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Glasgow, Wright Surnames

mdglas01 — 2010-03-16 13:33:42Z

Looking for the surnames of Glasgow, and Wright. William H. Glasgow and Nancy Jane Wright Glasgow lived there in 1840 to abt 1860 with family, Son Robert Sanders Glasgow born there in 1842. They moved from Marion co. Ala to Tishomingo Co. Miss.

Re: Need HELP in Marion County? Will try to assist.

lindacharest — 2010-03-16 04:00:14Z

I have came to a road block with Isaac (Palmer?) Allred, last know residence was 1870 Eastern subdivision, Marion Co, AL. His wife Ellender "Nellie" Gregory (1820)was listed as a widow by 1880. Would love to find out where they are both buried as most all his kids are buried over in MS at Kirkville Cemetery, Itawaba co. Census shows he was born in 1816 or 1817 in KY, not sure if this could also be TN, would love to find out more as to locate his parents. I am hoping to get out your way one day, I appreciate any thing you can find for me. Please let me know if you need any more information.

Probate records for 1900

RossSmith53 — 2010-03-15 06:05:54Z

Would anyone have probate records for about 1900? Lucinda Ray Ables or Abel was listed living with her husband in the Glen Allen Al area in the 1900 census. I know she died shortly after 1900 but I can not find a record about when or where she died. Would anyone have probate records that would shw when and where she died and where she was buried? Thanks,ROss

Re: Need HELP in Marion County? Will try to assist.

jenniferpabst — 2010-03-13 06:15:03Z

Trying to find more information on Newton Russell Smith, born aprox 1885,in Georgia and his spouse Martha Born approx 1888 in Georgia, 1920 census has them in the Bear Creek/Swamp area of Marion County Alabama, with children Enoch L smith, Grover P Smith and John J Smith. The story is that Newton Married Martha off an Indian reservation. I am unfortunately at a seemingly dead end on this as I have no information regarding either Newtons or Marthas parents.
Any assistance is greatly appreciated!

Re: Need HELP in Marion County? Will try to assist.

gbkinard — 2010-03-08 12:04:12Z

Mike: thank you for your act of genealogical kindness. I am trying to identify "Brother Higgins", mentioned in a letter ca 1844 written in Marion County. The letter, written by Absalom Porter Dowdle, told life on the plantation of John Daniel Holliday and his wife, Catherine Higgins Holliday. She had a son named Benj. who might have gone by the surname of Higgins. I'm trying to learn if "Brother Higgins" is her son or if not, who it is.

I have not been able to find a Benj. Higgins in any census of that era or a Benj. Jones, which would have been the surname of his father. I hope someone can help me identify this man. Benj. was born bet. 1818 and 1820.

Thanks for any clues,
Glenna

Re: Need HELP in Marion County? Will try to assist.

bama5934 — 2010-03-07 02:03:47Z

Name: William Porter Hughes
Sex: Male
Father: James Goos Hughes (1821 - )
Mother: Dorcas Paralee McCrory (1831 - )

Individual Facts
Birth 1867 Franklin Co AL
Census 1910 (age 43) Physician
Death bef 1920 (age 53) Burleson or Russellville, Franklin Co AL
Death shot and killed, for "running around" with preacher's daughter

Marriages/Children
1. Alta Ann M. Winchester (Cox)
Children 3 children Hughes ( - )
Lillian Hughes (1906 - )

Re: Need HELP in Marion County? Will try to assist.

jenniferpabst — 2010-03-07 01:32:58Z

Deb hoping your still out there! I am new here and still learning my way around. My family name is Smith. My Grandfathers name was Enoch Leon Smith of Bear creek Marion county Alabama. His Fathers name was Newton Russell Smith. Enochs Wife name was Lillian Hughes but her mothers name was Anna Cox. Have no idea if there is any connection or if we may even me related LOL hope to hear from you soon!

Jen

Alabama Genealogical Society Seminar March 27

Chorton — 2010-03-06 20:27:31Z

The Alabama Genealogical Society’s Spring Seminar on DNA “Tracking Your Genetic Roots” will be held on Saturday March 27, 2010 at Samford University’s Dwight Beeson Business Building, Brock Forum Auditorium in Birmingham, Alabama.

