Alabama to Texas Migrations - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Sarah Jane Woods Coker --AL to Texas Late 1800's or early 1900's

CGullionKerr — 9 Jan 2005 11:17:49 GMT

My grandmother (age 92) told me that her grandmother lived in AL -Marshall County and her husband died and was buried near Diamond, Marshall Cty, AL She then moved to Texas with her boys and is buried there. Sarah Jane Woods Coker and her husband were originally from South Carolina. My grandmother said that she has a marker at her grave in Texas but she cannot give me any idea where. She said family members have gone there and came back to Alabama and told her that they visited her grave. I need any information on where to start looking.

Fosters from Coosa Co., Alabama

RichardFoster46 — 23 Aug 2003 1:35:22 GMT

Looking for information on my Foster family who came from Coosa Co., Alabama and migrated to Shelby, Trinity, and Eastland counties, Texas. My Fosters married into the Parker family of Georgia.

Witty families TN>AL>TX 1850

harbushka — 2 Jul 2008 7:09:27 GMT

Andrew Jackson Witty m. Katherine "Kitty" Fogg (from VA>AL) in 1849/1850. His brother Carroll Witty m. Susan Hoke (AL). Both Witty brothers moved to Bonham TX. Children were born in TX, Jackson and Kitty's kids in Fannin Co, Carrol and Susan's kids in another county where they moved after initially settling near Jackson and Kitty in Bonham. Kitty lived until 1937, died in her 90's. Looking for her death record and burial info.

Getting to Texas

Richard Ballard — 19 Sep 2003 1:38:18 GMT

Several of my family lines migrated from Georgia and Alabama to East and Central Texas. How did they get there?

I spent much of this evening browsing the links on Cindi's List in her Migrations section. There doesn't seem to have been any particular "trail" going across the southern states... not like the more famous ones that go across the central part of the US to California.

I'm aware of one ancestor (Sheffield) that brought a wagon train across from Georgia to East Texas but have no information about their route or experiences. Seems like it would have been a most difficult trip considering the amount of forest land in the south.

Can anyone here offer guidance on where to look for more education on this topic?

Maine to Louisville

gem5955 — 19 Apr 2008 1:47:50 GMT

My greatgrandmother Annie M. Higgins and her sister Jane were born in Ellsworth, Me and travelled to Louisville between 1850 and 1860. I would imagine it would be closer to 1860 since they were born abt 1842 and 1845.

They are the only Higgins listed in the 1860 Census born in Maine.

How would they have travelled? Train, coach ?

Jane married in 1863 in Louisville to John O'Day. Her first child George was born in Maine in 1864. Later children were born in Louisville,

Annie married in 1866 in Brooklyn, NY. No clue as to how she got to Brooklyn!

Thanks,
Ellen

HOLLEY/WALKER Houston Co., Lovelady, Texas

raineytiffany — 24 Jan 2004 8:27:03 GMT

Searching for any information regarding Nancy WALKER. 1880 census, Houston Co., Fodice or Fodias, TX, show that Nancy WALKER, d.o.b 1857(age 23) was born in Mississippi, unknown county. It is believed that Nancy was a slave, sold to a plantation in Houston Co., Lovelady, TX. Nancy WALKER had 13 children by Lazaurs HOLLEY or HOLLY, d.o.b 1850, mulatto, from Alabama.
Laz's father, slave owner, Albert HOLLEY, d.o.b 1828, migrated to Houston, Co., Pennington, Tx, shown on 1860 Census from Alabama. He brought 137 slaves with him to Texas.
Nancy also had a sister, Darcus or Dorcus WALKER. Darcus was sold to a plantation in Fairfield, TX. Researching other surnames BERRY, WOOTEN, TERRY, MILLS, and ONEIL. Please contact me asap if you have any information.
Any information that you have to help fill in the blanks is needed. Email me at rainetiffany@hotmail.com
Thank you,
Tiffany

Roden from Alabama to Texas

Joel Roden — 15 Jul 2003 1:50:23 GMT

Looking for information on Joseph Roden born 1831-32 in Alabama. He was in Texas as early as 1854. I have his marriage dockett from Lamar County Texas dated 1854. He is also listed on the 1860 census for Wise County.

