GRIFFIN and MEHARG and FIELDS ancestry- -Any additional information on
the following family members mentioned would be much appreciated. I would
especially love to see any will records, land records, etc. for any of the
family members. I am doing genealogical research for family of Richard
GRIFFIN and Mary MEHARG GRIFFIN. They were married on April 13, 1837 in
Calhoun (Benton) County. They remained in Calhoun County for at least 25
years and perhaps the remainder of their lives. Richard GRIFFIN originates
from SC and his wife Mary MEHARG GRIFFIN originates from NC. According to
census records, their household included Mary E. MEHARG, Darcus E. GRIFFIN,
Richard S. GRIFFIN, Henry M. GRIFFIN, Sarah A. GRIFFIN, Andrew GRIFFIN,
another Mary MEHARG GRIFFIN, and George GRIFFIN. My husband's family is
descended from Richard S. (Samuel) GRIFFIN, their oldest son. He was born on
June 9, 1840, in Calhoun County. Richard Samuel GRIFFIN's first marriage
took place in Calhoun County on July 29, 1861, to Eliza F. N. SANDERS. He
later married Parilee FIELDS in Pickens Co., AL (March 26, 1893) after which
they moved to Lowndes County, Mississippi, where he resided until his death
in 1918. I have some more information, but I have almost no information on
Richard's father, Benjamin GRIFFIN and mother Mary MEHARG. I also know
almost nothing about Parilee FIELDS family except that she was born in AL. I
only know what I found on the census records. Can you help me. If so, I
would much appreciate it.
Looking for the gravesite of David Allen CAREY (CARY) a Civil War
Veteran, member of Co. H, 10th AL infantry. I believe he lived to at least
1878 in Calhoun Co., but died before 1887. He married Rebecca ANDREWS MORGAN
who remarried to Lee CAMERON after David's death and moved to Harrsison Co.,
Texas shortly thereafter. Any help in this matter would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks.
My grandmother was born April 5, 1914 in Calhoun Co., to Mary KING.
Grandmother's birth name was Hattie May KING. On April 28, 1914 she was
adopted by Henry REID and her name was changed to Dorothy Christine REID.
She was raised by Henry and Emma REID and lived mostly in Chattanooga, TN.
Henry and Emma raised no other children. Wondered if there might be
information on Mary KING. My family has copies of adoption papers signed
April 28, 1914, Probate Court, by Judge Rowan and witnessed by J.H. Hall and
Charles S. Leyden.
Information wanted on CLINE or PRUETT/PRUITT families in Calhoun Co AL.
John Jackson CLINE and wife Lennie Jane TOMPKINS were in the county in the
1880s. John was the son of John Jackson, Sr and Tibitha Olive PRUETT of
Randolph, Clay and Talledega Cos. Some PRUETTs also lived in Calhoun Co.
Connie Bishop 1105 N Glenwood Bloomfield, NM 87413
Am seeking the parents and siblings of: CAMPBELL, John, born Sept 26,
1835, Mississippi, married Sept 24, 1861, in Calhoun County, Alabama, to
Caroline 'Carrie' Myler MALLORY, born Feb 4, 1834, Calhoun Co., AL, died Feb
7, 1910, Ladonia, Fannin Co., TX. Children: William Strait, born 1862, died
1863; Clyde, born 1865, died 1868 (places unknown); Mary Eliza, born Dec 8,
1868, Arkansas; Laura Dolly, born Jan 14, 1870, probably Jackson Co., for
sure Arkansas; Alice/Alace, born 1873, TX; and Beulah/Bula, born 1876,
Ladonia, TX. Am also curious about CAMPBELL, Thomas & Archibald, found
living near John in 1870, Jackson Co., ARK.
