I'm looking for descendants or anyone researching the following family in Bosque County. My great-aunt, Tabitha or Bitha Carter, was their housekeeper on the 1900 Bosque census. I am looking for further information on Tabitha. Mr. and Mrs. Rizer are buried in Meridian cemetery. RIZER, Evalina (nee: RAINBOLT)--born FEB 1865; died 20 MAR 1938; daughter of Hiram and Hester Ann Fortner RAINBOLT; wife of John Henry RIZER; Buried Meridian Cemetery RIZER, John Henry--born AUG 1860; died JAN 1921; husband of Evalina Rainbolt RIZER; Buried Meridian Cemetery Thank you for your time, Sandra Van Wyk

Tabitha or Bitha or Betha Carter was b. 1853/4 in LA. 1880 Bosque Census she is single and works as housekeeper for Gibbons family. 1900 Bosque Census she is single and works as housekeeper for John H. Rizer family. She is not found in 1910 as she may have passed by then. Do you know where she is buried? Thanks for your time, Sandra Van Wyk

Is anyone researching this family. I don't know Tabitha's husband's name. Johnson, Tabitha C. b. Aug 8, 1847 - May 25, 1932 She is buried at Meridian Cemetery in Bosque Co. I'm hoping she is Tabitha Carter. Thank you, Sandra Van Wyk

If Peggy Wilson is still on this list or if you have her email addy, would you please contact me? Thanks, Bettie <>< -- A Cheerful Heart is Good Medicine... -- All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton 2002, http://www.symantec.com/

A nice site I found recently........... http://www.usigs.org/library/books/ma/books.html Enjoy! Suzy

My grandmother's brother, Thomas Edgar (Ed) York, born November, 1852, NC, worked for the Railroad in Erath Co, then Bosque Co., He was then moved to Stamford, Jones Co., TX about 1900. He had grown children that remained in Bosque Co. One was William A York, who was a teacher and also a county judge. He is buried at Meredian, Bosque Co., I understand. Also, Berry M York, buried at Oak Grove in Bosque Co. I believe Thomas, Jr was buried in Jones Co., Rollis A York, born in 1888, was another son, but I don't know where he lived or was buried. These boys would be 1st cousins of my dad, Lester L (L L) McElroy, and I remember him saying that a man he worked with in Stephens Co., remembered two of Uncle Ed York's sons working for a bank in Austin. That would be hard to prove. Does anyone have these names or have heard of these Yorks? My grand-parents were Jacob Silas and Sarah Elizabeth York McElroy. They had one son, James Hubert McElroy born in Bosque Co., in 1891. They lived at Iredell. Thanks. Dortha McElroy Greenlee

Thanks for your reply. My grandmother's brother, Thomas Edgar (Ed) York, born November, 1852, NC, worked for the Railroad in Erath Co, then Bosque Co., He was then moved to Stamford, Jones Co., TX about 1900. He had grown children that remained in Bosque Co. One was William A York, who was a teacher and also a county judge. He is buried at Meredian, Bosque Co., I understand. Also, Berry M York, buried at Oak Grove in Bosque Co. I believe Thomas, Jr was buried in Jones Co. Rollis A York, born in 1888, was another son, but I don't know where he lived or was buried. These boys would be 1st cousins of my dad, Lester L (L L) McElroy, and I remember him saying that a man he worked with in Stephens Co., remembered two of Uncle Ed York's sons working for a bank in Austin. That would be hard to prove.Again, thanks for all who answered my questions. Dortha McElroy Greenlee ----- Original Message ----- From: <RMendelson@aol.com> To: <TXERATH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 12:06 PM Subject: Re: [ERATH] Thompson Indian Creek > Indian Creek is on the other side of the county from Huckaby. There were > Yorks closer to Huckaby- maybe also Sap Oak or Patillo- they both have old > cemeteries. One of my Hunt relatives married a York- they lived in Patillo. He > died > about two years ago. His brother lived in East Texas as I recall. Hope this > helps. > Shirley > > > > > ==== TXERATH Mailing List ==== > --- Author Retains Copyright --- > -- Copyright 2003 Author -- All Rights Reserved > Post to List: TXERATH-L@rootsweb.com http://www.selfroots.com > Unsubscribe request To: TXERATH-L-request@rootsweb.com > ARCHIVES: http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > >

Is anybody that has donated to our Bosque County web site http://www.rootsweb.com/~txbosqu2/ against "us" donating the same info to the Bosque County TX Archives http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/tx/bosque/bosqtoc.htm Please let me know. Bettie <>< -- All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton 2002, http://www.symantec.com/

My messages keep getting rejected. I will try again. Looking for Joseph and Mariah DRAHN. Thanks, Vicki

Could someone please look up an obit for Joseph DRAHN who died 13 JUL 1897 in Womack. Thanks very much. I am seeking his parents names. They were from Prussia.

Could some kind person please look up an obit for Joseph DRAHN who died 13 JUL 1897 in Womack, Bosque, TX? He was married to Mariah Ann Taefor(Taylor). Thanks so much, Vicki

GREAT info! http://genforum.genealogy.com/cgi-bin/pageload.cgi?Hancock::va::12929.html

South Carolina Mystery Included in New PBS Series "History Detectives" Columbia, SC...The new PBS series, History Detectives, premieres on SCETV Monday July 14, at 8 p.m. The 10-part series explores the truth behind national historic sites, artifacts and tall tales. During premiere week, the show will air Monday through Thursday, July 14-17, at 8 p.m. It will continue thereafter on Monday nights at 8 p.m. During the series, detectives travel across the United States uncovering the answers to such mysteries as, "Are the bullets tucked away in a trunk in a Wisconsin home responsible for the demise of Bonnie and Clyde?" "Was the guest book found in a New Jersey fire station actually signed by Ulysses S. Grant on July 4, 1876?" Bringing the detectives to South Carolina is the question, "Is the original copy of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's farewell address, 'General Order #9,' the one located on Beech Island, SC?" The History Detectives episode involving Lee's Last Orders will air on Monday, July 21, at 8 p.m. The Beech Island Agricultural Club, a social organization formed by local plantation owners in the 1840s, has owned this document for almost 120 years. Milledge Murray, the group's membership chair and descendant of one of the club's founders, has what is believed to be a signed copy of "General Order #9," composed at Appomattox, Virginia, upon the surrender of Lee's troops in April, 1865. Will the detectives agree that this document is the real deal or will it remain an unsolved mystery? The fact-finding "History Detectives" are Wesley Cowan, independent appraiser and auctioneer; Gwendolyn Wright, professor of architecture, Columbia University; Elyse Luray, an independent appraiser and expert in art history; and Tukufu Zuberi, professor of sociology and the director of the Center for Africana Studies at the University of Pennsylvania. Each week, they track down the best in the fields of forensics, historical research, architecture and archaeology, taking old-fashioned sleuthing to a whole new realm. Featuring three modern-day conundrums per hour, viewers will take a roller coaster ride through history as the investigators combine hard evidence with intuition in the search for truth about the historical records of the homes, towns and personal possessions of everyday Americans. http://www.pbs.org/opb/historydetectives/index.html

I don't know anything about these folks, but thought ya'll might or might at least be interested in hearing about it. Bettie <>< --------------------------- Bosque County The Texas Declaration of Independence has been printed for the first time in color and printed to its true size all twelve pages. Information is available on these historic Prints at Web site www.wardocuments.com . We are attempting to get in touch with as many of the Descendants of the Signers of this founding Texas Document as possible. Your help would be much appreciated. All Junior High Schools and major museums are now receiving these important new Texas Declaration Prints at no charge through grants from major Texas Foundations. The Prints are available to the Descendant's families on a discounted basis from The American Legion Post 78 of Jasper, Texas after individual contact is made with the extended families of each Signer. Thanks, James K. Mitchell, Jr. Publisher-Historical Document Reproduction, Inc. President-Freedom Documents Fund, Inc. Past Commander and Head of Document Distribution-The American Legion Post 78 hdr@wardocuments.com Telephone (409) 381-8555

