Take the Henrietta highway which I beleive is 148 out of Jacksboro going North. There is s sign on the Highway some 10 miles out saying Hicks Cemetery, however when you get on this dirt road there is no other sign about it. The cemetery is out in the pasture and still being used. I beleive the gate going thru the pasture is locked and there are some people living on this dirt road that can tell you who to see to get into it. Paul Smith
Walter, if you are able to find this response, please email me directly [email protected] I am not sure what MR.Shawver you are refering to. My father is George A. Shawver II, he married Betty Smithwick. So you may see why I would like to get some information from Delta if anyone has it available. In the book "Hugh Smithwick's Descendants", Delta is given credit for encouraging Mr Daub Bennett to write the book. Naturally with both of my parents surnames in Delta's name I feel a connection to her, and would like to know more. I wrote her a letter in 1998 and again in 1999. Then later, I did hear from someone that she may have passed away. Do you know if she had any genealogy files that may have been donated to someone? Thanks for responding. Carol
Delta Smithwick Shawver was my aunt. She died in 1995. If I can answer any questions for you, let me know. You can give me some information. I do not have Mr. Shawver's full name, date/place of birth, date of death or place of burial. I you can give me that information, I will appreciate it.
Haven't written ti this list in a long time, but I need some help. I am trying to find some of the COX descendants from around the Jack County area. I was corrwsponding with someone who was from the JAMES COX line, and I have lost their email address. Wonder if they would please contact me. I am trying to trace LEVI COX and I found him 1880 in Jack. He was 42 , LOUISA was 39, ALBERT, 11, RHODA, 8. Then in 1900 LEVI 63, LOUISA 60, and their 4 grandchildren, DELIA 10. KATIE L. 8, JOSEPH 6, ELLA 2. Then in 1910 he was living in the household of JAMES R.COX 34, LIZA N. 33, LAURA L. 14, "L". 8, LEVI 71 . James R. is the son of NATHAN S. COX. If anyone has any information on any of these folks, I would be very grateful to hear from you. Thanks, Wanda
Am trying to locate burial information for J. H or B MILLER, GEORGE MILLER and MARY FANNIE BRAWLEY/BRALLEY. Last known location was Jacksboro in 1982. Any info woulc be greatly appreciated.
Paula; The library, there at Jacksboro has some cemetery books, and they might make copies for you. I have pages copied from a book, "Jack County Cemetery Records" Vol 1, 1958-1959. Gibtown Cemetery On page 66 and 67, it lists the names beginning with "C", and the first of the "D"s. This is the way I found where several of my COX family were buried . And they write down what is written on the tombstone. For instance: COX, Louisa wife of Levi Sept 22, 1840 April 10, 1908. Hope this helps. If not, write to the Fort Worth Library, they will help you. The one I cannot find is the husband, Levi COX. Wanda
Hello, My grandfather John Howard Eaves was born in Gibtown, Jack County, Texas. His father's name, I believe, was Andrew Eaves, married to "Mandy", or Amanda Middleton. I am interested in any information concerning this family, especially if anyone knows where they are buried or who their parents were. John (my grandfather) Eaves was married to Ada Mae Frost, also raised in Jack County. I would also be interested in information regarding the Frost family. Thank you in advance for your interest and assistance. Paula Roberts
Hi Cuz! I am daughter of James Snow from Abilene. I just met a second cousin of ours (the Shiflett line) her great grandmother was Tennesee Louisa Snow and married Wiley M. Shiflett. It's funny a person I grew up with (Harv Shiflett) was their son. I never knew it. Anyway, I gave her your email she will be contacting you soon if not contact me.
Looking for info on gmother MYRTLE GOODIN, possibly sister to James Thomas Goodin of Ok., and/or Ed & John Henry Goodin who married Montgomery sisters, Jacksboro area. MYRTLE 1894-1942, b.Ok., to unk.CHOCTAW mother & father John? Goodin; mail-order bride of Arthur Franks 1923. Cannot find her on any census. Are there any old city directories of Jacksboro 1910-1929 with residential listings? Any cemetery listings, newspaper archives, etc? I will soon be making a trip to Jacksboro, so any help will be much appreciated. Thanks, p.s.