I would love to have any information you might be able to provide.

Thanking you in advance.

Joel Roden

Migrating Ancestors

demetruis33patrick — 11 Jun 2007 10:56:04 GMT

I'm seeking information about my Jackson and Stephenson ancestors who left Lawrence County,Alabama in the ealy 20th century.My ggrandfather Charlie Stephenson and his wife Laura Jackson.

Lewis Family

lewiscw1 — 24 Feb 2007 4:19:29 GMT

I am looking for information on Jas. A. or J.A. Lewis and his wife Mary A. They appear in the 1870 Census in Plano Texas. There three children were born in Alabama. Mary's parents were born in Georgia. I cannot find them listed in the Alabama Census of 1860.

Lewis Family

lewiscw1 — 24 Feb 2007 4:18:56 GMT

Alabama to Texas Migration 1870's

Teri Hooper — 21 Aug 2004 5:29:18 GMT

Searching information on family who made migration to Texas from Alabama in the middle 1870's . John Bell, with wife Julia, children, George Lawenec, Malzona Marie, and Elza Lillian Louise. "Came to Texas in a 3-unit ox wagon train". Settled in Lexington, Lee County, Texas. Looking for information on the family and other links that might describe the migration. Time it took, lifestyle, etc. Please Help

Braggs in Lawrence Co., AL - went to Texas

flosells — 30 Jan 2003 6:07:59 GMT

I am trying to trace my family Thomas R.. Bragg b. in Spartanburg Co, SC, s/o Thomas A. Bragg and Susan Allen - moved to Lawrence Co., Al then some one in the family went on to Texas. Sorry this is so sketchy but all I know. Thanks

Taylor - AL>MS>TX

rltaylor47 — 16 Aug 2002 6:35:50 GMT

Seeking Information on Sanford Reagan "Sandy" Thompson

Britt Thompson — 26 May 2003 3:26:02 GMT

I am looking for the parents of and any other information about my grandfather, Sanford Reagan Thompson, who is listed in the 1920 U.S. Census as Sandy R. Thompson. In the 1920 census, he is at Camp Bragg, North Carolina. He lists himself as 46 years old, a building contractor, single and head of household. He lists both of his parents as being born in Scotland.

He was born in Alabama in 1874, if the age on the 1920 census is correct. Sandy was in the 19th mechanized field artillery, 5th Division in World War I. He came to Texas or came back to Texas some time in 1920 where he was general contractor on building an addition to the elementary school in Malakoff, Texas. In Malakoff, Texas, he designed and built several prominent houses, most notably for the Flagg family.

He married my grandmother, Carrie Amanda Miles, around this time, and their only child, my father, Arthur Miles Thompson, was born 30 January, 1922. On the birth record, Sandy R. Thompson's profession is listed as "architect."

Sandy R. Thompson had been married once before he married my grandmother, Carrie Amanda Miles. He had a daughter who tried to contact my father, but my father never returned her letter. I believe that this daughter lived in Ranger, Texas at the time.

Sandy Thompson died on 12 June, 1924, reportedly, by self-inflicted gunshot wound in a hotel in Waco, Texas where he had gone for medical treatment. He is buried in Malakoff City Cemetery.

I would greatly appreciate any information on Sandy R. Thompson. E-mail address is rbtnyu81@aol.com.

FREEMAN - HINDS

Karen — 17 Mar 2005 4:29:00 GMT

Looking for information on families of Arthur R. FREEMAN b. 1859 Madison Co., Alabama, d. 1935 Lamar Co., Texas. Married Minnie WILLIAMS 1885 Madison Co., Alabama. Their son Fred H. FREEMAN b. 1894 in Alabama, married Dovie HARGROVES and lived in Childress Co., Texas.