Dr. Joan Kirchman Mitchell who has a PhD in Biology will be the speaker. Her topics will be Up Close and Personal, From a Distant Perspective and Putting It All Together.

Fee for members is $25 and $30 for non-members. See http://www.algensoc.org/main/SpringFlyer2010.pdf for registration form and more information, or one can e-mail Yvonne at ycrump@bellsouth.net . One can also go to the Alabama Genealogical Society website at http://algensoc.org/ and print the registration form found under "Spring 2010 Seminar Announced".

Alabama Genealogical Society Seminar March 27

Chorton — 2010-03-06 20:27:31Z

Old Ireland Burial Ground (Cemetery)

Harrison500 — 2010-03-04 17:41:43Z

My great great grandfather joseph (Joe) Martin Davis was buried in the cemetery in 1932. What part of Marion County is it located in. Thank you for any help you can give me.

Re: James William Wigginton & Oscar Henry Hallmark

dndeshazier — 2010-03-02 04:54:28Z

Hope this message gets to you. Please email me at dndeshazier@yahoo.com. My grandfather was William Wigginton and he said he went to Alabama in the 1920's to share crop. I was wondering if this James William could be my great grandfather or atleast a relitive. My father's name is Jimmy James.

Re: Liberty School in Marion County

momnpunky — 2010-02-23 22:00:11Z

Hi Mary,
I think you and my daddy are cousin's, he is a Harbin from Brookside, do you have any pictures are history of Brilliant, Brookside are the old Boston, his ancestres was the first to life in Boston, there names was Bostick, but I guess they are your family too. James Flyod is daddy's grandpa too. Would love to hear from you.
Marnetta

Re: info on William Terrell White

mathews833 — 2010-02-09 20:50:40Z

i know that his father was David A white born abt 1833 in AL. His Mother was Mariah Tidwell B abt 1835 Ga'william Maried Martha homer.
In the 197? my mother and anunt went back to guin al to visit kin and i would like to them in Guin
jim mathews

Re: info on William Terrell White

rhodesg1 — 2010-02-09 19:22:57Z

Am researching White family who came to Pikeville area around 1850-1852. James and John White, specifically. John is thought to be son of James and mother of my ancestor Elizabeth White who married Meredith Duke. Meredith Duke bought 40 acres adjacent to White land purchases. Absolutely no info, but am grasping at any straw I can find. Do you know anything about your Wm Terrell White other than his birthplace....like when he left Marion County? And Where in TX he went?
Dorothy Duke Rhodes

info on William Terrell White

mathews833 — 2010-02-05 21:00:53Z

Looking for Kin of william born about 1865 in Marion al, Pikeville. Moved to TX Then Ok

Rubin (James R.) Webb Married Sarah J. ca 1880

chaswebb_1 — 2010-01-19 02:36:54Z

Seeking information of family of James R Webb. James b.1855.
Wife, Sarah J. Three children; William A., b. 1882; Milli, b. 1888; Minni, b. 1892. They were living in Hackleburg(?), Marion Co., in 1890.

Re: L. D. Littleton m. Caroline Johnson buried in Guin City Cem.

tlturbo — 2010-01-14 18:46:39Z

From what I have found, they had 2 children - Mayes T Littleton b 4 May 1900 d 29 Jun 1949 and buried Guin Cem. and Annie B Littleton b abt 1905.

After Caroline died in 1915, Lorenzo remarried to a Mary Etta Peeler.

That is all I have on them. I am trying to find the parents of Lorenzo and if he had a sister.

Terry Littleton - admin/sponsor of LITTLETON@rootsweb.com
Terry Littleton

Fairview Cemetery

Jeanine713 — 2010-01-08 02:17:29Z

Many of the James Perry Nix/Ella Jane Dozier family of 13 children and descendants are buried here. Would like to find old records of Church across the street from this cemetery. My ancestors were Methodists. Does anyone know if the old records are available for Fairview Methodist Church in Winfield, Alabama?

Re: Liberty School in Marion County

MHavekost — 2010-01-08 01:32:07Z

Please consider posting any Winfield photos to the Facebook page entitled Winfield's Past Remembered! In less than a week, it's loaded with interesting photos.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=376676615598&ref=t...

