WATKINS • MORRIS

Craig Watkins ~ Jul 3 2000
Searching for information on Malcom WATKINS and Elizabeth MORRIS Watkins in Alabama ca 1820. Brother may be Roland Watkins. I am descendant of son, Howell Andrew Watkins, born 12-25-1843. Howell left Fayette county in 1870's.
 
 
 

SMITH • WIERS

Julie Perry ~ Jul 5 2000
I am searching for information on Richard Allen SMITH b. 30 Jan 1819 m. 28 Oct 1839, Elizabeth Ann Wiers d. 5 mar 1902 Richard Allen and Elizabeth Ann wiers Smith were the parents of eight children: James D. Smith, Nathaniel T. Smith, Richard J. Smith, Doctor Wesley Smith, william Allen Smith, Julius Crittenden Smith, oscar Smith and Mary Elizabeth Smith. I will gladly exchange information on this family.
 
 
 

ALLEN

Darrel Dexter ~ Jul 6 2000
Who was Joseph ALLEN on the 1830 census of Fayette County?
 
 
 

SPILLER • RICHARDS

Jamie Covan ~ Jul 9 2000
I'm trying to find information on the SPILLER and RICHARDS family.
 
 
 

Cumberland Presbyterian Church • SMITH

Julie Perry ~ Jul 11 2000
CUMBERLAND PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH - Nancy Mussy Smith who died in Fayette Co., AL about 1855 was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Does this church have a cememtey? I need to locate a place of burial for Nancy Mussy Smith.
 
 
 

GURLEY • WHITSON • RAY • ROGERS • STRICKLAND • KELLY

Leah Ray Swindle ~ Jul 14 2000
I am looking for any information on the following: My great grandmother Etta Cassie GURLEY, born 1878-died 1919 in the Spanish Flu Epidemic, buried along with her husband John Marion WHITSON, born 1874-died 1962 in the New River Church of Christ Cemetary outside of Fayette, Fayette County.  I have a lot of information on the Whitsons, but none on the Gurley side, and no one to ask.  Her sister Beulah was married to John Whitson's brother Jason.  Beulah also died in the same epidemic about a week after Cassie.  I have always wanted to know more about them, and about my father's RAY side of the family.  I show his ggggfather Solomon RAY to be married to a Samantha ? and their son Silas Benjamin Ray married Claudace/Candice Martin, who died childless, and then he married Jaley Frances Rogers.  They had Silas Jr, who married Annie Mae STRICKLAND, daughter of Francis Marion Strickland and Minerva KELLEY.  They had my grandfather Johnnie Eugene Ray.  Silas and his son Silas were both drowned July 2, 1949 in Lock 17 Warrior River.  Johnnie Ray married Mattie Delora Whitson, and they had my father, Norman Herbert Ray, who was born, I believe in Berry or Corona, and I haven't had a lot of contact with my father's side of the family in order to ask any questions about these people before it was too late. Please help.  Thanks.
 
 
 

LOVE • HARPER

Ida K. Boyce ~ Jul 15 2000
Searching for information on David G. LOVE and wife, Sarah E. HARPER found on the 1910 census living in Fayette Co., AL.  Any informaiton on this couple would be greatly appreciated.  Suspect he may have died shortly after the census as he did not appear on the 1920 census.
 
 
 

DAVIS

Steve Vick ~ Jul 16 2000
I am trying to locate the DAVIS family of Fayette County.  I know my ggg grandfather WILLIAM THOMAS DAVIS was in Fayette in 1861 because thats were he joined the army.  In his military records it lists his Post office as The Fayette county courthouse, so i think he lived in the middle of the county.  It also states he was a school teacher in the county.  If anyone could please help me or guide me in the right direction, I noticed a few Davis names in the Adults living in the county but I do not have any other names besides my W T Davis.  Can anyone please help, I am running out of ideas!!!
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/2769/
 
 
 

HUDSON • CROW (CROWE) • DOWNS

mechell ~ Jul 16 2000
I am looking for anyone who has any info on my HUDSON ancestors.  My gr great grandfather was JAMES LEWIS HUDSON b. in 1841.  He married LUCINDA CROW HUDSON b. in 1848(??).  He had two brothers, ASBERY & JOHN HUDSON.  HE HAD ONE sister, MARY JANE HUDSON CROW(CROWE).  She married JOSIAH CROW(CROWE). Grandfather JAMES LEWIS HUDSON served in O'NEALS Co.K 26th ALABAMA INFANTRY.  They all lived in FAYETTE COUNTY, ALABAMA.  Their parents names were HENRY and LOUCINDIE DOWNS HUDSON.  I would like all the info I can get.  I am very proud of my GRANDFATHER and of my ALABAMA HERITAGE.  THANKS!!
 
