Posted Queries for
August thru September 1997

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BUCHANAN, SIMMONS, WHALEY posted by Paul Adams on Sunday, August 31, 1997: I'm looking for information about John T. WHALEY and Sarah Ella SIMMONS WHALEY, married in Bryan in 1886, died 1892/1893, my greatgrandparents. Parents of Ella are Benjamin Monrow SIMMONS and Margaret Elizabeth BUCHANAN. Parents of John are unknown and unknown. Thanks for any information.

BLAZEK posted by Gary Kiesel on Wednesday, September 3, 1997: Looking for info on Jerry BLAZEK, born 1898 in Bryan. I believe his dad would be named Joesph BLAZEK. Thanks in advance

BREEDING, WALL posted by Jamie Wall Clayton on Friday, September 5, 1997: Looking for Dr. John A. WALL, born in Casey Co., KY in 1834; moved family (including Clay and James Mitchell WALL and wife, Elizabeth BREEDING) to Texas after Civil War. Moved first to Tarrant Co., and possibly to Bryan, Brazos Co., but I can't find any record of his death or burial site. Help!

COATES posted by Joe Kindrick on Sunday, September 7, 1997: Seeking information on Nat A. COATES. He is listed in the 1880 Census for Brazos County along with wife Mary A, and children Martha A, and Osiola A. Any help would be appreciated.

BARWIS posted by Jan Davenport on Monday, September 8, 1997: Isaac G. BARWIS died 15 October 1918 in Bryan. I would like to know the name of the newspaper during that time and where I might write to get an obituary. Thanks, Jan D.

BREEDING, WALL posted by Jamie Wall Clayton on Saturday, September 13, 1997: WALL, John A. and wife Elizabeth BREEDING. Looking for details of their eldest son, George M.'s, murder in Brazos Co., TX June 21, 1886. Need lookup in Galveston Daily News, p.1., Col.1; June 23, 1886, p. 1., col. 6; June 25, 1886, p.6., col. 2.

BREEDING, CARR, WALL posted by Jamie Wall Clayton on Saturday, September 13, 1997: WALL, John A. and wife Elizabeth BREEDING. Looking for details of their eldest son, George M.'s, murder in Brazos Co., TX June 21, 1886. Need lookup in Galveston Daily News, p.1., Col.1; June 23, 1886, p. 1., col. 6; June 25, 1886, p.6., col. 2. Also, whereabouts of children Luisa and Mary S. WALL, James WALL, and Clay H. WALL. Either Luisa or Mary S. could have married Frank CARR.

BIGGS, WIGGINS posted by Bev Casey on Wednesday, September 17, 1997: BIGGS, James Tully--born in Bryan,TX, 4 Dec 1893. His parents were Joseph WIGGINS and Anna Elizabeth (Bettie) BIGGS who were born in MS but died in Petersburg, TX. Thanx.

CARGILL, WELCH posted by Cliff Cargill on Wednesday, September 17, 1997: I am seeking information on Laffitte CARGILL. He was born in Texas in 1848 and I think in Brazos county. He moved to Louisiana and married Martha Ann WELCH in the early 1870s. They had two children there (Louellen & Jos P). Between 1874 & 1878 they moved to Brazos county. They had two more children there (Fred B & Walter Henry). Walter was my grandfather. Both of Laffitte's parents were from Georgia.

HINES posted by Jean Hines on Saturday, September 20, 1997: Searching for info. on Joseph Little HINES and Bettie HINES. They were living in Temple,Tx at 514 South Main in 1907. He died 22 April 1923. Bettie died on the 20 Nov. 1933 in College Station (Brazos county) and was returned to Temple for burial with her husband. I would really appreciate a copy of an Obit or where I could send for a copy. He was my G-Grandfather. Thanks

BROWN, GILPIN, LAWLESS, TOBIAS, UTSEY posted by Pat Campbell on Monday, September 22, 1997: I am trying to find the parents of W.R. (Ross) TOBIAS . Ross was born in Brazos Co. Texas in 1840. His wife was Mary Catherine (BROWN) TOBIAS b. 1840 Georgia. Their daughter was Laura (TOBIAS) UTSEY. I am also looking for the parents of Lee UTSEY. Lee UTSEY was born in Alabama in 1862. In addition, I am looking for the parents of Thomas GILPIN who was born in Alabama in 1836. All of these ancestors lived in Brazos County, Texas. Also, I'm trying to find the parents of William C. LAWLESS who was born in 1822 in Georgia and moved to Brazos County. I will be happy to share any information on the individuals I do know about with anyone who is interested. Thanks for your help.

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