HOULE

Harold F Houle is my biological great grandfather. I think I mentioned before that I'm adopted and have some clues into my bio family. So here's what I've found out so far and need to work on....someday,lol.

Harold F Houle born 30May1899 NY
died 22Mar1980 Fitchburg Mass

Married: Lela M Sequin 20OCT1919 St Edmunds Church, Ellenburg Depot, NY
died 13OCT1971 Fitchburg Mass

Children: 1)Clarence H Houle b 1921 NY
2)Clayton F Houle 1922 NY
3)Richard E Houle (grandfather)
4)Harold F Houle Jr
5)Jacqueline Houle
6)Valeda Houle

Harold F Houle worked at the Falulah Paper Co and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles AERIE 448

Fitchburg Sentinel Newspaper story:

9/11/46
Mr and Mrs Harold Hould of 67 Falulah Rd, daughter Valeda and son Clarence were guests of Mrs. Houles mother, MRS. MARY LEBARGE at Massena NY

Another story from the Fitchburg Sentinal:
10/20/1944
Mr and Mrs Houle 25 Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Houle of 57 Falulah Street are today observing their 25 wedding anniversary. Miss Lela Sequin and Mr Houle were married Oct 20, 1919 in St Edmonds Church at Ellenburg Depot, NY. They have 4 sons, Clarence with the Army, stationed in Italy, Richard with the Navy Air Corps in Pensacola, Fl and Clayton and Harold Jr, both of this city and 2 daughters, Jacqueline and Valeda, of this city.

GOOGLE GENEALOGY SEARCHER

I just came across this on Cyndis List and love it! Try it out!

Kennon Lee Harris' Father

My Kindred has Kennon Lee's father listed as Robert or Beau Harris Died before 1900

Robert/Beau Harris:
Father: William K Harris born 1834 Alabama
Mother: Fanny G born about 1844 Virginia

Children:
Kennon Lee Harris born: 11OCT1888 Okolona Arkansas
Thomas G Harris born: 17NOV1892 Okolona Arkansas
Duenna Harris born: 1898 Arkansas

Gerald Lee Harris SSA application

I finally got his application today. My husband always thought his grandpa and grandma married at a very young age and left Ar earlier than this but on the app it's showing that at 20 years old he's still living in Okolona and single.

Date of application 1/15/41
Date of last full time job ended 9/26/40
Place of employment: C.C.C. (anyone know what c.c.c. is?)
Fathers full name: Kennon Lee Harris
Mothers full name before marriage: Manie Lou Cloud

I would sure like more info on Kennon Harris' family. I'll have to send away for his ssa next.

Some CLOUD's to work on

CLOUD, JOAB - PVT - enlisted 16 Mar 1863 - Yellville, AR
in Harrell's Battalion, Arkansas Cavalry, Co. C, CSA
aka 17th Bn Ark, Cav Microfilm Roll #35 Ark

CLOUD, A. Pvt - Enl 15 Sep 1863 in Johnson Co, AR. Deserted 25 Nov 1863
Co. E, 7th AR Cavalry Reg. CSA


Who was WF Cloud?
The New Era newspaper, Fort Smith, AR
http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/NewEra_part1.html


THE FEDERAL FLAG AT VAN BUREN

The first of this month was a happy day for the ladies and other citizens of Van Buren. The ladies of that place made and presented the 1st Reg't Ark. Infantry, a large Federal Flag, which was elevated to the top of a fine and substantial flag-staff occupying the front yard of the Court House. The rebels once waved the treasonable ensign of the Confederacy from the same towering shaft; but their first endeavor in this shameful boast of their treason resulted in tearing their flag nearly in twain. That disaster may be regarded as an omen of ill to the nefarious scheme of destroying the Federal Nationality, for the purpose of rearing on its ruins an aristocracy of the imperious few, who disregard the will and the interests of the laboring many that constitute the bone and sinew of the Arkansian population.

Appropriate speeches were delivered on the occasion by Colonel J M Johnson, of the 1st Arkansas Infantry, Colonel W F Cloud, of the 2nd Kansas Cavalry, Colonel Williams, of the 1st "Iron-Clads", and Lieutenant Colonel E J Searle, of the 1st Arkansas Infantry. These speeches were loudly applauded, and were well calculated to encourage the patriotic aspirations of the numerous assemblage of citizens and soldiers.

Who is William A. Cloud?

He enlisted Dec. 13, 1863 at Clarksville, AR in Co. K, 2nd AR Infantry Reg.
at 28 years of age, born in Hamilton county, TN (i.e. born ca 1835).

I have a William Anderson Cloud, b. ca 1834 TN, son of Jason Cloud.
Could this be him?

Who is George J. Cloud, Pvt., Co. B, 1st AR Cavalry Regt, CSA ?
http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/1cavcob.html
"He was captured 22 Aug 1864 in Jefferson Co, AR. and sent to MP at Alton, IL 26 Nov 1864 then to Rock Island, IL 7 Dec 1864. Died of smallpox 15 Feb 1865, grave 1881." (... and what does "grave 1881" mean?)

Who is John B. Cloud, born circa 1836 KY?

http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/16infcoh.html
CLOUD, JOHN B. Cpt Pvt - Enl 11 Nov 1861 at Ft Smith, AR. Age 25, born in KY. Elected 8 May 1862. Captured 7 Jul 1863 at Port Hudson, LA and sent to MP at Johnson's Island, OH then to Baltimore, MD 9 Feb 1864. Exchanged 3 Mar 1864 at Point Lookout, MD.

Here is more from The New Era newspaper re Col. W.F. Cloud

http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/NewEra_part2.html

November 10, 1863

UNCONDITIONAL UNION MASS MEETING
At a Mass Meeting of the "Unconditional Union" Men of Western Arkansas, held at Fort Smith, on the 30th day of October, 1863, F H Wolfe, Esquire, was called to the Chair, and C G Foster appointed Secretary.

.....

Valentine Dell, Esq., Chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, reported the following, which were received with tremendous applause, and which, after being eloquently discussed in a speech by Colonel W F Cloud, were unanimously adopted.



Who is Samuel O. Cloud?

