Following are updates to the HCGS military web pages. Thank you to Sandi Brandon of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Tim Sears of Brookfield, Wisconsin for their contributions. Addition of WWII Veterans: Walter R. Brandon Melvin Louis Brown Obituaries of WWII Veterans: Melvin Louis Brown 06/29/1999 Ray Lee Byrom 10/26/1993 Medals: Jerry Galpin - WWII. 1st LT David E. Yates - Killed in Que Son Province July 13, 1969 and buried in Rock Church Cemetery in Hood County. He was one of Hood County's true heroes. http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/VeteranIndex.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

It is with great pleasure to present to you Frank Saffarran's personal memories of his World War II experiences at http://www.hcnews.com/depot/frank/temp/forward.html As most of you know, Frank is our HCGS Webmaster. Follow Frank's excellent adventure from meeting Roosevelt and Churchill . . . to Iwo Jima . . . and back home. Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

Frank Saffarrans didn't want me to run out of things to do, so he went to the courthouse in Granbury and found a partial listing of World War II veterans for me to research. Almost all of the names are NEW additions to our WWII roster. These individuals gave their birthplace or residence as Hood County when entering the military. The following names are listed in the Hood County Courthouse as World War II veterans (A - C): Abbott, Truman C. Abernathy, Richard F. Ables, Guy V. Adams, William B. Adams, Orbal L. Akers, Walter V. Allen, Harman F. Allen, Leonard L. - Killed in Action Allen, Olan L. Allen, Willard L. Allison, J. T. Allison, Stanley L. Anderson, Ernest E. Andrews, John W. Andrews, Lewis E. Andrews, Stanley O. Andrews, Vivian H. Andrews, William C. Archer, Frank Archer, George Jr. Armstrong, Gailand A. Armstrong, Osias E. Arnold, Wayne E. Arrington, Elmore J. Arrington, John C. Arrowood, Ray B. Ator, Carl D. Ator, George P. Ator, Joe T. Ator, Leon G. Ator, Ross B. Ator, S. H. Jr. Avery, William E. Baker, Billy W. Baker, Claudo B. Bales, W. P. Bandy, Edna E. Banks, Leon C. Barker, Horace G. Barker, Marcellus W. Barton, Freddy R. Barton, Jerry Barton, Richard D. Barton, William A. Baumgarner, Carl L. Benson, Robert Bibby, Robert G. Bickle, Raymond E. Bickle, Thomas E. Bills, Algene H. Bills, Carroll E. Bird, Edward D. Blair, Roy D. Blalock, Ancil S. Blanton, Ben N. Blanton, Harvie B. Boedecker, Chester E. Boedecker, William J. Jr. Bolton, Atlas D. Bolton, Bryan R. Bolton, Raymond L. Bone, Jim K. - Killed in Action Bowden, Clifton M. Bowden, Warren H. Bows, R. Gerald W. Bracken, Oron O. Bramlett, John W. Brandon, James L. Brandon, Walter R. Brashears, William B. Brisco, Johnnie P. Britt, Emmett W. Britt, Henry E. Brooks, Leo L. Brooks, Luther T. Brooks, Thurman W. Jr. Brooks, William B. Brown, Hobart A. Brown, Jack D. Brown, Joe Brown, Joe C. Brown, Loyd M. Browning, Oscar M. Bryan, John H. Bullard, Leonard L. Bullock, Raymond H. Burchfield, Samuel A. Burgess, Ivy E. Burgess, Travis A. Burns, J. W. Burns, William W. Busby, Sammie E. Cadenhead, Stanley W. Callaham, Jesse W. Camp, Henry O. Campbell, Chester M. Campbell, Cole Campbell, Dalton J. Campbell, Joe B. Campbell, John G. Campbell, Johnny P. Campbell, Loren R. Jr. Campbell, R. D. Campbell, William D. Caraway, Forrest E. Caraway, Robert B. Carmichael, Joseph L. Carr, Binion H. Carr, Lindon I. Carter, Cecil R. Carter, Earnie E. Carter, Harold B. Carter, Lucian L. Carter, William C. Cash, Woodrow W. Caskey, Artis M. Caudle, Bobby E. Caudle, Thomas B. Chapman, Ernest O. Chapman, Fred Chapman, John Chapman, Raymond L. Charles, Neal H. Cherry, Norman C. Cherry, Philip W. Cherry, Rex B. Cherry, Roy W. Choate, Willie E. Clark, Billy P. Cleveland, Courts K. Jr. Cleveland, Dale P. - Killed in Action Cleveland, David O. Cleveland, Henry E. Clifton, John E. Clifton, William Lane - Killed in Action Cline, W. J. Cogdell, James L. Cogdill, Mark J. Collier, Robert L. Collier, William H. Collins, Calvin, C. Collins, Eustace R. Collins, L. B. Collins, Oliver L. Collins, Troy D. Compton, Bobby T. Compton, Don E. Cooper, Ben T. Cooper, Delano W. - Killed in Action Cooper, Harry T. Cooper, Liston T. Cooper, Morris O. Copeland, Lee H. Copeland, Melvin L. Copeland, Wilbur W. Cosby, Landon N. Cotton, Andrew J. Cotton, William E. Coulston, Edward T. Coulston, Harry L. Covey, William T. Cowan, Joe B. Cox, George E. Crear, David E. Cress, Reauford W. Crook, Charles B. Crook, Richard C. Crook, Wayne Cruce, Winifred M. Cummings, Eph I. Cunningham, James C. Curl, Harry P. - Killed in Action I actually appreciate Frank and his help very much. It will take a while to research the above names. If you happen to have any of the following information you could share regarding the above WWII veterans, it would be appreciated: Full Name Rank / Branch of Service / Military Unit Date of Birth Date of Death / Place of Burial If Living / E-Mail Address Any Medals Awarded Photo Biography Obituary http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/VeteranIndex.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

