Hello Alyce, The Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc., will do an index search for a nominal donation fee of about $5. They use this money to buy more microfilm for the library. They are 501 c 3 tax exempt. They will be happy to do a search of any available indexes, but do not take the responsibility of compiled genealogies. The Harrington Library in Plano has the birth and death index on microfilm for Texas in their collection. They also have the delayed birth index, all on microfilm. After you have the certificate number and date, you can send a $9 check for a death record to Texas Bureau of Vital Statistics, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, TX 78756. Birth records are $11. To verify fees or other info at the Dept. of Health, call 512-458-7380. If you are interested in Friends doing any research for you, contact Genealogy Friends of Plano Libraries, Inc., Research Committee, PO Box 860477, Plano, TX 75086-0477. Good luck. Brenda Kellow, CG, CGI President, Genealogy Friends PS: I don't do research at this time. <A HREF="http://www.virtualtexan.com/comm/virtual/roots.htm">Roots at Virtual Texan</A>

Could someone please provide the URL for the Baccus Cemetery in SW Collin Co? Thanks, Bill Baccus

To get a Death Certificiate issued in Texas, write to Bureau of Vital Statistics 1100 W. 49th St Austin, TX 78756 The charge is $9 per Death Certificate. AND, they keep the fee if they do a search and do not find the death on the record. So be sure of your information. Are the numbers you showed on your letter requesting information, the Certificate Numbers? If so, you'll probably want to include that. Give the Bureau as much information as you know, for example: full name of deceased, date of birth, date of death, father's name, mother's maiden name, where he/she died (county). If you do not have all of the above information put as much as you know. The date of death and place of death plus full name is usually sufficient to get the certificate. Unless you are a close relative, they won't issue a Death Certificate when the deceased died within the last 25 years. However, when you list a relationship (Great Uncle, Grandfather, etc.) and the reason you want the certificate (family history research), they will probably issue it. Hope this helps Shirley Webb shirlwbb@ktc.com

Hi Minnie, I too am interested in several DC's for Collin County. I was under the impression that you had to be next of kin to obtain them....am I wrong? Anyway I am grandson to Adams family and need two certs. What is your charge and address? Also let me know about the procedure under Texas law. Thanks John Harper Calsouth1@aol.com

My family, MULLIKIN came to Collin County in 1913. Eight of their nine children were born in McKinney. We would love to hear from anyone connected with them. Tarleton Derochbrune Mullikin born 10 Apr 1886 in Queene Anne County, Maryland, died 5 Jan 1958 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX. married Beulah May Wade, 24 Sep 1911 in Palmer, Ellis Co., TX; Beulah May Wade born on 11 Jul 1892 between Boyce and Garrett, Ellis Co., TX, died 8 Oct 1947 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX. Children of Tarleton Derochbrune and Beulah May Wade were: 1. William Byron (Byron), born 12 Jul 1912 in Palmer, Ellis Co., TX 2. Alfred Loren (Loren); born 4 Jun 1914 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX; died 29 Dec 1956 in Dallas. 3. Thelma Doris (Doris), born 4 Sep 1916 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX died 19 Sep 1981 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX 4. Sibyl Louise, born 11 Sep 1918 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX 5. Lloyd Avery (Avery), born 5 Jan 1921 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX 6. Ruby May, born 25 Mar 1924 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX 7. James Aubrey (Aubrey), born 12 Sep 1926 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX; died 6 Sep 1991 in Houston, Harris Co., TX 8. Tarleton Derochbrune (TD) Jr, born 12 Mar 1930 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX 9. Beulah Lois (Lois), born 22 Jul 1939 in McKinney, Collin Co., TX Norm & Kay Hustad Greenville, Texas nhustad@unicomp.net

I want to Thank everyone for their help!! You are all wonderfull! Looks like all my Shields family just about is buried in Collin County! If anyone out there needs anything from Pettis, Lafayette, or Morgan Counties in Missouri Please let me know. I will be glad to do what I can. Thanks again everyone! Connie Some of my TX surnames: Shields, Washburn, Armstrong, Gray, Ray. Lemons, York, Aven, Hightower and more...

