Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=84 Surname: Davis, Daviss ------------------------- Does the name Jake or James Daviss mean anthing to you? There is a line of Davis with one S and with 2 s's but are still related. One brother added the extra s after emancipation. Have not searched far enough to say if Kennard or Hayes are intertwined. vicky

Jarvis,John G 1824 - 1900 (confederate veteran) Jarvis, America Smith (wife of John Jarvis) Martins Prairie Cemetery From: Grimes Co. Tex Cemetery Book Vol 2 Hope this helps. Ruth Bowen

7/21/00 There is a S D Smoot of Iola, Texas, at 936 394 5591 that may be able to help you. Your best source, however, may well be John Maxwell at 936 394 8273. He is largely the source of the cemetery books published for Grimes Co.,Texas. jackwbaker [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Nancy Wagner" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2000 11:11 AM Subject: [TXGRIMES] JARVIS, JOHN G. > Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries > Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=82 > > Surname: Jarvis, Smoot, Smith > ------------------------- > > I need information on John G. Jarvis, born 1824 in England and was an early > settler of Grimes Co. He died in 1900. He lived in the Iola area. I need > marriages of John G. Jarvis and Mary Smoot, and marriage of John G. Jarvis > and America Smith. If anyone is working on this family or has access to > records of them, please email me. I would like to compare notes on them. > > > ==== TXGRIMES Mailing List ==== > Grimes County TXGenWeb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgrimes/ > > ============================== > Ancestry.com now has more than 200,000 subscribers! To celebrate, > access to ALL of Ancestry.com will be free from July 18 to July 31! > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/freepromo.asp?sourcecode=A11AM >

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=83 Surname: GRESSETT, GRISSETT ------------------------- At the battle of the Glorieta Pass, March 28, 1862, in New Mexico, the Texas Mounted Volunteers suffered 47 casualties in a losing battle with the Colorado Volunteers. Among the dead was 2nd Cpl. J. K. Grissett, age 23, from Grimes Co. It seems very likely that J.K. Grissett was related to Charles Gavin Gressett, who came to Grimes Co. from Mississippi. (The Gressett and Grissett variations of the name are frequently seen and seem to be interchangeable until about 1890) Does anybody know any more about J.K. Grissett/Gressett?

John, My cemetery book says............ John S. Black Sr 1790 - 1855 Black cemetery Mary Bingley Black 1798 - 1868 " " From: Grimes co Cemetery Book Vol 2 Hope this helps. Ruth Bowen

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=82 Surname: Jarvis, Smoot, Smith ------------------------- I need information on John G. Jarvis, born 1824 in England and was an early settler of Grimes Co. He died in 1900. He lived in the Iola area. I need marriages of John G. Jarvis and Mary Smoot, and marriage of John G. Jarvis and America Smith. If anyone is working on this family or has access to records of them, please email me. I would like to compare notes on them.

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=81 Surname: BLACK ------------------------- Can anyone verify the year John S. Black died? He was a soldier in the Texas Revolutionary War and is buried in the Black cemetery near Anderson, Grimes County, Texas. The Handbook of Texas gives his year of death as 1855, but document in my possesssion indicates his will was probated in 1851. Any help, comments will be appreciated.

7/19/00 - You might call Grimes Co. Clerk at 936 873 2111 and ask them to check the Death Records and/or Probate Records. I will check cemetery records and let you know if I find anything. jackwbaker [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Elsa Vorwerk & Bill Wood" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 3:48 PM Subject: [TXGRIMES] WHITFIELD family > Hello Grimes List -- > > We're looking for family origins of Mary "Mollie" > Thomas WHITFIELD, who according to family lore > married Jonathan D'Arnold TEAGUE in Plantersville > 13 December 1883, and their first son Clem Boyd > Teague was also born in Plantersville in 1884. > > According to Mollie's death certificate, her father > was Jno Whitfield, and they were from Kentucky. > Since J D Teague was from Alabama, we're > guessing that both families had relocated to Texas > (Plantersville?) where the couple met and married. > > Noticed mention of the Plantersville Cemetery in > a posting today, and wonder if there might be an > index of burials to help us check on whether Jno > Whitfield, although we know it's not at the Grimes > GenWeb site. > > Any suggestions or advice will be gratefully received. > > Elsa & Bill in Allegany County, Maryland > > > > > ==== TXGRIMES Mailing List ==== > Remember - no flaming or harrassment of posters on this list. Abusers will be unsubscribed. > Grimes County TXGenWeb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgrimes/ > > ============================== > Ancestry.com now has more than 200,000 subscribers! To celebrate, > access to ALL of Ancestry.com will be free from July 18 to July 31! > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/freepromo.asp?sourcecode=A11AM >

