VELEBILLooking for the family of Clarence Velebil, born 3 March 1900 and died in Prescott, Yavapai County, AZ in the 1980s. I would like to find an obituary. I have Velebil’s in my family and would like to know if he is related. There are very few Velibil’s in USA. Iris Lee March 5, 1997IFLE@aol.com
TINKERGeorge TINKER & Euphemia TINKER had 5 sons-John G. b. 1869, William D. b. 1873, Patrick Lee b. 1875, David S. b. 1877 and Joseph b. 1879. I am descended from John G TINKER and have some information on him, but would like to know something about the other 4 sons. I believe they all grew up in Yavapai County and William D. married there but that is all I know about them. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks. Mary Johnson Mar 14, 1997MaryJozy@aol.com
BELLAny information on William BELL born Kentucky 1835(?) died 1910 his death certificate is as follows: died 1910 from unknown causes on June 17, 1910. He is listed as a cattleman. The death certificate is from the Arizona Territorial Board of Health index #887. He is listed as single, and the certificate is signed by G. Frank HARRINGTON of District of Crown King, town of Harrington; Any information would be a great help. Nancy Pattullo March 4, 1997miknan58@aol.com
HOUSTON/FULLER/CHILSONSeeking descendants of Andrew J. HOUSTON born March 1858 AR. Married (1) Mary C. FULLER 16 April 1884,Yavapai Co. Married(2) Jennie Unknown. Children: Kenneth HOUSTON born 30 Nov 1896 AZ died June 1970 Mesa,AZ. Mildred HOUSTON born 1902 AZ. Also looking for information on Andrew's sister, Frances S. HOUSTON who married Napoleon B. CHILSON in a double wedding with Andrew and Mary FULLER. Believe Frances died before 1900. Napoleon died after 1920. Last known residence Phoenix (1920 census). R Houston Chilson Mar 2,1997hoot@cyberhighway.net
BLETCHERLooking for information on the BLETCHER family who resided in Yavapai County ca 1890 to1930's. They owned and worked mines in around the area. Can anyone tell me how to obtain information on early mine claims in Arizona and Yavapai. Jeanne Bletcher Mar 1,1997 JBletch@aol.com
GLASGOW/TAYLORGLASGOW, Thomas was a miner in Yavapai Co. from pre 1900 until his murder on Xmas Day 1925 on his mining claim near Bumblebee. Richard TAYLOR and Florence GLASGOW with son John in Cottonwood ca 1905.John started 1st grade there in the old stone schoolhouse. Any info on any of these ancestors appreciated. J.Glasgow Feb 23,1997IAMJO@webtv.net
OSBORN(E)/SWETNAMI am researching the OSBORNE and SWETNAM family. John Preston Osborn born 1815 married Pauline Swetnam born 1821 in KY. They helped settled Prescott and Phoenix living in Maricopa and Yavapai County. Their grandson Sidney Osborn was governor of Arizona for four terms. Any information would be helpful. Carol Cassady Jan 16,1997cassady@mindspring.com
HART/KELLEY/MASENGILLWould like to exchange info. with anyone researching ancestors or descendants of Francis Joseph HART (b. abt 1840 IRE) who owned a sheep ranch in Yavapai Co., AZ in 1880 Census. Believe he or his son of same name (d. bef 1900) m. Margaret Helen KELLEY (b. 1867 CA) and had issue: 1. Francis (Frank) Joseph HART (b. 1890 CA - d. 1953 Oakland, CA) m. Ramona Gilbert MASENGILL; 2. Claire G. HART (b. 1892 CA) m. Charles MAGILL & lived in S.F., CA in 1920 Census. Please E-mail if any connections with these families - Thanks! Glenda F. MOSER Nov 25,1996
CHILTON/CARNAHAM /ENGLAND
I found a letter from Mrs. Kelly CHILTON of 1429 Shoup Street, Prescott, Arizona dated 14 Jan1948 in some old files in the White County, TN registrar of deeds office. Mrs. Chilton had requested information on Margaret ENGLAND married to John CARNAHAM 10 Oct1833-1834. Let me know if anyone is interested in this information that Mrs. Chilton was seeking please or if you know of the where abouts any of her relatives. Would like to contact descendant of this Mrs. Kelley Chilton of Prescott since her address is no longer current. There is a lot of information on the John England family in this area. Contact: Mrs. Hillra Stone Qualls, 115 East Maple Street, Sparta, TN 38583 Mrs. Hillra Stone Qualls 1996
