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Some of the names mentioned below:
Allison, Banks, Bardin, Baxter, Beaman, Beedle, Blackburn, Bomar, Bradshaw, Brisco, Bruner, Callis, Churchwell, Clement, Cockrell, Collins, Coyl, Crabtree, Craft, Cranmer, Davis, Evans, Farmer, Fowler, Freeman, Gadberry, Gorden, Grammer, Guthrie, Hammack, Hayes, Healey, Henry, Hightower, Holmes, Hurst, Irby, Jackson, Jenkins, Johnson, Jones, Kerr, King, Lamar, Lee, Lemon, Littrell, Mahaney, Margeson, Martin, Mattingly, McGee, McKenzie, McSpadden, Metcalf, Miller, Mitchell, Neely, Norris, Oakes, Paisley, Payne, Peachey, Predmore, Redwine, Renfrow, Roberts, Roller, Sargent, Shaw, Sizemore, Smith, Stephens, Stewart, Strickler, Stroud, Swagerty, Taylor, Teague, Tharp, Thomason, Trammell, True, Tyner, Wardlaw, Wayte, Wells, Whinrey, Wine, Wright,


July - December 1996

Rosetta Dyer 7/22/96
WRIGHT

Searching for info on John Randolph Wright (1867-1943 ) m. Clara M. Collins. Sons- Everett John, Harry E. & Roy L. Daughter- Mae around the MonteNe area in late 1800's. Any help appreciated

Kay Martin 7/22/96
MARTIN

Looking for descendants of Galliton MARTIN (ca 1800 - 17 Sept 1883) who lived in Benton Co., AR from before 1860 until his death. He married Christina STRICKLER in about 1833/4 and had a large family. Children: Julia Elizabeth, Abner, Wesley, Barbara, Thomas, Nancy, Polly, Tempy, John, Samantha, and Eliza. I have a lot of MARTIN data to share. Thanks!

Robert P. Lewis 7/24/96
McSPADDEN
My Wife's father - James Walter McSpadden, son of Samuel Crookshanks McSpadden and Mary Elvira Jane (McSpadden) McSpadden was born 2 Jul 1884 in Rogers, Benton Co., AR. - the second of 9 children born in Rogers, AR to Samuel and Jane. We have EXTENSIVE records on the ancestors (original emmigrant - Thomas McSpadden - from Co. Antrim, IRE to Augusta Co., VA ca. 1740) and descendents of almost all branches of this family.
SURNAMES:
ALEXANDER, BAYLESS, BLAIR, BROWN, CALHOUN, CAMPBELL, COON / COONS / GOHN / KUHN / KONE / KOON, COWAN, EWING,GIBBS, GILBERT, HENDERSON, HOUSTON / HUSTON, HUMPHREYS, KELLY, LEWIS, LOWERY, LYLE, MAGILL, McSPADDEN, MILLER, OSBORN(E), PARMAN, PAXTON, SCHNEIDER / SNIDER / SNYDER, STRAIT / STRAIGHT, THOMAS, THOMPSON, TODD, WALKER, WHITEACRE / WHITEKER / WHITAKER.
PA, VA, TN, KY, OH, IN, IL, AR,MO, IA, MN, ND, SD, KS, OK, TX, MT, WY, NM, AZ, ID, WA, OR, CA
We have well over 19,000 souls either direct or contingent lines in our PAF 2.3 database - looking to "fill in" gaps and trade with others who may be interested or "shirt-tale" relatives.
2593 S.E. ALDER St. Hillsboro, Oregon, 97123

Judith B. Glad Tue Jul 23 19:48:49 1996
Seeking information about my grandmother, Hattie L. Holmes, who was born in Rogers, Benton County on 21 March 1882. Her family (father Jotham L Holmes) lived in Rogers for a short time and may or may not have owned property there. I would appreciate information as to how I might find out if they did. Also, are there birth records for that time? Thanks.

Kristin Robinson 7/23/1996
Seeking info on family of Benjamin Franklin PEACHEY b. 1868 KS and Louisa Bell MARGESON b. 1870 IA living in Siloam Springs, Benton Co. AR 1888-1920. hey had 9 children, the youngest being Emmett Inez PEACHEY b. Sept 1909.(my grandfather) Benj's father James was living with them as of the 1910 census. He was born in ENG. He d. 1913 in Siloam Springs. Benj had a brother James jr, whereabouts unk.

