I am looking for information on my great grandfather, John Washington BEARDEN, born 1861 near Little Rock, AR. Name of first wife unknown, had 4 kids by her, Tom, Ernest, Mamie, and Rose. Remarried Martha Jane LANGSTON (also called Nattie or Matt) born 22Sept1870, had 7 more kids - Carroll (son), Corrie (son), Johnnie (daughter), 2 that died in infancy, and twins Floy (daughter) and Roy Earl (son, my grandfather). Floy and Roy born 23Mar1907 in Paul's Valley, Garvin County, OK. Floy died in 1909. Looking specifically for the parents of John Washington BEARDEN. Family rumor is that he had a sister named Dora or Cora. His mother was half or full Cherokee. Known locations where the family lived are: Little Rock, AR: Paris, TX: and Garvin County, OK. He lost his leg when a tree fell on it and had a wooden leg. He died 1947 in Elmore City, Garvin County, OK. I would appreciate any information on any of the above listed people. Thank you for your assistance. R. Daniel Bearden dbearden@primary.net