LAUDERDALE COUNTY, ALABAMA
QUERIES
JAN - FEB - MAR 1999
If you have a query here, please check your e-mail address. If it is not correct, please notify me. Pat M. Mahan
BROADFOOT
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 19:02:43 -0600 (CST)
From: sbfoot@webtv.net (stephen broadfoot )
Looking for early relatives of Thomas BROADFOOT b1879 d 1960.parents, gparents. Trying to
connect to wealth of data from Scotland -> USA 1675-1800's. Thanks
BEVELS - HOLT
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 00:03:26 EST
From: Jpdanek@aol.com
Were there any BEVELS families in Lauderdale Co Ala? Searching for the descendants of the
Elisha Green BEVELS who m. Lucinda "Louisa" Elizabeth HOLT 6 Oct 1856 in Lincoln
Co TN. He was born in 1837 in TN and she was born in 1841 in Williamson Co TN. He died in
1915 ub Kelso, Lincoln Co TN and she died after Feb. 1917 (exact date unknown). Their
known children were: James B. BEVELS; Mary Sue "Mollie" BEVELS, born 1867, who
m. James W. BEVELS in Lincoln Co TN and lived in Giles Co TN; Roy BEVELS lived in Thatch,
Ala. in 1916; E.G. BEVELS Jr.; Jennie BEVELS; Benson BEVELS; Ida BEVELS m. Oscar E.
STEWART in 1894; Bessie Lee BEVELS m. Arthur T. STEWART in 1907. Do you recognize any of
these family members? Looking for any descendants who may live in Lauderdale Co AL. Any
information appreciated.
MONROE - CANNON
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 07:58:39 EST
From: JAgosta407@aol.com
researching Samuel MONROE in Lauderdale County--with son, R.H.MONROE (Robert or Rueben
b.1839--m. Martha C. CANNON in 1859) and their families
GARNER - STUTTS - KENNEDY
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:34:41 PST
From: "bill garner" garnerbill@hotmail.com
I am seeking information about two Lewis GARNERs (#1,#2), William
GARNER, John GARNER, Lucy (GARNER) STUTTS, Bill Jack STUTTS and the Kennedy Gun Factory
near Green Hill. I have documentation the
Lewis #1 lived in Lauderdale Co. from around 1818-1842. Lewis#2
was born in N.C. in 1795 and moved his family to Lauderdale Co. in 1852, then on to Lee
Co. MS. around 1857. Lewis#2 daughter was
Lucy GARNER (b.1833 in N.C.) and married a STUTTS (John Jack Stutts? or Wesley Stutts?).
Two of their sons were Bill Jack and Hugh STUTTS.
Lucy GARNER's brother was William GARNER (b. abt1837 in N.C.) and
lived in the Florence area from 1852-his death. He may be buried in the
Rice Cemetery. His son was John GARNER. I would like to correspond with anyone who has
information about the Kennedy Gun Factory of Green Hill. Thank You for your help. Bill
Garner
GREEN - GREY
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 15:48:59 -500
From: "Greg Green" GreenG@calhoun-city.k12.ga.us
Green: I am seeking information about Robert Raleigh GREEN. He was born April 26,
1880 and died August 12, 1963. He is buried at Richardson Chapel in Lauderdale
County. He had two wives: Lillie Jane GREY and Lonnie. He had six children that I
know of: Edward, Herbert, Henry, James, Howard, and Annie. I have told that he had a
brother named Alonzo GREEN. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Greg Green greeng@calhoun-city.k12.ga.us
P.O.Box 992, Calhoun, GA 30703
HIGGINS - JOHNSON - MANGUM - PRICE
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:49:02 EST
From: JGr7443496@aol.com
Lillie Lee HIGGINS b-ca.1886/88 Waterloo, Lauderdale, Al. m-Robert
Mara (Maury) JOHNSON
Charles HIGGINS b-ca.1861 m-Cynthia MANGUM
John HIGGINS m-Mary PRICE
My HIGGINS line is in Waterloo,Lauderdale,Al. Any info on HIGGINS in this area
appreciated. Janette
SCOTT
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 02:02:26 EST
From: CHRISHAYNE@aol.com
Newton SCOTT was reported in a Maury Co. TN newspaper, died Jan 1865, murdered by
guerillas in Lauderdale County, AL I am looking for a James Newton SCOTT born 1801-1810
Maury Co. TN who went by the name of Newton. Are there any SCOTT families in Lauderdale
County, AL who have connections to Maury Co. TN? If so, I'd like to hear from you.
