JOHNSON
Looking for information on my grandfather, Paul Jones "P.J." JOHNSON. P.J. was born on Sep. 12, 1914 in Stamps, AR. My grandparents divorced in 1946, and I never knew P.J. . P.J. died in Feb of 1980 in Ashdown, AR. He had one brother. Can anyone tell me who his parents were? Thanks! 

KELLY KELLEY
Looking for someone who will look up information on James W. Kelly and his brother George Peter Kelly in the 1870 Census of Lafayette County. James W. in listed in the Lagrange Township p. 142 and George Peter is listed in the Red River Township p. 192. Need to compare these families with Kelly's of Fayette, Alabama in the 1850's and 1860's. Any information on these families would be appreciated. 

GREEN/E, BLUNT, DAVIS
James Thomas GREEN/E b June 11 1876 Macon Ga. died June 10 1941 Doddridge, Miller Co., Ark married Tressa Lee BLUNT 8 Sept 1907 Miller Co Ark. Tressa was b 4 Jan 1889 d 28 Jan 1949 Miller Co., Ark. Her parents were John Wesley BLUNT b 12 Jan 1850 LA d 21 April 1931 Miller Co., Ark. married Lelia Arkansas DAVIS b 6 June 1862 AL d 29 Jan 1929 Miller Co., Ark. I think Miller Co used to be part of Lafayette Co. before it was divided. Thank you. 

SEWELL, GALLOWAY
am searching for any information on Asa Sewell, Mason Perry Sewell, Perry Sewell and Mary Ola (Galloway) Sewell 

ABRAHAM (ABRAMS, ABRAM), ANTHONY
Seeking information about my great-great grandfather Ceasar (Caesar) Abraham (Abrams, Abram) who was made legal guardian of Ricmond, Joseph, and Milas Anthony in Lafayette County, AR on February 27, 1874. Caesar's wife's name was Mary. Caesar also worked for James D. Blanton from January 1868 to January 1869. 

HENRY,THURSTON
We're looking for any mention of a Bristo Henry in lafayette County also his wife Rose Jane Thurston Henry. They were married in January of 1868. He died July 9 1925 and she died May 13 1937. If anyone knows or could tell us more about them please e-mail us or write. 

JOHNSON BROWN
Looking for information on William Henry JOHNSON b. ca 1879 in Cale, AR and Amanda Elizabeth BROWN b. ca 1882 in Clarendon, AR. William & Amanda lived around the Stamps area. Any information would be helpfull! Thanks 

Brenda Troegle, 641 San Carlos, Garland, TX 75043Wed Jul 29 21:46:02 1998

MATHIS
Need any info on brothers Barney S. MATHIS (born c1834 in IL; married Tranquilla, born c1835 in Alabama) and William Matthew MATHIS (born c1830 in IL; married her twin sister Marilla). They all later moved to Red River Co, TX. 

MILLER
I am trying to locate any information I can find on Thomas Llewellyn MILLER (b. 1873) in Arkansas, or on his parents. I believe that his father was also Thomas Llewellyn MILLER but don't know for sure. All I do know is that the 1920 census for Dallas County, Texas shows my grandfather was born in Arkansas; his father was born in Georgia; and his mother was born in Arkansas. In the 1900 census for Bowie County, Texas, my grandfather and grandmother, Nettie Ola WESTERMAN (b. Nov. 19, 1978 in Hopkins County, Texas) lived in Bowie County. 

HOWARD/ PATTON
I am looking for information on either family name in Lafayette County. My GG grandfather was Oscar W. Howard (DOB 1-27-1882) born in Flacon, AR. He married a Maggie Mae Patton on 6-16-1907. She was born in Lewisville, AR on 12-22-1891. I am unsure as to how many children they had except for my grandfather, Thurston Thurlow Howard who was born in Stamps, AR on 10-28-1916. If you have any infomation please contact me. Thank you, Alison. 