CLOUD, SAMUEL O. Cpt - Enl 12 Oct 1861 at Little Rock, AR, Co. C, 4th Battalion, Arkansas Infantry, CSA. Signed as commanding the company. Relieved by consolidation 25 Oct 1863. Sent to AR in recruiting service

Who is Daniel Cloud? (not much to go on here, sorry)

CLOUD, DANIEL Pvt - Ref: 16th Mo, Inf., Company I, 16th Arkansas Infantry Regiment, CSA

Who is George J. Cloud? He was a Confederate POW who died in Rock Island, Illinois prison camp.

Cloud, Geo. J. - Pvt - B 1 Ark Cav - Died, Feb 13, 1865 - (1881)


Who is Sgt. James R. Cloud, Co. E, 12th AR Infantry, CSA?

CLOUD, JAMES R. Sgt - Enl 20 Jul 1861 at Arkadelphia, AR. Captured 8 Apr 1862 at Island #10 and sent to MP at Camp Douglas, IL 12 Aug 1862 then to Vicksburg, MS and exchanged 23 Sep 1862. Captured 9 Jul 1863 and paroled 12-13 Jul 1863 at Port Hudson, LA.

Who is Lt. John F. Cloud Jr. who enlisted at Benton, Saline county, AR?

See John Farmer Cloud
http://mykindred.com/cloud/TX/getperson.php?personID=I67102&tree=mykindred01

... could this be him ??

Info at http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/11_17coa.html
Company A, 11th & 17th AR Infantry (Mtd) Consolidated, CSA
CLOUD, JOHN F. Jr 2Lt - Enl 13 Jul 1861 at Benton, AR. Elected 2Lt 29 Sep 1862. Resignation accepted 2 Jan 1863.

Two references to John J. Cloud -- are they the same person? Who is he or they?

These seem to refer to the same person. The second reference gives wife as Mary Ann Fitzhugh and dob as about 1834 in Tennessee.


20th Regiment, Arkansas Infantry, Co. D, CSA
Cloud, John J
Private­Enlisted at Little Rock, Arkansas, March 1, 1862; appointed second corporal, May 15, 1862; captured at Hatchie Bridge, Mississippi, October 5, 1862; paroled, October 13, 1862.

Crawford's 1st/10th Arkansas Cavalry, Co. B
Cloud, John J
Private ­ Not listed on the muster roll; Federal records list him as a private in Co. B, 10th Arkansas Cavalry, who deserted on May 1, 1864, and took the oath of allegiance on May 18, 1864; previously enlisted in Co. D, 20th Arkansas Infantry, at Little Rock, Arkansas, March 1, 1862; appointed second corporal, May 15, 1862; captured at Hatchie Bridge, Mississippi, October 5, 1862; paroled on October 13, 1862; born in Tennessee, c1834; married Mary Ann Fitzhugh in Hot Spring county, January 14, 1867; listed in Hot Spring county 1860 census; occupation farmer


Who is:

CLOUD, GEORGE J. Pvt Co B, 1st Ark Cav, CSA, d. Feb 13, 1865 (#1881)
buried Rock Island, IL

Who is:

CLOUD, JAMES -K- 4th Sergeant - 6/15/1862 Camp Stokes -Capt. Moseley- Promoted to 4th Sergeant February 8, 1863. Present February 29, 1864.

Edward G. Gerdes Civil War Page
http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/32bra-cl.htm
M-317 Compiled Service Records - 32nd Arkansas Infantry , Roll 207: Bra-CL


Who is:

Cloud, Burrhis - CO G - Pvt. - Washington Co. Ark.

Freeman's Regiment, Missouri Cavalry, A through E
http://www.couchgenweb.com/civilwar/freeman1.htm


Submitted by Tom Cloud

The Breese Family in the Everglades

March Of Dimes

Christian is walking for the March of Dimes with his school. Please click on the link above to help save babies.

Hi Genealogy Friends and Family!

We just returned from vacation. The kids were out of school for spring break for 2 weeks and we headed down to the Okefenokee and the Everglades and also spent some time in Key Largo. I'll put some pictures up when I get time. I sent away for Gerald Harris' death cert (dh's grandpa) and hopefully that will be helpful in some way. I'm having trouble getting much on the Harris side. I've been anxiously awaiting the mail! I won't be doing much genealogy in the next week either as my mom and brother will be out for a visit! Happy hunting!

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JAMES LESTER HARRIS

Not sure the relation, but he also ties into the CLOUD line by marrying Leila Cloud Harris. So another thing to follow up on!

1930 FEDERAL CENSUS

James Lester Harris born about 1894, Ark. Age on census 34
Spouse: Leila Harris born Arkansas, Age on Census 32
Son: James C Harris 6 years old, born Ark, both parents born Arkansas
Son: Robert L Harris 2 1/2 years old, born Ark, both parents born Arkansas
Home in 1930: Okolona Arkansas
Home owned
Value of home: 750
Does family live on farm: No
Age at First Marriage: 17...Leila age 15
Occupation: Proprietor
Industry: Theatre
Veteran: No

HARRIS FAMILY

I am having trouble getting anything on Harris. Gerald Lee Harris is my husbands grandfather, son of Kennon Lee Harris. His mom has given me info on names, and some dates, but nothing exact. It seems there's not alot out there on Harris, or at least our Harris'. I've sent for Jerry's death cert, hopefully that will help a little. I need to also send for Kennons. They are all from Okolona Ar but there aren't alot of records online.
Here's some Harris' I found in a couple of censuses (sp?) and I'm sure they have to be related somehow, just not sure how yet!

1840 CLARK COUNTY ARKANSAS CENSUS:
EDWARD M HARRIS 1 male aged 20-30
1 female aged 30-40

JAMES HARRIS 2 males aged 5-10
1 male aged 10-15
1 male aged 16-20
1 male aged 40-50
1 female aged 5-10
1 female aged 10-15
2 females aged 15-20
1 female aged 30-40

NATHANIEL HARRIS 1 male to age 5
1 male aged 10-15
1 male aged 30-40
1 female aged to 5
1 female aged 30-40

WILLIAM CLOUD b 1621 d 1702

William Cloud Sr is my husbands gggggggggg grandfather. Here is some interesting information on him...