Wagon Train from Perry Co. AL to Cherokee Co. TX ca.1853

Evelyn Harrison — 30 Oct 2001 1:07:59 GMT

This was a wagon train headed up by Samuel Turner Harrison. There were reportedly 25 wagons in the train. I am trying to reconstruct the members of this wagon train. So far I have knowledge of 23 individuals on this wagon train so far (8 adults and 15 children). I have teh Harrison, Richardson, and Watters families. If anyone is aware of any other families that might have been on this wagon train, i would greatly appreciate the information.

Rushtons and to East Texas

Kevin McGuire — 29 Jan 2005 4:01:52 GMT

Looking for info on Rushtons who left Randolph County AL late 1860's and set up pottery business in Henderson, Rusk County TX. I have Depot Museum and Helberg articles already. Thank you, Kevin McGuire

Your Family Stories of Migration From Alabama to Texas

TeriBellHooper56 — 30 Dec 2004 4:20:04 GMT

I am looking for people who will send me their stories about ancestors who migrated from Alabama to Texas around the years of 1875 to 1880. Who they were, how they traveled and where, the routes they took and trials and triumphs of the journey. Why they decided to make the trip and how they financed the trip. In general, all details associated with the migration. Please send your stories along with permission to use them or if you have any questions contact me at
lesliewhooper@cox.net
Thank You
teri bell hooper

John Duncan

Karen Gray Wade — 30 Dec 2004 2:51:53 GMT

BOBOs Who Died in Texas

CharlesChuckBOBO — 11 May 2005 8:21:35 GMT

The BOBO Family Assn. has a new book of 150 pages (or CD) obituaries and death notices of BOBOs who died in Texas. Contact the undersigned for details.

The 2005 BOBO Family Reunion will be in Tuscaloosa and Fayette, AL, 27-30 May. Activities will include reports on family research projects and publishing projects, several meals together and visits to area cemeteries and research facilities. We will honor Mrs. Jeanie NEWELL who, with her late husband Herg, published the book, "BOBO...Couins by the Dozens." For additional information, contact:
Charles H. (Chuck) BOBO, Coordinator
The BOBO Family Assn.
3101 Thurman Rd., No. H-22
HUNTSVILLE, AL 35805
E-Mail: FamilyBobo@aol.com

Before they got to Alabama

Mona Lowe — 31 Oct 2004 9:34:05 GMT

Did any of your ancestors move to Alabama from Middle Georgia before they went on to Texas? The Crawford County GA Historical Society is compiling a GTT (Gone to Texas) list, with special interest in relations of Ward's Battalion volunteers and in pottery families. Please send me your ancestors' names, Georgia location, Alabama location, Texas location, and dates of moves. This information will be part of an exhibit for Old Knoxville Days -- The Lone Star Legacy this Nov. 13-14. See www.rootsweb.com/~gacchs/festivalhome.html

Barnes from Alabama to Morris Co.and Bowie Co. Texas

BarbaraBarnes101 — 31 Oct 2004 7:17:26 GMT

Our Barnes ancestor was in the 1870 Randolph Co., Al. census as Demps Barnes, 30, wife Elviry 27, son Wyatt 4, dau Ella, 1 and stepson William Green 8. Next found in 1880 Chambers Co., Al. (next county over) census, Demp, Elviry, James W. (Wyatt), Ella and Jacob 7. I have not found them on the 1890 census.

On the 1900 Morris Co., Texas is Elvira, age 59, head, James W., Son 33, Ida (dau in law) 30, Walter M. (Marvin) gson 10, Myrtle E. gdaughter, 8, Stella, gdau 6, Cassie, gdau, 4, and Exar, gdau, 2. Next household is Jake Barnes, 25, Lula, wife 24, dau Ella 4, son Jack 2, and son Henry G. 6/12.

On the 1910 Bowie Co., Tx census is James W. Barnes, wife Ida, dau Stella 15, dau Cassie 14, dau Exa 11, son Robert 9 son Arthur 7, dau Zema 4, and dau Wilmer 3.

I have not yet found them in 1920.

