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• ABERNATHY, R.T. ~ Constable, 1844
• ABERNATHY, Samuel B. (Dr.) ~ Born: 1809, South Carolina.  Died: 1859, Fayette County.  Listed in A. Howton's papers of 1841, 1845 & 1849.  Deeds dated 1848 show he owned land and lived in what is now the city of Fayette.
• ADAMS, John Q. ~ Listed on 1840 U.S. census and in Howton's papers of 1836.
• ADAMS, Robert P. ~ Pastor of Fayette Court House Baptist Church sometime between 1850-1871.
• AKINS, E.T. ~ Pastor of Fayette Court House Baptist Church sometime between 1850-1871.
• ALDRIDGE, James L. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1849.
• ALLEN, Leah ~ Charter member of Union Church (Webster's Beat), 1825.
• ALLEN, H.T. ~ Born: North Carolina.  Came with parents, Thomas ALLEN & Nancy FOSTER, to Fayette County between 1850-1860.  Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• ALLEY, Elijah ~ Listed in Howton's papers of 1832.
• ALLEY, Nicholas ~ Listed on 1830 U.S. census and in Howton papers.  Road worker, 1837.  Jailer, 1840.  Justice of the Peace, 1848.
• ALLEY, Simpson ~ Listed in Howton papers.  Constable, 1847.  Related to Nicholas ALLEY.
• AMERSON, Hugh G. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1865.
• ANDERSON, Rufus K. ~ Senator, 1829-1833.
• ANDREWS, D.M. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• ARMSTRONG, A. ~ Charter member of Union Church (Webster's Beat), 1825.
• ARMSTRONG, K.C. ~ His house was on one of the boundary lines for new beat of Lawrence, 1857.
• ARMSTRONG, Sarah ~ Charter member of Union Church (Webster's Beat), 1825.
• ATKINS, J.C. ~ Listed on 1840 U.S. census and in Howton papers of 1838.
• ATKINS, Joseph ~ Listed on U.S. census, 1830 & 1840, and in Howton papers of 1838.
• ATKINS, T.C. ~ Born: 1781.  Died: 1840.  Listed in Howton papers.
• AUSTIN, Jesse W. ~ Born: 1840, Fayette County.  Died: 15 Mar 1864 (of measles), Memphis, TN.  Enlisted in U.S. army 21 Oct 1863.
• BAGWELL, Frederick~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  In 1840, at the age of 80, he was drawing an annual Revolutionary War pension of $50 in Fayette County.
• BAGWELL, Littleton ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1824.
• BAIRD, John ~ Private Act No. 241 allowed him "to hawk and peddle in any county" (without paying a license), 1843.
• BAINS, Jannis ~ Elder and charter member of Union Church (Webster's Beat), 1825.
• BAKER, Gilbert W. ~ Constable, 1847.
• BAKER, James B. ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.
• BAKER, Sylvester ~ Juror on "Kirby Trial, 1850.
• BARKER, Thomas J. ~ Born: 1830, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 26 Mar 1863; mustered out 18 Apr 1864, Decatur (?).
• BARMORE (?), Newton N. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• BARNES, Jesse ~ Came from North Carolina with his 18 children, circa 1830.  None of his children or grandchildren attended school.  James K. McCOLLUM fed them from his mill.
• BARNS, Edwin ~ Listed on 1840 U.S. census and in Howton papers of 1848.
• BARTON, David ~ Election precinct established at his residence, 1836.  Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• BARTON, Littleberry B. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845-1847.
• BEASLEY, Jesse C. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1849.
• BEASLEY, Wiley ~ Appointed "Commissioner of revenue and roads," 1824.
• BELK, John ~ Listed in Howton papers of 1848.
• BELL, Anthony Fortad ~ Born: 1808, South Carolina.  One of the earliest settlers of Alabama.  Came to present Fayette County circa 1816.  County Commissioner, 1859-1863.  Justice of the Peace, 1862.  County Treasurer, 1874.  Married (1) Elizabeth MIDDLETON, 1829.  She was a direct descendant of a signer of the Declaration of Independence (see Newell's Fayette County History).  Married (2) Mrs. Susan Gwynn BOBO [widow of Tilman S. BOBO (1828-1867)], between 1870-1880.  A tanner by trade.
• BELL, Holland Middleton ~ Born: 1839, Fayette County.  Died: 1943.  County Commissioner, 1862-1863.  Served as captain in 41st Alabama Infantry, Co. H, C.S.A., 1862-1865.  Circuit Clerk, 1874.  Probate Judge, 1880-1892. Also served as Chief Probate Clerk for a number of years.  Son of Anthony Fortad BELL.
• BELL, John ~ Original settler living in Fayette Court House District, 1838.
• BELL, William W. ~ Representative, 1844-1845.  Methodist Episcopal preacher of "fair talent."
• BENNETT, Henry H. ~ Born: 1841.  Died: 1905.  Served in C.S.A.  Son of John BENNETT & Nancy HOUSTON.
• BENNIS, John B. ~ Appointed Circuit Court Clerk, 1865.
• BERRY, David ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1844.  Justice of the Peace, 1844-1847 & 1862.
• BERRY, George R. ~ Constable, 1862.
• BERRY, George ~ Voting precinct established at his mill, 1828.  Listed on U.S. census, 1830 & 1840.
• BERRY, William C. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• BERRY, Robert ~ Constable, 1849.
• BERRY, Thompson ~ Constable, 1844.
• BETS (?), Charles ~ Election precinct established at his residence, 1841.
• BEVIL, James ~ Together with Burr W. WILSON, held elections for Fayetteville officials, 1831.
• BIGGERS, J.A. ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.
• BILLINGS, Jeptha ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.
• BIRDWELL, John ~ Justice of the Peace, 1849.
• BLACK, David ~ Revolutionary War veteran.  Lived in Fayette Court House District in 1840 when aged 80.
• BLACK, J.B. ~ Appointed judge of Chancery Court, 1860.
• BLACK, J.N. ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.
• BLACKBURN, Augustus ~ Born: Ireland.  Original settler living in Fayette Court House District, 1838.  Father of John W. BLACKBURN.
• BLACKBURN, John W. ~ Born: 1848, Davis Creek area of Fayette County.  Farmer & owner/operator of a gin.
