New updated McCulloch County Cemetery Burial books will be available in several months. This book will contain records from all funeral homes in McCulloch County, official death certificate information from the courthouse records, and obituaries from old newspapers in addition to the tombstone readings from the 1985 burial book. Full names and dates of birth and death have been listed when possible and many burial names and dates are listed for lost graves without headstones. If you would like to reserve one of these books, please let me know. I need a tentative count in order to make arrangements for printing and to receive a definite cost per book. The book will be hard bound and the price will be around $25. Thanks, Louann

My grandfather Francis Marion Duncan Hopkins Jr. (F.M. Hopkins) owned a farm near Voca, McCulloch County, Texas from 1885 until his death in 1926. Actually this farm stayed in Hopkins family until 1933 or 1934. I have notes which various family members have shared with me of my grandfather Hopkins. It is said that he was a farmer, blacksmith, builder and bridge engineer. His public service included that of school trustee, and election judge. In 1892 he was elected to two public offices. Beginning 1 Jan 1893 he served one term as Precinct #2 Count commissioner, and 2 terms as Justice of the Peace. Do you know how I can confirm this? Any pointers will be helpful. Thank You,

Is there anyone in McCulloch Co. doing genealogy on the Hopkins family? I would like to hear from you. I was born near Voca, McCulloch Co.,Texas so was my father. My HOPKINS line [my parents] John Dennis HOPKINS b. 8 Feb 1898 Voca, McCulloch Co.,TX d. 1979 CA m. 22 Dec 1920 NM - Julia Mae WEBB [gr parents] Francis Marion Duncan HOPKINS Jr. b. 30 Sep 1853 GA d. 26 Dec 1926 Voca, TX m.7 Jun 1893 TX - Cynthia Lousia FREEMAN [g gr parents] Francis Marion Duncan HOPKINS Sr. b. 16 Sep 1817 GA d. 10 Dec 1868 GA m.31 Jan 1839 GA - Nancy A. FITZPATRICK

I am searching for any information I can get on the surnames Sherrod, Cates and McCarley. I'm makeing databases on all these surnames and any information would be most welcome. I'm hoping someday to be able to help others with these databases. Thank You, Wyon -----Original Message----- From: TXMCCULL-D-request@rootsweb.com <TXMCCULL-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: TXMCCULL-D@rootsweb.com <TXMCCULL-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, November 15, 1998 8:28 AM Subject: TXMCCULL-D Digest V98 #2

I'm not sure if my earlier message reached everyone so will re-send it. I have several people doing research for our queries. If you will send me the names of the people you are interested in researching and the approximate dates they were in McCulloch County, we will watch for these names as we search for others. We have names from the queries that are now posted, but many of you are on the mailing list who do not have a query. These are the names we would like to have. There are several new queries that are not posted yet, but have been answered. These names are already on our list so you do not need to reply. Send your reply to the list if you'd like or email us directly. To: louann@centex.net CC: "C. F. Whitesell" <cfw@centex.net> (The 'CC:' is to Anna Lu Whitesell who has volunteered to help answer queries and locate information for people interested in McCulloch County research.) Thanks, louann Louann Hall McCulloch County GenWeb Coordinator Brady, Texas

See information about Ransom (Rance) MOORE b abt 1820 AR; mar 1st abt 1848 to Permelia _____ (possibly Permelia CAMPBELL of Anderson Co TX??); in 1850 living in Milam Co with two children; apparently divorced or widowed by 1860. Rance MOORE mar 2nd about 1860 probably in Milam Co TX to Hettie (Hattie or Etta) SHARP; they appear on the 1860 Milam Co Census. They moved to the Bear Creek area of Kimble Co TX by 1862 with six children (including five children of first mar). They had eight more children, all born in Kimble Co except possibly one in Mason Co. About 1867 the family moved to Mason Co for safety during Indian raids, but they soon returned to Kimble Co where they lived until about 1875. About 1875 the family moved back to Mason Co where shortly afterward Rance died. Rance was bur in Koocksville Cem, Mason Co TX next to his son Daniel (see below). After Rance MOORE's death, Hettie Jane remarried Gabriel HURT (possibly HUNT). Unknown if any children born of this last marriage. Family legend says Hettie Jane died in Truth or Consequences NM, probably sometime after death of Gabriel HURT. Children of first marriage: Ann (m James BRADBURY Jr), William, Daniel (d 1867 & bur Koocksville Cem, Mason Co TX--accidental gunshot), Elizabeth and Mary. Children of second marriage: Sarah Ella (b 1860 m 1875 Lou M. WALTON in Kimble Co TX), James (or possibly another Daniel), Robert, John, Thomas, Creed, Lillie (Lettie) (m Charlie ERVIN), Josephine (m John BAKER), Kitty (m Light TOWNSEND). O. C. Fisher lists another child "Leaf who married J. A. BIRT". Late last year I pposted this query to these same lists and received a couple of fine responses. I am posting again in case there are new readers who might be able to provide information about Hettie Jane's life after her third marriage (to Gabriel HURT) and to confirm if she did, indeed, later relocate to NM. Thanks for your interest. Jo Morgan in Washington State

