> ONLY THE MEN HAD BABIES > > My ancestor William had children > All named, & with birth dates & places. > But his wife is not even mentioned; > Of her there are not even traces. > Surely she must have existed, > Was born, was a child, & had dreams. > Grew up & learned how to keep house, > Was a person---but nameless, it seems. > She had parents, & someplace, a home. > Her brothers are listed no doubt. > But she was only a girl > So not really worth telling about. > She was half my ancestor's heritage; > Without her he wouldn't have life. > His genes are half hers, > but I find She was only his father's wife. > Once a girl was first "dau", then was "wife." > She belonged to her father, till married, > And then she belonged to her husband, > And beside him, unnamed, she was buried. > How awful to think MY descendants > Might search for a name for me, > Be unable to find my identity, > And wonder just who I might be. > > Dr. Dorothy Branson ( Thanks to Orange County California Genealogical Society > Quarterly)

Any know any information on Eliza Jane Gilmore -- James Madison Wood. If it sounds familiar let me know i have some info mark

I have information that this Rilda Holmes maiden name was Hill. Does anyone have more information about her or her husband? Thank you. Phyllis 1880 Census Place: Independence, Pope, Arkansas Source: FHL Film 1254054 National Archives Film T9-0054 Page 10C Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace James HOLMES Self M M W 24 AR Occ: Farmer Fa: TN Mo: TN Pery Sarilda HOLMES Wife F M W 24 AR Occ: Keeping House Fa: TN Mo: AL

do these records exist ??? where would I get my hands on them for Van Buren County Arkansas ??? Marriage records 1850-1865 the book starts 1865 (thank you whoever transcribed this !!!!!) but what about before dates ?? Love Genia kfl12oz@inter-linc.net

Thanks to everyone who answered my query about Thomas J. Whitfield. Phyllis

Phyllis, I have a cemetery book for Van Buren County. It lists Whitfield, T. J. May 23, 1890 - Jul 19, 1910. Hope this helps you. Reba in TN

Do You Connect ??? If you do I want to hear from you. Love Genia kfl12oz@inter-linc.net 1850 Henderson Co N Carolina census enum 8/11/1850 house 147 fam 147 image 25 pg 225 Maxwell Abner 30 Nancy 25 Mary 3 Archibald 2 J M (male) 4/12 1850 census Henderson Co North Carolina pg 121B image 18 house 103/103 Tredaway Charles 28 Elizabeth 28 Elouisia or Thosia 7 Marilyn 5 Thomas 4 WM 2 Luisa 8/12 1850 Henderson Co North Carolina census pg 121B image 18 house 106/106 enum 7/30/1850 Tredaway Arthur 55 Blacksmith B NC Lucretia 45 Elizabeth 18 G W 15 D L 14 (male) Martha 10 T M 7 (male) A C 6 (female) some of these folks died in Van Buren County Ark and there are bible records and family records held by descendants I wish to hear from them. Love Genia

I need birth and death dates for Thomas J. Whitfield who is buried in Foster Cemetery Van Buren County, Arkansas. Thank you. Phyllis

Hi List, Could someone give the address of where to send for a copy of a marriage record in Van Buren Co.? And the cost for a copy of the marriage record from 1868? I could not find this information on the Van Buren web site and it would really help us folks that are out of state. Thanks for all your help!! Jan Gray

> I am looking for information about Truman Bethbel/Bethel Robbins born about 1864. Does anyone know his death date or where he is buried? He married Ida Ann Stobaugh. > > Thank you. > Phyllis

