Drew County Arkansas

2001 Queries




Surnames: STONE-DENTON
Submitter: Charles L. Jones (CarsonJonesSr@hotmail.com )
Date: 28 Dec 2001

I am looking for Eli Stone and Elizabeth Denton who lived in Drew County in 1850, 1860 and 1870. In 1850 her mother Jane Denton was living with her. They were all from Tennessee.I think Elizabeth was a sister to my John Denton that lived in Van Buren, Arkansas.I am trying to find the family. I need to know when Jane died and what cemetery she is buried in.



Surnames: PRICE
Submitter: Dorothy Rushing (DRush35@aol.com)
Date: 4 Dec 2001

Seeking more info on the Prices: James Madison Price, a blacksmith b in AL and Methodist lay-minister, was in Monticello in the 1920-s, died late 1930s; his two sons, Arthur, b 1888, died 1965, and Thomas, b 1880, d 1969. They were the father and half-brothers of my grandfather, Brad Price,and I can find nothing on them. James Price did quite a bit of work for the city and county, Arthur loved to "ramble and gamble" and Thomas was very talented musically. James was also a Methodist lay-minister. Would appreciate knowing where they are buried, if they ever married, names of children, etc. which excerpts from newspaper re: obituary, etc.

Surnames: DELANCEY-WALTHALL
Submitter: Raymond Mays (rcmays@compuserve.com)
Date: 15 Dec 2001

Looking for Daniel Delancey marrying Lydia Walthall. Probably in the late 1800's. Many thanks in advance!



Surnames: HENLEY
Submitter: Carolyn Bays (jbays@alltel.net)
Date: 30 Nov 2001

Looking for relatives of Isaac HENLEY. He received a Federal Land Grant in Drew County, July 1, 1857. Had 2 sons, James (my grandfather )and John. I belive he is buried at Holly Springs Cemetery, Lincoln County. Would appreciate any info on this HENLEY line.

Surnames: NORCOTT HOWELL HARRINGTON
Submitter: Margaret Flacy (tefpacker@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 04 Oct 2001

NORCOTT, Dr. Joseph and wife Frances/Fannie Eugenia HOWELL. Dr. Norcott (b.1866 -- d. 1936) listed on page 3 of Physican Registry Ledger of Drew Co. as of 2 November 1891. It also indicated that he had been certified as a physician on 18 Feb. 1888 by the Cleveland Co. Examiner's Board. Early home was likely to have been in Hamburg, which is site of burial for several of their small children as well as where their bodies were returned for internment. Family lived in Little Rock for long period of time. Daughter was Mrs. Milton HARRINGTON, sons were Cecil and Arnett.

Surnames: HALE LEGETT
Submitter: Virginia Heathman (pvheathman@inter-linc.net)
Date: 23 Sep 2001

I am looking for any information on A.J.(Alexander J.)HALE and Valencia Ann LEGETT who were married January 25, 1866. I believe he had a brother named BLUNT HALE. Thanks

Submitter: LOIS TRAWICK (EUDORA1957@AOL.COM)
Date: 25 Aug 2001
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WAS WONDERING ABOUT THE HINEMAN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL. ARE THERE ANY RECORDS OF THE STUDENTS NAMES THAT ATTENDED THERE BACK IN THE EARLY 1800S

Surnames: WILLIAMS TUBB
Submitter: VICKI WILLIAMS (bwill@camasnet.com)
Date: 14 Jul 2001

Can anyone tell me if there is a Holly Springs Cemetery located in Drew County. If so, where? Thanks

Surnames: GRANT
Submitter: Tony Altman (sagewind@nexet.net)
Date: 03 Jun 2001
URL: http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=sagewind

Looking for info. on William J. GRANT of Drew County, AR who recieved a Federal Land Patent in 1860. I suspect this person to be the father of my great-grandmother: Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" GRANT of Drew Co., AR who was born in 1865 and died in 1938 in Bradley Co., AR. Her death certificate lists her father as "Billie GRANT" said to be born in Alabama.

