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Solomon Cole

Male Abt 1765 - 1825  (~ 60 years)


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  1. 1.  Solomon Cole was born about 1765 in Ashpole Swamp, Bladen Co, North Carolina; died in 1825 in Prairie Soileau, St.Landry Parish, Louisiana.

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    SOLOMON COLE
    Early Pioneer
    http://jeffersoncountyms.org/bios.htm#cole

    Solomon Cole, son of James Cole and Mary Rentfroe was born about 1760 in Ashpole Swamp, Bladen County, North Carolina. The family moved to "Natchez Country," Mississippi in 1772. They located at "Coles Creek," named for our Cole ancestors. Her, Solomon married Elizabeth Davis, widow of Charles Simmons. They had two sons named James Simmons and David D. Simmons (Black Dave). Solomon Cole received a Spanish Land Grant claim #756 of 200 acres, situated on the waters of Coles Creek, Natchez District dated: 4 January 1794. On 12 February 1778, Solomon Cole bought from his brother, Stephen Cole, 300 arpents of land on Coles Creek, for $150.00. A Spanish Grant #1380, donated to Stephen Cole. One month later Solomon Conveyed the 300 arpents to William Thomas for the sum of $600.00, making a nice profit. On February 7, 1804, Solomon and Elizabeth Cole sold their home, the original Spanish Grant #756 of 200 acres to Buckner Darden for $400.00. They moved their family from Coles Creek to St. Landry Parish, Louisiana in 1804. Solomon and his brother James located land on the Plaquemine Brulee. Solomon acquired 529 acres from Isaac Johnson, the original claimant. It was situated on the stream and bounded on the North by James Cole's land grant.

    Solomon Cole served as a Police Juror (Justice of the Peace) in St. Landry Parish from 1811 to 1818. He later moved to a vacherie at Prairie Soileau. "When James and Solomon Cole moved from Coles Creek, Mississippi in 1804, they joined former neighbors by names of: Hayes, King, Forman, Simmons, McClelland, Reeves, Bilbo and Roberts. They all settled on each side of the Plaquemine Brulee stream in St. Landry Parish. James Cole was the original claimant by settlement and occupancy of 400 acres. Solomon Cole acquired his 529 acre Spanish Grant from Isaac Johnson, the original grantee. A tributary of Bayou Plaquemine Brulee ran through both James and Solomon's land, named Coles Bayou or Gulley. A certain location was known as Coles Cove. This area was also, "Coles Settlement," since that was the name of the first Post Office established in 1832. Evidently, this Post Office was located on the Solomon Cole land, some five miles north and east of present Crowley, Louisiana. Abraham Cole, son of Solomon was appointed postmaster, January 24, 1938. Two persons who gave bond were Jacob Simmons and William Forman, son-in-law of Solomon Cole. We do not know why the Coles became dissatisfied with the Plaquemine Brulee location. Perhaps, floods or pestilence caused crop failures. James Cole sold to Malachi Stanton, "a certain tract of land, situated in St. Landry Parish at a place called, Tasse Point, on a Gulley [Coles) of Plaquemine Brulee, containing 400 acres and being in the Western District of the Territory of Orleans, no State of Louisiana...in consideration of the sum of $350.00"
    Dated: October 15, 1821 ) Bk. F p. 97-St. Landry Parish, La.) BAYOU DUBONNE, St. Landry Parish.

    The Coles probably, started moving westward in St. Landry Parish after this date of 1821. Solomon Cole died in 1825 and his Succession papers read, "Judge George King went to the Cole Vacherie [small ranch) in Prairie Soileau on Beaver Creek to make an Inventory of the estate." Our intermarried families of Cole, Forman and Simmons are found together in the 1830 Census of St. Landry Parish in the area of "Bayou Dubonne," 60 miles southwest of Opelousas. This is the western part of the Parish cut off for Calcasieu after selling his grant on the Plaquemine Brulee is not known.

    The Court House was burned down and all records were destroyed in Lake Charles in 1910. We cannot check deeds, marriages, conveyances, and probates for our Cole, Forman and Simmons families. The relationship of Solomon's family is established by his Succession Papers filed in Opelousas Court Records. Named is Elizabeth Cole, widow of the deceased, James Cole, a son, James Forman, a son-in-law is requested to "tutor" his minor son, "Stephen Cole," Stephens portion of his father's estate was left in the care of his Uncle James Cole Sr., half-brother, David Simmons, and his brother-in-law William Forman.

    The Solomon Cole land was purchased by William Forman with the "reservations that, the widow, Elizabeth Cole and son Stephen Cole were to live on the 'home place." Other children of Solomon Cole were not named in the St. Landry Parish records but, we can identify those who married from the Bonds.

    .....Submitted by ...Your Most Obedient Servant, Stephen D. Forman, Commander, Granbury's Texas Brigade SCV Camp #1479, 11th Texas Cavalry Co. A, 12th Texas Cavalry Parsons Dragoons, Deo Vindice

    ________________________

    Solomon Cole was born in North Carolina. The family moved to Natchez Country, Mississippi in 1772. They located on "Coles Creek". Here Solomon Cole married Elizabeth Davis, widow of Charles Simmon. She had two sons by Charles. James s and David D. Simmons.
    Solomon received a Spanish Land Grant, Claim #756 of 200 acres, situated on the waters of Coles Creek, Natchez District on January 4, 1794.
    On February 7, 1804, Solomon and Elizabeth Cole sold their home, the original Spanish grant #756 of 200 acres to Buchner Darden for $400. They moved their family from Coles Creek to St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Solomon and his brother Jamle, located on land on the Plaquemine Brulee St. Landry Parish. Solomon Cole acquired 529 acres from Isaac Johnson, the original grantee.
    Solomon Cole served as a Police Juror (Justice of the Peace) in St. Landry Parish from 1811 to 1818. He later moved to a vacherie at Prairie Soileau.
    The following explanation of the Plaquemine Brulee, St. Landry, Louisiana is taken from "Cole Footprints".
    "The name PLAGUEMINE BRULEE is descriptive of the region, meaning burnt Persimine. The word Plaquemine is translated as the fruit of the Persimine tree; and Brulee was used by the Acadian settlers to describe fields burnt over for cleaninh spring. Voila! PLAQUEMINE BRULEE. It is also, the name of a well known stream of water, which covers Southern St. Landry Parish with tributaries of gulleys and bayous. This land area was important to the early settlement of Southwestern Louisiana.

    Spanish explorers sailing along the Gulf coast as early as 1519 found the mouth of the mighty Mississippi River. They established Colonies and Forts. It was the French explorer, Robert Cavelier La Salle who claimed for France in 1682, ae land drained by the river and its tributaries. He named the territory, "Louisiana" in honor of King Louie XIV. Louis J. St. Denis founded the first permanent settlements at Natchitoches in 1714, and at New Orleans in 1718. After the Seven Year War in 1763, France ceded Canada and all of the Louisiana Province east of the the Mississippi to England (except the Isle of Orleans). By a secret treaty with Spain, France had ceded all her land west of the Mississippi and Orleans to that country. From his military might, Napolean forced Spain to give Louisiana back to France in 1800. His dream for a French Colonial Empire failed, and in 1803 Napolean sold the Louisiana Territory to the United States for $15,000,000.

    During the French regime two Indian Trading Posts were established in the Southwestern section of the Territory, Poste des Attakapas and Poste des Opelousas. Both named for Indian Tribes who lived in the area. Post des Opelousas includet is now St. Landry, Acadia, Allen, Calcasieu, Beauregard Cameron, Jefferson and Evangeline Parishes. Some Anglo-Americans bought land from Indian Chiefs as early as 1780; others received Spanish Land Grants, until the Territory became United States property. She then granted land to Protestants as well as many Acadian families who moved into the area.

    When James and Solomon Cole moved from Coles Creek, Mississippi in 1804, they joined former neighbors by names of : Hayes, King, Forman, Simmons, McClelland, Reeves, Bilbo and Roberts. They all settled on each side of the Plaquemine Bruleeam in St. Landry Parish. James Cole was the original claimant by settlement and occupancy of 400 acres. Solomon Cole acquired his 529 acre Spanish Grant from Isaac Johnson, the original grantee. A tributary of Bayou Plaquemine Brulee ran through both James and Solomon's land, named Coles Bayou or Gulley. A certain location was known as Coles Cove. This area was also, "Coles Settlement," since that was the name of the first Post Office established in 1832. Evidently, this Post Office was located on the Solomon Cole land, some five miles north and east of present Crowley, Louisiana. Abraham Cole, son of Solomon was appointed postmaster, January 24, 1938. Two persons who gave bond were Jacob Simmons and William Forman, son-in-law of Solomon Cole.
    We do not know why the Coles became dissatisfied with the Plaquemine Brulee location. Perhaps, floods or pestilence caused crop failures. James Cole sold to Malachi Stanton, " a certain tract of land, situated in St. Landry Parish at a plalled, Tasse Point, on a Gulley (Coles) of Plaquemine Brulee, containing 400 acres and being in the Western District of the Territory of Orleans, no State of Louisiana...in consideration of the sum of $350.00" Dated: October 15, 1821 ) Bk. F p. 97-St. Landry Parish, La.)
    BAYOU DUBONNE, St. Landry Parish

    The Coles probably, started moving westward in St. Landry Parish after this date of 1821. Solomon Cole died in 1825 and his Succession papers read, "Judge George King went to the Cole Vacherie (small ranch) in Prairie Soileau on Beaver Cro make an Inventory of the estate." Out inter-married families of Cole, Forman and Simmons are found together in the 1830 Census of St. Landry Parish in the area of "Bayou Dubonne," 60 miles southwest of Opelousas. This is the western part of the Parish cut off for Calcasieu after selling his grant on the Plaquemine Brulee is not known. The Court House was burned down and all records were destroyed in Lake Charles in 1910. We can not check deeds, marriages, conveyances, and probates for our Cole, Forman and Simmons families.
    The relationship of Solomon's family is established by his Succession Papers filed in Opelousas Court Records. Named is Elizabeth Cole, widow of the deceased, James Cole, a son, James Forman, a son-in-law is requested to "tutor" his mino, "Stephen Cole", Stephens portion of his father's estate was left in the care of his Uncle James Cole, Sr. his half-brother, David Simmons, and his brother-in-law William Forman.
    The Solomon Cole land was purchased by William Forman with the "reservations that, the widow, Elizabeth Cole and son Stephen Cole were to live on the "home place". Other children of Solomon Cole were not named in the St. Landry Parish rs but, we can identify those who married from the Bonds.
    (Steve Forman)
    ________________
    From Carole Knight (cknight@huntnet.net)
    From the Succession of Solomon Cole:
    A petition from Elizabeth Cole, widow, asks that the community be sold at public sale on July 1, 1825, and that a family council be appointed to provide a tutor for Stephen Cole who is under the age of puberty. She signs with a mark. Wae a Cole, married a Cole??? Elizabeth is appointed the natural tutor.
    Attending the family council are James Cole Sr., uncle; David Simmons, half brother; James Cole, Jr., his brother; William Forman his brother-in-law and James Simmons, a friend in lieu of a family member. William Forman was appointed undert. David Simmons signs, as do William Forman and James Simmons; James Cole Jr. makes a mark.
    __________________
    (who are these people?)
    From the Succession of Jacob Simmons:
    At the family meeting January 9, 1823, Edmund Johnson, Jr., and --- Milburn, uncles of the minor child Christopher Simmons, along with family friends in lieu of other family members, all agreed to name Edmund Johnson, Sr., the grandfathere tutor and Edmund Jr. as undertutor. Edmund Jr. signs.
    It appears that mama Mary Johnson is also dead at this time??

    Note: James Forman (Dw4man@aol.com) has his birth date as 1 Apr 1743. Could this have been birth date for another Solomon Cole? 1810 Opel Census has birth 1766-84.

    131 COLE, Solomon 1766-84 1770? NC
    female 1766-84 Elizabeth DAVIS
    male 1795-1800 James 1794? MS
    female 1795-1800 Polly 1798? MS
    female 1795-1800 Mary 1800? MS
    male 1801-10 Abraham 1804? MS
    female 1801-10 Elizabeth 1806-8 LA

    Residence 132 was James Cole, his brother.