• BLACKWELL, James E. ~ Constable, 1862.
• BOBO, James Maddox ~ Born: 1837, South Carolina.  Died: 1923, Fayette County.  Farmer.  Served in C.S.A.
• BOBO, Lewis ~ Born: 1804, South Carolina.  Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• BOBO, Levingston ~ Born: 1806, South Carolina.  Came to Fayette County circa 1840.
• BOBO, Miles Starling ~ Born: circa 1834, South Carolina.  Enlisted in C.S.A. at Fayette Court House, 1862.
• BOSWELL, Berry F. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1849.
• BOX, Hiram ~ Listed in Howton papers of 1848.
• BOX, Marmaduke ~ Listed on 1830 U.S. census and in Howton papers of 1833.
• BOX, Michael ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1824.
• BOX, Reuben F. ~ Lost to R.J. MORROW by six votes in election for Clerk of Circuit Court, 1833.
• BOXES, Josiah ~ Voting precinct at his residence discontinued, 1828.
• BOYD, Cyrus ~ Constable, 1848.
• BOYD, Carolinas ~ "Whom your former types called Charles" BRISLER (BRYSLER).  Came to Fayette County circa 1829 and opened a blacksmith shop with his brother.  "In the fall of 1831 he associated himself with Samuel CAPLE in running a saloon ... later he opened one of his own."  Representative, 1836-1837.  "He made a spasmodic effort at re-election in 1837, but he fell far behind."  The next year, he sold out and moved to Mississippi.
• BRADFIELD family ~ Among the first settlers.
• BRAMLEY, Barton ~ Born: 1830, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 20 Jan 1863; mustered out 06 Feb 1864, Memphis, TN.
• BRANYON, J.A. ~ Tax Collector, 1850.  Entered land, 1857.  Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• BRASHER, John ~ Early settler.  Revolutionary War veteran whose application for pension was suspended until he presented further proof of his service record with explanations, circa 1833.
• BRASHER, Lawrence ~ Representative, 1837-1838.
• BREWER, Parson ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1824.
• BREWTON, William P. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844-1847.
• BRISLER (BRYSLER), Charles ~ Legislature, 1838-1840 (see Carolinas BOYD above).
• BROCK, Alfred ~ Married Mary "Polly" DODSON (b. 05 Jun 1820).
• BROCK, James ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844-1849 & 1862.  State Representative, 1857-1858.
• BROCK, John S. ~ Constable, 1847
• BROCK, John W. ~ Born: 17 Oct 1845.  Died: 10 Jan 1929.  Married Violet Virginia MOORE.
• BROCK, Matt ~ Born: circa 1841.  Primitive Baptist minister and merchant.  Married Harriet Frances BOBO.
• BROOKS, Zachariah ~ Born: circa 1810, Blount Co., TN.  Died: 21 Jun 1888, Eastland Co., TX.  Enlisted from Fayette County in 9th Alabama Volunteers, Co. A, "in the service of the United States, in the Seminole Indian War of 1836."  Husband of Sarah McGill CHEEK.  [1]  
• BROWN, Samuel M. ~ Served in 41st Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.  "1 of 88 at Appomattox, VA, April 9, 1865 from 1454 men."  [2] 
  
• BRYAN, D.F. ~ Served as major in 26th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.
• BRYAN, Willis ~ Constable, 1847.
• BRYANT, Thomas ~ Listed in Howton papers of 1848.  Served in Confederate army.
• BROTHERTON, Frank A. ~ Born: 1840, North Carolina.  Settled in Hico Beat near Newtonville.  Served in C.S.A.
• BROWN, Burl ~ Born: 1800, South Carolina.  Came to Fayette County early.  Farmer and trader.
• BROWN, James M. ~ Early settler.  Married (1) Lydia LANDSDALE in Fayette County, 1853.
• BRYON, Willis ~ Listed on 1840 U.S. census and in Howton papers of 1848.
• BUCHANAN, William ~ Early settler in Fayette Court House District.  Revolutionary War veteran whose claim for a pension was at first delayed until further proof of his service record was made, circa 1833.
• BURROUGH, Henry ~ Senator, 1834-1836.
• BURTON, David ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1845.  Constable, 1845-1847.
• BURTON, James G. ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1847.
• BUSH, Andrew J. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847-1849.
• BYARS, William ~ Listed in Howton papers of 1848.
• CAMPBELL, A. Lemuel ~ Listed in Howton papers of 1839 and on 1840 U.S. census.  Shopkeeper.
• CAMPBELL, William B. ~ Constable, 1846.
• CANNON, Isaac ~ Granted land, 1827.  Lived in Ridge Beat, 1864.  Land assessed in O.B. (old book) which was burned.
• CAPLES, James A. ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• CAPLES, Littleton ~ Constable, 1846-1848.
• CAPLES, Myrma ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• CAPLES, Samuel ~ Operated saloon, 1831.
• CAPLES, W.M. ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• CAPLES, William ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• CARPENTER, Ham ~ Born: 1825.  In charge of raising troops for C.S. army.  Captured & killed by "Tories."
• CAST, John ~ Charter member of Union Church (Webster's Beat), 1825.
• CAVANAUGH, Nicholas ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1824.
• CHANEY, John ~ Born: 1821, Fayette County.  Mustered into U.S. army 27 Dec 1863, Corinth, MS; mustered out 20 Oct 1865, Huntsville, AL.
• CHILDRETH, C.D. ~ Tax Assessor, 1845.
• CLEMENTS, William ~ Constable, 1837.
• CLEVELAND, Joseph ~ Listed in Howton papers of 1833.
• CLIFTON, G.D. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• CLIFTON, William ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1848.
• CLON, John B. ~ Constable, 1862.
• COBB, Alexander ~ Came from north Alabama to Fayette in 1844.  County Tax Assessor & Circuit Court Clerk, 1846.  Became a merchant and shopkeeper in 1849.  Moved to Mississippi in 1850s but returned after several years.  Representative, 1861-1866.
• COBB, William ~ "Shall be a liner betwen counties of Fayette and Walker," 1845.
• COBB, Wilson ~ Representative, 1839-1841.  Defeated for reelection, 1841.  "The week before election, going from one precinct to another; riding along the road, a big limb from a dead tree fell and killed him instantly."
