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OLIVER Mrs. Altha Alder, P.O. Box 235, Soper, OK 74759 is
GLOVER researching the OLIVER, GLOVER, and HENSON surnames would
HENSON appreciate any help. Pike County Archives and History
Society Newsletter, January 1990, Volume 1, Number 1, page
4.
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HASLEY Mrs. Linnie Brooks Mills, #7 Lakeshore Drive, Corpus
CROW Christi, TX 78413 interested in any information on the
WINGFIELD HASLEY, CROW, or WINGFIELD families of Pike County,
Arkansas. Pike County Archives and History Society
Newsletter, January 1990, Volume 1, Number 1, page 4.
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ALFORD Mrs. Linda Meek, 3514 Baywood Drive, Shreveport, LA
RAY 71118 needs help and advise on researching the ALFORD
and RAY families of Pike County, Arkansas. Pike County
Archives and History Society Newsletter, January 1990,
Volume 1, Number 1, page 4.
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STRINGER David L. Kelley, 12903 Wheatland Way, Brandywine, MD
DAVIS 20613-8895: Rice STRINGER b. 1799 in NC married (apx) 1826
CAMPBELL in Clark (now Pike) County, AR Rachel DAVIS b. ca. 1809 in
HANCOCK Ill. daughter of Jeremiah and Stacia Davis. Issue: (1)
HENSLEY daughter under 5 years in 1830 Clark Co. AR census no
futher record; (2) Joseph Stringer b. ca 1829 in Clark
Co., AR married Cassandra ? (possibly CAMPBELL); (3) Angeline Stringer b.
1835 married John D. Hancock son of William T. Hancock and Elizabeth
Dickson; (4) Abijah Stringer b. 1837 married ? died March 1860 in Pike Co.,
AR; (5) Rice Stringer b. 1839; (6) Daniel Stringer b. 1841; (7) Lucinda J.
Stringer b. 1844; (8) Isadora Stringer b. 1847; (9) Mary A. Stringer b.
1849. One of the daughters of Rice and Rachel (Davis) Stringer married
William Barney HENSLEY born 1845/46 in Pike Co., AR. He was the son of
George W. Hensley and Sarah "Sally" (maiden name unknown) Hensley. Can
anyone verify which daughter? (Feb 1990) Pike County Archives and History
Society Newsletter, April 1990, Volume 1, Number 2, page 16.
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CLAYTON Velma Seale, Rt. 1, Box 418, Arkadelphia, AR 71923:
RANDALL Willis Allen CLAYTON b. 12 Mar 1876 IL d. 28 Dec 1946,
FIELDS Holly Springs, AR married 28 Feb 1906, Dellie Ruby RANDALL
SEALE FIELDS b. Oct 1887 in Christian, Co., KY d. 1919
BURNS Murfreesboro, AR daughter of Clara Ida RANDALL
step-daughter of John FIELDS. Willias Allen and Dellie
Ruby Randall Fields, children: (1) William R. b. 1907 d. age 8 months; (2)
Henry R. b. ? died young ?; (3) Willis Wadley b. 15 Oct 191(3) d Oct 1989
married Reba SEALE; (4) Mary Ethel b. 28 Oct 1914 married James Robert
SEALE; (5) Rosa Lee b. 18 Oct 1915 d. 13 Oct 1985 m. George Wilson "Jack"
SEALE; (6) Homer Standford b. 13 Sept 1918 d. 19 Mar 1941. Nancy Angeline
(BURNS) CLAYTON, mother of Willis Allen CLAYTON moved to Roy, Pike Co., AR
between 1910 and 1914. Mrs. Seale would like to contact anyone who might
remember this family or can help with information regarding any of the
above. (Feb 1990) Pike County Archives and History Society Newsletter,
April 1990, Volume 1, Number 2, page 16.
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BACON James A. Verett, 6 Wyndemer Vales, Monterey, CA 93940:
MELVIN Seeking information on these families who came to the
REESE Corinth area of Pike Co., AR in the 1840's and established
JONES the Church of Christ in the community of Corinth which is
located in what is now Howard Co., AR but was previously a
part of Pike Co., AR. (Feb 1990) Pike County Archives and History Society
Newsletter, April 1990, Volume 1, Number 2, page 16.
