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Izard County, Arkansas

The Izard County Surnames page serves as a name index to the queries.

FORISTER/FORRESTER/DAVIS
Looking for more information concerning Ivian Pearson FORISTER. (Wife is Mary DAVIS.) He and son Robert owned land in Izard County from 1901-on. He died in Aug 1906 and was buried in Scott Cemetery in Wild Cherry. Ivian's children: William M., Isaac Pearson, Eli Benjamin, Robert Steven, Margaret Josephine, Charley, Anna. Also searching for Eli Benjamin Forister, Ivian's son, who married Mary Elizabeth Hale (daughter of William Meadows Hale) in Wild Cherry in 1913. Eli and Mary's children were born in Wild Cherry and Calico Rock, AR from 1914 to 1927. Eli's children: Beulah E., Charles Hugh, Theodore Ruben, William Pearson, Bennie Eugene, Ina Mae, Paul Howard, Clarence Lee. Specifically looking for marriage record for Eli and any other info you can provide. Ivian's name is sometimes seen as Isaac or Elven and also FORRESTER. Thank you! Submitter: Shaunna Howat

SEXTON/WOODALL/STUBBLEFIELD
Seeking descendants of Charles SEXTON (b. 1806 South Carolina, d. 1864 Izard Co., Arkansas) and Mahala WOODALL (b. 1821, d. 1900 Wild Cherry, Fulton, Arkansas). Children: Charles, William Samuel, Henry, James Harvey SEXTON (b. 22 Oct 1858 in Benbrook Mills, Izard, Ark., d. 24 Apr 1944 Greenville, Greenville, SC) husband of Frances Eva STUBBLEFIELD (b. 22 May 1859 in Middle Co., TN, d. 4 May 1926 in Elizabeth, Fulton, Arkansas). Submitter: Marc Wheat

QUALLS
My gg grandfather Martin Qualls born 22 Oct 1815, Overton county Tennessee, died 27 sept 1838 in Berryville, Carroll county. I have extensive data (7500 people) on his descendants but can not identify his parents or siblings or his place of burial in Carroll county. Qualls descendants lived in Montgomery, Washington, Benton, Madison & Izard counties. We suspect that his father may have been James Quarles/Qualls or Robert Quarles/Qualls. Will be happy to exchange gedcom files. Submitter: Philip Qualls

LUCY/MATHIS
Seeking info on Benjamin Lucy. Born Mar 09 1840. Married Sarah (Mathis). She was born Mar 21 1851. Eleven Children: Arlie (Loosey), Sarah (Salley) Coggins Thomas, Mellie (Hearn) Herron, William, Robert, James, Walter, John, Frank, Minnie (Marchant) and Eller. They lived in or around Izard and Baxter County. Several children married in Fulton County. Ben died Mar 05 1940 and Sarah Jul 08 1933. Both buried Staggs Cemetery, Izard Co. Submitter: Patricia Riley

SANDERS
I am looking for information about William Marion Sanders born in Izard co. in 1840. Submitter: Mary Valentine

CONN
Would like to know information about Dr. Petway Copland Conn of Izard County. We know he lived in the 19th century and had three children. Would like to know any other information concerning him. Thank you very much. Submitter: Susan Kuklin

MAYFIELDS/WRIGHT/STEADMAN/LANGSTON
Hello. I am seeking further information on the Mayfields of Izard County. I know that my furtherest Mayfield back to date is William Mayfield,md Elizabeth Wright, in Washington County, Tn. Also, seeking further information on the parents of Christine Hawkins Steadman Langston. She married first a Steadman, then my Langston. Also seeking information on Bledsoes of Madison, Carroll, Boone Counties. Also, seeking information on my John Lawson, with wife Margaret (possibly Cipher/Cypert). They were in Washington County at some point.Also, would like to find my Elizabeth Ballard, John Ferguson family, perhaps from Izard County. James Wiles and Cynthia Denton, Sharp County. Submitter: Jean Cuevas

LEE/REEME
Need information on death dates of Jane (Lee) Reeme and husband John Reeme. She died about 1858 and he died about 1865 (shot on his front porch after Civit War). Both died in Marion County. Children were John M., Susan, Martha, Cecelia, Andrew, James, Thomas, Joseph and Fanny. Also need any information on a Marcus Reeme in Izard/Marion Co. Submitter: Doris Davis

LAYTON/COMBS
I am looking for information on the Layton family who lived in Izard Co. Susie Layton married Charlie Combs. Her parents names were Frank Layton & Josephine Holland Layton. Frank Layton's parents were Marmaduke Layton and Tabitha Haywood Layton. I would like to correspond with anyone doing research on any part of this family. Submitter: Peggy Butler

CROSBY
Seeking information about the Mother of my Grandmother Sarah (Sallie) CROSBY, born 1882 in the Heber Springs area. The Only name I have found for her is HOPE, which could be a first or last name. The CROSBY family lived in Izard Co. before moving to other parts of the State. I feel that HOPE was the Surname because it was listed as a maiden name. Sallie's Father was Lanson CROSBY, Son of CYRUS CROSBY, and Brother of DR. George Washington ("DR. WASH") CROSBY. Any info will be appreciated and I'll be glad to share what I have. Submitter: Wayne White

