Hood County Genealogical Society

Queries Posted Late 2005 thru 2006

And some comments

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Subject:	Fort Spunky
Date:	Mon, 10 Jul 2006 16:42:28 -0700 (Pacific Daylight Time)
From:	Betty <pris96@cox.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

Would like to have all the information I can get on Fort Spunky, Hood County Texas.. Even the roster of the children that went to school there..

Also any information on William (Billy) Sparks that went to school there. .... Thanking you very much...... Betty Whittington

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Subject:	Hood County Query
Date:	Wed, 5 Jul 2006 10:27:07 EDT
From:	Fourls1223@aol.com
To:	ancestor@hcnews.com

Thank you for doing this service.

 I am searching for cemetery records or anything else that can be  found on 

Jimmie Lou FREEMAN LANTZ and Lon/Lawn LANTZ husband of   Jimmie.  Jimmie Lou 

died Dec. 1981, Lon died Feb. 1975.

 Thanks,

Bunny  Freeman  

Henderson Co., TXGenWeb  Coordinator

Subject:	My Grand Mother's Cafe
Date:	Tue, 4 Jul 2006 15:32:30 -0500
From:	<urogers@sbcglobal.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

Subject:	My Grand Mother's Cafe
Date:	Tue, 4 Jul 2006 15:32:30 -0500
From:	<urogers@sbcglobal.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

Clear Day

Cafe was located on the South West corner of the square across form the old bank and the flashing red street light.  The ladies standing from right to left.

Grandmother Oca Ola Jones, my aunt Thelma Williams, ????, and my cousin Patricia Kirby.

  

Please keep this picture for your publications only !!

  

Utah Carroll Rogers

Arlington, Texas

817-275-5099

Please send me email if this is any value to your Hood County genealogy search, I am looking forward to visiting your office for further search of my family. !!

Subject:	My Grand Mother's Cafe
Date:	Tue, 4 Jul 2006 15:32:30 -0500
From:	<urogers@sbcglobal.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

Clear Day
Cafe was located on the South West corner of the square across form the old bank and the flashing red street light. The ladies standing

from right to left. Grandmother Oca Ola Jones, my aunt Thelma Williams, ????, and my cousin Patricia Kirby.

Please keep this picture for your publications only !!

Utah Carroll Rogers

Arlington, Texas

817-275-5099

Please send me email if this is any value to your Hood County genealogy search, I am looking forward to visiting your office for further search of

my family. !!

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Subject:	[Norton AntiSpam] Ewell
Date:	Tue, 4 Jul 2006 15:29:21 -0500
From:	Pat Blundell <patbake@bcsnet.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

I am seeking information on the Charles Ewell family. Especially son Scott Ewell and Alvah J. Biggs (that lived with them as a son from 1882 to 1903).

Charles Ewell was a "second hand dealer" according to census records. Scott Ewell and "adopted" brother A.J. Biggs move to Sanderson, Texas area around 1900. Brother of Biggs (H.S. Biggs) was killed in Sanderson May, 1903.

Patricia Parsons

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Subject:	Julia A. Collins Payton
Date:	Tue, 4 Jul 2006 09:09:11 -0700
From:	dolores <jdpost28@cox.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

I am workiing on the genealogy of my family. Three different families came from Hood Co. - the Payton family, the Foster family, the Collins (Collings) family are all in my family.These 3 families intermarried, and presently I am searching for Julia A. Collins who married FRank Russell Payton.   They had one daughter--Ruth Merle-possibly Merle Ruth.   I know that Frank and Julia were divorced between 1920-1930 (as per Census).  Recently I received info that Julia married an Unknown Pettijohn, and later an Unknown Childchester.   I have not been able to find either.  Yesterday while searching thru the Internet (and found the Hood Co., website, and it is fabulous!!!) I ran across an article on the Collins Family of Hood Co.,TX.   The end paragraph says related families----and it includes both Pettijohn and Childchester (no first names)., but it does not say how they are related to the Collins.   I am just wondering, if perhaps, you might have some info on Julia and their child, Ruth Merle.    The Paytons and Fosters were both my grandparents who have long since died, and I am trying to trace my roots.



Any information that you might have on  Alonzo Payton and wife Sophronia, James D. Foster, Hugo Foster, Julia A. Collins (who married Frank Russell Payton-son of Alonzo) would be so greatly appreciated.   My gg grandfather James D. Foster was mayor of Hood Co. in the 1890's.   His wife Melcena died in 1888 and he remarried a Sarah (Sallie) Eaton---and I am searching any info on her.

They married in Oct 1888.



Any info you might have would be so helpful.    I am willing to pay for services rendered if you will let me know in advance the cost of searching.   My E-mail is:    jdpost28@cox.net

Thanks so much---and I love your web site.

Dolores Balderas

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Subject:	Pearl K. Stallard
Date:	Mon, 3 Jul 2006 16:52:08 -0700
From:	Jacque Shada <jacqueshada@cox.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

My grandmother, Pearl K. Stallard, attended Granbury College.  I am her granddaughter, Jacqueline Shada, and just come across a Medal she was awarded, the Hannaford Medal, 1898................  would very much like to learn more about her education, and what this Medal signifies.  If you could assist me, thank you very much

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Subject:	Looking for Information
Date:	Thu, 29 Jun 2006 19:43:08 -0500
From:	Ronald Bigoness <rbigoness@austin.rr.com>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

I am looking for information on an attorney, Harry Holmes, living in Stephenville, Hood County TX, between 1919 and 1925 at least - maybe longer.  Could you tell me how I would go about searching for Harry Holmes and legal filings he has made?

