BIG ELKHART CREEK. Big Elkhart Creek rises a mile west of Salmon in southwestern Anderson County (at 31°34' N, 95°30' W) and runs southwest for 22½ miles, through southwestern Anderson County and northwestern Houston County, to its mouth on the Trinity River, 1½ miles northwest of Halls Bluff in Houston County (at 31°22' N, 95°41' W). The stream is intermittent in its upper reaches. It traverses gently sloping to moderately steep terrain surfaced by sand, clay, and loam that support occasional heavy woods of mixed pine and hardwoods. The major tributaries of Big Elkhart Creek include Little Elkhart Creek and Moccasin Branch. >From Handbook of Texas Online on the web. Barbara Jordan  

List: Does anyone know anything about an Elkhart Creek in Anderson County. U.S. Geological Survey only lists Elkhart Lake. Vince Leibowitz County Coordinator Anderson County

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/144.145.177.2 Message Board Post: I would also love a copy of Willie's picture & any information you may have on the Ross & Lively family. My Great Grandmother is Nancy Jane Lively, who married Augustus Mahue Milligan.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mack, Jenkins, Kiser,Nivens,Coker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/824.1 Message Board Post: My great grandfather was George Mack the father of Nora Mack. My grandfather was Jesse Marriman Mack. I have very extensive information on the Mack, Jenkins, Lasiter, Kiser familes. I love to exchange information Mary Mack Tucker.

I am doing research on Eli A. Bowen. He had 3 wives.Mary Ann Thompson.,Mrs Malinda Dabney and Susannah Swearingen. .He married Malinda and Susannah in Anderson Co. Eli A had property East of Palestine. The T & N. O Railroad ran thru his property. His children were: Willaim S. b.1836 Denita b. 1840 Married a Miller Wilson Patterson b. 1842 Francis Marion b. 1843 Isabella B. 2848 Isabella married John B. Miller Isabella and John Married in Anderson Co. I don't have parents of John B. Miller. I believe John died in Anderson Co., I do have the will of Eli A. Bowen I have not been able to find any of the member of the family. Isabella is my g grandmother. Thank you. Faye Westerman- Sacramento, CA

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ross,glen,brookshire,robertson,milleway, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/55.1 Message Board Post: My grandfather was Benjamin Franklin Ross, and he died in 1933 not 1912. He died in Dallas at Woodlawn Hospital, Ben had Barbers T B. Before he died Ben had a Barber shop in Dallas,Tx at 318 Saner. I know Glen was his first wife,and Ben's daughter doesn't say anything about a third wife. His second wife, my grandmother, was Mary (Mamie) Evertt Louise Brookshire-Milleway-Ross. If you are still on line let me hear from you. I notice this message is dated 1998 I do know some about Ross's and Glens two children. My e-mail is [email protected]

Please reply to the email listed below if you are able to help. Becky Grimes Anderson County Listowner ******************************* I am looking for death information on Caroline Brown Boykin. She died around Nov. 6, 1896 in childbirth in Palestine, Texas. I would greatly appreciate any information, either from lists or from Obits. Thank you, Stephanie Bertani email: [email protected]

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/144.145.177.1 Message Board Post: My ggrandmother is Missouri Arthusy "Sue" Ross born APR 11 1859 in Anderson Co. She married my ggrandfather Sims Stovall 10 Oct 1877/78. Missour is sister to Ida Willie Ross born 29 Nov 1875 in Anderson Co. He died 6 Nov 1881. I am glad to know this connection and how he died. If possible I would like to get a copy of that picture you have. I would be glad to share what info I have if you would be interested. Thanks in advance, Janet Jacobs

Neat maps of US census areas availible & missing for all years It also has links for indidvidual states in the southeast with individual census and county formation maps. http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm

Hi, I need parents for the two Murphy women, possible sisters, who married Richardson Brothers in Anderson Co.TX: LUCINDA 'LUCY' C. MURPHY married 3/31/1881 THOMAS JEFFERSON RICHARDSON; N.EMILY MURPHY married Dr.CLARK E.B.RICHARDSON; thanks for any help,Eleonore

Hi, I need the parents of THOMAS M.MURPHY ,born ca 1852 SC, married MARY PENDELTON J.WELBORN born 1854,died 1919 TX; thanks for checking,Eleonore http://freepages.autos.rootsweb.com/~mandaley/Welborn.html just click onto 'Eleonore's database' for all my surnames and then type in the name you are looking for

