Surnames: DENSMORE, REVIS (REAVIS)
Submitter: Joann Holdbrooks (JoHbK@aol.com)
Date: 03 Jan 1999
I am searching for burial place of Sarah Caroline (Revis) Densmore. She was born in Cherokee County GA December 16, 1827 and died in Colbert County Alabama on May 10, 1877. She was married to Sylvester Densmore in 1847. any information will be appreciated. 

Surnames: MAYFIELD, COKER, ODEN, HENSON
Submitter: Phil Henson (prhenson@bellsouth.net)
Date: 04 Jan 1999
MAYFIELD. Looking for info on STONY J. MAYFIELD who married MARTHA M.J. COKER in Walker County, Al., on 13 Nov 1889. They had at least 3 children: Annie Pearl, Hugh & Jasper. Have attempted to respond to Glenda Oden at ... goden@airnet.net but I keep getting a message that my mail cannot be delivered because "user unknown".   Will appreciate any help. Phil    prhenson@bellsouth.net

Surnames: DOBBS
Submitter: WALLACE DOBBS (CPQ1CDKX@GTE.NET)
Date: 05 Jan 1999
LOOKING FOR INFO ON, THOMAS JEFFERSON DOBBS, POSIBLY BORN IN GEORGIA JUNE 1859. I NEED TO KNOW WHO HIS PARENTS WERE .ANY HELP.

Surnames: DILLAHUNTY
Submitter: Dillahunty (ddmart@carlsbadnm.com)
Date: 07 Jan 1999
Would like for anyone with info about Dillahunty cemetery in Colbert County to reply with any info available. Many thanks

Surnames: PHILLIPS, PIERCE, SIPE, DEAL, DANIELS, DILLARD, POWELL
Submitter: Ionia Sipe (imgs@uswest.net)
Date: 07 Jan 1999
I'm searching the Dillard's & Powell's, my husband Arlie Sipe's Great Grandfather and Great Grand- mother (John J. Powell and Nancy Ann Dillard) were married in Colbert Co., AL in Aug 20, 1876. John J was born in AL, as well as 6 of their children, their names are (Alvin, GEORGE D, Oscar, Denna, Mary Ellen & John N (Johnie), GEORGE D is my husbands Grand Father.  Do you know if there is a book on the census of Colbert co., for the years of 1850 to 1880, that I may purchases.  Thanks for your time. Ionia Sipe, AZ

Surnames: LAMBERT
Submitter: pat (caycee@tsixroads.com)
Date: 08 Jan 1999
looking for any info on WILLIA FREDERICK LAMBERT b. abt 1806 nc. also, looking for WILLIAM FRANKILIN LAMBERT b. ms. 1869 d. phoenix ar.a92?. really anyone with a LAMBERT connection. willing to share info. was to told that william franklin came to old FRANKLIN CO> AL and then back to MS> tishomingo co. any help appreciated.

Surnames: MCCLESKEY
Submitter: Sharon Shumate (shumate@texas.net)
Date: 09 Jan 1999
According to family tradition, my g-g-grandfather John Louis McCLESKEY, his wife Emily Narcissus Jackson, and their first 4 children John Hill, Green Spencer, Missouri California, and Martha Mahulda Havannah arrived in Colbert Co. and lived around Cherokee from about 1860-1870.  While living around Cherokee, 3 more children William Edward, Mary Louis, and George Henry were born there.  John L. McCLESKEY was a master carpenter and hauled freight for a living.  The family moved to the county from Lamar County, AL, bur by 1870-1871, they had moved to Tarrant Co, TX.  Any information to confirm the existence of this family in Colbert County would be appreciated.  I believe the above information to be true, but so far have been unable to verify it.

Surnames: SOCKWELL, SOCWELL
Submitter: Joel C. Sockwell (W.Mary@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 10 Jan 1999
I am trying to establish the connection between George Lance SOCKWELL (b. Bef. 1753 in MD; died Abt. 1812) and Lancelott SOCKWELL I, II, III and IV of Virginia.  The name SOCKWELL is sometimes spelled SOCWELL.

Surnames: LANIER
Submitter: Nancy Lovelace Gooch (GoochTandN@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 12 Jan 1999
Searching for information on William Ervin (sometimes known as Irvine) LANIER.. would have been before 1860....he died in 1864 in Lauderdale Co. AL, children, Kate, Mattie, William (who died young) Amanda, Parthenia and Preston, (Preston also died at an early age)Thank you.

Surnames: DICKEY, GARNER, WILLIAMS, GRIFFIN
Submitter: LV Reynolds (lvreynolds@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 16 Jan 1999
I am looking for any information on the family of Thomas D DICKEY, b. 1849 TN, married Mary Jane  (?)  b. AL, abt 1855.  Found on Colbert County AL census 1870 and 1880.  Children: John Henry DICKEY b. Jul 1870 Colbert County, wife Polly Ann WILLIAMS b. Oct 1876 AR, marr. Dec 16 1894; Mary DICKEY b. 1873 Colbert County; William T. DICKEY b. 1877 Colbert County; Martha Bell DICKEY (GARNER) b. Oct 1879 Colbert County, hus. William S GARNER marr. Jul 12, 1896; Dow or Don DICKEY b. Oct 1882 possibly Mississippi or Missouri; Lila or Lula DICKEY b. Sep 1883 possibly Mississippi or Missouri; Charles Wilson DICKEY b. Mar 1887 Hoxie, Lawrence, AR, wife Pearl Griffin, b. Nov 1, 1895 TX, marr. 1912; Morgan DICKEY b. Sep 1889 AR; Eliza Jane DICKEY b. Nov 1895 Independence County AR. d like to straighten out some of the names as the census film was somewhat illegible.  Any help on this family would be greatly appreciated. 

Surnames: FIELDS
Submitter: Jim Fields (jdfields@aristotle.net)
Date: 21 Jan 1999
Looking for any information on the Fields Family of Alabama.  Counties that I have interest in are Colbert, Bibb, Hale and Lauderdale.  Most of my folks were born and raised in Florence, AL My Grandfather was Oscar Fields, my GGrandfather was Robert W. Fields and My GGGrandfather was Wiley Fields.  Robert Was born in Bibb and Wiley was born in NC in 1804.  Any info on the family will be appreciated.  I will be glad to share what I have. Jim Fields 

Surnames: BAISDEN, BASDEN, KEETON
Submitter: Bonnie Wiseman Montgomery (bonniewm@earthlink.net)
Date: 23 Jan 1999
I am looking for the parents and siblings of William BAISDEN/BASDEN who married Ellenor/Ellen KEETON.  This family is known to have been in this area in 1850 and probably in 1840.  Also looking for parents and siblings of Ellenor KEETON.  Thanks.

Surnames: CAMPBELL, MCLEMORE
Submitter: Charles Campbell (Kruecamp1@aol.com)
Date: 23 Jan 1999
Looking for any Campbell or McLemore family which might be listed in the 1870 or 1880 census, probably around the Littleville area. Especially looking for William Pinckney Campbell, born around 1876 to Charles Campbell and Mariah McLemore. Many thanks for any help.

Surnames: MOODY
Submitter: Brenda Vardaman (ladybug@intop.net)
Date: 30 Jan 1999
I am looking for information on my grandfather William Riley Moody. He was born in Colbert Co. in either 1888 or 1889. He married Eliza Ann Jackson, date unknown and had 12 children. Moved to Bolivar, TN. Year unknown. He died in Germantown,TN. in April of 1970. I also need his parent names if at all possible. All persons I am asking about are all passed on and I have no one else to ask for info. Thank You, Brenda (Moody)Vardaman

Surnames: REID, DEGRAW
Submitter: Lucille Brown (jbrown140@earthlink.net)
Date: 30 Jan 1999
Am seeking info on Mary Etta Reid & William Wiley Degraw. They lived in Cherokee Al. Are both buried at Mhoontown. I know their children were born in the early 1900's so guessing the were born around 1875-1890. Anything will be greatly appreciated Lucille

Surnames: OLIVE
Submitter: David Chambers (RRRDC@aol.com)
Date: 31 Jan 1999
Researching Gray W. OLIVE and his descendants.  Gray was born ca 1814 NC and died after Aug 1872.  He married Julia PENICK.  They resided 1870 in Colbert Co, AL.