Connie, In response to you request posted on TXCOLL-N-L, here are the look-ups from: Collin County Cemeteries; Cemetery Inscriptions Vol.1; by Alice Pitts; priv pub. 1975; WALNUT GROVE CEMETERY p.563 ARMSTRONG: No Entries Shown p. 573 SHIELDS, Bettie B. (dau-R.L. &L.T.) June 7, 1898 Sept. 15, 1894 [sic] J.L. (hus-T.L. Washburn Jan 28, 1878 Sep 1, 1915 Nannie E. (dau-R.L. & L.T.) Apr 12, 1890 Dec 28,1890 p. 575 WASHBURN John Harmon 1889 1967 Sallie June 15, 1830 August 27, 1900 Sophorina (mother) Dec 6, 1858 Dec 5, 1930 OLD WALNUT GROVE CEMETERY p. 576 ARMSTRONG Emily M. (wife-J.L.) Dec 13, 1814 Feb 23, 1872 SHIELDS No Entries Shown WASHBURN No Entries Shown WILLIAMS CEMETERY p.588 (SW of McKinney, just outside City Limits) SHIELDS, Earl 1895 1909 B.C. Sep 14, 1859 Feb 8, 1897 Essie 1903 ?? Henry Feb 15, 1835 Jan 6, 1904 Henry W. Jun 25, 1866 Sep 16, 1872 J.B. (Son) 1913 (mrkr next to W.C. & Violet) Jesse H. Mar 28, 1893 Aug 20, 1923 Lee 1881 Lester Lee 1906 Lizzie 1881 Louisinday A. Jul 17, 1886 Aug 19, 1887 Lucinda A. 1855 1927 Luvertie 1884 1934 Mary Frances 1871 1953 Violet 1890 1960 W.M. 1871 1927 Wesley 1882 1970 Willie C. 1890 ?? Infant (dau W. & M. E.) 1 day old Dec 10, 1874 Infant dau (next to W.C. & Violet) 1912 1912 Infant son (next to W.C. & Violet) 1918 1918 There are other Armstrongs, Shields, Washburns in other cemeteries scattered about Collin County. If you need additional information not included above, or you need clarification of any of the above, send me an e-mail with the info you require, and I'll see what I can do. Hope this helps. Best Regards, Bill Baccus temecula, CA Connie Welch wrote: > Hi All, > I am looking for the Wasburn, Armstrong and Shields families that > lived in Collin County around McKinney. I am mostly interested in the > Shields line below. Does anyone have the cemetery index for Walnut Grove > Cemetery in McKinney? I sure would appriciate a look up if you do. Any > help on these families would be Greatly appriciated!! > Thanks > Connie > > Children of ? SHIELDS are: > 2. i. LUTHER BERNARD2 SHIELDS, b. January 28, 1878; d. September 01, > 1915. > ii. W. HENRY SHIELDS, m. NORA ?. > > Generation No. 2 > > 2. LUTHER BERNARD2 SHIELDS was born January 28, 1878, and died > September 01, 1915. He married FANNIE TEXIE LEE WASHBURN, daughter of > CHARLES WASHBURN and MARY GRAY. > > Notes for LUTHER BERNARD SHIELDS: > Bought land in Mexico and lived there about 3 years. > > More About LUTHER BERNARD SHIELDS: > Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery McKinney Collin County Texas > > Notes for FANNIE TEXIE LEE WASHBURN: > Texie was run over by a 15 year old boy and it killed her. > > More About FANNIE TEXIE LEE WASHBURN: > Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery McKinney Collin County Texas > > Children of LUTHER SHIELDS and FANNIE WASHBURN are: > 3. i. ARLIE BERNARD3 SHIELDS, b. December 10, 1902, Prosper Texas; d. > November 08, 1971, Ballinger Runnels County Texas. > 4. ii. JOHN HERMAN SHIELDS, b. July 03, 1901; d. August 06, 1941. > iii. EVERETT SHIELDS. > > Generation No. 3 > > 3. ARLIE BERNARD3 SHIELDS (LUTHER BERNARD2, ?1) was born December 10, > 1902 in Prosper Texas, and died November 08, 1971 in Ballinger Runnels > County Texas. He married EMMA REBECCA RAY May 30, 1925, daughter of > HICKMAN RAY and MARTHA LEMONS. > > 4. JOHN HERMAN3 SHIELDS (LUTHER BERNARD2, ?1) was born July 03, 1901, > and died August 06, 1941. He married FRANKIE MILDRED JONES August 26, > 1920. > > Generation No. 4 > > 5. IDA NELL4 SHIELDS (ARLIE BERNARD3, LUTHER BERNARD2, ?1) was born > February 09, 1941 in Whitchta Falls Texas, and died September 09, 1990 > in Greenville, Hunt, Texas. She married DALE GUINN LITTLE, son of JOHN > LITTLE and NOEMA AVEN.