• COCHRAN, James M. ~ Coroner, 1844.  The county paid him $18.25 for making election return to member of Congress in 1836.
• COCHRAN, John ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• COCK, Jeremiah D. ~ Born: 1846, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 20 Jan 1863; mustered out 06 Feb 1864, Memphis, TN.
• COGGIN, Daniel ~ Died: 1852.  Came to Fayette County from Tennessee, circa 1845.  Lawyer.  Senator, 1847- 1852.
• COKER, William ~ Listed on 1840 U.S. census and in Howton papers.
• COLE, Josiah W. ~ Constable, 1845.
• COLE, Richard ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• COLE, William D. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• COLEMAN, A.J. ~ Representative, 1849-1852 & 1857-1861.  Senator, 1861-1864.
• COLLINS, George J. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862-1865.
• COLLINS, H.C. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• COLLINS, James T. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• COLLINS, Col. John W. ~ "Lives in house built by 'Uncle' Joe SMITH."  Justice of the Peace, 1862.  County Commissioner, 1879-1891.
• COLLINS, Nancy ~ Marriage to B. McDANIEL legalized, 1844.
• COLLINS, Neverson C. ~ Marriage to Elizabeth B. WINSTEAD legalized, 1845.
• COLLINS, Richard ~ Constable, 1844.
• COOK, Reuben ~ Served as private in North Carolina militia during Revolutionary War.  Voting precinct established at his residence, 1828.  In 1840, at the age of 80, resided in Fayette County with annual pension of $36.66.
• COOK, Samuel ~ Constable, 1847.
• COOPER, Isiah ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.  County Commissioner, 1857-1858.
• COOPER, John R. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• COTTON, James H. ~ Born: 1833, Fayette County.  Died: 27 Jan 1864 (from measles), Memphis, TN.  Enlisted in U.S. army, 16 Dec 1863.
• COWDEN, Captain ~ "Lives in handsome county residence now in process of construction."
• CROSSNO, Jacob ~ Constable, 1847.
• CROWLEY, James ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• DARDEN, Sampson H. ~ County Commissioner, 1856-1857 & 1872-1879.
• DAVIDSON, John W. ~ Gave A. HOWTON a receipt for "forty two [dollars] and forty cents" for six hogs, 1835.
• DAVIS, Alvis ~ Born: 1801, North Carolina.  Died: 1875, Fayette County.  Listed on 1830 U.S. census and in Howton papers of 1837.  County Commissioner, 1837.  Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Trustee of Fayetteville "Male and Female Academy," 1838.  Representative, 1844-1848.  Husband of Elizabeth GREGORY.
• DAVIS, F.O. ~ Juror in "Kirby Trial," 1860.
• DAVIS, George ~ "Shall be a liner between counties of Fayette and Walker," 1845.
• DAVIS, John ~ Listed on 1830 U.S. census and in Howton papers of 1839.
• DAVIS, John H. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1848.
• DAVIS, John Hawkins ~ Born: 09 Feb 1807, Giles Co., TN.  Died: 09 May 1875, Marion, AL.  "'John H. D. married Nancy GORE [a.k.a. Nancy Franklin GORE or Nancy Gore FRANKLIN] near Jonesboro Ala.  They then moved to Fayette Co. where they reared a family of ten children.  John H. DAVIS' home was 4½ miles north of the Fayette court house.  There was a strong tie of affection between all of the DAVIS families.'  J.H. DAVIS was a Meth. circuit rider and also raised fine mules."  [1] 
  
• DAVIS, John M. ~ Constable, 1847.
• DAVIS, Matthew ~ Listed on 1840 U.S. census and in Howton papers of 1844.  Tax Collector, 1840-1844.
• DAVIS, Thomas ~ Constable, 1844 & 1848.
• DAWSON, Hiram S. ~ Contributed $1 to bridge fund, 1837.  Listed on 1840 U.S. census.
• DEASON, James M. ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.
• DELK, Matthew ~ Paid $15 for "victualing" I.R. MORDECAI who was confined in jail, 1847.  Jailer, 1849.
• DENMAN, M.W. ~ Constable, 1862.
• DENNIS, Benjamin ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• DENNIS, William T. ~ County paid him $15.25 for making election returns to members of congress in 1836.
• DERBY, Alfred ~ "In the event Alfred DERBY and Nancy E. MURRAY shall hereafter marry, neither of them shall incur any of the pains and penalties of the law against bigamy; and the marriage of either of them shall be valid" (The States' Act of Divorce, 1866).
• DOBBINS, Joseph C. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845-1847.
• DOBBS, John ~ Constable, 1844.
• DODSON, Enoch ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844-1847.
• DODSON, James M. ~ Justice of the Peace (Town Beat), 1862-1869.
• DODSON, Nimrod ~ Pastor of Fayetteville Baptist Church sometime between 1850-1871.
• DODSON, R.T.N. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.  Supt. of Education, 1867.
• DODSON, William ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• DOWING, M.L. ~ Listed in Howton papers of 1836.
• DOWNS, Mrs. ~ "Lives in old house 13 miles south of Court House."
• DUDLEY, Jerome B. ~ Constable, 1846.
• DUGGAR family ~ Among the first settlers.
• DUMAS, Lawrence W. ~ Election precinct established at his store house, 1837.
• DUNCAN, Casinder ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• DUNCAN, Davis ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• DUNCAN, Jasper ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• DUNCAN, Lucy ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• DUNCAN, Ray ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.
• EARNEST, James~ "He shall be a liner between the counties of Fayette and Walker," 1845.
• EARP, John P. ~ Appointed Circuit Court Clerk, 1865.
• EDMONDS, William A. ~ Born: 15 Oct 1814, Oglethorpe Co., GA.  Died: 08 Feb 1902, Fayette County.  Buried: Edmonds (Musgrove) Family Cemetery.  Served as Tax Collector from 1851 until 1864.  "Disenfranchised" until 1874, when he was reelected as Tax Collector.  Held office until April 1878.  His great-grandfather, John EDMONDS, came to the Colonies from Wales in the early 1730s and fought the Indians at Braddock's Defeat in 1755.  [3] 
  
• EDNEY, B.F. ~ Constable, 1862.
