Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10576 Surname: Weldon, Sheppard, Loyd, Davis ------------------------- On 21 May 1894 my ggrand father John W. Weldon was shot and killed near Waveland, AR. He is buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery. Could someone check and see if there is a copy of his obit or story of this shooting around in some old records. My ggrand mother Margaret A. Weldon died we are sure some time in 1921, also buried in Pleasant Valley. Grandma Margaret lived in Havana when she died. If someone could please find an obit on her I would be very greatful. Thank you. sweldon@bigfoot.com Link: Ancestors and Relatives of Samuel Weldon URL: <http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~weldonfamily>

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ar/Yell/10574 Surname: MADRON, MOSS ------------------------- They have to be the same person and the timing is also right. My Grandfather Arthur was born in 1901 and went by the MADRON name. Tobitha Caroline "Callie" MOSS said many times that Bob MADRON was the only man that she had ever really loved. This almost certainly took place in Yell Co, AR. I wonder if there would be any newspapers that would have printed the story.

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Ar/Yell/10573 Surname: ------------------------- My grandmother had an uncle named Bob Madron who was shot and probably in Yell Co. His name was William Robert and he was born to John Madron and Amanda Snow and am sure he was born in Indiana. I remember my grandmother telling me of her Uncle Bob who had gotten into a fight at a picnic or something like that and during or rigt after was shot. This Bob Madron like to fight. I know also nothing else of him. According to the record that I have he was born in 1868 and died in 1904. None of the other names that you mention ring a bell with me. Can email me at MrsFennel@aol.com Judy-CA

Seeking information about H. B. Hickman who lived in Birta. The story I have is that he went hunting and was never heard from again. The time frame is around late 1820s (I think). I have head stories of people getting lost in the "bottoms" around Birta and Ola and never been found but would like to know if any one has any particulars on this particular incident. Thanks in advance.

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10572 Surname: MADRON, MOSS, GAINES, CROCKET, WALKER, HUGHS, MCCOY, WILLIS, GREEN ------------------------- According to my Mother & Aunts: Tom CROCKET was "mean" to my G-Grandmother and they weren't married very long--they divorced. My Grandfather, Arthur Elzie GAINES was born under the name of MADRON--he did not find out he was the son of Thomas F. GAINES until he was married and had two sons of his own. My grandparents then legally changed their names from MADRON to GAINES. My mother knew her Aunt America (GAINES) WALKER--she used to visit and bring presents to her and my Aunts & Uncles. Thomas F. GAINES had a sister named Isabella who married a HUGHS; and a sister Cuba who married Porter WILLIS in Oklahoma. Thomas F. & Lottie (McCoy) GAINES had a son named Harley O. GAINES. My grandfather Arthur met & spoke with Harley after he found out that his real father was Thomas F. GAINES. My Grandfather was very ashamed of being illegitimate--he was a very religeous man. Thomas F. GAINES can be found living with his brother-in-law & sister, William H. & America WALKER in Casa Twp, Perry Co, AR in 1900. Right next door is Tobitha C. MOSS living with her father & brother. Lottie (appears to be Lutta E.) 17, & Harley O. 1 GAINES are living with her parents same location 8 residences away from the MOSS family. According to my family; William Miles MOSS sold liquor and Thomas F. GAINES used to buy from him. He was over drinking; he & Tobitha "Callie" got together and my Grandfather Arthur was the result. Supposedly, Thomas GAINES wanted to marry her but she didn't want to marry him. Supposedly, Thomas GAINES died not long afterward. Tobitha "Callie" MOSS married Bob MADRON next. After his death, she married Barnie GREEN who was mean to my grandfather--wouldn't let him live with them--choked a boiled egg out of his mouth once--Callie left him then. They divorced according to my family. Tobitha married James Monroe "Jim" "Tom" GANDY in 1909 when my Grandfather was 8. Grandpa Gandy, as I knew him, lived with my Grandparents GAINES until his death in October of 1955 in Bovina, Texas--he was legally blind when I knew him. He was a kind and gentle man.