Alysse Lemery Rasmussen, Tue Jul 23 08:09:53 1996
Am looking for any information on the descendants of William Wise Tharp & Marry Jane Healey of Siloam Springs, Benton County, AR. William Wise Tharp born 10-AUG-1824, Champaign OH died shortly after moving his family to Siloam Springs, Benton County, AR in 1890. His wife, Marry Jane Healey Tharp, and he had the following: Elizabeth Jane Tharp (1860-1937), married James King. Mary Ann Tharp (1861-1935) married Henry Clark Sarah C Tharp (1866-) William H(omer)? Tharp (1869-) James Harvey Tharp (1870) Frances Belle Tharp (1872-) who married a Titus and a Joseph Marten Mathias W Tharp (1874-) married Clara L or Fala E Charles Albert Tharp (1877-) Margaret Rosella Tharp (1880-1967) married & divorced (with return of maiden name) James W Shaw. Later married Frank Oscar Joseph Anderson. This entire family appears in deed books in Siloam Springs Benton County when they sold off parts of their father's estate (1898 & 1904). While none were born in Benton county, most appear to have been married there ... at least once :-)

Alysse Lemery Rasmussen, Tue Jul 23 07:54:19 1996
W(illiam)? Shaw was born in England before 1850. He died in or near Siloam Springs, Benton County, AR before 1895. His wife and daughter's names were thought to be Corah Mary. The wife was widowed by 1895 and baked pies for miners to make money. They lived in a covered wagon. James W(illiam)? Shaw, the son, was born in Siloam Springs, Benton, AR in 1875. He married Margaret Rosella Tharp on 13-DEC-1895 in Siloam Springs, Benton, AR by J A Petty, JP filed Bk D4, page 203. They traveled extensively. In and out of Indian Territory, down to Mena, Polk, AR, etc. James was sent to Leavenworth Prison for a year and a day for committing adultery with a "half-breed Indian, named Cora Davis". (He appears to have a real "thing" for Cora's ... it's his daughter's name, too.) James & Margaret Rosella were divorced (he was a no show) 30-MAR-1903 in Siloam Springs, Benton, AR. James is thought to have died somewhere "out west", possibly AZ or OR circa 1950 in some sort of train accident. Any information concerning any members of this family would be much appreciated. It's a real stumbling block for me.

Alysse Lemery Rasmussen Tue Jul 23 08:16:24 1996
Would like information on the following marriages & families who lived in Benton County: Elizabeth Jane Tharp married first ??? Gardner second James King Mary Ann Tharp married Henry Clark Frances Belle (Fannie) Tharp married first ??? Titus second Joseph Marten (possibly of Granby, MO) Mathias W Tharp

John Robert Neeland Sat Jul 27 14:44:32 1996
Anna J. Stephens, nee Paisley. Wife of Theron L. Stephens. both came from |Bond County, Illinois. Would like especially information on her death, which was during winter of 1919-20. Actual death date and burial place. Son Stanley Paisley Stephens, born 12 May 1896. Also any information on her daughter Alta L. Stephens who married Cris C. Atkins 12 Oct 1917, later married Newkirk. granddaughter Clara C. Atkins.

John Robert Neeland Sat Jul 27 15:09:46 1996
Information on family of Anna J(eanne?) Stephens, nee Paisley. Would like her death date and burial place (winter of 1919-1920) She was the wife of Theron L. Stephens. Both came from Bond County, Illinois, about 1894. children: Stanley Paisley Stephens, born 12 May 1896, Rogers. Alta L.Stephens, born ~1901, Rogers; married Chris C. Atkins 12 Oct 1917, Benton Co.; later to Newberry. daughter of Alta: Clara C. Atkins, born ~Dec 1918.

Dave Kindem Tue Jul 30 10:48:17 1996
My ggggrandparents, Adam Carter Gann II & Mary Polly Lemon were married about 1831 in Tennessee. Members of the family settled in Barry County, MO and Benton Counton AR in the 1850's. Adam died in 1877 and Mary died before 1880. Their children include Rosanna Elizabeth, Thomas, Jane Matilda, Samuel B., Nicolas Briles, Daniel L., William McKinnely, James K, Joseph Green, Adam Carter III, Caleb Winfrey (Uncle Doc), Mary Angeline and Nancy Emmaline. I'm seeking information on descendants and related families.

Dave Kindem Tue Jul 30 10:57:38 1996
My gggrandmother, Margaret Roller was born in Benton County in 1840, the daughter of Jacob Roller and Patsy Brisco. She married Hiram Rogers prior to the Civil War and had 2 children: Jake Washington and Nancy Ann. In 1872 she married Charles DeForest. their children included William E., Dora Isabelle and Rececca Jane. I'm seeking additional information on members of these families.

Carolyn McCoy Mon Jul 29 11:58:46 1996
Seeking information about my great-grandmother, Emma Mason HENRY, b. 1857, Benton Co., Arkansas. She married Dr. Thomas Lewis KERR on 21 Jun 1877. They lived in Cooke Co., Texas. Her parents were from North Carolina. Appreciate any information about her and her family.

Donna Lininger Tue Jul 30 18:33:12 1996
Would like any info on George Orthneal Stewart, b. 1875 in Bentonville; Newton L. Stewart, b. 1851 in Tennessee, d. 1882 in Colville township; James A. Stewart, b. 1830 in North Carolina. IAW 1880 census, Newton and James were living in Colville township, Benton County.

Paul E. Diles Fri 02 Aug 96 14:36:31
Myrtle Evelyn Crabtree, born 19 Sept. 1897 in Bentonville to William J. Crabtree and Katherine Metcalf Crabtree. This is my mother and would like to find out more of William and where he came from.

