Bobbie, I'm more of a "homer" than a Coryell County researcher. My g g g grandfather Isaac Meeks was born in KY in 1804 and migrated to Franklin County TN. Parts Franklin County was changed to Grundy County in 1844. Isaac's forth son Benjamin, b 1834 d. 1874 was my g g grandfather. After Benjamin died, his widow loaded her six children in a covered wagon and headed for Texas, landing in Bell County. John G. Meeks 1854/1896, was Benjamin and Abigail's first child and my g grandfather. He married Mary Ella Wharton, 1859/1935 and their first child was Robert E. Lee Meeks who was my grandfather. Robert E. Lee Meeks, 1877/1953 was born in Bell County and migrated to Coryell County around 1906. All children of Robert and Clara Halpain Meeks lived their full life in Coryell County except the eldest, Sudie, who married a railroader named H. O. Payne and they lived in Waco until H. O. was transferred to San Antonio. Manson Meeks owned and operated Meeks Dairy after he bought it from Robert E. and Leonard, my father, owned and operated Meeks Cafe for some 43 years before retirement. Mary Meeks cared for her Mother for years before her death and Raymond worked for Leonard. My sister, Aunt and two cousins still make their home in Gatesville. Robert Earl "Bob" Meeks

List, Forgot to mention Herring and Poe, also, in Coryell Co. And Kirby, please forgive my misspelling yore Co., McLennan. It's probably old age, but my maternal grandmother would shoot me if she was still here, since she was born in Waco, along with two more of her 10 siblings. My father went to Baylor, and his dad is listed in the Dr. Pepper Hall of Fame...one of my grgrgrandfathers, Dr. A.J. Cooper, studied at Baylor, also. But I really think it's all the McArrell, McBride, McCahill, McCain, McCaleb, McCarty, McCleary, McClendon, McClintock, McClung, McCollum, McCormick, McCoy, McDaniel, McDonald, McEachern, McElreath, McElvane, McEntyre, McFall, McIlvane, McInvale, McKinley, Mckinna, McLean, McMahan, McMannis, McMillon, and McQuinns in my family that confuses me. My apologies... John Weldon

Oh Bobbie, My husband is a truck driver and he saw that wreck!!! He said it was bad and will be glad that your granddaughter survived!!!! Cathy From: "Bobbie Ross" <bwross@htcomp.net> Reply-To: TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com To: TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXCORYEL] many answers Date: Wed, 20 Dec 2000 21:02:02 -0600 Thanks to all for the info about newspapers, did finally get Ft. Smith. My granddaughter and 2 best friends and one's boyfriend went to Ft. Smith for supper and Christmas shopping and coming back were in a wreck, hit by 3 semis and a truck.The other 3 were all killed instantly and my granddaughter was miraculously only injured slightly. Pickup was totally destroyed except for small area on seat, door and roof of passenger side. The Lord had his arms around her. Certainly has been hard for all, and nearly wiped out their senior class.I still believe that it is a miracle every time one grows up! Bobbie Ross, County Co-ordinator for Coryell County, Texas http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcoryel/ Coryell County Genealogical Society http://www.htcomp.net/ccgs Ross Home Page http://www.htcomp.net/ross National Society Daughters of the American Revolution http://www.htcomp.net/ross/dar _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Yes. There is a connection. Information to follow to your email address directly. Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Douglas Denson" <doug@itexas.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, December 21, 2000 10:42 PM Subject: Re: [TXCORYEL] reminder > Melvina ARROWOOD , wife of Rev John FARMER?, parents of Mary Jane FARMER > SHULTS, mother of my great grandmother, Laura SHULTS LOGAN. The only > ARROWOOD in my data base, any possible connection?? Rose > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Lynn Denton" <ldenton@flash.net> > To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 8:01 PM > Subject: Re: [TXCORYEL] reminder > > > > Hi! My primary families from Coryell Co. were WEDEMAN and ARROWOOD. > > > > Peter Daniel Wedeman; wife Lydia; children Esther A., Hiram Daniel, > and > > Ann E.; along with father Daniel Peter Wedeman arrived in Coryell Co. > about > > 1876. Esther married Calvin W. McCutchen, and Hiram Daniel married Fannie > > Arrowood. If anyone has any information about these familes, in particular > > what became of Ann E. Wedeman and her parents and grandfather, I would > > really appreciate your help. > > > > Also, James Edward and Lydia CLENDENNEN and children lived in Coryell > > Co. by 1880 until early 1900's. > > > > Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season, > > > > Lynn > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Bobbie Ross" <bwross@htcomp.net> > > To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 5:34 PM > > Subject: [TXCORYEL] reminder > > > > > > > We have a very nice sized list for Corryell County, about 175. Some of > us > > might be able to help each other if only everyone knew who we were working > > on in this county. It would be nice if each person would write about 3 > > lines giving name, date and place. > > > Also want to remind any newcomers that I am very glad to place your > family > > biographies and a picture on line. Also I am still placing obituaries on > > line, have 631 of them so far. I'm working on I-Q at the moment. > > > I also can recommend a researcher who has access to the large > > libraries who has competitive prices. Bobbie > > > > > > > > > >

Searching for information about Thomas and Eliza Laxson, Elisha (Jim) and Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Forrest, and Medart and Chandler relations. Many of the family members lived in Purmela, although some were from Gatesville. Any help would be appreciated, especially on the Laxson line, where we have the least information.

Thanks to all for the info about newspapers, did finally get Ft. Smith. My granddaughter and 2 best friends and one's boyfriend went to Ft. Smith for supper and Christmas shopping and coming back were in a wreck, hit by 3 semis and a truck.The other 3 were all killed instantly and my granddaughter was miraculously only injured slightly. Pickup was totally destroyed except for small area on seat, door and roof of passenger side. The Lord had his arms around her. Certainly has been hard for all, and nearly wiped out their senior class.I still believe that it is a miracle every time one grows up! Bobbie Ross, County Co-ordinator for Coryell County, Texas http://www.rootsweb.com/~txcoryel/ Coryell County Genealogical Society http://www.htcomp.net/ccgs Ross Home Page http://www.htcomp.net/ross National Society Daughters of the American Revolution http://www.htcomp.net/ross/dar

Hi! My primary families from Coryell Co. were WEDEMAN and ARROWOOD. Peter Daniel Wedeman; wife Lydia; children Esther A., Hiram Daniel, and Ann E.; along with father Daniel Peter Wedeman arrived in Coryell Co. about 1876. Esther married Calvin W. McCutchen, and Hiram Daniel married Fannie Arrowood. If anyone has any information about these familes, in particular what became of Ann E. Wedeman and her parents and grandfather, I would really appreciate your help. Also, James Edward and Lydia CLENDENNEN and children lived in Coryell Co. by 1880 until early 1900's. Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season, Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobbie Ross" <bwross@htcomp.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, December 17, 2000 5:34 PM Subject: [TXCORYEL] reminder > We have a very nice sized list for Corryell County, about 175. Some of us might be able to help each other if only everyone knew who we were working on in this county. It would be nice if each person would write about 3 lines giving name, date and place. > Also want to remind any newcomers that I am very glad to place your family biographies and a picture on line. Also I am still placing obituaries on line, have 631 of them so far. I'm working on I-Q at the moment. > I also can recommend a researcher who has access to the large libraries who has competitive prices. Bobbie > >

Bobby, I found this on line: http://www.swtimes.com/ Hope it helps! Best wishes, Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobbie Ross" <bwross@htcomp.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 11:35 AM Subject: [TXCORYEL] QUESTION > Forgive me for getting personal here, but does anyone on this list live in the Ft. Smith Arkansas area? My granddaughter was in a car accident there night before last and I am trying to find a newspaper on line. > Bobbie Ross > >

John, Please note...the county just east of Coryell County is McLennan and named for early settler, Neil McLennan. Kirby Waco, McLennan County, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: "John and Jane Weldon" <jweldons@texasonline.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [TXCORYEL] List > Darlene, > My Mary Jane Alexander, b. ca. 1825 in TN., d. May 1880 in McClennan > Co., TX., m. William Sedberry bet. 1844-1845 in TN. They moved to AR. , > then to Tx., children were in McClennan, Milam, Erath, Coryell, and > Taylor Co.s. I have no info past Mary Jane, she being my > ggggrandmother. > > John Weldon >

Bobby, I hope this will help you can find the newspaper info that you desire. http://www.thepaperboy.com/ Kirby L Pope Waco ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobbie Ross" <bwross@htcomp.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 11:35 AM Subject: [TXCORYEL] QUESTION > Forgive me for getting personal here, but does anyone on this list live in the Ft. Smith Arkansas area? My granddaughter was in a car accident there night before last and I am trying to find a newspaper on line. > Bobbie Ross >

Thank you John...I will keep you info in my Alexander file...never can tell. Darlene, Native Texan, in Illinois mdgdevries@worldnet.att.net Researching: Adams, Ayres, Baird, Barnett, Bilyeu, Brown, Brumley, Butler, De Vries, Doggett, Dykstra, Edwards, Fitzgerald, Flynn, Harmsen, Kooinga, Kuiper, Lang, Lassiter, Nichols, Prince, Reitsma, Stallworth, Stone, Waddell, Witterhold, and many branches from these. ----- Original Message ----- From: John and Jane Weldon <jweldons@texasonline.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 5:43 PM Subject: Re: [TXCORYEL] List > Darlene, > My Mary Jane Alexander, b. ca. 1825 in TN., d. May 1880 in McClennan > Co., TX., m. William Sedberry bet. 1844-1845 in TN. They moved to AR. , > then to Tx., children were in McClennan, Milam, Erath, Coryell, and > Taylor Co.s. I have no info past Mary Jane, she being my > ggggrandmother. > > John Weldon > >

Darlene, My Mary Jane Alexander, b. ca. 1825 in TN., d. May 1880 in McClennan Co., TX., m. William Sedberry bet. 1844-1845 in TN. They moved to AR. , then to Tx., children were in McClennan, Milam, Erath, Coryell, and Taylor Co.s. I have no info past Mary Jane, she being my ggggrandmother. John Weldon

If you can't ask a personal question, who the heck can? Hope the information is available and that your granddaughter is OK. Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bobbie Ross" <bwross@htcomp.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 9:35 AM Subject: [TXCORYEL] QUESTION > Forgive me for getting personal here, but does anyone on this list live in the Ft. Smith Arkansas area? My granddaughter was in a car accident there night before last and I am trying to find a newspaper on line. > Bobbie Ross >

Forgive me for getting personal here, but does anyone on this list live in the Ft. Smith Arkansas area? My granddaughter was in a car accident there night before last and I am trying to find a newspaper on line. Bobbie Ross

Hello, Thought I'd send out my short family mystery. Hope someone has some idea to help. Researching the Barker/Sherwood/Beverly/Rush/Allin tree. My grandfather, John Sherwood, b.1833 in KY; d. Coryell Co. Jan, 1904, is my mystery. He stated in 1880 Bastrop Co. census that his father was born in "Germany" and his mother in PA. Unable to determine if John had any siblings. Believe it or not, there IS a "Germany" community in PA, but no Sherwoods there - ever, so far as I can determine. Mystery continues now since 1994 - which Germany? John married Nancy Barker in Logan Co., IL in 1865; moved his family (and 3 children) first to Bastrop Co., TX in abt. 1878, then joined Nancy's sisters and brother in Coryell Co. in abt. 1881-82. Nancy (Barker) Sherwood's sisters are Sophronia Beverly, Marinda Rush, Rhoda Barker (spinster); her brother is Hanan Barker, postmaster of the Cove for abt. 15 yrs. Hanan's daughter Edith married Joett Allin; no offsprings. It's longer than I thought it'd be. Thanks. Joyous Christmas to everyone. Congrats to Gatesville High! Lee Sherwood Subject: [TXCORYEL] reminder Date: 12/17/00 5:34 PM Received: 12/17/00 7:14 PM From: Bobbie Ross, bwross@htcomp.net Reply-To: Coryell County , TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com To: Coryell County , TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com We have a very nice sized list for Corryell County, about 175. Some of us might be able to help each other if only everyone knew who we were working on in this county. It would be nice if each person would write about 3 lines giving name, date and place. Also want to remind any newcomers that I am very glad to place your family biographies and a picture on line. Also I am still placing obituaries on line, have 631 of them so far. I'm working on I-Q at the moment. I also can recommend a researcher who has access to the large libraries who has competitive prices. Bobbie

John Weldon, I have an Elias Alexander who married Lucy Brown either in Tennessee or in Texas. Lucy's parents and siblings moved to Coryell County, Texas in 1855. The Brown's are my direct line. Would like to see if we can connect our families. Descendants of Elias Alexander Generation No. 1 1. ELIAS1 ALEXANDER was born October 25, 1779, and died February 08, 1881. He married LUCY ANN BROWN, daughter of NIMROD BROWN and GRACIE REECE. She was born February 04, 1822, and died August 1861 in Lamar County, Texas. Child of ELIAS ALEXANDER and LUCY BROWN is: 2. i. LUCY VICTORIA2 ALEXANDER, b. April 09, 1858; Texas; d. May 08, 1941. Generation No. 2 2. LUCY VICTORIA2 ALEXANDER (ELIAS1) was born April 09, 1858 in Texas, and died May 08, 19411. She married ANDREW HUNTER BLACK March 20, 1877, son of JAMES BLACK and CAROLINE SLOAN. He was born March 15, 1852 in Earden, Arkansas, and died March 20, 1889 in Lamar County, Texas. Thanks for your time in advance, Darlene, Native Texan, in Illinois mdgdevries@worldnet.att.net Researching: Adams, Ayres, Baird, Barnett, Bilyeu, Brown, Brumley, Butler, De Vries, Doggett, Dykstra, Edwards, Fitzgerald, Flynn, Harmsen, Kooinga, Kuiper, Lang, Lassiter, Nichols, Prince, Reitsma, Stallworth, Stone, Waddell, Witterhold, and many branches from these. ----- Original Message ----- From: John and Jane Weldon <jweldons@texasonline.net> To: <TXCORYEL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 20, 2000 9:03 AM Subject: Re: [TXCORYEL] List > Bobbie, > Congratulations to the Gatesville team! And to you for a job well > done on the Coryell Co. Page and list... > My family moved to Central Texas anywhere between 1832 and 1870's, > into Falls, Bosque, Milam, McClennan, Hamilton, Hayes and Coryell Co's, > then migrated West to Coleman, Taylor, Haskell, Jones, etc. as more land > was opened for homesteading. Most were farmers, and we still have one > in the family, my brother, up at Earth, Lamb Co., Tx. who is good > friends with Doug Atchley from Evant... > The Coryell Co. names I research are: Armstrong, Davis, Hartgraves, > and Sanders...some related lines are McCollum, Kellam, Dunnivan, > Alexander, and Weldon. > > John Weldon > Midland, Tx. > > P.S. Can't help but mention the Rob't E. Lee Rebels from Midland won > their 3rd straight State Championship in 5A, something no team has done > at the highest classification since Chuck Moser's Warbirds back in the > 50's. >

Merry Christmas To All! Our Coryell Families Surnames are Burns, Bruton, Lynch, Graham, Arching/Archey, Marshall, Hamilton, Tippit, Clawson, Parker, Hawkins, White, Anderson, and the list goes on... Albert Bruton married Mary Susie Burns in 1884 in Bell Co. They moved to Coryell Co. shortly after that. They are both buried in Restland Cemetery as well as some of their children. Children born and spouses of children are: Emmitt Bruton, 1887 married to Allie Parker Charles Clinton Bruton, 1889 married to Carmen Elizabeth White Jasper Jefferson Bruton, 1893 married to Hattie Sue Hawkins Emma Paralee Bruton, 1895 married Ralph Duncan Hamilton Lou Ella Bruton, 1897 married Ernest Lee Lynch David Albert Bruton, 1899 married Lima Dean Burns Alta Sue Bruton, 1902 married Marvin L. Tippit Roy Bruton, 1904 married Mamie Clawson Troy Arthur Bruton, 1907 married Martha Mae Anderson I have a lot of the descending families and much on Albert's ancestors which includes surnames, Langford, Rolls/Ralls, Price, Flatt, Paulk, Rhodes, McClendon, Moore, etc.. Lynch connections include, Ketchum, Arching/Archey, Graham, Marshall, Jones, etc.... Hope this isn't too long! Cindy in Pleasanton, TX web page: http://www.world-net.net/home/cindyed/index.html

Hello everyone, I am researching the Arnold family. They moved to Coryelle County from Brazos County about 1869. Joel Green Berry Arnold and Sophronia Ann Cooper Arnold were married in 1859. They had the following known children: William Henry, Horace, Seaborn, James Miller Arnold, Mary E., Joel Cooper Arnold, Blackwell Arnold, Ruth, Robert, Nathan, Budie, Babe and Hye Hugh Arnold. All help is greatly appreciated. Glenda Baker Glenda@BakerNation.com On Sun, 17 December 2000, "Bobbie Ross" wrote: > > We have a very nice sized list for Corryell County, about 175. Some of us might be able to help each other if only everyone knew who we were working on in this county. It would be nice if each person would write about 3 lines giving name, date and place. > Also want to remind any newcomers that I am very glad to place your family biographies and a picture on line. Also I am still placing obituaries on line, have 631 of them so far. I'm working on I-Q at the moment. > I also can recommend a researcher who has access to the large libraries who has competitive prices. Bobbie

Bobbie, Congratulations to the Gatesville team! And to you for a job well done on the Coryell Co. Page and list... My family moved to Central Texas anywhere between 1832 and 1870's, into Falls, Bosque, Milam, McClennan, Hamilton, Hayes and Coryell Co's, then migrated West to Coleman, Taylor, Haskell, Jones, etc. as more land was opened for homesteading. Most were farmers, and we still have one in the family, my brother, up at Earth, Lamb Co., Tx. who is good friends with Doug Atchley from Evant... The Coryell Co. names I research are: Armstrong, Davis, Hartgraves, and Sanders...some related lines are McCollum, Kellam, Dunnivan, Alexander, and Weldon. John Weldon Midland, Tx. P.S. Can't help but mention the Rob't E. Lee Rebels from Midland won their 3rd straight State Championship in 5A, something no team has done at the highest classification since Chuck Moser's Warbirds back in the 50's.

Bobbie, Don is right, you certainly can ask a personal question, especially of that nature! We were in Arkansas researching family last Oct., and went through Ft. Smith. I imagine with all the bad weather they've had this week, those roads are pretty bad by now. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family for your granddaughter. God Bless You, and hope your Christmas is a great one. Terry Turner Silsbee, TX