Lawrence - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

McNutt in Lawrence Co., AL

Carla9962 — 9 Nov 2006 5:09:43 GMT

Would like to share info with HOPKINS and McNUTT cousins in Lawrence Co.,AL
Carla Garner 307 Lisa Way, Mena, AR 71953

Jesse RIGGS Land Grant

grandmamc — 5 Apr 2002 9:03:27 GMT

Jesse RIGGS, b. abt 1802, AL

grandmamc — 5 Apr 2002 9:03:27 GMT

On Sept. 10, 1838, Jesse RIGGS of Lawrence County, AL, was granted Public Lands, Certificate No. 9450, at the office at Huntsville for:

"the North West quarter, of the North East quarter, of Section Twenty, in Township Seven, of Range Eight West, in the district of Sands subject to Sale at Huntsville, Alabama, Containing Forty Acres and two hundredths of an Acre."

This Jesse RIGGS may have been my grgrgrandfather, who was born about 1802, AL. He married Melinda UNKNOWN b: abt 1806 in TN. They had the following children:

1. Isaah Calvin RIGGS b: FEB 1834, AL
2. Henry RIGGS b: ABT 1826, AL
3. William George RIGGS b: 11 MAR 1828, Birmingham, AL
4. Thomas J. RIGGS b: ABT 1829, AL
5. Mary J RIGGS b: ABT 1836, AL
6. Samuel W. RIGGS b: ABT 1838, AL
7. Sarah A. RIGGS b: ABT 1840, AL

Jesse is listed on the 1830 and 1840 census for Lawrence Co., AL, but not on the 1850 census. It is believed that he made the 1849 gold rush and never came back.

He married Melinda around 1820, in Mississippi. She is found in the 1850 census of Tishomingo County along with the children, but no Jesse. She showed a net worth of $200.00 at that time.

If anyone connects with the above, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you.

John Roberts ~ Sarah Gheen

rerku — 8 Mar 2007 4:54:15 GMT

I am interested in any info on John Roberts and Sarah Gheen as I believe that their son, John, born April 12, 1799 may have married Marthena Ivy July 9, 1834 in Lawrence County and both died prior to 1840. Believe they may be the parents of my great grandfather, Thomas Wiley Roberts, born in 1837 or 1838 in Lawrence Co. He first appears on the census in 1850 in the family of Harris Hendon. It appears that any Roberts in Lawrence County in 1830 was a member of this family. Any information would be much appreciated.
Roy

Looney / McDaniel

jayemine1 — 6 Jan 2007 2:33:15 GMT

Hello!
My ggg-grandfather is listed in family records as "Dr. James Looney McDaniel, M.D." His approximate date of birth would be around 1840, and I am hoping to find out who his parents are. Also, his son was Edwin Everett McDaniel, born in Tyler, Texas.
I have found several records of the marriage of one James McDaniel and Lydia Ann Looney in 1840 in Lawrence Co, but all records I've seen do not list any children.
If you have any information on this family, I would love to know. Thank you!
Jamie Mauk-Olson

Harold GLOVER b.1910 d.1981 Moulton, Lawrence County, Alabama

LostLeaves — 31 Jul 2008 2:41:29 GMT

Anyone have any info on Harold Glover?

Thank You,

Theresa theresagriffiths@iwon.com

* Social Security Death Index

Name: Harold Glover
SSN: 290-09-0271
Last Residence: 35650 Moulton, Lawrence, Alabama, United States of America
Born: 27 Mar 1910
Last Benefit: 35650 Moulton, Lawrence, Alabama, United States of America
Died: Aug 1981
State (Year) SSN issued: Ohio (Before 1951 )

Lewis, William D., John T., Rhoda Parker

mipar36 — 15 Oct 2008 2:07:21 GMT

I am searching for Lewis b. 6-15-1809,William D. b. 1799,John T. b. 1808,Rhoda Parker b. 1804 parents.Lewis is my 4th greatgrandfather.If anyone can help with these names or are connected please help.
Michael A. Parker

Smith / Cagle Cemetery in Mt. Hope?

Juli_Morgan — 17 Aug 2005 2:21:13 GMT

I am looking for the graves of Charles & Martha CAGLE (both died in the mid-1800s) and was recently told they are buried in Lawrence County in the Smith/Cagle Cemetery near Mt. Hope. I have been unable to find this cemetery and wonder if it was a family burying ground or a well-used cemetery. Does anyone have more info?

Thanks!
Juli

Cemeteries in Lawrence Co. Ala

hrailey — 13 Jan 2007 3:59:01 GMT

Need help on locating a cemetery near Moulton,Ala.
Believe the spelling to be__ HEFLIN CEM.
Brewington family members are buried there.
Thanks for any help

Old Bethel Church Cemetery

WilliamCreekmore27 — 11 Dec 2006 12:54:02 GMT

Looking for directions to Old Bethel Church cemetery that is located somewhere in Lawrence County AL. Searching for grave of Nancy Allen and her daughter Mary Hixey Henderson, who are suppose to be buried there.

John Franklin Kelley & Eliza Jane...

aldridgekelleydempseyrobi — 18 Sep 2008 1:45:29 GMT

I am searching for the lineage of my maternal grandfather's paternal roots. My grandfather was Elijah Eugene Kelley b. 1/18/1933 d. 12/5/1988; sibling of 7 brothers & 1 sister:(In order) Ivan b. before 1929 (out of wedlock-raised as a Cole),Derwood Franklin b.1929, Mildred Irene b.1930, Elijah Eugene b.1933, Roy Freeman b.1935, Norman Thomas b.1939, Phil "Junior" b.1944, Donald Ray b.1946, Joseph Allen b.1950. The parents were Thomas Franklin Kelley b.3/15/1907 d. 10/19/1972 & Catherine Leona Cole b.12/3/1906 d. 3/25/1983. Cities of known residence are/were Guntersville, Choccolocco, De Armanville, Wolf Springs, Muscle Shoals, Crossville(DeKalb Co. as there are 2), & Town Creek, all in northern Alabama. Thomas Franklin applied for SSN in TN while living there and working in AL. His parents were John Franklin Kelley & Eliza Jane (Eliza could have been short for Elizabeth but it is not known) she was married multiple times and their names are not known for sure but two of her last names (aside from Kelley) are believed to be Morris & Fisher.
My grandfather’s maternal grandparent’s were Maudeeny Branom/Brannon also Cole & possibly Dawson. She was married to Elmer Cole d. 1902 & it is written that she “married” John Thomas Dawson around 1911.
Please help! I’m new to this & I’ve nearly quit sleeping since Eliza and John keep eluding me!
Thanks, Stephanie

aldridgekelleydempseyrobinson@gmail.com

John Franklin Kelley & Eliza Jane...
MORRIS, KELLEY, FISHER

Payne-Sowel

katiebaum17 — 28 Aug 2008 12:00:22 GMT

I am looking for James W. Payne born between 1802- 1806 somewhere in Tennessee, on all the census I find him on it sayes he was born in Tennessee. He married Jane Sowell 29 Aug 1831 in Lawrence CO., Alabama. On the census that I find her on it sayes she was born in Tennessee between 1806-1814. On the 1850 census they are listed in Courtland, Lawrence CO., AL
James W. Pane, age 48, b. TN.
Jane, age 43, b. TN.
Richard, age 21, b.AL
Frank, age 17, b. AL
Edy, age 15, b. AL Female
Eliza, age 12, b. AL
Alpha, age 10,b. AL
John, age 9, b. AL
Milly,age 7, b. AL
Ruth, age 5, b. AL
Matthew, age 3, b. AL
Nancy, age 1, b. AL, Nancy is who I decend from she had two husbands the first was Isaac Williams they had two boys by this marriage James and John born in Lawrence CO., AL, then she married Andrew C. Kuykendall in Lawrence CO., AL., and had three girls Mattie born in Lawrence CO., AL., Allie Lee born in Indian Terr., Cherrokee, OK,married Marion Lawrence Caylor in Yell CO., AR., Georgia born in Servier CO., AR. The 1860 census has them listed as Courtland, Lawrence CO., AL
James W. Payne, age 61, b. TN
Jane, age 45, b. TN
Mary, age 28, b. AL
Eliza, age 23, b. AL
Alpha, age 21, b. AL
John, age 17, b. AL
Robbert, age 14, b. AL
Nancy, age 10, b. AL
Rachel, age 8, b. AL
1870 census P.O. Courtland, Lawrence CO., AL listed
J. W. Payne, age 67, b. AL
Eliza, age 26, b. AL
Ruth, age20, b. AL
I am not for sure if this is my James W. Payne and family or not!!!! I have found out who some of the children married Robert Matthew Payne married a Margarett found them on the 1870 census in Lawrence CO., AL., Milly Payne married Elijah Francis 2 April 1869, Lawrence CO., AL, Ruth Jane Payne/Paine married James Nicholson, 12 Feburary 1874 Courtland,Lawrence CO., AL, they are on the 1880 census and Nancy Williams is living with them and her boys. Rachel C. Payne married James C. Roulain/Roulsin 23 April 1868, Lawrence CO., AL., found them on the 1880 census Township 8, Moulton, Lawrence CO., AL. If any one knowes anything about any one of these people then please get in touch with me at kmwhitney11@yahoo.com!!!! Thank you Katie Walling

Hursts in Lawrence Co

Paula Hurst — 23 Jul 2008 1:11:45 GMT

I am trying to tie a Hurst family to our Hurst family that came to Lawrence County from Franklin County Alabama in the early 1900's. In Bethel Cemetery is a marker for Russell H. Hurst 10/15/1859 to 3/10/1915. His son was Harry C. Hurst and grandson is James Earl Hurst. They say they are from Mt Hope. I feel certain they are descendents of Henry Hurst or one of his children. He lived in Russellville Alabama. If anyone knows the origins of this family, please contact me.

