M A Shields married E W Phillips in Boone County,Arkansas Book C,page 382. I do not have this marriage book. Believe Boone County is preparing a marriage book. I have some of the indexes for Boone County marriages. So they perhaps lived in Boone County,Arkansas just across the line from Western Grove(Newton Co). Evelyn Flood Rkinfolks@aol.com

Hello again, There is an E W Phillips, born 18 Aug 1861 who died on 14 Jan 1905. Martha Ann Phillips born 23 July 1865 who died 30 June 1953, wife of E W. Could this be your family? They are buried in Western Grove Cemetery, Newton Co. AR.

Your Phillips family was on the 1880 Newton Co. AR census in Prarie Township. This is the listing. PHILLIPS, J T M 24 M Farmer GA,GA,TN Manerva F 22 M AR,AL,AR Luther M 3 S AR,GA,AR William M 9/12,born Oct AR,GA,AR (Manerva Evans, age 17, married J T Phillips,age 19, on 16 Jan 1876 in Newton County, AR. They were married by P R VanSant, M E Church whose credentials were listed in Boone Co.AR.) Did not find Luther Phillips on the 1900 Newton County Census. Could they have lived in Boone County in 1900? Evelyn Flood Rkinfolks@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/150.170.182.183.266.1 Message Board Post: Hello, I am searching for my G-G Grandmother Selena or Celena Hefley born about 1805 I think. She married James Long and they appear in Henderson Co., Tenn. along with the Martin Hefley family. I can not tie her to a set of parents. Their Daughter Harriet Long born March 1836 married John Calvin Record. Their only son was James Robert Record born September 16, 1859. In 1907 he with his family went to New Mexico (Millrose) along with Stephen Hefley who was married to Emeline Criner. Since this Steve was a cousin hope to find his parents and make a connection. Can you help Please.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/71.75.1 Message Board Post: Hi! I would be very interested in knowing some of your Phillips line that would connevt with Newton County, Arkansas. My Phillips family lived in that area from before 1865 to about 1898. I am searching for Luther Phillips, who was born in Georgia and later settled in Newton County Arkansas near Western Grove. He was married to Nancy Cates (also from Georgia) and had 3 children. Their children were Emsley (b. 1865 in AR), Turner (b. ?) and an unknown daughter. This information was handed down to me from my late great grandmother Gertrude Phillips (b. 1898 in Newton County), Emsley (noted above) & Martha Ann Shield's daughter. I would love to hear from anyone that shares this line or has any information surrounding the folks listed above. Thanks!

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This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nichols, Curtis, McPherson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/503.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi James, Thanks for responding. I just read that Newton Co., was originally Carrol Co. Did you find the 1850 census on the Newton Co., web site? I am sure this is the same family. I am having trouble with James Nichols because some people list him as James John Nichols and others as James W. Nichols. Anybody know which it is? Thank you.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nicholas, Ray Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/503.1 Message Board Post: My family lived in Newton County but I have not been able to connect with the family you described. The 1850 census shows the people you mentioned in Carrol county-Jefferson Township. James 25 from Tenn.-Delila 26 from Alabama-William L. 5, John B. 4-Joseph A. 2 (all born in Ark. Newton County had alot of Nichols which were not related to my Nicholas family. The spelling was different even though the official records often spelled the name both ways. good to hear from you James

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nichols, McPherson, Curtis Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/503 Message Board Post: James Nichols (b. abt 1825 in Tn) m. Delia Adaline McPherson (Nichols/Curtis).Children: David Crockett Nichols, William Nichols, Joseph, John B. Sarah Caroline Nichols. Looking for anything about James Nichols. d. Newton Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/256.272.273.1.2 Message Board Post: I noticed you had Nuckolls listed as a surname that your searching. I have Nuckolls ancestors from Newton Co., AR. Please contact me if your Nuckolls are from AR or TN.