Hello Grimes List -- We're looking for family origins of Mary "Mollie" Thomas WHITFIELD, who according to family lore married Jonathan D'Arnold TEAGUE in Plantersville 13 December 1883, and their first son Clem Boyd Teague was also born in Plantersville in 1884. According to Mollie's death certificate, her father was Jno Whitfield, and they were from Kentucky. Since J D Teague was from Alabama, we're guessing that both families had relocated to Texas (Plantersville?) where the couple met and married. Noticed mention of the Plantersville Cemetery in a posting today, and wonder if there might be an index of burials to help us check on whether Jno Whitfield, although we know it's not at the Grimes GenWeb site. Any suggestions or advice will be gratefully received. Elsa & Bill in Allegany County, Maryland

I found a John D. Teague 1863 - 1939 Fairview Cemetery Grimes co, Tx In this same cemetery is J. Earl Whitfield 1893 - 1942 Jennie M Whitfield 1883 - 1965 Edward F Whitfield 1883 - 1960 E V Teague 27 Jul 1898 - 7 Aug 1898 Mary T Teague 1863 - 1940 J. C. Teague 23 JUl 1823 - 2 Feb 1885 Margaret Teague 1841 - 18 Jun 1904 Hope this helps Ruth Bowen

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Obituaries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/GrimesObits?read=16 Surname: SCHIRO ------------------------- SCHIRO -- Nicholas John Schiro, 68 of Plantersville, Texas, passed away 2:15 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 1973. Funeral service 2 Saturday, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Plantersville. Interment Plantersville Cemetery under the direction of the Lindley-Robertson Funeral Home of Navasota. A Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at the chapel.. Survived by; Wife; two daughters; two sons; four sisters; four brothers; 17 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren. Lindley-Robertson Funeral, Navasota.

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Obituaries Board URL: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/GrimesObits?read=15 Surname: SCHIRO, CHAIX, SURLES, HUMPHREY, DEIBEL ------------------------- GENEVIEVE C SCHIRO Funeral services for Genevieve Chaix Schiro, 87 of Kerrville,TX were held 1:30 p.m. Monday, January 31, 2000 at Lindley-Robertson-Holt Funeral Home, Navasota, TX. The Rev. Marcus E Bowen of Memorial Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Plantersville Cemetery, Plantersville, TX. Schiro died 8:40 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2000 at Sid Peterson Memorial hospital in Kerrville, TX. She was born in New Orleans, LA on November 6, 1912 the daughter of Adolph and Barbara Diebel Chaix. A resident of Kerrville for the past five years, she was a former resident of Decker Prairie in Montgomery County, TX. Schiro was a retired housewife who dedicated her life to raising her children. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nicholas John Schiro; and a son, Jermaine "Pete" Schiro. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Nicholas & Patricia Schiro of Bedias,TX; daughters and sons-in-law, Julia & E.T. Surles of Kerrville,TX, and Edward & Genevieve Humphrey of Las Vegas NE; brothers, Melvin Chaix of Hammond, LA and Alonzo Chaix of Jefferson, LA.; along with 18 grandchildren, 24 greatgrandchildren and numerous other relatives and friends. Obituary from The Navasota Examiner

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=80 Surname: Sollock ------------------------- There is at present a Sollock family living in GRIMES County, Tx. They may know or be kin to the Sollocks you are inquiring about.

Can someone do a lookup for me in Grimes County, particularly in Navasota. My ggrandfather was born there. His name was Thomas Jefferson Rogers b.May 22, 1871. He had a half brother named Charlie Rogers and a sister named Sallie Rogers who married a Parker. His father was Ashley Rogers b. bet 1820 & 1850. ( His name may have been William Ashley). Ashley was married several times but the last time was to a Golden. I would appreciate any leads I can get. Thanks. > > Teresa Barkat [email protected] >

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=79 Surname: STANDLEY, BECKWITH ------------------------- Sam STANDLEY married Annie BECKWITH/BECKWORTH early 1870's in Grimes co. TX. They are listed in the 1880 census of Grimes co. Any information would be appreciated.

