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Daniel Criswell C/O sduncan43

1_rowen3 — 2012-05-23 12:28:24Z

Trying to reach sduncan43. If you lived most of your life in Valpo then you didn't live too far from cousins you didn't know you had! The Irony ! I too am a descendant of Daniel Criswell.Via Marcus L.Criswell jr. and Ella Criswell.( ancestry .com doesn't list it but they had 11 children and 9 of them grew into adulthood and there are easily now well over 200 of us..One branch lives in Valpo! I believe that Elizabeth Bolerjack was half Shawnee and if you do a bit of research into the Moravian missionaries ( Bolerjack is a moravian surname) The Moravians converted many of the shawnee to Christianity but then there was a terrible massacre...as horrific as can be imagined. Just Google the Moravian missionaries and the slaughter of the Shawnee you'll start to see why it's such a big secret to keep Native Blood hush hush. Please send me an e-mail as I'm on the free trial thingy and it wont let me send you one directly. I guess I got 14 days to connect with some distant cousins.

Criswells of Pennsylvania

BAIRD1980 — 2012-03-27 15:14:45Z

I am trying to find out if there are any Criswell relatives left in Pennsylvania. The farthest I have is my 4x great grandfather David Criswell 1816-? and he married Eliza Jane Frazer 1822-1867. His son James Andrew Criswell 1864-1909 was born in Pennsylvania but moved to Missouri. I was wondering if anyone could help me out? I can't find anything after David. I don't know who his parents are, though I do know his father is from Ireland and his mother is from Pennsylvania. I don't know if he had any brothers or sisters, and if they had kids or anything.

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-03-09 19:54:23Z

I will send it to you, please email my personal email.
Thank you,
Sandy

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-03-09 18:40:15Z

Would you send me an email to my sduncan1959@yahoo.com and I will send you a copy of the death certificate?

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

Richard_Soash — 2012-03-09 18:25:21Z

Does it list her father's name as Boulyjack? I'm thinking she may have married a Bolyjack before? Could you send me a copy of her death certificate?

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-03-09 16:53:01Z

I found my gr grandfathers death certificate and it lists his mothers names a Elizabeth Bouleyjack and her birth place as Wales. What do you think about this information?
Thank you,
Sandy Duncan

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-02-29 00:35:59Z

Thank you so much for checking for me. This is the picture I hope you can tell from the photo.

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

Richard_Soash — 2012-02-28 19:56:44Z

I did and I have looked throught my files. There is not Elizabeth born 1796. It would be unusual if our line were in Ohio. Most went to Illinois. However, there is one son who married and have children that I have never been able to trace. I am sorry I can't be of more help. Can you describe the picture to me? If she died in 1859, I think it would have had to been a tintype photo.

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-02-28 19:20:46Z

Hi,
Did you get the picture? I would appreciate any help you have with the Criswell line. How are you related to Daniel? I am starting to work on my line again and trying to get my information organized. It has been a very difficult line for me because of all the names being used each generation and the different ways Criswell is misspelled.
Thank you,
Sandy

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-02-14 23:27:06Z

Donna, I don't seem to be able to contact you with the email you have given to me. I will attach the picture I have here. You can contact me at sndrdncn2007@yahoo.com
Sandy

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-02-14 22:56:04Z

Hi Richard,
I have attached the picture I have of the person I think is Elizabeth Bolejack Criswell. It was in my parents pictures that I didn't see until 2007. It says gramma criswell. I have no idea who wrote the name. I have been given her birth date as Feb. 11, 1796 in Washington County, Ohio. She died Oct. 26, 1859 in Rockport, IN. She is buried in the Whitehouse Cemetery, Chrisney, Spencer Co, IN. She married Daniel Andrew Criswell June 7, 1817 in Kentucky. He changed his last name from Croswell to Criswell in 1813. Daniel was in White county Illinois and the head of the household in 1830. They lived by Joel and John Bolerjack. Bolerjack and Criswell are spelled so many ways. I am totally new to research but I won't guess at the information. Thank you so much for answering my email.
Sandy Duncan
I can be contacted at sndrdncn2007@yahoo.com

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

dconley08 — 2012-02-14 18:53:32Z

Sandy-
Do you still have a picture of Elizabeth Bolejack ?
I have a very large mystery picture of an unknown lady from my mother-in-law.
If so would you scan it and send me a copy.
Willing to share my mother-in-laws Criswell, Bowers Families of Washington Co,In.

thanks,
Donna Conley
donnalou8@msn.com

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

Richard_Soash — 2012-02-14 12:42:45Z

If you can get some specific dates, let me know and I'll look through my files. I suspect that if she was Indian, it must be a second marriage as the Bolerjacks were not Indian.

