Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/GrayObits/12 Surname: Stuart ------------------------- I was born in Pampa Texas October 20th 1958 at Worley Hospital.Also I have been searching for my birthmother Randy Stuart, who lived with Louise and Thomas LeHew before she gave birth to me. Been searching for a very long time. If anyone knows her or knows where I can find her, please write to me. I love her and I am not mad at her for giving me up but she was 19 and was unmarried. Cannot be mad at her for that. I just want to find her because she has two wonderful grandchildren. Becky and Wesley Gann. This is really important to me to find her. Thank you Betty Gann Anniston Alabama

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/153 Surname: BOND ------------------------- I would like very much to know the name of the mother of a male child named Johnny Beau Pete BOND, who was born on Aug. 7, 1950 in Gray County. I would be particularly interested in knowing if that child was given up for adoption shortly after birth. Can anyone help me?

Just wanted to include this anecdote from my father: When my Daddy was only 17 (1953) he was living in Gray County and Sheriff Ruuf was in charge. He was hanging around with three boys from Pampa and they had been getting into all kinds of trouble. They had broken into a store and also a bank, though they didn't steal anything. When the Sheriff caught them he lined them up in front of him. He told one boy, that was really into trouble often, that he was going to prison. He told the other that he was going to call his father and have him pick him up at the jail. He told my Daddy that he was going to go home and get written permission from my grandfather to join the military. He said "you meet me here with that permission paper in the morning". My Daddy did that, and the Sheriff drove him 90 miles to Amarillo that morning to enlist. He even drove him back for the physical exam and the test. My Daddy joined the Air Force and Served for twenty-two years. The kid whose parents came to get him at the jail went on to invent something called "White Oil" or something like that, I don't know the exact word for it but I'm sure they do in Pampa. I don't know what happened to the kid that the Sheriff thought was a real troublemaker:) Anyway, that's a story worth repeating. I guess those were simpler times or something. I'm not even sure I agree with it, but it is part of Pampa history. BTW: My Dad's name is Jack Campbell. You can quote me. Sheila Campbell Atlanta, GA

