This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Roddens, Braudaway Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/528.1 Message Board Post: I have some info on your ancestors. John T. Rodden was my great grandmother's brother. He was the son of Joseph T. Rodden and Darthula Lucinda Baker. My ggrandmother was Amelia(Mille) Rodden. She married William J. Braudaway. I have not found any info about the Braudaways, but I believe that maybe Julia and William were brother and sister. Can't prove it. Also there was a John B. Braudaway that married Caroline Rodden--sister to John T. and Amelia. I am thinking they are all kin. Hope maybe you have some on the Braudaways. I know the spelling of the name has changed for some. I will be glad to send you the info I have on the Roddens.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McKeown Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/699 Message Board Post: I'm tracing the family of John Henry and Mary Ann "Annie" Case McKeown, who were originally from Franklin Co., IN, later lived in Ft. Smith, AR, and who died in Gregg Co., TX, John on June 15, 1911 and Annie on January 21, 1915. I'd love to compare notes with anyone else pursuing this elusive couple, and their children, who scattered widely. I'm tracing their son, Grover H. McKeown, who moved to Washington State by 1910.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Nalley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/698 Message Board Post: Cassie was born in Longview on 28-May-1982. Cassie would like to find the mother she never knew. Her Mother was fourteen at the time and gave up this very beautiful young lady. Any help / guidance would be appreciated, just email me at Rbeck11@houston.rr.com. TIA ~Richard

In case you did not know, the Longview Library & the Longview LDS Church library both have access to Ancestry.com for the patrons. This enables you to access the census records by computer if you so desire. For you folks that don't live in this area, almost all of the LDS libraries have this available, and a big majority of the libraries that have a family history (genealogy) department also have this available. If you are not familiar with Ancestry.com, they have the actual census images available, along with birth, death, marriage records, immigration records, historic newspapers, etc. Also, if you will contact your local library, you can get the code for access to the TX State Library Online to use from your home, where you can access many of the census images, along with other records that is of benefit to a genealogist. I think the only requirement is that you have a library card from a Texas library. If there is any other requirements, I am sure someone will fill us in. Thanks! Elaine Martin Co-CC TXGenWeb Counties: Gregg - http://txgenes.com/TxGregg/ Upshur - http://txgenes.com/TxUpshur/ Marion - http://txgenes.com/TxMarion/ Harrison - http://txgenes.com/TxHarrison/ Webmaster Texas Postcards: http://txgenes.com/TxPostcards/ Family Group Sheets State Manager: Arkansas - http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/arkansas/ Indiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/indiana/ Louisiana - http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/louisiana/ International - http://www.rootsweb.com/~usfgs/interntl/ I wish there was not such a fine line between "hobby" and "mental illness" since genealogy is such a popular "hobby".

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fuller Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/697 Message Board Post: Can anyone tell me anything about James Fuller born 1811 in North Carolina and his wife, Alleathy born in 1821 in Georgia. They were in the 1880 Gregg County census in Precinct 2. Were they the parents of William M. Fuller born about 1840?Thanks for your help.

The Celtic Heritage Society of East Texas will meet Tuesday, November 18, 2003 at 7:00 PM at the Family Life Center of Oakland Heights Baptist Church. 1607 Judson Road at Eden Drive. Longview. Across the street from the Church. Visitors are always welcome. Our program will be "Tracing The Celts Through Language" presented by Jim Sturrock. This is a continuation of the other two lectures on the spread of the Celts over the far reaches of territory. It will be based on the 10th and 11th chapters of Genesis. Janice Walker Newsletter editor Celtic Heritage Society of East Texas ___________________________________ TexRamp Webmail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fox/Morgan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/696.1 Message Board Post: Lyle A. Fox, aka J.P. Morgan, was born abt 1883, but not sure where. He probably changed his name to Fox between 1925 and 1935. He had a lawyer in Gladewater, TX would maybe would have know about this. Can anyone help me with lawyers of that time? His father's name was William Morgan.