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2012-02-10 01:03:05Z

Hi Richard,
I only know about Elizabeth from other researchers. I know there are several but my g g grandfather was Daniel Andrew (Croswell) Criswell and he lived in Spencer County Indiana when he died at 102 years of age. I have a picture I am guessing is Elizabeth Bolejack because she looks like she could be part Indian and the age of the buildings in the photo. The back says gramma criswell. I am trying to get some proof of there dates and the children they had for my family tree. I never knew of this family. If you have anything that could help me over the many roadblocks I would appreciate it. I have only started looking into my mothers family since 2006. Thank you,
Sandy

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

Richard_Soash — 2012-01-29 12:34:09Z

Do you know anything about Elizabeth Bolyak? I research the Bolejack family.

Thanks
Richard Soash

Murder in McCulloch County - James Yancy "Yank" Criswell

jax3rd1 — 2012-01-06 03:12:08Z

Yank was my gg grandfather and was shot and killed in 1888. Any information relating to his murder would be appreciated. Newspaper accounts, investigation of the crime, court records, local folklore, etc.

Re: David Crockett Criswell

shelbelle62 — 2011-10-24 14:08:22Z

I am trying to find some information on William Criswell (or Cresswell) who married Mary E (maybe johnson) around 1886. They lived in Gwinnett Co. Georgia. He is the stepfather of my ancester Jesse D. Stapp, but I have not been able to find out any of the circumstances of the marriage. What I am trying to pin down is the marriage date and "Mary E"'s name, in an effort to find out Jesse D. Stapp's father.

Does any of this story sound familiar to you, or maybe you can direct me to another family member who might know something about this?

I am at a wall until I can figure this one out :)
Many thanks for your help!!

Shelly Stapp

Re: David Crockett Criswell

RitaPetersen58 — 2011-09-04 14:18:53Z

Rachelle,
You must be Pat's grand daughter. LeRoy is my mother's first cousin. My grandfather is James Hubbard Criswell. He is the brother of John. I have been in touch with Pat and have sent her information on the family. My e-mail is repete34811@yahoo.com. Good to hear from you.
Rita

Re: David Crockett Criswell

rachelleeatkins — 2011-09-02 20:05:32Z

that is one of my family members. I am related to LeRoy Criswell and I am his great grand child i would love if ypu contacted me

Re: Criswell Tidbits

GGBAC09 — 2011-04-22 04:41:38Z

Thanks, You have me hot on the trail, now! :) It's more fun when I get some good sources. I found good information from what you sent me before. Thanks again. I don't know where my mother-in-law got Alexander as the maiden name of Bennie and Nannie's mother but Manerva N. Journagan having been married to O'Neal fits. My only problem is with S.W. Criswell's date of birth listed as 1870. Maybe the "tidbits" you sent will help with that! -- Berta

Criswell - Dunwoody Ireland/PA/SC/GA (Roosevelt connection)

gingermccall — 2011-04-21 07:26:03Z

I am not kin, but merely providing as possible leads for someone.

Author: Wynkoop, William H.
Title: The Wynkoop family
Unknown :: Unknown,, 1902, 4 pgs
Notes: Caption title.
"Read at the May meeting of the Bucks County Historical Society at Warminster ... May 27 ... by Capt. William H. Wynkoop"--P. [1]. Date of publication suggested by the American Antiquarian Society. Reproduction of original in the American Antiquarian Society. The ancestors of President Roosevelt in Chester County.

PAGE 4

Re: Criswell Tidbits

gingermccall — 2011-04-21 06:28:23Z

Thought you might want to check with Historical Societies about getting copies of the following (not sure if they pertain to your family or not):

Title of Article - Sam S. W. Criswell pharmacy ad and photo, early 1900s, Bradford
Periodical - White County Historical Society News
Searcy, AR: Aug 2008. Vol. -, Iss. -

Title of Article - Fanning-Criswell family, N.W. AR
Periodical - Carroll County Historical Quarterly-2
Berryville, AR: Jun 1969. Vol. 14, Iss. 2

Title of Article - John Yancy Criswell fam., b.1786, KY, TX
Periodical - Tale of Mid Cities
Bedford, TX: Fall 2000. Vol. 21, Iss. 1

Title of Article - George L. Criswell, TX, NM
Periodical - New Mexico Genealogist.
Albuquerque NM: Sep 1981. Vol. 20 Iss. 3

Re: Criswells of Indiana...

