I tried to get a copy of a marriage record from court house, said they had no record. It is listed in the marriages of Erath Co. that are on line now. Any one know why they would say it is not there ? I had this happen before, only to ask again, & then they found it. Any one live in Erath Co. now ? Lana

McCARTY, ROBERTS, KNIGHT, SKIPPER. My hometown is Stephenville and I have many names to search. Looking for ancestors of Jacob McCARTY and family, lived near Duffau, Chandler ROBERTS and family, Jessie D. KNIGHT and wife, Mary Lillie McADAMS, and family, John Henry Feilding SKIPPER and wife, Mary Ann GOODGION. Have many files and will share. Trying to fill in gaps. Will give more info on each line later. Darla Smith Rohan

HILLEY, James Robert. I am searching for information on James Robert HILLEY b: June 3, 1853 GA d: Aug 2, 1913 Buried in Comanche/Erath Co Victor Cemetery. marr: March 18, 1880 in Comanche Co. TX to Sarah Elizabeth Fox b: Jan 4, 1867 Flynnlick, Jackson, TN. At one time they lived in Erath Co. TX. I am searching for ANY information on the HILLEY'S. Thank you, Joy Goade Zowie joyz@bcni.net

Lana, neither your Phebe Jane WHITACRE nor William Bye WHITACRE is buried in the Duffau Cemetery which is in Erath County. Many McCARTYs are buried at Duffau Cemetery. A partial alphabetical listing of the Duffau Cemetery can be found on the ROBERTSON Family Home Page at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Plains/4880

Looking for cemetery record for Phebe Jane Whitacre, d. ca 1900, or husband William Bye Whitacre, d. 1910. died Erath Co Tx. any help appreciated. I have vol 1 of erath co marriages, will do a lookup. Thanks, Lana

Tim and I wish all of our subscribers a very happy New Year whose future days are filled with memories of the past and those who made today a reality. Barbara seawolf@glendale.cc.ca.us http://www.inland.net/~tim

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to everyone. We hope to find many postings and lots of ancestors among the roots of our tree. From your hosts-- Tim tim@inland.net Barbara seawolf@glendale.cc.ca.us http://www.inland.net/~tim

Here are my Erath Co., TX. connections... Looking for cousins... ;) Thanks.. Sandy Eskew Grove, OK. sandysq@greencis.net Martin Van Buren ROBISON b. June 1, 1843 in Pekin, Taswell Co., Groveland Township, IL. d. 1901 - 58 yr. old. Buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery m. Maria Louisiana Williams on April 23, 1870 in Memphis, TN. Maria Louisiana WILLIAMS b. October 9, 1851 in AL. d. after April 18, 1936 - Buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery In Vicksburg, Miss. at the town square, Martin Van Buren ROBISON's name is on the honored list of soldiers that recaptured that town. He served nearly four years in the Union Army with Gen. Grant during the Civil War. 1. Stephen Alexander ROBISON the 2nd b. 1871 in Tazewell Co., IL. d. 1877 Buried in Deleon, TX. (6 yrs. old) Stephen was named after his paternal Grandfather Stephen ( Alex) Alexander ROBISON 2. Rolland Joe ROBISON (Other spelling-- Roland) b. April 16, 1873 in Erath Co., TX. d. July or August of 1947 in Mountain View, Ok. Buried in Gotebo, Ok. m. Hattie Francis GREER- OSTERLOH(b: Feb. 4, 1874 Johnson Co., MO.- d: May 31, 1968 Carnegie, Caddo Co., OK.) in 1893 - Divorced in 1920's Children: Jennie Priscilla, Lola Lou, Clarence Bert, Mattie Mae, Effie Pearl, Benjamin Lee, Katie Thelma, Juanita Joel, Grace Evelyn ROBISON ****The R. J.ROBISON & Hattie Francis GREER are my maternal g. grandparents....... 3. Clarence ROBISON b. December 11, 1875 - Erath Co., TX d. January 14, 1973 & is buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery - 97 years old m. Irene BUZZARD on November 28, 1916 Children: Louise, Aggie Jo, Lou Alice & Clarence Robison Jr. 4. Eliza W. ROBISON (son) b. May 16, 1877 - Erath Co., TX. d. Feb. 1919 - Buried in Tecumseh, Ok. 5. Bert ROBISON b. November 19, 1879 Erath Co., TX. d. May, 1916 -buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery Married: *Ollie Children: Mary Lou, Aletha Mae, Delbert & Lawrence ROBISON 6. Mattie ROBISON b. April 27, 1883 - Commanche Co., TX. d. ? in Calif.- buried in Tecumseh, Ok. 7. Lula Mae ROBISON b. June 19, abt. 1884 Indian Territory d. in Calif. 8. Frankie ROBISON b. 1885 Indian Territory d. 1889 - buried in Tishimingo, Ok. 9. Louana (Kate) ROBISON b. September 12, 1891 - Indian Territory d. Buried in Tulsa, Okla. m. Blyne

Thank you, Randy and Linda. I sure wish Santa would bring all the Self lines together for Tim and me and all our cousins--not to mention our other ancestral surnames, many in Erath County!! But then, what would we do with all our time? Thanks for sharing with us. That gave us a good break! Barbara and Tim seawolf@glendale.cc.ca.us http://www.inland.net/~tim

> > O Family Tree, to the tune of "O Tannenbaum" (author unknown) > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree > > How sturdy are your branches. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > How sturdy are your branches. > > Through many years in ages past > > You have shown the strength to last. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > How sturdy are your branches. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > There is so much for you to tell. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > There is so much for you to tell. > > Reveal to me your mystery > > As I research my ancestry. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > There is so much for you to tell. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > Show to me my heritage. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > Show to me my heritage. > > I learn from you so I can see > > A part of you lives on in me. > > O Family Tree, O Family Tree, > > Show to me my heritage. > > ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> ><> > > A GENEALOGIST'S CHRISTMAS EVE (Author unknown) > > 'Twas the night before Christmas when all through the house > > Not a creature was stirring, not even my spouse. > > The dining room table with clutter was spread > > with pedigree charts and with letters which said... > > "Too bad about the data for which you wrote > > Sank in a storm on an ill-fated boat." > > Stacks of old copies of wills and the such > > were proof that my work had become much too much. > > Our children were nestled all snug in their beds, > > While visions of sugarplums danced in their heads. > > And I at my table was ready to drop > > From work on my album with photos to crop. > > Christmas was here, and of such was my lot > > That presents and goodies and toys I'd forgot. > > Had I not been so busy with grandparents' wills, > > I'd not have forgotten to shop for such thrills. > > While others had bought gifts that would bring Christmas cheer, > > I'd spent my time researching those birth dates and years. > > While I was thus musing about my sad plight, > > A strange noise on the lawn gave me such a great fright. > > Away to the window I flew in a flash, > > Tore open the drapes and I yanked up the sash. > > When what to my wondering eyes should appear, > > But an overstuffed sleight and eight small reindeer. > > Up to the housetop the reindeer they flew, > > With a sleigh full of toys, and 'ole Santa Claus, too. > > And then in a twinkle, I heard on the roof > > The prancing and pawing of thirty-two hoofs. > > The TV antenna was no match for their horns, > > And look at our roof with hoof-prints adorned. > > As I drew in my head, and bumped it on the sash, > > Down the cold chimney fell Santa--KER-RASH! > > "Dear" Santa had some for the roof in a wreck, > > And tracked soot on the carpet (I could wring his short neck!). > > Spotting my face, good old Santa could see > > I had no Christmas spirit you'd have to agree. > > He spoke not a word, but went straight to his work > > And filled all the stockings (I felt like a jerk). > > Here was Santa, who'd brought us such gladness and joy; > > When I'd been too busy for even one toy. > > He spied my research on the table all spread > > "A genealogist!" He cried! (My face was all red!) > > "Tonight I've met many like you," Santa grinned, > > As he pulled from his sack a large book he had penned. > > I gazed with amazement-the cover it read > > "Genealogy Lines for Which You have Plead." > > "I know what it's like as a genealogy bug," > > He said as he gave me a great Santa hug. > > While the elves make the sleigh full of toys I now carry, > > I do some research in the North Pole Library." > > "A special treat I am thus able to bring, > > To genealogy folks who can't find a thing. > > Now off you go to your bed for a rest, > > I'll clean up the house from this genealogy mess." > > As I climbed up the stairs full of gladness and glee, > > I looked back at Santa who'd brought much to me. > > While settling in bed, I heard Santa's clear whistle > > To his team, which then rose like the down of a thistle. > > And I heard him exclaim as he flew out of sight, > > "Family History is Fun! Merry Christmas! Goodnight!" > > > > >>

Mail Delivery Subsystem wrote: > > The original message was received at Sun, 30 Nov 1997 15:53:41 -0600 > from [207.101.216.76] Racheal F. WHITFIELD the daughter of John Miles WHITFIELD married Archibald Newton WHITTEN on Sept. 18, 1898 in ERATH Co. They had three children. There name were Henrietta Beatress b.Jul.20,1899 d.Sept.27, 1900, Archibald Veron Grady b.May 8, 1901 d.Aug. 1974. Wilmn Gladys b.Sept.3,1903 d.Nov.7,1918. Both of the daughter are buried in Upper Green Creek Cemetery along with there mother. I'm looking for Archibald Veron Grady WHITTEN descendant. He died in Tulsa, OK. Randy Johnston

Looking for information on James Mathew& Susana Laughlin Tucker, resided Erath Co 1870-1899 some of their children went to N.M. & Colorado. Anyone know where they are buried, James died in Collin Co. at home of his son George W. Tucker. ca 1896 Would like to know where Susana is buried. Also researching, Brinkley, Boydstun, Boidston. Margaret Anna Boydstun, md Joseph A Tucker, her sister , Phoebe Jane Boydstun, md John C. Tucker, brother of Joseph. Margaret & Joe went to Colorado. John & Jane were still in Erath in 1880. Thanks, Lana

Name: Wayne Moyers Email: wmoyers@flash.net Web Page Family Tree: http://www.flash.net/~wmoyers/surnames.htm Erath Research Interest: NEEL

Tim and I want to wish you all a very Happy Thanksgiving. This is the holiday where we reflect on how our ancestors gathered their families together to celebrate all that they had to be thankful for. During this past year, we have met so many nice people through our Website and our two lists. We want you all to know how you have enriched our lives, and we're very thankful for the opportunity to share in yours. Barbara seawolf@glendale.cc.ca.us http://www.inland.net/~tim

My Erath Co., TX. connections... ;) Thanks, Sandy Thompson Eskew Grove, OK. ==================== Martin Van Buren Robison b. June 1, 1843 in Pekin, Taswell Co., Groveland Township, IL. d. 1901 - 58 yr. old. Buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery m. Maria Louisiana Williams on April 23, 1870 in Memphis, TN. Maria Louisiana Williams b. October 9, 1851 in AL. d. after April 18, 1936 - Buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery In Vicksburg, Miss. at the town square, Martin Van Buren Robison's name is on the honored list of soldiers that recaptured that town. He served nearly four years in the Union Army with Gen. Grant during the Civil War. 1. Stephen Alexander Robison the 2nd b. 1871 in Tazewell Co., IL. d. 1877 Buried in Deleon, TX. (6 yrs. old) 2. Rolland Joe Robison (Other spelling-- Roland) b. April 16, 1873 in Erath Co., TX. d. July or August of 1947 in Mountain View, Ok. Buried in Gotebo, Ok. m. Hattie Francis Greer/Osterloh(b: Feb. 4, 1874 Johnson Co., MO.- d: May 31, 1968 Carnegie, Caddo Co., OK.) in 1893 - Divorced in 1920's Children: Jennie Priscilla, Lola Lou, Clarence Bert, Mattie Mae, Effie Pearl, Benjamin Lee, Katie Thelma, Juanita Joel, Grace Evelyn Robison & Baby Robison that died at birth. ****The R. J. Robison & Hattie Francis Greer are my maternal g. grandparents....... 3. Clarence Robison b. December 11, 1875 - Erath Co., TX d. January 14, 1973 & is buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery - 97 years old m. Irene Buzzard on November 28, 1916 Children: Louise, Aggie Jo, Lou Alice & Clarence Robison Jr. 4. Eliza W. Robison (son) b. May 16, 1877 - Erath Co., TX. d. Feb. 1919 - Buried in Tecumseh, Ok. 5. Bert Robison b. November 19, 1879 Erath Co., TX. d. May, 1916 -buried in Tecumseh, Pottawatomie Co., OK. Cemetery Married: *Ollie Children: Mary Lou, Aletha Mae, Delbert & Lawrence Robison 6. Mattie Robison b. April 27, 1883 - Commanche Co., TX. d. ? in Calif.- Evelyn R. Hostetter's records state she was buried in Tecumseh, Ok. 7. Lula Mae Robison b. June 19, abt. 1884 Indian Territory d. in Calif. 8. Frankie Robison b. 1885 Indian Territory d. 1889 - buried in Tishimingo, Ok. 9. Louana (Kate) Robison b. September 12, 1891 - Indian Territory d. Buried in Tulsa, Okla. m. Blyne