My Gr Gr Grandmother Elizabeth Melinda REYNOLDS ROBERTS was married in
Benton Co. 6 Jul 1846...seeking info on her father; Thomas/Tomas REYNOLDS,
as to burial site and date of death..mother: Martha FERGUSON or PURGESON or
PERRY (?) REYNOLDS...her date of death and burial site... My GrGR
Grandmother married Rev. Michael Brown ROBERTS, they had 19 children (2
infant deaths,and a dau. Martha died age 11, 1859) scattered from Benton
Co., Randolph Co. and Marion Co, AL....most of the ROBERTS family migrated
to Johnson Co., Alvarado, TX by 1869...a lot of the REYNOLDS family stayed
in AL....I also have a Cullen and Jane REYNOLDS, may be brother to Thomas
REYNOLDS....and a Martha PERRY....Drop me a note if any of the above is
familiar..
Looking for information on Thomas RICHARDSON, b. Sep 28, 1817 in S.C.,
married a cousin Louisa Susan RICHARDSON in Benton (now Calhoun) Co. Nov 4,
1848. They had 8 children, the oldest George W. Richardson. I am
specifically looking to find out where they came from in S. Carolina, when
they arrived in Benton/Calhoun Co. and when they left Calhoun Co. for Bell
Co. Texas.
Liz HICKS would like to exchange info on the John and Matilda LOFTIS
BOYD family of 1840 present day, Calhoun Co., Al, and seek descendants of
same. Matilda LOFTIS married John BOYD in 1816 Blount co.,TN. Matilda and
her sister, Perscilla LOFTIS HUDSON were in Cherokee Co., TX by 1860.
Hello.. I am in need of assistance and seek a lookup in 1875 State
Census for the following family. Alfred ALEXANDER and wife Christina. They
were in Alexandria, Calhoun Cty in 1870 and I have lost them. does anyone
have access to lookup index? for the following. I thank you and will pay for
copies for postage and some of your time. Mithrus1@aol.com
Descendants of Alfred ALEXANDER
Alfred ALEXANDER 1811 - b in South Carolina
+Christina 1816 - b in South Carolina
.... 2 LauraJane Sewell 1862 - 1933
.... 2 Millie 1851 - b in Alabama
.... 2 Ella 1853 - b in Alabama
.... 2 Lasie 1855 - b in Alabama
.... 2 Amanda 1857 - b in Alabama
.... 2 Robert 1859 - b in Alabama
ALEXANDER, MORGAN, USSREY, NARROWBACK; I am seeking these families in
Calhoun County, AL. I was told by a Mary W that these families had lived in
this County. Around 1800, I am looking for Esther Mandy MORGAN that Married
William USSREY, their son Philip USSREY that married Harriet ALEXANDER and
also Nancy NARROWBACK. They later migrated to AR, With family members
William USSREY and George and Morgan USSREY around 1835 or so. Would like to
know the parents of each of the individuals. Please if you know of these
family member contact me at ACharlieBE@aol.com
WALDEN: Looking for information on William G WALDEN Born c1838 in Warren
County, Georgia. William and wife Annie moved to Anniston, Alabama shortly
before 1880. William died by 1897. Children were: Leona Gray Walden, George
E Walden living in Oklahoma in 1936, Walter P Walden living in Shrevport, La
in 1936, Mercer Walden died before 1936, Moody C Walden living in Aniston,
Alabama in 1936 and Bob L Walden living in Fernandale, Alabama in 1936.
Would love to hear from any descendants or anyone who might have cemetery
records for Anniston. Thanks. Karen
I'm looking for information about Joseph Daniel TYREE (born 1840, GA)
who married Sallie EDMONDSON. They had two sons in Calhoun County: Asa &
Osa. The family later migrated to TX. If you have any information about
Joseph Daniel and Sally, please write me! Thanks.
Looking for a Victoria Rachel or Rachel Victoria MCCURDY, MCCARLEY or
MCKERLEY , etc. who was born in Calhoun Co. in 1860 or 1861 --she married a
James SHAW and they lived for awhile in Cherokee Co. where they had children
before moving to Texas. Any help would be much appreciated!!
