February 25, 2009
Mr. Edward F. "Eddy" Cochran has an
interesting Bradley county website at:
BradleyArk.com. Lots
of wonderful old photographs.
February 24, 2009
This really has nothing to do with
Arkansas, history, or genealogy but will make you feel wonderful
nonetheless. I have several projects that I am
working on and sometimes I need a little motivation to keep me
going. Well, I ran across a link for this website -
Tut's Adventure Club.
It's a free website that you sign up for and everyday they send
you a simple email Monday through Friday that motivates you.
As
the website promotes
A philosophical club of like-minded thinkers who believe that
life is the ultimate adventure... because thoughts
become things, dreams
come true, and all things remain forever possible!
Here is mine for today:
"Why is it that so often, Pris, those who are extremely
successful in virtually everything they do are so unable to see
that this is the case?
Yeah, you might not be the right person to ask.
I love dragonflies - I
love you, too, Pris.
The Universe"
These make me smile and just seem to
start my day in just the right way and I just wanted to share
the love of the universe with you too. Hope you enjoy!
February 15, 2009
Danny Honnoll & Ray Jones with the Sons
of Confederate Veterans Col. Robert G. Shaver Camp 1655 have
sent me a complete listing of the names found on the Craighead
County Veterans Memorial Brick Walk -
Craighead County Veterans Memorial
Thank you Gentlemen!
Lisa Rees Brown obtained a copy of the
Cross Roads Cemetery transcription that
was made when Cross Roads was moved in 1958.
Cross Roads Cemetery was located in Pulaski County and is now
under Lake Maumelle, so this is really valuable information that
she has shared. There is also a map and if I can get it
scanned in, I will put it online. Thanks Lisa!
February 13, 2009
February 12, 2009
Just a few things to discuss...first
off the Federation of Genealogical Societies will be holding its
National Convention here in Little Rock, September 2 - 5, 2009.
This will be my first convention and I am looking forward to it.
Since money is tight for pretty much everyone, I am giving you
heads up now so you can start preparing for it. Trust me,
my eyeballs popped out when I saw the price but then I got to
thinking about it. It's really not that much when you look
at everything that will be going on. There are going to be over
160 events associated with this convention...which means
something for everyone. Well worth it just to hear
Desmond. You can check it out at -
http://www.fgs.org/2009conference/
Next up...I have visited the AGS
website several times over the years and didn't notice anything
new so I just blew it off. Imagine my surprise to
find out yesterday that ALL of the Arkansas Family Historian
magazines...all the way back to 1962 are online and available at
the drop of a hat to members in the Members Only section. This
is one of the best resources I can think of for anyone
researching in Arkansas...people have worked hard for years
submitting articles and it's right there online. - You can
join here....http://www.agsgenealogy.org/
for only $25. Trust me, the only place you are going to
find more Arkansas History online is at Ancestry.com, for way
more than that.
February 9, 2009
My how time flies. I have been working
on some behind the scene projects and didn't realize how long it
had been since I posted.
Sometimes when I am photographing
cemeteries or memorial markers, I will "adopt" someone I find
interesting and try to find out more about them. Sometimes
they just stay in the back of my head and I will think about
them every now and then. One person is Ed Cornish.
He was a prominent banker buried in Oakland Cemetery here in
Little Rock.
One of the reasons he stuck out was
that he has a life-size sculpture at his grave. These are
not very common and cost a lot of money so he was apparently
thought very highly of even in death. In 1928 he suffered
major financial losses, went to New Orleans and committed
suicide. He left a wife and "6" children. His wife
rose up, carried on and contributed enough to Arkansas history
to make it into the Arkansas Encyclopedia. Sadly, he did
not, but his great granddaughter Julie Morin contacted me
recently and sent me photos & a little more information on him.
It's sad with today's economy, that people are doing this every
day. Trust me, people would rather have YOU than your
money. Thank you Julie.
Ed &
Hilda Cornish
January 28, 2009
Added the following:
January 27, 2009
Synnova Inscore sent us some
photographs of
Subiaco Academy. Always a
wonderful place to visit. Thanks Synnova!
We are having a little rough weather
here in Arkansas. Hope everyone is safe and sound at home!
January 20, 2009
Mark and I recently had the time to go
check out the new
Witt Stephens Nature Center.
Located behind the River Market in Little Rock and admission is
free. Well worth checking out.
January 19, 2009
Just touching base...I have been busy
transcribing articles for the Arkansas Gazette. Lots of
people working on their family history this January and wanting
info. I have been trying to empty my inbox but so far it
hasn't happened once this month. I have been working on
some Civil War photos that Danny Honnoll sent me and a
transcription of Crossroads Cemetery sent to me by Lisa Rees
Brown.
I have donated the Little Rock National
Cemetery to the ArkansasGravestones.org project and they are
transcribing them and putting them online. This is a GREAT
project run by Ira "Tootie" Dennis with the help of lots of
wonderful volunteers. If you have not checked it out,
check it out here:
ArkansasGravestones In
the meantime, if they have not uploaded your National
photography yet, please feel free to request it.
Also, another thing to think about.
