Thanks for the reply, Pat. I actually have intended to check on HIGHTOWER in Hood County. I was in Granbury recently and noticed a sign on one of the downtown buildings - advertising an attorney named Hightower. The first spouse was J.M. Cox - a long shot, but that is all I have. They likely married around 1891 in Bell County. Alice and J.M. had two children - Frank and Robie (Robert?). Frank died as an infant and is buried next to his grandmother in the Dallas Cemetery near Holland. I have no further info on Robie. Alice had a brother named Robert - this son could be a namesake. I appreciate any assistance you might be able to provide. Larry

Check Hood co TX for HIGHTOWERS. Prominent surname there from what I have read. Also, I may be able to help you with the COX surname as I have a bit on the COX in Bell co. I am not a Cox researcher but one of my BOONES married a COX and I copied some info on them from the Belton Public Library , Bell co. As this is the holiday season, I won't be able to look through all my old notebooks at this time but will after the New Year. I also have to reply to another COX researcher so if y'all will be patient with me , I promise to get back to you. IF NOT, please feel free to write me directly with a "what happened " :) Pat Tennon Lawton, OK [email protected] wrote: > > Alice Cora Williams was born in Alabama in 1871. Her family migrated to Bell > County, Texas, circa 1883. Around 1891, she married J.M. Cox and they had > two children. > > I do not know the fate of Mr. Cox, but she later married a HIGHTOWER. In > June 1935, Mrs. J.O. HIGHTOWER of Cameron, Texas, is listed as a suvivor in the > obituary of her brother. > > It is believed that she married a HIGHTOWER. Searching census records, > marriage records and cemetery records in Bell and Milam Counties, I cannot find a > trace of Alice Cora Hightower. > > I would appreciate any small clue that might lead to a discovery. > > Larry > > ==== TXBELL Mailing List ==== > Support Your Local Genealogy Or Historical Society... You Can Often > Find Helpful Points Of Contact And Info. Bell County Resources: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell/resource.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Short Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CkB.2ACI/1912 Message Board Post: I am looking for info on AB Short. Was in Bell County 1860 Census. Served in the Civil War as Confederate in Capt. Newels Co., McNeils Regt, Walker Brigade, Trans Mississippi Division. He was admitted to the Confederate Veterans Home in Austin TX in 1898 and died in Austin in 1913. He is buried in the Confederate section of the Texas State Cemetery. I am trying to find out about his Civil War Service and can find no info on his company. Does anyone know anything about the above mentioned company, regement, etc, or about AB (Alfred) Short.

Alice Cora Williams was born in Alabama in 1871.  Her family migrated to Bell County, Texas, circa 1883.  Around 1891, she married J.M. Cox and they had two children. I do not know the fate of Mr. Cox, but she later married a HIGHTOWER.  In June 1935, Mrs. J.O. HIGHTOWER of Cameron, Texas, is listed as a suvivor in the obituary of her brother.  It is believed that she married a HIGHTOWER.  Searching census records, marriage records and cemetery records in Bell and Milam Counties, I cannot find a trace of Alice Cora Hightower.  I would appreciate any small clue that might lead to a discovery. Larry

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/CkB.2ACI/1911 Message Board Post: Would someone e mail me the phone number of this clinicand tell me something about it. Our doctor here has recomended my wife go there. Do you have to make appointments? How do I go about finding the right doctor. Thanks in advance. Sam in Sulphur Springs,Tx.

Thank you for the poem. I wish Santa would come by and file my papers and bring down my brick walls instead of giving me presents that I do not need. Merry Christmas to all who believe and I hope you all have a fantastic 2004. Robin Mitchner

