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Maricopa County, Arizona

Tom Hopwood Dec 26, 1998
TOL(L)AND--I'm researching the family of my great great great grandfather Jonathan TOLAND and his wife Ann BROWN TOLLAND. One of the l's had been dropped now. We know there were some TOLLAND's in Maricopa County, Arizona in the early 1900's. I have 8 generations of Tolands and will be glad to share. Any help would be very much appreciated. I've hit a brick wall now and can't go any farther back than Jonathan. Thanks, Jessie Hopwood e-mail poomdoh@bellsouth.net

Fount Armstrong Dec 26, 1998
ARMSTRONG--Researching the family of William C. Armstrong, b. 1878 in IL, son of Jasper Armstrong, died Apr. 23, 1948 in Phoenix. Children were William Cecil, Donald Paul and Alice M. Donald and Alice moved to CA.

RaiderDobe@aol.com Dec 26, 1998
Hi. I found this photograph of this child in a photo frame I bought in a thrift store in Mesa. There is nothing written on the back. I will attach it in the hopes that you can post it. If someone claims Baby Doe as a relative I will be more than happy to give them the photo. It looks similar to my dad's baby pic and he is in his 70s.

Ben L Grove Dec 26, 1998
GROVE--I am looking for descendants of my only uncle, BENNIE H. GROVE,born 23 Nov.,1906 in Prescott, AZ. He worked as a printer in Phoenix. He died 27 Aug., 1983 in Phoenix. He is buried at Greenwood Cemetery. Thanks Ben L. Grove 100 Battery Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 benlgrove@compuserve.com

Allen Johnson Dec 26, 1998
DOW/HARRIS--Seek descendants of Clarence Emil & Nellie Maria (DOW) HARRIS who moved to Phoenix about 1921. Clarence died in 1953 and Nellie in 1967. They are both buried in Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery. Their children, all deceased I believe, were Beulah, Charles, and Emmett. Would like to exchange DOW family information with any descendants.

Lonnie Fink Dec 26, 1998
PREUSCH/STONE-- Looking for information on : George Preusch b 17-Sept-1890 Floyd Co,IN md Nellie M. Stone b 21-jan-1898, Floyd Co,IN on the 20-Jun-1920 Floyd Co,IN. Living in Mesa, Arizona in 1973 when her father died age 106 and in 1960 when her step mother died. Would like to learn the time and whereabout of her death. Have lots of info on her mother's side of the family and some on her father and her husbands family. Thanks Lonnie

Ctnfish@aol.com Dec 26, 1998
KORRICK--I'm interested in how to begin a query of determining when my grandfather, Abraham Korrick arrived in Phoenix and how he got here. Same goes for Alma Strauss Korrick, my grandmother. I know grandpa came to phoenix in 1906 but i don't know much else. I believe grandma came via san francisco. Thought my next query would be regarding my paternal grandfather Herman Lewkowitz. he came from kansas in 1915. suppossedly he was on eof 18 children. father's name was wolfe. Thanks for your help.

Eloise Nicolos Dec 26, 1998
GIBSON--I am trying to discover if John Snow Gibson is the father of my grandmother, Mattie May Gibson. I have very little information on him but I did just learn from AZ Archives that a J. S. Gibson died in the Arizona State Hospital in Maricopa County in 1926. I should be receiving a copy of his death certificate shortly. Meanwhile, is there a way to get information on this man to see who his wife and children were? Is there a way to get information directly from the State Hospital? In what city is the hospital located? I need all the help that I can get. Thank you in advance if you can give me some clues. Sincerely, Eloise Nicolos Shingle Springs, CA

Gary Hawley Hot Springs, AR March 26, 1999
I am trying to locate descendants of my gr-uncle, George Edward COPPOCK, who died in Phoenix in September 1970. He had two sons that I am aware of, Talbert and Jack. Jack died in Phoenix on 25 Jul 1998. He was survived by two sons David and Kenneth COPPOCK. I would like to locate either of these sons of Jack COPPOCK. Anyone who might know of this family please contact me at ghaw@bigfoot.com Many thanks.