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10571 Surname: MADRON, MOSS, GAINES ------------------------- Thanks to "thesandys" for the response and look-ups! See my next response.

Does anyone know why so many people moved to LeFlore County Indian Territory/Oklahoma from AR at the end of the 1800's? Sharon Holland

What a Challenge!!!!! Here is what I find in the Yell County marriages. Crocket, T.J. age 20 to MOSS, Callie age 18, Perry County, 19 May, 1895, by J.B. McGhee, Justice of Peace, Book G, page 256, Yell County. (Real Father)?? Gaines, T. F. age 23 to McCoy, Lottie, age 16, Perry County, 30 Jan. 1898 by I.P. Parker, Justice of Peace, Book G, page 476 Yell county. Gandy, Julius age 24 to Nettie M. Wood age 18 yell County, 18 Nov., 1884, by J.W. Pendergrass., Book EE Pg. 150 (only Gandy Groom listed in records) ----- Original Message ----- From: Mary Lou Cooley <m2cooley@budget.net> To: <ARYELL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 5:23 PM Subject: [ARYELL-L] Bob MADRON & Callie MOSS > Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10570 > > Surname: MADRON, MADDRON, MOSS, EZELL, CROCKET, GAINES > ------------------------- > > I am looking for a marriage between Callie MOSS & Bob MADRON. Tobitha Caroline > "Callie" MOSS married Bob MADRON sometime between 1895 & 1908. Bob was > shot; either on purpose by someone with a grudge or accidentally while > at a 4th of July picnic in Yell Co., AR--I don't know the exact year. Callie > MOSS had previously been briefly married to T.J. "Tom" CROCKET in 1895 > in Yell County, AR. I am wondering if the William R. MADRON who bought > land in Yell Co. in 1903 is the same as the W.R. Madron who was a defendant > in a case for the crime of "Liquor" in 1900 & if this is my Bob MADRON. > My grandfather, who was illigemate was given the name of Arthur Elzie MADRON. > He later changed his name to Arthur Elzie GAINES--His real father was Thomas > F. GAINES who was in Perry County in 1900. About 1909 Callie MOSS married > for the last time to James Monroe GANDY--they are listed on the 1920 census > in Prairie Creek, Yell Co, AR. Arthur Elzie MADRON married Lela EZELL 1921 > either in Yell or Lonoke Co., AR. I would appreciate hearing from anyone > with information. > > > > > ==== ARYELL Mailing List ==== > Visit the Yell county Genealogical Homepage > http://bethg.shutdown,com/yell/ >

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10570 Surname: MADRON, MADDRON, MOSS, EZELL, CROCKET, GAINES ------------------------- I am looking for a marriage between Callie MOSS & Bob MADRON. Tobitha Caroline "Callie" MOSS married Bob MADRON sometime between 1895 & 1908. Bob was shot; either on purpose by someone with a grudge or accidentally while at a 4th of July picnic in Yell Co., AR--I don't know the exact year. Callie MOSS had previously been briefly married to T.J. "Tom" CROCKET in 1895 in Yell County, AR. I am wondering if the William R. MADRON who bought land in Yell Co. in 1903 is the same as the W.R. Madron who was a defendant in a case for the crime of "Liquor" in 1900 & if this is my Bob MADRON. My grandfather, who was illigemate was given the name of Arthur Elzie MADRON. He later changed his name to Arthur Elzie GAINES--His real father was Thomas F. GAINES who was in Perry County in 1900. About 1909 Callie MOSS married for the last time to James Monroe GANDY--they are listed on the 1920 census in Prairie Creek, Yell Co, AR. Arthur Elzie MADRON married Lela EZELL 1921 either in Yell or Lonoke Co., AR. I would appreciate hearing from anyone with information.

