Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/553 Surname: Hawthorne ------------------------- Looking for information on Hawthorne's from Freestone County. Some of my known relatives are Rubin & Clem Hawthorne.
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/552 Surname: Norris ------------------------- My ancestor W.T. Norris died in Nov 1929. He lived at RFD 2, Mexia on the Freestone Co side. I figure he is buried near Mexia, What are some old cemeteries near there. And also his brother Amos D is probably buried near there too. He died in 1908. Their addresses were all RFD 2 Mexia, Freestone Co. My husband and I want to come visit down there but don't want to wonder aimlessly, so I would like to get an idea where the cemeteries are. Thanks,Denita
Awalt married into the Rutherford family in Freestone County. Do you have any information on these folks? Sorry that I can't help you. Candy Addison Love from Lubbock
John E. Carr, III, will be guest speaker at the February 12th meeting of the Freestone County Genealogical Society meeting. The meeting starts at 7PM at Fairfield City Hall. You will enjoy a presentation by this former history teacher and Life-time member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Mr. Carr will be recounting the occasion of the exhumation of Civil War General Joseph Johnson, his wife and son, which occurred just north of Fairfield on February 4, 2001. Mark your calendars and DON'T MISS THIS ONE! Modene Knight Thornton Freestone County Texas
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/551 Surname: Awalt ------------------------- I am looking for information on the Awalt family. My grandfather was Henry D. Awalt, b. 2/09/1903. I do not know if he has any link to Freestone County, Texas since I am just starting out. My son has a big report due at the end of the semester in his History class at U.T. & he needs information on our relatives and their link to historical events. If you have any information I would appreciate it. THANKS
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/550 Surname: Robinson, Mills ------------------------- Susan, I appericate all the information you have given us so far on Alga Missouri Mills, and William Oscar Robinson. According to William Oscar Robinson's Death Certificate his Father was John R. Robinson of Missouri, His Mother was Elizabeth Robinson also of Missouri. If this is the same William Oscar. I am a ggranddaughter of William Oscar Robinson and Alga Missouri Mills. My sister and I have been working on this for several years now and have came to a brick wall. We would appericate any other information you could help us with.
I read about this in our local newspaper, but also, just received this from another list. Hope it helps someone in their research. Joyce F. Concerning a web site to research the passanger lists from Ellis Island, many sites which have some, but certainly not all, passenger lists. Here are some: > http://members.aol.com/rprost/passenger.html > http://www.execpc.com/~haroldr/shiplist.htm > http://members.aol.com/ascaife/ships.html But here's the really exciting news. I am passing this on from another list: The database of the 12 million immigrants who came through Ellis Island is now scheduled to open at the Ellis Island American Family Immigration History Center in early April 2001, but they also suggested that one check around that time if anyone is planning a visit just to make sure. The Internet access version will "go online" at the same time. More info for those who don't know (this will allow access to the passenger info for the un-indexed years before 1897 at Ellis Island so if someone arrived 1892-1897, you will find them in the new database) -- please see http://www.ellisisland.org/history.html Telephone 212-883-1986
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/546 Surname: ADAMS, LOADER, DAY, TANNER, HARRIS ------------------------- My great grandmother was Mary Ann Loader of Freestone CO. She married first James Adams, and then John Tanner. Her sister, born 15 July 1853, died 6 October, 1878, was married to Willie Day. She is buried in the Cotton Gin Cemetery, and I have pictures from my grandfather's album of her, Willie Day, and baby named Willie Day. If you have any more info of this family, I would like to have it. Joyce Ehrenberger