Someone sent me a message with the e-mail address of BSteph5659@aol.com.
This address is invalid. It was regarding Allen WAGNON of Anniston. If you
know the correct e-mail address or have knowledge of this WAGNON family,
please contact me. The information they gave me was: Allen WAGNON b.
7/29/1887 in Anniston, Ala, Calhoun Co. d1/5/!969,he had a bro Geo Wm WAGNON
b 9/17/1889 d 1/23/1976.Their father was Geo Matthew WAGNON b 1/16/1865 d
4/20/1964 & their father Wm Oliver WAGNON b 11/25/1836 d 1/12/1919. Thank
you.
I would like to get in touch with everyone who is researching ALLEN in
Benton/Calhoun Co., AL before 1870. I have been working on all of them in an
attempt to find the previous residence of My Isaac ALLEN and wife Milly.
They appear on the 1840 and 1850 census. I know the previous location for
two of the ALLEN families, but not the location in South Carolina for Isaac
ALLEN. One of Isaac's daughters married a MUCKLEROY, one married a McBEE,
and another married a WELLS. They moved to Cherokee Co., TX in time for the
1860 census.
Looking for information on Walter Lee FALLON who lived near Anniston
during the 1880s. Married a girl named Caldonia who died in childbirth early
October 1885. My grandmother Callie was born on October 2, 1885 resulting in
her mother's death. Callie was raised by a MORRIS family in this area and
later married William David BENETT in or near Carroll County, Ga.
I am looking for two brothers James L. (Lumpkin) DUKE and John P.
(Paulden) DUKE in the 1850s and 1860s in Alabama. I understand that they
should be in Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Coosa or Randolph counties. They
could be listed with older married sisters whose husbands were named:
HIGHTOWER, William J. HIX, or John T. WILSON. Can you help me? Thanks,
Gloria Ramsaur
I am looking for information about the family of Milton and Susan PINSON
CHITWOOD. They had at least three children: Matilda Alice b. 1878, Nancy b.
1861 and Lutine. Nancy married James Henry HUMPHRIES. They lived in the
Anniston area.
I am researching the children of Silas and Elizabeth (ETHRIDGE) HIGGINS
who were born in Gwinnett Co., Georgia and moved with their own families to
Calhoun Co., GA ca 1885. The children that moved include Isaac Gilmore and
Rebecca (EWING) HIGGINS; Samuel Berry and Willie (EWING) HIGGINS; Joshua and
Lucinda (HIGGINS) KNIGHT; Marion H. and Charity Louisa (HIGGINS) ROBERTSON;
James Silas and Ida Jane (EDWARDS) HIGGINS; Robert Lee HIGGINS; Moses and
Melvina (HIGGINS) DRUMMOND. During the early 1900's the families lived in
Eastaboga and Polkville, many descendants live in the area today.
Appreciate any help on William Marion RICHEY (RICHIE) born in Alabama,
March, 1827. He died near Clay, La. was married to Nancy MCCAREY born, 1829.
She died near Clay, La in 1899. I think he is descendant of James RICHEY,
Sr. married to Rachel? and James RICHEY, Jr, born 1808 married Mary A
LASSETOR born 1809. 1860 Calhoun County Census listed part of family of
James Richey, Sr.
TENNANT Andrew James. Andrew was killed in a wagon accident in
Claybourn/Benton Co. about 1882. Help ! Any information or suggestions will
be greatly appreciated. Harold Tennant stenn150@cwix.com
HOGAN, John C. b. abt. 1818 in Georgia m.1836-1866 to Susannah CHANDLER
also b. in Georgia in 1820. Had a son by the name of Allen HOGAN born July
24, 1854 in Benton (Calhoun) County, Alabama.