 
 

LOVE

Rikki Love ~ Jul 18 2000
Was wondering if I could get a death lookup?  We lost our ancestor abt. 1885 in Fulton Co., GA, but recently found him in AL on the 1900 Marion Co., AL census & the 1910 Fayette Co., AL census.  His name DAVID GREEN LOVE, he was 74 y/o on the 1910 census and we don't think that he lived much longer.  He was born Mar. 1836 in Rabun Co., GA. MANY THANK YOUS IN ADVANCE, RIKKI LOVE    www.rikki30.20m.com
 

 

DAVIS

Steve Vick ~ Jul 19 2000
Looking for info on the family of ALVIS DAVIS.  He and his family lived in Fayette County Alabama.  His wife was Eizabeth ?, he had a son Thomas, John T, and a daughter Emily.  Alvis DAVIS was born in North Carolina.  I have found records that Alvis DAVIS was in Fayette County around 1839, I found them in the 1860 census.  Anyone who has any info on this family please contact me.
 
 
 

JOHNSON • COTTON • EADES

monica ~ Jul 20 2000
I am in search for information about a JOHNSON family that lived in Fayette County.  I belive the relatives I'm looking for are Thomas Johnson who married Francis COTTON in 1856.  Their children were James Mack, Susan, Rufus Tall, George, Foster, and Emily.  I do not know when Thomas died, but I know that Francis COTTON-JOHNSON later married James EADES.  The family moved to Mena, Arkansas sometime before or around 1901, I've heard because of an outbreak of Malaria. I would be grateful for any information.
 
 
 

Newell's History of Fayette County • DAVIS

Steve Vick ~ Jul 28 2000
Can someone please advise me on how to purchase the History of FAYETTE COUNTY ALABAMA book by Newell. I beleive it has some of my DAVIS family history in it.
 
 
 

ERWIN • PICKLE • WARD

Katie Nola ~ Jul 29 2000
William ERWIN, b.ca1783 in S.C. was in Fayette as early as 1830.  Robert PICKLE, b. 21 Mar.1838 md.?  I would love to hear from other PICKLE researchers.  James PICKLE, b. 5 April 1813 in Georgia son of who???  He married: Jane WARD?? b. 11 Jan.1815.  Her mother was Elizabeth? wife of ??WARD ??  Have been researching the above families for a hundred years!!!  Thank you.  Katie Nola of Fort Worth, Texas  knola@juno.com
 
 
 

SMITH • WOOD • TINDAL • BARNES

Ruth Kendall ~ Aug 4 2000
SMITH - My ancestor was Solomon Smith - married (according to my information) a Nancy Jane Wood.  She may have been from Barbour County.  One of their children was John James Paul Smith who married Paralee Tindal.  There is a Solomon Smith listed as owing Jethro Barnes $102.00 per Barnes's probated will dated early 1861.  The family later migrated to Itawamba County MS where Solomon and Nancy are buried.  Any connections??
 
 
 

PRICE

Ramel Price Brown ~ Aug 13 2000
Price Family Tuscaloosa/Fayette County I am looking for any information or relatives for my family My granfather was Major Wilbur Price - His father was Thomas R. Price adn his father, Jesse Price. I see Jesse Price and wife Eliza on the 1860 Fayette county census and know there is some information somewhere. Any help is appreciated. Thanks Ramel Price Brown
 
 
 

OWENS • HENDERSON

Joyce Barber ~ Sep 8 2000
Looking for information on James Ervin OWENS, born 3/11/1873 and died 9/18/1950/buried at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Lamar Co. He married Maryan HENDERSON. Living in Lamar Co., in 1900 and have not been able to verify whereabouts before then. There are several Owens listed in the 1880 Fayette Co., census and some of these are buried in the same cemetery as James.
 
