Mr. Wyly, my name is Debbie, my great grandfather was in Erath Co. in 1890's, in 1892 he married a woman name of Alice Alexander or Midkiff, she was from Grimes or Erath County, they married in Shackelford County. His name was Wm.(Puttie) Gibbs. They separated somewheres around 1900 or shortly there after. Rumor has it that they split several times, he would always find them. There were 3 children. 2 boys and l girl. We found her (Alice) in 1910 remarried. But we cannot find anything before 1890 or anything after 1900 about Mr. Gibbs. he was supposed to be a brick mason, thus the nickname Puttie. Family says he went back to Ireland, but he was borne at sea. So, the elders of the family, or what is left, will not discuss this. If you have or can find any information on him please contact me. thanks. Children names were Charles, Devoliam, Henry. The last time the parents separated, they took the last name of Alexander. That is the sir name that we all took. We didn't even find the name of Gibbs till the seventies when my grandfather was dying. thanks for listening anyway. deb ---------- > From: Charles A. Wyly <wyly1@juno.com> > To: TXERATH-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: Fw: [ERATH] Millerville, TX > Date: Friday, September 24, 1999 9:29 PM > > Hi > You must be my age. I was what started the Great Depression in 1929. My > kids think sometimes I have been forgetful for years, but the 2 degrees > supported a family of 4. HOWEVER, i can't remember several of my > teacher's names. Guess they didn't impress me like Clara Atkins and > Marshall sherrod and Pearl Hicks and Ms. Isbell & her sister at Tarleton, > Ms. Shirley and Dr. Autrey and Dr Doremus and Jack Scroggs and Rev & Dr, > Stevens. > > Take care, > Charles Wyly > > > ==== TXERATH Mailing List ==== > --- Author Retains Copyright --- > -- Copyright 1999 Author -- All Rights Reserved > Post to List: TXERATH-L@rootsweb.com http://www.selfroots.com > Unsubscribe request To: TXERATH-L-request@rootsweb.com