The Hood County Genealogical Society has added the following individuals to the World War II military veterans of Hood County, Texas: Lawrence Arnold Boortz - d. 09/10/1999 Nathan Hines - d. 09/19/1999 Claude Edward Horton - d. 09/18/1999 Charley Foye Lambert - d. 04/07/1981 Vincent Edward Winel, Jr. - d. 09/10/1999 World War II Roster: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/WWIIvets.htm Obituaries: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/Veteran/VeteransObituaries.htm We want to thank Terry Lambert for her contributing information. Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

Make your plans to attend the 112th year celebration at ROCK CHURCH HOMECOMING on 10 October 1999.. Detail information at following URL: http://www.genealogy.org/~granbury/church/RockChurchHomecoming1999.html -- Frank Saffarrans Home Page Editor Hood County Genealogical Society http://www.hcnews.com/~ancestor opa ['opa] masculine noun, colloquial German: grandpa

It appears that there were al least three families of cunninghams that arrived in Hood County in 1880, settling in and around Tolar. Although there a number of Cunningham listed in the records of Hood County I have been unable to idenify any heads of households or which cunningham belongs to whom. Anyone having researched this family or could be of assistance I would be very grateful. Thanks to all. Richard Cunningham c525@flash.net

Looking for info on the family of William DuVal. Married Sophia B. Darby b: in Culloden, GA, July 27, 1848 They had 2 sons as of 1896 and lived in Thorps Springs at that time Need any and all info on these people, births, deaths, marriages, etc. for an update of a Genealogy that was printed in 1896. Any help WILL BE greatly appreciated. Buddy..... Bud.Hartmann@juno.com Western Mass. Genealogical Society member # 649 www.rootsweb.com/~mawmgs/

The Hood County Query and Family Data Page has a new entry: - ---------------------------------------------------- CAN ANYONE TELL ME IF THE SURNAME AUGLEY STILL EXISTS IN OR AROUND HOOD COUNTY. ROB AUGLEY WAS THERE 1901-1902. I AM TRYING TO LOCATE ANYONE WITH THAT SURNAME LIVING ANYWHERE IN THE U. S. THEY WERE IN PULASKI CO., GA IN 1823 BUT NO WHERE CAN I LOCATE THEM IN 1830. ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED. THANKS, JO Jocelyn Brabham Barrett <jbarrett@asheboro.com> Asheboro , NC USA - Friday, September 24, 1999 at 06:45:30 (PDT) - ----------------------------------------------------

The Hood County Genealogical Society has a new web page called "Family Links" where we now have your personal genealogical web pages and family names linked to our web site! http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog.htm If you would like to participate, please reply by e-mail to me with the following information: Your name as you would like to have it displayed; The complete URL to your home page; Family surnames in alphabetical order, like: Adams, Brown, Carter, etc. All submitted links will be reviewed and must have a "G" rating. Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring you two new stories on "Doc" Edwin Augustus Hannaford, 1841-1915, Hood County's first pharmacist, and a great contributor to Hood County. Biography written by Vance J. Maloney, from the Judge Henry Davis Records: http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/HannafordEdwinAugustus.htm Hannaford House, Texas Historic Landmark, located at 126 South Lambert Street in Granbury, from the Hood County News, November 30, 1996: http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/HannafordHouse.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

The members of the Hood County Genealogical Society are always looking for new information. A wonderful on-line resource is the Federal Writers Project at: http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/wpaintro/wpahome.html Life histories were written by the staff of the Folklore Project of the Federal Writers Project for the U.S. Works Progress (later Work Projects) Administration (WPA) from 1936-1940. The Library of Congress collection includes 2,900 documents representing the work of over 300 writers from 24 states. Typically 2,000-15,000 words in length, the documents consist of drafts and revisions, varying in form from narrative to dialogue to report to case history. The histories describe the informant's family education, income, occupation, political views, religion and mores, medical needs, diet and miscellaneous observations. Pseudonyms are often substituted for individuals and places named in the narrative texts. Following are great family histories related to Hood County: Mrs. J. D. Rylee (nee McDonald) - Interview Jan. 8, 1937 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:3:./temp/~ammem_12dK:: H. P. Walker - Born 1867 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:7:./temp/~ammem_12dK:: N. D. Self - Interview March 1, 1937 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:4:./temp/~ammem_12dK:: http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:2:./temp/~ammem_12dK:: P. D. Self - Cowboy http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:6:./temp/~ammem_12dK:: Killing of Bird Tracy - Related by Tom Mullins, Sheriff http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:1:./temp/~ammem_12dK:: Dr. E. L. Menefee - Family moved to Johnson County in 1856 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:4:./temp/~ammem_nGIA:: Dr. J. H. Reeves - Came to Hood County in 1869 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:4:./temp/~ammem_nGIA:: Mary Jane Wilson Ward - Came to Hood County in 1870 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:4:./temp/~ammem_YCAW:: W. A. Wood - Came to Hood County in 1874 http://memory.loc.gov/cgi-bin/query/D?wpa:1:./temp/~ammem_YCAW:: We will add these links to our biographical section. Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

Andrew Jackson who settled on the Paluxy River was my g-g-grandfather. There are errors in his biography as pointed out below. The parts in brackets are mine. The mother of this family died January 8, 1860, and Mr. Jackson was again married in December, 1861, his second union being with Nancy Ingle[Ingley--first husband was Martin K. Ingley], whose maiden name was Andrews [Anders--daughter of Jonathan Anders and Nancy Elizabeth Taylor. Nancy Anders Ingley McCleskey was born in Bienville Parish, Louisiana]and who was a native of Louisiana. One daughter has been born of the second marriage, Mary L[ouise]., now the wife of J[ames] M[ilton] McCluskie [McCleskey]. Mary Louise Jackson and James Milton McCleskey were my g-grandparents. Margaret McCleskey

