This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Medcalf Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DhB.2ACE/984.1 Message Board Post: There are numerous Medcalfs buried in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, May Cemetery and Bangs Cemetery in Brown County. Do you need listings?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bagwell, Lawrence, Isham Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DhB.2ACE/984 Message Board Post: I have been told that John W. Medcalf and his wife, Sarah Elizabeth Isham Medcalf died in Brown County, TX. However, I can't find them in the 1880 census in TX. The last time I can find them is in Floyd, GA in 1870. Their children were: William, James T., Maria, John, Nancy, Charles, Andrew, Permelia, Sarah, Lindsey, Phebe I believe. Would anyone have information on this family?

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/DhB.2ACE/760.1 Message Board Post: John J. Fowler is my GGGG grandfather. Got this from a web page, cannot remeber where exactly. "John J. Fowler - In 1853 or 1854, John J. Fowler moved his wife Cynthia and their two toddlers from Hot Springs County, Arkansas, to Cooke County, Texas. They settled in the central eastern portion of the county, on the county line with Grayson County, in what was to be their 307 acre land grant. Located on the waters of Cross Timber Creek, their house was within sight of the Memphis-California stage line; they were to witness some twenty-one years of Cooke County history before moving on to take up another land grant in Brown County in 1875. John J. Fowler was born in Alabama around 1827. His wife, Cynthia Ann Livingston, was also of Alabama birth. But, whereas the mother, brothers and sisters of John remained in Alabama, Cynthia's parents and family also were in the westward movement to Hot Springs County and Cooke County. Cynthia was one of the older children of a family of twelve or more. Her father, Anthony Livingston, also received a land grant of 320 acres on Cross ! Timber Creek in the eastern part of Cooke County. He died in 1850, apparently shortly after receiving it. Cynthia's mother, Margaret, sold most or all of the land grant shortly after, but retained some forty acres on which to live the final ten years of her life. She died of illness on October 18, 1859. John and Cynthia endured some grievous times, and undoubtedly some joyous times, during their Cooke County existence. They experienced the Texas birth of nine more children to add to their family of two Arkansas born youth. Sadly, one of their daughters died as did Cynthia's parents and several of her brothers. The young pioneers lived through the hardness of early Cooke County history and endured the tragedy of the Civil War (although there is no record of military service by John). They observed the explosive growth of the county during this period. More specifically, John J. Fowler's family is outlined as follows: William Henry Fowler, apparent eldest child, was born July! 14, 1850, in Arkansas. He married Charlotta (Cylottie) Jane McDaniel (born October 3, 1857) of Mississippi in 1873. They lived in Cooke County for a few years prior to moving on to Brown County. They had nine children: Laura, Phile, Walter, Riley, John, Leander, Alvah, Robert David, and Ira. Sadly, the middle three children died as toddlers. Cylottie died on December 12, 1904, in Brown County. William Henry died in 1925. Margaret Ann Fowler was born in 1853 in Arkansas. She married Andy J. Cunningham in Cooke County on December 24, 1874. They had two children, Alice and George. Unfortunately, no other information is available. James Samuel Fowler was born in, or about, 1854 in or near Cooke County. He married Mollie Bohannon in Cooke County on December 26, 1876. They lived for a few years in Cooke County as a farm family. They had four children: Jim, Toney, Ida and Olive. Toney died young. James died a few years into their marriage. Clova was born in or about 1856 in or near Cooke County. She apparently died between 1800 and 1870. Charles Woo! druff (Charlie) Fowler was born November 14, 1858, in Cooke County. He remained in Cooke County when his parents moved on to Brown County, staying for a period with his uncle, Edmond G. Livingston. He was married first in 1886 to Molly Fowler, James' widow, and twenty-two years later to Alice Dee Shipley. Charles and Molly had five children: Archie, Wadkie, Violet, Clarence and Ina. Charlie was on several trail herds on their drive to northern markets and had many interesting frontier experiences. Melissa Fowler was born in or about 1800 in or near Cooke County. She married Bennett Pennington. They had one child, Myrtle. Amanda Fowler was born in or about 1862 in or near Cooke County. She married Virgil Cross in Brown County. They had four children: Leona, Ida, Charlie and Earl. John J. Fowler was born in or about 1864 in or near Cooke County. He also remained in Cooke County when his parents moved on, staying with his brother, James, and his family. However, by 1880, John ! had also moved on to Brown County and was living with his parents. He married Ella Brintadine. They had two children, Levi and Lewis. Ella died in 1883 and John died in 1895, leaving the two boys no older than five years of age. Robert L. Fowler was born in or about 1865 in or near Cooke County. He died young in Brown County. Virginia Gertrude Fowler was born on July 30, 1866, in Grayson County. She moved with her parents in Brown County, where she married Eugene Orlando Baker on June 29, 1881. They had five children: Arthur, Leonard, Addie, Myrtle and Julia. Virginia was stricken with illness shortly after the birth of Julia, and lived for a while in Val Verde County in an attempt to recover her health. Sadly, she died on January 15, 1894, and was buried on the . . . . . " "In Brown County, John J. Fowler and Cynthia lived on their 100 acre land patent on Jim Ned Creek near Thrifty. They raised horses and cattle through the mid 1880's, then sold their land in late 1885. In 1890 and 1891, John and Cynthia purchased some lots in the town of Ban! gs, and John operated a store for several years. Then in 1900, John and Cynthia began to sell their few lots and store. John J. Fowler died on March 10, 1901. Cynthia lived in Brown County at least until late 1908. Their life, though humble, was a trademark of the westward movement. They realized the opportunity existed to provide a better livelihood for their family through the acquisition of small land patents and the expenditure of hard work. This couple endured danger and hardship in participating in the frontier settling of two Texas counties.by Charles D. Fowler" Excerpt from Cooke County History Past & Present - The Cooke County History Book Committee Page 2 Thanks to Sam and Debbie Livingston for copying these pages and the 1860 Census above