Jan Christy Sat Aug 17 07:26:01 1996
Researching the following: Descendants of Alfred Payne Alfred Payne Abt 1834-1906 + Nancy Brewer Davis + Millie Draper - Abt 1887 2. Emiline Payne +Ely Jennings 3. Vinery Jennings 4.Copnnie Richerson 4. Audie Richerson 4. Lola Richerson 4. Marlin Richerson 4. Hubert Richerson 4. Coy Richerson 2. Marion Payne 2. Martha Payne 2. Sarah Payne 1857-1934 + Benjamin Isaih Mullins 1852-1938 3. Behjamin Harrison Mullens 1890-1958 + Azora Davis 4. Fern Mullens] + Boyd ? 4. Leo D. Mullens 4. Bob Mullens 4. Joe Mullens 4. Tom Mullens 4. Vaneda Velma Mullens 1918- + Howard Homer Friddle 5. Betty Sue Friddle 5. Frieda Loriene Friddel 4. Ruth Mullens + ?. Bowers 3. Emeline Mullins 1893- + Fred Burch 3. Harrison Mullins 3. Margaret mullins 1887- 3. Mary Mullins 1872_ 3. Thomas Mullins 1895- 3. William Mullins 1881- 3. Martha Mullins abt 1877 + Frank Sr. Norman 4. Frank Jr. Norman 3. Rosie Bell Mullins 1879- + Joseph Taylor Hamilton 4. Birdie Hamilton 4. Nettie Hamilton 5. Ernest Emerson 5. Bob Emerson ?-1950 3. Josie Mullins 1884- + Steve Jones 4. Alice Jones 4. Erdil Jones 4. Everett Jones 4. Mable Jones 4. Mary Jones 4. Pleze Jones 3. James Riley Mullins 1898- + Emmie Watts 1898- 4. Zelma Mullins 1919- + Adam Moor 5. Janita Moor + Johnnie Shamblin 5. Venita Moor + Bert Poole 4. Thelma Mullins 4. Edith Fay Mullins 4. James Doll Mullins 4. Leroy Mullins 3. Joe Mullins Abt 1856- 2. James Payne Abt 1860-Abt 1940 + Emma Smith Abt 1866-Abt 1940 3. Homer Payne 1894- 3. Jewel Payne 1897- + Eldon Clem 4. Rhea Clem + Harold Burke 3. Alvin Carl Payne 1906- + Alice Shannon 3. Ruth Payne + Paul Grant 2. George Washington Payne 1873-1957 + 1st Wife Millie Cook + 2nd Wife Sally Northcut 3. Nettie Payne 1898-1988 + Asa Wilson 1887-1976 4. Robert E. Wilson 1929- + Nola ? 4. Woodrow Wilson 1913- + Lora Hughes 5. Kenny Wilson 5. Richard Wilson 5. Rosalind Wilson 4. Mary June Wilson 1918-1984 + Pete Nemetsky 1914-1972 5. Barbara Nemetsky + Sandy Bennett 6. Mathew Bennet 5. John Nemetsky 5. Infant that died 4. Melba Opal Wilson 1922- + Dan Slavin 5. Alan Slavin 5. Nancy Slavin 5. Raylene Slavin 5. Cary Slavin + 3rd Wife Della Manasco 1880-1957 3. Clarence Leonard Payne 1904-1979 + Nora E. Marshall 1906-Present 4. Dorothy Virginia Payne 1923-Present + 1st Husband Howard Wilmont Christy, Jr. 1918-1948 5. Howard Wilmont Christy III 1945-Present + 1st Wife Rose Irene Harsley 1944-Present 6. Howard Wilmont Christy IV 1965-Present + ? 7. Howard Wilmont Christy V 7. ? 6. Corina Michelle Christy 1969-Present 6. Kimberley Belle Christy 1970-1970 6. Shawn Bodie Christy 1972-Present + 2nd Wife Marsha ? 5. Jan Conrad Christy 1948-Present + Ruby Lara 1948-Present 6. Marisela Lee Cornejo (adopted) 1968- + James Sylvia Brooks 7. Mathew James Brooks 1987-Present 7. Macey Lyn Brooks 1991-Present 6. Dee Ann Christy 1971 + John Freeman Kraus 1965-Present 7. Ashley Paige Kraus 1990-Present 7. Amber Rain Kraus 1994-Present 6. Marsha Marie Christy 1978-Present 5. Larry Dee Christy 1949-Present + Linda Glenski 1949-Present 6. Lori Christy 1968-Present + Wayne ? 6. Erick Christy 1971-Present + Carrie ? + 2nd Husband William Earl Crocker 1954-Present 5. Susan Earlene Crocker 1951-Present + 1st Husband James Carso + 2nd Husband Christopher Ledvina + 3rd Husband Mike Summers 1949-Present 6. Kimberly Kristen Summers 1982-Present 5. Curtis Carl Crocker 1954-Present + 1st Wife Dixie Walker + 2nd Wife Kathey Loucks 6. Kira Michell Crocker 1981-Present 6. Calib Carl Crocker 1986-Present 3. Agnes L. Payne 1907-1908 3. Julia Payne 1909-1910 3. George Curtis Payne 1911-Present + Nedra Madge Wilderman 1914- 4. Sherry Eileen Payne 1932-Present + George U. Bell 1926- 5. Mellisa Hellen Bell 1959- 5. Erin Dia Bell 1961- 4. Nedra Carol Payne 1933- + Jan Wills 1924- 5. Jennifer Wills 1954- 5. Eric Wills 1955- 5. David Wills 1959- 5. Jan Christian Wills 1969- 3. Carlos W. Payne 1913-1930 3. Ruby Estelle Payne 1913-1930 + 1st Husband Virgil Brooks 4. Jacqueline Loundean Brooks + Charles Kern 1930-Present 5. Charles William Kern 1951-1951 5. Alan Dean Kern 1952- 5. Becky Lou Kern 1953- + Paul Jackanicz + 2nd Husband Chester William Browning 1917- 4. Chester Carl Browning Sr. 1938 + Joyce Grimes 1941- 5. Chester Carl Browning Jr. 1961 5. Steven Travis Browning 1962 5. Belinda Justin Browning 1964 3. Cecil Payne 1917-1918 3. James David Payne 1922-1926

