Sowell - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: ancestry

Barefoot_Lizard — 2012-05-06 12:38:39Z

If you are still on ancestry.com, I am hoping you might be able to give me some information about your mother's side of the family. My grand-father was Eunice Sowell, I believe he should have been your brother. I have been able to trace his father's side some, but have not found anything on your mother's side. Anything would help.

Thanks,
Gene Hays

Richard Sowell, born 1723-1728 of Bertie County, NC and wife Sarah

karens1949 — 2012-05-04 01:32:41Z

Looking for parents of Richard Sowell born 1723 or 1728 (depending what tree you are looking at) in Bertie County, NC. He died April 1781 in Bertie Co, NC. He married Sarah
(maiden name not known) who died 1785. Oldest son William, was executor of the estate according to abstract(which has lead some people to believe he was her husband) Buyers for Sarah's estate were William Sowell, Thomas Sowell and Dempsey Sowell among others not named Sowell. I have been told (without offering proof) that his father's name was Thomas Sowell, the son of Richard Sowell and Martha Oliver. The dates on other family trees I have seen for Thomas Sowell's puts him in the same generation as Richard Sowell.
Can any one tell me who Richard Sowell's parents were? Please give me proof on why you came to the conclusion. I believe I descend from Richard's son, Dempsey.

Jennie Sarah Sowell

blueocean112566 — 2012-04-17 18:41:18Z

Im looking for any info on Jennie Sarah Sowell, She was my Grandma,she may have had the married name White and New.Please help, she should be in the 1940 census abt the age of 23 ,but i cant find anything.

Re: Sowell family

GaryHumphreys45 — 2012-03-29 05:49:51Z

Shelly if you are still around i'd like to hear from you.
gary

Re: Sowell Family

brendanorris09 — 2012-03-13 02:02:26Z

Do you have any information about James Monroe's parents??
I know we have emailed once before but I have yet to figure out where my guy came from. His mothers name was Elizabeth and she married a Manning and died in Miss.

Re: Shelby County, TX Sowell

hnh1992 — 2012-03-12 19:59:35Z

I honestly do not know if Sowell is her maiden or married name. All the pictures show only Erna with my mom and her sisters. No pictures of husband, which makes me think it may be her maiden name. I wish I could help more but unfortunately my mom and all her sisters have passed away. The Shelby Co. website has a ton of information with funeral home listings of those passed away, cemeteries listing the gravestone information, and also bride and groom listings. The website is www.shelbycountytexashistory.org
Good luck in your research.
Elizabeth Houghton
(Oates, Finklea, Brandt, & Taylor)

Re: Shelby County, TX Sowell

footprintsinsand — 2012-03-09 21:55:42Z

Is Sowell her married or maiden name? I don't live far from Shelby county and someone told me that a great grandmother was buried somewhere around here (I've lost a lot of my research). I know its not Erna though.

Re: Sowell birth & marriage history from NC, AL, FL, TX

ecwest2001 — 2012-02-13 20:48:47Z

Some dates look off re: Thomas (1630), Charles (d.1738), and Richard (1654-1727). Those dates would leave only a 24 year age difference between Thomas and his grandson Richard.
It seems more likely that Richard was Thomas' son and Charles' brother. Otherwise, Thomas would have had to have sired Charles when he was around 12 and Charles would have had to have sired Richard when he was around 12.

Re: Sowell birth & marriage history from NC, AL, FL, TX

dpmattox — 2012-01-23 00:31:05Z

You noted Priscilla(er) Cobb as a Cherokee Indian. What source of information was used for this? My grandmother was Alma Estelle Sowell a daughter of Arnold H. Sowell. I would appreciate any information.

Re: Sowell birth & marriage history from NC, AL, FL, TX

dpmattox — 2012-01-22 02:56:46Z

Hello. My grandmother, Alma Sowell, was a daughter of Arnold H. Sowell, also a son of Abijah Lewis Sowell. That was in my grandmothers bible. Priscilla Cobb was not listed. We have been looking for information and have found your post. What can you tell me about Priscilla Cobb? When I saw your post, I tried to find Priscilla Cobb on the earlier censuses. But, we are not having any luck. Any information would be appreciated.

