I have some Davis' in my family. Which brother of Samuel are you refering to? Grace Gipson

Hi Karen, perhaps you can help me. I subscribed to the TXWILLAL-L@rootsweb.com list a few weeks back. I have been able to get the postings but can't seem to raise anyone on my queries. I wrote to the list manager and two researchers for my surname and have no response from them. The weird thing is that these messages never show up in my "sent" mail list. Guess I am doing something wrong and am not asking you to resolve my ignorance. I would ask you, however, if there is any mention of the DAVIS surname in your book? My Grandfather's brother, Samuel DAVIS moved to Williamson (Granger) Co. and had at least two sons that I know of. Thank you for your time, and best regards, Bill Davis, Baton Rouge, LA MARTYBILLD@att.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <Trn2heaven@aol.com> To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Williamson County Book > I have this book email @Trn2heaven@aol.com with your address and I will send > you the copies. > > Karen > <'}}}}>< > >

There is no mention of a Samuel Davis in the book. There is a Samuel Julius Davidson Karen <'}}}}><

Thank you but someone has done so for me. God bless your kindness. Jimmie ----- Original Message ----- From: <Trn2heaven@aol.com> To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 9:48 PM Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Williamson County Book > I have this book email @Trn2heaven@aol.com with your address and I will send > you the copies. > > Karen > <'}}}}>< > >

Anna, Wish I could have met Eric on his trip to Texas and his visit to Rattlesnake Inn. Perhaps next time. What a cute story and perhaps we can keep an eye out for the ancestors he did NOT find. It may be as he said; that they are buried in unmarked graves but who knows. Thanks, Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Rattlesnake Inn > i wish you would have found something, but it does sound like you enjoyed > your trip and our texas hospitality! and you saw some of the area where your > ancestors lived. maybe you will still find something, i went to the Clayton > library on monday with the Austin society and found an unexpected writeup of > a great aunt on my first major library research trip so i was surprised! > > those guys that drive the pickups are 'Bubbas'! just good old country boys, > i'm glad you were able to fine the cemetery to look for your ancestors. i > enjoyed your story - keep searching! > > Thanks, > Anna Houston Price > 512-231-0640 > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric Hausamann" <eghausam@gw.dec.state.ny.us> > To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 10:35 AM > Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Rattlesnake Inn > > > > Hi Anna... > > I did find the place - it's more of a beer joint. When I drove by, there > were dozens of huge pickup trucks parked out front and along the side of the > road. Apparently, it was BBQ cook off day at the Rattlesnake! I got out of > my little Saturn rental car (fortunately with TX plates), exchanged my NY > Yankee ballcap for one with a generic label, and cautiously approached the > entrance. Inside the dank space I surveyed the old timers at the bar and > felt a little better - ordered a tall cool Lone Star beer and had a couple > slurps. Aaah... > > > > The BBQ was winding down 'bout then and I went out back to try and start a > conversation with the folks out back. The men were finishing up some of the > brisket and offered me a piece. It was mostly fat but very excellent > tasting. I asked if anyone knew of any headstones out back and one of them > said "Yeah, hop in my vehicle and I'll show ya." So we rode back into the > tract behind the bar down some bumpy FM road and eventually got to where Ron > had seen some stones. We asked the farmer if we could trespass and he said > sure. The stones were not the ones I wanted to find, unfortunately, but the > experience was one of a kind. > > > > My time in Williamson County was short, but I did make it to the Round > Rock gen. library and spent a couple hours perusing the collection. Came up > with nothing. I looked through all the cemetery indexes and history books, > even the whole Chsiholm Trail series. I did find a ref to M. Collins who > had registered his cattle brand ("EC") in 1870s but I don't think my Meshack > Collins would have owned much in the way of cattle since he was more of a > sharecropper. The county clerk didn't have anything either. I'm sure > they're all buried out in some pasture somewhere in an unmarked grave. > That's ok. They're in my hearts too. > > > > ERic > > > > >>> "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> 10/13/00 06:42PM >>> > > Thanks Eric > > That is what i was looking for. If you have the time on Monday, also check > > out the genealogy collection at the Round Rock Library, it is sponsored by > > the Williamson County Genealogical Society. You might find some useful > > information there. It is located about a mile off I35. > > > > I think we exchanged message earlier in the summer about WCGS meetings > right > > before your visit this weekend. I hope you enjoy your trip to our area! > And > > I'll check back to see what you find. > > > > > > Thanks, > > Anna Houston Price > > 512-231-0640 > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "Eric Hausamann" <eghausam@gw.dec.state.ny.us> > > To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 8:34 AM > > Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Rattlesnake Inn > > > > > > > Anna... I had gotten some good information from a few people back in > > June. I don't have their responses, 'cept in hard copy, so I can't > forward > > electronically. Basically, it's a saloon/grill located halfway between > > Georgetown and Florence on Hwy 195 just past CR 239 if you're going west > > from I-35. Address: 6060 Hwy 195, Florence, TX 76527. (254) 793-8198. > > > > > > I had a Collins ancestor who may have lived near there and was buried > > nearby. It's funny you wrote; I live in New York State and I'm going to > San > > Antonio for business this weekend. Monday Oct 16, I'm going to be driving > > through Georgetown to try and find the Rattlesnake Inn. I'll take some > > pictures and try to get some info. Email me back and see what I find out. > > > > > > ERic > > > > > > >>> "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> 10/13/00 12:14AM >>> > > > I remember a query several months ago about the Rattlesnake Inn in > > > Williamson county. Any information would be appreciated - location, time > > > period, anything else. > > > > > > > > > Thanks, > > > Anna HOUSTON PRICE > > > Presently seeking HOUSTON, HOWELL, OWEN. TUCKER, WRIGHT > > > 512-231-0640 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >

Hi Karen, Love your email address -- I was rather late on this but evidently there is a Williamson County History Book and you are offering to do lookups??? I hope I have figured this correctly....If so, if there is a mention of a George Barnes, Taylor Smith, Katherine Robinson Barnes, Dudley or Tom Snider or any Colliers......we will want to know how to purchase the book - if available. Thank you for your time... Blessings, Judy in OK

I have this book email @Trn2heaven@aol.com with your address and I will send you the copies. Karen <'}}}}><

i wish you would have found something, but it does sound like you enjoyed your trip and our texas hospitality! and you saw some of the area where your ancestors lived. maybe you will still find something, i went to the Clayton library on monday with the Austin society and found an unexpected writeup of a great aunt on my first major library research trip so i was surprised! those guys that drive the pickups are 'Bubbas'! just good old country boys, i'm glad you were able to fine the cemetery to look for your ancestors. i enjoyed your story - keep searching! Thanks, Anna Houston Price 512-231-0640 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Hausamann" <eghausam@gw.dec.state.ny.us> To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2000 10:35 AM Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Rattlesnake Inn > Hi Anna... > I did find the place - it's more of a beer joint. When I drove by, there were dozens of huge pickup trucks parked out front and along the side of the road. Apparently, it was BBQ cook off day at the Rattlesnake! I got out of my little Saturn rental car (fortunately with TX plates), exchanged my NY Yankee ballcap for one with a generic label, and cautiously approached the entrance. Inside the dank space I surveyed the old timers at the bar and felt a little better - ordered a tall cool Lone Star beer and had a couple slurps. Aaah... > > The BBQ was winding down 'bout then and I went out back to try and start a conversation with the folks out back. The men were finishing up some of the brisket and offered me a piece. It was mostly fat but very excellent tasting. I asked if anyone knew of any headstones out back and one of them said "Yeah, hop in my vehicle and I'll show ya." So we rode back into the tract behind the bar down some bumpy FM road and eventually got to where Ron had seen some stones. We asked the farmer if we could trespass and he said sure. The stones were not the ones I wanted to find, unfortunately, but the experience was one of a kind. > > My time in Williamson County was short, but I did make it to the Round Rock gen. library and spent a couple hours perusing the collection. Came up with nothing. I looked through all the cemetery indexes and history books, even the whole Chsiholm Trail series. I did find a ref to M. Collins who had registered his cattle brand ("EC") in 1870s but I don't think my Meshack Collins would have owned much in the way of cattle since he was more of a sharecropper. The county clerk didn't have anything either. I'm sure they're all buried out in some pasture somewhere in an unmarked grave. That's ok. They're in my hearts too. > > ERic > > >>> "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> 10/13/00 06:42PM >>> > Thanks Eric > That is what i was looking for. If you have the time on Monday, also check > out the genealogy collection at the Round Rock Library, it is sponsored by > the Williamson County Genealogical Society. You might find some useful > information there. It is located about a mile off I35. > > I think we exchanged message earlier in the summer about WCGS meetings right > before your visit this weekend. I hope you enjoy your trip to our area! And > I'll check back to see what you find. > > > Thanks, > Anna Houston Price > 512-231-0640 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Eric Hausamann" <eghausam@gw.dec.state.ny.us> > To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 8:34 AM > Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Rattlesnake Inn > > > > Anna... I had gotten some good information from a few people back in > June. I don't have their responses, 'cept in hard copy, so I can't forward > electronically. Basically, it's a saloon/grill located halfway between > Georgetown and Florence on Hwy 195 just past CR 239 if you're going west > from I-35. Address: 6060 Hwy 195, Florence, TX 76527. (254) 793-8198. > > > > I had a Collins ancestor who may have lived near there and was buried > nearby. It's funny you wrote; I live in New York State and I'm going to San > Antonio for business this weekend. Monday Oct 16, I'm going to be driving > through Georgetown to try and find the Rattlesnake Inn. I'll take some > pictures and try to get some info. Email me back and see what I find out. > > > > ERic > > > > >>> "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> 10/13/00 12:14AM >>> > > I remember a query several months ago about the Rattlesnake Inn in > > Williamson county. Any information would be appreciated - location, time > > period, anything else. > > > > > > Thanks, > > Anna HOUSTON PRICE > > Presently seeking HOUSTON, HOWELL, OWEN. TUCKER, WRIGHT > > 512-231-0640 > > > > > > > > >