All of the male children, except perhaps for Joseph, came to America with the father in 1682. William Cloud was granted 530 acres of land in Pennsylvania by his friend, William Penn on December 7, 1681. The granted land is located on the border of what is now the states of Pennsylvania and Delaware. Land is on the South side of Naaman`s Creek. After the state of Delaware was formed, the land was in New Castle County, DE. Cloud, William, of Calne, in Wiltshire, England, purchased land 7 Oct 1682, which was afterwards laid out in Concord Township. The will of William Cloud, of Concord `being aged and well stricken in years` was proved in 1702, in which he mentions his sons, William, Jeremiah, Joseph, John and Robert. Of these, Joseph came over as a servant to John Bezer, and received his 50 acres of land in Caln Township, where he was living in 1709. John, William and Jeremiah resided on Naaman`s Creek for some time. William Jr was living in Caln in 1715, and died there in 1720. His eldest son, Joseph, was there in 1719, but probably at Pextang after this (Paxtan Twp. is now in Dauphine Co., near Harrisburg, it was part of Lancaster Co. when it was formed in 1729 and then became Dauphine Co.when it was formed). Joseph Sr. married Mary Moore, widow of Richard, and mother of Thomas and John Moore. He died in1739. William Cloud came to America with William Penn, after 1660. He and others were gathered for worship (Friends or Quakers) at Calne, Wiltshire, England May 16, 1660. On September 8, 1681, William Penn granted 500 acres of land in Pennsylvania (later found to be New Castle County, Delaware). He lived in Concord Twp, Chester, Penn. He was a member of Chichester Friends Meeting and his will was made 7 mo. 20, 1700. He came to America in late 1682 or early 1683. The loading of `Unicorn` was mentioned in the London Gazette of 22 June 1682 under a Bristol dateline of 17 June as ship `now ready to take in Goods and Passengers and to sail the next month [for] Pensilvania (sic) and New-Jersey` those interested in taking passage were directed to apply to Thomas Goldney or John Dudlestone in High Street or to the Master. The London Impartial Mercury noted that in Bristol a ship was `fitting out for Pensylvania on board which 40 Quakers together with their families willimbarq (sic).` it further reported that `tis said that they carry over with them 300 pound-worth of half-pence, and farthings which in that Collony (sic) go current for twice their value and `tis added that some discontented Presbyterians will Likewise accompany them.` Twelve days later the same paper reported that the ship `full graught with Quakers bound for Pennsylvania is ready to sail.` William Cloud imported a number of items with him for trading purposesas well as bring with him as an indentured servant Jacob Willis. [25 August] William Cloude: 4 cwt. wrought iron; 3 pieces qty. 120 yds. Wnglish linen; cwt. lead shot; 3 doz. bodices; 150 made garments; 1 1/2 cwt. brass and copper manufactured;1/2 cwt. pewter; 3 samll sad1dles; 3 pieces English fustians; 2 cwt. nails; 6 doz. Irish stockings. Bristol Port Book In 1683 Wm. Cloude had shipped the following additional goods aboard the Bristol Merchant [27 October] WilliamCloude: 40 lbs. serges; 15 lbs. linsey woolsey; 18 lbs. woolen stockings; 14 lbs. haberdashery; 68 lbs. shoes & boots; 2 1/2 cwt. cheese; 3 cwt. wrought iron; 1/2 cwt. nails; 8 lbs. gunpowder; 28 lbs. shot; 1/2 cwt. English soap; 2 cwt. bread,value 23s. [duty] 1s 2d. Bristol Port Books William Cloud`s Will: He made is will on the 20th day of the 7th month 1700 which method of dating is usually a Quaker designation, and same was probated at Chester Aug. 25, 1702, as follows: `I, William Cloud of Concord Sem, in county of Chester, being aged and well stricken in years, do give unto my son William Cloud 100 acres of my purch. land; to my son Jeremiah Cloud 200 acres of my purchased land, to sons, Joseph, John and Robert Cloud one English shilling if demanded; to my grand daughter, HANNAH CLOUD, daughter of JEREMIAH CLOUD, all the rest of my estate, both real andpersonal, she to be Executrix. Son Jeremiah to be Overseer. Wits: Robert Pyle, Ann Pyle, Sadie Pyle.? William Cloud (Clowde), Yeoman, from Seene, Wiltshire, was a First Purchaser of 500 Acres, (9 Mo.1681) which were laid out on the south side of Naamans`s Creek, Chester County. While his lot in Philadelphia in right of his being an F.P. was warranted and surveyed in 1683 In 1691 Wm. Cloud conveyed 200 acres to his sons Joseph and John Cloud; three years latter Joseph conveyed his rights to `his brother John Cloud.` In the `Blackwell quitrent rolls` complied by Receiver General and former Deputy Governor John Blackwell from December 1689-March 1689/90. William Cloud is listed as having 250 taxable acres in Chester County as well as 49 feet of frontage on lot in Philadelphia for which he paid a quitrent of 2s.

Kennon Lee's World War 1 Draft Registration Card

This is dated 1917-1918

Name: Kennon Lee Harris
Date of Birth: October 11, 1888
Place of Birth: Okolona, Arkansas
Occupation: Farmer
Supports a wife and 2 children
Claimed exemption of the draft to support his family
Tall, medium build
Brown Hair
Grey eyes

KENNON LEE HARRIS

Kennon Lee Harris is my husbands great grandfather (maternal). He was born Oct 11, 1881 in Okolona Arkansas and married MARIA LOU CLOUD. I don't have alot of info yet on the Harris side, but there is plenty on CLOUD if you click on OUR FAMILY TREE in the links section, you will get alot more on the CLOUD side.

Mustard Bread

I've been slacking on my genealogy this month, sorry! This bread came from my husbands, grandmother, Kathryn. I've not done anything on her side of the family yet, but I've got her mustard bread,lol. It's really good with bbq! This is out of the Breese Family cookbook that Donna Allan put together. She mentioned doing another one.

