1998 Curry Co. Queries

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Subject: Curry Query. > Date: Sunday, December 20, 1998. Looking for information on David James OWEN(S) he died in Amarillo, Texas, August 10, 1925, while on a visit. He lived in Clovis, at 508 Thornton, and worked at Ford Garage, as a Auto Mechanic. David married Mana (TUCK). Children were CLARENCE, ETHEL, MYRTLE, LLOYD, RICHARD, CLIFFORD, & THELMA. Thank you Tammy (OWEN) Steele
Subject: Curry Query. Date: Monday, November 16, 1998. Looking for information on or descendants of Lewis KENDEL and his wife Anna PFLEIDERER. She and some of their children lived in the Clovis area in the 1940s-60s. I would like to contact anyone having knowledge of this family, as they are related to me through both KENDEL and PFLEIDERER lines. I am also interested in finding information about Minnie (maiden name: Kendel) Ross, who died around 1966 in Clovis. Thanks, Monica Eshelman eshelman@midusa.net
Subject: CURRY COUNY,N M. Date: Friday, November 06, 1998. I am researching Anna HARTLEY married to Chester DUGAN. They lived in Guadulupe and Curry county in early 1930's. We seem to think Egbert died in New Mexico we are not sure where. He lived with Anna and Chester. She had a about 8 children and moved to Washington state after leaving New Mexico. Egbert had several sisters that I know of Bessie and Jessie. If you know of anything please contact me. Thanks, Hope Farris hope_engelmann@hotmail.com or dhfarris@swbell.net
Subject: Curry Query. Date: Tuesday, October 20, 1998. I am looking for a Mollie Thomas, b 1880s or 90's in Mississippi or Tennessee, who moved to the Clovis, NM area around the 1920s. She was married to a John Bradley. I don't know if she married before or after moving to Clovis. She had family that moved to Plainview, TX about the same time. She would have lived in the Corinth, MS, area around the turn of the Century and had a brother, Roy, who lived there. Any help on this would be a big help. Thanks, Bob Denson, Madison, MS. REDCamping@aol.com
Subject: Curry Query. Date: Thursday, October 08, 1998. I am looking for any information on the PAWOL family, specifically ANN PAWOL who was born approximately 1940-1950. She was killed within the last two years. PAWOL was her maiden name. I believe she has at least one daughter named AMANDA who would be 16-18 years old. Any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thank You. Amy Fischer
Subject: Curry Query. Date: Monday, September 07, 1998. Looking for any and all available information re: Rosa Belle ROSE born 16 Dec 1889 Comanche,Comanche, TX as Rosa Belle FISHER, father Joseph James FISHER, mother Mary Francis ROBBINS married George Jackson ROSE Feb 1906 Brownfield, Terry, TX. Family history has it she might have run a series of motels in New Mexico and died and was buried in Clovis in 1976. Thanks in Advance. Tom Clements taclem@aol.com