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10567 Surname: Yelverton ------------------------- Hello, I was wondering if there was SKS out there that would be able to do a obit look up for my father. JOHN YELVERTON b. 05 May 1908 d. Mar 1965-Havana, Yell Co., Arkansas. Any help in locating his obit will be gratefully appreciated. Thanks in advance for the help. Jerry Yelverton gkyelverton@yahoo.com

Does anyone know anything about this family? The were listed on the 1850 Yell county Census, Upper Fourche township as show below.  Charles Garrett           born 1812 - Alabama   + Ruth Miller             born 1811 - NC (1860 census 1st name is listed as Bertha)      1. Elizabeth           born 1837 - Alabama - died ?      2. Polly A. Garrett  born 1839 - Alabama - died Feb 5 in Siloam Springs, Ark          + John Farley    born Dec 14, 1824     - died Feb 25, 1911, Ark.      3. James Carter     born 1841 Alabama   - died 1933 Burnet Co. Texas      4. Louisa S.          born 1893 Alabama     - died ?      5. John H. C.         born 1897 Alabama     - died ?      6. Joel                  born 1898 Alabama     - died ?      7. Milly F.             born 1850  Arkansas   - died ? In the same household with this family listed in the 1850 Yell County Arkansas Census is:     Isaac Garrett            born 1806                 - died ?     Simpson Garrett       born 1833                 - died 1814 in Llano, County Texas Isaac and Charles are thought to be brothers.  Simpson is Merrill Simpson Garrett thought to be the son of Isaac Garrett. The 1860 Yell County Census show the family pretty much intact with one additional child:  Samuel born 1852.  Isaac and Simpson are not listed. The township is listed as Upper Safone.  I do not know if this is a move or if the township name changed? The family relocated from Limestone County Alabama to Arkansas in 1850. Isaac is never found after this 1850 census entry.  Merrill Simpson arrived in Llano County, Texas by 1855. Merrill Simpson Garrett is my great grandfather I would appreciate any information on any of these family members.  I am trying to prove or disprove this presently assumed relationship of Charles, Isaac and Simpson, and identify Charles and Isaac's parents? I plan to visit Yell County two weeks from now.  Any suggestions would be appreciated. Coy Garrett garet848@aol.com

Does anyone know anything about this family? The were listed on the 1850 Yell county Census, Upper Fourche township as show below. Charles Garrett born 1812 - Alabama + Ruth Miller born 1811 - NC (1860 census 1st name is listed as Bertha) 1. Elizabeth born 1837 - Alabama - died ? 2. Polly A. Garrett born 1839 - Alabama - died Feb 5 in Siloam Springs, Ark + John Farley born Dec 14, 1824 - died Feb 25, 1911, Ark. 3. James Carter born 1841 Alabama - died 1933 Burnet Co. Texas 4. Louisa S. born 1893 Alabama - died ? 5. John H. C. born 1897 Alabama - died ? 6. Joel born 1898 Alabama - died ? 7. Milly F. born 1850 Arkansas - died ? In the same household with this family listed in the 1850 Yell County Arkansas Census is: Isaac Garrett born 1806 - died ? Simpson Garrett born 1833 - died 1814 in Llano, County Texas Isaac and Charles are thought to be brothers. Simpson is Merrill Simpson Garrett thought to be the son of Isaac Garrett. The 1860 Yell County Census show the family pretty much intact with one additional child: Samuel born 1852. Isaac and Simpson are not listed. The township is listed as Upper Safone. I do not know if this is a move or if the township name changed? The family relocated from Limestone County Alabama to Arkansas in 1850. Isaac is never found after this 1850 census entry. Merrill Simpson arrived in Llano County, Texas by 1855. Merrill Simpson Garrett is my great grandfather I would appreciate any information on any of these family members. I am trying to prove or disprove this presently assumed relationship of Charles, Isaac and Simpson, and identify Charles and Isaac's parents? I plan to visit Yell County two weeks from now. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Coy Garrett garet848@aol.com

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10566 Surname: Rhoads, Parker ------------------------- I am requesting someone look up the obituary for my great grandmother Chrisitana Rhoads Parker 1864-1943. She died at Gravelly, Yell County. Thank you Rick Lawrence