Paulette Haynes chrishayne@aol.com
POOL(E) - PALMER
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 14:16:26 -0700
From: msmustrd@ix.netcom.com
I would like to hear from anyone who has done research on the family
names of POOL(E) and PALMER from the Lauderdale County area from the mid to late 1800's.
In particular, I am looking for more information on my great-great-grandparents,
D.L.("Doc") Palmer and Martha Kay
(Pool/Poole) Palmer. They were both born in Alabama in the 1850's and
were married there in the late 1870's. They later moved with their
children to Hopkins County, Texas near Sulphur Springs. I am just
starting to do research and am fairly new at the procedures. I'd appreciate any
information anyone could offer on the above names. Thanks! Julie
CANNON
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:32:19 EST
From: JAgosta407@aol.com
Searching for the family of Jabez Cannon in Lauderdale County--also wrote book on Civil
War experiences printed in 1900. Jagosta407@aol.com
HUGHES - McCLURE - SMITHSON - PORTER - EASTEP
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 06:54:51 -0700
From: Carol L Aldinger caldinge@wyoming.com
Would like to visit with any one who has this combination of names in
Lauderdale Co or part of the list.
My McCLUREs lived there from 1835, SMITHSONs about the same time, ESTEP/EASTEPs go back
further.
My PORTER was said to have been born there, and married a HUGHES from elsewhere. All are
in my family.
CARR - YOUNG
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 20:26:34 -0800
From: "William E. Carr" ccqps@ra.cland.net
Request info on family of Harris T. CARR and Mary (Pollie) YOUNG.
Residents of Lauderdale County for many years. Harris T. CARR may have been owner of grist
mill at Rawhide (Cloverdale). Harris T. Carr 3 Jul 1803 - 3 Sep 1885; Mary Carr 15 Aug
1809 - 1 Aug 1893
Will Carr ccqps@cland.net
LUCAS - SOLOMON - BROWN
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 21:25:39 -0500
From: BlackRaven blackraven@mindspring.com
Does anyone have any info on an H. P. LUCAS listed in the 1900 census records. My
grandfather was Herbert Powell LUCAS and was supost to have been born in AL and was said
to be full Cherokee Indian. He married Callie Ezell Solomon. My mother was Grace Gertrude
LUCAS. She married my father in 1940, John Ephrum BROWN. I was born in 1957. I've only got
my Gparents names, DOB/DOD/Place of burial, my aunts and uncles names and dates of
birth and eath. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mary Kathryn Brown Runnels,
FRANKS - MARTIN
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:34:34 -0600
From: "joannbrandon" artist@nehp.net
Looking for the parents of Thomas Fredrick Franks b.1859-1927--Married to Lettie Elizabeth
MARTIN b.1861-1929. Both are buried in Parkers cem. and were moved from Baugh cem. due to
TVA flooding. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks, artist@nehp.net
HOLLEY - GUTHRIE
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:58:10 -0800
From: "Layne A. Holley" gunnerholley@heart.net
Looking for information/photographs on the following family: Fred Edward HOLLEY and his
wife, Dessie Mae GUTHRIE. Fred was born in 1899 in Itawamba County, MS. Fred died in 1934
and is buried in the cemetery at Grassy, AL. Fred had the following siblings: Ozzo, Grover
Odell, Flora, Gladys, Edison, Lorena, and Eula Mae
Dessie Mae Guthrie Holley was a resident of Florence, AL. She died in 1989 and is buried at
Grassy, AL. Dessie's siblings include: Gracie, O.T., Horace, Lonnie, and Myrtle Lee.