Surnames: OSBORNE
Submitter: Marlene (edick@ptinet.net)
Date: 31 Jan 1999
Hiram Osborne, lived in Tuscumbia 1850's - 1900 Sons George, Thomas and Samuel served in the Civil War. Carpetbaggers wrapped Hiran up in his feather ticking and set him on fire - her was burned horribly. His wife Nancy Gibson Osborne was tied up and also burned by she got loose and set Hiram free. They moved to MS where he died and she came back to AL and is buried in the Thrap cem. (They had been mar'd in Green Co KY)

Surnames: DUNCAN, SMITH
Submitter: Karen Duncan Sedlecky (Ladykdee@aol.com)
Date: 02 Feb 1999
I need information on Geroge Washington Duncan who married Mariah Smith.  They had a son, George Washington Duncan, Jr. who married Mary Lily Winchester and had two children: Mollie b. 1888 and Thomas McCrory b. 1898.

Surnames: REAVIS, REVIS, DENSMORE
Submitter: Ben Reavis (bgreavis@prodigy.net)
Date: 02 Feb 1999
REAVIS-DENSMORE Researching descendants of Sarah Caroline Reavis Densmore, 1st wife of Sylvester Densmore.REVIS, Francis Marion was her nephew , son of JAMES JACKSON REAVIS. Ben

Surnames: MILLER, HICE, RIKARD, FORTENBERRY
Submitter: Ramona McManus (ramona_mcmanus@hotmail.com)
Date: 03 Feb 1999
I am searching for info about the following:
AUSTIN FRANK MILLER born: Sept. 12, 1901 died: Dec. 1970
wife:  ANNIE RIKARD        born: May 20, 1907        died: Dec. 1985
children: STANLEY           MARJORIE           LILA MAE           DORIS           PEGGY           BOBBY RAY           MAXINE           WAYNE           BETTY GAIL           MARTHA NELL           KAY JAMES I. HINDMAN FORTENBERRY born: March 5, 1878 died: Nov. 1943 wife: IRENE LUCILLE HICE born: 1901

They were living in Colbert Co. in 1928 when a son was born. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Ramona

Surnames: WINCHESTER, GARLAND
Submitter: Karen Duncan Sedlecky (Ladykdee@aol.com)
Date: 04 Feb 1999
I am researching the surname Winchester.  I am told the family of Richard Winchester lived around Freedom Hills in Colbert Co. AL.  Richard Winchester married Ann Garland and had a daughter, Mary Lily and a son, Boney.  There may be other children.  A nephew of Boney's was named Hillright. Their daughter, Mary Lily, married George Washington Duncan around 1880s and lived in Colbert and Lauderdale Co.'s. Richard Winchester may have been nicknamed "Dandy Dan" and he owned a store, I thought the store was located in Cherokee. There may be stories about some of the Winchester hiding out in Freedom Hills.  Shall I say that I have heard that the law would at times be looking for one of them? Ha!  I would love to make a connection with this branch.  If anyone has any stories concerning Winchesters or can make a connection with the names above, please contact me.

Surnames: JAMES NARRED
Submitter: Bart James (JKJTulsa@ionet.net)
Date: 09 Feb 1999
Could use any information relating to the following----Alexander JAMES---------Alexander JAMES (b. North Carolina, date unknown 1760-1770?), moved to Canaca? County South of Tuskaluca on the Alabama River in Alabama , Married Nancy Narred in Canaca County  1815-1816 (Cherokee). Then moved near Bucksville, where Nancy Narred died. Had 2 children, Silas (son) and Epsie E. (daughter) who married a Parsons. Bound children out and moved to Franklin Co, where Alexander JAMES married another woman. There were four children, John James (was in Tippo, MS in 1860), William; ?; ? Bart James Tulsa, OK JKJTulsa@ionet.net

Surnames: MOODY
Submitter: Brenda Vardaman (ladybug@intop.net)
Date: 13 Feb 1999
MOODY SEARCH...I need the names of his PARENTS ... WILLIAM RILEY MOODY (B) 1889 in Colbert Co... All help is appreciated...Brenda

Surnames: BISHOP
Submitter: Mark S. Smith (MSmith3327@Aol.com)
Date: 13 Feb 1999
BISHOP -- Looking for info on Wyatt (Wade) BISHOP that died in Colbert Co.,Ala. in 1837. Thanking you in advance. Marks

Surnames: CHANDLER, DYER, HOLT, AGEE, CHAMBERS, DAVIS, MORRIS, LINDSEY, WALLACE
Submitter: Cynthia Chandler
Date: 13 Feb 1999
Researching CHANDLER, CHAMBERS, DYER, DAVIS, LINDSEY, AGEE, HOLT, MORRIS William Franklin Chandler, son of Frank Chandler and Ada Chambers Davis, and Leoma May Dyer, daughter of George A. Dyer and Gillie Lindsey, lived on Oakland in Muscle Shoals for over 30 years, until their deaths in the early 1980's. George A. Dyer was the son of Solomon Dyer and Nancy Tailor/Taylor.  Solomon and Nancy are said to be buried in Florence Cemetery.  George is buried there next to son Arthur  Solomon died before the 1900 census where Nancy is listed by herself. Perry Holt, son of Charlie Holt and Nancy Morris, and Mable Ann Elizabeth Agee, daughter of Luther M. Agee and Biola Wallace, lived in Tuscumbia on Winston Square until their deaths, 1963 and 1976 respectively.  Charlie and Nancy are buried in Ford City in the Methodist Church cemetery. If anyone has information that might connect with my grandparents, g-grandparents, or gg-grandparents, please contact me.  I have a lot of information regarding the Lindsey's that descend from Josiah. Sincerely, Cynthia Chandler East Peoria, IL

Surnames: CORSBIE, CORSBY, DUNCAN, MOOR
Submitter: Richard Warmington (RWarmingto@Aol.com)
Date: 14 Feb 1999
Looking for information on Corsbie's and Corsby's in Leighton Colbert Alabama. Also looking for information on James DUNCAN GARNER PARIS DUNCAN WILLIAM DUNCAN MARY FRANCES DUNCAN.

surnames:FAULKENBERRY
Nadyne Lynn
nadyne@arn.net
Date: 16 Feb 1999
I'm looking for anybody researching the FAULKENBERRY surname for Colbert County.  James Faulkenberry raised a whole herd of children here 1830-1870.  Thanks!  Nadyne FAULKENBERRY Lynn, Amarillo, TX

Surnames: RANDLE
Submitter: nadyne@arn.net
nadyne@arn.net
Date: 16 Feb 1999
I'm looking for RANDLE descendants from Colbert County.  Samuel Davis RANDLE and Matilda Jane SHEPARD lived here in the 1870 and 1880's.  Thanks!  Nadyne FAULKENBERRY Lynn, Amarillo, TX

Surnames:SPENCER
Submitterevengrou@uswest.net
Date: 18 Feb 1999
I have information of the Spencer family who resided in the Riverton (Chickasaw) area prior to the creation of Colbert County.  Would like to share for Franklin County records prior to 1820.

Surnames: CHADWICK PHILLIPS
Submitter: Jerry May (jwmay@bscn.com)
Date: 20 Feb 1999
Seeking info on anyone with the surname of CHADWICK who lived in Colbert Co. during a period from 1860 to 1900.  Also need contact with descendents of Andrew PHILLIPS who was married to Elizabeth CHADWICK and may have lived in Colbert Co. during the same time frame.

Surnames: SHURBET, SHERBIT,
Submitter: Larry Shurbet (shurbets@net66.com)
Date: 01 Mar 1999
I am searching in the MS area and placing this query in Colbert County ti see if anyone viewing the site might have some information pertaining to our search.My Mother and I have been searching for any and all information regarding "Henry Middleton? Shurbet."  H.M.S. resided in Prentiss and enlisted in the Confederacy in 1862 in 19th Infantry, CO-K. We have copies of documents that show this but we are unable to find much else.  On his military papers his name was usually spelled "Sherbit", however, there are different spellings as I'm sure you know.  He served at Richmond VA, at Chimbrazo Hospital as a Guard, and later in Columbus, and return to Prentiss at the close of the Civil War.  H.M.S. was born 1814 in SC, and died and is buried in Prentiss in 1892.  He was my G-G-G Grandfather.  His Son, to whom I descend, was Zadus Brister Shurbet.  One Genealogist suggests that he was a spy for the Confederacy, and suggests that that is the reason we are unable to find much information.  If you can be of any assistance, Mom and I would sure appreciate your help.  Your Heritage Friend, Larry

