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1. [AR-RAILROADS] Van Buren Press, Crawford County, Arkansas--March 15, 1879 [1]
March 15, 1879 Van Buren Press, Crawford County, Arkansas Poore's Railway Manuel for 1878-79 will show that there are nearly 82,000 miles of railroad in the United States. We lead the world in the number of miles of railway to each inhabitant, the proportion being one mile to every 575 persons, while in Sweden which is the next best, there are 1,600 inhabitants per mile. There were more miles of railroad laid in the United States in 1878 than in any year since 1872. Submitted to me by Fran Warren.......th
2. Re: [AR-RAILROADS] Missouri Central RR [1]
This would be an excellent time to let everyone know that we have 2 new lists! AMERICAN-RAILROADS and PA-RAILROADS.......... To subscribe to AMERICAN-RAILROADS-L send a message to AMERICAN-RAILROADS-L-request@rootsweb.com that contains the word "subscribe" and nothing else. If you prefer digest mode, you should send the command instead to AMERICAN-RAILROADS-D-request@rootsweb.com To subscribe to Pennsylvania Railroads, do the same, only to PA-RAILROADS-L-request@rootsweb.com and PA-RAILROADS-D-r
3. [AR-RAILROADS] FYI~~Fw: The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies [1]
Thanks to another list I am on, and through the courtesy of that list owner, I was able to find this site, today, and just HAD to share!! Diana philsbarbie@cei.net The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies Author: United States War Dept. Title: The War of the Rebellion: a Compilation of the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies Other Title: Official records of the Union and Confederate armies Publisher: Govt. Print. Off. Pla
4. [AR-RAILROADS] FYI~~Railroad Retirement Records [1]
I found a link to this site on another list that I'm on, and found it to be excellent.......definitely worth checking out. Hope you enjoy it! :-) http://www.rrb.gov/geneal2.html Take care, Diana philsbarbie@cei.net List mom for the ACHOR, ACHORD, AR-CIVIL-WAR, AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS, AR-RAILROADS, AR-SAWMILLS, ARKANSAS SURNAMES, ARKANSAS, AUSTRALIA-OBITS, BLACKSMITHING, BURDINE, CANCER-SUPPORT, COUNTRY-MUSIC, ESSEX, FLINT-KNAPPING, GILTNER, IOWA-OLD-NEWSPAPERS, KID-CRAFTS, LAKEY, OBER, OLD-MISSOURI-NEWSPAP
5. [AR-RAILROADS] info on UK Database [1]
RAILWAY GAZETTE WORLDWIDE HISTORICAL DATA, 1860-1930 (Update) The "Railway Gazette" was a weekly, worldwide railway intelligence newspaper primarily for the United Kingdom. This database is an update drawn from issues of the newspaper printed between January and June of 1927 in addition to those of January to June of 1930. This newspaper sought to illuminate railway officers and industry leaders; those employed by both railway companies and ancillary companies between 1890 and 1930. Information on i
6. [AR-RAILROADS] FYI (1-1-02) OCCUPATION NAMES and MEANINGS [1]
OCCUPATION NAMES and MEANINGS.............. Accomptant - Accountant Almoner - Giver of charity to the needy Amanuensis - Secretary or stenographer Apothecary - prepared and sold medicines or drugs; pharmacist Aproneer - term used in London for a shopkeeper Apronman - mechanic Artificer - A soldier mechanic who does repairs Backmaker - made "backs", vats, tubs, a Cooper Bailie - Bailiff Baxter - Baker Bluestocking - Female writer Bone Picker - collected rags and bones aka Rag and Bone Man Boniface - Keeper
7. [AR-RAILROADS] Re: AR-RAILROADS-D Digest V02 #6 [1]
Justin, I really did enjoy your post. There was a lot of good ideas in it. I will try to incorporate some of them this summer. I am invited to four family reunions this year and am having a hard time deciding which to attend. Della
8. [AR-RAILROADS] BRANSCOMB [1]
I'm looking for information on Charlie Branscomb. I believe he worked for the railroad more than 40 years. I remember maybe the Missouri Pacific line. Any information is appreciated. Dana Short
9. Re: [AR-RAILROADS] Missouri Central RR [1]
There is a Mexico, MO! Is this possibly intended here? Best wishes, Ed Gloria G Sullivan wrote: > > Seeking information on name of railroad running from St. Joseph, MO to > Mexico which was in operation between approx.1870-1910. My grandfather > John V. Doty was engineer-fireman on line which we believe was called > Missouri Central. He also worked on railroads in AR. Family lived in > Chillicothe, MO and Omaha, AR at various times. Does anyone know of this > line which ran down into Mexico? Believe
10. [AR-RAILROADS] BRANSCOMB [1]
I'm sorry I neglected to say Charlie Branscomb was my father b 21 Sep 1898 d 11 Feb 1975. Thanks again, Dana Short
11. [AR-RAILROADS] Missouri Central RR [1]
Seeking information on name of railroad running from St. Joseph, MO to Mexico which was in operation between approx.1870-1910. My grandfather John V. Doty was engineer-fireman on line which we believe was called Missouri Central. He also worked on railroads in AR. Family lived in Chillicothe, MO and Omaha, AR at various times. Does anyone know of this line which ran down into Mexico? Believe it probably would have been made a part of other railroads in that area. Where could I find railroad records in
12. [AR-RAILROADS] FYI~~Fw: [IOWA-OLD-NEWS] While not old, a newspaper suggestion for genealogy help [1]
Just passing this on.....hope it helps someone! Diana ----- Original Message ----- From: "Justin Masters - FMEC" To: Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 2:29 PM Subject: [IOWA-OLD-NEWS] While not old, a newspaper suggestion for genealogy help I wanted to pass on a suggestion for newspaper related genealogy research. 5-6 years ago I went on a cross-country trip for 9 weeks. Genealogy and sight seeing were the main reasons for planning the t
