I am trying to hunt down my paternal grandmother's family. I wasn't raised by my father and my grandmother passed in 1980 (I was born in 1961)and when quizzed I discovered my grandmother left very little clues and they are all informationally challenged. What little information I have is from my paternal grandmother's application for social security benefits, her death certificate, the 1910 soundex index for white county which has an ed mistake in it, and family rumor. Not to mention her last name was Smith--oh joy and all of the troubles for researching that brings up. My grandmother was Francis Louise/Lousia (depending on what document you are looking at) Smith born in 1905 in Arkansas. She was rumored to have to use the 1910 census taken in June 1910 along with her family Bible to be able to get her social security since her birth predates birth certificates in Arkansas. On her social security application, she lists in her own handwriting her father as Amaziah Smyth and her mother as Jeannie Belle Wells and says she didn't know where in Arksans she was born. She spells her maiden name as Smith even though she spelled her father's name as Smyth. She is rumored to have to lived in the Arkansas back woods and worked as a telephone operator when she got older. She married Samuel Andrew Cline in the 1920's and had four children: Patricia, Buddy (H.H.), Barbara and James E. She died in 1980 in Florida. I knew she had a sister and a brother but not much more. Her death certificate states her mother's name was Jeannie Belle (not Jeannie Belle Wells) and her place of birth as Blytheville. I searched the soundex and the only Amaziah Smith I came up with was in White County in ED district 167 and when I cross referenced to the census for that year there was no ED district 167 for White County. However, the soundex lists Amaziah Smith age 43 born in Illinois head of household, Guannie B. age 28 born in Tennessee wife, Willis age 9 son born in Arkansas, Ova B. age 6 daughter born in Arkansas, Francis age 4 born in Arkansas daughter, Lillian born in Arkansas. I think this is my paternal grandmother's family. No my family has absolutely nothing for me to get a lead on. No, I found nothing in Blytheville. This is closest match. Any leads on any of the names would be greatly appreciated. I didn't find them yet in 1920 or in 1900 so I don't know. _________________________________________________________________ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eno, Worley, Rogers, Surratt, Holland, Ridge, Sanders Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wV.2ADI/109.289.1.1 Message Board Post: I have been to the court house again today to look for marriage licenses for Fisackerly. I found a Miss Fanny Fisackerly age 24 who married Charles G. Sampson age 27. Married Feb. 1, 1899 by N. E. Gardner, Minister M E Church South. Located in book L page 609 Chester Fisackerly age 27 married Miss Jewel Woosley age 19. Married Aug. 4, 1921 by A. O. Greenleaf, Baptist Minister. Located in book X page 225. G. O. Yingling, County Clerk. Rev. T. W. Fisackerly age 28 was married to Miss Sue Armstrong age 21 on Oct. 28, 1894 by Frank Barrett out of Cleburne County, AR Located in book K page 105. J. A. Ford, County Clerk. This research is in White County and Cleburne County adjoins White County. I think these Fisackerlys were in the town of Pangburn, which is between Searcy, White County, AR and Heber Springs, Cleburne County, AR . Herbert Neal Fisackerly age 20 was married to Miss Claudia Stone age 20 on May 12, 1946 by G. F. Sullivan, Minister of the Gospel. Herbert was listed as being from Alexander, Rapides County, LA . Located book 41 page 233. Floyd E. Bradberry, County Clerk. W. E. Worley age 33 was married to Mrs. Violet Fisackerly age 31 on Mar. 12, 1929 by Rev. Charles E. Woodson. R. L. Smith, County Clerk. Located in book 29 page 142. Mr. Worley was listed as being from Kensett, White County, AR and Mrs. Fisackerly was listed as being from Pangburn, White County, AR. I hope this helps you or if not, perhaps someone else.