sduncan43 — 2011-04-20 03:02:40Z

Yes I would like to compare notes. Most of my mom's immidiate family lived in Indiana around Washington County, Spencer County that I am aware of. I found some in Missouri. I haven't worked on it for awhile so my memory isn't real clear on the names and dates at this time without looking. It is said my gr gr grandmother was born in Ohio (1796) but I can't find anything about her. Not only is the Criswell name spelled many ways but her name is also. She was Elizabeth Bolijack, Beulejack, Bolijak etc. She is supposed to have married my gr gr grandfather Daniel Andrew Croswell in 1817 (Kentucky). He changed his name to Criswell in 1813. She was Indian. My grandfather was Whitelaw Reid Criswell (1891). He went by Reed or Reid. My grandmother was Fern Edith Elliott (1893). They were born in Washington County IN and married there in 1912. My mother is Delia Ethel Marie Criswell born 12-19-1912. My gr grandfather was Marcus Lafayette Criswell,and his second wife Sarah Jane Humphrey was my gr grandmother. You can contact me at sduncan1959@yahoo.com. I have some pictures if you think we might have a connection.
Thank you for answering me!
Sandy

Re: Criswells of Indiana...

annaleecook37 — 2011-04-19 23:26:38Z

Noticed your thread. I don't hang out much on this site. mostly ancestry.com.

I have Criswell/creswell ohio to missouri. Would be interested to compare notes. You are welcome to email me.
I suspect a Cresswell i have in Ohio might have come from Indiana or vice versa.
Thanks,
Anna Cook

Re: Samuel Wiley Criswell

GGBAC09 — 2011-04-19 21:32:08Z

Thank you so very much! Your first reply fits. I really appreciate how quickly you found the answer, thinking about how long I was looking. You gave me some information I didn't know about, too. I had no idea that S.W. Criswell was married a second time. The marriage to "Nervy" O'Neal must be so, as I have a picture given to me by my mother-in-law of Robert and Ellen O'Neal-- a relative of "Aunt" Nannie and (father-in-law) Bennie Criswell. I am going to check further on the second information but thank you again! Berta

Re: Samuel Wiley Criswell

GGBAC09 — 2011-04-19 21:32:03Z

Re: Robert & Sarah Journegan

gingermccall — 2011-04-16 09:04:51Z

1860 Census, MISSISSIPPI, JASPER County, DAVISVILLE
Sheet 117, Lines 23-29
Series: M653 Roll: 583 Page: 475
R D & Sarah Journagan with children.

1870 Census, TEXAS, BOWIE County, BOSTON P O
Precinct #3, Sheet 4, Lines 14-19
Series: M593 Roll: 1576 Page: 453
Sarah Journegan is widowed with children: James, Manerva, Columbia, Edgar & Madaline

Re: Samuel Wiley Criswell

gingermccall — 2011-04-16 08:21:27Z

I can not confirm that this is your relative, but merely providing this information as a possible leads.

Per Nannie McClung's CA death index, mother's maiden name was listed as Journaga, but it's probably Journagan / Journagan / Journegan.

Manerva (Minerva) N. Journagan
b. abt 1853 Jasper Co, Mississippi
parents: Robert D & Sarah Journagan
m. 06 Jun 1875 to D. O'Neal (ONeil)
in Cooke Co, TX
m. 08 Nov 1885 to Samuel W Criswell
in Cooke Co, TX (Her name is listed as Nervy O'Neal)
d. before 1900

Marriage license for S W Criswell
spouse: Fannie Clements
marriage: 12 Sep 1895 — Cooke Co, Texas

Do not know if these are kin ~~

MARRIAGE LICENSE
County: McClain
Case: MLI-2001-00093
CRISWELL, SAM and HOWELL, HATTIE M.
Date Filed: 06/06/1908

MARRIAGE LICENSE
County: Garvin
Case: MLI-2007-00032
MCCLUNG, J C and CRISWELL, MANNIE
Date Filed: 04/28/1917
(Nannie's name may be mis-indexed)

1910 CENSUS,OKLAHOMA, MARSHALL County, WILLIS TWP
Series: T624 Roll: 1262 Page: 56
SD: 4 ED: 199 Sheet: 8A Lines: 1-3
Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Birthplace
CRISWELL SAM W (Hd) 24 M W TX (Married 3 yrs)
" Lizzie (Wf)18 F W OK
" Charles W(Sn)8mos M W OK

1920 CENSUS, OKLAHOMA, MURRAY County, 2-WD; SULPHUR
Series: T625 Roll: 1475 Page: 132
SD 5 ED 94 Sheet 16A Lines 15-21
Surname GivenName Age Sex Race Birthplace
CRISWELL S W 56 M W GA (Widow)
Father-in-law living with Nannie & J.O. McClung

Samuel Wiley Criswell

GGBAC09 — 2011-04-15 04:34:12Z

I am having a hard search now about this ancestor! I found his daughter Nannie in the 1900 census as a boarder at 10 years old. Her mother's name is listed as Journaga. I have never found that name before. I have about exhausted my brain trying to think where else to look for her. Can someone help me --a suggestion perhaps? (p.s.)I have always thought S.W.'s wife was Manerva. My mother-in-law told me that.