Hi All, I am looking for the Wasburn, Armstrong and Shields families that lived in Collin County around McKinney. I am mostly interested in the Shields line below. Does anyone have the cemetery index for Walnut Grove Cemetery in McKinney? I sure would appriciate a look up if you do. Any help on these families would be Greatly appriciated!! Thanks Connie Children of ? SHIELDS are: 2. i. LUTHER BERNARD2 SHIELDS, b. January 28, 1878; d. September 01, 1915. ii. W. HENRY SHIELDS, m. NORA ?. Generation No. 2 2. LUTHER BERNARD2 SHIELDS was born January 28, 1878, and died September 01, 1915. He married FANNIE TEXIE LEE WASHBURN, daughter of CHARLES WASHBURN and MARY GRAY. Notes for LUTHER BERNARD SHIELDS: Bought land in Mexico and lived there about 3 years. More About LUTHER BERNARD SHIELDS: Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery McKinney Collin County Texas Notes for FANNIE TEXIE LEE WASHBURN: Texie was run over by a 15 year old boy and it killed her. More About FANNIE TEXIE LEE WASHBURN: Burial: Walnut Grove Cemetery McKinney Collin County Texas Children of LUTHER SHIELDS and FANNIE WASHBURN are: 3. i. ARLIE BERNARD3 SHIELDS, b. December 10, 1902, Prosper Texas; d. November 08, 1971, Ballinger Runnels County Texas. 4. ii. JOHN HERMAN SHIELDS, b. July 03, 1901; d. August 06, 1941. iii. EVERETT SHIELDS. Generation No. 3 3. ARLIE BERNARD3 SHIELDS (LUTHER BERNARD2, ?1) was born December 10, 1902 in Prosper Texas, and died November 08, 1971 in Ballinger Runnels County Texas. He married EMMA REBECCA RAY May 30, 1925, daughter of HICKMAN RAY and MARTHA LEMONS. 4. JOHN HERMAN3 SHIELDS (LUTHER BERNARD2, ?1) was born July 03, 1901, and died August 06, 1941. He married FRANKIE MILDRED JONES August 26, 1920. Generation No. 4 5. IDA NELL4 SHIELDS (ARLIE BERNARD3, LUTHER BERNARD2, ?1) was born February 09, 1941 in Whitchta Falls Texas, and died September 09, 1990 in Greenville, Hunt, Texas. She married DALE GUINN LITTLE, son of JOHN LITTLE and NOEMA AVEN.