The Hood County Genealogical Society has identified the following Civil War military veterans of Hood County, Texas: Joseph Edmond Arrington Josiah Clinton Goodwin Edwin Augustus Hannaford - additional information Reverend John R. Northcutt James Travis Shirley Robert Seybourn Whitehead - additional information David Morton Wood http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/CivilWarVeterans.htm Look for their biographies coming to you in the near future. Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring you the biographies of a father and son: Andrew Jackson, 1822-1900, who settled as a farmer on the Paluxy River in 1857. Mr. Jackson also served in frontier service during the Civil War. http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/JacksonAndrew.htm J.P. Jackson, 1850-1926, also a farmer who raised Clydesdale horses in Hood County. http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/JacksonJP.htm Both father and son are buried in Rock Church Cemetery in Hood County. Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring the biography of John H. Allen, 1834-1904. Mr. Allen was wounded in the Civil War, traveled from coast to coast, and landed in Hood County. He served one term as County Commissioner. http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/AllenJohnH.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

This past weekend the country of France knighted Granbury's Roy Crittenden for his World War I military service - as reported by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/CrittendenRoy2.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

To those who are my cousins, and to you who are not, many have visited my WebPages. My father was a diligent genealogist and has inspired his daughters to continue the search. May I present my families' tribute to my father who just passed away on Sept. 7, 1999. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Prairie/4207/fmw.html please visit, and please leave a note in the guest book. Thank you, Lisa Wells, Karen Wells Bustrum, Kristi Wells-Bevis, Patricia Wells Dugan

The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring you new information on the military veterans of Hood County, Texas: World War II: Arthur W. Beck, Jr. (Bill) - Passed away 09/03/1999 Obituary: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/Veteran/VeteransObituaries.htm WWII Roster: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/WWIIvets.htm World War I: Roy Crittenden - Our last World War I veteran, age 99 Biographical Info: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/CrittendenRoy.htm WWI Roster: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/WWIvets.htm Civil War: David Lee Nutt - Texas Home Guards, of the legendary Nutt Family Family Information: http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/NuttFamily.htm Civil War Roster: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/CivilWarVeterans.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

Johnson County Ancestors?? Cleburne Memorial Cemetery has been cataloged!! The book contains about 9000 individuals with notes from cemetery records as well as headstones. There are maps and directions for finding each grave. Plus an Index!! A limited number has been printed. Will accept a check or money order for $48, which includes tax and shipping. Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery. Cleburne Cemetery Book P O Box 815 Joshua, TX 76058

The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring you the following two biographical stories: N. C. Addison - A prosperous Hood County farmer in the late 1800's: http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/AddisonNC.htm Stephen Decatur Windsor - A Confederate veteran who became a trail driver and settled in Lipan: http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/WindsorStephenDecatur.htm A special thank you is extended to Lance E. Key for the contribution of the Windsor information. Thanks, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

>From today's Hood County News: GRANBURY'S REENACTMENT AT NEW LOCATION IN OCT. The "War Against Northern Aggression" is moving farther South this year. The 6th annual Granbury’s Civil War Reenactment will take place October 2 – 3 at the new Prairie Creek Battlefield, 10 miles southwest of Granbury off Hwy 51—five miles past the Cheyne Ranch. For the second year, Mission Granbury, a non-profit group formed as a "community response to domestic violence and families in crisis," is sponsoring the two-day event. The Granbury reenactment has been touted as the largest Civil War reenactment in Texas and features battles fought by Granbury’s namesake, General Hiram B. Granbury. Battles to be reenacted this year include the Battle for Atlanta, which was fought in July 1864, and the Battle of Allatoona, Ga., which was fought in October 1864. The reenactment will focus on the impact of the Civil War on families with an emphasis on the roles of women in aiding soldiers on both sides of the battlefield and how the war affected children. Historians will present educational lessons as well as tours of the reenactors’ authentic military encampments. Other activities include fashion shows of the 1860s, a Civil War-era social and dance, historical musical entertainment and off-post sutler shops that sell Civil War necessities for men and women. In addition to the new location, new to this year’s event will be a candlelight memorial service on Saturday night, honoring those who lost their lives during the Civil War. The reenactment grounds will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Saturday and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Sunday. Reduced-price advance tickets are available at the convention and visitors bureau. For more information, call 573-5549. Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

The following two military veterans of Hood County, Texas have recently passed away and have been added to our rosters: World War II: Joseph W. Morosi http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/WWIIvets.htm Obituaries: Sidney A. Davis - 09/01/1999 Joseph W. Morosi - 08/30/1999 http://www.hcnews.com/depot/Veteran/VeteransObituaries.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

The Hood County Genealogical Society web site is temporarily experiencing technical difficulties in accessing "Biographical Information, Legends & Communities." We are working on this opportunity to excel. Learn about Arkansas Governor Thomas Stephenson Drew, 1812 - 1879, who lived in Lipan in Hood County and was buried there in the Baptist Cemetery. The Arkansas Version: NEW! http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/DrewThomasStephensonGov.htm The Texas Version: http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/drew.htm If you are unable to link to the above URL's, then it gives us another opportunity to excel! Thank you, Virginia Hale WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society