SEVIER COUNTY, ARKANSAS

SHAKING YOUR FAMILY TREE: QUERIES 2008

I invite you to enter a query for your Sevier County ancestors but because of our limited space, please limit it to only Sevier County ancestors. If you are not sure what part of Arkansas your relative was born, died, or resided in, might I suggest checking the Arkansas Federal Census Index, ususally located at you local library or Historical Society or Genealogical Society, for the time frames before and after the one you think they would be in. Enter your query information exactly as you want it to appear including the name of the county in case of misdirection with one exception, please enter the surnames in capital letters. Also it would be helpful if in your subject box you type "Sevier Co., Ar." so that it is not overlooked or deleted by mistake. Every effort will be made to post your query as soon as possible.

QUERY 023

ERICKSON
John Cooper Erickson b. 1908 in Montana, d. 2001, Sevier county, Arkansas.

QUERY 022

MARRS/POOLE
Please help me find the cemetary where my sister and gradparents are burried. I am sixty years old and My parents were both from Horatio Arkansas. I found my one set of grandparents in one cemetary list. Their name was Marrs, Samual and Lula . My other grandparents name was Poole I now my grandfather was Alto Poole I do remember going to Horatio as a small child and seeing Papa Poole . My parents moved to California During World War 2 . Please help I would especially like to find my sister who died Years before I was born. Here name was Nancy Carol Poole .. My Mother Diddn't speak of her much. From what I got as a child She died when she was about eight months old . I have also heard my parents both speak of the Millwee Family. My grandfather Poole was the constable for a while . He had a brother Dave Poole who made violins . My grandmother Poole was a James some relative of the James family who owned the James Hotel in Horatio. I would thank you very much for any information you could give me . My Grandfather Poole died in the nineteen fifties I am not sure what year

QUERY 021

TAYLOR/THOMASON/MILLER
Seeking information TAYLOR family: The death certificate of Henry Belton TAYLOR says he was removed to DeQueen, Sevier, Arkansas for burial. Born on 18 Dec 1899, he died of massive third degree burns [from an explosion at Simms Oil in Dallas, Texas] on 1 Jul 1927. His uncle Alonzo Curtis TAYLOR in Sevier County years in 1910, but had moved to Texas by 1920. I suspect some of Belton’s immediate family [he was single] may have moved to Sevier by 1927. Father: William Henry TAYLOR [c1856-?]. Mother: Ferrie THOMASON [c1865-?]. Sister: Mamie [c1893-?], who may have married W. W. MILLER, for Mrs. W. W. MILLER supplied the family info for the above death certificate. Brother: Walter E. TAYLOR [c1897-?] was living in Hunt County, Texas in 1930 and may have still been there in 1954.

QUERY 020

MADDRY/MADDUX
I am looking for information on my great grandmother's(Sarah Jane Maddux born 1871 in DeQueen) father (Snoden Maddux). I don't know where or when he was born. Sarah Jane married Franklin Maddry in 1888. My grandmother (Ora Ethyl Maddry White) told me her brother (James Odus Maddry) stayed in the area in Arkansas. I would greatly appreciate in any information/stories you have on this family.

QUERY 019

KITCHENS
My great-grandfather, Thomas Henry Kitchens, ran a store in Dierks, one in the Burg area (not sure about this one, although my great grandmother was listed as a postmaster), and one in LouAnn, AR. He also had a farm at Liberty Hill (Blue Ridge and Burg area) between Dierks and Umpire. I am trying to find out more about the stores... If anyone knows anything at all, please contact me.

QUERY 018

SMITH
Info on a William F. Smith d. 27 Jan. 1937 in Sevier Co.

QUERY 017

CAUDLE
James Caudle lived in Little River Township, Paraclifta Twp, in Sevier County, AR in 1860 with his wife Elizabeth and their 3 children., Mariah, Mary and J.F (John Francis). James was born in 1818 in NC and that's all I know about him. I cannot find him in 1870 and in 1880 Eizabeth ( sometimes called Lizzy) lived with a daughter in Ennis Co,TX and a son Benjamin was working on a farm in Ennis Co. John Francis was my great grandfather and we have no other information about James or his family. In the 1860 and 1880 census transcripts the name is spelled Candle but the actual census is Caudle. If anyone has information on this family I would love to have it and exchange my great grandfather's info and what I have for Benjamin