MILTON/COOK
MELTON, family of William & Mary (Victory), resided Izard Co. in 1871-1890's. Children: ROBERT F., WILLIAM Albert, Nancy, Mary. Robert F. wed Martha(Lamb?) dau. Ella, Arra, Vina, Mary, Josephine. They remained in Izard Co. 1910. Father William Melton, after death of wife Mary, wed Eleanor Cook and went to Madison Co. 1900. & Benton Co. 1910. William Albert(my ancestor) went to KY. & Tenn. In 1910 census Ella Melton, dau. of Robert F. is living with Houston & Mable Lamb, Izard Co. listed as neice. Any help on this family is appreciated. Submitter: Kathy Welder

DODD/ADCOCK
Searching for information on John Dodd and Maria Adcock married Howell Co. Mo. Understand they relocated from MO to Izard Co. Trying to see is they had a son name Robert b. about 1884-1889 Appericate any information. Thanks Submitter: Earline B. Stewart

WAGGONER/BAKER/YOUNG/HALL/FOSTER
PEARSON/GIBSON/WHITE/GASTON/OAKLEY
I am researching the decendants of Ransom C. and Mary Elizabeth Waggoner of Izard Co., Ar..They came from Bedford/offee Co/. Tn abt. 1855. 1860 census:
Waggoner R/C/ (Ransom C) age 49, B. Tn " ,Mary (wife), age 46, b. TN
Children: Joseph Green,age26,Robert A., age 24; Middleton Coleman,age 22; John Bell,age 17; James K(P),age 16: Leighton (G.W.C.), age 14; Mary Elizabeth, age 10; Richmond Wilsom, age 8; Andrew Francis, age12, Artie Misha Mason, age 6, and Araminta, age 3..(Last child b. in Ark. .All the rest were b. in Tn. Allid sutrnames: Baker, Young, Hall, Foster, Pearson Gibson,White, Gaston, and Oakley. Izard, Baxter,Cgeighead, Fulton, Sharp, and? counties. I have a lot of data. 10 generations. Can send Gedcom. Would appreciate hearing from anyone connected to these lines. Will exchange data, info..Thanks Submitter: Donna Waggoner Carter

DURIG/PORTERFIELD
I am searching for the DURIG family roots. James Ralph(Henry) Durig grew up around Calico Rock (Izard County). My grandfather was born in 1865 and died in 1939. He was buried at Pleasant Ridge near Oxford, AR. James Durig married Idella Mae Porterfield who also grew up around Calico Rock. They had one son James H. Durig who was born and raised near Calico Rock also. He moved to Washington State in 1959. Could anyone out there please help me find any information about JAMES RALPH DURIG? I WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATIVE. THANK YOU. Submitter: JOANN STRICKLAND

WILLIAMS/CROWLEY/JONES/BYRD
Thomas WILLIAMS born ca 1795 GA, married 20 Feb 1816, Hopkins Co. KY to Martha "Patsy" CROWLEY born ca 1797 GA, married 2nd in Izard Co. AR on Oct 1866 to Mrs. Ruth R. JONES born ca 1820, who 1st married James "Jesse" JONES. Thomas died 05 Mar 1876 in Sharp Co. AR. He served in the War of 1812, in his papers it says he moved to AR from Graves Co. KY. He appeared in the 1850 census of Izard Co. AR, living near his sister Charlotte and her husband William BYRD. A Richard D. WILLIAMS who testified in the pension application may be related. Thomas' children I know of are (1)Henry ca 1817 KY, who married Elizabeth BYRD, (2)Arrena ca 1835 KY, (3)Zachariah ca 1838 KY, William B. ca 1842 KY. I would like to hear from anyone who knows this family, or knows other children, or knows where Thomas is buried. Submitter: Margie Garr

FINLEY/MIDDLETON/LAW
Uziah "Uzza" Finley was b. abt 1760 and died about 1844 probably in Izard Co. AR in the vicinity of Melbourne. Issues: Nancy m. Parks Middleton, William m. Elizabeth Law?, Zachariah, Charles, and Norris. Uzza came to Arkansas about 1818 from Georgia with his brother Eleven Finley. It is believed that his dau. Nancy remained in GA but his sons came to AR with him and in 1850 and 1860 descendants from his sons appear in Izard County living among the family of Isaac Finley. The movements of these family members are uncertain and have not been documented. Finley's with naming patterns who could descend from Uzza appear in Marion, Boone, Fulton, Baxter, Izard, Independence Counties in AR and in Fannin, Cooke, Hunt and northern counties in TX. There are indications of migration to CA in 1860. I would be interested in receiving queries from descendants and interested persons from Finley's in areas cited above. Submitter: Willis Taylor Finley

FINLEY/MARTIN
Isaac Finley and Hila Martin. Known as the Finley Creek family, near Sage, Arkansas. For those who may be searching this family for ancestors and descendants I would be interested in receiving queries. Issac was the son of Eleven Finley who came to AR about 1818 from GA. Issue: Ann, William Norris, John, Mary Ann, Malinda, Hiram, Franklin, Sarah Jane. Submitter: Willis Taylor Finley

BRIGHTWELL
Seeking information on James L. Brightwell or Leonard Brightwell located in Marion and Izard counties and quite possibly my great and great-great grandfathers. Submitter: Jeff Brightwell

BISHOP/NELSON
Would like to communicate with all having the following families in Izzard Co., ARK. BISHOP/NELSON Submitter: Becky Presley

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