Juanita Naron Wed Aug 21 20:58:23 1996
I have a family triangle of Benton County from about 1851 to 1878. The three main families are Isom Evans, Andrew Jackson Gadberry and son Aaron C. Gadberry, and several Trammells. Others with close connections are : Whinnery, Phillips, Ross, January and a mystery John Ford. Johnathan J . Ford is thought to be the son of Zilpha Trammell Ross Whinnery. Any information on any of these families will be appreciated.

Melise Leech Fri Aug 30 19:06:09 1996
Seeking information on my CLEMENT (possibly CLEMENTS at some point) ancestors. My g.g. grandfather was Curtis Washington CLEMENT, b. 1842 in ?, d. 1916 in Pea Ridge, Benton Co. Arkansas. Curtis married Mary Ann ROGERS (b. 6 Jul 1848 in Northern MO, d.1 Dec 1910 in Bentonville, Arkansas) on 26 May 1867 in Benton Co., Arkansas. Their children, all born in Benton Co., were: William Alexander, b. 7 Mar 1868, Ida May, b. 6 Apr 1872, d. 4 Aug 1937, Fredonia, KS, John, Charley, L.A., Grace, Eska, and Burton. Ida May CLEMENT married Seth LEECH, Sr. in Bentonville, Arkansas on 25 Jun 1891. Seth was from Kansas (I don't know what he was doing in Benton Co.!). One other possible CLEMENT was Curtis Washington's father, also named William Alexander, b. about 1820. I don't have any verification on him, though. Does anyone look familiar? Any and all help is sincerely appreciated.

Casey M. Cockrell Sun Sep 1 23:41:15 1996
I'm searching for anything on James Nathaniel Cockrell (1834-1915) and Mary Elizabeth Wardlaw (1839-1922). Both lived in Benton County their entire lives. Any information would be much appreciated.

Joe Thurstenson Fri Sep 6 19:18:12 1996
My wife is secretary at Twin Springs Christian Church and has received a request from Mary Gregory of Arkansas City, Ks to locate any information on her Great Aunt would lived in Siloam Springs area during the early 1900's. Her name was Cornelia married to Samuel Wine of Perry Cty, Ind. Cornelia had a sister Sarah who married Dudly Joy in Siloam Springs at what was then First Christian Church on 04/04/04. All church records were lost the down town flood during the 70's. Ms. Gregory will be in the area during mid September to follow any leads we can develop. It is also believed that Cornelia Wine was buried in Benton County. Thanks for any help forthcoming.

Joyce Gore Locke Sat Sep 7 15:12:00 1996
Searching for information on James Isaac McGee b 07 July 1880 Crawford Co, AR, lived also Independence Co where he had ferry boat service on White River, d 12 Apr 1932 Bentonville, AR. Supposed to have been buried at Temperance Hill Church, have been told that this cemetery no longer exists and would like to confirm the information. Also would like a copy of any obit published there,will reimburse costs. Many descendents of J. I. McGee and Marigrette Alifare Johnson believed to still live in this area, would like to correspond. Thanks! Joyce Gore Locke

Carol Beaman Sun Sep 8 13:58:49 1996
Looking for info on Samuel R and Amanda Elizabeth Beaman who moved from Ind. in 1880s and raised several children there. He was a minister and moved regulary. Maybe in and around Washborn and Seligman Mo. Need obits for them and their Daughter inlaw Avis Beaman who died 7-8-1926 and her son Clinton who died 11-11-1911. Avis maiden name was Robinson any help on her family is appreciated also. I know I'm asking a lot but I have been in that area several times and not been able to spend enough time to find any info.

Wanda Irby Tue Sep 10 09:17:29 1996
Seeking information on Jeptha Irby who died in Benton County sometime in 1861. His wife was Phila/Pheba Gorden. She died sometime after Feb. 1860. They were married in Washington Co. Her mother was Elizabeth Stockstill Gorden. Was Jeptha the son of John Irby who also settled in the area? Jeptha had several brothers one of whom was Benjamin. Some of the Gorden researchers show Ben as Phila's spouse rather than Jeptha.