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DAVIS Sue Stevenson, Box 367, San Juan, TX 78589: Seeking info
HENDERSON on the DAVIS and HENDERSON families who lived in the
Brocktown area of Pike Co., AR in the early 1900's. (Feb
1990) Pike County Archives and History Society Newsletter,
April 1990, Volume 1, Number 2, page 16.
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CATES Mrs. Norman Barnett, P.O. Box 96, Smiley, TX 78159-0096:
CLINGAN Wishes to correspond with others researching the surnames
REID CATES, CLINGAN, REID, and START of Pike County, Arkansas.
START The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1,
Number 3, page 24.
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BURKE Jean Cathey, Rt. 2 Box 1293, Quinlan, TX 75474:
RABJOHN Researching BURKE, RABJOHN, CATHEY, SWAIM and would like
CATHEY to correspond with others interested in these families.
SWAIM The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1,
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CHESSHIR Ann Chesshir, 3828 Fenton Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76133:
CHESSHIER Seeks info on Zachias CHESSHIR and his wife Ketura who
WOMACK died in 1875. They were in Pike County, Arkansas about
HALE 1860-1870. John the Baptist CHESSHIR died 1903 in Arkansas
and Nancy WOMACK died 1915 in Arkansas. David Jordan
CHESSHIR died 1890/91 in Arkansas and Rebecca (HALE) CHESSHIR died 03 March
1844 probably in Pike County, Arkansas. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas,
July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page 24.
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HARRIS Hazel Clark, 601 N. Hazel St., Pampa, TX 79065: Elizabeth
CLARK HARRIS born GA age 65 in 1860 Pike County, Arkansas census
living in the Joel CLARK household. Would like to contact
descendants or relatives living in Pike County, Arkansas at present. The
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GARNER Janine J. Gremillion, P.O. Box 52006, Shreveport,
RHODES Louisiana is interested in corresponding with anyone
researching the GARNER or RHODES surnames in the
Clark/Pike County, Arkansas area. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July
1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page 24.
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RENO Barbara Harville, 919 Butler, St., Metropolis, IL 62960:
WOOD John P. RENO born 28 Jan 1864 in Pike County, Arkansas
BRUER died 09 July 1941 married on 31 Mar 1888, Florence Minnie
WOOD born 30 May 1871 Pike County, Arkansas died 08 Mar
1920. John T. RENO son of Mary Jane BRUER married Eddie May RENO.
Appreciate any help. The Gems of Pike County, Arkansas, July 1990, Volume
1, Number 3, page 24.
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KENDRICK Relda (Kendrick) Miller, 526 South 13th Street,
MARTIN Collinsville, OK 74021: Seeks info regarding marriage
record of Hezekiah W. KENDRICK and Sally MARTIN probably
married 1912 in Glenwood, Pike County, Arkansas. The Gems of Pike County
Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page 24.
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LEFEVERS Lois New, 1905 Regency, Moore, OK 73160: Elizabeth Arminda
JACOBS JACOBS age 25, 1860 Pike County, Arkansas census in Isaac
EPPERSON LEFEVERS household, 1870 listed in William BELL household,
MEEKS 1880 listed as "mother" in George W. JACOBS household,
BELL 1900 census in Alex MEEKS household listed as "aunt".
Confederate pension papers state Arminda JACOBS was the
wife of Thomas Van Buren JACOBS. George T. EPPERSON was father (in-law) of
(George Washington) JACOBS. Was Elizabeth Arminda JACOBS born ca. 1835 a
LEFEVERS before her marriage? Where is she buried? Shiloh, Star of the
West? The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page
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BREWER Wilma V. Ranger, 9105 Berkshire Loop S.E., Olympia, WA
HENDERSON 98503: Oliver and Mary (HENDERSON) BREWER, James Erwin
GRIFFIN family, he married Rebecca BREWER daughter of Oliver. Ms.
Ranger has information regarding Rebecca and her (4) four
marriages. Appreciate Any help 1800-1900. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas,
July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page 25.
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LASTER Sherry Ray, P.O. Box 148, Kountze, TX 77625: Ada LASTER
buried near Daisy, Pike County, Arkansas? Had son Eulan
Ernest LASTER who went to school at Kirby, Pike County, Arkansas. His
father was John Thomas Alexander LASTER. Can anyone help with the LASTER
family? The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3,
page 25.