Hi All, Just got back from Austin and the annual conference of Texas State Genealogical Society. One of the highlights of the conference is always the awards ceremony. East Texas Genealogical Society won the following: for our quarterly "East Texas Family Records" - an award of Excellence (1st); for our book "Burks Walker Tippitt Funeral Home Records 1936-1950" an award of Outstanding (I believe this is incorrect and it should be Distinguished which is a 2nd); and for our newsletter "The Bulletin" an award of Outstanding (3rd). Van Zandt County Genealogical Society also did well at the conference. Their book "Van Zandt County Divorce Records" won an award of Excellence (1st). Also one of the society's hardest workers and supporters Ruth Abbot won TSGS' Volunteer of the Year Award. Elaine Nall Baye from the Rains County Genealogical Society won the Award of Excellence (1st) for her columns "Old News" that is published in the Rains County Leader. Congratulations to all, Scott Fitzgerald, District 7 Representation, TSGS

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fox/Morgan Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/696 Message Board Post: I'm looking for anything on my great-great-grandfather, Lyle A. Fox. I don't know when/where he was born, but had to have lived in OK 1909, as that's where/when his daughter, Carolyn Morgan, was born. He was born J.P. Morgan, but changed it to Fox many years later. Fox was his mother's maiden name. He died 4/22/1961 in Longview, TX. At some point, he owned a hotel called L.A.Fox's Hotel, but not sure which city in TX this was. Anything would be extremely helpful!

Regular Meeting of East Texas Genealogical Society, Tyler, TX Saturday, November 8, 2003 Tyler Public Library - Taylor Auditorium 2:00 p.m. Speaker: Charles Steger Program: "The Circus Is A Family Too" ETGS member, Charles Steger, will present a video visit with a circus family. A family with an unusual occupation, at least unusual to most of us, but a family similar to all others. Circus people have baby showers, birthday parties, school graduations, weddings, funerals and a family history. The occupation is different. It may come as a surprise that this particular family lives at Hugo, Oklahoma. There will be a small "pitch" for Circus Fans of America and its magazine, "White Tops" which promotes circus history as well as current circus and circus family events. In addition to being an ETGS member, Charles is also a member of Caddo Lake Historical Research Committee, Morris County Historical Commission, Cass County Historical Commission, Texas Archaeological Society, Oklahoma Historical Society, Cass County Genealogical Society, Gregg County Genealogical Society, Friends of Genealogy, Texarkana USA Genealogical Society, Marion County Genealogical Society and Circus Fans of America. Charles has also worked on research projects including the Federal Soldiers Burial Site for Historic Jefferson Foundation and Arkansas Survey Site 3M1409, and Interstate Highway 49 historic sites project. After the presentation by Charles, there will be refreshments. The Computer Interest Group of the East Texas Genealogical Society will not meet this month. 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 and a monthly newsletter The Bulletin. 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/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. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/684.2 Message Board Post: Did anyone ever help you? I found both Jr. and Sr. in Gregg, Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jones Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/636.1 Message Board Post: Fannie Jones passed away in Jan. 1964 in Oklahoma City. She was buried in Sunny Lane Cem. She was born in Grove Springs MO. She had three sons, Roe of Kilgore TX. Everett of Yale OK. and William of Kansas City MO. One daughter Mrs. E.R. Freels of OK. City. Any information would be appreciated H.C. Pitts

The Gregg County Genealogy Society will meet Tuesday, November 4, 2003 in the Moeschle Room at the Longview Public Library. Personal genealogical sharing and visiting among members begins at 6:30 PM with the business meeting and program at 7:00 PM. Visitors are always welcome. Our program will be "DNA in Genealogical Research" presented by James Barham. DNA testing is very popular now in family research to connect distant lines. So come early and get a good seat for this fascinating subject. Janice Walker Editor newsletter Gregg County Genealogy Society ___________________________________ TexRamp Webmail