Phillips - Lawrence, Colbert, Franklin Cos., Alabama

myfamily4911 — 18 Jul 2008 5:53:13 GMT

Searching for parents and possible other siblings of the following:

1. William H. Phillips, b. 1824 TN md. Mary Elizabeth Devaney - My 3rd great-grandparents
2. Nancy Phillips, b. 1827 TN md. Lewis Hyde
3. Permelia Catherine Phillips, b. 1830 Franklin Co., AL md. 1st Unknown James, 2nd Unknown Whitlock, 3rd Lafayette Milton
4. Edward Phillips, b. 1833 Franklin Co., AL md. Eliza Ann Robertson - lived in Grimes and Madison Co's Texas
5. Mary Matilda Phillips, b. Unknown TN d. before 1850 Franklin Co., AL md. William McCorkle

Trying to determine if they are the children of Edward Phillips that was living in Franklin Co., AL in 1830 and 1840. If so, then there are 4 more Phillips daughters unaccounted for.

William H. Phillips lived at Phillips' Mill in Franklin Co., AL. He died sometime after 1880. During the Civil War, he lived just over the county line in Lawrence Co., AL. William's wife, Mary Elizabeth Devaney, was also kin to the King family of Colbert/Franklin Co., AL. Her cousin was Martin VanBuren King and in 1870, she and William were raising her nieces and nephews: Robert King, Ann King, George Washington King and Amanda King.

Any help will be greatly appreciated. I am also looking for dates of death for William and Mary Elizabeth Phillips along with cemetery info.

Thanks,

Michelle

george rains

DRaineskaufman — 8 Nov 2007 4:04:47 GMT

Looking for info on my ggg grandfather george rains. I believe he was born about 1804. He was married to Martha Borden. They married in 1854 and in the 1860 census Marth lived with her parents David and Sarah and had 2 children, Lutie and Washington (George). There is no husband listed. Also no husband listed on 1870 and 1880. There are lot of George Rains' listed and I can not seem to find the correct George. Any information would be great.
Thanks,
Debbie

querry

Bob Parker — 28 Jan 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Lawernce co. Al.George Washington Borden,b.1853 Al.d.1919
Antler Okla. m. Mandy? m.Mary Baker. Son James Monre Borden
b. Nov. 15 1876 Al.d.Jan.22 1949 Pushmataha co. Antlers Okla. m.Susana Watson Feb.15 1895.

Native Americans In Lawrence Co.Al

charitygoodwin — 25 Jun 2001 2:03:21 GMT

Hello All,

I am looking for info on a Chief Big Nance who lived on the banks of Big Nance Creek. He had a daughter named Nance A Hala (i think it is spelled right). Any Info Will be greatly appreicated.

Charity

researching:(most of these families are from Lawrence Co, but not all) : Terry,Depreast/Depriest Nethery,Goodwin,Gipson,Woodard,Welborn,Sterling,Stover,Alexander,Aldridge,
Garrett,Cooper,Smith,Rodgers, Randolph, Hammett, Toney, Martin,Oden,Welch,
Tanksley,McVay,England,Braswell,Austin,Hooper,Wilson,Wilcox,Cole,Wells,
Segars,,Elzey,Younger, Teague, Hash, Crabtree,Lofthin,Halstead,Mitchell,Hinsley,
Lang,Brackin/Bracken, Jeffreys, Dill,Smally,Cummings,Gibson,Eves,

PICTURES

JamesClark54 — 29 May 2008 10:05:01 GMT

I am looking for photos of
Franklin Price Pickens who married Sarah Elizabeth Washer
The Heflins married into this family

William A. Price who married Mrs Sarah Key

Sarah Anne Price who married Robert L. Wilson

Can anyone help me with copies. I thank you for your help---james

CALLAHANS OF LAWRENCE CO AL

Roy B. Rhodes — 8 Jun 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I have just completed a book "Callahan Family History 1720-2100" that will be back from the printers 22 June 2001. Any one interested please contact me as only a limited number of copies are being printed.

DENTON in 1850

irishbelle5573 — 27 May 2008 9:08:58 GMT

I am researching the Joel Denton family found in District 7 Lawrence County, AL 1850 census. This family shows up in Sebastian County Arkansas on the 1860 census. I am particularly interested in 14 year old John on the 1850 census. He doesn't show with the family in 1860 in Arkansas. He may be my John R. Denton who is in Lauderdale County, MS 1853-1859 and in Winn Parish, LA in 1860, and back in Lauderdale, MS by 1870.

Affiliated names are DENTON, KEITH, DAVISON, BUNCH, CHEEK

Reynolds children 1864

cindiscott52 — 20 May 2008 7:54:30 GMT

does anyone know the mother of James B Reynolds born 1854 AL on 1860 Lawrence Co census, father James M Reynolds died around 1867, his wife was Martha ?????. Other children were William 1856, Mary 1858 and Nancy 1859....Did Martha die also or remarry to whom? James' grandparents were James Reynolds and Mary "Polly" Carter.

Thanks

Wm H Bowling, 1857, Guardian & Administrator

Helen — 25 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

Cemetery lookup for Gannaway

judysgenes — 8 Apr 2008 10:43:52 GMT

Could someone please look to see if there is an Elizabeth "Bezy" Sanders Gannaway buried anywhere in Lawrence county. She died around 1835-1840, best I can tell. Thanks!!

FRANK P. PICKENS

JamesClark54 — 9 Mar 2008 9:36:07 GMT

I am looking for a photo of Frank P. Pickens who died in Lawrence Co, Alabama in 1934.

Can anyone help me with this. Would like to obtain pictures of any of his family also---------------James E. Clark

Blalocks

macy55gray1 — 29 Feb 2008 7:01:55 GMT

I'm seeking information about my gggggrandmother who was born in North Carolina and her son Pad/Pady Wallace Stephenson.I was able to locate Pad/Pady in the 1870&1880 census,and D.Blalock was living with him in the 1880 Lawrence County census.If anyone has some information will you please contact me.Thank you!

Lookup request Gibson Cemetery

RickyNJ58 — 27 Feb 2008 5:56:55 GMT

Looking for Gibson family members in Gibson Cemetery in Lawrence Co., AL

Do you live near it?

Looking for Gibson family in Moulton, Lawrence Co., AL

RickyNJ58 — 25 Feb 2008 4:26:07 GMT

Minnie Lee Gibson
5/14/1919
1/2/1994

She married Earl Lee Gibson (Early/Erley)

Children
Flora Mae (Gibson?)Jenkins Traylor
Jerry Don Gibson
Helen Rae Gibson Bailey

LANGSTON, 1830>

Beverley Key — 26 Jul 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Marriage records indicate that Thomas C. LANGSTON married Millie MAULDIN 21 Nov 1830. In 1840 S.C. LANGSTON and family as well as Polly BLACK are listed on page 215. In 1850 Mary LANGSTON and 3 children with the surname of BLACK are in her household, and Polly BLACK is not found. What is the connection between these families? In 1860 Mary LANGSTON and Samuel BLACK are found in Hampstead Co, AR. Can anyone give any insight? Thanks!

Slaveowners

LaTonia72 — 20 Feb 2008 6:28:03 GMT

I'm researching my family's history and I need some information on the following people:Hugh Stephenson,P.W.Stephenson,John C.Stephenson,and James D.Jackson.If anyone has some info will you please contact me at fiery34blaze@yahoo.com.Thank you!

Samuel Sanford Irwin

nitropug — 18 Feb 2008 5:04:50 GMT

Looking for information on Samuel Sanford Irwin born 1827 Lawrence, AL. Died in Washington State.

William Franklin McCluskey, 1881 to 1956 Winston and Lawrence counties Alabama

clhughey61 — 3 Feb 2008 10:41:58 GMT

I am stuck and need help. Great Grandfather was William Franklin McCluskey, 1881 to 1956 Winston and Lawrence counties Alabama. Married a Rosie Jane Sparks, 1879-1933. Father's name could have been James, Gordon or William. Father was born about 1825 in Tennessee and died Lawrence Co, Alabama 1896. Married twice. Second wife Pamelia E. Wood or Woods, who was 1/2 Cherokee, 1845 - 1927, was his mother. I can only find one record on Pamelia after she was widowed and living with son and family in 1910. Can anyone help me get back on track?

Jas/James D Jackson

macy55gray1 — 25 Jan 2008 8:54:00 GMT

I'm researching my Jackson family line and I need some assistance.Jas/James D.Jackson was slaveowner in Mount Hope,Lawrence and is originally from South Carolina 1811.According to the 1850&1850 he was married to a woman named Margret(surname unknown)and she was born in Alabama.I also located him in the 1870 census along with his wife Margaret with their children.Living next to him were an African-American/mulatto family with the surname of Jackson that included my gggrandfather Wm.Jackson.If anyone has information about Jas/James D.Jackson and his family will you please contact me.Thank you!

Red Banks Cemetery - Looking for Vincent, Harris, and Carter burials

cindiscott52 — 20 Sep 2007 8:29:22 GMT

looking for location and burials in Reds Banks cemetery
located in Lawrence Co., AL in 1900. Or if you have any information on what county this cemetery is located in please advise me...Thanks

Wm. Henry - Mary McGaughey

BClifton — 26 Jul 2002 6:56:42 GMT

I am searching for information on William Henry, b. TN, about 1786, who possibly married Mary McGaughey, b. TN about 1782-1790 - I believe in eastern TN. They probably moved to Lawrence Co., AL before 1820 and to Leake and then Madison Counties, MS, in the 1830s. Any help would sincerely be appreciated.