As we celebrate our upcoming 4th of July holiday, read about the lives of some of Hood County's World War II heroes: Otis Adams - Prisoner of War Corregidor Ken Alexander - Prisoner of War Germany Mel Curtis - Marine Corps Aviator Steve Krykla - Air Force James Kuykendall - Army Combat Nora Lightfoot - Army Nurse Reuben Powell Jr. - Prisoner of War Bud Tabor - B-17 Navigator http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/VeteransObituaries.htm On behalf of the Hood County Genealogical Society, have a wonderful and safe holiday weekend. Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society ty

Hood County was part of Johnson County until 1866. Learn about Civil War General Patrick Cleburne and his boyhood home in Ireland - with photo! Johnson County and the Sons of Confederate Veterans are planning a special Pat Cleburne Birthday Celebration March 18th - 19th, 2000. http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/CleburneHome.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

Forwarded by TxHood-L list moderator. PLEASE REPLY DIRECTLY TO: margo381@caprok.net Subject: {not a subscriber} Hood County, Texas Query Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 13:55:05 -0700 (PDT) From: margo381@caprok.net (Marjorie Owens) The Hood County Query and Family Data Page has a new entry: - ---------------------------------------------------- Looking for information on Sarah "Sally" PEACOCK born: June 6, 1870 or(1869) in Hood Co. Married: 1st J.A. "Camp Allen" GIBSON. Sarah Died: November 8, 1950 in Cyril, Caddo Co., OK. She was a full blood Choctaw Indian. She is not a relative of mine, I am searching for a neice by marriage. Sarah's 2nd Marriage was to Abner (Ab) Johnson and their children were: l. Woodie May, 2. Aarthur (Monk), 3. Gladys Helen, 4. Eugene (Gene or Cakie). Please e-mail me personally if you have any information on this family. Thank you, M. Owens Marjorie Owens <margo381@caprok.net> Odessa, TX USA - Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at 13:55:04 (PDT) -- Frank Saffarrans Home Page Editor Hood County Genealogical Society http://www.hcnews.com/~ancestor opa ['opa] masculine noun, colloquial German: grandpa

The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring you a new web page regarding the military medals honored to Hood County military veterans: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/Medals.htm We will be glad to add your information or a family member's information. Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