Joyce Neely Mar 26, 1999
WATKINS, They lived in Gila Bend in the last part of the 19th century and the early part of this century. I have been told there is some history of them in the museum there. Also some of the sons served as sheriff in Gila Bend. The only names I have are Laura Ellen Watkins my great grandmother, her sister Leticia Watkins and a brother known as Chub Watkins. I would appreciate any help anyone can give me. Thanks jodi163@aol.com

Mary Ann March 26, 1999
Looking for info on Clyde ATCHISON, b 1898 MO, lived in Waverly, KS and then located in Buckeye, AZ until his death after 1932.

Keene Byrd Mar 26, 1999
BYRDS of ole Phoenix...They lived in the city of Phoenix had a Ranch in downtown Phoenix late 1800's early 1900's up to 1950's??? Louis Byrd or Chas Byrd. Thanks, A Keene Byrd Hot Springs, Va.

Vicki Tovar March 29, 1999
FULWILER Searching for any information regarding the FULWILER family in Maricopa county in the early 1900's. Names: James Alvin Fulwiler, Clarence Fulwiler, William Fulwiler, Katherine Fulwiler, Martha Fulwiler, Nannie Fulwiler. My grandfather David LeRoy Fulwiler was born in Phoenix or Mesa in 1897, however has no birth record. His mother Katherine (Henderson/Hawkins) Fulwiler was married to James Alvin Fulwiler and Jack Hawkins at one time. David LeRoy Fulwiler migrated to Imperial CA on a wagon train at the age of six in 1903. Any information would be appreciated regarding any of these individuals or topics.

Eleaner March 29, 1999
MILLER - Need help Elsworth Fremont Miller, b October 21, 1859, d 1930-1944. in this county. Thanks

SkyeLass3@aol.com March 29,1999
I am looking for information on the descendents of Thomas Carroll and Gertrude (BUCKMASTER) SCHOEN. Thomas was born 18 Mar 1908 and Gertrude 25 Jan 1908. Thomas died Jun 1982 in Mesa, AZ and Gertrude in May 1994 in Phoenix, AZ. Thomas was the son of Frank J and Grace A HOWES.

JOHNFUES@aol.com March 29, 1999
TROXEL--I am trying to obtain information on the ancestry/descendants of Lyle and Alice TROXEL. Lyle was born around 1904 and died 6/79. He was evidently living in Phoenix shortly before his death. Alice was born 2/25/15 and died 12/83. As far as I know, she was living in New River, Maricopa County, just before she died. Alice's maiden name was HULSEBUS. I got this from SSDI. I do not know where they were born. Information from their obituaries would be very helpful, but any information is appreciated.

Karla March 29, 1999
I am looking for information on the children of Albert Edgar and Lena Lulu (GROVES) MANLEY. Albert and Lena would have moved to the Phoenix area, probably shortly after their marriage in Wisconsin in 1899. Lena was b.1875 in Wisconsin and died in 1911 in Phoenix. Albert was b.1871 in Wisconsin, but I do not have a death date for him. I have been told he ran a trading post.

I have extensive ancestral information for both Albert Manley and Lena Groves which I would be happy to share. I would appreciate any light you can shed on the information I have on this family!

Charlene Fountaine April 12, 1999
HILLIARD, T.C. alias Tod Carver, cowboy, arrested in AZ 1901 for murder. Born in TX also lived in Socorro Co. NM. Said to have run with the"Wild Bunch". Need any info on him.

Chris April 12, 1999
MAMBRETTI: Searching for family of Ralph YOUNGER & June MAMBRETTI for genealogy. I believe Ralph & June had 3 daughters and would love to hear from them. June was daughter of Peter MAMBRETTI & Nell HISCOCK. Peter MAMBRETTI died in Phoenix AZ 1939. Peter was my Grandmother Mildred MAMBRETTI's brother. Thanks Chris

Sharon April 12, 1999
DAVIS, FRANK -I am looking for information about a Frank Davis who lived in Phoenix on Pima in the 1940's. He is in my family line and need info on him and his family. He might have been a mechanic by trade and married to a Marie or Margery. Thank you.