William F. ROBERSON

Mike Roberson — 3 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on William F. ROBERSON who moved to Lawrence Co., AL from Giles Co., TN. William was in TN at the time his son (James Absalom Roberson) was born in 1865. Sometime between 1865 and 1884 William moved to AL, and he was elected Sheriff fo Lawrence Co. in 1884. In 1888 he was elected Tax Collector. On William's election bonds the names of E. W. Roberson and J. G. Roberson also appear (relationship presently unknown). Two Land Patents were issued to an Absalom Roberson in Lawrence Co., but any relationship with William remains unproven. James Absalom Roberson married Annie Helen TAYLOR, the daughter of J. T. and Amanda Taylor.

Family Origins in Landersville and MountHope

macy55gray1 — 14 Dec 2007 11:16:22 GMT

I'm seeking information about the Jacksons of Landersville and MountHope.The Slaughters of Lauderdale and Stephensons of Landersville and Mount Hope.If anyone has any information will you please contact me.Thank you!

LANDERS OF LANDERSVILLE

margotbris — 7 Mar 2003 5:48:42 GMT

I am researching this family and have run into a snag. John Landers b.1804, was the postmaster of Landersville and the town was named after him. I am trying to prove that Luther P.Landers b. 1827(known as "Pee")was his son. Does anyone have any information? I am the ggranddaughter of Pee's son, Robert H. I believe Pee's wife was Nancy Elkins.

Elmer Harrell

Gary Harrell — 5 Feb 2002 12:13:10 GMT

Looking for any information Elmer "Harold" Harrell my grandfather. Born Nov. 2 1880 Moulton, Alabama,
died Dec. 21, 1946 in Fresno, California.
His father "Jack" Harrell was a farmer in Alabama.
I've seen his first name spelled as Almer or Elmer in
different documents.

Aldridge

MarlaG1 — 24 Jun 2001 12:58:14 GMT

I am looking for information on the spouses of my Aldridge ancestors. Charles Washington Pope Aldridge was married to
Sarah Mills in 1841 and Charlotte Wilson in 1846. Charles father was Benjamin Aldridge who died in Lawrence Co. about 1827 and was married to Jane Pope who died in Lawrence Co.
Benjamin's father Nathaniel B. Aldridge was married to Jane Armstrong who died about 1845 in Lawrence Co. I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

Annie Eady

Cheryl — 30 Dec 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on Annie Eady from Lawrence County. Conleys and Keenums are also of interest. Annie married a Keenum.

The Smith Family of Lawrence County, Alabama; Part II

ncskydiva — 4 Jan 2007 7:01:05 GMT

The Smith Family, Part II

The Smith family is found in Lawrence County in the 1870s. William Smith was born in 1828 in Alabama. According to probate records, he died October 25, 1890. He first married Mary Peek who was born in 1837 and died between 1860 and 1870. He was living in Winston County, Alabama with his parents Moses and Elizabeth Smith in 1850. He remained in Winston County for many years before moving to Lawrence County. William lived in Winston County with his wife Mary and had five children who were David, Rebecca, William, Mary and Jane. William lived next door to his brother Zackria in Winston County. William had moved to Lawrence County by 1880 and his brother Zackria followed him. In September 1869, William was elected as the Pastor of Elams Creek Baptist in Lawrence County.

Moses Smith was born in South Carolina in 1796 and was living in Madison County, Alabama in 1830 and 1840 before moving to Winston County. Both William and Moses were members of the Mt. Pleasant Primitive Baptist Church in Winston County in 1859. The census identifies Moses' occupation as a Minister. Moses had five children that is known which were Rolin, William, Sarah, Henry, and Zackria. It is not known when or where Moses and Elizabeth died. The Winston County courthouse burned in 1891 so there are no copies of probate or marriage records for that county prior to that date.

David Smith, son of William, was born in August 1852, and died in 1934 according to the family Bible. He married Nancy Jane Parker on July 2, 1871 in Lawrence County. Jane was born in 1859 and died in 1898 while sitting at the dinner table. Jane's parents were John T. Parker and Mary C. "Polly" Neely. John was born in Tennessee on February 6, 1808 and died April 23, 1878. Both he and Mary are buried at Parker's Cove, the family homeplace. Mary was born October 15, 1807 in Tennessee and died September 30, 1893. Both John and Mary were members of the Elams Creek Baptist Church. Jane's family story is documented in he book "From the Valley to the Mountains: A History of Some Lawrence County, Alabama Settlers." David and Jane are buried in the family cemetery by the old homestead in the Bankhead National Forest. David and Jane had six children who were Roman, Sissy, Jim David, Martha Jane, Senia Elizabeth, and William Henry.

Zackria Smith, brother of William and son of Moses, who was born in 1831, and died March 1, 1916 and is buried at Center. He married Francis Peek who was a sister to Mary Peek who married Zackria's brother William. Zackria and Frances had seven children who were Elizabeth, Mary, Moses, Margury, Daniel, Nancy, and Duskie. Daniel and Nancy were twins. Daniel Smith was born in 1865 and died in 1934 and is buried at Old Friendship Cemetery with his wife. Daniel married Malissa Pearson on May 23, 1888 in Lawrence County. Malissa was born February 11, 1869 and died September 1, 1925. Daniel and Malissa had five children who were Lucy Etta, Tresey Ellen, Shirley, Minnie, and Madivie. They owned and operated a store for several years in Lawrence County.

William Henry Smith, son of David, was born June 26, 1885 adn died May 17, 1964. He married Lucy Etta Smith, daughter of Daniel, on January 1, 1908 in Giles County, Tennessee. Lucy was born September 17, 1894 and died June 19, 1942. Both William and Lucy are buried in Johnson Cemetery in Lawrence County near the old family home built by William. Lucy's father Daniel, was a first cousin to David Smith. The families were against William and Lucy marrying because of the close relation. William and Lucy eloped to Tennessee. William and Lucy had 15 children and were happy together. One of their children, Burley Smith, was born August 21, 1921 and married Viola Childers on July 27, 1940. Viola was born April 3, 1923 and died March 18, 1986. They lived in the home built by William and Burley still lives there. Burley and Viola had four children who were Wilda, Kenneth, Tony, and Ricky.

Submitted by: Ricky Smith, 4328 County Road 81, Danville, AL 35619
Sources: Smith Family Bible; census, probate, and marriage records; Minutes of the Fifteenth Anniversary of the Lost Creek United Baptist Association of the Primitive Order October 1859; From the Valley to the Mountains: A History of Some Lawrence County, Alabama Settlers by Mary Nell Heflin anbd Martha Ann Terry; Minutes of Elams Creek Church transcribed by Myra Borden.

-"The Heritage of Lawrence County, Alabama" page 241.

Riley Davis?

macy55gray1 — 29 Sep 2007 7:35:54 GMT

I'm researching my family's history and I would like to are there any descendants of Riley and Mollie Davis out there?They were living next to my ggggrandparents Pady and Elizabeth Wallace in the 1870 census Lawrence County,Mount Hope.I just to want is there a conncection between these to families.Because it's interesting in the 1880 census they were living not to far from one another.If any one has information will you please contact me.Thank you!

Campbell - Hamilton

Vic_Harding — 3 Aug 2006 4:26:27 GMT

I am going to try a posting again, as it's been about a year now. I am looking for information on Hiram Campbell (b. 1792, KY or TN), who married Sarah Gordon (b. 1796, NC?) on June 15, 1816, in Maury Co, TN. They stopped for a short while in Limestone Co, around 1820. They moved on to Lawrence Co, soon thereafter. Most of their children were born in Lawrence Co, AL. Sarah passed away around 1850, and Hiram remarried Margaret Hamilton on Mar 6, 1855. Some of Hiram's children moved to McLennan, Texas area and have multiplied from there. If anyone knows anything about Hiram or Sarah, please let me know, as this has been a large brick wall for a number of years.
Harrison is one of their children, who married Susan Looney. Lots of info can be found on the Looney's, but little on the Campbells. Any help will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Vic

CLARK FAMILY OF LAW. CO, AL

JAMES E CLARK — 15 May 2005 1:34:08 GMT

Been researching the JOSEPH CLARK and SUSANNAH NORWOOD family of Law Co, Al starting in about 1830---for about 30 years. Would like to make contact with anyone who has this family in their line

I plan to publish my info soon and would like to add any new info to my research and pictures---If you can help, Please contact me---thanks---james