Kay Martin Wed Sep 11 21:43:49 1996
Thomas MARTIN was head of a young family in Washington Co., AR on the 1830 census. In his household was another young man... Could that have been Galliton MARTIN who married Christina STRICKLER and later lived in Benton Co., AR.? Any help appreciated!

Cynthia Blankenship Wed Sep 18 09:53:03 1996
I am looking for THOMASONS. A brother of Zemeriah THOMASON was supposed to have gone on to Benton Co., while Zemeriah and families stayed in Boone Co..

John & Sandie Mahoney Thu Sep 19 21:49:34 1996
Seeking information on John M. Norris (11-5-1849 to 7-1-1907) He lived in Cherokee City in the late 1800's and early 1900's. also Harvey Baxter of Cherokee City around the same time. Also Mastine Williams of Cherokee City and Bozarth Community.

Patricia Ware Sat Sep 21 22:13:27 1996
Am researching the family of James A Churchwell, b: 1825, Tenn, and Mary Frances Emilene Grady Blackburn who lived in War Eagle, Benton County, Arkansas. James lived in Washington County prior to his marriage to his first wife, Jane Gregg. Jane was killed during the civil war. During this first marriage, six children were born: James C. Churchwell, b: 1849 Elizabeth Churchwell, b: 1852 married Jessie Brinson Charles Churchwell, b: 1858 Anne Belle Churchwell, b: 1860, married Samuel Cook Benjamin Churchwell, b: 1861 Ellen Churchwell, b: 1863. The second marriage produced: DeWitt Churchwell, b: 1867 Ailsey Churchwell, b: 1868, married Joseph Collins Adolphus Churchwell, b: 1872, married Joan Downs Anyone researching any part of this family, would love to compare notes and share our information. Patricia Ware

Carmen Farmer Sat Sep 28 17:30:49 1996
Is anyone out there researching the Farmers or Redwines from Benton County? William D. Farmer m. Mary Frances Redwine. Their children: Wade Hampton Farmer b. 24 Jun 1869 Benton Co AR Laura Alice Farmer b. Feb 1871 Benton Co AR John Preston Farmer b. 1872 Benton Co AR Squire Lee Farmer b. 10 Mar 1874 Benton Co AR Nora ElizabethFarmer b. 1878 McLennan Co TX Burton Farmer b. 1883 McLennan Co TX

Maxey Sumlin Sat Sep 28 21:51:09 1996
B. D. Jones married Martha Ellen Whinrey on 7 July 1872 in Benton County, Arkansas. I haven't found a record of descendants for them nor have I been able to locate any info on B. D. Jones or his parents. The local FHC shows that he was born in the year 1848 in Benton, Arkansas but that is all they have. Any help would be appreciated.

Melissa Calhoun Sun Sep 29 18:48:51 1996
Family of William A. (b.1840? IN) and Ellen BEEDLE (b.1849? OH). Listed in 1880 Census of Benton Co, AR with children: Howard E., Florence M., Amanda M., Albert R., and Francis B., all born in IN. Where in IN were they from? Did they stay in Benton Co, AR?

Judy C. Waisner 10/5/96
Hunting the Lewis Fowler and Chloe Renfrow family who lived in Washington co. in 1870, but later moved to Benton co. Had two children; Edward Lewis born 1872 in Benton co. who married Lou Ella Stanley the daughter of John Andrew Stanley and Hannah Johnson. Need info on the Stanley school students also where Lou Ella attended. How are they related to the Leake family. Lou Ella Stanley's sister married Arthur Secore. Would like more on the Secore family too. Need parents of Lewis Fowler who was born 1847 in Ark or Ind. Chloe's parents were Joseph C. Renfro and Elizabeth Scott. Lewis and Chloe had Joseph Chessley born 1874 in Benton co. who married Thursey Melinda Kerr. Lewis died 1878 in Washington co. and Chloe remarried a John B. Jones in 1880 and moved to Stillwell, Okla

Kathleen M. Pruitt Tue Oct 1 16:55:53 1996
I need to know the parents of William M Miller,b.1830in Indian Terr,(northwest Ark. ?). He married Melvina Lee, daughter of Elijah and Gracie Ann (Owens) Lee, In Benton Co in 1855.

Susan F. McGuire Sun Oct 6 11:56:43 1996
I am working on the Guthrie Family that lived East of Siloam Springs and is buried in the Martin Cemetery. Sarah and her son William came to Benton CO after the 1880 Census when they were in St. Joseph CO MI. Sarah also had a daughter Millie that married Charles Royce and settled in Butler CO KS. On the 1900 Census in Benton Co she is said to have had six children and 3 were living. I don't know who the third was. Also would like to know what happened to William. His wife Allie and two children (William & Joseph) are also buried in Martin Cemetery.

