Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shelby County Historical Society" <schs@panola.cc.tx.us> To: Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2002 2:35 PM Subject: Lecture Series continues... The 2002 Lecture Series continues... 6:00 p.m., Museum, Center, TX March 28th Verdin Clock Company Historic Clocks of Texas and an update on the restoration of the City of Center Clock project April 25th East Texas Historical Association Partnering for the Preservation of our History May 23rd Living History Program Buffalo Soldiers of Texas HISTORY BOOK VOLUME II deadline is approaching. Have your submission in by April 30, 2002 http://www.panola.cc.tx.us/~schs/vol2book.htm Visit the Society's web page for the latest updates and lectures http://www.panola.cc.tx.us/~schs/ Shelby County Historical Society Shelby County Museum and Genealogy Research Library Post Office Box 1542 230 Pecan Street Center, Texas 75935-1542 > tel:936/598-3613 > fax: 936/591-0959 > schs@panola.cc.tx.us > www.panola.cc.tx.us/~schs > > Monday - Friday > 1:00 - 4:00 > Saturdays > 10:00 - 2:00 > After hours by appointment > > >

Greetings, Creech & Extended Family and Friends: You and your family are cordially invited to attend the Creech & Extended Family Reunion on June 29, 2002 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Center Community House on San Augustine Street, Shelby Co., Center, TX. The preliminary program for the reunion is inserted below, and notices will be submitted to the Light and Champion newspaper, and the Shelby Co., TX Rootsweb Site. Updates will be posted by e-mail and on the Shelby Co., TX Rootsweb Site: http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/shelby7.htm/ or Message Board. Casual attire is appropriate. We are looking forward with excitement to the reunion, the opportunity to meet with our relatives and friends to share family history, artifacts, stories, photographs, etc., and to better know each other! Come and join us! We will have a great time! Bring your children and grandchildren. Family is important! The many sacrifices and accomplishments of our ancestors should be known, understood, and honored! Please honor the Extended Family with your presence. With highest regards, Roy and Paul Creech, Coordinators ***********************BEGINNING OF ANNOUNCEMENT CREECH & EXTENDED FAMILY REUNION Saturday, June 29, 2002 Community House (Across from Mangum Funeral Home) 423 San Augustine Street, Shelby Co., Center, TX (A map will be provided later to those indicating in advance that they will attend.) All Creech, including descendents of Aaron Charles Creech and Charity S. Creech and Noah Robert Creech, Sr. and Sarah Trammel, and the related families of Adams (descendents of Benjamin Franklin Adams and Brazilia Holt), Askew, Biggar, Campbell, Cannon, Hagler, Harris, Holt, Lovell, Turbeville, Wright, and other relatives and friends are cordially invited. Casual attire is appropriate. The preliminary program is as follows: 1. Registration (no charge) will be from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 2. Scheduled presentations (to be developed) will be from 10 AM to Noon. 3. Catered lunch at noon (reasonable cost of $7.50 per adult, $4.00 per child 12 and under, lots of food) to 1:00 PM. 4. Afternoon program, 1:00 to 3:30, assigned to individuals presenting their family data, artifacts, books, photos, etc., at individual tables set up for that purpose. Please indicate in advance if you want a table set up for your family information. Please select someone from your family to attend your display. 5. At 3:30 PM, we will drive to the Creech Cemetery, Center Ridge, on part of the old Aaron Creech farm, now owned by Leon Hagler, a cousin to many of us. Leon and Randy Hagler, his son, may also be able to be with us. A map will be provided. but it is advised that we drive together in order not to lose anyone. If weather or soil moisture permits, we can drive back to the cemetery in our respective cars. There will be folks giving directions to park in orderly rows (stay at least 100 yards from the cannons!!). If the ground is too wet, we will park along the county road and walk back to the cemetery. 6. Between 4 and 5 PM we will participate in the CSA Military Memorial Ceremony in honor of Aaron and Charity Creech at the Creech Cemetery in Center Ridge Community (near Shelbyville) if the weather cooperates. Paul Creech has arranged for CSA Military Re-Inactors in full uniform regalia and their ladies dressed in attire of that period, from Woodville, Nacogdoches, Plano, Louisiana, and other cities to participate in the Memorial Ceremony, and with two vintage cannons! You will not want to miss this! 7. If, after the ceremony, you wish to return to the Center Community House to visit, you are encouraged to do so. We have the Community House reserved all day and into the early evening. Your suggestions for the program are respectfully invited and encouraged. Please share this information with your family and others that you would like to invite. Also, please let us know the names and number of persons planning to attend. We need this information in advance to arrange for the food and beverage service and set up the meeting room. If you plan to stay overnight on Friday and/or Saturday, arrangements have been made for discounts (mention that you are attending the Creech and Extended Family Reunion to get the discount) at: 1. Best Western Center Inn, 1005 Hurst Street, Center, TX 75935, Phone: 936-598-3384. 2. Two bed and breakfast facilities: a. Pine Colony Inn, Contact Regina Wright, Phone: 936-598-7700, E-mail: "Regina Wright" <pinecolonyinn@hotmail.com>, homepage: http://www.pinecolonyinn.com. b. The John C. Rogers House, 416 Shelbyville Street, Center, Texas 75935, Phone: 936-598- 3971 and 800-583-6907, E-mail: smnelson@lcc.net, Marcia & Scott Nelson, Innkeepers, homepage: http://www.bbonline.com/tx/rogers. It is advised that you make your reservation(s) early. Hope to see you there! Please spread the word! For more information and/or notification that you plan to attend, contact either: Roy G. Creech, Coordinator, 703 Sherwood Road, Starkville, MS 39759, Phone: 662-323-3481, E-mail: "Creech, Roy G." <rgcreech@ra.msstate.edu>. Paul Creech, Associate Coordinator, 5380 Milam Rd., Mesquite, TX. 75181, Phone: 972-222-8322 home or 972-571-6811 cell phone, E-mail: "Paul Creech" <kpaulcreech@worldnet.att.net>. (LOCAL) Mildred Creech Webb, Facilitator, 1135 Old San Augustine Road, Post Office Box 485, Center, TX 75935, Phone: 936-598-3527. ***********************END OF ANNOUNCEMENT Revised 03/22/02, CreechExtendedFamilyReunion2002.doc

Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Facts -- Week Ending 03/22/2002 is ready http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/shelbyfacts.htm Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

Watson & Sons Funeral Home Burial Records are now on Shelby County Rootsweb. Go to the main page and follow link to Watson Burials. Thanks to Mr. Scott Watson for providing these records and Debbie Askew for assistance in transcribing. Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

Hello, I am looking for information on Martha Ann SAPP, married to Christopher Columbus BUSSEY. At some time before 1920 she divorced "Lum" Bussey and married a Mr. GREEN. Martha was born in the 1850's. I have no more information on her. Any help is appreciated. Carolyn

Shelby County Historical Society Lecture Series presents Thursday, March 28th 6:00 p.m. Museum Center, TX John Dery Verdin Clock Company Austin, TX Historic Clocks of Texas & Joe Louis Jones Shelby County Historical Commission Update on the City of Center clock restoration for information contact the Museum at 598-3613 or schs@panola.cc.tx.us or visit our web site www.panola.cc.tx.us/~schs

Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Facts - week ending 03/15/2002 is ready http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/shelbyfacts.htm Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

The Funeral Home records have been reloaded back on the web, but they say it will take about 12 hours for all the web to recognize the pages. You know what that sounds like??? but that is the answer I was given. Anyone on the KTSNET work is able to get to the pages, If you can not receive by Monday keep me informed thanks Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

The Funeral Home Records seem to back on line. If problems let me know. thanks ray Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

The links to the Burial Records on Shelby County web site is not working. KTSNET has them down ---will notify when they are back. Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Facts is finally ready... The system is now working We hope. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/shelbyfacts.htm Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

The New History Book of Shelby County Vol II is seeking articles on families, businesses, churches, organizations. The book will take readers and researchers from present day Shelby County back in time. Submit your article to SCHS PO Box 1542 Center, TX 75935 ATTN: History Book Articles Photos will be accepted, scanned and returned. Also articles will be accepted on disks/cd but need to be in MS Word format For further information, contact the Shelby County Museum at 936/598-3613

Ray Jackson's computer connection (DSL) with KTSNET in Center, TX is out of order for the next several days. He was informed about the outage late last week. Repairs may be completed as soon as Wednesday. The company says, "it is not their fault but the telephone company's". Where have we heard this before? Email may be sent to Ray however it will be awhile before he responds.

