Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/379 Surname: WINDHAM ------------------------- I live in callhan county. My mother was Virginia Windham. She is the descendant of Sam Windham,Tom Windham,John Darby Windham,Samuel B. Windham. Do you know who Samuel B. Windham parents were ??? Thanks

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/378 Surname: Brown, Crooks ------------------------- I am looking for information on Crockett W. and Maggie M. (Crooks) Brown. Crockett was born 27 Nov. 1867 and died 20 Apr. 1922. Maggie was born 10 Oct. 1867 and died 20 Apr. 1951. I believe Maggie was a sister to my great-great-grandfather, Henry Charles Crooks and am therefore trying to locate her descendants. I am happy to share what information I have. Thanks.

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/377 Surname: Miller, Bowman ------------------------- Charles Washington Miller and wife Mary Melissa Bowman Miller are my ggrandparents. Willing to share information. Please contact me. Thanks!

These people were in Callahan Co., TX in 1900 Does anyone know the ancestry of: James M. Tucker, b. Jan 1856 in TN, wife Mary E. b. TX June 1863 Children: Elmer M m. Sept 1881 Ora A f. Feb 1890 Bessie L f. Aug 1891 Eula L. f. Dec. 1892 Lula f. July 1894 Carlos Curtis m Feb. 1897 Loyd M f. Sept 1899 James M. Tucker, b. Apr. 1862 in KY, wife Jeannie R. b. TX Jul 1861 Children: Lizzie D., William M., hattie L, Lucille, Russell, and Frank Niece: Jannie L. Hale, b. TX 1893 David Tucker b. TX Mar 1875, TX, parents b. TN wife Rosa b. TX, parents b. TX Child: Addie M. b. Sept 1894 TX The great-grandsons of Campbell Tucker and Margarett Russell were also in Callahan Co. at that time. They were: John Alfred Tucker b. 1878 Dallas Co(James Collins Tucker, Robert R. Tucker, Campbell Tucker) Collins Paige Tucker b. 1870 (Sale ancestry as above. There was also a John Hale family b. TN Thanks in advance, Jim Bryant The sir-names Russell and Hale are associated with the Campbell Tucker m. 1799 in NC. and his wife Margaret Russell E-Mail Address: jbryant1@elp.rr.com Web page: http://www.James.Bryant.net/ Researching: Bryant, Tucker, Anderson, Davis, Walker, Cunningham, Birdwell, Scrivner, and Miller

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/375 Surname: ------------------------- Can anyone tell me why I am unable to locate any records for Callahan County on microfilm loan thru Texas State Library? I can locate almost every county I am interested, but this one. For such an established county, I'm miffed by this. Any insight is appreciated. http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/search/siteindex.html

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tx/Callahan/374 Surname: Bell ------------------------- Hi, Thanks for the info, the John Calvin Bell who was living in Callahan Co., I am interested in was born 4-10-1905, which one is the children information for? Thanks, Nanci

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tx/Callahan/373 Surname: Bell ------------------------- Nanci, state birth index cites the following children of Minnie Bernice Rhine and John Calvin Bell: 1. Don Calvin Bell, born 1937 in Lynn County 2. Salesa Ruth Bell, born 1942 in Hill County The problem is there are two John Calvin Bell's listed in the state death index: John Calvin Bell 1905-1987, died Callahan TX, and John Calvin Bell 1918-1994, died Anderson County TX. - Mel Douglass Link: AMERICAN PEERAGE URL: <http://users.50megs.com/meldouglass>

I am searching for descendants of James Elias CRENSHAW, born 1856 in Kemper Co, MS & lived most of his early life in Neshoba Co, MS. He married Francis SMITH 1878 in Neshoba Co, MS and moved to Callahan Co, TX between 1893 & 1906. He is buried in Tecumseh Cemetery in Oplin, TX. Issue: William Irvin, Minnie Lee, Julia Catherine, Sarah Francis, Mary Caroline, Winefred Irene, Jimmy, Ludia Myrtle, Beulah Dominico, Dewey & Emma. James Elias CRENSHAW is reported to have brought the Pleasant CRENSHAW Bible to Texas when he left Mississippi. Does anyone have any knowledge of this family? Carol Shrader Virginia Beach, VA

