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/1105 Message Board Post: I have traced my GGG grandfather Archibald Harrist on my grand mothers side, but can't get any further...He was born 1787 in south Carolina married to Sarah (something)? Parents? If you can help I would so appreciate it. Norene

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/561.565 Message Board Post: Archibald Harrist was my GGG Grandfather, Nobel was my grand mother Ida Norene harrist brother, I have been looking for Archibalds parents and so on do you have more info?

Hi, I am the great granddaughter of Perry L. Wright born 1874 in Hall County Georgia, son of Larkin C. Wright and Mary Jane Deal. He was married to Lydia Martha Cook in Ouachita County Arkansas and he left there in the 1920's to go to Cass County for work. When she arrived there with her children, he was no where to be found and rumor was the Sheriff was looking for him on suspicion of rape. She went back to Ouachita County to never hear from him or see him again. My family is wondering what happened to him Did he go to jail in Cass County? Did he die in Cass County? Did he get remarried and raise another family? Any help would be appreciated. His name could have been spelled Right. Thanks in advance. Lydia Hays http://www.texfiles.com/photorestoraton/index.htm

The Texarkana USA Genealogy Society meets on Monday, May 23rd at the Texarkana Public Library. The meeting will start promptly at 7 pm so that we can allow sufficient time for our guest speaker. Tonya Holmes Shook, published author of Hastings Oklahoma, will be speaking to us about the Melungeon ethnic group. I have been assured this is a fantastic program so I do not feel we will be disappointed. Her first release (1986), "Displaced Cherokee, come home, come home" was made into a documentary film. Sorry to say, there are none of these books available. Her latest release (2004), "The Drifters" is an historical novel about the Melungeon Shantyboat people and time frame is during the Civil War. (A very compelling story). She is currently working on her third book, "God's Breakfast Nook", which looks as though it may be a Hallmark presentation. If you are located near us, we certainly invite you to join us in hearing this very interesting lady. Doris Lindblad, President Texarkana USA Gen Soc Visit our website at www.rootsweb.com/~txkusa/GenSoc.html

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 Message Board Post: Do you have a tie-in with an Akins in Cass County, Texas. My grandfather was born in either Cass of Marion County. His name was Zeb Akins and married Amanda Taylor. I am trying to find the names of his parents. I think the mother's name was Ellizabeth. Amanda's father was Dr. John Taylor and her mother was Amanda Cavin Taylor.

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/93.119.336.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Sorry -- no Zeb or any of the others to lead me to a connection. That doesn't, of course, mean it's not there. Jerri

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Akins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JhB.2ACE/93.119.336.1.1.1 Message Board Post: My grandfather's name was Zeb (Hargarty was middle name) Akins married to an Elizabeth.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Akins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JhB.2ACE/93.119.336.1.2 Message Board Post: Thanks for your reply. The Akins names that I know of are Zeb, John, Elizabeth, and possibly William -- all from Cass or Marion County in Texas prior to 1878.

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/93.119.336.1.1 Message Board Post: I know of no Haggarty or Atkins either. Rev. David Simmons was my 3rd great grandfather. I would love knowing his ancestors. We believe James Simmons was his father, but not really certain of that.

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/93.119.336.1 Message Board Post: I have no HAGGARTY connections of which I am aware -- but that doesn't mean they aren't there. If you have AKINS given names, perhaps we can link them.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Akins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JhB.2ACE/93.119.336 Message Board Post: I had Akins relatives in Cass County, TX around the 1870's. All I know is that my grandfathter. Zeb Haggarty was born in Jefferson, TX in 1878. His father was from S.C. Is there a tie-in with the Akins in your surname list?