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/wV.2ADI/109.289.1 Message Board Post: Ms. Kidd I have had conversation with my mother since I got your last message. She remembers you and your family, and how you used to visit my Grand Parents at Cash, AR. My Grandfather sold that place sometime in the sixties and moved to "town" namely Cash, AR. They lived there a few years and later sold that place some years later and came to Michigan to live with my Uncle, who had been in Michigan since 1953. My Grandfather lived several years with them before he passed away in the Eighties. My Grandmother lived in a nursing home for many years after that and passed away in 1993 at the ripe old age of 95 I believe. My Father has also passed away in 1992. I do not know very much about their history prior to this time frame. They did live somewhere around Pangburn, AR, this much I do know but beyond that, I am in the dark. I know this is not much help, but I am happy to hear from anyone who knows anything about my heritage. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my me! ssage.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Worley, Eno, Ridge, Surratt, Rogers, Holland, Hatfield, Sanders Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wV.2ADI/109.289 Message Board Post: Jerry, I am looking for more info on your grandfather. I am a great neice of Ellis Worley, who married your grandmother, Violet. My uncle in White County (not Ellis, as he is dead) said that they lived around Pangburn, White County, AR. I will try to find out more.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Eno, Worley, Rogers, Surratt, Holland, Ridge, Hatfield, Graves Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wV.2ADI/884.1 Message Board Post: In the marriage books of White County, I found the following: Thomas J. Patton married Phoebe A. Stale 12-29-1853. They were married by R. J?. Bell. Counldn't be sure about the J. Found in Book A Page 159 J. M. Patton age 61 married Mrs. Margaret Robertson age 55 on 12-12-1894. They were married by G. M. Quattlebaum, J. P. Located in Book K Page 151. Clerk was J. A. Ford, Deputy Clerk was T. C. Jones. J. M. Patton age 53 married Mrs. Frances Temples age 40. The index had her name as Tamples, but I read it as Temples. They were married 11-20-1886 by F. M. Winburn, Minister of the Gospel. The license was recorded 12-20-1886. Clerk, L. G. Canfield. License located in Book G Page 518. T. B. Patton age 21 married Lizza Bradley age 18 on Feb. 5, 1879. They were married by Samuel Temples, J. P. The County Clerk was A. P. Sanders. Deputy Clerk was Thomas C. Jones. License located in Book D Page 360. I hope this will help you, but if not, perhaps it will help someone else.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roby/TAylor/Files/Stout/Ross/Ripley/Gorley/ Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wV.2ADI/888 Message Board Post: Seeking lost ROBY siblings last found on 1870 White Co. Gray Township Ar.census. Samuel H. was born 1854 ca. (All of these siblings were born in LAfayette Co. Superior twp. Mississippi. Elizabeth E. born 1856 ca. William G?J?S? born 1855 ca. Older siblings all born Fayette Co. Alabama=Mary A. born 1839 ca, David A. born 1844 ca. Martha L. born 1845 ca. Parents are Thomas GAlloway ROBY born 1818 TN? and Elizabeth A. TAYLOR born 1820 Al probably married in Fayette Co. Alabama 1838 ca. Thank you very much, CArol

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor/Roby/Stout/Ross/Files/Gorley/Ripley/Warden/ Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/wV.2ADI/887 Message Board Post: Seeking siblings/parents of Elizabeth A. Taylor married Thomas GAlloway Roby 1838 ca. Probably Fayette CO. ALabama. moved to LAfayette Co. Mississippi 1850 census..to Independence Co. ARkansas 1860 to White CO. Arkansas 1870. ELizabeth probably died between 1860-70, as Thomas was married to Sarah BYNUM at that time. Thank you for any information, CArol Sorden Watson

I for one am very thankful for your post. I often felt that I would never see anything on my family. <<<.I erroneously referred to "brothers John and Bill Short". The information in these land abstracts do not lead one to conclude that they were brothers. Their kindred relationship, if any, is now unknown to me.>>>>> Actually think that they are brothers. According to 1860 Lafayette Co AR census for gg-parents, BB & Almentin Short, minor children are Wm F, John R, Robert H, Joseph B and James F( my line). Then 1870 A. Short shows up in White Co Clay Township, with same children, William is missing tho, I am sure because of age. <<<<<In a dispute over rents that John W. Short rec'd and failed to share with co-heirs Edna Tate and Frank Baker>>>> According to Book C p230-231 July 18 1910, E. M Short appointed J. W. Short sole heir and appointed guardian of gr-children, Joseph Franklin Baker and Edna Tate. (unfortunately did not get copy of complete info when there) Have wondered relationship of Isaiah Hardcastle age 2 with parents, was a boarder in home of Almontine Short in 1880 Clay Township census. <<<<[Although not stated explicitly, I conclude that Emma M. Short was the widow of Joseph B. Short, since no record of conveyance exists in the the land abstract.>>>>>> According to White Co marriage records. J. B. Short 21 to Emma Stahley 17 Apr 22 1875 book C 118 Robert H Short 22 to Eliza Howell ( Anne Eliza) 18 Nov 20 1873 book C 053 So Thanks again for the post. I have picked up other names to work with on their descendants. I so wanted to locate the land specifically when there Apr 2000, but ran out of time. Hope to get back there someday. Deborah Magnolia TX

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RILEY, MILLER, WADLEY, PRINCE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wV.2ADI/886 Message Board Post: RILEY, Estella to PRINCE, James Frederick. This marriage would have taken place shortly after the turn of century. Maybe in the area of 1910. Thank you very much. Peggy Reichard