Hello, I am researching the family of Levi Henderson and Frances A (Crow) Justice family. I know they lived in Iredell in the 1870's and 80's. They had a daughter, Frances Mariam (Fannie) that married Jesse Hill in Iredell, in 1885. I have several photos to share and would like help in identifying those pictured. My grandmother, Sibyl Agnes, was the daughter of Jesse and Fannie Hill. Look forward to hearing from anyone interested. Best regards, Paul Liles

I wanted to share the following poem with the list. It seems to be very appropriate for Memorial Day. It was written by Charles Arthur Cowan (born 1861 Queen City, Schuyler Co., MO, died 1942 Athol, Smith Co., KS) He was a great-grandson of Hector Cowan of the Town of Stamford, Delaware County, NY. It was sent by one of his great-grandchildren. It's actual title is unknown. All honor then to the Pioneer Who conquered both hill and plain, They did it for us as a heritage And not for the love of gain. They bravely met each task as it came Their lives were filled with toil, They bore the heat of the long, long days And they burned the midnight oil. Their lives were spent in sacrifice As they labored through the years, They waged the battle with courage strong And had no time for tears. But time has taken its toll each year As the vacant chairs attest, They have filled their place in the busy world And have entered into rest. The Grim Reaper has come with ominous tread. We shrank as he paused at the door. Ere he passed on had taken his toll, Leaving many hearts saddened and sore. Sometimes we tire of the arduous tasks And we wish our race was won, But nothing is finished and finished right 'Till our work is fully done. Our eyes grow dim and the step less firm And the silver turned to gray, "Well done" was not of the faltering one Who stopped while in the fray. And still there linger in our midst A few that have reached four score, They're only waiting the final call To cross to the other shore. They are trusting their Senior who's gone before As he beckons with loving appeal, He is saying: Come, you have finished your course. Enter through into joys that are real.

> When you shop for those memorial flowers and wreaths for your own loved > ones, why not pick up a couple of $1 bunches of flowers > to place on those lonely graves where no flowers are placed? What a nice gesture! Also take a camea & take photos of the tombstones, then send them in for the Bosque County site!! If you all sent info in that is not online yet, it could be you sent it to my old address at txucom, so I don't have it anymore. They shut that ISP down for our area, so I can't access txu anymore. Bettie <>< -- *Confucious say he who refuses to open his eyes bumps into a lot of walls. -- All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton 2002, http://www.symantec.com/

As Memorial Day approaches, I was reminded again that this is the time where family members wish they were nearby to place flowers on graves, but can't because of distance, health, or whatever. When you shop for those memorial flowers and wreaths for your own loved ones, why not pick up a couple of $1 bunches of flowers to place on those lonely graves where no flowers are placed? Do it for the family members who may not be close enough or healthy enough to do it. Do it for those who have long since gone but used to care for the graves. Do it, just because you're a family historian, and care about these who have passed before us. Do it, because it just feels good! It is a special feeling know that these who would have been without, can now show that someone cared! I do it in the cemetery where my Cowan family is buried and have taken care of their graves since I was a child. When my first child began going with me we found a child's grave without name but had the birth and death dates stamped into an old rusty pipe. When he found out it was a 6 year old child and no one took care of it's grave he cried and needless to say, we both did. From then on, for 35 years I have taken care of that child's grave and call it 'the baby.' Now all the members of my family who go over to the cemetery always check on 'the baby.' 'The baby' now has a much prettier marker too, made by the loving hands of my husband. I can't begin to tell you what a wonderful feeling it is. Try it, you'll like it. Linda

This info below was passed on to me as they thought it might be helpful ro anyone looking for this GILBERT family & owndering where they were in 1900. Bettie <>< ------------ Take this for what it's worth. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgarza/census/1900/1900.txt Family #180 Dwelling #184 is William Gilbert. found William L and Florence living in Bosque county in 1910, p81b -- *Confucious say he who refuses to open his eyes bumps into a lot of walls. -- All outgoing mail virus free, scanned by Norton 2002, http://www.symantec.com/

Hello, I'm looking for information about Robert Cage Rogers who was the son of William and Eliza Rogers. He would have been in Bosque Co. abt. 1900. He was born in MS and died in Hill Co., TX April 6, 1927. If anyone has any information about this family, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank You, Eileen Rogers Mullins nemullins@msn.com