Minnie: I wanted to tell you how beautiful the Collin County, Texas, Families Vol II book is!!! I just love it... I have found several helpful hints already and haven't even read it good. My article looks really good and I want to thank-you for letting me be a part of the book. It is a valuable tool for Collin County, and you are definitely following in your mother's footsteps. I really liked your dedication! If anyone on the list would like to know more about Minnie Pitts Champ's book, visit her website at: http://ccvm.com/ccbc/home.html Thanks, Denise Your listowner

All the names below are from my database. Everyone is believed to have been born in Collin Co, TX. Very few of the below died in Collin Co, TX. The first number is their birth date and second, if any, their death date. Please e-mail me, if you see a connection and/or any corrections. Thank you, Nancy mcdtax@earthlink.net BAKER, Mack McGinnis 7 Mar 1886 22 Nov 1959 BAKER, Marshall Edward 8 Sep 1890 Aft 1942 BAKER, Mary Eva 25 Dec 1879 31 Dec 1941 BALES, Lou Alverta 12 Sep 1905 BELL, Carl Polk 8 Jun 1902 BELL, Leta Mae 25 Oct 1898 BOLIN, Albert Hall 27 Apr 1915 Mar 1997 COCANOUGHER, Clarence Waterson 13 Jul 1895 COCANOUGHER, Ernest Debo 25 Jul 1891 30 Oct 1934 COCANOUGHER, Lolie Thurman 8 Aug 1888 22 May 1943 COLE, Cinderilla (Sinda Rilla) "Cindy" 25 Jul 1877 16 Jan 1955 COLE, Hattie E 1880 COLE, Hessa Bell "Hassie" 13 Apr 1886 4 Apr 1944 COLE, Josephine Abt 1884 Abt 1884 COLE, Martha Pearl Feb 1876 COLE, Mary Jane 31 Dec 1873 13 Dec 1950 COLE, Rebecca 1874 COLE, Sarah Elizabeth "Sally" 8 Sep 1880 Aft 1950 COUSER, Tom Campbell 24 Sep 1889 04 Apr 1974 CRAVENS, Gladys N 17 Nov 1914 3 Sep 1973 DARLAND, John Earl 21 Dec 1937 5 Dec 1970 DUNCAN, Myrtle Lee 12 Jan 1893 29 Mar 1979 HUTCHERSON, Alma Eleanor 7 Oct 1885 HUTCHERSON, Alvin Austin 1 Sep 1908 1 Jun 1969 HUTCHERSON, Aubie Frank 16 Oct 1894 HUTCHERSON, James Franklin 21 Feb 1886 20 Jul 1892 HUTCHERSON, Joseph Edward Mar 1880 HUTCHERSON, Lela May 17 May 1889 11 Feb 1971 HUTCHERSON, Mary Elizabeth 25 Feb 1884 HUTCHERSON, Minnie Francis 11 Feb 1891 HUTCHERSON, Perman Crawford 11 Mar 1896 HUTCHERSON, Thomas Reed 14 Jul 1895 HUTCHERSON, Will Connie 6 Aug 1893 16 May 1969 REDFEARN, Enic Calvin "Bill" 14 Oct 1902 29 Sep 1979 RUE, Effie Mae 4 Dec 1898 Dec 1984 SOLOMON, Ida Ophelia 5 Feb 1896 14 Nov 1926 SOLOMON, Infant 1894 1894 WELLS, Cecil Ray 13 Jul 1911 1950 WELLS, Charley Lewis "Charlie" "Papa" Sr 27 Aug 1882 01 Nov 1970

Hi, I looked in the Wise County history book and found the following Charles Donoho CATES, born near Cleveland ,Tennessee, January 7, 1839 married Rowena T. Hale, March 12, 1868. His brother Dave, is mentioned briefly children of Charles and Rowena Cates were Charles Cates, Jr.married Lorena Kimbrough John Hale Cates married Opal Kenny Cliff D. Cates Archie B. Cates Ada Cates Mary Cates who married Norbett Moore. home this helps Julia -----Original Message----- From: Dave Masonhall <dmasonhall@coinet.com> To: TXCOLL-N-L@rootsweb.com <TXCOLL-N-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 1:26 AM Subject: [TXCOLL-N-L] Cates-Ash-Kelly >Looking for information on some of my Cates ancestors associated with >Collin County, Texas around 1900 who apparently lived about 12 miles from >McKinney. They moved there from near Graham in Young County about that >time. The community names of Valdesta and Blue Ridge come to mind. > >The individuals were: G. Hamilton Ash and his wife, Margaret (Margery) >Cates-Ash; John Cates; Joel Cates; Mary Elizabeth Kelly. Any info >appreciated. > >--Dave Masonhall > >Genealogy Page = <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2991/index.html> > >Home Page = <http://homepages.lycos.com/~davemasonhall/lypersonal/ >Dave_Masonhalls_Personal_Homepageindex.html> >