Re: Liberty School in Marion County

momnpunky — 2010-01-07 21:06:05Z

I have been to Liberty Cemetary many times, my grandparents and ggrandparents and gggrandparents are buried there. My dad is Aurty Eugene Harbin ( he goes by Gene ) he was born in Winfield, Ala. I have pictures of the church and some of the headstones there.
Marnetta

Re: Logan Virgil WATLEY Family

kathybutcher04 — 2009-12-31 20:39:13Z

I posted a message trying to reply to your query, but I'm not sure you are receiving it through your e mail.
Kathy Butcher

Re: Logan Virgil WATLEY Family

kathybutcher04 — 2009-12-31 20:35:21Z

I have been researching the Watley line and think we maybe connected. My Watleys were from Tennessee and then moved to Alabama. i start with a Bertie Watley b. 1888 or 1889. I found her in a 1900 census with siblings, Alvy,Virgil L.,and Harley. They lived in Grundy Cty., TN. Head of Household was Burrol Watley, Spouse Nancy J.In 1910 Burl Watley was living with spouse Jennie,children, Alra, Logan, Maggie and a male named Tom Thomas.They lived in Jefferson Cty., Al.. Birmingham.Burrell's death was listed as 06 Dec 1911. I have Bertie's death certificate and it names her parents as L.B. Watley and Jennie Watley. Bertie died in Jefferson Cty.,Birmingham,AL. I beleieve this is too much of a coincidence, but I would like more proof. Alva B. Watley is buried in Quintown Cemetery in Alabama. Kathy

Re: George Washington Wren m. Mary Ann "Polly" Hughes (have land deed record, will exchange info)

pmwren — 2009-12-28 02:31:55Z

I have a "Polly Ann Wren" listed in our family Bible as the mother of "William James Wren" who married "Julia" (do not know her maiden name). William James Wren and Julia Wren are my great great grandparents. William James Wren was born in Red Bay, Alabama which is just across the state line from Itawamba county Mississippi. I have several relatives from Itawamba county. I have been searching for William James Wren's parents. I'm not sure if this is a match or not.

Phil Wren

BLACKBURN-DICKINSON MARRIAGE

genealogygal35235 — 2009-12-25 21:30:45Z

Donnie Blackburn married to William Dickinson.
She was about 14 or 15. He was about 24 or 25. William was from England.

Need help please with death lookup shortly after 1900

RossSmith53 — 2009-11-19 21:50:19Z

Thomas M Ables (Abel) and his wife Lucinda Elizabeth Ray Ables lived in the Glen Allen-Winfield area in the 1900 Fayette co Al census. Although they were liwsted in the Fayette co Al census apparently they lived just east of Winfield Al in Marion Co Al. Lucinda Elizabeth Ray Ables died shortly after 1900. I can not find a record wo shen she died or where she died and was buried. Would anyone be able to help me with this? thanks,Ross

Wood and Weatherly in Marion Co, AL

nellcnicholson — 2009-11-17 21:18:44Z

Three sons of William Wood and Rhoda Hasty, Cherokee County, GA, came to Marion Co, AL: Jesse Green Wood, John Bibb Wood and William Mathis Wood all came about 1859 and were in the 1860 census in Marion County, AL. I have lots of information about William Wood's family and descendents. I also have information on the Andrew Weatherly family, Phares Monroe Wood family, many allied families, Loden, Burleson, Lovelady,and Sims. Anyone interested let me know.

Re: Littleton being at Bethlehem

lynnwl51 — 2009-11-13 22:13:39Z

Thank you!

Re: Death Record Lookup

fanof1999 — 2009-11-12 13:45:48Z

Thanks much, I know the date was between 1900 and 1910, in 1910 census, his wife Fannie is listed as a widow.

Re: Death Record Lookup

DarHenderson — 2009-11-11 00:07:44Z

Index of Vital Records for Alabama: Deaths, 1908-1959 (Ancestry)

There aren't any William Johnsons who died 1900 - 1910 in the index for Marion county. There are many William Johnsons for the state of Alabama (too many to list).