Surnames: LAPRE, WALSH
Submitter: B.C.(Lapre)Arbuckle (cap-1_20@mailexcite.com)
Date: 02 Mar 1999
In 24Oct. 1918 Frank Lapre was born in Muscle Shoals, Al. to Frank LaPre Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Walsh LaPre.  In April of 1918 Frank Sr. and Mary were in Detroit, Mich.  I am trying to trace my gparents - trying to reason out why they were in these 2 places that year.  Frank,Sr. was born in Italy, Mary (also known as May Or Madie) was born Dakota cty, Mn. south of St. Paul.  Following Frank Jr. birth they were on 1920 census - St. Paul.  I am trying to fill in gaps. I would appreciate any info or any direction. Thanks

Surnames: FOSTER, YARBOROUGH, ANCELL
Submitter: Bob Foster (rlfost@campusnet.org)
Date: 04 Mar 1999
Looking for information on the following Foster family residing in Colbert County, mid-to-late 1800s: 1. Josiah Foster, b. March 5, 1807 in middle TN, d. July 24, 1888. 2. Elizabeth M. Foster(Yarborough), July 19, 1835-October 5, 1899, wife of above. 3. Sallie E. Foster, 1856-1901, daughter 4. George Foster, son 5. Richard Foster, son I know that Josiah, Elizabeth and Sallie are buried in a small family cemetery on a hill west of Burton Rd., 2 miles NW of Crooked Oaks in Wheeler Beat(?). Does anyone know anything more of this family? I am speculating that Josiah Foster is the son of George Foster, the emigrant from London (parents Richard Foster and Jane Ancell), who lived for a while in Franklin Co., TN. I am trying to find out where George, his wife Sallie, and his offspring went after 1828 when most of the family moved on, probably south to MS and AL. Thanks, Bob Foster

Surnames: BELVINS
Submitter: Jennifer N. Henderson (henderso_w1@popmail.firn.edu)
Date: 05 Mar 1999
I am looking for information on a William Belvins who died on March 27, 1897, in Mississippi County, Mo.  He was born on January 10, 1836 and was married to a women with the first name Emma.  This is all the information taht I have.  I would appreciate any help Thank you

Surnames: WREN, HUGHES, BAILEY, HAYGOOD
Submitter: Dorothy M.H.Wren (dmwren@cyberhighway.net)
Date: 11 Mar 1999
Searching the names of:WREN,HUGHES,BAILEY,HAYGOOD I would like to hear from anyone searching the above Family Lines. All of these families were in Northwestern Corner of Alabama in the 1800- 1850 then some of them moved on to MS,TN,TX George W.WREN b.abt1803 md. Mary A.HAYGOOD b.1813. Parents of Mary are John and Nancy HAYGOOD.

Surnames: NANCE, PEDEN
Submitter: Jewell (Nance) Kirk (JEWANN@AOL.COM)
Date: 11 Mar 1999
Looking for infor on my Grandfather Willie Thomas Nance and Grandmother Mattie Lou Peden, Both died in Sheffield Alabama

Surnames: FUREIGH, COBURN, USSERY, RUSHIN, HALEY, COCKBURN, FUREY
Submitter: Judy Steingruebl (Judy48@aol.com)
Date: 15 Mar 1999
Looking for relatives of John Francis FUREIGH and Mary Ann "Mollie" HALEY lived in Cherokee.  5 children Julia, Mary A, Johney Francis, Jerry (later spelled FUREY, Jim.  Mary married William USSERY, Julia (James' second wife) married James COBURN/COCKBURN, Johney married Susan Ida RUSHIN, Jerry moved to Louisiana and raised his family.  John Francis and Mary Ann came from Ireland.  There was a FUREIGH HOME place in AR.  Thank you 

Surnames: COWAN
Submitter: Julia Cowan (JCowan1181@aol.com)
Date: 15 Mar 1999
My address is 608 Home Ave. Atlanta Ga 30312 I am the grandaughter of Thomas Cowan. I beleive he was from Sheffield , Alabama. He would have been born shortly before the turn of the century.Prior to marrying my grandmother he had another marriage and family in Alabama. He had a sister, I believe her name was Margaret. I am looking for any information.

Surnames: HAMM TANNER
Submitter: Nathan Bratcher (Nathan.Bratcher@Juno.com)
Date: 18 Mar 1999
URL: http://www.planetkc.com/bratcher
Looking for any info on: Augustus HAMM b:04-00-1844 in Alabama married 08-24-1840 in Colbert Co., AL. to Mary TANNER b:08-31-1844/48 in AL. Children: Willie b:1872 AL, Mary b:1874 AL., Nancy Adaline b:1879 Al., Vina b:1883 and Ader/Ada b:1884 AL. Mary TANNER was said to have a brother named Oather Green TANNER  This family moved to Ark. http://www.planetkc.com/bratcher

Surnames: GOLTARE, GOLTARA, GOLTARAD
Submitter: Richard Goltare (martyv@hto.net)
Date: 20 Mar 1999
I`m trying to find any information on my family the name is now spelled Goltare we know it has been changed but we do not know how. my grandfather has this spelling but his sister has Goltara on birth records and a brother has Goltarad they say the family came from Milan italy

Surnames: POTEET, COBURN, USSERY, RUSHIN, FUREIGH,  FUREY, MAYS, HALEY
Submitter: judy Steingruebl (judy48@aol.com)
Date: 21 Mar 1999
I am looking for information on FUREIGH, and COBURN and MAYS and POTEET and USSERY families.  John Francis FUREIGH m Mary Ann HALEY.  They came from Ireland and lived in Cherokee, Colbert County. They had 5 children- 2 girls, Julia (COBURN) and Mary A (USSERY), 3 boys Johney Francis, Jerry ( w Mildred), and Jim.  After marrying Johney and his wife Susan Ida (RUSHIN)lived at "Fureigh Place" in Ar. Julia's husband James' first wife was Martha d 1879. Julia d 1910 in Lonoke County, AR.  The Coburns came from Anson County, NC.   

Surnames: BERRY, BARRY, RICHMOND, DUNN, CHAMPION
Submitter: Patricia Clemons (DanClemons@AOL.com)
Date: 22 Mar 1999
James and Sarah Richmond Barry/Berry In Colbert County near Florence Alabama in 1870 Children Martha born 1866 James Jr born 1868 Ralph Henry Emma born Feb 10,1877 Md 1.George Dunn 2. Joseph Henry Champion Jr  Later lived around Murfreesburo Tenn and Wagoner Oklahoma

Surnames: ABERNATHY, WOOTEN,WRIGHT
Submitter: Jane Wooten Renaud (rib1443@AOL.com
Date: 23 Mar 1999
Would records of land patents and vital statistics of the Abernathy family and Wooten family who lived at or near Leighton circa 1840s to about 1900 be available in Tuscumbia?  I expect to drive down from Michigan in late April hoping to find some data.  Thank you so much, JWR

Surnames: VAUGHN, MCCALISTER
Submitter: Betty H. Lala (bhlala@edge.net)
Date: 25 Mar 1999
My great grandparents, William L. and Roxie Jane McCalister VAUGHN once lived near Cherokee on a rise now occupied by LaRoche Industries.  Their next door neighbors were the Elliotts. The Vaughn family loaded two wagons with household goods around 1905 and began their final journey to Gibson Co. Tn. where Roxie died in 1922 and William in 1929. William L. Vaughn was the son of Ambros Vaughn and Amelia Webb. He had two brothers, Marion Columbua and Elbert Washington. Have no census information prior to 1900 showing this family as a group and have been unable to determine where the families resided until then. Have never been able to find any information on Roxie Jane MCCALISTER other than that her mother was a Brown, born in Ga. Anyone having any knowledge of the VAUGHN or MCCALISTER family of Colbert County, please contact me. Thanks so much.                Betty H. Lala

Surnames: SOCKWELL, HUNTER, AYCOCK, COUNTS, TENPENNY,  MACGREGOR 
Submitter: Joel C. Sockwell (W.Mary@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 26 Mar 1999
I am interested in genealogical research on the SOCKWELL, HUNTER, AYCOCK and COUNTS families.  On behalf of my children, I am also researching the TENPENNY and MacGREGOR families.

Surnames: PROUT, HOGAN, HOGUN, HORSKINS, RONOLDS, COBURN, COX, MCREYNOLDS
Submitter: Barbara Holmes (btholmes@cableone.net)
Date: 26 Mar 1999
PROUT/HOGAN/HOGUN - Looking for information on the PROUT family that came from NC by way of Madison Co., AL (1814) to Colbert (then Franklin) about 1823.  Names are Joshua, Holden Wade, Lydia, Mary, Hiram Augustus, and Patrick.  Holden Wade PROUT married Elizabeth HOGAN/HOGUN in 1833 in Colbert Co.  Other names in the HOGAN family are Arthur, William, John, James, Drew Smith, Nancy, Winifred, and mary.  The daughters married HORSKINS, RONOLDS, COBURN, COX, and McREYNOLDS. Any information on these families will be appreciated.