 
 

DAVIS

Steve Vick ~ Sep 11 2000
I am trying to determine if it would be worth the money to buy a copy of the Fayette County History book. Can someone please tell me if it has any info on the ALVIS DAVIS family in it. And any info on how to go about getting one.    http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Agora/2769/
 
 
 

LIVINGSTON • OWENS • PARKER • McCOOL

Pat Dakin ~ Sep 14 2000
LIVINGSTON, MOSES. Seeking info on the following children of Moses LIVINGSTON, b. Feb. 23, 1796, VA; d. between 1882-1889, Pilgrim, Fayette Co., AL. Would like to know children and/or spouses and/or any information on these families: WILLIAM LIVINGSTON, b. Nov. 14, 1824, Al, m. unknown first; Martha Ann OWENS second wife; CAROLINE LIVINGSTON, b. Sept. 22, 1826--no other info known; THOMAS MARION LIVINGSTON, b. Nov. 12, 1830--no other info known; SARAH J. LIVINGSTON, b. Jan 8, 1833--no other info known; ELENDER LIVINGSTON, b. Dec. 17, 1835--no other info known; RICHARD CARVIN LIVINGSTON, b. April 28, 1837, Pilgrims Rest, Fayette Co., AL, m. abt 1869 to Martha Elizabeth PARKER; do have children and some info; he fought in Civil War; JASPER LIVINGSTON, b. Aug. 25, 1830, d. Dec. 16, 1843--no other info known; HARVY R. LIVINGSTON, b. March 28, 1843, Pilgrim, Fayette Col, AL,--no other info known; SQUIRE C[LARK?] LIVINGSTON, b. April 2, 1845, Pilgrim, Fayette Co., AL-- no other info known; yes--Squire is the name in the family Bible; JACKSON N. LIVINGSTON, b. March 9, 1849, Pilgrim, Fayette Co., AL, d. Dec. 21, 1919, Pilgrim, Fayette Co.; m. Oct. 23, 1868, Mary Ann McCool, Fayette Co., AL; have names of children and some of their children--this is my direct line; JOHN LIVINGSTON, b. May 22, 1851, d. April 13, 1903--do not think he ever married and he lived with his brother Jackson. All birth dates were taken from the Moses Livingston family Bible, as well as some death dates. There was one other child, Aaron, b. Oct. 22, 1828, d. May 1, 1835. There are descendants from some of these families living in Fayette, Lamar, Pickens, and Walker counties, as well as Lowndes Co., MS. Would like to plan a family reunion in 2001 of these family lines. Any help with information on any of the above collateral lines, as well as children and their descendants would be appreciated. Thank you. patdakin@mindspring.com
 
 
 

BOUCHER • CATES

Sylvia Magee ~ Sep 23 2000
Thomas BOUCHER died 1830 in Fayette County, Alabama. He was married at the time to ANN ?. He left a will, however unable it was apparently destroyed, and unable to find a marriage record for him. Any information would be appreciated. Also any information on Margaret CATES who married a Thomas Boucher in 1825 would be appreciated.
 
 
 

LANSDALE • McCOOL

Lee Anne ~ Sep 29 2000
ISAAC LANSDALE My ancestor, Isaac Lansdale moved to your county late in his life and collected his Revolutionary War pension. He died in Fayette Co 21 Mar 1847. I am hoping that someone who really knows Fayette County history might be able to tell me where he and any other Lansdales might be buried. His wife was Sarah Gentry McCool Lansdale and his children: Abraham, Isaac Jr., John and George W. Even if it's just a theory I'd love to hear it. Thanks, Lee Anne
 
 
 

Shepherd Creek Baptist Church Cemetery

Lee Anne ~ Oct 5 2000
Hoping someone might have a survey of SHEPHERD CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH CEMETERY. There may be 2 with that name?  I would love to pay someone copying and mailing costs+ to send me a copy.
 