Re: family tree

cagney73 — 2012-01-19 23:16:12Z

Ok...we are definitely related. William Henry Sowell married to Louisa Catherine Steele Sowell... My great grandmother wa Addie Sowell... daughter of King Samuel Sowell and Mary King Samuel. I am not sure how we tie in together, but I have a reunion invitation from 2006 with William and Catherine's photos on them.
my direct email is: stephaniegarnett09@gmail.com

Re: SOWELLs IN THE FL PANHANDLE

cagney73 — 2012-01-19 23:12:06Z

Looking for info on King Samuel Sowell, who married Mary Alice King and had 6 children: Addie, Charlotte, Sammy, Betty, Lucy and George.... Mary Alice was Native American. My direct email is stephaniegarnett09@gmail.com

Sowells of Alabama and NW Florida

cagney73 — 2012-01-19 23:11:23Z

Re: "Ransom Sowell-Family"

JoyceMcCrary58 — 2012-01-08 17:26:04Z

Are there any connection of the Ransom Sowell Family and
the Sowell Family in Cherokee County, Texas?

Joyce

Re: "Ransom Sowell-Family"

texasteacher67 — 2012-01-06 04:04:15Z

I am related to him on my father's side. My paternal grandmother's name was Lela May Thacker, of San Augustine.

Laura Michelle Butler (my maiden name)

Re: Ancestors of Mary C. Sowell in AR

slsmith66 — 2012-01-03 22:06:09Z

Hi!

Just found your post. My grandfather was Hershall Sowell. My living mother is his daughter Amy Sowell. You listed all my uncles and my one aunt (Ida Bell) who died in 2003ish. Uncle Charles just died in 2010. The rest of the children are still around and going strong with my Mother being the oldest.

Looking for a Charity married to John Sowell

lharmon1 — 2011-12-03 01:45:37Z

Sometime around 1800 Charity and John Sowell/Sewell were born in probably TN or NC. They had at least one son named "Charles Henry Sowell/Sewell".

I believe these folks are tied in with Newton Sowell. Can prove it. Any help appreciated.

Linda

Re: Sowell Cemetary

sdailey49 — 2011-10-24 01:18:15Z

I will get on the pic tomorrow. It might take a bit to find it. I haven't looked at it in a while. However my best friend lives in Whitehouse and I am there several times a year. My next trip there is Nov.3rd. I could bring all my pics and see if you want anything else. I understand if you are a bit leery of meeting someone "off the internet" or have to work. Let me know if you are interested. My heritage fascinates me and I am always open to learning or sharing more. My cell is 936=559=3564.

Re: Sowell Cemetary

MRH9023 — 2011-10-22 21:51:02Z

Sonya,

I would love to have a copy of the picture you have of Martha. I have no pictures of her or her daughters, not even my greatgrandmother. My e-mail address is genmrh@sbcglobal.net. My address is PO Box 840, Whitehouse, TX 75791. However you want to send it is fine with me. I am just so thrilled at the prospect of seeing her picture. My knowledge of her is so very limited.

Keep in touch.

Marianne Harcrow

Re: Sowell Cemetary

sdailey49 — 2011-10-18 17:45:48Z

The can tell you little statistical things about Martha. However I can tell you that she was the only mother my G-father ever knew and he loved her very much. She loved him like he was her own. The best part is I actually have a pic of Martha sitting in a rocking chair on her front porch when she was very old. I will find it and send it to you if you do not have it.
As for Josephine, my Gmother called her Josie. I know she moved away and they wrote letters to stay n touch I don't remember anything else about her. Maybe the nickname will help.How do you want me to send the pic?
Sonya Stringer Dailey

Re: Sowell Cemetary

MRH9023 — 2011-10-17 22:50:47Z

Hi. I read your post about the David B. Sowell family and the cemetery. I am very interested in knowing anything else you can recall about Martha, David's second wife. Martha Woodle Faircloth Sowell is my great-great grandmother. She was married to David Faircloth and they had three daughters. David Faircloth died and then she married David Bullock Sowell. The only thing I know about David Faircloth is that he was in the Civil War and quite a bit older than Martha. They lived in Winn & Sabine Parish, LA in 1860, 1870 & 1880.