Surnames: OSWALT, HAYES, PATE, CARUTHERS, HAND
Submitter: Tommy and Luisa Oswalt (ozzy5@mindspring.com)
Date: 27 Mar 1999
Would like to exchange information regarding the following surnames of Colbert County. Oswalt, Hayes, Pate, Caruthers,and Hand. I have alot of info on the Hayes and Caruthers Family. And I have a list of cemetaries of Colbert County with the names of the people buried in them.

Surnames: CHRISTIAN
Submitter: Terry Christian (JTCBUGS@AOL.COM)
Date: 30 Mar 1999
I am searching for information on Archibald Scott CHRISTIAN, b.Oct.1, 1797, Lexington, Va., d. 1868, Tuscumbia, Franklin Co.(now Colbert Co.), Al, m. Paulina C.Lewis. Had son named Charles Christian (possibly my great grandfather or gg grandfather). Need info on Charles' children and grandchildren - was one Charles Wesley Christian (my grandfather), b. July 29, 1881, d.Oct. 25, 1848, Booneville, Prentiss Co., Ms.??? Any info or leads greatly appreciated.  Thanks Terry 

Surnames: HARDEMAN, HAYES
Submitter: Laurel Rea (rea@vancouver.wsu.edu)
Date: 31 Mar 1999
I am searching for any information regarding Oscar Freeman Hardeman who resided in Riverton.  He was married to Lillian Hayes Hardeman.  I have traced the Hayes line but we have no information regarding Hardeman.  Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: GOODWIN
Submitter: Daisy Fairbanks (dfairb2890@aol.com)
Date: 01 Apr 1999
I desperatley need to find information on my greatgrandmother,Catherine goodwin,she moved to Sheffield co sometime in 1920 to live with her son John Matthew Goodwin and wife i think her name was Mary? i have been told Catherine died in Sherffield co in late 1924 or earley 1925 and was burried there ,the plot contains three graves i'm told on one tombstone is J M G i would appreachate any info,on the John  M Goodwin family also i have been told desendants still live there .

Surnames: WILLIAMS, RIKARD ,MILLER, ALLEN
Submitter: Ramona McManus (ramona_mcmanus@hotmail.com)
Date: 02 Apr 1999
Am searching for info about families of JOHN PINKLETON MILLER and CALLIE WILLIAMS MILLER. Also, families of SAMUEL R. RIKARD and REBECCA ALLEN RIKARD.  

Surnames: MILLER
Submitter: Ramona McManus (ramona_mcmanus@hotmail.com)
Date: 02 Apr 1999
Am searching for info about families of JOHN PINKLETON MILLER and CALLIE WILLIAMS MILLER. Also, families of SAMUEL R. RIKARD and REBECCA ALLEN RIKARD.  

Surnames: ALLEN, MILLER, RIKARD, WILLIAMS
Submitter: Ramona McManus (ramona_mcmanus@hotmail.com
Date: 02 Apr 1999
Am searching for info about families of JOHN PINKLETON MILLER and CALLIE WILLIAMS MILLER. Also, families of SAMUEL R. RIKARD and REBECCA ALLEN RIKARD.  

Surnames: RIKARD ,MILLER, ALLEN ,WILLIAMS
Submitter: Ramona McManus (ramona_mcmanus@hotmail.com)
Date: 02 Apr 1999
Am searching for info about families of JOHN PINKLETON MILLER and CALLIE WILLIAMS MILLER. Also, families of SAMUEL R. RIKARD and REBECCA ALLEN RIKARD.  

Surnames: MCCLUSKY, MCCLESKEY, MCCLOSKY, YEAGER YEARGER
Submitter: Betty Johnson (jjandbj@sprintmail.com)
Date: 04 Apr 1999
Can anyone tell me if there was once a town named Jackson Port or Jacksonport on the Tennessee River?  I'm researching William McClusky (1791-1872) who is said to have died in Jackson Port, Alabama.  Another account places him in Muscle Shoals, AL in November 1835 with his wife's brother John Yeager (1798-1835).Will appreciate any leads! 

Surnames: RUTLAND, COLLUM, THOMAS
Submitter: Steve nicklas (snicklas@erols.com)
Date: 05 Apr 1999
I am looking for information the Rutland family of  Colbert Co. I would be interested in any details but am looking for information on the Parents of Noble Thomas Rutland and his wife Mary Amanda Thomas, parents of Roy Bryan Rutland my grandfather. I am also looking for infornation on my grandmothers mom, Plyna Jane Collum. Thanx Steve Nicklas

Surnames: REAVES, JOHNSON 
Submitter: diane vangurp  (reaves@webtv.net)
Date: 05 Apr 1999
I am looking fro the cemetary antioch cemetary in franklin county my grandparents are buried there and some of my other familyis there i would appreciate any help diane

Surnames: CANNADAYs
Submitter: J. R. Smith (JRSmith49@mciworld.com)
Date: 06 Apr 1999
Looking for info on my great-great grandfather James Hewey Cannaday, who married Nancy E. Taylor in Colbert County on July 8, 1874.  James had children from an earlier marriage.  Their names wereJohn William, Joe, Tanda, Marilda Jane, and Lucie.  Any help greatly appreciated. J. R.

Surnames: MAYS, COBURN
Submitter: judy steingruebl (judy48@aol.com)
Date: 07 Apr 1999
Looking for Martha Mays d 5-1879.  M James Headley Coburn 1869. 

Surnames: COBURN
Submitter: judy steingruebl (judy48@aol.com)
Date: 07 Apr 1999
Looking for John Henry COBURN

Surnames: ALLEN
Submitter: Peggy Ricker (pricker@eurekaherald.com
Date: 09 Apr 1999
Searching for parents of Nathan Thomas ALLEN, born February 16, 1849 Tuscumbia, AL.

Surnames: SUMMERS
Submitter: Donald Alexander (donalexa@sprynet.com)
Date: 10 Apr 1999
William Clearence Summers born 01/28/1840 William Clearence was A Representative from Colber t county to the Alabama legislature 1888-1889 I know that he lived at Littleville Alabama His Father's name was Matthew Summers born 12/11/1800 died 11/02/1858 wife's name Elizabeth born 05/15/1804 died 06/30/1872. Do you have any records of Matthew Summers'?

Surnames: SOUTH
Submitter: Kathy Moore (ggmoore@gulftel.com)
Date: 11 Apr 1999
I am searching for any information on my grandfather, John Madison SOUTH.  He was born in Tuscumbia, Alabama in 1893.

Surnames: DOBBS
Submitter: WALLY   DOBBS (CPQ1CDKX@GTE.NET)
Date: 12 Apr 1999
LOOKING FOR THOMAS JEFFERSON DOBBS' DATE OF DEATH. HE IS BURIED IN GUY CEMETERY TUSCUMBIA. AL. HE WAS BORN IN GA. 1859. THANKS KINDLY , WALLY

Surnames: GOFF, SMOOT
Submitter: James Goff (jgoff@viagrafix.net)
Date: 23 Apr 1999
Looking for any information on Daniel Allen Goff who married Annie E. Smoot in Tuscumbia, Ala. on April 28, 1857.  Daniel was originally from Tennessee is buried in Cherry Mounds Cemetery, Grayson County Texas.

Surnames: DILL, MCRIGHT, VINSON
Submitter: Andrew Dill (adill@blclinks.net)
Date: 18 Apr 1999
I need the local unit names and officers names for any Confederate cavalry unit organized in Cherokee, AL in 1861.  

Surnames: BARRIER, STEELY
Submitter: George Otott (gotott@mail.arco.com)
Date: 26 Apr 1999
I am looking for information on Barrier family.  Pearl Barrier was born in Cherokee in 1890.  Parents were Arch Olin Barrier and Mary Alice Steely Barrier.

Surnames: BOURLAND
Submitter: Greg Bourland
Date: __ May 1999
Gabriel L. Bourland b. 1827 is my g-great grandfather and Walter B.
Bourland b. 1859 is my great grandfather and James Bruce Bourland b. 1895
is my grandfather. My father is Bob Ray Bourland, and I’m
Gregory Charles Bourland .