    Solomon married Elizabeth Davis about 1790 in Louisiana. Elizabeth was born in 1772 in Natchez, Adams Co, Mississippi; died in 1808 in Prairie, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Susan Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1791 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died in 1865 in Louisiana.
    2. 3. James Cole, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1794 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1850.
    3. 4. Mary "Polly" Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1795 in Mississippi; died after 1820.
    4. 5. Abraham Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1804 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1850 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana.
    5. 6. Elizabeth Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1806 in Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; died after 1842.
    6. 7. Stephen Davis Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jun 1817; died on 22 Apr 1877 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Susan Cole Descendancy chart to this point (1.Solomon1) was born in 1791 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died in 1865 in Louisiana.

    Susan married William Forman on 15 Dec 1812 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. William (son of George Forman and Sarah Jane (Irwin) Erwin) was born on 25 Jun 1791 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died on 31 May 1864 in Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 8. Amelia Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1814 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died in 1862 in Sugartown, Louisiana.
    2. 9. Melissa Ann Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1830 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana; died on 23 Jun 1924 in Eastland, Eastland Co, Texas.
    3. 10. David Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Sep 1817 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 6 Oct 1892 in Liberty Hill, Texas.
    4. 11. Nancy Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1818; died after 1819.
    5. 12. Susan Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Sep 1819; died in Nov 1822.
    6. 13. Martha Ann Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1820; died after 1821.
    7. 14. Lydia Ann Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1825 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 10 Jan 1887 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
    8. 15. Eliza Jane Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1913 in Curry Co, Texas.
    9. 16. William Justice Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1832; died after 1861.
    10. 17. Ebenezer Miller Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Mar 1838 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 28 Aug 1898 in Llano Co, Texas.
    11. 18. Samuel E. Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 05 Nov 1839; died in Nov 1846 in Louisiana.

  2. 3.  James Cole, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (1.Solomon1) was born about 1794 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1850.

    James married Sarah Simmons on 26 Mar 1814 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Sarah (daughter of James Simmons, Jr and Nancy Sullivan) was born about 1797; died after 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Melinda Ann Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1815 in Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; died on 07 Oct 1870 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    2. 20. David Miles Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1817 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Oct 1870 in Harris Co, Texas.
    3. 21. Solomon W. Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1819 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.
    4. 22. James Cole, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1820 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1821.
    5. 23. Eliza Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1822 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1843.
    6. 24. Louise Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1825 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1846.

    James married Sarah Miller House on 7 Dec 1849 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Sarah was born about 1794; died after 1850. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Mary "Polly" Cole Descendancy chart to this point (1.Solomon1) was born about 1795 in Mississippi; died after 1820.

    Mary married James Forman on 4 Jul 1817 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. James (son of George Forman and Sarah Jane (Irwin) Erwin) was born in 1792 in Natchez District, Mississippi; died before Jun 1833 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 5.  Abraham Cole Descendancy chart to this point (1.Solomon1) was born about 1804 in Coles Creek Settlement, Natchez, Mississippi; died after 1850 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana.

    Abraham married Livincy B Alston on 6 Jan 1826 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Livincy was born in 1811 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died about 1880 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. Abner Cole  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Adruimd Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1831.
    3. 27. Rachel Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1833 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1854.
    4. 28. Dawson Alston Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1835; died after 1856.
    5. 29. Stephen Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1837 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1838.
    6. 30. Susannah Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1839.
    7. 31. Adeline Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1840 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1841.
    8. 32. Abraham Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1863.
    9. 33. Phillip Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died about 1864 in Civil War.
    10. 34. Raphael Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1847.

  5. 6.  Elizabeth Cole Descendancy chart to this point (1.Solomon1) was born about 1806 in Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; died after 1842.

    Elizabeth married Jacob Simmons on 4 Dec 1829 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Jacob (son of James Simmons, Jr and Nancy Sullivan) was born on 26 Oct 1809 in Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; died after 1842. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Raphael Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; died after 1861.
    2. 36. Hulda Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1832; died after 1853.

    Elizabeth married Isham Nettles, Rev on 26 Aug 1826. Isham was born about 1802; died after 1828. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Elizabeth married William Lyons about 1835 in Louisiana. William (son of John Lyons, Sr and Nancy Anne Ahart) was born in 1797 in St. Martinville, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana; died before 21 Feb 1829 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 37. Marceline Lyons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1844; died after 1846.
    2. 38. Alzenith Lyons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Louisiana; died in 1885 in Vincent Settlement, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 39. Martha Lyons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1847 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 15 Jun 1909 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Big Woods Cem, Edgerly, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

  6. 7.  Stephen Davis Cole Descendancy chart to this point (1.Solomon1) was born on 13 Jun 1817; died on 22 Apr 1877 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

    Stephen married Nancy Mitchell Simmons about 1845. Nancy (daughter of William Cole Simmons and Rhoda Johnson) was born on 6 Nov 1822 in Plaquemine Brulee, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 27 Mar 1905 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 40. Florentine Arveston Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1847; died after 1848.
    2. 41. Mary Elizabeth Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Oct 1849 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 10 Dec 1884 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas.
    3. 42. Allistine Benjamin "Allis" Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Mar 1851 in Hickory Flat, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 Aug 1928 in Tarkington Prairie, Liberty Co, Texas.
    4. 43. Hardy Louis Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jul 1854 in Louisiana; died on 21 Dec 1885 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
    5. 44. Oakentine Columbus Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Nov 1854 in Louisiana; died on 27 Feb 1937 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.


Generation: 3

  1. 8.  Amelia Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1814 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died in 1862 in Sugartown, Louisiana.

    Amelia married David "Big Dave" Simmons on 24 Feb 1829 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. David (son of James Simmons, Jr and Nancy Sullivan) was born in 1811 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died in 1865 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 45. Ann Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1830 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1851.
    2. 46. Calvin Seamore Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1831 in Hickory Flats, Allen Parish, Louisiana; died in 1905 in Tarkington Prairie, Liberty Co, Texas.
    3. 47. William Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Hickory Flats, Allen Parish, Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    4. 48. Lydia Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1835 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1836.
    5. 49. David Luke Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1842 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    6. 50. Edith Courtney Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1839 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1840.
    7. 51. Abner Robert Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1840 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1841.
    8. 52. Susan Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1842 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1843.
    9. 53. Nancy Alice Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1843 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1844.
    10. 54. James Colbert Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1845 in Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana; died on 5 Aug 1903 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas.
    11. 55. Jeptha Erastus Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1847 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1848.

  2. 9.  Melissa Ann Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 31 Jan 1830 in Lafayette Parish, Louisiana; died on 23 Jun 1924 in Eastland, Eastland Co, Texas.

    Melissa married Thomas Lodowick Tanner on 24 Sep 1851. Thomas was born in 1821 in Tennessee; died after 1860 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 56. Richard James Tanner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jul 1852 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 Dec 1926 in Hardin, Liberty Co, Texas.
    2. 57. Elizabeth Tanner  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1854 in Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 58. Thomas W. Tanner  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    4. 59. David A. Tanner  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858 in Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

  3. 10.  David Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 8 Sep 1817 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 6 Oct 1892 in Liberty Hill, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: 1857, Old First Church, Orange, Orange Co, Texas; founded
    • Residence: Oct 1866, Liberty Hills, Texas
    • Will: Jan 1893, Liberty Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Opel Ct Hse Mar # 13

    The following is from the "Southern Baptists of Southeast Texas", the chapter on the formative years and beyond, pages 24 & 25:
    Old First, Orange, is the oldest congregation in Southeast Texas Association that can claim a definite historical peg for its birthright. It dates from October 1857, when ten members "in the presence of Brother D. D. Forman, as moderator" ctuted the church in as much as the city was then named Madison, the church bore that name through 1861. In the same month as its creation, it was " found orderly and orthodox" and received into the Bethlehem Association, meeting with Beech Creek Church in Tyler County on 12 October 1857.
    A. Prewett was the only delegate listed in the first year of Old First, Orange; there were nine members and a $2.00 contribution was made. No pastor was specified in its initial year, although Forman was the minister the following year ay have served in that capacity immediately following the organization.
    Forman was another remarkable minister who served God for many years. He was born in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, on 8 September, 1817. He married Mary Simmons on 17 January, 1837, (this is incorrect, actual copies of the court records she date as January 9, 1837), and " embraced Christianity" through faith in Christ in August 1841. Two years later, on 31 October 1843, Forman was ordained to the ministry in the same church where he had experienced salvation at Aimwell, Louisiana. The field in which he labored was, for the most part, in far western and southern sections of the state. He worked as moderator of the Louisiana Baptist Association for five or six years, during which time he assisted in organizing six churches and ordaining three preachers. (Texas Historical and Biographical Magazine, 2 vols.(Austin: J.B.Link, 1891-92)).
    Forman must have worked in the Orange County area before moving farther west, for in October 1866 he settled in Liberty County, which was in Tryon Association, and united with Oak Shade Church in Tarkington's Prairie. He preached extensiver about a year in these environs where the ministers were commonly asked for about a year to make their donations by preaching. He contributed $50.00 to the association, which meant that he preached fifty days. Part of this time was volunteered in the vicinity where the town of Willis developed in Montgomery County. Forman was pastor of several churches including Cedar Bayou and Willis.
    D.D. Forman was said "to be a man of much ability and leadership. He organized a wagon train and rescued it from Indians. D.D. Forman and Mary moved with a group Simmons families from Louisiana to East Texas, in Tarkingtons Prairie. They r moved to Central West Texas at Liberty Hill, where D.D. built a large store and lumber yard. He also built an imposing building, by the standards of the day. This was in Liberty Hill and was one of the largest buildings of several towns nearby. It was built to house the Liberty Normal and Business College. It cost about $500.
    The Coleman brothers were the first teachers and managers. Later, the Hamilton brothers, David Luke and Jeptha Erastus were brought there by their Uncle D.D. Forman, to teach. Later on D.D. Forman deeded the college building to the communnd it was used as a public school until it was destroyed by fire.
    D.D. Forman and Polly had no children of their own, but they acted as guardians and advisors to their nieces and nephews, children of David Simmons and wife Amelia (Millie) Forman. They had 12 children.
    Here I am going to parlay information of D.D. Forman and his wife, Mary Simmons Forman, as written by J. Gordon Bryson "Pete Shady", in his book, "Culture of the Shin Oak Ridge Folk". I am going to take a family right to correct the spellif the Forman name and will note other corrections of family lineage.
    Chapter 31. "Sometime long before I was born, a man named Forman came to Liberty Hill from East Texas. Apparently he was a man of considerable means, either a sawmill operator or a lumberman. He put in a lumberyard which was still doing bess when I was a medical student. He built the first unit of a big store, which was perhaps just a front for the lumber yard. It was this man Forman who financed the construction of the old LN and BC College. Believe it or not, that was the biggest structure between Georgetown and Burnet. It had cost Mr. Forman $500.00, and later he presented it to the community as public property. It was maintained by a combination of district taxes (very small) and tuition. The Coleman brothers were the first teachers and managers."
    Chapter 32-Bringing Up A Child In The Way He Should Go- "Perhaps the most often misquoted short sentence of the Scripture is "Bring up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart therefrom when he is old." Omitting that last e has become the practice of the mind that is always willing to underate the value of a good man. He may be a layman, a lawyer, a doctor, or a minister. However, the bad boys of the preacher area favorite quotation of the cynics. Mr. Webster says that a cynic is an atheist.
    The following two personalities, their origins, and their resultant ends are just two Shin Oak Ridge men which we have been able to follow through. They are presented to prove our contention that cultural advancement does have its genesn a good home.
    Let's first take the man D.D. Forman, born in Louisiana or East Texas on September 8, 1817. (I will intercede, he was born in Opelousas, La.). He died in Liberty Hill, October 6, 1892. His wife Mary (Cole) Forman, (again I will intercedey was a Simmons, the sister of David Simmons, D.D. Forman's mother's maiden name was Sue Anna Cole)., was born in 1818, in Opelousas, La. and died at Liberty Hill in 1897. They had no children. They were very devout members of the Baptist church. (I will a add that he was an ordained Baptist minister). We will soon see that it was very fortunate that his nephew, David L. Simmons, fell in love with and married Mary's niece, Polly Cole. Apparently the Formans became the guardian angels of the young David Simmons.
    The David L. Simmonses became the parents of three sons and three daughters. It is evident that the Forman-Cole genes flowed unhampered right into the Simmons bloodstream, as we will see in a very incomplete report upon the second and thirerations."
    Rev. D.D. Forman pastored at the "Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Christ" after 1876. Pg. 287 "Shin Oak Ridge".