Can you help me find the missing brand of my tree > > Name: Eliza Jane GILMORE > Sex: F > Birth: 4 JUL 1848 in HARDEMAN COUNTY, MONTEZUMA, WEST TENNESSEE > Death: 26 DEC 1882 in WEST OF MORGANTON, ARKANSAS of PNEUMONIA > > Marriage 1 <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0025">James Madison WOOD</A> b: 21 FEB 1844 in PIKEVILLE (MARION COUNTY) > ALABAMA > Married: 15 APR 1865 in CAIRO ILLINOIS IN POPE COUNTYChildren > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0152">Wesley W WOOD</A> b: 11 MAR 1866 in POPE COUNTY, CAIRO, ILLINOIS > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0215">Alice Louise WOOD</A> b: 7 MAR 1868 in POPE COUNTY, CAIRO ILLINOIS > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0153">Lena WOOD</A> b: 11 DEC 1871 in MONTEZUMA, WEST TENNESSEE > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0154">Curry WOOD</A> b: 24 JAN 1873 in MONTEZUMA, WEST TENNESSEE > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0024">Margaret Ann WOOD</A> b: 22 MAY 1876 in MONTEZUMA, WEST TENNESSEE > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0155">Richard WOOD</A> b: 2 SEP 1877 in MORGANTON, ARKANSAS > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0156">James Bryant WOOD</A> b: 13 MAR 1880 in MORGANTON, ARKANSAS > <A HREF="http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:950120&id=I0157">Charley WOOD</A> b: 22 FEB 1882 in MORGANTON, ARKANSAS

I am searching for the Dovie Township of Van Buren Co. Ar. The 1900 Census had listed as the place that my Grandfather and Grandmother were living at that time. I am looking for my a William Hendrixson/Hendrickson married to a Mary Ironhart or kurkendall born in Ar. They had a son named Thomas Jefferson (Charlie) Hendrixson/Hendrickson born in Hot Springs Co. in 1870. Thank you, Best Wishes, Barb Ahrendt

Hello, Google is my favorite search engine as well! I have ancestors that were born, married & died in Van Buren Co., ARK. My maternal gg grandparents were David Coleman Goats, Jr. & Sally Ann Hensley Goats. Sally was b. 5 Mar 1850 Hartzugg Twp., VB Co., d. 26 Jan 1940 Copeland, VB Co. ARK, buried:Pleasant Grove Cem. nr. Alread, Copeland, VB Co., ARK. David was b.22 Feb 1848 Searcy Co., ARK; d.22 Feb 1927 Copeland, VB Co., ARK, buried Pleasant Grove Cem. Sally's parents were Wm. Hensley b. 1830 TN, d. ca. Jan 1865, at home, prob. in VB co. ( I would like to know where he is buried!), and Clarissa Malinda Sanders b. ca 1831 TN (prob. Lincoln Co., dau. of Asa & Lurana "Raney" Brown Luna), d. 1904 nr. Ardmore, Carter Co., OK, bur: Crinerville Cem. nr. Ardmore). The biggest thing I wish to know, is the actual death date and place of burial for William Hensley (son of Benjamin Hensley of Perry Co., TN, 1830,32 ). Does anyone know Wm's mother's name, and Benj. Hensley's parents? That would be great!! Thank you. Kathy Gregory ********************************************* Bob & Kathy Gregory Independent Morinda Distributors #1228821 Home Phone: (909) 929-9380 Our Website: <www.TahitianNoni.com/KMdalgreg> Toll Free Info: 1-888-LUV-TAHITI

Just in case you don't know about this, this is a great search engine for genealogy. Yesterday I typed in a name and came up with a large 1999 obituary that listed lots of relatives. Also I put in the name of one of my husband's ancestors who was murdered in the 20's and I found a newspaper article about the murder. Try it. Now I know I won't be able to get on this for awhile because it will be so busy. :-) Phyllis Google ... Advanced Search . Preferences . Language Tools. Advertise with Us - Add Google to Your Site - News and Resources - Jobs, Press, Cool Stuff... ... www.google.com/ - 3k - 21 Jan 2002 - Cached - Similar pages

Is anyone researching Lawson Carpenter and his wife, Sarah Cossner/Costner? If so I would like to exchange information with you. Also, does anyone have a list of people who are buried in Finley Creek Cemetery in Izard County? Thank you. Phyllis

COULD ANYONE PLEASE HELP ME FIND THE AUGUST 21,1859 Marriage RECORD FOR ALEXANDER MAXWELL AND MILLIE COWAN? THANK YOU JARED