1 loaf of french bread
butter the bread and spread mustard on top. Sprinkle with parmesan cheese if desired. (I usually do one side with just the mustard and one side with the cheese.)
Wrap in tin foil and bake at 350 for 30 mins. For crustier bread, don't wrap in tin foil.

ALVIN CLARENCE WILLIAMS

Alvin Clarence is my husbands grandmother, yep I said grandmother. Her father died before she was born. In tradition, she was named after her father and it is believed then that she had special healing powers because of it. Here are some leads I got from a nice lady on genforum that I am putting here to follow up on.

SSA Death info on Annie Trevillion (Alvin Clarence's mother)
ocial Security Death Index Recordinfo
about Annie Trevillion
Name: Annie Trevillion
SSN: 431-22-1309
Last Residence: 71701 Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, United States of America
Born: 9 Jan 1901
Died: Oct 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (Before 1951 )


FOLLOW UP ON:

1930 Missouri, Nevada, AR Homer Trevillian 50 born IL, father TN, mother IL, Mill Operator, Saw Mill, Annie 29, wife, born LA, parents LA, Lena Williams 8 Step-daughter, LA, Albert 7 Step-son LA, A.C. 4, Daughter (should have said step daughter as follows) born LA, father AR, mother LA as with the other step-children. What do you think, break-thru?

I think this was his second marriage. In 1910 his wife is Mollie L., married 9 yrs 1 born 0 living. He was William H. Trevillian, 31?, born IL father TN, mother IL The pair doesn't show up 1930 at least not in this county.

ame: Homer Trevillion
SSN: 432-14-5888
Last Residence: 71857 Prescott, Nevada, Arkansas, United States of America
Born: 19 Feb 1880
Died: Jul 1966
State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (Before 1951 )

Also, WWI Draft Card, Homer Cazzie or Cazzel Trevillion, born 19 Feb 1880, works in saw milling, wife Leona.

If you can't get here, http://www.depotmuseum.org/cemetery.heitml?&card=heises.b71842d8957219e41fbe91c64cae7a93

Annie B. is buried with Homer. Annie Sept 9, 1901 - Oct 10, 1978. Pleasant Hill Cemetery North - White

You can get an obit for Homer. 7-28-1966
Homer C. Trevillion; 86; Pleasant Hill Cem.
Contact the Nevada County library.


MORE TO FOLLOW UP ON FROM GENFORUM QUERY

Okay, I found Gerald Lee Harris no problem. I see "Wanda" helped you back in 2002. Did you get the information you needed? I have 1930 census and SSN with birthdate. I'll post 1930, as I see you seek relatives related to this line and maybe mention of siblings names will help. 1930 Antoine, Clark Co., AR, Kannon L. Harris, 41, married at 23, born AR, parents AR, General Farm, Manie L., 34, married at 17, AR, parents AR, Charlie O. 17, AR, Thomas L. 15 AR, Sarah 12 AR, Gerald 9 AR, Will K? 6, AR.

More. 1920 South Fork Township, Clark Co., Burtrell Road, Cannon L. 30, Manie L. 24, Charlie D. 7, Thomas L. 5, Sarah C. 2 yrs 6 mos., Garret or Garnet, Uncle, 44. All born AR, parents AR. Farmers

1910 Fisher Co., TX, Kennan L. Harris, 19, AR parents AR, Keeper of Restaurant.

1900 Antoine, Clark Co. AR, James Harris born Oct 1866, 33, married 11 yrs., Lizzie wife, March 1870, married 11 yrs. 2 born 2 living, Fanny, daughter, Jan 1890, Jim son, May 1895, William K. father, Nov 1834 widowed, born AL, parents VA, Lela niece May 1882, Mollie niece Sep 1885, Cannon nephew Oct 1888, Thomas nephew Nov 1892, Duenna niece Sep 1898. All born AR parents AR except for father, William K.

On his WWI Draft card he is Kennon Lee Harris born Oct 11 1888 Okolona, AR, married two children to support.

I show Tom Gom?? Harris, born Nov 17 1892, Okolona, AR, farmer single.

1880 Antoine, Clark Co. AR, William K. Harris, 45, born AL, parents VA, farmer, Fanny G. 36, born VA, parents VA, Alexander 20 son born MS, Fannie 17 daughter-in-law, AR parents KY, Robert 18 son, AR, Beu 15 son, James 13 son, Garnet or Garret 8 son. All children except for Alexander, born AR father AL, mother VA.

1870 Elkins, Clark Co. AR W.K. Harris, 35, Farmer born AL, Fanny (Fanyes?) 25 born TN, Aleck 11 MS, Robert 9 AR, Benjamin 6 AR, James 4 AR.

Probable 1860 Southfork, Clark Co. AR, W.K. Harris 23 AL, Fanny 15 VA, D. L. 11 mos. AR

Possible death for Lizzie: Name: Lizzie Str Harris
Estimated Birth Year: 1871
Age: 74
Death Day: 1
Death Month: May
Death Year: 1945
County: Clark
Volume Number: 62
Roll Number: 1945
Certificate Number: 101

Post any or all on other websites to find relatives.

Query. On one post you have Annie Barnes as Annie Barnes Williams Trevillion. In another post you have her as Annie Barnes. I searched for both and didn't come up with anything proof positive. What is her real surname?

You also mention Jonesboro (Jackson Parish) as place where Alvin and Annie married?


You are SOOO welcome! Yes, Wanda, was going to send you all or send you something via e-mail. I was hoping to find Alvin Clarence Williams, born AR, same time frame as when Anne was born. No luck first try. Here was the source of the obit for Trevillion.

http://www.rootsweb.com/~arnevada/moreobit.htm

NCP refers to Nevada County Picayune (I was on my way out and was anxious to post what I had just found.) Per the website above, http://www.rootsweb.com/~arnevada/, "The complete obituaries can be found on microfilm at
Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives at Old Washington,
eight miles north of Hope, AR." Contact info is
Southwest Arkansas Regional Archives
Washington, AR 71862
Phone: (870) 983-2633
Historical and Genealogical Research
http://www.southwestarchives.com/

Source for burials: http://www.pcfa.org/depot_museum/cemetery/cemetery.html?&card=heises.1380d76ecb39a53ab441866eddd9df62

Additional information: Pleasant Hill (North) Cemetery Record

Pleasant Hill Cemetery (North) is a fairly large cemetery located north
of Prescott on Hwy. 19 in the Pleasant Hill community. It is next to the
old Pleasant Hill Church of Christ. The cemetery is fenced. From
Prescott, go north on Hwy. 19 toward Delight five or six miles. the
church and cemetery will be on your right.

