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/AW.2ADE/927 Message Board Post: Looking for Obituaries for George Levi Wall in Indian Bay, Arkansas approx 1874 - 1879. Also looking for his wife Julia Witcher Wall about the same time period. I believe they are buried in Augusta somewhere. They had three children John Henry, Effie Lela, and Lula Wall.

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/AW.2ADE/926 Message Board Post: I have a relative that apparently passed away in Indian Bay, Arkansas and then was buried in Augustus, Arkansas. I have searched for Indian Bay but haven't had any luck locating this area. Does anyone have any information on this town?

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/AW.2ADE/923.3.1 Message Board Post: Rebecca, Thank you very much for your reply to the War Veterans of Woodruff Co., AR. Some of my records were taken from the Woodruff County Cemetery Records and this is what they have listed for Samuel J. McKenzie: Pumpkin Bend Cemetery McKenzie, Samuel J., b. 1896, d. 1975, WW II The information may have been transcribed wrong and I will check some other records at the Woodruff County Monitor Wednesday and will get back with you. If this is not correct I will correct it in my files that may be published in the future. Best regards, Gary Relford Family Roots

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/AW.2ADE/36.54.417 Message Board Post: These are my great grandparents I have information on them from my grandmother Alice Meredith Carter Phillips born on June 2, 1916 died on August 20, 2002. I am also researching way back any info would be appreciated. thanks

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/AW.2ADE/889.3 Message Board Post: My Great Great Grandmother was Mollie Matlock. She married Cleve Carter who had my Grandfather, Wessie Lee Carter. He married my Grandmother Alice Meredith Carter Phillips (dob-June 2, 1916--August 20, 2000. I really enjoyed the article on the Matlocks thanks.

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/AW.2ADE/889.2 Message Board Post: My great great grandmother was Mollie Matlock she married Cleve Carter who had my grandfather Wessie Lee Carter he shot himself when my dad was 6. He married Alice Meredith Carter who died on August 20, 2000. I really enjoyed the roots of the Matlock. I just wish we could get the Meredith line done.

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/AW.2ADE/923.3 Message Board Post: I enjoyed your article very much on the veterans. My mother asked that you check on my grandfather for me. He was listed in the Pumpkin Bend Cemetary as ww2 Samuel Jackson Mckenzie. She said that her father served in ww1 thanks.

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/AW.2ADE/256.1 Message Board Post: Nellie is my grandmother and I am very interested in finding out more info concerning her natural parents. Stan http://www.baggettowens.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/AW.2ADE/925 Message Board Post: I am looking for data on a Luther Henry Long that was in Woodruff County in the late 1880s and the early 1900s. Luther was born about 1856 in North Carolina. Any data on him would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Best, Crossett, Stack Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/924 Message Board Post: Louis Henderson Best was born August 5, 1887 and married Velma Crossett December 24, 1909 in Woodruff Co., AR.Velma was the daughter of Columbus M. and Nora (Stack) Crossett. Louis H. and Velma Best had six known children; Marion S., Morris, Mitchell, Murray "Buddy", Pallie and Wilson Pershing Best. Louis H. Best died February 11, 1968 and Velma died April 26, 1952. Both are buried in Odd Fellows Cemetery, south of McCrory, Woodruff Co., AR. Who were the parents and grandparents of Louis Henderson Best? Any help appreciated. Best regards, Gary Telford Family Roots Woodruff County Monitor

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/AW.2ADE/923.2.1 Message Board Post: Dear Evelyn, Thanks for writing, its always good to hear from you. The Woodruff County Monitor is not on the internet. You may order this issue. published November 10, 2004, honoring all the War Veterans of Woodruff County, by contacting the Woodruff County Monitor, atten: Gary Telford, P. O. Box 898, McCrory, AR 72101. Phone (870) 731-2263. The cost is $.50 cents plus $2.00 for mailing. Don't miss a single issue of FAMILY ROOTS, interesting, sometimes amusing, always informative and always found in the Woodruff County Monitor-Leader-Advocate . Take the time and subscribe today! Rates for a one year subscription are only $18.00 in Woodruff County- $22.00 in-state-$25.00 out-of-state. Make check payable to Woodruff County Monitor, P. O. Box 898, McCrory, AR 72101, Atten: Gary Telford. You are also invited to join the "All New" Woodruff County Historical Society and become part of our great heritage. The new 100 page books came in November 10, 2004 and will be announced in next week's paper, November 17, 2004. In the meantime, anyone who wants a membership can take one out for $13, but it will be for the next book. If they want this one sent to them, they'll have to send $13 plus $2 for postage. Memberships are always paid in advance of the publication date, and members will be notified when it's time to renew their membership. The books will be available here at the Monitor office and at the library for $13. Memberships and orders may be mailed to Shirley Fields, P.O. Box 557, McCrory, AR 72101. Best regards, Gary Telford Family Roots wgt@centurytel.net

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/AW.2ADE/923.2 Message Board Post: Hello Gary, Wow, the issue of the MONITOR that came out yesterday the 10th, must be an outstanding wealth of information. To whom would I send a check to in order to receive a copy of that issue? Again, you have made such a memorable contribution for the history of Woodruff County. I am so grateful to you. Kindest regards, Evelyn Moore Nichols in CO Oooooodles of Roots in Woodruff County!!!!! enichols@tds.net

