This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: tvghawaii Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/581.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I have a 4th gr.grandfather named Samuel Stiles. He married Salley and had a daughter Faith who married Robert R. Battey. Does any of this ring any bells? I'm looking to go further back from Samuel Stiles. Have you had any luck? Terrie Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Perhaps the most authentic mention of the Becknell place is in "The History of Clarksville and Old Red River County" by Pat B. Clark, Mathis Van Nort and Company, Dallas, 1937. On page 17, Clark relates an interesting story involving the company of Red River County soldiers under the command of Captain Becknell and Lt. James Clark arriving at the battleground of San Jancinto a few hours after the battle. The wounded General Houston related to Becknell and Clark the details of the encounter and asked that the Red River County soldiers guard Santa Anna, as these men had not been in the heat of battle, and General Houston said, " I must preserve the life of Santa Anna by all means at any cost". One of the guards was "Old Man" John Stiles, an early Red River County settler in the Whiterock area, ten miles Northeast of Clarksville. Stiles reportedly obtained the Masonic apron of Santa Anna and a case of the General's razors, which he kept as war souvenirs. Clark, early in his book beginning on page 10, tells of Dayy Crockett's entry into Texas into Red River County across the Red River at Jonesboro and met his friend, John Stiles. But he was also desirous of seeing another old friend, Captain Becknell, and according to Clark: Ed and Lois Denaut [email protected] http://continue.to/lasvegas --------------------------------- Moody friends. Drama queens. Your life? Nope! - their life, your story. Play Sims Stories at Yahoo! Games.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: annataylor31 Surnames: Stiles, Beshea, Bische, Bichet Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1017/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hi, I am looking for my great grandmother's family. Her name was Bertie Lea Stiles, she was born March 22, 1912 and died on April 29, 1978. She married Charles Alfred Beshea and they resided in Shiloh community, Louisiana (just outside of Springhill, LA). I believe her family is from the same area because there is a Stiles Road just down the road from their home. Any info or tips to get passed this roadblock would be GREATLY appreciated. My husband and I have our first baby on the way and we are trying to get the family tree in order so that we may pass it down. Thanks! Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rivercityfarms1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1016.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Please send me information on SFA and the DNA project. Joe Stiles [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ostiles3826 Surnames: Stiles/Styles/Stites etc. Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1016/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Stiles Family of America (SFA) has just begun a DNA project that is open to ALL spellings of Stiles/Styles/Stites, etc. in the hopes of linking us all to the main Mass./Conn./Bermuda lines. All are encouraged to participate and make this "project" the genealogical success it can become. If you are stumbling to find ancestral connections, this is a great oooprtunity. Contact me for details. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: johnstilesland Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/596.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I recently lost my Grandfather Rusk Houston Stiles. I inherited several items that were said to be my Great Great grandfaters. His name was John Stiles from red river county. My grandfater told me stories that he held Santa Anna with a gun he left me. I would love to chat with someone and get some facts. John G. Stiles [email protected] Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Reginald Todd (1545-1615) William Todd (1569-1617) married to Mary Tudor (1575-1613) John Todd (October 18, 1594 to March 19, 1678) married to Elizabeth Mallory (1623-) Joseph Tudor Todd ( January 15, 1645-September 20, 1699) married to Joanne Swift (1650-1700) Thomas Todd (1690-April 20, 1735) Thomas Todd (1723-1777) married to Elizabeth Cummins (1727-1772) William Todd (1758-1795) married to Jemima Edwards (1778-1807) Josiah Todd ( December 17, 1778 -August 11, 1853) married to Zilphia Thomas (May 26, 1794- February 10, 1871) Elizabeth (Betsy) Todd (October 1,1815-December 26, 1899) married to Lindsey Baker Grice (October 1, 1814-September 17, 1870) Marina Clarinda Grice (December 11, 1834-June 27, 1867) married to James T. Thomas (1828-1870) Marina Floyd Thomas (October 29, 1857-May 28, 1898) married to Francis Newton Stiles (September 15, 1841-July 1, 1911) Lois Miranda Stiles (March 4, 1885-May 19,1975) married to Merlin Douglas Masten (December 21, 1886-March 5, 1962) Juanita Frances Masten (January 4, 1913-July 26, 1994 married to John Amasa Farnham (May 3,1910-August 5, 2005) Lois Kay Farnham (Polk) (De Jardo) (Denaut) still living Lois Kay Denaut at [email protected] Las Vegas, Nevada --------------------------------- Sick sense of humor? Visit Yahoo! TV's Comedy with an Edge to see what's on, when.