This is a transcription of a letter that my grandmother had. It tells of the murder of Lewis (John Lewis) McDOWELL in McCullough County on 5/11/1868. The author of the letter is the 2nd wife of Lewis McDOWELL, Nancy (maiden name unknown). His 1st wife, Emeline TIPTON died in 1866 in McCullough County and is buried in the Cox cemetery next to Lewis McDOWELL. The letter is addressed to Lewis McDOWELL's oldest daughter Elizabeth Jane McDOWELL and her husband James Alford DYKES who were living in Gabriel Mills, Williamson County TX. The minor children of Lewis McDOWELL came to live with the DYKES family in Williamson county. There is no punctuation in the letter, but I have added "/" to indicate the breaks in the narrative that appear to be sentences. The spelling and capitalization is as close as I can manage to the original. State of Texas May the 15th 1868 Mr. James Dikes Williamson county Texas Dear Son & Daughter it is with a trimbling & aching heart that I seat my self this morning to drop you a few lines/ Dear children it greaves me to tell you that your kind father is ded/ he died last Monday well I say died he was killed/ me & him went up on Murkewater last Friday on a visit/ So our friends said lets all go down and take a dram/ So they went down to the Grocery but it was a long time before they could get him drink & then he wouldn't drink with no one but Ben Barton/ he said he was all the friend he had/ So he drank one dram after another till he got so drunk that he didn't know any thing at all/ well we was at Bartons & he was drink all night Sunday & on monday morning I seen he was goodeal better/ So he started back to the Grocery/ I told him to not go there to stay & drink some good strong coffee that making for him & then by twelve o clock we could start Home/ but he said no I will drink coffee when I come back/ So on he went but alas he never come back again/ for as he walked out of the grocery there was a dutchman standing at the corner of the house & he ran against your Pa & kicked him down & he was on his nees trying to get up when old edmonson ran to the door & shot him in the back/ This was done at close of day edmonson left that night wee dont know where he went/ but the people is after him & I hope they will get him & stretch him to the first lim they come too/ he spoke three times & said poor little orphans children was every word he said he was burried by the side of your mother. Well James we are all well excepting one of the boys has a fever / Sarah & the children is well they wanto to see you very bad/ James come as soon as you can & bring us some bread stuff if you can for we are about out & there is none in the country hardly/ Sarah say she wants you & Lizzy to come out here soon as you can & see us all & be shure & fetch some bread stuff with you/ come soon as you get this/ So I will come to a close by saying come soon & fail not. From your Mother Nancy Mcdowel Yours truly To James Dikes

Cousin Caroline is looking for a SELF woman (first name unknown) who married James (Edward?) WATSON. She was born in Wood County, TX and may be buried there as well. She is said to be a full-blooded Cherokee and possibly James Watson's second wife. Her daughter, Martha Ann Watson, was born in September 1863 in either Arlington or Abilene, TX. James Watson was born in 1830, lived in Cross Timbers, TX after the Civil War, and was a justice of the peace there. He was possibly a descendant of Patrick Alfred Watson of Arlington, TX. Please contact Webmaster with any info at: Self Family NetLetter http://www.inland.net/~tim/

I am new to this list. I am trying to trace the descendants of two LEMONS brothers and a LEMONS sister. Josiah Francis LEMONS b. 1838 d. 1914 in Voca. He married Mary Diane MELTON in Cooke Co TX in 1865. They are both buried in Mount Tabor Cemetery in Voca. They had the following childen: James Eugene b. 1865 William Riley b. 1868 m. Mattie M. DAVIS John Francis b. 1871 d. 1953. m. Fannie Alice HIBDON Margaret b. 1873 d. 1936 m. John DAVIS James Berry b. 1875d. 1949 m. Ida Frances MCBEE Joseph Marion b. 1878 d. 1960 m. Nora Lela COLEMAN Samuel Noah b. 1880 d. 1939 m. Ora May COLEMAN Mary Melvina b. 1882 m. Henry Wilson Martha Ellen b. 1884 d. 1973 m. Herbert Edward ARLEDGE Fannie Lenora b. 1889 m. Dee SCHOOLEY and then Ben Henry MCBEE ca 1905 Josiah's brother, James Berry LEMONS b. 1830 d. 1914 married Serina CRAIG in 1850. He is buried in Voca Cemetery. Do not know where she is buried. Children: Mary b. 1852 m. Thomas A. BAXTER William Thomas b. 1853 d. 1929 m. Martha Jane CRUTSINGER Sarah J. b. 1856 m. John R. BUSHONG Melvina b. 1858 Frances Angeline b. 1862 Rosana b. 1863 Emily b. 1865 Jessie b. 1867 James L. Berry b. 1870 d. 1942 m. Martha Jane ALLEN. Both buried in Voca Cemetery Parasy b. 1870 Melinda b. 1872 m. James T. STILES Anna b. 1876 m. Harvey ALLEN James and Josiah's sister, Frances Melvina LEMONS b. 1833 d. 1893 married Elbert OGLE in 1850. They are both buried in Voca Cemetery. Children: James W. b. 1851 John W. b. 1854 Henry W. b. 1858 Mary A. b 1861 Elbert b. 1863 Emily b. 1866 Jesse b. 1867 Rosanna b. 1869 Thomas b. 1872 Does anyone connect with this family? I also own the book McCulloch County Burials 1860-1985. I would be glad to do look ups for anyone on the list. Norma Karter