Posted on: Freestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Freestone/545 Surname: SHARP, DAY, SIMMONS, JETT, LOADER, HAYS, KING, MANNING, EZELL, DEAN, GARRETTS, BRAND, SHANKS, TAYLOR, HATFIELD, THORNTON, ROGERS, BALDREE, EVANS, RIDDLEY, PROWELL, WHITTEN, WHATLEY ------------------------- IF YOU ARE RELATED TO THE DAY, SHARP, SIMMONS, JETT, LOADER, HAYS, KING, MANNING, EZELL, DEAN, GARRETTS, BRAND, SHANKS, TAYLOR ROGERS, BALDREE, EVANS RIDDLE,PROWELL, WHITTEN, WHATLEY FAMILES THAT MARRIED IN TO THE DAY AND SHARP FAMILIES OF FREESTONE COUNTY PLEASE CONTACT ME. THANK YOU BOBBY SHARP
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/230 Surname: Meier, Bond, Tacker, Cobb ------------------------- Mrs. W.L. Meier(nee Emma Bond) was the daughter of Thomas Wingfield Bond and Sarah Catherine Tacker. Emma Meier was the granddaughter of Jacob Wesley Tacker & Mary Ann Cobb.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/229 Surname: Meier, Bond, Mainord, Oakes, Guggolz ------------------------- Nov. 22, 1918 The Teague Chronicle Death of Mrs. W.L. Meier After a short illness of pneumonia following influenza, Mrs. W.L. Meier died at 4 oclock at the family residence on 8th Ave. Funeral services conducted by Rev. S.W. Thomas were held at the residence 4 oclock Sat. afternoon Interment being made at the city cemetery at 5 oclock. Mrs. Meier was 28 years old, nine days of age and was born at New Providence in this county and had lived there and in this city all her life. She is survived by her husband and a small son, Duane, also her father T.W. Bond of Teague. She also has two brothers and three sisters living. W.S. Bond and Dr. J.W. Bond, of Donie, Mrs. W.E. Mainord Teague, Mrs. Lela Mainord, Prairie Hill, Mrs. Ida Oakes, Farrar, all of whom attended the funeral. Mrs. J.F. Guggolz of Seguin, sister of Mr. Meier and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Meier of Valley Mills and many other relatives attended the funeral. This was another one of the said deaths incident to the influenza epidemic. A young wife and mother, in the bloom of youth and picture of health, taken from the family fireside by the ravages of the dreaded Spanish influenza and its attendant complicat ns.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/228 Surname: McWaters ------------------------- No relation to me. Nov. 15, 1918 The Teague Chronicle Died at Freestone Mrs. Mary McWaters died at her home in Freestone, Sat. as a result after a severe attack of Spanish influenza. The remains were interred in Salem cemetery Sun. afternoon. Eld. J.L. Walker conducted the service. She is survived by her husband and a number of relatives
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/227 Surname: Pelley ------------------------- No relation to me. Nov. 15, 1918 The Teague Chronicle Receives news of sons death W.H. Pelley of Teague received a message Wednesday from the War Dept. informing him of the death of his son, Ewart G. Pelley of the medical detachment 359th Artillery, 88 Division in France on Oct. 20. He was 27 years old and graduated in Pharmacy 12 days before going into the service. He entered the service in May and went to France in Aug. Young Pelley is survived by his daughter here and a sister in DeSoto, Mo. and a brother in Greely, Colo. A copy of the telegram follows: Washington, D.C. Nov. 13, 12:55 pm, Mr. William H. Pelley, Box 88, Teague Tx. Deeply regret to inform you that it is officially reported that Private Ewart G. Pelley, Field Artillery died of influenza and broncho pneumonia Oct. 20. Harris, Adjutant General
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/226 Surname: Armstrong ------------------------- No relation to me. Nov. 8, 1918 The Teague Chronicle Rube Armstong died Rube Armstrong about 30 years old died at his home four miles west of Teague Tues. afternoon 5 oclock of influenza-pneumonia. The remains were interred Wed. at Cotton Gin cemetery. He is survived by his wife and four children besides his parents.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/225 Surname: Traynham ------------------------- No relation to me. Nov. 8, 1918 The Teague Chronicle Dr. Traynham is Victim of Influenza Dr. F. G. Traynham died at his home at Cotton Gin at 6 oclock pm Tues. Death resulting from pneumonia following Spanish influenza. The remains were interred at Cotton Gin cemetery yesterday. He is survived by his wife, two brothers one of whom resides in Lovelady, Texas, the other in Nashville, Tennessee. The remains were embalmed and burial delayed until the later could arrive. Dr. Traynham was a prominent physician and had practiced his profession in Cotton Gin community for about 25 years. He worked for several years engaged in the drug business in Teague, moving back to Cotton Gin to resume his practise some three years ago.