The three daughters:

Nancy Emma Faircloth was the oldest and my great grandmother. She married John J. Sowell in LA and had 4 children. John left her in Nacogdoches Cnty, TX and took his oldest son to LA. My grandfather and his sister and a baby were left behind with their mother. The baby died of starvation. John J. Sowell was born in MS to William H. Sowell & Mary A. F. Leezor. Apparently, Mary Leezor Sowell died in Nacogdoches Cnty, TX because later William H. Sowell married Rhoda Marie Lloyd in Nacogdoches Cnty, TX in 1864. Their first child was born in TX and then before 1870 they moved to Sabine Parish, LA.

The middle child was Amanda/Amy - I have not been able to find anything about her.

The baby was Josephine. Josephine lived with Martha & David B. Sowell in 1900 & 1910 according to the San Augustine Cnty, TX census. She married Thomas Jackson Lowery in 1917. Josephine is buried in the Sowell Cemetery.

Would love to hear anything you might remember about Martha and/or Josephine.

Shelby County, TX Sowell

hnh1992 — 2011-10-07 19:17:07Z

I am posting this picture of Erna Sowell taken in 1945 in Shelby County, TX. She was my mother's friend during the 40s and I thought this picture might find its way to someone in her family line. Thanks, Elizabeth

Re: Sowell Cemetary

sdailey49 — 2011-09-21 01:25:44Z

I couldn't tell for sure without dates but there were dgtrs of Ransom named Nancy and Mary Frances. There are also a Ben Sowell.Ransom Sowell and Ransom C Sowell are 2 people and family names are repeated making it confusing. San Augustine Public Library has a great genealogy that would heip you.

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Re: Sowell Cemetary

JoyceMcCrary58 — 2011-09-20 00:14:53Z

Is there any conection of Ransom Sowell athe Sowells in Cherokee County Texas.

Names are:
James Sowell
George Washington Sowell
Benjamin Franklin Sowell
Nancy Sowell
Mary Frances Sowell that maarried Thomas B. Gartman?

Thank you,

Joyce

Re: Sowell Cemetary

sdailey49 — 2011-09-17 22:51:08Z

I just discovered this post about the Sowell family. I can answer the question about what happened to The wives of David Bullock Sowell. My grandfather was Boss (Narhannon) Sowell and the cemetery caretaker in the Trailer was my Uncle. Papaw said that there was a cholera outbreak in 1880 which claimed the lives of Ransom,Will(iam),Silas & Alfred.Harriet was also ill and never recovered her health.My G-pa Boss (Narhannon) was born in 1889 and this seemed to be the last strain her health could take. She passed away less than a year later. The only female in the house was Aunt Jerome who was 9 at the time and Papaw was a baby. Supposedly conntacts were made through the community and Martha Faircloth was found, a 47 yr old woman who was never married and had no children I guess they met each others needs and they married. This is the story passed from Aunt Jerome to Papaw (Boss)to his wife Sarah Frances who told it to me. OH! The children who died of cholera were buried immediately in an attempt to control spread of the disease and at least one internment was done during the night by torch light.
This is totally word of mouth and is possibly erred in places but I know my grandmother told it for the truth more than once. She and my Papaw were the caretakers for that cemetery for about 20 yrs. It is on the original tract of land where my mother was raised.

Richard Henry Sowell

jenwilhelm49 — 2011-09-12 05:25:21Z

Richard Henry Sowell married Mary Ann Nancarrow in 1868 at Camborne, Cornwall. They appear to have had 2 boys born before the 1871 census of England, Richard and William.
What happened to this family? They may have gone to America.

Mary Ann Nancarrow was my Great Grandfather's sister.
On one census Mary Ann is named as Marian, but it is the only time she is recorded as such.

