<A HREF="http://www.ericsonbooks.com/">Click here: Ericson Books</A> Just got a sale paper from Carolyn Ericson, and I see there a book for sale some may be interest in buying. It is FIRST SETTLERS OF SHELBY & HARRISON COUNTIES. Reduced to $10.00. Jane Keppler

The Martin Family Cemetery, Shelby County, Texas, has been located and is now on the web. http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/cem_martin.htm Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

Shelby County Historical Society's regular monthly meeting will be at 6:00 pm at the museum. Business meeting at 5:30 pm. Steve Bounds with the Mansfield Historic Site will be speaking on a group of Shelby County men that fought in the Civil War. Their group was named Walker's Greyhounds after their commander and the way the group moved quickly from one battle to another.

Shelby County Historical Society's regular monthly meeting will be at 6:00 pm at the musuem. Business meeting at 5:30 pm. Steve Bounds with the Mansfield Historic Site will be speaking on a group of Shelby County men that fought in the Civil War. Their group was named Walker's Greyhounds after their commander and the way the group moved quickly from one battle to another.

Join Marcille Hughes and Vallie Fletcher Taylor at the Pine Colony Inn 500 Shelbyville Street Center, Texas for Saturday's Old Shelby County Courthouse Celebration. If you would like the book, "Rebel Private: Front and Rear," Vallie will be here in Center, to sign copies and visit with folks. Saturday from 9:00a.m. till 6:00p.m July 29th, 2000 "Texas Writer Coming to Center to Honor Two Great-Grandfathers" Vallie Fletcher Taylor is returning to the home of Judge R. L. "Bob" Parker,the man for whom the secret staircase in the historic courthouse was built."The verdicts rendered by my great-grandfather were not always popular with the rambunctious crowd in the courtroom," Taylor says." He often had to make a quick get-away to jump on his horse before the spectators could leave by the main entrance to mount their horses and come after him." "I guess he was thought of as either a hero or villian by the citizens of early day Center," Taylor continues. "He was the one that ask Ozzie Cartwright to take the records from the old Shelbyville Court House at night, and bring them to this area, then Parker guarded them with a gun." He also had the honor of naming the town and being the father of the first white child born here. That child, who married a young doctor from Jasper and later became my grandmother, brought me here often when I was a little girl." Taylor will be at The Pine Colony Inn during Saturday's celebration signing copies of a rare Civil War memoir written by another of her great-grandfather's, William Andrew Fletcher of Beaumont. Taylor added annotations to the original manuscript and an Afterword about the rest of his life. Bill Fletcher was a member of Hood's Texas Brigade, a scout for General Stonewall Jackson, and, after his second serious battle-wound, a member of Terry's Texas Rangers. His book relives the very personal story about his life as a Confederate soldier including his capture and exciting escape. "Our family received thank you notes from Margaret Mitchell who found the one copy in the Library of Congress when she was researching prior to writing Gone With the Wind. She called Rebel Private: Front and Rear her most valuable research tool," Taylor states. "Those familiar with her book will recognize Bill Fletcher's words and descriptions all through it."

The Shelby County Rootsweb Facts week ending 07/23/2000 http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/shelbyfacts.htm Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

The children Of FRANCIS MARION ABBOTT b 10-08-1837 -12-6-1901 and any family that is related to him . The Georgia Abbott Family is Holding a Family Reunion in Cordele Ga at The Veterans State Park on August 20,2000 at 12:00 noon and we would like the Texas Abbott's and Allied family's to Attend if At all possible. If they can Attend please tell them to email me at pudnick16@juno.com I forgot to mention that the Abbott 's in Texas are from around Shelby co Texas . I hope you can Make it happen . Thanks Lori Webb Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

Edgel: I have kin named May and a great grandfather called Jim William May who lived in Shelby county. I think that the census showed he was born in MS circa 1863. He was married to Catherine Malicy Hammer(s). My grandfather, Beura Elisha May, was born May 6, 1904 in Center, Texas. His brother was Archie May. Both moved to California. [But that's no help.] Wes Keat snail mail: 2235 Primrose Ave Eureka CA 95503 ----- Original Message ----- From: Edgel Permenter <edgelmay@hotmail.com> To: <TXSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 19, 2000 4:26 PM Subject: Mr. Jim May > Hello! > > I am holding a picture Post Card with the likeness of *Mr. Jim May* on it. A > friend said he found it among his Mother's things recently and discovered > that he has an ancestor named May!! He wants to find some kinfolks to the > man in the picture!! > > To my father, James Starling May WAS "Jim" May. The Cemetery on the Shelby > County site was known to my folks as the 'Jim May Cemetery'. > I suppose they knew that he was really James Starling May--and that the name > 'May Family' Cemetery was a logical name. > Also, there might be some other 'May' descendant named Jim also. > > Let me tell you about his clothes. He is wearing a white dress > shirt/tie/suit jacket and a cap that looks like what a conductor on a train > might wear.. The only word that we can read is 'Houston' The rest is not > readable -- What do you make of this? > > I believe it was taken around the turn of the century...1900-1905 > somewhere along in there. > > Any help would be appreciated. E-mail <edgelp@yahoo> > > Thank you, > Edgel > > __________________________________________________ > Edgel Charlene May Permenter > 3816 FM 2428 > Joaquin, TX 75954 > 1-936-269-3483//936-590-2086 Mobile > 1-800-821-3197 > PIN 22 > > ________________________________________________________________________ > Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com >