• EDNEY, John A. ~ Appointed Circuit Court Clerk, 1865.  Jailer, 1868.
• EDWARDS, Henderson ~ Constable, 1846.
• EDWARDS, Matthew ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• EMBREE, Albert ~ Served in 38th Alabama Infantry and died in service.
• ENIS, Thomas D. ~ Appointed Sheriff, 1860.  Sheriff, 1866.
• ENIS, Wyley B. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• ENNIS, W.M. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1865.
• ERNEST (EARNEST), Francis D. ~ Born: 1845, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 15 Dec 1863, Corinth, MS; mustered out 20 Oct 1865, Huntsville, AL.
• ERWIN, Cynthia ~ Divorced from William ERWIN, 1845.
• ERWIN, William ~ "Bonds of matrimony annulled and he be divorced from wife Cynthia ERWIN," 1845.  Justice of the Peace, 1848.
• FALKNER, B.L. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.  Register in Chancery Court, 1874.
• FALLS, Joseph ~ Slave overseer, 1843.
• FARMER, Ira D. ~ Built court house, 1854-1855.
• FARQUHAR, Anderson ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• FARQUHAR, James ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• FARQUHAR, William ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• FELPMAN (FELTMAN), Benjamin F. ~ Born: 1841, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 25 Sept 1863; mustered out 20 Oct 1865, Huntsville, AL.
• FELPMAN (FELTMAN), Isham B. ~ Born: 1849, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 25 Sept 1863, Glendale, MS; mustered out September 1864, Rome, GA.
• FILES, J.F. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• FILES, Jesse L. ~ Born: 1845, Fayette County.  Died: 24 Dec 1863 (killed in action), Jack's Creek, TN.  Enlisted in U.S. army 25 Sept 1863.
• FILES, Manly ~ An aspirant for the Legislature several times but never elected.  Killed in a "personal encounter" with David J. HUDSON.
• FONDREN, Joseph J. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• FORD, Daniel ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• FORT, Mary ~ Lived in house with "gate" on Fayetteville-to-Columbus road, 1857.
• FOWLER, Maston ~ Juror in "Kirby Trial," 1860.
• FOWLER, Nancy ~ Marriage to Henry SMITH legalized, 1844.
• FOWLER, Richard ~ Tax Collector, 1846.
• FOWLER, Sam D. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• FREEMAN, Allen Hamby ~ Born: 1831, South Carolina.  Died: 13 Dec 1895.  Buried: Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.  On 01 Feb 1893, he applied for a pension for his Confederate military service.  He certified that he had served as a private in the 41st Alabama Regiment, Co. H, C.S.A., and that on or about 01 July 1863, he was wounded in the arm at Jackson, MS.  He stated that he also was wounded at Bean Station, TN.  Claim proved and pension granted.
• FREEMAN, George W. ~ Born: 23 Nov 1845, Fayette County.  Died: 06 Jan 1920.  Buried: Pilgrims Rest Baptist Church.  Farmer and Baptist minister.
• FREEMAN, William ~ Born: 1810, NC.  Farmer & father of Allen H. FREEMAN and George W. FREEMAN.
• FREEMAN, William ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844-1849.  "Several times a candidate for the legislature ... but owing to the fact that he was an outspoken Whig, he was never elected ... a year or two after the war the master called for him."
• FRONDEON, Joseph J. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• FUNK, Hampton ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• FURGUSON, Catherine ~ Confined at home of Jesse HORN on charge of murder, 1849.
• GALLOWAY, Thomas ~ Election precinct established at his residence (known as the BLYTH's place), 1830.
• GARDNER, J.A. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• GEE, John H. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• GIDEON, D.M. ~ Served as captain in 26th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A., 1862-1865.
• GILLIAM, David C. ~ Born: 1845, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 23 Jan 1864; mustered out 20 Oct 1865, Huntsville, AL.
• GILMORE, John B. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• GILPIN, Richard ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• GLAZE, Thomas ~ Revolutionary War veteran.  Resided in Fayette County as head of household in 1840 when he was aged 89.
• GOODARD, George W. ~ Constable, 1847.
• GOODWIN, Isaih ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• GRAVES, Nancy J. ~ Wife of George A. GRAVES.  A state act was passed "to make Nancy J. GRAVES a Free Dealer," 1853.
• GRAY, Richard ~ Constable, 1848.
• GRAY, Robert W. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• GREEN, Ezekiel ~ Tax Assessor and Collector, 1830.
• GREEN, Isaac ~ Constable, 1847.  Justice of the Peace, 1867.
• GREEN, J.H. ~ Tax Assessor and Collector, 1831-1835.
• GREER, W.M. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• GUESS, Benjamin ~ Served as private in North Carolina militia during Revolutionary War.  Resident of Fayette County in 1840 when aged 83; he lived with Jesse HOWARD, who was also aged 83.
• GUIN, Asa ~ Born: 1836, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 22 Jan 1864; deserted 15 May 1864.
• GUIN, Cader ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• GUIN, Calvin ~ Constable, 1847.
• GUIN, Gilbert D. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• GUIN, Jason ~ Constable, 1863.
• GUIN, Levi ~ Born: 1835, Fayette County.  Died: 07 Apr 1864 (of pneumonia), Memphis, TN.  Enlisted in U.S. army 23 Jan 1864.
• GUIN, Pasey ~ Born: 1840, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 23 Jan 1864; deserted 23 Feb 1864, Memphis, TN.
• GUY, Martin W. ~ The county paid him $6 for making congressional return for the second district in 1836.
• GYSON, Al ~ Together with Ham CARPENTER, in charge of enlisting troops for C.S.A. army.  Captured & killed by "Tories."
• HALE, Harrison ~ One of three incorporators of "Hale and Murdeck Iron Co.," 1862.
• HALL, Henry J. ~ Born: 1843, Fayette County.  Farmer.  Enlisted in U.S. army 20 Feb 1864, Memphis, TN (age 21).
• HALLMARK, George ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.  Constable, 1847.
• HALLMARK, George N. ~ Born: 1840, Fayette County.  Farmer.  Enlisted in U.S. army 24 July 1862, Huntsville, AL (age 22); deserted 03 Nov 1862.
