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In the News (Sun 3 Jun 12)

  
  Governors of Mississippi
Hiram Runnels lost the office of governor and won the office of governor by the narrowest margins in Mississippi’s history.
Runnels, who was born December 15, 1796, in Hancock County, Georgia, migrated to Mississippi and settled near Monticello.
Runnels continued to be active in politics and served for several years in the Texas Legislature.
mshistory.k12.ms.us /features/feature47/governors/7_hiram_runnels.htm   (493 words)

  
 Probert Encyclopaedia: People and Peoples (Hi-Hz)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
HIRAM A. Hiram A Tuttle was an American politician.
HIRAM G. Hiram G Runnels was an American politician.
HIRAM W. Hiram W Johnson was an American politician.
www.probertencyclopaedia.com /C6D.HTM   (2331 words)

  
 Hiram I - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Hiram I   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hiram I was king of Tyre from 969 BC to 936 BC.During his reign, Tyre grew out from a satellite to the more important city of Sidon to the most important of the Phoenician cities and the holder of a large trading empire.
Hiram allied himself with king Solomon of Israel, the upcoming power of the region; together they would fill the power gap that was left by the retreat of Egypt when Assyria and Damascus were unable to do so.
Hiram is revered by the Freemasons (as Hiram Abiff) for his part in the construction of Solomons temple (which they believe that they were assistants in creating).
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Hiram-I.html   (307 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: RUNNELS COUNTY
Runnels County was organized in February 1880 and had a population of 980.
Runnels City served as the county seat until 1888, when Ballinger was selected as the new county seat.
From 1940 to 1980 the population fell from 18,903 to 11,872.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/RR/hcr11.html   (2380 words)

  
 Runnels County, Texas - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Runnels County is a county located in the state of Texas.
The county is name for Hiram G. Runnels, a Texas state legislator.
Out of the total population, 25.10% of those under the age of 18 and 19.00% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Runnels_County,_Texas   (386 words)

  
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Hardin R. Runnels, governor and legislator, the son of Hardin D. and Martha "Patsy" Burch (Darden) Runnels, was born on August 30, 1820, in Mississippi.
Runnels won by a vote of 38,552 to 23,628 and thus became the only person ever to defeat Sam Houston in an election.
Although Runnels supported and signed into law bills that called for the raising of temporary ranger battalions to meet the emergency, he opposed efforts to form permanent battalions on the grounds that the state could not afford them and that the federal government was responsible for protecting the frontier.
www.cemetery.state.tx.us /pub/user_form.asp?step=1&pers_id=96   (922 words)

  
 In search of the real Ran Runnels   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Runnels was a young man, a veteran of the Texas Rangers and the US forces during the Mexican War, who came down here and laid down the law for the Panama Railroad.
Runnels was also said to have whipped the mayor of Las Cruces in the town square, and ended at least one labor stoppage with less violent tactics.
By the time that Runnels and his Isthmian Guard had established their reputation and the Panama Railroad was finished, crime very rarely affected the railway.
www.thepanamanews.com /pn/v_10/issue_05/community_02.html   (959 words)

  
 Modified Register for Randolph Hundley of Virginia, Illinois and Iowa
Hiram was born 23 Aug 1814 in Roxbury, Massachusetts.
Sarah was Hiram's sister and it appears that Hortense may have gone there to live with her aunt after her mother remarried or was just visiting for the summer.
Hiram Lemuel SWINYER was born 8 Jul 1868 in Kane, Illinois.
www.kanservu.ca /~bjohnson/NehemiahHundley/registers/randolph.htm   (15007 words)

  
 Handbook of Texas Online: RUNNELS, HIRAM GEORGE
Hiram George Runnels, planter and representative at the Convention of 1845,
Runnels moved to Texas in 1842 and became a planter on the Brazos River.
Runnels was the uncle of Texas governor Hardin R. Runnels.
www.tsha.utexas.edu /handbook/online/articles/view/RR/fru14.html   (283 words)

  
 In Search Of Susan Nolen
The little village of Monticello (named in honor of the residence of President Jefferson), with a population of 500 and situated on a high bluff on the western bank of the Pearl River, is the county seat; it was the home of Harmon Runnels, Hiram G., Harmon M., and Hardin D. Runnels, his sons.
Harmon Runnels came to the State from Georgia, built the first house in Monticello, and was a forceful representative in the constitutional convention of 1817.
Hiram G. Runnels, one of the sons, became Governor of the State in 1833.
jack0204.tripod.com /gen/newman/susan_nolen_search.htm   (1196 words)

  
 Newsletter June 2003   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hiram H Stockman, youngest son of Henry Stockman (Frederick Stockman and Katherine Disponet of the Texas branch of the family) and Dorcas Trebite married Susan M Millsap, 8 Oct 1857 in Gillespie County, TX.
Hiram Obadiah Whitaker was born 2 Dec 1891.
Hiram Obadiah was killed 17 Oct 1818 in Sherwood, Irion Co, TX, in a motorcycle accident.
www.signalpeak.net /stockman/News65h.htm   (4128 words)