Hi Everyone, Happy New Year! I hope you all enjoyed the Holidays with family and friends...8-) Our Roll Call Project for January is to give the name of the program we use to house our online genealogy, and to share our reasons for using that particular software. You might also include any drawbacks you've encountered with the program you use. If you don't currently store your gen data in such a program, this will be the perfect opportunity to read about the various software that is available, and learn the pros and cons of each. Feel free to ask any questions you may have about the different gen programs, and we'll see if we can find the answers for you. Also, please post the surnames and locales you research. I've been surprised in the past to correspond with someone about one surname only to find that, unknown to both of us, we shared other lines. The following message contains a terrific set of guidelines to keep in mind as we begin our family research projects. The best advice is to double check online information yourself, and to use it only as a starting point for your own research. The author has given his permission to forward this on to you, and even though it is a bit long, it is interesting reading. Good luck in your research, LaRae Halsey-Brooks, listmgr. ----------- This suggestion is not only for new family history researchers but it also serves to jiggle the minds of us old timers too! Let's all make a resolution to help eliminate errors in our family history In December 1999, I wrote the following article to help increase the awareness of the many pitfalls found in genealogical resources. I am submitting this again to remind us all of our responsibilities toward perpetuating the truth and accuracy in our historical records. (Reprint) HOW ACCURATE ARE OUR RECORDS? By LeRoy F. Eastes When we record our heritage we take great pride in looking at our list of ancestors and admire their origins, migrations and accomplishments. But, what good is it unless it's true? In recent years there are more and more genealogical assumptions and misleading information being circulated due the coming of the Internet. I know most of it is unintentional, as I have found myself guilty of doing the same thing in the past. This innocent practice comes about by picking up information that is not documented or if it is we don't check the validity of the references. Then with all good intentions, we record it and pass it on not knowing if it is true or not! An element of error has always existed in genealogical research. If we look closely at public documents, errors have been found in almost every type of legal record that ever existed. Wills, marriage, birth, land, court and military records. Many times these are the results of human error but some have been intentionally induced for a variety of personal reasons. The coming of the Internet has been a great boon for genealogical research. At the same time it's multiplying errors and is out of control like a contagious disease. There are many individuals and organizations that collect files from donors everywhere they can be found, which in itself is fine. Unfortunately, not all of these records are correct. Many do not show any documentation, others are found with misleading and often inaccurate information and references. Also unfortunately, some researchers are too eager to grab the first thing that "sounds reasonable" and treat it as a gospel fact. These records are copied by the unwary, passed on to an untold number of others, accepted as fact and the problem is perpetuated into the future. There is nothing wrong with recording and passing along estimates of dates, places and even theories and stories. This is where we find the key elements that lead to the true picture of the past. However, information of this nature must be recognized and treated as such by all of us. ---------------------------------------------------------- The following are the Standards recommended by the National Genealogical Society and can be found on the Internet at http://www.ngsgenealogy.org/ Standards For Sound Genealogical Research Remembering always that they are engaged in a quest for truth, family history researchers consistently -- -- record the source for each item of information they collect. -- test every hypothesis or theory against credible evidence, and reject those that are not supported by the evidence. -- seek original records, or reproduced images of them when there is reasonable assurance they have not been altered, as the basis for their research conclusions. -- use compilations, communications and published works, whether paper or electronic, primarily for their value as guides to locating the original records. -- state something as a fact only when it is supported by convincing evidence, and identify the evidence when communicating the fact to others. -- limit with words like "probable" or "possible" any statement that is based on less than convincing evidence, and state the reasons for concluding that it is probable or possible. -- avoid misleading other researchers by either intentionally or carelessly distributing or publishing inaccurate information. -- state carefully and honestly the results of their own research, and acknowledge all use of others work. -- recognize the collegial nature of genealogical research by making their work available to others through publication, or by placing copies in appropriate libraries or repositories, and by welcoming critical comment. -- consider with open minds new evidence or the comments of others on their work and the conclusions they have reached. By the National Genealogical Society. Permission is granted to copy or publish this material provided it is reproduced in its entirety, including this notice ---------------------------------------------------------- I encourage everyone to consider these guidelines. All of us who are searching for our ancestors should make an attempt to minimize the possibility of errors. If we don't, our children's children will be led down false trails and they will never be able to find their true heritage. We need stories and rumors, they are great and often lead to the truth! BUT - Help eliminate errors. Don't take anything as Fact! Check references for validity! I would be happy for you to pass this message along to others and ask them to also pass it along! Best Regards, Roy Eastes

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/152 Surname: CAREY ------------------------- THANKS SO MUCH....I WOULD LOVE IT IF YOU COULD SEND ME THE OBIT FOR MINNIE CAREY. I WOULD LIKE TO SEND YOU SOMETHING FOR YOUR TROUBLE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW MUCH I CAN SEND... MY ADDRESS: Susie Carey Morris 1016 Hastings Ave Rosamond, Calif 93560

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/151 Surname: Carey ------------------------- I have an obit for Minnie, and will send it to you gratis. However, I will need your snailmail address.

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/150 Surname: CAREY ------------------------- Hello, I understand that my dad had a twin brother born on August 5? 1929. I believe Arvel was my uncle. He was maybe a full ten years older than my dad. Arch Carey was the father of both Arvel & the twin boys. I think Arch's wife Minnie died in 1942 in Gray county. I have never seen any obit for her, would really like to see one. The family did'nt have alot of money, I knew Arch worked in the oil fields. I think Minnie died in December of 1941 or 1942. Do you show an address for Arch Carey/ Thank you so much for this help.

