bossier Parish, LA d 21 Dec 1919 Zwolle, LA. Children by Huriah & Beneta were: Martha A (Mattie) BLUNT b 12 Mar 1858 Webster Parish, LA d 27 Dec 1928 Spring Branch, AR. Amanda BLUNT b 8 Jan 1859, Webster Parish, LA d 7 Feb 1936 Minden, LA Hughriah Nelson BLUNT b 31 Aug 1863 Bossier Parish, LA d 24 May 1939 Bradley, AR. James Bert BLUNT (Huriah, Nelson) b 11 Mar 1851 Bossier Parish, LA, and d 19 Apr 1928 Rush Springs, OK. Married Georgia Ann STACK 25 Aug 1872. M/2 Alpha Ann DELAFIELD 20 Jan 1876 in Minden, LA dau of William DELAFIELD and Cybthia MOORE. James died from a stroke/heart attack Alpha was buried 11 Apr 1893 Cromwell, TX died from complications of child birth. Children of James and Alpha were: Joel Edgar b 27 Nov 1876 Sarepta, LA d 21 Dec 1909 Miami, OK Mildred Irene b 22 Feb 1878 Sareta, LA d 28 Mar 1962 San Luis Obispo,CA James Bert b 18 Oct 1882, Sarepta, LA d 24 Aug 1933 Rush Springs, OK. Nova Arizona b 3 Sept 1885 Sarepta, LA d 16 Mar 1940 Rush Springs, OK Pierce b 1 Aug 1889 Vernon, TX d 17 Mar 1953 Bisbee, AZ. Albert Barton b 8 Feb 1891 Foard Co., TX d 28 Jun 1959 Mesa, AZ Alpha Anna b 6 Feb 1893 Crowell, TX d 11 Oct 1953 Lawton, OK. Frances (Fanny) BLUNT (?Huriah, Nelson) b 22 Apr 1852 Bossier Parish, LA d 21 Dec 1919 Zwolle, LA Married William J. ROBARDS first m/2 Antone Benott (Ben) MURPHEY 19 Feb 1881 Webster Parish, LA son of Joseph MURPHEY and Marie GRILLET. Children by Francis and William were: Caroline Barneder b 17 Jan 1875 LA m John NORIS William J Jr b 6 Feb 1877 LA d 20 Aug 1882 LA Alpha Delora b 15 Feb 1879 d 6 Jun 1951 Plain Dwelling, LA. Francis and Antoine were: Evenor b 3 Dec 1883 LA d 5 Nov 1907 Plain Dwelling, LA Joseph Hugh b 6 Jan 1888 Carterville, LA d 25 Jan 1964 Antrim, LA Martha A (Mattie) BLUNT (Huriah, Nelson) b 12 Mar 1858 Webster Parish, LA d 27 Dec 1927 Spring Branch, AR. Married James C (Tiny) JOHNSON 27 Nov 1881 Springhill, LA Their children were: Shelby b 8 Sept 1882 Webster Parish, LA d 4 Aug 1883 Spring Branch, AR Maretta b 21 Dec 1883 d 9 Sep 1964 m Bert PENNINGTON Sophia Antinet Melvina b 25 Oct 1885 d abt 1969 m Thomas P GARRETT Mattie b 12 Mar 1887 Fulton b 15 Aug 1892 d 3 Aug 1957 Jackson, MS James Tilman b 30 Jan 1894 d 24 Apr 1956 Spring Branch, AR. Amanda BLUNT (Huriah, Nelson) b 8 Jan 1859 Webster Parish, LA f 7 Feb 1936 Minden, LA. Married James Monroe BRALEY 19 Aug 1881 Clairborne Parish, LA son of Mechie BRALEY and Elizabeth ?. Their children were: Pet b 15 Jun 1882 d 18 Aug 1883 Ora Elizabeth b 14 Jan 1884 Webster Parish, LA. D 7 Mar 1984 Minden, LA Dawson Monroe b 22 Dec 1885 Springhill, LA d 10 Oct 1954 Sarepta, LA Frank James b 22 Feb 1888 Springhill, LA d 20 Jun 1953 Sarepta, LA Jesse James b 13 Mar 1890 Springhill, LA d 31 Mar 1957 Sarepta, LA Hugh Frederick b 23 Mar 1894 d 17 Feb 1895 Webb Pratt b 7 Mar 1896 Springhill, LA d 29 Nov 1964 Sarepta, LA Hughriah Nelson BLUNT (Huriah, Nelson) b 31 Aug 1863 Bossier Parish, Lad 24 May 1939 Bradley, AR Married Labicey Etta LEONARD 8 Jan 