    ________________

    from Steve Forman's FTW page:
    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/o/r/Stephen-D-Forman/GENE8-0005.html#CHILD13
    David was a baptist minister who established the oldest congregation in the Southeast Texas Baptist Association. It is the Old First, Orange congregation, and dates from October 1857.
    David and Mary "Polly" had no children.The following is from the "Southern Baptists of Southeast Texas", the chapter on the formative years and beyond, pages 24 & 25:
    Old First, Orange, is the oldest congregation in Southeast Texas Association that can claim a definite historical peg for its birthright. It dates from October 1857, when ten members "in the presence of Brother D. D. Forman, as moderator" constituted the church in as much as the city was then named Madison, the church bore that name through 1861. In the same month as its creation, it was " found orderly and orthodox" and received into the Bethlehem Association, meeting with Beech Creek Church in Tyler County on 12 October 1857.
    A. Prewett was the only delegate listed in the first year of Old First, Orange; there were nine members and a $2.00 contribution was made. No pastor was specified in its initial year, although Forman was the minister the following year and may have served in that capacity immediately following the organization.
    Forman was another remarkable minister who served God for many years. He was born in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana, on 8 September, 1817. He married Mary Simmons on 17 January, 1837, (this is incorrect, actual copies of the court records show the date as January 9, 1837), and " embraced Christianity" through
    faith in Christ in August 1841. Two years later, on 31 October 1843, Forman was ordained to the ministry in the same church where he had experienced salvation at Aimwell, Louisiana. The field in which he labored was, for the most part, in far western and southern sections of the state. He worked as moderator of the Louisiana Baptist Association for five or six years, during which time he assisted in organizing six churches and ordaining three preachers. (Texas Historical and Biographical Magazine, 2 vols.(Austin: J.B.Link, 1891-92)).
    Forman must have worked in the Orange County area before moving farther west, for in October 1866 he settled in Liberty County, which was in Tryon Association, and united with Oak Shade Church in Tarkington's Prairie. He preached extensively for about a year in these environs where the ministers were commonly asked for about a year to make their donations by preaching. He contributed $50.00 to the association, which meant that he preached fifty days. Part of this time was volunteered in the vicinity where the town of Willis developed in Montgomery County. Forman was pastor of several churches including Cedar Bayou and Willis.
    D.D. Forman was said "to be a man of much ability and leadership. He organized a wagon train and rescued Indians, Alabama Coushata from fever and starvation by moving them from the Sabine to Tarkington Prairie . D.D. Forman and Mary moved with a group Simmons families from Louisiana to East Texas, in Tarkingtons Prairie. They later moved to Central West Texas at Liberty Hill, where D.D. built a large store and lumber yard. He also built an imposing building, by the standards of the day. This was in Liberty Hill and was one of the largest buildings of several towns nearby. It was built to house the Liberty Normal and Business College. It cost about $500.
    The Coleman brothers were the first teachers and managers. Later, the Hamilton brothers, David Luke and Jeptha Erastus were brought there by their Uncle D.D. Forman, to teach. Later on D.D. Forman deeded the college building to the community and it was used as a public school until it was destroyed by fire.
    D.D. Forman and Polly had no children of their own, but they acted as guardians and advisors to their nieces and nephews, children of David Simmons and wife Amelia (Millie) Forman. They had 12 children.
    Here I am going to parlay information of D.D. Forman and his wife, Mary Simmons Forman, as written by J. Gordon Bryson "Pete Shady", in his book, "Culture of the Shin Oak Ridge Folk". I am going to take a family right to correct the spelling of the Forman name and will note other corrections of family lineage.
    Chapter 31. "Sometime long before I was born, a man named Forman came to Liberty Hill from East Texas. Apparently he was a man of considerable means, either a sawmill operator or a lumberman. He put in a lumberyard which was still doing business when I was a medical student. He built the first unit of a big store, which was perhaps just a front for the lumber yard. It was this man Forman who financed the construction of the old LN and BC College. Believe it or not, that was the biggest structure between Georgetown and Burnet. It had cost Mr. Forman $500.00, and later he presented it to the community as public property. It was maintained by a combination of district taxes (very small) and tuition. The Coleman brothers were the first teachers and managers."
    Chapter 32-Bringing Up A Child In The Way He Should Go- "Perhaps the most often misquoted short sentence of the Scripture is "Bring up a child in the way he should go, and he will not depart therefrom when he is old." Omitting that last phrase has become the practice of the mind that is always willing to underate the value of a good man. He may be a layman, a lawyer, a doctor, or a minister. However, the bad boys of the preacher are a favorite quotation of the cynics. Mr. Webster says that a cynic is an atheist.
    The following two personalities, their origins, and their resultant ends are just two Shin Oak Ridge men which we have been able to follow through. They are presented to prove our contention that cultural advancement does have its genesis in a good home.
    Let's first take the man D.D. Forman, born in Louisiana or East Texas on September 8, 1817. (I will intercede, he was born in Opelousas, La.). He died in Liberty Hill, October 6, 1892. His wife Mary (Cole) Forman, (again I will intercede, Mary was a Simmons, the sister of David Simmons, D.D. Forman's mother's maiden name was Sue Anna Cole)., was born in 1818, in Opelousas, La. and died at Liberty Hill in 1897. They had no children. They were very devout members of the Baptist church. (I will a add that he was an ordained Baptist minister). We will soon see that it was very fortunate that his nephew, David L. Simmons, fell in love with and married Mary's niece, Polly Cole. Apparently the Formans became the guardian angels of the young David Simmons.
    The David L. Simmonses became the parents of three sons and three daughters. It is evident that the Forman-Cole genes flowed unhampered right into the Simmons bloodstream, as we will see in a very incomplete report upon the second and third generations."
    Rev. D.D. Forman pastored at the "Liberty Hill Missionary Baptist Church of Christ" after 1876. Pg. 287 "Shin Oak Ridge"
    David D. Forman is also credited with rescuing the Alabama-Coushatta Indians by organizing a wagon train and bringing them from East Texas to Tarkingon Prairie. They were starving to death because of a severe drought and they were dying of fever. They remained in Tarkington Prairie until the US Gov't. put them on the Reservation in East Texas some years later.
    Here is additional information about the type of person D.D. Forman was:
    At Liberty Hill, Texas, he built a large store and lumber yard by the railroad tracks and across from the depot. It remained in use for a long time and was operated by Julius Landrum and Jake Simmons.
    D.D. Forman built an imposing building, by their standards of yesterday. It was built in Liberty Hill and was the largest building of several towns nearby. It was built to house the Liberty Normal and Business College. It cost about $500. If you could see the picture, you would be amazed that such a large attractive building could be built for that sum of money.
    I have before me a picture of the Liberty Normal and Business College. It is a reprint of an ad published in the Williamson County Sun on Thursday, Aug. 12, 1886. The ad presents "Reasons Why You Should Attend This School" and another write-up describing the "Character of Work Done Here" was written by the President, E. M. Coleman, and Secretary P.T. Coleman. A catalogue could be had by addressing the above. The write-ups were on each side of a large picture of the college.
    This reprint was published in Georgetown, Texas by the "Williamson County Sun" on March 20, 1969 page 13.
    Beginning with reason #14 as to why you should attend the Liberty Normal and Business College we find:
    "14. This school is better adapted to the wants of the masses than any other school in the State.
    #15. Its success is unparalleled in the West.
    #16. It is the largest and most progressive Normal in the State.
    #17. Board is only $10.00 per month.
    I have known some of the graduates and they really did excel in their chosen professions. The Coleman brothers were the first teachers and managers. Later the Hamilton brothers, David Luke and Jeptha Erastus, were brought to Liberty Hill to teach in the Normal and Business College by their Uncle D.D. Forman. Two of their sisters came also. They taught and helped in managing the school for some years. These two brothers were Baptist Ministers, who went to South America as Missionaries. They were sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Georgetown, Texas, and the Baptist Church of Liberty Hill, Texas.
    D.D. Forman later deeded the College Building to the Community and it was used as a public school until its destruction by fire. The College building was destroyed by fire around 1901. That same night the Baptist Church was burned to the ground as a result of burning flying debris. The wind was very strong and nor fire fighting equipment was to be had. The story of the fire incidents was told to me by David Reid Simmons, who lived at Liberty Hill at the time and was present when it happened. He had attended school in the building.
    Rev. D.D. Forman and his wife, Mary (called Polly), had no children but they acted as guardians and advisors to their neices and nephews, children of David and Amelia Simmons. This is evident by the many experiences they shared together. It is also evident that he had much concern for them by his sharing his worldly possessions with them through his will.

    Fact 1: August 1841, "Embraced Christianity" throught fatih in Christ
    Fact 2: October 31, 1843, Ordained as Baptist Minister, Aimwell, Louisiana.
    Fact 3: October 1857, Old First, Orange, is the oldest congregation in Southeast Texas, started by Dav
    Fact 4: October 1866, Settled in Liberty County.
    Fact 5: 1886, Built Liberty Normal and Business College, Liberty Hill Texas


    Residence:
    D.D. Forman built Liberty Normal and Business College

    Will:
    Will
    Deeds-22page 228-Jan. 1892 Liberty, Texas Courthouse
    Will of D. D. Forman who died Oct. 6, 1892 (whose wife was Mary, called Polly).
    1. To brother, E. M. Forman of Llano Co. $2,000
    2. To sister Eliza Jane Cole of Williamson Co. $1,500
    3. To Martha A. Denman of Houston $1,500
    4. To Colbert J. Simmons of Williamson Co. $1,000
    5. To D.L. Simmons of Williamson Co. $1,000
    6. " Nancy A. Wright of Liberty Co. $ 500
    7. " Elizabeth Morgan of Calcasieu Parish La. $ 500
    8. " Susan Welch of Calcasieu Parish, La $1,000
    9. " Lydia Hamilton $ 500
    10. " H. S. Day, MD $ 500
    11. " J. M. Archard of Indian Territory $ 500
    12. " Peneo Archard of Indian Territory $ 500
    13. " Malessie Simmons of Williamson Co. $ 500
    14. " Buckner Orphans Home of Dallas $ 500
    15. " Cuban Missions $ 500
    16. " Calvin Simmons of Liberty County $ 400
    17. " William Simmons of Liberty County $ 400

    Executors E. M. Forman, D.S. Cole, D. L. Simmons. Will progated Dec. 1892, Liberty County Judge D. S. Chesher.[SDForman Family.FTW]


    David married Mary Simmons on 9 Jan 1837 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Mary (daughter of James Simmons, Jr and Nancy Sullivan) was born on 12 Dec 1818 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died on 27 Dec 1897 in Liberty Hill, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Nancy Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1818; died after 1819.

  5. 12.  Susan Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 26 Sep 1819; died in Nov 1822.

  6. 13.  Martha Ann Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1820; died after 1821.

  7. 14.  Lydia Ann Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 26 Dec 1825 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 10 Jan 1887 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

    Lydia married Maranda Perkins in 1843 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Maranda was born about 1825 in Louisiana; died after 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 60. Washington Evander Perkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Mar 1846 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Apr 1909 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

  8. 15.  Eliza Jane Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1830 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1913 in Curry Co, Texas.

    Eliza married Jacob Cole about 1850 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Jacob (son of James Rentfroe Cole and Marguerite Langley) was born about 1830 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1845 in Curry Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 16.  William Justice Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1832; died after 1861.

    Notes:

    William Justus Forman served in the War Between the States, 1861, with the 8th Louisiana Infantry, Co. H.


  10. 17.  Ebenezer Miller Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 7 Mar 1838 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 28 Aug 1898 in Llano Co, Texas.

    Notes:

    Ebenezer Miller Forman was born in Louisiana in 1838. He married Apolonia Elizabeth Perkins about 1859. In 1860, Ebenezer and wife Apolonia are living in Calcasieu Parish, La. the post office listed at Ballius Ferry La. Listed above Er is his father, William Forman age 69 and mother, Susan age 63. Listed below Ebenezer and Apolonia were his older brother David D. Forman and wife Mary. Listed next to them is Calvert Andrus age 35 and wife Elizabeth age 33. Their children are listed with William age 12, who later marries Rebbeca Butler and fathers Annie Almira Andrus who marries Samuel David Forman Sr.
    On April 1, 1862, Ebenezer Forman enlists in the 26th Texas Cavalry Co.C, of Debray's Regiment at Galveston, Texas. It appears the whole group, the Formans, Butlers, and Andrus families moved to Houston about 1858. Ebenezer only served a t time with the 26th as he procurred a replacement in August 1862. He re-enlisted in 1864 in what was known as Ragsdale's Battalion and remained with them until the end of the war.
    The family had reported Ebenezer was a circuit preacher. The Census listed his occupation as a farmer. His older brother David D. Forman was an ordained Baptist minister.
    In 1880 Ebenezer and family were living in Independence, Texas, (Washington County). They had also lived in Llano, Texas and that is where Ebenezer and Apolonia are buried, at Bluffton Cemetery, Llano, Texas.

