LAUDERDALE COUNTY,
ALABAMA
QUERIES FOR THE YEAR OF 1997
JANUARY THROUGH MARCH
Please be aware that some of the addresses may have changed. If you have a query posted on these pages, and the address is not correct, please notify me. Pat M. Mahan
Lynn Johnston Tue Jan 21
17:54:08 1997
I am looking for OLEY HENCE LETSON, b. 1886 in Courtland,AL. He married LOU RENA REEVES,b.
1896, Russellville, AL. They married in Courtland, AL in 1912. Oley's father's name was
HENCE HENDERSON LETSON. He married BELLE SPARKS. I am trying to get information on Belle
and her family. Also, I am looking for info on LOU RENA REEVES and her family. Her mother
was MARTHA GOODMON/GOODEN/GOODIN. Her father was FRANKLIN REEVES. He was in the Civil War.
These families lived in and around Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin, Lawrence, Morgan and
Limestone counties.
RITA KNIGHT Wed Jan 29
18:58:06 1997
Looking for info on NORRIS in Walker or Fayette co's in Alabama . Will exchange info
W. R. Pyle Fri Jan 31
19:13:42 1997
Looking for information on Blankenship Family in the Talladega, Alabama area, in the 1800
era. Also looking for McClellan Family in same area and the Roberts Family in Jackson, Co.
Alabama area. If any one has any information please let me know. Thanks. These people also
lived in the ironton area of Talladega, Co. Alabama
Pam Dorsey Mon Feb 10
15:59:31 1997
I am looking for any information on Ada Lee Groom b. 1872 d. 1-4-1949 buried in Moblie.
She married Peter Joseph Paul b. Mar 23, 1867 New Orleans also buried in Mobile. I need
any info at all concerning these people. Thanks. Also info on daughter Lee Etta Paul
marrried to Rod Trilck.
teresa moore Tue
Feb 11 19:00:50 1997
I want to know if you have any information on a Clarence Leo Edwards born2-23-1913 died
3-3-71.in Shelby County; he was my grandfather and I"m trying to find out more
information about him. he married Addis Louise Ellison born 7-6-1914 and died
11-21-1990.Also I'd like some information on John Franklin White born 11-9-1910 died
5-28-1994 he married Mittice Lorene Ball born 1-6-1906 died 12-16-1983 Also Ada Jinks died
in 1953; Lon White died in may of 63
Debra Burhite Wed Feb 12
12:59:03 1997
I am searching for a Mary Frances BURCHFIELD. She is from Alabama. Lived in Paducah,Ky in
1954. She was born in the 1930's. Any info on her or any family please contact me.
Morris Lamberson Wed
Feb 12 14:32:42 1997
I am looking for information on my grandpa - Elijah Lamberson - He was born about 1818 in
SC (not sure of county) later moved west and was on Tippah cty MI census in 1850. He
married a person from AL, so I am hoping to get some leads from AL - not sure if he lived
in Al. In the 1950s the family moved to Independence co AR. Any information would be
appreciated. Morris Lamberson, 951 Joseph Dr., Conway, AR 72032
Larry J. Guthrie Fri
Feb 14 07:36:57 1997
My gt-gt-gt-grandfather was one Nathaniel Guthrie who died ca. 1832 whereabouts unknown,
but probably in NW Alabama. I believe he moved from Halifax Co., Virginia about 1815-1820.
He probably lived for a while in Lauderdale Co., Alabama. He had as least two sons. One,
born about 1801, John Guthrie evidently lived and died(1870) in Alabama, but all of his
descendants moved to Oklahoma around 1890. The second son William Guthrie (b. 1818) lived
most of his live in Colbert Co., Alabama. His grave is in the Margarum Cemetery. John
lived during the 1840's, 50's and 60's. I need information about Nathaniel especially his
parents.
elizabeth gonder Sun Feb
16 08:53:02 1997
I am looking for any and all information on my great grandfather, David James Trott. He
was born on July 22,1884 in Pullman, Illinois. He joined the United States Navy on
September 13, 1907, as a machinist's mate 2nd class in Chattanooga and was transferred to
the USS Franklin on the same date. On October 28, 1907 he was transferred to USS Virginia.