  
 Runnel Mansion
Disappointed in love, Governor Runnels never married and never lived in the beautiful plantation mansion he had built.
It was at Chalybeate Springs that Governor Runnels and his widowed mother, and three brothers settled after moving to Texas in 1842.
Governor Runnels’ beautiful mansion was destroyed by fire in 1914, over 41 years after his death.
www.usroots.com /~jmautrey/towns/misc/hardinrunnelmansion.htm   (285 words)

  
 Runnels Family Genealogy Forum (Page 2)
Re: Elisha Runnels/ Fanny Thaxton...TN and AR - Gregg Bonner 6/26/01
Re: Elisha Runnels/ Fanny Thaxton...TN and AR - Martha Runnels 3/25/00
Re: Elisha Runnels/ Fanny Thaxton...TN and AR - kasey runnels 4/22/03
genforum.genealogy.com /runnels/page2.html#396   (1946 words)

  
 Hiram Lodge - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Hiram Lodge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Hiram Lodge - Encyclopedia Glossary Meaning Explanation Hiram Lodge.
Hiram Lodge is a fictional character by Archie Comics.
Hiram tries to stay away from Archie Andrews, Veronica's boyfriend, but he lets her date him in spite of that.
www.encyclopedia-glossary.com /en/Hiram-Lodge.html   (126 words)

  
 Home of Runnels County TXGenWeb Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Runnels County was formed on December 1, 1858 from Bexar and Travis Counties.
It was named for Hiram G. Runnels, former Governor of Mississippi and a member of the Texas Legislature.
When the railroad bypassed Runnels City and came through Ballinger, the county seat was moved there in 1888.
www.rootsweb.com /~txrunnel   (362 words)

  
 Runnels County, Texas Current Post Office Information Page
Runnels was one of 23 counties formed by the Texas Legislature (2/1/1858: Handbook of Texas Online, Rootsweb, Schmidt or 12/1/1858:TxGenweb) from Bexar and Travis Counties.
It was named after Hiram G. Runnels, former Governor of Mississippi and a member of the Texas Legislature.
When the railroad bypassed Runnels City, the county seat was moved to Ballinger 1/2/1888 which was incorporated in 1892.
tx4.us /cy/runnels.htm   (235 words)

  
 Don Runnels, Author and Genealogy Books
I was lucky enough that one of the National and State Archives were located in Atlanta, GA. I was surprised to find that there was a lady in Texarkana, TX who had inquired about my family name some years previously.
Some researchers spend hours, days, months and years; searching for information on their family when others have that information readily available to them and don't know how much it means to share.
I have enjoyed writing "Runnels and Their Relationships - The Governor’s Line", "Runnels/Reynolds and Such - An Unfinished Work of Love", and "Kiefer and Their Relationships - A Collection of Family Information" published by The Gregath Publishing Co., P. Box 505, Wyandotte, OK 74370.
www.gregathcompany.com /catalog/books/runnelsbooks.htm   (974 words)

  
 Ancestors of Hill and Smith   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
She was buried in Miles Cemetery, Miles, Runnels County, Texas.
Klomah Jean HARRY was born on Aug 2 1936 in Runnels County, Texas.
Hiram HARTSON was born on Jul 27 1838 in Washington County, Ohio.
users.htcomp.net /benny/d117.htm   (1087 words)

  
 1910 San Poil Band   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Runnels, Ellen:: Ellen Runnels, N/2, C-155, AR-584, wife, age 69, female; Thomas Runnels, C-161, AR-585, son, age 20, male.
Runnels, Frederick:: Frederick Runnels, N/2, H-310, AR-586, single, age 32, male.
Runnels, Mary:: Mary Runnels, N/2, H-157, AR-587, single, age 28, female.
www.televar.com /gmorin/1910SanPoil.htm   (2055 words)

  
 Archives: Story
CADE - The ESA boys' basketball team baffled Runnels Academy with a diamond-and-one defense early in their regional playoff game Tuesday, and by the time the Raiders got their balance back ESA had surged to what proved to be an insurmountable lead.
Runnels made its only serious charge in the second quarter, cutting the ESA lead to 2 points with 4:33 left on a shot by Ben Young, who finished with 9 points.
In the third quarter, the Falcons abandoned the quick 3-point shots and rushed layups that allowed Runnels to close to within a bucket, and got back to the passing offense and open shots that worked so well in the opening period.
www.iberianet.com /articles/2004/03/07/news/sports/sports68.txt   (1957 words)

