I am desperately seeking any information on Andrew Jackson Birdwell that supposedly died in Compton sometime between 1887 - 1899. From what I have been told he was buried in the Taylor Brown Cemetery, Buffalo, Boone County. Three of Andrew's children married into the Edgmon family. His daughter Harriet married Thomas Bird Edgmon. If anyone has any information on these two families, please let me know. Andrew is a brickwall for me. Thanks in advance for your help. Tassy Guenther

hello, I just joined this list. I am researching a relative who died in April 1987. According to the SSDI, Edmond VIRONET was born in 1911, and died in Jasper AR, in 4/1987. I suspect that Edmond was a relative of mine, since the VIRONET surname is very rare in America, and all VIRONETs in America are descendants of a family from Jumet Belgium. My great grandfather was John VIRONET, who became "John VERONA" in America, since he only spoke French, and his name was mistranslated to John VERONA, i.e., VIRONET is pronounced like "VERONAY". I would like to know if anyone on this list knew Edmond or his wife Wilma VIRONET (died 12/1995), and if there are any living VIRONETs in Newton AR. Thanks, Matt Verona/Vironet Sugar Land, TEXAS

-----Original Message----- From: Tamara and Allen Wilkerson [mailto:hoosiers@digital.net] Sent: Tuesday, August 31, 1999 11:35 AM To: ARNEWTON-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ARNEWTON] Fw: [HUNT-L] CENSUS TAKER -----Original Message----- From: LJJJPWM@aol.com <LJJJPWM@aol.com> To: HUNT-L@rootsweb.com <HUNT-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, August 30, 1999 10:07 AM Subject: [HUNT-L] CENSUS TAKER >Hi Listmates, > > I got this from one of the list I'm on. It's great reading. Jean > > CENSUS TAKER > > It was the first day of census, and all through the land; > The pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. > He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; > His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. > > A long winding ride down a road barely there; > Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. > The woman was tired, with lines on her face; > And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. > > She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; > And she answered his questions ... the best she was able. > He asked of her children... Yes, she had quite a few; > The oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. > > She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; > his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. > She noted each person who lived there with pride; > And she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. > > He noted the sex, the color, the age... > The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. > At the number of children, she nodded her head; > And saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. > > The places of birth she "never forgot"; > Was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? > They came from Scotland, of that she was clear; > But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. > > They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; > They could read some .and write some .. though really not much. > When the questions were answered, his job there was done; > So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. > > We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear; > "May God bless you all for another ten years." > > Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me; > As we search for the people on our family tree. > > We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; > As we search for that entry from long, long ago. > Could they only imagine on that long ago day; > That the entries they made would effect us this way? > > If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel; > And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. > We can hear if we listen the words they impart; > Through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. > > Author Unknown >

-----Original Message----- From: LJJJPWM@aol.com <LJJJPWM@aol.com> To: HUNT-L@rootsweb.com <HUNT-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, August 30, 1999 10:07 AM Subject: [HUNT-L] CENSUS TAKER >Hi Listmates, > > I got this from one of the list I'm on. It's great reading. Jean > > CENSUS TAKER > > It was the first day of census, and all through the land; > The pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. > He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride; > His book and some quills were tucked close by his side. > > A long winding ride down a road barely there; > Toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. > The woman was tired, with lines on her face; > And wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. > > She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table; > And she answered his questions ... the best she was able. > He asked of her children... Yes, she had quite a few; > The oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. > > She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; > his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. > She noted each person who lived there with pride; > And she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. > > He noted the sex, the color, the age... > The marks from the quill soon filled up the page. > At the number of children, she nodded her head; > And saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. > > The places of birth she "never forgot"; > Was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? > They came from Scotland, of that she was clear; > But she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. > > They spoke of employment, of schooling and such; > They could read some .and write some .. though really not much. > When the questions were answered, his job there was done; > So he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. > > We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear; > "May God bless you all for another ten years." > > Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me; > As we search for the people on our family tree. > > We squint at the census and scroll down so slow; > As we search for that entry from long, long ago. > Could they only imagine on that long ago day; > That the entries they made would effect us this way? > > If they knew, would they wonder at the yearning we feel; > And the searching that makes them so increasingly real. > We can hear if we listen the words they impart; > Through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. > > Author Unknown >

