-----Original Message----- From: Jim Turner <jnturner@gte.net> To: TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com <TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, March 28, 1999 10:18 AM Subject: [TXGALVES-L] SURNAMES: LARGE, TOWSON >The following query was posted to the Galveston Co. Genealogy Web Page: > >I would like to communicate with anyone who has knowledge of the Dr. >Lewis and Olivia (Towson) LARGE family of Galveston, 1879. They were >originally from Pennsylvania. They may have had a son named Harry who >died in 1887.. > >Karen Holland > > Karen, I am researching the EBERLING family that arrived from Germany in 1845. One of my Eberling's, Amelia Eberling was born in Columbia Texas, and moved to Galveston in 1886. According to the 1886-1887 Galveston City Directory she was working for, and residing with, the family of Dr. J. Lewis Large, who was a physician and also owned a drug store in Galveston. No addresses for Dr. Large were obtained by me, although I am sure that the 1886-89 Galveston City Directory has his address'. The following City Directory (1888-1889) also showed Dr. Lewis Large as residing and working in Galveston. Since my Amelia had moved back to her family around 1888, who by then had also moved to Galveston, I did not give a second thought to Dr. Large. Unfortunately, I did not get any additional information on Dr. Lewis Large. However, there was not mention of his wives name, or any of his families names. The Rosenburg Library in Galveston has these City Directories on Microfiche. Bill Sanders Spring, Texas bsand@texas.net

The following query was posted to the Galveston Co. Genealogy Web Page: I would like to communicate with anyone who has knowledge of the Dr. Lewis and Olivia (Towson) LARGE family of Galveston, 1879. They were originally from Pennsylvania. They may have had a son named Harry who died in 1887.. Karen Holland

Liz, I saw your request on the Galveston genealogy listserv. It appears to me that the Mayfield family did not stay very long in Galveston. There is an article about him indexed in the Dec 20, 1896 Galveston Daily News. I copied it and will send it to you if you would like. It is not very long, and the pertinent information reads as follows: "Mayfield the Man (title) "He has been appointed state quarantine officer at Galveston. Dr. W. F. Blunt Resigned" (subtitle) Article then talks about Dr. Blunt and his resignation. Last paragraph says this: "Dr. Mayfield is a comparatively new man in Galveston. He has been here a little less than a year, according to such meager information as could be secured last night. he came here from Alvin and previous to his residence there lived in Matagorda county. He is a man of about 45 years of age and has a family. His brother physicians say he is well qualified for the position." He and one son, James S., are in the city directory for 1898. He is listed as John C. Mayfield, Physician. Officer in charge of Texas State Quarantine station 1 1/2 miles northeast of city. Residence same. His son is listed as James S., secretary of TX State Quarantine Station and captain of the launch. res. same. After the 1900 Storm, the family only appears in one directory, 1901-02. Emmett, student, lives with John C. James S., druggist, resides 514 Market John C. Physician (same as before) Weston, lives with John C. They do not appear in any city directory after 1901-02. I checked 1903-1910. I don't know where they went. Unfortunately, I don't have any information about Alvin, TX. It is in Brazoria County. You may want to try there and Matagorda County for earlier information. I don't know what to suggest regarding where they may have gone. Perhaps the state archives for any records on the quarantine station? I also check the death lists for the 1900 Storm and there were no Mayfields listed on it. Shelly Kelly Galveston Tx

>This is some of my Andreason info. Please email me if any if you have any info >regarding these individuals or would like more details. Thanks. Kim Kim, Again, same with Andreason . I don't have time to really delve into it, but did check early Galveston city directory (1879-1882) which lists Gundar Anderson (note misspelling) as a longshoreman in 1881-82 living on the west side of 27th between Avenue C & D. Quick check of a few more directories up through 1896 shows name continued to be listed as Anderson. Galveston Daily News index under ANDREASON lists the following: Andrew Andreason 1899-April 3, 1982 Charlotte Andreason 1902 - Feb 5, 1990 Dennis Ray Andreason -- marriage notice Jan 30, 1970 Donny Lynn Andreason (daughter of Dennis Ray) birth notice Nov 25, 1971 Elizabeth K. Andreason d. Jan 10, 1963 Eugenia Benedict Andreason 1889 - Oct 4, 1988 Jennie I. Andreason d. Mar 2, 1981 Morris K. Andreason 1917 - May 28, 1981 Lillian Zorn Andreason 1912 - Feb 28, 1991 Contact me directly if there is something specific you need. Shelly Kelly Galveston TX