His military id # was 157-39-92. This is all the information I have. If someone could even
give me some direction it would be appreciated.
Cynthia Reed Mon Feb 24
08:36:45 1997
Searching for Martha Elizabeth FARR b 1 aug 1844, Emily/Emma Ann FARR b 11 apr 1851,
Florance FARR b 1849, and James Turner FARR b 27 jul 1848. Believed to have been born in
Florance/Floranceville, Lauderdale, Alabama. If anyone has any information regarding these
people, please let me know. Know that Martha Elizabeth's father was John Lewis FARR b 1816
in Rutherford Tennessee. Her mother was Ann C. Pinkston but have no other information than
her name. Can anyone help? Thanks
Sharon
Aughinbaugh Mon Feb 24 10:26:16 1997
I'm looking for further information on Martha Ann Mitchell, born in Lauderdale,Co.
December, 1809
Mary L. Wallace Mon Feb 24
23:41:34 1997
Need info on the ROBINSON family in Lexington,Lauderdale, Ala. Joseph R. ROBINSON b.
1802,Maury Co., Tn. [3rd of 5 children] m. Cintha VAWTERS in 1824,LAWRENCE Co., Ala.
children: william A. b. Al.--Emily Jane b. Jan.16, 1831, Ala.--Lovin R. b. 1834 Ala.
--Mary Elizabeth Sarah Charlotte b. Ms.This family moved to Iuka, Ms. after 1834 or 1840,
Joseph may have operated a Hotel in Iuka. Any info on the Robinsons & Vawters would be
appreciated. happy to share information.
Steve Marlowe Tue Feb 25
14:34:17 1997
Researching Lauderdale County families: ROGERS, COMER, WILLIAMS, BELEW, CRABB, WHITE.
Would appreciate any help.
LeRoy Nichols lll Wed
Feb 26 15:37:26 1997
looking for information on the JORDAN family found Brothers
Peter,John,George,Tilman,Robert and Sister Martha on 1870 Lauderdale [Center Star] county
ALABAMA census they ranged in AGE from 16-30 at this time I`am LOOKING for their PARENTS
NAMES JOHN JORDAN married MARTHA PATRICK Center Star ALA apprx 1870 LOOKING for
information on PATRICK and READER FAMILIES MARTHA mother and fathers maiden names looking
foward to hearing from someone
BARBARA HAMEL Sat Mar 1
12:39:21 1997
Looking for informatin on John Barron and Mary (Humes) Barron married in Lauderdale County
in 1823. Isaac Barron was the second son of John and Mary Barron.
Zandra Walker Mon Mar 3
15:05:07 1997
Walker, Staggs, Looking for any information on John Walker b.abt 1890 and Rosa Alma Staggs
b. 1892. Or any information on these two families. Rosa and John had a son Cecil Coy
Walker b. 1915.
Gil Creasy Mon Mar 3
18:29:15 1997
Searching for information on my grandparents---Joe T. Creasy-born 1861, died 1953, buried
@ Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Cypress Inn, Tn.--Sara E. Davis born1865, died 1919, buried at
same place. Would like to know their place of birth, where they were married, their
parents names, their brothers and sisters names and/or any other info available. They
owned land in southern Wayne Co. Tn. and Lauderdale Co. Al. from the early 1900's that we
know of. They had 7 children-Jessie B., Richard, William M., Liddie, Roxie, Isabelle and
Callie. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Kay Bradley Mon Mar 3
19:47:19 1997
Searching for information and/or descendants of the HUDDLESTON family listed on the 1830
and 1840 Lauderdale Co. census. Joseph S. HUDDLESTON and wife Elizabeth YOUNG came from SC
to Lauderdale Co. Some of their children married there. Charlotte married Elias
FAIRIS/FARIS, Felix married Elizabeth JONES, Andrew Jackson mar Bertha SEGO. Any tidbit of
info greatly appreciated. Willing to share.