Cora, I have Clark's who came from MO to AR. I do not know for sure that they came into Newton Co. I have had a hint that they might have. Here is what I have, just in case. John Clark, born about 1822 in TN, wife Nancy Clark born about 1832 in KY daughter Martha Clark born 1865 in MO, married John Meeks, had two children: John Jr and Hettie. Nancy was a widow with three children when she married John about 1865. The children are Francis, Larkin and Mary Simpson. Francis married a Henderson and Mary married a Young. This family came to AR from MO, probably to Carrollton Co first. The eventually go to Indian Territory, LeFlore Co OK. I do not know for sure where they were between 1865 and 1894. Thanks. Georgia

I Am preparing a book with the Above Surnames, one for Each Surname connections is Madison, Newton, Carroll, Washington, Pulaski, Polk, Counties, anyone with connections would like to contribute informatin please contact me at Cybersea3@AOL.com Virginia Heard Daughter of Cora Clark Smith

Hi everyone, I am new to the list. I am searching for the following families in Newton Co: BARNARD, Peter and wife SELF, Tabitha, her parents: SELF, Erby or Eurby (Coby) and his wife DANIELS, Polly (maybe Mary) CALLAHAN, Jefferson F who married BARNARD, Sarah Jane Sarah Jane Barnard/Callahan's daughter Isabel Callahan married Will Fruen in Scott Co AR. Isabel and Will are my grandparents. Georgia Fruen Aeverman

Hello all, I know we have some Allred families who came to Newton Co., but not sure if this is your line. Wanted to pass this on from the Orange Co. NC mailing list. Terri Walker I just wanted to let everyone know that the East Coast Allreds are hosting a big Allred Family Reunion in Randolph County, NC on Saturday, September 11, 1999. The reunion will be held at Grays Chapel UMC in the Fellowship Hall. Grays Chapel is located at the intersection of Old Liberty Road and HWY 22 in the northeast corner of Randolph County. This reunion is open to all Allreds, Allred descendants and everyone interested in Allred Family History! The agenda is: 10:30 Meetings and Greetings. This is your chance to see who's there and hear the latest Research Information. 12:00 Noon Covered Dish/Pot Luck Lunch. All Afternoon free to visit with all your cousins and view displays We will have a lot of displays available including copies of the original Granville Land Grants, copies of some of the original wills, Revolutionary War Veteran's Applications, and other paper work that our Allred ancestors have "left" for us to enjoy and study. There will also be family photographs, tombstone photographs, and lots of other family "stuff" to see. Sunday, September 12th, we're offering a Tour of Allred Sites in Randolph County. We will begin the tour at 9am, leaving from Grays Chapel School which is located across the road from the church. The tour should last all day and we've chosen sites that we can drive too so some of our cousins who can't hike or walk long distances can join us. Maps of the Allred sites will be available at the reunion for those who can't join us. We are planning to eat lunch at Captain Tom's Seafood Restaurant around 1 or 1:30 that day. If you aren't a fan of seafood, don't worry. I can't eat it either, I'm allergic to shell-fish. There will be other items to choose from on the menu. I hope you can join us. Please let me know if you need any more info! Linda Allred Cooper lacooper@mindspring.com

Hi guys, The Arkansas Genealogical Society is almost ready to publish the next addition of the Arkansas Resource Directory. If you are wanting your book, society, or library listed in our directory, please let me know and I'll email you the form to complete. This is one of the most comprehensive guides to what resources are available in Arkansas. Thanks! Tracey Converse Tracey Converse AGS Board Member FREE Genealogy Forms Online!!! http://www.genrecords.com/ **************************************************** Listowner of the GRS E-Zine, GenTips, GenChat, GenSwap, Professional Researchers, Arkansas Genealogical Society Internet Mailing Lists ******************************************************

We would like to invite you to attend the Eureka Springs Historical Museum Genealogy Seminar presented by Seminar Horizonz Nov. 5 - 6. The speakers will be Russell Baker & Tracey Converse. 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

I'm looking for information on Sophornia Belle HARRIS, born about 1862 somewwhere in AR. Her parents are listed as being born in AR on the 1910 Census, however, I don't know their names. She married William Simon MYERS about 1884 and they lived in Madison County, AR later on, in the town of Marble. She died sometime between the 1910 and 1920 Census, and I don't know where she was buried. Her son Irvin Lee Myers was my grandpa. I'm seeking anyone researching Harris families in Northwestern Arkansas, and ANY information on her or the Myers family. Eddie Davis ecdavis@atlascomm.net His Genealogy page: http://www.atlascomm.net/ecdavis/default.htm (Links to Davis, Vaughan, Price, Johnson, McDonald, Myers and other family lines from this page.)