DINKINS
Any Dinkins- Cecil or, Jefferson in the Stamps area 

BARTON/CRYER/DICKSON/DUTY
Elizabeth J. Cryer was born in Lafayette County, Ark about 1864. Her brother Robert Barton Cryer was born Aug. 27, 1861. I am looking for their mother and her family. She was the second wife of their father, Wiley Powell Cryer. Wiley Powell Cryer and L?----- Duty were arried on Nove 28, 1860 in Layfayette County. The mother of Elizabeth J. Cryer, L?----Duty possibly had a brother named Henry Clay Duty. Can anyone help me unravel the families of Duty and Cryer which seem to be interwoven. The Barton name also occurs in Elizabeth Cryer's child by her husband Michael Alexander Dickson. Their child was William Barton Dickson. 

OWEN
Seeking information on MARY LEWIS TODD OWEN, wife of JOHN ARCHIE OWEN, who resided in/near Buckner, AR, from about 1881 to about 1890. Family notes indicate she was buried in Buckner Cemetery. Further, her children were: MAE OWEN and WILLIE OWEN. If you have information on this family or the location of Mary's grave, please respond. 

BARROW--BURROW--BURROUGH
I am looking for the family of William A and Cassandrass(Bell)Barrow with son William L age 1 on the 1900 census of Hempstead Cty Red Land Township. I can not find out where Red Land was or can I find them on the 1910 censes for Hempstead so I was hoping that it was close to Lafayette Cty and I could find someone who may know of the family or any family that might be connected to them.Your help would be very wonderful and I thank you for your time.Linda

LEWIS/LIGON
I have a Mary Townes LEWIS listed as marrying a William Ward LIGON on 13 FEB 1848 in Lafayette CO. AR. Could anyone give me any info on Mary's parents? Some of her siblings married in Columbia CO and some in Hempstead CO. She was the d. of Elijah Peter Lewis, SR. and Mary MOSS who moved to Ar from Christian CO. KY via Franklin CO. AR. Her grandmother was Margaret MNU MOSS. Any info is appreciated. I will gladly share what I know on LEWIS and MOSS family's and descendants. 

BLEVIN/ESTES
i am looking for BETSY BLEVIN who married my cousin LEWIS ESTES(no dates) they married in 1865 in lafayette co, mo,would appricate any help on this family, thank you, mariesweet@aol.com 

BROOKS/LOGAN
bEUFORD F.BROOKS married MASON LOGAN,Oct.20, 1831 in Lafayette Co.I need infro. on Mason Logan.Thanks Rita,--rita@pnx.com 

Lafayette County History Queries
Hello, I am compiling a list of all known standing theater buildings in the US. Could you all search Lafayette County and tell me if there are any pre-1950 theater buildings still standing. The name, former names, date built, architect if known, the number of seats and the present use and condition is the information that I am looking for. When the list is finished it will be displayed by state at http://www.musicfortsmith.org Thanks in advance for your time and trouble, Joe
URL: http://www.musicfortsmith.org 

CHASTAIN
Looking for ancestors of Curtis Clifton Chastain 

EBLING/WARD
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON ISAAC C WARD (1800'S) AND EBLING. MY GRANDMOTHER WAS BORN IN CLARENDON, DEROAN COUNTY, IN 1892 OR 1894. HER MOTHER WAS AMELIA A. EBLING. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO ON HER? 

EBLING/MADLOCK/PURTLE/WARD
ANYONE WITH ANY INFO ON THESE NAMES PLEASE LET ME HEAR FROM YOU. I AM WILLING TO SHARE WHAT I HAVE ON THEM. THANKS SO MUCH FOR ANY HELP. SANDRA 

BYARS
i need information concerning Lafayette County. When it was established and any events that have helped shape it to the county it is today. 

LEMAY

GEORGE WISON LEMAY WOODRUFF CO., MCCRORY, AR. APROX. 1860 WIFE MOLLIE BROWNING 

GAYLOR
Looking for information of James W. GAYLOR, found in Lafayette Co. in the 1860 census. Is he the same James W. who married Floridina Elizabeth Keller? 

JOHNSON/RABORN, RABON, RABURN
Does anyone have information on GEORGE QUINCY RABORN who was married to ELIZABETH JOHNSON abt.1899 in Arkansas? Elizabeth was the daughter of Joshua Johnson and was born in Columbia Cnty. George Raborn was born in Mississippi. 