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HILL Mrs. Robert L. Tayar, 2612 North West 60th, Oklahoma City,
GOLDEN OK 73112: Seeking parents of Myra Miami HILL died 1912
married William Turner GOLDEN. Myra Miami (HILL) GOLDEN
possibly buried at Mt. Joy Cemetery, Pike County, Arkansas. Also would like
nformation regarding funeral homes, if any, in Pike County, Arkansas area
about 1912. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number
3, page 25.
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PINION Charlett R. Vaughn, 714 North Washington, El Dorado,
PENYON Kansas 67042: Seeking info regarding Mary Ellen PINION or
WALKER PENYON who married Benjamin F. WALKER and Maudie PINION
HEWITT who married George W. HEWITT. They lived in Pike County,
Arkansas about 1890. John PINION died before the Civil War
and was the father of Mary Ellen (PINION) WALKER and Maudie (PINION)
HEWITT. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3,
page 25.
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McCARLY Violet Wiggins, 5543 Maryland Drive, Concord, CA 94521:
McCARTY Would like any information about her grandparents. William
McCAULEY H. McCARLY b. 1866 lived in Pike County, Arkansas late
STURDIVANT 1880's. John STURDIVANT married Marinda HORN lived 1860 in
HORN Clark County, Arkansas, 1870 Pike County, Arkansas, 1880
Howard County, Arkansas. Appreciate any help. The Gems of
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BLOCKER Kay Davis, 316 Chuckwagon Tr., Willow Park, TX 76089: John
STONE BLOCKER Sr. and his wife Sarah from Missouri to Pike
DICKSON County, Arkansas 1835-1838. Lived along (the) Little
Missouri River near S.A. DICKSON and Wm. STONE land. Sarah
wife of John BLOCKER Sr. lived with Wm. STONE after death of her husband.
Also need info (on) John BLOCKER Jr. (1835-1838) Pike County, Arkansas;
William BLOCKER (1836-1837) Pike County, Arkansas; Timothy Blocker
Poinsett County, Arkansas); and Davis BLOCKER (Poinsett County, Arkansas).
In Hopkins County, Texas by 1860. Any help appreciated. The Gems of Pike
County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page 25.
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WALLACE Marticia Wallace, 1419 University, Durant, OK 74701: Seeks
MUSGROVE correspondence with anyone researching these Pike County,
VICKERY Arkansas surnames. Also interested in corresponding with
CARROLL RISNERS of Izard, Stone and Van Buren Counties, Arkansas.
DUGGAN Many of these families migrated to Oklahoma and Texas. The
RISNER Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number
3, page 25.
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WALSTON Robert E. Walston, P.O. Box 206, Flint, TX 75762: Mr.
Walston publishes "WALSTONS of the WORLD" as information
becomes available and would appreciate hearing from anyone interested in
the WALSTON surname. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1,
Number 3, page 26.
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RAY Linda Meek, 3514 Baywood Dr., Shreveport, LA 71118:
ALFORD Seeking info regarding Dave ALFORD and wife Ellen JOURDAN,
JOURDAN Quincy Albert RAY and wife Mary ALFORD. (Editor's Note -
Our surname file helped Linda make contact with PCAHS
member Lee Ann Turner of Alaska - who also works on this ALFORD line). The
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HUGHES Bill Chappel, 208 Laurel Wood Lane, Monroe, LA 71202:
James HUGHES listed 1850 and 1860 Redland Township,
Hempstead County, Arkansas living near Hickory Creek bordering Pike County,
Arkansas; enlisted in Confederate Army at age 48 - died of pneumonia after
Civil War leaving children. James HUGHES' children eventually went to live
with Joshua HUGHES in Montgomery County, Arkansas. Appreciate any help. The
Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page 26.
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ROGERS Alice Shirley, P.O. Box 253, Glenwood, AR 71943: Would
PARSLEY like any help with the family of William M. RODGERS born
Alabama married Sarah E. PARSLEY born Oklahoma - son Earl
born 1909 near Rosboro, Pike County, Arkansas. Sarah reputed to be Cherokee
Indian. Also would like to locate books: Emmett Starr's "History of the
Cherokee Indians" and George M. Bell's "Old and New Cherokee Families". The
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BITTICK Dorothy L. Miller, 540 Solano N.E., Albuquerque, NM 87108:
BUTLER Researching any and all BITTICK (any spelling) names in
ASHABRANNER Arkansas. Seeking her great great grandfather Jonathan
WOOD BITTICK who left Clark County, Arkansas ca. 1830 for
WILLIAMS Texas. Related families BUTLER and ASHABRANNER moved from
McLAUGHLIN Clark County, Arkansas to Texas at the same time. Robert
MELSON and wife Sarah (HENTHORN) BITTICK supposed to have resided
BLEVINS Billstown, Pike County, Arkansas in 1830's and 1840's.