This record made March, 1998 by Jerry and Jeanie McKelvy and
updated through March 7, 1999. (on rootsweb)

Corn Casserole

1 can creamed corn
1 can whole corn, well drained
1 box Jiffy brand corn muffin mix
1 egg
1 8 ounce carton sour cream
1 stick butter, melted
Mix all ingreadients in a 2 inch deep baking dish and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. If the top is not brown, run it under the broiler for a few minutes. Caution, watch because it will brown very quickly!

Congratulations to Ashlyn

Ashlyn entered a writing contest sponsored by Scholastic and she was a runner up.
She was in our local newspaper, The Walton Tribune and here is the article.

Student Author Honored

Ashlyn Breese, a sixth grade student at Youth Middle School has been recognized as a runner up for Storyworks Create a Character Contest. This contest is sponsored by Scholastic Inc., and over 8000 students entered the contest. Ashlyn was selected as one of the 75 runners-up. This is quite an accomplishment. She receved an award certificate and a congratulatory letter from the associate editor of Storyworks. Ashlyn also received a letter of congratulations from author Jane Yolen.

An email I received on the Stone Family

I received this email from Stone Jasie and I wanted to look into it more, so I'm putting it here to follow up on it so I won't forget!

Source: Marriage Polly Burnet, Bath County Marriage Book #1, As compiled by
Alice P. Reynolds

1/ Kentucky Obituaries 1787-1854, Kentucky Hist. Soc. Publication, p61.
Lexington Kentucky Reporter 8/11.



+ Benjamin B. STONE b. Rockingham Co., NC. Emigrated ~ 1840 or after.

m. Sara (is her maiden name Lewis??)

Children:

+ Dudley L. STONE b. 20 Jan. 1785 d. ca 1832

m. 1st Polly EPPERSON b. d. Aug. 1826 d/o Francis Radford
EPPERSON, Revolutionary War, lived in Fayette Co. KY

Children:

+ John B. STONE b. 1825 d. 1856

+ Agnes STONE

m. Samuel S. POWELL

+ Francis Epperson STONE

m 2nd 1816 in Bath Co. KY, Polly BURNET

Children:

+ Dudley STONE b. d. 6 July 1830 in New Orleans 1/.
(Unsure if he is Polly’s son).



Epperson, Joel Brassfield, Salley Nov 6, 1794, BURKE COUNTY, NC ,
Thomas Brassfield (Bond) Chas. Gordon (Witness). [The Brassfields
married into the Trammell family – see Trammel doc.]

Charlotte Co. VA 1782 Tax list:

Epperson, Francis 7 8

Epperson, Thomas 2 7Epperson, Francis
2 5Epperson, William 10 8

LWT Epperson, Francis 1786, Charlotte Co. VA

HISTORY OF RILEY COUNTY...Part 14

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCHES (MORGAN - WILLIAMS).
GEORGE S. MORGAN was born in 1858 in Fredericksburg, Va., and in 1862 he accompanied his parents to Washington, D. C. He received his education in the common schools and subsequently learned the trade of barber. He remained in the capital until June 14, 1881, when he removed to Kansas, locating in this city, where he shortly afterward opened a first class tonsorial establishment., on Poyntz Avenue, which he still continues. October 10, 1879, Mr. Morgan married Miss Hermine Strong, of Farmville, Va. He is a charter member and secretary of the Corinthian Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and takes a lively interest in everything pertaining to the welfare of his adopted State.

JOSEPH M. MYERS, Sheriff of Riley County, was born in Hamilton County, Ohio, December 17, 1843. When he was a year old, his parents moved to Hancock County, Ill. where they lived until 1859. In 1858 his father had located a homestead in Riley County, and returning to Illinois for his family, sickened and died. The family, however, followed his intentions and settled on the homestead chose, where the widowed mother still resides. Enlisted August 11, 1862, in Company A, Ninth Kansas, as a private, and served until the close of the war, in the Army of the Frontier. After the war he returned to the farm, where he continued until 1881, when he was elected Sheriff of the county, which office he now fills with ability. He is a member of the I. O. O. F. and G. A. R. He was married in January 1868, at Paola, to Miss Belle White. They have five children - Mattie, born May 1, 1869; Josephine, born October 10, 1871; Phoebe, born November 9, 1877; Dollie, born December 13, 1879; and Louis, born December 17, 1881.

E. L. PATEE, M. D., was born in Oxford, Delaware County, Ohio, February 23, 1832. He was educated at the Ohio Wesleyan University, graduating in the scientific course in 1849. Was a student one year at the Eclectic Medical College, Cincinnati, and for two years at Starling Medical College, Columbus, Ohio, graduating therefrom in the class of 1852. Afterwards he took a one term course at a Homoeopathic Medical College in Cleveland. He began the practice of his profession at Portland, Meigs County, Ohio, in the fall of 1853, where he continued until January, 1854, when he settled and practiced a year, and took a past graduate course at Miama Medical College. In the fall of 1855 he came to Kansas, taking a homestead at Ashland, in Riley County, and the following year moved his family to the State where he had determined to make his home. He came with the Cincinnati Colony, but left the boat at Kansas City, purchased a team, and came the remainder of the way overland. April 14, 1861, he entered the Second Kansas Volunteer Infantry, and was commissioned First Assistant Surgeon. Was mustered into the United States service, June 20, 1861. After the battle of Wilsons Creek and the death of Gen. Lyon, the troops with which he served retreated to Rolla. Lieutenant-Colonel Charles W. Blair ordered him to remove the sick and wounded to St. Louis. His train arrived at night with the suffering men, covered with dust and overpowered with heat. Working all night, he succeeded in dressing the wounds and caring for all his men. Gen. Fremont visited the hospital early in the day, and detecting the marvelous energy and power of the man, ordered him not to return to the front, but placed him in charge of the hospital - New House of Refuge. In July, at his personal request, he was again ordered to the front. Gen. Blunt gave him detached service until September, and then ordered him to report at his headquarters at Fort Scott. He was promoted to be Surgeon, rank of Major, September 19, 1862, and was Medical Director of Blunts army, until July, 1863, when he was detailed upon the staff of Gov. Kearney, ranking as Colonel. In this capacity he helped organize the Fifth and Fourteenth Kansas regiments. He served until the close of the war, and then returned to his practice at Manhattan, where he has been in continuous practice since, and ranks as one of the best surgeons in Kansas. He is purely eclectic in his practice, counseling all schools of practice. He has held several important civil offices. In 1867 he was appointed Clerk of the District Court for Davis County, then attached to Riley for judicial purposes, which position he held by appointment and election for four years. In 1864 he was elected Treasurer of Riley County, and re-elected in 1866, holding the office four years. He has also been Coroner of the county several terms. He is a member of the Masonic order, and of the I. O. O. F., G. A. R., and K. of L. He was married September 22, 1852, in Morgan County, Ohio, to Miss Cynthia A. Dye. They have three children - Alice (Mrs. Dickens), Clarence and Henry, all grown up and away from the parental homestead.

