Subj: Re: [TXGRIMES] FWD: McCleney, Alverson, Rumby, Davis, Grissett, Chaney, Darden, Floyd Date: 09/07/2000 9:07:24 PM Central Daylight Time From: [email protected] (Frank and Lois Richardson) To: [email protected] I am descended from the Gressett family; my grandmother was Ella Esther Turner, daughter of Esta Gressett. The spelling of the name, Gressett, seems to have been subject to change. There was a Susan Elizabeth, but probably older than the one you mention. The Gressetts lived around Iola. Another Grissette seems to have married the daughter of William B. Travis. There is a monument to her at the Masonic Cemetery, Chappell Hill, and have been told that she was buried on the property now belonging to the Star of the Republic museum at Old Washington. Ella Esther Turner, daughter of Esta Gressett Turner, married Selser Howard Perry, and lived and died in Grimes Co. Lois Perry Richardson

I believe I have some information on Sarah Ann Davis since I descend from the Davis and Chaney families in Grimes County. Please bear with me while I try to find it and have it scanned. I am trying to do some research on the Chaney's from Iola. Can you tell me who was the mother and father of Jennie E. and Ella Chaney? Carolyn Swanzy

I don't yet know that, but I should know that soon, as I am going to recieve Jennie's Social Security card application, and it will list her parents on there. :) Carolyn Swanzy wrote: > I believe I have some information on Sarah Ann Davis since I descend from the Davis and Chaney families in Grimes County. Please bear with me while I try to find it and have it scanned. > > I am trying to do some research on the Chaney's from Iola. Can you tell me who was the mother and father of Jennie E. and Ella Chaney? > > Carolyn Swanzy > > ==== TXGRIMES Mailing List ==== > If you wish to unsubscribe from the TXGRIMES-L list, send a new email to [email protected] Enter only the word unsubscribe in the body of the message. > Grimes County TXGenWeb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgrimes/ > > ============================== > Genealogy calendars, guestbooks and more: > Visit RootsWeb's Resource Center at > http://resources.rootsweb.com/

Hi, Does anyone out there know anything about Samuel (Bob) Cox who married Margaret (Maggie) Clay. They migrated from Alabama to Grimes County between 1900 and 1905. They had two children, Sidney, Fred and Eva who married a Freeman. I know that Eva had a son named Sidney Freeman. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Libby

Just a reminder that the request address is only for subscribing and unsubscribing. The correct address to send your queries to is [email protected] Thanks! Eleanor Colson Subj: McCleney, Alverson, Rumby, Davis, Grissett, Chaney, Darden, Floyd Date: 09/06/2000 1:55:07 PM Central Daylight Time From: [email protected] (Daniell McCleney) To: [email protected] (Grimes County, TX Mailing List), [email protected] (Harris County, TX Mailing List) I am researching the following individuals, my female ancestors. Any help or reference to further sources would be appreciated. Sarah Ann DAVIS—born ca. 1837 in Virginia, was 23 in the 1860 Texas Census (Grimes Co., TX); married Elijah C. McClenny January 23, 1856 in Grimes Co., TX; had one son, William James McCleney, by Elijah; Father: Christopher J. Davis, Mother: Harriet Gorden; Sarah remarried J. T. Stover and had additional children Flaurie E. ALVERSON—born in Louisiana; married William James McCleney October 30, 1877 in Grimes Co., TX; had one son, Luther Henry McCleney by William; was said to have died from a fall from a wagon, source unknown Susan C. GRISSETT—born February 1869 in TX (LDS); married William James McCleney August 14, 1884; had several children with William James McCleney: Sarah Anne, Albenie Elizabeth “Lizzie”, Tommie Eugene, James Thomas, William D., John Shaw, Mary Josephine, Samuel Plummer, Homer, and Dock Milton; Susan died February 30, [sic] 1920. Jennie E. CHANEY—born November 29, 1879 in Iola, Grimes Co., TX; was married to Luther Henry McCleney. died February 24, 1971 in Harris Co., TX; SS# 465-05-0570; Comment: Had a sister named Ella Chaney. Jennie was married 4 times, had children by other marriages including Annie Bevly?, and Elmer Lee Bevly? m: A. L. Bevly in Madison Co., TX April 1905, married a man named Childress, name at death was Jennie E. Childress Julia Mahala RUMBY—born October 14, 1880 in Grimes Co., TX; Father: Royal A. Rumby; Mother: Mahala Williams (Native American); married Luther Henry McCleney; had several children with Luther Henry McCleney: Roy Andrew, Flaurie Mahala, George William, Jack, and Richard Dyer; raised on a plantation, died August 8, 1958 of cancer; buried in Plantersville Cemetery, Plantersville, TX next to Luther Henry McCleney; She is listed as Julia ANN Rumby on the birth certificates of several of her children. I am also interested in finding any information on the DARDEN family, specifically any references to Eunice McCleney Darden and Polly S. McCleney Darden, both of whom were married before 1850 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Polly was believed to have lived in Hinds County, Missippi in the 1850s. Also looking for information about Sarah/Sally McClenny HINES, wife of Willis Hines, married before 1850 in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. Also looking for information about Rhoda Ann McClenny FLOYD, wife of Elisha Floyd, married before 1860. Any information about these individuals would be greatly appreciated! Daniell McCleney