The 1930 Sevier Co., Arkansas census shows J. W. Barnes 62, Ida A. 61 and their last son J. D. 17.

Can anyone fill in additional information on this family?

Teal family>NC>SC>AL>TX?

donalitt1 — 7 Oct 2004 12:58:27 GMT

TX Land record show that one Christopher Teal recieved certifcate from Galveston Co for 640 acres on 23 Oct 1839. In March 1853 William Teal is noted to be son of Christopher, and is his only survior.
I am trying to determine if there is a relationship (possibly and uncle) to my Christopher C. Teal born 1834 Barbour Co., AL
Hope to exchange and share info with descendants of either Christopher Teal.
Thanks.
donna in TX

Coosa County Alabama to Cass, Marion County Texas

CarmenEchols — 10 Mar 2004 1:01:28 GMT

looking for all families that migrated from Coosa to Cass county Texas in the 1840s and 1850s. In particular, I am interested in an Echols family and connections. Names that might connect are
Obadiah and Rebecca Echols (Jefferson County census 1850)
George Moore and Dorothy Echols (Morgan County)
John Herbert Echols (Morgan County)
Isaac and Mary Foster Echols
Asa and Mary Patience Echols Foster
William and Elizabeth Echols Espey
Martha and William K. Allen
James C. Echols
Margaret Echols

Alabama to Texas Migrations

Gary L. Bragg — 2 Apr 2003 5:40:17 GMT

My g-g-grandparents, Manley and Martha Jane Johnson BRAGG moved from Alabama to Texas in the 1880s. (Cleburne/Calhoun Counties in Alabama to eventually settle in Clay County, TX)
Would like to hear from any who's folks may have come from northern AL and settled in TX in the latter half of the 19th or early 20th centuries.
Thanks,
Gary L. Bragg
Dallas, TX

AL to TX Migrations

Deborah Smith — 11 Jun 2004 12:49:26 GMT

One of my family lines traveled from AL to TX by going overland by wagon to MS and LA and then downriver to New Orleans (where some of their things were stolen). Some of them then traveled by boat to Galveston, and some to Indianola, where they apparently purchased wagons and mules (again) and headed inland to western Austin County, TX, where they first settled in 1854. I guess I never quite understood why they didn't travel by sea the entire way, but I've discovered they had relatives in MS and maybe the Gulf route was too dangerous. Also, I think they might have wanted to travel entirely overland, but the swampy regions of LA might have been too difficult and dangerous, and going north around the swamps might have been too long a route. There must have been a TX to LA land route, though, because my husband's ggg grandfather led a herd of cattle from Burnet County, TX to New Orleans, LA in the early 1850's, and died there in the region of yellow fever.

Jefferson County AL to Titus County TX Migration

Lisa Lovewell — 15 Oct 2003 9:25:50 GMT

Looking for Faughtenbery/Fortenbery; Crooks; Cargile; Parsons families. Don't know when William Faughtenbery came over, but the rest came over about 1868-1869.

Jourdon family from Covington County, AL to Rio Grande Valley

Sherrie Johnson — 18 May 2004 4:40:19 GMT

My great-grandfather David Jourdon (Jordan - pronounced Jerden) took all of his family except daughters Marguerite Ophelia and Aurelia to the area in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas that is now Harlingen. The Jourdon family went to Texas around 1890s.

Marguerite Ophelia Jourdon was married to my grandfather, Daniel Hampton Bozeman and stayed behind in Covington County.

I am trying to find this Texas family.

CRAIG migration from Lawrence Co, AL to Parker Co, TX

LuAna_Craig — 10 Nov 2003 3:59:30 GMT

Edgar Lee Craig and Emma Susan Smith migrated to Parker Co, TX about 1903. They were in the 1910 Census for Parker Co, TX with 7 children: Lee born 1896 in AL; Alice born 1898 in AL; Paul born 1902 in AL; Claude born 1903 in TX; Ethelene born 1906 in TX; Fay born 1908 in TX, and Olan born 1910 in TX. Two more children were born after the 1910 census: Alvis Houston born 1913 in TX and Lucia born 1916 in TX.

