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/JiB.2ACE/664 Message Board Post: The Trans Texas Corridor is a massive 1200 foot wide tollroad, rail system and utility corridor. It will affect much of Grimes County. The Texas Department of Transportation is asking for public comments until Aug. 29, 2005. Mail those comments and information regarding family cemeteries or historical sites to TxDOT, P.O. Box 14428, Austin, Tx 78761. Official information about this devastating project can be accessed through http://www.keeptexasmoving.org. Other information can be found at http://www.corridorwatch.org and http://wallercountycitizens.org. Please pass this information along. While it immediately affects Texas residents, this brand new "concept" in transportation could soon be threatening your neighborhood soon. The nation's eyes are watching what happens to this project. This land will be taken by eminent domain. One segment of this road has already by given in contract to a company from Spain.

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/JiB.2ACE/634.1.1 Message Board Post: thanks for response! no luck on the booklet yet. I have not gotten very far on my Sims line. Oral history has them coming from Fayette County. My g grandmother was Sallie Sims, grandmother Gertrude Sims but beyond that I have no information. When I can get more info I will check out the contact person. Thanks much Vicky

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simes Wright Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/634.1 Message Board Post: I noticed the surname of Sims on your email. There were a number of spellings of the surname Sims in Grimes County, e.g., Sims, Simm, Simes, Simmes. My name is Sandra Young and I'm the granddaughter of Isaac Lee Simes, son of Robert Simes, Ignacius Simm.... Have you had any success finding the book Fanthrop? If you're looking for information on the Simes family, there is a good deal of information in the out of print book titled Our Hometown: The Bedias Story. There is a contact person on this website who will be willing to copy excerpts for you. Thanks, Sandy

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John S. WEATHERFORD was a brother of my grandfather, James Albert WEATHERFORD. Please contact me at CLMGJM2@livingston.net Gladys May

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Weatherford, Ashford Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JiB.2ACE/594.6 Message Board Post: Mr. Kepler - I have an ancestor who lived in Grimes Co TX during the period of your records and whose family was Methodist, but I have very little about his life. He was John S. WEATHERFORD, 1867-1934, of Hempstead, but also lived in Waller Co. Could you possible have anything of value for me? Thank you.

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/JiB.2ACE/663 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on Patrick Henry Roberts and wife Annie or Anna Minnock Roberts.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Griswold Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/662 Message Board Post: I am looking for any information on my gggrandmother, Nancy Griswold. She came to Grimes co. about 1870 wither her family. She was a widow. She is listed in the 1880 census. She died sometime after this and was buried ukn. Any help would be greatly appreciated

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dixon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/661 Message Board Post: I am looking for a family with the surname of Dixon that lived in Grimes county in the early 1900's. My grandfather was a good friend of this family and I am hoping that the family may know something of the relationship / frienship. Thanks Johanna

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cotharn, Cothran Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/660 Message Board Post: Looking for the descendants of John Cothran. Children are Thomas Henry Cothran, Joseph Dennis Cotharn, Lillis Cothran Hyde, and Jim Cothran. S.C. to Ga. to Al. to Tx.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: HOLLIE, JOHNS, THOMPSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/659 Message Board Post: I am researching family from Brazos county and am trying to find where they might have originated. This is an Afican American family and I am having trouble finding any records for them. Any Census, Marrage, Death and Church records are greatly appriciated! the names are Effie Hollie, Rosa Lee Hollie and Nona B. Warren. Also Bessie B. Johns.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hargrove, Gressett Classification: Bible Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/658 Message Board Post: Hargrove Family Bible, The Illustrated Polyglot Family Bible published by Wm. Garretson & Co, 1871 BIRTHS Jas. W. Hargrove was Born Jan 19th 1823 Derinda E. Hargrove was Born June 27th 1827 William L. Hargrove was Born Oct 5th 1858 Belzorah A. Hargrove was Born Oct 23th 1855 Bernice A. C. Hargrove was Born Aug 8th 1857 Ida Elizabeth Holland Hargrove was Born Nov 23th 1859 Zephaniah C. Hargrove was Born Sept 13th 1865 Doctor Crawford Hargrove was Born November 5th 1868 Change in handwriting A. A. Hargrove was Born february the 21 1868 Rubble Hargrove was Borned Oct the 18 1905 Felton Hargrove was Borned May the 6 1907 Rubie Hargrove was Borned March 19- 1911 Annie Ophelia Hargrove was Borned Aug 13 1871 D. C. Hargrove was borned Nov 5 1868 William Crawford Hargrove was Borned Sep 12 1890 Frank Neal Hargrove was Borned Dec 29 1891 Ardell Hargrove was borned Dec 8 1896 Hattie Girtrue Hargrove was borned Sep 25 1899 Nettie A. Gressett was Born Oct the 2 1886 Lucy Gressett was Borned Nov the 6 1889 Frank Gressett was Borned Nov the 24 1891 Willie Gressett was Borned Dec the 18 1893 Zula Gressett was Borned Nov 25 1896 Jinnie (?) was Borned Nov the 6 1901 DEATHS Bernice A. C. Hargrove Died Aug 22th 1862 Ida E. H. Hargrove Died Aug 27th 1862 William L. Hargrove Died May 17th 1864 Jas. W. Hargrove Died July 31th 1877 W. C. Hargrove Died Aug 31st 1891 A. O. Hargrove Died Dec 16 1899 Ruble Emett Hargrove Died Dec 2- 1909 Amer A. Hargrove Died May 3- 1941 Doctor Crawford Hargrove Died Sept 1948 All the way at the bottom of the page Zula Gressett died May 15 1902