Kay Griffin Sat Oct 12 12:52:23 1996
BLACKBURN, Would like any info on any Blackburn living near or at War Eagle, in Benton Co. I have record belonging to my gg gf William Blackburn, it seems he may have been in the tanning business and later in lumber. First date is 28 Dec 1860. Mentions several names/customers from the area. Need to know if he was related to Sylvanus and Ambrose Blackburn? Where did he live before Arkansas. This family moved to Missouri in Lawrence Co. by 1870. Any help appreciated.

Deborah Stuart Mon Oct 14 13:58:03 1996
Interested in contacting any descendants of the children of Lewis HAMMACK (sons included Thomas, Jesse, John and William) who settled in Washington County (and later in Benton County) in 1830's. John and Jesse later moved to Hunt County, Texas, as did sister Mary CULVER. Other daughters included Margaret (m. WILLIAMS). Jesse Hammack was my husband's gr-gr-grandfather; he married (2nd) Mary Elizabeth WALKER, daughter of William and Sarah WALKER who also settled in Benton County. John was one-time sheriff of Benton County. Will share goodly amount of information! Am anxious to contact descendants of William and Thomas, particularly.

Michael E. Collins Tue Oct 15 22:59:58 1996
I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather and grandmother. I believe my g-father Eliga Allen Collins was born there on 4. march 1879, he married my g-mother Ada Mae Collins (Lodgson) around 1927-30 they had twelve children, the first 5 in Benton County, the rest in Mannford, Oklahoma (I think). I know my g-father requested his SSN in Benton county and it was issued 432-16-3159. I also know that my g-father was married before in Benton county and that his first wife died altho I dont know her name, there were also 10 children to this marriage.The hardpart for me is that I am trying to do this research from Germany whereI have NO access to this info. I thank you in advance for any assistance.

Anne Lozano Sat Oct 19 20:40:40 1996
My G.Grandmother, Louisana Ellen Banks was born in Pea Ridge Ark 9/6/1857. She married Winfield Scott Taylor and they settled in Clay County Mo where both are buried. She had at least 3 siblings, brothers, John, Houston and Monte. I have a picture of them taken in late 1800s that needs restoring. I am also looking for photo restoration sources. I hope someone can help me find her parents and other siblings. etc.

Floy Jean Adkisson Mon Oct 21 15:41:36 1996
BENTON COUNTY QUERIES HIGHTOWER, need information on Robert Tucker HIGHTOWER, d. Rockport, AR, ca. 1853. He married Katherine Fenter Jackson in Benton, AR, 7 Dec 1838. He had two sons born in AR. The first was William (Bill) HIGHTOWER, b. 1841, and the second was Joseph Henry HIGHTOWER, b. 1849.

Imogene Bennett Mon Oct 21 18:05:05 1996
ROBERTS / TAYLOR / TRUE I have searched more than 27 years looking for when and where James Nathan TRUE died. Family tradition says he was killed in a sawmill accident around Bentonville, Arkansas, but I can find no record. He was b ca 1833 Johnson Co IN; m 27 Jul 1854 Johnson Co IN to Rebecca ROBERTS; moved to Arkansas shortly after that. Brothers in Benton Co: Wallis TRUE, bur Barron Cem; Irvin TRUE, bur Coffelt Cem; and David TRUE, bur Coffelt Cem. Rebecca had sister in Benton Co: Mary Jane "Polly" ROBERTS Taylor, bur Fairmount Cem, wife of Zachariah TAYLOR. Any searchers working on these people?

Tom Wilbur Wed Oct 23 08:00:54 1996
In 1850, Thornton and Sarah (BOMAR) CRANMER and five children were in Sugar Creek Township, Benton County. Where did they go? Will share info, especially on her Bomar family. Write 1784 Mirabeau Drive, Okemos, MI 48864.

Tad D. Campbell Sat Oct 26 05:15:08 1996
Seeking descendants of TINER/TYNER family of Sugar Creek and Brightwater areas of Benton Co., AR. Bennett TINER (1826-1911) married Mary "Polly" MITCHELL (1836-1911), dau of Charles K. & Nancy (MCPHERRON) MITCHELL. Issue: William C. "Billy" TINER; Henry G. TINER; Lucina Ellen TINER m. William RUDDICK; Samuel Bennett TINER m. Mary Melinda OAKS; John Tilford "Tilf" TINER m. Valeria COX; James Levi TINER; Mary Ann "Polly" TINER m. James POLLOCK; Albert P. TINER m. Minnie J. YOUNCE; Elizabeth "Bettie" TINER m. Joe ROBERTS; Nancy "Nannie" TINER m1. Warren MOORE, m2. Louis PARKER; Delia "Dea" TINER m. Bob LAWRENCE; and Edna TINER m. Arch BLANSETT.

Tad D. Campbell Sat Oct 26 05:27:49 1996
Seek descendants of William OAKS/OAKES (b abt 1822 in TN), son of John & Elizabeth (BARDIN) OAKS, married Melinda WRIGHT (b abt 1823), dau of Joshua & Sarah (LAMAR) WRIGHT. Had Issue: Henry Jackson OAKS m1. Margaret FAULKNER, m2. Nancy HOWARD; Alexander OAKS m1. Rebecca E. (HAMMONS) JACKSON, m2. Mary Rosa HOWARD; Sarah Elizabeth OAKS m. CROWLEY; George W. OAKS; James OAKS m. Elizabeth; Armilda OAKS m. Henry OWENS; Rama OAKS m. Fanny FLETCHER; and John W. OAKS m. Mary. Most of the family resided around the Hiwasee area of Benton Co., AR.