Answer: Clovis News Journal, Mon., Feb. 16, 1976 ROSA BELLE ROSE Funeral services for Mrs. Rosa Belle Rose, 87, will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday at graveside in the Richland Cemetery at Pep (New Mexico) in Roosevelt County with the Rev. Earl Landtroop of the Highland Baptist Church officiating. Mrs. Rose, born Dec. 14, 1888, in Texas, died early Sunday morning (Feb 15) at a nursing home in Clovis. She had been a resident of this area for 55 years and had lived in Fort Sumner and Portales as well as Clovis. Harold Kilmer
Subject: Curry Co, NM query. Date: Tuesday, September 01, 1998. BURNS, searching ancestors and descendants of John Denny BURNS and wife Bettie ROBBINS. BARGER, Searching ancestors and descendants of James Henry BARGER and Florence Jessie BURNS. Beverly Himes BARGER in NM
Date: 29 Aug 1998. Subject: My grandfather Filadelphio LUJAN died approx. 1940-43 I believe on Dec. 24th. He was the father of 9 children. His wife was Eleanore Tessier. If you have any information on him I would appreciate it very much. Thank You! Michael A. Martin
Subject: Curry Query. Date: Wednesday, August 26, 1998. Looking for descendants of William Robert HURST (b. 1890, Tennessee; d. 1957, Clovis, New Mexico) and Gladys MARTIN HURST (b. 1896, Texas; d. 1981, Clovis, New Mexico). They settled in the Clovis area around 1931. They had two children (that I have identified) -- Robert HURST (d. around 1981) and Evelyn HURST (d. around 1983). Evelyn had three known children: Tommy DAVIS, Bobby DAVIS and George R. BANISTER, Jr. These are the only descendants that I know of. Tony Servies TLS@USIT.NET
From: The Ragsdale Family.
Subject: Smith/Bagwell Curry County 1910. Date: August 05, 1998. I seek information on my ancestors, who homesteaded an area north of Melrose around 1910. My great grandfather was Jeferson Davis Smith who, with his wife Martha Eva Toombs, fathered the following, who were born in the first two decades of this century: Mary Lou, Frances, Fern, Audrey, Otho, Wayne, Flora Mae, Maxine, Cohee, Jefferson Davis, and Frieda. Please respond to doccoyote@marathonkey.com
Subject: Curry County Query. Date: Tuesday, July 28, 1998. Is there a marriage index that would cover 1955/56/57? I am only looking for June/July/Aug for these years for James STEPHENS marriage to Lucille CHERRY. Specifically his date of birth/age at time of marriage in Clovis,NM area. Please E-mail me directly at TexasRerun@aol.com
Subject: FARMER, Jim. Date: Monday, July 20, 1998. Looking for info. on Jim FARMER who probably lived in Clovis area @ 1920. He was b. in Scott Co. AR, bet. 1836-1850,had a brother John W. born 1835 and twin brothers, Crittendon and Littleton b. 1851. The boys were orphaned when their parents died of measles and the boys were "farmed out" to relatives or neighbors. He was said to have been a pinto bean farmer in Mountainair around the turn of the century. He made a trip to Yell Co. AR in 1920 to see his twin brother he had not seen in 60 years. If there are relatives out there please contact me. My husband is descended from the twin, Crittenden FARMER. Thanks, Geraldine Farmer
Subject: CURRY QUERY. Date: Sunday, June 28, 1998. Seeking information on TOM CURRY, for whom the county is supposed to be named. I really need to know more about the genealogy of this family. How can I get that information? I think this Curry family came from Texas, but not sure. Pat Hardison hardison@xroadstx.com

Following is the answer to Pat Hardison on who Curry County was named for:

Hi Pat:

Following is the person that Curry County was named for. It is a quote from our Curry County History book.

"They picked out a man that was the most likely to be known in Santa Fe, Uncle Charley C. A. Scheurich. He was a very close friend of the then governor of the territory, George Curry. Two other men went with him: Frank P. Helm and R. E. Rowells.