QUERY 016

HALLMAN
Jacob Hallman arrived in Ben Lomand Area, Sevier County Arkansas shorthly following the 1870 Lincoln County North Carolina Federal Census. He was born 16 Jan 1819 in Lincoln County North Carolina. Jacob married Maria Louisa C. Hoyl 2 Jul 1845 in Lincoln County NC. Maria Louisa and Jacob were the parents of S.E. Hallman (Sylvanus Ennis), Calvin, Frances, and David. Maria Louisa died in 1856 following the birth of David. Maria Louisa is buried in the Mount Zion Baptist Cemetery in Cherryville, NC. Jacob married Margaret Summerow(Sumerour) 22 April 1858. They were the parents of Georgiana, Will, and Lee. Jacob is listed in the Arkansas Confederate Veterans and Widow Pension Applications. Jacob served in the CSA Navy aboard the vessel GEORGIA. He is also listed in the 1890 Sevier County Tax Books 1885-1891, Roll #51 File No. 1009431 page 8. Jacob is buried in the Wright's Chapel Cemetery. His date of death-10 Oct 1890. S.E. Hallman married Ann Hazze in 1871 in Sevier County Arkansas. She died, and S.E. married Mallissa Cannon the daughter of Nahum Cannon and Scynthia Wyatt of Gravelly Point, 15 August 1875 in Sevier County Arkansas. They were the parents of Frank, Charlie, Margaret Hallman Greathouse, and James Walter C. Hallman (Watt). S.E. is listed in the ARKANSAS CONFEDERATE VETERANS AND WIDOW PENSION APPLICATIONS. He served in the North Carolina Infantry Regiment 72. S.E. also owned a cotton gin in the Wright's Chapel community. S.E. and Mallissa are buried in the Wright's Chapel Cemetery. James Walter C. Hallman was born 4 June 1882 in Brownstown, Sevier County Arkansas. He is listed in the 1910 Sevier County Federal Census. Walter married Anna Lillian Chambers, the daughter of L.B. (Bert) Chambers and Bertha Ann Davis, in Dierks, Howard County Arkansas in 9 July 1911. Annie Chambers was born in Stamps, Arkansas 8 July 1887. They were the parents of John James (1912-1974) and Bonnie Bert (1914-1963). Annie Chambers Hallman died in 1915 after never regaining strength following the birth of Bonnie and she is buried in the Wright's Chapel Cemetery. When Bonnie Bert (9 Aug 1914-17 Aug 1963) was three years of age, Walter Hallman disappeared and his sons never saw him again. In 2007 Walter was found in 1920 Ardmore Oklahoma Census. He was working at the Confederate Soldiers Home of Ardmore. He had remarried a woman named Maudie. He also registered for the Draft in WW I on 12 Sept 1918 in Oklahoma. He was already married to Maudie. He registered for WW II Draft in Stockton, California at age 60. He was working as a Ranch Hand, but unemployed on one registration and on another Registration, Walter was working for a Mr. Zuckerman at 20 Weber Ave., Stockton, California. Walter died one year later on 2 November 1943 in Stockton, California. He was cremated at San Joaquin County expense. Bonnie Bert Hallman was born in Tom, Oklahoma, in a lumber camp. His Aunt Margaret Hallman Greathouse reared him until he was age eight years. At that time her aged husband, James Greathouse, who was just three years younger than Margaret's own father (S.E. Hallman) died. Bonnie Bert had to quit school, work and live with neighbors for his room and board. Bonnie met Pauline Green (1918-1989) in Bokchita, Oklahoma and they married in Bryan County Oklahoma on 18 Oct 1932. Bonnie was employed as a machinist at North American Aviation of Grand Prairie, Texas during WW II and Convair in Fort Worth, Texas, during the 1950's. He also owned a Holstein Dairy on the Zion Hill Road, Upper Denton Road, and finally Tin Top Road in Parker County Texas during the 1950's. They were the parents of Bonnie Joe Hallman, Faye Louise Hallman Brackett, Shirley Ann Hallman Norrell, and Paula Sue Hallman Bonner.

QUERY 015

SAMUELS
John F. Samuels was killed at a log rolling to clear land in the Sevier County, Arkansas Area. In the years of 1890 to 1898 time period, I am not sure. Does anyone have the correct date of death or year? John F. Samuels married Mary Simpson 19 December 1889 in Howard County, Arkansas. John F. Samuels` parents were Nathan Samuels, born 1829 in Alabama and died 02 May 1891 in Sevier County, Arkansas and Loucinda Jordan, born 11 July 1849 in Mississippi and died 24 April 1931 in Sevier County, Arkansas. Thanks for information!

QUERY 014

SUMMER/JONES
I am seeking information about Josiah Summer and wife Catherine or Laban Jones and wife Louisa. They are in the 1850 census of Sevier County. Can anyone help me?