Many thanks, 

Doris Bigoness

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Subject:	Death Information
Date:	Mon, 19 Jun 2006 12:40:36 -0500
From:	Victoria Rafal <vrafal@bryantdukes.com>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

I had recently requested and received the death information of my great great grandmother who died in Granbury.  I would like to request the same information on my great great grandfather - but, I forgot where I found the form, cost and address to send it to.  I know I requested it frm Hood County Genealogy Society - I'm a mess, just can't remember how I got the form.  Please help.  Thank you so much,

Victoria L. Rafal, B.S. Paralegal

BRYANT, DUKES & BLAKESLEE, PLLC

1639 E. Pass Road

Gulfport, MS 39507

228.863.6101

228.868.9077 Facsimile

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Subject:	FW: 1886 Birth of Charles E. Williams
Date:	Thu, 8 Jun 2006 12:20:12 -0700
From:	EXT-Goo, Audubon <audubon.goo@boeing.com>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>
CC:	<audieandnancy@msn.com>

Hello,

We are trying to locate a birth certificate for the person listed below:



Father's name: Charles Ezekiel Williams

Birth Date: July 1, 1886

Place: Hood County Texas

Parents: John Williams and Amanda Clay



Apparently Mr Williams' name was not found in the Texas Vital Statistics

so we've also inquired with the Hood County Clerk. They also suggested

that we contact your site. Any suggestions or directions?



Thank you,

Audie Goo for Harold G Williams and Peggy N Williams (children of

Charles E Williams)

 



-----Original Message-----

From: Genealogy Info [mailto:geninfo@tsl.state.tx.us] 

Sent: Thursday, June 08, 2006 11:34 AM

To: EXT-Goo, Audubon

Subject: RE: 1886 Birth of Charles E. Williams



Your request for a search of the Texas vital statistics indexes was

received by the staff of the Texas State Library and Archives

Commission.  



The results of our search are given below.  If needed, you are welcome

to submit another request, specifying up to five additional searches.  



Search #1:  Williams, Charles E.

INDEX:  Texas Births, Delayed

NAME LOCATED:  not found

COUNTY:  

DATE: 

CERTIFICATE NUMBER:  



If records were recorded at all before 1903, they were recorded in the

county clerk's office in the county of birth.  Many people whose births

were not officially registered at the time had records established later

in life. These records are called probate, or delayed birth

certificates.  The Genealogy Collection has indexes to a portion of

these delayed or probated birth certificates.  The Bureau of Vital

Statistics and the county clerk's office must be contacted directly for

all other possible delayed or probated records.



Since registrations of births at the state level were not consistent

until into the 1920s and 1930s, you may find the following information,

which usually applies to births prior to 1880, to be helpful.



Records of births from this period, if registered at all, were kept in

the Office of the County Clerk in the county where the individual was

born, so you will want to contact that office.   A complete listing of

County Clerk addresses can be found on the Texas Economic Development

Web site at:

               http://www.tded.state.tx.us/guide/cntyclrklisting.html



The Texas GenWeb project may also be of help to you.  Visit their county

index and see if your county is listed.  The index can be found at:

               http://www.rootsweb.com/~txgenweb/#cindex



We hope this information will be helpful to you.



Library Staff

Texas State Library and Archives Commission

512-463-5463

geninfo@tsl.state.tx.us

http://www.tsl.state.tx.us

sas



-----Original Message-----

From: EXT-Goo, Audubon [mailto:audubon.goo@boeing.com]

Sent: Thursday, June 01, 2006 3:47 PM

To: geninfo@tsl.state.tx.us

Cc: audieandnancy@msn.com

Subject: 1886 Birth of Charles E. Williams





Hello,

My brother in law (who does not  have email access) and my wife are

trying to get a birth certificate of their father in order to obtain a

US Passport. My wife and sister in law already have passports but for

some reason the passport agency in New Orleans is requiring their

father's birth certificate to prove the father's citizenship, probably

since they were all born outside of the US (Mexico). But their father,

Charles E. Williams, was born in 1886 in Hood County Texas. How or who

do we contact for a birth certificate as at the time of birth, the only

reference was Hood County, Texas? I noticed that in the Archives &

Manuscripts Vital Statistics that registration of births in 1886 may not

have been required nor are there any micro film reels for births in Hood

County during the 1886 period according to "Hood County Records

Available on Microfilm from University of Texas-Arlington".  Any help or

direction would be appreciated.



Father's name: Charles Ezekiel Williams

Birth Date: July 1, 1886

Place: Hood County Texas

Parents: John Williams and Amanda Clay

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Subject:	records
Date:	Tue, 23 May 2006 23:52:58 -0500
From:	Big O & Mimi <mneely@hot.rr.com>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

How can I see a copy of the Acton Cemetery?  Am searching for William Searcy (& wife, Nancy Ann) who was buried there after 1900.  Does anyone know in what part of the cemetery I would find him?

Thanks,

Mary Neely

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Subject:	post query
Date:	Wed, 17 May 2006 17:19:38 -0500
From:	pooka <pooka@arn.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

I am looking for info on Jasper Newton Murphy.  He died around 1887 maybe in this county.