Michael Parker Mon Mar 3
19:57:20 1997
Looking for information on Peter S. PARKER a resident of Lauderdale county from 1832 until
his death in about 1864. Formerly of Rowan Co. NC, Peter S. PARKER married Sarah HENDREN
in 1809. Their children include William E. PARKER, Turner S. PARKER, Andrew I. PARKER,
Eliza J.(LIPSCOMB), Elizabeth (GARRETT), Clemelia C. (COOK), Mary Ann (HOGE), Sarah
S.A.(REYNOLDS) and Nancy I. (ARMSTEAD). I have descendancy through William E. and am
seeking both ancestory of Peter S. and vital info his wife and other children. One other
related family is the Vachel IAMS/IJAMS line, an uncle to Sarah HENDREN.
Mary Ellen Ledford Tue Feb 4
22:33:47 1997
Need help with familis of Fountain ROGERS born 1797 d 1873 Lauderdale Co. Al., buried near
Rogersville, Al, son of William ROGERS. Married Rhoda CRABB Oct 1816 Fayette Co. Ky or
White Co. Tn. Children were Joseph Calvin; Rhoda Rebecca; Clayborne Kyle; Mary Adelene;
James Franklin; Mortimer; Fountain; John Jefferson Wiley.
Yvonne Stedman Fri Feb
7 20:30:34 1997
I am looking for any information on William COLLIER who married Catherine ROBINSON. They
had Mary b. 1804, Polly, Sarah W. born 5 Mar 1811, Joseph, Caleb and Samuel, all born in
Lauderdale Co. Sarh W. Collei married Benjamin STACY 12 Sept 1826 also in Lauderdale Co.
Any information on these families would be appreciated. Thanks, Yvonne in Shelton, Wa
Gil Creasy Fri Mar 7
11:14:00 1997
Searching for information on my grand parents James Larkin Crosslin born 1873 in Coffee
Co., Tn died 1962 in Florence, Al. buried Pleasant Ridge Cemetery in Petersville, Al.
Married to Frances Ellen Harris born 1886 - don't know where - died 1982 in Florence, Al.,
buried same place as my grandfather. Would like to know when he came to Alabama and if
other members of his family came with him; when and where married and where Frances Ellen
was born and raised and did she have family in Alabama? All information appreciated.
Marilyn Primero Fri Mar 7
21:43:52 1997
Would like to hear from any of you who are researching the ALEXANDER family of Lawrence
County, AL. James Alexander and first spouse, Kitty WALKER, had 10 children. They were
William Wilburn m. Mary Aldridge, Thomas Walker m. Nancy Minerva Cunningham, David Clay m.
Julia Ann Cunningham, Sarah Belle m. Jesse Washington Aldridge, Kitty m. James Aldridge,
Elizabeth m. Issac Pope, James m. Mary Johnson, Mary m.John Newton Aldridge, Nancy Minerva
m. James Armstrong Aldridge,and George Washington m. Rachel Thompson. Kitty died in 1823
and James m. Elizabeth Sheffield, they had 4 children, they were Ferebe Louisa m.
Alexander EARP, John m. Mary Gillespie, Malinda m. George W. Thompson and Riley ALEXANDER
was killed at Chickamauga during Civil War. I am descended from David Clay Alexander who
m. Julia Ann Cunningham. Have lots of info, would like to hear from any and all who have
connections to these pioneers of Lawrence County, Alabama from the 1818's to present day.
I've completed alot of the research but would love additional info.
John MacKenzie Sat Mar
8 07:04:08 1997
I have been researching the Gaisser family from Colbert Cty (Franklin Cty). I am
interested in any information on the following individuals: John D. Gaisser (Guizer) B.
1799 in Germany Death Date: ? Married to: Ann (Maiden name unknown) John H. Gaisser
(Guizer) B. Abt. 1830-1840 Death Date: ? Married to Louise (Maiden name unknown) Childrens
Names: Thomas B. Gaisser (1866-Unk) John Gaisser (Abt. 1862-Unk) Joseph Gaisser (Abt.