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Jacqueline4242 Surnames: STILES, LANDERS, BOWEN, CONOVER, HIRST, MILLER Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1015/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Seeking information on the father of JOHN DAVIS STILES. SIMON STILES. I have nothing on him. His wife KEZIAH REEVE LANDERS, m. 2) CAPT. JOHN BEAGARY of Camden in 1836. ====================================== Descendants of JOHN DAVIS STILES and HARRIET BOWEN Generation No. 1 1. JOHN DAVIS2 STILES (SIMON1) was born February 03, 1826 in New Jersey, and died in Camden County, New Jersey. He was the son of SIMON STILES and KEZIAH REEVE LANDERS. He married HARRIET BOWEN February 1847, daughter of DAYTON BOWEN and BATHSHEBA CONOVER. She was born Abt. 1828 in New Jersey. Children of JOHN STILES and HARRIET BOWEN are: i. BARBARA3 STILES, b. Abt. 1849, New Jersey. ii. CORNELIA STILES, b. Abt. 1850. 2. iii. REBECCA STILES, b. Abt. 1853, New Jersey. iv. CLARA T. STILES, b. November 23, 1854, Union Twp., Camden County, New Jersey. v. MARY STILES, b. Abt. 1857, New Jersey. vi. WILLIAM B. STILES, b. March 22, 1859, Union Twp., Camden County, New Jersey. vii. MARGARET STILES, b. Abt. 1863, New Jersey. Generation No. 2 2. REBECCA3 STILES (JOHN DAVIS2, SIMON1) was born Abt. 1853 in New Jersey. She married BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIRST March 29, 1870, son of GEORGE HIRST and REBECCA MILLER. He was born May 23, 1852 in Pennsylvania, and died November 1920 in Pennsylvania. Children of REBECCA STILES and BENJAMIN HIRST are: i. ARTHUR R.4 HIRST, b. August 1871, New Jersey; m. ELIZABETH; b. April 1872, Pennsylvania. ii. CLARA FRANCES HIRST, b. January 31, 1875, Camden County, New Jersey; d. December 28, 1958, Merchantville, Camden County, New Jersey; m. PHILLIP H. BARNES; b. August 28, 1871, Manayunk, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania; d. August 09, 1956, Merchantville, Camden County, New Jersey. ============================================== IGI Individual Record FamilySearchT International Genealogical Index v5.0 North America HARRIET BOWEN Female Christening: 07 AUG 1836 Presbyterian Church, Fairfield, Cumberland, New Jersey Father: DATON BOWEN Messages: Extracted birth or christening record for locality listed in the record. ====================================================== BEAGARY FAMILY BIBLE: John Davis Stiles son of Simon & (M?) Keziah R. Stiles was born Feby 3rd in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and twenty six -1826 ================================================== BEAGARY FAMILY BIBLE: John Stiles son of Simon and Keziah Stiles and Harriet daughter of Dayton and Basheba Bowen was married Feb in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty seven -1847 ============================================== Jacqueline Sleeper Russell Website: http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=SRCH&db=jacquelinesr&surname=A Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rivercityfarms1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1013.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I need to correct my previous post. The Stiles DNA project results are posted at www.worldfamilies.net Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rivercityfarms1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1003.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks but my Benjamin died in Ohio. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: bbffrrpp Surnames: Stiles, Kidder, Bixby Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1014/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello, I unexpectedly went to the Haverhill, MA, Library a few days ago and "finally" got a chance to look at the "history of Temple, NH." Actually there were 2, one very old, smaller one, and one large one published in 1970's. I was somewhat disappointed because neither book had a genealogy section; they are all text. I was looking for additional information on my KIDDER ancestors who helped to start the town. While looking for mentions of KIDDER in the text, I was also keeping an eye open for mentions of STILES. I did find a couple ! On one page describing how Temple was begun, "By petition, Benjamin Killam, Joseph Killam, John Kidder, Jr., Theodore Barker, Ebenezer Stiles, Joseph Richardson, and Samuel Killam (all from Lyndeboro) requested that their holdings, some 900 acres, be disannexed from Lyndeboro and joined to Temple ......" On another page, the author discussed the many blacksmiths in town, and this was