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cockerham, Ragsdale, Butler, Avance/Avants, Molder/Moulder Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1292.1.1 Message Board Post: Candice, Thank you so much for your reply. No, I have no proof of Margarette mother's name or the spelling of her first name either, except that my grandmother was named after her. I am so delighted to hear from someone of the Davis line. I knew that line was out there but not really familiar with names or dates. You have already educated me heaps this morning. I have been in contact with the kind man on this site that does census lookups. What a gem. Do you know if there are others of the Davis line that still live in the Harris County area, as I live just north of there in Mongomery County. I would love to speak with them. Billie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1292.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Margeret Thomas Butler who married John Cockerham was first married to John C. Davis on Nov 14, 1878 in Webster County, GA. With John she had at least 4 children. Mary E. Davis b. 1880, Daniel Edgar Davis (my great grandfather) b. 5 Aug 1880, Jefferson E. Davis b. c1885, and William Elijah Davis b. c1887. Are you sure of her mother's name? Not that I have any solid proof, but I have been told that her mother's name was Margaret Purvis. Margaret Thomas died in Lamar county Texas. I don't know what happened to the girl, but, the tree boys moved to Harris County, TX, in and around Houston. Margaret and John had

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lowe, Wilson, Porter and Garrison Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1288 Message Board Post: Looking for information on William Franklin Lowe (1855 to 1920) who bought property in Anderson County about 1914. William died in 1920. At least two sons remained in Anderson County, George Washington Lowe and Clayton Lowe. William's wife was Lura Garrison. Both William and Lura are buried in the Rio Vista Cemetery. Son, Clayton Lowe, married Doris Audrene Wilson, daughter of Henry Clarence Wilson and Marion Alice Porter. Would love more information on Marion. Marion and her sister, Lillian married brothers in a double ceremony (1900). Their father's name seems to have been A.T. Porter -- at least that's what is written on his tombstone. Clayton & Doris Lowe are buried in Broyles' Chapel cemetery as are Henry & Marion Wilson. Marion's father and sister share the plot. There is a tombstone listing John S. Wilson (Lillian's husband) but my dad tells me that his remains were moved to a cemetery in Palestine by his second wife.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1229.1 Message Board Post: Perhaps you're looking for Tennessee Colony? It is located in Anderson County, TX.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1287 Message Board Post: My grandfather is missing from Texas. Go to www.doenetwork.org, click SEARCH, type in William Ray Peters, click FIND, should be first one listed.

An auction on Ebay that is selling an Official Texas Document, Signed "William Petty," Anderson County, Texas, 11" x 8.75," toning and wear at folds. Petty swears "...that I have not been disfranchised for participation in any rebellion or civil war against the United States...given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof...that I will faithfully support the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States..." Loyalty oaths were used after the Civil War for two reasons: 1) to root out rebellious criminals and 2) to give citizens of questionable loyalty to forsake their previous allegiances and prove their loyalty to the victorious U.S. government. The oaths were constant reminders of where that loyalty should remain. Title of item: Lot 347: 1867,Texas Oath of Loyalty Document Seller: early_american_auctions Starts: Dec-08-02 10:00:00 PST Ends: Dec-08-02 22:00:00 PST Price: Starts at US $120.00 To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1585739924 Item Description: Civil War DocumentsAugust 1, 1867, State of Texas Oath of Loyalty, Fine. Official Texas Document, Signed "William Petty," Anderson County, Texas, 11" x 8.75," toning and wear at folds. Petty swears "...that I have not been disfranchised for participation in any rebellion or civil war against the United States...given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof...that I will faithfully support the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States..." Loyalty oaths were used after the Civil War for two reasons: 1) to root out rebellious criminals and 2) to give citizens of questionable loyalty to forsake their previous allegiances and prove their loyalty to the victorious U.S. government. The oaths were constant reminders of where that loyalty should remain. Visit eBay, The World's Online Marketplace TM at http://www.liveauctions.ebay.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1286.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Oh Jim, I am so glad you were able to find my work to be helpful. I have had so many people help me along the way and I am so glad when I can help someone else. Good Night Gladys

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1286.2 Message Board Post: My printed copy of 1860 census is a bit different: Household 90 Tho. CUTHBERTSON, 30, b. TN. Angelina, 25, b. TX. Thomas, 2, b. TX HH 91 Geo. T. ALLEN, 65, B. VA M.A.T., 30, b. MS Elizabeth, 19, b. MS. I did some research for my niece and nephew on ALLEN's in Anderson County, but they were from NC - SC - MS - GA - Al -Then - TEXAS. If you want to look at them the URL is: http://members.aol.com/gla529/ALLEN.html You may find something here helpful on my ANDERSON COUNTY SITE http://members.aol.com/dba1013/RECORDS.html Happy Hunting Gladys Baton Rouge

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/XiB.2ACI/1286.1 Message Board Post: There's a Franklin Cuthbertson in the 1870 census in Palestine...aged 15 listed with his mother with first initial S