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/IiB.2ACE/407.1 Message Board Post: Since I posted this, I have found my Aunt Fannie's grave, but am still looking for the graves of Olin Welborn Busby & Lawrence Jefferson Curtis, they lived in tarrant county and could be buried there. Any help would be appreciated Thanks

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/IiB.2ACE/711.2 Message Board Post: I have a little family book (history of the Peatown Christian Church 1871-1971). - the "writter", Lillian Watson is the great granddaughter of James P - and she mentions that he passed away at his home in Longview on July 9th 1884. That is the only date mentioned. There is a photo of both Rev. Billy (WC) Holloway and James P. Holloway.

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/IiB.2ACE/711.1 Message Board Post: I have a little family book (history of the Peatown Christian Church 1871-1971). - the "writter", Lillian Watson is the great granddaughter of James P - and she mentions that he passed away at his home in Longview on July 9th 1884. That is the only date mentioned. There is a photo of both Rev. Billy (WC) Holloway and James P. Holloway.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brazzeal, Broome Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/774.1.1 Message Board Post: Lynn, Thank you so much for the articles on Bradford Brazzeal. Both gave me a wealth of information. I am e-mailing this through my sisters e-mail address. She is jealous of the articles you sent me. Again thank you! Terrie in Ok

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mings/Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/0.181.185.4.1 Message Board Post: Hi Ann, I am the granddaughter of Houston Mings b. 17 Aug 1859, TX who was married 2nd to Sarah A. Fields. Houston's first wife was L. F. Gillaspie. They married 27 Jan 1881, Kaufman Co, TX. Children from this marriage were: (1) Henry Kelch (Kelsey) Mings, b. 9 Mar 1882, TX; d. 28 Apr 1941; bur Stevens Co, Cem, TX. He was married to Hettie Knight, b. 1892; d., 16Jul 1984, Stephens Co, TX. (2) Annie Mings, b. 28 Jul 1884. She married Richard Devereaux. (3) Jess Cleveland (Buck) Mings, b. 10 Sep 1885, TX. He married Climmey D. Malone, b. 1890. (4) James Vance Mings, b. 28 Jul 1890. (5) James Vance Mings, b. 28 Jul 1891; d. Dec 1921, Peacock, TX; bur Aspermont Cem, Aspermont, TX. He was married to Angie Beatrice Williams, b. 1892, TX; d. 1982, TX. She later married William O. Ross and she and William raised the following children who were children of James Vance Mings and Angie: (1) Cecil James Mings, (2) Houston Monroe Mings, (3) Florence Mings, (4) Peggy Mings, and (5) Calton Vance Mings. I don't have much info on the Williams' line since I am descended from Houston and his second marriage. My step-cousin?? (Elaine Mings) is a researcher who is descended from the Williams' line. She is very active on the web and you should have no trouble finding her email address. She might have more information on the info you seek. I do have names and dates of the children of James Vance and Angie. Maybe you already have this info. Regards, Von (Von Mings Stachon)

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/IiB.2ACE/774.1 Message Board Post: Don't know when or where he died but I found these two articles: Dallas Morning News June 02, 1956 June 15, 1956

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CONNER, CONNOR Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/713.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Etta, No, I don't know if she owned a hotel. Her husband, Clarence malcolm Conner, died in 1918. On the 1930 census for Hopkins Co., TX she is shown living with her son, Creed Malcolm Conner, and his family. I lose track of her at that point. Wish I could be of more help..........Jim

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rice Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/706.1 Message Board Post: May I ask if - and - how you are related to Larry Gene Rice - and did you ever get a response on your query? Thanks, Etta

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Conner, Withers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/713.1 Message Board Post: Do you know if this Ms. Conner owned a hotel in Gladewater, Gregg Co., TX during the 1940's? I also can be contacted at: ettawithers@yahoo.com. Thanks, Etta Withers

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Abernathy, Murphy, Stephens, Withers Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/798 Message Board Post: Looking for family of Annie Murphy Abernathy who died in 1934 and is buried in a marked space in Rosedale Cemetery, Gladewater, Gregg Co., TX. I can also be reached at: ettawithers@yahoo.com. Thanks, Etta Stephens Withers

