2005 SCOTT COUNTY QUERIES

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This page last updated 3 November 2005

Becky Benson November 3, 2005
I am looking for information on the family of John Ed CRUTCHFIELD and Lola THOMAS CRUTCHFIELD of Denton, Scott County, AR. Ed was born about 1880 and Lola about 1882. I would like to know when and where they died and where they were buried. I have only census information on their children. Any more information would be very helpful.
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Greig Lewis August 12, 2005
Seeking information on my LEWIS line of Washington Co., AR. Alvis Edwin LEWIS, 1853 - 1945, was born in Scott County. He was a son of Alvis Gatson LEWIS, 1827 - 1916, and Rebecca Catharine BLACK, 1832 - 1885. Alvis Gatson's parents were Samuel LEWIS, 1801 - 1863, and Bricey HOLT, 1804 - 1873. All of this LEWIS family is found on the census in Washington County, AR from 1850 and perhaps earlier. However, I haven't been able to locate Alvis Edwin LEWIS on the 1860 census anywhere. Can anyone help? Has anyone found any record of them in Scott County?
Email: flewis1@elp.rr.com
Micki Burleson July 22, 2005
Is Spencer SELF in 1870 and 1880 Blackfork Township of Scott Co census the son of David and Luticia SELF who are in Erath County Tx in l860? David S. and Pleasant are sons of Nathan and Ursula BURLESON SELF.
Email: mickiburleson@charter.net
Jodie VanWyhe July 17, 2005
I am seeking information on Pleasant Arthur GIPSON who was married first to Rebecca. They were the parents of William GIPSON, born c1846 in Arkansas. Pleasant Arthur GIPSON is said by my family to have left Rebecca for another woman and Rebecca then married a TAYLOR. This may be Rebecca and her son William (GIPSON) listed on the 1850 Scott Co census in Hickman Township:
William H. Taylor, age 31, born in NC, Married within the year
Rebecca Taylor, age 22, born in AR
William Taylor, age 5, born in AR (I believe was William GIPSON)

The 1860 census of Tumlinson Township, Scott Co, lists:
Wm. H. Taylor, age 45, born NC
Rebecca Taylor, age 35, born AR
Henry Taylor, age 8, born AR
Berry Taylor, age 6, born AR
Thomas Taylor, age 4, born AR
Charles Taylor, age 3, born AR
Tempy Taylor, age 1, born AR
Joseph Taylor, age 2 months, born AR
William Gipson, age 14, born AR

The 1870 Scott Co census, Boon Township, lists:
William Gipson, age 24, born AR
Amanda Gipson, age 21, born AL

The 1880 Scott Co census, Tate Township, lists:
William Gibson, age 34, born AL
Mandy E. Gibson, wife, age 31, born AR
Pleasant M. Gibson, son, age 10, born AR
Thomas W. Gipson, son, age 7, born AR
Lucy B. Gibson, dau, age 5, born AR
Coleman Gibson, son, age 3, born AR

The 1900 Scott Co census, Belva Township, lists:
William M. Gipson, born Feb 1847 AR, age 53, widower
Leona O. Gipson, dau, born Oct 1882 AR, age 17
Nora H. Gipson, dau, born Nov 1886 AR, age 13
William Gipson, son, born Aug 1890 AR, age 9
Willa Gipson, dau, born Aug 1890, AR, age 9

The line between Scott Co. and Logan Co. changed in 1903 and the 1910 census of Tomlinson Township, Logan Co, AR lists:
William M. Gipson, age 63, widower, born AR
Hester Gipson, dau, age 23, born AR, school teacher
Willia M. Gipson, dau, age 19, born AR, school teacher

Willa GIPSON, my ancestor, married Floyd General SIMS in 1912. Can anyone help on the GIPSON and TAYLOR families? Where was Pleasant Arthur GIPSON in the 1850 and later census records? I'll appreciate any clues.
Email: jodievw@comcast.net
Rada Nalon May 30, 2005
I am searching for information on J.W. TAYLOR, born in Illinois about 1792. He and his wife, Nancy (ANGLIN) TAYLOR, born about 1796 in Tennessee, were in the household of their son, Hugh J. TAYLOR, born about 1827 in Illinois, on the 1850 census of Hickman Township, Scott County, AR. J.W. TAYLOR was described on the 1850 census as a "local preacher." Family tradition has it that he was a "hard-shelled Baptist preacher." His son and family moved on to Texas in the mid-1850s, but either J.W. did not go with them, died before they left, or died on the way to Texas. Would like to know if J.W. TAYLOR died in Scott County, when he died, and where he is buried. Any information appreciated.
Email: rada-paul@msn.com
Crystal Head May 25, 2005
I am researching my great-great grandfathers: Augustus ALLEN, born 1839 in Arkansas. He is listed on the 1880 Scott Co. census in Hickman Township. Also John Nelson SMITH, born 1840 in Georgia, who is also listed on the 1880 census in Hickman Township. My great grandfather was John Boyce SMITH, born 9 Sept 1862 and died 23 Nov 1924. He married Mary Elizabeth ALLEN, who was born 1868 and died 1957. Both are buried at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Yell Co., AR. I would like to hear from anyone else researching these families.
Email: SILSIE329@msn.com
Mike Morgan April 2, 2005
Looking for any information on the family of Robert J. ADAMS of Scott County. Robert ADAMS was born in Grundy County, TN around 1823, was a Civil War veteran from TN, and moved to Arkansas in the 1870's. He and family (wife Elizabeth C. 30, daughter Elizabeth J. 8, and son Robert H. 9/12 ) were shown in James Township in 1880. Robert ADAMS was living near his son Andrew Jackson ADAMS on this census. Needing a death date and place of burial if possible.
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Lisa Geoghegan March 20, 2005
Looking for information on Adam W. DOBBINS who married Martha A. BROCK in 1868 in Kansas. Adam and Martha ran a little grocery store in Abbott, Arkansas, sometime after 1868. Any help would be appreciated.
Email: lisageoghegan@cox.net.
Carma Whitaker February 19, 2005
Hansel McCALEB was a blacksmith in Scott Co. Ark. 1860-1868. Purchased property under the Homestead Act, 40 acres described as SE1/4 of NW1/4 of Section 35, Range 32W, Township 3N. He applied in May of 1868. Transfer of Title to Louisa McCALEB, after his death on Nov. 11, 1868, due to illness. This is verified by a William M. BIRD and James B. TYLER. Also verified by them was a Dwelling house, Blacksmith Shop, Cribes and Stabels. Final Certificate #227 Homestead Aplication #1034. Patent to issue in name of Louisa McCALEB widow of Hansel McCALEB, Patented July 1, 1875, recorded Vol. 1 Page 183. In 1880 Louisa McCALEB is listed in the township of Lafayette, Scott Co. Census, Dwelling #118. Any info. on this line of McCALEBS is appreciated.
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Mallie Mize January 12, 2005
Looking for descendants of Thomas BROWN and wife Mary BULL who are listed on the Scott County census 1850 through 1880. Thomas was born about 1803 in South Carolina. Mary was born about 1804 in North Carolina or Tennessee. Their children as listed on the 1850 Scott County census were: John BROWN, born about 1825 in Alabama; Francis K. BROWN, born about 1827 in Alabama; Thomas M. BROWN, born about 1830 in Alabama; Sarah A. BROWN, born about 1832 in Tennessee; Hannah BROWN, born about 1835 in Tennessee; Margaret E. BROWN, born about 1837 in Arkansas; Mary S. BROWN, born about 1839 in Arkansas, and William E. BROWN, born about 1844 in Arkansas. Any information appreciated.
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