My Fesperman's....Festerman's....Festervan....Vesperman....This is what I've seen the name spelled....I have reason to believe that my Dorcus Eloise (Festerman) b. 1828 in SC? maybe NC....(she was the daughter of Frederick Festerman and Dorcus Radish....) who married Samuel M. Cocke....in Marshall Co, MS, the 26th of JAN, 1856....in 1870 they are on the DeSoto Co, MS census, Arcubutla Township, with four children....Henry 15, James 13, Samuel 10, and ?Sarah? 7 (male)....in 1860 they are on the Marshall Co, MS census, in Holly Springs....in 1880, they are on the MS census, but, Dorcus is dead, Jan 1880, and Samuel has remarried by that June, (when the census was taken....) In 1850, I have Dorcus Eloise Festerman living with her sister, Mary, who was married to J.D, Gordon....and children....Dorcus was single.... I was graciously given a long list of a Festerman line....and at this point I have not found them....I believe that Frederick married Dorcus Radish....?b. 1795?....and they may have married in Mecklenburg Co, NC, 06 JAN 1818....this has not been confirmed....? I do not know if there were any other children, other than Mary and Darcus....? Could be that Frederick was the younger son of Henry Fesperman....although, this is not confirmed....Dorcus (Festerman) and Samuel had James Alexander Cocke who is my grandfather....and the family was living in Tate Co, MS....when Dorcus (1879-1880) and Samuel died (1896).... If you have any information that you'd care to share....I would appreciate anything that you have....Frederick descended from? John Festerman and Henrich....not confirmed.... Thanks, Dee (you'll notice that Darcus and Dorcus was spelled both ways....) ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2006 3:00 AM Subject: AROUACHI-D Digest V06 #9

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Green Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XV.2ADI/841 Message Board Post: Emma Lee Green, 98, peacefully departed this life on Jan. 6, 2006, in Fairbanks. Emma was born on May 4, 1908, in El Dorado, AR, to General and Eula Green. Emma grew up in Camden, AR, and graduated in 1927 from AM&N College in Pine Bluff. She majored in home economics with a specialty in sewing. She taught school in Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri. Emma was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Luther Mae Green; and brother, Willie Green. She is survived by her cousin, Cassie Bradford of Camden, AR and a host of other relatives. A memorial service will be held at 2PM, Sun Jan 15, at Corinthian Baptist Church. The Rev. Murrell J. Thompson will officiate. Arrangements were by Chapel of Chimes Funeral Home

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fesperman/Burndine/Winchester Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XV.2ADI/779.1.1.1 Message Board Post: June, would you tell me about your FESTERMAN/Vesterman/Fesperman? I have an Elizabeth b. 1810+NC- m to Winchester/Burdine.. She is found in Calhoun Co. IL 1850. Her Burdine son, Nathaniel tells us she was a Vesterman...do you have ANY info on Fesperman/etc having a daughter named Elizabeth?

Hello to the list! I'm new and asking for help. My g-g-grandpa (Enoch Davis) had a farm near Carouse in Ouchita County for several years, showing up on the federal censuses in 1860 and 1870, and he is probably buried near there too. Have the cemeteries in Ouchita County been indexed and put on-line? I can't find Carouse on the map, but if anyone knows where it was located, I would love to know where. Thanks in advance for any help or advice, Jim Davis in Phoenix, AZ

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ramsey Powell Lockett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XV.2ADI/840 Message Board Post: Seeking information on the family of Rev. D. B. Ramsey, b. TN. ca. 1843, married to Ida Em Powell. They were living in Camdon, Ark. in 1900 census. Children were, Cordelia/Delia, b. 1872, Frank b. 1873, Bruce b. 1878, Bettie b. 1880. Bettie married R. J. Lockett, ca. 1902 and Ida is living with them in 1920 census. Thank you for any help. Mary A. Powell Sutphin