LONG
I had been told my ancestor Joyce Adeline Long was born in Fayette Co. Arkansas about 1849 and that she moved to Leon Co. after the Civil War and married a Joseph Evans. I know that there isn't a Fayette Co. and am guessing that my source ment Lafayette. Any help regarding her parents and sibilings would be appreciated. Thank you. Pat Keenan 

WHITTINGTON
Need information of a Charles Whittington marrying a Hannah Dockery...Charles is the son of Cornelius Whittington...Charles was born in Mississippi, and Cornelius was in Mississippi at that time...He should have been in Arkansas in 1850 in Columbia County, but we lost him in 1860. He is the brother of Moses Whittington, who was Lafayette County, Arkansas, in the 1860 census...thanks for any help.... 

ABRAHAM/GLASS/KENNER
Information about Caesar and Mary (Kenner) Abraham (changed to Abrams) landowner in Lafayette County, AR. Property tax records dating back to 1874, possibly owner of general store; Elijah Kenner (believed to be father of Mary) 

KEITH/SESSIONS/TAYLOR/THOMAS
My father, Archie B. Keith was born in Lafayette County June 9,1916. His father John Daniel Keith (wife Sara Bethel Thomas Oct 29,1899) was Born in Lafayette County Sep 17,1877. John Daniel Keiths Parents: William Andrew Keith born Nov 26,1867 in Butler County Ala. wife: Mary Jane "Mollie" Sessions was born in Red River Parish Jan 2,1871 and died in Lafayette County July 1, 1946. William Andrew Keiths parents: John Edward Keith Born Jan 22,1841 Butler County Ala wife: Martha Evelyn Thomas (no dates) and John Edward Keiths parents were John and Clara Keith both from South Carolina. John Daniel Keith had several brothers and sisters in Lafayette County.They were Mary emeline Keith Hamous born Jan 5,1913. Louella 1889,Willie 1896 (drove a schoolbus in Lafayette County), Napoleon 1899, Clara, Bertha lee 1912, and Robie lee Taylor 1915. I would appreciate any information and will Gladly share what little I have. 

TUCKER
Any information available on Alber TUCKER, who lived in Bradley, Ark. on a farm and was married several times. He died @1936 at the age of 64, making his birthdate around 1872. When he died he was married to Dorsie Curtis, and had four children, THelton, Mattie, Odessel, and Earlene. Any information you could send me would be appreciated. THanks. 

MORGAN
Wiley, Morgan born 1868 in Falcon,Ar.African American,possibly born into slavery. Any information would be appreciated. I'm trying to trace my ancesters. His father's name was Thomas. Mother---Effie Regan. In early manhood he married Louisa Tucker and father Benny---Anna--Eunice--Llula--Ruby--Wesley--Henery--and Willie. HEwas located in Idebel, Ok.On the 1920 census. 

COOK/DUNN
Trying to find info on my GGrandParents: Joel C. Cook m. Dora Mae Dunn, marriage lincense filed in Layfette Co. Ark. Dora Mae Dunn is buried in Walnut Hill Ceme. Bradley Ark. And is said to have been born in Mott, La. She is also related to those mentioned below. For the lady looking for info on Hugh Dunn, and his daughter Willie Mae Dunn, I have some info that might be helpful to you. Both Hugh and his Daughter are within my tree! I have Dunn relatives listed etc. Please contact me! Thanks, Gail 

MITCHELL/ ODOM
Looking for Stephen Mitchell who made a query in 1997 regarding these two surnames. His e-mail address is no longer current. My g-g-grandfather was John William MITCHELL, son of Sanford MITCHELL and Emily Caroline ODOM. I am also familiar with his younger brother named Ambrose. Would also like to find any addition information on these lines. Thanks, Kim Stracener Zapalac 

SMELTZER
Looking for information on the birth of Aaron A. Smeltzer in 1931. 