I am looking for information on a SMITH family of Calhoun County. George
Washington SMITH born 1840, married a Ellen E ? He was a minister and had 9
children. Two that were born in Jacksonville, Alabama, Julius Mingo-1885 and
George Washington Jr.-1888 This family migrated to Texas.
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HAYNES, MCCARTNEY - I show Aaron HAYNES and wife Mariah McCARTNEY living
in Benton Co, Al in the 1840 Census. He died 11-14-1848 and she went to live
with Obediah HENDRICK. I would like to know the names of Aaron and Mariah's
children. If you have any info please contact me. Thank you
Searching for information on GGrandfather Henry Edward ALLEN b:1855
Anniston, Calhoun Co. Al. GGgrandfather James Sexton ALLEN b;1832 Anniston,
Calhoun CO. AL. mrd.Martha VICKERS, b;1835, place ukn any help appreciated.
Thank You, David L Slack david-fredia@digitex.net
I have been told that my ggg grandfather, Henry Garner BOGGS, was buried
at Monroe Cemetery in Oxford, Calhoun Co. Is there a Monroe Cemetery in
Oxford and is there a tombstone for him. He died in 1863 and was from
Pickens Co., SC. Thanks.
Searching for WHITED family in Benton area in 1830's and 1840's.
Ancestor is James T. WHITED, with possible close relatives of Berry G. and
John S. WHITED. Also in area around the same time was his father in law,
George GLOVER. James WHITED later settled in Blount County, Alabama but no
further information has been found on Berry and John.
Naomi HUBBARD, b.1849,AL, d. 1890 Hopkins Co.,TX, married William
Stoecome Nelson SMITH (born 1842 in Caswell Co.NC) in early 1870's in
Calhoun Co. AL. He was the son of Joseph SMITH, b. 1803,Caswell Co.,NC, d.
1870, Hopkins Co. TX and Celia PARKS, b. 1808, Caswell Co. NC, d. 1878 in
Hopkins Co.,TX, who came to Calhoun County in 1845 from Caswell Co., NC.
Naomi HUBBARD and William S.N. SMITH had their first child, Francis Naomi
SMITH, 1873, Calhoun Co., AL, before following the Joseph SMITH family to
Hopkins Co., TX. Their only other child, Charlie Nelson SMITH, b. 1881, in
Hopkins Co., TX. Anyone with HUBBARD information which might apply to my
Naomi, please reply.
Hello I am looking for my great-g grandfather William EASTERLING as well
as Francis Marion BURGESS and his wife Caroline (Williams sister). I have
been told that both families were in Calhoun Co. in 1850 according to the
Census and that Francis and Caroline were there in 1860 as well. Does anyone
have any connections on these families or able to verify this. Any help
would be appreciated. Jesse Parker
Am looking for information on the death/burrial of Willis and Abigail
(DUNCAN) CHAMPION who died Oct and Sep 1840 (respectively). They had three
other children who died around the same time frame; Willis B. in Sep, James
Estil in Oct and William in Dec 1840. Trying to find out if there was an
epidemic or something around that time in Benton (Calhoun) Co. to cause this
many deaths in one family. Any help would be appreciated.
I am looking for Samuel REIDINGER Rev. War vet. died Benton Cty 1844
Among his children were Ana & Joseph. Anna m Benjamin TURNER Joseph's dau
Mary married August FORD.
IRBY, William Cannon, Jr., b. 14 Mar 1920 in Calhoun Co.AL. Probably in
Anniston. He was an attorney, as was W.C. Irby, Sr. and wife Ellen. He d. 16
Mar 1994 in Tuscalossa, AL. He was married to Ellen GRAVE of Waverly, AL.