probably because there was a Stagecoach stop in Temple for many years. The next page: "Ensign Jesse Walker, Asa Stiles, Benjamin Felt, John Osgood, John Mack, and Abel Gardner were all smiths in Temple by or before 1860." Another page: Asa Stiles (b. 1741) and his son, David (b. 1779) came together to the Putnam place. They reopened the gristmill and cooperated in its operation until 1800, when David moved to Lyndeborough. A year later the old mill burned, but was rebuilt by David upon his return to his father's place in 1803; this time it was used as a saw mill. In 1810, the mill had been converted into a forge and blacksmith shop, run by David Stiles. Blood tells us that in that year, John F. Ordway, 18 years old, 'was carried over the water wheel at David Stiles' forge and killed.' David Stiles was town clerk in 1823-24; he also served as town moderator and selectman. After David Stiles' death, c. 1858, John Giddings purchased the property ........" Another chapter discussed early schools. ".... Salaries for male teachers improved, however, for by 1803 it was recorded that David Stiles received $18 for teaching only six weeks. On the other hand Ensign Kidder was paid a bit over 2 (lbs.) ' for his wife's service in keeping school in 1774.' Formal qualifications for teachers were practically non-existent at the time; some were excellent, others indescribably bad. The old Temple history, quoting from Esqire Stiles, says, 'It was then the custom to employ those for teachers who were in most need of support; if they could read a chapter in the Testament, teach the Shorter Catechism, and whip the boys, they were sufficiently qualified.' ....... " ... As I said in my other postings, I am trying to find out whether it was a Huldah STILES, dau. of Asa and Huldah (BIXBY) STILES, and born in Middleton, MA, who married in Temple, NH, in 1795. I have not been able to find on-line any mention of all the children of Asa and Huldah; there is only the mention of their son, David, in the above book. (David, b1779, and sister (?), Huldah, b1772 ??). However, as I've said, the vital records of Temple, NH, state that it was a Mrs. Huldah ( ? ) STILES who married in Temple in 1795. The husband was either Joseph KIDDER, son of Francis, b1761 MA, or his cousin, Joseph KIDDER, Jr., b1763 NH. So, the question is: Did he marry a "younger woman" or an "older woman" ??? The cousins would have been either 34 or 32, and both would have fought in the Rev. War as young teens ! And, there is a hint that one of them died in the War in NY. But, there is mention of a Joseph, Jr., still living in Temple up to 1820. Thank you for your time. Betty (near Lowell, MA) Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Donnawickman17 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1002.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The will is a very interesting document.At one time he must have had a falling out with one of his daughters.He was going to leave her share of the estate to her daughter.They must have made amends because he added a codicil later and changed it where she got her share.From what it says in the will I think their son Francis was mildly retarded.I do have the names of the other children,I will send them to you as soon as I get the chance.I can scan the will and try to send it.I'll have to dig out my files.The only picture I have is of William Helmer and his wife Catherine,he was a scarey looking person.My email address is [email protected] Where in Michigan are you? I'm in the UP Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rivercityfarms1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1013/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I would like to encourage any males out there with the Stiles surname to have a DNA test. It will help family genealogists tie up lose ends and make new connections to family trees and also clear up assumptions. I had my DNA tested and posted the results at World Family Tree.com It is simply a cheek swab and you mail the samples back to the lab and they send you back the results. However it did cost 200 dollars,but this is a great hobby!and for me it was well worth the cost. J.W.Stiles Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rivercityfarms1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1003.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Donna you can contact me at [email protected] I have copies of his land patents. I would love to see his will! I'm also very interested in any family stories,lore etc. Benjamin seemed to be a rather prosporous fellow. I want piece together a picture of his family and especially his son Andrew. (my gg grandfather) Who I dont think was very prosporous at all. My Great grandfather John Alonzo Stiles was a tennant farmer in Ohio until the family moved here to Michigan in 1898. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rivercityfarms1 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1002.