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    from Steve Forman's FTW site
    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/o/r/Stephen-D-Forman/GENE8-0008.html#CHILD24

    Fought in the Civil War. Ebenezer was a circuit riding preacher. Ebenezer Miller Forman was born in Louisiana in 1838. He married Apolona Elizabeth Perkins about 1859. In 1860, Ebenezer and wife Apolona are living in Calcasieu Parish, La. the post office listed at Ballius Ferry La. Listed above Ebenezer is his father, William Forman age 69 and mother, Susan age 63. Listed below Ebenezer and Apolona were his older brother David D. Forman and wife Mary. Listed next to them is Calvert Andrus age 35 and wife Elizabeth age 33. Their children are listed with William age 12, who later marries Rebbeca Butler and fathers Annie Almira Andrus who marries Samuel David Forman Sr.
    On April 1, 1862, Ebenezer Forman enlists in the 26th Texas Cavalry Co.C, of Debray's Regiment at Galveston, Texas. It appears the whole group, the Formans, Butlers, and Andrus families moved to Houston about 1858. Ebenezer only served a short time with the 26th as he procurred a replacement in August 1862. He re-enlisted in 1864 in what was known as Ragsdale's Battalion and remained with them until the end of the war.
    The family had reported Ebenezer was a circuit preacher. The Census listed his occupation as a farmer. His older brother David D. Forman was an ordained Baptist minister.
    In 1880 Ebenezer and family were living in Independence, Texas, (Washington County). They had also lived in Llano, Texas and that is where Ebenezer and Apolona are buried, at Bluffton Cemetery, Llano, Texas.[SDForman Family.FTW]
    On 9-28-1931, Ebenezer and Apalona were moved from the OLD BLUFFTON Cem., a community on the Llano side of the Colorado River where the main BRIDGE was located, to the NEW BLUFFTON Cem., located about 6 miles further west of the original road. They were buried in Lot 5 Grave 1 (Ebenezer) and Grave 2 (Apalona). Persons contacted by the original persons in charge of moving these graves in 1931 (company was originally Chicago based Emory, Peck, and Rockwood, but it went bankrupt, slowing down the project for several years before Roosevelt's New Deal policy stepped in to complete it with the final control going to present LCRA) for permission to move your ancestors graves are listed as:
    SONS: Albert of Seguin, Will of Houston, N. G. of Rankin, TX and daughter, Mrs. R. B. Anderson of Seguin.

    I don't have much information on the Formans, but I have been able to find quite a bit on the Perkins side. I found the family in Washington Co. TX, Independence Tnshp. in 1880, but nothing further. Of course, Ebenezer was dead by 1900, and although Apalona was still alive until 1909, I don't know where she was, other than to suspect she was living with one of her children.

    There were no CHURCH BUILDINGS in the area at that time, and none ever existed in the original community of Old Bluffton. Churches rotated using the upstairs portion of a two-story business establishment, which was also shared with the local masonic lodge, of which I noted that your Ebenezer was also a Mason. In the later days of Old Bluffton before it was covered by the lake, Ike Maxwell did most of his preaching at the local school building. The community of TOW (pronounced like how-now-brown-cow, not TOE) operated under similar religious circumstances, no formal buildings, although much of that community was not covered by the lake. There are a couple of church buildings there today, Church of Christ, for one, but doubt they were there when Ebenezer was in the area. The same is true of Lone Grove, who only has a Church of Christ with a former Methodist and Baptist no longer there.

    A main reason I did not suspect him to be a Baptist minister is because the records used to move he and Apalona's graves from Old Bluffton refer to him as REV. Ebeneaer M. Forman. The Church of Christ do not refer to their ministers by this title, and I have known many Baptist ministers who preferred the title of BROTHER in lieu of reverend as well.

    A lot of the time, how the minister signed his name on marriage licenses were indications of his religious persuasion, but Ebenezer must have only used something like MOG, minister of God. One reason why it is important for me to know that he was a Baptist minister is because this also gives me insight into the religious backgrounds of the persons whose marriages he performed in the area.

    I don' t know if you're interested or not, but I think I have a list of all the marriages he performed in Llano Co. I have one on my ggrandfather, from both Llano and Burnet Co. (people who gave their address as the original pre 1937 Bluffton lived on BOTH sides of the river) as well as other ministers who performed marriages for people whose families lived in my "territory" of interest.

    Looking forward to hearing from you. Karylon A. Russell, Box 823, Llano, TX 78643 krussell@moment.net

    P.S. Have you visited their graves at Bluffton? They are in good shape. There's a good chance one of their sons owned a store in the town of Llano during the time the parents were in the area---at least the last name was spelled FORMAN---no middle "E." And, I'm also thinking there are a few marriages listed in Llano Co. records.
    thought you might be interested in the marriages on file in Llano Co. that were performed by E. M. Forman:

    Vol. 1:
    #104 Eliza Conway to James Crenshaw 11-14-1883
    #116 D. S. Wells to Mary Maxwell 3-17-1884
    #143 J. J. Nobles to M. F. Howell 11-20-1884
    #148 Silas Collins to Mary Cowan 11-25-1884
    #154 F. M. Clendennen to Emma Gooch 12-25-1884
    #160 Leon L. Franks to Leora Ellen Dunham 1-15-1885
    #196 H. S. Hereford to Mrs. S. A. Hamlet 1-8-1886
    #202 Allen Pope to Fannie I. Morgan 4-29-1886
    #216 T. J. Alexander to S. A. Forman 12-7-1886
    #218 Sam H. Pullen to D. J. Arnold 11-15-1884
    #286 J. M. Neely to Ellan Davis 12-19-1888
    #288 John W. Morgan to Ruthie Allen 12-24-1888
    #288B Samuel P. Miller to Susie A. Bible 12-23-1888
    #296 Markus Wyatt to M. J. Pierce 2-26-1889
    #322 J. T. Warden to Mrs. H. J. Borders 12-29-1889
    #342 J. S. Robinson to M. M. Maxwell 12-7-1890
    #388 C. L. Swift to Annie Windham 7-10-1892
    #455 G. M. Jackson to Ollie Lockhart 6-10-1894
    #472 W. N. Alexander to Rebecca Clendennen 12-16-1894

    Vol. 2
    #15 ?
    #24 ? Hereford to ? Ligon
    #32 ? Davis to ? Alexander
    #37 D. W. Blair to Mattie Shaw 12-31-1895
    #82 J. N. Strong to Lydia Gooch 7-28-1897
    #103 J.C. Allen to Pinkey Power 1-12-1898

    The reason I copied these down is because my great grandfather, Isaac Byler IKE Maxwell was a contemporary minister in the same area. Ike came to the area in 1854 at age 17 and is responsible for naming the community of Bluffton, TX after his home in Bluffton, AR. I am familiar with 99% of all the names of the people Rev. Forman performed the ceremonies for, which helps me better pinpoint who NEEDS to be in my research. IF he married them, they no doubt lived in that same area.
    Here's an interesting item!!! In the book, LLANO - GEM OF THE HILL COUNTRY by Wilburn Oatman, Pioneer Book Publishers, Inc. of Hereford, TX, 1970, pg. 35, Mr. Oatman lists the name of a post office in Llano Co. as FORMAN, with the date of establishment 10-10-1883 and with Ebenezer M. Forman as the postmaster, appointed the same date as establishment. BUT, it was discontinued and moved to Bluffton District 8-17-1888. I am now curious as to the LOCATION of this brief "community." Will check on it.

    Ebenezer married Apolonia Elizabeth Perkins about 1862. Apolonia (daughter of Samuel Perkins and Rebecca Coward) was born on 19 Mar 1839 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 13 May 1909 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Bluffton Cem, Llano, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 61. William James Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1863; died after 1884.
    2. 62. Samuel David Forman, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1865 in Llano, Llano Co, Texas; died on 26 Oct 1951 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas.
    3. 63. Antonette "Nettie" Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Jan 1868; died in Aug 1918 in Seguin, Guadalupe Co, Texas.
    4. 64. Ada Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Nov 1869; died on 27 Nov 1939.
    5. 65. Jacob C Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Oct 1873 in Texas; died in Aug 1928.
    6. 66. Albert E Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1874; died after 1895.
    7. 67. Hattie Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1879 in Independence, Texas; died on 4 Jan 1880.
    8. 68. Peal E Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Nov 1882; died after 1910.

  11. 18.  Samuel E. Forman Descendancy chart to this point (2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 05 Nov 1839; died in Nov 1846 in Louisiana.

  12. 19.  Melinda Ann Cole Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1815 in Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; died on 07 Oct 1870 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 22 Jun 1960, Duncans Wood (Precinct 2), Orange Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer <<
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA (step-dau Elisabeth Johnson)
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    Census:
    21 Jun 1860 Orange Co, Texas Precinct 2, PO Duncans Wood
    pg 27
    178 John Harmon 22 1838 TX <<
    Mary (Means) 19 1841 LA
    Martha 3 1857 TX
    Milley 1 1859 TX

    180 Harmon John 70 1790 LA
    Elizabeth 1793 LA
    Green, Manda 20 1840 TX

    pg 29
    res 192 Solomon Sparks 40 1820 Alabama
    Martha C Sparks 40 1820 S.C
    John L 16 1844 TN
    James E 14 1846 LA
    William E 9 1851 TX
    Mary S 11 1849 TX
    Joseph M 7 1853 TX
    Oscah 4 1856 TX

    res 193 John Railah 1798 62
    Malinda Railah 1816 44
    Christian W Railah 1848 12 TX
    Isaac P Railah 8 1852 TX
    Rachel D Railah 5 1855 TX
    Mary C Railah 3 1857 TX
    Julia C 2 1858


    pg 30
    201 Burrell James 35 1825 LA
    Elizabeth 25 1835 LA
    William 12 1848 TX
    Robert 10 1850
    Emoly 8 1852
    David 3 1857
    Lucy 2 1858
    Frederick Burrell 19 1841 TX

    pg 31
    207 Gallier Jane 23 1837 MS
    Rufus 6 1854 TX
    Andrew 4 1856 TX
    Willis 3 1857 TX

    pg 36
    229 Jemima Morgan 54 1806 LA
    Allen 20 1840 TX
    William 17 1843
    Sarah 1 1847

    pg 38
    238 Myers James 31 1829 LA
    Sarah E 27 1833 TX
    James Orin 1 1859 TX
    Mary Myers 70 1790 LA

    240 John Cole 55 1805 farmer LA
    Rachel 55 1805 LA
    Absalome 20 1840 stock keeper TX
    James 16 1844 stock keeper TX
    Hulda 13 1847 TX
    Clark 20 1830 stock keeper TX

    241 Mark Cole 25 1835 TX
    Hester A. 21 1839 TX
    Hulda 1 1859 TX

    Melinda married John Johnson on 15 Sep 1829 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. John (son of Moses** Johnson and Nancy** Anna Robert) was born in 1802; was christened on 7 Aug 1803 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died in 1841 in Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 69. Elizabeth Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1833 in Louisiana; died before 1870 in Colorado Co, Texas.
    2. 70. James Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1835 and 1838 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.
    3. 71. Nancy Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1837 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 13 Jun 1903 in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas.
    4. 72. Sarah "Sally" Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1859 in of, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.
    5. 73. Moses Johnson  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1843 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1860 in of, Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Melinda married John Riley on 03 Oct 1845 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas. John was born in 1799 in Georgia; died after 1870 in of, Colorado Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 74. Christian Riley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1910 in of, Ganado, Jackson Co, Texas.
    2. 75. Isaac P. Riley  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Jun 1853 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 10 Jan 1924 in Cuero, Dewitt Co, Texas.
    3. 76. Rachel D. Riley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, or Orange Co, Texas; died after 1870 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.
    4. 77. Mary C. Riley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1857 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, or Orange Co, Texas; died after 1870 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  13. 20.  David Miles Cole Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1817 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Oct 1870 in Harris Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 20 Dec 1850, Harris Co, Texas
    • Census: 29 Jul 1860, Colorado Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    Residence 650
    Cole, David 33 1817 Louisiana farmer
    (ancestry has Cale)
    Sydney L. 30 1820 Louisiana
    Franklin D. 10 1840 Texas
    Thos Wash (Thomas Washington) 9 1841 Texas
    Salomon 4 1856 Texas
    Lewis, John 34 1816 Georgia
    Brittain, Reuben 20 1830 Texas
    Johnson, James 15 1835 Texas
    McFarland, Elizabeth 18 1832 Texas


    residence 651
    Cole, Solomon 31 1818 Louisiana
    Gillianne 20 1830 Louisiana

    Census:
    29 Jul 1860
    Post Office, San Bernard, Colorado County


    Looking at other names in the census living in close proximity, looks like a German/Prussian community.