Jesse BITTICK son of Samuel was in Pike County, Arkansas
on the 1840-1850 census. Other names connected with this family: WOOD,
WILLIAMS, McLAUGHLIN, MELSON, BLEVINS. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas,
July 1990, Volume 1, Number 3, page 26.
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WHISENHUNT Wilma Gragg, 221 W. Main, Ozark, AR 72949: Wishes to
WHISENANT correspond with anyone who is researching the surname
WHISENHUNT in Pike or Montgomery County, Arkansas. The
Gems of Pike County Arkansas, July 1990, Volume 1, Number
3, page 26.
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HORN Dorothy Horn Bevard, 7974 Hillsboro, Ct., Pleasanton, CA
CANTRELL 94588: Seeking info on Jay Hugh HORN born 10 May 1893 son
TUCKER of Elkaner & Mary CANTRELL HORN, also other children -
Ora Lee married 1915 Jake SMALLING Jr., Asa Lee, Ellis and
Albert HORN. Also James HORN, Elijah HORN; and Bytel HORN (son of James
ORN) and wife Elizabeth N. TUCKER. L.D. CANTRELL of Antoine, Arkansas - all
of the above are Pike County, Arkansas families. The Gems of Pike County
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KISSIAR Debra Treadway Collins, 7906 Bradshaw, Lenexa, KS 66215
KIZZIA seeking info on these Pike Co., AR surnames. Many of these
HANEY surnames were found in the Abstract of Title records of
ALFORD Pike Co., AR ("Burnt Records Book" prior to 1890) *See
HENDERSON list from "Burnt Records Book" in this issue of "The
HEWITT "Gems" regarding the "Burnt Records Book". The Gems of
CAMPBELL Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4,
TAYLOR page 38.
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DYER Mary Dyer Bond, 3004, West 50th Terrace, Westwood, KS
ROCKETT 73112 is interested in correspoinding with anyone
HOLCOMBE researching these surnames in Pike and surrounding
counties. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990,
Volume 1, Number 4, page 38.
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McLAIN Frances M. Graves, P.O. Box 236, Mt. Pine, AR 71956 is
DYER seeking info on the McLAIN, DYER and RAY families. The
RAY Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1,
Number 4, page 38.
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HARRIS Winfred and Betty Harris, 619 Jefferson St., Centralia, WA
AVERY 98531 is interest in corresponding with anyone with these
SLATTON with these family names. Especially interested in
NEELEY corresponding with others doing HARRIS research in Pike
ROUNDTREE Co., AR area. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October
BROWNING 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page 38.
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LA GROAN Otis Dyer, Box 53, Umpire, AR 71971 would like to obtain
LAGONE more information about William H. La GROAN b. 1816 in TN
BISSELL and wife Martha (maiden name unknown) La GOAN b. in SC.
HOSKINS Believed to be of French descent, removed to Carthage,
DYER Panola Co., TX before 1836? John b. 1835 in New Hope, Pike
PINKERTON Co., AR son ofJohn Alford and Martha Matilda (HOSKINS)
BISSELL, married Elizabeth Christine La GRONE b. 1836? in
TX. In Pike Co., AR before 1860. Arkie BISSELL b. 1893 (daughter of Thomas
J. BISSELL b. 1862 and Mary J. PINKERTON BISSELL b. 1859) married Hubert
Otis DYER b. 1884. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume
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FAULKNER Myrl Faulkner Dyer, Box 53, Umpire AR 71971: Hiram J.
BROWN FAULKNER b. 1812 in KY d. 1892 Umpire, Howard Co., AR
married Levena BROWN. By 1870, Hiram J. Faulkner b. 1812
in KY is listed in records in what is now North Howard Co., AR. Another
Hiram FAULKNER is listed in the 1840 Pike Co., AR census. Were these two
men related? The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1,
Number 4, page 38.
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CHANEY Carolyn Chaney Griffin, Star Rt. 1, Box 386, Dierks, AR
ALLEN 71833 would like to hear from others researching these
WILSON surnames. Would like information regarding "CHANEY TRACE".