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/797 Message Board Post: I am wanting to contact any descedant oF Augustus Alton Parker or his sons Jack Dempsey and Billy Alton Parker. Any help appreciated. Marlin Parker

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Robertson, Boone Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/796 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on a Robertson family who were in Gregg County in 1950. Looking for a Joseph Robertson, who was married to Sallye Maxine Boone. They had a child, Margaret Faye, in Gregg County on July 4, 1950. I would really like to hear from anyone who knows anything about this family. I am trying to reunite some close family members!

Regular Meeting of East Texas Genealogical Society, Tyler, TX Saturday, November 12, 2005 Tyler Public Library - Taylor Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Speaker: John Sellers Program: "What Do You Mean It Burned? Is all your research Up IN Smoke?" Mr. Sellers will help the researcher learn how to overcome the burned or otherwise destroyed courthouse. You need to know what records might exist and what questions to ask. He will help you locate other records and how to make the most of this brick wall in your research. John Sellers is a fifth generation native to Hopkins County, Texas. He graduated from Texas Tech University with a degree in advertising/public relations and received his teaching certificate in history from Texas A&M at Commerce. He is a graduate of the Samford University's Advanced Methodology Course. He compiled an addendum to the l850 Hopkins County Census and is the author of a historical newspaper article, Hopkins County Remembered. John is a frequent speaker at society meetings across the state. He has a well earned reputation as an outstanding speaker. The society's meetings are free and the public is invited. Following a short refreshment period, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Computer Interest Group of the East Texas Genealogical Society will meet. Beverly Odom will present a program on "Godfrey Library". Information on upcoming programs can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/meetings.html East Texas Genealogical Society represent six counties which are Anderson, Gregg, Henderson, Panola, Rusk and Smith counties. ETGS publishes the "East Texas Family Records" four times a year which features articles and records concerning our six counties and a monthly newsletter "The Bulletin" which features information about our society, things of interest to our members and information about our six counties. ETGS has began a First Families of East Texas covering our six counties. To find out about this program go to following link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/FirstFamilies/firstfam.html For more information, you may contact me at scottfitzgerald@tyler.net or go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/ Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald, President.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Mings/Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/IiB.2ACE/0.181.185.4 Message Board Post: I am researching a Williams family. Angie Beatrice Williams was married to a Mings. Some of the messages I have seen say that her husband was "Buck". Am sure this is a nickname. If you want to exchange info please let me know.

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/IiB.2ACE/770.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much for the information! However, this Aaron T. Castleberry was the grandson of my 4thGgrandfather, Aaron Trice Castleberry, b. 1785, d. 1837. He came to Texas around 1835. I have found a record of his death which indicated he left his wife, Sarah C. and seven children. I have not been able to find his grave although there have been several Aaron T. Castleberry's in suceeding generations who carry his name. Thanks again for checking!!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gregg County Texas Birth Records Archived Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/753.3 Message Board Post: Jim, Did you ever access the Gregg County Birth Records? The url is: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/tx/gregg/vitals/births/ Just select a year and browse. Thanks, Etta Withers Gladewater, Gregg Co., TX