A fellow coordinator recently posted this to the TXGenWeb discussion list. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season. Enjoy! Joe D. Deaver TXBELL Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell ========================================================== 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" Genealogist Version It was the night before Christmas when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. The dining room table with clutter was spread With pedigree charts and with letters which said.... "Too bad about the data for which you wrote Sank in a storm on an ill fated boat." Stacks of old copies of wills and the such Were proof that my work had become much too much. Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. And I at my table was ready to drop >From work on my album with photos to crop. Christmas was here, and of such was my lot That presents and goodies and toys I forgot. Had I not been so busy with grandparents' wills, I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. While others had bought gifts that would bring Christmas cheer; I'd spent time researching those birthdates and years. While I was thus musing about my sad plight, A strange noise on the lawn gave me a great fright. Away to the window I flew in a flash, Tore open the drapes and I yanked up the sash. When what to my wondering eyes should appear? But an overstuffed sleigh and eight small reindeer. Up to the housetop the reindeer they flew, With a sleigh full of toys, and old Santa Claus too. And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoofs. The TV antenna was no match for their horns, Look at our roof with hoof-prints adorned. As I drew in my head, and bumped it on the sash, Down the cold chimney fell Santa - KER-RASH! "Dear" Santa had come from the roof in a wreck, And tracked soot on the carpet, (I could wring his short neck!) Spotting my face, good old Santa could see I had no Christmas spirit you'd have to agree. He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work And filled all the stockings, (I felt like a jerk). Here was Santa, who'd brought us such gladness and joy; When I'd been too busy for even one toy. He spied my research on the table all spread "A genealogist!" He cried! (My face was all red!) "Tonight I've met many like you", Santa grinned. As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. I gazed with amazement - the cover it read "Genealogy Lines for Which You Have Plead." "I know what it's like as a genealogy bug," He said as he gave me a great Santa Hug. "While the elves make the sleighful of toys I now carry, I do some research in the North Pole Library! A special treat I am thus able to bring, To genealogy folks who can't find a thing. Now off you go to your bed for a rest, I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess." As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and glee, I looked back at Santa who'd brought much to me. While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear whistle, To his team which then rose like the down of a thistle And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, "Family History is Fun! Merry Christmas! Goodnight!"

Joe is correct. I contacted the Land Office in Austin Tx about my greatgrandfather's deed in Bell County about a week ahead of time. I was traveling to Austin and wanted to stop in and get a copy of the deed. If you go to Austin yourself, let them know ahead of time what you are looking for and what copies you want. They have a lot of files there and it takes time and personnel to search. They have the orginals. Otherwise they will not make copies while you wait, they will mail them to you. The prices for copies are listed on their web site listed below. They were very nice and helpful while I was there. I even got to examine the originals. They even have maps of the county with each deed listed. Good Luck and Happy Holidays, Jo L in TN [email protected] wrote: Surnames: McClung Message Board Post: I do see that Henry C. McClung was one of the original Texas landowners in the area which was to become Bell County. It shows to be abstract 570. You might contact the county clerk's office or the state General Land Office to see if you can get a copy of the deed: http://www.bellcountytx.com/countyclerk/index.htm http://www.glo.state.tx/archives This is probably the info you found already: http://wwwdb.glo.state.tx.us/central/LandGrants/landgrants.cfm?intID=99548 Good luck... Joe D. Deaver http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell ==== TXBELL Mailing List ==== Our census project is growing in Bell County! http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell/census.htm --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Free Pop-Up Blocker - Get it now

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McClung Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CkB.2ACI/1910.1 Message Board Post: I do see that Henry C. McClung was one of the original Texas landowners in the area which was to become Bell County. It shows to be abstract 570. You might contact the county clerk's office or the state General Land Office to see if you can get a copy of the deed: http://www.bellcountytx.com/countyclerk/index.htm http://www.glo.state.tx.us/archives/ This is probably the info you found already: http://wwwdb.glo.state.tx.us/central/LandGrants/landgrants.cfm?intID=99548 Good luck... Joe D. Deaver http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell

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/CkB.2ACI/1910 Message Board Post: Looking for a land patent for Henry McClung. Land patent was for at least 570 acres. Henry died in Houston, Texas in either 1838, 46, or 48, and his heirs claimed the land patent in 1851. On the land patent record that I have found thus far, it says "Class: Mil 2nd." Does this mean that the land was given to Henry for military service? This is important to me. I would appreciate any help anyone can lend. Thanks, Anita McClung

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miller, Schaffer, James Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CkB.2ACI/1909 Message Board Post: Looking for info. on the Henry Miller family on the 1880 Milam County Census. Henry Miller 46, Annie 38, Anton 17, Fredric 12, Henry 6. The census list this family as being from Oldenburg Germany except Henry age 6 was born in Texas. Need to know where this family went after 1880 and if this is the same Henry listed in the 1860 New Orleans census age 26 from Oldenburg?? There is more to this story, would love to share info. Terry Downes