The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1,
Number 4, page 38.
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HENSLEY Roserma Arnold, 1808 Baldwin Ave N, Lawton, OK 73507 needs
KENNEDY info regarding W.H. HENSLEY age 14 on 1860 Pike Co., AR
STRINGER census living in W.S. KENNEDY household. What was
DAVIS relationship to W.H. HENSLEY and W.S. KENNEDY? Also seek
info on Rice STRINGER and wife Rachel DAVIS, one of their
daughters, Lousinda b. 1844, Isadora b. 1847 or Mary A. b 1849 married
William HENSLEY. Will appreciate ANY help with above to try and determine
which of the DAVIS daughters married William HENSLEY. The Gems of Pike
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BREWER Mrs. Ronald L. Brewer, 7009 190th Street Southwest,
ALEXANDER Lynwood, WA 98036 seeking infor regarding these Pike Co.,
DICKSON AR surnames: BREWER, ALEXANDER, DICKSON/DIXON,
DIXON STEPHENS/STEVENS. Appreciate any help with these families.
STEPHENS The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1,
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WHITE Barbara Rewis, 213 Suzanne Dr., Shreveport, LA 71115
ROGERS researching the WHITE, ROGERS and BROWDER families of Pike
BROWDER Co., AR. Ms. Rewis's ancestors lived near Nathan, Pike
Co., AR in the early 1800's and her WHITE's moved to Texas
sometime during the 1870's. Will appreciate hearing from others researching
these surnames. Where was Walker Station, AR? The Gems of Pike County
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BURKETT Teresa Harris, Rt. 5, Box 630, Camden, AR 71701 seeks info
DAVIS on Martha Ann Burkett wife of William David DAVIS. Martha
McCLENNAHAN b. ca. 1859 believed to be daughter of David BURKETT and
BURNHAM sister of Frances Carlana BURKETT. Died ca. 1895/98?? Also
needs info on Nancy Leeanner McCLENNAHAN wife of Benjamin
Franklin BURNHAM. Nancy b. 14 Jun 1848 in MS, moved to AR ca 1892, died
1910. What happened to her siblings, Beverly, Martha and Mary E.? Did they
move to Pike Co., AR also? Does anyone have knowledge of who is buried in
the old sandstone covered graves in the Saline Cemetery? Believe these to
be DAVIS gravesites and need confirmation. Appreciate any help. The Gems of
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DYER Mrs. Charles G. Bowen, 4885 Academy Street, San Diego, CA
BROCK 92109 seeking info: Moses Brock and wife Mahala (Dyer)
Brock arrived in Pike Co., AR in December 1850. The BROCKS
remained in Pike Co., AR but Jack DYER and family went on to Washington
Co., AR to settle. Need help with Callaway DYER and family who was with the
arriving party in 1850 from Grainger Co., TN and who apparently settled
elsewhere after he arrived or died before the 1860 Census. The Gems of Pike
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CARRUTHERS Bill J. Crouthers, 43 Neale Dr., Crystal City, MO 63019 is
COPELAND researching CARRUTHERS any spelling. Minerva CARUTHERS
married James "Jim" P. Copeland and moved to Pike Co., AR.
Mr. Crouthers is interested in the J.P. Copeland family of Pike Co., AR.
J.P. "Jim" and Minerva CARUTHERS COPELAND had eleven children. Does anyone
have knowledge of what happened to these children and their descendants?
The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page
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CAIN Wilma Price, P.O. Box 42, Antoine AR 71922 needs info on
GARRETT Andrew L. CAIN who married Charity Rachel LONG, daughter
of A.T.W. and Mary LONG. William W. CAIN who married Mary
A. GARRETT, daughter of P.R. GARRETT. William W. and Mary A. (GARRETT) CAIN
had a son, Alonzo CAIN. All of the above people were residents of Clark
Co., AR as listed on the later 1800's census records. The Gems of Pike
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EPPERSON Lois New, 1905 Regency, Moore, OK 73160 has written to
JACOBS request that we clarify her query which appeared in Vol. I
WINGFIELD #3 - July 1990 "The Gems". Ms. New writes ... "George T.
EPPERSON written about in "The Early Pike County" History
Book was my great-grandfather. His daughter, Elizabeth Isabella EPPERSON
married George W. JACOBS who was the son of Thomas Van Buren JACOBS. Ms.