CONWAY/HENDERSON/POSTON/THOMPSON/WARNER
My 2 gg grandfather, Jeremiah POSTON, lived in Claiborne Parish, LA in late 1820's and 1830. He died Jan 1836 in Lafayette County, ARK. Did he moved or did the boundary line between Louisiana and Arkansas get moved about this time? He owned a large plantation, over 1000 acres, at Long Praire. His brother, Richard POSTON, built the first log jail at Chickanenny, ARK. Where are these places located in Lafayette County? He was a neighbor and friend of John Sevier CONWAY of Walnut Hill, who became the first governor of ARK. Also, believed that he worked with CONWAY as a surveyor and died while thus employed, from injuries. Need proof of this. His widow, Salenah, remarried in 1837 to Franklin J. WARNER and had two daughters by him. 1840 census they were living in Red River TWP, Lafayette Co, ARK. Where was Red River TWP? 1850, she was living in LaGrange TWP with married daughter, Selina, wife of Andrew THOMPSON, schoolmaster. Would like to communicate with anyone with knowledge of this area while still a Territory. Kathy MOCK 

ALLISON, BEARDEN, STEWART
I am atttempting to decide an issue of marriage with regards to Odessa Bearden and a Mr. Allison. Please attempt to locate any marriage records under the above listed surnames. 

CARVER/YANCEY/YANCY
Trying to locate Yancey family that raised two children with the last name of Carver. Yancey,was Aunt and Uncle to them. The boy was my Grandfather, William Carver, and his older sister, that I have no info on. Can anyone, Please Help Me????? Thanks, Carolyn 

HAYWOOD/GRANT
LOOKING FOR MY HUSBANDS FAMILY THEY WERE AFRO-AMERICAN SHARECROPPERS IN LEWISVILLE AREA BUDDY HAYWOOD LULA POLLAR?? ELENORA HAYWOOD, BEN GRANT, IRENE MARTIN, LEE COLE MARY POLLAR GRANT 

VANDERBILT, BRADSHAW, PETTIJOHN
Aaron D. Vanderbilt B 1794 NJ - m- Elizabeth ? are listed on 1860-70 census records of Lafayette Co.( 1850 Jefferson Co. AR, 1840-30 ALA) Also listed are sons Abasalom & Aaron with their families and dau. Elizabeth with husb. Samuel PETTIJOHN. 1860 C includes Geo. M. & Matilda L. BRADSHAW family whom I believe were related to the VANDERBILT's by marriage. 

HARDCASTLE
In researching my Hardcastle line, I have been sent a copy of a marriage license. It is not for anyone in my direct line and so I'm not sure if these people are family or not. However, if someone out there knows the people named and would like a copy of this license, please let me know and I'll get it to you. The license is for M.C. Hardcastle of Hurricane Hill, county of Lafayette, age 20, and Miss Sallie Tatum of Hurricane Hill, county of Lafayette, age 17. It was signed Nov. 21, 1883. I'm not sure of the spellings of the names, but that is at least close. 

BETHANY/BOGG/FISH/POOLE/SPRUELL/TIPTON/WALKER
I am looking for any Information any may have on the Spruells. Robert Simeons Spruell son of Grubb Spruell and Nancy Bogg, married Ollie Walker Daughter of John Walker and Ethie Poole. Children were John born 1-07-1898 married Nell Hudson, Maurice born 6-28-1905 married Ola Jennings, Noah Burhman born 1-24-1908 married Annie Bethany daughter of Sam Wilson Bethany and Mattie Tipton Fish, Oneal Spruell born 5-30-1915 married Maedean Wilson Ledbetter. Aurelia born 10-24-1893 married Henry Thomas, Esther Lee born 10-28-1895 married Maj. Daniel Wilborn, Craydith born 10-31-1901 married (Bud) Anthony Odom, Edith born 7-31-1911 married Carl Pearson from Bradley AR. 

EMERSON/GAMMONS
Searching for info on Cecile GAMMONS EMERSON. Cecile was a daughter of James H. and Minnie GAMMONS. She was born October 31, 1904 and died December 8, 1988. Cecile married an EMERSON and lived in the Lewisville, Arkansas area. James H. GAMMONS' mother was my g-g-grandmother. Any info on Cecile or her relatives would be greatly appreciated. 

NIPPER
Looking for NIPPERs in AR related to NIPPERs in TN. Of special interest is an A. P. NIPPER born abt 1850 in VA or PA to TN. Thanks, Ron 

CRYER
Elizabeth J. CRYER born 1863, Lafayette County, Lagrange Township, near Bradley. Daughter of Wiley Powell CRYER and ? (possibly second wife). Elizabeth also had a brother named Robert Barton Cryer who lived all his life in Lafayette County. Does anyone know of this family and who the mother of Elizabeth and Robert was. Also need death date for Elizabeth's mother. Think she died before 1870. Elizabeth and Robert are the grandchildren of Morgan Cryer, JR. and are mentioned in his probate as orphaned children. Does anyone know about this Cryer family of Lafayette County? 