Bennie B. Criswell

GGBAC09 — 2011-04-13 06:08:42Z

I cannot find Bennie or his father Samuel W. between the census of 1900 and 1920. Wasn't there a census for 1910? In 1900, Bennie was 8yr., Samuel was about 36yr., widowed and they were boarding with a family-- last name Doty. S.W.'s daughter, Nannie was boarding with another family. I would like to learn about their life between these times. Can anyone help? -Berta

Re: CRISWELL/SC/AL/FL

justjimc — 2011-04-10 07:30:22Z

How do you know Willaim A. Criswell was first child of John Criswell and Elizabeth? He was my ggg-grandfather and I have been working hard to prove that connection. Please reply with any info you may have. I have much on William A. and descendants but have not been able to prove his connection with John/Elizabeth. Thank-you in advance.

Charles Criswell

GGBAC09 — 2011-03-22 20:50:06Z

I have been off of the computer for a couple years. but I am back again, searching for information about my late husband's family. I have found nothing so far about who Charles' father or mother is. This Charles is the father of Margret, James, Samuel & Vicky. Thanks if anyone can point me in the right direction! -Berta Criswell

Re: James Criswell/Jane Maxine (Fierz)

brandyf141 — 2011-02-20 03:57:10Z

hello my name is vanessa . my grandmother is jane maxine fierz she is my mothers mother which would make you my aunt. my grandma adopted my mother with her second husband john then he passed and my grandma married mort..please let me know as soon as you read this i would love to be in contact heres my email vbfaran@live.com

CRISWELL George D - Vietnam Wall section 21W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-01-31 13:20:42Z

CRISWELL George D - Vietnam Wall section 21W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 219,138 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Marcus Criswell

sduncan43 — 2010-09-30 20:10:13Z

Hi,
I saw your message about being related to McKinley. I am the granddaughter of Reid Criswell. My mother (Delia Ethel Marie Criswell 12-19-1912) and uncle (Owen Maynard Criswell 8-16-1915) were born in the marriage of Whitelaw Reid Criswell and Fern Edith Elliott 1912. I didn't know his name was Whitelaw until I received mom's birth certificate. They were divorced in 1918. I have done some research on McKinley. Mom died when I was 11 and her other family was not known to me. My brothers remember bits and pieces. I have a couple of pictures when Reid, grandma Criswell (Sarah Humphrey) and one I think to be Elizabeth Bolerjack wife of Daniel Andrew Criswell, War of 1812. Any information or pictures you might have would be greatly appreciated. It has been very interesting and irritating to find mom's family.
Thank you,
Sandy

Re: Marcus Criswell

chillingatthebeach — 2010-09-29 01:28:33Z

hi...i do believe that meda criswell was the daughter of marcus lafayette criswell and sarah jane humphry criswell.. i am the great great grandson of medas brother mckinley.....they were from indiana....if this sounds correct to you i do have a list of other brothers and sisters of the family...feel free to contact me...chillingatthebeach@yahoo.com

CRISWELL James J thanks to those who put their lives on the line - and honor to this hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 46W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-09-27 22:36:13Z

CRISWELL James J thanks to those who put their lives on the line - and honor to this hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 46W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,748 photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

CRISWELL Richard K iii our thanks and honor to our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 49W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2010-09-22 11:53:56Z

CRISWELL Richard K iii our thanks and honor to our hero who died in Vietnam - Wall section 49W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 216,745 photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Re: Daniel Criswell

sduncan43 — 2010-09-02 04:54:47Z

Hello,
I just came across your message. I am trying to find information about Elizbeth Bolejack. She is my gr gr grandmother. I have a picture I think might be Elizabeth but I can't get anyone to confirm it. My grandfather is the son of Marcus Lafayette Criswell Sr. My mother(Delia Ethel Marie Criswell 1912) and uncle(Owen Maynard Criswell 1915 were conceived in the marriage of Whitelaw Reid Criswell and Fern Edith Elliott 1912. I am a beginner off and on for two years in doing the research and have come across many roadblocks looking for the family I never knew.
If you could help me or know of someone that might be able to, I would be very thankful!
Thank you,
Sandy
.