Lawrence Countians - Alexanders and Aldridges & More

MarilynAlexanderPrimero — 7 Aug 2001 4:58:34 GMT

James ALEXANDER b. 1772, Chester Co, PA (son of Revolutionary War
> soldier, James ALEXANDER) and first spouse, Kitty (WALKER) had 10
> children. They were: William Wilburn ALEXANDER b. 1803 in Iredell Co,
> NC m. Mary (ALDRIDGE), Thomas Walker ALEXANDER b. 1804 in SC m. Nancy
> Minerva (CUNNINGHAM), David Clay ALEXANDER b. 1806 in KY m. Julia Ann
> (CUNNINGHAM), Sarah Belle ALEXANDER b. 1810 in KY m. Jesse Geo
> Washington ALDRIDGE, Kitty(Catherine)ALEXANDER b. 1813 in Bedford or
> Lincoln Co, TN m. James ALDRIDGE, Elizabeth ALEXANDER b. 1812 in TN m.
> Issac POPE, James Monroe ALEXANDER b. 1815 in Lincoln Co, TN m.(1) Mary
> (JOHNSON), (2) Mariba (CUNNINGHAM), Mary ALEXANDER b.1819 in Bedford Co,
> TN m.John Newton ALDRIDGE, Nancy Minerva ALEXANDER b. 1814 Bedford or
> Lincol Co, TN m. James Armstrong ALDRIDGE,and George Washington
> ALEXANDER b. 1821 in Lawrence Co, Alabama m. Rachel(THOMPSON).
>
> The mother of these children, Kitty (WALKER) died in 1823; James
> ALEXANDER then m. Elizabeth(SHEFFIELD or SHUFFIELD) they had 4
> children, they were Ferebe Louisa ALEXANDER b. 1830 m. Alexander EARP,
> John Thomas ALEXANDER b. 1825 m. Mary(GILLESPIE), Malinda Elizabeth
> ALEXANDER b. 1832 m. George W. (THOMPSON) and Riley ALEXANDER b. 1840
> was killed at Chickamauga during Civil War in 1865.
>
> Descendants from several of these ALEXANDERs went to Cass and Johnson
> CO?s Missouri. Some went to Hill County Texas, some to Van Zandt Co
> Texas
>
> I am descended from David Clay ALEXANDER who m. Julia Ann (CUNNINGHAM).
> Have lots of info, would like to hear from any and all who have
> connections to these pioneers of Lawrence County, Alabama from the
> 1818's to present day. I've completed alot of the research but would
> love additional info.
>

LAWRENCE CO, ALABAMA - PICKENS

JamesClark54 — 27 Aug 2007 9:21:07 GMT

Would like to make contact with some connection to JOHN KNOX FAMILY. He married MARY SUSANNAH CLARK.

I am looking for pictures of their children.

William A. Pickens d/1873 Lawarence Co
m/Sarah Elizabeth Key d/1899

Franklin Price Pickens d/1934 murdered in Lawrence Co, Al
m/Sarah Elizabeth Washer d/1931

Sarah Anne Pickens d/1927 in Lawrence Co, Al
m/Robert L. Wilson

I have obtained a picture of their brother who moved to Texas I will be glad to share---------james

Seahorn / Monroe

ShirleyPierce76 — 5 Aug 2007 8:58:16 GMT

Looking for family trees of my Ben Arthur Seahorn born: 1902 Lawrence County, Alabama and his wife: Agnes Monroe born: 1903 Carbonville County, Alabama.
I can't so much as find a federal census on either of these two family members before or after their marriage....
Any and all help would really be appreciated. You can reach me at my personal address at: maw_1@hotmail.com
Thank You,
Debbie

Please Reply looking for many FAMILIES

SandraNix91 — 28 May 2004 12:21:56 GMT

Looking for anyone related to these Surnames Lane , Nix, Cottingham, Montgomery, Payne, Copeland, Wood, Kidd, Lawson, Pickle, Marona,Warhurst, Bordon, Chaney, Kirkland, McGuire, Letson, & Blaxton. I have more Surnames . But if you are related to any of these or any of these are your last name or know anyone who is related . I'd like to hear from you & find out how your related. Some of these are related to me & Some are related to my husband. THANKS ALOT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Canterburys (Canterberry) of Lawrence Co.

vcanterbury — 21 Jan 2002 12:14:13 GMT

I am looking for information on Samuel C. Canterbury and Lewis Canterbury . They are listed on the 1850 Census but that is it. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

William Young & Sarah H. Grant

mella381 — 25 Feb 2005 4:50:16 GMT

I am searching for someone with information on this couple.
Because I am trying to find out anything on my GG Uncle.
I know nothing about him past his birthdate of 1853 in Lauderdale Co., Alabama. His parents were Jonathan B. Young & Margaret A. Carr. His middle initial was P, Do not know what it stood for.
This couple , William Young & Sarah H. Grant were married in Lawrence Co. Alabama on February 2, 1873.
If this is my William he would have been abt. 20 yrs old at the time of the marriage.
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Feel free to email me directly!

LAWRENCE CO AL BIOGRAPHIES

Paula Hurst — 29 May 2000 12:00:00 GMT

JOHN ANDREW BYARS
John A. Byars was born Oct 18, 1848 in Jefferson County, Alabama. His father was John Logan Byars and mother was Catherine Daniel. As a young man, he moved to Franklin County Alabama, where he was active in politics. He was a representative to the state legislature from Franklin County for two terms. He served as a delegate to the Alabama State Constitutional Convention of 1901. He then moved to Lawrence County and farmed. He married Louisa Caroline Stubbs, who was born in Pike County, Alabama March 16, 1848. Her father was Thomas Josiah Stubbs and her mother was Mary Ann Elizabeth Carlisle. John Andrew taught her to read and write so that no one would have to read his letters to her. They met at a Southern Baptist Convention, which was then called a "Protracted Association." It was love at first sight. They had children including: Mary Ann Catherine Byars,Dora Alice Byars, Victoria Ellen Byars, Thomas Josiah Byars, John D. Logan Byars, Louis Jefferson Byars, Mattie Fannie Byars, James William Byars, and George Daniel Byars. John Andrew died June 21, 1939 and Louisa died Sept 6, 1939.

Wims family, George Andrew Wims, Towncreek

CKDoyal1 — 13 Jul 2007 5:13:07 GMT

Looking for additional family information on George Andrew Wims, b 24 Jul 1868 in Towncreek, Lawrence Co., AL

Moved to Mississippi.

Wallace

macy55gray1 — 5 Jul 2007 10:04:09 GMT

I'm researching my Stephenson and Wallace family lines and I need some assistance locating death record of Pady/Pad Wallace and his two wives.Pady/Pad was born 1807-1812 in North Carolina and his wives according to the 1870&1880 censuses were born in Alabama 1840.I don't know what year his family moved to Alabama.I manage locate his mother D.Blalock living with him and his second or third wife Betsy in the 1880 census.If anyone has some information or what records that I need to locate will you please contact me.Thank you!

Sebron Roy Benefield son of George Washington Benefield and Mary Jane Allred

jackierussell255 — 29 Jun 2007 3:08:13 GMT

My name is Jackie Russell and I am researching my Allred lineage. I am having a problem with Sebron Roy Benefield b.15 Jun 1905 in Alabama (son of George Washington Benefield and Mary Jane Allred) who married Anna Myrtle Mabry (no other info on her), I have some info on their children, but it is very limited and unverified,
I would like any help to prove or disprove and add to what I have. My E-mail is chubbybjack@yahoo.com and Ph# 662-369-9816. This is what I have.

Generation No. 1

1. SEBRON ROY3 BENEFIELD (GEORGE WASHINGTON2, SIMEON J.1) (MARY JANE ALLRED6, JAMES ANDREW JOHNSON "JUG" ALLRED5, WILLIAM ALLRED4, ANDREW JR ALLRED3, ANDREW SR ALLRED2, THOMAS JR ALLRED1) was born 15 Jun 1905 in Alabama. He married ANNA MYRTLE MABRY.

Children of SEBRON BENEFIELD and ANNA MABRY are:
i. LUCILLE4 BENEFIELD, b. Alabama; m. WILLIAM CONRAD CARGO; b. 11 Feb 1923; d. 04 Jul 1984, Cullman, Cullman County, Alabama.

Notes for WILLIAM CONRAD CARGO:
Year: 1930; Census Place: Pocahontas, Blount, Alabama; Roll: 4; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 4; Image: 53.0.
Name: Conrad Cargo
Home in 1930: Pocahontas, Blount, Alabama
Age: 7
Estimated birth year: abt 1923
Relation to Head of House: Son
Father's name: J L
Mother's name: Eunice
Household Members: Name Age
J L Cargo 50
Eunice Cargo 43
Conrad Cargo 7

Social Security Death Index
Name: William Cargo
SSN: xxxxxxxxxxxx
Born: 11 Feb 1923
Last Benefit: 35055 Cullman, Cullman, Alabama, United States of America
Died: Jul 1984
State (Year) SSN issued: Alabama (Before 1951 )

2. ii. MARY NADINE BENEFIELD, b. 06 Feb 1935, Alabama.
iii. GLENDA MAE BENEFIELD, m. TIMOTHY JOHNSON.
iv. GARVIE VERNELL BENEFIELD, b. 21 May 1926, Alabama; m. (1) BETTY LOU SMITH; b. 13 Jul 1935; m. (2) LAVADA NUNNELLY; b. 23 Jun 1942.
v. OTIS OR OTIN BENEFIELD.
vi. DOYAL OTHANIEL BENEFIELD, b. 25 Oct 1931; m. ALMA JEAN MAYNARD; b. 22 Dec 1931.

Generation No. 2

2. MARY NADINE4 BENEFIELD (SEBRON ROY3, GEORGE WASHINGTON2, SIMEON J.1) was born 06 Feb 1935 in Alabama. She married J.E. CHAMBERS, son of J.E. SR. and THELMA PEPPERS. He was born 21 Apr 1930.

Child of MARY BENEFIELD and J.E. CHAMBERS is:
i. KENNETH RAY5 CHAMBERS, b. 09 May 1953, Alabama; m. LINDA JANE PRUETT; b. 12 Dec 1950.

William and Delia A. J. Allred Hawkins family

jackierussell255 — 27 Jun 2007 11:00:01 GMT

My name is Jackie Russell and I am doing research on the Allred family line and need help with the William and Delia A. J. Allred Hawkins family my E-mail is chubbybjack@yahoo.com and my ph# 662-369-9816. This is what I have.

Generation No. 1

1. DELIA A. J.5 ALLRED (FRANKLIN4, ANDREW JR. ( ALLDREDGE )3, ANDREW2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. May 1862 in Blount County, Alabama, and died in Blount County, Alabama. She married (1) WILLIAM J. HAWKINS 1881 in Blount County, Alabama. She married (2) WILLIAM HAWKINS 17 Nov 1881 in Blount County, Alabama, son of EDWARD HAWKINS and NANCY FORTNER. He was born Abt. Feb 1860 in Blount County, Alabama, and died Bet. 1910 - 1920 in Alabama.