Fred is my dad's father. Dad's family experienced two separate house fires during their
lifetime which destroyed all valuable family documents and photographs. Any help would be
greatly appreciated.
Thank You, Layne A. Holley gunnerholley@hotmail.com
RIDDLE
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 22:16:34 -0800
From: Stan Kelley dturner@ksinc.net
Looking for information on my uncle, John Riddle, who live in Florence,
AL. Last time I saw him was in 1957, in Florence, AL. Believe he died
in the 1970's. He worked at the Wilson Dam. Appreciate any help.
Stan Kelley
SMITH - MANGRUM - REED
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 18:22:36 -0600
From: "joannbrandon" artist@nehp.net
any one having information about the SMITHs buried at Waites cem. please e-mail. Joseph
b.1830 in Lawrenceburg, tn. married to Lucie Ann MANGRUM. I believe his father might be
John S. SMITH b.1895 and I believe he was marr. to Rebecca REED. Children-Calvin,Jos.,
James M., Robert, Thos., Hamilton, Amanda, and Parthenia(may have been a relative).
If anyone knows these Smiths'-please send e-mail, I would appreciate any info. Thanks, artist@nehp.net
McCLUSKY - FREEMAN
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:47:05 EST
From: Smoldrn@aol.com
I am looking for info on Chas. (Charles?) McCLUSKY- Postmaster of Cherry Grove, Lauderdale
County, AL. Someone gave me a note that this info was obtained in Vol. 16, Alabama Records
July 20, 1842. He is supposedly somehow related to my great great grandmother, Ann
McCLUSKY FREEMAN. She was born in Alabama 12/13/1818 ( county unknown). She married James
L. FREEMAN in Alabama ( they lived in Walker County in 1850 ) circa 1845, their 1st child,
Leander D. FREEMAN was born in 1847. If possible, I would like to find out if Chas.
McCLUSKY is listed anywhere with names of any children. Thanks in advance. Dawn
Freeman Smith Email - Smoldrn@aol.com
SEATON - SHARP
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 22:02:18 -0500
From: pwwdlw@mail.swbell.net
I am looking for information on Levi SEATON, died 1904, Waterloo, AL.
Married to Loisia SHARP, died 1916, Waterloo, AL. He is my husband's GGG Grandfather.
I am needing his date and place of birth, parents, sibling and children's names.
Loisia's as well if that is available Donna Whitaker
HENDRIX - POLK - KIRKLAND
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 23:18:38 -0600
From: "Frances Keeton" keetonr@fwb.gulf.net
Looking For A Enoch Rufus HENDRIX b 15 Feb 1864 d 13 May 1930 Married Lorinah K. POLK. I
am looking for verification that he is the son of William B and Missouri Ann KIRKLAND
HENDRIX. Possible in Lauderdale Co 1870 Census or nearby County.
HICKS - SARTAIN - HIGGS
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:54:52 -0600
From: The Nickell Family nickell2@flash.net
Searching for information about the HICKS and SARTAIN Families. James C. HICKS and
Susannah SARTAIN were married October 10, 1850 in Lauderdale County, Alabama. They had one
daughter, Julia Octavious Emiline HICKS b. November 21, 1855 in Florence, Lauderdale
County, Alabama. Julia's parents died when she was very young and she was raised by her
aunt, Mary J. Sartain HIGGS who was b. in Morgan County, Alabama. Mary was the wife of
Thomas HIGGS and they raised Julia in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Would like to hear from
anyone researching these families. Page Nichols Nickell nickell2@flash.net
HENDERSON - BUSH
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 20:14:42 -0800
From: "James H. Paget" jhp@ozarkisp.net
Looking for info on Samuel HENDERSON & Sarah J. BUSH, lived in the area around 1825.
