Hi, everyone. There's an interesting new feature at the Fayette County TXGenWeb site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txfayett/countymap.html I'm taking part in beta testing of interactive county maps for USGenWeb sites. This map shows many of the cemeteries and some churches (most with cemeteries) in the county marked with red "pins." The cemetery name appears when you click on the pin with your mouse. The "Hybrid" setting shows both nearby roads and a satellite view of the area. Click the arrows to move around and drag the scale button upward to zoom in. This bird's eye view is fascinating to me!!! In the future the map will show more cemeteries and have additional features. Please note that you will not get satisfactory results if you are using a dial-up internet connection. Rox Ann Johnson Fayette County TXGenWeb Coordinator

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: French Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/389 Message Board Post: My GGGrandfather. Fayette county records include ZMP French and family from 1850 to 1865. He was County Clerk in 1857,1860, and 1865. I don't find an entry for any French in the 1870 Fayette county census. My GGrandfather Robert Louis/Lewis French shows in the 1860 census as a 3 year old. I don't see him again until the 1900 census (Trinity). Any information would be appreciated.

Hi, everyone. The annual “Ghosts and Gravestones” Cemetery tour is set for the evenings of November 6th and November 12th, at the Old La Grange City Cemetery. The early history of La Grange will come alive as Anchor Club members share informative and entertaining details about the lives and deaths of 21 prominent citizens of Fayette County. Those profiled on Sunday, November 6th will include Maria Prause, Tibbie Dimon Freidberger, Dr. Charles Kinkaid, Johanna Schmidt Kirsch, Louis Wicke, Justine Streithoff, Gertrude Huettel, Florence Alexander, Peter Carl Von Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Chandler Day. On Saturday, November 12th you will learn about Martha Kesiah McAshan Norton Ammann, Julia Frede Kaulbach, Permelia Calley Short, Susan Vail Hough, Antonia Sievers Mueller, Florence Alexander, Anna Marie Pelzer Tipps, Elizabeth Frede, Rochine Meyenberg, Rachel Parsons, and Jennie Juergens. All activities will begin under the tents located just inside the cemetery gates at the College Street entrance. The purchase of a $10.00 ticket will include a tour plus a delightful dessert and beverage! Each tour group will be limited to 15 people plus a tour guide and will be scheduled on the quarter hour beginning at 5:30 p.m. each night. Dessert can be enjoyed ahead of the tour or after its completion. The last tour each night is at 7:00 p.m. This event will benefit the Anchor Club of La Grange and the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives. Tickets are available at the Fayette Public Library during regular hours. Purchase your tickets early and you will be able to pick your preferred evening, tour and time. Call Kathy at 979-968-3765 or e-mail archives@cityoflg.com for information. I've attended this event the past few years and found the tours a real enjoyable way to learn some local history. Rox Ann Johnson Coordinator, Fayette County TXGenWeb Project

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GERDES, HIBBELER Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/388 Message Board Post: My father's mother was Johanna Gerdes. She married Fritz (Fred) Hibbeler (many different spellings in census) in 1895 in Fayette County, Texas. The 1900 census shows them in Fayette county with their oldest child Hugo (Henry in the Census). I cannot track her family down. I know that she came to America from Hamburg when she was 11 yrs. old and that she was born in 1876. If anyone has any information on the family you can email me at dhjackson55@yahoo.com. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

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/mkB.2ACI/387.2 Message Board Post: The obits you are looking are located in Fayette County, KY. This message board is for Fayette County, TX.

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/mkB.2ACI/387.1.1 Message Board Post: thanks for the tip!

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/mkB.2ACI/387.1 Message Board Post: Contact the staff of the Fayette Heritage Museum & Archives at library@cityoflg.com to look for these these obituaries for you.