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/AW.2ADE/923.1.1 Message Board Post: Nancy, The Woodruff County Monitor is not on the internet. You may order this issue by contacting the Woodruff County Monitor, atten: Gary Telford, P. O. Box 898, McCrory, AR 72101. Phone (870) 731-2263. The cost is $.50 cents plus $2.00 for mailing. Best regards, Gary Telford Family Roots wgt@centurytel.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOHNSON,DEMPSEY,WARREN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/923.1 Message Board Post: How do I get a copy, or view over the internet, this article? Thanks, Nancy

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/AW.2ADE/923 Message Board Post: This week, November 10, 2004, in the Woodruff County Monitor is the largest section, 14 pages, that has ever been published in a newspaper in the State of Arkansas, honoring all the war veterans of Woodruff County. This work is the result of two years research and I am very proud of it. We will be naming Woodruff County men from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, Mexican War, WW I, WW II, Koren War and Vietnam War. Many sketches will give their service record, many with pictures. Also included will be the history of some of the wars and other information. This will be one issue you will not want to miss. It will be a great sourse of genealogy information. Hope you all get to read it. Best regards, Gary Telford Family Roots Woodruff County Monitor wgt@centurytel.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/922 Message Board Post: The feature article for Family Roots in the Woodruff County Monitor for tomorrow, November 10, 2004, will be Col. Robert Thomas Martin 1846-1931 Civil War Hero of Cotton Plant & Howell, AR. Also included in this issue of the Monitoor is the largest section, 14 pages, that has ever been published in a newspaper in the State of Arkansas, honoring all the war veterans of Woodruff County. This work is the result of two years research and I am very proud of it. We will be naming Woodruff County men from the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Civil War, Spanish American War, Mexican War, WW I, WW II, Koren War and Vietnam War. Many sketches will give their service record, many with pictures. Also included will be the history of some of the wars and other information. This will be one issue you will not want to miss. Hope you all get to read it. Best regards, Gary Telford Family Roots Woodruff County Monitor

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stanley-McCurdy-Hill Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/921.1.1 Message Board Post: Jo Ann, Thanks for your e-mail. Major Thomas Edward Stanley was born October 15, 1844 in Town Creek, Lawrence Co., AL. He married, May 1873, J. Laura McCurdy, born April 7, 1854 near Forrest City, St. Francis Co., AR. He died June 16, 1904 and Laura died December 5, 1931. Both died in Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR and are buried in Augusta Memorial Park Cemetery. They were the parents of eight known children, all born at Augusta, AR. Major Thomas E. Stanley was one of two known children that I have record of, as some died before 1889. His brother was Capt. J. M. Stanley, born May 9, 1839 and served in Co. H, 35th CSA, and died April 10, 1884 in Augusta and is buried in Augusta Cemetery. Their parents was Joseph Hopkins Stanley, born May 4 , 1812 in NC and Maria L. (Hill) Stanley, born in Virginia. Joseph H. Stanley died 1852 in Courtland, AL and Maria died 1871. Joseph Hopkins Stanley was the son of Jonathan Stanley who was killed by a robber near Corinth, Mississippi. I hope this helps in your research. I was wondering if you were related to Scott Stanley who owns the Stanley drug stores in Searcy, Pangburn, etc? He and I have become good friends in the last two years. Waiting your reply. Gary Telford Family Roots Woodruff County Monitor wgt@centurytel.net

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/AW.2ADE/921.1 Message Board Post: Gary, could you give me date and place of birth for Major Thomas Edward Stanley and who his parents were? I know that my line of Stanleys were mostly in White County but I do have some blanks in the family tree. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stanley-McCurdy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/AW.2ADE/921 Message Board Post: The feature article from Family Roots in the Woodruff County Monitor tomorrow, Wednesday, November 3, 2004 will be the Major Thomas Edward & Laura (McCurdy) Stanley A Prominent Family in Augusta, Woodruff Co., AR Hope you all get to read it. Best regards, Gary Telford Family Roots Woodruff County Monitor wgt@centurytel.net

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/AW.2ADE/920.1.1 Message Board Post: Gary, Please write me directly at NJRDOR@AOL.COM. Josiah Rogers, born 1811, died 1885, is my Great Great Grandfather. They had 11 children. William born 1837, James born 1939, Martha born 1840, Henry born 1841, Aaron born 1845, Ann E born 1846, Rebecca born 1849. John Monroe born 1852, Fannny Jones born 1854, Samantha Clay born 1857, and Mary Jeams born 1860. Ann E is my great grandmother. She married George Washington Worsham born 1840. Married in Giles Co. George died in Tarrant Co. Texas in 1914. Their daughter Lura Gertrude was born 1880, married Winfield Rogers. They both died and are buried in Worley Cemetery in Giles Co. I have very little info on the children of Henry and Rheubame Rogers. I have just started working on this line, and have been doing the census records to find them. I do know Henry had 6 children, Enoch, James 1867, Ed 1869, Cora 1875, Clarence 1877, Eula 1873. I found Enoch, Cora and Eula on some census records. I want info on all of Henry's children. Can you help. I will E-mail you directly with what I have to date. Do you know if any of the children of any of these children are living, and how to get in touch with them? Thank you for your information. David Rogers