Please forgive. My system went crazy and it sent out duplications of each message to several of the mailing lists. I am almost afraid to send out an apologize and have it just do the same thing again. :( I sat here and watched it happened and did not know what to do to stop it. Talk about feeling out of control. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

As you can see, the lists are getting busier now that the holidays are over. Just a few suggestions to make them smoother. If you see a posting come across the list asking to be unsubscribed or asking for help in any area that I deal with, know that I am taking care of it behind the scenes and you don't need to worry about it. If you post a query, try to put the surname in the subject line in CAPS and add dates if possible. Just keep in mind, we do have list members who delete the postings by only reading what is in the subject line, and never reading the body of the message. If you have a problem with a posting, meaning you think it should not have been posted. Please do not send your remarks to the entire list. Let me know your concerns and I will take care of it if I have not already. If you need me, to help you in anyway, you can reach me at [email protected] I thank each of you for your continued support of this list and your willingness to help one another. I continually am in awe of the generosity of genealogical researchers. Kathleen Burnett List Mom

Posted on: Wills Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FallsWill/2 Surname: Fortune ------------------------- The State of Texas} County of Falls } Know all men by these presents that I John A. Fortune of said state and county, being of sound mind and memory do hereby make and establish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and annulling all former wills and codicils heretofore made. Item 1st It is my will that all of my just-debts be fully paid and ? charged. Item 2nd I do hereby devise and bequeath to my beloved wife America Fortune the house and lots in the Town of Marlin now occupied as the family homestead together with all the appurtenances. Also of the household and kitchen function the family furniture family carriage and two horses, also a half dozen milch cows and the stock of hogs ? about the homestead in Marlin, also the following slaves - To wit - Ephram Esther and ?, ? the Blacksmith, Sarah and her two children Sam and Hatch and the slave Girl Sarah and the said property to be hers in full title forever. Item 3rd I will and bequeath to my son Charles V. Fortune the sum of five thousand Dollars in cash in consideration of valuable services rendered to me by him since his arrival at majority in aiding me the prosecution of my business pursuits from the year 1845 to 1850 this amount to be additional to the legacy herin after bequeathed to him. Item 4th I will and bequeath to my Grandson, John Edwin son of C.V. Fortune the sum of five thousand Dollars in cash which same is what I deem a fair equivalent for that interest due his Father C.V. Fortune on the amount-which I justly owed him for services rendered me from 1845 to 1850. Item 5th I will and bequeath to my Daughter Mary Alice Killebrew Wife of B Killebrew the sum of Five thousand Dollars as a special bequest in addition to the legacies herein after contained. Item 6th I will and bequeath the whole of my Estate real personal and ? of all kinds and description whatever after the payments of my debts and after satisfying and paying the Special Legacies above made, to my Children C.V. Fortune H.H. Fortune, James Killebrew, John A. Fortune and Mary Alice Killebrew to be shared equally between them except John A. Fortune Jr. who I wish to ? Five thousand dollars ? than the other children and which deduction is made in consequence of the fact of his having already secured large advances in the way of the expense of his Education. Item 7th In the division and partition of my Estate among my said children under the general bequest - in item 6 I wish all advances made to them heretofor to be taken into account as part of the Estate to be divided and which advancements for certainty are here in set forth as a basis for said portion and any advancement not herein mentioned shall not be accounted for C.V. Fortune shall be charged with Five thousand Four hundred Dollars for Negros to him heretofor advanced. and two hundred Dollars for cattle advanced him making in all Five thousand Six hundred Dollars advanced him and to be charged against him with ten percent interest there on from the date of this will. H.H. Fortune shall be charged with Five thousand seven hundred Dollars for negros advanced him and ten percent interest on said sum from the date of this will until a partition is made, also with the sum of Twelve thousand Dollars for four hundred acres of Land advanced him and ten percent interest per anum there on from the 28th day of April 1862 Jane Killebrew shall be charged with Three thousand two hundred Dollars for Negros advanced her with interest on said amount at ten percent from this date also with Five thousand Dollars for Two hundred acres of Land advances her with interest there and from the 28th day of April, 1862 -, Mary Alice Killebrew shall be charged with six hundred Dollars advanced her in a Negro named Nancy.---- Tho foregoing are all the advances to be taken into consideration an in the settlement-and partition of my Estate- Item 8th I do hereby nominate and appoint my son C.V. Fortune and son in law William Killebrew as the Executors of this my last Will and testament and in the event of the death refusal or inability of either of said parties to act-I appoint the other as sole executors as either should they act as such I hereby give full power and authority to sell and covey any or all of my Estate for the purpose of a speedy settlement of its affairs as will and fully as I could if alive and without any order or authority of the Probate court, provided always, that they shall use their discretion in making said sales in any manner either privately or at Public auction as they deem best fitted for the interest of all the heirs and legatees Provided here in that my said Executors shall have no authority to sell or dispose of the property herein specially bequeathed to my wife America Fortune-- Item 9th It is my will that no action be taken in the Probate Court in reference to the settlement of my Estate than the Probate and registration of this my last will and testament and the appointment of my Executors here in named and it is my Will that neither of my Executors above named was either of them if acting signally shall by required to give bond or security for the fulfillment for of the trust as I have full confidence in them in integrity and honesty of purpose. Item 10th It is my will and decise that my children and heirs shall provide a suitable house and the necessaryes of life for any faithful old slave ? and his wife Huldy as long as they live and shall protect them and not require of them any service and my executors are hereby authorized to charge my equal Estate for that purpose and to the same provisions shall be made for any other old slave which belongs to my Estate whice he becomes unable to work. Witness my hand this the 8th day of February A D 1862 Witness: ? L. ? T.D. Reed State of Texas} Falls County } Personally appeared in open court T.D. Reed one of the subscribing witnesses to the foregoing will of John A. Fortune and being duly sworn states that he saw the said John A. Fortune sign the said instrument and that he did so of presence of the other witness and that this witness signed the same at the request of the said John A. Fortune and that he and the other subscribing witness signed the same in the presence of each other and at the request and in the presence of the said John A. Fortune. T.D. Reed This will was on file at the Falls County Courthouse, Marlin, Texas. I have written it to the best of my ability. Some of it was very hard to read

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I have been asked to forward on the message I have pasted below to my Texas Lists. I am doing so because I think a Texas Cemeteries Webpage will be helpful research tool for many of you. Kathleen Burnett List Mom Many hours have been spent recently compiling a new "Texas Cemeteries Directory" which is hoped to benefit every Texas Genealogy Researcher and at the same time encourage the preservation of our Cemeteries. The new Directory shows over 21,000 cemeteries found on line with information about where each one was found in an easy to use format. The directory includes information about those cemeteries that have been inventoried and where to find them. So far those who have visited this new Directory have made such comments as "What a neat idea." & "You've really hit on something here." In addition our web site hosts the list of cemeteries which have reached the protected status of "Historic Texas Cemetery" designation, whose program was developed by "The Texas Historical Commission". We also have a special page where those who have labored to write books about our cemeteries can announce the availability of those books, sell the books, buy a book, or trade them. Most well organized cemetery inventory projects sell the books to fund the project. We all know how expensive it is to work in our cemeteries and believe this is a vital part of encouraging their preservation. There is lots more to see, so come check us out, and while you're there leave a message about a neglected cemetery in our guest book. These posts are followed up on by the folks at "Save Texas Cemeteries" and the folks who manage the "Historic Texas Cemetery" designation program. With your participation it is our hope to encourage the location, inventory and preservation of our Historic Texas Cemeteries. http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~txcemeteries/

My name is Kathleen Burnett and I am your new List Mom. I want to take a moment and let you know who I am and a little about me and how I work as a Mailing List Mom. I am a mother of four and grandmother of nine. I work outside of the home during the day. I am a list Mom to several other Mailing Lists and am very actively involved in my own family research. I am a hands on List Mom, meaning I keep track of what is going on with the mailing list and if you are ever in need of me during the day, while at work, you can reach me at [email protected] - in the evenings or on Sunday I can be reached at [email protected] My goal for your list is to keep it a safe place for you to research your Falls Co., Texas surnames and history. Safe meaning a place where you are not subject to postings other than posting related to the subject of the list. For your information, the TXFALLS Mailing List has 108 members, 79 of these are subscribed to the Regular List and 29 to the Digest List. If you would like to visit the archived messages for this list you may go to http://searches2.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl and type in TXFALLS. From there you can search by keyword. There is a great Rootsweb site you can go to if you want to find out what Rootsweb lists you are a member of or need to unsubscribe from a list, just follow the instructions. http://passwordcentral.rootsweb.com/ A quick note on the rules of the mailing lists I take care of so that it is better for each of us. The posting of virus warnings, test messages, chain letters, political announcements, current events, items for sale, flames, etc. (in other words - spam) is NOT ALLOWED and will be grounds for removal. Consideration for exceptions, contact me at [email protected] Also the calling for Roll Call is not encouraged by members of this list. If you feel the need for a Roll Call contact me and we will schedule one with a beginning time and ending time. I wish for each of you a success in the year 2001 with your most difficult genealogical mystery and I look forward to getting to know you. Kathleen Burnett List Mom =

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/647 Surname: Adams, White ------------------------- I am looking for any information on a Winston Adams, and a Kesira, or Keziah White who were living in Falls County, Tx, in the 1870s. thanx

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/646 Surname: Headspeath, Shue ------------------------- Tammy, thank you so much. I will do that immediately. I did not know of the site. I am so grateful. Lena Stone Criswell

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/645 Surname: Headspeath, Shue ------------------------- Just a thought on your Methodist Circuit Rider- Have you checked with the Methodist Archives? Here is the web site address. http://www.gcah.org/ I also have Methodist Minister in my family and this org sent me their obits that were published in the Conference Journals. Hope this helps. Tammy Searching Headpseath and Shue in Falls Co.

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/644 Surname: Norris ------------------------- I am interested in knowing if anyone has a list of ministers who served the Powers Chapel churches. I am trying to locate information on my great-grandfather Rev. Isaac Taylor who was a Methodist Circuit rider and may have served Powers Chapel church. I'd appreciate hearing from anyone who might have some information. Thank you. Lena Stone Criswell (E-mail: [email protected])

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/643 Surname: NORRIS, SCARBOROUGH, POWERS CHAPEL CEMETERY ------------------------- My new e-mail address is: [email protected] Jo

Posted on: Falls County Biographies Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FallsBios/321 Surname: morganthaler ------------------------- olevea louise morganthaler, had brother rudolph morganthaler a nd sister wilhelmina morganthaler. searching for ancestry for this morganthaler line. any information will be appreciated. thank you, marti hale

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/642 Surname: House ------------------------- I would like to contact any House families from Falls County to see if I can make a connection with George House and daughter, Hattie. George was in 1880 Brazos county census with second wife, Mary Hicks. According to the family stories, Hattie was in Falls county about 1890. Thanks!

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/641 Surname: Yates, Fortune ------------------------- I am researching the Fortune family from Falls County. I have Stella Fortune married W.T. Yates oin July 14, 1886. Stella and W.T. were the parents of Lizora and William Yates. Is this the same W.T. Yates who was a Captain in the 40 MS Infantry? If so, do you know where I can contact any of the W.T. Yates descendants? Thanks, Mary

Would like to hear from descendants/interested researchers of those families of Falls Co TX who migrated from Robeson, Bladen & Columbus Co NC.

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/639 Surname: Johnson ------------------------- Connie, I have some suspition why my Johnsons were here. Hiram S. Johnson was in the Union army in the Civil war. He married a woman from Alabama and took her back to Michigan where he was from. Maybe she didn't like the climate and made him bring her south. I have not heard of many Swedes in Texas. Thanks for your response.

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/638 Surname: Brodie, Yates, Sandefer, Hope ------------------------- This is not a direct response to your post,but I also have Texas Swedish ancestors. Is there a reason for many Swedish people to choose to live in Texas? My Grandmother was Swede, born in Galveston,Texas to Swedish parents named Newman, that didn't even speak English. I don't understand why they were in Galveston and wonder if you have any clue. Good Luck with your search, I'm sure enjoying mine. Happy New Year!

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/637 Surname: Johnson ------------------------- Robert Edward Johnson once said his father was a Keros Johnson. There was a Keros Johnson living in Falls Co., in the 1880 census but did not have a Robert Edward that could have been his son. This Keros was said to have been born in Illinois. Does anyone have any records on this Keros Johnson and maybe a connection to my Robert Edward Johnson?

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/636 Surname: JOHNSON, SMITH ------------------------- I have a grandmother Lillie Mary Johnson (b Mich 1868)living in Rosebud, Falls Co,TX around 1893, mar Mosley Anderson Smith b1862. She told my father she was Swedish and that her parents were killed by Indians(scalped actually) but I always assumed this was just a story. Information that I have so far is that her father was Hiram Johnson b1833 from NY and Callie Wade b1847 from AL, but perhaps this was the aunt. Do you have anything further or want information about Lillie Mary Johnson etc? Could she be a sister of Robert Edward Johnson?

Posted on: Falls County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Falls/635 Surname: Yates, Sandefer, Hope, Brodie ------------------------- Thank you for responding. I will try to connect. On the 1880 census of Falls Co., it said John W. Yates was from Georgia and his parents from Georgia, His wife also from Georgia, with her father from Florida.I know of 3 children, Mary Anne;Martha and John B. Mary Anne married John Sandefer,(possibly from Ireland),then Brodie, then Hope. I guess it's possible they all left the area and are not buried there but I can find no trace of them after the 1880 census. John W Yates is listed as a farmer.