Ross Smith Fri Jan 7 19:17:28 2011
Silas Benjamin RAY was born in 1884 in Winston co alabama and went to Fayette co Al.  He lived in the Georges Creek area I believe.  He married Annie May Strickland. 

Silas Benjamin RAY had a brother named David Clinton RAY who was born in 1882 in Winston co Al.  He also went to Fayette c Al.  He died in 1967 in Berry co Al.  David Clinton RAY died in 1949.  He and his son Silas Jr drowned in the Warrior River. 

Silas Benjamin RAY had children - Charles Taze RAY, born 1917; Elijah Friedman RAY, born 1907; Johnnie Eugene RAY, born 1909; Charley RAY, born 1917; Silas RAY Jr., born 1926; Hermon Leo RAY, born 1931.

Would anyone know if any of the children of Silas Benjamin RAY and Annie Mae STRICKLAND that are listed are still living or who their children are.  I would like to have a DNA test done but it has to be a direct male descendant of Silas Benjamin RAY.  I will pay for the DNA test.  IF anyone knows the RAYS in the George's Creek area or the Berry Al area of Fayette co Al please ask them to contact me.  Also, the draft card from 1917 for Silas Benjamin Ray born 1884 says he was white and indian.  Would anyone know if the RAYS were native American?  Any help appreciated.  Ross <rsmith6670@msn.com> 

Mary Louise Hanson Tue Jan 18 12:16:41 2011
Sarah Drucilla BYARS HARPER appeared last on the 1910 Fayette Co.AL census/Webster area.  Sarah was a Civil War widow (of James Warren HARPER, age 66 with 8 children living.  Sarah was in the hh of her daughter, Martha Emoline HARPER TAYLOR, who was also a widow age 48.  Martha Emoline HARPER TAYLOR had 7 children with 6 living in 1910.  Martha Emoline had two children in her hh, Susan Taylor age 19 and John T. Taylor age 17.  Martha and her husband are buried in Berryhill cemetery.  Where is Sarah Drucilla BYARS HARPER BURIED?  Your help needed and appreciated.  

John Edd Thompson Jr Mon Feb 14 12:32:48 2011
I am looking for a copy of a picture of the Fayette High School football team 1929, 30, or 31.  My father, JOHN EDD THOMPSON, is in that picture.  

Glenda Norris Mon Apr 11 20:52:58 2011
Looking for Shepherd Cemetery #3.  It is in the Newtonville area.  Does anyone know its location?  

Cyndy Hallmark Tue Jul 5 13:04:10 2011
I have a picture taken at the home of VIRGIL and MARTHA RANDOLPH with children: TOLBERT, ROSA, CLIFTON, RAYMOND, FLORENCE, WALTER, MARTHA, and IRA ARMSTRONG; AB ARMSTRONG; JOHN and JIM STOUGH; TIM and CARL BAILEY; PETE TIDWELL; and RAS SAMS (SAMUELS).  Ras Sams is my ggreat-grandfather.  I'm trying to find any information on the Sams (SAMUELS) Family.  Rass and his wife at Kelly cemetery in Eldridge.  Any information would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks  

Deanna Knight Thu Sep 15 22:44:08 2011
JONES BAKER  

Melissa Sides Tue Dec 6 08:40:00 2011
I am looking for any information on George W. Townsend or any family members, whether deceased or still alive.  I found George Townsend on the 1860 Fayette County census being about 15 years old and living with his parents, William and Emaly Townsend and several other siblings.  This George W. Townsend is my great-grand father.

My Mother is 86 and she has tried for years to find other family members.  I am sure George's siblings have living relatives.  Are there any of the descendants who live in the Fayette Co. area that could help us.  ANY information on George or any family members would be greatly appreciated.  George married Alice Simmons in Lawrence Co. Alabama.  We think he may have been married to a "Susan" before marrying Alice.  Alice is the grand-daughter of the legendary "Aunt Jenny Brooks Johnston" from Winston Co, Tories of the Hills, living in the Bankhead Forest.  PH# 256-216-0655 or email <msides13@gmail.com>  THANK YOU!!!