1855 Alabama State Census Records for Franklin County, p. 8
Gabrillle Bourland
one male     Under 21 (John Henderson)
One male     Over 21 (Gabrille)
Two female Under 21 (Susan, C., T. A.)
One female  Over 21 (Milly) Milda Oliver father John Oliver

1860 Franklin Co, Ala. 

1900 Indian Territory census
Cherokee Nation, Okl. 

1910 Lincoln Co. Oklahoma, census

1830 census Franklin Co. Ala. Census
Bourland, Jas,  M - 2 under 5; 1 - 5/10, 1 - 20/30
                         F  - 1 under 5; 2 - 5/10; 1 - 15/20

I believe this James to be youngest son of William Bourland b. Virginia
and Martha Slaton Bourland marriage 1786 Virginia.
Children Mary, Susannah, Samuel, Rachel, Rebecca, Martha, John M.,
Baylis Earl, James. After William died in 1804 Ky, Martha remarried John Snelling
and John M., Baylis Earl, James lived with there older sister Mary “Polly”Bourland Garrard and Rev. Henry Garrard, in Lauderdale county after 1814.

James BOURLAND
Sex:M
Born: 25 Jan 1807
Madisonville Twp, , Hopkins, Kentucky
Father: William BOURLAND 
Mother: Martha (Patsey) SLAYTON 
Born: 3 Aug 1768
St James Northam Parish, Goochland, VA
Christened:25 Sep 1768
St. James Northam Par., Goochland, VA
Spouse:William BOURLAND 
Marriage:Pre 1782
Lickinghole Twp, St James Parish, Goochland, Virginia
Martha Slayton Bourland married
Spouse:John SNELLING
Marriage: 7 Sep 1814 , Hopkins County, KY
Children (William & Martha oldest daughter )
Mary (Polly) BOURLAND
Sex: F
Born: 9 Jan 1794 NC
Died: Jan 1866 Tennessee
Marriage(s):
Spouse: Henry GARRARD,

Looking for other sons & daughters of James. This may be a possibility:

Lauderdale Co. Ala. Census 1850

Surnames: BALLENTINE
Submitter: Cynthia Otwell (chemprof@mindspring.com)
Date: 01 May 1999
I am looking for information on my uncle, Linden F.Ballentine, who died abt 1964 while serving with the Army in Germany.Any help will be appreciated.He is buried in Tri-Cities Gardens in Florence

Surnames: HADDOCK
Submitter: Robert L. Haddock (rhaddock@n-link.com)
Date: 02 May 1999
I am trying to locate information about the township of Reserve, AL which I believe may have been in Colbert Co. My great grandfather was living at this location in 1896 when he died. His obituary also mentioned the Key Plantation. If anyone has any further information on this, I would greatly appreciate hearing from them.

Surnames: MORGAN 
Submitter: Reni Wiggins (EWigg29234@aol.com)
Date: 07 May 1999
Am looking for a Mr. JOHN WESLEY MORGAN,b- 1831 in S.C. but masrried in Al. Have found him on and 1870 census, for this country. Need ot fine out if anyone else is also looking for this person and family.  Have also informaiton that his mother was a full blooded Indian.  He had a son named Andrew Jackson Morgan that was born in this area.  They may have lived in the Newbury area. Thank you for any help. Reni  

Surnames: ELKINS, FLAKE LANDERS, GIDEON, BOLEY
Submitter: Eve N. Landers (donland@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 09 May 1999
ELKINS/LANDERS  Searching for info on Francis J. ELKINS (1821-1898) who married Henry C. LANDERS.  Resided in Franklin and Colbert Counties, Alabama.  issue: James A. (b. 1847), Rubin Terrell (b. 1849) married Emma BOLEY, Nannie married unknown FLAKE, and Daniel B. married Dorthula GIDEON.

Surnames: PACE, ISBELL, LOGAN
Submitter: greg pace (GPace16488@aol.com)
Date: 11 May 1999

Surnames: MYHAND, ELLEDGE
Submitter: Sandra Keesee (smmrk54@aol.com)
Date: 16 May 1999
Looking for the marriage date for Benjamin F. Myhand and Martha J. Ellege in Colbert Co.Al. I have this source but no date. Colbert Co. Al. Book D. 1892-1898, page 318 and 153. Thanks for any help,Sandra

Surnames: IVEY, IVY
Submitter: Lydia (Ivy) Sowers (Bryan-Lydia@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 17 May 1999
Looking for Ivey/Ivy info on...In particular I am looking for burial information on Isaiah Ivey/Ivy b.1798 came to AL from Marlboro Co. SC between 1851-60, wife Martha Ivey b.1808, children; Enos b. 1845 SC, Robert b. 1836 SC & Travis. other children of Isaiah: James Ivey b. 1830 stayed in Marlboro SC shows as 48 in 1870 census there Enoch J. Ivey b. 1832 went on further than rest of family to DeSoto Co MS and settled there (he is my GGgrandfather, Isaiah would be GGgrand) Ann, a sister born 1828- have nothing on her. I am not positive whether they were in Cherokee Co, or Incorporated Town of Cherokee in COLBERT Co (which is closer to MS) ANY ALABAMA information on any of these people marriage records for the sons, death burial info on Isaiah/Martha etc would be greatly appreciated. E mail me at Bry an-Lydia@Worldnet.att.net  Thank you

Surnames: MOONEYHAM, TURNER, WEBSTER
Submitter: Julie Mossing (JMomMos@aol.com)
Date: 22 May 1999
Looking for info on Mooneyham family that lived in Red Rock, Colbert Co., AL. in the 1930's.   Also would like info on the TVA Dam Construction Project.  Any help appreciated! 

Surnames: JAMES, KENNARD
Submitter: Helen (Raynbessie@aol.com)
Date: 26 May 1999
URL: http://rootsweb.com
Need parents of Clarke James B;c.1849 in Alabama.  Please help!

Surnames: CHENEY, CHANEY, SMITH, SIMS, MCBRIDE
Submitter: Kelly Smith (N2dolfyns@mindspring.com)
Date: 26 May 1999
SMITH/CHENEY/CHANEY My grandfathers name was LOIS H. SMITH b. July 15, 1918 d. May 15, 1949 of Tuberculosis. My grandmother was PAULINE CHENEY/CHANEY(Smith) b. August 20, 1921 d. September 4, 1970 of Cancer. They had six children: Francis, Quinton, Dorothy, Joyce, Ida and Caroline (died as an infant). After my grandfather died, she married JESSE SIMS and moved from Colbert County in about 1952 to Rockford, IL. She and Jesse had two children: Charlotte and Marjie. I believe that my great grandmother's (Pauline's mother) maiden name was McBride. Try as I may, I can find no information on either of my grandparents. Not even in the SSDI; anyone out there have any information about this family line? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: GARRETT, SMITH, VANDIVER, BAKER, MOTES
Submitter: Jo Storey (Jo240@aol.com)
Date: 30 May 1999
I'm searching for Joseph Wesley Garrett. b.1860. Brothers are Will, Berry, Amon. 

Surnames: MILLS, WILLIAMS
Submitter: Laura Brown (LauraB62@aol.com)
Date: 01 Jun 1999
Searching for the MILLS family who were to be living in a place called Mountain Mills, near or around Cherokee in Colbert county. I have an Elizabeth C. MILLS b.2-3-1836, d.5-6-1921.Only known daughter is Willie L. WILLIAMs b. 11-15-1872, who married James J. WILLIAMS b. 2-4-1872. Would like any info on any of her family or the place Mountain Mills.

Surnames: LANDERS, HURST
Submitter: Kathy Cunningham (kc@outerbounds.net)
Date: 01 Jun 1999
Looking for information on Rufus Landers b. 1850 m. Francis Hurst abt.1865-1870. They had 7 sons and 1 dau. Sons were Wm.Eli b.1870(my ggfather), Robt. b.1872, Frank Lee b.1847, Wade Hamilton b.1876 (twin to Joseph) Joseph Benjamin b.1876 John Banks b.1879 Charles b.1883 Willey was only dau.b. 1881 Any information would be appreciated. My gmother remembers living in their house in Muscle Shoals, Al.They left Al. when she was small Abt.1900-1905 and moved to East Texas.

Surnames: MESSENGER, LIGHTFOOT
Submitter: Bryn B. Stratton (bryn@oknet.com)
Date: 08 Jun 1999
I am researching and would like to know more about the family related to Asa MESSENGER and Nancy Ann LIGHTFOOT. They married after 1834 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Asa Messenger established the "North Alabamian" newspaper. He was born in 1801 Conneticut and died March 13, 1866 in Tuscumbia, Alabama. Nancy Ann Lightfoot's mother was Sarah Allen Lightfoot. Nancy Ann moved to Grayson County, Texas after her husband died.