HUFF
Hi; I kinda of have a dilemma here; I have part of a document that states a marriage certificate was issued to ELIJAH and ANNA G.HUFF; in Boyd; Carpenter county. I understand there are "two" Boyd's in Arkansas, but I have not been able to find the Marriage certificate itself! I have talked to both county clerks and neither has the slightest idea of a Carpenter county? Maybe you can shed some light on this or point me in the right direction! Thank You, Dwight 

DUNN
HUGH DUNN, Deceased, Possibly buried in Bradley,AR Worked for John Deer Company. WILLIE MAE DUNN HILL, Daughter of Hugh. Possibly now living in Texas. 

RAWLES, RAWLS, ROLLS
Looking for information of the family name RAWLS in the Lafayette Co. area. I've been told there's a creek there with the name. If anyone knows who it was named for or if any family with that name has been in the area, it's of interest to me. 

LATTA/MAULDIN
I am researching the families of: John Allison MAULDIN (b. 1853, Columbia County; died 1937; buried in Lewisville, Ark.). His wife was: Mary Ellen LATTA (1858-1925). Any information would be appreciated. 

HARDCASTLE
I'm looking for information on the family of Thomas Henderson Hardcastle, born July 29,1859, died August 11, 1936 in Buckner, Arkansas. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 

Bankhead's/Scott's Battery of TN Light Artillery
During the Civil War there were quite a few men from Lafayette County who enlisted in the Bankhead's/Scott's Battery of TN Light Artillery. I am trying to locate the descendants of any of these men (there were over twenty, so I won't list their surnames). If anyone has an ancestor that belonged to this unit, I would love to hear from you. Thanks! 

KNIGHTON; BAKER; TATUM; STRANGE; BURKE; POWELL; ORMAND; JACKSON
ABSALOM BAKER ; Ann Tatum Baker; Richard Tatom; Lorenzo Burke; James Ormand; Caleb Powell; Fisher Jackson. 7226 Fireside Ct. Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 343-7483 

HUGHES/SMITH
I am researching E.B. Hughes and his wife Bertha Smith(Hughes) who lived on a farm near Okolona in the 1920s and 1930s. Bertha's father was Frank Smith. I have an obituary of her death that only lists her as Mrs. Frank Smith, so a first name for her would be helpful. I don't know anything about E.B. or his parents. Bertha was my grandmother who lived with us when I was young in Texarkana, but E.B. died before I was born. Anything you can come up with would be helpful. Thanks. 

MOSS/SMITH
I need someone to look up in Lafayette Co. for the possible marriage of William Frank MOSS (or F. W. MOSS) and Ella Lee SMITH, ~1891-93. Miss SMITH lived in Columbia Co., but there is no record of their marriage there. They had one child, William Frank MOSS, Jr., b. 1893. Soon after, F. W. MOSS, Sr. died probably of pneumonia. But we know not where. Ella Smith MOSS then married Richard Rufus BARTON (F. W. Sr.'s good friend), soon moving to Howard Co. The only thing else that we know is that F. W. Sr. had a brother, N. C. (or H. C.) MOSS, from (or living in) Atlanta (which might be in Arkansas, Texas, or Georgia, or.......) Thanks for any help. 

McCANTS
I am trying to find any information on Gus McCants. All the information I have is that he was from Arkansas and had a daughter named Ollie. 