JOHN PIPHER, farmer, P. O. Manhattan, is one of the first settlers of the place, and has been active in every improvement of the city. he was born in Chester County, Pa., August 26, 1811. At the age of twenty-one years he went to Harrisburg, Pa. and learned the trade of tobacconist. Here he worked three years and then went to New Lisbon, Ohio, where he lived seven years, and finally to Cincinnati, where he spent eleven years, where we find him in the spring of 1855, preparing to emigrate to the then young territory of Kansas. A company of seven persons, of which Mr. Pipher was one, purchased a steamboat, the Hartford, and started with a colony of Cincinnatians, intending to locate at or near the mouth of the Republican River near Fort Riley. Leaving Cincinnati in the latter part of April, the steamer made St. Louis in four days. Here a delay of several days took place in trying to secure a pilot, the Missouri River pilot refusing to navigate an abolition boat. Finally leaving St. Louis, they made Kansas City in nine days. The Kaw River being low, the boat was unable to proceed at once, and Mr. Pipher, with two others of the colony and a surveyor, purchased a team, and traveled overland to a point where Junction City now stands, and began surveying the contemplated town which they had determined before leaving Cincinnati to name Manhattan. Finally the boat was started up the Kaw, and after a long and tedious passage, reached the mouth of the Blue River. Here they landed in response to an invitation of a colony from Boston, which they found occupying the land, and after consulting with them, Mr. Pipher and his associates at Fort Riley were sent for and a consolidation of the two colonies finally effected, the Boston Company taking the lands north of Poyntz Avenue, the Cincinnati colony south of that street, amounting in all to over 1,400 acres. The Boston Company, by their very liberal management, had thus secured a powerful ally, avoided a formidable rival, secured building material, the Hartford having on board ten frame houses complete, and more then all, the use of the steamboat designed to run regularly between the new settlement and the Eastern markets. But the boat was destined to never again leave the Kansas River. On her return trip the river had become so low that she was laid up at St. Marys Mission to await the flood from the autumn rain. While lying against the bank of the river, a prairie fire, probably set by two Indians, that the mate had driven from the boat for begging tobacco, swept over the country, leaped on board, and before aught could be done to arrest the flames, the Hartford was a smouldering (sic) ruin. The boat had cost the company $7,000; was insured for $3,500 and this, together with $300 derived from the sale of boilers, was all the company realized from their investment. The bell, with which the pilot was wont to control her movements, was afterward recovered, and is still doing good service in the tower of the First Methodist Episcopal Church of Manhattan. The Cincinnati Company having by the terms of settlement been allowed the honor of naming the future city. After the settlement had been effected, Mr. Pipher became a leader in every enterprise, looking to the future development of the place. For a year he was engaged entirely as a resident agent of the Cincinnati Company, being the only one of the capitalists that had a permanent residence here. Although afterward, one of the company, A. J. Mead, lived here for several years. At the end of the first year Mr. Pipher began business as a merchant, which he continued for some dozen years or more. In 1855, on the organization of the town, he was appointed Justice of the Peace by Gov. Reeder, and by appointment and re-election held the office for five years. He was also elected Mayor in the year of the settlement, and Colonel of a regiment designed to protect the State from the inroads of the border ruffians of Missouri . Mr. Pipher was appointed postmaster, the first for Manhattan, in 1855, and held the office for several years. In 1860 he was elected Probate Judge of Riley County, and continued to be re-elected until 1868 when he declined a re-election. The judge is a man foremost in every good work. He has been a member of the methodist Episcopal Church for more than fifty-eight years, and an officer thereof for more than half a century. He organized the first Methodist Episcopal Society of Manhattan while on board the steamer Hartford, before they had left the Ohio River. He has been a member of the I. O. O. F. since he was twenty years of age, having by dispensation of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania been admitted to a membership before his majority, and for the last twelve years he has been Grand Chaplain of the Grand Lodge of Kansas; has also been Deputy Grand master. He has belonged to all temperance organizations, and is still an active temperance worker. He has frequently been Police Judge of the city, and in 1878 was elected Mayor for his last term, although the people are liable to honor him in the same way at any election. The judge has been twice married, living with his first wife for twenty years, and with the present Mrs. Pipher for a period of upward of thirty years in all, in double harness. His two surviving children - John W. and Mrs. George T. Brown, are married and living in Manhattan, and the judge is hale and hearty, and surrounded by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He is passing his last years peacefully and in comfort, loved and respected by the whole community of his beloved Manhattan.

