Reminders from the list administrator (Dana Thomas) I try to remind the lists I administer of these rules ever so often. This is in no way a reprimand it is simply a reminder. Should the need arise you can reach me at this addy treecrazyd@gmail.com What is ok: Just about anything that concerns genealogy and/or family history relating to the topic of the list. Not ok: Surname signatures. These are those signatures at the bottom of someones email message that list gazillions of surnames (last names) that they are researching. Our computer cannot distinguish between the surname signature and the message. It really messes things up if you're trying to search for a particular name. So, if you know how, turn your surname signature off. If you don't know how, then ask your first question! Not ok: HTML. Hyper Text Markup Language. A real no-no, since it just makes it impossible for many people to read your message. Plain text (no colors or anything fancy) is the best way to send anything to the list. Not ok: Attached files. With the wide variety of email programs in use, attached files don't work for everyone. Plain text (no colors or anything fancy) is the best way to send something to the list. Not ok: Copyrighted material. This includes private email that you've received from other people, articles from books, current newspapers, magazines, etc. It is ok to quote someones email message if you received it from this list. Not ok: Commercial posts. We aren't a billboard for the various publishing companies, software retailers, etc. Not ok: Flames. A derogatory or insulting comment that has been sent to everyone subscribed to the list is absolutely not tolerated. It is possible to disagree and remain civilized. The nature of this list is to assist in genealogy. The rule is one flame to the list about anyone or any issue, and you're out. Well, that's about it...back to regularly scheduled listing :) Thanks for your attention, Dana -- (c)D. G. Thomas Please see my homepage: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~danasite/DGVT/

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/JhB.2ACE/86.92.360.362.363.364.366.369 Message Board Post: Hello, I am looking for a Laura Ann Simmons dob unknow dod June 27, 1919 in Wyaette, Ok..I have a Mary Ann Pitts Simmons as her mother. Laura married a Andrew Augustus Mitchell dod Aug 14, 1923 in Alice, Texas. Does this fit any of your info.? These were my gggrandparents. Charles

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, you maybe right! We did find each other(Mrs Andrew and I) and the family are the same families from our Wilson Haynes who was shown to be (in Georgia during 1850-1860 census) as Hanes a standard spelling of Haynes. Thank you goodness I post on this board, I found one of the Haynes and Harvey's I was looking for the last several years. I will tell you that my W. L. Haynes (could have brothers or cousins in these areas of Cass, Lamar, Titus or Red River and W.L.(was a Widower when coming from Georgia) needing help from family because he had several small children with him. We know where he is in 1870 and at this point he is remarried to the other Harvey daughter Mary. W.L. was missing in the 1880 census so was the nephew Robert Ellis Harvey. We feel he was near family of some kind. I have looked at a map where some of our Harvey's were in Milton, Texas Lamar county(plus travel there myself and it is close to all three county. We do know where W. L. Haynes is after 1881. I will tell you this we do have one sister who is not a counted for by the name of Tennessee Harvey(nickname could be Dicy or even something else) whom was married James Taylor Wood, after 1905(the death of her husband) we don't know what happen to her. It is the Haynes line that has people wondering. One question I need to ask you does your Haynes family make thier way out West to Erath County or Limestone Freestone or Palo Pinto Counties? If so we need to talk more and there is someone who would like to talk to you. Again I want to Thank this Hanes family for thier help. I hope the preceding information could be helpful to someone in the future. Best Regards and keep looking leave no door unopen!

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: So as to maybe prevent a lot of frustration, I think you are on the wrong Hanes line...I am quite familiar with James K. Polk Hanes' lineage, and your individuals do not appear there...nor does the Harvey line you seem to be pursuing...same names, different lines, I think. (I am the granddaughter of James K. Polk Hanes and Harvey was my maiden name, but still...I feel you are totally on the wrong track with searching for these people through James K. Polk Hanes of Cass County...Sorry.

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Here is our E-mail Address:doubleh@vzinet.com. I agree lets get started trading notes. What do you know about the Haynes? What made you look there to find us? I hope we can knock a whole in the Harvey's from Bradley County Tenn. would like to know the sibling of Samuel Harvey? What connections(who do you know or talk to in that line) do you have with Benjamin Campbell Harvey family? And the question go on and on?????? I hope to give you some answers also.

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Tina, Could you and Tom send an e-mail to me so we can get "started?" I am curious to hear about the mystery re Mollie. Several years ago I found one of her descendants in OK. She had run a query 23 years before in Cass Co. and I was the first to contact her! There is another reunion every year in Palo Pinto Co. TX by the descendants of Benjamin Campbell Harvey, also known as B.C. or Cam. I have not been active with genealogy for several years but with retirement looming, I am at it again. This is soooo exciting. Looking forward to hearing from you barb

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I cann't believe it you! Tom & I have been hoping to talk to you for several years. Yes! Yes! Yes! That is us! Years ago Tom found information about those Harvey in Cass County and we couldn't make the connection until lately. We didn't understand the connection of Mollie to the Harvey's (family secret) if you understand what I mean. This information wasn't passed down to the family. Family lore always talked about family reunion in Clarksville Texas and know we know that it was in Milton near Clarksville. We have lots of information to share. Now we our trying to find Samuel parents in Bradley, Tenn. I do know little tidit bits of information about the Haynes.