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/148 Surname: Carey ------------------------- The Texas Birth General Records database lists an A. Carey, born in Gray County 8-5-1929, infant of A. Carey and Minnie Ramsey Carrey. No other children listed as born to Arch and Minnie. The database lists 3 children born to Marion Byron Carey and Lelah Catherine Smith Carey; and 1 child born to Arvel W. Carey and Fern Odinbe Armor Carey. So. Who was this A. Carey, child of Arch and Minnie? Arvel W. is a son of Arch--who was Marion Byron Carey? No other child of Arch and Minnie is listed as having been born after 1926. They must all have been born but this one in some other place than Gray County. The Texas Birth Summary Records database lists 8 Carey births in Gray County from 1955, and I have no idea how they tie in with Arch. Now, as to the Pampa city directories, the first one in which I find Arch is that for 1939. He is an employee of the Sunray Oil Company, living in Lefors. This is in the center of the county about 15 miles southeast of Pampa. There is the same listing for 1940. In the 1942 directory I do not find Arch. I do find Arvel W., whio is a toolpusher for Stanolind Oil and Gas, address Box 2061, Pampa. That seems to be the last one for him that I find in the Pampa directories. In the 1947 directory I do find a Mrs. Ruby Carey, and I have no idea who this could be. I will have to wait until the courthouse is open to find a date of death for Minnie, and then maybe I can find an obit in the newspaper for her.

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/147 Surname: CAREY ------------------------- Looing for any info on the CAREY family living in Gray county durin the late 1920' thru about 1945 or so. Arch Enoch Carey married Minnie (Mentie) Ramsey and had several children, Carl, Arvel, Darryl, Virgie, Vernon (Shorty) and Big Boy. Would love any info on this family. Minnie died in 1942 in Pampa. Part of the family moved to Calif where Enoch (Arch) died in 1953.

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/146 Surname: Murdock ------------------------- When I moved with my family to Pampa in 1979, the first new phone book we got (1980?) showed Duncan listed as "Bud (or Buddy) Murdock" on Dwight St....and my father listed as "Buddy C. Murdock" on Cherokee St. You might imagine our surprise to move to a small town of 15,000 people and find someone listed with the same name as my father ("Buddy" --which is my father's actual first name--is a bit uncommon, after all). To my knowledge, Duncan Murdock was listed as "Bud (or Buddy) Murdock" in the Pampa phonebook from that time forward.

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/145 Surname: Murdock ------------------------- A Duncan Murdock is listed in Pampa city directories, the last one in 1980. His wife was Alice M., and she is listed in several city directories about 1980. I called the county clerk's office, and they do not have a record of either Duncan or Alice dying in Gray County. I just now called to Memory Gardens Cemetery, and they are not buried there. I tried to call Fairview Cemetery, the other of the 2 cemeteries here, and got an answering machine. I do not know the office hours during the holidays. So--Duncan could have died elsewhere--a hospital in Amarillo, say--and the death certificate would then be in Amarillo. He could also be buried anywhere, including Fairview Cemetery, if I can ever get the office manager to answer.

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/144 Surname: Murdock ------------------------- Josh, My father was born in Texas in 1936, and is 64 now. He and my mother did meet the other "Buddy" Murdock while they all lived in Pampa during the 80's. Mother says the other man's real name was Duncan Murdock. He was retired at that time, so probably would have been born in or around the 1920's. That would have put him in his 70's at that time. Mother says that she believes Duncan Murdock divorced his wife during that time period (she doesn't know the wife's name). Mother also says that Duncan died in Pampa sometime during the 80's....she remembers reading the obituary in the newspaper, but she doesn't remember what year it would have been. There's one funeral home in Pampa, named Carmichael-Whatley. If they handled his arrangements, they would still have a record of him. I assume that the Gray County courthouse would have records as well, as he apparently lived in Pampa for quite a few years leading up to his death. That's really the best info I have for you. Best of luck with your search.

Frances N. Armaly frana@lanset.com

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/143 Surname: Murdock ------------------------- thank you, just a few question... Did either Buddy Murdock(to your knowledge) have a wife or girlfriend by the name of Eula Aileen Hayes, or a variation of that name? also, were either of the two Murdock's born around the late to mid 20's possibly in California? any other info would be great. thanks josh jones gray county inquiry

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/142 Surname: Murdock ------------------------- I am Buddy C. Murdock's son. He did reside in Pampa from 1979 til 1997. However, there was another Bud Murdock in Pampa (who lived on Dwight St.) back in the 80's. Don't know what happened to him, except that he left Pampa sometime during that period. My family was not related to him.