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CkB.2ACI/1908.1 Message Board Post: Try this link; http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell/cemcentral.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CkB.2ACI/323.1 Message Board Post: Charles Carl Lindemann children; Charles Carl Jr. B 25 April 1870 D July 1969 /St John Luthe ran Church Cmt Bartlett Bell county Texas Married Malinda Pietzsch B 15 Feb 1872 D 19 Nov 1956/St John Lutheran Church Cmt Bartlett Bell county Texas. Children Willie G. Lindeman B 1892 D 1952 Bartlett City Cmt Bell county, Texas Married Vera Mae Children Twins Bobby Lee and Billy Joe, Daughter Ardie MaeB 28 Sept 1913 D 5 Oct 1978 2Child Walter Lindemann Otto Lindemann B 1873 D 1925 St Johns Lutheran Church Bartlett Texas Married Minna A. Steglich B 1873 D 1966 St Johns Lutheran church Bartlett Children 1. Olga Lindemann 2. Hertha Lindemann married Fritz Fredrick Wendlet 3. Edna Lindemann 4. Melvin Lindemann B 8 Oct 1916 m Sylvia Grimm 5. Monroed Lindemann 6. Egon Lindemann B 1911 D 1962 m Ruby A. Braun 7 eldor F. lindemann B 24 July 1902 D 25 oct 1977 M Olga N Emma Lindemann B 17 Sept 1871 Austin County Texas D 13 Dec 1955 Runnels County Texas m Andy Herring B 15 Jan 1870 D 28 Aug 1943 Runnels County Texas Louise Lindemann m Julius Kurtz Minnie D. Lindemann B 1884 D 198? m Robert Spigelhauer B 1879 D 1940 Children 1. Edmund Spiegelhauer B 2Nov 1912 D 24 Dec 1996 St. Johns Lutheran Church Bartlett, Texas m Nola Powitzky 2. Alice Spiegelhauer 3. Buelah spiegelhauer 4. La Verne Spiegelhauer 5. Alfred Spiegelhauer Pauline Lindemann M Ernest Spiegelhauer Children; 1. Walter 2. Julis 3. Herman 4. Robert 5. Tillie Mathilda Lindemann M Gus Gerhart Children;1 Wilma 2. Charlie Edward Lindemann B 9 Dec 1886 D. Oct. 1966 Runnel county Texas M Marie Dorner Herman Lindemann B 19 Jan 1888 D March 1963 m Annie Spiegelhauer Albert Frank Lindemann B 13 Feb 1882 Nelsonville Texas D 26 Dec 1954 Bell county Texas M Marie Johanna Hill on 13 Oct 1904 St. John Lutheran Church Bartlett B 25 Dec 1884 Welcome Austin County, Texas D 7 April 1962 Bell county Texas. Children; 1. Hilmer Herman Lindemann b 30 Nov 1905 Bartlett Bell county Texas D 26 April 1982 Brownwood Brown County Texas M Leona Hightower 2. Eugene Edward Lindemann B 29 Aug 1904 Bartlett Bell County D 16 Dec 1954 Bartlett Bell County St. John Lutheran Church 3. Bernhardt Robert Lindemann 7 Oct 1909 Bartlett Bell County D 3 Jan 1994 Taylor Williamson County Bartlett City Cmt M Ella Myrtle Tatum on 27 Oct 1945 LLano, Texas B 9 Sept 1915 4. Robert Eldor Lindemann B 20 April 1917 Bartlett Bell County D 4 Nov 1993 M Annie May Wusterhausen 5. Albert Charles Lindemann B 18 Sept 1920 Bartlett Bell county D 14 May 1998 Temple Bell county St. John Lutheran Church Bartlett M Mary A. Lamar B 16 oct 1917 D 3 Feb 1993 6. Dorothy Marie Lindemann B 22 o! ct 1926 Bartlett Bell county D. 14 May 1983 Bartlett Texas St. John Lutheran church cmt I hope this helps you. Can you give some of the sources for the info you have posted. Thanks Elizabeth Schmidt

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McDonald Lovett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CkB.2ACI/291.1 Message Board Post: George, I am looking for a couple of Ben McDonalds in the Bell Co., area. Father and son. The father is the son of William McDonald and Lydia Lovett. Do these happen to match yours?