Karen

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Subject:	Granbury Obituary
Date:	Sat, 13 May 2006 11:51:19 -0500
From:	Martha Aldridge <MarthaAldridge@comcast.net>
To:	<ancestor@hcnews.com>

Do you know of anyone who does obituary searches at the Granbury Library?  I am looking for a Luther Norton who was living in Granbury at the time of his death.  He died Apr. 23, 1994.  The library says that it has hard copies of the '94 papers but will not do research.  

Would appreciate any help you can provide.  I would be willing to pay a reasonable fee for this service.  

Martha Aldridge

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Subject:	Birth Record question
Date:	Sun, 7 May 2006 09:28:54 -0500
From:	Jeanne Harris <vjharris@starband.net>

Are there birth records for Hood County in the year 1898?

I am looking for the birth of Willie COX born 7 Sept 1889 TX

She is 10 years old in the 1900 Hood Co, TX census living with a Bains family.

Thanks you for your time.

Jean Harris

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Johnston/Johnson: Searching for information on John M.& Jennie Johnston. John M. was born in Alabama, abt. 1870. They were on the Hood County census in 1920 (Justice Precinct 8) and on the 1930 census (Justice Precinct 5) Children: Vannie Ruth, John Burton, Samuel & Hugh. Any information on this family appreciated. John M. was my grandfather's brother.

Patsy Johnston Vernon <dpvernon@valornet.com>

Carlsbad, NM USA - Saturday, July 01, 2006 at 13:39:27 (CDT)

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I hope to connect with anyone researching these families that settled in the Hood County area of Texas in the early to mid-1850's. Because of the family relationship they may even have come together though I've never seen infomation to that effect.

Absalom GREGORY & Nancy HULL GREGORY

Malachi GREGORY & Catherine REEVES GREGORY

Isaac Monroe EATON & Dorcus GREGORY EATON

John Alexander MCCREARY & Sally Ann GREGORY MCCREARY

Levi HUFFSTETLER & Mary Polly GREGORY HUFFSTETLER (she may have come alone with their children)

These are all the children of John GREGORY and his wife Dorcus of Washington Co., MO., as documented by her will.

I have a lot of information on their descendents and am looking to flesh out the story of the family.

Also, I understand there are a lot of GREGORY graves at the Acton Cemetery in the area of the Elizabeth Crockett Memorial. Would love to know who they are. A daughter of the EATON's above was the last wife of Robert Preston CROCKETT, but I suspect those graves are there not due to any family relationship but because these people listed above came to the Hood Co. area at about the same time the Crockett's came and so were old pioneers. Thanks!

Linda King <llking47@earthlink.net>

 USA - Wednesday, June 14, 2006 at 16:33:13 (CDT)

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I could not find my brother in your records .Chester Davis Harden Jr Born 3-17-1966 DIED 3-3-2001 . Son of Chester Davis Harden and Shirley Marie Harden. Buried at Fall Creek Cemetery     Thank You Kathy Cheatham

Kathy Cheatham <kathyc@brazosnet.com>

Newcastle, Tx USA - Monday, June 12, 2006 at 08:06:28 (CDT)

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Looking at your cemetery records I could not find my mother or brother .   Shirley Marie Harden birth Sept.16 1935 Husband Chester D. Harden  She died 09 10 1994 Buried at FallCreek Cemetery

Kathy Cheatham <kathyc@brazosnet.com>

Newcastle, Tx USA - Monday, June 12, 2006 at 07:51:14 (CDT)

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I am interested in the biographical information on Dr. McPherson in early Hood County history.  I believe I have a photo of he and his wife from the late 1800's.  He was one of my great-great-great grandfathers.

Larry Jenkins <hossjen@yahoo.com>

Stillwater, OK USA - Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 08:56:02 (CDT)

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I looking for Lisa Wells the daughter of Floyd Wells

who may have some family history of the Tarrants

Bill KIng <bill.king20@gte.net>

Carrollton, TX USA - Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 11:03:21 (CDT)

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Any info on J.C. BOWEN b. abt 1833 TN

Wife Catharine O. b. abt 1853 TN

Children:  Metare BOWEN b. abt 1869 TN

           Arlener b. abt 1871

           Bormergreis BOWEN b. abt 1876 TN

           Alice  BOWEN b. abt 1877

           Lenora BOWEN b. abt 1879 TX

Listed Hood Co. Census 1880.  We believe Arlener to be our

gr-gr grandmother, Lena Macie Bowen,   Can anyone tell us anything about the above family which could help us confirm if in fact it is the one we are looking for.

Marilyn Ward <mward@fhtm.us>

 USA - Sunday, May 21, 2006 at 14:15:54 (CDT)

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I am searching for Frances Hill who posted this query:  "I wish to trace my genealogy through my mother, annie frances SPENCER........"  I have tried sending an e-mail to the address posted but it keeps coming back.

Thank you.

R & L Spencer <lydspencer@bellsouth.net>

Nashville, TN USA - Friday, May 19, 2006 at 14:49:17 (CDT)

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I am looking for documents regarding my family: Cyrus and Lucinda Edwards, children:  Sarah Bird Edwards, Benjamin F. Edwards, Lula Edwards Gardner, Cyrus Edwards, Jr., Willis G. Edwards.  If you have any information or ideas, please drop me an email.  Thanks, Victoria

Victoria L. Rafal <toriarafal@cableone.net>

Long Beach, MS USA - Thursday, May 18, 2006 at 16:13:40 (CDT)

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I am interested in the history of the "Hood County Sheriffs Posse". i.e. When were they formed, etc. Thanks for your help. Dana Ruth.