The Hood County Genealogical Society has identified nine additional military veterans of Hood County, Texas. Also, additional information has been provided on ten of our previously identified military veterans. Special contributions are appreciated from Junior Masterson, who grew up in Cresson, and now resides in Tarrant County. Also appreciated are the efforts of Tim Sears of Brookfield, Wisconsin and Mildred Thormann of Weatherford, Texas. Together they are working to provide missing information on Hood County veterans in order to have more complete historical information. Civil War: Clark, Randolph Lee - additional information Compton, Yelverton O. - additional information Tolar, Alfred H. H. - NEW! Read the biography of the namesake of Tolar. World War I: Ford, A. J. - additional information Morgan, Daniel E. - additional information Perry, Jesse Houston - additional information Tolbert, Troy - additional information World War II: Clements, Jim - plus read about him in our NEW Biographies Section Crosier, Layfayette - additional information Dennis, John Edward - additional information Ellis, Jesse Carroll Ellis - additional information - also served in Korea Ivy, Neil Milburn, Royce E. Petty, Wann E. - additional information Pope, Willy Tuggle, Jerry W. Sr. Willeford, James E. Jr. (Jack) - also served in Korean War Korean War: Ellis, Jesse Carroll Ellis - additional information - also served in WWII Masterson, Lowell Junior mastersn@flash.net Powdrill, Bobby Joe Willeford, James E. Jr. (Jack) - also served in WWII The Veterans Obituaries have been updated due to the recent passings of: Powdrill, Bobby Joe Quinn, William Woodbury (Bill) Tuggle, Jerry W. Sr. Willeford, James E. Jr. (Jack) http://www.hcnews.com/depot/Veteran/VeteranIndex.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

I have the following surnames in my database matching Hood Co., TX: Bills Chandler Harvey "WT" Lusk, Jr. Carrell and Yost Architects Interiors

These are the families I am looking for in Hood County! Darlene Descendants of Patrick Henry Branch 1 Patrick Henry Branch b: August 1853 in TN d: 1923 .. +Lucinda Macendia Hightower b: July 26, 1858 in Henderson Co., Texas d: July 25, 1934 in Merkel, Taylor Co, TX ......... 2 Oscar Branch b: September 29, 1878 in TN ............. +Alma Coleman ......... 2 Edward Lee Branch b: October 12, 1882 in Hood Co, TX d: October 1968 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant, TX ............. +Myrtle D. unknown Branch b: 1887 in TX .................... 3 Edward B. Branch b: December 17, 1907 in TX d: March 1976 in Ft. Worth, Tarrant, TX ......... 2 Mattie Branch b: November 15, 1884 in Hood Co, TX ......... 2 Henry P. Branch b: December 26, 1886 in TX ............. +Jessie unknown Branch .................... 3 Weldon Branch b: January 22, 1910 in TX d: September 15, 1988 in Bakersfield, Kern Co, CA .................... 3 Louise Branch b: 1915 in TX ......... 2 Bell Branch b: January 15, 1889 in TX ......... 2 Myrtle Branch b: June 1891 in TX ............. +unknown Hamilton ......... 2 Leonard Branch b: September 21, 1894 in TX d: April 1972 in El Paso, El Paso, TX ......... 2 Jessie Branch b: November 1895 in TX

Forwarded by TxHood-L List moderator PLEASE REPLY TO: wcreel@ccms.net Subject: {not a subscriber} Hood County, Texas Query Date: Fri, 11 Jun 1999 09:03:05 -0700 (PDT) From: wcreel@ccms.net (Bill Creel) The Hood County Query and Family Data Page has a new entry: - ---------------------------------------------------- Rev. STAPP, V.R., children GEORGIA, JESSIE, NAOMI. Searching for parents, children and dates. They are LISTED IN CHURCH RECORDS, 1918 H.S. yearbook, 1904 Hood County Abstract. Also STAPP, B.S. listed in 1887 Tax Collector info. Need path of migration to Texas and connection to any other STAPPs in Texas. Bill Creel <wcreel@ccms.net> Round Rock, Tx USA - Friday, June 11, 1999 at 09:03:05 (PDT) - ---------------------------------------------------- -- Frank Saffarrans Home Page Editor Hood County Genealogical Society http://www.hcnews.com/~ancestor opa ['opa] masculine noun, colloquial German: grandpa