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Thanks Donna. My name is Joe Stiles,Andrew is my GG Granddad. I'm putting together a DVD on my branch of the Stiles Family and If anyone has a photo of Andrew I would love a copy of it. I have photos of the family plot in Fairborn(Dayton) Of Benjamin and Hannah's head stones.Any Images of anyone in this family group would be nice. Do you have any photos of the Helmer Family? Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Hello, I unexpectedly went to the Haverhill, MA, Library a few days ago and "finally" got a chance to look at the "history of Temple, NH." Actually there were 2, one very old, smaller one, and one large one published in 1970's. I was somewhat disappointed because neither book had a genealogy section; they are all text. I was looking for additional information on my KIDDER ancestors who helped to start the town. While looking for mentions of KIDDER in the text, I was also keeping an eye open for mentions of STILES. I did find a couple ! On one page describing how Temple was begun, "By petition, Benjamin Killam, Joseph Killam, John Kidder, Jr., Theodore Barker, Ebenezer Stiles, Joseph Richardson, and Samuel Killam (all from Lyndeboro) requested that their holdings, some 900 acres, be disannexed from Lyndeboro and joined to Temple ......" On another page, the author discussed the many blacksmiths in town, and this was probably because there was a Stagecoach stop in Temple for many years. The next page: "Ensign Jesse Walker, Asa Stiles, Benjamin Felt, John Osgood, John Mack, and Abel Gardner were all smiths in Temple by or before 1860." Another page: Asa Stiles (b. 1741) and his son, David (b. 1779) came together to the Putnam place. They reopened the gristmill and cooperated in its operation until 1800, when David moved to Lyndeborough. A year later the old mill burned, but was rebuilt by David upon his return to his father's place in 1803; this time it was used as a saw mill. In 1810, the mill had been converted into a forge and blacksmith shop, run by David Stiles. Blood tells us that in that year, John F. Ordway, 18 years old, 'was carried over the water wheel at David Stiles' forge and killed.' David Stiles was town clerk in 1823-24; he also served as town moderator and selectman. After David Stiles' death, c. 1858, John Giddings purchased the property ........" Another chapter discussed early schools. ".... Salaries for male teachers improved, however, for by 1803 it was recorded that David Stiles received $18 for teaching only six weeks. On the other hand Ensign Kidder was paid a bit over 2 (lbs.) ' for his wife's service in keeping school in 1774.' Formal qualifications for teachers were practically non-existent at the time; some were excellent, others indescribably bad. The old Temple history, quoting from Esqire Stiles, says, 'It was then the custom to employ those for teachers who were in most need of support; if they could read a chapter in the Testament, teach the Shorter Catechism, and whip the boys, they were sufficiently qualified.' ....... " ... As I said in my other postings, I am trying to find out whether it was a Huldah STILES, dau. of Asa and Huldah (BIXBY) STILES, and born in Middleton, MA, who married in Temple, NH, in 1795. I have not been able to find on-line any mention of all the children of Asa and Huldah; there is only the mention of their son, David, in the above book. (David, b1779, and sister (?), Huldah, b1772 ??). However, as I've said, the vital records of Temple, NH, state that it was a Mrs. Huldah ( ? ) STILES who married in Temple in 1795. The husband was either Joseph KIDDER, son of Francis, b1761 MA, or his cousin, Joseph KIDDER, Jr., b1763 NH. So, the question is: Did he marry a "younger woman" or an "older woman" ??? The cousins would have been either 34 or 32, and both would have fought in the Rev. War as young teens ! And, there is a hint that one of them died in the War in NY. But, there is mention of a Joseph, Jr., still living in Temple up to 1820. Thank you for your time. Betty (near Lowell, MA) New List created on Feb. 1: CAN-USA-MIGRATION For Genealogy researchers, please remember to check the archives of the Lists & Boards for both your surnames and place-names.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ldenaut Surnames: Stiles Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1003.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Benjamin Stiles Born: 1834 Dekalb ,Alabama Died: 1876 Texas Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Donnawickman17 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1003.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I have Benjamin Stiles will!! Please contact me. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: Donnawickman17 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.stiles/1002.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Andrew's mother Hannah Helmer Stiles was a sister to my gggreat grandfather William Helmer. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.