Hi Anna... I did find the place - it's more of a beer joint. When I drove by, there were dozens of huge pickup trucks parked out front and along the side of the road. Apparently, it was BBQ cook off day at the Rattlesnake! I got out of my little Saturn rental car (fortunately with TX plates), exchanged my NY Yankee ballcap for one with a generic label, and cautiously approached the entrance. Inside the dank space I surveyed the old timers at the bar and felt a little better - ordered a tall cool Lone Star beer and had a couple slurps. Aaah... The BBQ was winding down 'bout then and I went out back to try and start a conversation with the folks out back. The men were finishing up some of the brisket and offered me a piece. It was mostly fat but very excellent tasting. I asked if anyone knew of any headstones out back and one of them said "Yeah, hop in my vehicle and I'll show ya." So we rode back into the tract behind the bar down some bumpy FM road and eventually got to where Ron had seen some stones. We asked the farmer if we could trespass and he said sure. The stones were not the ones I wanted to find, unfortunately, but the experience was one of a kind. My time in Williamson County was short, but I did make it to the Round Rock gen. library and spent a couple hours perusing the collection. Came up with nothing. I looked through all the cemetery indexes and history books, even the whole Chsiholm Trail series. I did find a ref to M. Collins who had registered his cattle brand ("EC") in 1870s but I don't think my Meshack Collins would have owned much in the way of cattle since he was more of a sharecropper. The county clerk didn't have anything either. I'm sure they're all buried out in some pasture somewhere in an unmarked grave. That's ok. They're in my hearts too. ERic >>> "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> 10/13/00 06:42PM >>> Thanks Eric That is what i was looking for. If you have the time on Monday, also check out the genealogy collection at the Round Rock Library, it is sponsored by the Williamson County Genealogical Society. You might find some useful information there. It is located about a mile off I35. I think we exchanged message earlier in the summer about WCGS meetings right before your visit this weekend. I hope you enjoy your trip to our area! And I'll check back to see what you find. Thanks, Anna Houston Price 512-231-0640 ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Hausamann" <eghausam@gw.dec.state.ny.us> To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Rattlesnake Inn > Anna... I had gotten some good information from a few people back in June. I don't have their responses, 'cept in hard copy, so I can't forward electronically. Basically, it's a saloon/grill located halfway between Georgetown and Florence on Hwy 195 just past CR 239 if you're going west from I-35. Address: 6060 Hwy 195, Florence, TX 76527. (254) 793-8198. > > I had a Collins ancestor who may have lived near there and was buried nearby. It's funny you wrote; I live in New York State and I'm going to San Antonio for business this weekend. Monday Oct 16, I'm going to be driving through Georgetown to try and find the Rattlesnake Inn. I'll take some pictures and try to get some info. Email me back and see what I find out. > > ERic > > >>> "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> 10/13/00 12:14AM >>> > I remember a query several months ago about the Rattlesnake Inn in > Williamson county. Any information would be appreciated - location, time > period, anything else. > > > Thanks, > Anna HOUSTON PRICE > Presently seeking HOUSTON, HOWELL, OWEN. TUCKER, WRIGHT > 512-231-0640 > > >