Dana Ruth (Meyer) McCoy <joe.h.mccoy@swf02.usace.army.mil>

Granbury, TX 76049-1527 - Friday, May 12, 2006 at 16:18:37 (CDT)

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I am interested in the Edward Skipper family.I found cemetery records for the family in Granbury plots 154,164.

Do you know where this cemetery is located.

Debbie Vaughan <Vaughan24@sbcglobal.net>

Weatherford, TX USA - Monday, May 08, 2006 at 12:33:09 (CDT)

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I am looking for an obituary for Bobby L. LOVE.  He was a

resident of Grandbury and passed away on January 24, 2006.

He was born July 2, 1928. His parents were H.I. and Opal Love Pearson.

Thank you, Beth

Beth Love <bethlove@wtxs.net>

Loraine, TX USA - Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 14:48:26 (CDT)

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I am looking for the history of Tina Belle Cook born in Granbury, TX in March of 1904.  Her parents were Sarah Frances Beavers Cook and Wallace Alexander Cook.  I have been told they were sharecroppers in the Ft. Worth area.

Louise Barrett <redbirds7@sbcglobal.net>

Cleveland, TX USA - Monday, April 17, 2006 at 00:31:39 (CDT)

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Researching Elias W. Burrow b.1818 and Millie P. Burrows parents of Terry or Teny Burrow.  Married 1859 at Chattanooga,Tn.

Elias died Jan. 6, l886 in Moody, Tx. In Navarro yr. 1860.

Cecelia Burrows  <cburrows1@sbcglobal.net >

Agua Dulcd, CA USA - Thursday, May 04, 2006 at 18:36:22 (CDT)

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I am looking for the history of Tina Belle Cook born in Granbury, TX in March of 1904.  Her parents were Sarah Frances Beavers Cook and Wallace Alexander Cook.  I have been told they were sharecroppers in the Ft. Worth area.

Louise Barrett <redbirds7@sbcglobal.net>

Cleveland, TX USA - Monday, April 17, 2006 at 00:31:39 (CDT)

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Am searching for more information on Rigman Bryant that was killed by indians 1864 who lived on Squaw Creek..He is believed to be a brother to my gggrandfather Lewis Bryant..Rigman had some sons,,Wm.,,Thomas by [1] marriage and[2] Joe..and may have been others..his last wife was named Jane or Sarah Jane..does any one know or can look for more on him and family? Where was rigman buried at?

Hope to hear from someone on this..

Thanks

Pauline[Bryan]Davis

pauline Bryan Davis <zoom@arkansas.net>

Mena, Ar. USA - Thursday, April 13, 2006 at 14:22:11 (CDT)

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I am the great grandaughter of Henry Clay STRICKLAND and I have found several records showing that he lived in Hood County and my grandfather Willie STRICKLAND was born there. I have been told that he was a Sheriff or a Sheriff's Deputy. Is there any record that could be located showing this? Also my great grandmother Annie Bell (LEWIS)STRICKLAND passed away there in Hood County, but I cannot seem to find anything on her. If you have any suggestions or could help me any way, I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you so much, Rhonda

Rhonda (Strickland) Cox

Capitan, NM USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 17:02:19 (CST)

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THORPE,linda louise approximate birth 1954(birthmother) POOL, harold dean approximate birth 1940 (birthfather) TRYING TO FIND ANY INFORMATION ABOUT THEM. MY MAILING ADDRESS IS 1920 CORNING AVE, MEMPHIS, TN 38127. THANKS!

MARY KREBSBACH

MEMPHIS, TN USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 08:17:53 (CST)

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Death information of Leonard Wiggins, b. abt. 1857, Ohio, d. before 1930 Lipan, Hood Co. or Erath Co.

Elizabeth Kilgore

Stephenville, Tx USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:28:55 (CST)

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Nathaniel or Nathan Holt Killed by Indians about 1860 in Hood County Texas.A Marker was placed in the Martin Cemetery, Granbury, Hood County, Texas.But not sure which Nathaniel or Nathan Holt it was.Because there are like 3 or more in my family.any help would be helpful.Thank you Laura Sloan

P.O. Box 386

Howe Texas 75459

Laura Sloan

Howe, Tx. USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 12:09:05 (CST)

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I would like to contact descendants of Barnet "Barney" Green, Jr. (1875-1940) and Mary E. Ford (1881-1924), who were life-long residents of Hood County and are buried at Nubbin Ridge. They were married in Hood County on 7 June 1896. Barney was a brother of my grandfather, Thomas Parish Green. My father was Lewis Green, born in Hood County in 1903. The children of Barney and Mary are Glen, Ruth (married J.D. Sue), Artie, Ether, Jewel George, Lottie, Colleta, Lance Clark, Olen Lee, Mildred Mary and R.L.

Any help in locating descendents would be much appreciated.

Donald Green

Orlando, FL USA - Sunday, February 05, 2006 at 06:39:02 (CST)

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Looking for info on Lou Garland (Widow) and Family in 1870-

1880 Hood Co. Texas. Also Mary Elizabeth Atwood who was living with her from abt 1860 to 1880 when she married Brice Alexander Garner in the home of Ollie Lou Garland.