Surnames: LIMERICK, ALDRICH, WILLIAMS
Submitter: Annette Bowen (annette.bowen@gmail.com)
Date: 23 Jun 1999
I am looking for information about THOMAS LIMERICK  who purchased property in the "Town of Cold Water" in 1823. His wife was ELIZABETH WILLIAMS of Virginia. Thomas and Elizabeth had nine children, one of whom was JOHN ALDRIDGE LIMERICK, who was born in Tuscumbia on Dec. 15, 1833. Thomas and his brother George were commission merchants. Thomas's second wife was ANN ALDRICH of Tuscumbia. Except for the land patents, I can find no proof of any of these facts found in his son's obituary. Can anyone help?

Surnames: ELLIOTT, VAUGHAN, WELLINGTON, WIGGINS
Submitter: Pat Dotson (NorrisPJ@Prodigy.net)
Date: 23 Jun 1999
URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/n/o/r/Jesse-L-Norris
Thomas Fonsia Dotson married to Emma Kay Elliott.Thomas was killed crossing train track around 1905 lived 18 mile from Tuscumbia. He had kids. Thomas D., Will, Dave, Bert, Lezzie, Nora, Dolly, Richard Lee, Thomas remarried & after Emma Died around 1901. He and his new wife had a child, Linnie Dotson. The new wife took the land and run all the kids off after Thomas was killed by the train.

Surnames: HALL, LEGRAND, SCRUGGS
Submitter: Barbara (BAROCRAFT@aol.com)
Date: 26 Jun 1999
I am looking for information on Hall family of which William B Hall b.12-10-1797 and wife Shara Osborne Legrand are burried in a cemtery near Town Creek.Both died in 1887. There are other family members living near the area John W Hall wife Mary Scruggs. Any information would be appreated. Thank you Barbara

Surnames: LANDERS, BOLEY, FLAKE, HESTER
Submitter: Eve N. Landers (donland@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 29 Jun 1999
LANDERS / FLAKE / HESTER / Searching for info on Nannie LANDERS who married Wm. FLAKE - issue: Leona C. who married Milas C. HESTER in Colbert County.  Ruben T. LANDERS who married Emma BOLEY in Colbert County.  Nanny and Ruben were the children of Henry C. LANDERS. 

Surnames: TIGNER
Submitter: susan hughes (shughes884@aol.com)
Date: 30 Jun 1999
i am looking for information on the parents of charlie anderson tigner. he was born in cherokee in 1907. his father is buried in a cemetery there, but i don't know which one. any help would be appreciated.

Surnames: PHILLIPS, WILLIAM F. JR.
Submitter: mike phillips (phillips@vci.net)
Date: 05 Jul 1999
hi, i am trying to gain information to find my dad. i havent seen him since 1963. and dont know if he is alive or dead. terrible huh? any way he was born in sheffield alabama probably around 1930 or so. i also think he and my mom were married there but not sure. and without info like ss# etc, im not having any luck. so i thought you may have records there. his name was william franklin phillips. maybe jr. my moms name is shirley marie woodruff. if you can help with anything i would sure thank you. siscerly,william franklin phillips mike phillips, oh yes his nic-name was sonny.

Surnames: RAND
Submitter: R. R. Laurenson (R1988L@aol.com)
Date: 11 Jul 1999
Interested in information regarding the family and ancestry of John Walter and Martha Curtis RAND, who settled near LaGrange on the Lawrence/Franklin (now Colbert) County line in 1826.  Their children were Louisa (1807/1884), Cemantha (1812/1874), Jackson C. (1816/1858), Martha (1818/1840), John W. Jr. (1820/1888), William H. (1822/1909), Mosley A. (1824/1863), Praker PNG (1829/1909) and Mary (1831/1862).  The RAND family relocated from Wake County, N.C. with the King, Myatt, and Vinson families.  Am also interested in any details of this migration.

Surnames: ABEL, ABELL, ABLES, ABELS
Submitter: dave abel (dabel@netdoor.com
Date: 11 Jul 1999
surname, ABEL (Ables, Abell, Abels)

Surnames: COATS, POUNDERS, WILLIAMS, RAY
Submitter: Ramona McManus (rmcman@home.com)
Date: 11 Jul 1999
COATS - I am searching for info about my gggrandmother, SAMANTHA COATS WILLIAMS. I recently found an old photo of Samantha and her two sisters, JO COATS RAY, and ALABAMA COATS POUNDERS. Does anyone have any info about these ladies?

Surnames: DEVAUGHN, MEADOWS, HAMILTON, FRANKLIN
Submitter: Melissa Grace Franklin (melissag@crosswinds.net)
Date: 14 Jul 1999
My gr-grandmother was Isadora "Beatrice" (DeVaughn) MEADOWS b. June 6, 1864, Randolph County, AL d. Oct. 9, 1936, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.  She was widowed by 1899 (husband James Henry MEADOWS) when the filed a land claim in Colbert County, AL.  I have very limited info. on this branch of my family.  According to her death certificate her mothers maiden name was HAMILTON.  Please contact me if you have any connection or leads for me.  Thanks.

Surnames: DICKERSON, SMITH, OLIVER
Submitter: Angela  (adickers@seidata.com)
Date: 16 Jul 1999
hello I am researching for any Dickersons that might have lived in Alabama, sure that Colbert Co. is the right co. If anybody thinks that they have any info that i would be interested in please contact me. Angela

Surnames: DAVIDSON, REDDEN, WILKERSSON, DOUGLASS CARPENTER
Submitter: Ann Davidson Wood (adavidson_1999 @yahoo.com)
Date: 17 Jul 1999
Seeking information about the family of Obediah S. Davidson, b. 1798 in NC, d. 1866 in Colbert Co., AL. Obediah m. Eleanor Carpenter 1822 in AL and raised 5 children: Wilkes, Louisa, Thomas Edw., Sherrod and Joseph. Thomas married Mary "Molly" Redden. Wilkes, my grandfather, married Lenorah Douglass and moved with their 5 children to Denton, TX. Louisa m Wiley Y. Wilkerson of Giles, TN.  Hope to hear from you.

Surnames: NELMS
b>Submitter: Gordon Nelms (enelms@datasync.com)
Date: 18 Jul 1999
URL: http://www.ametro.net/~enelms
I am searching for a birth record of my great-grandfather, Henry Francis Nelms, who was believed to have been born in Leighton, Alabama in March of 1844.

Surnames: MCCLESKEY MCCLASKY
Submitter: Sharon Shumate (shumate@texas.net)
Date: 23 Jul 1999
I am looking for John Louis and Emily Narcissus Jackson McCLESKEY and 8 children in the 1870 Colbert Co census.  In the 1870 Alabama Census Index book a J. and Nancy McCLASKY are supposed to be on page 144, Cherokee Post Office enumeration district.  The only copy of the census I have access to is unreadable on page 144.  Does anyone have access to that census and can get me a readable copy of that page?  I will reimburse the cost of copying page 144 and mailing costs.

Surnames: LANDERS, GUYTON, POSEY, RICHARDSON, POUNDERS, DEVANEY, MCCULLOUGH, SHEPARD
Submitter: Chuck Landers (clanders@airnet.net)
Date: 26 Jul 1999
LANDERS/GUYTON/POSEY New researcher looking for any information on Daniel Landers married Darthula Guyton. They lived in Frankfort/Mountain Springs/Rock Creek area of Franklin & Colbert Co. Daniel and Darthula LANDERS both buried at Rock Creek Cemetery. Children of Daniel and Darthula are 1. Lily Myrtle LANDERS married John R. POUNDERS, 2. Maud Mertie LANDERS, 3. John Murphy LANDERS married Ramona Modena "Dena" POSEY, 4. Darthula Mable LANDERS married Amos Monroe POUNDERS, 5. Milly Arvilley LANDERS married a RICHARDSON, 6. Albert Morrow LANDERS married Willie F. unknown surname, 7. Malvey Effey LANDERS married Edgar W. RICHARDSON, 8. William McKinley "Willy" LANDERS married Maudie DEVANEY, 9. Verda Maden LANDERS married a SHEPARD, 10. Daniel McCaff ry LANDERS, 11. Olen Matthew LANDERS married Flossy unknown surname. Known siblings of Dena Posey are 1. Rutha J. POSEY married Jimmy M. McCOLLOUGH, 2. Ruby E. POSEY married Newton "Newt" POSEY, 3. "John Buck" POSEY. Any information! on any of the people listed here would be greatly appreciated.   