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/mkB.2ACI/387 Message Board Post: looking for obituaries on: Gladys Votaw - died ,10-31-1952 John A Votaw - born 1/24/1907 and died 11/7/1978

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/mkB.2ACI/377.1 Message Board Post: I found this while looking up some Taylor obits. Mentions this man had a sister named ANNIE BATLA and LOUISE BATLA. Is this your group? Taylor Daily Press: Daniel Anton Dobias He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Jerry Dobias, sister Annie Batla and an infant daughter. The pallbearers will be Clint Maddox, Matt Maddox, ... www.taylordailypress.net/articles/ 2005/10/07/obituaries/news30.txt - 11k - Cached - Similar pages

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/mkB.2ACI/383.1.1 Message Board Post: Kathryn Cadwell, aka: Katie was my grandmother's aunt. I too thank you for posting this.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Harrison, Wilcox, Hill, Wilson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/383.1 Message Board Post: Thank you so much for posting this! I have been working with my Harrison cousins on our Flatonia family, and am certain "Mrs. Charles Harrison" is one of ours. Since there were several named Charles, we will need to sort out which one she's married to. Many thanks!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HAYNIE Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mkB.2ACI/386 Message Board Post: Apparently from a Galveston newspaper - Mrs. Ann C. G. Haynie departed this life, at the residence of her husband, Jas. A. Haynie, Esq., Lagrange, Texas, on the 24th day of January 1867, aged 59 years. During her last illness she suffered intensely, for days and nights in succession, but amidst it all was calm, patient and resigned. Comforted in spirit by the influence of the sustaining grace of God, she felt, did Job, “Though he slay me, yet will I trust in Him.” The subject of this notice was for many years a resident of Lagrange, and her loss is deeply felt by this community generally but especially is it a sore bereavement to the M.E. Church, South, of which she had been a faithful member for more than forty years. There were some very important and striking characteristics exhibited and principles of religion displayed in the character and conduct of our deceased sister, which it would be well for all Christians to ponder. Endowed by nature with a strong mind, and that well cultivated and stored with varied and useful knowledge - particularly well versed in the sacred scriptures, the great source of all truth and wisdom. She was familiar with most of the standard works on Divinity and Theology; and she was thus enabled, at a glance, to detect vice, however cunningly disguised; and to discriminate readily between the philosophy of the world, “falsely so called,” and that wisdom which cometh down from above. Th! is power to discover and point out the very “appearance of evil” rendered her counsel especially valuable to the inexperienced, while her words of wisdom (hallowed by a spirit of unpretending simplicity of manner and Christian humility) were listened to with pleasure and profit, even by the learned and experienced minister of the gospel. During the greater part of her life, she was actively engaged in forwarding all the enterprizes of the Church of God; and long will her work and labor of love be remembered by those who are familiar with the history of the Methodist Sabbath School in Lagrange. Moving in the sphere of action allotted her by the “Master of the Vineyard,” her time and talent were wisely employed in building up the kingdom of our Lord and Saviour, and “spreading scriptural holiness over these lands.” The example and influence of Sister Haynie will long be felt in the community where she lived, while many way-worn pilgrims will shed tears of sorrow when they read the announcement of her death. The religion of our sister was not of that momentary impulsive kind that prompts the possesser to engage in spasmodic efforts to do good, but was rather a religion of principle; a fixed decision of mind; a settled purpose of heart, that causes an individual to do right; because in doing so they meet the most imperative demand of their nature. The grace of God that renews and sanctifies the carnal mind seemed to have penetrated and diffused itself through every fibre of her moral being, giving strength and tone to every word and act of her life. It was, therefore, not surprising that she could observe with comparative ease all the requirements of the law; attending as strictly and punctually to what the world calls minor points of duty as to those of a (seemingly) more important character. We do not claim for her, angelic perfection, but we do say that her life very happily and plainly illustrated Christian perfection; “ready to every good word and work;” “abstaining from foolish talking and jesting, which are not convenient;” “shunning the very appearance of evil.” Grateful to God in the day of prosperity, and in adversity “enduring affliction, as a good soldier of the cross,” “walking perfectly in her own house,” no wonder that when she approached the “Jordan of death” her heart, responding to the declaration of the apostles, prompted the words, “I know that if this earthly house of my tabernacle were dissolved, I have a building of God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.” It is always beneficial to the Christian to witness the death bed scene of the righteous, but never was the writer so powerfully impressed with the triumph of religion over the last enemy, as while beholding the serene, unruffled countenance, and listening to the whispered words of peace and assurance of our deceased sister. Fully conscious of the near approach of death, assured of her early departure from earth, she nevertheless exhibited no signs of excitement or confusion. Calling around the members of her family, she gave them each a parting charge and blessing, requesting them to remember the admonitions she had given, and the example she had endeavored to set before them, with an assurance that, if faithful, all of them should meet again, “where the wicked cease from troubling and the weary are forever at rest.” In ever relation of life, Sister Haynie exemplified the Christian religion. As a wife, she was to her now bereaved husband, not only a comforter in misfortune, but also a wise and safe counselor in all matters, whether pertaining to the pecuniary, social or religious state, and circumstances of the household. As a mother she was affectionate, yet firm in her discipline, diligently instruction her children in the ways of righteousness. As a friend, she was faithful and true. As a member of society, she avoided bringing a reproach upon the religion she professed. As a member of the church, while quiet and unpretending, she so conducted herself that others were constrained to acknowledge that she had been with and learned of the Saviour. On the 26th day of January at 4 o’clock, P.M., her remains were followed to their last resting place, in Lagrange cemetery, by the Methodist and Episcopal Sabbath Schools in procession, and a large concourse of sorrowing relative! s and friends. On arriving at the grave, in compliance with her request, the pastor of the Methodist church read the burial service, and the choir, assisted by the audience, sang her favorite hymn, “Jesus, over my soul,” also, “Thou art gone to the grave.” Rev. Mr. Loughridge, of the Presbyterian Church, offered up a fervent prayer to Almighty God, after which the Apostolic Benediction was pronounced and the congregation slowly and sadly dispersed, feeling that “our loss is her eternal gain.” ---- Quin M. Menifee

