HENRY COUNTY ALABAMA

Query Postings May 1998

CHUMNEY, EVANS, WATTS posted by Jim Chumney on Friday, May 1, 1998

My GGGGrandfather John A. CHUMNEY moved to Henry County circa 1820 from North Carolina. He married Millie WATTS on 8/3/1825 in Henry County, and after Millie's death, he married Nancy EVANS on 12/28/1844. The John A. Chumney family was recorded in the 1830,1840,and 1850 US census for Henry County. Any information on John A. Chumney would be appreciated. I have been unable to trace his roots back in North Carolina, but would dearly love to.

CULBRETH, RILEY posted by Peggy Riley on Saturday, May 2, 1998

Searching for descendants of D Y CULBRETH. His family was listed in the 1900 Henry Co. census. He was born Dec 1844, married Laura Ester RILEY. Both were born in GA. Children were Marcelus, Zebedee, Robert Lee, Jessie, Jake, Frances, Jonah, Tullie, Ella J, Elizabeth P, and Lilas M. I have much information on the family of Laura Riley and would be willing to share.

BARBER, LYNN posted by Barbara Jernigan Fowler on Sunday, May 3, 1998

Searching for the burial place of Nancy LYNN, b. c1814 and d. between 1856-1858, possibly died in childbirth. Wife of Solomon BARBER. Children were Susan b. 1836, Joseph M. b. 1838, Mary Ann b 1842, William b. 1842 and Charles Monroe b. 1856. Some of the Lynns and Barbers were was living in Henry CO, AL in 1860 and 1870. They moved back and forth between Gadsden CO, FL, Henry CO. AL, and Decatur CO, GA. Solomon Barber m. Susan LYNN 2nd. She was sister of Nancy. Thanks.

ATWELL, CLARK, PARKER, RODGERS, VANN posted by Betty Rodgers on Tuesday, May 5, 1998

I am posting this query for a friend who does not have Internet: Lewis ATWELL was born 1805 in New Hanover, NC, married Mary VANN, by 1840 was in Early Co. GA; by 1850 was in Henry Co., AL, then came to Jackson Co. MS by 1910. Would like to correspond with anyone about these ATWELLS, will share. Please write to Emma Parker, 2713 Hargrove Drive, Ocean Springs, MS 39564.

ARMSTRONG, BLACKSHEAR, BLACKSHER, BODIFORD, BONDIFORD, DUNBAR, ETHRIDGE, HARDWICK, HARWICK, MIMS, MORGAN, MULKEY, PARISH, SAUNDERS, THOMAS posted by Bowman A Price on Thursday, May 7, 1998

Would like to contact the descendants of: Henry Arby ETHRIDGE (1846, Randolph Co, GA - 1927 Henry Co, AL). He married Canzaidie C BONDIFORD (1850 AL - 1925 Henry Co, AL ) their children, all born in Henry CO, AL: 1. Oscar W Ethridge (1870 - 1936 Henry Co, AL) m /1 Gertrude PARISH m/2 Mary L (______) 2. Lizzie C ETHRIDGE (Sep 1872 - ????) m Joe SAUNDERS. 3. Leonard L ETHRIDGE (Aug 1874 - ????) m Clifford Rebbecca (______). 4. Noah Hamilton ETHRIDGE (Apr 1876 - ????) m Angie DUNBAR. 5. Henry W ETHRIDGE (Feb 1878 - Jun 1905 Henry Co, AL) m Lucy Jane HARWICK - HARDWICK 6. Lucy ETHRIDGE (Feb 1880 - Sep 1966) m John MIMS 7. Cora Mae ETHRIDGE (1882 - 1918 ????) m Leslie MORGAN. 8. Adnie ETHRIDGE (Aug 1884 - 1973 ????) m F J THOMAS. 9. Annie ETHRIDGE (Jun 1887 -Jun 1955 ????) m Moody MULKEY. 10. James Laurence ETHRIDGE (Jun 1889 - May 1955) m Addie ARMSTRONG 11. George Paul ETHRIDGE (Sep 1894 - May 1971 ????) m Willie BLACKSHEAR.

DAVIS, MCINTYRE, WATERS posted by Steve Taylor on Saturday, May 9, 1998

Seeking info on Duncan T. MCINTYRE, born March 1831 and wife, Malinda DAVIS born 2 May 1840 in Troy, AL. They resided in Henry County from 1870 and later Houston County. Malinda's father was Wesley DAVIS, listed on the 1855 state census in Henry County. He died in 1857 in Eufaula, AL. Also, seek info on George WATERS and wife Francis. Lived between Ashford and Headland in 1890's and had seven daughters.