Searching for THOMAS related families who I'm told relocated in AR, Do not know which county this is all the Info I have, anyone with any info on any of these families please contact me, Thanks Glenda My THOMAS surname connection is: Charles THOMAS (b) 1739 Wales (d) 1832 Patrick, VA married Judith PATTERSON abt 1768 Appomattox, VA 10 known children Charles Jr. - Joab - Richard - Cornelius - Pleasant - Nicholas - Mary "Polly" - John W. - Joseph - Susannah # 4 - Cornelius THOMAS (b) Oct 1778 Patrick, VA (d) 1860 Pike Co. IL married Elizabeth SLAUGHTER Apr 1806 in Franklin, VA 8 children Anna - Susannah - Joab - Martin - Constantine - Smith Slaughter - Francis Marion - John A. # 4 - Martin THOMAS (b) abt 1806 in Patrick Co. VA married Sarah ?? (no other info known) 7 children **Listed on 1860 Pike Co., IL census, Spring Creek Twp., Pleasant Hill P.O. Martin age 54. Farmer born in VA. Wife - Sarah age 46 born in VA. daugh, Julia 16 in MO son James 14 in MO son Columbus 11 in MO daugh. Eliza 9 in MO son William 7 in MO daugh Rebecca 5 in IL son Simon 3 in IL Deeds found for Martin & Sarah 1868 Pike Co., IL Sec. 11-7-3. He bought 160 acres on Dec. 19, 1855 for $75. He gave land for a school house in 1861. Bk. 53 pg. 479 deed signed 19th Dec 1855. Bk. 62 pg. 254 (36537) deed signed 22nd July 1861. Bk. 76 pg. 524 deed signed 12th Sept. 1868. He sold the land on Sept. 12, 1868 for $1,350. Unable to find a birth, marriage or death certificate. No obit Not listed in any Pike Co., IL. cemetery books # 1 - Julia THOMAS (b) abt 1844 in Lincoln Co. MO (d) May 1918 Lamar Co. TX married 1st Joshua Harrison ANGEL Nov 1863 Pike Co. IL 3 children 2nd marriage to James Warren BURNETT Sept 1874 in Lamar Co. TX 4 daughters ********** Searching for Simon THOMAS family All I know is: Simon THOMAS (b) 1857 in IL (per 1860 IL census) married Nancy Elizabeth MURPHY 5 Oct. 1879 Dallas, Tx Children: 1. Simon Warren Thomas (b) 19 Jun 1880 2. Marion Lafayette " (b) 17 Feb 1882 3. Nancy Elizabeth " (b) 2 Feb 1885 4. Brittie Laura " (b) 30 Mar 1886 5. William Columbus " (b) 25 Jan 1887 6. Martin Arren " (b) 19 Jun 1890 7. Era Thomas (b) 30 Aug 1892 married Wesley WALDRON ?? 3 known children Leon Waldron - was killed in World War II Edward Waldron (b) around 1900's Girl Waldron 8. Marble " (b) 1894 9. Minnie Bee " (b) 1895 10. Mary THOMAS married ?? CARPER they had at least 2 boys - 2 girls (names unknown) *********** Glenda

I am searching for any information I can get on two different Wood families living in Van Buren County, AR in the 1860 census. The first family is of Isaiah J. Wood and his wife Mary. The second, John Wood married to Elizabeth. I believe these two gentlemen may be brothers. Both moved to this county from Lawrence County, TN. Isaiah J. Wood was my gr-gr Grandfather. This family is not located again until I find them living in Fulton County, AR in 1880. Wanda L. Garner stppnwf2@centurytel.net

I will do lookups for the 1880 Census. In the subject line please type 1880 Federal Census Lookup. Phyllis

This was on another listed and I copied, modified and pasted it to this email. I think this is a good idea. Phyllis We all know there are so many mistakes made on records people keep. When my mother died, I put her mother's maiden name as Lewis ,when in fact it was Davis and in 1989 my sister died and her husband put in her obit that she was born in Columbus Ohio, {Canton} that she attended school in AZ {MO} and that she was a member of the Mormon Church {his faith, not hers}. Because of this I wrote my own obit for place and date of birth, parents correct names and so on and filed it away. Maybe we could save others some work and mistakes this way.