Since my last post on this list I did some research on the Shorts in some land abstracts, found some of my "knowledge" flawed, and answered some of my questions about the Shorts which I will share with the list. I apologize for the length of this posting, but am hopeful that someone will make a connection with a lost family member among the names. Many family names will be recognized by those familiar with this area between Clay and Big Creek. In an earlier post to this list, I erroneously referred to "brothers John and Bill Short". The information in these land abstracts do not lead one to conclude that they were brothers. Their kindred relationship, if any, is now unknown to me. I also learned that my parents did not buy land from these men, although they referred to the parcels as "the Bill Short land" and "the John Short land". Hmmm..., interesting how repeated references lead to erroneous impressions! However, both John Short and Bill Short owned land in Section 31 of Twp 9N Range 7W and at least one of them lived in the north half of that section. Bill Leach informed me that the Short PO was in section 34, so the Short PO was approx 3 miles east of where the Shorts lived and where John Short operated a blacksmith shop. I do not know if there is any connection between these Short families and the Short PO. The land abstracts list these owners of land in the south half of Section 31 of Twp 9N Range 7W. Military Bounty Warrant USA to Samuel Lynch, father & heir of Robert Lynch, dec'd.. 1849 Samuel Lynch (single) to Presley D. Tharp, 1856 Presley D. Tharp & wife to Hiram C. Baker, 1859; Jobe Siddall, mortgagee Hiram C. Baker & wife, Mary Baker to J. W. McKay, 1860 E. H. McKay (single) to Joseph B. Short, 1887 (inconsistent McKay initials) St. Louis, Iron Mtn & Southern Ry Co. to Manual Teer, 1888; Manual Teer (widower) to Joseph Short, 1894 John W. Short (single) heired land from father, 1914 (signed his name with an X) conveyed to L. D. Davis, E. M. Bennett, P. E. Bennett, & R. L. Bennett, 1931 E. M. Bennett and wife, Tessie Bennett to my parents, 1946 Included in this land abstract is the last will and testament of Mary B. Tate, deceased (Will record "C", pg. 61, 4 Oct 1901). Mary B. Tate was the daughter of Emma M. Short. Mary B. Tate had minor children, Jasper, Frank Baker, and Edna Tate. Witnesses: J. P. Findley & S. L. Golithan W. D. Tate became the guardian of Edna Tate. W. D. Davenport became the guardian of Frank Baker. In a dispute over rents that John W. Short rec'd and failed to share with co-heirs Edna Tate and Frank Baker, the following gave testimony: J. F. Wise, Travis Barber, Isaiah Hardcastle, Mrs. Beck. Commissioners appointed by the court: A. J. Spears, W. P. Howell and W. M. Howell [Although not stated explicitly, I conclude that Emma M. Short was the widow of Joseph B. Short, since no record of conveyance exists in the the land abstract. "Mrs. Beck", listed above, could be the same as a Bertha Beck noted in another document.] In another land abstract, St. Louis, Iron Mtn & Southern Ry Co. to R. H. Short, 1888; In an Affidavit dated 31 Jan 1931, it is stated that R. H. Short died in White Co. AR more than 20 yrs ago, leaving survivors A. E. Short, his widow and children, J. Ed Short, W. J. Short, Ida King, and C. Ola Hill Kate L. Short is listed as the wife of W. J. Short Later owners of lands in this section are listed as: Fannie H. (Gardner) Gulley and sons Albert Lewis Gardner & Willy Wimbish Gardner. Mrs. Fannie H. Gardner died on 7-5-1924 in Tunica Co., Miss. Daughters: Mrs. Minnie L. Roycroft, Mrs. Linnie Leigh LaRue Grandson: Edwin Gardner, a "cripple" Granddaughters: Mrs. Lucy Wimbish Myerhoff; Fannie Bell Gardner, dau. of Albert

Torrie, Are you a "Little" if so who are some of your family? My maiden name was "Little". ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 5:56 PM Subject: [ARWHITE] Re: Smothermon > 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/wV.2ADI/131.1 > > Message Board Post: > > What Stites name are you looking for? > > > ==== ARWHITE Mailing List ==== > NOTICE: Posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political > announcements, current events, items for sale, personal messages, flames, > etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. > Consideration for exceptions, contact Kathleen Burnett [email protected] > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

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/wV.2ADI/131.1 Message Board Post: What Stites name are you looking for?