• HALLMARK, John M. ~ Born: 1844, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 05 Feb 1864; deserted 17 Apr 1864.
• HALLMARK, Thomas F. ~ Born: 1829, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 24 July 1862, Huntsville, AL; mustered out 14 Nov 1862 because of disability.
• HAM, Henry ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845 & 1847.
• HAM, John ~ Original settler living Fayetteville, 1838.
• HAM, William ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• HAMNER, Henley Wingfield ~ Born: 22 Dec 1832, Tuscaloosa Co., AL.  Married Nancy Adeline WILLINGHAM, 1 Nov 1850 in Fayette County; had a farm and raised a family near the present town of Berry.  Served as lieutenant in 38th Alabama Infantry, Co. F (a.k.a. "North River Tigers"), C.S.A.  He was wounded and died from those wounds on 21 Jul 1864 at the Battle of Atlanta.  [4] 
  
• HANKINS, Richard ~ Constable, 1845.
• HARBIN, Louis B. ~ Pastor of Fayetteville Baptist Church sometime between 1850-1870.
• HARDIN, David W. ~ Constable, 1846.  Justice of the Peace, 1849.
• HARDIN, Stephen ~ Constable, 1844.
• HARKINS, Charley ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• HARKINS, Wade ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• HARKINS, William S. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Trustee of "Fayetteville Male and Female Academy," 1838.
• HARPER, Walter ~ County Court Judge, 1838.
• HARRELL, James W. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• HARRINGTON, Col. James ~ "In 1840, tried what an outspoken Whig could do in Legislative aspirations.  He was colonel of the militia and as a citizen, popular; but his politics was too much to carry Fayette County."  He soon moved to Mississippi.
• HARRINGTON, Young (Jr.) ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• HARRIS, Adlai (Allen) ~ Representative, 1843-1844.  County Treasurer, 1849.
• HARRIS, Edwin ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• HARRISS, I.C. ~ Constable (Fayetteville), 1848.
• HARTON, Green T. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.  Sheriff, 1850-1852.  County Commissioner, 1856-1859.
• HARTON, Hardy ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• HARTON, James H. ~ Sheriff, 1857-1860.  Was sheriff when William KIRBY was hanged 15 Jun 1860.
• HARVEY, William P. ~ Postmaster & register in Chancery Court, 1851.  Probate Judge, 1856-1859.  Died while in office, and the unexpired term was finished by R. Allen SMITH.
• HASSELL, James W. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• HAYES, A.J. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• HENRY, Ira ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• HENRY, Samuel B. ~ Built one of the first houses (a "store house") in the county, circa 1827.  It later became part of the Phillips Hotel in Fayette.
• HESTER, Matthew ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1849.
• HIBBERT (?), Andrew F. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• HICKMAN, John ~ William MASSEY was found guilty "for an assault and battery" against him, 1847.
• HICKMAN, William (Esq.) ~ Election precinct established at his residence, 1829.
• HOGG, Stephen M. ~ County paid him $18 for making returns of member to congress in 1836.
• HOLLIS family ~ Among the first settlers.
• HOPKINS, Margaret A. ~ "Made a free dealer; has power to sue and be sued, contract and be contracted with, the same as if she had never married and was a feme sole," 1865.
• HORN, Jessee ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Received $30 "For guarding and boarding Catherine FURGUSON, for thirty days, who was confined at the home of HORN, upon a charge of murder," 1849.
• HORTON, J.M. ~ Served as captain in 26th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.
• HOWARD, Jesse ~ Aged 83 in 1840; lived with Revolutionary War veteran Benjamin GUESS.
• HOWTON, Abraham ~ One of the early settlers and owned a large portion of land where the City of Fayette now stands.  Farmer.  His father came to the United States from England.
• HOWTON, George Washington ~ Died: 1902.  Served in 56th Alabama Cavalry, C.S.A.  Farmer.
• HUBBARD, George ~ Appointed Sheriff, 1837.
• HUBBERT, Benjamin A. ~ Constable, 1844.
• HUBBERT, George M. ~ County paid him $15.25 for making Congressional return in 1839.  Justice of the Peace, 1844.  The assistant commissioner of the State Bank at Tuscaloosa refunded to Hubbert $112.50 for part of Section 16, Township 14 South, Range 12 West, 1847.
• HUBBERT, Vincent ~ County Treasurer, 1863.  Postmaster (Fayette Court House), 1865.
• HUDSON, David J. ~ Killed Manly FILES in a "personal encounter."  Fled the country and was never tried.
• HULL, William ~ County Surveyor, 1849.
• HUNTER, Robert ~ Constable, 1846-1848.
• HUTCHESON, Andrew J. ~ Constable, 1847.
• INGLE, Murray ~ Born: 1838, Fayette County.  Died: 31 Aug 1864.  Enlisted in U.S. army 25 Sept 1863, Fayette County.
• JEFFRIES, William B. ~ Juror in "Kirby Trial," 1860.
• JENKINS family ~ "Old house place" (where?).
• JENKINS, Lewis W. ~ County Commissioner, 1855-1858.
• JENKINS, M.T. ~ Constable, 1844.
• JOHNSON, Grief (Colonel) ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1826; discontinued, 1828.
• JOHNSON, Hezekiah ~ Appointed "Commissioner of revenue and roads," 1824.
• JOHNSON, J.M. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• JOHNSON, Moses L. ~ Born: 1830, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 23 Sept 1863; mustered out 10 Feb 1864 with disability.
• JOHNSON, P.C. ~ Constable, 1862.
• JOHNSON, Reuben ~ Born: 1825, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 25 Sept 1863; mustered out 28 Sept 1864, Rome, GA.
• JOHNSON, William A. ~ Transported from the state penitentiary to the Fayetteville jail, 1849.
• JONES, Charles H. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.   Trustee of "Fayetteville Male and Female Academy," 1838.
• JONES, Elbert F. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845.
• JONES, Elliot P. ~ Born: 1819.  Died: 1880.  Lawyer.  County Treasurer, 1845.  Register in Chancery Court, 1845-1850.  Postmaster 1845-1850.  Justice of the Peace, 1847.  County Court Judge, 1848-1850 (County Court was changed to Probate Court in May 1850).  Senator 1851-1858 & 1865-1867.  Delegate to the Constitutional Conventions, 1851 & 1865.