Hi, This is my first post to your list.I an starting to search for my grandmother MARY CANADY's family.Her father was ELISHA CANADY.Her mother I believe MARY ANN SKEETS.She had a brother JOHN CANADY. Mary Canady married William S.Bowden 8 Aug 1898 Mt.Hershey (Newton County) AR.. These places have been mentioned to me,Mt.Hershey,Mt. Judea and Snowball Mountains. Thank you for any help you may be able to give. Clementine West Hughes

Hi, I am new to the list and I am searching for obituaries for a great aunt and cousin. Ida Cosper died July 1963 Winifred Barrett died Mar 1992, both were in Jasper, Newton Co, AR Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated. Carolyn Graeser

Looking for information on the following family. James W. Smith, born October 3, 1847 in Spider Branch, Newton County, Arkansas; died January 7, 1898 in Newton County, Arkansas He was the son of John M. Smith and Mary (Polly) Rowland. He married Mary Tennison about 1867 in Newton County, Arkansas She was the daughter of Allen Tennison and Rachel (Estep?). Children of James Smith and Mary Tennison are: i. John Smith. What happened to him? ii. Jeptha T. Smith, born January 1, 1878 in Newton County, Arkansas; died February 6, 1961 in Jasper, Newton County, Arkansas; married Mary Elizabeth Peoples January 28, 1900 in Newton County, Arkansas. who was she? iii. Stephen Smith, born August 15, 1884; died 1962; married Lillie Rosalie Peoples May 27, 1906. Who was Lillie? was she related to Mary Elizabeth Peoples? iv. Frank Smith, born April 1889; married Myrtle Campbell August 7, 1910. Who was Myrtle Campbell? v. Louisana "Janie" Smith, born April 1892; married Alf (or Aff) Shatswell and Virgil L. Cowell (August 23, 1910). I am not sure in what order these marriage were. Who did she marry first. Who was Alf or Aff Shatwell? Who was Virgil Cowell? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi I am looking for information about the following family. Any help would be appreciated. Lucinda Alice Tennison, born January 1852 in Newton County, Arkansas; married Asa (Acey) Nathen Holt, Jr. about 1867 in Newton County, Arkansas. Asa Nathen Holt, Jr. was born March 1850 in Newton County and died 1927 in Lamar, Johnson County, Arkansas. He was the son of Asa Nathan Holt, Sr. and Elizabeth Campbell. Lucinda and Asa Holt had at least five children: a) Alen Holt, born about 1869 in Arkansas; married Manerva Cansada Asher January 20, 1890 in Newton County, Arkansas (Newton County Marriage Book C, page 269). b) Charly Holt, born about 1871. c) James W. Holt, born about 1873 - 1874; married Nancy S. English February 11, 1894 in Newton County, Arkansas d) Mary F. Holt, born about 1875. e) William Holt, born about 1879. 1880 Newton County, Prairie Township A. F. Davis Enumerator #398 Holt Asa 30 fmr Ar. Tn Tn (Tennison Lucinda 31 wife Ar Ind Ar Alen 11 Ar Charly 9 Male Ar James W. 6 Ar Mary F 5 Ar William 1 Ar Thanks so much Charlene

Hi Am working on the Jesse Walter Phillips line of Newton and Johnson County and have some old correspondence from a Hazel, who is a Phillips, a granddaughter of Daniel Russell Phillips. She may have been the daughter of Sherman Phillips, and she may have married a man by the name of John Sartin (I think) This is an old letterand it doesn't have her last name, address or name other than Hazel. Below is all I have on Sherman (General Sherman?) Phillps, son of Daniel Russell Phillips and Clarissa Brasel. Do any of you know anything about the Sherman (General Sherman?) Phillips family and specifically Hazel Phillips. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks much Charlene Holland Descendants of Sherman Phillips Generation No. 1 1. Sherman Phillips (Daniel Russell, Jesse Walter, John Tulle,) was born January 12, 1886 in Newton County, Arkansas. He married Molly Broderick. Children of Sherman Phillips and Molly Broderick are: 2 i. Pearl (Louise?) Phillips. 3 ii. Hazel Phillips, born about 1910.