Thanks

Herb

Herb Kast

Brentwood, Ca USA - Friday, January 27, 2006 at 10:48:37 (CST)

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Atwood, Garner, Garland

My G-grandfather Brice Alexander Garner married Mary Elizabeth Atwood at the home of Mrs. Ollie Lou Garland

3 Dec.1879. They lost a child Soena Garner in 1880.

They moved to Morgan Mill Village in Erath Co. abt 1881.

Does anyone have any info on this family?

Thanks Herb

Herb Kast

Brentwood, Ca USA - Saturday, January 21, 2006 at 11:26:12 (CST)

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I am looking for info on my grandfather who is buried in Rock Church Cemetary. His name is Charles Wesley Crites and he was married to Pearl and had one Son Ben Lyle. He was buried in 1904.

Billy L. Crites

Midland, Tx USA - Tuesday, January 17, 2006 at 14:15:02 (CST)

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Nunn, William M. looking for the grave of this person.

Thomas Nunn

Richland Hills, TX. USA - Sunday, January 15, 2006 at 12:17:44 (CST)

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WHITWORTH, Jasper Newton and Albert Newton.

Jasper born 7 Jun 1839 in Pulaski Co.,( now Camden Co. )MO.

He and his wife, Artimicia, and their six children moved to Hood Co, TX. around 1877. Later four more children were born in Hood Co. Jasper died 7 May 1888 in Lipan or Granbury. Family states he was buried on 9 May in the Allison Cem., Lipan. Family attempted to locate grave site, but many stones have been destroyed.

Albert Newton died at age about 9 from " fittes" and is buried also in Allison Cem. Same results in trying to locate grave marker.

After the death of Jasper, his wife and remaining family moved to nearby Red Rock, Bastrop Co., TX.

Questions- 1) Based on tax records this Whitworth family was in Hood Co. from 1877- 1889. By what means of travel did most immigrants from MO. arrive in Hood Co.?

2) Any leads to verify deaths and burials of Jasper and Albert from official records. I have Bible data etc.

Appreciate your consideration of these concerns.

Charles E. Clinger

Austin, TX USA - Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 22:49:32 (CST)

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I am looking for any information on a John J HAMILTON. He was born in Kentucky in 1805, married Susanna Little in Illinois and moved to Parker County Texas in 1855 and lived on Patricks Creek until his son's William and Stewart were killed by Indians. In a biographical album from Fulton County Illinois,it states" John J HAMILTON ( or JJ Hamilton) now lives in Hood County, Texas at the age of 84 years." ( This would be approx. 1889) If anyone has any information I would appreciate it)Linda Jehle whitesocks@in-tch.com

linda jehle

west, mt USA - Thursday, January 05, 2006 at 17:06:51 (CST)

UNSOLVED MURDER ... looking for info on a murder that supposedly took place around 1880. Two men cutting wood got into an argument & one killed the other with his hatchett. This story was told to us by my gr-grandmother. If anybody is familiar with a hatchett / axe murder that occurred around 1880 please email me at ... alaskaicebaby@aol.com Thanks, Melanie

Melanie

USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 10:55:07 (CST)

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Looking for J.C. Bowen b.TN, his wife Catherine O. and their children listed on 1880 Hood County Census Precinct 2

(1 Metare 11 yrs/old b.TN) (2 Arlener 9 yrs/old b.TN) (3 Bormergreis 4 yrs/old b.TN) (4 Alice 3 yrs/old b. TN) (5 Lenora 7 mo/old b.TX) Have been unable to find them anywhere after this census. Any help would be appreciated

Marilyn Ward

Tyler, TX USA - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 17:45:47 (CST)

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Atwood, Garner, Garland

Looking for info on Mary Elizabeth Atwood who was living with Louisa Garland and her family in Hood County Texas from 1861 to 1879. Mary married Brice Alexander Garner in the home of Mrs Garland in 1979.Brice lived in the Lipan area until they moved to Morgan Mill in Erath County Texas in 1880-81.

Any info would be most appreciated.

Herb

Herb Kast

Brentwood, Ca USA - Saturday, December 24, 2005 at 13:35:35 (CST)

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I am the son of Lewis Green, b. in Hood County in 1903. He was the son of Thomas Parish Green and Mary Frances Roberts Green, and the grandson of Barnet "Barney" Green, Sr., and Mary Jane Porter Green. I would like to find the location of the unmarked grave of Mary Jane Porter Green in the Nubbin Ridge Cemetery. She was the mother of Barnet "Barney" Green, Jr. who is buried, along with his wife, Mary Ford Green, at Nubbin Ridge. Many years ago, my late father told me that Mary Jane was buried in the plot of Barney and Mary. He recalled that she died in about 1910.