QUERY 013

RALLS/FRENCH
I am trying to find additional information regarding the following: margaret ralls b. april 5,1862 d. dec. 12, 1936 also, need inform. for john w. french b. oct 5, 1823 d. jan. 30, 1908; betsey jane french b. nov. 18, 1829 d. mar. 16, 1932 i need any information regarding their maiden names, names of parents, spouses names, childrens names or anything regarding them. thank you for your help regarding the above.

QUERY 012

SWINDLE
I have a Thomas Swindle I'm looking for he is listed with his son in 1900 census Clear Creek twp, Sevier Co, AR. Son was William P Swindle Thank you

QUERY 011

CANNON/HELMS
I am helping my brotherinlaw with his family research.? His grandfather and grandmother lived in Sevier county as well as his father, who was born there. HIs father's name was Calvin Gilbert Cannon They died in Lockesburg. His grandparents were Earl Gilbert Cannon and Allie Helms Cannon. If you have any information on this family such as birth dates of Earl and Allie, marriage dates of them or Calvin's siblings, it would be great.? Also, we are trying to find out if they go back to the Dawes Final Indian Rolls, too. Thank you for your time and for anything you might have to share.

QUERY 010

PRICE
My granddad, Dee Monroe Price, born 1885, appears in 1900 Sevier Co., Monroe Township, no. 182, sheet 11. I know his dad to be George W. Price, but my mother was the namesake of George's wife, Texarkana Price, and we know little of her, such as her maiden name, her folks, etc. If you have info, that would be appreciated. Thanks

QUERY 009

STUART
I'm looking for information on my great grandfather, Baxter Bryant Stuart who was laid to rest in the Clear Creek Cemetery in Sevier County Arkansas around 1938. Thank you

QUERY 008

HULL/HALL
I am researching George W Hull, his first wife, Maggie Hall?, and their daughter Cornelia Hull born Feb 1884 in AR and would love to exchange information with anyone else researching this family. George Hull was born abt 1854 in IL and his family was in the 1900 Sevier Co, AR census. Thank you very muc

QUERY 007

SLAVENS/SLAVIN/SLAVEN
I am working on my 3rd GG grandmother Lucinda Slavens/Slavin/Slaven. I have her in Texas in 1856. I have a rudimentary list of her siblings. It is suspected she is a daughter of John Slaven/Slavin from Sevier Co. Ark. I have found John on the tax rolls thanks to your site. I see a John Slavey on the 1830 census not far from Benjamin James, and I find this interesting because I have my 3rd GG grandmother Lucinda with her husband Thos J Edwards in the 1860 census in Texas living with a Benj James who said he was born in TN and is old enough to be an uncle of Lucinda. Might be James was her mother's maiden name. What we know is apparently, the family moved from Sevier Co. before 1850 - in 1840 there were 3 Slavens, John, William and Robert, all age 30 - 40, in the Sevier Co. Arkansas Census. By 1850, they had all moved on, probably to Texas. In 1850 Robert Slavens was living in Red River Co., Arkansas, birthplace unknown, with his children, all born in Arkansas. His wife had died in 1850, listed on the 1850 mortality index of Red River Co., Texas. By 1860, they had all moved on - I found one of his sons, Dickson, in several later censuses. I have not found John or William Slavens after the 1840 censuses. Any info you may have on Sevier Co Ark Slavens/Slavin/Slaven is appreciated! Thank you

QUERY 006

HUFF
I am trying to locate information on my g-g-grandfather, James Harrison Huff. He was elected Mayor of Horatio in 1900. He died on February 12, 1912 and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Harrison, Ar. I would appreciate any history, photos, or details about him or his life that you could share or direct me for further research. Thank you for the assistance.

QUERY 005

BUTLER
I hope to find any info on my great, great grandparents. Wine Park Butler born 1843, in Indiana age 37 in 1880 occupation Farmer, and Susan (Susie) Butler born 1843, in Mississippi age 32 in 1880 occupation House wife..in Bear Creek Sevier county in 1880. If you have any thing I would greatly appreciate it.

QUERY 004

TODD
I'm looking for the names of my TODD G-G-Grandparents who lived in Bear Creek Township circa 1890. My G-Grandmother was Fannie Ardella TODD. She was born 7 Sep 1874 in Ark. and died 28 Feb 1954 in Coryell County Texas. She married James Harvey Whisenhunt 16 Oct 1890 in Bear Creek Township. She went by at least two nicknames in her life, "Ira" and "Arie".

QUERY 003

CANNON/BIG>
Looking for military records of Z.T. Cannon. There is an indication that he received a military pension.

QUERY 002