New would appreciate an EPPERSON contact and would also like to contact
anyone who might be working on the JACOBS/WINGFIELD lines. The Gems of Pike
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ADAMS Brances A. Beck, 511 Lakeside Drive, Mt. Pleasant, TX
HARP 75455 seeking info on James Crow ADAMS b. 1830 GA d. 1898
DINGLER in Pike Co., AR married Albina Catherine HARP b. 1836 GA
WILLINGHAM d. 1891 Pike Co., AR - both buried Coker Cemetery, Pike
YARBROUGH Co., AR. Their son, Ruben Rowell ADAMS b. 1869 GA married
HARDY Emma Lee DINGLER b 1871 GA (daughter of James Madison
AYTON DINGLER and Lucy Catherine WILLINGHAM - both buried Salem
ODDEN Cemetery, Pike Co., AR). Probate record of James Crow
BRUNSON ADAMS b. 1830 d. 1898 lists children: sons, R.R., A.A. and
MADDOX W.W., daughters, Mary YARBROUGH, Sena HARDY, Dora AYTON,
Mattie ODDEN, Salley BRUNSON and Albina MADDOX. Are there
any connections to this ADAMS family and other Pike Co., AR ADAMS families?
Also need help from anyone with knowledge of unmarked graves in Coker
Cemetery. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number
4, page 40.
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McLAUGHLIN Jimmy D. Higgins, 2128 Duncan, Conway, AR 72032 would like
CROW to correspond with others working on these surnames and
KELLEY also working on HARRIS, ROCKET, HOLCOMBE, WARREN,
HIGGINS THOMPSON, BRYANT, STUEART any variant, WISDOM, TRIBBLE,
RILEY, CLARK, HOLEMAN, FITZGERALD. ** PCAHS Surname file
was very instrumental in locating contacts for Mr. Higgins. The Gems of
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FULLER Mrs. Gerry Wilson, Rt. 1, Box 816, Idabel, OK 74745
CALLEY seeking info on Stephen A. FULLER b. 15 Mar 184- was
PATTERSON granted land in 1890 Pike Co., AR believed to have come to
BYERS Pike Co., AR from Summerville, Chatooga Co., GA married
GILBERT Phoeby or Phebe CALLEY in GA prior to coming to AR. Their
GENTRY children were James Young FULLER b. 12 Aug 1875 d. 05 Dec
1956 and Della Hardy PATTERSON b. 04 Sept 1870 d. 24 Aug
1927. Would also like help with Elder J.J. BYERS and Ellen (GILBERT) BYERS
and their children, (places and dates of birth, etc). One of J.J. BYERS and
Ellen (GILBERT) BYERS' daughters, Lelia O. (BYERS) GENTRY was the
grandmother of Mrs. Gerry Wilson, Appreciate any help. The Gems of Pike
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VAN DYKE Robert C. Van Dyke, 2008 Breckenridge Drive, Little Rock,
HORN AR 72207-2902 is researching these surnames. The Gems of
BUNYARD Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4,
CHURCH page 41.
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CROSS Wynelle Lowrey Mitchell, 108 N. Johnson Street,
LOWERY Farmersviile, TX 75031 needs help on Hiram C. CROSS b. ca.
RUNYON 1820 in TN married Martha J. ? (b. ca. 1832 VA) lived Pike
Co., Missouri Twp., AR. Issue: R.F. married T.J. SIMPSON,
Susan J., M.W., Mary A., Matthew C., Lydia, Hiram B., Elizabeth DeNeshia
b. 15 Aug 1859 d. 23 Nov 1909 in OK? married in Pike Co., AR on 13 Dec 1877
Isaac Thomas LOWERY b. Jun 1851 in AL. (possibly the son of John and Mary
RUNYON LOWERY), Thomas, Eudora. Isaac and Elizabeth (CROSS) LOWERY had the
following children: (1) John Robert b. 1878 married Annie ? (2) Lee Allen
b. 13 Jul 1885 near Gurdon, AR AR d. 1956 Dallas, TX married on 07 Dec
1907 in Dallas, Dallas Co., TX Nettie Mae EWER (3) Ida b. 1893 d. ca. 1966
in CA married ca. 1910/1912 Gano COMPERE. They were later divorced.
Appreciate any help. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume
1, Number 4, page 41.