1884 dau of William LEONARD and Mary SLACK. Their children: James Burl b 25 Aug 1884 d 2 Jul 1945 Bradley, AR William Lonnie b 10 Feb 1886 LA d 17 Dec 1975 Bradley, AR Exia b 6 Aug 1888 d 14 Mar 1923 Bradley, AR John M b 27 Jul 1891 d 12 Oct 1917 Bradley, AR Thomas Olen b 20 Mar 1893 LA Shelby Byron b 31 Jul 1896 LA d 18 Jul 1936 Bradley, AR Jessie M b 13 Jul 1899 Texarkana, AR John N BLUNT (Nelson) b 1830 LA d ? married Narcissa BISHOP dau of James R BISHOP. John was a blacksmith. Their children: Jackson b 1852 d 1860 John Wesley BLUNT b 12 Jan 1855 LA d 21 Apr 1931 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR John Wesley married Lelia Arkansas DAVIS the 17 Jan 1879 Miller Co., Ar dau of Jared DAVIS and Rhonea PHILYAW. Their children were: Martha Narcissa (Mattie) b 27 Mar 1881 Doddridge, AR d 8 Jun 1950 Vivian, LA John Nelson b 30 Sep 1882 Doddridge, AR d 23 Jun 1977 Texarkana, TX Inte Virgie b 10 Feb 1884 Doddridge, AR d 2 July 1956 Doddridge, AR Elsie Genevia b 24 Oct 1885 Doddridge, AR d Oct 1914 Benton, AR Daisy D b 29 Jul 1887 Doddridge, AR d 26 Sep 1888 TRESSA LEE b 4 Jan 1889 d 28 Jan 1949 Doddridge, AR ** Ramie Vallona b 12 May 1890 d Dec 1908 Doddridge, AR Annie V b 28 Dec 1891 Doddridge, AR d 1970 Sheveport, LA Wesley Jared b 28 Dec 1891 Doddridge, AR d 3 Apr 1935 Alexander Joseph b 8 Apr 1894 Doddridge, AR d 3 Mar 1953 Doddridge, Ar Nora Lee b 30 Jul 1897 d 7 Feb 1963 Doddridge, AR Tressa Lee BLUNT married James Thomas GREENE 8 Sep 1907 Doddridge, Miller Co., AR. James was b 11 Jun 1876 Columbus, GA son of James Isaac GRENE AND Louise LUCAS. Their children were: Huibert Eugene b 4 Apr 1909 d 16 Jun 1910 Doddridge, AR Marshall Lafayette b 15 Feb 1910 Doddridge, Ar Pearl Irene b 12 Oct 1912 Doddridge, AR d Dec 1991 TX Opal Rosalie b 12 Oct 1914 Doddridge, AR Royal Albert b 8 Jan 1918 Doddridge, AR d 1998 AR Myrtle Alva b 1 Jun 1919 d 17 Jun 1959 Bossier Parish, LA James Doyle b 16 Oct 1920 Doddridge, AR Junior Boyce b 14 July 1925 Doddridge, AR d 26 Jan 1997 Hardeman Co., TN. Junior was my father. Junior Boyce married Rose Dean BESHIRES 16 Dec 1949 Hardeman Co., TN. Rose was b 5 Dec 1931 Hardeman Co., TN. Their children were: Charlotte Lee b 27 Sep 1950 Hardeman Co., TN. ME Sharon Remonia b 5 Oct 1953 Hardeman Co., TN Boyce Dale b 14 Aug 1969 Sutter Co., CA. I am interested in anything that can be found on these people. Thank you. Charlotte

I'm interested in any information for the following POTTS families: Thank you, Connie Griffin Descendants of Charles W. Potts 1 Charles W. Potts b: 1867 in Rome, Floyd Co., Georgia d: April 01, 1949 in Rocky Mound Cem., Miller Co., AR. Fact 1: d. at his home 6 miles south of Texarkana. Age 82 .. +Priscilla Williams b: November 09, 1871 in Atlanta, Fulton Co., Georgia d: May 19, 1952 in Rocky Mound Cem., Miller Co., AR. m: 1889 Fact 1: Died at her home in Texarkana age 81 ......... 2 Dora Arlecy Potts b: 1892 in Alabama Fact 1: 1949 res. in Fouke, AR ............. +Dean ......... *2nd Husband of Dora Arlecy Potts: ............. +Porier b: 1888 m: February 22, 1910 in Miller Co., AR ......... 