Surnames: CROWSON, CROUSON, WHITE
Submitter: Janice Crouson Gustafson (JaniceGail@aol.com)
Date: 26 Jul 1999
Surnames:  CROUSON (CROWSON) AND WHITE I am seeking information regarding my great-great grandparents, a J. B. Crowson (Crouson) and a Martha M. White.  Martha was born 20 Aug 1836 in northern AL and her son, James Bradford Crouson (Crowson) was born 5 Sep 1866.  I believe that Martha is the daughter of a P. B. or Philmon Bradford White.  Martha left AL in the early 1870's to go to West Tennessee after her husband disappeared.  I would appreciate any information that anyone has on the CROWSON name in Colbert County and any information on the WHITE line.  This missing Crowson has been my brick wall for 25 years and without him I cannot connect to any of the Alabama Crowson families, one of whom I am sure he belonged to.  I would be very grateful for any help I can find.

Surnames: GRISSOM, WILLIAMS, DAVIS, VARNELL
Submitter: Michelle Allen (mamab1@bellsouth.net)
Date: 30 Jul 1999
My father was born in Sheffield on August 16, 1945 and his name is Nathaniel Woodrow Grissom.  His parent's names are Nathaniel Andrew Jackson Grissom, b: 12/7/1910 AL, d: 10/18/1986 De Witt, AR. and Clara Eraeretta Davis Grissom, b: 5/10/1912.  Their parents were James Looney Grissom & Hettie Jane Varnell and William Walter Davis & Willie Lou Williams.  Any information would be most welcome.  I have just started with my father's side.

Surnames: UNDERWOOD VILLAGE UNDERWOOD SURNAME
Submitter: Perry L. Evans (denevans@home.com)
Date: 31 Jul 1999
**UNDERWOOD'S VILLAGE**  According the Alabama, Map 1 of the Indian Lands Cessions (http:www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/maps/cessions) there is a listing for Underwood's Village on the Natchez Trace, and on the Big Bear Creek.  This is located in what would now be Colbert County or old northern Franklin County.  The land records would be Huntsville, sections 15:4:Area 79 in NW Alabama.  Does anyone have any information on this place?  It is located due west of of Tuscumbia next to the Mississippi line & Tishamingo County. I am descended from a William L. Underwood which might have a connection to this village. Thanks for any & all assistance. Perry L. Evans 8705 Edgefield Road Baltimore, MD  21234-2809 410-882-9270  

Surnames: AGEE, WALLACE
Submitter: Sherry Cornett (Sherryco@Sprintmail.com)
Date: 04 Aug 1999
I'm interested in any information about Luther Methias Agee (DOB: 09/08/1882) and his wife Nettie Viola Wallace (DOB: 10/22/1884)

Surnames: RICHEY, WALDROP
Submitter: Laura (Brown)
Date: 08 Aug 1999
URL: Laura Brown    jusymyplace    Dewwy    familyoaktree     RICHEYbranch
LauraB62/Dewwy
I am searching for info on my family when they settled in the Leighton area of Colbert Co. William Andrew RICHEY married Etna Rebecca WALDREP on 7-7-1895 in Colbert Co. by Jesse L. RICHEY. I would love to find census records between 1890 and 1910 showing the familys whereabouts and family members.  Any info on either one of these families would be greatly appreciated! 

Surnames: AMERSON
Submitter: Dorothy Burmester (hdburm@garlic.com)
Date: 18 Aug 1999
According to my birth certificate my mother was born in Colbert County, Alabama in 1922 or 1923. Her full name is shown as Wilma Malissa Amerson. I was told as a child that her parents were killed early in her life and as a result I am having a hard time tracking my family tree. Is there any way I can find out if there is a birth certificate on file for her and how I can get the information. My mother has been dead for several so I can't ask her and there was no info in her papers. Thank you for any assistance you can provide.

Surnames: BLOUNT
Submitter: Judy Morgan (jmorgan192@aol.com)
Date: 22 Aug 1999
I am searching for information on Walter A. Blount who I think lived in the CHerokee area and may be buried in tuscambia. Do you have a census inthe early 1900's that shows him and his family.  He may have died in 1971 at age of 90. Thanks

Surnames: ALEXANDER, WILLIAMS, WALDREP
Submitter: Rev. Arthur G. Finch [E-mail address is not valid.]
Date: 29 Aug 1999
I am presently researching the Alexander and Williams family of Cherokee, Colbert CO, Alabama. I would appreciate any information about these families. Thanks you.

Surnames: HURST, KIRK
Submitter: Kathy Kirk (katharinekirk@worldnet.att.net)
Date: 02 Jun 1999
I am looking for information on Dickerson Hurst married to Grace E. Kirk.  They lived in Franklin Co. before Colbert Co. was formed from it and records could be either place.  Dickerson's father and mother were Henry Hurst and Mary Austin.  He was born in 1827 in what was  then Franklin Co. Grace and Dickerson had a son named John who was born in Pickens Co. (where Grace's family was) on August 27, 1852.  I believe that they returned to the Fanklin/Colbert area before moving west to Arkansas, but would like to substantiate that, document other children, etc.  I am also looking for information on William Kirk who may have lived for a short time (1848-1858?)in this area.  Please reply to my email address.  I don't get back to the query lists very often.  Any help would be greatly appreciated.  Kathy Kirk, Birmingham, AL

Surnames: IRWIN, ELLIOT
Submitter: G. Mikovich (JCUBEDG@aol.com)
Date: 16 Jun 1999
IRWIN:   Looking for parents, siblings, kids of James P. IRWIN and Thomas IRWIN who opened a merchandise business in a house formerly occupied by James ELLIOT in 1824.  Notice is listed in the Franklin Enquirer newspaper 1824.

UPDATE - Date: 15 Sep 1999
IRWIN/IRVIN:   Looking for information on James P. and Thomas Irwin who opened a merchandise business in the house formerly occupied by James ELLIOT in Tuscumbia in 1824.   What relationship is there to Russell Livingston IRWIN b. 1814 in Madison co. Al.  or   John P. IRWIN who managed a plantation 2 1/2 miles south of Russellville in 1836?

Surnames: SPARKS, DAILY
Submitter: MARGARET RAINES (mraines@graceba.net)
Date: 24 Jun 1999
I AM LOOKING FOR INFO ON MY GRANDFATHER FERNANDO HOUSTON SPARKS BORN 03/07/1886 IN COLBERT CO. HIS PARENTS WERE JAMES MONORE SPARKS B.1857 & EMMA DAILY SPARKS.

Surnames: HESTER, JAMES
Submitter: Brett Remkus (kremkus@ardmore.net)
Date: 07 Jul 1999
URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/r/e/m/Brett-W-Remkus
I am looking for information on an Effie Lula James, wife of Leighton T. Hester Thank you!!!

Surnames: KELLER, BRINDEL, MILITARY POSTS? MILITARY ASSIGNMENTS?
Submitter: Louise Keller Schlaff (lschlaff@htonline.com)
Date: 13 Jul 1999
Looking for sources to research on broad AL. History prior to 1800. Seeking information which may finally locate the birth of my great grandfather, Philip Keller, supposedly at Decatur, Alabama. Oral history says this man was "related" to Arthur Keller, father of Helen.However, I have learned that many Keller families lay claim to that relationship. I do not know the names of Philip's parents. Father might have been George,Simon,John, Martin. Philip Keller held land in northern Alabama. Moved to Philadelphia where he married Julia Ann Brindel. Believed to be part of militia. His father could have been military man stationed in your area. I have no information of existing military personnel or posts in Northwest Alabama at that time. Was N.W.Alabama part of Mississippi? Can someone direct me to an informed source on Alabama military history? i.e. military posts or assignments? Any birth lists for those early days or any existing churches? Thanks for any small suggestion or reply. Louise Keller Schlaff

Surnames: HANDLEY, HANDLY, HANLY, EARNEST, LAWSON, RILEY, GOOCH
Submitter: Ellie Handley (ehandley@texas.net)
Date: 01 Sep 1999
URL: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~ehandley/
I am in search of families of Handley, Handly, Hanly, Lawson, Riley, Gooch and Earnest. f you have any information on any of thes families plese contact me. I will share information. Thanks

Surnames: KEENUM ,CONLEY, EADY
Submitter: C.A. Jeffreys (chjeff@HiWaay.net)
Date: 01 Sep 1999
I am looking for information on the Conley, Keenum and Eady familes from Colbert, Lawrence or Franklin counties.  Any information would be appreciated.