They were married in the late 40's early 50's. I am searching for their
siblings, which are my cousins who I have never met. Any and all info will
be appreciated. Cleve
Looking for descendants of James C. RIPLEY found in 1850 in
Benton/Calhoun Co and in 1860 census. Had daughter Mary Ann (called Polly)
who married Andrew CAHELA/KAHELA. Any information will be greatly
appreciated. Thanks, Peggye
I am searching for the death date and place for Wood MORELAND and his
wife Sarah HEATH MORELAND. They were listed in the 1850 Benton/Calhoun Co
census but were not found in the 1860 census. In 1850 Wood MORELAND was 80
years old and his wife Sarah MORELAND was 70 years old. I would also like to
know the names of their children. My ancestor is Rebecca MORELAND b.1801 who
married Henry CHILDERS in Jasper Co GA but they also moved to Calhoun Co AL.
They also had sons Bradford and Berry MORELAND among others. Is there a book
of cemetery listings for Calhoun Co Al? Any information on this family would
be appreciated.
I am looking for any information on a Martin B. HUMPHFREYS OR HUMPHFUS
he was born in Benton County Ala. on June 6 1848. He is listed on the Census
thur 1860 as Humphreys (We Believe). This is my GG Grandfather We know he
came from Ala. but the story is that he left Alabama and changed his name to
HUMPHFUS He married a Rachael C. PARSON from Jefferson Co., Ala. They were
married in Limestone Co., Texas and lived there the rest of their lives.
Because of the name change I am having a hard time finding any trails that
gives us any written evidence of him or his parents. Any information would
be appreciated.
My great-great grandfather was John R. BLEDSOE, who lived in
Benton/Calhoun County beginning between 1830-1840 and ending sometime
between 1860-1870, when he and his wife Nancy moved to Talladega County. I
have been told that John was a Justice of the Peace between 1856 and 1860
and have found him listed in marriage records as the JP who performed the
ceremony. Would there be any records of John R. BLEDSOE concerning his
duties as JP or maybe even a document with his signature? I live in Madison
County, but work full time Monday - Friday, so I cannot go to the courthouse
in Anniston any time soon. Any help would be appreciated. I am perfectly
willing to pay any fees, etc. Sincerely, Paul Bledsoe 2701 Bronte Circle
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
James Jefferson LEWIS m. Lourani PRICE 24 Dec 1843 in Benton (Calhoun)
Co., AL. I am searching for information on James Jefferson's parents. Any
information will be appreciated. Thanks, Wylma
My great grandfather, Nicholas GIDLEY, was in the Benton County census
of 1850 at 18 years old and coming from South Carolina. He married a D.A.
GIDLEY and came to Texas in 1881. Do you have a resource that would verify
this marriage or show when he came to Alabama from South Carolina? Thanks.
Thomas Jefferson DOWNING & Archabald DOWNING These people were in
Morrisville, Calhoun County, before the Civil War and the family
subsequently moved to Van Zandt County, Texas.
Looking for information on a Jesse COPELAND that applied for a land
patent Aug. 5, 1837, Calhoun Co., Ala. Is he the Jesse COPELAND that shows
up in Benton Co., Ark. prior to 1850? Acording to 1850/1860 census of Benton
Co., Ark. Jesse Copeland was in TN in the 1820's, in Georgia by 1834, in
Alabama by 1837 and Benton Co. Ark. by 1843.
Looking for decendents of Bennett M. HICKS,b. Jan.1839 Ga. He married
Elizabeth BROOKS, b. Dec.1940 Ga. The following are their children:
1.Timothy, b. 1868 AL.
2. Albert, b. 18769 or 70 AL.
3. Charlie, b. 1871 AL.
4. Winston, b. 1873 AL.,d. 1955 buried at United Methodist Church, Hoover.
He married Tinie/Tine Massey,b.1879 d.1958
5. Carry, b.1875 AL.
6. Euler/Ella, b. 1877 AL.
7. Alice, b. 1876 AL.
8. Elizabeth, b.1878 AL.
9. Sallie, b. May 1879 AL.
10. Alvania,b.Oct. 1885 AL.died July 01,1941(have children)
Seeking information on Henry Richard LOTT and his parents. Henry LOTT
was married to Cora Lee EATMAN around 1920. Henry died October 24, 1924 and
the obituary said that he was from Anniston, AL. Henry is buried in La
Grange, GA. Who are Henry LOTT's parents and where did they live.