• JONES, Jackson J. ~ Born: 1825, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 15 Dec 1853; deserted 07 July 1864, Rome, GA.
• JONES, James H. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• JONES, John ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• JONES, Johnnie ~ Built the second mill in county, circa 1830s.  "He was a strict member of the Primitive Baptist Church."
• JONES, Louisa ~ State Act No. 206 was to change the name of Louisa PEARSON to Louisa JONES, 1841.
• JONES, W.H. ~ Justice of the Peace, 18__.
• JONES, William ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• JONES, William ~ Pastor of Fayetville Baptist Church between 1850-1860.
• JORDAN, Wiley H. ~ Charged with the murder of A.J. PERRY, 1855.
• KARR, Samuel H. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• KEMP, I.P. ~ Constable, 1862.
• KEMPT, E.J. ~ Apprehended a horse thief, 1844.
• KERBY, Nathan ~ Convicted of horse stealing and fined $50, 1844.
• KILLGORE, George ~ "Shall be liners between the Counties of Fayette and Walker," 1845.
• KILLGORE, William ~ "Shall be liners between the Counties of Fayette and Walker," 1845.
• KING, Parks ~ Early settler.  Revolutionary War veteran whose application for a pension was denied because he had served less than six months.
• KIRBY, William ~ Born: circa 1828, Alabama.  Listed as "Convict" on 1860 U.S. census.  Hanged 15 Jun 1860.
• KIRKLAND, Archibald ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• KIRKLAND, Daniel ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• KIRKLAND, John C. ~ Tax Collector, 1849.  Representative, 1855-1856.  Justice of the Peace, 1862.  "Authorized to raise a company of persons exempt from service and men over the age of conscription, whose duty it shall be to arrest deserters and all others prowling in said County," 1864.
• KIRKLAND, John R. ~ Sheriff, 1844.  Representative, 1847-1848.  Later moved to the Northwest.
• KNIGHT, M.C. ~ Constable, 1849.
• LABUZAN (?), Charles R. ~ Served as captain in 42nd Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.
• LACY, James ~ Together with Hetty LOWE, fined $100 "Imposed upon said parties" at fall term of Circuit Court, 1843.  Legislative act passed in 1845 for government to remit whole amount of fine.
• LANDSDALE, Isaac ~ Revolutionary War veteran, aged 80, residing in Fayette County, 1840.
• LANKFORD, Daniel ~ Received patent to land in Section 16, Township 16 South, Range 15 West (now in Lamar County), 1859.
• LANKSTON (LANGSTON), Jess I. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1848.
• LANKSTON (LANGSTON), Richard C. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845.
• LAWRENCE, Alexander ~ Born: 1843, Fayette County.  Served one year in U.S. army; mustered out in 1863, Corinth, MS.
• LAWRENCE, E.W. ~ Representative, 1853-1854.  Election precinct established at his residence, 1857.  Elected to fill House vacancy after the war, 1866-1867.
• LAWRENCE, William F. ~ Born: 1826, Fayette County.  Served in U.S. army, 1862-1863.
• LEACH, Elbert ~ Served as captain in 26th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.
• LEGG, Gustavus ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862-1868.
• LEMONS, James ~ Constable, 1849.
• LEONARD, Henry P. ~ Built one of the first buildings in county: a "store-house" west of the courthouse, circa 1828. Postmaster, 1850.
• LESTER, John B. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• LEVEAT (?), Robert W. ~ Transported from county jail by Sheriff Green T. HARTON to Houston (Hancock Co.), MS, 1855.
• LEVERT, E.V. ~ Preacher at Bethlehem Camp Meeting, 1833.
• LINDSEY, Bazil L. ~ Appointed Clerk of Circuit Court, 1829.  Husband of Mary "Polly" DAVIS.
• LINDSEY, Eli C. ~ Constable, 1846.
• LINDSEY, James A. ~ Served in 26th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.  [2]   
• LINDSEY, Levi ~ Born: Tennessee.  Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Trustee of "Fayetteville Male and Female Academy," 1838.
• LINDSEY, Levi ~ Born: Alabama.  County Commissioner, 1864-1869.  Father of William H. LINDSEY and James A. LINDSEY.  [2]  
  
• LINDSEY, Martin L. ~ Born: 1838, Fayette County.  Enlisted in 5th Alabama Cavalry, Co. A, Dec 1862.  Joined 1st Cavalry, Co. M, U.S.A., 1863; "deserted" Mar 1864 (rejoined 5th?/perhaps was a spy?).  [2] 
  
• LINDSEY, William H. ~ Served as captain in 26th Alabama Infantry, C.S.A.
• LINDSEY, William L. ~ Born: 1797, Middle Tennessee.  Veteran of War of 1812: 2nd Regt West Tennessee Mtd Gunmen; went to New Orleans with Gen. Andrew Jackson.  [2] 
  
• LIVINGSTON, Richard C. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845.
• LOFTIS, David ~ Election precinct established at his "storehouse," 1837.  Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• LOFTIS, Lemuel ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• LOGAN, Alexander ~ Born: 1836, Fayette County.  Died: 11 Feb 1863 (from measles), Corinth, MS.  Enlisted in U.S. army 16 Jan 1863.
• LOGAN, Andrew ~ Born: 1832.  Enlisted in U.S. army 24 July 1862, Huntsville, AL; mustered out 19 Jul 1865, Nashville, TN.
• LOGAN, David ~ Born: 1847.  Enlisted in U.S. army 01 Jan 1864, Camp Davies; deserted 17 Jan 1864.
• LOGAN, James M. ~ Born: 1835.  Died: 24 Dec 1862 (of pneumonia), Nashville, TN.  Enlisted in U.S. army 12 Aug 1862, Huntsville, AL.
• LOGAN, John C. ~ Born: 1828, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 16 Jan 1863; mustered out 06 Feb 1864, Memphis, TN.
• LOGAN, Robert ~ A master who "mancipated" his slaves, 1843.
• LOGAN, Robert H. ~ Born: 1841, Fayette County.  Mustered into U.S. army 22 Jan 1863, Corinth, MS; mustered out 06 Feb 1864, Memphis, TN.
