CAMPBELL/COMBS
I am looking for information on the first wife of Robert Combs of Izard County. Her maiden
name was Elizabeth CAMPBELL. They moved to Izard County in about 1849. I have been told
that Elizabeth's father's name was Alexander and that he was from Tennessee, but died and
was buried in Izard Co. Elizabeth is buried in the "Elizabith Campbell Combs
Cemetary" just outside of Melbourne. I am especially anxious to contact any
CAMPBELL's who may be related to Elizabeth. Submitter: Peggy Butler
WALLACE/TWILLY
My great-grandparents were married in Melbourne, Izard county , in 1881. Their names are
William Ervin Wallace and Mary Sherman Twilly. I know Mary Twilly had a brother named
Newton but don't know her parents names.William 's parents were William and Fannie Wallace
and he had at least 2 sisters, Dora and Ida.I am looking for any information on these 2
families. Submitter: Nel Jones
WALLACE
I'm looking for information on Dora Banning,daughter of William and Fannie Wallace. I know
she was living in Melbourne in 1947 and must have been quite elderly at that time ,so
possibly she is buried there. Her sister was Ida Corbin who lived in Judsonia, Arkansas in
1947 and she had a brother Named William Ervin WALLACE in Atoka Ok.She was probably born
between 1860-1870. Any info. will be greatly appreciated. Submitter: Nel Jones
BYLER
I am interested in any information on the James BYLER with wife, Samantha and 1 yr old
son, James, listed in the 1880 census for Lunenburg, Izard County, Arkansas. What happened
to this family? Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Submitter: Marilyn Russell
HAMES/GIBSON
Mary Jane GIBSON, 1857-ABT 1883, married Calvin Montgomery HAMES. Was she the daughter of
John H. GIBSON and his wife Martha who lived in Izard Co.? Submitter: Jacquelyn Romberg
CHAMBERS/BRAMBLETT
June 8, 1997. Need info on family of James C Chambers (my Great Grandfather) his wife was
Mary Ann Bramblett. They resided in Drytown, Izard County. First child Virgil Leamon
Clarence Chambers was born in Drytown in 1889. Submitter: Don Brown
KARR/McCUBBINS/HIGHTOWER/MORRISON/JUDSON
Researching William B.Karr in Izard Co. He was married 1st to Charity McCubbins and 2nd to
Charity Hightower Morrison. His children were; James H. b.1830, John F. b.1833 these were
Charity McCubbins children. William F. b.1838 in Izard Co. Elizabeth Judson b.1839 Izard
Co. These were Charity Hightower Morrison children. Submitter: Janet (Karr) Wallace
GILLAHAN/GILLIAHAN/SHORES/KIDWELL/CUBB/WOOD/BELLAH/INGRAM/HARRIS/CONGO
Looking for descendants of Clemmons/Clement GILLAHAN/GILLIHAN born abt 1788 in SC; married
Nancy SHORES 1823 in Smith Co TN. After Clement died in 1860, Nancy, Clemon, Allen, and
Edmond R. moved to Gorby, Izard Co, Arkansas. Other children and their spouses had already
moved to Arkansas: Katy & John KIDWELL; John & Elizabeth CUBB; William & Sarah
WOOD; Thomas & Elizabeth BELLAH; Mary Jane & John INGRAM; James & Nancy
HARRIS; Frankie Ann & John CONGO. Submitter: Nola Gillihan-Webster
LANGSTON/MOSER
Can anyone direct me to a web site that describes Arkansas townships? Am particularly
interested in townships of the 1800's in Independence, Izard and Lawrence Counties. Also
attempting to place William S. Langston with orginal Langston families in those counties.
Primarily tracing Moser ancestors in northern Arkansas. Seeking information relating to
the timing of their migration to Arkansas, accounts of their migration, etc. Willing to
share information. Submitter: Michael S. Moser
BROWN
BROWN, Warren (1844/46 GA) resided Alabama until after 1866. I am trying to establish
connection between Warren Brown above and Columbus Walker Brown Family who named their
son, Warren (Sage, Izard Co. 1922). Submitter: F.
Crowe
YOUNG/FUQUA/REE/CLARK
I am trying to find connecttions to ancestors in Fulton and Izard Counties. Families
involved are Young, Fuqua, Reed and Clark. William Bailey Young b.1845, near St. Louis, MO
d.1908 buried at Zion Cemetary, Witts Spring, AR married to Melissa Lorenda Jane Reed b.