2 Wesley O. Potts b: July 08, 1894 in Alabama d: January 29, 1978 in Independence Cem., Fouke, Miller Co., AR Fact 1: SS# 431-32-1311 Fouke, Miller Co., AR ............. +Blanch ......... *2nd Wife of Wesley O. Potts: ............. +Maude Easley b: Abt. 1910 m: September 09, 1930 ......... 2 Maime Potts b: 1896 in Alabama Fact 1: 1949 res. in Houston, TX / last name was Clark ............. +J. M. Maylittle b: 1878 in AR ......... *2nd Husband of Maime Potts: ............. +Clark ......... *3rd Husband of Maime Potts: ............. +J. A. Moffett b: Abt. 1880 m: December 29, 1913 in Miller Co., AR ......... *4th Husband of Maime Potts: ............. +Marion Johnson m: September 02, 1915 in Miller Co., AR ......... 2 Georgia Elizabeth Potts b: February 08, 1898 in GA/AL d: July 17, 1962 in Arcata, Humboldt County, CA Fact 1: Census says she was b. AR ............. +William Webster Brown b: April 11, 1888 in TN d: September 23, 1964 in Arcata, Humboldt County, CA m: October 29, 1914 in Miller Co., AR Fact 1: Moved from AR > CA abt. 1956. ......... 2 William "Bill" Tramble Potts b: October 02, 1899 in Alabama d: September 23, 1973 in Concord Cem., Fouke, Miller Co., AR Fact 1: Buried at Rocky Mound or Concord Cem, Fouke, AR. ............. +Gertha Ozella Attaway b: August 30, 1902 in Fouke, Miller co., AR d: June 1984 in Concord Cem., Fouke, Miller Co., AR m: December 25, 1919 Fact 1: SS# 430-19-6301 ......... 2 Florence Potts b: September 19, 1902 in Alabama d: May 23, 1991 in Texarkana, Miller Co., AR Fact 1: bu. Rocky Mound Cem., Miller Co., AR ............. +Erwin Jones ......... 2 Bertie Potts b: 1904 in TX Fact 1: 1949 res. in Fouke, AR ............. +Jack Nix m: April 26, 1930 in Miller Co., AR ......... 2 Lelia Potts b: 1909 in Fouke, Miller Co., AR Fact 1: died young, before 1931, during an illegitimate childbirth. SEE NOTES: ............. +Joe Reynolds m: September 03, 1927 in Miller Co., AR ......... 2 Maude Potts b: 1914 in AR Fact 1: 1949 res. in Texarkana / her last name in obit was Eaves. ............. +Tom Sanders b: 1897 m: December 18, 1925 in Miller Co., AR ......... *2nd Husband of Maude Potts: ............. +Eaves m: Bef. April 1949 ......... 2 Elmore Bo Potts b: August 25, 1914 in AR d: November 16, 1971 in Fouke, Miller Co., AR. Fact 1: 1971 buried at Rocky Mound Cemetery, Fouke, AR. ............. +Mary Fact 1: 1999 res. Fouke, AR area ......... 2 Alpha Potts b: May 22, 1907 in Miller Co., AR d: October 23, 1916 in Miller Co., AR Fact 1: bu. Rocky Mound Cem., Miller Co., AR