  
 San Jacinto Museum of History—Biographies
She was married to Hiram G. Runnels, Governor of Mississippi from 1833 to 1835, and the man for whom Runnels County, Texas was named.
To his nephew Henry Runnels he left the 640 acres of land granted to him for participating in the battle of San Jacinto.
Henry was the son of former Governor Hiram G. Runnels of Mississippi who had married Obedience A. Smith, sister of Benjamin Fort Smith.
www.sanjacinto-museum.org /Herzstein_Library/Veteran_Biographies/Browse_Biographies/biographies?action=bio&id=3580   (1299 words)

  
 rynldsbible
Hiram A. (or G.) Runnels born June 13, 1818 in Mississippi
Mary Howell Runnels born August 16, 1859 in Harrison Co., Texas.
Hulen Holmes Runnels born in Texarkana, Bowie Co., July 20, 1881.
www.telapex.com /~kellyp/rynldsbible.html   (836 words)

  
 hiramh
Hiram Helms is the son of Archibald and Elander Helms of Mecklenburg Co NC and Lawrence Co. Arkansas.
Hiram lived out his days in Putnam/Jackson County Tennessee close to his brother Jenkins and Laura Jane Lafferty Helms.
Hiram was recently blessed by Gerald Clyde Helms of North Carolina, author of the "Helms Descendants 1720 - 1991" as being a true son of my Archibald Helms of Lawrence County Arkansas....
home.earthlink.net /~jerifultz/hiramh.htm   (995 words)

  
 Governors of Mississippi
In 1831 he defeated Hiram G. Runnels by 247 votes, and two years later he lost to Runnels by 558 votes.
Scott was born in South Carolina in 1785 and migrated to Wilkinson County, Mississippi, as a young man. He became active in politics at an early age and was tax collector of Wilkinson County when the War of 1812 began.
In the special May 1833 election, Governor Scott was defeated by Hiram Runnels.
mshistory.k12.ms.us /features/feature47/governors/5_abram_scott.htm   (480 words)

  
 Nellie Hensarling   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
The last child she and Louis Samuel had together was my grandfather, Charlie Hiram, who was born in 1889.
Nellie was at home, where she lived with her youngest son, Charlie Hiram, when Nellie screamed while she was out in yard gathering firewood for the stove.
It was a Saturday, I believe, as my grandfather, Charlie Hiram, was gone to town (San Augustine) and they had to go get him, as the story goes.
www.flex.net /~paulwayne/genealogy/nellie.htm   (177 words)

  
 Deeds of Marion County Mississippi
Spencer are bound to Hardin D. Runnels in the sum of $400, April 20, 1812.
Nale, J.C.C. Harmon M. Runnels, clerk of County Court of Lawrence County, Miss., certified that William Nale, Esqr., has attested the acknowledgment of said deed, is an acting associate justice of the County Court in and for said County and that clarification and credit as such to be had and given to acts as such.
Gilbert Stovall, Hiram G. Runnells, Henry Henneger Commissioners for the town of Columbia for $600 set over to Stepto Blackwell a parcel of land lying and being in the town of Columbia, Lot #2.
dallen1989.tripod.com /Deeds-MarionCo.html   (14347 words)

  
 Crawfordclan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Richard Runnels LEE was born in 1858 in Brown County, TX.
Robert E. was born in 1865 in Brown County, TX.
Hiram LIPSEY died on 21 Dec 1859 in Coosa County, AL.
www.crawfordclan.org /b76.htm   (831 words)

  
 Runnels Welcome To The Official Website Of Runnels County, Texas Welcome To Runnels County.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
Pete Runnels batting, fielding and pitching major league baseball lifetime statistics for each season and his career, and a list of any post-season awards he has won and his rank on various season and career statistical leaderboards.
We give you the stories behind the stats with over 6 000 entries about baseball players, teams, stadiums, managers, and owners Runnels, with his line-drive swing, was the American League batting champion with Boston in 1960.
Runnels (slang) Erosion patterns on the snow surface from water runoff.
www.99hosted.com /names15092.html   (450 words)

  
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North Carolina ceded its rights to the the lands in the Tennessee area and the US Congress created the Southwest Territory which included all land south of the Ohio River, which included what is now Kentucky and Tennessee.
Harmon Runnels was a delagate to the MS Constitutional Convention and was a MS state representative from 1817-1820.
Hardin Richard Runnels, son of Harmon Runnels, became governor of Texas in 1857.
www.reynolds-genealogy.com /profiles/reynolds_timeline.html   (4862 words)

  
 Runnels Family Genealogy Forum (All Messages)
Rufus R. Runnels was in 1850 census Marshall, MS - Marie Barnes 2/06/05
Re: Hardin Eugene Runnels - Gena Forsyth 5/01/00
Runnels in Mississippi - Peggy Runnels Heinze 6/02/98
genforum.genealogy.com /runnels/all.html   (4897 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
RUNNELS CEMETERY, Madison County, Mississippi USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing Free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material.
There are remains of bricked graves (and also quantities of Indian flint chips, evidence of the Indians having been here first).
Records show that Hardin D. Runnels, a brother of Hiram G. Runnels who was a govenor of Mississippi, died in January, 1830.
searches.rootsweb.com /usgenweb/archives/ms/madison/cemeteries/runnels.txt   (260 words)

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