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hargrove Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/657 Message Board Post: James W. Hargrove OBITUARY. HARGROVE - Our beloved Bro. James W. Hargrove died July 31, 1877. His illness was of short duration. He was taken sick Thursday 26th while preaching in Brazos county, near Bryan city Texas. Tuesday evening he died. He was born in South Carolina, January 19th 1823 and moved to Texas in an early day. He was licenced to preach Feb. 1854 was ordained July 1855 by a presbytery consisting of Brethren Daniel Ramsey and James Isacks, his last text was the following, "He that overcometh shall inherit all things" Rev. xxi. 7. Thus passed away a faithful minister of Christ, a loving husband and father and a devoted friend to all mankind. Our brother has gone to enjoy the reward and rest that remains for the people of God. Jesus has called him home, saying to him, servant your work is finished, come into my mansions and be with me. I have prepared this place for you, that where I am you may be also. You have fought the good fight, finished the course and kept the faith, henceforth there! is laid up for you a crown of righteousness. Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep. A. FRIEND. 8 July 1965. The original of this obituary was found in the Hargrove Family Bible in in possission of Hattie Hargrove Sikes, Houston, Texas. This obituary was shared with me by Neil Hargrove.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Simes/Wright Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/656 Message Board Post: I am searching for descendents of my grandfather, Isaac Lee Simes (born 1904), and great-grandfather, Robert Simes, of Bedias, TX; also searching for descendents and information about my grandmother, Josephine (Wright) Simes, of Madisonville, TX. I understand my great- and great-great grandfathers' photos are in the book My Hometown: The Story of Bedias (currently out of publication). I would love a copy of the book, or excerpts. Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bloodworth Bludworth Williams Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/655 Message Board Post: I am seeking more information on the M. Bloodworth who appeared on the 1880 Grimes Co., TX census. She was listed as 36 years old (b. 1844 then) and was living with her two sons: Charlton age 13 and Brady age 8. All of them were born in Alabama. Charlton shows up on the Brazos County, TX marriage listings as marrying a Sallie Williams on 8/18/1886. I also have a Mrs. M.A. Bludworth listed in the Galveston Daily News on June 4, 1893 p. 1., col. 7 as age 52 (would have been born about 1841 then), died in Bryan, buried at Thompson Creek Cemetery. Does anyone know any more about this Bloodworth family?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hoke, Bay, Keisler Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/JiB.2ACE/152.157 Message Board Post: Thomas Walter Hoke, born July 14, 1841 in Lexington Co SC was 7 yrs old when parents sold land in "Dutch Fork" and came to TX in 1847. His father and mother, William and Polly, are both buried in the private Hoke cemetery on the old Hoke place, still owned by a decendant. On Jan 18, 1870 Thomas Walter married Sharlotte Cedicie Keisler (2nd marriage) they had 10 children. Thomas Walter Hoke was my great grandfather. Hope this helps you some.

Please direct any information you might have to: > Mary Elizabeth Quirl Reed > Reedchselz@sbcglobal.net > She is not on our mailing list to my knowledge. Eleanor Colson ----------------- Forwarded Message: Subj: Submission for Grimes County  Date: 7/7/2005 5:05:06 PM Central Standard Time From: reedchselz@sbcglobal.net To: EleanorCol@aol.com Sent from the Internet (Details) Dear Eleanor:   Thank you for any information on the place of death/burial of Martha Caroline McWhorter Quirl Lee (Mrs. Jeremiah Lee) She is on the 1850 Grimes Co, TX Census pg 386 Houshold # 363.   She is my great, great grandmother. I joined the Daughters of the Republic of TX through her and was sad not to know where her final resting place was. This past January we went to York, York Co., S.C. and made pictures of her 1st husbands broken head stone. When I did my application for the DRT, I was not sure where he was burried either. What a warm blessing to find his broken stone that had been uncovered from a corner of the cemetery. Miracles do happen. His name: John B. Quirl - death date was March 23, 1834 at 32 years of age.   Thank you for you time and dedication to history,   Mary Elizabeth Quirl Reed Reedchselz@sbcglobal.net

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williamson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/653.1 Message Board Post: I should have said that Thomas Williamson was born in Texas. Marlin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Franklin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/654 Message Board Post: Seeking information on James C. Franklin born ca 1850 in Arkansas. In the 1880 Grimes County, Tx. census, he is shown as a nephew in the home of Thomas J. Franklin. Any help appreciated. Marlin

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Williamsom Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JiB.2ACE/653 Message Board Post: Seeking information on Thomas Williamson born ca 1864 in Al. In the 1880 Grimes Co., Tx. Census he is in the household of Thomas J. Franklin and shown as a nephew. Any information appreciated, Marlin