Camden, AR is my hometown....and have many Knight relatives, living in the area....Does anyone on this board have information about the Knight's Landing Restaurant, that was in the Holiday Inn? This restaurant had memorabilia pertaining to the Knight Family who settled the Knight's Landing, located just outside of Camden. When I found out about this, I took a trip to Camden and discovered that the Holiday Inn had an awful fire. I Was told that there were plans to reopen, but, several visits since then, a year or two later....and it was still vacant.... If anyone can give me some information as to what information was on the walls, etc of the restaurant and what happened to that information? I was told that my aunt sent some things to the city for historical purposes, but, do not know if any of her things were part of the memorabilia that was on the walls of the restaurant. Does anyone remember the restaurant and seeing the pictures, etc. that were on display there?....Please contact me if you have any information and/or some idea of what happened to them [email protected] Thanks, Dee >

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.2ADI/839.2 Message Board Post: I found a map in Ouachita County library that shows the townships and the following descriptions of these townships are from that map. Jefferson Township is north of Stephens and lies mostly south of Hwy. 278. There are not major towns there today except for Ogemaw in the extreme southeast corner. The community of Troy is in this township. Woodlawn is shown on 1865 map. Marion Township is east of Jefferson Township. It contains the community of Buena Vista which existed in 1865. Valley Township is northeast of Camden. Present day communities in this township are Harmony Grove and Eagle Mills, but these were not shown on 1865 map. No other towns were shown. Liberty Township is north of Jefferson Township and south of White Oak Lake. No towns there today. Poison Spring is shown on 1865 map where a Civil War battle took place. This is in the extreme northeastern corner of Libety Township. Behestian Township is northeast of Chidester and extends to Tate's Bluff where the Little Missouri River and Ouachita Rivers meet. No major towns there today and none shown on 1865 map. Cathy was right. Chidester, Sayre, and Barham are in Red Hill Township which is north of LibertyTownship and west of Behestian Township.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XV.2ADI/839.1 Message Board Post: Per an 1885 township map for Ouachita County, early towns or communities were: ..Liberty Twp = Troy. ..Jefferson Twp = Seminary. ..Marion Twp = Ogemaw. ..Valley Twp = Kemp. ..Behestian Township = (this map shows Chidester, Sayre & Barham although I thought these were actually in adjoining Red Hill Township?).

I'm not sure about all the townships but Behestian Twp is on the Ouachita River they call it Tates Bluff area Liberty is between Chidester and Stephens. Closer to Chidester Jefferson is next to Liberty closer to Stephens in the Troy area. Marion is next to Jefferson going east not sure what community is there anyone know? Valley looks like it is close to Bearden. Not sure about Valley. Hope this helps. Looks like you will be looking for the towns of Bearden, Chidester and Stephens. Jeanette Ponder http://www.genexchange.org/county.php?state=ar&county=ouachita ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: [AROUACHI] Ouachita County Townships > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Blair > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XV.2ADI/839 > > Message Board Post: > > Hello all, > I have just started researching my paternal grandfather's family after > dedicating 8 years to my maternal grandfather's family in Bradley County. > It has been very hard for me to obtain any information from the males in > my family. I just recently found out that my grandfather's grandmother > was a Blair from Ouachita County. Since I am not familiar with the > county, I was wondering if someone can provide me with a major town for > the townships in which my family members appear. They are: Jefferson, > Marion, Valley, Liberty and Behestian townships. This will help in my > search of locating family members still residing in Ouachita County, as > well as locating cemeteries where ancestors may be buried. > Thanks, > Michelle > > > ============================== > Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the > last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blair Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XV.2ADI/839 Message Board Post: Hello all, I have just started researching my paternal grandfather's family after dedicating 8 years to my maternal grandfather's family in Bradley County. It has been very hard for me to obtain any information from the males in my family. I just recently found out that my grandfather's grandmother was a Blair from Ouachita County. Since I am not familiar with the county, I was wondering if someone can provide me with a major town for the townships in which my family members appear. They are: Jefferson, Marion, Valley, Liberty and Behestian townships. This will help in my search of locating family members still residing in Ouachita County, as well as locating cemeteries where ancestors may be buried. Thanks, Michelle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hendrix, Caver Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XV.2ADI/838 Message Board Post: Was there ever an Indian reservation in Quachita County?