Edgar Lee Craig was born in Alabama in 1874 and died in Texas in 1940. Emma Susan Smith was born in Alabama in 1878 and died in Texas in 1973.

Shearer/Sheer/Jarrett Families - Alabama to Texas

ruthsheer_1 — 5 Jan 2004 2:06:36 GMT

Have been researching Shearer/Sheer family who lived in Anniston, Blount/Calhoun? County, Alabama, and moved to Hopkins/Wood County area in Texas before 1900. Would appreciate any information concerning this family prior to their arrival in Texas. Thanks, Ruth

Joseph and Louisa Murray

CorineReynolds46 — 19 Sep 2003 1:13:07 GMT

I am trying to connect to anyone researching Joseph Murray's family. He is in the Rusk County's 1850 census in Texas. Joseph Murry (sic) is 35 and is from Georgia. His wife, Louisa is 30 and is from Tennessee. Their children are Martha, 5, Alabama; Mary Murray, 5, Alabama (apparently twins) and Wyley Murry, 10, Alabama.

In 1870, I found Joseph Murray again in Rusk County, Henderson p.o. with his family: Joseph Murray, 52, GA, farmer; Louisa, 47, TN; George, 17, TX; Louisa, 14, TX; Susan J., 11, TX; Nancy E., 7, TX, Eveline, 4, TX; and Josephine, 2, TX. George Murray is shown in my records as been born in Henderson, Panola, Texas. I am trying to find the family in 1860, but so far they haven't been in Panola or Henderson. I did find George Murray and his family in
1880.

Anyone out there researching this family? Corine

Sikes migration from AL to TX?

aeturnallrain67 — 15 Sep 2003 2:42:19 GMT

Allens migrating to Texas/Oklahoma

DanaFuller01 — 17 Jun 2003 5:17:33 GMT

My ggreat-grandfather and his son moved from Alabama ahere they were born to Texas sometime before 1911. They went through Minneola Texas at some point because someone is buried in the Minneola Cemetary. Then at least Carlos B. Allen moved on to Oklahoma. He married one woman there before 1911 and one in 1911 named Eliza "Trantham" Allen.
Thanks
Dana

WILLIAMS FAM AL to TX

glorialr — 7 Oct 2003 4:20:04 GMT

lived in hopkins co and russell williams b. abt 1824 married to nancy (evans?) b. abt 1845 Russell's parents were from VA . ch:
russell j born abt 1864
miles h. '' 1866
laura " 1868
martha e " 1870
john m. " 1873
jennie I " 1878

Gill Family Franklin Co. AL to TX

Cynthia Ross Gill — 1 Jun 2003 12:57:24 GMT

Peter Gill was living in Franklin Co. AL in 1850 with his wife, Nancy and infant son, John. By the time he moved his family to TX, his wife was Mary Elizabeth Boles. Any info on Peter, who may have worked as a blacksmith would be appreciated. No clue to his parents, siblings, or what happened to wife Nancy and son John.

Ross to Panola Co. TX 1857

Cynthia Ross — 1 Jun 2003 12:54:55 GMT

Have hit a brick wall trying to find the parents or siblings of my direct, Edward Ross b.1795 SC who lived with his children, (some of them adults on their own land), in Conecuh Co. in the 1840's then moved to Panola Co. by 1857. Other connected families are the Duke's, Drummond, Butler, Etheridge. Any clues or info on their life in Al appreciated. Good info exists on Panola Co. While in Alabama, Edward's wife, Elizabeth Jane Butler Ross b.1804 or 1795 and his son, James A. died. Also, Pheraby Butler Elizabeth's mother did not make the trip to TX.