Bradford Hillman CARAWAY b. 1837 in Tuscaloosa county, Ala. Married 22 Oct. 1857 in Anderson county, Texas died 19 Feb., 1910 in Erath county, Texas buried in Hightower cem., near Morgan Mill, Erath county, Texas Father John W. CAR(R)AWAY Mother Arabella WILLINGHAM Married Ailcy or Alsie ( have different spellings for first name ) HERRINGTON born 1839 in Hillsboro, Scott county, Miss. died 22 March 1899 in Erath county, Texas buried in Hightower cem., near Morgan Mill, Erath county, Texas Father Thomas HERRINGTON Mother Bridgett BUCKELIEU Children: 1. Bradford W. born 29 Aug. 1858 died 1 Sept. 1867 2. John L. born 19 Oct. 1862 died 2 Sept. 1867 3.Nancy G. born 15 March 1865 4. Susan F. born 29 July 1867 5. Joella born 15 Feb. 1869 died 31 Aug. 1895 6.George H. born 27 Sept. 1871 7. Mary E. born 27 Oct. 1871 8. Eligha Rufus " Bud " born 30 May 1875 died 1910 9. Lula Bell born 30 June 1878 died 21 Jan. 1956 10. Doctor " Dock " William J. born 22 Feb. 1880 died 8 March 1936. Trying to find other descendants of B.H. and Alsie CARAWAY. Shirley

Reposted From: [WESTERN]-List TO: TXERATH-List Hi all: Just read that a new database is being prepared jointly by the Church and the National Park Service, called the Civil War Soldiers System (CWSS). This project will eventually hold approximately 3.5 million names of Union and Confederate soldiers including their rank and regiment. With cross-referencing and alternate spelling there will be approx. 5.5 million names total. The project is slated to be completed sometime in late 1999. It is about 60% completed with some 231,000 names of the "U.S. Colored Troops" already up and running. The records may also, in some instances, contain such information as campaign summaries, cemetery records, prisoner of war records, engagements and monuments. It will be availabe when completed at all National Park Civil War historic sites, other libraries and repositories, including the Family History Library in Salt Lake City. This invaluable work can assist those researching CW veterans in identifying name, rank and regiment. Researchers will still need to send for original records in Washington, D.C., but this could be the key to unlocking unknown information. You can watch the NPS page as they continue to build it at: http://www.itd.nps.gov/cwss/ I know I will be checking it out! Hope this information helps those of you out there looking for CW soldiers. Isn't it wonderful when technology is used for such worthwhile and exciting things! Glenys -- >>Glenys Rasmussen<<

I am searching for information on ROBINSON families that came from KY to settle in Erath Co during the 1870's. In particular, a Dudley ROBINSON. Is anyone researching this county aware of ROBINSON families in the county during this period that might have been from KY? Shannon Lynn