Re: [AROUACHI] Re: INFO ON JOHN W. HOUSE & WIFE ELIZA NEEDED This is a very busy time inasmuch as my wife is hospitalized following a stroke accompanied by a heart attack. I will do the best I can to help you. There are 7 HOUSE burial records in Ouachita County AR. All early records there were destroyed when lightening struck the courthouse at Camden 19 Dec 1875. Dallas County, which adjoins Ouachita, lists more than a hundred HOUSE burials. These include the burial of John Wesley HOUSE (1852-1929). I have not been able to locate the grave of an Eliza HOUSE in either county. According to Dallas County AR marriage records, John W. HOUSE, age 20, was married to Martha M. HARRIS, age 20, on 14 Apr 1872, in Dallas Co AR., Book B, page 264. The only HOUSE on which I have much info was Thomas Quintius Cincinattus HOUSE, a Methodist minister and school teacher at Holly Springs, Dallas Co, AR. Before you reject this possibility because it is from Dallas County rather than Ouachita County, let me point out that the village of Holly Springs, though lying in Dallas Co, abuts a road which lies in Ouachita County. In other words that road touches Ouachita County on one side and Dallas County on the other. Mr. (Rev) Thomas HOUSE ( 28 Dec 1828, probably in VA-05 Jul 1897) lived out his life in Holly Springs, Dallas County AR, preaching and teaching school there. He was married to Mary M. BELL (21 Sep 1832-04 Aug 1903). That couple's children include at least: Martha L. Rebecca (13 Apr 1850- ) John Wesley HOUSE (27 Feb 1852-01 Feb 1929) Leander Sharpe HOUSE (Twin) Elizabeth P. HOUSE (Twin) Thomas Alexander HOUSE Mary Susan HOUSE Hannah Francis HOUSE William Dudley HOUSE Linnia Jane HOUSE Virginia Tennessee HOUSE (perhaps places from which the family traveled?) James Edward HOUSE Quintius Cincinatus HOUSE (20 Jan 1869-22 Dec 1943) Clara HOUSE Winfield Johnson HOUSE George F. Pierce HOUSE HOUSE marriages in Dallas County are as follows: Cornelia C. HOUSE, 25, to Wiley P. DUNN, 23, Book B, page 260, by William E. DUNN, MG. Mary Elizabeth HOUSE, 17, to E.P. Gaines ALSTON, 21, on 13 Dec 1870, by Robert B. Alston, MG, Book B, page 237. Martha L. HOUSE, 18, to Neil HARRIS, 30, on 24 Apr 1867, by Richard L. DEDMAN, JP ,Book B, page 181 M.S., HOUSE, to C.E. LAUNIUS, [no ages statedl] on 07 Oct 1875, by George HARE, MG,,Book B, page 307. Mr. (Rev) Thomas HOUSE (28 Dec 1828, probably in VA-05 Jul 1897, Dallas Co AR) lived out his life in Holly Springs, Dallas County AR, preaching and teaching school there. He was married to Mary M. BELL (21 Sep 1832-04 Aug 1903). HOUSE daughters were married in Dallas County as follows. Cornelia C., HOUSE, 25, to Wiley P. DUNN, 23, Book B, page 260, by William E. DUNN, MG. Mary Elizabeth HOUSE, 17, to E.P. Gaines ALSTON, 21, on 13 Dec 1870, by Robert B. Alston, MG, Book B, page 237. Martha L. HOUSE, 18, to Neil HARRIS, 30, on 24 Apr 1867, by Richard L. DEDMAN, JP ,Book B, page 181 M.S., HOUSE, to C.E. LAUNIUS, [no ages statedl] on 07 Oct 1875, by George HARE, MG,,Book B, page 307. G.D. HOUSE, 31, to Mary E. BARBEE, 22, on 25 Nov 1875, by J.E. CALDWELL, MG,, Dallas Co, Book C, page 6. James M. JOHNSON, 23, of Ouachita Co, to Hannah F. HOUSE, 18, on 29 May 1879, Dallas Co AR, Book C, page 210. Charles E. LAUNIUS, 23, to Mary E. HOUSE, 18, on 07 Oct 1875, by George HARE, MG, Dallas Co Marriage Book C, page 4. Claude D. MALLETT, 20, to Arabella HOUSE, 18, on 26 Jul 1877, by Robert C. ATCHLEY, MG, , Dallas Co Marriage Bk, C page 111. Hope this helps. Please let me know. Ed On Mar 16, 2005, at 6:20 PM, [email protected] wrote: I am responding not to your question but about the Houses. Do you have the ancestry of John W. House. I am working on a Thomas House, born in Brunswick County, VA in 1828. He came to Ouachita county about 1845. He was orphaned as a child, and this branch of the family knows nothing about what happened to his siblings; we only know there were some. Too many coincidences in these two men to pass by without inquiry. Thomas' oldest son was also named John. Thanks, Caroline House Hope this helps. Please let me know. Ed On Mar 16, 2005, at 6:20 PM, [email protected] wrote: This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: House, Marsh, Hilton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XV.2ADI/800.2 Message Board Post: I am responding not to your question but about the Houses. Do you have the ancestry of John W. House. I am working on a Thomas House, born in Brunswick County, VA in 1828. He came to Ouachita county about 1845. He was orphaned as a child, and this branch of the family knows nothing about what happened to his siblings; we only know there were some. Too many coincidences in these two men to pass by without inquiry. Thomas' oldest son was also named John. Thanks, Caroline House On Mar 16, 2005, at 6:20 PM, [email protected] wrote:

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XV.2ADI/837.1.1 Message Board Post: I am a descendant of the Sims/White family that moved to Union County and Ouachita County, Arkansas in the late 1800s. I have done much research on this family and have information about Felix Sims, his siblings, and his parentage. I do not, however, have any Katherine Sims listed in this family line. I descend from John D. Sims, who was a brother of Felix Sims. If I can be of help, please let me know.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XV.2ADI/837.1 Message Board Post: I'm a researcher of the Hildebrand family of Ouachita, Union & Nevada counties AR. My ggg-grandfather Daniel J. Hildebrand's sister Harriet Hildebrand married Felix Gilbert Sims about 1830 in Autauga Co Alabama. Felix Sims' parents were William & Elizabeth White Sims of Putnam Co GA & Autauga Co AL, and his sister Sarah Sims married a Mr. Broadnax. My ggg-grandfather Daniel Jefferson Hildebrand also sold land in 1835 in Autauga County, Alabama to Thomas H. Broadnax. The Sims and Hildebrands moved from AL to Union Co AR in the mid-1840s and lived near El Dorado near Wesson. The Sims moved to Ellwood / Rising Star in Fannin Co TX (near Bonham) in the 1870s and the Hildebrands by this time lived at Bluff City in Nevada Co AR, which is only a few miles from Camden. I have a Sims book and a Hildebrand book with more info, although I don't see tie-ins as yet to the Kellams you mention or the Broadnax of Camden. Felix & Harriett Sims' only son was John C. Sims (born 1835 AL, died 1889 TX), who married Sarah Jane Bustion in 1857 in AR. Their children don't seem to include a Katherine. It is possible that Felix Sims had brothers that came to AR with them that ended up in Camden, and I see that a Henry V. Sims purchased land in 1860 & 1882 in Union Co AR and a Nathan H. Sims in 1889. I suggest you also research Felix's paternal line (his father was William Sims & grandfather was Nathan Sims).