At 17:45 12.01.05 -0600, you wrote: >I;m sorry but we have not been able to locate Mr. Epperson >anywhee in the state of Texas. No tax records for Brown Co. >and no death record any where in the state for him. > >Patsy in Brownwood Thanks for all the help... It looks like Mr. Epperson has faded into the mist of history. ********************************************************************************************************************* John A. Stovall 404 North Patrick Street Dublin, TX 76446-1520 U.S.A. Emails johnastovall@earthlink.net stovall@tarleton.edu Sr. System Analyst Tarleton State University Home phone: 254.445.3993 Office phone: 254.968.9688 Vice President Dublin Historical Society Vice President Erath County Genealogical Society Dublin Public Library Board Member: SAR, SCV, MOSB Website: www.tarleton.edu/~stovall

I;m sorry but we have not been able to locate Mr. Epperson anywhee in the state of Texas. No tax records for Brown Co. and no death record any where in the state for him. Patsy in Brownwood

At 21:37 10.01.05 -0600, you wrote: >After checking courthouse records for a death certificate or >burial place, I found nothing for Mr. Epperson. I did not find him >listed >in the city directories from 1923 to 1935. > >I'm going to the archives in Austin tomarrow, I will check the >death records there to see if I can find out where he died. > >Patsy in Brownwood. Thank you for this extra effort...

After checking courthouse records for a death certificate or burial place, I found nothing for Mr. Epperson. I did not find him listed in the city directories from 1923 to 1935. I'm going to the archives in Austin tomarrow, I will check the death records there to see if I can find out where he died. Patsy in Brownwood.

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/DhB.2ACE/375.490.496.2 Message Board Post: Chris, What descrepancies do you have on the McAnally family (CW BOWDEN's mother)? This would be Elizabeth McAnally, wife of James BOWDEN of Lawrence County, Tennessee. If it is the marriage date for James and Elizabeth, I think I can straighten out this for you. It took me several years to get this right. I have two separate bible records that agree they were married in 1830 not 1838 as published in the marriage books from Lawrence Co. When you see the bond they copied from, you will understand why they copied 1838. But both bibles have 1830 and this is very, very plain. If this isn't what you question, then would like to know your questions Lina Boyd, Dover, Arkansas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Epperson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DhB.2ACE/983 Message Board Post: I'm trying to locate his burial site for possible inclusion in the second volume of _Texas Burial Sites of Civil War Notables_. We are interested in him because he was the subject of an article on p. 298 in Frontier Times, Vol. 6, No. 7 (April 1929) entitled "Newsy, Who Saw Lincoln Assassination Lives in Brownwood". In the article it's written "President Lincoln and his party proceeded into Ford Theatre, leaving the newsboy that was standing near the entrance staring after them. The newsboy was J.W. Epperson, 11, now a 75 year old carpenter of Brownwood, one of the 2 or 3 surviving persons who saw Lincoln assassinated".The article relates how Epperson saw the actual shooting and how Lincoln's physician had him "running back and forth carrying medicine for Mr. Lincoln". Any assistance in this matter would be greatly appreicated.

