Thanks to Margaret, she joggled my memory and the name just popped out. Does anyone know anything about that chapter? Thanks. Jackie Morgan

Jackie, To which chapter did she belong? That would be important information to have in your search. See if there is a membership card somewhere among her belongings. If you will go to this web site: http://www.gltexas.org/oestar.htm you will find an address where you can write or call to get information. Margaret McCleskey Jackie Morgan wrote: > > My great-grandmother was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. > She died in 1937 in Temple. > Would anyone know anything about her membership? > Is there anyone that would have records or pictures of those groups? > My great-grandmother's name was Rowena Texas JARRELL BRYAN. > Thanks > Jackie Morgan > > ==== TXBELL Mailing List ==== > RootsWeb Supports GenConnect > Help Support RootsWeb > http://www.rootsweb.com/rootsweb/how-to-subscribe.html

My great-grandmother was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. She died in 1937 in Temple. Would anyone know anything about her membership? Is there anyone that would have records or pictures of those groups? My great-grandmother's name was Rowena Texas JARRELL BRYAN. Thanks Jackie Morgan

I don't think so, but you know how it goes -YOU NEVER KNOW. Do you know his parents? My James S. Bingham was born in 1825 probably in Missouri. Married Lavica Dyches (Dykes) in 1849. I don't know his parents' names. I'll put you in my notes, just in case. Please do the same for me. Jackie -----Original Message----- From: DeKIRK1@aol.com [mailto:DeKIRK1@aol.com] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 1:49 AM To: jmorgan@txdirect.net Subject: BINGHAM Jackie Morgan Seeking info. on Bingham family in Heidenheimer, Bell Co., TX. I have a Mary Bingham who married Abe Swinney. Her brother was Watson Bingham, at one time a sheriff of Bell Co. Does this connect to your Bingham? Thank you. Helen Wagner

Hello Keith, Would you happen to be related to family of William Whitaker Reed(1816-1841)? One of his daughters is my ggrandmother(She mar an Armstrong). At any rate, noticed a Williams in your list: am trying to locate any family of Charlotte Olivia Williams,b.1881 I believe in Holland,Bell Co. She mar Mathias Armstrong. Hoping maybe your Jane could have been mother/grandmother/aunt. Any info appreciated. thanks, Suzanne in CA -----Original Message----- From: MuDDCaTMan@aol.com [mailto:MuDDCaTMan@aol.com] Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 7:52 AM To: TXBELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXBELL-L] Clark family Hello Bell Co., I am researching the Clark family who lived in Bell and Williamson Co's. during the 1850's,1860's and 1870's. Children of this family include B.M.C. Clark (Benjamin Madison Crownover Clark ), B.F. Clark (Benjamin Franklin Clark), J.A. Clark (Jesse Allen Clark), H.T.Clark (Hezekiah Texas Clark) and Joseph Clark. Their father was named Isom William Clark or William Isom Clark and their mother was named Jane (Williams) Clark. I have some information on this family, and will be happy to share with anyone also working on this family. Keith Reed 1101 Crowley Rd. Arlington, Tx., 76012 ==== TXBELL Mailing List ==== The Bell County Genealogy And History Page Is At: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell

Hello Bell Co., I am researching the Clark family who lived in Bell and Williamson Co's. during the 1850's,1860's and 1870's. Children of this family include B.M.C. Clark (Benjamin Madison Crownover Clark ), B.F. Clark (Benjamin Franklin Clark), J.A. Clark (Jesse Allen Clark), H.T.Clark (Hezekiah Texas Clark) and Joseph Clark. Their father was named Isom William Clark or William Isom Clark and their mother was named Jane (Williams) Clark. I have some information on this family, and will be happy to share with anyone also working on this family. Keith Reed 1101 Crowley Rd. Arlington, Tx., 76012

Try looking up MILLER as possible spelling for Melear.

Here is what I have on my Jeffrey family (no "s") at the end... we have a match on Mary E. Jeffrey, b. Alabama, but mine is born 1835... very likely the same family... there may be two Mary E's... this line has several similar names... possibly my Jeremiah and your Abner were siblings? Any ideas? Earlayne Chance

Just to let everyone know, I will likely be unavailable for the next 2-3 days. I am in the process of moving this weekend and will probably not have any chance to be online. Although I don't enjoy moving, one benefit of my new place is that DSL is available and you can bet I've already ordered it! If you have any comments or updates, please go ahead and send them to my e-mail address below and I will handle them as soon as possible. Thanks! Joe D. Deaver BellCoTX Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell ancestry@deaver.com

Someone on the list was asking regarding JEFFREYS family. If you will contact me, I have some files to send you - marriages and births Carol BB --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.166 / Virus Database: 79 - Release Date: 6/20/00

