THANK YOU !
FOR ALL THE KIND WORDS , I AM REALLY GLAD EVERYONE ENJOYS THE WEBSITE AND HOPE YOU FIND SOMETHING TO HELP IN YOUR RESEARCHES .
TINA EASLEY
I THOUGHT I WOULD SHARE THE EMAILS FROM PEOPLE ALL OVER THE COUNTRY THAT VISIT THE SITE TELLING ME THERE CONNECTIONS , OR FOUND MEMORIES OF OUR AREA AND COUNTY !
Hello, Tina, Thank you for this wonderful site. You've worked very hard, and have much to be proud of. My mom and dad were born and raised in the farmlands around Marmaduke. Dad returned after WW II, married mom, and they moved away, never to return. But, as a kid, my folks would bring us to Marmaduke every summer. I have many fond memories of time with my extended family (Wood's, Robertsons, and Brewers). I've learned of the terrible damage done by Sunday's tornado. You are all in my sincere prayers. I love your village so much, and grieve for your losses.
Again, thank you for offering your incredible site. May God richly bless you, and keep you all safe.
In Christ,
Rev. Jim Wood, North Aurora, IL
Hi Tina, It's me again, Jeff Thompson. I want to Thank You for the wounderful Web Site that you have on Greene County, Arkansas. I wish other Web Sites could be as good as yours around the Whole USA. Did you have any luck with the Scatterville Story from Kenneth Foster, former Police Chief of Rector, Arkansas? I could sit and listen to him all day with the good Stories that he has. He is a Great Man to know and be Related to. I'll be coming to the Area around Labor Day weekend to visit with Family in Rector. My Grandfather used to be at the head of the Parades with a friend of his dressed as Clowns and what not every year. I miss that now that they are no longer here. So, Rector is kind of special for me around that time of Year. Its great to be there at that time because, that was around the time that I met one of my Cousins for the First time. We sat next to each other in the Rec Center having Lunch when we discovered that we wre Cousins in our talks with each other. I found out that she lived near me when I was living in Illinois until August of last year. I have since moved to Shawano, Wisconsin to our Second Home. My next move will be to Arkansas sometime in the next year or two. We love it down there, and I look at it as, I'm coming back Home, to the Land of my Father and Ancestors. Anyway, Thanks again for all the help you provide on the Web, Jeff Thompson
Tina - thanks so much for the the 1896
newspaper article about the town (Paragould) celebration for the
Odd Fellows. This type of
information is a "primary source"....that is, the
actual words written by the people of the time (probably written
within hours of the
celebration). From these 1896 writings, I can feel the
charm and flavor of life in those times. Much more
interesting than just
birthdates and place names we amass in our research, though
they're treasured also. (That's why, after being bored by a
series of history
classes in high school (the teachers relied on those tepid
history books which were filled with someone else's pre-digested
essay on
historical events, with a few pie charts and slick graphics of
corn, wheat, hogs, and maybe a couple of photos of a
politicians), I
discovered in my college classes, and my later geneology research
that "primary sources" were thrilling and a
direct tap into the past.
Reading this 1896 newspaper article, I can almost hear the many
trains chugging into Paragould, the crowds of farmers
and their families,
people lining up by their various Odd Fellows chapters, all
beaming with pride, the musicians performing in "street
clothes" (the uniforms
never arrived), and the floats that had been decorated by the
"deft hands of the fair ladies". I can feel the
gentility and "homemade"
style of life of those times. I know our ancestors in
Arkansas had a much tougher physical work schedule than us.