However, in other counties, there are 2 William W Johnsons who died 1900-1910:

Name: William W Johnson
Death Date: 28 Aug 1913
Death County: Winston
Volume: 37
Certificate: 417
Roll: 1

Name: William W Johnson
Death Date: 23 Jul 1916
Death County: Pike
Volume: 35
Certificate: 145
Roll: 1

I don't know if this helps because the index isn't very detailed, but it might give you a lead.

You might look through the cemeteries here: http://www.usgwarchives.org/al/marion/cemetery.htm. He might be here so that you can get a specific date.

Good luck in your search.

Death Record Lookup

fanof1999 — 2009-11-09 14:37:29Z

Hello, need help with a death record. Searching for William W. Johnson. He died between 1900 and 1910. He was married to Fannie Echols and they were a Black Family. Any help is appreciated, thank you.

Re: Bishops , trying to make the connection

esan99al — 2009-11-08 13:04:54Z

yes, i guess you could say it's my line, actually Daniel's daughter, Amanda was my step-g-grandmother....but she was the only grandmother my mom knew...moms real grandmother, Nancy Gilbreath Campbell, died before they left DeKalb Co. Al. and Booker T. Campbell remarried to Amanda....
i use to work with a Bishop man, i asked him about this and he said he was no reltion but he was the spitting image of Amanda, so i figure there is a kinship there somewhere.
Amanda and my g-grandfather, Booker T. Campbell are buried at Shady Grove cem. between Phil Campbell and Hackleburg Al.
the family lived just over the Marion Co. line but went to church at Shady Grove in Franklin Co.

Re: Bishops , trying to make the connection

bhyche1208 — 2009-10-30 16:44:11Z

I too am trying to make a connection to the Bishops of Marion County. My ggg-grandmother, Margaret Bishop was born in 1822 in SC and married George A. Hughey in Coosa County, AL in 1838. I have searched the census for her and found lots of Bishops but so far can not find her parents. I have a census record for a Daniel Bishop whose parents are Jesse and Agnes Bishop. Is this your line? Most of the Bishops I have info on are from the Allen and Margaret Lewis Bishop line in Marion County but so far I can not connect my Margaret to them.

Re: Littleton being at Bethlehem

rhodesg1 — 2009-10-24 15:42:14Z

Below is the content of a post from Mike Lindsey in reply to my query regarding the female living with in Littleton's HH in 1880:

"I is almost certain that the Mary Lindsey, living in the home of Littelton , is a daughter of Hilliard Sparks Lindsey ,Sr. and his wife Mary (Stone) Lindsey. If this is the correct Mary ,her sons were born out of wedlock. Her father died abt. 1858 and probaly before 1860. His last child, a son named Littelton,was born in the late 1850 `s. I can`t find Hilliard , Sr. after 1860.
Mary ,his wife, is buried in a small Lindsey Family Cem. ,located east of Smithville, in Monroe Co.,Ms. One of her son`s , William Riley ( Rile ), is buried beside her.
Mike Lindsey"

Hope this helps.

Re: Littleton being at Bethlehem

ldl5159 — 2009-10-23 23:32:52Z

I wonder if you might have or know of someone who might have any information about Littleton's niece, Mary Jane Lindsey, who was living with Littleton and family in about 1880 with her 2 sons. I'm trying to find the father of her 2 sons. Of course since the courthouse burned down there is no record that I know of. Thanks for any help you might be able to give.

Re: Mozley family of Marion, Alabama

janicecross317 — 2009-10-22 14:35:53Z

I am trying to find the family connection of my g grandmother, Martha Ann Mosley. She married Sterling Young of Lee Co., MS. I believe this is the family she belongs with but cannot connect. Do you have any record of Martha Mosley, Marion Mosley and William Mosley were her uncles? She had a brother Van Dorn Mosley. I appreciate any information you might have.

Re: Bishops , trying to make the connection

esan99al — 2009-10-12 22:40:04Z

Amandy ( Mandy) married my g-grandfather, Booker T. Campbell in DeKalb Co. Al.( 1892) after Booker's first wife, Nancy Gilbreath ( my g-grandmother) died.

Mandy was born in 1869 in DeKalb Co. to Daniel Bishop ( S.C. abt. 1827) and Malissa Millican.( 1834 Ga.)....they married in Paulding Co. Ga......from there they moved to St. Clair Co. Al.and from there to DeKalb Co....i have no idea if Daniel and Malissa followed Booker and Mandy to Marion Co.

so far the last place i have for them is in 1880 in DeKalb.

Re: Bishops , trying to make the connection

MHavekost — 2009-10-11 23:18:18Z

My Bishop line came to Marion Co. from Spartanburg Co. SC in 1853. I descend from Pinkney Bishop and his wife, Charlotte Pope through their daughter, Mary Ann Bishop, b. 1842 SC who married William Byrd McDonald. Where did your Bishops live before coming to Marion Co.?

Nely Mae Raburn

jennygarnertx — 2009-10-11 20:44:35Z

Not having any luck with this family. Where was daughter of Neley and Wesley Shepherd born, birthdate and what was her name? Could you give me names of their children?

Also, do you know where the family of Taylor and Mary Raburn were during the 1920's? Can't locate them on a census record. Also did they have son Neal or was this Neley?

Did Taylor and Mary separate at one time (during 1930's) or maybe divorce? Or maybe Mary died before 1930. Thanks!
You can contact me at jennygarnertx@att.net.

Bishops , trying to make the connection

esan99al — 2009-10-11 15:53:24Z

i am trying to make the connection between any of the Bishops who lived in Marion Co., especially around the Bear Creek area.....to my g-grandfather, Booker T. Campbell's second wife, Amanda Bishop Campbell..Amanda ( Mandy) was the daughter of Daniel Bishop and Melissa Millican..any help would be appreciated. also in finding out what happened to Daniel and Melissa.

i am including a pic of Mandy

Re: Need HELP in Marion County? Raburn/Rayburn

Savage5018 — 2009-10-10 10:21:05Z

Jenny,

I'm ggg granddaughter of Taylor & Mary Mathuse Raburn.
The daughter Neley Mae Raburn (also spelled Nellie)is my gg grandmother. Neley/Nellie got married & gave birth to 3 kids by the same man. The birth certif. reads Wesley Sheppard/Shepherd of Chandler Springs, Talladega, AL as the father and indicated that the 2 were married. PLEASE help me find a marriage or divorce on Neley Mae and/ or Wesley.

Neley was b.17 March 1904 d.July 1978 and later married a Ben Carroll and had more kids. Wesley was a little older than Neley and died in Oct 1969 in AL (believed to be Mobile, AL). Sorry that is all I have to go on.

Thanks!

Savage5018

Re: Westbrook?Franks genealogy

billyflippo1 — 2009-09-21 18:40:44Z

Thanks for your reply but I'm afraid it is in error.
There was however 2 individuals refered to as Tennessee
Franks. My greatgrandmother Tenni D Franks was married to Jirgle J. Westbrook. She was always called Tennessee as far as I have found out. Her parents were Elijah Franks and
Sarah Francis. Elijah's parents were Issac and Panina.
You can find alot of information if you search on line for Dick Fox. He has a lot of information on the Franks family.
Also you had added an (s) at the end of the Westbrook name.
This is something I find alot and try to inform whoever of the correct spelling. There is no s.

Re: Westbrook?Franks genealogy

williamfcraigjr — 2009-09-21 06:54:18Z

possible brother of tennessee franks
eli alvin franks
born-1833 ga
died-august 10,1884 marion co.al
wife-
matilda lowe
born-june 1830 ga
died-
children-
1.albert newton franks april 30,1858 marion co.al
2.john wesley franks march 10,1861 marion co.al *twin
3.james william franks born march 10,1861 marion co.al *twin
4.jessie rufus franks march 12,1863 marion co.al
5.merideth franks april 1870 marion co.al *twin
6.martha franks april 1870 marion co.al *twin
7.william franks 1871 marion co.al
8.pernina franks 1879 marion co.al
9.eli robert franks june 1876 marion co.al
10.tennesse franks 1877 marion co.al