Hi all, I'm interested in information for several past families in Miller County, AR. JONES / WARD / ADAMS / Any information on the following families would be greatly appreciated. Descendants of John Garland Jones 1 John Garland JONES b: November 13, 1860 d: March 19, 1927 in Fouke, Arkansas. Fact 1: Buried at Independence Cemetery, Miller Co., AR March 19, 1927 Texarkana News Item: John Jones age 65 of Miller County was kille with a blow to the neck with a shotgun by J. D. McFarland. The murder took place at the home of Ney Pratt a Red River farmer +Mattie WARD b: October 23, 1864 d: May 27, 1952 in Fouke, Arkansas m: March 27, 1883 in Miller Co., AR Fact 1: buried at Rock Springs Cemetery, Miller Co., AR. ......... 2 Dick JONES Fact 1: buried at Indepence Cemetery, Miller Co., AR ......... 2 Thad C.JONES b: 1880 d: October 08, 1965 Fact 1: Buried at Jonesville Cemetery, Jonesville, Miller Co., AR ......... 2 Sam JONES Fact 1: Buried at Corinth Cemetery, in Miller Co., AR ............. +Birdie A. b: August 31, 1886 Fact 1: Buried at Indepence Cemetery, Miller Co., AR ......... 2 Barney JONES Fact 1: Possibly buried at Lewisville Cemetery, AR ......... 2 John Garland JONES b: February 25, 1889 d: June 18, 1967 in Fouke, Arkansas Fact 1: Buried at Rocksprings Cemetery Miller Co., AR.. ............. +Eva Irene ADAMS b: August 1890 d: August 1923 in Mt. Zion Cem., Doddridge, Miller Co,. AR m: June 30, 1908 in Miller Co., AR Fact 1: buried in Dodridge,Miller Co., Arkansas ......... *2nd Wife of John Garland JONES: ............. +Addie DAVIS b: January 03, 1906 d: September 15, 1987 m: Abt. 1924 ......... 2 Thiredoore JONES b: January 11, 1897 Fact 1: buried at Rock Springs Cemetery, Miller Co., AR. ......... 2 Perry C. JONES b: 1903 d: 1968 in Fouke, Miller Co., AR. ............. +Lillie M. b: 1902

I answered previously that I thought 1866 may have been the first year after the Civil War that ex-slaves could be married. Actually, the first year was probably 1865. There is a book called "From Slavery to Uncertain Freedom, The Freedman's Bureau in Arkansas, 1865-1869" which can provide you with some perspective on this period. Here is a website with information on the Freedmen's Bureau plus some of its records which are online. http://freedmensbureau.com/ M. Gillette

Hello list, has anyone out there ever heard of "The Marriage Tree" or "The Marrying Tree" in Miller Co.? Family legend says that my grandparents were married at such a spot. They were married in 1928. I was hoping for a little bit of history to go with the marriage date. It sounds like it could be a really interesting story. By the way I'm researching: William Lavader GLOVER, b. 1905, Palo Pinto Co., TX, son of John Elbert and Corah Mae (HARRINGTON) GLOVER who married Maggie Elizabeth BROWN, b. 1905, Miller Co., AR, daughter of Charlie Henderson and Minnie Belle (BETTERTON) BROWN. I would love to hear from anyone else researching these lines. Thanks for your time, Kay

Does anyone know about the Circuit Preacher, or whoever ?? , that went around and performed marriages out in the country back in the 1860's? I am transcribing the "marriages found in deed record book L", Circuit Clerks Office, many of the dates are the same, or close dated. I would love to get some history to go with these marriages. Vicki (reply back to the list please)