There is a Cates Street in Both Decatur and Bridgeport in Wise County, TX. We are in between Young and Collin Counties. Hope this helps! Julia -----Original Message----- From: Dave Masonhall <dmasonhall@coinet.com> To: TXCOLL-N-L@rootsweb.com <TXCOLL-N-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Monday, March 08, 1999 1:26 AM Subject: [TXCOLL-N-L] Cates-Ash-Kelly >Looking for information on some of my Cates ancestors associated with >Collin County, Texas around 1900 who apparently lived about 12 miles from >McKinney. They moved there from near Graham in Young County about that >time. The community names of Valdesta and Blue Ridge come to mind. > >The individuals were: G. Hamilton Ash and his wife, Margaret (Margery) >Cates-Ash; John Cates; Joel Cates; Mary Elizabeth Kelly. Any info >appreciated. > >--Dave Masonhall > >Genealogy Page = <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2991/index.html> > >Home Page = <http://homepages.lycos.com/~davemasonhall/lypersonal/ >Dave_Masonhalls_Personal_Homepageindex.html> >

There are two cemeteries with Ash family members: At Cottage Hill Cem: John Ash Jr. 9-9-1921 to 2-26-1961 WWII veteran USNR Old Celina Cem: Anna Margret Ash born and died 1-4-1931 These cemeteries are in the north west section of the county, not near Valdasta or Blue Ridge. The Wilson Chapel Cem with the Cates burials is somewhat nearer the Valdasta area. Mitzi Hammond Perkins Dave Masonhall wrote: > Looking for information on some of my Cates ancestors associated with > Collin County, Texas around 1900 who apparently lived about 12 miles from > McKinney. They moved there from near Graham in Young County about that > time. The community names of Valdesta and Blue Ridge come to mind. > > The individuals were: G. Hamilton Ash and his wife, Margaret (Margery) > Cates-Ash; John Cates; Joel Cates; Mary Elizabeth Kelly. Any info > appreciated. > > --Dave Masonhall > > Genealogy Page = <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2991/index.html> > > Home Page = <http://homepages.lycos.com/~davemasonhall/lypersonal/ > Dave_Masonhalls_Personal_Homepageindex.html>

Hi. I live in McKinney which is not far from the Wilson Chapel Cemetery where there are some Cates buried: Pearl D. Cates 5-6-1885 to 4-4-1911 John Gibson Cates 1882-1953 Sarah Ann Cates 1886-1962 Shirley Jean Cates 12-31-1938 to 6-5-1939 The Cemetery is located on FM 546, near Lowery Crossing, east of McKinney. Mitzi Hammond Perkins Dave Masonhall wrote: > Looking for information on some of my Cates ancestors associated with > Collin County, Texas around 1900 who apparently lived about 12 miles from > McKinney. They moved there from near Graham in Young County about that > time. The community names of Valdesta and Blue Ridge come to mind. > > The individuals were: G. Hamilton Ash and his wife, Margaret (Margery) > Cates-Ash; John Cates; Joel Cates; Mary Elizabeth Kelly. Any info > appreciated. > > --Dave Masonhall > > Genealogy Page = <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2991/index.html> > > Home Page = <http://homepages.lycos.com/~davemasonhall/lypersonal/ > Dave_Masonhalls_Personal_Homepageindex.html>