 
 

SLACK

Shirley Steinmetz ~ Oct 8 2000
RESOLVED SLACK -Does anyone have information on Resolved Slack who is listed as Justice of Peace in 1844 in Fayette County, Alabama? He is also listed in the 1850 Federal Census in Fayette County. There are numerous land records from 1839 to 1858 for purchased of land in Lamar County. His place of residence is Fayette.
 
 
 

STRICKLAND • KITTLE • FRANKLIN • GRAY

Myrt ~ Oct 9 2000
I am looking for info on these people: Mary A. ?? married Jacob Strickland They had 3 children: 1.Martha L. - married Dave Anderson 2.Emma 3.Ophelia Josephine "Josie" - was born Dec. 25, 1886. She had one child out of wedlock Ned Strickland born Feb. 10, 1904. She married S. Emery Kittle August 11, 1905 in Jefferson Co.AL. They had 3 children: 1. ?? 2. ?? 3.Edna Mae Kittle - was born Dec. 12, 1905. She married William Nathan Franklin June 26, 1921 in Fayette Co. AL  Josie then married Ed Gray in Fayette Co. AL. They had no children.
 
 
 

PORTER

Patricia Sutton ~ Oct 21 2000
Researching Samuel H. Porter and John L. Porter. Would like to exchange information with anyone researching these lines.
 
 
 

BURCHFIELD • HOCUTT

Peg Hocutt ~ Oct 24 2000
I am in possession of some old family funeral books.  These books contain the names of friends and relatives who attended BURCHFIELD/HOCUTT funerals.  I will be glad to post the names if anyone is interested, as they might find kinfolks and the area they were in on a certain date.  BURCHFIELD/HOCUTT, has connections to Fayette, Tuscaloosa, and Jefferson Counties, Alabama.
 
 
 

WATKINS • ROBERTS

Virginia Campbell ~ Oct 29 2000
I am still searching for information concerning ROLAND WATKINS, born 1825 in SC. Roland married MELINDA ROBERTS. He left Fayette County in 1867 and moved to Conway County, Arkansas. I would like to correspond with anyone who has information as to the parents of ROLAND WATKINS. Virginia
 
 
 

KILLINGSWORTH

Steve Killingsworth ~ Nov 22 2000
Looking for information on KILLINGSWORTH of Fayette county Alabama. thank you.
 
 
 

BURNS • RICHARDS

debbie melvin ~ Nov 23 2000
Looking for informatin on the shooting death of ancestor Jesse C. BURNS in Fayette county by Jos. RICHARDS, August 4th of 1883, as reported in the Marshall county newspaper,'Democrat'.  BURNS, his wife and four children resided in Marshall county, in Albertville.  Apparently Jos. RICHARDS was wounded but newspaper reported him as improving. Would like to find out if local newspaper had details: why Jesse BURNS was in Fayette county.  Any help appreciated.
 
 
 

WALTERS • NUCKOLS • BAKER • EARNEST

Keith Petrus ~ Dec 7 2000
I am searching for the family of Nancy Clementine WALTERS, married to Sidney Smith NUCKOLS. I am also looking for the family of Matilda E. BAKER, daughter of James Charles BAKER and Nancy EARNEST.
 
 
 

BYARS • SHAW

Sue Byars Walker ~ Dec 14 2000
Most of my Byars ancestors lived in Pickens, Lamar, and Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, prior to moving into the Tennessee Area. My great grandfather was John L. Byars, my 2nd great grandfather was Thaddeus Dudley Byars who married Malissa Shaw. If you know of any Byars in your area or if you have information on any of them, will be more than happy to share what I have. Sue
 
 
 

ABBOTT • ROBERTS • HAGER

Sandy Thixton ~ Dec 26 2000
ABBOTT, ROBERTS, HAGER: Noah Amos Abbott (b. 1841 Coweta Co. GA - d. 1920 Pontotoc Co. OK) married Nancy J. Hager on May 2, 1866. Nancy Jane Roberts (b. 1844 Tuscaloosa Co. AL - d. 1916 Pontotoc Co. OK) had two children by her first husband when she married Noah. Anyone know her first husband Hager's full name? Any other details would be appreciated.
 
 

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