It was already known that when Charley Scheurich got up to Santa Fe and told the Governor about his mission to get a new county, that it would be named after him, Curry County. Of course this move cinched the Governor on Charley's side. At the time the bill passed Governor Curry was in Washington. Charley Scheurich, knowing a lot of people in Santa Fe as he did, managed to get hold of that bill after it had gone through due process and he fliched it. At this time is was not unheard of for a bill to get lost in the Santa Fe mill. Charlie did nothing crooked. He just located the bill, put it in his pocket after it had been processed through the House and the Senate and brought it back to Clovis with him. After Governor Curry returned from Washington, Charley entrusted the bill to B. F. Craig and another friend and they returned it to Santa Fe for the Governor's signature." Thank you for your interest in this area. Harold Kilmer President High Plains Historical Fd.
Subject: Curry Query. Date: Sunday, June 14, 1998. Searching for info on LECOMPTE, first name probably Louis. Wife was Louisa Greenlee LECOMPTE. They probably lived in or near Melrose, NM in early 1900s. Henry Tracy LECOMPTE was son of Louis? LECOMPTE and is buried in Melrose Cemetary. John LECOMPTE ,Jr. is also buried there (probably brother of Henry?). My mother thinks that their father, Louis? LECOMPTE lived in Melrose also, and that he was injured in a fall from a horse and committed suicide a few days later. His wife, Louisa Greenlee LECOMPTE, was married to Sam KETCHUM, brother of Black Jack KETCHUM, and had two children by him before her marriage to LECOMPTE. Email Berry Spradley at berrys@hal-pc.org.
Date: Thu Jun 4, 1998. Am looking for information on the family of ELY CANNADY (or KENNEDY?) who married IDA GREEN circa 1920. They lived in House, NM and had at least one son, John, who later was a professor at UNM. I am a descendant of OMA GREEN, a sister of IDA GREEN, and am looking for more information on the GREEN family. Any information you have will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. James King
Subject: Curry County, NM Query. Date: Thursday, June 04, 1998. Searching for information on Samual Robert Adrian TURNER born January 16, 1873 in Parker County, Texas and died January 19, 1940 in Greer, Curry County, New Mexico. Had children Ethel Agnes TURNER, Charles Henry TURNER b. 1894, Evie Alise TURNER, and Robert Wood TURNER. Any information appreciated. Tami Ramsey tami@i-plus.net
From: Pauline Sorensen. Date: Monday, April 27, 1998 8:57 PM. I am seeking information on Will TAYLOR. I believe he was a long time resident of Clovis, was married to Martha Elizabeth OTTS. She was born Aoril 15, 1884, died September 14, 1956 and is buried in Portales City Cemetery. I have an old newspaper clipping entitled "Ghost of Old Will Taylor is Happier" by Dave Thornton. I have no idea how old the article is. This article concerns the clean up of Taylor's Grove by 4-Hers, American Legion and Friendship Club. Property was also owned by Eddie White who let picnickers use the spot. The article indicates that Will TAYLOR homesteaded this place. I am interested in any other history of Taylor's Grove. Also would like to know the death date and where Will is buried. I assume he and Martha are buried together. Thanks so much for your help.
Date: Saturday, April 18, 1998 4:12 PM. I am looking for information in regards to my grandparents, William and Elizabeth BAIN, and two uncles Sam and Norman BAIN and their families. I think the two uncles may have worked for the railroad, and the grandparents decided to live near them in their last years. I was too young to grasp dates, but know they were in Clovis at least the 1930's+. I would be grateful for any input anyone might have. Mary Bain Wendland. E-mail to JAMES R. WENDLAND jmewnd@sat.net@sat.net>
Date: Monday, April 06, 1998 6:14 PM. Searching for information on the KORNEGAY family. My husband's mother (Knight Edward KORNEGAY) was born there in 1914. Her father's name was Edward M. (don't know the mother's name). Judy Penrod Purcell jpjones1@airmail.net
Date: Sunday, April 05, 1998 3:57 PM. Looking for information about children and descendants of WALTER R. RODGERS. He was born in Texas in 1898. His first two sons were named WALTER, and JAMES RAYMOND, both now deceased. JAMES RAYMOND RODGERS married DOLORES SADOWAY in 1963, and they lived in Roswell for two years, where they had a daughter in 1965. At the time there were many related RODGERS living in Clovis, and Hobbs. ANY information would be tremendously appreciated! ( I am James' doughter.) Contact me at zigbeemr@sprintmail.com. Thank you!
Date: Friday, March 06, 1998 9:32 PM. Seeking any information about the Joel or could be Joe L. and Sarah Lillie (Chasteen) Caywood. Joel was born in Decatur Tx & Sarah was born in Black Rock Arkansas. They came to New Mexico in the early 1900rds. Both are buried at the Texico cemetary My mother Pauline (Caywood) Wimberly went to school in Texico in the 1930,s.Some of the Elvert Caywood Family still reside in that area. Any Caywood history would be greatly appreciated. Melvin Wimberly