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/YellBios/10012 Surname: Yates, Rhoades, Parker ------------------------- I need the following dob's and/or dod's of my ancestors. A couple also need the spouse's name(s). If you can assist, please e-mail me at rglawrence_rick@yahoo.com. Thanks! Rick Lawrence Ida Parker Poindexter 4/4/1887 - / /1979 Theodore Poindexter Alice Bertice Ogden 9/18/1888 - / /19 John Ogden Mary Lou Frizzell / /1890 - / /19 Lee Frizzell Viola Jones 9/13/1894 - / /1982 Walter Jones / /1889 - / /1964 Christiana Rhoads Parker 10/18/1864 - / /1943 Charles Andrew Yates 2/11/1882 - / /1959 Johnny Alex (Ted) Yates / / - / /19 Amy Hambrick Yates Donne Owens Yates Charles Garland Yates / /1919 - / /1994 Laura Bernadine Williams Yates Lasson Rhoads 8/8/185? - / / spouse William Rhoads 1/ /1853 - spouse spouse of Geo. Esley Rhoads Julie Rhoads Mary Rhoads _____ Hambrick Andrew Rhoads spouse Melchi Rhoads

I am looking for information on a Wiley Jones that married Martha (Nix) Fite. Is there anyone with info on these? It is believed they were married in Havana or living in Havana, AR. Thank you, Sharon (Fite) Holland

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10565 Surname: Phifer, edwards, talent ------------------------- I am looking for information on my anchester James M. PHIFER Oral family history says he was murdered in 1854 on the steps of the Yell County courthouse after testifying in a murder trial. His wife and new baby (Martha A. Edwards) watched his murder. They then moved west (Oregon) and she married Aaron P. Talent.

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Pensions Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/YellPens/10004 Surname: Edwards, Talent ------------------------- I am looking for information on the death and burial of my ancestor James Monroe Phifer who was (according to oral history) murdered in Yell County, Arkansas in 1854 on the court house steps after testifying in a murder trial. He was stabbed and died with his new wife and babe watching! I would like any info on him. Thank you

Hi - Looking for info re my grandmothers line of STURGEON - she was MINNIE JANE STURGEON B 1896 YELL CO AR m Monroe MAYS b AR; d/o George Washington STURGEON b Ozark, AR m Emma Louise Fish Pruett. Emma went into her second marriage with George Washington Sturgeon w 3 children by James Pruett - William Frank Pruett - Laura Pruett - and Ethel Pruett. Emma and George had 2 children my grandma Minnie Jane and George Washington Sturgeon Jr. George Sr. and his stepdaughter Laura were later married and lived in the Dardinelle AR area and had 9 children. Don't know much about George Sr except the 2 marriages - that he left home when he was 12 or so, was raised by his grandparents, and his father was born in IN, but don't know his parents names. Is anyone researching this line that would have further info re George Sr's line? Also would be interested in anyone working on the Pruett or Fish side of the family - Emma Louise Fish father was James "Jim" Fish who m Unknown Pace. Emma's first husband was James Pruett - and would like to find more info about him also. You can e-mail me direct at SnowJohns@AOL.COM Dee Johns

Posted on: Yell Co. Ar Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ar/Yell/10564 Surname: Shott ------------------------- My great, great grandfather was Hugh Shott and was married to Louisa McBride. My great grandfather was David Worley Shott and my grandfather was Joseph Worley Shott. Would love to share info

Do these Tuckers sound like any of yours. I found them on a list ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ar/misc/pet2.txt It is From the books "Territorial Papers - Louisiana-Missouri Territory" 1803-1806, Volume XIII pages 139-141 Mary Harkey Russell bird@scrtc.com http://www.scrtc.com/~bird 205 Henry Tucker 209 James Tucker 212 Joseph Tucker 206 Josephus Tucker 221 Michael Tucker 210 Nicholas Tucker 208 Peter Tucker 222 Thomas Tucker 200 James Tucker (Saline