1900 guin,marion co.al census
virgil j. westbrooks age 40 feb 1860 al
tennessee westbrooks wife 37 oct 1862 al
emmet westbrooks son 12 aug 1888 al
clifton a. westbrooks son 9 may 1891 al
ethel a. westbrooks daughter 6 march 1894 al
letha l. westbrooks daughter 2 july 1897 al
lonnie e. westbrooks son 11/12 june 1899 al
ada westbrooks daughter 14 feb 1886 al

1920 empire,walker co.al census
lonnie e. westbrooks
spouse-maud west brooks
children-
virgil westbrooks age 2 born abt. 1918

My visit to Marion County AL

barbdandopp1941 — 2009-09-21 03:24:38Z

Just sent the message and would like you to send your request to my email: barbdopp@gmail.com
Thanks

Marion County Alabama lookups

barbdandopp1941 — 2009-09-21 02:52:36Z

Will be in Marion County and will be at the Union Hill cemetery and Lower Hackleburg cemetery if you want a picture of anyone grave let me know. I will try and get as much for anyone as I can while I am there in mid October.
Barb

Westbrook?Franks genealogy

billyflippo1 — 2009-09-17 18:38:12Z

My greatgrandmother was Tenni,(Tennessee) Franks. She was married to Virgle James Westbrook. V J is buried in Mount Olive at Twin, Al. He died in 1905. My greatgrandmother Tenni moved to Sumiton, Al and lived with her daughter till
her death in 1948. She is buried in Jasper, Al.
If any on has any information about this family or pictures please connect me at billyflippo@sbcglobal.net on by cell phone 309 738 0139

Htank You
Billy D F lippo

Re: Old Letter written by C.R. Franks in 1961 when he was 88/89 yrs. old.

pkwsallisaw — 2009-09-13 18:44:04Z

I am a descendant of Watson Franks b. Nov. 1869 Alabama who married Diaffie A. Shug Harbin b. 24th April, 1877 Alabama. I believe that Watson is Andrew Watson Franks and Diaffie is Diaffie Adeline Shug Harbin. Birth dates match and I found in Family Search a marriage that matches them in the 1900 Spruce Pine, Franklin, Alabama Census. It states D.A. Harbin (female)
married A.W. Franks 24th Nov. 1895 Lawrence, Alabama and on the marriage certificate it has Diaffie's birth as 24th April 1877. In the 1900 census it states they were married 4 years est. 1896. In the 1900 Spruce Pine, Franklin, Alabama Census lists family # 57 Elisha E. Franks b. Feb. 1879, 21, AL. and Allice V. Franks b. Mar.1883, 17, Alabama. It states they were married 0 yrs. est. 1900.

1 Watson Franks b. Nov. 18, 1869 AL.
+ Diaffie A. Harbin b. April 24, 1877 AL.
2 Trixie Maetta Franks b. Aug. 23, 1906 Bear Creek, AL.
+ Perry J. Davis b. Feb. 21,1896 GA.
3 Willie M. Davis (female) living
+ Eugene VDebs Henderson b. Jan. 27, 1911 Grand Ellis, OK.
4 James O. Henderson living
+ Fern S. Wilson living
5 to me: Pam

Re: Old Letter written by C.R. Franks in 1961 when he was 88/89 yrs. old.

pkwsallisaw — 2009-09-13 18:38:14Z

Re: Janey first married a White, then Burleson, and 3rd a Westbrook?

billyflippo1 — 2009-08-27 15:17:33Z

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/b/e/n/Robert-Benb...

Send me your email and I will send you pictures of the head stones in Mount Olive Cemetery.
mine is billyflippo@sbcglobal.net. My great grandfather was V J Westbrook. VJ, CJ, were first cousin or second.
Billy Flippo

Re: "Planttation"--defintion of word during Civil War Times

williamfcraigjr — 2009-08-26 05:08:58Z

and i forgot to add that yhe fact that the labor used on these plantations being slave labor had nothing to do with the large farms being called plantations.

Re: "Planttation"--defintion of word during Civil War Times

williamfcraigjr — 2009-08-26 05:06:04Z

i noticed that prior to 1865 large farms were called plantations but by 1870 were farms regardless of size.
looking at southern plantations i would asume a plantation was a large tract of land used to grow and cultivate crops that were intended for distant or foriegn markets instead of local markets.