    Residence 665
    Sparks, Jacob 27 1833 Alabama
    Nancy (Johnson) 20, 1840 Louisiana
    Emma S. 5 1855 Texas
    Sophronia 4 1856 Texas
    William M. 2 1858 Texas
    Johnson, James 22 1838 Louisiana (bro-in-law)
    Shote (Schoat), Elizabeth (Johnson) 24 1835 Louisiana (sis-in-law)
    Shote, William M. 9 1851 Texas


    Residence 655
    Cole S.W. 41 1819 Louisiana (Solomon)
    Zilla A. 26 1834 Louisiana
    Mary C. 9 1851 Texas
    Martha 8 1855 Texas
    Sarah 2 1848 Texas
    Priest, John 22 1838 Alabama


    Residence 656
    Cole, David 43 1817 Louisiana
    Ann 23 1837 Germany
    F.D. (male) 22 1838 Texas
    Solomon 13 1847 Texas
    Ganse, Charles 13 1847 Texas
    Harris, Joshua 26 1834 Texas
    Roberts, Thomas (Thos Jefferson) 23 1837 Louisiana (Married Elizabeth Johnson Schoat in 1864)
    Cole, Elizabeth 2 1858 Texas

    David married Sidney Louise Yoakum on 29 Apr 1838 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Sidney (daughter of Thomas Yoakum and Pamela Peace) was born in 1820 in Louisiana; died after 1850 in of, Harris Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 78. Franklin D. Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1838 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.
    2. 79. Thomas Washington Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1841 in Texas; died after 1850 in of, Harris Co, Texas.
    3. 80. Solomon Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1846 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

    David married Ann Dressier in Jul 1858 in Texas. Ann was born in 1837 in Germany; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 81. Elizabeth Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  14. 21.  Solomon W. Cole Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1819 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 20 Dec 1850, Harris Co, Texas
    • Census: 29 Jul 1860, Colorado Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    Residence 650
    Cole, David 33 1817 Louisiana farmer
    (ancestry has Cale)
    Sydney L. 30 1820 Louisiana
    Franklin D. 10 1840 Texas
    Thos Wash (Thomas Washington) 9 1841 Texas
    Salomon 4 1856 Texas
    Lewis, John 34 1816 Georgia
    Brittain, Reuben 20 1830 Texas
    Johnson, James 15 1835 Texas
    McFarland, Elizabeth 18 1832 Texas


    residence 651
    Cole, Solomon 31 1818 Louisiana
    Gillianne 20 1830 Louisiana

    Census:
    29 Jul 1860
    Post Office, San Bernard, Colorado County


    Looking at other names in the census living in close proximity, looks like a German/Prussian community.

    Residence 665
    Sparks, Jacob 27 1833 Alabama
    Nancy (Johnson) 20, 1840 Louisiana
    Emma S. 5 1855 Texas
    Sophronia 4 1856 Texas
    William M. 2 1858 Texas
    Johnson, James 22 1838 Louisiana (bro-in-law)
    Shote (Schoat), Elizabeth (Johnson) 24 1835 Louisiana (sis-in-law)
    Shote, William M. 9 1851 Texas


    Residence 655
    Cole S.W. 41 1819 Louisiana (Solomon)
    Zilla A. 26 1834 Louisiana
    Mary C. 9 1851 Texas
    Martha 8 1855 Texas
    Sarah 2 1848 Texas
    Priest, John 22 1838 Alabama


    Residence 656
    Cole, David 43 1817 Louisiana
    Ann 23 1837 Germany
    F.D. (male) 22 1838 Texas
    Solomon 13 1847 Texas
    Ganse, Charles 13 1847 Texas
    Harris, Joshua 26 1834 Texas
    Roberts, Thomas (Thos Jefferson) 23 1837 Louisiana (Married Elizabeth Johnson Schoat in 1864)
    Cole, Elizabeth 2 1858 Texas

    Solomon married Gillanne A. (..) Cole about 1850 in Texas. Gillanne was born in 1830 in Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 82. Mary C. Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1851 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.
    2. 83. Martha Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.
    3. 84. Sarah Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  15. 22.  James Cole, Jr Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1820 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1821.

  16. 23.  Eliza Cole Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1822 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1843.

    Eliza married Thomas Choatson on 24 May 1842. Thomas was born about 1822; died after 1843. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  17. 24.  Louise Cole Descendancy chart to this point (3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1825 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1846.

    Louise married A. Odom, Mr about 1845 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. A. was born about 1825; died after 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 25.  Abner Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1)

  19. 26.  Adruimd Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1830 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1831.

  20. 27.  Rachel Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1833 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1854.

    Rachel married Thomas Green about 1853. Thomas (son of Solomon Green and Sarah Hayes) was born in 1830 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 85. Adeline Green  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1852 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860.
    2. 86. Solomon Green  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 87. Uriah Green  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1857 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, St. Landry Paish, Louisiana.
    4. 88. Martha Green  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Dec 1859 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860.

  21. 28.  Dawson Alston Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1835; died after 1856.

    Dawson married Margaret Hall about 1855. Margaret was born about 1835; died after 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 29.  Stephen Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1837 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1838.

  23. 30.  Susannah Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1838 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1839.

  24. 31.  Adeline Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1840 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1841.

  25. 32.  Abraham Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1842 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1863.

    Abraham married Martha Berry about 1862. Martha was born about 1842; died after 1863. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  26. 33.  Phillip Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1844 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died about 1864 in Civil War.

  27. 34.  Raphael Cole Descendancy chart to this point (5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1846 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1847.

  28. 35.  Raphael Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1830 in Plaquemine Brulee, Acadia Parish, Louisiana; died after 1861.

    Raphael married Mary Lyons about 1850 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. Mary (daughter of William Lyons and Harriet "Hetty" Hayes) was born about 1832; died after 1861. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 89. Jacob Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1852 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died in 1927 in Weslake, Louisiana.
    2. 90. Tabitha Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1853 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 19 Feb 1923 in Calcsieu Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 91. Alice Berry Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Aug 1857 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 28 Mar 1919 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Rigmaiden Cem, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    4. 92. Eliza Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1859 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died about 1870.

  29. 36.  Hulda Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1832; died after 1853.

    Hulda married Isaac Walker about 1852. Isaac was born about 1832; died after 1853. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  30. 37.  Marceline Lyons Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1844; died after 1846.

    Marceline married Thomas Vincent about 1845. Thomas was born about 1825; died after 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  31. 38.  Alzenith Lyons Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1846 in Louisiana; died in 1885 in Vincent Settlement, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

    Alzenith married Lawrence Bilbo about 1841. Lawrence was born about 1821; died after 1841. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  32. 39.  Martha Lyons Descendancy chart to this point (6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born in Jul 1847 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 15 Jun 1909 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Big Woods Cem, Edgerly, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

    Martha married Johnson Moss about 1847. Johnson was born about 1827 in of, Louisiana; died after 1848. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  33. 40.  Florentine Arveston Cole Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 13 Jul 1847; died after 1848.

  34. 41.  Mary Elizabeth Cole Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 10 Oct 1849 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 10 Dec 1884 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas.

    Mary married James Colbert Simmons in 1868. James (son of David "Big Dave" Simmons and Amelia Forman) was born on 25 Jun 1845 in Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana; died on 5 Aug 1903 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 93. Cora Hanvelia Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1869 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 25 Jun 1930 in Childress, Texas.
    2. 94. Martha Calpernia Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1871; died after 1910.
    3. 95. Sarah Elizabeth Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1873; died on 26 Apr 1956 in Williamson Co, Texas.
    4. 96. William Wesley Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1875; died after 1876.

  35. 42.  Allistine Benjamin "Allis" Cole Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 12 Mar 1851 in Hickory Flat, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 Aug 1928 in Tarkington Prairie, Liberty Co, Texas.

    Allistine married Sarah Hall on 8 Jan 1874 in Liberty Co, Texas. Sarah (daughter of Robert Hall and Mary Ann "Polly" Cole) was born on 8 Mar 1853 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 26 Sep 1916 in Tarkington Prairie, Liberty Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 97. Jacob Caswell "Cas" Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jul 1879 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas; died on 23 May 1932 in Liberty Co, Texas.

  36. 43.  Hardy Louis Cole Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 13 Jul 1854 in Louisiana; died on 21 Dec 1885 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    Birthdate needs to be checked.


  37. 44.  Oakentine Columbus Cole Descendancy chart to this point (7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 13 Nov 1854 in Louisiana; died on 27 Feb 1937 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

    Notes:

    Birthdate needs to be checked.

    Oakentine married Emma Singleton about 1880. Emma was born on 21 Sep 1859 in Louisiana; died on 24 Feb 1940 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 98. Harley E Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jan 1882; died on 7 Aug 1961 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.


Generation: 4

  1. 45.  Ann Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1830 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1851.

    Ann married Valentine Simmons about 1850. Valentine was born about 1830; died after 1851. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 46.  Calvin Seamore Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 1 Jul 1831 in Hickory Flats, Allen Parish, Louisiana; died in 1905 in Tarkington Prairie, Liberty Co, Texas.

    Calvin married Scholastica "Colastie" Lyons in 1851. Scholastica (daughter of Joseph H. Lyons and Mary Ann Guidry) was born on 15 Feb 1836 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died on 3 Jul 1904 in Tarkington, Liberty Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 99. William Derville "Derve" Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 May 1860 in Texas; died on 28 Nov 1937 in Liberty City, Liberty Co, Texas.

  3. 47.  William Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1838 in Hickory Flats, Allen Parish, Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jul 1870, Calcasieu Parish (Ward 6), Louisiana

    Notes:

    Census:
    Simmons, David L. 28 1842 farmer 100 200 LA
    Simmons, Elisa (Hall) 24 1846 LA
    Simmons, Alice 3 1867 LA
    Cole, Solomon S 35 LA
    Birge Andrew 22 LA
    Hall Sarah 18 LA

    next door: (brother to David)
    Simmons, William 32 1838 LA
    Simmons, Josephine 28 1842
    Simmons, Ernest 12 1858
    Simmons, Marcellus 10 1860
    Simmons, Amelia 6 1864
    Simmons, John 3 1867
    Pollard, Delphine 21 1849

    William married Mrs. Josephine (..) Simmons about 1857 in Louisiana. Josephine was born in 1842 in Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 100. Ernest Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858 in Louisiana; died after 1870.
    2. 101. Marcellus Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860 in Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    3. 102. Amelia Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1864 in Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.
    4. 103. John Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1867 in Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

  4. 48.  Lydia Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1835 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1836.