>This is my Combs family in Galveston County. I would be interested in any info >pertaining to them or their ancestors and will gladly share what little more >info I have. Thanks. Kim Kim, I haven't had a lot of time this week to search for things, but I just quickly checked the index to Galveston Daily News for all the COMBS listings and there were a great many. Here's a listing of what was there. ALL LAST NAMES ARE COMBS: Bradley Christopher b. April 10, 1966 Brian Scott Combs, 1976-1977 d. April 26, 1977 Earnest Combs b. Sept 6, 1905 d. Nov 16, 1973 Elnora Combs 1915-1983 d. June 23, 1983 Evelyn P. Combs Nov 15, 1913 - March 15, 1993 Hazel C. Combs, b. July 3, 1888 d. Jan 6, 1971 James Wayne b. Jan 16, 1966 James M. Combs 1918 - 1989 d. June 4, 1989 Joseph Earl Oct. 23 1904 - June 5, 1970 Mark Combs, b. July 13, 1914 d. March 17, 1994 Martha 1942- May 2 1989 Roosevelt "Bud" Combs 1910 - June 18, 1988 Sheldon G. Combs June 27, 1912 - July 10, 1973 Thomas Joseph b. June 2, 1967 Walter E. Combs 1913 - 1987 d. June 9, 1987 Mrs. Walter E. (Frances Jewel) 1911? - June 23 1969 Zora Marcella 1906 - 1988 d. Feb 28, 1988 Of the ones you named specifically, I found a few: Owen Lee 1907 - 1965 Died in 2-car collision. Article about collision printed Feb 1, 1965. Almon Parker d. March 5, 1986 Adele Crisbel Andreason Combs 1915 - Oct 13, 1965 James Harold 1940- June 15, 1986 There was also one for John Wayne Combs, who you said is your father, so I didn't write his down. I thought you probably have it already. Contact me directly and we'll see about getting more information from here. Shelly Kelly Galveston TX

The following inquiry was posted to the Queries Section of the Galveston Co. Genealogical Web Page: NAME: Liz EMAIL: LZL1712@aol.com SURNAMES: Mayfield, Herndon DATE: Mar 26 1999 QRYTEXT: I am searching for descendants of Dr. John Crutcher MAYFIELD and his wife, Cornelia HERNDON. Their children were John Herndon, James Shannon, S. Mackall, Weston S., and Emmett. The Mayfields were living in Galveston at the time of the 1900 hurricane. Dr. Mayfield was the quarantine officer for the Port of Galveston. Any information appreciated. Please email me at LZL1712@aol.com.. Please address replies to this Mailing List. Jim Turner

I must totally agree with your endorsements. The impressive difference between other Genealogical Libraries that I noticed when I visited the Rosenburg Library (Galveston and Texas History Center) was the helpfulness of the staff. They definitely went out of their way to assist me in locating what I needed, etc. If they didn't have what I needed, they quickly told me where I could locate it (Court House, or another Library). I have visited numerous Genealogical Libraries over the past several years and have never been met with the courtesy and helpfulness of the staff that I received at the Rosenburg Library. It was a pleasure to visit them, and I am looking forward to another visit in the near future. Bill Sanders Spring, Texas bsand@texas.net -----Original Message----- From: Jim Turner <jnturner@gte.net> To: TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com <TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 5:45 AM Subject: [TXGALVES-L] Genealogical resources >I would like to endorse the comments by Shelly yesterday in regard to the >Rosenberg Library. For any researcher of Galveston County, the Rosenberg Library >and, in particular, the Galveston & Texas History Center should be a primary site >to visit.

I also agree with everyone in endorsing Galveston Rosenburg Library. The are very courteous and do have a few things that I wouldn't have dreamed of finding. ---------- > From: Bill <bsand@texas.net> > To: TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: Re: [TXGALVES-L] Genealogical resources > Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 5:24 PM > > I must totally agree with your endorsements. The impressive difference > between other Genealogical Libraries that I noticed when I visited the > Rosenburg Library (Galveston and Texas History Center) was the helpfulness > of the staff. They definitely went out of their way to assist me in > locating what I needed, etc. If they didn't have what I needed, they > quickly told me where I could locate it (Court House, or another Library). > I have visited numerous Genealogical Libraries over the past several years > and have never been met with the courtesy and helpfulness of the staff that > I received at the Rosenburg Library. It was a pleasure to visit them, and I > am looking forward to another visit in the near future. > > Bill Sanders > Spring, Texas > bsand@texas.net > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Jim Turner <jnturner@gte.net> > To: TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com <TXGALVES-L@rootsweb.com> > Date: Friday, March 26, 1999 5:45 AM > Subject: [TXGALVES-L] Genealogical resources > > > >I would like to endorse the comments by Shelly yesterday in regard to the > >Rosenberg Library. For any researcher of Galveston County, the Rosenberg > Library > >and, in particular, the Galveston & Texas History Center should be a > primary site > >to visit. > > > >