Larry Eldredge April 12, 1999
I am researching the PACE surname that originally came from Utah, then south into Maricopa and Graham counties in Arizona. I have a fairly large data base on PACE. I am will to exchange information. Please E-mail me direct.

Pat Lindgren April 12, 1999
LEWIS, William Earl. I need help finding the exact death date for my paternal grandfather. My records indicate he died about August 1965 in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona. He was born about July 1885 in Dayton, Montgomery Co., Ohio to Oscar Lewis and Buela (Mannington) Lewis. William married three times. His widow was named Percy.

Janet Russell April 21, 1999
BELL, CURTIS: I am looking for Frank Andrew Bell, Sr. and/or his sister Mabel Bell CURTIS. I understand that they both lived in the Phoenix area. Frank's was born around 1890 to 1900. I have been told that Mabel had 4 children, and one or all of them live in the Phoenix area. Frank A. is my grandfather, but he divorced or seperated from my grandmother in the 1920's. I am very interested in tracing this part of my famiy tree. I appreciate any information that anyone has. Janet Russell

Donna April 21, 1999
Charles John Peterson is found on the 1910 Census for Maricopa County. In 1917 he married Flora Felicia Ivester. 1918 they had a daughter Annie (Anna) Louise Elizabeth. 1-12-19 He died of TB. All of this takes place in or around Phoenix. I have his marriage certificate, Annie's birth certificate, his death certificate, and voters registration. In some places he states he's from IL, and others ND. I have not been able to find information on his early years.

Wayne Shannon April 21, 1999
I have an old portrait of a man taken in Tempe before the turn of the century. Being a genealogist myself, I know the importance of finding old pictures of family members. I found the portrait in an antique store near me. The man's name is Bill Williams. If any of his family is still around and would like the picture have them send $3.00 to me at the address below. I would like to see him returned to his family and not stay up here in the frozen tundra of Iowa. Thanks.Wayne Shannon 1618 Rodeo Ave. Monroe, Ia. 50170

Layrick@aol.com Apr 1999
I am looking for information on the LAY Family of Maricopa County, Phoenix, AZ area. Mary E. Lay (dont know married name) born April 20, 1886, her brother Albert Lay born: November 19, 1887 and Roscoe Lay born: March 31, 1889. I believe all were born in Texas and moved to Arizona later, Roscoe Lay Died: March 21, 1936 I am assuming in Arizona. Their parents were George and Luvina Lay, he was born: December 20, 1859 (dont know where) and Died: July 5, 1946 in Grayson or Collin County, Texas. Luvenia was born: January 1, 1856 (dont know where) and died: December 26, 1936 in Grayson or Collin County, Texas. I am searching for any family members in the area, especially any that have information on GG-Grandparents George and Luvina.

Jody Thomson April 26, 1999
Joseph Madison GREER was the son of Rolland Carl and Fannie (Allen) GREER. He was b. 16 May 1886 in Tarkio, Atchison County, Missouri. I don't know exactly when he settled in Phoenix, but by 1930 he was a physician there and married to 'Susan' or 'Sue'. Joseph Madison GREER was my mother's first cousin. I would very much like to know something of Joseph & Sue's children and to make contact with any cousins out there! I have Greer information to share.

mjksgl@cc.northcoast.com May 3, 1999
KERSEY--I am seeking information on the family of Sam KERSEY who was born in Anderson Co. Texas about 1875 to Jeff KERSEY and Ophelia KENNY. The family moved to Amarillo, Texas about 1885. Sam moved to Phoenix around 1910 and was residing there in 1942. He was married and had at least three children. Any help would be appreciated.