CLEMENTS/HALE/SHAMLEY
Looking for decendents and ancestors of Zeddoc CLEMENTS (CLEMENT) b. ~1842 and Isabella SHAMLEY b. ~1846. They were married in Lafayette Co, Ark 17 Jul 1865. I believe their children are probably: Sam, James R, John, Young, Lovett, Charlie, Quiller, Alice, Annie, Jeanie, and Ella. Also looking for information on James Richard CLEMENTS wife Elizabeth (Liz) HALE. She was born ~1870. They had seven children: Ida, Velma, Pearl, Mike, James Richard, Eunice and Trudy. If anyone has any information or connection to these families, please contact Terry Lazenby, Schertz, TX 

WEEMS
Looking for John WEEMS. There is a John B. Weems in the 1860 Lafayette census, and a J.B. and a John W. Weems in the 1870 census. Would somebody look these folks up and get their ages and place of birth. The John Weems I'm looking for was born abt 1840 in AL, moved through MS and disappears until 1880. He's shown in the Copiah, MS census. He may be the same John in AR in one of these listings. Thanks. 

ATKISSON/MITCHELL/TAYLOR
Trying to trace my TAYLOR tree. According to a letter my mother received in 1961 this family moved to Arkansas around 1850 and settled near Garfield. At that time a Ben Taylor still lived there. That letter indicated that my gggrandfather Edmund William TAYLOR (1827-1898) and his wife Sarah (1830-1912) were buried in the Walnut Hill Cemetery. Also buried there were his brother Garland H. TAYLOR and his wife Nancy. A son James E. TAYLOR (1866-1939) was buried there too. According to that letter, Sarah's family MITCHELL also moved to Garfield from TN. My ggrandfather Thomas Lee TAYLOR was born in Garfield 3 Jul 1873 and he married Rachel Mahala ATKISSON on 4 Dec 1898. Her family is suppose to be from that area too. Will be glad to share current information with anyone who can help with these families. Kathi Wilson, Fallon, NV 

MILLER/MULKEY
MULKEY, Philip M., Jr., b. abt 1830, Lafayette Co. M. Catharine MULKY in Lafayette Co. in 1840s; they had a son, George W. in 1848. By 1850, Catharine had died, and Philip was living with George W. in the household of Elijah and Jane (McAdam) MULKEY in Johnson Co. I believe Philip M. was the son of James MULKEY, brother of Elijah, and both were sons of Philip MULKEY and Margaret MILLER, who were in Lafayette Co. by the 1820s. Glad to exchange. 

JACOB/NIX/TARVER
Seeking a marriage record for John W. JACOB and Tabitha NIX about 1845. Parents of Tabitha were George Washington NIX and Tabitha TARVER. 

AFRICAN-AMERICANS
Subj: Migration of African Tribes to Lafayette County. I am looking for information. In July 1998 my high school reunion will be held in Lewisville, Arkansas. The theme is "Africa On Red River". Do you have any information who the first Africans were that entered on the slave market. Where they came from etc? I would like to do a little history thing at the begining of the banquet. And I don't know where to start. Can you help me? I would appreciate anything you can give me. Thank you, Daisy 

BONNER
I am looking for information on William Henry Bonner and/or Nancy Martin Bonner, for dates in the early 1800's (1825-1835), I have voluminous information on their descendants subsequent to their arrival in East Texas circa 1832, but have reached a dead end prior to that date, except for their possible appearance in Lafayette county. 

DeMOSS
DEMOSS FAMILY I am seeking information or descendents for the following all located in Lafayette County, Arkansas during the middle 1800's: James DeMoss, John DeMoss, and Lewis DeMoss. Are these men brothers? Any information would be appreciated. Regards, Richard H. Wilson 

ESPY/PENNY/WILLINGHAM/WRIGHT
Hi...On the 1870 Census for Lafayette County, Arkansas, I found a Amalia Wright age 12. She was born in Arkansas. I believe this was my g-grandmother. In 1882 my grandmother was born in ?? County, Arkansas. Her name was Fannie Penny. She moved sometime to Cass County, Texas and there she married my grandfather William M. Willingham on Mar 10, 1898. They stayed in Cass County until about 1905 when they moved to Cleveland County, Oklahoma. Amalia was married at least two time. Her Husbands were John Marion Judge Penny and Luther Espy or Espey. She may have also married a Jordan. Does anyone know anything about this lady? Thanks. Lonnie Morris - Norman, Oklahoma 