I would like to endorse the comments by Shelly yesterday in regard to the Rosenberg Library. For any researcher of Galveston County, the Rosenberg Library and, in particular, the Galveston & Texas History Center should be a primary site to visit. For information on other resources, check out the Galveston County USGenWeb page: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgalves/ Jim

Hi, Just wanted to let the people on this listserv know that the Rosenberg Library does have a web page available. You can access it by going to: www.rosenberg-library.org If you are interested in knowing what kind of Galveston genealogy sources they have, you can click on "About our Library" and from there go to "Galveston & Texas History Center". That is the local history archives for Galveston. This page will tell you how to send in a request for research and also has another page labeled "Genealogists" that lists selective genealogical research materials they have for the city of Galveston such as the birth and death records, cemetery records, etc. Please don't misunderstand - the actual INFORMATION is not on the web at this time. It is just a guide to the holdings they have that are useful to genealogists. You still have to visit or write them a letter requesting a search of the names you're looking for. But this will give you a really good idea what they have available. Pass it along! Shelly Kelly Galveston TX

Posted to the Galveston Co. Genealogy Web Page by Kim Combs Elkins, at kelki@aol.com This is my Combs family in Galveston County. I would be interested in any info pertaining to them or their ancestors and will gladly share what little more info I have. Thanks. Kim John Henry (1864-1940s?) m. Emma Stanley (1867-1950?) Their 7 Children: Charlie D. (before 1894-1960s?); never married Vickie Alma (1894-50s,60s?); m. Alfred Burness Poteet one child: Ogle Burness Poteet (m. Ann David in 1951) John L. (b.1899) aka Jay, Jack (m. Rosalie ? in middle age); no children Joe H. (b. 1897); never married Owen Lee (b. 1907,08-1965) m. Ursula Whelton (1904-1974); no children Almon Parker (1903-1986) m. Adele Crisbel Andreason (1914-1965) Almon aka Andy. Retired from Galveston Fire Department (in 60s?) Three Children: John Wayne (1940-1993) James Harold (1940-1986; died in line of duty as a GFD firefighter 'chief') Alma 'Jendell' (1948-1996) John Wayne Combs is my father; my brother is John Dreason Combs.. Please send any replies to the mail list.

Posted on the Galveston Co. Genealogy Web Page by Kim Combs Elkins EMAIL: kelki@aol.com DATE: Mar 22 1999 This is some of my Andreason info. Please email me if any if you have any info regarding these individuals or would like more details. Thanks. Kim Gunder Andreason (1839-1905) m. Francesca Oberg (d. 1912) Gunder came to the US in 1860, from Arendal, Norway; living first in New Orleans and then moving to Galveston in 1881. It is thought that Gunder had a brother who came with him to the US, by the name of John. Gunder's Children: John Frank, George, William, Charles A., and Isabella (m. Fred Frichter) I only know of descendants of John Frank. They are: John and Jassamine (both died in infancy)and John Gunder (1894-1952)m. Jennie Isbel Schmidt Children: Adele (1914-1965); John (b. ca. 1917, d. ca. 1989); Mary Jane (b. ca. 1920+; d. ca. 1988) Adele is my paternal grandmother with her son, John Wayne Combs (02/02/40-07/28/93), being my father. John's twin brother, James Harold, was a Galveston Firefighter and died in the line of duty in June 1986. John Frank's other children were: Fred (1904-1959) Andrew James (1899-1982)(m. Charlotte Aurelia) Hetty (m. John Sorenson) Walter T. (1910-1995)(m. Lillian Zorn) Morris Knollman (1917-1981) (m. Gertrude Cecile "Mickey" Garland) John Frank, along with his son, John Gunder, and a partner by the name of Juneman, owned a sailmaking business in the 20s for a short time. Otherwise, they were employed by E.R. Henck for much of the time. I do have a little more info on Gunder and more descendants (3 more generations). Please reply to the mailing list.

Regarding my Combs family, I just realized that I forgot one of John Henry's children: Janie Combs Macom (or possibly Macon) b. 1901 in TX. She died in TX (unknown date) in a mental institution (don't know which one). She married Herman Macom(n?) and they did not have any children. Sorry for the oops, Kim