Linda Finster May 3, 1999
WHITE, LAWRENCE L. --- My name is Linda Finster and I am looking for information on my Grandfather, Lawrence L. WHITE, b. approx. 1894, m. Mae Emma RAGLAND, c. 1914. They had one son, (my father) Lawrence Val WHITE b. 31 Aug 1915 in Sedalia, Missouri. They did live in Arizona at one time, but I don't know what city. My grandparents divorced and my grandmother moved back to Missouri. My grandfather remarried and had more children with his second wife. Their second son, Jack WHITE, was born in (May?) 1932 in Arizona. In July of 1932, my grandfather was living in Phoenix, Arizona and the return address on a letter to my father (Val WHITE) he used the name Bob White. If Lawrence L. (Bob) WHITE (b abt 1894) or Jack WHITE (b. May 1932), is in your family tree, please contact me. My e-mail address is: finsters@gte.net Thank you!

Wm. Birkholz May 7, 1999
KING/BIRKHOLZ--I am researching ancestors, siblings and descendants in the marriage of Ernest Verdine KING to Anna Maria BIRKHOLZ, abt. 1910. This marriage was blessed with two boys, Lyman E. & Karl W. KING. Any and all information would be greatly appreciated, Thank you, Wm. Birkholz

Dottie Elliot May, 7, 1999
MONTGOMERY, Lee (grandfather); Robert (Bob) father; and Uncle Bill all resided in Phoenix sometime in the mid 20's, my grandfather died in a auto accident in 1927 and I am looking for those relatives left in Phoenix...My grandfather was living with his daughter, Beatrice Eldridge who died in childbirth 1930??? leaving 2 sons and 1 daughter..?? Any help would be greatly appreciated...thank you Dottie

Dottie Elliot May, 7, 1999
ELDRIDGE, Beatrice daughter of Lee MONTGOMERY, residing in Phoenix, possibly died in childbirth 1930, leaving 2 boys, 1 girl...brother Bill and Bob (Rob)..looking for my roots...any help will be greatly appreciated....thank you Dottie Elliott email...dottiel@n-link.com

Jennie May 7, 1999
SEXSON/SEXTON--Seeking information on A Sam SEXSON/SEXTON. He was born abt 1899, probably in MO. When his father John Sexson died in 1947 in Mayes County, OK Sam was listed as living in Percon, Arizona. I believe that place was incorrectly spelled and it's really Peoria, AZ. Would appreciate any help with this Sexson/Sexton family. Thank you. Jennie

Jackie Ream May 7, 1999
GRANGER/MCMANN--James Sterling GRANGER. was born July 21, 1896 in Phoenix, AZ. His parent's were Henry GRANGER and Katherine(?) MCMANN. I checked the AZ soundex for 1900 and the Maricopa census. They must have moved to another state. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

F L Page May 7, 1999
PAGE--Request any information on Lloyd F. Page, born 18 May 1909 and died Aug 1988 in Sun City. Were his parents Francis An and Daisy D. WRIGHT PAGE? Thank You F L Page

Charlene BEATTY BEAUCHAMP May 24, 1999
DOYLE--I am needing an Obit. on or a cemetery look up; John Bryan or could be John Bryant Doyle he died about 1960 in Maricopa County.... Phoenix AZ; He was born abt. 1892-1896 in Denton County, Texas His family lived in Phoenix; he may still have descendents in that area.

Andy Upshaw May 24, 1999
UPSHAW--Searching for surname UPSHAW in Maricopa county my family did live in Phoenix during late 1940`s early 1950`s. There was my dad James Patrick Upshaw. Mom Leonida "Grantham" Upshaw. Sister, Sandra Upshaw. Brothers Larry William & James Gordon Upshaw. Anybody run across anything or are researching this name, feel free to give me a holler. Andrew"Andy"Polk Upshaw

Dani Lee McGowan May 24, 1999
TERPEN THOMAS THOMAS OR THOMAS TURPIN THOMAS. Supposedly died with a will in Maricopa Co spring of 1885. Thomas Turpin Thomas was born in Adair Co., KY @ 1810. He married Nancy Curl Dec. 1829 in Ray Co., MO. She died 1870 Waitsburg, Walla Walla Co., Wash. Terr. He supposedly left something in his will to his youngest son, William Green Thomas. I am trying to locate a gravesite and the correct address to request the will from Maricopa County.

