Anybody got any info on the Moss family or the early history of Wheelock? Jerry Deal

Many thanks to Allen Grant and to Mr. Brunette for your replies to my question about Owensville. I'll be visiting the sites you suggested. While I'm at it, is anyone familiar with Christmas Creek? Ancestor Hiram W. Cooke had a land grant there in the 1850s. Thanks again, Karen Trouvat -- in France

Ownesville was named after an ancestor of mine, Harrison Owen. Historical information about Owensville is available at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txrober2/GhostTownsOwensville.htm . The Owensville Cemetery list is online at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txrober2/OWENSVILLECEMETERY.htm . Additional information may be online at the Robertson County TXGenWeb site at www.robertsoncounty.info .

I just read with interest about the Yellow Fever epidemic in 1873. Would this be the same epidemic that was in Houston County in 1868 through 1871? I have several members of one family that died in that period and have not been able to find out what disease was running so rampid at that time. God Bless Sandra Sandra Hayes 415 North Miller Vinita, Oklahoma 74301 (918) 256-8080 e-mail:[email protected]

Karen.... While I can not tell you much about Owensville, I can shed a little light on the town. I have written some history of my GRANT family who lived in Grant's Prairie, a spot along the road just outside of Owensville where the old homestead was located. The Grant family is buried in a small cemetery inside of the Owensville Cemetery. My summary can be found at: http://home.houston.rr.com/agrant/genealogy/clangran.htm You might also want to read the book on the History of Robertson County, Texas by J W Baker....the Clayton Library in Houston has it. Allen <'\\\>< http://home.houston.rr.com/agrant/homepage2 I don't know it until I know it, But when I know it, I know it. ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 1:53 AM Subject: [TX ROBERTSON] Cooke Garrard Owensville Hi Listfolks, Would anyone know about the origins/history of the town of Owensville? My ancestor Hiram W. Cooke came (back) from Limestone and Coryell Counties and resided there at his marriage to his second wife, Mary Ann Niebling Collard in 1868. Hiram W. Cooke's daughter from his first marriage (to Jane C. Jenkins) died with her husband and at least one of her children in the 1873 Yellow fever epidemic and is buried in the Owensville cemetery. She was Jane Wilds Garrard, wife of Thomas Garrard. I'm not sure where Thomas Garrard is buried... Regards, Karen Trouvat ============================== 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

Hi Listfolks, Would anyone know about the origins/history of the town of Owensville? My ancestor Hiram W. Cooke came (back) from Limestone and Coryell Counties and resided there at his marriage to his second wife, Mary Ann Niebling Collard in 1868. Hiram W. Cooke's daughter from his first marriage (to Jane C. Jenkins) died with her husband and at least one of her children in the 1873 Yellow fever epidemic and is buried in the Owensville cemetery. She was Jane Wilds Garrard, wife of Thomas Garrard. I'm not sure where Thomas Garrard is buried... Regards, Karen Trouvat

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Marriage Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AlB.2ACE/508 Message Board Post: Hi all, Here are some good online Texas research sites for your bookmarks: Texas Marriages Search http://www.genlookups.com/texas_marriages Texas Divorces Search http://www.genlookups.com/texas_divorces Texas Obituary Links Page http://obit.obitlinkspage.com/tx.htm Texas CemSEARCH http://www.obitcentral.com/cemsearch/tx-cem.htm Texas Historical & Genealogical Societies http://hs.obitlinkspage.com/tx.htm Texas GenLookups http://www.genlookups.com/tx.htm Surname Search Utility http://surnames.obitlinkspage.com Hope these help, Bill

I would love to know something about that town also. Some of my ancestors were there in the 1900's as well. I also want to know about Benchley (sp). Is that town in the same area?

Has anyone been able to interview Sam Rice. He probably knows as much about this area as anyone. He is a Fullerton/Henry descendent. Don Collins [email protected]

Have you looked at the historic Wheelock tour at www.rootsweb.com/~txrober2/HistoricWheelockTour.htm ? You might try contacting Jo Ella Snider-Parker at [email protected] . She comes from this area. Cemetery and other information, including a history of the Henry Prairie Baptist Church, is online at www.robertsoncounty.info.

Janice, You might try "The Hand Book or Texas" and search for these Towns on that site That URL is http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/ Also, if you haven't already done so Search the Robertson County Web, Site at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txrober2/ > Subject: [TX ROBERTSON] Henry Prairie, Wheelock, Robertson Co.,TX History request > Date: Sat, 8 Mar 2003 09:38:44 -0500 > From: "Janice" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > I am hoping someone can aid me on my quest!! I am trying to find out the history of Henry Praire, and the town of Wheelock, Robertson Co., TX between the dates of the late 1860's and early 1900's.

I am hoping someone can aid me on my quest!! I am trying to find out the history of Henry Praire, and the town of Wheelock, Robertson Co., TX between the dates of the late 1860's and early 1900's. What I am looking for exactly is was there an actual town and when it developed for Henry Prairie. What was life like for the people who lived in Henry Prairie and Wheelock during the times I've mentioned. Was there a railroad nearby? Did it stop in Wheelock? How far did a person have to travel to go to a general store? Or was there one in Wheelock. Were these areas farming communities? What kind of crops? Livestock? Were there outlaws in Wheelock? What about Henry Prairie? You get the idea. I am requesting this information so that I may add it to my family tree (kinda boring if I just have a bunch of names of my ancestors, and small snips of their lifes here and there) I would like for my future generations to get a good understanding of how life was like. Oh, and if anyone has early photographs of either area, I would love to have a copy of them. Am willing to pay for postage, copy fees, etc. Thank you very much. Regards, Janice (My Holiday/Holidy/Holliday line is from Robertson Co.)

