In a message dated 8/1/2005 dsnow6@juno.com writes: There was a Joseph McElrath that married Nancy Maddox in Ripley Co in 1886. Does anyone know anything about this couple? Who were their parents? Daurice, I see in the "Ripley Co. Records - Obituaries" by Thelma McManus . . . 13 Apr 1888 - Mrs Joseph McElrath dies on 4 Apr near Pitman, AR. Maiden name was Maddox. A sister to Mrs. William Henderson and Mrs. James Henderson both of Doniphan. Funeral held at New Hope by Rev. McDowell. 30 Sept 1897 - Joe McElrath died at Ft. Smith, AR hospital of chronic diarreha on 23 Sept. Age @30 yrs. Leaves wife & 2 children. A son of G.W. McElrath. Pamela G. Smith Gresham, OR