Seeking researchers and info on: Austin Newton YEATS/YATES, b.1827 - TN; d.1903 - TX m. Frances BOND, b.1823 - TN; d.1906 - TX Issue: Henry Coleman b.1849 Margaret Jane b.1851 Amon C. b.1853 Sarah Elizabeth b.1855 Nathaniel Crittington b.1859 Samuel H. b.1861 Joseph b.abt. 1856 Jenono (?) b.abt. 1867 Virgil b.abt. 1869 This is the Austin Newton YEATS/YATES who is a historical figure in Hood Co. history, known for his workmanship in building the Yeats Cabin in Granbury and Yeats Hotel in Lipan. -T.N. Reid tntr@flash.net

Seeking connections with researchers and info on: Samuel Yeats b.1757, prob. Nash Co., NC m. Jane Millsaps Issue: Mary b.1787 Jane b.1789 Samuel b.1798 Elizabeth b.1801 Nathaniel b.1803 Robert b.1805 Samuel Yeats was a vet. of the Revolutionary War, from NC. He volunteered three times, the first time in 1776 in Nash Co. In 1787 he was in Burke Co., NC. In 1795 he moved to Cocke Co., TN and lived there the remainder of his days. (d.1844) All my info was obtained from another researcher, and I have the rev. war papers, but would like further confirmation on this family and the children (there was quite a gap between Jane and Samuel's births). Also, any clues as to who Samuel's parents were? -T.N. Reid tntr@flash.net

At 10:05 AM +0000 6/13/99, Virginia Hale wrote: >The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring you the Women >Military Veterans of Hood County, Texas at: >http://www.hcnews.com/depot/Veteran/VeteranIndex.htm > >Thank you, >Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net >WebPages Staff Editor >Hood County Genealogical Society > >______________________________ ############## One of the sons of Adrian Davis, whose farm was just west of the Brushy school died in WW II. Adrian was my great uncle. The photo of the fallen son hung on the wall of the living room of the farm house. I vaguely recall that he was called "Sonny". I don't have more information at the moment. Jerry Lobdill

I would like to get in touch with Mr.Cron regarding the Ginns of Texas. I am working on our live of Ginns and would like to know if we are connected. I am also interested in the person that wrote the last article regarding the Ginns in the Hood county Genealogy letter. I can be reached at: lng@intx.net Thanks, LaNelda Gordon Frank Saffarrans wrote: > Forwarded by TxHood-L list moderator > > Subject: Re: [TXHOOD-L] Comanche Peak > Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 07:35:17 EDT > From: Fpslug33@aol.com > To: opa@hcnews.com > CC: Fpslug33@aol.com > > I have been monitering the daily news on this web site for sometime. > My > wife`s family are from Tolar Tx. Hood Co. and this information about > Comanche > Peak is very interesting as one of her ancestors owned this peice of > land. > He was the second owner and his name is Loveless Savage Ginn II . He > bought > this land Sept. 4, 1916 , and his heirs sold it in 1947. He was born > 1877 , > died Nov. 6 ,1947 in Grandbury Tx. Hood Co. I have not worked on this > line > for awhile, but am getting back to it . I have considerable data on > the > latter Ginn line, and some on the earlier Ginn family I will share > with > others who are researching this Family. > Thank you, > Robert D. Cron. > > -- > Frank Saffarrans > Home Page Editor > Hood County Genealogical Society > http://www.hcnews.com/~ancestor > > opa ['opa] masculine noun, colloquial German: grandpa

Forwarded by TxHood-L list moderator Subject: Re: [TXHOOD-L] Comanche Peak Date: Sun, 13 Jun 1999 07:35:17 EDT From: Fpslug33@aol.com To: opa@hcnews.com CC: Fpslug33@aol.com I have been monitering the daily news on this web site for sometime. My wife`s family are from Tolar Tx. Hood Co. and this information about Comanche Peak is very interesting as one of her ancestors owned this peice of land. He was the second owner and his name is Loveless Savage Ginn II . He bought this land Sept. 4, 1916 , and his heirs sold it in 1947. He was born 1877 , died Nov. 6 ,1947 in Grandbury Tx. Hood Co. I have not worked on this line for awhile, but am getting back to it . I have considerable data on the latter Ginn line, and some on the earlier Ginn family I will share with others who are researching this Family. Thank you, Robert D. Cron. -- Frank Saffarrans Home Page Editor Hood County Genealogical Society http://www.hcnews.com/~ancestor opa ['opa] masculine noun, colloquial German: grandpa