Hello! I am holding a picture Post Card with the likeness of *Mr. Jim May* on it. A friend said he found it among his Mother's things recently and discovered that he has an ancestor named May!! He wants to find some kinfolks to the man in the picture!! To my father, James Starling May WAS "Jim" May. The Cemetery on the Shelby County site was known to my folks as the 'Jim May Cemetery'. I suppose they knew that he was really James Starling May--and that the name 'May Family' Cemetery was a logical name. Also, there might be some other 'May' descendant named Jim also. Let me tell you about his clothes. He is wearing a white dress shirt/tie/suit jacket and a cap that looks like what a conductor on a train might wear.. The only word that we can read is 'Houston' The rest is not readable -- What do you make of this? I believe it was taken around the turn of the century...1900-1905 somewhere along in there. Any help would be appreciated. E-mail <edgelp@yahoo> Thank you, Edgel __________________________________________________ Edgel Charlene May Permenter 3816 FM 2428 Joaquin, TX 75954 1-936-269-3483//936-590-2086 Mobile 1-800-821-3197 PIN 22 ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

I am trying to contact Dian Lee Vaughn. We have mutual family and I would like to compare notes. James Holt

Descendant of George Washington Bowlin (1858-1932) and Alice Bussey Bowlin(1868-1940) will meet for a reunion on Saturday, August 12, 2000 in the Buena Vista Community just out of Timpson, TX. Directions from U.S. Highway 59 North of Timpson are: turn right on CR 1645, turn on first road to the left, and stop at the first house on the right (former home of Leta Bowlin Hairgrove). Family members and guests are invited to begin gathering around 10:00 a.m. A covered dish lunch and program will follow at noon. Please bring lawn chairs, family photos, etc. For additional information please email tempike@txucom.net or call 936-254-3577. Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

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Shelby County Facts week ending 7/15/2000 http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/shelbyfacts.htm Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com

Just a reminder to everyone interested: The Dedication Ceremony for Texas Historical Marker honoring Milton Irish will be held tomorrow morning, Saturday July 15 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Hope Cemetery. We hope to see everyone there. Leonard Irish

*The Society is looking for two or three volunteers to help rotate days with other volunteers needing off. If you look researching, preservation of artifacts, or putting on educational programs, we would love to hear from you. Contact the Museum if you are interested. *Our Oral History Program has started and if you know of someone that has some interesting facts to share with us, please have him/her to contact John Warner at the museum. *Fundraisier -"Raising the Roof" - Our goal is to raise $6500 for a new metal roof for the museum building. Donations are tax deductible to the extent allowed by the IRS. *Our Newsletter made a HIT. A researcher requested us to place some information about a family member he needed some information on. Well a friend of one of our members read the request and sent the information to the requestee. Congratulations!!! Keep submitting the requests for family info. to the ATN: Editor to the address below or by email. *The Society provides genealogy researchers in the library located in the museum building. They will assist you in researching family histories for $5 per hour and 25 cents a copy. Contact the museum for further information. All proceeds go for books and upkeep of the museum. -- 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

The History of Shelby County, Texas Vol 1 books arrived last week. Thanks to the hard work and dedication of Ray Jackson, Margie Randle, Egel Permenter, Kim Warner and Leonard Irish 120 books were sold and have been either mailed, hand delivered or picked-up. A special thank you to Ann Bowen and Donna Kay Thompson for there help on the credit card orders. We ordered extra books anticipating that we could sale them over the next several years. However, I feel we will be able to accomplish this by the end of 2000. The Society will be glad to take your order and payment by check, money order, cash or credit card. Please contact the Society at 936-598-3613 to place your order or you may buy a book at the Shelby County Museum, 230 Pecan Street, Center, TX. Cost: $130 each. Again thanks to everyone that supported this project and help make it a reality. Enjoy a fascinating book on people, places and happenings in Shelby County. I and many of the society members look forward to working on a new book project in the near future. So get those articles ready. Most history books take anywhere from 2-5 years to complete gathering information prior to publishing. But with computers and all the new technology available it may only take a year or two. John Warner President Shelby County Historical Society "Preservation and education - our number one mission"

Richard, try this URL http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/Shelby8.htm and you will be able to tell if he has a marker. Reecie ----- Original Message ----- From: Richard Sharp <rsharp@cp-tel.net> To: <TXSHELBY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 12, 2000 6:09 PM Subject: George Washington Carleton > I am trying to find out if my 2nd g-grandfather has a Confederate headstone. > He is buried in Pleasant Grove Cem. there in Shelby county Tx. Does anyone > know who I could contact to find if they have a listing for that cem. > If he does have a Confederate memorial I would like to know what info is on > it. If he doesnt I will get one put on it. Thanks > Richard Sharp > >

I am trying to find out if my 2nd g-grandfather has a Confederate headstone. He is buried in Pleasant Grove Cem. there in Shelby county Tx. Does anyone know who I could contact to find if they have a listing for that cem. If he does have a Confederate memorial I would like to know what info is on it. If he doesnt I will get one put on it. Thanks Richard Sharp

In the many books that have been compiled etc., on Shelby Co., TX, is there one that would have newspaper info for the year 1896, that would give info of happenings around Joaquin. I surely could use a look-up if there is. Thanks, Sallie >

A new feature, week FACTS, for the Shelby County Texas Rootsweb site is in the process of being designed... A rough copy is ready for your review at http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby/shelbyfacts.htm Shelby County Texas Rootsweb Coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~txshelby rayjac@ktsnet.com