JEFFERSON ROBINSON, M. D., was born in Bath, Steuben County, N. Y., May 4, 1835. When he was five years old his parents moved to Chicago. At the age of fourteen years he went to Rome, Wis., and worked at the wood turners trade until his majority was passed. Entered Rush Medical College, and abandoned the college to enter the army, September 6, 1861, in Company I, Fifty-second Illinois Volunteer Infantry, as a private. He was promoted to Second Lieutenant, Fifty-fourth United States Colored Infantry, March 2, 1865, and was discharged from service in August, 1866. He returned to Chicago and re-entered Rush Medical College, from whence he graduated in the class of 1867. March 9 of the same year he came to Kansas and settled at Manhattan, where he has been practicing since. He is also the proprietor of a very fine drug store in the city, located on Poyntz Avenue. He has been a member of the City Council, belongs to the Masonic order, and has attained to the Royal Arch degree. He was married in February, 1867, at Milwaukee, Wis., to Miss Mary E. Burnell, who has borne him three children - Charles Nash, born February 19, 1869; Stanley R., born February 28, 1874, and Elsie M., born November 20, 1879.

E. M. SHELTON, professor of agriculture, in the Kansas Agricultural College, and editor of the Industrialist, was born in England, August 7, 1846. At the age of eight years his parents emigrated with him to America, settling in Western New York. In 1860 they moved to Shiawasse County, Mich. Mr. Shelton was educated in the Michigan Agricultural College, graduating in the class of 1871. Immediately after graduation, he was employed by the Japanese Government to make a collection of pure blood horses, cattle, sheep and swine, amounting to five car loads, which, together with agricultural implements, etc., he accompanied to that empire, and for a year was the superintendent of an experimental farm near Tokio (sic). At the end of the year, having lost his health in the unfavorable climate, he returned to Colorado and settled at Greeley, and became a farmer, remaining there one year. In 1874 he was elected to his professorship, and has been in charge of the State farm ever since. In 1879 he was elected to the same chair in the Michigan Agricultural College, but remained in the Kansas Institution. He has been editor of the college paper since 1878. Was married December 24, 1874, to Miss Elizabeth E. Sessions, of Ionia, Mich. They have two children - Frank, born in 1877, and Mary, born in 1879.

ALBERT TODD, A. M., First lieutenant, First Artillery, United States Army, and professor of military science in the Kansas Agricultural College, was born in Rhode Island, October 21, 1854. In 1856 his parents removed to Kansas, settling in Riley County. At an early age he entered the Kansas Agricultural College, graduating with the class of 1872. The following year Hon. William A. Philips, Member of Congress of the First Kansas District, appointed him to a Cadetship at the Military Academy, whence he graduated in due course, in the class of 1877, standing number five in a class of seventy-six. He was immediately after his graduation appointed Second Lieutenant in the First Artillery, and was stationed at Fort Adams, Rhode Island, was was afterward transferred to the school of artillery and practice at Fortress Monroe, Va. In July, 1881, he was detailed by Secretary Lincoln as instructor of military science in the Kansas Agricultural College. He was promoted to First Lieutenant, First Artillery, in April, 1882, and is now in his second years work in the college.

H. A. YOUNG & CO., dealers in lumber and all kinds of building material, Manhattan, Kan.

THOMAS E. WILLIAMS, druggist, was born in Kenton County, Ky., December 11, 1851. In 1855, his parents removed to Ashland Township, then Davis, but now a part of Riley County, where they still reside. Entered the Kansas Agricultural College where he was a student for two years. Returning to his farm, he remained until 1879, when he went into business with Robinson & Little as clerk, and continued with them and their successor, Dr. Robinson, until August, 1882, when he formed a partnership with Dr. Little, under the firm name of T. E. Williams & Co., and opened present business on his own account. They have a splendid store, and a fine trade. He was married, May 6, 1872, to Miss Octavia Westbrook, of Riley County. They have one child - Ada Florence.


MISCELLANEOUS.
JOHN F. BECKMAN, merchant, was born in Hanover, Germany, December 9, 1846. In 1863, he and his brother, C. W. Beckman, came to America, locating at Leavenworth, Kan. After passing a few years in a clerkship at Leavenworth, he engaged in the mercantile business on his own account, at Randolph, Kan., October 1, 1870. By close attention to business his trade rapidly increased, until, in 1879, he erected a spacious and commodious business house for his use. January 1, 1882, he took into partnership with himself, C. W. Beckman, under the firm name of John F. Beckman & Brother, and their business now ranks third in Riley County. He is a genial and cultured gentleman; a careful business man, and a good citizen. He belongs to the Masonic order, being a member of Farmers Lodge, No. 166, Randolph, Manhattan Chapter and Topeka Commandery. He was married, April 19, 1872, to Miss Anna Louisa Grall, of Randolph, and has apparently settled down into a permanent resident of this place.

J. CRANS, M. D., Riley Center, was born in Orange County, N. Y., August 6, 1842. He was educated at Middletown Academy. Prepared to enter college, but the war coming on, he abandoned the halls of education for the field. He enlisted in September, 1862, in Company B of the One Hundred and Ninth New York Volunteer Infantry. After serving three months as a private, he was promoted to Hospital Steward United States Army. Served three years and resigned at Mobil, Ala., in the spring of 1865. He commenced the study of medicine when but fifteen years of age, attended one course of lectures at Georgetown, D. C., and continued it after leaving the army, in Chicago, Ill., where he resided five years attending lectures. He then came to Riley Center in 1870. Finding that thee was but little sickness in this healthy and thinly settled country, he commenced raising stock, which business he has been engaged in extensively up to the present time. In 1878 Riley Center had begun to boom, and being much in the need of a drug store, the doctor built his present cozy little building, and filled it with a choice line of pure drugs and medicines. During the winter of 1879-80, he attended another course of lectures at Keokuk, Iowa, where he graduated with high honors, and returned to Riley Center, where he has established a large practice, and is recognized by the medical fraternity of Kansas as one of the most promising young doctors in the State. He belongs to the Masonic order, having attained to thirty-two degrees. Is a member of the Chicago Consistory. He was married at Chicago, Ill., May 6, 1866, to Miss Edith C. Landall. They have two children - Eulila, born July 1, 1871, and Daisy, born February 28, 1881.