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/864.1.2.3.1 Message Board Post: Viola was born July 25, 1905 in Atoka County. The "Mitchell" Family must have been living in Atoka Cty in 1905 since Viola was born there. I received this info from the Atoka Cty Coordinator not too long ago: 1910 Census Oklahoma, Atoka county, Stringtown: Johnson, Robert H. 39 Head of Household first marriage been married 12 years Laura C. wife 35 born in Georgia Perry son Ethel daughter D?? hard to make out daughter Tula daughter Mitchel, Henry M. father in law 74 married 2nd marriage born in Georgia In another house not far away: Mitchel, Sarah Head of household 45 married first marriage born in Georgia shows 4 children Grover son 16 born in Arkansas Daisy daughter 11 born in Louisiana Williams, Virginia daughter 16 married first marriage born in Louisiana also shows 1 child, but child not in household I have a feeling I've given you more questions than answers. I don't know why Henry is living outside the house with his daughter and her husband, or where the husband or child of Virginia is. This also shows that Henry had another wife before Sarah. I think we are related and have the right family - I am hoping that Grover's daughter Olcie will be able to help us out. At one time she told my Aunt that Grover always got mad when someone would ask questions about Viola's parents and that she had heard that Henry fathered Viola as well. Keep in touch! Thanks, Jovanni

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/864.1.2.3 Message Board Post: Hello Jovanni, My gg-grandfather, Henry McDonald Mitchell, was born 27 Dec. 1835 in Cobb Co, GA. He died 9 Nov. 1910 near Atoka, OK. His first marriage was to Sarah E. Stewart, born 1843, died 20 May 1885 Miller Co. AR. They had several children, one of which is Laura Mitchell Johnson, who you mentioned in your post. Henry's second wife was Sarah Clementine Alexander. Her mother, Nancy Stevens Alexander was born 1832, SC. so it would be incorrect to believe that Sarah came to OK or AR in the 1830's on the Trail of Tears. I know of only Grover Cleveland, Daisy, and Virgie Polly as children of Henry and 2nd wife. Your post about Viola is news to me, but having mentioned his daughter, Laura, certainly gives credence to your post. I do not know anything about Lou or Viola. What is the birthdate of Viola? Henry and Sarah Stewart (1st wife) moved to Miller Co. AR in 1882. Prior to that they were in Douglas Co. GA. He was sheriff of Douglas Co during the Reconstruction Era following th! e Civil War. Look forward to hearing from you. Regards, Katherine

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/1104 Message Board Post: Can someone do an Obituary lookup for me? HENRY BROWN born in 1895 in Texas. Died March 1970 Last residence was Marietta, Cass County TX Thank you for any information.

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/864.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I forgot to add that Henry Mitchell & Sarah Alexander married in Ravine Miller County AR. I have the date but will need to post them at a later date.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: alexander, mitchell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JhB.2ACE/864.1.1.2 Message Board Post: I would like some info on the Alexander side - could you please email me and I can in turn give you my info? Thanks!

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/864.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Sheryl, I will get back with you after I check my files. This is exciting as I have had very little luck in finding any information about Henry & Sarah Alexander Mitchell's children. Regards, Katherine (g-granddaughter of Henry Mitchell)

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stancil, Whitehead, Poole, Pool, Presley, Owens, Mitchell, Holden Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JhB.2ACE/864.1.2.2 Message Board Post: I will check my files and get back with you soon on this. Thanks for contacting me. Regard, Katherine (g-granddaughter of Henry M. Mitchell)

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/864.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Oh I can hardly believe this. My cousin is the granddaughter to Grover Cleveland Mitchell and Mabelle I do not have all the details of the lineage but I believe she was under the impression that they were from Terrell, TX. Do you have any knowledge of this or is this a possible mistake? I plan to send her your response. I would appreciate it if you'd correspond with me at: c.s.townsend@sbcglobal.net She will be thrilled to receive any thing you are willing to share. She has done very little research and needs all the help possible. Thank you so much, sheryl

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mitchell, Alexander Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JhB.2ACE/864.1.2 Message Board Post: I am a descendant of Henry Mitchell's. Henry and Sarah Alexander (2nd wife) had 3 children, Daisy, Virgie & Grover Cleveland Mitchell. Somewhere in the marriage "Viola" was born (she is my Grandmother now deceased)....Rumour is that Henry was actually Viola's father and we were told that "Lou" was his mother....we can't find out who this "Lou" actually is....shortly thereafter Henry was thrown out of the house and lived with Laura (daughter from previous marriage)...and Sarah Alexander (called her "Ma Mitchell") raised my grandmother. We were told that Sarah came over from Georgia on the Trail of Tears. We were also told that Sarah's mother & dad died and her brother sold the estate. If you have any info differenet than mine I would love to hear from you.