Hello everyone, Col.Sandi Gorin gave me permission to present this article to Newton County, Arkansas Mailing List. I know Searcy County, Arkansas had a Poor Farm. Wonder if Newton County, Arkansas had a Poor Farm? Have been researching for my Orphan Train Grandpa Henry Bartlett in Henry and St.Lawrence Counties, New York and they have a listing of the inhabitants in the Poor Farm there. Anyone searching for an ancestor in any state might check to see if there was a Poor Farm or County Farm in your interested area. Evelyn Flood Rkinfolks@aol.com =============== TIP #374 POTTER'S FIELDS - COUNTY FARM CEMETERIES Many terms have been used throughout the years for the burial locations of certain individuals. The oldest term is potter's field which was taken from the following Scripture found in the Gospel of St. Matthew: "Then Judas, which had betrayed Him, saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests. . . and they took counsel, and brought with them the potters' field to bury strangers in." Potter's fields were also referred to in Bible times as "fields of blood". People have always felt the need and obligation to honor the dead with a decent burial. Thus potter's fields were set up in most counties and states as a place to bury those who were indigent, "unbefriended", and those who had died as criminals. In Kentucky, the term potter's field does not appear much, these cemeteries were known primarily as the poor house or the county farm. The Indigent:In the founding days of most Kentucky counties, there were provisions made for the indigent or those with medical conditions making it impossible for them to take care of themselves. A check of the very interesting Court Order Books indicates that these individuals were placed in the care of other citizens of the county who clothed, fed and provided medical attention for them. At the end of the year (or whenever deemed by the particular county), the "guardian" was paid out of the county revenue a sum of money for the upkeep for the ensuing year. This will explain certain instances on the census reports where there is an individual residing with the family that seems to have no biological connection with the rest of the family.Upon the indigent's death, in the oldest days of the county, there is never a mention of the burial location. It is assumed that he or she was buried either in the family burial plot or possibly a church cemetery. There were few municipal or city cemeteries at this time. A local carpenter or casket maker was hired and paid to make the plain pine box for burial.Later on, the county established what was called the county farm. It might have been known in various areas of the state as the county farm or poor house, or other titles. Housekeepers were appointed by the county, normally a couple who they felt could handle the care of others and a building of some description was built. You will find these on the census records from 1850 on for several censuses. The county made a payment to the caretakers annually and in some counties, kept a detailed list of the monies spent and the names of the individuals there. In some counties the reports do not show the names of the residents or the lists are missing altogether. Upon the death of a resident, a cemetery which was set aside nearby, was used for their burial. Very few clues to the existence of these exist prior to the time of funeral homes. Likely a wooden cross or a stone carved by a pocket knife was the only indication of the burial. Many of these old cemeteries have been destroyed or overgrown over the years. With the emergence of the funeral home burials of the very late 1890's to early 1900's, records were kept by them. They were quite "disguised" at times and sometimes were kept on a separate list or in the back of the funeral home register. A local embalmer prepared the body and the funeral home provided the inexpensive casket. The only indication sometimes that this was a "county burial" is that there is no next of kin listed as responsible for the funeral expenses and the county was billed. Funds were set aside by the counties for these burials. Some of the newer county farm cemeteries can still be found with little tin markers showing the funeral home that handled the burial and a card slipped in (some missing, faded from the weather) showing the individuals name - possibly a date. When the county farms ceased their existence, most burials take place in church or municipal cemeteries. The Unbefriended. It is imagined that the same rules applied to those who were not residents of the county or who lived here on their own with no family. Perhaps the individual was here on business or to visit family and died while in the area. It was costly to have the remains shipped back home(if they had one) although this was done by railroad many times. The criminals. In the days of hangings and lynchings, it would be considered to be an abomination to bury a criminal in a sacred family or city cemetery. There were exceptions to the rules of course; in fact, here in Barren County there was a murder in the 1850's by a prosperous husband of his new bride -he then committing suicide. They were buried in the same casket (which I never could understand), and their remains are in the municipal cemetery.However, most times, in the case of hangings, a wagon stood by and as the body was cut down from the gallows, his body was placed on the flat bed and driven out of town to an 'unknown burial spot'. Perhaps this was in fear that if anyone knew where the individuals remains rested, they were be dug up out of revenge. No marker was placed on the gravesite and only the family, if family he had, knew where he was buried. A little note here about hangings. With protests today about televising executions; people in the olden days thought this all the "rage". The local paper or a printer, sent invitations to the hanging. It was by ticket only that one could view a hanging. The prisoner was allowed, as is the case today, ministerial assistance and many jails contained old bathtubs where the prisoner could be baptized if he had repented. Ministers often stayed around the clock preaching to the sinner in the hopes of repentance. The prisoner had been allowed to write as many letters as he wished - to family members or the newspaper. The eager newspaper editor appears to have "ambulance chased" to the family daily to see if they had had correspondence with their convict family member, and printed them in glowing details in the paper.On the day of the funeral, the streets of town were overly crowded with entire families coming to see the hanging, often with picnic baskets. A fence was often erected around the gallows with enough room within the fence for the invitees to stand. The rest, without tickets, climbed the fences, climbed nearby trees, climbed to the top of nearby buildings It was a noisy crowd that cheered the henchman on; and the loud sobbing of family who were expected to be present also. I would imagine that the poor houses or county farms were not the cream of the crop, and sometimes residents there might have been abused. With the county ownership it is hoped that the rules were stricter and the people better taken care of. (c) Copyright, 3 January 2002, Sandra K. Gorin. All rights reserved. sgorin@glasgow-ky.com Col. Sandi Gorin, 205 Clements, Glasgow, KY 42141 (270) 651-9114 Publishing: http://ggpublishing.tripod.com/ SCKY resource links: http://www.public.asu.edu/~moore/Gorin.html < >< God Bless America ><>