1863-Unk) George Gaisser (Abt. 1873-Unk)
John Alan Thigpen Sun Mar 9
15:01:04 1997
I am seeking informantion on the families of J.W. Fulks born @ 1810, and his wife's
family, Nancy C. Vickers born @ 1816. Their Daughter Mahala married my great grandfather
Ira Bluford Thigpen. I have only some census records from 1840 50 and 60. J. W. Fulks was
not listed in 1850 so I assume he died prior to that time. Any assistance would be greatly
appreciated. John Alan Thigpen
Sandra Page Mon Mar 10
17:52:00 1997
G-g-grandmother Margaret Caroline LITTLE,b circa 1840.Father Charles Little b? Mother
Sarah HILL ,b unknown date, supposidly Va.Brothers and sisters unknown but might have had
a brother or uncle Benjamen.Margaret's obit.(OHIO) states she was born and raised in
ROGERSVILLE,Al.Should have been listed in 1850 censes but couldn't find any LITTLES!!!
Alyson Austin Rabren Thu
Mar 13 08:16:18 1997
I am looking for family of John Calhoun Austin(Jack).His children:Molly,John
Harvey,Luther,Isaac Samuel(my great-grand- father).My grandfather:Walter Clarence
Austin.Isaac Samuel was married to Delilah Richards and Donie Slayton.Jack lived around
Little Hatton.Family is still in Sheffield,Muscle Shoals,Leigh- ton area.
Linda Coleman Fri Mar 14
20:35:06 1997
BANKS-Seeking information about Thomas Robert"Bob" Baxter BANKS(10 June 1784,VA)
who lived in Lauderdate Co.AL between 1816 and 1830's.His wife was Susannah Rose JARVIS(b.
29 Feb.1788, NC) d/o Reziah JARVIS.
Cathy Jones Sat Mar 15
00:21:28 1997
Researching Rhodes, Walker, Hanna, Jones,and Lester in Lauderdale County.
Kay Parker McCary Sat Mar 15
17:19:35 1997
BELSHA and RHODES, would like to share info on these ancestors that lived in Lauderdale
Co. 1820's to before 1870. They had moved to Shelby County, TEXAS by then.
Brian K. Eddy Sat
Mar 15 18:57:56 1997
I am looking for info about my g-grandfather. Fred Leon SHELTON. b. April 18, 1896 in
Ripley ala. Lauderdale county. I know only the names of his parents Sampson SHELTON and
Naomi GRAHAM. Any help that can be given would be greatly appreciated. -Brian K. Eddy
Dianne Morris Mon Mar 17
13:11:16 1997
I am seeking information on the families of James Faulkenberry (born ca 1800)married to
Sarah McKnight and his daughter Ellen Adeline Faulkenberry who married a Truitt.Adaline
was widowed around 1869-70 and remarried a man by the name of E.E. LEE. She died shortly
thereafter. Seek info on TRUITTS.Thanks
Lee Brown Garrett Sun Mar
23 00:11:47 1997
I am looking for any BROWNs that had a son named EUSREY (Usrey), b. abt 1812. His first or
middle name may have been, James, Martin, William or Thomas. He married Lucinda EAVES in
Marengo, Co., Ala.in 1833. I am also looking in Lauderdale Co. for THOMAS HENRY POWERS, b.
25 Feb 1863, Martha Ann YORK, George W. WHITE, his parents: John Bradford WHITE and
Cynthia BARNETT, his wife, Nancy WHITE and her parents: Sherwood WHITE and Jane HARVEY,
dau of John Harvey from Fairfield Co, SC.
Fred Sanders Wed Mar 26
04:35:34 1997
Researching Henry Gadd ROBINSON b. abt 1822 TN m.10 Feb 1847 Lauderdale, AL Dianah Matilda
ODOM b. abt 1817 TN d. bef 1880 Savannah, Hardin, TN. Any dat on parents, siblings, etc.
Carey Rogers Sat
Mar 29 11:43:34 1997
John and Samuel BENTLEY are in the 1860 Lauderdale census. John is buried in the Wilborn
Cemetery next to 10 yr old Leabrucy BENTLEY. I am looking for any connection between these
BENTLEYS and a Lebrucy BENTLEY who lived in Limestone County. Any information would be
appreciated.