Hi, Virginia, the granddaughter of Cornelius and Georgia lives abt 35 miles from me. Of course, she is my first cousin. Cornelius' and Georgia's son, Archie. married my mother's sister. Archie was my father's first cousin so I am double related. I would be happy to share any information with you. Regards, Bettye Heinrich
Lucy, thank you for posting the cemetery data. I have had that information for many years. My problem has been in learning the name of his parents. A year ago I had a break through on Wm H H Branum's family although I still do not know his mother's maiden name or the name of his father. I made contact with people that are descended from his step- father (which I didn't know abt) and even was sent a copy of a letter written in 1871 that mentions him, his mother, sister and brother. Thank You, Bettye
Hicks Cemetery is about 8 miles north of Jacksboro on farm road 148, 1 mile East And South 1/2 mile in G. H. Jamison pasture. You have to get permission to go in. Thanks again for the help. It doesn't seem to be marked on any map, but from the directions I think I found it on an aerial photograph. There's a little square, maybe 75 by 100 feet, about 300 yards SW of some trees where there looks to be a Ranch House or maybe a barn. http://terraserver.homeadvisor.msn.com/image.asp?S=10&T=1&X=2886&Y=18434&Z=14&W=0 Kind of a long load time on a slow modem. One click to the NE takes you to the "Ranch". Click the "-" to zoom out and see where the roads lay. Dan
My Grand Uncle Cornelius Lewis was married to Wm. H. Branum's daughter, Georgia, if you would like to compare family info.
William Henry Harrison Branum was born March 4, 1841 and died June 9, 1925. He and his wife, Sarah Ann Adams are buried at Roberts Prairie(Roberts Branch) Cemetery at Jacksboro, Texas. I have been told that he was a 1/4th or 1/2 black.
William Henry Harrison Branum was born March 4, 1841 and died June 9, 1925. He and his wife, Sarah Ann Adams are buried at Roberts Prairie(Roberts Branch) Cemetery at Jacksboro, Texas.
Anyone know where the Hicks Cemetery in Jack County is? I haven't been able to find it on maps or GenWeb. GGGrandparents Ratliff were buried there 1920's. Maybe lived close-by for twenty years before that. I plan on coming down through there to look around as soon as I can, no telling just when though. Dan
Is there available a printout of this cemetery? Paul Smith
Hoping to make contact with descendants of this family; Sallie Mae COOK , b: 1 May 1882 in Navarro Co., TX d: 17 August 1961 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX Place of Burial: Belvedere Memorial Park Cemetery, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX; Daughter of Henry and Effie Jane (McPhaul) Cook She married, R. C. LLOYD; (date and location of marriage unknown) He was b: 1869 d: 24 January 1941 in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX Place of Burial: Belvedere Memorial Park Cemetery, San Angelo, Tom Green Co., TX We know they had at least 2 children, a Daughter and Son; their names are unknown. TIA, Elnora Frances Cook-Wyrick See our Home Page for pictures and more information; http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/y/r/Elnora--F-Wyrick/
Hoping to make contact with descendants of this family; Effie Jane Cook, b. 1 Feb 1879, Navarro Co., TX. daughter of Henry and Effie Jane (McPhaul) Cook, She married Wm. T. Gayler; 3 May 1896 in Jack Co., TX They had a total of seven children: 1. Gertrude, married, E.S.(Erasmus Stockton) Benson. They also had seven children. Gertrudes family may have lived in Taylor Co., TX 2. Wm. T. Jr. 3. Archie 4. Pryor Lee 5. Mary 6. Jane 7. Bonnie These names are not in birth order TIA, Elnora Frances Cook-Wyrick See our Home Page for pictures and more information; http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/y/r/Elnora--F-Wyrick/
Would like to make contact with descendants of this family; Henry David COOK b: 14 May 1871 in Navarro Co., TX , Son of Henry & Effie Jane (McPhaul) Cook He married; Minnie L. RICH, 5 August 1900 in Jack Co., TX Headstone shows, Minnie L. (Rich) Cook, b. 15 Feb 1881, in (?), d. 25 Jan 1904, also a headstone for 1 month old baby daughter (Ruby Kate Cook) d. 27 Dec 1902, in the Childress Cemetery, Childress, Childress Co., TX. Henry Davids mother Effie Jane is buried beside her daughter in-law and baby granddaughter. Family Bible Records give names of these children. 1. Lorn D COOK b: 7 May 1901 2. John Lorn COOK b: January 1904 These could be grandchildren; 3. Louise COOK after 1930 4. Jack L COOK after 1930 5. Rose Marie COOK after 1930 May have migrated in TX, AR or NM areas. TIA Elnora Frances Cook-Wyrick See our Home Page for pictures and more information; http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/y/r/Elnora--F-Wyrick/