Hi Peggy... I did find the place and yes, your description was more accurate - it's a beer joint in the grittiest sense of the word. When I drove by, there were dozens of huge pickup trucks parked out front and along the side of the road. Apparently, it was BBQ cook off day at the Rattlesnake! I got out of my little Saturn rental car (fortunately with TX plates), exchanged my NY Yankee ballcap for one with a generic label, and cautiously approached the entrance. Inside the dank space I surveyed the old timers at the bar and felt a little better - ordered a tall cool Lone Star beer and had a couple slurps. Aaah... The BBQ was winding down 'bout then and I went out back to try and start a conversation with the folks out back. The men were finishing up some of the brisket and offered me a piece. It was mostly fat but very excellent tasting. I asked if anyone knew of any headstones out back and one of them said "Yeah, hop in my vehicle and I'll show ya." So we rode back into the tract behind the bar down some bumpy FM road and eventually got to where Ron had seen some stones. We asked the farmer if we could trespass and he said sure. The stones were not the ones I wanted to find, unfortunately, but the experience was one of a kind. My time in Williamson County was short, but I did make it to the Round Rock gen. library and spent a couple hours perusing the collection. Came up with nothing. I looked through all the cemetery indexes and history books, even the whole Chsiholm Trail series. I did find a ref to M. Collins who had registered his cattle brand ("EC") in 1870s but I don't think my Meshack Collins would have owned much in the way of cattle since he was more of a sharecropper. The county clerk didn't have anything either. I'm sure they're all buried out in some pasture somewhere in an unmarked grave. That's ok. They're in my hearts too. ERic >>> "Peggy Tombs" <pbt@tstar.net> 10/13/00 11:55AM >>> Eric, You put it so nicely by saying Rattlesnake Inn was a saloon/grill. We always called it a "beer joint". My father owned this establishment back in the '40's and was the owner that added the concrete slab/patio used for dancing in the hot summer. He also added the grape arbor in the back and served bar-b-q and fish frys on the tables set up. He wanted the business to become more a family establishment rather than a bar for men. It was about this time that their were so many Fort Hood soldiers patronizing the place and fights were very frequent. So frequent in fact that the US Army made Rattlesnake Inn "off limits" to soldiers and have been told that that ruling is still in existance today. You probably have already left to come to Texas for your trip but if not and you have a hard time finding the joint, please give me a call. I may still have the deed when Dad purchased it. Oh, so many stories come to mind when I think of Rattlesnake Inn. In fact, I think there was an article recently in the Georgetown paper about the place. Let me hear from you, Peggy Blackmore Tombs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Eric Hausamann" <eghausam@gw.dec.state.ny.us> To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, October 13, 2000 8:34 AM Subject: Re: [TXWILLIA] Rattlesnake Inn > Anna... I had gotten some good information from a few people back in June. I don't have their responses, 'cept in hard copy, so I can't forward electronically. Basically, it's a saloon/grill located halfway between Georgetown and Florence on Hwy 195 just past CR 239 if you're going west from I-35. Address: 6060 Hwy 195, Florence, TX 76527. (254) 793-8198. > > I had a Collins ancestor who may have lived near there and was buried nearby. It's funny you wrote; I live in New York State and I'm going to San Antonio for business this weekend. Monday Oct 16, I'm going to be driving through Georgetown to try and find the Rattlesnake Inn. I'll take some pictures and try to get some info. Email me back and see what I find out. > > ERic > > >>> "annaprice" <annaprice@compaq.net> 10/13/00 12:14AM >>> > I remember a query several months ago about the Rattlesnake Inn in > Williamson county. Any information would be appreciated - location, time > period, anything else. > > > Thanks, > Anna HOUSTON PRICE > Presently seeking HOUSTON, HOWELL, OWEN. TUCKER, WRIGHT > 512-231-0640 > > > >

List: Do any of you know if there is an index to the WILLIAMSON COUNTY, IT'S HISTORY AND IT'S PEOPLE book and if so is there someone that would do a lookup for ELIZA WILLIAMS, b. abot 1836 ARK who married in TX in 1856 to JACOB L. WYATT, b. abt 1815 VA. I am interested in finding living descendants of this couple and/or ancestors of ELIZA WILLIAMS. Thanks in advance for your assistance, Lynda ---------- > From: Jimmie P Taylor <jptaylor@ev1.net> > To: TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TXWILLIA] Williamson County Book > Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 12:14 PM > > I am desperate to find someone with the following book > " Williamson County, It's History and It's People" Published in 1985 > I have been told there is a write up on page 317 about John N. Williams family. If ANYONE has this book and can please copy the pages ( I was told it is 3 pages long) and either snail- mail or email them to me, I will gladly reimburse the expense. > Thank you > Jimmie

