Hello- I have Porter's who settled in Shelby County, in the 1800's. One of them I believe may have served in the Confederate Army. Does anybody know where I can find what regiments/rosters were formed in Shelby County. USGENWEB does not have anything listed....or else I missed it somehow. My gg Uncle Lorenzo Dow Porter serve out of this county I believe. Thank You-- Karen

Is anyone working on the CHOATE genealogy, especially those lines that went to San Augustine and Shelby Counties, Texas? Doyle T. Brittain

I am Ron Massey, a new subscriber. My father John Claburne MASSEY was born 13 Jan 1906 in Keatchie (DeSoto Parish) LA, but raised at Paxton in Shelby County. His father was George Claburne MASSEY, his mother was Lula Fannie BAZER. She is buried at Ramah Church, near Tenaha. Other closely related families are AGNEW, BLAKE and ROWE. I would be interested to hear from any family friends, relatives or anyone with information on these families. Thanks, Ron Massey Shreveport, LA

<A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Etxshelby/folsum_chapel.htm">Click here: Folsum Chapel</A> A very special thank you to Ray Jackson and Leonard Irish for transcribing Folsum Chapel Cemetery and getting it online. thanks, Jane Sanford Keppler

<A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Etxshelby/smith-jones.htm">Click here: Smith Jones Cemetery</A> A very special thank you to Ray Jackson and Leonard Irish for transcribing Smith Jones Cemetery and getting it online. Jane Sanford Keppler Conroe, TX

<A HREF="http://www.rootsweb.com/%7Etxshelby/blount_cemetery.htm">Click here: Blount Cemetery</A> A very special thank you to Ray Jackson and Leonard Irish for transcribing Blount Cemetery and getting it online. Jane Sanford Keppler

I am seeking contact with descendants of the SIMS family. In 1973 an Arlene Laramore Sims, wife of William H. Sims, of Shelby Co., TX, prepared info on her husband's SIMS line. William H. Sims, b. Aug 9, 1919, traces back through Jesse James Sims to Rueben Berry Sims, to Samuel Sims, to James Sims II, to James Sims I, whose mother was Elizabeth Parrish. I do have the Shelby County Texas History book, from which I have obtained some info. There is also indian heritage in this line from the SIMS and GOLDEN families and I wish to learn more concerning the tribe name. Thank you, Sallie Cannon near Beaumont, TX

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This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------0D48D38CD8C420FB9F150A62 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --------------0D48D38CD8C420FB9F150A62 Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 Message-ID: <[email protected]> Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 16:31:44 -0600 From: Shelby County Historical Society <[email protected]> X-Mailer: Mozilla 4.5 [en]C-DIAL (Win95; I) X-Accept-Language: en,de,no MIME-Version: 1.0 To: "[email protected]" <[email protected]> Subject: Historical Markers for Shelby County Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit The Shelby County Historical Society will be accepting applications for HISTORIC SITE signs until May 1, 1999. We will be selecting 10 sites for 1999. Please help us spread the message around that whomever may be interested in submitting a request should do so. They will need to include a written history on the site and why should it be considered for a sign. (Person, place, architecture or event) Also include a photo of the location where the sign will go, directions to get to the site and a contact person (phone # and address). Permission for the sign to be placed on the property along the roadway will need to be mentioned in the letter. The signs will be individually numbered to correspond to a brochure / map. It is the goal of the Society to erect these signs thoughout Shelby County. Also sites that have been marked by the Texas Historical Commission Marker Program and county cemeteries will be placed on this indexed map. This Society program should not be confused with the THC and local Commission Marker Program. The signs will be erected by the Society, however a donation to cover the sign and post would be appreciated, but not necessary. Mail to Shelby County Historical Society ATN: HISTORICAL MARKERS PO Box 1542 Center, TX 75935-1542 For information on the program contact John Warner at 409-598-3613. --------------0D48D38CD8C420FB9F150A62--

