Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=696 Surname: COLLIER ------------------------- Does anyone in Harrison Co. have a cemetery book and do look-ups ? I am trying to find out the exact date of death of Isabel Yancey COLLIER, supposed to have died in Marshall about 1844. She was the mother of James Yancey COLLIER who died in Marshall in 1868. I have looked for her on already transcribed cemeteries in the county without success. I realize her headstone may be unreadable since it is so old, but would like to know for sure. She may be buried next to James and his wife, Rebecca Wilder, but I don't know the cemetery.
LONE STAR by T R Fehrenbach is a very good read on TX history, and includes stories of traveling the land route through Nacogdoches. Michener's TEXAS follows the history well also. Bill
Even us folks up north know that Nacogdoches and Natchitoches were the names of two Indian twins who were born to the chief of a tribe which lived on the Sabine River. The twin brothers did not get along and it was feared that one would kill the other. Their father decided the only way they would both survive was to separate them. He sent Natchitoches a days ride to the East to line and Nacogdoches a days ride to the west thereby preserving the peace. Bob Bass Charlotte NC ================ -----Original Message----- From: Almquist <bambi@shreve.net> To: TXHARRISON-L@rootsweb.com <TXHARRISON-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, April 13, 2000 11:51 PM Subject: Gone to TX >Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries >Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=694 > >Surname: Route of travel >------------------------- > >Although there were many inroads from the Gulf of Mexico through Louisiana >and Texas, I think originally there was only one "road" from the east and >that led through Nacogdoches. I am certainly no historian or expert on >the subject. I do believe, however, that Natchitoches (Louisiana) and Nacogdoches >(Texas) are the same word, Natchitoches being either Indian or French orientation >and Nacogdoches probably being the English phonetic spelling of the Indian >word "Natchitoches." > > >
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=694 Surname: Route of travel ------------------------- Although there were many inroads from the Gulf of Mexico through Louisiana and Texas, I think originally there was only one "road" from the east and that led through Nacogdoches. I am certainly no historian or expert on the subject. I do believe, however, that Natchitoches (Louisiana) and Nacogdoches (Texas) are the same word, Natchitoches being either Indian or French orientation and Nacogdoches probably being the English phonetic spelling of the Indian word "Natchitoches."
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=692 Surname: ------------------------- Thank you so much for your response to my query. I will be looking into this possibility. I am still searching. I knew that Nacogdoches was the "gateway," but I had not considered it because it is so much further south.
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=691 Surname: Routes of Travel ------------------------- It is possible (and probable) that they came through Marshall and/or Harrison County. If you will look at an atlas, you will see that the Red River makes up part of the northeast boundary of Texas, extends eastward into Louisiana, then turns south and goes through Louisiana, eventually merging with the Mississippi River above Baton Rouge. Having said that, Nacogdoches for years was known to new settlers as the "gateway to Texas."
Frances Ann "Fannie" SMITH married Elisha King FORREST in Harrison Co. TX 13 July 1864. Pension records and census show she was born in Alabama, but family tradition says she came to Texas from Tennessee; another family record shows her born in Mississippi. I quote from a family member's letter: "Grandmother Forrest's mother died when she was very young. Her (Fannie SMITH's) father was an overseer of the slaves for a plantation owner. Grandmother never lived with him--she lived with an older sister. After she married Grandfather (Elisha King) Forrest, during the war, she brought her little brother to Marshall, (Harrison Co.) Tx, to live with Grandpa's mother. All the men had gone to the war. Grandpa's mother lived in a log cabin with an open hall." Aunt Jewel Forrest Rabb told me that Fannie's last name was spelled "Schmidt, the German Way" originally. Elisha King FORREST had three brothers: Calvin, Perry, and Richard. Calvin and Perry stayed in Harrison Co. Elisha King and Richard moved on to Coryell Co. Elisha King and "Fannie" SMITH FORREST later moved to Taylor Co. and are buried in Abilene. Who were Frances Ann SMITH's parents? Who was the married sister? Who was the younger brother? What happened to him? Did he have descendants? Are there any of them in Harrison County? Amelia FORREST BOGARD abogard@glade.net
George Washington Rains, the brother of my ggggrandmother Martha "Polly" Rains Price came to Harrison Co in the 1840's. He and Martha are both buried in Greenwood Cemetery along with many other Rains including Leta Rains Callaghan (b 12/13/1887; d 1/31/1920 Wife of Bryan Callaghan Jr. Leta looks to be about the right age to be George W's grandaughter. I'd very much like to share information with other Rains descendants who may know the children and grandchildren of George W. I believe my greatgrandmother may have been named for Leta Rains. Also interested in Bryan Callaghan if anyone recognizes the name. Is he a descendant of the well-known Texas politician and mayor of San Antonio also named Bryan Callaghan Jr.? I can share information on the Rains roots in TN and NC. I also have strong evidence of how the Marshall Rains connect to the Rains Co Rains (Emory and James Spencer) a question that's stumped much better researchers than me. Jan J. M. M. Holloway / janmmh@sirius.com White Witch, Blue Lady (ISBN 1-58697-126-3) Coming November 2000 from Dark Star Publications http://www.darkstarpublications.com