According to "Schulenburg--100 Years on the Road" by Jane Knapik (1973, Nortex Offset Publications, Inc.), "One of the families gathered there probably was the James Lyons family, who had a double log cabin built on the E. Anderson League less than a mile north of Kesiah's land. Despite precautions, in 1837 a band of about thirty Comanches scalped and killed James Lyons as he and his son Warren attended to early morning chores near the cabin. The Indians carried 13 year old Warren into ten years of captivity." (This appears to have been taken from James T. DeShields, Border Wars of Texas, 1912, 228-30.) She goes on to state that "James Lyon's grave, along with some smaller graves, remains today on the plot that his wife Martha designated as a cemetery when she sold her land to Franz Russek in 1869. The plot is now adjacent to the Schulenburg City Cemetery. James Lyons' grave has been incorrectly marked in recent years with the name of his son Warren." Jane Knapik notes the presence of a historical marker dedicated in 1973 on Hwy 77, south, near the site of the former town of Lyons. "Early town on land grant of Kesiah Cryer. Named for settler James Lyons, killed by 1837 Indian raiders, who kidnapped his son Warren. In 1860's town had stores, Masonic Lodge, school, post office, and was on 'Cotton Road' to Mexico, but it died in 1870's when the Southern Pacific Railroad was built." (1972) Sorry, but there is nothing more on Warren Lyons. Perhaps the library in LaGrange would have more information. -----Original Message----- From: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com [mailto:gc-gateway@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of jmillet@sbcglobal.net Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2005 11:53 AM To: TXFAYETT-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXFAY] Finding WARREN LYONS This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LYONS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/385 Message Board Post: Hello: I am researching a young man named WARREN LYONS, who was taken captive by the Comanche Indians circa 1838 from his family's farm in Fayette County, Texas. In 1846-7 Lyons was a full-fledged Comanche warrior, and was present at the historic treaty signing at the San Saba River between the Indians and the Germans led by John O. Meusebach, as reported by Dr. Ferdinand Roemer. Warren Lyons was then known to the Federal Indian Agent, Robert Neighbors, and steadfastly refused to re-enter Anglo life. Later, circa 1851-52, Warren Lyons was a guide with a band of Texas Rangers led by Lt. Edward Burleson that was involved in a fight with the Indians down around the Nueces River in South Texas. Does anyone know more about Warren Lyons, his burial place, ancestors alive today--anything? Thanks in advance for any help you can give in helping me find WARREN LYONS! Jeff Millet ==== TXFAYETT Mailing List ==== Visit the Fayette County TXGenWeb site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txfayett ============================== Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: LYONS Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/385 Message Board Post: Hello: I am researching a young man named WARREN LYONS, who was taken captive by the Comanche Indians circa 1838 from his family's farm in Fayette County, Texas. In 1846-7 Lyons was a full-fledged Comanche warrior, and was present at the historic treaty signing at the San Saba River between the Indians and the Germans led by John O. Meusebach, as reported by Dr. Ferdinand Roemer. Warren Lyons was then known to the Federal Indian Agent, Robert Neighbors, and steadfastly refused to re-enter Anglo life. Later, circa 1851-52, Warren Lyons was a guide with a band of Texas Rangers led by Lt. Edward Burleson that was involved in a fight with the Indians down around the Nueces River in South Texas. Does anyone know more about Warren Lyons, his burial place, ancestors alive today--anything? Thanks in advance for any help you can give in helping me find WARREN LYONS! Jeff Millet