• LOGAN, White ~ Born: 1842, Fayette County.  Mustered into U.S. army 22 Jan 1863, Corinth, MS; mustered out 06 Feb 1864, Memphis, TN.
• LONGMIRE, George ~ "For many years he was a candidate for one place or another, but never won.  He was six feet 5 inches and a wool-died Democrat.  In the 1840s he moved to Mississippi."
• LOOKINGBILL, Daniel ~ Served as private in 14th U.S. Regulars during Revolutionary War.  Retired to Fayette County.  His annual pension was $96.
• LOWE, Hetty ~ Together with James LACY, fined $100 at fall term of Circuit Court, 1843.  Legislative act passed in 1845 for the government to remit the entire fine.
• LOWRIMORE, Thomas G. ~ Born: 1839, Fayette County.  Mustered into U.S. army 01 Oct 1862, Corinth, MS; mustered out 16 Sep 1863, Corinth, MS.
• LOWRIMORE, William P. ~ Born: 1844, Fayette County.  Mustered into U.S. army 12 Jan 1862, Huntsville, AL; mustered out 19 July 1865, Nashville, TN.
• LOWRY (LOURY), Christopher ~ Voting precinct established at his residence, 1827; discontinued, 1831.
• LUCAS, Charles Daniel ~ Born: South Carolina.  Came to Fayette County via Tuscaloosa, circa 1840.  Buried near six Indians on the Mince HUGHES place (land which he once owned) in the weeds near Newtonville.
• LUCAS, Mary ~ Wife of Charles D. LUCAS.  Buried: Springhill Baptist Church Cemetery.
• LUCAS, Uriah ~ Born: 1839, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 29 Dec 1863, Corinth, MS; mustered out 20 Oct 1865, Huntsville, AL.
• LUTES, John B. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• MADISON, Green B. ~ Born: 1845, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 25 Sep 1863, Fayette AL; mustered out 28 Sep 1864, Rome, GA.
• MADISON, James K. ~ Born: 1844, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 25 Sept 1863, Fayette, AL; mustered out 29 Sep 1864, Rome, GA.
• MALONE, William ~ Charter member of Harmony Church, 1861.
• MARCHBANKS, Elijah ~ Representative, 1840-1843.  Senator, 1843-1844.  [5] 
  
• MARRAST, Jennings F. ~ Lawyer of French descent.  Justice of the Peace, 1846-1847.  "With high standing at the bar in 1840s.  In 1844, he was made assistant secretary of the Legislature" (see "Fayette's Picturesque Personalities" at Fayette Library).
• MARRAST, John (Dr.) ~ Delegate to the Whig Convention in Tuscaloosa, 1840.  Family later moved to Lowndes County then to Mobile County (see "Fayette's Picturesque Personalities" at Fayette Library).  A relative of Jennings F. MARRAST.
• MARSH, William E. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845-1847.
• MASSEY, William ~ Convicted for "an assault and battery" on the body of John HICKMAN, 1847.
• MATHER, Nancy ~ Charter member of Union Church (Webster's Beat), 1825.
• MATTOX, Henry P. ~ Born: 1806 (?), Fayette County.  Died: 10 May 1864 (from measles), Memphis, TN.  Enlisted in U.S. army 29 Jan 1864.
• MAY, James H. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Customer at Burr WILSON's store, 1838.
• MAY, Thomas ~ One of the very early settlers.  Revolutionary War "veteran" but was not eligible for pension because his service was not military.  Customer at Burr WILSON's store, 1836.
• McCAIN, B.F. ~ Second-generation settler.
• McCAIN, Hance ~ One of the earliest settlers.  Voting precinct established at his residence, 1828.
• McCALEB, Andrew ~ County Commissioner, 1859-1869.
• McCALEB, John ~ Sheriff, 1865.
• McCALEB, John Taylor ~ County Commissioner, 1867.
• McCLUNG, Meek ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• McCLURE, Benjamin F. ~ Born: 1839, Fayette County.  Farmer.  Served in 13th Alabama Cavalry, Co. F, C.S.A., 1862-1865 (see "Memorial Records of Alabama" at Fayette Library).
• McCLURE, James W. ~ Constable, 1845.
• McCLURE, John ~ A "primitive settler."
• McCLURE, Joseph ~ County Commissioner, 1855-1856.
• McCOLLOUGH, Noble A. ~ Constable, 1847.
• McCOLLOUGH, Samuel ~ Election precinct established at his residence, 1840.
• McCOLLOUGH, William M. ~ County Commissioner, 1861-1865.
• McCOLLUM, James K. ~ Died: 1872.  Representative, 1830-1832.  Defeated for the Senate, 1834.  Representative, 1849-1852.  Owned and operated a mill.
• McCONNELL, John ~ Entered land in Fayette County, 1826.  County Court Judge, 1827-1829.
• McCONNELL, Thomas Posey ~ Representative, 1855-1856.
• McCRACKEN, J.T. ~ County Commissioner, 1867-1868.
• McCULLOUGH, H.I. ~ Constable, 1847.
• McDANIEL, Brittan ~ Marriage to Nancy COLLINS legalized, 1844.
• McGEE, Peter ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.  County Commissioner, 1866-1867.
• McGILL, Valentine J. ~ Born: circa 1823, Tennessee.  Died: 24 Jul 1911, Houston, Chickasaw Co., MS.  Married (1) Belinda A. POWELL, 1850.  Listed as Fayette County "Jailer, Blacksmith" on 1860 U.S. census.  Moved to Mississippi by 1871.  [1] 
  
• McNEESE (McNEES), Henry ~ Born: 1787.  Arrived in Fayette County circa 1824.  Killed (by Indians?) in 1827 while working in a field.  [2] 
  
• MEEKS, Mark ~ Sheriff, 1825-1828 & 1832-1837 (approx).  Tax Assessor and Collector, 1832.  Defeated in run for the Senate, 1834.  He soon moved to Mississippi and died shortly thereafter.
• MERCHANT, William M. ~ Constable, 1847.
• MERRITT, John ~ Constable, 1844-1845.
• MERTON, James B. ~ Register in Chancery Court, 1850.
• MICHELL, Burrell ~ Constable, 1849.
