J.R. Millar. I am wanting to find any information on Mr. J.R. Millar who was General Manager of the California Cotton Mill Company in approx 1883 onwards. They employed around 2000 people. He was previously a Sea Captain on the Maulesden that came to Australia from Glasgow in 1883. Sarah Anne Ferguson was on this ship with her parents and she corresponded with JR Millar for 45 years. We are in possession of one letter from him to her. I would be interested in any information in his life at the Cotton Mill. Thank you

Looking for Descendants of Oliver ELLIS

1. OLIVER ELLIS was born Abt. 1805 in NC, and died . He married (1) ANN. She was born Abt. 1812 in NC, and died 1871. He married (2) L. J. HOWARD November 26, 1873 in , Yell, AR. She was born Abt. 1840 in TN.

Located Oliver in:
1850 Census Old Town Beat, Dallas Co., AL;
1860 Census Smith Co., MS;
1870 Census Mountain Twp. (PO Chicklah), Yell Co., AR
1880 Census Mountain Twp, Yell Co., AR;

Found Ann Ellis (1812 / 1871) buried at Mountain Springs Cemetery, Yell Co.,
AR.

Children of OLIVER ELLIS and ANN are:
    i.    WILLIAM M. ELLIS, b. Abt. 1838, AL.
    ii.   JOHN M. ELLIS, b. September 14, 1839, Dallas, AL.
    iii.  SOPHRONA L. ELLIS, b. Abt. 1841, AL.
    iv.   REBECCA E. ELLIS, b. October 23, 1842, Dallas, AL.
    v.    R. R. ELLIS, b. February 20, 1844.
    vi.   HENRY C. ELLIS, b. November 14, 1845, Dallas, AL.
    vii.  JASPER W. ELLIS, b. August 09, 1847, AL.
    viii. O. L. J. ELLIS, b. October 20, 1849.
    ix.   LEVI I. ELLIS, b. Abt. 1850, AL.
    x.    WALTER B. ELLIS, b. August 24, 1851, Dallas, AL; m. BARBARA ANN LYNN,
November 28, 1872, Yell, AR; b. February 08, 1857, Itawamba, MS; d. 1924.
    xi.   FRANCIS M. ELLIS, b. Abt. 1855, MS.

Children of OLIVER ELLIS and L. HOWARD are:
    xii.  CHARLES D. ELLIS, b. Abt. 1875.
    xiii. JOSEPH C. ELLIS, b. Abt. 1873.

I am Lynda Cormier Rector, great granddaughter of Newton Franklin King who was born about 1834 in Alabama and died about September 1876 in Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana. He married Sarah Ann Stakes, daughter of Henry Stakes and Hester Lamb. She was born about 1838 in Ohio, and died about 1883 in Abbeville, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.

Newton Franklin King had a brother, Thomas F. King, born in Alabama, April 1835 and died September 06, 1908 in Bell County, Texas. Both Newton and Thomas King joined the C. S. A. Louisiana Infantry , Thomas, at Camp Moore (near Minden, Louisiana), June 23, 1861, and Newton at Camp Pratt (near New Iberia, Louisiana), July 17, 1862. Newton's residence was listed as Selma, Alabama in his military record and Thomas' was listed as Minden, Louisiana.

I am searching for the parents of Newton and Thomas King. Are these two brothers a part of your King family? If so, please contact me, I would like to hear from you. Sincerely,

I am researching the following surnames CHAMPION< GRIFFITH. I understand they came from Alabama, near Selma. Elijah or Elija Champion born abt.1860 maybe early, he died in 1916 and is buried in Marshall, Texas. (Harrison, County). At Champion Cemetery. I understand that they were raise in the Dallas, County. Also a Fannie Griffith Champion was born in Dallas, County. Near Selma around 1860 maybe later. Fannie died in 19229 and is buried in Marshall, Texas. (Harrison, County). I know they had to get married bef 1882 Because there 1st. child was born in 1882.

If you could help me in this search I surley would appreciate it very very much. Please feel free to e-mail me at queeniebutt@bwoodtx.com ......... Thank you for your time and effort. They are my greatgrand parents.

Is there anyone out there that can tell me how the Chance's and the Sharp's are related? I have become the owner of a couple of ledger's that kept up with the attendee's of the annual Chance reunion's and though there are alot more surname's on there, I find it most interesting that there were A LOT of Sharp's that attend. I know that my grandmother had a first cousin that married a Sharp back in the early 1900's, but the Chance name was still carried due to the fact HE was a Chance.

Any help would be appreciated. I can provide names upon request.