Hello to Harrison County researchers - and a special welcome to the new members of this list - I'm beginning to work on the June issue of Ancestor Issues, the Harrison County Genealogical Society's newsletter. Part II of Carl Coffman's story of his ancestors will be included, and there's room for more! If you'd like to submit something - about a page in length - on your personal research, like how you solved a puzzle, please send it to me rexbrown@shreve.net . We started a Brick Wall column last issue, so if you have a stubborn ancestor who refuses to be found, send that in, too. If your family is planning a reunion this summer, let me know, too, and we'll include that information in the newsletter. I have to turn this one in to the printer by May 10 (or earlier), since I'll be out of town for much of May. Thanks for your help. Gail www.rootsweb.com/~txharris/
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=690 Surname: James ------------------------- I am looking for information on Burrel and Josephine JAMES who lived in Harrison county in the 1870 and 1880 census and maybe later. Burrel was born around 1845 and Josephine was born around 1855. They and their children were listed as mullatto in both the 1870 and the 1880 census. Burrel's father came from Alabama and his mother from Mississippi. Josephine's mother came from Mississippi, her father's birthplace is not listed. One of their children was Wade Hampton JAMES born around 1872-1873 in Harrison county. I am hoping that this is the Wade James that is my husbands great-grandfather who was born and raised in Marshall, Harrison, Texas. Their other children were Emma(12), John (10), & Alice (6). There was also listed beneath the family of Burrel JAMES in the 1880 census another JAMES family that appears to be related. The names are John (33), Ellen (30), Alfred (12), Mary (10), Burrell (8) and Brooks (6). Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=689 Surname: Amos, DeMoss ------------------------- Does anyone have any information on the DeMoss Family that lived in or around Waskom in 1924/1925? Thanks, Margaret
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=688 Surname: Gregg ------------------------- Jackson A. Gregg was in the Harrison Co. area around 1870. That was about the time he married his second wife. I would like to know her name, if anyone has acsess to these records. The town mentioned was Marshall. Thanks, Linda
Hello folks. I have gone to cable connection for my isp. I will save about $40 a month by doing away with the second phone line so the inconvenience of changing was worth it. Gail, I can't send email by my old address, so I can't unsub myself from the list. That old address was jcraven@usunwired.net Would you please do that.....OR you can just let it bounce til it unsub's it's self. Happy Hunting, Jan Craven
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=687 Surname: Griffith Champion ------------------------- Hi: I am searching for the family of Fannie Griffith family. I know she married a Elijah C. Champion in the Harrison, County. If you have any information on this family I surley would appreciate any. Please feel free to e-mail me at queeniebutt@bwoodtx.com. Thank you for your time...L.J.
Dear list I saw the piney tree in north Harrison Co. the 22nd. and 23rd. of March and wish to say I was impressed, and ever body was so very nice to us. I need to know what the name of the flowers that grow on a vine that climbs the trees in the piney woods. First time I ever saw that type and they were great. Any plans for the Harrison Hotel in downtown? It's still stately and noble to my eyes. These two web sites will save you time and trouble in your searching. <www.corp.excite.com> and <www.callwave.com> Let me know if you like them. Thanks to all of you in the county for your Kindness, and I did indeed fall in love with the Red River Valley and your County, and would like to live there. Gail said I could be a 3/4 Texan because my family came from there, The Rabbit. Regards Carl in Wichita. ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=686 Surname: WEST ------------------------- Seeking information on the WEST family living in Hrrison Co. Tx 1846. Father A. WEST, son William WEST b 1846. Any info appreciate.
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=684 Surname: Nelson, Elzy, Prince, Kidwell ------------------------- harrison County Tex.
Posted on: Harrison CountyTxGenWeb Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Tx/Harrison?read=683 Surname: ------------------------- >From the files of the Harrison County Historical Museum Library:The only reference we could find was in an old World Book that had an entry for Ancient Order of United Workmen. No details are given. We believe this was a sort of franternity formed to provide life insurance for the members. Oter than that we can not find anything.
The folks at Rootsweb have added another plus - messages posted at the GenConnect Query boards can be forwarded to the corresponding e-mail lists. What this means is that every time someone posts a query on the Harrison Co. site, it will be sent to this list as well. This should help to broaden the research experience for those interested in Harrison Co. genealogy. Now, if they can keep Harris Co. separate from Harrison Co., we'll be in good shape ;-] Gail www.rootsweb.com/~txharris/
Is anyone in Harrison County researching the Farley line? I am looking for a Cornelius girl who married a Farley in the late 1800's, probably about 1870-1890. The woman was a daughter of Jefferson Harvey Cornelius who moved to Texas from Blounty County , AL by 1870 when he settled in Cherokee County. According to an elderly aunt who died 30 years ago, the Cornelius girl married a Mr. Farley and settled in northeast TX. The possible names are: Elizabeth J., Rachel, Sis ( nickname is the only name she was known by), Susannah, Nancy. She had two other sisters: Mahala who married a John Holland, and a Elinor Belle who married Eugene Valentine Gates. Any help would be appreciated. Her brother was Aaron Cornelius who married Sarah Noble in 1864, The rest of the family settled in Bowie County and Angelina County. Reply to Barbara Gothie. bhgothie@mindspring.com.