Flo Ella, Floella, and Flora BENTON are one and the same. Her son and myself would like to know if she is Florella as that is what my file says but I have a copy of a file from FTW. She is the grand-daughter of John Washington BENTON. She went by Flora. Can anyone out there shed some light on this for me? Also have an Effilena, Dora Effie Lena BENTON; wondering what happened there too, lol. Thanks! Wendy Gayle Walkup-Barry Mother of an autistic son Okie living in Houston County Coordinator of <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~okrogers/">Rogers County, Oklahoma</A>, <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arlincol/">Lincoln County, Arkansas Home Page</A> , <A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/~arwhite/">White Co., Ark.</A> Researching: Akin, Ballentine, Bates, Coffey, Greenlee, Landers, Muckleroy, Mullikin, Owens, Valentine, Walkup, Watson, Wilhite

Wendy, either you or Kathleen posted a website for biographies of preachers and I have lost it and need it! It may have come over TN Bradley Co. list. Can you help me? Thanks ann in icy Maine ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2002 8:55 AM Subject: [ARWHITE] White County Marriages in... White County people wed in Prairie County: http://www.rootsweb.com/~arwhite/prairiemarr.html Alston B. Gandy 36, to Ragland 25, married Oct. 29, 1867 by O.P. Coffey M.G. (Cred White County), Rec. Dec. 28, 1867, Book D-118 Does anyone know who O. P. Coffey is? ==== ARWHITE Mailing List ==== Checkout the other lists being watched over by your List Mom; http://mailing_lists.homestead.com/lists.html To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Hi! I have an ancestor who died in White Co. and I'd like to determine if she left a will. Her name is Jincy KILLMAN. I have conflicting dates of death - but she either died July 13, 1872 or July 13, 1877. And it may have been the 18th of July that she died. I think she's buried in Fredonia Cemetery. I'd love to find a will for her, but would a female typically have a will during that time period? I may be misguided in this notion, but for some reason I don't think of women as having wills at that time. She looks to have been living with a son in 1860, and a daughter in 1870, so she may not have had much of an estate, but that's just another assumption I'm making. Anyone have any thoughts? And, also, does anyone have access to a will index for that time frame that could tell me if there is a will for her? (I'd be interested in any KILLMAN/KILMANs that show up, if there is an index.) Thanks very much!!! Mary __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com

White County people wed in Prairie County: http://www.rootsweb.com/~arwhite/prairiemarr.html Alston B. Gandy 36, to Ragland 25, married Oct. 29, 1867 by O.P. Coffey M.G. (Cred White County), Rec. Dec. 28, 1867, Book D-118 Does anyone know who O. P. Coffey is?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Taylor Balentine Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wV.2ADI/298.301.342 Message Board Post: Hi, my great aunt is Auvella E. (Martin) Taylor Balentine. She married a Wesley Taylor and had two children, and then married Luther Edward Balentine. You can see all of this at www.rootsweb.com in database thomas1560. I write to you because you mention Taylor and Balentine. - Don.

Hi, I just want to thank everyone helping me out on info on the fairground cem. Did the fairground know they were using part of a cemetery for their parkinglot? It is just hard to believe that the county(?) built over a cemetery unless they didn't realize it was there. Maybe during the next fair they can use some of the money for a small memorial in honor of those buried there. The whole thing seems so sad. I suppose even sadder since it was a pauper's cem. Thanks again, Theresa

You may already know this, but thought that I would add that the Ellen post office was located 5 miles south of West Point on the present highway 323. The school for the community was Glenwood and the church was New Hope Methodist. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 2:02 AM Subject: [ARWHITE] 1900 census lookup please... isiah h dyer (1841-1926) > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: dyer > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wV.2ADI/885 > > Message Board Post: > > *** > > 1900 census White co. AR > lookup please ... > > > isiah h dyer (1841)TN - (1926)AR pulaski > > > > 1890 white co AR tax record ... > Red River Township, School Dist. 6, > > Ellen AR postmaster : may 1895 > > > wife : sarah foster (1864)-(1894)AR white > > daughter : buelah mae dyer (1891)AR white - (1966)AR jackson > > > > brother : william dyer > > > *** > > > all help appreciated > larry > > [email protected] > > *** > > > > > > > ==== ARWHITE Mailing List ==== > If you wish to subscribe to or unsubscribe from the White Co., AR list, use > [email protected] or [email protected] if > you are on the Digest list. > To learn more about my world visit http://dwp.bigplanet.com/kburnett > Arkansas Cemeteries Volunteer Website http://www.rootsweb.com/~arcemete/arcem.htm > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: dyer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/wV.2ADI/885 Message Board Post: *** 1900 census White co. AR lookup please ... isiah h dyer (1841)TN - (1926)AR pulaski 1890 white co AR tax record ... Red River Township, School Dist. 6, Ellen AR postmaster : may 1895 wife : sarah foster (1864)-(1894)AR white daughter : buelah mae dyer (1891)AR white - (1966)AR jackson brother : william dyer *** all help appreciated larry [email protected] ***