Searching for all descendants of a Margaret HUGHES, born abt: 1780-1790 South Carolina. She is found as a "Widow Lady" in the Dallas County, AL 1830 and 1840 census reports with the following children: John HUGHES born abt: 1805-1809, William HUGHES born abt: 1810-1815 South Carolina/Georgia, Nancy HUGHES born abt: 1815 Georgia, Lewis HUGHES born abt: 1817 Georgia, and died on February 1, 1889 and buried in Bell Cemetery in Dallas County, AL. Ann HUGHES born abt: 1815-1820 Alabama. John HUGHES born abt: 1805-1809 (married) 1831/1832 in Alabama to Demarias HAYMAN. This family moved from Dallas County, AL to Lauderdale County, MS where they built and started "The Hughes School" in Lauderdale County, MS. They both are buried in Ebenezer Baptist Church Cemetery. William HUGHES born abt: 1810-1815 "No information found" Nancy HUGHES born abt: 1815 (married) James HENDERSON and that family moved from Dallas County, AL to Leake County, Mississippi. No further information has been located. Lewis HUGHES born abt: 1817, died unmarried, a Mason in Dallas County, AL on February 1, 1889, buried in Bell Cemetery. Ann HUGHES (married) a Mr. IVY/IVEY and no further information.

Looking for information on Isaac MORROW on the 1870 Dallas Co. Census, page 553, on Plantersville Pct, per Ancestry.com. Possibly my ancestor. Will appreciate any information.

I'm looking for information on a Robert Johnston. He lived in Selma some time between 1830 & 1870. Can anyone help? Thanks,

I am looking for any information on William and Winny Holland who lived in Dallas County in the 1830's & 1840's. I know they had several children, W.T., Elizabeth, Amanda & Gennings. Amanda married Jesse M. Parnell/ Parnall & Gennings married Elizabeth Gook. William Holland had a sister named Emily who married a Tendal. Can Anybody help? I am pretty sure W.T. Holland is my ggrandfather.

Would like to identify photographs of family taken by Reed & Wallace of Selma, AL: http://www.geocities.com/twosisacad/keithgallery.htm. They are relatives of John and Elizabeth KEITH, of Talladega Co., AL. I believe the gentleman is an uncle of my great-grandmother, Sarah Elizabeth Taylor McNew. He paid for her schooling at a women's college (Centenary College for Women?) in the area, and was very important to her family. Any information you might have about these KEITHS, Reed & Wallace Photographers, and Centenary College for Women would be invaluable to my search.

Looking for information on any RIALS/RILES/RYALS/RYLES etc. families in Dallas County, Alabama, c1830. My ancestor Edmund (aka "J.E.V.") Rials was born in Dallas Co in 1830. I feel he may be related to the Nancy Rials shown in the census that year. (The only Rials household)

I have more information on Edmund and descendants after he moved to Pike County, AL (by 1850) and on to Louisiana (by 1860). Please see my website at http://www.hypertree.com/rials/.

I am searching for information about H.E. Duffee he was born in Dallas County about 1855. He later lived in Red River County Texas until his death. If any one has or knows of any links to this person please let me know. Thanks.

I am searching for any connections to L.M. (Lindsey Marshall) Boothe. He was married to Susannah Blann Boothe in Dallas Co. Alabama in 1862. She was the daughter of Silas and Elizabeth Raynor Blann. I have a great deal of information on the children of Lindsey and Susannah but am unable to discover what happened to Lindsey Boothe. Susannah died in 1877 and is buried in Alameta Cemetary in Ranger, Texas.

The main surname line I am researching is AVANT. Francis AVANT's widow was Elizabeth. She was Elizabeth CASE (dtr of John CASE and Lucy THOMAS). She remarried a LEOPARD ca. 1828 in Dallas County after Francis Avant's death. The AVANT children from her first marriage were: Catherine M. Avant who married David D. DUMAS; Mary Avant who married James DOWNES; Nancy Ann Avant (sometimes shown as Mary or Ann) married John G. O'NEAL; Lucy T. Avant who married William Hall; Nathan T. Avant who married Theodocia Wilson (from Perry County); John C. Avant who married Nancy MEREDITH. I am hoping to learn additional information about the LEOPARD line that Elizabeth AVANT married into as a widow. Two sons were born to the Leopard union, William and Charles LEOPARD ca. 1828-1831. John G. O'Neal was at one time the guardian of the 3 youngest Avant children and a landowner outside of Selma in the late 1840's. Looking for information regarding the O'NEAL line affiliated by his marrige to Nancy Ann AVANT.