Son John C. HENDERSON b. 1825 Lauderdale Co. AL. Thank
You. James Henderson Paget
ROSS - CRYMES
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:57:00 -0700
From: "Vera Reeves" leroy@centuryinter.net
I'm still looking for information on Camel ROSS and his wife Mary / Polly CRYMES that were
in Lauderdale County in 1860. In AR in 1870 but she and her children are listed in
Lauderdale County again in 1880 with out him. Any information welcome. Vera Reeves leroy@centuryinter.net
TURNER
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:46:13 -0600
From: "Cox Family" drcoxadc@brightok.net
Does anyone know anything about a John Turner Cemetery in the Waterloo area? Any
information would be appreciated. Thanks Angela Morgan Co x
LEE - BUCKALEW
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 15:39:21 -0800
From: Eugean Heiney eeheiney@snet.net
Seeking info on Cordelia Lucinda LEE who was born in Florence,
Lauderdale, AL abt. 1872. Unknown parents names, only that they were
from TN. Married abt 1898 to William Benson BUCKALEW. Any info would be appreciated. Thank
You Gean Heiney eeheiney@snet.net
JOHNSON - WHITTEN
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 18:09:30 EST
From: JGr7443496@aol.com
Seeking info Nancy JOHNSON m-?WHITTEN. Lived in Lauderdale co.Al. ca.1900. Her
brother, John C.(Causman) "Pat"Johnson was in Hardin co.TN. Any info
appreciated. Please e-mail jgr7443496@aol.com
BAILEY
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 23:19:51 -0600
From: "eaglet" eaglet@airmail.net
Could I please ask if someone could obtain a newspaper obit from your local library for
me? I seek the obit of RICHARD H. BAILEY who died Dec. 16, 1939 and is buried at Mitchell
Cemetery. Getting the data by email would be
great; however, I am more than willing to reimburse for copying/mailing by snail mail. I
seek contact with any descendants of this family as well.
Thanks. Jackie Presley eaglet@airmail.net
STRICKLAND - STRAIN
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:08:55 EST
From: SamCarm@aol.com
STRICKLAND, Mary Elizabeth b.1843 dau of Thomas awnd Mary Ann Strain. Possibly died in
Lauderdale, Co. Lived there later years of her life. Please e-mail if you have any
information. Sam Carm@aol.com
BARNETT - McCLURE - WHITE - CALL
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 20:13:50 EST
From: B5090@aol.com
Looking for anyone with a Parry Barnett, born: about 1814 in SC....her parents are Ezekiel
and Olive BARNETT.......Parry married William McCLURE in SC in 1831.....children James I.
McCLURE and Elizabeth McCLURE.....
Elmina BARNETT, born 15 July 1815....married Daniel WHITE III in Lauderdale Co. their
daughter Mahala Surilda WHITE married Samuel H., CALL........
Both are in my family, any connections???
Barb Allison B5090@aol.com
HOLDEN - WEST - PACE
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:19:38 +0100
From: Patrick Holden pholden@swbell.net
Am looking for info abt the children of Joseph HOLDEN b abt 1790 in VA, d abt 1850 in
Lauderdale county. I know that he had 12 children, some born in TN and others in AL.
Specifically, I am looking for an indication that he may have had a son or a nephew named
Eli H HOLDEN b abt 1831 in TN. I have been told that Joseph may be related to my family
line (Eli HOLDEN). Also looking for info about Joseph daughters Susan Caroline who married
Levi WEST and Martha J HOLDEN who married Simpson WEST. Finally, looking for info on
Solomon WEST, who was born abt 1825 in Lauderdale county , married Mary PACE and was a
brother-in-law to Eli HOLDEN thru marriage. I have info to share re: Holdens, Paces.
Thanks Pat
KIDDY - STANDRIDGE
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 20:51:16 EST
From: KIDDYOWEN@aol.com
Looking for information about James KIDDY and wife, Elizabeth, who lived in Lauderdale
Co., AL from 1830 - 1840. Elizabeth is believed to have been a STANDRIDGE. Does anyone
have any information about this family?