Looking for information on some of my Cates ancestors associated with Collin County, Texas around 1900 who apparently lived about 12 miles from McKinney. They moved there from near Graham in Young County about that time. The community names of Valdesta and Blue Ridge come to mind. The individuals were: G. Hamilton Ash and his wife, Margaret (Margery) Cates-Ash; John Cates; Joel Cates; Mary Elizabeth Kelly. Any info appreciated. --Dave Masonhall Genealogy Page = <http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/2991/index.html> Home Page = <http://homepages.lycos.com/~davemasonhall/lypersonal/ Dave_Masonhalls_Personal_Homepageindex.html>

At 07:43 AM 3/7/99 -0600, kenleach wrote: >Does anyone know the name and (hopefully) the Email address of the Collin >County Historical Commission chairman. > >Ken Leach >kenleach@cooke.net > Ken, I live in McKinney and am the current president of North Collin County Genealogical Society. However, that is not the group you inquired about. I don't actually know the chairman's name but you could call Mrs. Elizabeth Pink (972377-2949) for the name. I couldn't get her today. Minnie Pitts Champ 1413 Harroun St. McKinney TX 75069-3430 972-562-6543 "mchamp@airmail.net" "http://ccvm.com/ccbc/home.html"

In answer to Ken Leach's question - there is a page for North Collin County Genealogical Society - http://www.kencole.org/nccgs.htm Ken Cole is the one who puts on the page. You can click on his box on the page and send him an e-mail. Patti Kruger pattik@startel.net

Does anyone know the name and (hopefully) the Email address of the Collin County Historical Commission chairman. Ken Leach kenleach@cooke.net

Mitz, where was your John Watts born? I have always the family left TN and moved to TX's as they probably had family living there. I know some of the Holts And Tidwell's lived around Limestone TX. I have never been able to find them in the Tx's. Have looked on the sounddex for 1910 and 1920, they must have already moved to OK by then. I have sent for the 1900 Tx soundex and 1910 OK soundex. The reason I am trying to locate them in TX is maybe I will also find the Redwines. I will put your keep your e-mail and let you know if I find any thing. Thanks Barbara: << Hi. I live in McKinney, Collin County TX and I have a Watts in my Humphries-Gentry-Erwin line. Fernanda Wood Humphries (b. 1863 in Sevier Co, AR; d. 1939 in Rains Co, TX) married John Rice Watts (b. 1850- d.1908 in Rains Co. TX). They married 10-02-1879 near Melissa, Collin County TX. Fernanda was the daughter of William Henry Humphries and Susan D. (or Baird) Gentry from Person County, NC. Be glad to exchange info. Mitzi Hammond Perkins >>

Hi. I live in McKinney, Collin County TX and I have a Watts in my Humphries-Gentry-Erwin line. Fernanda Wood Humphries (b. 1863 in Sevier Co, AR; d. 1939 in Rains Co, TX) married John Rice Watts (b. 1850- d.1908 in Rains Co. TX). They married 10-02-1879 near Melissa, Collin County TX. Fernanda was the daughter of William Henry Humphries and Susan D. (or Baird) Gentry from Person County, NC. Be glad to exchange info. Mitzi Hammond Perkins BJFRISBY@aol.com wrote: > I am a new list member and would like help in locating this family in. > Enoch Chesley Watts b.1847 NC or SC m. Martha Holt in .Giles Co TN abt 1869 > They are listed on the Giles Co census for 1870 and 1880 > They had the following children > Mammie Watts b. 1874 Giles TN m. McDonald > Robert (Bob) Watts b.1876 Giles Tn m. Belle Zora Watts in TX abt 1895 > Albert Watts b.1879 Giles TN > Clint Watts > Bill Watts b.1884 Giles TN > Mary Lue Watts > Finisl Watts > Susie Watts > Baby Watts > Robert and Belle Watts(my line) > Buster Watts > Lloyd Watts > Oma Watts > John Watts > Ruby Watts m. Dewey Ward 1928 OK > Olits Watts > Rosa Watts b.May 1,1896 M. Ross Mcgill in OK > Enoch (Babe)Watts 1906 Farmersville TX m. Lillie May Ward 1929 OK (my line) > Looking for someone that knows this line. > Barbara Watts Frisby >