(whether it was farming,
or raising 8 children while canning peaches and making
soap). Being a part of a big hometown
celebration like this 1896 springtime day in
Paragould was a sweet and easy part of life. And, of
course, you got to meet your near and far away neighbors. I
appreciate reading any other "first hand accounts"
(whether it be newspaper articles, letters, the
"minutes" of clubs, etc.) that anyone on this list can
contribute. Linda Wiggins
I just have to tell you that this page is Wonderful!! I only wish that you lived here. We don't have such an informative page like this. It is one of a kind. Thank you I enjoyed it!! Niki
Hi Tina, Thanks for all your work on the usgennet pages! I was reading the articles about the Odd Fellows parade etc., and came across the sentence about the Avera brothers having a good display. Since my maternal grandfather was an Avera, I'd be interested in finding out more about the Avera brothers. I'm from Poinsett county originally, but my all my paternal line is from Greene county and Paragould. Any help on the Avera brothers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Joan Cruse Bowman
Tina, Just had to tell you how VERY impressed i am with the site !!! Did you put this all togeather??? WOW !! A great deal of work.. Kudos!! Mari I will have to come back when i have a LOT of time !!
Thank you for posting articles from the very old newspapers in Arkansas. I've attempted to locate something in the old newspapers with no success as yet. My great grandfather, who lived in Alix, Arkansas drowned (according to family records) on Oct. 12, 1885. His name was Thomas Green Doss b. Oct 6, 1858. Do you think he might be mentioned and along with the circumstances of his death in some of your old newspapers? I'm willing to pay to have the old newspaper's searched....Gloria (Doss) Swensson
Tina:
First of all thank you for all that you
do for researchers like myself. I almost wish my
ancestors had lived in Greene County, instead of Clark County
(although, Clark County, also does an excellent job for
researchers). You have made researching in Greene County,
much easier for those that have to research.
I monitor a lot of sites and then post
any (especially obits/death notices) information pertaining to
African-American's to the www.afrigeneas.com
Death Record Database or other related database(s).
My request is that if you run across any
information that mentions African-American, I would appreciate
your posting it to the old newspapers that you are working on as
stated in the AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS list you post to reguarly.
Again, thanks for all that you do, and
keep up the excellent work!
Bennie L. Phifer III
West Chester, Ohio
Hi, I keep going back to your web site... It is very well done, and I have enjoyed visiting there very much. Born and raised in Jefferson County, but have not been there in a very long time. Keep up your good work... Regards, Barbara
Hello Tina, I see in the picture portion of your wonderful Web Site, you have a picture of Edna (Morton) Cox. My Cox family are on the AR. 1860 Census, Pulaski Co., Mineral Township, Bayou Meto: John W. Cox, b. 1828, GA. Almarinda (Johnson) Cox, b. 1830, N.C. Sons: William R. Cox, b. 1847, GA. John P. Cox, b. 1850, GA. Josephus Asa Cox, b. 1858, AR. James R. Cox, b. 1860, AR. Children who died in Arkansas: Calvin S. Cox, 1857 ~ 5 yrs. old White Everson Cox, 1857 ~ 1 yr. old Sarah Virginia Cox, 1858 ~ 4 yrs. old I can not find where the Cox children are buried. I did find that Sarah Cox was born in Alabama, and died in Pulaski Co., 1858, but where she is buried I can find no information. Josephus Cox ~ above ~ is my GGrandfather. In his Indian War Pension Papers, it states that his father was killed early in the Civil War, appx. 1863-64, North of Little Rock, AR. I can find no documentation of this information either. I just wanted to check with you to see if Edna Cox's husband might be related to my Cox family. Thanks, Janet Cox Yancey
Dear Tina, I have just completed...(I thought) my line of Fooks / Fowlkes from N.C , the part Herbert Fooks did not document. My g g g grandfather was John H. Fooks from Albemarle N.C. His was was listed only as Hannah R. I have just published my Fooks decendancy online at Richmond CO. Gen web.com...FOWLKES FAMILY HISTORY. I concluded from some legal papers in the archives in Raleigh N.C. that Hannah , John Fooks wife, was a Rummage. This is because of the Rummage family staking claim to John Fooks land at his death. Now with your data I just came across online, I am perplexed by the tie you mention to the FOOKS family with Abigail Fooks. Too coincidal. THere was a T. Ragsdale living next door to Hannah and John H. Fooks in 1830 census. At one time I had speculated this may be Hannah.s mother or father. Your data now makes me wonder if Hannah might have been a Ragsdale instead of a Rummage. Just pondering. If you have any ideas please email me. You mentioned Herbert Fooks book. Herbert documented the Benjamin Fooks line well. My line descends from the brother of Benjamin....named William. Please contact me. Lucy Oakes Myrtle Beach S.C.