Diana Flynn Sat Nov 2 19:31:18 1996
TEAGUE/TAGUE.Am searching for information on Wymer/Wimer TEAGUE, born ca. 1813 IN. Married Melitta/Melita LAMAR ca. 1840. Children: 1.) Elijah born 22 Jan 1841, Dunklin Co., MO.; 2.) Elias born ca. 1844 Taney Co., MO.; 3.) William born ca. 1846 Taney Co., MO.; 4.) Mary born ca. 1850 IN.; 5.) Alice Jane born 16 Apr 1865 Evansville, Vanderburgh Co., IN; 6.) Lulu born ca. 1867 IN. In February 1891, Wymer signed at the age of 78 an affidavit attesting to Elijah's disability/eligibility for a Civil War pension. At that time, Wymer lived in Siloam Springs, Benton Co., Arkansas. Would like to know the parents and siblings of Wymer and the place of death, date of death, and place of burial for Wymer and his wife. All information will be apprciated.

Vicci Stone Mon Nov 4 21:24:51 1996
HURST_-JENKINS I am resubmitting this as my email has changed. I am looking for any information on the following families Robert Lee Hurst b. 7 Jun 1872 AK d. 23 Oct 1951. Married Levada Jenkins 15 Jan 1896 Springtown, Benton, AK. Levada b. 6 Mar 1877 d. 23 Feb 1961 Compton, LA, CA. Robert 's parents were Hugh Hurst b. ? d.? Married Mary N. Gladden 30 Dec. 1868 Benton, AK. Levada Jenkins Parents were Franklin Newton Jenkins b. 1847 AK married Sarah Malvina Holingshed 26 Feb 1872 Benton , AK. Franklin's father I believe to be William Jenkins.

Melanie Wed Nov 6 08:55:36 1996
Am looking for information on Joseph Roy COYL (b. 25 May 1838, MO) and Mary Jane MESSER (b 10 Apr 1840, MO). They moved to the Bozarth Community in Gentry, Benton, AR sometime prior to 1880. They are both buried in the Bozarth Cemetery. Their children were William (b. abt 1866, MO), Eliza (b. abt 1867, MO), James Samuel (b. 2 Jul 1869, MO, d. 23 Dec 1938, AR) who married E. E. WILMOUTH (11 Oct. 1891, AR), and Francis (b. 1872, MO, d. 1941, AR) who married James R. HOWDERSHELL. Any information would be appreciated. Also looking for John Hawkins SHOOK and Cathryn Manerva FINCANNON, John Bowden POLK and Virginia Tennesses WARDLOW.

Arnold Swagerty Sat Nov 9 11:02:53 1996
I am researching my paterbal side of SWAGERTY. A lot of it comes from NW Arkansas and particularly Benton and Washington Counties. The Swagerty branch comes off Daniel Axley Swagerty and includes WALROD, SON and NAIL I have quite abit of NAIL and wopuld be happy to provide it. Sarah Jame WALROD and Viola SON and their respective lines are my main interest. Thanks for the help.

Nancy Tarver Schlegel Sat Nov 9 13:33:13 1996
Searching for burial place of William MATTINGLY d. 23 Jan 1935 Decatur, AR. He was living with his daughter, Susan SMITH in Decatur at the time of his death. William and his wife Hettie SIZEMORE MATTINGLY had previously lived in Newton County. Family story says that at the time of his death the weather was bad so they could not take him back to Newton County to bury him and he was buried in a small country cemetery near Decatur. His death certificate states that the undertaker was Jas RILEY. Anyone know of funeral home records available for that area and time? Would like to correspond with anyone with knowledge of this family.

Jo Anne Neely Gomez Sun Nov 10 17:19:59 1996
Am doing family research on my great grandparents, Robert Jason NEELY and Mary Ann (Polly) GRAMMER. Robert Jason NEELY born 23 March 1855 and have not been able to locate a specific place, Mary Ann GRAMMER (Polly) born 27 Jul 1848 supposedly Mill Springs, KY (Pulaski Co.). Cousins I have reconnected with have told me that old letters lead them to a GRAMMER family in Benton Co., AR @ 1890s to 1910s but no definite relationships. What I DO know is that Polly was deaf. Her parents were John W. GRAMMER and her mother is believed to be a Mary or Sarah LITTERAL (unsure of spelling of last name). Polly's mother died and apparently John GRAMMER married another woman whose first name was Margaret and another woman (who raised Mary Ann - Polly ) named Sarah. In pictures of the family it states "a neighbor girl, Ola, Minnie, John W. GRAMMER (Mary Ann's father), Sarah (John's 2nd wife and Mary Ann's stepmother) and Johnny. Any help you can give me is appreciated. I am Jo Anne Neely Gomez and my email address is

Anne Lozano Wed Nov 13 1996
Searching for parents of Louisiana Ellen Banks born Pea Ridgw Arkansas 9/8/1857. She had at least three brothers, Monte, John and Huston.

