This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: ludiebug59 Surnames: Ericksten Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2715/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am looking for any Erickstens in Bexar county.My grandfather Fred M Ericksten was living there in the early 1900s and died there in 1909.Not sure what connection my family had there but various members moved there from Oklahoma and back over the years.Possibly there was a family business or homestead.Anyone who could look up any records there would be much appreciated.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.

Hi, Here is reference to a flood in 1886 , look under Wichita Falls .... http://www.texasalmanac.com/history/highlights/railroads/ here is the one you seek..... http://www.accd.edu/sac/earthsci/sgirhard/1370.090/chap7.htm scroll down to the dates Aug 19 -20 1886 , it is a long way down but it is there. Do a control F & put in 1886 , it will get you there quickly. Just a note here 1886 was a very active year for floods & storms in Texas . Julie B in NC -----Original Message----- From: txbexar-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:txbexar-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Ronald Hesdorff Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2008 6:37 PM To: txbexar-l@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXBEXAR] FLOOD of 1886 Does anyone have any information on the flood that hit downtown San Antonio on August 20, 1886?  It's my understand the flood did a large amount of damage to buidings back then.  I was trying to find if there were any deaths related to the flood. I might have to go to the downtown library and search the microfilm collection for articles on the flood. Thank you, Ron Hesdorff ronph@sbcglobal.nt ======================================= Posting of non-genealogical-current events, political opinions, prayers, virus warnings, non-approved solicitations, chain letters, jokes, poems, non-genealogical stories, missing children notices, and flames are not allowed on this list and may be grounds for immediate removal and exclusion from the list. Questions or comments about this policy may be directed to your list administrator, Susan Cearlock Tilleman, at the following address: STilleman@satx.rr.com . Also remember not to block receiving mail from another list member unless you are subscribed in digest mode. The RootsWeb software automatically removes subscribers from the mailing list who are causing excessive bounces. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to TXBEXAR-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Does anyone have any information on the flood that hit downtown San Antonio on August 20, 1886?  It's my understand the flood did a large amount of damage to buidings back then.  I was trying to find if there were any deaths related to the flood. I might have to go to the downtown library and search the microfilm collection for articles on the flood. Thank you, Ron Hesdorff ronph@sbcglobal.nt