Surnames: HARDIN LOGUE HARDEN HYATT GARDINER
Submitter: kenneth gilley (gulfport 1963@aol.com)
Date: 20 May 2001
URL: gertrude harden

looking for birth or death records of my grandmother and her parents . she was in an orphanage in montecello. also other grand mother plus great uncles in same orphanage.orphanage ran by dr. hyatt and lady named gardiner. thanks!

Submitter: Drew Halliburton (Ahalli01@rogers.k12.ar.us)
Date: 04 May 2001

What is Drew County like.

Surnames: COZART FORD
Submitter: Pauline Miller (paulinemiller@alltel.net)
Date: 29 Apr 2001

I placed a query in March 1998 on the COZART--FORD families, I have a new E-mail address as shown on this query. I have no new info. on these families so refer back to the 1998 query. in Drew Co.Ark. Will appreciate very much any info.

Surnames: HERRING JENKINS
Submitter: rebecca jenkins gilley (beckygilley@adalink.net)
Date: 27 Jan 2001

hunting info. on a w.r. "willie" and emily herring jenkins.all of their children are accounted for accept "willie". he is my grandfather. any info. will be appreciated. rebecca jenkins gilley 4203 c0. rd. 85 fayette alabama 35555.

Surnames: WYLES RAMICK NICHOLS ALLEN BURRESS BROWN FORREST OLIVE TAYLOR
Submitter: Maryann Nichols (mnichols@ipa.net)
Date: 23 Jan 2001

My gfather, James David WYLES according to family legend, was born in the Rock Creek area north of Monticello in 1885. He was the son of William WYLES and Sarah ALLEN, who were married in Star City, AR. His father, William WYLES, his wives: Florence RAMICK and Myrtle Naomi BURRESS; his brother William W. are buried in Grapevine Cemetery, Grant Co. Ark. His mother is buried in a cemetery on the other side of Hwy 81, called Campground something according to family Bible records. James David WYLES always told me she was buried in Rock Creek Cemetery. We went there several times, but could never find her grave. Would like any info on any WYLES, FORREST, ALLEN, or on the cemetery. I remember going to several funerals in Monticello, back when Highway 35 was still gravel. Names I remember are: Captian, Cooter, Aunt Jenny, Aunt Ann, Aunt Kate, Uncle Will (who lived here). Will share any information I have,and appreciate any offered.

Surnames: JONES THACHER
Submitter: C.L. Jones (CarsonJonesSr@hotmail.com )
Date: 16 Jan 2001

Looking for any information on James B. R. Jones who married Martha D. Thacher in 1859 in Drew Co, Ar. According to census records James was born in Ms and Martha in Tn. I belive these are my ggrandparents. Looking for information as to their burial place and any other information anyone may have. Thanks C.L. Jones

Surnames: COOK CULLIFORD WILLIAMSON ROGERS
Submitter: Martha (martha@hotsprings.net)
Date: 05 Jan 2001

The Joab Cook family came from Georgia to the Lincoln/Drew Co.area. Joab was married to Margaret Williamson and had at least two children: Joab Burton and Eliza Jane Joab (Joe)B was married to Emma Francis Rogers they had 5 daughters and one son-Hery Jessie. Their daughter Minnie Lee (my grandmother was married to John Culliford in Star City. Eliza married John B (Jack) Owens in Drew co. Any relations please respond.

Surnames: JONES THACHER
Submitter: C.L. Jones (CarsonJonesSr@hotmail.com )
Date: 04 Jan 2001

Looking for information on James B. R. Jones who married Martha D. Thacher in 1859. They are listed in the 1860 census of Drew Co. I believe this is my ggrandfather. He was born in Ms. Thanks C.L. Jones

Surnames: HERRING JENKINS
Submitter: rebecca jenkins gilley (beckygilley@adalink.net)
Date: 03 Jan 2001

looking for a relative of my ggrandmother.her name was emily herring jenkins.

Surnames: ATKINS
Submitter: Norma Stevenson (angreenhouse@prodigy.net)
Date: 01 Jan 2001

Can anyone help me in finding a census for Drew Co. AR, 1870? I'm searching for Anderson Atkins and have found an index listing one in 1870, Drew Co. I'm not sure he's the one I'm looking for, but need to find out. I know he did live in AR, as his first son was born there. Can't find him anywhere. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks. Norma: angreenhouse@prodigy.net

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