COOPER - NOLAN
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 23:02:48 EST
From: JSnow59343@aol.com
I am looking for information on John COOPER married to Carmelite B. NOLAN. they
lived in Lauderdale County in 1800s. I have them listed on 1870 census. Anyone out there
working on this family or have information?
HILL - NABORS
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 13:59:24 EST
From: JLyons6130@aol.com
I am searching for info on a Henry Hill d 1850 in Lauderdale Co. m to a Judith Nabors.
Would appreciate any help. Dorlyne Lyons
JLyons6130@aol.com
SARTAIN or SARTIN - HICKS
Date: Sun, 07 Mar 1999 20:36:48 -0600
From: The Nickell Family nickell2@flash.net
I am searching for the parents of sisters.... Susannah/Susan SARTAIN b.
probably before 1834 in AL? She m. James C. HICKS in 1850 in Lauderdale County, Ala. They
had one child who was orphaned young, Julia Octavious Beatrice Emiline HICKS b. in
Lauderdale Co. Ala in 1855. The other sister, Mary SARTAIN b. in 1834 in Decatur, Morgan
Co. Ala according to family Bible. Mary m. Thomas HIGGS in 1857 in Limestone Co. Ala.
Any help with the Sartain/Sartin family in Alabama would be appreciated.
Page Nichols Nickell
WOOD - DAVIDSON - BRETHERIC
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 09:41:16 -0800
From: Ethel Stockton estock@nas.com
Hiram WOOD was in 1860 Lauderdale co AL census, family #630
Living with him was Mary age 38, Margaret F, 34, Eda L, 23,
William G DAVIDSON, 16, Abigail A WOOD, 13, Hiram N WOOD, 9,
and George BRETHERIC 25.
Can anyone tell me the connection of these people?
Was Mary his wife or dau?
Was Abigail and Hiram N grandchildren?
Who were Hiram Senior's parents or siblings.
I will gladly share what I have and appreciate anything you care
to send. Ethel estock@nas.com
McMEANS
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 14:58:41 -0600
From: "David C. McMeans" kwikcash@msn.com
I am interested in any information regarding the Alfred McMEANS family in Lauderdale
county during the period 1850 -1870. He is believed to have had 3 brothers (William C.,
Samuel B., Daniel Harrison). He moved to Tishomingo county, MS after 1870.
Please respond to kwikcash@msn.com.
SHELTON - GREEN - PETTUS
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 23:18:50 -0600
From: "twade.shelton" twade.shelton@cwix.com
I am looking for the family of S.Lecil SHELTON, born 16 Sept. 1864 in Lauderdale Co. AL.
Also any information on Robert Rollie GREEN, born 8 Aug 1880 and William Washing PETTUS,
married in Lauderdale Co. on 8 July 1855. My email address is twade.shelton@cwix.com
RICHEY - WALDRUP - HUGHES
Date: Wed, 10 Mar 1999 09:24:15 EST
From: LauraB62@aol.com
I am searching for info on William Andrew RICHEY born 7-13-1874, died
3-13-1957. He married Etna Rebecaa WALDRUP(born 8-16-1878, died 8-12-1912) She
passed away , he remarried Roberta HUGHES( born 12-17-1881, died 3-22-1962) the
ancestors of WILLIAM and ETNA are hard to find . I would appreciate any help. Laura Brown
(Lauderdale county, AL)
HUGHES - WREN - BAILEY - HAYGOOD
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:46:04 -0700
From: "Dorothy M. H. Wren" dmwren@cyberhighway.net
I would like to contact anyone interested in the above Families. They all lived in the the
N/West counties of Alabama and the N/East counties of Mississippi. The HUGHES were
supposed to be from Lauderdale Co. My Robert H. HUGHES mdHarriet ? and had three children
that I know of. Rebecca Ann HUGHES b.13 Dec 1851 AL md Simon Agrippa WREN 17 May 1875 in
Franklin Co.Al then moved on to Alcorn or Printess Co.MS. Simon A.WREN parents were Robert
H.WREN b.1828 in MarionCo.AL and Margia Mariah BAILEY b.1830 MS. Robert H.WREN Parents
were George W.WREN b.1803 VA md Mary A. HAYGOOD b. abt 1813 AL I would
appreciate any information on these families and would be glad to share what information
that I have.