Notes for DELIA A. J. ALLRED:
Year: 1920;Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 93; Image: 437.
Name: Delia Hawkins
Home in 1920: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 56 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1864
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Marital Status: Widow
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to Write: No
Household Members: Name Age
Edward A Hawkins 37 abt 1883 Alabama White Head Farmer
Susie Hawkins 30 abt 1890 Alabama White Wife
Zettie Hawkins 2 7/12 abt 1917 Alabama White Daughter
Delia Hawkins 56 abt 1864 Alabama White Mother

More About DELIA A. J. ALLRED:
Record Change: 19 Jul 2002

Marriage Notes for DELIA ALLRED and WILLIAM HAWKINS:
Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: Delia A J Allred
Spouse: William J Hawkins
Marriage Date: 1881
County: Blount
State: Alabama
Performed By Title: Minister of Gospel
Performed by Name: J C Shelton
Source information: Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research

More About WILLIAM HAWKINS and DELIA ALLRED:
Marriage: 1881, Blount County, Alabama

Notes for WILLIAM HAWKINS:
Year: 1880; Census Place: , Cullman, Alabama; Roll: T9_10; Family History Film: 1254010; Page: 488.1000; Enumeration District: 43;
Name: William Hawkins
Home in 1880: Cullman, Alabama
Age: 21
Estimated birth year: abt 1859
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to head-of-household: Grandson
Father's birthplace: AL
Mother's birthplace: AL
Occupation: Working On Farm
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Gender: Male
Education: Can read/write
Household Members: Name Age
Mary Fortner 49 abt 1831 Alabama Self (Head)
Mahaley Fortner 23 abt 1857 Alabama Daughter
William Hawkins 21 abt 1859 Alabama Grandson

Year: 1900; Census Place: Cleveland, Blount, Alabama; Roll: T623 3; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11.
Name: William Hawkins
Home in 1900: Cleveland, Blount, Alabama
Age: 42
Estimated birth year: abt 1858
Birthplace: Alabama
Relationship to head-of-house: Head
Spouse's name: Dellia ( had 6 Children, 6 living )
Race: White
Education: can read and write
Household Members: Name Age
William Hawkins 42 Feb 1858 Alabama White Head
Dellia Hawkins 42 May 1858 Alabama White Wife
Anna Hawkins 17 Oct 1883 Alabama White Daughter
Edward A Hawkins 15 Feb 1885 Alabama White Son
George B Hawkins 11 June 1889 Alabama White Son
Mary L Hawkins 9 June 1891 Alabama White Daughter
James H Hawkins 5 Dec 1895 Alabama White Son
Tyre H Hawkins 1 Nov 1899 Alabama White Son

Year: 1910; Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T624_21; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 797.
Name: William J Hawkins
Age in 1910: 59
Estimated birth year: abt 1851
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Spouse's name: Dealy (had 6 children, 6 living)
Home in 1910: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Marital Status: Married ( for 28 year, abt 1882)
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
William J Hawkins 59 abt 1851 Alabama Head Farmer
Dealy Hawkins 52 abt 1858 Alabama Wife
James H Hawkins 15 abt 1895 Alabama Son
Tryrie h Hawkins 11 abt 1899 Alabama Son

More About WILLIAM HAWKINS:
Record Change: 19 Jul 2002

Marriage Notes for DELIA ALLRED and WILLIAM HAWKINS:
Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: William J Hawkins
Spouse: Delia A J Allred
Marriage Date: 1881
County: Blount
State: Alabama
Performed By Title: Minister of Gospel
Performed by Name: J C Shelton
Source information: Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research

More About WILLIAM HAWKINS and DELIA ALLRED:
Marriage: 17 Nov 1881, Blount County, Alabama

Children of DELIA ALLRED and WILLIAM HAWKINS are:
2. i. ANNA6 HAWKINS, b. Abt. Oct 1883, Alabama.
3. ii. EDWARD A HAWKINS, b. Abt. Feb 1885, Alabama.
iii. GEORGE B HAWKINS, b. Abt. Jun 1889, Alabama.
iv. MARY L HAWKINS, b. Abt. Jun 1891, Alabama.
v. JAMES H HAWKINS, b. Abt. Dec 1895, Alabama; m. ETTA; b. Abt. 1902, Alabama.

Notes for JAMES H HAWKINS:
Year: 1920;Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 93; Image: 437.
Name: James A Hawkins [James H Hawkins]
Home in 1920: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 24 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1896
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Etta
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to Write: No
Household Members: Name Age
James A Hawkins 24 abt 1896 Alabama White Head Farmer
Etta Hawkins 18 abt 1902 Alabama White Wife

vi. TYRE H HAWKINS, b. Abt. Nov 1899, Alabama.

Generation No. 2

2. ANNA6 HAWKINS (DELIA A. J.5 ALLRED, FRANKLIN4, ANDREW JR. ( ALLDREDGE )3, ANDREW2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. Oct 1883 in Alabama. She married LOUIS W ALLRED 20 Sep 1900 in Etowah, Alabama, son of ISAAC ALLRED and SARAH BAUGH. He was born Abt. 1875 in Alabama.

Notes for LOUIS W ALLRED:
Year: 1910; Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T624_21; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 797.
Name: Lewis W Albred
Age in 1910: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Spouse's name: Anner J
Home in 1910: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Marital Status: Married ( for 9 year, abt 1901)
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Lewis W Albred 35 abt 1875 Alabama Head Farmer
Anner J Albred 27 abt 1883 Alabama Wife
Mertle Albred 8 abt 1902 Alabama Daughter
Bertie Albred 5 abt 1905 Alabama Daughter
James H Albred 16 abt 1894 Alabama Half Brother
Next door to Anna Hawkins parents (William J Hawkins and Delia), I beleive this to be their Anna Hawkins

Year: 1920;Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 93; Image: 461.
Name: Lovis W Allred [Louis W Allred]
Home in 1920: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 49 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Anna J
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Lovis W Allred 49 abt 1871 Alabama White Head Farmer
Anna J Allred 38 abt 1882 Alabama White Wife
Myrtle Allred 18 abt 1902 Alabama White Daughter
Bartie Allred 14 abt 1906 Alabama White Daughter
Clarence Allred 4 abt 1916 Alabama White Son
Emitt Allred 3 abt 1917 Alabama White Son

Year: 1930; Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: 35; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 18; Image: 458.0
Name: Louis Alred
Home in 1930: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 55
Estimated birth year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Annie J
Race: White
Education: can read and write
Military Service: no
Rent/home value: own
Age at first marriage: 27
Household Members: Name Age
Louis Alred 55 abt 1875 Alabama Head Farmer
Annie J Alred 46 abt 1884 Alabama Wife
Clarence Alred 18 abt 1912 Alabama Son
Emit Alred 13 abt 1917 Alabama Son

Marriage Notes for ANNA HAWKINS and LOUIS ALLRED:
Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: Anna Hawkins
Spouse: L W Alred
Marriage Date: 20 Sep 1900
County: Etowah
State: Alabama
Performed By Title: Justice of the Peace
Performed by Name: J C White
Source information: Jordan Dodd, Liahona Research

More About LOUIS ALLRED and ANNA HAWKINS:
Marriage: 20 Sep 1900, Etowah, Alabama

Children of ANNA HAWKINS and LOUIS ALLRED are:
i. MERTLE7 ALLRED, b. Abt. 1902, Alabama.
ii. BERTIE ALLRED, b. Abt. 1905, Alabama.
iii. CLARENCE ALLRED, b. Abt. 1916, Alabama.
iv. EMITT ALLRED, b. Abt. 1917, Alabama.

3. EDWARD A6 HAWKINS (DELIA A. J.5 ALLRED, FRANKLIN4, ANDREW JR. ( ALLDREDGE )3, ANDREW2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. Feb 1885 in Alabama. He married SUSIE. She was born Abt. 1890 in Alabama.

Notes for EDWARD A HAWKINS:
Year: 1920;Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 93; Image: 437.
Name: Edward A Hawkins [Edward H Hawkins]
Home in 1920: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 37 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1883
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Susie
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's name: Delia
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Rent
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Edward A Hawkins 37 abt 1883 Alabama White Head Farmer
Susie Hawkins 30 abt 1890 Alabama White Wife
Zettie Hawkins 2 7/12 abt 1917 Alabama White Daughter
Delia Hawkins 56 abt 1864 Alabama White Mother

Child of EDWARD HAWKINS and SUSIE is:
i. ZETTIE7 HAWKINS, b. Abt. 1917,

Anna Hawkins the daughter of William Hawkins and Delia A. J. Allred

jackierussell255 — 27 Jun 2007 6:02:28 GMT

Can anyone verify that I am making the right connection that Anna Hawkins the daughter of William Hawkins and Delia A. J. Allred is the Anna that is the wife of Lewis or Louis Allred son of Issac Allred and Sarah Baugh. Lewis or Louis Allred and his Anna or Anner lived next to William Hawkins and Delia on the 1910 census and I would like to know if my deduction is right. If so please contact me (Jackie Russell) my E-mail is chubbybjack@yahoo.com and ph# 662-369-9816. Here is what I have.

Descendants of Louis W Allred

Generation No. 1

1. LOUIS W5 ALLRED (ISAAC4, WILLIAM3, SAMUEL LEMUEL ALEC2, THOMAS1) was born Abt. 1875 in Alabama. He married ANNA HAWKINS Abt. 1901 in Alabama, daughter of WILLIAM HAWKINS and DELIA ALLRED. She was born Abt. Oct 1883 in Alabama.