Answer to Melvin Wimberly: From the Curry County History (the red book) on page. 90 in the Eugene Arnold story: Joel Caywood and Sarah Lilly Chasteen were married in Oklahoma. Joe Elvert, one of 16 children was born in Duncan, Oklahoma. The family moved to the Texico/Farwell area and settled on a homestead. (they were not listed in the 1909 tax rolls. HAK) Mildred Bell was married to Joe Everet Caywood in Farwell in 1928. The family moved to Vaughn, NM in the 1960’s where Joe Evert worked for the Santa Fe Railroad. Phyllis June Caywood was born June 14, 1939 in Clovis, NM in her aunt’s home. She graduated from Vaughn High School in 1957. Listed in the Texico, NM cemetery on page 624 in the brown book: CAYWOOD, Joel, Feb. 5, 1888 - Jan. 29, 1936. CAYWOOD, Sarah Lillie, July 29, 1890 - Mar. 17, 1951. I will post your query on the Curry County Query page. Good luck. Harold Kilmer
Subject: Curry Query Date: Tuesday, February 24, 1998 12:18 PM Searching for the name RIERSON. Alvaris Napoleon RIERSON married Dora Minna CZAPANSKY on August 15, 1883 in Greenwood county, KS. Believe family moved to Texas and/or New Mexico. Noticed a lot of RIERSON's living in Clovis, NM. Are you related? Darrel Wood
Subject: Curry Co., NM Query Date: Sunday, February 15, 1998 12:15 AM Hello, I am searching for a Henry Bollen, Son of William, married to Clara Culp. Their Children: 1. William B. 2. Albert 3. Jc, b: in Clovis, N.M. Any help would be most appreciated. Thank You. Glen Hearell
Subject: Curry Query Date: Tuesday, February 10, 1998 10:14 PM On February 25, 1928. India TURNER passed away while visiting in the home of her son-in-law, Hale S. DUNCAN. Mr. Duncan resided at R. F. D. 1, Clovis, NM. at the time. Dr. A. G. Dillon attended India at her death and Mr. C. V. Steed, Undertaker prepared the body for burial. India Turner was my great- grandmother and I am gathering information about her life and the members of her family with whom we have lost contact. Any information about Mr. Duncan and his family would be appreciated as well as any information about India i. e. was she buried at or near Clovis. Mr. Duncan's wife, India's daughter, may > have been called Sudie. Should there be anyone with the information interested > in this family, I have data on the descendants of India Turner which I can > share. My name is Dewell Turner, email dturner493@aol.com.
February 03, 1998 8:22 PM. My grandmother, AGNES MAY KNIGHT born in Socorro in 1906-maybe~ as AGNES MAY DECKER, family moved to Curry County and stayed. She had a sister BESSIE HOSKINS that died in a car/motorcycle accident in 1927 or thereabouts. My grandmother's parents BRITTON HOSKINS and NELLIE LUCRETIA HOSKINS...I know very little, only that he died of TB at about age 24. I know there was a 2nd marriage to a Decker w/ 4 half siblings. Among those were twin boys, Francis and Earl, Earl died as a young child I'm told. My grandmother was married several times and I would love to have info especially on a CHITWOOD that I remember made me feel special when I was very young. I vaguely remember he was very sick, maybe cancer and one day an ambulance came and took him and I never saw him again (or heard about him). I missed him so, but can't find anything. He would have died 30some year ago. Thank you to anyone with information. Have a good day! Karen

Monday, January 26, 1998 5:04 AM. Jackie Niemeyer is looking for ancestors of Floyd Albert THOMAS and Lora Mae PENDERGRASS who were living in Curry Co.,NM in 1917 in Clovis.

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