GAYLORD, PEEBLES posted by Donna New on Friday, May 15, 1998

Robert GAYLORD was born in Henry County, AL Jan. 12, 1841 approx. His Mother was Jane Peebles GAYLORD. Looking for information on who his Dad was. Any information on GAYLORD or PEEBLES would be greatly appreciated

DANZEY, HUTTO, OATES, ROBINSON, SMITH, TRAWICK, WARD, WILLIAMS posted by Joan R Cardon on Wednesday, May 20, 1998

ROBINSON-WILLIAMS; seeking the parents of both of my 3rd GGParents; John C WILLIAMS, b 1 Nov 1805, Camden, Kershaw, SC, d bef 27 Feb 1875, Henry AL, md Frances ROBINSON, b 1803 Camden, Kershaw, SC, d aft 1870, Henry, AL. Children, Martha Ann Elizabeth b 14 Jun 1824/24 md William Isaiah OATES [My line] William J. WILLIAMSb 1827 md Martha_____? Catherine WILLIAMS b abt 1831 md William WARD; Eliza J.WILIAMS b 29 Nov 1831 md Thomas Y. SMITH; Mary WILLIAMS b 1836 md George HUTTO; Louisa b 1840 md George M DANZEY; John J or I. b 1844 md Nancy TRAWICK.

ARMSTRONG, AUSLEY, BAKER, DONAHO, DONAHOO, DUNNAHOE, FAIRCLOTH, HARTLESS, REGISTER posted by Marcia on Sunday, May 24, 1998

I am looking for a Thomas and Elizabeth (REGISTER) FAIRCLOTH. They were in Henry Co., Ala. before 1850. They moved to Polk Co., Tx between 1840 / 1850 with all their children. I would also like to know Thomas and Elizabeth's parents if anyone knows them. I will be glad to swap information with someone.

MORGAN, SMITH, SPARKS, THOMAS posted by Vanessa Cunniff on Monday, May 25, 1998

I am searching for information on Peter Morgan THOMAS (m: Martha Ann SPARKS and Callie MORGAN), Elias H. THOMAS (m: Nancy ?) and David H. THOMAS (m: Avey Mariah SMITH). They came to Henry County, AL in about 1845 from GA (possibly Talbot County). Federal census schedules indicates they were farmers. Who were their parents, where were they born, and where are they buried?

GERALD, GERALDS, GERELDS, GERRALD, GREER, MATTHEWS, WADE, WILSON posted by Betty Davis on Wednesday, May 27, 1998

I am researching the surname GERELDS/GERALDS, any spelling, and wonder if the Alabama IGI, Henry County, listing of D. R. GERRALD m Sarah Mathews 18 Sept. 1886; James F. GERALD m Rosa Wilson 10 March 1887, and Sarah GERRALD m Sam Wade 9 April 1889; are part of the same family and possibly children of James GERELDS and Drucilla Greer married in Lincoln County Tennessee 31 January 1842)?

AYERS, CLARK, DAWKINS, ESPY, KILPATRICK, LYNN, PITTS, RICHARDS posted by Lygia Dawkins Cutts on Thursday, May 28, 1998

I am searching fro any information of the family of Robert Hardy DAWKINS, b. 14 MAR 1829, GA d. 8 DEC 1890, Lawrenceville, Henry Co., AL, m. 4 NOV 1851, Henry Co., AL, Mary Ora RICHARDS, b. 1 JAN 1832, AL, d. 2 JUN 1901, Lawrenceville, Henry Co., AL. They had the following known children: Sarah Elizabeth m. Jospeh s. ESPY, Martha V., Mary Ella m. George CLARK, William T. m. Martha J. AYERS, Jennie m. William LYNN, Jr., Lula m. J.J. KILPATRICK Robert Hardy DAWKINS was the son of Absolom Tolbot DAWKINS, b. abt 1806, GA and Sarah Rebecca PITTS,b. abt 1809, GA, d. 25 JUN 1848, Lawrenceville, Henry Co., AL, daughter of Hary and Drucilla "NEAL" PITTS. ANy information on this family would be greatly appreciated! Will be happy to share info on this family!

MORRIS, NORRIS, ROBERSON posted by Charles Harris on Thursday, May 28, 1998

Researching James William Norris who married Elizabeth Roberson on on 4 Oct. 1831 in Henry County, AL. Probable children: Mariah, Mary, John M., Nancy, Hardy, James Hickman, Daniel, George, Thomas. If you have information, I would appreciate your response. Thanks in advance for your reply. Charlie Harris, Birmingham, AL

WORRELL posted by T. Worrell on Friday, May 29, 1998

I am looking for information on the parents and siblings of Benjamin WORRELL. He and his family were in Henry Co. for the 1860 census. His wife was Martha Catherine. He was killed at Peachtree Creek during the battle for Atlanta. His widow and family were in Thomas Co., Ga. after the war.

COHORN, DOUGLAS, HUGHES, JOHNSON, MAJORS posted by Frank Hughes on Saturday, May 30, 1998

Search on the MAJORS and HUGHES families.

WARD posted by Lou Lewis on Sunday, May 31, 1998

Looking for my ggrandfather that was in the 1850 census for Henry Co. His name is Johm Ward and shows his fathers name as W.H.Ward. Would appreciate any help. Thanks.

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