Am sending you some JEFFERYS records I found. Hope they help. There will be 3 attachments, let me know if you don't receive them all Carol BB ----- Original Message ----- From: <GCDEDA1@aol.com> To: <TXBELL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, July 14, 2000 1:46 PM Subject: [TXBELL-L] JEFFERYS- AL/ REED > Can anyone help me with this Family? > > Abner B. Jefferys 1816 TN > 1898 TX > +Nancy Hallmark 1817 AL > 8-20-1877 TX > They were married in abt 1828 place unknown > > CHILDREN: > > Martha Ann Jefferys 1829 AL > > James Jefferys 1829 AL > > John E. Jefferys 1832 AL > > Mary E. Jefferys 1834 AL > > Sarah M. Jefferys 1836 AL > > Nancy Lavinia Jefferys > 2-26-1841 AL > 7-19-1925 Eastland, TX > married Alexander Reed his Parents were Thomas Reed and Elizabeth Scoggin > from ILL > bn 1-10-1837 ILL > d-5-31-1889 Bell County Texas > > Minerva Jefferys 1845 AL > > Richard Jefferys 1845 AL > > Marion Jefferys 1846 AL > > Jacob Prewitt Jefferys 1848 AL > > > I'm trying to find out who all the other children married, I have a Pruett > Family and a Reed/Reid Family also out of AL. > > Found on LDS sight. > > My Family Line is through Livingston Family and I am looking for my > Grandfather Carver's > Family. Any help would be great. If they look unfamilar, then I hope this can > > help someone else that may be looking for Family. Have a Wonderful Day and > Thank You All, > Carolyn Carver Carter > > > ==== TXBELL Mailing List ==== > Please Help Keep Discussions Related To Bell County Genealogy > And History!! > > --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.166 / Virus Database: 79 - Release Date: 6/20/00

Can anyone help me with this Family? Abner B. Jefferys 1816 TN 1898 TX +Nancy Hallmark 1817 AL 8-20-1877 TX They were married in abt 1828 place unknown CHILDREN: Martha Ann Jefferys 1829 AL James Jefferys 1829 AL John E. Jefferys 1832 AL Mary E. Jefferys 1834 AL Sarah M. Jefferys 1836 AL Nancy Lavinia Jefferys 2-26-1841 AL 7-19-1925 Eastland, TX married Alexander Reed his Parents were Thomas Reed and Elizabeth Scoggin from ILL bn 1-10-1837 ILL d-5-31-1889 Bell County Texas Minerva Jefferys 1845 AL Richard Jefferys 1845 AL Marion Jefferys 1846 AL Jacob Prewitt Jefferys 1848 AL I'm trying to find out who all the other children married, I have a Pruett Family and a Reed/Reid Family also out of AL. Found on LDS sight. My Family Line is through Livingston Family and I am looking for my Grandfather Carver's Family. Any help would be great. If they look unfamilar, then I hope this can help someone else that may be looking for Family. Have a Wonderful Day and Thank You All, Carolyn Carver Carter

There will be a Genealogy seminar Sat. July 15th. Hours are from 10a-4p and will be held at the Scot's Clan Hall at the Central Texas Area Museum in Salado. Speakers will be Vada Sutton, Bill Buckner, Alice Pierce and Karen Thompson. Cost 30$ for preregistration and 35$ at the door (lunch included).

The 1860 Slave Schedule for Bell County, TX lists a T.W. Powers on page 1 with one female, age 15 and one female, age 9. Does anyone know who these females were or where did they go after 1860? Thanks! Anita Researching: RICHARDS & THREADGILL in KY&IL POWERS & FULCHER in TX

Yikes, that is the day I am moving. I sure wish I knew about these far enough ahead of time to schedule for them and make the drive down to Bell County. I would have really liked to hear Vada speak. I always enjoy talking to her whenever I make it down. Joe D. Deaver BellCoTX Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell ancestry@deaver.com -----Original Message----- From: Duraformpl@aol.com [mailto:Duraformpl@aol.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 11, 2000 5:27 PM To: TXBELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TXBELL-L] Seminar I apologize, it is on July 15th. I had heard it was advertised in the Taylor paper. Vada Sutton is supposed to be one of the speakers. I will probably call Vada's office for more info. Thanks, Angie

I apologize, it is on July 15th. I had heard it was advertised in the Taylor paper. Vada Sutton is supposed to be one of the speakers. I will probably call Vada's office for more info. Thanks, Angie

Strange that I have not heard about that event. Is it being hosted by one of the local genealogical societies? You would think they would contact me and get some publicity on the main Bell County site. I'm always happy to help promote local events like genealogy seminars and reunions on the site. Seems a little unusual to have it on a weekday... Joe D. Deaver BellCoTX Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbell ancestry@deaver.com -----Original Message----- From: Duraformpl@aol.com [mailto:Duraformpl@aol.com] Sent: Monday, July 10, 2000 10:39 AM To: TXBELL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXBELL-L] Seminar Does anyone have any info regarding the Genealogy Seminar scheduled in Salado July 18th? Where and what time? Thanks Angie

If anyone goes to the Salado Gene. Seminar, I am looking for death record information for the Bell Plains Ceme. Would like to find who holds the Ceme book & to find James B. Merchant d. 1880, who his parents were. hoping it's in the ceme book. Also his son John W. Merchant d. 1894 & buried Bell Plains Ceme. Would like to find if he was m. at the time of his death. Would someone ask where this informaiton could be found out. Thank you so much. Jackie Tonkawa,OK

Does anyone have any info regarding the Genealogy Seminar scheduled in Salado July 18th? Where and what time? Thanks Angie

Betsy, I read your posting with great interest as it is the first time I have seen anyone mention the SHINE name on the list (besides me now and then). My great-grandfather was the youngest son of John William SHINE and Laura Jane STINGLEY. John William's mother, Hester Jane ASHLEY SHINE was widowed during the Civil War and married Rev. Thomas Benton FERGUSON in Washington County and brought John William to Bell County when he was just a small boy, along with his 2 younger sisters. Which SHINE branch do you belong to? Lisa Shine Burford