Would Much Apprediate Any Help,

Donald Green

Orlando, FL USA - Wednesday, November 30, 2005 at 12:26:44 (CST)

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Trying to find evidence that my newest grandchild has been given his fathers last name [my son] so that if legal problems come up we can file for custody. Baby born Oct 17 this year at Grandbury Medical Center...we did live in Wedgewood and have many friends that still live there and in Granbury also..ADVISE PLEASE

Nancy Dunn

Humble, TX USA - Friday, November 11, 2005 at 16:09:25 (CST)

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Howdy, My wonderful husband and I have purchased 5 acres in July in Hood County just outside the city limits of Granbury. We live pretty much at the dam of Squaw Creek Reservoir, just off Pear Orchard, near the base of the Comanche Peak (mountain). In walking our land, we have uncovered very interesting items which lend us to wondering about the past, who lived there? what happened there? In the thickest area, we have found old large glass bottles and a "fence inside a fence" which we suspect to be an old moonshine still. We discovered an old, bent up, rusty license plate (1956, 7E1 465). I do know from our survey when we bought the home, the land is part of the J.C. Grace land, for survey purposes. I presume he owned it a long time ago. We have bought a metal detector to explore some more. Mainly my question is: is there a way to find out the history of who owned that property? what did they do there? how long did they live there? where was the home if there was one? what d!

id they do for a living? I have contacted the tags office there on Pearl about the plate, they directed me to another gov office, and subsequently I was redirected twice more, no one able to assist me. The ladies on Pearl St told me that the license plate was not in their database at all but thought the other contact might be able to help which they were not. I have also contacted Hood County News who is coming out on Sunday to interview us but I don't know if he can help us in the research of the history....? Maybe...? Really we are just curious and would love to know more, if there is any way to research this. We are very happy with our property and love it so much. Many thanks for your time :-) Laura Hensley hensley2002@hcnews.com 214-802-6363 cell 3400 Cripple Creek Ct, Granbury TX 76048

Laura Hensley

Granbury, TX USA - Friday, November 11, 2005 at 14:44:05 (CST)

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looking for information on Myra James, lived in Acton, born April 16, 1872 (I believe). Thanks for any info.

paul

USA - Wednesday, November 09, 2005 at 12:06:02 (CST)

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I'm looking for any information on Adrian Anglin born in 1793 or 1796.I need to know who his father and grandfather were. Thanks for any info.

Billie

Billie Salmon

Universal City, Tx USA - Sunday, November 06, 2005 at 22:56:12 (CST)

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BOWEN in Hood County ... does anybody know what became of the Bowen family shown on the 1880 Hood County Census? J.C., wife Catharine O., daughter Metare, daughter Arlener, son Bomergreis, daughter Alice & daughter Lenora? If so please write. We believe they belong in our family tree but can't seem to find them after the 1880 census. Did they die? Were they killed by indians? Did they die of disease? Were the parents killed & the children sent to different homes? Any information is appreciated. Thank you, sincerely, Melanie email...alaskaicebaby@aol.com

Melanie

homer, ak USA - Friday, October 21, 2005 at 15:48:37 (CDT)

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Seeking descendants of Thomas and Susan Atkins, who was in Hood County, Texas in the 1870 census. Thomas is a brother to my ggransmother Elanor Atkins. Thomas and his family left McNairy county, Tn. sometime after 1850. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Amy Robertson

amycr@freedom2000net.com

Amy Robertson

Corinth, Ms. USA - Monday, October 17, 2005 at 17:57:54 (CDT)

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I am trying to locate a cemetery that is supposed to be on the D&D Black Angus Ranch near Paluxy. Does anyone have any information about this cemetery? I am looking for the grave of A.J.Guess who is supposed to be buried there.

Debbie Vaughan

Weatherford, TX USA - Tuesday, October 11, 2005 at 09:54:11 (CDT)

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I am looking for any information about my Grandfather or Great-Grandfather. My Great-Grandfather was Joseph Clifton who is in the Hood Co. Census in 1870 and his son, my Grandfather, Benjamin Clifton, who is buried in Acton.

Tamara French

Cleburne, Tx USA - Friday, October 07, 2005 at 11:07:00 (CDT)

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Looking for living descendants of Walter and Belle CURL of Tolar, TX. Trying to determine my relationship, if any, to them.

Chris Curl

Keene, TX USA - Tuesday, October 04, 2005 at 15:18:09 (CDT)

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George Crawford Bell born in Texas Dec. 1861 died in Collingsworth County 1941 moved to Collingsworth sometime before 1900 can't locate him on the census after 1900.

Barbara Bell

Wellington, Tx USA - Sunday, September 18, 2005 at 17:58:53 (CDT)

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I am trying to find my father he was stationed at Fort Hood in 1967. His name was Jack HULL. I am not sure this was his correct name (it could have been his step

fathers name) but he was suppose to be discharged in the summer of 1967. He had a friend named Gary Gogan who was suppose to have taken him to the airport for his flight home to Washington State. He was in the Army. He knew my mother was expecting me but she moved leaving no forwarding address. If anyone knows either one of these men please contact me. Or any information of how I can look up military records.

Traci Al-Najjar

Plano, Tx USA - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 05:37:41 (CDT)

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Looking for descendants of Duckett family...Jacob Andrew Duckett and Nancy Jane Jackson Duckett as well as his two brothers William Pierce Duckett (my great great granddad) and James Lafayette Duckett...

Linda Duckett Attaway

Garland, Tx USA - Thursday, September 01, 2005 at 07:18:04 (CDT)

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I AM ONE OF THE GREAT-GREAT GRANDSON'S OF CHARLES AND JUANA (CAVASOS) BARNARD. I AM LOOKING FOR ANY OTHER POSSIBLE DISTANT RELATIVES LOCATED IN THE HOOD COUNTY AREA. MY GREAT GRAND MOTHER WAS MARIE (MARIA) TOMASSA BARNARD PAGE BORN IN 1849

JACK E. PAGE

DENVER, CO USA - Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 14:12:11 (CDT)

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I have relatives buried in that area. I think in Hood County. My Father was born at Granbury, Texas, May 1st, 1898, Roger I. Dunning. I am trying to find the graves of my great Grand Parents, Albert G. Dunning & his wife Agnus Roberts Dunning. They would have died in early 1900's.