Does anyone have information on John Clement who is said to be the only Black person to have owned land in Callahan Co. I believe he and his mother were employees of Dr. J.D. Windham who settled about 1880 near Oplin. I think John Clement's mother had been a slave of the Windhams but I'm not sure. In the 1940's I remember my father who was a rural mail carried mail to Mr. Clements who would sometimes meet us at the mailbox mounted on his horse. I remember him sitting very erect on a big white horse. I'd appreciate knowing more about this interesting man. Other than John Clement and his mother, were there ever any other Blacks living in Callahan Co? John Poole Houston, TX

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tx/Callahan/372 Surname: HEARN, KENADY, TAYLOR ------------------------- Franklin B. HEARN and his wife, Eliza Ann Kenady, moved their family from Randolph Co., AL to Callahan Co., TX during the 1880-1900 time period. Thier son John Calvin HEARN, his wife, Mattie B. TAYLOR, and family were living in or near Baird in Callahan Co., TX in 1920. My mother's maiden name was Hearn. I would like to make cotact with descendants of these people and share information.

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/371 Surname: Harris, Pope, Smith, Walker ------------------------- James Lewis HARRIS and his brother, Leonard HARRIS, were born the the Chunky area of Newton County, MS. Their father was married and had children by a first wife. Mr. Harris then married a Miss BUSBY (or BUZBEE) to care for the children of his 1st wife. The two boys, James and Leonard were born to the 2nd marriage before the death of their father. James L. HARRIS [1855-1910] married Lucretia SADLER[1845-1931] of Neshoba County, MS, the daughter of Levi and Lucretia (WARREN)SADLER. They raised a family in Newton County, MS and moved to Johnson County, TX about 1890. His brother, Leonard HARRIS, also moved to Texas. The children of James and Lucretia HARRIS were: 1.Martha Lucretia, 2. Mary Serena, 3. Tempa Ann Matilda, 4. Clara Alvanza, 5. Leonard Smith, 6. William Sampson, 7. Sidney Emma, 8. Lela Isabell Jane, and 7.James Edward Emanuel HARRIS Some of these families lived in the Oplin community of Callahan County, TX. and the Colorado City area of Mitchell County, TX I would like to share information on these families. Ruth G Descendants of James Lewis Harris 1 James Lewis Harris 1855 - 1910/ . +Lucretia James Sadler 1845 - 1931/ .... 2 Martha Lucretia Harris 1874 - 1911/ ........ +Jefferson D. Davis 1861 - 1893/ .... *2nd Husband of Martha Lucretia Harris: / ........ +Elisha Lee Pope 1861 - 1948/ .... 2 Mary Serena Elizabeth Harris 1876 - Abt. 1887/ .... 2 Tempa Ann Matilda Harris 1878 - 1952/ .... 2 Clara Alvanza Harris 1880 -/ ........ +Benjamin Duvall Smith 1879 - 1946/ .... 2 Leonard Smith Harris 1882 - 1971/ ........ +Ettie Cordelia Derrington / .... 2 William Sampson Harris 1884 - 1958/ ........ +Mary Eula Irby / .... 2 Sidney Emma Lee Harris 1885 -/ ........ +M. C. "Bud" Walker / .... 2 Lela Isabell Jane Harris 1887 -/ ........ +Ray Herrington / .... 2 James Edward Emanuel Harris 1888 - 1944/ ........ +Ruth Worthington