Bailey Bruce ARWOOD was a railroad man from Tennessee who came to
Anniston, AL to work on the Railroad. He was still alive there in 1920. I
cannot order a death certificate for him without knowing an approximate date
of death. Does anyone know anything about his burial and date of death?
Thanks.
YOUNGBLOOD: Seeking information on Simeon (Sim) L. YOUNGBLOOD or any
YOUNGBLOOD information. Find he owned property in Benton County in 1800's.
Any and all help appreciated.
I'm looking for information on the following names in Calhoun co. Ala.
John D. HALL b.7/28/1842 m.1864 d.7/7/1893 William DEFREESE b.1812 John D.
HALL Co.G 10 Alabama Infantry (Confederate)
I am looking for a Sarah Angie COLE COSPER (no dates) m. Joseph Berry
Marke COSPER b. 28 Feb 1848 d. Jan 1918 Could have been from Calhoun Co. He
died in Mountain View, OK. Will share info. Thanks. Jim
HOGAN IN Benton/Calhoun Looking for any information on the family of
John C. and Susannah Chandler HOGAN. Would like to now more about there
children. If you can help me contact me SherylEllerman@yahoo.com. Thanks.
Looking for ancestors of Daniel SULLIVAN and Angeline BURKS. Daniel may
have died in the War Between the States. It is though he did. Daniel was a
brother to Dunklin SULLIVAN and Angeline was a sister to Lydia BURKS wife of
Dunklin SULLIVAN. Brothers married sisters. Another brother Stephen SULLIVAN
lived there. What happned to him and his family. These SULLIVAN brother were
the children of Joel SULLIVAN and Deliah JOHNSON. They moved to
Calhoun/Benton, Marshall, Blount Counties by 1830 and I know they were
living there around 1880
Basil W. HURST is Patentee of land in Sec 4, 23 R9E, Calhoon Co, AL in
20 Sept 1839. Any info from 1830-40 censuses, Tax Digests will be very
helpful and most gratefully received. by G. D. Spradlin
I am searching for the parents of my 3rdgreatgrandfather, Thomas NANCE.
He was born about 1800 in South Carolina. He came to Calhoun Co. with his
family about 1856. His wife was Nanny LANCASTER and their son James NANCE
married Sarah JAMES.This is my line. Would like to correspond with any
descendants. Would be happy to exchange any information. Thanks, Janis
I am researching Love ALEXANDER and his wife Leatha CROSS (b.
1835)ALEXANDER. They lived in Borden Springs, Alabama. He was born Aug. 4,
1831 and died May 26, 1864 in the Civil War. He was in the 30th Regiment,
CSA. Their son, John James Alexander was my grandfather. In a census record,
I found several of Leatha CROSS' brothers and sisters in the household of
Love and Leatha. I need to know Love's parents names, where he buried, and
anything else about this family. The date of his death may indicate that he
died in the battle of New Hope Church near Dallas, GA. Your time is
appreciated. - Thanks, Carolyn
CASTLEBERRY - seeking any info on CASTLEBERRY's who lived in Calhoun
County, AL during the Civil War. I have Civil War Service Records that
suggest a Confederate, Jeremiah [M. or W.] CASTLEBERRY, is from this county
[30th AL Regt. Infantry, Company B and/or C]. Birthdate estimated 1790-1849,
maybe no descendants since his Service Records reveal he died as a POW in
Camp Douglas, IL. Thanks.
Eli HOLLAND was born in North Carolina in 1834, married Amanda JENKINS
in 1857 in Calhoun county, and probably lived the rest of his life in
Calhoun County. Does anybody know who his parents were? Thanks!
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