I am also trying to discover any additional information about the AVANT children who grew up in Dallas County possibly near Selma. Any information related to this query would be most appreciated. Thanks

Hello,

My name is Robin Wallace and I was born in Selma. My mother was Helen Katherine Twilley and her father was Jesse Roland Twilley Sr. of Selma. His mother was J.E. 'Ida' Farrington Twilley. I believe she is buried in an unmarked grave in the old Elmwood Cemetery in Selma.

I am trying to locate a death certificate on her. I believe her death to have been around 1900. I actually know very little about her death.

Her husband Alonzo Twilley's death certificate would great too. he died Jan. 23,1893 and I believe he is buried in the Methodist Cemetery in Magnolia. I will be very grateful for any help you can give me.

Thank You Very Much, Robin Wallace, Calif.

Seeking information about the parents of James Willis Knight, b. Dallas Co. Al in 1826. His father was Molton Knight, or could have been James Molton Knight. Need to know the name of his mother. Would appreciate hearing from anyone with information on the above.

I am looking to see if one of my father's forefathers was mayor of Selma. My father was Albert Thalheimer, Jr and his mother was a Meyer. I believe that Meyer Meyer was a mayor of Selma and would appreciate your help in finding out as much information as I can. Thank you,

I saw your posting on the Dallas County Alabama Rootsweb mailing list concerning information about Ezekiel B. Wilson. I too would like additional information about him. He was one of my great, great, great, grandfathers. I believe you have a couple of mistakes in your message. First, I do not think he died in Clarke County Mississippi but rather in Clarke County Alabama. The final settlement of his estate dated July 7, 1870 is recorded in the Probate Minutes, Book "N", page 92 at the Courthouse at Grove Hill, Alabama. I do not have a copy of this settlement but did take some notes. According to what I found E.B. Wilson died at least 60 days prior to October 16, 1863. The heir named in the settlement in July 1870 were: Washington Wilson, James M. Wilson, Ezekiel Wilson, and Mary E. Rasco.

There is also indications of a settlement in the estate of N. Burdine Wilson, (Nathaniel Burdine Wilson) eldest son of Ezekiel B. Wilson, recorded in Book "L", page 286 dated February 15, 1866. At that time the record show that James Wilson was living in the state of Iowa. N. B. Wilson also died in Clarke County Alabama per the probate records of that County.

The other error in your posting was that Mary Ann Elizabeth Rasco was a grand daughter of Ezekiel Burdine Wilson. She in fact was a daughter of his and my great, great, grandmother. Mary Ann Elizabeth Wilson was born December 12, 1834 and died April 27, 1874. Her first husband (my great, great, grandfather) was William Ephraim Rasco who she married in Dallas County Alabama on October 10, 1852. William Ephraim Rasco died November 2, 1866 and on April 5, 1869 Mary Ann married Joseph S. Drapers. They moved to Kemper County Mississippi where Drapers ran away leaving her and her six Rasco children. Mary Ann may have briefly returned to Alabama but was listed in the 1870 census of Neshoba County Mississippi, page 375, family number 1286 as Mary Ann Rasco with children: William T. Rasco, Wilson E. Rasco, James M. Rasco, Martha T. Rasco, and a negro servant named Jackson Rasco. Living on the near by farm of William J. Gentry, was another son, my Great grandfather, John H. Rasco. On the farm of James Wilson was another son, Ezekiel B. Rasco. This census was taken on June 24, 1870. On August 31, 1870, Mary Ann Elizabeth Rasco married her first husband nephew, James Lafayette Rasco and they moved to Scott County Mississippi where they had two children: Richmond Austin Rasco born July 5, 1871 and James Rasco born April 24. 1874. Both mother and infant died three days later. Mary Ann Elizabeth Rasco is buried in the Contrell Methodist Church Cemetery just south of Lena, Mississippi in Scott County.

Ezekiel Burdine Rasco (1800-1863) was married to Sarah H. Rasco a daughter of Jesse Rasco and Elizabeth (possibly Harrison). I have not been able to locate a record of their marriage but I am sure it was in Dallas County Alabama and is one of the unrecorded marriages of that county. That Ezekiel B. Wilson was married to Sarah H. Rasco is proven in the will and estate settlement of her father, Jesse Rasco who died in Dallas County in 1840. Ezekiel and Sarah with their children were listed in the 1850 census of Dallas County Alabama. They had moved away by 1860, apparently to Clarke County Alabama. I believe Ezekiel and his son Nathaniel or Nathan, ran a hotel there. Apparently Sarah, Ezekiel's wife died before he did possibly in Dallas County.