Hi Tina
Do you have any
idea where I can find info on the flood in Helena Ar abt 1937. I
had a Aunt and her daughter lost in the flood at that time and I
cant find any info on it. Could you are someone could help me.
I love your site. Also my GGGgrandfather Robert
White his wife and 3 children were killed by Bushwackers in 1863
in Benton CO AR.
Betty Johnston
Arthur City TX
Dear Tina, I am the media editor for the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History & Culture and I've been looking at your fascinating website on Greene County. I am in need of pictures with which to illustrate the Encyclopedia's entry on Greene County, Marmaduke, Paragould, etc., and it's obvious to me that it would be prudent to ask you about some. I love the picture of the "hunting party" and many others, and would like to know if I'd be able to secure permission to use some of the photos in the Encyclopedia. Secondly, I would need high resolution scans of the photos, which I would be happy to do if I could get access to them. Anything you could do to assist me would be greatly appreciated.
Sincerely, Michael Keckhaver Media Editor
Wow! My hats off to you and all that have contributed. Your site is unbelievable! Thanks for all your hard work! Tamara
Tina...I have a lot of wonderful information on Senator Hattie Wyatt Caraway (first woman U. S. Senator)who came from the county I live in...she was born and raised about 10 miles down the road from my house. We dedicated a Historical Marker in her honor about 2 or 3 years ago...tried to let any remaining family in Arkansas know...wrote to several people on Arkansas sites so they would be aware of it...but, never got any response. We thought it should be documented somewhere in Arkansas. Our Historical Society, of whom my husband is President, initiated the project and paid for it. If I can find the pictures..program..etc...would you like to have a copy of them. Some of her relatives who live here in Humphreys County, Tennessee came to honor her...a lot of people from the surrounding area showed up to pay their respects to this lady. Sincerely, Shirley Dreaden
Tina, I ran across the link to your Greene County website on Ancestry.com. I'd like to compliment you on your hard work and fantastic presentation. Greene County will alway hold a special place in my heart as the place my family comes from. I spent all my summers as a child with my grandparents. My Grandparents, Great Grandparents and a Great Great Grandfather farmed in the area near Delaplaine. My family is buried in the Jones Ridge Cemetery. I looked at the photos you have posted and thought I saw my Dad standing in the front row of the photo of Delaplaine School (1930's or early 40's). I'll admit that I 'stole' this photo and will forward it to my Dad and see if he recognizes himself or any others in the picture. I have dozens and dozens of pictures from Greene County from the 1910's and 20's. The upper Cache River area is where my family's farm is located. I even have the original paperwork from the time my Great Great Grandpa Krofft bid on the land at auction on the steps of the courthouse in Paragould in 1887. I also have his civil war discharge papers. I'll let you know if my Dad recognizes anyone in the school photo. Thanks again and keep up the great work! Charlie Tower Casper, Wyoming
Tina- I was wondering if you had a mailing address for George Ray. I made a site visit there last month, and I wanted to send Mr. Ray a letter about it.Thanks.-Ralph S. Wilcox National Register & Survey Coordinator Arkansas Historic Preservation Program