Elijah McVay Family

EstherPage51 — 28 Feb 2003 1:15:01 GMT

I am looking for info on the Elijah McVay family. He was born in GA. 1816. His wife Lucinda was born in GA in 1820 They moved to Al and had their children named James C. McVay born 1850, Wm. E McVay born 1852,Jasper McVay born 1855
And Henry H. McVay born 1859. They moved from there to Leon Co. Texas. They were in the 1880's census for Leon Co. James was married to a Julia A. Unknown born in GA. born 1850. If any one can help I will be very greatful to them . Thanks. Yvonne

Dumas - AL to TX

Robert Goehring — 30 Jan 2003 7:40:06 GMT

Ida Dumas married Rufus Scarborough in Lamar Co., Tx, 1892. I have found Ida Dumas in the Marshall County, AL, census of 1880. She is listed with her mother, Elizabeth, and two sisters, Vida and Ellen. Elizabeth is listed as single and none of the daughters have the father's state listed.

Elizabeth Dumas should be listed in some 1870 census (not Marshall since I've looked) with at least one daughter.

I am looking for help in two areas: who is Ida's father and grandfathers; and, when did Dumas move from AL to TX.

Any help in any of these areas would be greatly appreciated.

Lewis in Texas

bacoker — 2 Dec 2006 10:15:27 GMT

Looking for parents of James Lewis of Louisa Co. Va. He married Nancy Watkins and children were Mary,Elizabeth, James S., Selana A., and Meriwether Anderson, my ancester. The family moved to Triana Al. and some later went to Texas. I hope someone has some info.

Hugh(e)s families Barbour & Dothan Co to Shelby Co, TX

Cooper75214 — 31 Jan 2003 4:40:48 GMT

Does anyone know anything about a huge Hughes family who came to Texas about 1900 from Dothan Co, AL (lived previously in Barbour Co, AL)?

George Wm.Grizzle-Elizabeth Cotton, circa mid 1800 AL-TN-TX

DonnaGrizzle28 — 10 Oct 2002 12:43:39 GMT

Newton's from Marengo/Clarke Co., Al. to Texas

betseyDendy — 16 Aug 2002 4:43:48 GMT

Looking for information on Newton families that migrated to Texas.

Waggon train from AL to TX

William A.Burdett — 25 Mar 2002 11:59:34 GMT

Charles, I have not seen that name, however I found a book in the Dallas Library entitled," Astride the Old San Antonio Road", that describes a trip where, in 1853 a Judge A.S. Broaddus and his family, left Caroline county, VA and led some 200 people to TX. They arrived in Burleson county some six months later. The wagon train was said to have been a mile long. It didn't describe the route they took, but you might want to find a copy of this book and check it out.

Youngbloods in Alabama

louricemerritt — 13 Oct 2002 10:54:37 GMT

I am researching all Youngbloods in the State of Alabama between 1750 and 1850. Any help would be greatly apprecated. Thank you
Lourice
louricem@hotmail.com
louricelmerritt@alltel.net

Edward Thompson Cosper

jdouglasj92 — 29 Jul 2002 7:20:58 GMT

Searching for parents, or any relatives of, or any information on Edward Thompson Cosper, b. 1872 in Taladiega, Shelby County, Alabama, d. 1952 in Wheeler, Wheeler County, Texas. Thank you.

Wagon Train to Collin Co.& Hunt Co.,Texas

Linda Byrd Williams — 6 Jul 2002 4:46:43 GMT

Does anyone have info.on the wagon train or trains that brought my family to Texas? Family members were :
Samuel Bird/Byrd
Elizabeth "Horn" Bird/Byrd & children
Jim W. Teague/Tague &"UNKNOWN"wife
Samuel died either on the trip or soon after arriving in Texas. Samuel & Family stayed in Collin Co./Hunt Co.,Tx.
Jim W.Teague went to Brown Co.,Tx.,I don't know where Jim came from.
Samuel & Elizabeth were in Clarke Co.,Marshall Co.,& Madison Co.,Al.
You can e-mail me at <slotmomma51@hotmail.com>
Thanks a bunch,Linda

John K Williams m. Florence Brown, they were in Luling TX in 1901

gingerpain — 22 May 2002 12:50:51 GMT

Lawrence Co, Ala to Opal/Boyd Texas migration

DanaSHolden — 24 Mar 2002 1:40:12 GMT

I have letters written back to friends in Alabama from members of the Goodlet family and another family (no last name given) around 1900. Apparently these people had just moved to Texas. Anyone who is interested in these letters is welcome to read my transcripts of them.