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/DhB.2ACE/982.1.1.1 Message Board Post: The records in the book are simply an index of names with birth and death dates. But, there are reference numbers associated with the names refering to entries in two different company ledgers. If you would like, I can go the the DAR Room at Howard Payne University and check the original ledgers for any additional information. Also, have you checked for death certificates here in Brown County ?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DhB.2ACE/982.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks for writing Clay. I visited the Brown County Historical Museum over the holidays, bought books but that is the one I have regreted not getting. Does the McInnis Funeral Home Records Book give parents of the desceased person? Or list their names and date of death only. This is the first time I have seen Sarah Martin referred to as Sarah Ann Frances Martin. I'm assuming Frances was a given name. Thanks again and a prosperous 2005, Connie

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/DhB.2ACE/982.1 Message Board Post: There is a listing for a Dickson M. Martin b.6 Aug. 1846 - d.6 Feb. 1927, and Sarah Ann Frances Martin b. 17 July 1845 - d. 16 Nov. 1940, in the McInnis Funeral Home Records Book. I hope this helps. I am not related to this family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simmons, Holder Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DhB.2ACE/14.135.460.461.462.1 Message Board Post: I am the grandson of Mary Oleta Simmons (White) daughter of Thomas Jefferson Simmons II, son of Thomas Jefferson Simmons I & Sophenia Josephine Holder. I am looking to connect with relatives and exchange information. I have the Confederate Pension of Sophenia J. Simmons and my g-grandmother's Bible and assorted family stuff that has been passed down. My g-grandmother was Mamie Mae (Hardin) Simmons, the second wife of TJ Simmons II, in Childress, 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/DhB.2ACE/316.1 Message Board Post: I am related to Joseph G. Brown and Emmaline Bowles. My great great grandparents. My father was the only grandchild born to Lee Brown. Ernest Gilmore Garrison, Uvalde, TX, 1921. I am looking for information about my family. Any info would be appreaciated so much. Glyn Garrison Kelso

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/DhB.2ACE/288.297.388.407.399.1.2 Message Board Post: I also am a descendant of Ewing Calhoun Starritt and Mary Jane Willson. Will share any and all info I have for same in return. Have a great new year. Ken

Hi, Is anyone on this list researching the Sellers family of Brownwood? Thank you, Pattie Sellers Kremnetz

Anyone researching the Dickerson M. ca. 1847 - 1848 & Sarah ca 1846 - 1847 MARTIN family? If so, I would love to compare notes with you. William W Martin ca 1868 - 1869 married Luella DEAL Mary G. Martin ca 1872 - 1873 Robert Martin born 1887 married Fannie WILLIAMS Cynthia Martin ca 1882 - 1883 married John R. STEPHENSON Their children were born in Arkansas, married in Brown County. Happy Holidays, Connie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin, Deal, Williams, Stephenson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/DhB.2ACE/982 Message Board Post: Anyone researching the Dickerson M. ca. 1847 - 1848 & Sarah ca 1846 - 1847 MARTIN family? If so, I would love to compare notes with you. William W Martin 11ca 1868 - 1869 married Luella DEAL Mary G. Martin ca 1872 - 1873 Robert Martin born 1887 married Fannie WILLIAMS Cynthia Martin ca 1882 - 1883 married John R. STEPHENSON Their children were born in Arkansas, married in Brown County.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Long, Morris, Spradling, Cleveland, Rodney Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/DhB.2ACE/981.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, I was on the Brown surname list when I posted the message. Thanks for bring it to my attention I will check the Brown surname board and see if tit is there. Have a nice Christmas Erny

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/DhB.2ACE/981.1 Message Board Post: Should this message be in the Brown Surname Message Board ? What is the relationship of these people to Brown County, Texas ?