Nathan Burdine Wilson married Mary Jane (Fisher) Rasco the widow of John Alton Rasco a brother of William Ephraim Rasco. John Alton Rasco died in Dallas County Alabama on July 4, 1865 and sometimes between then and whenever Nathan B. Wilson died, she married him. She moved back from Clarke County Alabama to Dallas County and was living with some of the Wilson. She then married a man named T. D. Booth and they moved to White County Arkansas.

It is true that two of Mary Ann Elizabeth Rasco's sons lived and died in Clarke County Mississippi at Stonewall, Mississippi. There were also other relatives there as well as Scott, Leake, and Nashoba Counties. I believe that the son Ezekiel Burdine Wilson jr. was also in Mississippi, perhaps Kemper County. I have not tried to trace these Wilson children or descendants.

As for who the parents of Ezekiel Burdine Wilson was or exactly where in South Carolina he was born, I do not know. I would like to know however so if you find out please let me know. There was a military officer in the Continental Army from South Carolina named Ezekiel B. Wilson. Our Ezekiel Burdine Wilson may have been his son or a nephew.

That is about all I know at this time. How are you related or connected to Ezekiel Burdine Wilson?

I am looking for any information on the family of my grandfather, John George Howdon, from Selma. I believe he would have been born around the late 1880's or early 1890's. The only sibling I know about is a sister named Tommie. I would appreciate any help at all.

I am looking for any information on Caleb PARISH. He died in Dallas county in 1850-1851. He had two sons, Georle L. and William Cristy born in 1851 and my great great grandfather). His wife was Mary Summers whom married a Mr. Smyly after his death. I have found that he is buried in Liberty Cemetery. I would like tio know where this is located. Any informetion on his widow, Mary Summers PARISH SMYLY is also requested.

I am looking for information on Reverend Andrew Jackosn and family it is Know that his son Reverend George Waverly Briggs joined the ministry at Selma, Al in 1873. Two other son one is Richie Jones Briggs other name unknown,daughter Minnie Briggs, wife name unknown. Any information would be appreated.

Would appreciate information on James Hatcher b.ca 1776, died ca.1838 Dallas co. Al. Robert S. b.1802, john hatcher b. 1810, James and Henry Crawford Hatcher, William F.Daniel, Frances&Elizabeth Riddle, Amelia Park, Ann Holmes , will share info.

Seeking info for a EZEKIEL BURDINE WILSON, born between 1798-1800 S.C. Believe he had two brothers. !) Jonathan Wilsono b. 1780 S.C., 2)Nathaniel B. Wilson b. 1795 S.C. All 3 moved to Dallas Co., Ala. by 1820 then Ezekiel B. Wilson moved to Ms. died 1863 in Clark Co., Ms. or Scott Co., Ms. Living with, (we believe) with his grand daughter Mary Ann Elizabeth Wilson Rasco. I am searching for the parents of Ezekiel Burdine Wilson & his brothers. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

I am looking for information on Susan Sims and father Reddick Sims who lived in Dallas County in 1827, when Susan married Elijah Tabor on November 20, 1827. Susan was born in 1809 in Georgia and died in 1851 in Union Parish, Louisiana. I would like any information on Reddick or Susan Sims. Thanks,

I am trying to find any information on my family. My great-grandfather's name was A.O. Parrish, I don't know what the initials stand for. My grandfather's name is Joseph Oscar Parrish. He married Anne Crosby, daughter of Jesse L. Crosby, in 1951. Joseph was from Selma, Al. and the Crosby's were from Birmingham and Selma. If you have any information please let me know. Thank you,

Interested in sharing information on LaPorte family, which included a step-son Louis Lawall. Louis married first Julia (last name unknown?). Louis mother's maiden name was Ruppenthal. Her brothers were in the area at one time.

I am searching my my family tree. My great grand father lived in Dallas County, near Selma, AL. John Gadsen was married to Emeline. This union produce one daughter my grand mother, Ellen Gadsen. All were from Dallas county. Ellen was born 1898 and moved to Pensacola, Fl and married Jenkins mathews, She died in 1942.

If you can help me please respond. Thank you very much,

I am looking for a Sarah Norris and Hampton Crawford married in Dallas County, AL on 12/22/1821. They should still be in Dallas County in 1830 with at least 2 children (Jeremiah born ca. 1827 and Malachi born ca. 1829). Any information on this family would be much appreciated. Thanks,

Hi, I am trying to find any information on Leona Johnson who was born on 10/16/1911 and died on 3/23/1973. And any information on Angerlener Mcleroy who was born on 9/22/1957 and died on 9/13/1973. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you very much for your help.

Researching Menifee Roots .I need the history and especially origin of the Menifee's of Dallas County. Are there any elderly Menifee's who know the history or young ones also?

MONTGOMERY, Andrew (ca. 1780-1860) NC SC AL also Doherty/Dougherty, Woods

I am trying to find proof that Andrew MONTGOMERY b. ca. 1785 Mecklenburg County NC d. ca. 1860 Summerfield, Dallas County AL was the father of my great-great grandfather, William MONTGOMERY b. 22 FEB 1807 probably in SC near the NC border d. 13 MAY 1891 Choctaw County MS.

Andrew MONTGOMERY was the son of James MONTGOMERY b. ca. 1735/45 Lancaster County PA d. Mecklenburg County NC 1793 and Ann Woods b. ca. 1753 Lancaster County d. Mecklenburg County 1793.

James MONTGOMERY was the son of John MONTGOMERY b. ca. 1710/15 Northern Ireland d. ca. 1788 Mecklenburg County NC and Martha MONTGOMERY b. ca. 1715/20 Northern Ireland d. ca. 1799 Mecklenburg County NC who immigrated to Lancaster County PA ca. 1735.

Andrew MONTGOMERY married Eleanor/Ellen Doherty/Dougherty b. ca. 1800 NC. They were married by 1825 when they sold 116 acres inherited from Eleanor’s father Robert Doherty. Their children all born in NC were: James Newton b. ca. 1828, Samuel W. b. ca. 1829, Mary A.L. b. ca. 1831, Martha J. b. ca. 1833, Sarah R. b. ca. 1835, Hannah A. b. ca. 1837, Ellen S. b. ca. 1839, John A. b. ca. 1841. They all moved to Summerfield, Dallas County AL in 1845. Sources: researcher William Vaughn Montgomery of Selma AL and 1850 Dallas County AL census.

Since Eleanor Doherty was 15 years younger than Andrew, it is possible that she was his second wife. I am searching for a possible first wife for Andrew who may have been the mother of my great-great grandfather William MONTGOMERY b. 22 FEB 1807 probably in SC near the NC border d. 13 MAY 1891 Choctaw County MS. William lived somewhere in Alabama during the 1830’s before permanently settling in Choctaw County MS ca. 1838/39. Andrew’s first wife may have also been the mother of 2 additional children, Andrew and John who reportedly went to Texas. Researcher Charlotte M. Brett stated that Andrew’s sons Andrew, John and William moved to Texas.

Any leads will be greatly appreciated. I will gladly pay for any postage or photocopying costs and will pass along any new information that I receive.

Please send information to:
Mark Montgomery
Box 5629
Arlington VA 22205

I am searching for information on "Boggan" that lived in Wilcox County, Alabama. The info I have would be for John H Boggan, born 1837, died 1919. I do not know where he was born or any information on his father/mother. He died in Escambia County, Alabama. Was in the Civil War. Was a minister of the Church of Christ. Married Eliza Josephine Rachel, born 1863, died 1936. Eliza Josephine was from Monroe County, Ala. Any info would be appreciated.

I am looking for Dallas County connections to my ancestor Joseph Benjamin GARDNER (b 1840 Monroe County GA- d 1895 Shelby County AL), most especially to a Mrs. Martha J. Arnett or Marcy J. Arnett. They were mentioned together in relation to a law firm in Selma (Cauthorn and Coleman?) ca 1890. Joseph Benjamin Gardner was the son of John Gardner and Elizabeth SIKES from Monreo County, GA. My GARDNER family of Shelby County AL and many of the GARDNERs in Dallas County are descended from the same South Carolina Family. I would like to hear from any Dallas County GARDNER researchers.

I have a William McGraw who was married to Nancy Chance. The married in Dallas Co. in 1845. Not sure if this will help.

McCullers, F. M./F. Moses,
James, Charlie
McGraw, Pamelia/Permelia (married F. Moses McCullers)
McGraw, Dicey Malone
McGraw, George

22 Jan 2000 
McCULLERS - McCULLOUGH

Thanks for the Civil War links. I am looking for, and will very little sucess so far, any records, other than military, on James Dudley McCullers, b. 1860 Dallas Co. AL..possibly in a settlement called Oldtown. I don't know where it was. Family lore says it was on the banks of the river there.

Also looking for any information on his father, F. Moses McCullers/McCullough, (who married Pamelia McGraw), and his grandfather Moses McCullough/McCullers.

Do you have any suggestions as to online resources, or volunteers who could do lookups?

Thanks,

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