CALVERT/WEAVER
Looking for parents and siblings of Isaac L. WEAVER, born Nov. 9, 1882 in Lafayette, AR. Married Matilda "Mattie" CALVERT 1905-1907 either in AR or OK. Mattie was born in VA 1885. Went to OK 1906-1907 (listed in Murray Co/Lawrence Twp 1910 OK census/Hughes Co/Jacobs Twp 1920). His mother, Jennie ?, was born abt 1850 AR or TN, his father born AR. Jennie marr. unknown WEAVER abt. 1870, had 10 children, only 8 surviving by 1910. Known children: Fred, Isaac, Pearl and Sadie. Jennie, Fred, Pearl & Sadie also went to Hughes Co, OK at same time. Isaac died July 30, 1949 Manitou, Tillman Co, OK and buried in Snyder, Kiowa Co, OK. Mattie died CA 1956 and buried in Synder, OK. They are my great grandparents. Have desc. info. 

ROACH
Per 1860 Census, my ggrandfather, James Henry ROACH and family lived in LaGrange Township, Lewisville, Lafayette County. His wife at that time, Margaret A. or E. ROACH, age 30, born in AL, does not reappear in the 1870 census; instead James Henry ROACH's wife then (spouse 2) is Melvina ROACH and they live in LA. Spouse 1, Margaret ROACH, may have died in Lafayette County. Would someone advise if there exists a cemetery inventory for Lafayette County, or what "LaGrange Township" would mean in relation to Lewisville, so that I could visit cemeteries in the appropriate area for a search? (I live about 1-2 hrs away in LA.) Thank you in advance. 

BROWN/CARLISLE/LeMAY/WILSON
I am searching for ANY information on the LeMay's Carlisle's, Wilson's and Brown's of Lafayette Co., Ark. I am descended from David LeMay b. abt. 1788 d. 1851 in Lafayette Co. He was married to Polly Martin b.? d.?. They had a son named John W. LeMay who married Margaret Ann Carlisle b. 8-28-1829 d. 8-26-1911. John & Margret had a son named Barton Samuel LeMay b. 1-9-1856 d. 6-3-1934 Barton married Julia Hanna Wilson b. 5-26-1876 d. 6-25-1959. Their son Benny Samuel LeMay b. 4-8-1914 d. 12-29-1981 married Ruby Izet Brown b. 2-17-1916 d. 5-16-1996. Ruby is said to be the daughter of Samuel Allen Brown and Minnie Harriet Woodrom. Any Information on any of these people will be greatly appreciated. 

ANDERSON/WARD/WILSON
WILSON/WARD Looking for info. on Henry Elder WILSON b.2/1850 in Ark. d.1920's in Texarkana,Tx. m- Isabella J.WARD in Nevada Co. he is in Miller Co. 1900 census Lived in Lafayette Co. before that. ch:Elder Paris WILSON,Annie,Onnie,John H.,Robert,Susie Mae, Henry's 2nd. wife was Laura Belle ANDERSON dau. of D.W.ANDERSON they m-1892 Emmett,Ar. one son to this m. Wesley Minor WILSON. Will be glad to share info. Thanks to anyone with information on this family. Lottie Hamilton Dot Whipple 98-02-07 11:00:30 EST

BRANTLEY
Seeking information on FARM BRANTLEY born 1826 Green County , AL died 1869 in Claiborne Parish, LA. Have some info that he lived in Lafayette Co, Ark in 1850 but don't have actual facts. All help appreciated. 

MORTON
I am reasearching my family and traced them back to Lafayette Co, AR. the names are as follows. Heartwell Morton bn 1840, AL m. Rhoda Allen bn 1844, MS. This is my 4th. generation grandfather and i have found them on the 1860 and the 1870 census's for this county. i am trying to make a connection to an Alexander Morton (bn 1816, TN) also in this county. I think this may be Heartwells father but have no way of confirming it. The dates and all seem to match up as well as their proximity to each other in the area. James Alexander is the son of Heartwell, so i thought the name might be a family name passed on down. Would you have any other info on this family. or could you pass it on to the querie page on the genweb project. i will summarize below:
1860 census; Beach Township, Rondo post office. dwelling number 611 Alexander Morton bn (bn 1816, Tn) m. Eliza E. (bn 1811, London England) children listed: Joseph S. 23 yrs old, William D., Mary E., James A., Joseph S., listed as 16years old, Samuel C., Benjamin ?., Martha E., A. T . (F), Daniel O..
first 5 children brn in Alabama. all others in mississippi.
1860 Census Red River Township Rondo post office, Dwelling 619 Heartwell E. Morton (bn 1840, AL ) m. Rhoda(e) Allen bn 1844, MS. Children listed James Alexander.
Any help you could provide would be a great benifit. i am willing to share all info i have and find.