  5. 49.  David Luke Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1842 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 14 Jul 1870, Calcasieu Parish (Ward 6), Louisiana

    Notes:

    David Luke Simmons moved from Louisiana to Tarkington Prairie near Liberty ,Texas in Liberty County. They moved there with his Uncle David D. Forman and Aunt Polly (Mary Simmons) Forman.
    It was while living in Tarkington Prairie a party was formed to rescue the Indians in East Texas (Alabama-Coushatta). These had suffered a severe loss of lives as a result of a double tragedy: starvation caused by a severe drought and an epidemic of fever. The Indians were fast dying. This wagon train was organized and supervised by Rev. D.D. Forman. Two drivers of the oxen drawn wagons were David Luke and his brother James Colbert Simmons. Their Indian friends were brought to Liberty County and there settled on the Trinity River. They remained there until they moved back to East Texas, on a reservation furnished by the U.S. Government.
    David Luke operated a general merchandise store at Tarkington Prairie, it is still standing (1973) and is known as the Wells Antique Store. David Luke Simmons is next found in Liberty Hill, Texas. Three brothers moved together with their Uncle D.D. Forman and Aunt Polly. They were D.L., James Colbert, and Abner Simmons.
    David Luke Simmons helped to operate the lumber yard and hardware store, originally built and owned by D.D. Forman. It was located just across the railroad tracks from the Liberty Hill depot.
    On Feb. 4, 1864, he married Eliza Hall, in Calcasieu Parish, La. at her residence.
    David Luke Simmons was in the Confederate Army, 16th Louisiana Infantry Co. K.

    http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/f/o/r/Stephen-D-Forman/GENE8-0011.html#CHILD36

    Census:
    Simmons, David L. 28 1842 farmer 100 200 LA
    Simmons, Elisa (Hall) 24 1846 LA
    Simmons, Alice 3 1867 LA
    Cole, Solomon S 35 LA
    Birge Andrew 22 LA
    Hall Sarah 18 LA

    next door:
    Simmons, William 32 1838 LA
    Simmons, Josephine 28 1842
    Simmons, Ernest 12 1858
    Simmons, Marcellus 10 1860
    Simmons, Amelia 6 1864
    Simmons, John 3 1867
    Pollard, Delphine 21 1849

    David married Elisa Hall about 1857 in Opelousas, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana. Elisa (daughter of Robert Hall and Mary Ann "Polly" Cole) was born in 1846 in Louisiana; died after 1870 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 104. Eliza Ella Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1865; died after 1880.
    2. 105. Geneva A. Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1869; died after 1880.
    3. 106. Ulysses Seymour Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 01 Sep 1868 in Hickory Flats, Allen Parish, Louisiana; died on 09 Jun 1869 in Hickory Flats, Allen Parish, Louisiana.
    4. 107. Isaac Isaiah Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1872; died after 1880.
    5. 108. Jacob Calvin Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1874; died after 1880.
    6. 109. Mary Alice Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1875; died after 1880.
    7. 110. Tinie Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 02 Nov 1880 in Liberty Hill, Texas; died on 06 Nov 1880 in Liberty Hill, Texas.
    8. 111. Robert Clarence Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1882; died after 1890.

  6. 50.  Edith Courtney Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1839 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1840.

  7. 51.  Abner Robert Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1840 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1841.

  8. 52.  Susan Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1842 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1843.

  9. 53.  Nancy Alice Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1843 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1844.

  10. 54.  James Colbert Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 25 Jun 1845 in Hickory Flat, Calcasieu, Louisiana; died on 5 Aug 1903 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas.

    Notes:

    Order of these wives is speculation.

    James married Mary Elizabeth Cole in 1868. Mary (daughter of Stephen Davis Cole and Nancy Mitchell Simmons) was born on 10 Oct 1849 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 10 Dec 1884 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 112. Cora Hanvelia Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Nov 1869 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 25 Jun 1930 in Childress, Texas.
    2. 113. Martha Calpernia Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 12 Jul 1871; died after 1910.
    3. 114. Sarah Elizabeth Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Apr 1873; died on 26 Apr 1956 in Williamson Co, Texas.
    4. 115. William Wesley Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Dec 1875; died after 1876.

    James married McGinnis Coleman after 1876. McGinnis was born about 1845; died after 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    James married Bertha Hager after 1877. Bertha was born about 1845; died after 1877. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  11. 55.  Jeptha Erastus Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (8.Amelia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1847 in Hickory Flats, Allen, Louisiana; died after 1848.

  12. 56.  Richard James Tanner Descendancy chart to this point (9.Melissa3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 2 Jul 1852 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 7 Dec 1926 in Hardin, Liberty Co, Texas.

    Family/Spouse: Amanda "Mandy" Williamson. Amanda (daughter of George Williamson and Melissa Ann Hayes) was born on 7 Nov 1860 in Louisiana; died on 17 Jun 1948 in Liberty Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 116. Zilla Jemima "Daught" Tanner  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Feb 1889 in Walter, Liberty Co, Texas; died on 9 Feb 1972 in Liberty, Liberty Co, Texas.

  13. 57.  Elizabeth Tanner Descendancy chart to this point (9.Melissa3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1854 in Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

  14. 58.  Thomas W. Tanner Descendancy chart to this point (9.Melissa3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1856 in Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

  15. 59.  David A. Tanner Descendancy chart to this point (9.Melissa3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1858 in Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

  16. 60.  Washington Evander Perkins Descendancy chart to this point (14.Lydia3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 18 Mar 1846 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana; died on 2 Apr 1909 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

    Washington married Martha Whitaker about 1870 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. Martha was born on 3 Oct 1843 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana; died on 15 Aug 1907 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 117. Eugene Perkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1872 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana; died in 1944 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.
    2. 118. Dempsy Perkins  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Feb 1874 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana; died on 28 Dec 1948 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

  17. 61.  William James Forman Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 23 Dec 1863; died after 1884.

    William married Mollie Anderson about 1883. Mollie was born about 1863; died after 1884. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  18. 62.  Samuel David Forman, Sr Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 31 Jan 1865 in Llano, Llano Co, Texas; died on 26 Oct 1951 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas.

    Notes:

    Samuel David Forman Sr. was a hard working man. He walked three miles every morning to work at the Southern Pacific Railroad. He was a clerk in the office. The only time he would take the trolley was when it rained. With the large fae had to save every dime.

    Samuel married Annie Almira Andrus about 1891 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas. Annie (daughter of William Carden Andrus and Rebecca Jane Butler) was born on 21 Sep 1871 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; died in 1948 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 119. Carden Miller Forman, Sr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1892 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; died on 12 Mar 1941 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas.
    2. 120. Dura L Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1894 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; died on 9 Oct 1918 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas.
    3. 121. Samuel David Forman, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Aug 1897 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; died in Mar 1969 in Temple, Bell Co, Texas.
    4. 122. Roeba M Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Nov 1900 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; died on 25 Dec 1977 in Bakersfield, California.
    5. 123. Albert B. Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jul 1902; died after 1910.
    6. 124. Roland A. Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1904; died on 19 Apr 1939; was buried in Austin, Travis Co, Texas.
    7. 125. Raymond A Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jan 1906 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; died in Oct 1975.
    8. 126. J.C. Forman  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1908 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; died after 1929 in Baytown, Harris Co, Texas.

  19. 63.  Antonette "Nettie" Forman Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 2 Jan 1868; died in Aug 1918 in Seguin, Guadalupe Co, Texas.

    Antonette married A.J. Ballard about 1888. A.J. was born about 1868; died after 1900 in Seguin, Guadalupe Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  20. 64.  Ada Forman Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 27 Nov 1869; died on 27 Nov 1939.

    Ada married T.J. Alexander about 1889. T.J. was born about 1869; died after 1890. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  21. 65.  Jacob C Forman Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 1 Oct 1873 in Texas; died in Aug 1928.

    Jacob married Adrennie Rogers in 1900. Adrennie was born in Sep 1880 in Texas; died after 1900 in of, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  22. 66.  Albert E Forman Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 16 Nov 1874; died after 1895.

    Albert married Lillie Smith about 1894. Lillie was born about 1874; died after 1895. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  23. 67.  Hattie Forman Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 26 Dec 1879 in Independence, Texas; died on 4 Jan 1880.

  24. 68.  Peal E Forman Descendancy chart to this point (17.Ebenezer3, 2.Susan2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 30 Nov 1882; died after 1910.

    Peal married R.B. Anderson, Dr about 1902. R.B. was born about 1882; died after 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  25. 69.  Elizabeth Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1833 in Louisiana; died before 1870 in Colorado Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 29 Jul 1860, Colorado Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer <<
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA (step-dau Elizabeth Johnson)
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    Census:
    29 Jul 1860
    Post Office, San Bernard, Colorado County


    Looking at other names in the census living in close proximity, looks like a German/Prussian community.

    Residence 665
    Sparks, Jacob 27 1833 Alabama
    Nancy (Johnson) 20, 1840 Louisiana
    Emma S. 5 1855 Texas
    Sophronia 4 1856 Texas
    William M. 2 1858 Texas
    Johnson, James 22 1838 Louisiana (bro-in-law)
    Shote (Schoat), Elizabeth (Johnson) 24 1835 Louisiana (sis-in-law)
    Shote, William M. 9 1851 Texas


    Residence 655
    Cole S.W. 41 1819 Louisiana (Solomon)
    Zilla A. 26 1834 Louisiana
    Mary C. 9 1851 Texas
    Martha 8 1855 Texas
    Sarah 2 1848 Texas
    Priest, John 22 1838 Alabama


    Residence 656
    Cole, David 43 1817 Louisiana
    Ann 23 1837 Germany
    F.D. (male) 22 1838 Texas
    Solomon 13 1847 Texas
    Ganse, Charles 13 1847 Texas
    Harris, Joshua 26 1834 Texas
    Roberts, Thomas (Thos Jefferson) 23 1837 Louisiana (Married Elizabeth Johnson Schoat in 1864)
    Cole, Elizabeth 2 1858 Texas

    Elizabeth married (..) Schoat, Mr. about 1854. (..) was born about 1833; died after 1856. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 127. William Schoat  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1855; died after 1856.

    Elizabeth married Thomas Jefferson Roberts, Sr on 22 Aug 1864 in Colorado Co, Texas. Thomas was born about 1833; died in Jan 1913 in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas; was buried on 23 Jan 1913 in Masonic Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 128. Irene Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1866 in Allerton (near), Texas; died on 14 Jul 1938 in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas.
    2. 129. J.E. Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1868; died after 1869.
    3. 130. Mary Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1866 in Colorado Co, Texas; died after 1870 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.
    4. 131. Elizabeth Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1868 in Colorado Co, Texas; died after 1891.

  26. 70.  James Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born between 1835 and 1838 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 20 Dec 1850, Harris Co, Texas
    • Census: 29 Jul 1860, Colorado Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    25 Oct 1850
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA (step-dau Elizabeth Johnson)
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    nearby:
    Solomon Sparks and Martha family
    John Sparks and Melinda family and James Court and Julia Ann

    Census:
    Residence 650
    Cole, David 33 1817 Louisiana farmer
    (ancestry has Cale)
    Sydney L. 30 1820 Louisiana
    Franklin D. 10 1840 Texas
    Thos Wash (Thomas Washington) 9 1841 Texas
    Salomon 4 1856 Texas
    Lewis, John 34 1816 Georgia
    Brittain, Reuben 20 1830 Texas
    Johnson, James 15 1835 Texas <<
    McFarland, Elizabeth 18 1832 Texas


    residence 651
    Cole, Solomon 31 1818 Louisiana
    Gillianne 20 1830 Louisiana

    Census:
    29 Jul 1860
    Post Office, San Bernard, Colorado County


    Looking at other names in the census living in close proximity, looks like a German/Prussian community.

    Residence 665
    Sparks, Jacob 27 1833 Alabama
    Nancy (Johnson) 20, 1840 Louisiana
    Emma S. 5 1855 Texas
    Sophronia 4 1856 Texas
    William M. 2 1858 Texas
    Johnson, James 22 1838 Louisiana (bro-in-law)
    Shote (Schoat), Elizabeth (Johnson) 24 1835 Louisiana (sis-in-law)
    Shote, William M. 9 1851 Texas


    Residence 655
    Cole S.W. 41 1819 Louisiana (Solomon)
    Zilla A. 26 1834 Louisiana
    Mary C. 9 1851 Texas
    Martha 8 1855 Texas
    Sarah 2 1848 Texas
    Priest, John 22 1838 Alabama


    Residence 656
    Cole, David 43 1817 Louisiana
    Ann 23 1837 Germany
    F.D. (male) 22 1838 Texas
    Solomon 13 1847 Texas
    Ganse, Charles 13 1847 Texas
    Harris, Joshua 26 1834 Texas
    Roberts, Thomas (Thos Jefferson) 23 1837 Louisiana (Married Elizabeth Johnson Schoat in 1864)
    Cole, Elizabeth 2 1858 Texas


  27. 71.  Nancy JohnsonNancy Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 9 Jul 1837 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 13 Jun 1903 in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 29 Jul 1860, Colorado Co, Texas
    • Census: 1880, Wharton Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Date: 9/24/99 6:11:48 PM Central Daylight Time
    From: tlzumwalt@worldnet.att.net (Thomas Zumwalt)
    To: WileyZ@aol.com

    Dear Wiley, Ann Johnson/Jeansonne Daughter of Moses Johnson and Nancy Roberts married 19 Aug 1824 Thomas Court of England,her brother John L."Saddler" Johnson married Malinda Cole 15 Sept 1829.There daughter Nancy married Jacob Sparks. This is on my mothers side.