Ann Criswell

GeorgiaLynn2000 — 2010-07-17 18:39:43Z

Looking for info for Ann Criswell, who signed a little hymnal I have in 1844. Possible surnames associated with her: Richards,Smith, Olley, Oliver, Quinn, Chaundry

CRISWELL Frank A 1887-1970

t42MountOlivet — 2010-06-10 13:14:09Z

CRISWELL Frank A 1887-1970

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 214,557 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family

Re: Earl Criswell

bookworm53 — 2010-05-22 14:21:12Z

I have determinded that Earl Criswell is the son of Julia Vertrees and Ira Criswell. Julia was my Grandmother's sister.

James E Criswell

lope3700 — 2010-04-28 15:12:43Z

I am trying to trace my family. My father's name was James Edward Criswell and was born in April 1942 his parents were Howard Edward Criswell and Nellie M White. I am trying to find pictures or any kind of information that anyone may have. Howard and Nellie also had 2 other sons that passed away by the name of Fred Allen Criswell and Robert Criswell. If you have any ideas they would be appreciated.

David Crockett Criswell

RitaPetersen58 — 2010-04-15 01:42:54Z

I am the GG Grandaughter of David Crockett Criswell who was born 5 Oct 1857 in Georgia near Stone Moutain. He married Mary Frances (Fanny) Odom (or Odum) in Georgia. He claims to have been raised by his mothers brothers and did not know who his father was. The family has very little information on his early history. An 1880 census shows them in Gates, Gwinnett, Georgia with Fanny's mother Mary A. Odum and Serina M.Odum (possibly a sister to Fanny). My great aunt Minerva is 7 months old on that census. Fanny had a brother named Ben.

Miss Ollie Criswell (married 1890 KS) Jake Smith

RoseStout54 — 2010-02-12 13:22:46Z

(newspaper clipping)

Lerado Jottings

Our young friends Jake Smith and Miss Ollie Criswell tiring of single wretchedness were married at the residence of the bride’s parents on Christmas. The following day they were tendered a wedding reception at the residence of the Groom’s parents. Many useful and valuable presents testified the regard of friends and relatives.

Arlington Enterprise
Arlington, Reno County, Kansas
Friday, February 3, 1890
page – 2 *** column – 2

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Criswell/ Erntson

klc41990 — 2010-02-07 20:25:17Z

I am looking to get in touch with some of my family... I have never met anybody from my father's side of my family... His name was Christopher Peyton Criswell... his father was Ernest Dillard Criswell married to Deverly Ann Erntson... his grandparents were Walter Peyton Criswell and Betty L. Criswell and Beverly parents were Verland Erntson and Ruth Lorrene Erntson... any help would be appreciated... thanks.. Kylie

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

sduncan43 — 2010-01-19 14:57:43Z

Thank you so much for answering my request! Not only did I not know my grandfather or his family but the confusion around him and his family has blown my mind at times but has not lessened my determination!!!

Re: Herschell Criswell in Marlin, TX 1928

xhandpaintedx — 2010-01-15 18:05:57Z

hey that's my great grandfathers!

Re: Daniel Andrew CRISWELL

ShirleyN63 — 2010-01-09 23:53:15Z

Daniel Criswell, was b. circa 1787 and Elizabeth Bolyak/Bolejack, was b. circa 1796.

Jacob Criswell who married (1) Nancy Guy and (2) Anna SHADER was b. circa 1852. This translates to Daniel and Elizabeth being new parents at the ages of 65 and 56 respectively. Egads! lol

However, Daniel and Elizabeth did have a son, whom they named: Daniel A. Criswell, b. circa 1836. Coincidentally, he too, married an Elizabeth. (Enter the confusion!)

Jacob, b. 1852 and the other siblings mentioned in Audrey's post (with the exception of Jessie) are more likely to be the children of Daniel (b. 1836) and Elizabeth than Daniel (b. 1787) and Elizabeth Bolyak.

I know the previous post is nearly 10 years old now, but I just wanted to point out the potential errors.

Heppy hunting!

Shirley (Brickey) Nelson

Re: Daniel Criswell

sduncan43 — 2009-11-06 02:45:10Z

Hi,
I am the granddaughter of Whitelaw Reid Criswell. My mother and uncle were born with his marriage to Fern Edith Elliott. I am trying to find someone that might be able to identify a picture my mom had that said gramma Criswell. One has been identified as Sarah Jane Humphrey Criswell my great grandmother and I am guessing the other might be Elizabeth Bolejack. I hope you can help me!
Sandy