Jen

Re: Tennessee Sowell's

JudithBergman — 2011-05-17 20:20:01Z

Martin D Sowell b 1857 is my g grandmother's (Eliza Phoebe Sowell) brother. Their father, William J Sowell, died in the Civil War and their mother remarried and had a couple more children. I'm happy to supply any info that I have which might be of interest to you.

SOWELL Donald B - Vietnam Wall section 6W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-05-11 14:31:20Z

SOWELL Donald B - Vietnam Wall section 6W

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 220,676 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: Jason Sowell

lfmoc — 2011-04-29 15:46:14Z

Hi- I have a lot of info on these two. If you are still interested (your post is older) contact me.

Re: Tennessee Sowell's

askkellymarie — 2011-04-13 02:29:37Z

Yes it does. I just have a hole in my research. See, my grandmother Estelle (Odom) Last Name: Sowell, I can find no real record of except as an older adult. If you could check out my tree you would know what I mean. Thanks so much for the reply and your time.

Kelly Sowell

p.s My Father was Paul Jerome Sowell and my grandfather was Burie Woodroch Sowell.

Re: Tennessee Sowell's

dsowell138 — 2011-04-12 11:23:11Z

I'm not absolutely positive this is the same Martin Sowell but I believe it may be.

My Great grandfather was Martin David Sowell, his son was Herman Keller Sowell, my Father is George Merle Sowell, I am David Lynn Sowell.

The Sowells were from Tennesee and moved to the Mountain Home, Arkansas area. George moved us to the Kansas City area in 1950 where we remain.

Does this help ?

Regards, Dave Sowell

Re: Tracing Family Sowels/Sowells

eloise341 — 2011-03-19 00:57:53Z

I just saw your post...not sure you will get this...yes I know the information on George and Joyce Sowels and their children

Asa Sowell

lfmoc — 2011-03-14 21:59:25Z

Asa Sowell was born on 3/31/1779 and died on 3/15/1840. It is accepted as fact that he was born in Moore County, NC. Some believe he died there, while others believe he died in Georgia. Does anyone have any proof, one way or the other? I can't find any hard data. There is also the possibility that he married Kitie Muse and a woman named Polly. I'm seeking clairification. Thanks

Jason, Anna and Catherine Sowell (Chisum)--Little Rock Arkansas

lfmoc — 2011-02-23 18:41:46Z

Jason Sowell (1834-1869) and Anna Peil Sowell (1843-1920) were married in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Their first child was Catherine who was born in 1864. Catherine (Katie) married my great grandfather, Oscar Clifton Chisum (1860-1924). Oscar built the Chisum House, in Little Rock, AR. I am trying to trace back from Oscar. He states (via census) that he was born in either Arkansas or Tennessee. He also states that his parents were born in both Arkansas and Tennessee. I would love to contact anyone related to Jason, Anna or Catherine. Also, if anyone has any info on Oscar, please contact me. My research had hit a stone wall at this point. You can contact me at lfmoc@hotmail.com. Thanks

SOWELL Ronald - Vietnam Wall section 17W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-02-21 12:30:52Z

SOWELL Ronald - Vietnam Wall section 17W

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 219,140 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: William Sowell of NC, TN & Ark

karens1949 — 2011-02-16 02:02:28Z

Chances are he was born in either Bertie, Hertford Counties in North Carolina. Have you checked the earlier census records for an Alfred?

Re: William Sowell of NC, TN & Ark

footprintsinsand — 2011-02-15 16:24:51Z

No, I'm at a brick wall with his family line. At this point all I know is according to his son's census records he was born in North Carolina.

Re: William Sowell of NC, TN & Ark

karens1949 — 2011-02-15 16:21:13Z

Henry County, Tenn is in West Tennesse like Madison is, infact, Carroll County, separates them, so they could be related. Do you know if Alfred came from Bertie County, NC?

Re: William Sowell of NC, TN & Ark

footprintsinsand — 2011-02-15 16:08:45Z

He died in Paris, Henry County, Tennessee - I don't know how far that would be.

Re: William Sowell of NC, TN & Ark

karens1949 — 2011-02-15 16:07:38Z

Could be related. I don't have an Alfred in my records, but I don't have all Sowells. Did he live in the Madison County, Tennessee area?