    Census:
    25 Oct 1850
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA (step-dau Elizabeth Johnson)
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    nearby:
    Solomon Sparks and Martha family
    John Sparks and Melinda family and James Court and Julia Ann


    Census:
    29 Jul 1860
    Post Office, San Bernard, Colorado County


    Looking at other names in the census living in close proximity, looks like a German/Prussian community.

    Residence 665
    Sparks, Jacob 27 1833 Alabama
    Nancy (Johnson) 20, 1840 Louisiana
    Emma S. 5 1855 Texas
    Sophronia 4 1856 Texas
    William M. 2 1858 Texas
    Johnson, James 22 1838 Louisiana (bro-in-law)
    Shote (Schoat), Elizabeth (Johnson) 24 1835 Louisiana (sis-in-law)
    Shote, William M. 9 1851 Texas


    Residence 655
    Cole S.W. 41 1819 Louisiana (Solomon)
    Zilla A. 26 1834 Louisiana
    Mary C. 9 1851 Texas
    Martha 8 1855 Texas
    Sarah 2 1848 Texas
    Priest, John 22 1838 Alabama


    Residence 656
    Cole, David 43 1817 Louisiana
    Ann 23 1837 Germany
    F.D. (male) 22 1838 Texas
    Solomon 13 1847 Texas
    Ganse, Charles 13 1847 Texas
    Harris, Joshua 26 1834 Texas
    Roberts, Thomas (Thos Jefferson) 23 1837 Louisiana (Married Elizabeth Johnson Schoat in 1864)
    Cole, Elizabeth 2 1858 Texas


    Census:
    1880 Wharton Co, Texas
    Tom Roberts 49
    Nancy (Johnson-Sparks) Roberts 44
    Emma (Sparks) Roberts 26
    S. (Sparks) female Roberts 24
    Wm. (Sparks) Roberts 22
    Frank (Sparks) Roberts 20
    Milam (Sparks) Roberts 17
    Jim (Sparks) Roberts 14
    Jake (Sparks) Roberts 12
    W. (Sparks) Roberts 10 male
    Thos. Roberts 7
    Jno. Roberts 5
    Irene Roberts 14
    Lizzie Roberts 13

    Nancy married Jacob E "Jake" Sparks in 1853 in Orange Co, Texas. Jacob (son of William* Sparks and (Mrs. James Sparks*) Sparks) was born in 1828 in Alabama; died in Feb 1871 in Colorado Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 132. Emma Sidney Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855 in Colorado Co, Texas; died after 1880 in of, Wharton Co, Texas.
    2. 133. Sophronia E. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Apr 1856 in Eagle Lake, Texas; died on 13 May 1942 in Austin, Travis Co, Texas; was buried in Oakwood Cem, Austin, Travis Co, Texas.
    3. 134. William Milton Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 May 1859 in Mentz, Colorado Co, Texas; died on 19 Feb 1894 in Houston, Harris Co, Texas; was buried in Eagle Lake Masonic Cem, Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas.
    4. 135. Franklin "Frank" Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Aug 1860 in Colorado Co, Texas; died on 1 Oct 1895 in Colorado Co, Texas; was buried in Masonic Cem, Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas.
    5. 136. William Milam Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Mar 1863 in Mentz, Colorado Co, Texas; died on 17 Jan 1942 in Nome, Jefferson Co, Texas; was buried in CedarVale Cem, Bay City, Matagorda Co, Texas.
    6. 137. James Albert Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 5 Jan 1866 in Colorado Co, Texas; died on 20 Oct 1940 in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas.
    7. 138. Jacob Sidney "Little Jake" Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 17 Oct 1869 in Mentz, Colorado Co, Texas; died on 6 Dec 1940 in Luling, Caldwell Co, Texas; was buried in Luling City Cem, Luling, Caldwell Co, Texas.
    8. 139. W. Sparks  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1870 in Colorado Co, Texas; died after 1880 in of, Wharton Co, Texas.

    Nancy married Thomas Jefferson Roberts, Sr on 9 Oct 1872 in Colorado Co, Texas. Thomas was born about 1833; died in Jan 1913 in Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas; was buried on 23 Jan 1913 in Masonic Cemetery, Eagle Lake, Colorado Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 140. Thomas Jefferson Roberts, Jr  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1873 in Colorado Co, Texas; died after 1880 in of, Wharton Co, Texas.
    2. 141. Light David Roberts  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1882 in Colorado Co, Texas; died after 1883.

  28. 72.  Sarah "Sally" Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1838 in Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1859 in of, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    25 Oct 1850
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA (step-dau Elizabeth Johnson)
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    nearby:
    Solomon Sparks and Martha family
    John Sparks and Melinda family and James Court and Julia Ann

    Sarah married Robert Hatton on 25 Mar 1857 in Orange Co, Texas. Robert was born about 1838; died after 1859. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 142. William Hatton  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1858; died after 1859.

  29. 73.  Moses Johnson Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1843 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1860 in of, Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 1860, Grigsby Bluff, Port Neches, Jefferson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    25 Oct 1850
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA (step-dau Elizabeth Johnson)
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    nearby:
    Solomon Sparks and Martha family
    John Sparks and Melinda family and James Court and Julia Ann


    Census:
    Year: 1860; Census Place: Grigsbys Bluff, Jefferson, Texas; Roll: M653_1298; Page: 421; Image: 299

    Laster Hillebrandt 23 TX Stock raiser
    Mary A Hillebrandt 18 TX Keeping House
    James Ogden 20 TX Laborer
    Moses Johnson 18 LA Laborer


  30. 74.  Christian Riley Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1848 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died after 1910 in of, Ganado, Jackson Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 25 Oct 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 21 Jun 1860, Duncans Wood (Precinct 2), Orange Co, Texas
    • Census: 25 Jun 1870, Colorado Co (Precinct 4), Texas
    • Census: 1910, Ganado, Jackson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    residence 221
    John Railey 51 1799 Georgia laborer <<
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA (Malinda Cole Johnson)
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA
    James Railey 14 1836 TX (step-son James Johnson)
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX (step-dau Nancy Johnson)
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX (step-dau Sally Johnson)
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX (step-son Moses Johnson)
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850


    residence 223
    Clubb, Thos B. 32 1818 SC laborer
    Clubb Maria 24 1826 TX
    Clubb William C. 1846
    Clubb Sarah 1 1849
    Burris Enos 1801 Canada blacksmith
    Gibson Robert 20 1830 England laborer
    Willis John 16 1834 TX laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William 49 1801 TN laborer (relation unk)
    Willis William J. 14 1836 LA laborer (relatin unk)
    Wilson John 27 1823 LA laborer (relation unk)
    Taylor John 39 1811 TN laborer (relation unk)

    residence 224
    Thomas F. Smith 31 1819 carpenter Tennessee
    Ella A. 26 1824 Pennsylvania
    Nancy F. 4 1846 Louisiana
    William M. 2 1848 Texas
    Sarah L. Lawrey 14 1836 Ohio (relation unk)
    James Penrod 18 1832 laborer Illinois (relation unk)
    James Dyson 57 1793 saddler Mississippi (relation unk)


    Census:
    21 Jun 1860 Orange Co, Texas Precinct 2, PO Duncans Wood
    pg 27
    178 John Harmon 22 1838 TX <<
    Mary (Means) 19 1841 LA
    Martha 3 1857 TX
    Milley 1 1859 TX

    180 Harmon John 70 1790 LA
    Elizabeth 1793 LA
    Green, Manda 20 1840 TX

    pg 29
    res 192 Solomon Sparks 40 1820 Alabama
    Martha C Sparks 40 1820 S.C
    John L 16 1844 TN
    James E 14 1846 LA
    William E 9 1851 TX
    Mary S 11 1849 TX
    Joseph M 7 1853 TX
    Oscah 4 1856 TX

    res 193 John Railah 1798 62
    Malinda Railah 1816 44
    Christian W Railah 1848 12 TX
    Isaac P Railah 8 1852 TX
    Rachel D Railah 5 1855 TX
    Mary C Railah 3 1857 TX
    Julia C 2 1858


    pg 30
    201 Burrell James 35 1825 LA
    Elizabeth 25 1835 LA
    William 12 1848 TX
    Robert 10 1850
    Emoly 8 1852
    David 3 1857
    Lucy 2 1858
    Frederick Burrell 19 1841 TX

    pg 31
    207 Gallier Jane 23 1837 MS
    Rufus 6 1854 TX
    Andrew 4 1856 TX
    Willis 3 1857 TX

    pg 36
    229 Jemima Morgan 54 1806 LA
    Allen 20 1840 TX
    William 17 1843
    Sarah 1 1847

    pg 38
    238 Myers James 31 1829 LA
    Sarah E 27 1833 TX
    James Orin 1 1859 TX
    Mary Myers 70 1790 LA

    240 John Cole 55 1805 farmer LA
    Rachel 55 1805 LA
    Absalome 20 1840 stock keeper TX
    James 16 1844 stock keeper TX
    Hulda 13 1847 TX
    Clark 20 1830 stock keeper TX

    241 Mark Cole 25 1835 TX
    Hester A. 21 1839 TX
    Hulda 1 1859 TX


    Census:
    25 Jun 1870 Precinct
    4, Colorado Co, Texas
    199 Riley John 72 farmer $400 $350 GA
    Christ 21 farm laborer TX
    Isaac 16 1854 TX
    Liley 14 1856 TX
    May 13 1857 TX
    Prist John 26 farmer LA

    Census:
    1910 Ganado, Jackson, Texas
    res 40
    Isaac Raley TX 56 1854 single TX GA LA

    res 39
    Raley Christian 60 1850 TX
    Ellen T. 56 1854 TX VA VA
    Minnis son 36 1874 TX

    res 41
    Raley John 34 1876 TX TX
    Linda 28 1882
    Raymond 10 1900
    Ringlet son 4 1906
    Addie 2 1908

    Christian married Mrs. Ellen T. (..) Riley about 1853 in Texas. Ellen was born in 1854 in Texas; died after 1910 in of, Ganado, Jackson Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 143. Minnis Riley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1874 in Texas; died after 1910 in of, Ganado, Jackson Co, Texas.
    2. 144. John Riley  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1876 in Texas; died after 1910 in of, Ganado, Jackson Co, Texas.

  31. 75.  Isaac P. Riley Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 30 Jun 1853 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas; died on 10 Jan 1924 in Cuero, Dewitt Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 1850, Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, Texas
    • Census: 22 Jun 1860, Duncans Wood (Precinct 2), Orange Co, Texas
    • Census: 25 Jun 1870, Colorado Co. (Precinct 4), Texas
    • Census: 19 Apr 1910, Ganado, Jackson Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Seems to have never married.