Jimmy: Would you happen to know if there is an ELIZA WILLIAMS that married JACOB L. WYATT in the WILLIAMS family you are working on? Thank, Lynda ---------- > From: Jimmie P Taylor <jptaylor@ev1.net> > To: TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: [TXWILLIA] Williamson County Book > Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2000 12:14 PM > > I am desperate to find someone with the following book > " Williamson County, It's History and It's People" Published in 1985 > I have been told there is a write up on page 317 about John N. Williams family. If ANYONE has this book and can please copy the pages ( I was told it is 3 pages long) and either snail- mail or email them to me, I will gladly reimburse the expense. > Thank you > Jimmie

I am desperate to find someone with the following book " Williamson County, It's History and It's People" Published in 1985 I have been told there is a write up on page 317 about John N. Williams family. If ANYONE has this book and can please copy the pages ( I was told it is 3 pages long) and either snail- mail or email them to me, I will gladly reimburse the expense. Thank you Jimmie

Descendants of Eugenia I. Daniel 1 Eugenia I. Daniel b: Abt. 1848 in Williamson County , Texas .. +Charles K. Robinson b: Abt. 1842 d: Bef. April 07, 1891 m: February 22, 1866 ...... 2 Charles L. Robinson b: April 1868 in Texas .......... +Emma b: July 1875 in Texas ............... 3 Robert Robinson b: March 1897 in Texas ............... 3 Roy Robinson b: March 1897 in Texas ............... 3 Emma Robinson b: January 1900 in Texas ...... 2 Ellen G. Robinson b: Abt. 1869 in Texas ...... 2 Thomas A. Robinson b: January 1871 in Texas ...... 2 Neppie or Nappie D. Robinson b: November 1875 in Texas ...... 2 Hal Robinson b: Abt. 1877 in Texas ...... 2 Margie Robinson b: July 1879 in Texas ...... 2 Kenard Robinson b: January 1887 in Texas

Gene, I believe the Hackberry school was a bit west of Holland, in Bell County. Reason is, I just read about a historical marker going up at the Hackberry School site in the Bartlett/Holland newspaper a week or two ago. Unfortunately, I no longer have the paper, but that is what I seem to remember. If not, perhaps someone will correct me. BTW, I didn't find an attached picture in the message. ----- Original Message ----- From: Gene Hirschman <hershey@spinn.net> To: <TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 5:35 PM Subject: [TXWILLIA] Hackberry School > I'm attaching a school picture taken somewhere between 1918 > t 1921. The sign indicates its a class from Hackberry > School which may be in Williamson or Bell counties. I seem > to think it was east of Bartlett towards Davilla. "My > memorys very good, just short". If anyone can identify > anyone in the picture I'd like to hear from you. The second > row, 3rd from the left is Wallace Neitsch. > -- > Hershey - Albuquerque, NM I Whistle While I Work ;-) > Badges of the World - > http://www.spinn.net/~hershey/badges.htm > Stupid Referee Tricks - > http://www.spinn.net/~hershey/referees.htm >

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What ROBINSON are you working on? I have some ROBINSONS that were I Taylor. Elizabeth and Jim ROBINSON and Nancy and Tom ROBINSON are the two that I am working on. I have no info on Elizabeth and Jim but do have some on Nancy and Tom ROBINSON and their families. Let me know. Jackie Morgan -----Original Message----- From: Ric [mailto:fdg@flash.net] Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2000 9:06 PM To: TXWILLIA-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [TXWILLIA] GORDON-PERRY-ROBINSON-DANIEL-GOFF-MURPHREE & more ** DELETE IF NOT INTERESTED ** Texas - Louisiana - Mississippi Texas = Williamson, Milam, Bell, Travis, Red River and Tarrant Counties http://GordonFamilyGenealogy.homestead.com/Questions.html

Does any know how many different Williamson Co., units there were that served in the Civil War? I am trying to find information on the units that my g-g-grandfather, William C. BEARD served in as well as the units that other family members served in. Is there anyone working on this? Thanks. Jackie Morgan

I'm attaching a school picture taken somewhere between 1918 t 1921. The sign indicates its a class from Hackberry School which may be in Williamson or Bell counties. I seem to think it was east of Bartlett towards Davilla. "My memorys very good, just short". If anyone can identify anyone in the picture I'd like to hear from you. The second row, 3rd from the left is Wallace Neitsch. -- Hershey - Albuquerque, NM I Whistle While I Work ;-) Badges of the World - http://www.spinn.net/~hershey/badges.htm Stupid Referee Tricks - http://www.spinn.net/~hershey/referees.htm

Thanks Edna, I'll start calling Monday and see where it leads. I'll keep you posted. Bonnie