Paul S Thames wrote: > > Hi List, Maybe someone can help me locate when and where Amos Tims/Thames > died and is buried. The following letter in the NC archives (CR > 029.928.9) to the Clerk of Court in Cumberland Co NC from J.R. Stark & Co, > Marion, Angeline Co, Tx dated 3 Dec 1857 is quoted as follows: 'We make > inquiry respecting Est. of David Tims Dec. David Tims died many years > since in your county (supposed) or perhaps some (of) the adjoining > counties. There is an heir to that estate which I am somewhat interested > in this section of country and which is very 'kneedy'. We have learned > from a traveling man that there is considerable funds coming to Amos Tims > 'Haiir' to the Estate of David in the hands of the Admr or the Hon. County > Court. We have "ritten" frequently for information on this matter but > cannot get an answer..."(quoted from NC Gen Soc Journal P33 1985). This > may mean that David's son Amos was in Texas by 1857. (160) No estate record > for David Thames was found in Cumberland or Bladen County. > > Amos Thames/Tims had previously resided in Jefferson County Tx. No record > of death or burial has been found for him. Maybe he died in Angelina Co > Tx. Would someone check the cemeteries and other records for Amos > Tims/Thames in the Angelina Co area? It would be greatly appreciated. > EMail : [email protected] > Paul Thames Hi Paul, I glanced through the Angelina County History Book and there are several references for Thames & Tims. I'll be glad to look these up and see what they have to say. It may be tomorrow before I can get back to you on these. Happy Fourth! Lou Ann -- ******************************************************************** During our research trips, when a book is purchased relating to our family's history or listing information of the area, we buy two: One to keep and one to donate to our Clayton Genealogical Library in the family's name or a member of the family. Lou Ann & Woody Lunsford NATIVE TEXAN 8310 Werner, Houston, TX 77037-3027 TEXAS PROUD 281/447-8803 Fax 281/447-2133 ********************************************************************