Hi Ray and Leonard, the Mike Basham award for excellence is well deserved. You guys do a great job. Congratulations from southern California Ron Jones - - researching descendants of Louis and Hardy Jones, James Alexander Honeycutt, Polly Ann Levina Sparks

It is amazing how just a handful of folks can do so much. Being a long distance researcher I appreciate so much what you all do to make this such an active and informative site. I wish ALL my relatives were from Shelby County!! Happy Hunting! Vinita Lynch Shaw vinil@aol.com

There's no place like HOME and you take such good care of it all for those of us who do not live there and for those who are privileged to be in Center. You make us very proud. Annette in Bergheim RELPPEK@aol.com wrote: > Below is a statement I just received. Wow, what an honor. This was not > possible without Ray and Leonard. > > <<<<<<< > The Page Evaluation Committee would like to announce the February 2002 > winner of the Mike Basham County of the Month Award: > > Please join us in congratulating Shelby County, TXGenWeb site > http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/. Congratulations to > Sponsor - Jane Keppler, mailto:Relppek@aol.com > Coordinator - Ray Jackson, mailto:rayjac@ktsnet.com > and Coordinator - Leonard Irish mailto:lirish@ktsnet.com > on a job well done. > > Jane Sanford Keppler

Subj: Re: Shelby=County of the Month Date: 3/9/2002 8:15:49 AM Central Standard Time From: <A HREF="mailto:Butch9436">Butch9436</A> To: <A HREF="mailto:RELPPEK">RELPPEK</A> THANKS ... WE LOVE IT TOOOOOO, MACILE HOOPER LEJEUNE, CAJUN COUNTRY, LA ... WITH TIES TO SHELBY COUNTY, TX. :-)

I already knew ... that you guys were doing a great job. xxoo Macile Hooper LeJeune The Page Evaluation Committee would like to announce the February 2002 winner of the Mike Basham County of the Month Award: Please join us in congratulating Shelby County, TXGenWeb site http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/. Congratulations to Sponsor - Jane Keppler, mailto:Relppek@aol.com Coordinator - Ray Jackson, mailto:rayjac@ktsnet.com and Coordinator - Leonard Irish mailto:lirish@ktsnet.com on a job well done.

Jane, Ray, and Leonard, congratulations on winning the Mike Basham County of the month award. You all have made Shelby County a great site. Mery Henry

All of you have done a wonderful job keeping this site up to date. You deserve this honor. Bettye Looney Bowerman Bethea, Rogers, Knighton, Sample, Looney Hudson, Golden, Miller Cochran, Covington, Malone, Pockrus Prothro, Smith Tupa, Brosch, Rybak Bowerman, Coxie -----Original Message----- From: RELPPEK@aol.com [mailto:RELPPEK@aol.com] Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 8:07 AM To: TXSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Shelby=County of the Month Below is a statement I just received. Wow, what an honor. This was not possible without Ray and Leonard. <<<<<<< The Page Evaluation Committee would like to announce the February 2002 winner of the Mike Basham County of the Month Award: Please join us in congratulating Shelby County, TXGenWeb site http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/. Congratulations to Sponsor - Jane Keppler, mailto:Relppek@aol.com Coordinator - Ray Jackson, mailto:rayjac@ktsnet.com and Coordinator - Leonard Irish mailto:lirish@ktsnet.com on a job well done. Jane Sanford Keppler --- Incoming mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.324 / Virus Database: 181 - Release Date: 2/14/2002