Roger Muller May 24, 1999
SELLS--I would like to enter a query for Marcopia County, Phoenix, Arizona for the William R. Sells born 1862 in Shellsburg, IA murdered in Phoenix ca 1890 in a lover's dispute. He was at one time married to Alpha Hill.

Bobby Dobbins Title May 24, 1999
EUNGARD--My grandma, Jessie Davis Ryland, (d 1947) had a younger half-brother born in Caldwell, Kansas named Chester EUNGARD. Jessie was raised by Chester's dad, Jim EUNGARD. I have reason to believe the children of Chester moved to Mesa, AZ after graduating from Caldwell (Kansas) High School. I have photos of Chester and other Eungards; would like to find someone in this branch of the family who is interested enough in their genealogy to contact me. Will answer all replies.

Cindy Pirani June 17, 1999
DONLEY--Looking for a PAUL DONLEY, born in 1889, died in Phoenix in 1965. I have no other information. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Email me at ImSTANDING@yahoo.com

Marsha Heath June 17, 1999
GRAY--Tempe, Arizona Need someone to look up Obituary for Mrs. Roy Gray or Rosa Massey Gray, died Dec. 6, 1975 in a Nursing Home in Tempe, Arizona. She was one of 16 out of 21 children born into an Ozark Mountain Family in Searcy County, Arkansas to survive to adulthood. Have all the family obits except hers. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks, Marsha Heath

M.MUNOZ June 17, 1999
ORTIZ....I'm looking for any information on my grandmother. I don't knowher maiden name but her married name was Damiana ORTIZ and she was from Ponce, Puerto Rico. She died when she was 32 years old. A week, I guess, after giving birth to her 7th child. her husband died, I think, a few years after her. His name was Ambrosio ORTIZ. Back then when poor people died the local funeral homes took turns monthly burying the poor and it was customary to open a hole and go pick up all the county dead poor and have a mass burial. I was told this by the Mayor of Phoenix back in the 70's so I can't find where my grandmother is buried. Any information anyone can give me to locate any relatives or information about Damiana I'd be so grateful. my mother is still alive as are most of her siblings and would be much surprised to possibly get any info. God-bless you and my since appreciation.

Ruth A June 17, 1999
ESTENLUTER/WILLIAMS/PALMER--WILLIAMS, Charles L. Born 11 July 1893 in Scipio, Cayuga Co, NY, son of Martin Williams and Mary ADAMS. Died 10 Jan 1965 Maricopa County Hospital, Phoenix, AZ Married Alta Mae PALMER. PALMER, Alta Mae Born 7 Dec 1893 Churchville, NY, daughter of Joseph PALMER & Barbara ESTENLUTER (var. spellings) Died 5 Feb, 1966 Maricopa County Hospital, Phoenix, AZ. They had 9 children. They moved to Tempe AZ from New York State in 1941. Resided at 116 West Sixth St, Tempe.

daleebersold@bigfoot.com June 17, 1999
EBERSOLD--Searching for descendants of Edward EBERSOLD and Elizabeth Philimina "Bessie" (ST. JACQUES) EBERSOLD who may be living in or have ties to the Phoenix, AZ area. Edward died June 25, 1918 in Phoenix leaving a widow and five children. The Santee Sioux Rolls of 1923 list the following EBERSOLD's living at RFD#4, Box 225, Phoenix, AZ: Elizabeth P.45; William E., 25; Walter, 23; Loretta, 22; Adelbert, 21; Edward, Jr., 14. Homepage: http://www.angelfire.com/de/daleebersold/ ICQ#: 35318897 SaltyDog

Cheri Astrahan June 17, 1999
CARROLL--Looking for the family of BARTLETT CARROLL(1806-1981) who lived in IL and died in Phoenix. Trying to connect him with a family of Carrolls filled with Bartlets, Bartons, and Bartholomews from Harrison Co, KY, Morgan Co, IN, Cumberland Co, IL, and Shelby Co, MO and somewhere in Arkansas. Cheri Astrahan