Re: William Sowell of NC, TN & Ark

footprintsinsand — 2011-02-15 14:46:52Z

Do you think he might be any relation to Alfred Sowell born either 1800 or 1804? He was born somewhere in North Carolina and by 1822 had moved to Tennessee.

Alfred Sowell, born 1800, perhaps in NC?

footprintsinsand — 2011-02-14 23:28:42Z

I've been able to trace my father's line to William H. Sowell (1822-1906) and according to ancestry.com his father's name was Alfred Sowell (1800-1827) - there are no public records to be found, but it does list his death to be in Paris, Tennessee and that he was married to Nancy R. Edmondson (who it looks like remarried a few years after his death). When looking at the Census records for William H. Sowell (Alfred's son) it states that his father was born in North Carolina.

Any information would be of great help!

Re: Tennessee Sowell's

rmueggenborg — 2011-02-13 00:59:46Z

Do you have any information on a John Sewell/Sowell born McNairy co. Tennessee, 1818. He married Sarah Davis in 1838. Two of his brothers were Peter born 1821 McNairy co. and William. Any help with their parents, would be most appreciated.

Thank you,
Rhonda Mueggenborg
email: rmueggenborg@yahoo.com

Re: Sowell Family

tomsowell1 — 2010-12-27 19:28:51Z

Brenda-
The James Monroe Sowell in our family was born, raised, and lived in the Columbia, Tennessee area.

Tom Sowell
Dallas, TX

Re: Sowell Family

brendanorris09 — 2010-12-27 17:36:18Z

Hi Tom,

We have a James Monroe Sowell in our family, raised in Southern Miss. He does not show a father on any document, but that was not his mothers last name. We have looked for many years and can not find that infor. Thanks, Brenda N

Re: Looking for family of Sarah Almeta Sowell

nicolebange1 — 2010-12-22 01:34:19Z

Well...I don't know any information on Sarah...but Bertie Lee Claxton would have been my great grandfather I believe. My grandfather was Bert Lee Claxton...his family was from Arizona and the Napa CA area. He had 3 or 4 brothers I believe and 1 sister. I have a photo of the boys and Bertie.

Re: James Sowell 1794

Bn2shy — 2010-12-20 00:21:29Z

Sorry, I think I got something a little askew.
George Sr. and Benjamin F. were half-brothers, son of James Sowell (1794), B.F. was my great-grandfather, George Sr. was my half-great-grandfather...whew!

Re: James Sowell 1794

Bn2shy — 2010-12-20 00:09:17Z

This is a tad confusing to me, ...there is a J.T. Sowell, and all it says is "father", G.W. Sowell I believe is the son of Benjamin F. Sowell, and there is a George Jr. who is married to Ann.
The problem I have is, that I've seen some other records that show George Sr. and James T. to be half-brothers.
By the by, my email is sehrscharf@yahoo.com, looking forward to hearing from Richard.
Thanks again,
Gary

Re: James Sowell 1794

JoyceMcCrary58 — 2010-12-19 23:58:14Z

Gary, I may be wrong about James Sowell being buried at Myrtle Springs Cemetery. I'm sorry about that. But James
Sowell's son G.W. (George Washington Sowell) is buried there. I'm sorry for the mistake. George's wife, Ann Sowell is buried there. There are also some Perkins buried there that are related too I believe. Richard may be able to help you with the names.
If you will send me your email address, I will be glad to send your cousin, Richard's email address. He said he might be able to help.

The last time I made a trip to Myrtle Springs Cemetery, I got stung by a black wasp on my right little finger. Boy those things hurt. It swelled my right arm all the way up to the elbow. I haven't been back since.

Joyce

Re: James Sowell 1794

Bn2shy — 2010-12-19 16:20:55Z

Thank you VERY much, in fact; my wife and kids are driving up to Myrtle Springs cemetary today to take some pictures of headstones.
This has been a very long road for me, mainly because my mother and her family have been very tight-lipped about my father for years.
God Bless,
Gary and family