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Re: I have a brick wall,
Carol BuswellApr 13, 2016 12:58 PM (in response to Teri Thompson)
2 people found this helpfulFamily Search (www.familysearch.org) has a possible entry for William and Verilla Hodge (her middle name might have been Elizabeth) on Texas Deaths and Burials Texas Deaths and Burials, 1903-1973 — FamilySearch.org .
It is clear from the census that the father was born in Mississippi and the mother in Louisiana. Start searching other records, such as the one above, for the ENTIRE FAMILY. That way, if Marcus was Smith's brother you would have the beginnings of a search before 1900. The census is only a skeleton. You will need Smith's siblings to do a serious search for the earlier family records.
I would recommend you work with a genealogist at your local library or genealogical society or an archivist at the Fort Worth National Archives to locate necessary background information and available documents other than the census. Contact them at ftworth.archives@nara.gov
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Re: I have a brick wall,
Teri Thompson Apr 14, 2016 1:48 PM (in response to Carol Buswell)Smith's Father, William Hodge was born 1817 in Lawrence County Arkansas and his Mother Mary Elizabeth Strop born 1826 Alabama and Married 6 Apr 1849. Alabama all of Smith's' older siblings were all born in Falls County TX. Smith's Death certificate says he also was born in Texas but I cannot find this family in 1870 census at all, I do however find Agriculture and Tax records for the Father? and he had a younger sister Willie Angeiline b 1872 in Johnson County Texas. any suggestions on how to find Smith in the 1870 census he would be about 4 yrs. old Thank You any and all help Teri
1817 • Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA
1817 • Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA
1817 • Lawrence County, Arkansas, USA
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Re: I have a brick wall,
Van ZbindenApr 29, 2016 11:23 AM (in response to Teri Thompson)
1 person found this helpfulTeri Thompson You know I have seen in my research examples where people and families don't get into the census. It's not common but I've seen it. I hope this is not one of those instances. Your research might have to become more local than the census. I would recommend calling, if you haven't already, the folks at the Marlin [Texas] Public Library. Their genealogy page is here Genealogy Research at the Library | Public Library Resources . Perhaps they have access to county record books that can point in new directions and help you get around this wall.
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Re: I have a brick wall,
Teri Thompson May 2, 2016 5:53 AM (in response to Van Zbinden)1 person found this helpfulThank You so much, I never thought of the Library. I am so thankful for the information and I will take full advantage of my local Library, as Smith Hodge's Mother Elizabeth was from Tennessee and I currently live in Tennessee. Sincerely Teri
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Re: I have a brick wall,
Van ZbindenMay 2, 2016 11:18 AM (in response to Teri Thompson)
2 people found this helpfulYou are welcome Teri. If you get a chance go see the folks at the Tennessee State Library & Archives. They have a number of really great genealogical resources. They are a partner with the National Archives and they have some great microfilm collections as well. Also I have always found the staff to be friendly and really helpful. Best wishes on your search.
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