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PATE Herma (Pate) Watson, 10118 Hanover, Shreveport, LA 71115
WATSON researching these Pike Co., AR families. The Gems of Pike
WHITE County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page
BISSELL(S) 41.
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BAKER Barbara Smith, 1036 Gregory Court, St. Louis, MO 63128
TAYLOR would to correspond with others researching BAKER and
TAYLOR of MO and AR. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas,
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KEEN Sarah Keen, 908 E. Cammack, Shawnee, OK 74801 would like
PASLEY to correspond with anyone who is interested in exchanging
ROSS information about these surnames. Also BRYANT, JACKSON,
HORN PARSONS and WHITE. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas,
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TIDWELL W.A. Monk, Jr., Route 7, Box 162, Tyler, TX 75707 would
FLOYD like info regarding Benjamin Houston TIDWELL b. 05 May
1860 in Pike Co., AR d. 1890 (son of William Alcania
TIDWELL and Nancy Matilda - maiden name unknown TIDWELL) married on 04 Feb
1883 in Howard Co., AR. Florence Alice FLOYD b. 05 Jan 1860 near Corinth,
AR (daughter of Jasper FLOYD and Elizabeth - maiden name unknown) FLOYD.
The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page
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WHITE Mrs. Jack H. Powell, Box 236, Quanah, TX 79252 researching
ROSE the John WHITE family who came to Pike Co. AR in 1829.
Mrs. Powell has a list of the sons and daughters of John
WHITE which includes here ancestor, Pleasant WHITE b. 25 Jun 1818 in TN who
married Nancy Ann ROSE. Any help with the above families will be
appreciated and would especially like help with Nancy Ann (ROSE) WHITE. The
Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page 41.
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BURLESON Erma Burleson Carmack, 400 N. Oak, Ponca City, OK 74601
LASTER? Ms. Carmack's great-grandfather, Jonathan Aaron BURLESON
CRAWFORD b. 08 Aug 1830 Howerton, TN d. 06 Mar 1891 Bolivar, MO was
ALLRED in 1st Reg Ark. Cav., is said to have come from TN to AR
CARMACK at age ten, that his parents were Jonathan Aaron BURLESON,
CLARK b. 1789 NC & Jane BURLESON, (nee LASTER?) b. 13 Aug 1791
RUDD NC. Jonathan and sister, Rebecca possibly reared by "Uncle
RUSSUM Joe" and "Aunt Becky" BURLESON who went over the Boston
Mountains to TX. At age 19 he was listed in 1850 census
Carroll Co., AR in HH (household) of Moses CRAWFORD, a neighbor of Laban
ALLRED. There are known family ties in these families. Will appreciate any
info re him, his parents, uncle, and sister. Have been stalled at this
point in research for past ten years. Also would like information re these
Pike Co., AR families. CARMACK, BURLESON, CLARK, RUDD, and RUSSUM.
Appreciate any help. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume
1, Number 4, page 42.
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PULLEN Jan Morrison Maples, 5836 Hefner Village Circle, Oklahoma
SEDDETH City, OK 73162: Seeking info on J.P. PULLEN who married on
SUDDETH 05 Feb 1865 in Clark Co., AR Roady SEDDETH. Were J.P. and
SUDDUTH Roady (maiden name unknown) SEDDETH PULLEN the parents of
Henry Benjamin PULLEN b. 1867 in AR? 1870 Pike Co. AR
(census) lists Rhoda SUDDETH age 44 with son David D. age 15 and other
children. 1880 Rusk Co., TX (census) lists David D. SUDDUTH as head of
household with his mother Rhodi and brother Henry. David D. SUDDUTH living
in Gurdon, AR 1909. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume
1, Number 4, page 42.
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STINNETT Marie Boggs, 2509 N.W. 55th Place, Oklahoma City, OK 73112
HERNDON is interested in corresponding with anyone on these Pike
KIRBY Co., AR families. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas,
SORRELS October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page 42.
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NELSON Charlotte Welch Perry, Rt. 1, Box 346-A, Noble, OK 73068
DUGGAN seeking information on Mary Jane NELSON DUGGAN born 27 Oct
WELCH 1865 in Pike Co., AR wife of William David Henry DUGGAN
LEADER born 23 Apr 1863 in Pike Co., AR. Also wishes to
FAGAN correspond with others researching any of these Pike Co.,
WILEY AR families. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October
WHITE 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page 42.