Glorieta Battlefield Preservation By Lynna Kay Shuffield Pat Nagle, authoress of "GLORIETA PASS" and "THE GUNS OF VALVERDE" recently announced the organization of a new coalition (not yet named, it's so new!) to promote the preservation of the Civil War site known as the Glorieta Battlefield, which is located near Santa Fe, NM. The Glorieta Battlefield, often referred to as "the Gettysburg of the West," is one of the most threatened Civil War battlefields in the nation. Companies D and E, 4th Texas Cavalry were from Milam County, Texas and participated in this battle. Capt. Charles Buckholts, (the town of Buckholts, Milam County, Texas was named for his brother, John), died during the Battle of Glorieta Pass. A website for this preservation effort is located at: http://www.pgnagle.com/preserve3.html The Battle of Glorieta Pass took place from March 16th through 28, 1862 and Union units, commanded by Colonel John P. Slough and Major John M. Chivington defeat General Sibley's forces and necessitated his retreat back to Texas. To read a short history of Sibley's Brigade, visit the Texas Handbook On-Line at: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/SS/qks2.html The Glorieta Battlefield is in danger and the coalition is asking for letters to be written to Gov. Gary Johnson of New Mexico, asking him: (1) to direct the State Highways and Transportation Dept. to resume the Environmental Impact Statement for the relocation of NM 50 highway away from the battlefield; and, (2) to support funding to acquire the remaining private property in the battlefield park area. Letters from descendents of New Mexico Campaign veterans, historians, Civil War buffs, and/or genealogists will without doubt impress the Governor with the importance of the preservation of the Glorieta Battlefield. It is important to remember that almost one-third of Sibley's more than 2,500 men were lost during the New Mexico Campaign including the Battle of Glorieta Pass. Hearing from individuals residing outside of New Mexico, who value the preservation of the Glorieta Battlefield, will make an enormous impression. Please take a few minutes to help by writing: The Honorable Gary E. Johnson; Governor of New Mexico; State Capitol, Suite 400; Santa Fe, NM 87503. A sample letter is online at: http://www.pgnagle.com/gletter.html . You can also send Gov. Johnston an e-mail at: [email protected] or visit the governor's website at: http://www.governor.state.nm.us/ You can contact Pat Nagle at e-mail: [email protected] or visit her webpage at: http://pgnagle.com Lynna Kay Shuffield writes the "Our Loose Ends" genealogy column, which is published in the Taylor Daily Press newspaper in Taylor, Williamson County, Texas and the Cameron Herald newspaper in Cameron, Milam County, Texas is at: http://geocities.com/Athens/Academy/2670/COLUMN-001.htm . She has written several books and is working on five more. She is a member of many local and state genealogical societies, the International Society of Family History Writers and Editors, Inc. (ISFHWE), the Daughters of the American Revolution and the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Lynna is a former major in the State Military Forces of Texas and a graduate of the United States Marine Corps (USMC) Command and General Staff Course (1998). She is also the county coordinator for the San Jacinto County TXGenWeb Project. The "Milam County, Texas: List of Honor-Individuals Who Have Given Their Lives in the Defense of Their Country from World War I through Vietnam" is at: http://www.geocities.c! om/Athens/Academy/2670/. -- * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Lynna Kay Shuffield P. O. Box 16604 Houston, Texas 77222 telephone: 713/692-4511 e-mail: [email protected] My webpages: "Milam County, Texas: List of Honor -- Individuals Who Have Given Their Lives in the Defense of Their Country from World War I through Vietnam" http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/2670/ County Coordinator for the San Jacinto County TXGenWeb http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/2670/SANJAC-01.htm "Our Loose Ends" Genealogy Column by Lynna Kay Shuffield http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/2670/COLUMN-001.htm "My Loose Ends" Family Tree Database by Lynna Kay Shuffield http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=friday Shuffield Racing http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/2670/PURPLE-001.htm "USS Houston (CA-30) Crew List - 1 Mar 1942" http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Academy/2670/crew.htm

I've added a new cemetery link to the website. It is to Stoneham Cemetery and was transcribed by Letty Harrington from the tombstones. Eleanor Colson TXGrimes GenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgrimes

Can someone do a lookup for me in Grimes County, particularly in Navasota. My ggrandfather was born there. His name was Thomas Jefferson Rogers b.May 22, 1871. He had a half brother named Charlie Rogers and a sister named Sallie Rogers who married a Parker. His father was Ashley Rogers b. bet 1820 & 1850. Ashley was married several times but the last time was to a Golden. I would appreciate any leads I can get. Thanks. > Teresa Barkat [email protected]

I find one Woodruf in my cemetery books WOODRUF, Baby of Roy M. (no dates) Bedias Methodist Cemetery - Bedias,Tx

Posted on: Grimes Co. Tx Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Grimes?read=78 Surname: WOODRUFF ------------------------- There was a J. W. Woodruff listed on the Grimes County tax list for 1846. He was not on the 1850 census for Grimes County. My ancestor John Woodruff arrived in Austin's colony in 1831. Though on October 20, 1832, he was granted 1 league of land in what became Madison County, he resided in Brazoria County until the capital was moved to Houston, where he built a boarding house. He did the same when the capital moved to Austin. (In Austin his step daughter married Anson Jones, the last president.) Perhaps he decided to finally live on his land grant. John (a Baptist preacher) supposedly died in Fort Bend County 27 March 1847, but I think he may have died in that nortwestern portion of Brazoria County that he had lived in early on. Still, he could have been living in Grimes County and been visiting this area when he died. In 1846, the only J. Woodruff in Texas was the J. W. Woodruff in Grimes County. Was there a will filed in Grimes County? Was Madison County ever part of Grimes County? Maybe his land was part of the area that became Madison County.