For easy access to Gregg County County Clerk Records...... http://www.co.gregg.tx.us/ Linda H Laminack Genealogy/Local History Longview Public Library Longview, TX 75601 903 237 1359

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Charles, Cumby Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/695 Message Board Post: Looking for marriage certificate of J.W. Charles & Mary Cumby. Mary was from Rusk Co. They had a ranch in Kilgore, raised 14 kids. Both are listed on the 1910 and 1920 census. Also looking for info on J.W.'s death, date unknown. Have set up a family web page at: http://hometown.aol.com/chctwcharley/myhomepage/index.html

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Reynolds, Dozier, Phillips Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/694 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any information about a Dora Reynolds? She was 45 on the 1930 census, living in Tyler with her 2 teenage daughters, Jacqueline (Lina/Jackie) and Nellie Fay (My grandma). Her husband Louis had already died, likely in AK, by 1930. I am trying to find out where Dora is buried so that I can find her parents. Please email me, as I don't check the boards often. Anything would be helpful. Also, Nellie ran off and married Oliver Phillips soon after 1930. Thanks! Meghan

The Celtic Heritage Society of East Texas will meet Tuesday, October 21, at 7:00 PM at the Family Life Center of Oakland Heights Baptist Church. 1607 Judson Road at Eden Drive, Longview. Across the street from the Church. Visitors are always welcome. Our October meeting is a very special one. We are having a Ceilidh (pronounced Kay-lee). A Ceilidh is a Celtic gathering where everyone gets a chance to entertain. We will begin our meeting in the Den (room just past our regular room). Matt Lewis and Dee Diedering will lead us with guitar and piano in a sing-a-long. Rick Zurfluh will play the pipes and Frank Grainger will tell us a scary story. If you play or sing, come prepared to present your talent to the group or join in the "jam." If you have a Celtic tale or can tell us the story of how your family came to the USA, please share that with us. Please come in Celtic attire if possible to add to the party atmosphere. Refreshments will be served in our regular room, Janice Walker Newsletter Editor Celtic Heritage Society of East Texas ___________________________________ TexRamp Webmail

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Fuller and Everett Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/IiB.2ACE/693 Message Board Post: I am lookin gfor info on the death and burial of Sam Fuller born 1876 and lived in the Judson community. He was the son of William M. Fuller. Katelee or Katie Lee Everett was born Oct. 1887 in Texas, daughter of Lafayette J. Everett. Any help is 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/an/IiB.2ACE/692.1 Message Board Post: The following link for Gregg County has place of burial including photo of Texas Historical Marker for him. http://txgenes.com/TxGregg/GraceHillH.html Husband of Clara Harris Hays Inscription: Elected to Public Office 1910 as City Marshall & Dist. Clerk. County Sherriff 1924-1932, Seldom carried a gun-enforced law in a soft spoken manner b. 1883 d. 1958 Hays, Clara Wife of Martin Hays b. 1887 d. 1975 http://txgenes.com/TxGregg/GreggBios6.html Hays - Martin Hays (1883-1958) Respected Longview citizen. Married Clara Harris, daughter of Gregg County pioneer family. Active in civic affairs, first elected to public office, 1910, as city marshall and district clerk. County sheriff 1924-1932. Seldom carried a gun-- enforced law in a soft-spoken manner. Was among first Texas sheriffs to organize junior deputies. During the oil boom the county population count went from 15,000 to 2 years later being 100,000. During this time, Sheriff Hays managed to keep the worlds largest oil field free of major crime. Member, First Baptist Church, a Royal Arch Mason; and Woodman of the World. He was also board member of Chamber of Commerce, 1939. He and wife [listed as Annie] are found 1920 census record residing at 334 N. Fredmire? St., Longview. They had no children. His occupation listed as District Clerk.

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/692 Message Board Post: Am looking for info on Martin Hays(1883-1958) who was married to Clara Harriss 1908. Martin Hays served as sheriff of Gregg County, 1924-1933. Your help will be appreciated!