Tina, I have gleaned information from your site, but this particular information I have not been able to find. Maybe you can help me, please. My ggrandfather is on the 1880 Greene County census as" Doctor Church". His name was Thomas Franklin Church. I do not know why he was called "doctor" -- whether as a nickname or if he were some kind of doctor. He's always a "farm laborer" on census. Tho, when he married Mary Ann Sanders in 1853 in Obion County TN, he was lasted as "Dr. T.F. Church". Thomas Franklin died 20 September 1884 in Greene County AR. Mary Ann died 24 June 1889 in Greene County AR. Both are buried in Fairview Cemetery outside Paragould. (They were in unmarked graves when the cemetery census was taken and then published. I have a copy of that book. My two brothers and I had a stone put at their grave and also their daughter's (Amanda Elizabeth) and her husband's grave (John Harvey Sammons) in 2000.) Are there any records, death certificates, or such for those years in the county? I saw some of the old court records in the old courthouse when my husband and I were there in October 1997. (Our picture was on the front page of the Paragoud newspaper on October 9th) I have been searching for years to learn the names of his parents and siblings. Would his parents' names be on a death entry as identification purposes? The tie for the picture was through Jonathan Shelby Jones who made the brick for the old Court House. Jonathan's daughter, Rebecca Margaret Jones, was my dad's grandmother...which made Jonathan's granddaughter, Margaret Jane, my grandmother. I would greatly appreciate learning about any records of Thomas Church's death in 1884. If there is a written record of it, I would like to have a photocopy. Just let me know the fee, please. Thanks for your time, Tina. I enjoyed the stuff on your site. I have some fond memories of that area when I lived there. Sincerely, Clytice Church Duzan
Tina , I have looked at almost everything on your site and it is wonderful. I have a few items that you might want to add to different areas. I have old post cards, obit & picture of my ggrandmother, and pictures of my grandparents along with a few other things. My ggrandmother, aunt, uncle, cousin and others are buried in Paragould. My Mother and Uncles were born in Paragould. I will be in Paragould June 23 & 24th with plans to go to court house, museum, library, Linwood & St Mary's cemeteries and hopefully have time to search for a cemetery in Marmaduke. If you get this in time to respond before those dates, please let me know if there is something or some other places that I should not miss. This will be my first trip to Paragould except for a funeral 40+ years ago, and as you can tell I will be doing genealogy research on MY family. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK ON YOUR WEB SITE and I wish you great success in getting others to respond with contributions. D. Wilson
Tina
Thanks for your work @ Greene Co Ar and AGS, see a lot of your
post.Please contact me direct re Memorial Day,
I am a member of the City of Chula Vista Ca Veterans Commission
and one off our goals has been to get streets name after
residents of the city who died
in service to country, most died in combat. Another goal is
complete bio's of these men. This is a site that you may want to
take a look at.
We currently have street named after 52/3 with about an other 75
or so selected for use in developments that will open in the near
future.
There is a URL from the US Europe Command Chaplain..One this
weekend it would be most appropriate to post these site, but I
had
rather you decide.I grew up in Beebe, White County, went into the
Navy out of high school and
took 30 years to decide it was not for me, so retirement.
Actually I enjoy
most of those years, so my interest in veterans causes.
Bill Poindexter
Tina: Twenty-five years ago,
when I was city editor of a daily newspaper
> in>> North Georgia, I did a feature on the belief in
Union County, Ga., that
>> Micajah Clark Dyer invented a machine for navigating the
air. At the time,
>> two men who had done considerable research into
the story could find no
>> patent on the machine, no accounts in records of any
kind or anything else
>> to substantiate the story.
>> As you know, a patent has turned
up. Google is a wonderful tool. You
>> posted on the Internet a story from the Gainesville
Eagle about Dyer's
> being>> issued the patent.
>> I am curious as to how you came
across the story and if you know
>> anything else about the patent, the machine or the
story.
>> By the way, I'm doing a column
about revisiting Dyer's place. I was up
>> there this week. (Yes, I'm still in the newspaper
business, working for a
>> company with 38 community papers in four states.)
>> Thanks for your help.
>> Phil