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: re: Robert E. Harvey, is that Robert Ellison Harvey? Youngest child of Samuel and Margaret Harvey? I was told he married a Janie Havey and may have returned to TN. My gr-grtfa was Wesley Bailey Harvey. Sister, "Molly," Mary Elizabeth married Wilson P Haynes (Hanes?) and moved to OK. I think he was a widower when they married and was told he had a "house full of boys" and they may have had a couple of girls together. I am eager to share info. Have info on other descendents (Benjamin Campbell, James Madison, Elam Johnson "Jonse," Tennessee). Barb Andrews 2727 Fisk Lane Redondo Beach, CA 90278

TEXARKANA USA GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY Meeting JUNE 27,2005 At the Texarkana Library Open at 6:30. Meeting begins promptly at 7 pm STEGER TO SPEAK Longtime member of the Oklahoma Historical Society, Charles A. Steger of Cass County, Texas, will be the guest speaker at the June meeting of the Texarkana USA Genealogical Society. The primary focus will be on the new 400,000 square foot Oklahoma History Center in the State Capitol Complex, which will open on November 16, 2005. The Center will house the History Museum and the OHS Research Library & Archives. According to Mr. Steger, in the collection are 3.5 million Native American records including those of the Dawes Commission. Also included are more than 720,000 photographs, dating from 1850. Microfilm records include early as well as 1900 Indian Territory census records and the 1910 to 1930 Oklahoma State census. There are 30,000 reels of newspapers on microfilm dating back to 1844. Copies of two Native American newspapers, The Phoenix and The Indian Journal exist from the early 1870’s. In addition to the Oklahoma Historical Society, Mr. Steger is a lifetime member of the Jefferson Historical Museum and the Caddo Lake Historical Committee. He is also a member of the Cass County, Marion County and Morris County Historical Commissions, the Cass County, Marion County, East Texas and Friends of Genealogy (Shreveport) Societies. He belongs as well, to the Circus Fans of America, the Endangered Ark Foundation, and the Friend of Battle of Honey Springs Oklahoma. Everyone is invited to attend the meeting on June 27th at the Texarkana Public Library. Meeting starts promptly at 7 pm. Come and bring a friend to this very interesting program. Membership not required to attend. 6:30 P.M. Bring your $$$ for our "Pig in a Poke Drawing" Come and join us!! Everyone is welcome!! No Membership required!

Can someone help me with a death date for William B and Sara (Sadie) Elizabeth Daughtry who were living in Cass County when the 1920 federal census was taken. They are nowhere to be found for the 1930 census and have presumably died between 1920 and 1930. Is William B. buried in Cass County? Charlene Donaghue donaghue@quik.com

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/JhB.2ACE/1086.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, What does the W stand for? I have hit a brick wall with my John Booker Woodson Wray line. I can't go beyond him and am not sure about his siblings and cousins and so forth. Anyway, I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you so much, Lu

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/JhB.2ACE/93.119.335.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi, Sorry for not getting back to you sooner. I don't check this e-mail addy as often as I use to and I'm not at home at the moment. ~Yes, my Akins line is out of Cass co Texas. Your name Zeb doesn't ring a bell,can you give me a birthdate? That would possibly help me pinpoint more info. I have three Akins men, a father, James Isaac Campbell Akins Born in Choctaw co. Miss., his wife's name was Elizabeth Missouri Hanes Akins. And they had two son's that I have down. ~The son's are LeeRoy Green Akins and the other being Newton C. Akins. Both of the sons were born in Cass co. around 1880's and their wives' names have escaped me at the moment, however, I can obtain that info if you wish me to dig it up. Do the dates or anything sound remotely close to what you're looking for? Have you contacted anyone at the Cass co Genealogical Society? They are of great use too, very helpful folks. Have you also looked at the census reports, don't forget about neighbors, sometimes you'll find a relative only a few doors away or so.

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/JhB.2ACE/403.486.1 Message Board Post: E-mail me at flcross@pine-net.com and we'll share concerning this family. Frances

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/JhB.2ACE/403.486 Message Board Post: I am also interested in any information on the Dick & Eliza A. Cavitt family. I believe that "Dick" was born Richard Dudley Brooks Cavitt. Any information on this family would be appreciated.

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I'm from the Samuel Harvey of Cass county 1805 or1807 my line is Robert E Harvey. Do you know any about the Hanes family of that area of Cass County. We have a connect to this families also. When our branch of the hanes moved they may have change the spelling of the name to Haynes. Does your lines show a W. L. Hanes or Haynes as brother or father to your branch?

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Am not sure from your query of 9 June 2005 as to what information you are searching for on Hanes and Harvey families (Cass County, TX). I have some information--but could you be more specific, and also, since the family has several members named Tom Harvey, could you tell me which one you are?

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/JhB.2ACE/820.1.1 Message Board Post: Would like more information about your Hanes. What part of Cass County did your Harvey's come from?

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/JhB.2ACE/215.2 Message Board Post: Hale T Mitchell lived in Miller Co, AR. He applied for a homestead but died before it was consumated. His wife Margaret did get the homestead. Look in the BLM records for this homestead deed. Hale & Margaret also had children that the census (1880) shows.

Seeking information about Ben A Burt who lived at Box 216, Route 3, Linden, Texas about 1955. Ben was born late 1800 and would not be living now. Any information would be helpful. Thanks. Carlton

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