John Freeman Thu Nov 14 13:39:09 1996
Searching for any and all information on the Freeman family from Springtown (Hickory??), Benton Cty, AR. Believed to have come from Georgia around 1840. Any help will **greatly** appreciated. Frank Jackson Freeman born 1898, son of John B(?) Freeman, who was the son of Jessie (John?) Freeman. John B (?) Freeman married Levina (Vina) Smith(?). Frank Jackson Freeman married Alta May Hays.

Karen Raichle Wed Nov 20 16:36:19 1996
MAHANEY/JOHNSON Wish to connect with anyone searching these families in Washington Co from circa 1851 to 1900. Jacob JOHNSON and wife Margaret(Peggy) MAHANEY from Jackson Co TN arrived in Fayetteville area around 1851. Jacob died there about 1853. Peggy died about 1890. Around 1860, they were joined by their siblings, Thomas R MAHANEY and his wife Elizabeth JOHNSON also from Jackson Co TN. Descendants intermarried with BOYD, OXFORD, BRICKSEY, WIL(K)SON. Children were still in the area and in Benton Co in early 1900's. Would love to share info on these families.

Barbara Westman Sat Nov 23 12:43:27 1996
Does anyone have any information about Predestinarian Baptist of Jesus Christ church in Benton County,AR? I seem to have two ancestors as elders or deacons in Benton and one Ordained in Johnson County. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Researching Clawson, Rider, Deans, Hays, Rider, Ford, Mountain, and Tippett in Benton County, AR.

Anne Wayt Dunivan Sat Nov 23 18:08:33 1996
I am looking for Abraham Bird Wayt/Wayte who lived in Batie, Benton Co., AR @1894. Did he die in Benton Co.? I am also looking for information on his eldest son, Elmer Elwood Wayt. Elmer married Mary Blanche Setser in Benton Co., AR. They had four sons - three in AR (I believe) and the youngest one Clyde Elwood Wayt in OK. They moved back to Benton Co., between 1916 and 1920. I really need Elmer's place of birth (somewhere in Indiana).

Bebe (Hayes) Garcia Mon Nov 25 15:46:46 1996
Searching for parents of George Washington HAYES, born 1829 in Rutherfor Co, TN; married Elizabeth Maholah Puckett. they had moved near Bentonville by 1870. They lived at War Eagle where George was Justice of the Peace. Their son, my grandfather, Fletcher HAYES, was born in 1871 at Huntsville, ARK, and died in 1940 at Robinson, Benton County, ARK. He was married to Mary Ellen BRUNER.

Mary Ann Thu Nov 28 17:59:06 1996
CLARK CLEVELAND CALLIS;b 1-5-1888, Bentonville, Ark. He married Mary Luetta Wells in Bville, ark. Would like to share info. e-mail.

JOHN HUNTER Thu Nov 28 19:10:26 1996
I am inquireing about my Aunts baby that is buried in Benton AR. We would very much like to find the cemetary where it was buried. His name was, Willliam Joseph Predmore, died in about 1942 or 43. Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated.

Millie A. Sun Dec 1 19:06:20 1996
This is a hard one: I have a post card dated May, 1912 to my great grandparents - John C. and Virginia (Jennie) Sargent at Gentry, Arkansas (Benton County). I do not know how long they lived there, but Virginia's brother Sam Smith was to go there and try and get work there. John C. was a farmer so I do not know what he would be doing in that area. I need to know where and who to contact for information. They had been living in Fowlerton, Texas before going to Arkansas. Thank you. Millie A.

John Freeman Thu Dec 5 10:19:46 1996
John Smith mar Nancy Bradshaw 21 Feb 1867, Benton Co., AR. Looking for any information that would confirm this. They had a daughter, Levina born Dec 1867, Died 1942. Levina married John Bell Freeman. Would like to know where Levina is buried. Believe in the Springtown area. Also, can someone see if John Bell Freeman was a Deputy Marshall in Benton Co., legend has it that he was. This would have been sometime after or around 1888. Thanks for your help. It is appreciated.

Millie A. Tue Dec 10 10:11:47 1996
This is a hard one for me - searching John C. Sargent and Jennie Sargent - lived and worked in Gentry, Arkansas, Benton County from May 1912 to possibly 1920? They had a son who died in Tyler, Texas in Feb. 1912 and by May, 1912 are living in Arkansas. I cannot find a death certificate on Wade Sargent, so maybe he was buried in Gentry?? If there was a directory or something, as I don't think the census would help. Thank you. Millie A.

Matthew Porter Mon Dec 30 09:24:06 1996
Looking for information about Orin B. STROUD. He moved his family from Woodbury Ruthford or Warren County TN to Benton Co. AR in 1840. His father's name was William STROUD. Orin married Liviney CRAFT in 1820. They had the following children: Robertson Franklin (R.F.), Sarah Loid, Evlyn, Nancy, John Wesley, Manson and America Tennessee.