Hi Shirley, If a death certificate was issued, it may be in McLennan County (Vital Records Office) or in Austin (Texas State Library and Archives Commission) or both. TX death records have been kept at the state level since 1903. For a lookup, scroll to the bottom of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission web page and e-mail your request to them (her name, when and where you think she died). Texas State Library and Archives Commission, Texas Vital Statistics: http://www.tsl.state.tx.us/arc/vitalfaq.html Or you can contact the McLennan County Vital Records Office Waco-McLennan County Public Health District Vital Statistics Division 225 W. Waco Drive Waco, TX 76707 (254) 750-5463 Email: info@waco-texas.com Bill Allen <misterbill@pdq.net> SNor222563@aol.com wrote: > Could anymore tell me who to call or write to get a death certificate for > Martha Ann (Lee) Moore. She was born about 1826 or 26 in the Edgefield > Districct of South Carolina then moved to Mt. Hilliard, Alabama. Her husband > was Daniel Moore. She died in Waco, Texas, February 15, 1905 or 1906. I'm > trying to find out who her parents were and hoping the death certificate will > tell me. > > Thank you for your help. > > Shirley Norfolk > e-mail: snor222563@aol.com

Could anymore tell me who to call or write to get a death certificate for Martha Ann (Lee) Moore. She was born about 1826 or 26 in the Edgefield Districct of South Carolina then moved to Mt. Hilliard, Alabama. Her husband was Daniel Moore. She died in Waco, Texas, February 15, 1905 or 1906. I'm trying to find out who her parents were and hoping the death certificate will tell me. Thank you for your help. Shirley Norfolk e-mail: snor222563@aol.com

Hello, I am trying to learn more about some old family photographs. Several are from Staut's, 503-1/2 Austin Street, Waco, TX Does anyone on this list know the years that Staut's studio was in business? Thanks, Marlinna Stringer Westbank, BC Canada (formerly of Waco)

The city of Mart is celebrating its 100 anniversary in November and they are asking for your help. We are very interested in compiling as many family histories, genealogies, or other interesting tidbits that you are willing to share. We are in the process of starting a family file in the library to help aid researchers who are studying the Mart area. We are particularly interested in the original families of Mart, but will gladly accept any and all information. If you are interested in sharing, please email me and I will give you all of the particulars. Also, many of the Mart records and obits are being posted online at: http://www.usgennet.org/usa/tx/county/mclennan/ If you are looking for records in this area, please drop by. Carol Couch ccouch@hot1.net

Howdy, The USGS site show Childress Creek to be in Bosque and McLennan counties. In McLennan County, it's on the China Mills USGS Map. But it doesn't show a Childress Creek Cemetery anywhere in Texas. USGS Query Form For The United States And Its Territories: http://geonames.usgs.gov/pls/gnis/web_query.gnis_web_query_form Bill Allen <misterbill@pdq.net> Bentley Hooks wrote: > I find no listing for Childress Creek Cem in Animap software, nor a cemetery > symbol for one near Childress Creek in Roads of Texas. > The creek begins up almost due north of Clifton, flows by Womack, Cayote, and > into the Brazos WSW of Gholson so only the last few miles are in McLennan Co. > Wonder if the cemetery might be in Bosque Co? There is a cemetery symbol near > Womack, only a little removed from the creek, but no other cemetery symbol is > shown anywhere along the length of the creek. Sorry, not much help. Ben

I find no listing for Childress Creek Cem in Animap software, nor a cemetery symbol for one near Childress Creek in Roads of Texas. The creek begins up almost due north of Clifton, flows by Womack, Cayote, and into the Brazos WSW of Gholson so only the last few miles are in McLennan Co. Wonder if the cemetery might be in Bosque Co? There is a cemetery symbol near Womack, only a little removed from the creek, but no other cemetery symbol is shown anywhere along the length of the creek. Sorry, not much help. Ben

I was looking thru the partial listing of fall and puckett records and saw a mention of childress creek cem. a brock was buried there. i now childress creek is out near china spring. where is this cemetery?? Teresa G.O.S.P.E.L. - God Offers Sinful People Eternal Life

Hi, Just signed on to this list. Is there anyone that can look-up a Waco city directory for me. I am looking for Franklin Weems or Fannie GUYER in 1930. I appreciate the help. Mike

Good Day! My 3rd great-grandparents, and most of their children, settled in this area in the 1860's or 1870's. My gg-grandfather stayed in MO but did make two trips to Texas in hopes of settling there. Both times he decided against it and returned to MO. On the first trip, their 2nd daughter was born, 1873. All I have is that she was born in TX. I don't know if it they were with family in Mc Lennan at the time. Are there birth records available from that year? If so, would you direct me to them? I do not live in Texas, so addresses are helpful. Thank you very much, Janice

According to the Handbook of Waco and McLennan County, Texas: Hermoson, in central McLennan County, three miles east of Waco, was the name of a post office which opened in April 1894, when Charles J. Keesee was appointed postmaster. In March, 1903, Hermoson was renamed North Waco. The post office was discontinued in July, 1905. Peggy Duty, Volunteer "P. & A. Adell" wrote: > I have been unable to locate Hermoson, TX. I think it may be in the McLennan Co area, but am not sure. I have a book belonging to my grandmother which has Hermoson, TX under her name. The book was purchased in West, Texas, but I know she lived in Waco as well. It seems to be a school book, but she also taught school. Any help would be appreciated. Ann Adell > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

I have been unable to locate Hermoson, TX. I think it may be in the McLennan Co area, but am not sure. I have a book belonging to my grandmother which has Hermoson, TX under her name. The book was purchased in West, Texas, but I know she lived in Waco as well. It seems to be a school book, but she also taught school. Any help would be appreciated. Ann Adell

Mrs. N. J. Garrison's name was Nancy. In Fall & Puckett Funeral Home Records there is also: GARRISON, J. W., 50 years, by J. L. Garrison; died of abscess of liver, April 12, 1895; interred at Concord Cemetery. GARRISON, Mrs. Laura C., by E. S. Garrison, died Providence Sanitarium, July 9, 1925; residence 928 S. 7th, interred July 10 at Temple, Texas; intestinal obstruction; female, white, married, domestic; born Jan 20, 1896, Texas; father, J. J. Coleman, b. Alabama; mother, Gleason, born Tenn.; informant, E. S. Garrison, Waco; Gleason works Goldstein-Migel Co.; turned over to Hewett Undertaking Co., Temple 1880 McLennan county census shows: GARRISON, John W., 35, born IL Lura, 30, MO, VA, VA Almeda, 12, TX Lizzie, 10, TX Walter, 8, TX John L., 3, TX Maude, 8/12 (October), TX Not in 1910 McLennan county census Peggy Duty, Volunteer Cathy Carter wrote: > I am searching for an obit for a Mrs. N.J. Garrison, age 84, who died June 12, 1914 in McLennan County. She is listed in Falls & Puckett as having resided 4 miles north of Waco. Payment for services was made by J. L. Garrison, who was my great-grandfather. His death certificate lists his mother as 'Laura Stewart' and father as 'John Garrison'. Trying to determine if Laura Stewart & Mrs. N. J. Garrison are one and the same. I have no information on J. L. Garrison's parents other than their names. If anyone can help with information I would be grateful. > > Cathy M. Carter > e-mail: ccarter@shreve.net > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

These coordinates are about 5 miles west of Crawford on Cedar Rock Parkway. About 20 miles west of the center of Waco, Texas. Roy Compton -----Original Message----- From: Bentley Hooks [mailto:benhooks@swbell.net] Sent: Monday, June 17, 2002 10:53 PM To: TXMCLENN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: Barton Cemetery I have a map program, Animap, that states Barton Cemetery is in Bosque County but likely very close to Valley Mills (which is just about on the McLennan-Bosque line). It gives the lat-long as 31 38N and 97 33W. I looked in Roads of Texas and found several unlabeled cemetery symbols close to Valley Mills; sorry I'm unable to translate the coordinates to a highway and miles in some direction. Hope this bit helps. ______________________________ --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.371 / Virus Database: 206 - Release Date: 6/13/2002 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.371 / Virus Database: 206 - Release Date: 6/13/2002

Hi, My Uncle James Burnett died in Waco in 1939. I don't know when his wife Ella Zell Burnett died. I also know they had 2 children, one G. Zell Burnett, a son, was a baker as was his father. One bakery was named Bahme (?) Bakery. I'm wondering if anyone has ever come across G. Zell Burnett. I'd love to know if he had children or stayed in Waco. I'd also like to find out if James' wife is buried with him at Rosemont Cemetery. If anyone is ever there could you take a peek and see if there are any stones by James' stone? Thank you, Lisa in PA

Hi Teresa, Check out the following link on Rootsweb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~iaclinto/cems/symbols.htm There is a list of common tombstone symbols at this site. F L T is an acronym used by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Cathy C. -----Original Message----- From: Teresa Parrish [mailto:gparrish@hot.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2002 11:56 AM To: TXMCLENN-L@rootsweb.com Subject: help in i.d.'ing mark on headstone I went out Saturday to proof read my notes for docu. the China Spring Cemetery. Yes, I am still working on it. The right side is done and I have submitted that much for the web. Well, any who, there is a mark that appears on a headstone of a man (there maybe another but am having trouble finding it in my notes), and I was wondering what it may mean. I am familiar with W.O.W and I.O.O.F. but this F.L.T. has me stumped. It's 3 chain links, with a letter in ea. Those letters are F L T(no periods). This mark appears on the headstone, at the top above the name, for-- M. D. Miller June 30, 1882 Apr. 14, 1916 Gone but not forgotten when I find the other I think has the same thing, I will send it. I just figure the names may jiggle someone's memory or the dates or something. Teresa P. G.O.S.P.E.L. - God Offers Sinful People Eternal Life ============================== To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

Howdy Teresa, I think the web page of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows can answer your question. Their first paragraph says: In 17th century England, it was odd to find people organized for the purpose of giving aid to those in need and of pursuing projects for the benefit of all mankind. Those who belonged to such an organization were called "Odd Fellows". Odd Fellows are also known as "The Three Link Fraternity" which stands for Friendship, Love and Truth. The Sovereign Grand Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows: http://www.ioof.org/IOOF.shtml Bill Allen <misterbill@pdq.net> Teresa Parrish wrote: > I went out Saturday to proof read my notes for docu. the China Spring Cemetery. Yes, I am still working on it. The right side is done and I have submitted that much for the web. > Well, any who, there is a mark that appears on a headstone of a man (there maybe another but am having trouble finding it in my notes), and I was wondering what it may mean. I am familiar with W.O.W and I.O.O.F. but this F.L.T. has me stumped. It's 3 chain links, with a letter in ea. Those letters are F L T(no periods). This mark appears on the headstone, at the top above the name, for-- > M. D. Miller > June 30, 1882 > Apr. 14, 1916 > Gone but not forgotten > > when I find the other I think has the same thing, I will send it. I just figure the names may jiggle someone's memory or the dates or something. > > Teresa P. > > G.O.S.P.E.L. - > God Offers Sinful People Eternal Life

I went out Saturday to proof read my notes for docu. the China Spring Cemetery. Yes, I am still working on it. The right side is done and I have submitted that much for the web. Well, any who, there is a mark that appears on a headstone of a man (there maybe another but am having trouble finding it in my notes), and I was wondering what it may mean. I am familiar with W.O.W and I.O.O.F. but this F.L.T. has me stumped. It's 3 chain links, with a letter in ea. Those letters are F L T(no periods). This mark appears on the headstone, at the top above the name, for-- M. D. Miller June 30, 1882 Apr. 14, 1916 Gone but not forgotten when I find the other I think has the same thing, I will send it. I just figure the names may jiggle someone's memory or the dates or something. Teresa P. G.O.S.P.E.L. - God Offers Sinful People Eternal Life

I have a map program, Animap, that states Barton Cemetery is in Bosque County but likely very close to Valley Mills (which is just about on the McLennan-Bosque line). It gives the lat-long as 31 38N and 97 33W. I looked in Roads of Texas and found several unlabeled cemetery symbols close to Valley Mills; sorry I'm unable to translate the coordinates to a highway and miles in some direction. Hope this bit helps.

Anyone know about Barton Cemetery and where it is? I have been searching for the graves of James and Leishia Thronhill for a long time. The Thornhills lived just east of Valley Mills in McLenn County and died during the 1900 - 1910 time period. Recently I was told that their grandchild, Leona Beebe may be buried in Barton Cemetery. Leona Beebe's death circa 1898. Since she was a child when she died, wondered if grandparents were buried at the same place. Gil

> Can anyone give me directions to the Robinson Cemetery? > > I am going to be in the area tomorrow. > > Thanks, > > Diane Robinson Cemetery is in the Town of Robinson (originally Robinsonville) Robinson is approx. 10 miles southeast of Waco on highway 77. I believe the Waco exit off I-35 is Valley Mills Drive, Highway 77 is one of the roads off "the circle". It travels southeast through Robinson eventually through Cameron.. There is a small sign I think on right side of the highway pointing to Robinson cemetery. It is a two lane road through some residential and as I recall there are a few curves before the cemetery. The cemetery is well kept, I was lucky the day of my first visit the keeper was there and check his layout of the cemetery to direct me to the graves of my g-grandfather and his sister. If in doubt stop at one of the service stations for directions. Good luck with your search. Jonelle in Santa Rosa, CA Jo Russell <ljrussell@earthlink.net> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ "California ... A Goldmine of Diversity" FGS/CSGA Conference, 7 -10 August 2002 in Ontario, CA Information for the FGS/CSGA 2002 Conference in now online at the FGS Website. You can check out all of the happenings each day <http://www.fgs.org/2002conf/conf-proghighlights.htm> and even register online. <http://www.fgs.org/2002conf/FGS-2002> Registrations postmarked before 24 June 2002 are eligible for the "early discount." >