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/224 Surname: Glanton ------------------------- No relation to me. Nov. 8, 1918 Died at Athens Sidney Glanton age 24, died at his home near Athens, on Wed. Oct. 30 of influenza-pneumonia. The remains were interred in Hopewell cemetery near Teague Thurs. Oct. 31. He was the son of Mr. & Mrs. R.L. Glanton who had recently removed to Athens to be near him and his family. Sidney is survived by his wife and a five month old child besides his parents, two sisters and a brother. He resided near Teague for many years moving to Athens a short time ago.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/223 Surname: Baker, Prowell ------------------------- No relation to me. Nov.1, 1918 The Teague Chronicle R.M. Baker R.M. Baker of the Shanks community died at his home at sunrise on Sat. morning, Oct. 19, and the remains were laid to rest in the Bethel cemetery late in the afternoon of the same day. Mr. Baker was 83 years of age and suffered of a severe case of acute stomach trouble. He is survived by his wife, and her niece Miss Maggie Prowell who makes her home with Mrs. Baker. Bro. Baker was a minister of the gospel for many years preaching in Leon and Freestone and other counties. It is said that for many years he was expounder of the Methodist faith, going later into the Baptist and finally before his death was an ardent believer in the doctrine taught by the famous pastor Russell. He was very active up to the time of his death and was always to be found on the right side of all questions. He was the Chronicles correspondent from Shanks community for many years and always made his articles interesting, sound and instructive. He was a personal friend of the writer, having been a helpful companion in our youth and helped us over many of the rough places in life. He is another good man who lived to a ripe old age and has gone to his just reward on high.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/222 Surname: Hammond ------------------------- No relation to me. Nov. 1, 1918 The Teague Chronicle J.F. Hammond J.F. Hammond, about 35 years old died Fri. morning Oct. 25 of influenza-pneumonia. Funeral services conducted by the local Odd Fellows Lodge were held at the city cemetery Sat. at 10:30 and burial was at 11 oclock. Mr. Hammond is survived by his wife and two children.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/221 Surname: Tubbs ------------------------- No relation to me. Oct. 25, 1918 The Teague Chronicle Dr. Tubbs, a veterinary surgeon died Sat. night as the result of an attack of influenza followed by pneumonia. The doctor came here from his home at Rosebud and had been in the city only a few days. He brought some stock from the drouth (sic) strickened country and was practicing his profession and trade. His wife visited him during his illness at the home of Mr. Matthews, proprietor of the Matthews Livery Stable where he died. Interment was in the city cemetery Sun.
Posted on: Freestone County Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/FreestoneObits/220 Surname: Piercy, Looney, Hendrix, Gault ------------------------- No relation to me. Oct. 25, 1918 Death of Mrs. S.E. Piercy Mrs. S.E. Piercy was 57 years Sept. 22 died at her home on 8th Ave. at 10 pm oclock Sat. of pneumonia which followed an attack of Spanish influenza. She had been living in Teague since the founding of the town and her husband died here several years ago. Two of the children had attacks of influenza while the mother was suffering from the malady and it is probable the exposure and exhaustion was the cause of a complication of pneumonia. Interment was made in the city cemetery Sun. morning. Mrs. Piercy is survived by four children, James and Sydney Piercy, Mrs. Fred Looney and Miss Fluradelle Piercy. All of whom live in Teague except Mrs. Looney who recently moved to Oklahoma. She is also survived by a brother and sister J.C.T. Hendrix, her twin brother, and Mrs. S.F. Gault, her sister.