13. [AR-RAILROADS] Fw: Santa Fe Line [1]
----- Original Message ----- From: Bill & Juanita Autry To: Diana Boothe Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 12:38 AM Subject: Santa Fe Line I am hunting info about the 1915 Trainyard Explosion in Ardmore,OK. My grandfather was killed (the engineer) and many others also killed. It leveled the downtown area. Do you know if this train went thru Arkansas on it's way to Ardmore or any other info about it- Juanita
14. [AR-RAILROADS] FYI--Many Federal Government Web Sites Suspended [1]
Many Federal Government Web Sites Suspended The Civil War Soldiers and Sailors site listed in our December 31st tip is one of many U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) sites which have been disconnected from the Internet at the direction of District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth. This action stems from the compromising of access to Indian Trust Management data accessible through the same server(s). Select DOI Web pages will be made available to the public through USGS, which has received court approval
15. [AR-RAILROADS] Railroad Maps [1]
Click here: Railroad Maps Collection There was a line run from around St. Joseph to Mexico, MO in 1888 where it connected to another line. These short line railroads probably had several names over the years as they were bought and sold to form larger railroad companies. Earl D. House
16. Re: [AR-RAILROADS] Missouri Central RR [1]
I too, would like to find resources available on railroad workers....My great grandfather and great great grandfather worked for the railroad in Indiana and Missouri.....surname was Veteto or Vetteo or vetetoe....as the spelling kept changing. I am looking at the dates of 1880 to 1920. Thank you, Elaine ----- Original Message ----- From: Gloria G Sullivan Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 1:35 PM To: AR-RAILROADS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AR-RAILROADS] Missouri Central RR Seeking information on name
17. [AR-RAILROADS] Mclane [1]
I am looking for my Grandfather Fred Gleason Mclane, who was married in Benton, AR 1911. They lived several places in AR, and I was told he worked for the railroad. I found them in the 1920 census in OK. Would you have any information on which railroad he worked for.
18. [AR-RAILROADS] Wanted: Directories [1]
Be a part of history! Share your current and historical membership directories! Make sure these important publications are preserved for future generations to use. Donate them to the library in Fort Wayne! The Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana is looking for all types of directories. Your organization, club, school yearbook, class lists, reunion lists, armed forces roster, municipal employee lists, etc., can be a permanent part of our renowned collection. All
19. [AR-RAILROADS] From List Mom~Please Read..... [1]
I just wanted to send a note out to my lists letting you know that my email server has been down this evening, so if you have tried to contact me, please re-send. :-) Thanks, Diana philsbarbie@cei.net List mom for the ACHOR, ACHORD, AR-CIVIL-WAR, AR-OLD-NEWSPAPERS, AR-RAILROADS, AR-SAWMILLS, ARKANSAS SURNAMES, ARKANSAS, AUSTRALIA-OBITS, BLACKSMITHING, BURDINE, CANCER-SUPPORT, COUNTRY-MUSIC, ESSEX, FLINT-KNAPPING, GILTNER, IOWA-OLD-NEWSPAPERS, KID-CRAFTS, LAKEY, OBER, OLD-MISSOURI-NEWSPAPERS, OUTLAWS OF T
20. [AR-RAILROADS] RAILROAD RECORDS [1]
My grandfather James Benjamin Sammons/Samons pick up the mail at the trains in Wilson and then delivered it to the specific places. I'm not sure of the dates (prior to 1936, during or shortly after). I'm sure it would have been in the early '30s. Any suggestions for checking records? Thank you, dolores dolores SAMONS harvell Genealogy - Disturbing the dead and irritating the living.
21. [AR-RAILROADS] From List Mom~~Look-up offer [1]
Hello everyone, Though it may be off-topic for some of you, I want to pass along to you, an offer that was made to me by a very nice lady, by the name of Jane, who contacted me concerning my WORLD-OBITS mailing list. She has in her possession the 1881 and 1851 census and British Isles Vital Records for England, Scotland and Ireland. She also says that "The 1881 census is complete, the 1851 is only 2% for most of England but complete for Devon, Norfolk and Warwick, and the British Isles Vital Records Index
22. [AR-RAILROADS] FYI--CENTURY-OLD UK CENSUS GOES ONLINE [1]
January 2, 2002 Posted: 10:31 AM EST (1531 GMT) LONDON, England (Reuters) -- Modern technology has given Britons a glimpse of life at the turn of the last century with the online publication of the national census for 1901. Doomed Antarctic explorer Robert Falcon Scott, silent movie actor Charlie Chaplin, nurse Florence Nightingale and "The Lord of the Rings" author J.R.R. Tolkien are among notable citizens whose details are recorded on the census. A spokeswoman for the Public Records Office -- which on
23. Re: [AR-RAILROADS] Railroad Maps [1]
Thanks for your reply. No, this line definitely went from St. Joseph, MO to Mexico City, Mexico according to family records. This service is vaguely mentioned in some research books but the exact name is never given. It later was a part of the Southern Railway system. Regards, Gloria On Mon, 28 Jan 2002 19:24:18 EST Gunsmith@aol.com writes: > HREF="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrhome.html">Click > here: Railroad Maps Collection > > There was a line run from around St. Josep
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