The Shelby County Historical Society will be accepting applications for HISTORIC SITE signs until May 1, 1999. We will be selecting 10 sites for 1999. Please help us spread the message around that whomever may be interested in submitting a request should do so. They will need to include a written history on the site and why should it be considered for a sign. (Person, place, architecture or event) Also include a photo of the location where the sign will go, directions to get to the site and a contact person (phone # and address). Permission for the sign to be placed on the property along the roadway will need to be mentioned in the letter. The signs will be individually numbered to correspond to a brochure / map. It is the goal of the Society to erect these signs thoughout Shelby County. Also sites that have been marked by the Texas Historical Commission Marker Program and county cemeteries will be placed on this indexed map. This Society program should not be confused with the THC and local Commission Marker Program. The signs will be erected by the Society, however a donation to cover the sign and post would be appreciated, but not necessary. Mail to Shelby County Historical Society ATN: HISTORICAL MARKERS PO Box 1542 Center, TX 75935-1542 For information on the program contact John Warner at 409-598-3613.

UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE UPDATE AT AT AT AT AT AT SHELBY COUNTY MUSEUM The SCHS had there regular meeting last Thursday. Some 90 people attended the meeting Feb. 25th. "Traveling Artist" a group of students from Joaquin Elementary presented a program where they portrayed artist from American History. They dressed and acted the part of the artists while holding a print of the artist's work. Many thanks to Debbie Leggett for putting these talented students together for the presentation. Mr. Al Borden and John Ogelsby from San Augustine's Mission Delores presented a slide show of the Mission and the many things that are happening down there. Members agreed that a road trip down to San Augustine is in order in March. The fundraising campaign is still in full swing. We are at 20% of our goal of $25,000. Two more interior rooms nearing completion due greatly on part of several volunteers. Funds are needed for floor finishing and lighting and displays. The Historical Trackers a gifted and talented group of 4-6 graders donated $200 from their Valentine sales. Many thanks to Mrs. Fannie Watson's group for their support. Donations may be sent to SCHS PO Box 1542 Center, TX 75935 ATN: Treasurer If you have any genealogy questions on families, please contact the Shelby County Museum for assistance. 409/598-3613. Volunteers are needed for the morning or afternoon shift at the Museum. Team Leader for the Archiving and Accessioning is Ray Jackson. The team, Robert Barnett, Connie Hodges and Margie Randel are working every morning from 9-12 to inventory the Museum's collection. Reba James and Nancy McLeory are Team Leaders over the Genealogy Library. Any volunteer help in that area would be deeply appreciated.

I am seeking the ancestors and descendents of Walter Daniel WHITE. I have found this WHITE family on the following census reports: 1880 Union Parish, LA, 1900 Shelby County, TX, 1910 Shelby County, TX and 1920 Shelby County, TX. This is my 3rd g-grandparents: Walter Daniel WHITE, b: 10 Feb 1836 Lauderdale Co., AL, d: 27 Aug 1917 Shelby Co., TX and buried in the Ramah Cemetery, m1: abt 1873 unk place to Corinne Elizabeth CROSSWELL (daughter of Dr. Charles L. and Elizabeth (maiden unkn) CROSSWELL) b: abt 1847 AR, d: unknown date and place (probably Union Parish, LA circa 1881). Walter Daniel WHITE's obituary states he was a County Judge of Shelby County. It goes on to state that he arrived in Union Parish, LA with his parents at age 18 (abt 1854) and moved to Shelby County, TX in 1884. Known children of marriage #1: 1) Margrette b: abt 1873 LA 2) Nancy "Carrie" Caroline (my 2g-grandmother) b: 14 Apr 1874 Farmersville, Union Parish, LA d: 17 July 1957 Lufkin, Angelina County, TX m: abt 1893 unk place to Daniel James HENDERSON b: 19 Dec 1870 AL d: 30 Oct 1943 Lufkin, Angelina County, TX 3) John A. b: Mar 1876 LA 4) Mary A. b: Apr 1878 LA 5) Ida A. b: Jan 1880 LA 6. Charley b: Oct 1881 LA m2: 5 Nov 1887 Shelby Co., TX to Nekayah M. CROSSWELL SMITH (daughter of Dr. Charles L. and Elizabeth (maiden unkn) CROSSWELL and sister to Corinne Elizabeth CROSSWELL) b: Feb 1850 AR, d: aft 1920 (probably Shelby Co. TX) Known children of marriage #2: 7) Ben b: Jan 1888 TX 8) Fred A. b: Feb 1890 TX Nekayah's children by previous marriage: 1) William M. SMITH, b: abt 1872 LA 2) Henry L. SMITH, b: Jul 1876 LA Thank you, Carla Karbowski Clifton [email protected]