Carol Olavarri June 17, 1999
FITZGERALD--Thank you so much for getting back to me. I am seeking info on Brice Anthony Hogan Fitzgerald who died in Phoenix area 1930-1939. Buried in Glendale, AZ. I desperately need his parents info. He was my Gr. Grandfather and I am just starting his line with very little info. Anything you can do to help or ANY info will be greatly appreciated. I believe at his death he lived with Carrie (or Carol) Fitzgerald Wilson and her husband Ervin Fain (or E.F Wilson). Sincere Thanks, Carol

viemont@yahoo.com June 23, 1999
TERRILL--Joseph TERRILL born ca 1858 Warren Ind, moved to Mackinaw with Joseph & Syebell (ODELL) TERRILL his parent ca 1858, in 1880 young Joseph TERRILL left home moved to Maricaopa co. Arizona, his wife Anna

CrisGard@aol.com June 23, 1999
ESTRADA/WILSON--I am searching for information about my grandmother Maria (Marie) WILSON born in La Mesilla, NM 1900. Her children were born in Phoenix and I heard she died young so I assume she died in Phoenix, approx 1933, from TB. Her parents were Andres Wilson and Margarita ESTRADA. They moved to AZ sometime after 1910. I would like to know where she might be buried and where she might have been confined during her bout with TB.

Leo Dushane June 23, 1999
FREEHAN--I am researching LEONA DUSHANE FREEHAN married to EDWIN FREEHAN. I believe she passed away in Maricopa County in June of 1993. Would like verification of that.

Margie Etter June 30, 1999
MOBLEY--I am searching for information on Mary Callie ETTER MOBLEY. She was born 7 March 1891 Jack County, TX. She married Byrd MOBLEY in Wise County, TX. About 1949, she or they were living in or around Buckeye, AZ. They had 2 sons and 2 daughters, I am told. One son was Richard and one of the girls was called Sis. Callie is a younger sister to my dad, William Emory ETTER. In '81, I visited Buckeye and there were no records of Callie and Byrd buried there. Can anyone help me? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Don Meredith June 30, 1999
MITCHELL--I am trying to locate the family of Francis Luke Mitchell. He was born 19 September 1898 in Wayne County, Tennessee and was the son of Dr. Donnel and Emma MEREDITH Mitchell. I believe he moved to the Phoenix area prior to 1932. He was married and had at least one child. Any information on this family would be greatly appreciated. Don Meredith jdmeredith@yahoo.com 102 Faculty Circle Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-7053

Connie L. Highland June 30, 1999
THODE--Looking for info on Clarence William THODE, born in Phoenix AZ 8/22/1892, to Frederick Thode and Mary Oppermann. He married Ethel Constance Christiansen ____ (? first marriage surname unknown) in New York, and had one daughter, Marilyn Constance Thode, born 1/4/1925 in Minneapolis MN. I am her daughter, Constance Highland, and am trying to trace my grandfather's history. Thanks for any help!

Allen Johannes June 30, 1999
STREETY--Looking for info on the following: Harris STREETY b. 30 March 1924 d. 28 Nov 1998 In Mesa, AZ. James STREETY b. 12 Jan 1893 d. March 1969 in Mesa, AZ Ola STREETY b. 30 April 1900 d. Nov 1993 in Mesa, AZ Any info on this family - Obit, Background etc. Will pay for copies if need. Allen Johannes POB 956 Meridian, TX 76665

Judy Gill June 30, 1999
SNIPES--I am searching for my natural father Woody (Woodrow?) snipes. He is listed as my father Dec. 26, 1947 from the Good Samaritan Hospital. The home address was (1947) 602 North 18th Street, Pheonix, Arizona. I need to track my family history for medical reasons. My daughter and her two sons both have a rare blood disease (Von Willabrandts) and it is genetic, but I have no family history on my dads side to give the doctors. I really could use some help and guidance. Thank-you in advance. Judith Snipes Gill :-)