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ADAMS Karen Cosby Roy, Box 953, Mount Ida, AR 71957 has written
BANKSTON "Sweet Remembrance" which covers Caney Valley, Pike Co.,
GREESON AR and surrounding area and would like to hear from anyone
COSBY who is researching this area of Pike Co., AR. Any new info
HORN will be appreciated. Will gladly share. Also resarching
LOGAN these surames, KEEN, JACKSON, STURDIVANT, TUCKER,
MINOR McCAULEY, GATLIN, and many others. *Editor's Note* PCAHS
NEIGHBORS has Ms. Roy's book, "Sweet Rememberance" for sale and we
WOMACK would like to thank Ms. Roy for donating copies of her
PASLAY book to PCAHS for fund-raising purposes. The Gems of Pike
County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page
42.
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CARPENTER Charlotte Carpenter Smith, 1791 Walker Lee Drive, Los
SIDWELL Alamitos, CA 90720 seeking info regarding: Thomas
CARPENTER, son of Jesse CARPENTER and Polly A. SIDWELL,
from Cumberland Co., KY to Jackson Co., AL then to St. Francis Co., AR
about 1830 and were on 1840 census - then gone. 1850 Pike Co., AR census
lists John CARPENTER b. ca. 1786 in VA married Sarah ?. The Gems of Pike
County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page 43.
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KENNEDY Shawn H. Potter, 5421 Willoughby St., Columbust, OH 43235
CORBELL seeking descendants of any of the following families:
Nancy H. POTTER b. ca. 1820 Spartanburg Co., SC (daughter
of Thomas G. POTTER and Elizabeth HOLLAND), married George R. KENNEDY in SC
and moved along with their children: (1) Moses A. KENNEDY married Sallie
E. ? their children: (a) Lillian, (b) Lula D., (c) Charles D. and (d)
Claude KENNEDY. (2) Eunice P. (3) Elizabeth T. (4) Rebecca R. (5) William
P. (6) Thomas Glenn KENNEDY married Mary C. CORBELL their children: Joseph
R., Emily E., Mary K., James A., Phenie F., and William A. John A. married
Mary ? their children included Katie KENNEDY b. ca. 1907 and Alnice KENNEDY
b. ca. 1909. This KENNEDY family was in Pike Co., AR ca. 1858. The Gems of
Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page 43.
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HOLCOMB Paula J. Amos, 2922 21st Street, Rockford, IL 61109 is
researching Felix Johnson HOLCOMB b. 1842-1847 in AR died
in Ripley MO in 1927 lived in Randolph County, AR at one time. Please help.
The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4, page
43.
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SELF Jean Thomas, 530 McKinley, Pocatello, ID 83201. Need info
CHASTAIN on Elizabeth SELF b. ca. 1817 married John Nicholson
CHASTAIN 1834 in Walker County, GA. Between 1837 and 1857
John and Elizabeth (SELF) CHASTAIN had 11 children, 10 who were born in
Walker Co., GA and the last one born in Saline Co., AR. 1860 AR Census
lists this CHASTAIN family living in Saline Co., Brewer Twp., AR.
Appreciate any help. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume
1, Number 4, page 43.
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CLINGMAN Lila Garner, 211 North F Street, Route 1, Milford, NE
ROBINSON 68405-9606 is looking for Dr. Alexander B. Clingman's son
CROSS in law Dr. John B. Robinson. Dr. Robinson's widow
Elizabeth Ann Clingman Robinson later married Dr. Joshua
H. Cross and believe there were children. Would like to contact any
descendants. *Editor's Note* See July 1990 issue of PCAHS "The Gems" for
more complete info regarding the CLINGMAN family as to dates, etc. Also
thank you to Lila for sending other articles regarding this family to
PCAHS. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number 4,
page 43.
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HUGHS Gilmer E. Hughes, Rt. 1, Baird, TX 79504 seeking info
HUGHES regarding: William HUGHS, Nathaniel HUGHS, John HUGHS and
James HUGHS. It is believed that some of the above men and
their families are buried in the Pike Co., AR area. James HUGHES b. 1801 in
Missouri, mentioned above, came to Goliad, TX about 1844 and died at old
age there. All of the other brothers are presumed to have stayed in
Arkansas. The Gems of Pike County Arkansas, October 1990, Volume 1, Number
4, page 43.
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Update 03.21.00 David Kelley 2000 PCHS1990.HTM