The Federation of Genealogical Societies will be having their
National Conference here in Little Rock in September and I will
have more on that at a later date.
January 11, 2009
Yesterday
was the re-dedication
of the David O. Dodd marker in
its new location at MacArthur Park and the installation of the
new interpretive panel.
It
was pretty windy but could have been much worse. It was a
very nice ceremony. I had the opportunity to meet some new
people, among which was the very charming Mr. W. Danny Honnoll
and Mr. W. Ray Jones with the Sons of Confederate Veterans Col.
Robert G. Shaver Camp 1655. Mr. Honnoll sent me
photographs this morning of the
Stars and Stripes memorial, the
Sons of Confederate Veterans memorial,
and the
Southern Heritage Park in Jonesboro,
Craighead County, along with a few others.
Thanks Danny & Ray.
If
you have photographs of historical or memorial markers I am
missing, please feel free to send or inquire about them. -
Pris
January 8, 2009
The following estate sale has generated
quite an interest so I am posting the specifics for anyone
interested. There was a preview sale last night that I am
told was quite packed & at which time most of the non-primitive
furniture was sold.
Estate Sale of the late Sam
Dickinson
Tanglewood Shopping Center
7501 Cantrell Road, Little Rock, AR (Corner of Mississippi &
Cantrell)
Thursday, January 8: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday, January 9: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: January 10: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Sunday: January 11: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
By now you may have heard that we are having an interesting sale
this weekend. We are extremely proud and honored to be
conducting a sale of the estate of the late Sam Dickinson, known
as the “Father of Arkansas Archaeology.” Sam lived an amazing
life filled with adventure and love for his native state. The
Arkansas Democrat-Gazette wrote a story about this sale which
appeared this past Monday, and an editorial by Paul Greenberg
about Sam Dickinson and his amazing life appeared in today’s
Democrat-Gazette. Kate and I had the privilege of seeing Sam’s
Prescott home filled with his lifetime collection of the exotic,
interesting and unusual. It is with immense respect and
admiration we offer what is truly the collection of an amazing
life. In addition to Mr. Dickinson's estate, we are also
offering items from the collections of several others including
an Arkansas-Louisiana family who frequented the art and antique
markets of Europe in the early part of the 20th century.
Items for sale include:
Victorian Parlor Set Owned by Arkansas Governor Garland, Desk,
Bed and other Furniture owned by William Woodruff, Several
pieces of Arkansas Made Furniture, Over 350 pieces of Original
Art, American & Continental with focus on Mexican Religious Art,
Southern Folk and Outsider Art. Artists include: Clementine
Hunter, Mose Tolliver, Sister Gertrude Morgan, Spott Daniel,
Opal May. Unbelievable books – 15th Century to Current – a book
collectors dream – many books on Indian, Spanish, French
Colonial life in Arkansas & region, Civil War books & items,
Lots of Paper & Photographs, Fine Jewelry featuring: Southwest
Indian, Mexican, African and Asian Pieces, Sterling Tea set,
Prelude & Georg Jensen Flatware, Spanish Colonial Retablo and
Santos collection. Life size statue of Sister Teresa of Avilla,
Rope Bed, Fine English Bookcase and Secretary, Slave Made
Furniture from Clark County Arkansas Plantation, Triple Pedestal
Dining Table, Haitian Art, Fossils, Some China and Bric-a-Brac,
Early Camark Pottery & much, much more. Our most unique and
fascinating sale EVER!
Photos of this sale may be viewed on our
website by clicking on this link Also, visit
focus.arkansasonline.com for photos from the Democrat-Gazette.
www.roydudleyestatesales.com
January 6, 2009
Rose Law Firm, the oldest law firm west of
the Mississippi River, traces its origin to November
1, 1820, before Arkansas statehood, when Robert Crittenden, born
1797, and Chester Ashley, born 1791, entered into an agreement
for a "Partnership in the Practice of Law."
January 5, 2009
Coleman Dairy in Little Rock, Pulaski
County, Arkansas has been around since 1862, making
it the oldest dairy in Arkansas. The Quality Check logo is
easily familiar and one that we identify with "Arkansas."
January 4, 2009
Mr. Thomas Cheatham Bull, III sent in
photographs of his home, which is listed on the Arkansas
Historic Register, and is named the
Fakes - Bull House. It is located at McCory in
Woodruff County. Wonderful old house! Thanks Thomas!
January 2, 2009
Lets start off the year with a
query...Mr. Dearman writes:
Sheen Dig ! LOL, yea,
that's what we use to call it.
Hi, I'm David L. Dearman of
Monticello, AR. I once lived in Horseshoe Bend, AR when I
was just a little boy back in the 70's. Once a month our
family came to the courthouse in Jasper on the top floor for
a musical night of all sorts of talents. People from
everywhere around came, brought their musical instruments of
all kinds and we took turns singing. From time to time we
would bring food and eat together, whether it would be a pie
sale or what ever. Lots of good home down memories! I just
wondered if it still goes on or not and if so, when do they
do it? - David L. Dearman
Does anyone know if this is
still going on in Jasper?