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes/149 Surname: Smith, Lewis ------------------------- Hello Brian, Was there a Lucinda (born 1874 somewhere in Texas) in this family? I am searching for this lady. She married Angus Jefferson Lewis and they lived in Polk County, Tx. Per the census both of Lucinda's parents were born in Mississippi. I found a Lucinda on the 1880 census for Polk county that I think is "mine". She was 7, siblings were: John, age 11, Missouri, age 9, and Rich (female), age 19. It is said that Lucinda's father was a preacher; I assume Baptist because she was Baptist. Juanita Joyce Lewis [email protected]

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Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes/148 Surname: ABEL, STUCKEY, BYRNES, BIRCH, STREETMAN ------------------------- Hi Barbara! I am hoping you can help with a brick wall. My gg. grandfather John Madison ABEL m. Una Merilda STUCKEY 1872 Brazos Co, she was from Grimes Co. Oral history is she called George HAMMONDS brother. She was b. ca 1853, could George's mother have been widowed and remarried to a STUCKEY? John and Una moved to Collin Co by 1880, she died 1882 in birth with fourth child Willie Lee Abel. I think they must have kept in touch with Una's relatives in Grimes Co because two of the daughters married there, Ella Jane m. Jim BIRCH ca 1891, and Willie Lee married Hugh BYRNES 1898. Una is said to be buried Van Alstyne Cemetery, Grayson Co TX, John Madison Abel b. BYRNES family cemetery, Mesa TX. Anything sound familiar? Beth Abel Jones

Am hoping someone can help with this brick wall! Una Merilda STUCKEY b. ca 1853 TX resided Grimes Co, m. John Madison ABELL 1872 Brazos Co. By 1880 they were living in Collin Co, where Una died 1882 giving birth. Evidently there were still relatives in Grimes Co as daughters Ella Jane and Willie Lee ABELL married in Grimes Co. in 1890's, Ella Jane to a Jim BIRCH, and Willie Lee to Hugh BYRNES. Am desparately seeking parents and other data on Una Merilda STUCKEY. Oral history is that she called George HAMMONDS brother, perhaps her mother was married twice. Appreciate any assistance on this dead end!! Beth Abel Jones

Hello, Have learn a little more on Prairie Plains. It was located 3 miles east of Shiro. If you would like a copy of this i would be glad to mail it to you. Maurine

Hi, Ruth...Is the concord cemetery listed in your book in Grimes County...I know my grandpa on my mothers side is buried in Concord Cemetery,,,. and there is a baby, and a girl about 9 years old, I think she is buried close to my grandpa...his name is James Lawrence Montgomery...and I believe the daughter's name is Mary Ada, not sure..My grandpa died in 1931.....I think I have some other relatives buried there also, I think my great grandpa Andrew Jackson Montgomery and step-Grandmother Adeline. is buried there also...but not positive. I don't have birthdates or death dates......would you see if they are listed in your cemetery book.??..I would appreciate it so much.... I thank you for your time, Bessie Ledbetter...e-mail address....bessie [email protected]

Prairie Plains would be either Shiro,TX 77876 Or Roans Prairie, TX 77875. It is no longer known as Prairie Plains. But is in that general area. Maurine

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes/147 Surname: Jones, Anderson ------------------------- Could someone tell me where the Prairie Plains Post Office listed in the 1860 census for Grimes County was (in what part of the county)? Thanks.

Found this in List called Catholic Cemeteries of Grimes County, Texas compiled By Louise Busa Borskie Stella Houser b: Jul 11, 1899 d: Jun 2,1955 St Stanislaqus Catholic Church Cemetery Anderson, Grimes Co., Texas Located on page 4 Mike Hyman [email protected]

Lou, I didn't find Billy Houser but I did find Stella Houser Stanislaus Catholic Church Cemetery - Anderson, Grimes co., Tx Stella Houser 11 July 1899 - 2 Jun 1955 There were several Walkoviak names in this cemetery From: Grimes County Cemetery Book 2 Hope this helps. Ruth Bowen

Looking for information on BILLY HOUSER. He married my aunt, Stella Walkowiak, of Roans Prairie, Texas, sometimes in the 1930s. I believe he was working with a railroad company. He died either in the 30's or 40's. Any help will be appreciared. Lou C.

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes/146 Surname: Keefer, Waller, Lang, Rasco ------------------------- Not in that order. On Rasco I'm at Lodowich. Keefer I'm stuck at Oran. Haven't started Waller and Lang yet.

Mary, I found one Osborne in book 2 of Grimes co cemetery books. Rachel Osborne (no marker) at Erwin Cemetery Some of the names around her were Fuqua, Mobley, Black, Mosley, Pearson, Hughes & Lands. I didn't find a Alice Granger Osborne. Hope this helps. Ruth Bowen

Randy, In cemetery book 4 there is a Nolan Cemetery ( this cemetery is no longer in existence. According to Marcus Mallard the cemetery existed as late as 22 years ago.) People buried in the cemetery would include the following David Nolan born 1757 in SC father of James Nolan d. between 1850 - 1858 James " 1805 - 1879 Margaret " wife of James Nolan age 42 -- May 1860 Margaret Nolan child of Wm & Martha age 2 - Oct 1859 Mary " child of Wm & Martha age 8 mons - Sept 1859 the Wm Nolan mentioned is a son of James Nolan 1805 - 1879. This family had its beginnings in Fairfield Dist SC. James Nolan died at the dinner table of a sudden stroke in 1879. Did not find Cornelius M. Nolan listed. From: "Grimes County Book" vol 4 I hope this helps. Ruth Bowen