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/mkB.2ACI/63.1.1 Message Board Post: The William Sutton in my message, who moved from Bedford County, TN to Fayette County, TX around 1840 was apparently born in Virginia in 1782 or 1783. That date is based on census records. He had a son named William born in Bedford County, TN. I am told that the son's birthdate is Nov. 8, 1823. William (b. 1782/3) had a brother John who also lived in a section of Bedford County, TN, that was later partitioned into Coffe County, TN. John had sons named Walter Finley and William B. According to a Goodspeed I found, William B. Sutton was born in Bedford County on Jul. 12, 1834 This doesn't sound like a very close match to your William, but there could still be a link. Almost every Sutton family in Bedford County had a son named William. Let me know what you think. Rob Sutton rcsutton@ix.netcom.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mkB.2ACI/63.1 Message Board Post: Do you have a date of birth for William Sutton. MY husband's Sutton family came from Bedford Tn. His ancestor Johnson Bartley had a brother William, whom possible could have went to TX as I know two of Bartley's son's did. I know an approximate date for this William as being born about 1827, does this fit your time frame? Hope we can make a connection.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Flowers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/380.1 Message Board Post: I have searched for a Dorothy Yevette Flowers from the Luling, Caldwell county, Texas area. Believe her to have been born Oct 10, 1912.Could she be part of your Flower family. Kathyren

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GWIN/GUINN DENNIS SLAGLE Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/mkB.2ACI/335.1.2.1 Message Board Post: He was indded a Represenatative for MS before he headed to California.... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Gwin good site for basic info..... Regina Dennis

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hoeffert, Naumann Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/384 Message Board Post: My great grandmather's (Eve Ursula Naumann Ruggli--settled in Cambridge MA) sister was Sophie Hoeffert--I have a lot of great pictures of the Hoeffert girls (musicians they were!)--between 1899-1910--I would love to meet my relatives. (This is the maternal line--my mother's mother's aunt was Aunt Sophie Hoeffert.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WOODSON, CADWELL, RUNGE, BAKER, PALMEE, KERR, HARRISON Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/mkB.2ACI/383 Message Board Post: Hi, I just posted an old newspaper article reporting the marriage of J. W. WOODSON and Katie CADWELL at Flatonia, Texas. The groom, a cotton buyer, was from Cuero, TX and the bride was from Flatonia. Other surnames mentioned include RUNGE, BAKER, PALMEE, KERR and HARRISON. This was scanned from an original issue (NOT microfilm!) of the The Houston Daily News newspaper in their "Cuero News" section, dated October 22, 1893, and you can see it online here: http://theoldentimes.com/woodsoncadwell10221893dewitttx_1.html I hope it's helpful! Barbara http://theoldentimes.com/oldtexas_main.html http://theoldentimes.com/marriages.htm http://theoldentimes.com