Harold Dunning

Erie, Ks USA - Monday, August 15, 2005 at 22:29:43 (CDT)

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I am trying to find the BARTON family before the 1900 census. I don't have the fathers first name but wife was first name Castinny 1848 and children were James 1872, Katie 1875, Edward 1880 and Lucy 1883. In the 1900 census they were in Hood County, Tolar area but without the father.The father was from Kentucky but all children born in Texas.

Judith Walter

Happy Jack, AZ USA - Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:06:32 (CDT)

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Greetings,

I was doing research on Confederate Veterans buried in Hood county. Using a site called angelfire/Randy's Tx graves, etc. I came upon a listing for Hood Co. However, the list only goes through the "C"s and barely into the "D"s. Could you provide me the entire list. This is a project for the Sons of Confederate Veterans. I am the Tx Division Aide-de-Camp and have been working on this project for 4 years. I have formatted the 21 pages I used in the above site. I really would like to have the rest of the entries. Apparently there are a lot of those old vets buried in Hood Co. And appropriately, since the name of the county is Hood.

Thank you very much.

Wayne

Wayne Prouse

Orange, TX USA - Wednesday, August 03, 2005 at 19:22:50 (CDT)

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HENSLEY/HENSLEE. Looking for information on cemeteries near Comanche Peak. Hoping to find grave of Elvira (LORENTZ) HENSLEY, died 1859-1860 in Comanche Peak. Her husband was Maxfield HENSLEY. Thank you.

Rebecca Koford

Burtonsville, MD USA - Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 13:37:37 (CDT)

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Our home was built in 1948. It is a wonderful frame farm house at the top of a hill on the south side of Bakers Crossing at 11525 Bakers Crossing Rd, Bluff Dale, TX 76433 - which is really closer to Paluxy. I would love to know some history of the family who built it and who might have lived in it. Thanks.

Linda Kennimer

Bluff Dale, TX USA - Thursday, July 28, 2005 at 14:35:42 (CDT)

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more on Earl and Burl GREEN. They were born Hood County, March 15, 1923 to Joe and Georgia GREEN. I wonder if theses twins were named after Earl and Burl RHEA, twins born in Hood County 1887. I believe there is a link. Please any info about these families would be appreciated. Thank you.

Rebekah Walker

Fort Worth, TX USA - Sunday, July 17, 2005 at 11:18:51 (CDT)

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Looking for an obit on Collene Allen nee Stella Collene Ingram who passed away March 15, 1996. She had been a

resident of Granbury for some time but passed away in

Canyon, Tx. (Randall Cty) I appreciate any help.

Pat Cheves

Humble, Tx USA - Friday, July 08, 2005 at 23:12:22 (CDT)

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Looking for an obituary on Clarence Mathis Died April 1975, Grandbury, Hood, Tx.

Alice Eberts

Muskogee, Ok USA - Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 09:49:15 (CDT)

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Looking for information about Issac Newton Taylor. Buried near Bluffdale. His son was Charlie Stewart (Stuart) Taylor, buried at Rock Church.

Larry L. Taylor

San Angelo, TX USA - Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at 03:53:51 (CDT)

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ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM S. - My 2 x great grandfather- a Confederate veteran - married JANIE MESSER -was listed on 1910 Hood Co. veteran's census -am looking for any info on his relatives/decendants. Thank you.

Jimmye Ann Hay

Pipe Creek, Texas USA - Monday, June 27, 2005 at 20:44:01 (CDT)

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looking for information on Louis or Lewis Blum. Killed himself in 1901, buried in Corsicana. Information on his wife Jane Ott Blum.

Thank you....

Susan Bracken Finn

Irvine, Ca USA - Sunday, May 22, 2005 at 12:26:32 (CDT)

------------------------------------------------------I am searching for decendants of James Pierce and Katie Ryan Pierce. They are buried at Spring Hill Cemetery near Avoca.

The 1900 Hood Co Census shows John A. Pierce living at Tolar. John A. Pierce was a half brother of James Pierce. Their father was Thomas J. Pierce born abt 1822/25 somewhere in Kentucky. He was in Barry Co Mo when the 1870 census were taken. His first wife apparently died in KY and he remarried a Louisa Lee in 1859 in Barry Co MO.

Thomas J. had 4 children when he left KY. James was born in 1848 in KY. He was my gr grandfather. His sisters were Malinda, Rachel, and Eliza.

John A Pierce was a son of Thomas J. and Louisa Lee Pierce. Thomas J and Louisa had three girls.

I need information about Thomas J's parents and the name of his first wife. I will appreciate any information.

Joan Cole Clark

Commerce, TX USA - Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at 21:07:13 (CDT)

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P.O. Box 386

Howe Texas 75459

Laura Sloan

Howe, Tx. USA - Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 12:09:05 (CST)

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:Death information of Leonard Wiggins, b. abt. 1857, Ohio, d. before 1930 Lipan, Hood Co. or Erath Co.