Notes for LOUIS W ALLRED:
Year: 1910; Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T624_21; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 797.
Name: Lewis W Albred
Age in 1910: 35
Estimated birth year: abt 1875
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Spouse's name: Anner J
Home in 1910: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Marital Status: Married ( for 9 year, abt 1901)
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Lewis W Albred 35 abt 1875 Alabama Head Farmer
Anner J Albred 27 abt 1883 Alabama Wife
Mertle Albred 8 abt 1902 Alabama Daughter
Bertie Albred 5 abt 1905 Alabama Daughter
James H Albred 16 abt 1894 Alabama Half Brother
Next door to Anna Hawkins parents (William J Hawkins and Delia), I beleive this to be their Anna Hawkins

Year: 1920;Census Place: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 93; Image: 461.
Name: Lovis W Allred [Louis W Allred]
Home in 1920: Morris Chapel, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 49 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1871
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's name: Anna J
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Male
Home owned: Own
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members: Name Age
Lovis W Allred 49 abt 1871 Alabama White Head Farmer
Anna J Allred 38 abt 1882 Alabama White Wife
Myrtle Allred 18 abt 1902 Alabama White Daughter

Lemuel Isaac''Ike'' Alred or Allred and 1st wife Jeane Little and 2nd wife Elsie Marie Privett

jackierussell255 — 26 Jun 2007 4:03:47 GMT

My name is Jackie Russell and I am doing family research on Lemuel Isaac''Ike'' Alred or Allred and 1st wife Jeane Little and 2nd wife Elsie Marie Privett. I would very much like to exchange info,stories,news clippings and pictues with anyone on my Allred line. My E-mail is chubbybjack@yahoo.com and ph.# 662-369-9816. This is what I have.

1. LEMUEL ISAAC''IKE''6 ALRED (CHARLES ALEC5, LEMUEL4 ALLRED, ANDREW JR. ( ALLDREDGE )3, ANDREW2, THOMAS1) was born 27 Apr 1920 in Lawrence County, Alabama, and died 02 Dec 1978 in Hartselle, Morgan County, Alabama. He married (1) JEANE LITTLE. She was born Abt. 1933 in Alabama. He married (2) ELSIE MARIE PRIVETT, daughter of JOHN PRIVETT and FANNIE. She was born 27 Apr 1919 in Kitchens, Lawrence County, Alabama.

Notes for LEMUEL ISAAC''IKE'' ALRED:
Social Security Death Index
Name: Ike Alred
SSN: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Last Residence: 35640 Hartselle, Morgan, Alabama, United States of America
Born: 27 Apr 1920
Last Benefit: 35601 Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, United States of America
Died: Dec 1978
State (Year) SSN issued: Alabama (Before 1951 )

More About LEMUEL ISAAC''IKE'' ALRED:
Fact 1: See Note Page

Marriage Notes for LEMUEL ALRED and JEANE LITTLE:
Alabama Divorce Index, 1950-1959
Spouse 1: Elsie M Alred
Gender: Female
Spouse 2: Lemual I Alred
Gender: Male
Divorce Date: Jan 1951
County: Morgan

More About LEMUEL ALRED and JEANE LITTLE:
Divorce: Jan 1951, Morgan County, Alabama

Notes for ELSIE MARIE PRIVETT:
Year: 1920;Census Place: Kitchens, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 483.
Name: Elsie M Privett
Home in 1920: Kitchens, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 9 months
Estimated birth year: abt 1919
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father's name: John E
Father's Birth Place: Arkansas
Mother's name: Fannie
Mother's Birth Place: Tennessee
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Sex: Female
Household Members: Name Age
John E Privett 46
Fannie Privett 39
Mary E Privett 19
William D Privett 16
Pattie V Privett 13
Carl E Privett 11
Roy L Privett 8
Hettie V Privett 6
Katherine L Privett 4
Elsie M Privett 9/12

Marriage Notes for LEMUEL ALRED and ELSIE PRIVETT:
Alabama Divorce Index, 1950-1959
about Jeane Alred
Spouse 1: Jeane Alred
Gender: Female
Spouse 2: Lemual I Alred
Gender: Male
Divorce Date: Jul 1959
County: Morgan

More About LEMUEL ALRED and ELSIE PRIVETT:
Divorce: Jul 1959, Morgan County, Alabama

Children of LEMUEL ALRED and JEANE LITTLE are:
2. i. BETTY JEWEL7 ALRED, b. Alabama.
ii. ROGER ALRED, b. 05 May 1951, Alabama; m. DEBORAH LAIRD, Nov 1968, Lawrence County, Alabama; b. 30 Dec 1951, Alabama.

Marriage Notes for ROGER ALRED and DEBORAH LAIRD:
Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: Roger Alred
Name: Deborah Laird
Marriage Date: Nov 1968
County: Lawrence
State: Alabama
Source information: Alabama Center for Health Statistics

More About ROGER ALRED and DEBORAH LAIRD:
Marriage: Nov 1968, Lawrence County, Alabama

iii. DEBRA JEAN ALRED, b. 02 Jun 1952, Alabama; m. DOUGLAS WAYNE EDDY, 21 Oct 1968, Lawrence County, Alabama; b. 21 Mar 1951, Alabama.

Marriage Notes for DEBRA ALRED and DOUGLAS EDDY:
Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: Douglas W Eddy
Name: Debra J Alred
Marriage Date: Oct 1968
County: Lawrence
State: Alabama
Source information: Alabama Center for Health Statistics

More About DOUGLAS EDDY and DEBRA ALRED:
Marriage: 21 Oct 1968, Lawrence County, Alabama

Children of LEMUEL ALRED and ELSIE PRIVETT are:
iv. SHIRLEY FAYE7 ALRED, b. Alabama; d. STILLBORN.
v. BETTY JANE ALRED, b. Alabama.
vi. LINDA GAIL ALRED, b. Alabama.
vii. SANDRA FAYE ALRED, b. Alabama.
viii. RONALD ALRED, b. Alabama.
ix. JACKIE WAYNE ALRED, b. Alabama.
3. x. TINA MARIE ALRED, b. 17 Oct 1952, Alabama.

Generation No. 2

2. BETTY JEWEL7 ALRED (LEMUEL ISAAC''IKE''6, CHARLES ALEC5, LEMUEL4 ALLRED, ANDREW JR. ( ALLDREDGE )3, ANDREW2, THOMAS1) was born in Alabama. She married ERSKIN KEENUM Jun 1968 in Lawrence County, Alabama. He was born in Alabama.

Marriage Notes for BETTY ALRED and ERSKIN KEENUM:
Alabama Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: Erskin R Keenum
Name: Betty J Alred
Marriage Date: Jun 1968
County: Lawrence
State: Alabama
Source information: Alabama Center for Health Statistics

More About ERSKIN KEENUM and BETTY ALRED:
Marriage: Jun 1968, Lawrence County, Alabama

Child of BETTY ALRED and ERSKIN KEENUM is:
i. CINDY DENISE8 KEENUM, b. 03 Apr 1969.

3. TINA MARIE7 ALRED (LEMUEL ISAAC''IKE''6, CHARLES ALEC5, LEMUEL4 ALLRED, ANDREW JR. ( ALLDREDGE )3, ANDREW2, THOMAS1) was born 17 Oct 1952 in Alabama. She married CHARLES R. GOODNER. He was born 23 Dec 1950 in Alabama.

Children of TINA ALRED and CHARLES GOODNER are:
i. ERICA DAWN8 GOODNER, b. 13 Jun 1981.
ii. STACY NICOLE GOODNER, b. 01 Mar 1983.

John Norman Minor and Ella Allred or Alred family

jackierussell255 — 26 Jun 2007 1:03:08 GMT

My name is Jackie Russell and I am doing family research on John Norman Minor and Ella Allred or Alred family. I would very much like to exchange info,stories,news clippings and pictues with anyone on my Allred line. My E-mail is chubbybjack@yahoo.com and ph.# 662-369-9816. This is what I have.

Generation No. 1

1. ELLA5 ALLRED (LEMUEL4, ANDREW JR. ( ALLDREDGE )3, ANDREW2, THOMAS1) was born 09 Jul 1887 in Lawrence County, Alabama, and died 12 Sep 1928 in Lawrence County, Alabama. She married JOHN NORMAN MINOR Jan 1910 in Lawrence County, Alabama, son of HENRY MINOR and LUCY. He was born 26 Oct 1883 in Georgia, and died 08 Oct 1957 in Lawrence County, Alabama.