Hello, I am proud to announce the creation of a new mail list called TX-Cemeteries. This list has the encouragement of Gerron S. Hite, Cemetery Preservation Coordinator in the History Programs Division of the Texas Historical Commission gerron.hite@thc.state.tx.us and he's excited at the opportunity to share his feelings about our cemetery preservation to a large group all at once Others that have been notified, Lee Campbell, Past Representative for the Texas State Genealogical Society {and my cousin} and her friend, Past President of the TSGS Wanda Donaldson. I've let all the following people know about the list and they may join from time to time. Yvonne Pickens, current President of the TSGS. Trey Holt, coordinator for the Texas GenWeb. Wyndell Taylor, creator of GA Cherokee County GenWeb page, {and my cousin}. <Smile> I just have a lot of cousins !!!! The main focus of this list will be to locate and catalogue our endangered cemeteries. Gerron Hite has obtained a new program to help us give our cemeteries "Historic Texas Cemetery Designation". He is willing to help us learn how to accomplish this designation. This will also be a topic for us to address. I am an experienced RootsWeb mail list admin. Currently I manage the mail list for VARoots, SC-Old Pendleton-District, and the Brand surname list. Donna, the lead technician, of the RootsWeb Help Desk has complimented me with a request to join her on the RootsWeb desk, which made me feel really good, but my main focus is our cemeteries. I am also experienced in the survey of large and small cemeteries. In addition to the topics above there will be discussions on how to preserve and restore old monuments with the help of a caretaker with over 25 years experience. To join the mail list simply send a message to TX-Cemeteries-L-request@rootsweb.com with only the word subscribe in the subject line and nothing else. If you prefer the Digest send a message to TX-Cemeteries-D-request@rootsweb.com with only the word subscribe in the subject line and nothing else. I look forward to seeing you there, Respectfully, donna brand

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/370 Surname: Bell, McDuffy, Neely ------------------------- Hi, I am looking for info on William Thomas Bell b. 12-1879, he was the son of Calvin Lysander Bell & Mary "Molly" McDuffy. William married Mary P. Neely they have one son that I know of John Calvin Bell b. 4-10-1905. Last known residence was Clyde, Callahan Co., TX. Anyone with any info on this family please let me know at my e-mail address nanci.s@prodigy.net Thanks

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/369 Surname: Mann, Maddox, Pursell, Moore ------------------------- Adell and Idell Moore are the daughters of Allie P Mann and her husband Albert Moore. They married Nov 1906 Waco, McLennan Co., TX. Allie died either during childbirth or shortly after but I do not know what county they were living in when she died. I am hoping to get more information on the girls and their father. The Mann/Maddox/Pursell family moved to Callahan county around the time of Allie's death.

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan/368 Surname: ASHABRANNER, PIERCE ------------------------- I am not related just found this in the paper Baird Star, Friday, April 16, 1897 DEEP CREEK DOTS Apr 13 Miss Rosa Asherbranner of Cottonwood and Mr. James Pierce of Eastland were married last Sunday at the residence of the bride's parents, Rev Jobe of Putnam officiating. The accomplished bride remembered THE STAR correspondent in the way of a liberal supply of cakes. But as is usually my good luck before I could appreciate the dainty things my cats had sampled them to the finish, and with mingled feelings I watched the delicious morsels disappear in channels which they were not intended. Baird Star, Friday, April 16, 1897 PUTNAM DOTS Miss Rosa Asherbranner one of Cottonwood's belles, and Mr. J D Pierce of Eastland County, were married last Sunday evening - A L Jobe officiating

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan?read=367 Surname: Roach, Jackson ------------------------- Looking for info on Jack Roach,B. 1885(cherokee) Married D. Jackson, B. 1906. Lived in Tyler, Tx early '30's. Any info much appreciated. They were my grandparent.

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan?read=366 Surname: FOURQUREAN, MORRISON ------------------------- I'm looking for any descendent/relative, neighbor, friend or nodding acquaintance of the George J. FOURQUREAN family. They were on the 1920 Callahan Co. census. His wife was Lydia Pearl MORRISON and their children were shown as: Robert N., 17, Giles G., 14, Clinton, 11, Mollie M., 9, Ruby, 7 and Wade B, 3 5/12.

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan?read=365 Surname: Bennett ------------------------- John Pinkston Bennett (my gg grandfather) had a son John Joseph, born 1862. He would of been 18 in the 1880 census.

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan?read=364 Surname: Bennett ------------------------- John P Bennett of Callahan Co. is my g-g-grandfather. If you have more info on Laura I'll try and find the connection.

Posted on: Callahan County, Tx Query Forum Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Callahan?read=363 Surname: Smith ------------------------- Seeking David Benton Smith last known in Erath Co. TX 1919 his death year. Was Alfonso his releative livingi in Callahan Co.? Do you know. Thanks and regards. baxter lambert baxterfromtx@webtv.net