Elizabeth Kilgore

Stephenville, Tx USA - Monday, March 06, 2006 at 14:28:55 (CST)

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MARY KREBSBACH

MEMPHIS, TN USA - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 at 08:17:53 (CST)

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Rhonda (Strickland) Cox

Capitan, NM USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 at 17:02:19 (CST)

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From: alaskaicebaby@aol.com (Melanie)

Date: Dec 30 2005 - 10:55am

Melanie

USA - Friday, December 30, 2005 at 10:55:07 (CST)

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From: nanperk56@yahoo.com (Nancy Dunn)

Date: Nov 11 2005 - 4:09pm

Nancy Dunn

Humble, TX USA - Friday, November 11, 2005 at 16:09:25 (CST)

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From: pcmkrs@cox.net (paul)

Date: Nov 9 2005 - 12:06pm

looking for information on Myra James, lived in Acton, born April 16, 1872 (I believe). Thanks for any info.

paul

USA - Wednesday, November 09, 2005 at 12:06:02 (CST)

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rom: kidoughkid@sbcglobal.net (Billie Salmon)

Date: Nov 6 2005 - 10:56pm

I'm looking for any information on Adrian Anglin born in 1793 or 1796.I need to know who his father and grandfather were. Thanks for any info.

Billie

Billie Salmon

Universal City, Tx USA - Sunday, November 06, 2005 at 22:56:12 (CST)

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From: pcmkrs@cox.net (paul)

Date: Nov 9 2005 - 12:06pm

looking for information on Myra James, lived in Acton, born April 16, 1872 (I believe). Thanks for any info.

paul

USA - Wednesday, November 09, 2005 at 12:06:02 (CST)

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-From: alaskaicebaby@aol.com (Melanie)

Date: Oct 21 2005 - 2:48pm

Melanie

homer, ak USA - Friday, October 21, 2005 at 15:48:37 (CDT)

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From: amycr@freedom2000net.com (Amy Robertson)

Date: Oct 17 2005 - 4:57pm

Amy Robertson

amycr@freedom2000net.com

Amy Robertson

Corinth, Ms. USA - Monday, October 17, 2005 at 17:57:54 (CDT)

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From: traci@al-najjar.net (Traci Al-Najjar)

Date: Sep 7 2005 - 4:37am

I am trying to find my father he was stationed at Fort Hood in 1967. His name was Jack HULL. I am not sure this was his correct name (it could have been his step fathers name) but he was suppose to be discharged in the summer of 1967. He had a friend named Gary Gogan who was suppose to have taken him to the airport for his flight home to Washington State. He was in the Army. He knew my mother was expecting me but she moved leaving no forwarding address. If anyone knows either one of these men please contact me. Or any information of how I can look up military records.

Traci Al-Najjar

Plano, Tx USA - Wednesday, September 07, 2005 at 05:37:41 (CDT)

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From: JAPAGE@ATT.NET (JACK E. PAGE)

Date: Aug 18 2005 - 1:12pm

JACK E. PAGE

DENVER, CO USA - Thursday, August 18, 2005 at 14:12:11 (CDT)

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Date: Aug 15 2005 - 9:29pm

Harold Dunning

Erie, Ks USA - Monday, August 15, 2005 at 22:29:43 (CDT)

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From: cathyfothergill@cablelynx, com@raq2.hcnews.com (Cathy Fothergill)

Date: Aug 7 2005 - 12:58pm

I am searching for relatives of Essie Shaver, wife of Murt Hufstedler, who is buried in Asbury cemetery, near Tolar. She was the mother of Ennis Hufstedler and Bonnie Faye Hufstedler O'Barr.

Cathy Fothergill

Kilgore, TX USA - Sunday, August 07, 2005 at 13:58:58 (CDT)

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From: thehopechest_rebecca@msn.com (Rebecca Koford)

Date: Jul 31 2005 - 12:37pm

Rebecca Koford

Burtonsville, MD USA - Sunday, July 31, 2005 at 13:37:37 (CDT)

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From: pcheves@houston.rr.com (Pat Cheves)

Date: Jul 8 2005 - 10:12pm

Looking for an obit on Collene Allen nee Stella Collene Ingram who passed away March 15, 1996. She had been a

resident of Granbury for some time but passed away in

Canyon, Tx. (Randall Cty) I appreciate any help.

Pat Cheves

Humble, Tx USA - Friday, July 08, 2005 at 23:12:22 (CDT)

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From: Alice_Eberts@Yahoo.com (Alice Eberts)

Date: Jun 30 2005 - 8:49am

Looking for an obituary on Clarence Mathis Died April 1975, Grandbury, Hood, Tx.

Alice Eberts

Muskogee, Ok USA - Thursday, June 30, 2005 at 09:49:15 (CDT)

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From: Hayranch@78063.com (Jimmye Ann Hay)

Date: Jun 27 2005 - 7:44pm

Jimmye Ann Hay

Pipe Creek, Texas USA - Monday, June 27, 2005 at 20:44:01 (CDT)

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Date: \tab Sun, 17 Nov 2002 15:47:25 -0600

From: \tab m4sbergel@aol.com (Sandra Gunter Bergel)

Reply-To: \tab m4sbergel@aol.com (Sandra Gunter Bergel)

LEWIS H. & MARY ANN GUNTER their children WILLIAM, JESSE, SARAH, MARY ANN AND BELZORA

GUNTER all resided in Hood Cty in 1880. My grandfather, JESSE SANFORD GUNTER was born

5-10-1877 in Hood Cty. His parents were JOHN WESLEY GUNTER & SARAH MALINDA VANBUSKIRK GUNTER.