    Census:
    1850 US census, Jefferson Co, Texas
    Res 221 John Riley, laborer 1799 Georgia stock rider
    Delinda Railey 34 1816 LA
    Elisabeth Railey 17 1833 LA
    James Railey 14 1836 TX
    Nancy Railey 13 1837 TX
    Sally Railey 12 1838 TX
    Moses Railey 7 1843 TX
    Christian Railey 2 1848 TX
    James Hayes 23 1827 LA laborer
    Emily Hayes 21 1829 TX
    Alzena Hayes 2 1848 2
    Matilda Hayes 0 6/12 TX 1850

    Census:
    21 Jun 1860 Orange Co, Texas Precinct 2, PO Duncans Wood
    pg 27
    178 John Harmon 22 1838 TX <<
    Mary (Means) 19 1841 LA
    Martha 3 1857 TX
    Milley 1 1859 TX

    180 Harmon John 70 1790 LA
    Elizabeth 1793 LA
    Green, Manda 20 1840 TX

    pg 29
    res 192 Solomon Sparks 40 1820 Alabama
    Martha C Sparks 40 1820 S.C
    John L 16 1844 TN
    James E 14 1846 LA
    William E 9 1851 TX
    Mary S 11 1849 TX
    Joseph M 7 1853 TX
    Oscah 4 1856 TX

    res 193 John Railah 1798 62
    Malinda Railah 1816 44
    Christian W Railah 1848 12 TX
    Isaac P Railah 8 1852 TX
    Rachel D Railah 5 1855 TX
    Mary C Railah 3 1857 TX
    Julia C 2 1858


    pg 30
    201 Burrell James 35 1825 LA
    Elizabeth 25 1835 LA
    William 12 1848 TX
    Robert 10 1850
    Emoly 8 1852
    David 3 1857
    Lucy 2 1858
    Frederick Burrell 19 1841 TX

    pg 31
    207 Gallier Jane 23 1837 MS
    Rufus 6 1854 TX
    Andrew 4 1856 TX
    Willis 3 1857 TX

    pg 36
    229 Jemima Morgan 54 1806 LA
    Allen 20 1840 TX
    William 17 1843
    Sarah 1 1847

    pg 38
    238 Myers James 31 1829 LA
    Sarah E 27 1833 TX
    James Orin 1 1859 TX
    Mary Myers 70 1790 LA

    240 John Cole 55 1805 farmer LA
    Rachel 55 1805 LA
    Absalome 20 1840 stock keeper TX
    James 16 1844 stock keeper TX
    Hulda 13 1847 TX
    Clark 20 1830 stock keeper TX

    241 Mark Cole 25 1835 TX
    Hester A. 21 1839 TX
    Hulda 1 1859 TX


    Census:
    25 Jun 1870 Precinct
    4, Colorado Co, Texas
    199 Riley John 72 farmer $400 $350 GA
    Christ 21 farm laborer TX
    Isaac 16 1854 TX
    Liley 14 1856 TX
    May 13 1857 TX
    Prist John 26 farmer LA

    Census:
    1910 Ganado, Jackson, Texas
    res 40
    Isaac Raley TX 56 1854 single TX GA LA

    res 39
    Raley Christian 60 1850 TX
    Ellen T. 56 1854 TX VA VA
    Minnis son 36 1874 TX

    res 41
    Raley John 34 1876 TX TX
    Linda 28 1882
    Raymond 10 1900
    Ringlet son 4 1906
    Addie 2 1908

    Died:
    Death Record
    Name: Isaac P. Raley
    Death Date: 10 Jan 1924
    Death Place: Cuero, De Witt, Texas
    Gender: Male
    Race: W
    Death Age: 70 years 6 months 10 days
    Estimated Birth Date:
    Birth Date: 30 Jun 1853
    Birthplace: Tx
    Marital Status: Single
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: John Raley
    Father's Birthplace: Ga
    Mother's Name: Annie Cole
    Mother's Birthplace: La
    Film Number: 2074924
    Digital Film Number: 4167230
    Image Number: 3132
    Reference Number: 3163


  32. 76.  Rachel D. Riley Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1855 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, or Orange Co, Texas; died after 1870 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 22 Jun 1860, Duncans Wood (Precinct 2), Orange Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    21 Jun 1860 Orange Co, Texas Precinct 2, PO Duncans Wood
    pg 27
    178 John Harmon 22 1838 TX <<
    Mary (Means) 19 1841 LA
    Martha 3 1857 TX
    Milley 1 1859 TX

    180 Harmon John 70 1790 LA
    Elizabeth 1793 LA
    Green, Manda 20 1840 TX

    pg 29
    res 192 Solomon Sparks 40 1820 Alabama
    Martha C Sparks 40 1820 S.C
    John L 16 1844 TN
    James E 14 1846 LA
    William E 9 1851 TX
    Mary S 11 1849 TX
    Joseph M 7 1853 TX
    Oscah 4 1856 TX

    res 193 John Railah 1798 62
    Malinda Railah 1816 44
    Christian W Railah 1848 12 TX
    Isaac P Railah 8 1852 TX
    Rachel D Railah 5 1855 TX
    Mary C Railah 3 1857 TX
    Julia C 2 1858


    pg 30
    201 Burrell James 35 1825 LA
    Elizabeth 25 1835 LA
    William 12 1848 TX
    Robert 10 1850
    Emoly 8 1852
    David 3 1857
    Lucy 2 1858
    Frederick Burrell 19 1841 TX

    pg 31
    207 Gallier Jane 23 1837 MS
    Rufus 6 1854 TX
    Andrew 4 1856 TX
    Willis 3 1857 TX

    pg 36
    229 Jemima Morgan 54 1806 LA
    Allen 20 1840 TX
    William 17 1843
    Sarah 1 1847

    pg 38
    238 Myers James 31 1829 LA
    Sarah E 27 1833 TX
    James Orin 1 1859 TX
    Mary Myers 70 1790 LA

    240 John Cole 55 1805 farmer LA
    Rachel 55 1805 LA
    Absalome 20 1840 stock keeper TX
    James 16 1844 stock keeper TX
    Hulda 13 1847 TX
    Clark 20 1830 stock keeper TX

    241 Mark Cole 25 1835 TX
    Hester A. 21 1839 TX
    Hulda 1 1859 TX


  33. 77.  Mary C. Riley Descendancy chart to this point (19.Melinda3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1857 in Sabine Pass, Jefferson Co, or Orange Co, Texas; died after 1870 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Census: 22 Jun 1860, Duncans Wood (Precinct 2), Orange Co, Texas

    Notes:

    Census:
    21 Jun 1860 Orange Co, Texas Precinct 2, PO Duncans Wood
    pg 27
    178 John Harmon 22 1838 TX <<
    Mary (Means) 19 1841 LA
    Martha 3 1857 TX
    Milley 1 1859 TX

    180 Harmon John 70 1790 LA
    Elizabeth 1793 LA
    Green, Manda 20 1840 TX

    pg 29
    res 192 Solomon Sparks 40 1820 Alabama
    Martha C Sparks 40 1820 S.C
    John L 16 1844 TN
    James E 14 1846 LA
    William E 9 1851 TX
    Mary S 11 1849 TX
    Joseph M 7 1853 TX
    Oscah 4 1856 TX

    res 193 John Railah 1798 62
    Malinda Railah 1816 44
    Christian W Railah 1848 12 TX
    Isaac P Railah 8 1852 TX
    Rachel D Railah 5 1855 TX
    Mary C Railah 3 1857 TX
    Julia C 2 1858


    pg 30
    201 Burrell James 35 1825 LA
    Elizabeth 25 1835 LA
    William 12 1848 TX
    Robert 10 1850
    Emoly 8 1852
    David 3 1857
    Lucy 2 1858
    Frederick Burrell 19 1841 TX

    pg 31
    207 Gallier Jane 23 1837 MS
    Rufus 6 1854 TX
    Andrew 4 1856 TX
    Willis 3 1857 TX

    pg 36
    229 Jemima Morgan 54 1806 LA
    Allen 20 1840 TX
    William 17 1843
    Sarah 1 1847

    pg 38
    238 Myers James 31 1829 LA
    Sarah E 27 1833 TX
    James Orin 1 1859 TX
    Mary Myers 70 1790 LA

    240 John Cole 55 1805 farmer LA
    Rachel 55 1805 LA
    Absalome 20 1840 stock keeper TX
    James 16 1844 stock keeper TX
    Hulda 13 1847 TX
    Clark 20 1830 stock keeper TX

    241 Mark Cole 25 1835 TX
    Hester A. 21 1839 TX
    Hulda 1 1859 TX


  34. 78.  Franklin D. Cole Descendancy chart to this point (20.David3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1838 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  35. 79.  Thomas Washington Cole Descendancy chart to this point (20.David3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1841 in Texas; died after 1850 in of, Harris Co, Texas.

  36. 80.  Solomon Cole Descendancy chart to this point (20.David3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1846 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  37. 81.  Elizabeth Cole Descendancy chart to this point (20.David3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1858 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

    Notes:

    speculating that she is daughter of David Cole and Ann, but maybe not as other people are listed in the census before her.


  38. 82.  Mary C. Cole Descendancy chart to this point (21.Solomon3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1851 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  39. 83.  Martha Cole Descendancy chart to this point (21.Solomon3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1855 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  40. 84.  Sarah Cole Descendancy chart to this point (21.Solomon3, 3.James2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1858 in Texas; died after 1860 in of, Colorado Co, Texas.

  41. 85.  Adeline Green Descendancy chart to this point (27.Rachel3, 5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1852 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860.

  42. 86.  Solomon Green Descendancy chart to this point (27.Rachel3, 5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1856 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, St. Landry Parish, Louisiana.

  43. 87.  Uriah Green Descendancy chart to this point (27.Rachel3, 5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1857 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860 in of, St. Landry Paish, Louisiana.

  44. 88.  Martha Green Descendancy chart to this point (27.Rachel3, 5.Abraham2, 1.Solomon1) was born in Dec 1859 in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana; died after 1860.

  45. 89.  Jacob Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (35.Raphael3, 6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born about 1852 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died in 1927 in Weslake, Louisiana.

  46. 90.  Tabitha Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (35.Raphael3, 6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 13 Aug 1853 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 19 Feb 1923 in Calcsieu Parish, Louisiana.

  47. 91.  Alice Berry Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (35.Raphael3, 6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 22 Aug 1857 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 28 Mar 1919 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; was buried in Rigmaiden Cem, Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana.

  48. 92.  Eliza Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (35.Raphael3, 6.Elizabeth2, 1.Solomon1) was born in 1859 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died about 1870.

  49. 93.  Cora Hanvelia Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (41.Mary3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 21 Nov 1869 in Calcasieu Parish, Louisiana; died on 25 Jun 1930 in Childress, Texas.

    Cora married Obed Steven Simmons about 1889. Obed (son of Bernard Steven Simmons and Cordelia Winn) was born on 29 Oct 1863 in Colorado Co, Texas; died on 26 Nov 1963 in Crosbyton, Crosby Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 145. Ellen Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Sep 1890 in Texas; died on 7 Jun 1951 in Dublin, Erath Co, Texas.
    2. 146. Pernie C. Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jan 1893 in Texas; died on 5 Feb 1931 in Corpus Christi, Nueces Co, Texas; was buried in Rose Hill Cem, Corpus Christi, Nueces Co, Texas.
    3. 147. Esther Elizabeth Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1893 in Colorado Co, Texas; died on 23 Oct 1948 in Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, Texas.
    4. 148. Lettie Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Apr 1895 in Texas; died after 1917.
    5. 149. Milton H. Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jul 1897 in Texas; died on 27 Oct 1966.
    6. 150. Colbert Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1900; died after 1901.
    7. 151. O.B. Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1908 in Texas; died after 1910.
    8. 152. Richard E. Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1904 in Texas; died after 1910.
    9. 153. Cordia Lee Simmons  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1911 in Texas; died on 5 Apr 1996 in California.

  50. 94.  Martha Calpernia Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (41.Mary3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 12 Jul 1871; died after 1910.

    Martha married Charles King about 1891. Charles was born about 1871; died after 1910. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 154. Grace King  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1892; died after 1913.
    2. 155. William Floyd King  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1894; died after 1915.
    3. 156. Maxine King  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1896; died after 1919.
    4. 157. Enid King  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1898; died on 9 Apr 1930.

  51. 95.  Sarah Elizabeth Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (41.Mary3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 20 Apr 1873; died on 26 Apr 1956 in Williamson Co, Texas.

    Sarah married Clem Phillips on 5 Jan 1896 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas. Clem was born about 1873; died after 1907. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 158. Selman Phillips  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Nov 1896; died after 1907.
    2. 159. Bertha Phillips  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1897; died after 1898.
    3. 160. Frances Phillips  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1899; died after 1922.
    4. 161. James Colbert Phillips  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Apr 1906 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas; died after 1951 in of, Harris Co, Texas.

  52. 96.  William Wesley Simmons Descendancy chart to this point (41.Mary3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 20 Dec 1875; died after 1876.

  53. 97.  Jacob Caswell "Cas" Cole Descendancy chart to this point (42.Allistine3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 18 Jul 1879 in Liberty Hill, Williamson Co, Texas; died on 23 May 1932 in Liberty Co, Texas.

    Jacob married Rosa Belle "Rosie" Dobbs on 23 Dec 1905 in Harris Co, Texas. Rosa was born on 13 Dec 1887 in Harris Co, Texas; died on 10 Mar 1947 in Baytown, Chambers Co, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 162. Ruth Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Jan 1912 in Tarkington Prairie, Liberty Co, Texas; died on 4 Feb 1994 in Tyler, Smith Co, Texas.

  54. 98.  Harley E Cole Descendancy chart to this point (44.Oakentine3, 7.Stephen2, 1.Solomon1) was born on 22 Jan 1882; died on 7 Aug 1961 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.

    Harley married Allie Wellman about 1914. Allie was born on 27 Feb 1883 in Louisiana; died on 12 Oct 1965 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 163. Harley Alton Cole  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jan 1915 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana; died on 21 Apr 1919 in Beauregard Parish, Louisiana.