Dorothy M.H.Wren dmwren@cyberhighway.net
JOICE/JOYCE - CLEMMONS
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 08:42:27 -0600
From: "davisjc" davisjc@traveller.com
Henry JOICE/JOYCE, his wife Nancy, his sisters Caroline and Allie JOICE were some of the
first settlers in Lauderdale in the 1830's. One of his daughters married Williamson
CLEMMONS also of Lauderdale. The sisters and Henry's daughters stayed in the Lauderdale
area and married. The sons ended up in TN. Would be happy to discuss this family with
anyone. Joyce Davis at davisjc@traveller.com
BURNS - PRINCE
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 19:52:51 -0600
From: "Clois Richardson" cloisr@flash.net
EMILY BURNS b. 1817 in Lawrence Co. Tn. d. 1892 in Alcorn Co. Ms. buried Bethel Baptist
Cemetery in Hardeman Co. Tn. m. Daniel PRINCE in 1834. She is possible daughter of Israel
BURNS b. 1793 in SC. Both Israel BURNS and Israel BURNS JR. were residents of Lauderdale
Co. Ala. in the early 1800s. Need information on any of these BURNS. Clois
Richardson CloisR@flash.net
HUGGINS - STONE
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:34:50 -0600
From: Nancy Kennedy; nanakae@hotmail.com
Seeking any info. on Sally HUGGINS that married Alfred STONE in 1825 Lauderdale Co.
Thanks, Nancy
ENGLISH
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:36:50 -0600
From: Nancy Kennedy: nanakae@hotmail.com
Seeking for info. on Matthew ENGLISH, died in Lauderdale Co.abt 1830-35. Thanks,
Nancy
HUGGINS - GARRETT
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:32:54 -0600
From: Nancy Kennedy: nanakae@hotmail.com
Seeking for any info. on Jenny HUGGINS that married John GARRETT in Lauderdale Co. in 1823
Thanks, Nancy
CRYMES - ROSS
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:37:29 -0700
From: "Vera Reeves" leroy@centuryinter.net
Still looking for information on Mary / Polly (CRYMES) ROSS in Lauderdale County in 1880.
Her husband was Camel ROSS.
Living with her besides her children in 1880 was a sister Nancy / Nanny CRYMES. Thank you.
Vera Reeves leroy@centuryinter.net
WEBB - BECKHAM - MOORE
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 22:58:24 -0600
From: "Cox Family" drcoxadc@brightok.net
Looking for information on William Jackson WEBB born 30 June 1827 in Lauderdale Co., Al.
He married Lucinda Catherine BECKHAM 11 Aug. 1847, Lauderdale Co. Al. William's father was
James WEBB and mother was Edith MOORE. Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks, Angela Cox drcoxadc@brightok.net
BROWN - HAYES
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:20:25 -0600
From: marthabr marthabr@swbell.net
Huky BROWN, Robert BROWN, and Thomas HAYES all lived in County from around
1820 until around 1827 anyone know ANYTHING about ANY of these settlers???
LAWLESS
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 20:09:50 -0500
From: "Homer Lawless"
Lawless6373@excite.com
I seek information about dead children of Zedekiah Lawless.
In 1890, Mrs. Eliza J. Robinson, wife of S. F. Robinson, of Green Hill,
Lauderdale county stated that she lived within sight of Zedekiah Lawless and that all but
two of Zed's children died of the flu and typhoid fever. I
think the year was about 1860 and he lost 5 children.
I would appreciate any information on the names and/or burial places of the children.
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