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.2ADI/837 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate information about my ancestors who lived in the Camden area. My great-great-grandfather, Robert Frank Kellam, moved from the Rusk/VanZandt Counties area of Texas in the late 1840s and was a merchant in Camden. He married Katherine (Catharine?) Sims. Their son, Robert Frank Kellam, married Emma Brodnax. He apparently either owned or worked for a local newspaper, before moving to Washingotn, DC, as a staff member for a friend who was elected to Congress. I believe the congressman's name may have been Felsenthal. Emma Brodnax married William Matthews, of Georgia, in Camden at the home of a Mr. and Mrs. Gee, whom I believe to have been related in some way. I would appreciate any information about my Kellam and Brodnax relatives who lived or may be living now in the Camden/Ouachita County area. Robert (Chip) Matthews Montgomery, Texas

Kay, Could you look up an obituary for Mary Jane (Wallace) Cocke/Cox....some time around 1922 to 1928.....This was my father's first wife....they had a son, Chester Eugene Cocke/Cox born Feb/Mar 1931.....If you could find the cemetery she is buried in and the date, I will appreciate very much.....Thanks, Dee ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2005 8:17 PM Subject: Re: Looking for online Obits from Ouachita County > 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.2ADI/736.2 > > Message Board Post: > > Debbie: If you are still looking for the obit. E-mail me and let me know. I will look it up for you in the archived Camden News. > > Kay > > ______________________________

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Padgett, Webb, Horton, McCord, Bridges, Hollifield Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XV.2ADI/362.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I'm not sure if they are associated or not, but guess it is possible. My Rev. John Padgett was in Rutherford County, NC by the early 1800s but was in SC prior to that. I don't know much about this time period. He married Cecelia Hollifield while in SC and they had several children. I have never been able to identify all of them. My gggrandfather was Nehemiah Padgett, son of Rev. John and Cecelia and he was born in SC. Rev. John was minister of several Baptist churches while in Rutherford County, NC. I would be interested in corresponding with you further to explore this more. Nehemiah married Elizabeth Bridges. Their daughter, Matilda, married Peter Thompson and they lived in Jackson County, AL for awhile, before moving on to Arkansas. I'm a little swamped right now, but will be on vacation next week, so will have more time to exchange information. Anne Rohr

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XV.2ADI/362.1.1 Message Board Post: Are any of your Padgetts associated with the circa-1800 establishment of Padgett's Creek Baptist Church in South Carolina (or later were members there)? This church has lots of ties with folks that later came to southwestern Arkansas and earlier with North Carolina. This church was one of the early "New Light" Separate Baptist foundings by a mission group that came out of the Yadkin River region of NC. Since some researchers in your discussion show Bridges and Thompsons as collaterals to their Padgetts, and these surnames are known to be from this religious group, I felt this connection to Padgett's Creek Church as probable. Other surnames associated with this group include Hart, Murphy, Mulkey, Howard, Gist, and many more. Personally, I have direct ancestors from all these lines, including the Bridges and Thompsons. They all also have tight ties to KY & MO. I have lots more research to share if you're interested.

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.2ADI/736.2 Message Board Post: Debbie: If you are still looking for the obit. E-mail me and let me know. I will look it up for you in the archived Camden News. Kay

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/XV.2ADI/362.1 Message Board Post: Nehemiah Padgett was my GGG Grandfather. His son Salenas Padgett was my GG Grandfather Salenas had 2 children by his first wife Margaret ? who died before leaving Jackson Co, AL. I can find no trace of Salenas after 1860. Three of his sons by his second wife served in Arkansas Confederate units during the civil war. Two more of his sons by 2d wife left Arkansas and moved to Young County, TX after the Civil War. I know details on these latter two sons and about the 2 sons by Margaret (one was my G grandfather, John Bryson Padgett). I am looking for information concerning Salenas and his remaining children. I have some information on Matilda Padgett Thompson's family.