This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Seale, Hayhurst Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/1612.1 Message Board Post: I have a small amount of information on the Seale family from that area of Denton. Wesley Y. Seale had a daughter Louisa Seale who married WIlliam Hayhurst. I think the Seale's and William Hayhurst moved out to Collingsworth and Wheeler Counties in the Panhandle around 1900. I have a letter that WY Seale wrote to my 2nd gr grandfather in 1884 about some land he had in Denton County, if you are interested.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Minnerly/Denton, TX Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/1611.1.1 Message Board Post: Lynn, Thanx, this is great. I'm searching for any and all Minnerlys and their respective spouses. Just listed the ones I knew that went to TX. It's always a pleasure to find more.

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/hkB.2ACI/1611.1 Message Board Post: I found several Minnerly obits in the Dallas Morning News, but not the ones you mentioned. But having downloaded them, I thought I'd go ahead and post them in case they have some value. William Francis Minnerly, obit April 15, 1899 Eliza King Minnerly, obit October 10, 1949

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Seal/Seals Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/1612 Message Board Post: Looking for all info on Seal/Seals families. I know there were some in the Ponder and Sanger area. Interested in any info.

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/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Norman, Thanks so much for the obits you listed. I appreciate it .

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROARK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.3 Message Board Post: Henrietta Independent WE Roark of Halsell Found Dead in Pasture WE Roark, age about 70 was found dead in the Halsell pasture Thursday about 2 o'clock by Oscar Short, foreman of the ranch. Roark lived alone in a 3 story house close to the Little Wichita River on the James Boddy ranch and his body was found about 1/2 mile south of this house. He is said to have a child living in Norman, Oklahoma. His two faithful dogs were keeping watch over his body. Justice Clay Coleman viewed the body but is awaiting further testimony before making a verdict in the case. Pending further hearing, the body is at Moore Funeral Home. Sheriff Phagen and County Attorney Stine went out and assisted in the investigation. Wichita Daily Times Dateline Henrietta Burial Services for WE (Uncle Zeke) Roark 85, who was found dead in a pasture 8 miles SW of Henrietta Thursday were conducted in Rosemont Cemetery at Wichita Falls Saturday afternoon under the direction of Moore Funeral home.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROARK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Mrs. Nancy Roark Claimed at Home by Brief Illness Mrs. Nancy Jane Roark, 84, wife of William Roark, died at the home at 2713 Pennsylvania Ave. Saturday after a brief illness. Funeral Services are to be held from the home Sunday afternoon with Rev. Ben Bell of the Wilson Memorial Methodist Church in charge. Burial will be in Rosemont Cemetery under the direction of Dalton-Powell Funeral Home. Surviving additional to the husband are a daughter, Mrs. Effie Parker and four sons, Joseph, John, and Edward Ewing and Robert Roark all of Wichita Falls.

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/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Linda, I don't have anything on either one of those families. 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/rw/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Cliff!! Do you have any knowledge of a connection with the Alexanders? I found an 1850 census for Collin Co., Tx. with the following: family and house 288-288 was, E. Alexander 20, R.J. 20, and E.J. 1, all three born in Ill. Elias and Rebecca were my gggrandparents and E.J my ggrandmother. Also, 2 Jackson families in houses 290 & 291 and 292 was Saml. Young 33, E. 17, and Lemuel 6. All of the Jacksons were born in Ill. as was C. Young. Saml. was born in Va. and Lemuel in Texas.

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/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Actually, Elizabeth Fortner's mother, and Zeke's wife were half sisters. George W. Gibbs married Mary or Margaret Unknown and had two children, Nancy Jane and Isaac Coleman. He second married Cynthia Nunley and the youngest of that union was Lee Anna (Gibbs) Fortner.