Am seeking any info on or contact with the family of my grandparents: Edward Finley WELLS, b. 1858, IL, no death record; m. Minnie Mae GOUGE. They had 10 children, and are believed to have been in the area of Walnut, AR, between 1910 and 1920. Any help is greatly appreciated. Peggy RIGGS Kopp

Hi Cousins I sure hope Kent doesn't mind if I give you a link to his page, He has a lot of good information on a number of Newton County Family lines encluding many of mine. Thanks Kent <A HREF="http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/c/u/s/Kent-T-Cusack/index.html">Cli ck here: Family Tree Maker's Genealogy Site: User Home Pages: The Kent Cusack Family Home Page </A> ^ ^ Patsy Gilmore ( * - * ) 4629 Liberty. ~ Kansas City, Mo. 64112 816-756-1309 Pdumpling@aol.com Oh where, oh where, have my ancestors gone? MY SURNAMES: The GILMORE line---- Gilmore/Gillmore, Lindsey, Ketcham, Mayberry, Criner, Womack, Daniels, Shaw, Walkins, Gower, Allen. The CAMPBELL line-- Campbell, Grangee, Smith, Byrd, Armstrong, The HOLT line---------- Holt, Campbell, Fortner, Grangee, Ratliff, Hancock, Scheible, Brickhmann, Berger, Hagelin. The SMITH line-------- Smith, Ricketts, Flood, Nichols, Byrd, Jones, Clemmons, Page.

Hi Newton County Cousins Here is a link to the Ketcham line. My ancestor was Elizabeth Ketcham mother of Levi Gilmore and grandmother to Kelsey Gilmore. Think her father was Epenetus Ketcham and that we connect to this line. Check it out tell me what you think. <A HREF="http://209.142.193.5/~jketcham/">Click here: Ketcham Genealogy</A> ^ ^ Patsy Gilmore ( * - * ) 4629 Liberty. ~ Kansas City, Mo. 64112 816-756-1309 Pdumpling@aol.com Oh where, oh where, have my ancestors gone? MY SURNAMES: The GILMORE line---- Gilmore/Gillmore, Lindsey, Ketcham, Mayberry, Criner, Womack, Daniels, Shaw, Walkins, Gower, Allen. The CAMPBELL line-- Campbell, Grangee, Smith, Byrd, Armstrong, The HOLT line---------- Holt, Campbell, Fortner, Grangee, Ratliff, Hancock, Scheible, Brickhmann, Berger, Hagelin. The SMITH line-------- Smith, Ricketts, Flood, Nichols, Byrd, Jones, Clemmons, Page.

Hi Newton County Cousins My Ancestor Emaline Mayberry Her Father was David Mayberry his Mother was Ann Womax. Here is a link to the Womax line. <A HREF="http://ghs1.greenheart.com/rdietz/womack2.htm">Click here: Desc. of William Womack </A> ^ ^ Patsy Gilmore ( * - * ) 4629 Liberty. ~ Kansas City, Mo. 64112 816-756-1309 Pdumpling@aol.com Oh where, oh where, have my ancestors gone? MY SURNAMES: The GILMORE line---- Gilmore/Gillmore, Lindsey, Ketcham, Mayberry, Criner, Womack, Daniels, Shaw, Walkins, Gower, Allen. The CAMPBELL line-- Campbell, Grangee, Smith, Byrd, Armstrong, The HOLT line---------- Holt, Campbell, Fortner, Grangee, Ratliff, Hancock, Scheible, Brickhmann, Berger, Hagelin. The SMITH line-------- Smith, Ricketts, Flood, Nichols, Byrd, Jones, Clemmons, Page.