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/CkB.2ACI/1432.1405 Message Board Post: Can you tell me more about Thomas Jefferson Haynes? He may be a missing link.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/CkB.2ACI/660.1.1 Message Board Post: I am compiling a genealogy of all the known descendants of Drury Jackson Dobbins (b. ca 1828-1830 Talladega Co, Alabama - d. Aug 1906 Bell County, Texas) and his wives, Mary Jane (Hughes) Dobbins and Mary Ann "Molly" (Hughes) Connelly Dobbins. Would be interested in exchanging information on their descendants.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simmons Classification: Cemetery Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CkB.2ACI/1908 Message Board Post: I am trying to locate a cemetery that is in a field in Bell Co. TX. There is a family of Simmons buried there. I am assuming that at the time the Simmons owned the property.Two names that are buried there might be John and Caroline Simmons and John's siblings. I would like to get some pictures of these grave markers. I was told that Oscar has a Simmons Cemetery or called Oscar Cemetery but not sure this is the cemetery I am looking for. Would need some names that are buried in that cemetery. Thank you for any help you can give me.

I know some Harrell's from Bell county TX but they are not interested in genealogy. I could give you the information I have, not much, but his name was Happy Harrell who married Mattie Lemmons. Vicki ----- Original Message ----- From: "Deputy Dawgg" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 1:11 AM Subject: [TXBELL] Harrell help Hello list!! I am still having difficulties in locating further information on my elusive Harrell. I am looking for ANY information regarding the parents of John (Boyd or Burtton) HARRELL. This is what I have. b. approx. 1848 in Warren County Ga. m. Apr 28, 1874, Salado, Bell County Texas (I have marriage cert) he married Sara (Sallie) Jane EDERINGTON She was born Oct 22 1841 (unkn place) poss Ms. d. June 5, 1896 in Florence, Williamson County, Texas (unconfirmed) They had the following children: John Robert (my g grandfather) b. Apr 11 1880, Florence, Williamson Co., Tx d. May 13, 1972 Harry Lee b. July 24, 1878 d. June 1976 Joseph Gray b. May 23, 1882 Mattie Fannie b. July 25, 1875 d. Jan 31, 1882 (unknown place) James Hubert b. 1886 d. Jan 17, 1890 (unknown place) 1880 census for Williamson Co., Tx shows him at age 32 with Sara and 4 children, plus his mother-in-law Martha Ederington 1900 census for Polk County Tx shows him and new wife "Annie". They had been married for 3 years. No children listed It states he and his parents were born in Georgia. 1920 census for McLennon County Texas shows him and Annie living alone in Waco City John's parents are POSSIBLY Joseph (Joe) (R ??) Harrell and Martha HUBERT I do not have any more information on them, which is what I am looking for. Thank you in advance, Chad Harrell Yeager _________________________________________________________________ Don't worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es ==== TXBELL Mailing List ==== We have an impressive collection of research resources in our Digital Archives section. Check them out! http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tx/bell/belltoc.htm

Hello list!! I am still having difficulties in locating further information on my elusive Harrell. I am looking for ANY information regarding the parents of John (Boyd or Burtton) HARRELL. This is what I have. b. approx. 1848 in Warren County Ga. m. Apr 28, 1874, Salado, Bell County Texas (I have marriage cert) he married Sara (Sallie) Jane EDERINGTON She was born Oct 22 1841 (unkn place) poss Ms. d. June 5, 1896 in Florence, Williamson County, Texas (unconfirmed) They had the following children: John Robert (my g grandfather) b. Apr 11 1880, Florence, Williamson Co., Tx d. May 13, 1972 Harry Lee b. July 24, 1878 d. June 1976 Joseph Gray b. May 23, 1882 Mattie Fannie b. July 25, 1875 d. Jan 31, 1882 (unknown place) James Hubert b. 1886 d. Jan 17, 1890 (unknown place) 1880 census for Williamson Co., Tx shows him at age 32 with Sara and 4 children, plus his mother-in-law Martha Ederington 1900 census for Polk County Tx shows him and new wife "Annie". They had been married for 3 years. No children listed It states he and his parents were born in Georgia. 1920 census for McLennon County Texas shows him and Annie living alone in Waco City John's parents are POSSIBLY Joseph (Joe) (R ??) Harrell and Martha HUBERT I do not have any more information on them, which is what I am looking for. Thank you in advance, Chad Harrell Yeager _________________________________________________________________ Don’t worry if your Inbox will max out while you are enjoying the holidays. Get MSN Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/CkB.2ACI/1907 Message Board Post: I had posted a query searching for Bigfoot Ray who was killed in a bar in Rogers Texas. I still do not know the year. I have since found out his name was John ray probaly originally from Alabama. therre was a newspaper clipping that said his name was John Bigfoot Ray. He was part indian. If anyone has records of a John Bigfoot Ray please email me at [email protected]