Monroe Co Ala To Hunt Co Tex Clyde Ham/Hamm around 1900

David hamm — 20 Apr 2002 11:46:54 GMT

WADEs from 1860 Marshall Co AL

eldon1941 — 14 Apr 2002 6:14:39 GMT

I could really use your help in finding my missing gg-grandparents and ggg-grandparents who "disappeared" from Marshall Co AL in the 1860s.
My ggg-grandparents were Elijah WADE and wife Rebecca Hames. Elijah WADE was b. abt. 1804 SC. Rebecca was b. abt. 1802 SC. In 1840-1860 they are living Marshall Co AL. One of their sons was named William (my gg-grandfather) - see below. I cannot find Elijah or Rebecca (anywhere in the US) after the 1860 Marshall Co AL census.
My gg-grandparents were William WADE and wife Catharine CRAIG. William was b. abt. 1834 AL (probably Jackson Co). Catharine CRAIG was b. abt. 1836 AL (probably Marshall Co). I cannot find William or Catharine (anywhere in the US) after the 1860 Marshall Co census.
My g-grandfather was James WADE who was b. abt. 1857 Marshall Co AL. He appears with his parents William and Catharine on the 1860 Marshall Co census. On the 1870 Marshall Co census he is living with his maternal grandmother Nancy Whitaker CRAIG.
I am speculating they moved to TX during or after the Civil War.
I need your help finding out what happened to Elijah, Rebecca, William and Catharine.
Thank you,
Eldon
ewade@cfl.rr.com

Fortners born in ALA who moved to TX

becky patton — 6 Apr 2002 3:55:48 GMT

My ggrandmother was Mittie Colmenza Fortner. She was born in 1860 or 1861 in Alabama. I know of one brother who was called Joe. He was her older brother. Mittie married Thomas Maltimore Patton in Red River County, TX in 1882. Mittie and Thomas both died and are buried in Runnels County, TX. Her brother, Joe, died in the south Texas area.

Thank you,
Becky Patton

Looking for Hall's in Texas.

kenmhall1 — 2 Oct 2001 9:46:30 GMT

Looking for Hall's in Texas.

I'm finding it difficult to get started, since my grandmother and grandfather divorced. What I have been able to find is not much, since he is now deceased.

Here is a quick rundown of what I have. If anyone can fill in any holes up to this, it would be GREATLY appreciated...

Born Kenith Fay Hall (SSDI indicates - Kenneth Fay Hall)
DOB - 09/03/1932, Shackelford Co., TX
DOD - 06/13/1989, Dallas Co., TX

Twin sister, Kathren May, presumed alive, living in Dallas or Ft. Worth area.
Older brother, Howard Barrett, only known info is he was born 01/06/1930, Hill Co., TX.

Father's name Lafayette Owen Hall.
Mother's name Vera St. John.

He, Kenith(Kenneth) Fay, married Betty-Ruth Story (Born 8/20/1935, Mineral Wells, TX) in Breckenridge, TX in Feb of 1949. They had 2 sons, Edward Wayne (06/27/1952-Stephens Co.) and my father, Kenneth Cilvestor(Sylvester) (11/20/1950-Stephens Co.).

I'm really trying to find info on Lafayette Owen Hall, he would have been born probably around 1910. I'm guessing he was born in TX, I have no idea when family migrated to TX. I don't know what his occupation was. I'm guessing there may be a marriage record in Hill Co. around 1929 since he and Vera had their first son there in 01/1930.

That's about all of the info I have at the moment. If anyone can make a connection here, I would be eternally grateful.

Much thanks to Heather for the info she could provide.

TIA,

Kenneth Michael Hall
DOB - 06/27/1971
POB - Mineral Wells (Palo Pinto Co.), TX
Parents - Kenneth Sylvester Hall, Marsha Lee Cowley