To All Whom It May Concern: The purpose of this message is to inform all genealogists & researchers who subscribe to TEXAS Rootsweb Lists, of a very important web site that now has a searchable database of over 1,650 U.S. Regular Army soldiers who once served at the short-lived Buffalo Barracks, between 1835 and 1846. Many of these soldiers had fought in the Indian Wars in Florida and also the War with Mexican, and then the Civil War. It is without doubt that some of the descendants of these men are most likely in every county of the great state of Texas. IT SHOULD BE NOTED THAT: The 1840 Census of Buffalo, NY lists Colonel James M. Bankhead, of Virginia, and a total 'quantity' of 671 individuals, ranging in age from 1 to 60, as being under his command and/or responsibility. Unfortunately, the census does not list each of these barracks residents by name....only by 'quantity.' (ie. 426 males 20-30 yrs, or 34 females 20-30 yrs) HOWEVER, The Buffalo Barracks Historical Web Site has turned most of the 'quantities' into actual names. The list of these officers and soldiers (and some of their wifes and dependants...see the Barracks Notebook section) are available, free of any charge. The URL for this outstanding web site is: [ http://www.buffalonet.org/army ] There, you will discover the "Descriptive & Historical Register Data of Enlisted Soldiers in the U.S. Army," for those who served at this federal military post on the Niagara Frontier. Also available is a wealth of rare and interesting information pertaining to the Buffalo Barracks and it's unique historic value. I encourage everyone to take the time to visit this site. Perhaps you have an ancestor who once served there? Enjoy your visit, Cliff Williams 104740.372@compuserve.com buffalobarracks@hotbot.com

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linhughes@juno.com wrote: > > I know that most of you have read the Tombstone Poem, but I thought neat > idea of the way it is used was neat to pass on.... > > Linda > > ------fwd. message---- > This poem came to me from the St Louis list...I thought it was nice and > thought you would all enjoy it too. > > Bobbi zidsel@earthlink.net > Gravestone Research Poem via Nora Borts Subject: Cemetery Hint rec'd 2/17/99 I received the following little "poem" from a friend who types this on a 3x5 card then puts her name, relationship, snail-mail address and e-mail address on the back, then laminates it, punches a hole in it and ties it to a single stem artificial flower and puts it on her ancestor's graves when she is visiting cemeteries whether those close by or in different states. That way the next person who might be researching may get in touch with her. I think this is a great idea. Phoebe Dear Ancestor: Your tombstone stands among the rest; Neglected and alone The name and date are chiseled out On polished, marbled stone. It reaches out to all who care It is too late to mourn. You did not know that I exist You died and I was born. Yet each of us are cells of you In flesh, in blood, in bone. Our blood contracts and beats a pulse Entirely not our own. Dear Ancestor, the place you filled So many years ago Spreads out among the ones you left Who would have loved you so. I wonder if you lived and loved, I wonder if you knew That someday I would find this spot, And come to visit you. I thought this was a neat idea, no matter if you use the poem or just note who you are.

This message was posted to the Galveston County Genealogy web page: NAME: Karen Young EMAIL: KRNYNG@AOL.COM SURNAMES: JOHN FRAME, FLORENCE LAWHORN DATE: Mar 15 1999 Searching for JOHN FRAME married to FLORENCE LAWHORN. No dates available. One of their children was MATTIE HELEN FRAME. She married SAMUEL LEE PORTER Hope this connects with someone who can help me. Thank you. Karen.

Marriage records for Galveston County are housed at the County Clerk's Office, Galveston County Courthouse, 722 Moody, Galveston TX 77550. There may be a charge to receive them, but the records go back to the 1840s and are indexed by bride and groom. You may need to know approximate dates (give or take 10-15 years) for them to search. For city directory information about the couple -- IF they lived in Galveston (city) -- write to the Rosenberg Library, 2310 Sealy Avenue, Galveston TX 77550 and enclose a check for $5.00 They will search city directories from 1856-present (although present are not entirely accurate). You will need to give them a range of dates to search (ie: 1900-1930) Shelly Kelly Galveston TX

This message was posted to the Galveston Co. Genealogy web page: EMAIL: Wabbit50@aol.com SURNAMES: Cook DATE: Mar 15 1999 My great gradfather Capt. Silas Cook died with yellow fever 11-21-1867. He was sailing out of Baltimore, Md., where he lived, to Galveston, Tx. The name of the ship was either Mabel or Norwalk, built by J.S. Seller & Co. I think he was buried in Galveston. I would love to know more about his death and about the Ships that he was the Capt. Any help that you can give me would be greatly appreciated. Jacqueline Watts Wabbit50@aol.com.

The following notice was published in the Ancestry Daily Newsletter by Ancestry.com: The rumors have been flying regarding the launch of the LDS Family History Web site. In response to an inquiry on the subject, David Rencher, Manager, Outreach Coordination of the Genealogical Society of Utah, has given us the following official statement: "Sometime in March or April 1999, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will conduct a brief beta test of a new genealogical service for the Internet. The Church believes this service will greatly enhance the way people trace their family history. A formal announcement and launch is expected in the Spring or Summer of 1999. Details will not be available until then." Jim Turner