Looking for someone who may know about a cemetery or possibly two that are on the Carroll/Newton County line south of Osage off Hwy 103. One source tells of a cemetery on the Joe Bartlett place near the creek. I have several sources who say that there is another one near some trailers in the same area. One source says these graves may be of Allred's, of which I am related to. I have been unable to locate my Allred's graves and they homesteaded land in this area. Please help if you have any information or know someone who does. Thank you, Cassie Elliott

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Beach,. Fritts, Perryman, Ross, Brisco Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/502 Message Board Post: Does anybody know Mary Jane Ross of Newton County, Arkansas abt 1854/55? I have one.... daughter of Angus Ross and Catherine Brisco. Then I have another married to A. Miles Beach in Madison County, AR born abt 1854/55. Trying to link these two Mary Jane ROss' to be the same person? Also trying to find out who Catherine Briscoe was? I don't know her parents/siblings etc.. Sandi genealogy@linkline.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/141.1.1 Message Board Post: SORRY FOR THE DELAY In answering -- am a little behind reading and answering messages. No there is no Joseph Brandt (I think that is what you said) in my line.

Thomas Farmer 6256 River Bend Road West South Wayne, Wisconsin 53587 is the author of the book on the William Thomas Farmer Family of Newton Co. AR. Evelyn Flood Rkinfolks@aol.com

There is a book on the William Thomas Farmer families of Newton County, Arkansas. I helped supply information on the Simon David Farmer family for this book in 1989. The Newton County Historical Society may be able to give you the name of the author and how you can purchase this book. Somehow I have misplaced the author's name and address. Believe it was Tommy Farmer. My correspondence was with W T Farmer of Mineral Wells, Texas but think he has moved to Wisconsin. All of my information is on family group sheets. I can answer questions one on one about this family. I have a newspaper clipping of a picture of Simon David and Minnie Baucom Farmer . Minnie died ca 1915 and is buried in Coppers Bluff Cemetery, Newton Co. AR. My Flood children are related to the Smith\Farmer families. Evelyn Flood RKinfolks@aol.com

Red Rock cemetery was printed in one of the old newsletters (Vol. 4, or 5 or so). Donna can get the specific one. What do you want to know? about it? It is almost in my front door. TN

Carol, I have information on Red Rock Cemetery and the Suttons of Newton County, Arkansas. Would like to exchange information. Evelyn Flood RKinfolks@aol.com

Have quite a bit of information on the Lane families of Searcy County and Newton County, Arkansas. Evelyn Flood RKinfolks@aol.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: SUTTON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/xV.2ADE/501 Message Board Post: Does anyone know of a cemetary called Red Rock or a town of the same name. I have information that I have family buried there on their home plot. Will be coming to Ar. this summer and would like to visit and pay my respects to my Sutton family. Carol