Notes for JOHN NORMAN MINOR:
Year: 1900; Census Place: Pinhook, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T623 24; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 78.
Name: John Minor
Home in 1900: Pinhook, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 16
Estimated birth year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Georgia
Relationship to head-of-house: Son
Father's name: Henry B
Mother's name: Lucy
Race: White
Household Members: Name Age
Henry B Minor 47
Lucy Minor 38
John Minor 16
Thala Minor 8
Henry Minor 3

World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Name: John Norman Minor
City: Not Stated
County: Lawrence
State: Alabama
Birth Date: 26 Oct 1883
Race: White
Roll: 1509399
DraftBoard: 0
Age: 34
Occupation: Farmer
Nearest Relative: Ella Minor (wife)
Height: tall
Build: stout
Color of Eyes: blue
Color of Hair: dark

Year: 1910; Census Place: Shiloh, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T624_21; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 93; Image: 815.
Name: John N Minas [John N Minor]
Age in 1910: 26
Estimated birth year: abt 1884
Birthplace: Georgia
Relation to Head of House: Head
Father's Birth Place: Georgia
Mother's Birth Place: Georgia
Spouse's name: John E
Home in 1910: Shiloh, Lawrence, Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
John N Minas 26 abt 1884 Georgia Head Farmer
John E Minas (Census error, name is Ella) 22 abt 1888 Alabama Wife
Jane Alred 62 abt 1848 Alabama Mother-in-law (had 7 children, 6 living)

Year: 1920;Census Place: Pinhook, Lawrence, Alabama; Roll: T625_29; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 90; Image: 380.
Name: Ella Minor
Home in 1920: Pinhook, Lawrence, Alabama
Age: 34 years
Estimated birth year: abt 1886
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Spouse's name: J N
Father's Birth Place: Alabama
Mother's Birth Place: Alabama
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Sex: Female
Able to Write: No
Household Members: Name Age
J N Minor 36 abt 1884 Georgia White Head Farmer
Ella Minor 34 abt 1886 Alabama White Wife
Nollie Minor 9 abt 1911 Alabama White Daughter
Dollie Minor 9 abt 1911 Alabama White Daughter
Lena Minor 5 10/12 abt 1914 Alabama White Daughter
Rena Minor 5 10/12 abt 1914 Alabama White Daughter
Jane Minor 4 4/12 abt 1915 Alabama White Daughter
Wardie Lee Minor 2 1/12 abt 1917 Alabama White Son

More About JOHN MINOR and ELLA ALLRED:
Marriage: Jan 1910, Lawrence County, Alabama

Children of ELLA ALLRED and JOHN MINOR are:
i. DOLLIE6 MINOR, b. 06 Sep 1910, Alabama.
ii. NOLIE MINOR, b. Abt. 1911, Alabama.
iii. RENA MINOR, b. 22 Feb 1913, Alabama.
iv. LENA MINOR, b. Abt. 1914, Alabama.
v. JANE MINOR, b. Abt. 1915, Alabama.
vi. WARDIE LEE MINOR, b. 08 Nov 1916, Alabama.
vii. LEWIS NORMAN MINOR, b. 08 Jun 1921, Lawrence County, Alabama; d. 02 Feb 1971, Lawrence County, Alabama.
viii. DOVIE MAE MINOR, b. 08 Feb 1923, Alabama

Stepchildren: Jenkins brothers born Town Creek

talkingcircle — 13 Jun 2007 4:05:13 GMT

On Aug 4,1871 and July 26,1873 Jesse Robert E. Jenkins and Thomas Fredrick "Fed" Jenkins were born, respectively. We thought they were both born to Sarah "Sallie" Ellis and John Jackson Jenkins, but now we are not sure. They may have been born to her sister Martha "Mandy" Ellis; or to John's last wife Lou Kimrell.

Does anyone know of early records of births that I can access on the web? Or have records they can check for our family? We hope to get the right children to their parents. They had 15 all together!

Bless the mothers and father of those days who worked so hard for their families~ Cassandra

Dossey & Simmons Website

ericdossey — 18 May 2007 8:59:23 GMT

I have posted some information about he Dossey's and Simmons of Lawrence County.

The address is.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~ericdossey

Feel free to look and any information about the family's would be greatly appreciated.

Eric Dossey

calling all descendants of Rawley or Raleigh Madding (1789-1855) !

davyjones — 1 Mar 2007 8:15:09 GMT

Hello Madding/Roberson cousins,
The grave marker of Rawley Madding (1785-1855) was recently discovered in an overgrown, abandoned cemetery in the Bailey Springs area near Florence, Alabama. Rawley was born in Pittsylvania Co. VA, served in the War of 1812 and moved to Maury Co. in the 1820s where he lived until his death. He had 19 living children at the time of his death through marriages to Sally Mays and Sally Bridgeman. Many of these children ended up in N. AL, W. TN and W. KY including my own 3rd grandmother Anne T. Madding Roberson (wife of Wm. "Billy" Roberson) and many descendants lived (or still live) in the Obion Chapel area between Troy and Hornbeak, with other groups in Lake Co., Fulton Co. KY etc... A young Eagle Scout candidate, Davis Faulkner and his family, friends etc.. in the Florence, AL area are cleaning up, refencing, marking and preserving the cemetery and are planning to hold a dedication ceremony this Memorial Day. They are also looking for funds to help in the restoration of the cemetery (particularly refencing). Please contact me if you are interested in this project. Attached is a photo of Rawley's marker (long thought to have been buried in Maury Co. in an unmarked grave). This is a great project and they have already obtained historic cemetery designation from the State of Alabama. Only about 4 graves are still marked in this cemetery after 160 or so hard years! Help preserve our ancestor's memory for future generations!
I have a small packet of info that I can snail mail if interested.
This link will also take you to my posted info at the rootsweb world connect project:
http://wc.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=dajones&I11.x=...
Thanks, David Jones in Richmond, MI, 4th great grandson of Rawley and Sally Mays Madding

Landersville

cream56puff — 7 May 2007 2:35:05 GMT

I need some assistance on the following people:Pad Wallace Stephenson,Pad Stephenson,Mariah Warren,and D.Blalock.If know anything about these people will you please contact me.Thank you! LaTonia Washington

GUEST, GUESS, GIST, LOONEY, MILLER, McDANIEL

jsmith9842 — 30 Mar 2003 5:08:52 GMT

In the 1820 Lawrence Co., AL census, Martin Guest is shown with 6 children, under 21, and a female (wife?) over 21. In 1825 two of his children get married in Lawrence Co., AL. Jane Guest marries Isaac Miller and Susanna Guest marries Wiley McDaniel. It is widely believed, but unproven, that the wife was Nancy Looney. If anyone has even a shred of information about this family, I would love to hear from you.......Jim Smith

Brown / Guess / McNutt / Looney

vancehawkins1952 — 5 May 2007 2:59:13 GMT

Am looking for the above surnames. I'm descended from John Brown who married Polly Black in 1820 in Lawrence County, Alabama.

John seems to have died ?1830s' or 40s? Not sure -- he just dissapears. 1850 census Mary and many children (some grandchildren as well) are in Walker County, Alabama -- no husband.

Their eldest son, David, married Harriet Guess/t 1841 in Shelby County, Tennessee. They are in Lawrence Co., Arkansas on 1850 census. 1860 census Mary and her kids and some grandkids are living in Lawrence County, Arkansas as well.

One of Mary's sons, Alfred, married adn had a daughter Mary A. Brown, age 6 1870 census. My Jeff Richey married Josie Brown (David adn Hariet's daughter) in the home of "Alph" Brown. On 1880 census there is Mary A. Brown, age 16, living with Jeff & Josie (Brown) Richey listed as "cousin". This is how we conclude David was Alfred's older brother, both sons of John and Mary Brown. We never have found Harriet's parents. Family story says Harriet was Sequoyah's great niece. No proof.

David and Hariet's daughter (my great grandma) moved to Indian territory when she got married in 1872 -- Sequoyah County/Le Flore Co, later to Chickasaw Nation. Where we are listed on 1900 Chickasaw census as WHITE. However autosomal DNA test that I took says we are mixed race, also having American Indian DNA. From others we are related to who have also taken the same test, it seems most likely that we get our Indian blood through the Brown/Guess(t) surnames that came out of Northern Alabama.

I know there are 3 John Brown's from Lawrence County mentioned in 1820 I am interested in stories I have seen about a Cherokee named John Brown from this region. I'd like to see documentation backing up claims of Cherokee heritage from the John Brown who married Hannah Rice. I have heard people talk of a John "Cherokee Jack" Brown, but also I've never seen or heard any documentation that ANYONE was ever called "Cherokee Jack".

I have read the only books I have found on the topic, yet none provided cited documentation of a primary source. I wish the authors had properly cited their references. My John Brown was about 20 years older than my Mary [Black] Brown, b. 1801 NC., so he may have had a previous wife.

In Lawrence County, Arkansas, David and Harriet [Guess/t] Brown raised orphans surnamed (Thomas) McNutt and (Nancy) Looney and I know of a Guess/t in N Alabama who married a McNutt, and there were also Looney's in Lawrence County, ALabama or near it, where my Brown's and probably Guess/t's were, as well.

Thank you in advance. :)

Vance Hawkins

Lawrence County, Alabama Smith Family

grassroots1939 — 17 Apr 2007 7:57:05 GMT

I am searching for information on the following people; Father-Ed Smith,farm labor, Town Creek-Wolf Springs area, b.late 1800's, d. mid-1950's, wife "unknown" when girls were small; Sons-b. early 1900's- Guy Smith, farmer (wife Mattie a Town Creek school teacher,Roy Smith and Joe Smith, farmed then truch drivers, moved west;daughters- Mamie Smith,b.1915,worked at Courtland Airbase during WW II,(1.married Carl Murphree of Decatur, Alabama abt.1934.one son Charles G. Murphree),(2.married John Scheradella, stationed at Courtland Airbase during WW II of Beaver Dam, Wisconsin abt.1945. d.December 1985); Mable Smith,b.1917, (married Nute Beavers, Town Creek, Alabama)

Any information on this family would be appreciated. Contact me at: grassroots1939@hotmail.com

The Smith Family of Lawrence County, Alabama

ncskydiva — 4 Jan 2007 6:33:53 GMT

The Smith Family

One of the early Smiths to America from England was William Smith. He came over in 1684, and some of his descendants settled in Virginia, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Alabama. He may possibly be the ancestor of some of the Smith families who appeared in the 1850's in Hancock, Winston, Lawrence, and Morgan Counties of Alabama. This article addresses a line known to begin with Moses Smith. Moses was born in 1796 in South Carolina, and he married an Elizabeth, who was one year younger, also born in SC. They appear in the 1850 census of Hancock County, Alabama, with children William (22), Sarah (19), Henry (17), and Zachery (13) - all born in alabama. This means that Moses and Elizabeth were in Alabama by at least 1828.