Hi all, There have been a couple of new databases added to the Gray County TXGenWeb page < http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgray/ > in the past few days that I'd like to let you know about. I'm VERY happy to tell you about the new Hillcrest Cemetery roster that has been added to the Gray County page. Our list 'Angel', John Mead, located the transcription in the Texas Tombstone Project pages, and passed the information along to us. The McLean cemetery rolls were transcribed by Gloria Kunkel Harrison and Pat Kunkel. Pat, as I discovered after contacting her regarding placing the data on the Gray page, is the wife of an old friend and McLean classmate of mine, Eddie Kunkel. The cemetery listings are current through the end of 1999, and are presented on two pages: A through K and L through Z. The second addition to the page are Gray County Marriages for the years 1966, 67, 68, 69, and 1970. There are just under 400 registrations for most of the individual years given, and the names of the brides and grooms are now searchable through the site search engine (as are the new cemetery listings and other databases on the page). I wish we had records for earlier County marriages than those made available online by the State of Texas....if any of you have access to early County birth-marriage-death records, please let me know. You may remember posts last summer regarding a project to gather photos and biographical material on Early Sheriffs of Gray County....there is now a new webpage that has the results of that project, and the beginnings of a new project to showcase the Earliest Texas Panhandle Sheriffs. Deputy Sheriff Gary Noblett has sent us all the photos, graphics, and text material for the new Gray Co. Sheriff's Office: http://www.pan-tex.net/usr/s/sheriff/index.html and dhtr Eireann and I have been putting the page together for them. I hope you will all stop by and say 'hey' in the guestbook! Take care, LaRae

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/141 Surname: LARY, SUTTON, CARPENTER, MCVAYE ------------------------- The LARY family lived in Pampa in the early 1930's. My uncle, Walter Lary, died while they were living there in Gray County and am seeking information where he may be buried. Am desperately seeking birth or death dates and any other information pertaining to the Albert Ezra LARY family during this period. I believe Walter LARY died in 1932 and it's reported he was around 17 years old at the time. Any information GREATLY appreciated!

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Tx/Gray/140 Surname: Smith, Roberts, Overstreet, Lee, Booth ------------------------- Looking for any information on Floyd Franklin Smith, Luta Smith (Lee) & Floyd Franklin Smith Jr. Please email me @ cdgentry @qwest.net

Posted on: Gray Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Gray/139 Surname: Walker ------------------------- The Gray County Clerk's office has several early books recording births, and in some of them the names of the parents are given. I looked through these for a Walker with a birthdate that you gave, without success. The nearest one I found was an unnamed Walker boy born 23 February 1917. I could not read the father's name--the handwriting was not clear. I think it may have been something like Beeher Walker. That does not sound like a name, but was all I could make out of the handwriting. I will try again when I am next at the clerk's office. The mother was Minnie Beardon. I do not know whether this could be yours or not. Where did you get the date of 1918 for the birth of Carl? Was it in his obit, if you have that? Are the names of his parents listed in his obit? Could the father's name be anything like Beeher?

Hello all, In lieu of an actual Project, here's a freebie for you! (Let's also post to the list the main surnames we research.) Several times a year, Ancestry.com opens their subscription-only databases to everyone for two weeks of free use.  I realize this is a very busy time for all of us, but the new online census images will make it well worth your time to take advantage of this opportunity.   Their message: Ancestry.com is offering free access to all of its databases through December 21.   Included in the offer is access to the images of original census records that Ancestry.com recently began posting. These images represent a more true-to-life depiction of the records and are in most cases better than the original in readability.   Ancestry.com's Images Online are scanned in 256 shades of gray to allow for variations in tone. The entire set of U.S. Federal Censuses is expected to be online by spring 2001. Ancestry.com has been adding databases and is on target to have more than 1 BILLION records online by the end of the year. Sign up for free access today at: http://www.ancestry.com/home/celebrate/freeaccess.htm?sourcecode=674 ---------------------------------------- The sign-up form calls for your first and last name, phone number (placeholders work nicely), and a username and password. Good luck in your research! LaRae TXGRAY-L listmgr. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgray/