This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cepak, Sulak Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5427 Message Board Post: Cameron Herald, Thur., 5 Sept. 2002 Raymond Albert Cepak Raymond Albert Cepak, 73, of Granger, died Sept. 1 at his residence. Funeral services were Sept. 4 at SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Granger with Father Isidore Ndagizimana. Burial followed at 3 p.m. at St. Mary's Cemetery in West. Cepak was born May 22, 1929 in West to Rufus and Annie (Sulak) Cepak. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of SS Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Granger V.F.W. and also the American Legion of Taylor. Cepak loved to garden and to fish. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Fred Cepak; and a sister, Clara Mitchell. Cepak is survived by his sons, Ronald Cepak of Albuquerque, NM and Glen Cepak of Taylor; daughters, Becky Sheppard of Rowlett and Ronda Cepak of Taylor; brothers, Robert Cepak of Waco and Kenneth Cepak of Arlington; and eight grandchildren.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hkB.2ACE/5426 Message Board Post: I am trying to find the ancestors of Joseph Pruitt who was born about 1814 in Illinois. Both his parents were from Virginia. His wife, Mary L., was born about 1821 in Illinois with parents who also originated from Illinois. I found an 1880 census of them in Precinct 7, Dallas, Texas. The children listed are Sarah E. Pruitt, 30, TX; Josaphine (sic) Pruitt, 17, TX; John M. Pruitt, 15, TX; and my Great Grandmother, Charlotte Pruitt, 14, 1866, TX, who married Andrew Jackson McCarty in 1885 in Texas; and Joseph W. Pruitt, 12, born in TX. >From my research, it appears that Joseph Pruitt's parents may tie into the families in Virginia since this is where they originate from. I would appreciate any census, marriage, land or birth leads that anyone may stumble across to solve this puzzle. Thank you so much. Corine

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/1778.1803.1 Message Board Post: In the Cattail Public School, District No. 29, Rockdale Twp, Milam Co., Texas, 1918, the students with surname Strelsky are listed as follows: 3rd Grade - Annie Strelsky 5th Grade - Rosa Strelsky Angeline Strelsky I have no other information on the Strelsky family. Hope this helps.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hkB.2ACE/1778.1803 Message Board Post: Hello, My name is Melissa Strelsky and I am attempting to find any information regarding my family's history. I know that my great grandfather was Henry Strelsky of Milam county. And any information you can help with I would thoroughy appreciate. Sincerely, Melissa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: NORRIS, SCARBOROUGH, WILLIAMSON, GILLILAND Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/3919.1 Message Board Post: I do not know why you published this obituary, but, I am just delighted that you did. T. J. (Thomas Jefferson Norris) was a great uncle of mine. Thank you so much for the obituary. How do I go about finding other obituaries on family members in Milam County? Again, THANK YOU. Jo

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hutto, Carver, Marek, Ramsey, Driggers Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5425 Message Board Post: Houston Chronicle July 30, 2002 Stella Udora Hutto STELLA UDORA HUTTO, 78, passed away July 28, 2002 in Houston. She was born, May 7, 1924 to George F. Carver and Lula Driggers. Mrs. Hutto was preceded in death by two children, Joe Lee Marek and Carl Ramsey Jr. Survived by 2 sons David and Ardis and 2 daughters Mary and Vanessa. 14 Grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren and one great-great granddaughter. Visitation Tuesday, from 5:00 to 8:00 at Earthman Downtown Chapel, 2420 Fannin Street. Funeral Service Wednesday 10:00 am at the Fannin Downtown Chapel. Burial in Forest Park Lawndale. (Note: Stella was not buried until Thursday, July 31, 2002) Submitted by Vanessa DeShazer

Desperately seeking any information on the following family. Need to find descendants of this family any help would truly be appreciated. Tomas Barta (Marie Elizabeth2 Lauer, Frank1) was born September 02, 1892, and died July 05, 1931. He married Sofie Bartos November 08, 1915. Children of Tomas Barta and Sofie Bartos are: i. Alfred Barta, born January 08, 1916; died December 14, 1997 in Milam Co., TX. ii. Della Barta. iii. August/ Austin Barta. iv. Daughter Barta. v. Joe Barta. Jimmie Hayek Taylor "To love what you do and feel that it matters -- how could anything be more fun?" Surnames: Hayek-Hajek, Turek, Hellums, Brewer, Phillips Morris, Taylor and Williams --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.384 / Virus Database: 216 - Release Date: 8/21/02

IF you go to the milam county page, and click on the newspapers, the Rockdale Reporter--often Phillips and Luckey has an advertisement on the right side of the screen with their address and phone number. It seems its an ad that rotates thru--I knew it was there--just never wrote down the information. Good Luck. Jan -----Original Message----- From: Vanessa Schatz [mailto:bfly1@earthlink.net] Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 3:57 AM To: TXMILAM-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [TXMILAM] Crawford, Robert "Bob" - obit Does anyone happen to have contact information for Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home? On Friday, August 16, 2002, at 02:08 PM, milamco@yahoo.com wrote: ==== TXMILAM Mailing List ==== Milam County, Texas GenWeb page http://www.geocities.com/milamco/ ============================== 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

Does anyone happen to have contact information for Phillips & Luckey Funeral Home? On Friday, August 16, 2002, at 02:08 PM, milamco@yahoo.com wrote:

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: WICKSON, BEAL, LESTER, MCKINNEY, ERETH Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/hkB.2ACE/5424 Message Board Post: Does anyone know the story, family-line or relationships of the following Wickson's, listed in the Milam County Federal U.S. Census? Aramintha, 14, F, Tex, living with the Beal family Arminta, 12, F, Tex, living with the Lester family Peter, 10, M, Tex, living with the McKinney family Margaret, 8, F, Ark, living with the Ereth (sp?) family. I am primarily interested in Aramintha and Arminta, and how they may be related.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stence, Shingler Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5423 Message Board Post: Rockdale Reporter, Thur., 5 Sept 2002 Shingler Graveside services for Mary Ella Stence Shingler, 76, of Longview were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 in the Forest Grove Cemetery with Rev. Weldon Belew officiating. She died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002 in Longview. Mrs. Shingler, formerly of Farmington, NM, was born Oct. 9. 1925 to Bessie and William E. Stence in Ranger. She and Robert L. Shingler Jr. were married Feb. 21, 1946 in Weatherford. Mrs. Shingler, an administrator with Conoco, Inc., was a member and very active in Bethany Christian Church in Farmington, New Mexico and president of Christian Women’s Fellowship and other offices of the church. She was a graduate of Kilgore Junior College and was a member of Rangeretts Forever. Mrs. Shingler was also member and still active in the Desk & Derrick Club, Eastern Star, The Extension Club, The Women’s Network, Women in Petroleum Industry and many other clubs and organizations until she suffered a stroke. She tutored Native Americans in the Farmington area for many years. Preceding her in death were a daughter, Sherry Shingler, parents and husband and a brother, Robert E. Stence Sr. Surviving are: Niece, Cindy Still and husband Shane; nephews, Larry Stence and wife Lisa, Robert Stence and wife Karen, Edward Stence and wife Peggy and Tommy Stence; sister-in-law, Pat Wildrix; cousins, Dorris Henry and husband Milford.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Kemble, Cobb Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5422 Message Board Post: Rockdale Reporter, Thur., 5 Sept 2002 Kemble TAYLOR – Funeral services for Edwin Lee Kemble, 80, of Georgetown, formerly of Thorndale were held Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at 10 a.m. at Condra Memorial Chapel in Taylor with the Rev. Jim Slack officiating. Burial followed in Taylor City Cemetery. He died Saturday, Aug. 24, 2002 at his residence. Mr. Kemble was born Feb. 11, 1922 in Waco the son of Elizabeth (Cobb) and Jack Kemble. Mr. Kemble had been a resident of Georgetown the last 13 years. On May 14, 1989 he was joined in marriage to Lillie Herring. He was employed as a millwright for Alcoa for 32 years until his retirement. Mr. Kemble was a member of the Thorndale VFW. He served his country in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service in World War II. Preceding him in death were his parents, first wife Sybil and one brother, Joe. Surviving are: Wife, Lillie Kemble of Georgetown; son, Robert L. Kemble and wife Leda of Austin; grandson, Robbie of Austin; sister, Kathryn Goulet of Wind Ridge, PA; Lillie’s sons, Luther Reed of Porter, Paul Reed of Georgetown and Lonnie Reed of Circleville; six grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Central Texas Submarine Veterans of World War II.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hopper, Allen, Horton Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5421 Message Board Post: Rockdale Reporter, Thur., 5 Sept 2002 Hopper LEXINGTON – Services for Bonney Hopper, 81, of Lexington were held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at First Baptist Church in Lexington with Dr. Henry Adrion III of First Baptist officiating. Mrs. Hopper died Thursday, Aug. 29, at her home in Lexington. A resident of Lexington since 1998 and formerly of Weslaco, she was born Nov. 10, 1920, in Grenada, MS, to John and Martha B. (Allen) Horton. She married Riley E. Hopper on July 31, 1943. Mrs. Hopper was a secretary at the Weslaco Chamber of Commerce for 18 years. For many years, she was president of the Women’s Missionary Union at Lexington and a Sunday school teacher. Mrs. Hopper was a member of First Baptist Church in Lexington. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, reading recipes and playing games with her family, and she was an avid reader. Preceding her in death were her parents; three sisters, Leoline Horton, Edna Prather and Mamie Young; and a brother, John Allen Horton. Survivors are her husband, Riley Hopper of Lexington; a son, James Hopper and wife Ginger of Sealy; a daughter, Trudy Holland and husband Gary of Lexington; four grandchildren, Stephanie Hopper of Maui, Hawaii, Jason Hopper and wife Rachel of Castle Rock, CO, Craig Holland of Salt Lake City, UT, and Jodie Rexroat and husband Jeremy of Venus; and a sister, Mildred Baker of Walnut Cove, NC. Pallbearers were Craig Holland, Jason Hopper, Jeremy Rexroat, John Young, Don Young and Gary Holland.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Van Bibber, VanBibber, Castle, Angell Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5420 Message Board Post: Rockdale Reporter, Thur., 5 Sept 2002 Van Bibber CAMERON – Services for Ethel Van Bibber, 93, of Cameron, formerly of Waco, were held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002, at Marek-Burns-Laywell Funeral Home in Cameron with Rev. Curtis Holland officiating. Burial followed in Walkers Creek Cemetery near Cameron. Mrs. Van Bibber died Tuesday, Aug. 27, in Cameron. A retired civil servant procurement agent for the James Connally Air Force Base in Waco, she was born July 13, 1909, in Cameron to Charlie and Nancy Castle Angell. She also worked as a bookkeeper for the Waco Lions Club from 1967 until shortly before her death. Mrs. Van Bibber was a member of Grace Temple Baptist Church in Waco. Survivors are a stepson, Richard Reid of Round Rock; a stepdaughter, Sandra Hillis of Asbland, NH; also, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Waco Lions Club.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jost, Berndt Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5419 Message Board Post: Rockdale Reporter, Thur., 5 Sept 2002 Jost Graveside services for John R. Jost, 78, of Salty were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002, at I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Rockdale with Rev. Calvin Springer officiating. Mr. Jost died Saturday, Aug. 31, in Rockdale. A lifelong resident of Salty, he was born Jan. 3, 1924, in Salty to William F. and Lena (Berndt) Jost. He attended school at Gay Hill and was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy. Mr. Jost was a carpenter. Preceding him in death were a brother, William Arthur Jost; a stepdaughter, Sharon Elaine Anness Eurbanek; and his parents, William F. and Lena Jost. Survivors are his wife, Sylvia Jost of Rockdale; two stepsons, Buell Clark Anness of Bruceville-Eddy and Patrick Michael Anness of Rockdale; a stepdaughter, Evelyn Anness of Houston; also, a close friend, Roger (Sonny) Scruggs and wife, Betty of the Shiloh community.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Watson, Kyle, Alford Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5418 Message Board Post: Rockdale Reporter, Thur., 5 Sept 2002 Watson Funeral services for Thelma Kyle Watson, 94, were held at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002 at Forest Grove Christian Church at Forest Grove with Rev. James Mantooth and Rev. Charles Salmon officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Grove Cemetery. She died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 in the Richards Memorial Hospital in Rockdale. Mrs. Watson, a lifelong resident of the Forest Grove Community and Lexington, was born Oct. 22, 1907 in Milam County to O.A. and Alice (Alford) Kyle. She and Alva O. Watson were married Dec. 11, 1925 in Rockdale. Mrs. Watson, a homemaker, was a member of the Eastern Star, Grand Ruth from 1977 to 1978, and served as officer for many years and as instructor for new members; a member of the Forest Grove Christian Church, serving as a Sunday school teacher; and was very active in schools and activities with her children. Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Aug. 23, 1981; sons, Homer Watson and James O. Watson; grandchildren, Fritcher Baby Girl and Gina Quinney; great-grandson, Sean Thigpen; five brothers, William Hurst Kyle, T.J. Kyle, James Kyle, Harry Kyle and Gene Kyle. Surviving are: Daughters, Mona Watson Haack and husband Jack of San Antonio, Myrtie Alice Fritcher and husband Bob of Lexington and Elaine Quinney and husband Amos of Lexington; daughter-in-law, Frances Butler Watson of Odessa; grandchildren, Margaret Slagle, Homer Watson III, Gary Haack, Melanie Thigpen, Jennifer Boubel, Terry Fritcher, Timothy Fritcher and Trina Edwards; great-grandchildren, Jordon Rundgren, Kyle Watson, Aaron Watson, Josh Haack, Liana Haack, Jason Thigpen, Tara Thigpen, Sydney Boubel, Zachry Boubel, Preston Dorman, Grayson Fritcher and Timothy Edwards; great-great-grandchildren, Cassedy Watson, Jakeb Watson and Hannah Watson; numerous nieces and nephews. Pallbearers were Margaret Slagle, Homer Watson III, Gary Haack, Melanie Thigpen, Jennifer Boubel, Terry Fritcher, Timothy Fritcher and Trina Edwards. Honorary pallbearers were Kyle Family nephews.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Clark, Craig, Nixon, Isaacs, Billingsley, LaGrone Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5417 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Issac & Ann Cartwright. Isaac's father was William Clark of Sabine County. I have Isaac & Ann in Milam County on the 1850 census but can't find them after that. Isaac would have been 46 on the 1860 census. I don't have any information on Ann. Thanks for any help. Julie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5411.1 Message Board Post: Sand Grove Cemetery, which is still active, is off of State Highway 36, south of Milano about 5 miles. Turn Right, if you are traveling south, on CR 328. Continue until you come to the fork in the road. Take the Right fork, and go nearly a mile. You will see the Sand Grove Church of Christ. The cemetery is behind it, with a chain link fence around it. Gate is usually always open. Some of my Buffington's and other relatives are buried there. The last time I was on these two county roads roads, they were not paved.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Stevens Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/3407.1 Message Board Post: Do you have any information on Roberts father , William .like where and when he was born ? I have a William Stevens born in Milam county in 1859. His parents were Thomas F. Stevens b.1839 ---- 1898 , buried in Kaufman county. mother Mary Ann Rodgers Could this be the same family ? Truman

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hkB.2ACE/5416 Message Board Post: I am looking for the old route that someone would have taken from Hearne in Robertson County through Cameron to Temple, Gatesville, etc. Where would they have crossed the river into Milam, and where did the old road go? I want to do a little road trip following as closely as possible the old routes.