• MIDDLETON, James ~ Came from Georgia to Fayette County circa 1834.  School teacher.  Fayette County's first Supt. of Education, 1856.  Representative, 1861-1862.  Senator, 1862-1863.  Supt. of Education, 1870-?.
• MILCALF (?), Catherine ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• MILES, Woodruff ~ In charge of enlisting men for U.S. army in Fayette & Marion counties.
• MIZELL, R.C. ~ Served in C.S. army.  Tax Assessor, 1864.
• MOLLOY, Daniel ~ Born: 1781.  Original settler.  Purchased land, 1825.  [2] 
  
• MOLLOY, Thomas ~ Representative, 1855.  Free Will Baptist preacher.
• MONROE, Thomas A. ~ Tax Collector, 1865.
• MONTGOMERY, James B. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1848.
• MONTGOMERY, James M. ~ Juror in "Kirby Trial," 1860.
• MONTGOMERY, John ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• MONTGOMERY, Thomas P. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1847.
• MONTGOMERY, William F. ~ Constable, 1846.
• MONTGOMERY, Willis W. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.  County Commissioner, 1864-1865.
• MOODY, Ann Hester ~ Died in Fayette County.  Wife of Revolutionary War veteran, Francis MOODY.
• MOORE, Arthur ~ County Commissioner, 1855-1858.
• MOORE, Henry ~ Came from Ireland.  Entered land in the area in 1820 and built a house just off the present Bluff road.  Father of James H. MOORE.
• MOORE, James ~ Senator, 1827-1828.  "He was of medium talent but he was a well-to-do farmer and highly respected."
• MOORE, James H. ~ Postmaster, 1851.
• MOORE, John ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• MOORE, John C. ~ Appointed County Treasurer, 1844.  Clerk of County Court, 1845.  County Court Judge, 1847.  Probate Judge, 1850-1854.  Clerk of Circuit Court, 1866.  Notary Public in Fayetteville, 1865 & 1869.
• MOORE, John G. ~ Born: 1839, Fayette County.  Enlisted in U.S. army 16 Dec 1863, Corinth, MS; mustered out at Camp Chase, OH.
• MOORE, John M. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• MOORE, John W. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1862.
• MOORE, Nancy ~ Charter member of Harmony Church (Lee Beat), 1861.
• MOORE, Robert J. ~ Circuit Court Clerk, 1833.
• MOORE, William ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• MORDECAI, Isaac R. ~ In jail, 1847.
• MORELAND, Elias ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844-1845.
• MORGAN, John ~ Served as private in North Carolina militia during Revolutionary War.  Living in Fayette County in 1834, when he was aged 71, with annual pension of $60.
• MORRIS, D.L. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• MORRIS, James M. ~ Representative, 1843-1844.  Justice of the Peace, 1844.  Later moved to Tennessee.
• MORROW, David ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.
• MORROW, James M. ~ Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Trustee for "Fayetteville Male and Female Academy."  Justice of the Peace & Tax Assessor, 1844.  Sheriff, 1846.  Jailer, 1847.
• MORROW, Robert J. ~ Merchant.  Appointed clerk of the Circuit Court, 1833.  Representative, 1838-1839.  Justice of the Peace, 1844 & 1849.  Later moved to Tennessee.  "He was the best educated young man in the County. He was a fine speaker - but alas! King alcohol asserted his power over him."
• MORROW, Samuel ~ Served as private in South Carolina Continental Line during Revolutionary War.  Resident of Fayette County in 1840, when he was aged 88, with an annual pension of $45.77.
• MORROW, Samuel P. ~ Sheriff, 1865.  Resigned and moved to Mississippi.
• MORTON, James B. ~ Appointed Clerk of County Court, 1833.  Original settler living in Fayetteville, 1838.  Elected Clerk of County Court, 1844.  Circuit Court Clerk, 1845.  County Court Judge, 1847-1848.  Register in Chancery Court, 1850.
• MORTON, William ~ Justice of the Peace, 1844.
• MOXLEY, Austin S. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1846-1847.
• MURDOCK, Abraham ~ One of the three incorporators of  "Hale & Murdock Iron Co.," 1862.
• MURRAY, "Aunt" Polly ~ Lived in "hewd-log house" built circa 1828.
• MURRAY, James L. ~ County Treasurer, 1848.
• MURRAY, Nancy E. ~ Divorced from Alfred DERBY, 1866.
• MURRAY, Richard I. ~ A "primitive settler."
• MURRAY, William P. ~ Justice of the Peace, 1845.  Clerk of Circuit Court, 18__.
• MUSGROVE, John Tilden ~ Born: 7 Nov 1793, Kent Co., MD.  Died: 7 Nov 1875.  Married Susannah THOMPSON on 9 Jan 1820, Tuscaloosa Co., AL.  Together with his brother, William L. "Billy" MUSGROVE, they were among the first Fayette County settlers when Alabama achieved statehood.  Tilden MUSGROVE founded Musgrove Chapel Methodist Church, supposed to be the first Methodist church in Alabama.  The Musgrove brothers are buried there.  [6] 
  
• MUSGROVE, William Anderson ~ Born: 25 Sep 1821, Fayette County.  Died: 9 Apr 1902, Fayette County.  Married Mary Frances Amelia HARRIS, 1 Jul 1851, Columbus, MS.  First served in the Alabama House of Representatives in 1853 until The War Between the States; served 1872-1880 in Alabama House of Representatives and Alabama Senate.  Retired from Senate and served as Fayette County Justice of the Peace from 1880 until death.  [6] 

Additions to this page are welcome.  The only criteria are that the person you submit lived in Fayette County prior to the Civil War AND served his or her respective community in some unique capacity — as an elected or appointed official, pastor, soldier, merchant, etc.  Original settlers and individuals who achieved some degree of notoriety (good or bad) while living in Fayette County are also eligible.  Contact the Fayette County ALGenWeb coordinator to have a name and description added to this page.

Additional sources:
[1]  Bobby J. Wadsworth 
[2]  C.B. "Woody" Lindsey, e-mail message, 09 Nov 2002
[3]  Fred & Beverly Edmonds Downs, e-mail  message, 11 Dec 2003
[4]  Leland Hamner, e-mail message, 14 Dec 2003
[5]  Jim McDonald, e-mail message, 13 May 2004 
[6]  Monya Havekost, e-mail message