I am submitting this information again for the Roll Call, in case there are new subscribers since then. Thank You. > > William Martin HOWARD, b 27 November 1884 AR, d 3 September 1967 NM > married Lula WILLIAMS 14 July 1908 in Stephenville, Erath Co. TX. > Their daughter, Elsie Lucie HOWARD was born 4 August 1909 in Morgan Mill, > Erath Co. TX. > > I am trying to determine Lula WILLIAMS HOWARD'S death date and where she is > buried. I believe she died shortly after their daughter was born. > > Lula WILLIAMS was born Sept. 1889 in Alabama to W. F. WILLIAMS and Lucy > Tennessee BOYD. Other children born to W. F. and Lucy Williams: > Janie > Joe > Lester > Lou Emma > Martin > Henry M. Stanley b 18 Aug 1891, married Lottie > > Any information on this Erath Co. family would be appreciated. > Linda Howard Isbell > risbell@zianet.com

Children of John McPheres Bryan (Berryan) HIGHTOWER and Mary E. MORRIS: F. 1. Louisa C. HIGHTOWER b. 1852 in Texas; d. 1879 in Erath County. Married William Henry JORDAN on March 10, 1870 in Erath County, Texas. F.2. Mary Elon HIGHTOWER born 1854 in Henderson County, Texas marred Mr. Young. Mary was living in Breckenridge in 1940. Would like to know more about her and her family. ? 3. _____HIGHTOWER born in Henderson County, Texas. Died in Henderson County, Texas. F.4. Francina HIGHTOWER born 27 Feb. 1859 in Texas. Died 20 March 1865 in Erath County, Texas. Buried in Hightower cemetery near Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas. F. 5. Martha "Mattie" Jane HIGHTOWER born 20 April 1861 in Erath County, Texas. Died 6 April 1940 in Vernon hospital, Texas. Married William A. GORDON March 15, 1880. Both buried in Hightower cemetery near Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas. F. 6. Juley HIGHTOWER born 1 Dec. 1862 in Erath County, Texas. Died 6 March 1863 in Erath County, Texas. Burried in Hightower cemetery near Morgan Mill, Erath County, Texas. She was twin of Permelia, if have right birth dates. F. 7. Permelia " Mela " HIGHTOWER dates on her head stone are 1 Dec. 1862 died 1 April 1950. Buried near Lipan, Texas. Married William J. AIKEN on 31 Oct. 1882. Would like to know more about her and her family. F. 8. Francis HIGHTOWER born 1864 in Erath county, Texas Married J.W. ALLISON 3 Aug. 1882. Alive in 1940 in Crowell. Would like to know about her and her family. F. 9. Eraline "Ebbie" HIGHTOWER born 1867 in Erath county, Texas. married 12 Nov. 1885 to R.B. EDWARDS. Think she died before 1940. Would like to know more about her and her family. M. 10. Robert HIGHTOWER born 27 Dec. 1868 in Erath County, Texas. Died in Los Angeles Co., California 23 Dec. 1961. Would like more information on him and his family. Census Records 1850 Van Zandt County Texas September 28, 1950 J. B. HIGHTOWER age 26 (1824) Farmer Walt Co. Ga. Mary age 17 (1833) Fayett Co. Ala 1860 Erath County, Stephenville, Texas July 28, 1860 John B. HIGHTOWER age 36 (1824) StockFarmer $3450 Ga. Mary E. age 26 (1834) Housekeeper Ala Louisa C. age 8 (1852) TX Francina age 1 (1859) TX 1870 Erath County, Texas (Census Index says John on Page 459, but he is not. Some census appears to be missing on microfilm) 1880 Erath County, Texas June 12, 1880 M.E. Hightower (Mary) age 47 (1833) WD Farm/KeepHs AlA Martha J. age 19 (1861) TX Permelia age 17 (1863) TX Francis age 16 (1864) TX Evaline age 13 (1867) TX Robert L. age 11 (1869) Farm Laborer TX Allen Hightower (nephew) age 23 (1857) Farm Laborer TX M.L. Moseley age 40 (1840) Farm Laborer Ala