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Sage, Legg, Bell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/751.1 Message Board Post: Valencia, I keep burial records for the quaint Rosedale Cemetery which is located at the intersection of Hwy. 80 East and Loop 485 in Gladewater, Gregg Co., TX. I have Emma Marie Sage buried in Sec. A, near the north fence in the northeast part of the cemetery which is a part of the original cemetery. She has a flat single marker with dates of 11/22/1929 - 4/11/1935. Although, her DOB conflicts with the date I found for her in a Gregg County Death Index listing I have thoroughly combed through at the Gregg County Courthouse. It has she was born 11/22/1909. They also have the name of Legg listed in this listing. I also have Edna E. Bell (wife of W. W. Bell) buried in Rosedale. She is buried in Sec. A and dates on her flat single marker are: b. 1905; d. 1942. But the Death Index has her DOD as 7/30/1942. I may have them both included in my Rosedale listing that I have posted on the Gregg County TXGenWeb site at: http://txgenes.com/TxGregg/Cemeteries/Rosedale.html I am trying to get photos of all markers and post them online with the listing, but I'm not sure if I have photos of these markers yet. If not, I'll try to add them soon. Let me know if I can be of anymore assistance. Etta Withers email: ettawithers@yahoo.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Castleberry Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/770.1 Message Board Post: Paulette, I found an Aaron T. Castleberry and Cynthia J. Castleberry in the Gregg County Texas Cemeteries, Vol. V. They are buried in the old Fisher Cemetery which is located in Longview, TX (Gregg Co.), but in the Pine Tree locale. It may have been called the 'Pine Tree Cemetery' way back when - I'm not sure. His dates are: b. 1/15/1842; d. 12/26/1905. Her dates are: b. 12/29/1849; d. 9/29/1921. They are also listed on the Gregg County TXGenWeb site only the dates are little different. Click to view: http://txgenes.com/TxGregg/Cemeteries/Fisher.html Hope this helps you a little. Etta Withers Gladewater, Gregg Co., 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/IiB.2ACE/795 Message Board Post: I seen some old post 1998 - 2000 from a lady named Bonnie Duff-Neal Smith She was posting about a PUGH line which I believe to connect to my PUGH line. On one of her post she gave her address as........... PO Box 254 Judson, TX 75660 I believe this is in Gregg Co,TX. and if it is I was hoping maybe someone knows her or can look to see if there is a phone number for her. If you do know her please tell her I'm trying to get in touch with her. I will put my info below and if she can call me I will call her or anyone right back so it won't be on her phone bill. Thank You for reading, Theresa Rogers Griffiths P.O. Box 673 Morocco, Indiana 47963 219-285-0174 e-mail theresagriffiths@iwon.com

Regular Meeting of East Texas Genealogical Society, Tyler, TX Saturday, October 8, 2005 Tyler Public Library - Taylor Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Marynell Bryant Program: "Using DNA to Identify Your Family Lineage" Marynell Bryant, Genealogical Researcher and Lecturer, will be sharing the history of genealogical DNA sequencing and surname studies, along with an explanation of scientific terms and test procedures. She says the term "genetic genealogy" may be new to the vocabulary but its significance to family researchers is growing daily. Genealogical DNA testing primarily involves the Y-chromosome which is passed from father to son through the generations. The significance to genealogists participating in the DNA surname studies is finding other individuals whose DNA matches closely and then comparing the lineages to identify the most recent common ancestor. DNA surname studies are useful not only to the male participants but to any researcher who has a connection to that particular surname. Marynell says that genealogists can identify, prove, and extend their family lineages through this new scientific breakthrough. The implications for what genetic genealogy can help family researchers achieve are exciting and challenging. The next few years will see an even greater growth in the number of DNA surname projects as genes actually provide proof of our lineages. Marynell is DNA Surname Project administrator for Rainey group study; current president of Hopkins County Genealogical Society; instructor of genealogical courses at Paris Junior College; past President of Texas State Genealogical Society, 1990-1993, and lecturer for genealogical society meetings and seminars in Texas and Arkansas. Following a short refreshment period, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Computer Interest Group of the East Texas Genealogical Society will meet. Beverly Odom will present a program on "A Comparison of Census Records on Ancestry.com and Heritage Quest". Information on upcoming programs can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/meetings.html East Texas Genealogical Society represent six counties which are Anderson, Gregg, Henderson, Panola, Rusk and Smith counties. ETGS publishes the "East Texas Family Records" four times a year which features articles and records concerning our six counties and a monthly newsletter "The Bulletin" which features information about our society, things of interest to our members and information about our six counties. ETGS has began a First Families of East Texas covering our six counties. To find out about this program go to following link: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/FirstFamilies/firstfam.html For more information, you may contact me at scottfitzgerald@tyler.net or go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txetgs/ Submitted by Scott Fitzgerald, President.