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/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Linda - Wow, I would love to get a copy of that letter. All the names are people I am trying to track down. The Merle would be the same person as my teacher. Her mother was a bit of an invalid, and she would probably be writing the letter for her. Merle's mother, Elizabeth Fortner, was the niece of Zeke's wife, Nancy, so she wouldn't be related to the Parkers. Nelson is her married name. Does your email address at itlnet.net still work? If so, I will email the obituaries there. I also have a photograph of Zeke's wife's grave. His was never marked.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Minnerly/Denton TX Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/1611 Message Board Post: I am looking for info regarding Albert B. Minnerly (1816 -1892) and his wife, Eliza Jane Cox (d. 1897). They moved to Denton from Illinois, not sure of date, but both died there. They had 2 children; Eliza (1847 - 1916 Bowie, TX) m. Sidney Alexander Lobdell (1839 -?) and William K. Minnerly (1852 - 1892) m. Lucie Risie (1855 -?).

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lobdell/Minnerly Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/1371.1 Message Board Post: I have that; Eliza Minnerly, d/o Albert B. and Elza Jane Cox was born 11 Dec 1847 Crestline, OH, d. 28 Jun 1916 Bowie TX.. I have no marriage date or death date for Sidney Alexander Lobdell, but was born, 18 Sep 1839. They had; Joseph (b. 13 Sep 1880); William Albert (?); Herbert Edwin (?); and Francis James Lobdell (b. Aug 1882). I'm looking for more on this family also.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Leopold, Redding, Markel Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/1610 Message Board Post: Charles and Leeann were living in Denton in June 1900. He was a butcher from Germany born in Jan 1867. He came to the US in 1882. Leeann was born in Illinois in Oct 1864. Her father had been born in KY and her mother in IN. They had a daughter named Minnie Henrieta born in August 1895 in Texas. By April 1910 they were living in the coal mining town of Rodlyn in the state of Washington. Charles died in 1914, Leeann remarried a veterarian named John Ridgeway and was widowed again by 1930. Minnie married William Bryan Markel in Yakima County. Seeking ancestors of Charles and Leeann

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/hkB.2ACI/1609 Message Board Post: I am a descendant of William Rily Hicks of Denton Co., Tx. He was the son of David and Sarah (Wells) Hicks of Collin Co., Tx. I would like to find the young lady who in 1998 was researching this family. Her name is Jennifer Stokes Waston. If you know of her please tell her to contact me. I have more information for her. Thank you.Carol Dwinnell

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/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I have a letter addressed to "Aunt Effie" and signed "Merle for mother and family". It mentions Uncle Zeke's burial and Uncle Jimmy's grave. Also, the names Della, Rosa Lee, and Joe are mentioned. I wonder if this Merle is related to the one you mention. It was written in 1941.I don't have obits for Nancy or Wm. Ezekial. Would you mind letting me have a copy of each? Also, could you ask this lady if she was related to Alexanders or Parkers? I have quite a bit of info on them, too. Effier married a Parker and Alexander was her mother-in-law's maiden name. I found the name Nelson connected to the Alexanders. Effie's only daughter lived in Oklahoma City---I wonder if Bob could have lived with her between censuses. 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/hkB.2ACI/1454.1.1 Message Board Post: This is all I know about Robert's family. There were other kin in the area. ROBERT H. (BOB) GRIFFITH was born February 1866 in Smith County, Tennessee. He married MARY L. VERMILLION April 10, 1895 in Clarkson, Lawrence County, Missouri. She was born July 1876 in Texas, and died July 16, 1909 in Pierce City, Lawrence County, Missouri. Notes for ROBERT H. (BOB) GRIFFITH: June 21, 1900 Census, Lawrence Co., Missouri, Vineyard Twp, Page 22B, House # 421-426 Robert H. Griffith, Head, W, M, Feb. 1866, 34, Married 5 years, Farmer, TN, TN, TN; Mary L. Griffith, Wife, W, F, July 1876, 23, Married 5 years, Children 3-3 living, TX, Unknown, TX; Beula Griffith, Daughter, W, F, Jan. 1896, 4, Missouri, TN, TX; Lester Griffith, Son, W, M, Aug. 1898, 1, Missouri, TN, TX; Clarence Griffith, Son, W, M, Sept. 1899, 8/12, Missouri, TN, TX; Letha L. Griffith, Mother, W, F, Dec. 1843, 56, Widow, Children 9-4 living, TN, TN, NC. April 20, 1910 Census, Denton Co., TX, Page 6A, Mingo Road, Inmates of Denton County poor farm. Robt. H. Griffith, Inmate, M, W, 43, Widow, TN, TN, TN; Clarence Griffith, Inmate, 10, Missouri, TN, TN; Floyd Griffith, Inmate, 8, Missouri, TN, TN. Notes for MARY L. VERMILLION: Clarkson is/was in Mt. Pleasant Township (borders Jasper County to the west) and a few miles south of Stotts City which is in Vineyard Township. The family was in Spring River Township which is east of Pierce Township where Pierce City is located. July 16, 1909 from Ruth Browning Newspaper Abstracts: Died, Mrs. Robt. Griffith. Formerly of near Pierce City, now of Texas, daughter of ____Vermillion of Seneca. Burial at Pierce City. Leaves husband and 6 children. (Formerly of Pierce City would probably mean the family made a move from Spring River Township as Pierce City is not near the township line.) Pierce City Cemetery, Pottersfield: Griffith, Mrs. Mollie W/O R H no dates More About MARY L. VERMILLION: Burial: Pierce City Cemetery, Lawrence County, Missouri Marriage Notes for ROBERT GRIFFITH and MARY VERMILLION: Lawrence County Missouri Marriage Records 1893 - 1897 Volume VI: "Griffith, Robert H. (28) Clarkson to Mary Vermillion (18) Clarkson 10 Apr 1895 by T.B. Hall Min. Gos. at his residence More About ROBERT GRIFFITH and MARY VERMILLION: Marriage: April 10, 1895, Clarkson, Lawrence County, Missouri Children of ROBERT GRIFFITH and MARY VERMILLION are: i. BEULAH GRIFFITH, b. January 1896. ii. LESTER GRIFFITH, b. August 1898. iii. CLARENCE GRIFFITH, b. September 1899. iv. FLOYD GRIFFITH, b. Abt. 1902.

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/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I recently spoke to Mrs. Merle Nelson Anthony, who is the daughter of Elizabeth "Lizzie" Fortner Nelson. Elizabeth was a cousin to Effie and Robert. Mrs. Anthony was a high school teacher of mine. She never met Robert, but knew of him as Uncle Bob. She just remembered him living in Oklahoma or New Mexico. That was my second source. In Nancy Roark's obituary, it says he was living in Wichita Falls. But he is not in the city directory (though several of her sons from the first marriage are). In William's obituary, he says "it is believed he has a son living in Oklahoma City". Other than this WWI draft card, he doesn't appear in the records at all. I can' t find him on the 1920 or 1930 Census in Texas, Oklahoma or New Mexico.

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/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2.1 Message Board Post: I also think that the man on the WWI draft card is probably our Bob Roark but I have doubts that he died in 1982 in Dallas. I know that I was told when I was a kid that Uncle Bob had died in the 1950's in New Mexico because I wondered why I had never met him. I never heard different and he was never mentioned in the present tense.Also, he was not mentioned as a survivor in my grandma Effie's obit in the 1960's. He would have been 93- 94 in 1982 and that was rather old compared to the ages to which most of his relatives lived. I just want a little more info before I decide for sure. Can you tell me, who else told you he died in N.M.?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ROARK Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACI/219.703.706.2.1.1.1.2.2 Message Board Post: Cliff and Linda- I think the Robert Roark on the WWI draft card might be our Robert as well, but I just want to be a bit more sure. I have made the mistake of assuming someone was my person of interest based on the same birthdates before, only to find out I had the wrong person. I have had two people tell me they thought Bob died in the 1950's in New Mexico.