In 1858 the name of Hancock County was changed to Winston, and Moses' son William Smith shows in the 1860 Winston County census. William appears as a farmer in the Serabo Post Office area (T10 R4 S5), with wife Mary (23), who was also born in Alabama. Their children at that time are David (8), Rebecca (6), William (4), Mary (2), and Jane (1). William's wife Mary would have been on 15 when she had David, not unusual in those days. Ten years later, the family still appears in Winston County (at the Houston Post Office area), with William as a Minister and having a second wife, Tallitha A. , age 30, born in Alabama. The children in 1870 are: David (18), Rebecca (16), William (14), Mary (11), Jane (9), George W. (8), Harriet (6) and Solomon (1) - all born in Alabama.

In 1880 David Smith at age 27 is enumerated among many Smith families of the Oakville precinct in Lawrence County, with his wife Nancy Jane Parker, age 38. He and Nancy were married in Lawrence County on July 2, 1871. she was the daughter of John T. Parker and Mary Neely. Children Roman L. Smith (7), Mary A. Smith (5), James D. Smith (3), and Martha J. Smith (4 months) are shown with their parents David and Nancy in the 1880 census of Lawrence County. By the time of the 1900 census, Nancy is gone, and David is shown at age 47 still in the Oakville precinct with no wife. At home is daughter Martha J., now age 20. Others in the home are: daughter Sena R.M. (17), son William H. (14), and two "brothers" of David - John (18) and Benjamin (14). These brothers must be half brothers born to his father William by William's second wife, Talitha.

In 1910 the census shows William H. Smith at age 25 in Lawrence County with wife Lucy, age 15. They were married in 1908 when Lucy was only 13 or 14. Lucy was the daughter of Daniel Smith, who was born in Alabama in July of 1865. Daniel and his wife Malissa were married in 1888 per the 1900 census records. That census shows them as living in the Pin Hook community of Lawrence County. Malissa was born in Alabama in February of 1869, and she had 4 children by 1900, but only 3 (all daughters) are still living at the time of the census. (**Note by Shannon Leigh Smith Adcock: This is incorrect. There were 2 daughters and one son, Shirley Daniel Bascom Smith) The census and Soundex records show their names as Treasy (Theresa?), Lucy, and Cherly (Shirly?). Treasy was born in March, 1889. Lucy was born in September, 1895, and Cherly was born in January 1898.

The 1910 census shows the firstborn child of William and Lucy Smith as Cordie L., age 1. In 1920, the famoly is enumerated in Oakville Precinct 7 (or 9?) and has grown to include Guy (9), Ruby (7), Cleveland (5), Ethel (2), and Moline (a few months old). More children were born later, but the census records are not yet released to show their names and ages. William H. owned land near Speake, and he and Lucy are buried in the Johnson Cemetery in that area. Their descendants mostly still live in the area to this day.

Submitted by: LCHBC and John P. Rankin, 103 Madison Avenue, Madison, AL 35758
Sources: Historical Southern Families Vol. IV, by John Bennett Boddie. Census, cemetery, and courthouse records.

-"The Heritage of Lawrence County, Alabama" page 240-241

Searching for family history

AutumnSimsManues — 18 Mar 2007 5:05:47 GMT

Hello my name is Autumn Dawn Sims. I was adopted by my grandparent from my mother's side. I am searching for records of my Birth father's side, Russel Manues

Help Me Please I need some Cemetery Records

scottkids99232 — 29 Jan 2005 5:29:10 GMT

Searching for Burks cemetery records in Lawrence County
Riley Burks
Elizabeth Burks
Polly Burks
John Burks
Samuel Nathan or NathanielBurks
Martha Burks.
Henry Burks
James Burks
James Richard Burks
William Jackson Burks
Mary V Dickens Burks
These family members lived around Courtland, Landersville and Hatton.
Thank You

John Easley of Lawrence Co., AL & Unknown Son from MS?

yetwave — 29 Mar 2005 1:48:28 GMT

I've been researching the line of John Easley in Lawrence County, AL because I have wondered about two of his unknown sons born before 1820. (Please see Virginia Easley DeMarce's file on rootsweb.) Also located in Lawrence Co. was the family of John May. Some of John Easley's and John May's children married in Lawrence County (not to each other, but to other spouses), and so I think that both families probably knew each other. A daughter of John May, Nancy Virginia, went to Itawamba County, MS and married my ancestor, William G. Easley in 1837. Some of John Easley's children and some of John May's children also came to Mississippi.

A cousin and I are researching the possibility that William G. Easley, b. abt. 1814-1816 in Tennessee, was one of the unknown sons of John Easley born before 1820. John Easley had one or more sons born in Tennessee, so he was in TN at one time. My cousin and I believe that it is possible that the Easley and May family knew each other in Lawrence County, Alabama and that Nancy Virginia May and William G. Easley may have both come from that county and then married in Itawamba County, Mississippi. We think they may have been the children of John Easley and John May. It would make a lot of sense, but we do not have proof at this point.

Does anyone out there have any possible theories and helpful information? Does anyone have any ideas on the ancestry of my William G. Easley? I would sincerely appreciate any help or theories you can give! Thank you in advance!!

Peter Young

scottkids99232 — 28 Mar 2005 1:41:53 GMT

Enoch Melson married Rachel and then Jane Chinault 1859?

gmbagwell — 18 Feb 2007 6:12:29 GMT

I have found Enoch Melson in Lawrence County, AL in the 1850 census. His spouse is Rachel. In 1859 an Enoch Melson marries Jane Chinault in Lawrence County, AL. In 1860 Enoch is in his son's household. It shows no spouse for him. Did this Enoch remarry or did another Enoch marry Jane Chinault? Did Jane die within the year of their marriage? I would appreciate any help.

Davis Scoggins md. Elizabeth Rogers in 1820

gmbagwell — 17 Feb 2007 3:20:36 GMT

I am searching for more information on Davis Scoggins and Elizabeth Rogers. They married in 1820 in Putnam County, GA and then moved to Lawrence County, AL. They may have also resided in Oglethorpe County, GA. Davis was born about 1801 and his parents were Alexander Scoggins and Mary Gresham. I know nothing about Elizabeth. I believe I found her listed in the 1860 census in Lawrence County with a couple of her children. Would anyone have information about the deaths of Davis and Elizabeth? Their children included James, William, Martha, and Arbella.

Silas Bruce of Lawrence County, AL (1790 - 1850+)

JamileSims — 21 Jan 2007 1:56:19 GMT

Looking for the burial place of Silas BRUCE (1790 - after 1850). Last known location was Lawrence County, AL. I've searched Enon Cemetery and Friendship Missionary Baptist Church cemetery and found nothing. Do you have access to any other cemetery records that might show ANY BRUCE families? There were also LOONEY and PONDER families that were friends with the BRUCEs and might be buried nearby.

Thanks for your help. Jamile

Oliver Lovie Brown b. 27 Feb 1885

katemedlockwheeless06 — 21 Jan 2007 1:58:55 GMT

I am looking for information on Oliver Lovie Brown. The information I have says he was born in Lawrence County Alabama on 27 Feb 1885. He was married to my great grandmother Pearl and she died in Alabama around 1900. He moved to Craighead County Arkansas and later married Bertha.
He died in Craighead County in 1957. I understand I have a lot of Brown family members in Alabama. I am hoping some of you could help fill in some gaps in my family records.

Payne's of Lawrence Co. Alabama

Larry Payne — 18 Jan 2007 5:56:46 GMT

My Payne's are from the Wheeler ( Pond Springs ) and Hillsboro Alabama area. I am interested in info on Andrew Jackson Payne or George W. Payne two brothers who were sons of Berry Payne and Mary Polly Farley. George Left Alabama around 1890 but Andrew J. was there until at least 1910. Both of these brothers had children who married Letson's .Molly the daughter of George married George Letson and Wash A. the son of Andrew married Nancy Letson. Anyone with info to share on this family please email me at Payne52@msn.com.

Thanks, Larry Payne

Marriage record Lookup for Joseph Henry Moon

hamilton44 — 18 Jan 2007 5:55:31 GMT

Would someone please do a lookup for a marriage record for Joseph Henry Moon birth May 12,1878. Lawrence Co AL. In the 1900 census Joe was still living at home with parents Jesse and Rosa or Rhoda Moon in Hillsboro dist of Lawrence Co AL. Joseph was listed as 22 years old. In 1918 on his draft record done on Sept 12,1918 he was listed as 40 years old. Married. He was listed as a chairmaker for his occupation. Address given as R.F.D.3 Moulton, Lawrence Co AL. Gives next of kin as wife Catherine Moon. So sometime between 1900 and 1918 he was married. I need to know the correct date of this marriage and find out what Catherine's last name was before her marriage to Joe. Surely this marriage took place either in Lawrence or one of the nearby counties. Will someone please go to courthouse there and do this lookup for me. I am willing to pay for it. I would appreciate the help so very much.
Thanks
Carolyn

Any one with information on any of these names.Childres, Moon, Beaty/Beatty

hamilton44 — 13 Jan 2007 2:57:33 GMT

I am looking for anyone that might have information on any of these surnames names. Childres(ress)or(ers). Moon, Batey/Beaty/ Beatty. These names all connect together. I know they lived in the Northern Countries of Al in the late 1890's and early 1900's If anyone is researching any of these names please contact me. I would appreciate it so very much. These names re brick walls for me. I need help PLEASE.
Thanks
Carolyn