I have been many times to the cluster of cemeteries located just East of the downtown area.  I have noticed several of them include the names of San Antonio early German settlers who made up the majority of the city's population in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Can someone tell which of the these cemeteries, with a majority of German burials, is the oldest cemetery in San Antonio?  Or, can someone give me a list of the German cemeteries located in San Antonio? Thank you, Ron Hesdorff ronph@sbcglobal.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: laurie1401 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2714.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Very good question! I second it. I too would be very interested. as i have been unable to locate any record of death for Elizabeth Burnett-Gilley, died 1900-1910 in San Antonio. 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: nautilus629 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2714.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: City Sexton Records for San Antonio, TX are on microfilm at the Genealogy Dept, San Antonio Public Library on the 6th Floor. What it contains--person's name, the funeral home, the cemetary, and the lot space information, plus of course the date of burial. SAPL also has access to almost every SA newspaper on film. For my g uncle the last & last names were transposed; other info was correct. Used the info to go back thru newspapers to find the obit/writeups. Don't know the age span of those records. As I remember, Sexton Records are mainly burials in the City Cemetaries which are East Houston ST. As for an index, I don't remember one. Best wishes. 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: ggibsonhou Surnames: Phillippe Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2714/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Over time I've seen references to the city sexton Records. What is all recorded there and where do you go to view those records? Additionally, I've come across an index of the "Daily Record Book" for a particular year - listing the deaths for that year. Is there a holding place for these records either at city hall or the bexar county courthouse? 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: scottishmist Surnames: Smith, Wilson Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2713/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Sorry, I don't have the exact dates of marriage but can give you an approximate year of marriage. John William Smith "Jack" - Dora/Doris ? about 1913/14. She was married to a Hawks first but don't know what surname she was using at time of marriage to Jack Smith. Leo Francis Smith - Donna M. Wilson about 1940/41. They were divorced but remarried again about 1948. Both couples were married in San Antonio. Thankyou for any help you can give me on this. 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: RAOGK_Jim Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2711.2.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: You are most welcome. I am sorry for your families loss. For what it might be worth I found the following: 1900 Census, Gonzales Co. TX, District 51, Pg 33a Richie, Sarah, head, Jun 1845, Widow, Alabama , Esse A., dau, Sep 1883, Single, Texas ,George A., dau, Feb 1888, Single, Texas , Jackson, son, May 1891, Single, Texas then 1910 Census, Bexar Co., District 53, Pg 20A Richie, Sarah, head, 62, widow, Alabama , Georgia, dau, 20, single, Texas Evans, Essie, Gr-Dau, 7, single, Texas In this census Georgia listed her father as being born in Nova Scotia which matches what I found for a James and Georgia Haller living in Michigan. Also for Georgia A Haller in 1930 census in California. They all appear to be the same person. Hope that's of some additional help to your search. RAOGKJim 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: RAOGK_Jim Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2709.1.1.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Attached is obituary for Cornelius H. Allen Jr. who died in 1985. Reading obituary it appears he is the one you seek so hope it proves of some help to you. RAOGKJim 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: RAOGK_Jim Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2711.2/mb.ashx Message Board Post: James R. Haller married Georgie A. Richie here in Bexar Co. on May 05, 1915 by J.P. Ben S. Fisk. Ref: Marriage Book: 7, Page: 587, Certificate #: 39210. Attached is a copy of marriage record. RAOGKJim 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: pathan Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2712.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Texas State Library has them on microfilm as does the LDS. Check with your nearest LDS Family History Center after going to their catalog at their web site: www.familysearch.org. The indices go through 1963; the records through 1925. Pat Hansen 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: RAOGK_Jim Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2711.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Library has marriage index for the county by both bride and groom from 1837-1973. Can check the marriage index for you tomorrow and let you know if I find anything. RAOGKJim 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: RAOGK_Jim Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2709.1.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Here is a transcript of the DC for Cornelius Hutchins Allen who died in 1959 if this might be of some help. Name: Cornelius Hutchins Allen Death date: 13 Apr 1959 Death place: Christine, Atascosa, Texas Gender: Male Race or color (on document): White Age at death: 70 years 5 months 29 days Estimated birth year: Birth date: 14 Oct 1888 Birth place: Texas Marital status: Married Father name: Monroe Allen Mother name: Catherine Rodes Occupation: Salesman Residence: Christine, Atascosa, Texas Cemetery name: City Burial place: Pleasanton, Texas Burial date: 14 Apr 1959 Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 his wife Ida B. Phillips Allen: Name: Ida B. Allen Death date: 29 Jan 1946 Death place: Pleasanton, Atascosa, Texas Gender: Female Race or color (on document): Age at death: 60 years 4 months 20 days Estimated birth year: 1886 Father name: George M. Phillips Mother name: Florence Cherry Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 his father James Monroe Allen: Name: James Munroe Allen Death date: 22 Feb 1939 Death place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas Gender: Male Race or color (on document): White Age at death: 87 years 3 months 23 days Birth date: 30 Oct 1851 Birth place: Georgia Marital status: Widowed Spouse name: Kate Rhode Allen Father name: John L. Allen Father birth place: Georgia Mother name: Elizabeth Woolsey Mother birth place: Georgia Occupation: Retired Burial place: Floresville, Texas Burial date: 23 Feb 1939 Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 his mother Kate Rhode Allen: Name: Kate Allen Death date: 17 Jun 1932 Death place: San Antonio, Bexar, Texas Gender: Female Race or color (on document): White Age at death: 75 years 1 month 7 days Estimated birth year: Birth date: 10 May 1857 Birth place: Miss. Marital status: Married Spouse name: J.M. Allen Father name: Joe Rhode Father birth place: Miss. Mother name: Jennie Carr Mother birth place: Miss. Occupation: Housewife Residence: Floresville, Tex. Burial place: Floresville, Tex. Burial date: 18 Jun 1932 Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 sister Pearl Allen Moet: Name: Pearl Allen Moet Death date: 03 Jun 1971 Death place: Alice, Jim Wells, Texas Gender: Female Race or color (on document): Age at death: 84 years Estimated birth year: 1887 Father name: James Monroe Allen Mother name: Catherine Rhodes Collection: Texas Deaths, 1890-1976 You can obtain a copies of these DC/s from the following Web Site: http://search.labs.familysearch.org/ Hope these prove helpful to your search. RAOGKJim 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: FMiller402 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2712/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does the library have an index of marriage records for this time period and, if so, is the library open on Saturday? Also, are these records available online. If the library has no marriage records for that time period, where might I find them online or whom should I contact? I'm looking for the maiden name of one Georgia (aka Georgie) who married a Mr. Haller about 1915. 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: FMiller402 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2711/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Does the library have an index of marriage records for this time period and, if so, what are their weekend hours or are they available online. If the library has no marriage records for that time period, where might I find them online or whom should I contact? I'm looking for the maiden name of one Georgia (aka Georgie) who married a Mr. Haller about 1915. 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: oStMichael Surnames: ARNOLD Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2710/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I need an obit lookup, please. Eldridge Deforest ARNOLD, Jr., died March 27, 1993 in Bexar County, TX. Thanks for your help. Michael J. SMITH 124 South 16th Street Nederland, Texas 77627-5119 409-722-7277 msmith4@gt.rr.com 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.

Hi list, I need an obit lookup, please. Eldridge Deforest ARNOLD, Jr., Died: March 27, 1993 in Bexar County, Texas Thanks for your help. Michael J. SMITH 124 South 16th Street Nederland, Texas 77627-5119 409-722-7277 msmith4@gt.rr.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: RAOGK_Jim Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2709.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Cornelius Allen who died in Oct 1965 is not the person you seek. The Allen who died in 1965 died in Dallas and was African-American. Most likely the one you need is Cornelius Hutchins Allen who died Apr 13, 1959 in Atascosa Co. A search of the local San Antonio Papers for his obituary turned up nothing. Do not have on-line access to local papers for 1985 time period I'm sorry to say. RAOGKJim 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: p8j8o8s8f8o Surnames: Allen, Phillips Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.texas.counties.bexar/2709/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Dear Volunteers, Could you possibly look up obituaries for Cornelius H. Allen (jr.) 6 Jan 1985 and Cornelius H. Allen 20 Oct 1965. I found the death dates at Ancestry's Texas death index. I am assuming they are father and son according to census research I have done. The father Cornelius H. lived at Pleasanton in Atascosa County for many years. He had first wife Ida B. Phillips and I believe a 2nd wife Myrtle. Daughter Ida Pearl and son Cornelius H. are in the 1930 census. Thanks for anything you can do! 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.