MONROE/STOLLMAN
I am searching for info on Ira MONROE and family. He may have been born in the 1850's or 1860's. He supposedly owned a plantation or big farm in Lafayette County. I only know of 1 daughter her name was Emma MONROE. She was born in 1886. She married William STOLLMAN. That is all the info I have. Any info on this MONROE family would greatly appreciated.

BATTLE/BETTELL/SMITH
Looking for info on Haley Smith, Calvin Battle who changed his name to Sylvester Luther Bettell.

CUSHMAN
I just learned today that my gggrandfather, Amariah Fenton Cushman, died and is buried in Walnut Hill. I have also learned that Walnut Hill is in Lafayette Co. Is there a cemetery Census for Lafayette Co? I would appreciate a look up for Amariah Fenton Cushman b:1822 PA, d:1903 AR.

KLINE
Seeking information on one of my family. William Kline listed as owning land in Lafayette county in 1903. Does anyone have any more information on him? Is there a member of the Kline's still in Lafayette county?

ALTOMS/ALTUMS
Hi, I have a web site at: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/1844/ I am researching Altoms/Altums of Lafayette, Columbia, and Ouachita Counties in AR. At my site I have marriage records and cemetary records for these areas on my line. Would love to hear from anyone with an interest in the Altom line. Thanks.

CLICK
I am seeking information on the CLICK family that lived in Lafayette county about 1827 to 1835. I am am looking for the parents of Emily J. Click who was born in Arkansas in 1828. The only family by that name living in Arkansas at that time was that of Enoch, Henry, and Mathias Click all of Lafayette Co. I am in hopes that these may be related to Emily, my ggggrandmother who later married John Arnold of Union County. Any information about this family will be greatly appreciated. 

JAMES
Looking for information on Lewis JAMES was on 1870 census

BURNETT/GARRARD/HARRIS/KEITH/McDANIEL/NOLAND
Would like to locate descendants of my GGGF,Rev. Samuel HARRIS, who came to Lafayette County,then Columbia County about 1850 from Morgan Co. GA. He married first, in GA, Sarah NOLAND and 2nd in Columbia Co. Mrs. Sarah KEITH. His children were Sidney Ralph HARRIS, who married Frances S.A. GARRARD; Thomas HARRIS, who married Nancy A. ?; Catherine Rebecca Agnes HARRIS, who married Rev. John Quarles BURNETT; Elizabeth E.C. HARRIS, who married Emanuel DREW; Delila G. HARRIS, who married Samuel S. McDANIEL; Frances E.C. HARRIS, who married R.W. BERTON; and Samuel T. HARRIS, who married Mary S. McDANIEL. Rev. Harris died in Columbia or Lafayette Co. about 1882. Where is he buried? Are there descendants still there?

BROWN/KENNEDY
I am looking for family of Alfred Brown and Martha B. Kennedy, they lived in this county and he died after the Civil war. Later Martha Brown and her children moved with her Mother Sarah(sally) Kennedy to Cass Co. TX, Martha died before the 1880 cencus but Sarah was there in Cass Co TX, with the Brown children. I am also interested in the brother to Sarah, his name was Thomas Sparks Kennedy. He and his family also moved to Cass Co. TX and they died there. thanks

ARNOLD/JACKSON/WARD
Searching for any information on siblings/parents/descendants of Daniel ARNOLD m. Sarah (possibly WARD) migrated to Kerr CO, TX bef 1863. Known children: Sarah, Ann, Isabell & Susan who was b. 1844 Moss, Lafayette CO, AR m. Aaron William JACKSON 1863 Kerr CO, TX. TIA.

RUSHTON
Looking for descendants of John Henry RUSHTON and Sarah Catchings. He was the son of my paternal great grandmother, Sarah Amanda Hooks from her first marriage to John Alen Rushton. John Henry b. 28 February 1860, Columbia County, AR