Surnames: ALSOBROOK, ALSABROOK, ALSBROOK
Submitter: Rosalyn Alsobrook (ralsobrook@earthlink.net)
Date: 09 Sep 1999
URL: http://home.earthlink.net/~ralsobrook/
Can you tell me where the community of Allsboro got its name?  I've been told it was named after an Alsobrook and I'd like to verify that.

Surnames: HEARN, DREWRY
Submitter: Madge Simpson (madges@swbell.net)
Date: 18 Sep 1999
Ebenezer Hearn was a Methodist circuit rider.  He was appointed agent from while it was still being formed.  He served as agent from 1830-1835 and 1841-1845.  His parents were Thomas and Rachel Drewry Hearn.  Are the Hearns that started settling Franklin [the part of which is now Colbert Co] related to Ebenezer and how?  The article I have of him does not tell his siblings. Who Are they?  Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.  Thanks in advance.  Madge Hearne Simpson

Surnames: SHEFFIELD
Submitter: Elaine Wilson (gooday@mail.cnw.com)
Date: 20 Sep 1999
How can I find more about Sheffield, Ala.,  history?  I want to know if the town was named for a family I am researching -- the descendants of Robert Sheffield, or his brother Paul K. Sheffield.  They were captains of ships that carried Alabama cotton to Liverpool after the Revolutionary War.

Surnames: COLE, EASSART, BYRD, WOOTEN
Submitter: jean wooten wilkins [E-mail is not valid]
Date: 23 Sep 1999
William "Bill" Wooten of Red Bay Al. born 1843 and Becky Cole Byrd of Kentucky born Aug 1842.  He died 1878.  He had two sons Jim & L Alexander. My great grandfather is L Alexander.  We do not have any information on this line.  Please help.

Surnames: COBURN, HURD, HERD, MOORE, RICKS
Submitter: Hollie Poley (poleys@yellville.net)
Date: 24 Sep 1999
John Henry COBURN married Georgia Ann HURD in Colbert Co. in 1871. Who are John's parents or siblings?  Was Georgia's parents John J. and Nancy HERD (HURD) living in Colbert Co. when she married? Are James F. HURD who married M.J. MOORE in 1873 in Colbert Co. and Jacob COBURN who married Bettie RICKS in 1873 in Colbert Co any relation to John Henry and Georgia Ann.

Surnames: WOOTEN, COL,M BYRD, ESSARY
Submitter: jean wilkins (jwilkins%tishomingo@k12.ms.us)
Date: 27 Sep 1999
URL: jwilkins@tishoming@k12.ms.us
MY NAME IS JEAN WILKINS FROM GLEN, MS.  WE ARE TRYING TO FIND INFORMATION ON L ALEXANDER WOOTEN, HIS FATHER WAS WILLIAM "BILL" WOOTEN FROM RED BAY, AL. HE WAS BORN IN 1843.  HIS WIFE'S NAME WAS BECKY COLE OF KENTUCKY.  HE HAD A BROTHER NAMED JIM.  WILLIAM WOOTEN DIED IN 1878.  WE DO NOT HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON HIM.  MY FATHER'S NAME IS HERMAN WOOTEN OF CORINTH, MS.  MY DAD WAS THE YOUNGEST CHILD. HE IS NOW 91 YEARS OLD. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE.  THANK YOU

Surnames: SMITH, MCGEE, RODEN, BERRYMAN,MOORE, WEEMS, MORELAND, MARTIN, ISBELL
Submitter: Cynthia Genell Smith Scallions (cgs@netdoor.com)
Date: 27 Sep 1999
I am in the process of tracing my family heritage.  The family names are :  ISBELL, MARTIN, RODEN, SMITH, MCGEE.  All of my relatives are thought to be from the Colbert Co. area.  My grandfather David Everett Smith, a baptist minister , says my great great grandmother was full blooded cherokee. If anyone has any information on these families, please contact me.  My mother says there is Native Indian blood on the MARTIN side of my family.  My great grand father was William Robert Martin and he married Birdie Moore.Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Surnames: DOTSON, VAUGHN, ELLIOT
Submitter: Valaree Vaughn (pa-pa@gbis.com)
Date: 30 Sep 1999
Looking for information on the family of Thomas Dotson and Emma Elliot. They lived in Spring Valley, Colbert County, Alabama. Children: Elizabeth b Nov 6, 1882 Spring Valley d April 25, 1969 Livermore CA m James Rueben Vaughn Thomas Bert m Stacey Will Richard Lee b Sept 22,1900 Spring Valley d Jan 19, 1985 Fultondale, AL m Mary Wiggins Dave Nora m 1st Owen O'Hare 2nd ? Ashmore Dolly 1st ? 2nd ? Fred Wellington Linnie Thomas remarried after the death of Emma but died when Richard Lee was about 5 years old. Linnie may be the child of the second marriage to ??.

Surnames: REAVES, JOHNSON,  KIMBROUGH
Submitter: diane vangurp (reaves@webtv.net)
Date: 03 Oct 1999
i am looking for my grandfathers place of birh his name is william stephan reaves on one of the census it says he was born in arkansas an one says he was born in alabama his fathers name was either houston stephan reaves or columbus houston reaves mothers name was callie ship my grandfather married hattie johnson an had 9 children my father wa the5th child my gradmother died young and he married a lay named kimbrough and they had 5 more children i need toknow where towrie in tuscumbia for land deeds he did own land there there were no births recorded till 1908.any help would be appeciated diane

Surnames: WARREN
Submitter: John Warren (pwarren@mmcable.com)
Date: 03 Oct 1999
I am researching the ancestors and descendants of Jeremiah Warren and welcome any information that you may have. Jeremiah Warren was born 1776-1778 in Kentucky or Virginia (both states occupied common territory at one time).  He married Nancy [--?--] abt. 1823-1828.  He moved to Franklin County, Alabama by 1825 where he raised a family.  He was listed on the 1830, 1840, 1850, and 1860 Alabama Census, but not on the 1870 census.  He was given a land grant in 1850's for service in the War of 1812.  This land is in south Colbert County. Children of Jeremiah Warren and Nancy [--?--] are: 1. John H. Warren, b. 1825-1828, Alabama;  d. Aft. 1865, Webster County Missouri. 2. Charles Warren, b. 1834-1835, Franklin County, Alabama. 3. Cassy Ann Warren, b. 1839-1842, Franklin County, Alabama. 4. Elizabeth Warren, b. 1844-1846, Frankl in County, Alabama. 5. Marion Warren, b. 1845-1846, Franklin County, Alabama. Children of John H. Warren and Susan [--?--] are: 1. Sara Jane Warren, b. 1858, Franklin County, Alabama. 2. Charles Jackson Warren, b. 11 January 1859, Franklin County, Alabama, d. 7 October 1929, Latimer County, Oklahoma. In 1863, John H. Warren moved to Webster County, Missouri.  He was enlisted in the 13th Illinois Cavalry and was a Union soldier until the end of the war. If you recognize any of the above persons, I am interested in your connection. Thank you very much, John Warren

Surnames: BUTLER BISHOP
Submitter: Jerry Butler (jerryb8779@aol.com)
Date: 08 Oct 1999
I am looking for information on James Butler and Amanda Bishop who were married in Coosa County, August 1, 1854.

Surnames: CLAYTON, STAPLES, BULTER
Submitter: barbara suzanne stephens (bss31202@yahoo.com)
Date: 11 Oct 1999
Seeking information on Thomas Edward Staples who married Alice S. Clayton.  They married in Colbert Co., Ala. and need information on their brothers and sisters which some of them stayed in Colbert Co., Ala.  Also Looking for Simpson Clayton, Sr. who married Sarah ?. and the rest of their children.  Please email me back with anything.  Thanks,

Surnames: SHERRILL
Submitter: Douglas Williams (Trailor@getaway.net)
Date: 13 Oct 1999
I an looking for decendants of John Sherrill who lived in Colbert County in the early 1800's I am decended from his second son Joel Sherrill who moved to Franklin county in 1890.John lived north of Saints Crossroads near the LaGrange Area.

Surnames: BLACKWELL HYCHE PERRIN
Submitter: Thomas G. Perrin(thomp@bigfoot.com)
Date: 28 Oct 1999
Newton O. Blackwell, Said to have lived in Russell Co al. Died abt 1930,He was my great grand father, divorced or seporated from Terra emiline Hyche, and remarried, It is said he raised another family in russlew co. al.Any help on this elusive charter would be helpfull Thanks Thom Perrin

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