CYRUS FOLTZ, County Commissioner of Riley County, P. O. Manhattan, was born in Franklin County, Pa., January 18, 1833. In 1855 moved to Fulton County, Ill., engaged in the trade until the spring of 1857, when he moved to Shawnee County, Kan., where he resided until the fall of 1864, when he moved back to Abingdon, Knox County, Ill., engaged in trade as druggist and grocer. In the spring of 1867 he returned to Kansas, settling in Riley County on a farm in Zeandal Township, then a part of Wabaunsee County, where he still resides. During the Rebellion he was in the employ of the Quartermaster's Department of the army for one year. he is a member of the Knights of Honor. He was married July 4, 1860, at Auburn, Kan., to Miss Helen M. Thomas, who bore him five children. Mrs. Foltz died in March, 1866, and he again, August 23, 1877, entered the marriage state, allying himself with Miss Mattie E. Whitney, of Riley County. They have one child - Mildred, born March 14, 1882.

CAPTAIN WILLIAM GORDON, farmer, P. O. Bala, was born in Ireland, February 6, 1833. He came to America in 1847, joining his parents who had preceded him in Philadelphia. They lived in Montgomery County, Pa., in 1851, at Philadelphia. He enlisted in the United States Army, and was assigned to Company I of the First Dragoons. He served in New Mexico until the expiration of his term of enlistment, being discharged from Fort Thornton. He returned to Weston, Mo., and was soon afterwards employed in the Quartermasters Department of the Army of Fort Leavenworth. He was sent to Fort Riley, where he continued in Government employ from July, 1856, to August, 1858. He then settled on a farm in Township 9, Range 4, being in Riley County, where he lived until the spring of 1860. He spent the summer of that year in Colorado, returning in the fall. In December, 1861, he enlisted as a private in Company F of the Sixth Kansas Cavalry Regiment. After a months service he was commissioned Second Lieutenant of the Company, was promoted to First Lieutenant in July, 1862, and to Captain soon after; he served two years, and was forced to resign on account of disability from wounds and disease. He returned to Riley County and settled on a farm in Township 9, Range 5, where he is still living, engaged in farming and stock-raising. He is well-fixed and raises cattle, horses and swine. He was Township Trustee in 1866. He is a member of the Masonic order and the Grand Army of the Republic. He was married April 6, 1861, in Riley County, to Miss Jane Thompson. They have five children - Ellen May, John Ross, Katie Belle, William Robey, and Rutherford B. Hayes. The Captain and his excellent wife have reared two orphan children of a soldier, whose parents died during the war. They have just past their majority, and have been kindly cared for and are good children.

J. H. JENKINS, druggist, Bala, was born in Wales, November 6, 1840. He was educated at New Kingswood College, Bath, England. After graduating, he was engaged in the service of various banking-houses of Wales and England as accountant and teller. IN 1868 he resigned his position as receiving teller in the Provincial Bank of England and came to America, settling at Utica, N. Y., where he was employed for a year as accountant in the wholesale drug trade by Comstock Bros. In 1870 he came to Kansas, living six months in Osage County, and settling in the fall of that year in Bala, Riley County, he established a drug store, and in the spring of 1882 opened another at Leonard. Both of these store he still owns, and does a thriving trade in both . Is also engaged in real estate and loan business. He was married April 9, 1872, to Miss Elizabeth H. Jenkins, of Riley County. They have one child - Isaac John, born October 1, 1882. Has probably the most extensive notary public practice in the county.

R. H. MOODY, P. O. Vinton, was born in North Carolina, May 10, 1822. Began to preach at the age of twenty-one. Preached eight years in Caldwell County, N. C. Was educated at Furman University, in Greenville, S. C. Taught school in the academy at Waynesville, N. C., six years, and preached on Sunday till the war commenced; then returned to his farm in North Carolina, where he continued to preach during the war. Went and preached some time in Livingston County, Mo. returned home and preached till 1877; then removed to Kansas and engaged in farming and preaching. Preached some months in Carroll County, Mo. Was married in Caldwell County, N. C., to Miss B. B. Chambers, a native of Illinois. They never had but sixteen children - John (deceased), Mary E., Nancy F., Jane E., Cynthia E., William E., Robert H., Thomas L. (deceased), Marcus D., James N., Caleb J., Rachel B. (deceased), Joseph C., Sarah L., Josephine C., Horace A. Nine of the family are members of the Baptist Church. William, James and Caleb are now at William Jewel College, Mo.

SOLOMON SECREST, farmer and merchant, Randolph, was born in Canton Zurich, Switzerland, December 30, 1834. In 1846 his parents removed to Jackson County, Ind., where he lived until September, 1856, when he moved to Kansas, settling on a claim a few miles up Fancy Creek, where he still resides. Mr. Secrest is owner of one of the best farms in Kansas. In 1864 he built a large stone dwelling-house, the first one built on the creek, hauling the lumber, shingles, etc., from the Missouri River. In 1864 he served in the Kansas State Militia in a campaign against the Indians of Western Kansas. From 1869 to 1873 he was one of the Justices of the Peace for Jackson Township. In 1879 he opened a general store in Randolph, where he is ably assisted by his son, John. Mr. Secrest still makes farming and stock-raising his chief business. IN March, 1861, he was married to Miss Melvina Dealy, of Marshall County. They have six children living - Cara, John, Edwin, William, Emma and Viola. Mr. Secrest is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church, and the neat little church adjoining his farm was built largely by his aid and influence. In politics he is a Republican, sharing in the struggle then existing to make Kansas a Free-State, and he now has the satisfaction of seeing the young commonwealth grow both thrifty and populous.

WILLIAM H. SIKES, merchant, Leonardville, was born in Du Page County, Ill., August 1, 1858. His father was a minister of the Congregational Church, and consequently often moved from place to place. The youth of Mr. Sikes was spent in Michigan until 1870, when his parents removed to Kansas. He was educated at the Kansas Agricultural College, graduating in the class of 1879. After graduation, he taught in the public schools of Wamego one year, and then, in partnership with Mr. Landon, opened a store of general merchandise at the town of Garrison. In 1881 Mr. Sikes bought the interest of his partner, and soon after removed the stock to the new town of Leonard, Riley County, where we still find him in business. He resigned the postmastership at Garrison on removing to Leonard. He is also, in addition to his other business, engaged in the live-stock trade, buying, shipping and selling in the Eastern market. He does a good business, and is a rising man.