The Hood County Genealogical Society is pleased to bring you the Women Military Veterans of Hood County, Texas at: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/Veteran/VeteranIndex.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society

New on HCGS WebPages Comanche Peak to become working ranch. View at: http://www.granbury.com/~ancestor/z/biog/ComanchePeakRanch.htm -- Frank Saffarrans Home Page Editor Hood County Genealogical Society http://www.hcnews.com/~ancestor opa ['opa] masculine noun, colloquial German: grandpa

Colony Cemetery now is designated a State of Texas Historical Cemetery. Plan to attend Juneteenth celebration and dedication of Historical Designation. View at: http://www.genealogy.org/~granbury/church/Juneteenth.htm -- Frank Saffarrans Home Page Editor Hood County Genealogical Society http://www.hcnews.com/~ancestor opa ['opa] masculine noun, colloquial German: grandpa

The Hood County Genealogical Society has identified 55 additional Hood County military veterans, and additional information on two military veterans, as listed below. We appreciate the contributions of Eloise Cramer, Evelyn Brooks Long, Susan Black, Ann Carlton Oppenheimer, Kay Lee, Joe Holmes, and Sandra Wortham. Civil War: Bransom, Benjamin Bunt, Zebah Carlton, George W. Kirkham, Samuel Bonaparte Sr. Mills, Thomas Jefferson Perry, Frances Marion (Frank) - additional information World War I: Henslee, Arvellor Henslee, Gilbert Wilson, Harve World War II: Adams, Otis E. - Prisoner of War in Corregidor Alexander, Ken - Prisoner of War in Germany Barber, Jeff W. (Jerry) Buckelew, Clayton S. Campbell, John F. Jr. Coffey, Howard Collins, Doyle Cooper, Morris O. - Purple Heart Cooper, W. C. (Dub) Cross, Lee Douglas (Pete) Curtis, Merle C. (Mel or Curt) - also served in Korean War Emerick, Earl Atherton (Rusty) Erwin, Sylvesta Wayne (S. W. or Vesta) Fletcher, Clarence - Purple Heart Galpin, Gerald (Jerry) - Bronze Star Gee, Truman Devereaux Hawbaker, Richard Loy Holub, Roy J. Sr. - 2 Bronze Stars & Purple Heart Johnson, Truman Clyde - also served in Korean War & Vietnam Jones, William F. (Bill) Kachel, Adrian E. Krykla, Steve - also served in Korean War - Distinguished Service Cross Kuykendall, James Clyde Lightfoot, Nora Catherine Elliott - Army Nurse in Pacific - Bronze Star Love, Marvin - also served in Korean War Miller, Raymond Moore, John H. Morris, Bobbie Scott McDaniel, Lee Roy (Buster) - also served in Korean War Powell, Reuben F. Jr. - Prisoner of War - Purple Heart Prescott, Lonnie Leon Reeves, Lonnie Roy, William Jr. (Bill) Sartor, Ray Schwartz, Herman J. (Bud) Skinner, Forrest Clyde Smith, James Thomas (J. T.) Smith, Ray M. Suitt, L. T. Sr. Swenson, Bennie Tabor, Henry S. (Bud) - Distinguished Flying Cross Taylor, Floyd Thomas Thomason, Roy Walton, Gale White, Jack A. Sr. Wright, Leonard E. Young, Robert L. Korean War: Allen, Duane Richard Biggs, Harold D. Curtis, Merle C. (Mel or Curt) - also served in WWII Dickerson, Donald M. Evans, Walter J. (Walt) Hickman, Cleatus Eugene Johnson, Minor Lee Johnson, Truman Clyde - also served in WWII & Vietnam Krykla, Steve - also served in WWII - Distinguished Service Cross Logan, James Evert Love, Marvin (Vern) - also served in WWII McDaniel, Lee Roy (Buster) - also served in WWII Prescott, Lonnie Leon Robinson, Don Shugart, Delmer Vietnam War: Brooks, William Leslie - additional information Johnson, Truman Clyde - also served in WWII & Korea Please visit the Military Veterans of Hood County, Texas web page at: http://www.hcnews.com/depot/veteran/VeteranIndex.htm Thank you, Virginia Hale virginia@computron.net WebPages Staff Editor Hood County Genealogical Society