1848 near St. Louis, MO. d. 1930 Buried at Elizabeth, AR I have some information on their
son, William Alvin Young b.1876, Jacksonport, AR d.1967 at Salem, AR married Mary Fuqua
b.1875, Newberg, Ar. d.1947 Viola, AR. Her father was John Fuqua. Also living in the Fuqua
home in 1860 was her father and mother, Thomas and Emily Clark. Submitter: James F. Young
KEELING
Seeking information about the KEELING families who were in Izard Co: E.G. KEELING; Elza
KEELING; Larkin KEELING; Lewis KEELING and Joseph KEELING. All paid taxes between 1861 and
1866. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Submitter: Charlotte Lucas
ASKIN/NUNLEY/PAYNE
I am looking for any info on William Sanford ASKINS, wife Milly NUNLEY (daughter of Ann
PAYNE and ??). William & Milly b 1865. I am new at this so any help will be greatly
appreciate. Thanks. Submitter: Bevelye
Riggs
BALLARD/WILLIAMS
Seeking information about the BALLARD family. Samuel Ballard had children: Mourning, Mary
Ann, George W., Margaret, Samuel M. and Mathew Richardson Ballard (1845-1924). Location
1850, Black River township. Mathew Richardson and his wife Margaret E. Williams lived in
Violet Hill township and LaCrosse Submitter: Jacquelyn
Romberg
PEACOCK/TALBURT/FLIPPIN
I'm trying to find the death date and burial place, or obituary of my grandmother who died
in Calico Rock/Optimus, AR, area between 1900 to 1905. Could you give me any info that
would help? For example, what newspaper served that area at that time? Where can I get
microfiche of those, or where can I find it? Any other suggestions? My grandmother's name
was , Mary (Peacock) Talburt, She was the wife of Noah Baker Talburt and her maiden name
was Peacock. Her name by her first marriage was Flippin. Submitter: Carol Talburt Wagaman
O'NEAL
I'm looking for info on William Marion O'Neal, son of Abijah O'Neal JR. He was my Great
Grand Father, and came from either Stone or Izard CO.s My Grandfather, William Reuben
O'Neal; of Violet Hill AR.... Any help or hints about the O'Neals would be appreciated..
THX Randie O'Neal Also, the O'Neal's came first to Independance county or Stone...
Submitter: Randie O'neal
BROWNFIELD/CARTWRIGHT/BEARD/NELDON/BOWMAN
Looking for information on James R. Brownfield who married Susan Ann Cartwright in 1875.
Their daughter E. Callie Brownfield married Lloyd Beard. One of Lloyd and Callie's sons is
James Leonard Beard, born in Pleasant Plains, Independence Co. in March 1907. James
Leonard moved to Jackson Co. where he was a farmer for some years and became a carpenter.
He died in Newport in the 1970's. Also looking for Neldon family information in Jackson
Co.. Cynthia Ann Bowman married Samuel Martin Neldon. Any information will be much
appreciated and my information will be sent to you. Thanks and God Bless. Submitter: JLOFTIN
MILLER/HUNT
Fulton County, Arkansas (Bexar) or Izard County I am looking for records of George Milton
(or Gilbert) Miller and wife Amanda Janie Frances Hunt Miller who lived in Bexar in
roughly 1880 until their death in the early 1900's (don't know when). Need to know their
death dates and parents names. Thank you for any assistance you can give me. Submitter: Peggy Brown
MOODY/KING
Hi, I am looking for information on John Thomas Moody born about 1840 in TN or NC, buried
at Dolph, Izard Co. Wayland Arbor cemetery. His wife was Mary Elizabeth King born Jul 10,
1853 in AR., she died 1924,buried in Dolph, Izard Co., Wayland Arbor Cemetery. They had
several children, some living in the Calico Rock, and Salem Area. I am interested in
ancestors, siblings, and descendants of John Thomas Moody and Mary Elizabeth King. Any
information would be helpful. Thanks Submitter: Sydney
YORK/TAYLOR
Researching Mary YORK who mar Presley B. TAYLOR, IZARD CO, ca 1847. Children b. IZARD co:
Amos Gale TAYLOR, 22 August 1848, Rocky Bayou Twp; John TAYLOR, 2 Oct 1852, Matthew
Modblin Taylor, b. 1854, Family then traveled to TX where other children were born:
Martha, 1855; Mary,1859; Alwilda,1863; Elizabeth,1865; Presley,1867; William,1870; Harriet
Helen,1874; Nancy,1876; and Adah.1879 . Family settled in Kerr Co, TX. Submitter: Doris F. Williams