Does anyone have anything on Mary Elizabeth Moody supposedly born abt 1855 in Louisana, married to William B. Metcalf in Cherokee co TX but lived most of her life in Shelby county. Dan Capps [email protected]

<A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Farm/6164/">Click here: oaklawncem</A> Reba Jernigan Powers is working on the Oaklawn cemetery and is almost through with it and might be by the time you get this. This was really a big task. My biological father is buried here and lots of other relatives. THANKS Reba, Jane Sanford Keppler sponsor for Shelby County TX DeSoto Parish LA Montgomery County TX

The Shelby County Historical Society will be meeting Thursday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m. Shelby County Museum Feature Speakers: TRAVELING ARTIST 3-6 graders Joaquin Elementary & Alfred Borden Director Mission Delores Will speak 5-10 minutes on the new $2.5 million facility in San Augustine. Refreshments served during break. ------ Volunteers needed to help in mornings, evenings or any free time to catalog, inventory, etc. ------ Also anyone interested in writing articles for the Newsletter or having any ideas. Please contact John Warner by email or by calling 409-598-2192 ----- Coming Soon SCHSociety's Newsletter assessable on the internet Starting Monday Feb. 22, 1999 Africa in the America's Exhibition running until March 12th

Hi, The 1900, 1910, and 1920 Shelby Co., Texas Censuses doesn't have any Toms families listed. Harold Solomon Deer Park, Texas -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] <[email protected]> To: [email protected] <[email protected]> Date: Saturday, February 13, 1999 10:03 PM Subject: 1900/1910 census >Hello List Does someone have access to the 1900 or 1910 census for Shelby >county? I would like very much for a lookup for George W. Toms b. 1852 La. >wife Nancy { Nanny}. Thanks a lot. MT > >

Hello List Does someone have access to the 1900 or 1910 census for Shelby county? I would like very much for a lookup for George W. Toms b. 1852 La. wife Nancy { Nanny}. Thanks a lot. MT

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Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Meeting Thursday, February 25th at 6:00 p.m. Shelby County Museum 230 Pecan Street Center, Texas Two programs: KIDZART Joaquin Elementary students Debbie Leggett, teacher Alfred Borden Director, Mission Delores San Augustine, Texas (A brief overview of the new $2 million facility) ------------------------------------------------------------- Building & Grounds Fund 1999 Goal $25,000 So far raised $6,500 Money raised this year will go toward the completion of the interior of the Museum. -------------------------------------------------------------- Endowment Fund Goal $500,000 Raised $3,000 Money raised for this fund will be placed in interest baring accounts with future interest money going towards Museum programs, operations, upkeep, preservation programs -------------------------------------------------------------- Volunteers NEEDED! Mornings, Any day of the week! Inventory, catalog, storage, data entry Contact: John Warner 409-598-2192 (work) if interested

The Shelby County Historical Society's Building & Grounds Fund 1999 Today we received notice about receiving a $1000 grant from the Texas Historical Commission. The money will go toward the archiving and storage of the Museums' artifacts. The Society feels very honored being selected as one of the recipients. There were twice as many requests for money than THC had to grant. The inventorying and cataloging, digital photos, accessioning, and storage has started. Xi Alpha Delta Rho sorority donated $700 to the B&G Fund 1999 City of Center, Hotel-Motel Tax Board donated $4500 toward the B&G Fund 1999 Our Goal for the B&G Fund 1999 is $25,000. This would complete the remaining renovations to the Museum started in 1998. The 1998 Fund reached its goal of $36,600 for repairs and renovations to the exterior of the Museum. 1999 will see the interior of the Museum completed. Donations may be sent to Shelby County Historical Society PO Box 1542 Center, TX 75935-1542 ATN: Treasurer