My grandmother, EULA WOODS FULTON b 1872 in Robertson County was a daughter of JOHN W. WOODS b 1838 in MS (some records say TX) d 1891 in Robertson County, TX. & CAROLINE JACKSON b 1845-49 in AL d about 1886 in Robertson County. JOHN W .WOODS was a son of John Woods & Allie Winbourne Woods & a brother to James Addison Woods of Franklin, TX.. James Addison Woods had a son FRANK WOODS b 1881-2 in Franklin& d in 1976. He was a prominent Attorney in Franklin. My family has spoken frequently about this. Apparently at one time years ago his office was burned out & genealogy info he had researched was lost. As I understand it from genealogy collected by former resident Sid Jackson b 1905 in Franklin, Frank Woods recovered & published his complete WOODS genealogy. I also understand that the WOODS home was recently renovated by descendants. While I have received info on Frank Woods himself, I am interested in finding the WOODS research he did. This would knock down some brickwalls. I am willing to pay a price for this information. My grandmother was very connected to her TX roots, as I am. Regards, Richard Harris

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/AlB.2ACE/493.1 Message Board Post: George Washington Cox married Isabel James on12/22/1836. George died 10/9/1853 and isabel married Lee Harrison Owen in 1855. Isabel died on 3/10/1905 and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Merkel, Jones Co. Texas. 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/AlB.2ACE/472.1 Message Board Post: Allen Reed Cox was my great grandfather. I have a lot of info on the family. If you will email me I will send it to you. [email protected]

I am needing information on the Walton family. Mary Ann McDaniel married P.M. Walton on Sept. 29, 1870 in Robertson County. Before she married Mr. Walton, she was married to Truss McDaniel who died of complications during the civil war. They had 4 children, G.W., Frankie, Lydia and Herbert. Mary Ann and Mr. Walton had several children before his death. This has been a road block in my family. I hope someone can help us. Sandra Hayes 415 North Miller Vinita, Oklahoma 74301 (918) 256-8080 e-mail:[email protected]

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/AlB.2ACE/507 Message Board Post: Soldier's Application for a Confederate Pension #50391 Name of Applicant E. H. Bates, Hammond, Robertson Co., Texas Filed Nov. 12, 1931 Approved Nov. 23, 1931 Pension allowed from Dec. 1, 1931 I served as a Confederate soldier in the war between the States of the United States. I served honorably from the date of my enlistment until I was honorably discharged at Tupelo, Miss. in 1865. That I have been a bona fide resident of the State continuonsly since the 1st day of Feby 1867. 1. What is your age? 85 years the 9th of Nov. 1931 2. In what county do you reside? Robertson 3. How long have you resided in said county? 59 years 4. What is your postoffice address? Hammond, Texas 5. Have you applied for a pension under the Confederate pension law and been rejected? No 6. If rejected, state when and where______ 7. In what State was the command in which you served organized? Mississippi 8. What was your postoffice address at the time of enlistment? Guntown, Miss. 9. How long did you serve? From 1862 to 1865 10. Give, if possible, the date of enlistment and discharge. enlisted in 1862-discharged in 1865 11. What was the letter of your company, number of battalion, regiment or battery? Company E, Second, Miss. Cavalry 12. If transferred from one command to another, give time of transfer, name of command and time of service____ 13. What branch of the service did you enlist in---infantry, cavalry, artillery or navy? Cavalry 14. Have you a wife with whom you are living? Yes. If so, give date of marriage Feby. 1st 1874 15. To what Race do you belong? American Wherefore your petitioner prays that his application for a pension be approved and such other proceedings be had in the premises as are required by law. Signature of Applicant E. H. Bates Sworn to and subscribed before me this 31st day of October A.D. 1931. Joe Y. McNutt County Judge Robertson Co., Texas War Department, The Adjutant General's Office, Washington, Dec. 19, 1931 The records show that one Houston Bates, private, Company E, 2nd Regiment Mississippi Cavalry, Confederate States Army, enlisted September 11, 1864 at Fayetteville, Georgia. Muster roll for November and December 1864, last roll on file, shows him present. No later record has been found. This organization served under Brigadier General Frank C. Armstrong. C. H. Bridges, Major General, The Adjutant General

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lanius,Caldwell,Thompson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/AlB.2ACE/504.5 Message Board Post: In the 1880 census there is a family that came from Catahoula parish in Louisiana. They are all listed incorrect. They are listed as LB Lamins and wife EV. His name was Robert and her name was Nancy Lanius. Sarah Caldwell was her mother, and her sister was Mary. The J Thompson listed was my greatgrandfather. But his name was Daniel Thomas Thompson. Daniel returned to Louisiana before 1891. I would like to know anything about the others. Lanius and Caldwell.

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/AlB.2ACE/504.4 Message Board Post: In the 1880 census there is a family that came from Catahoula parish in Louisiana. They are all listed incorrect. They are listed as LB Lamins and wife EV. His name was Robert and her name was Nancy Lanius. Sarah Caldwell was her mother, and her sister was Mary. The J Thompson listed was my greatgrandfather. But his name was Daniel Thomas Thompson. Daniel returned to Louisiana before 1891. I would like to know anything about the others. Lanius and Caldwell.

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/AlB.2ACE/504.3 Message Board Post: There is a Joseph E. White who is buried in the Bremond Cemetery. The dates in the cemetery listing are 11-8-1809 to 11-10-1871 .A relative said the dates are wrong and should be 11-8-1803 to 11-10-1874. I have been to the cemetery and was certain the headstone had the first set of dates but this relative visited the cemetery last week and said no it has the second set of dates. Maybe I just couldn't make the numbers out. Is there any way you might look at the headstone to see what they are? Thanks for your time Lilly