LAUDERDALE COUNTY, ALABAMA
QUERIES
AUGUST - DECEMBER 2000
Submit Your Lauderdale County, AL Query
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HUGHES - STANFORD
Date: 2 Aug 2000
From: Lee Hughes <hughes1@tombigbee.net>
I'm looking for anyone who may know anthing about John C. HUGHES who
married Catherine STANFORD. They were living in Lauderdale Co. in 1860.
Thanks.
RUSSEAU
Date: 2 Aug 2000
From: Patt <DBLTINFL@webtv.net>
Looking for the RUSSEAU family of Waterloo Late 1870's
to 1900. Boys names are Frank, White, Tom and John C. Several
migrated to FL in early 1900's. Any information on this family would
be greatly appreciated. Am doing this for John C's daughter who is
in her late 80's and knows nothing of her father's family other than some
brothers name.
Thanks in advance.
Patt in FL
dbltinfl@webtv.net
researching HOWELL, BONHAM, ARFORD, ESKINS, PICKARD
WHITEHEAD - VERNOR
Date: 4 Aug 2000
From: Becky Smith <nokomts@ktc.com>
I'm searching for the parents/siblings of my gg grandfather, Jasper Newton
WHITEHEAD, who was born in AL in 1838, possibly in Lauderdale County.
He later moved to n.e. Mississippi, either with his family or alone as a young
man. He married in Tippah County, MS to Rebecca Jane VERNOR (1859).
I have information on him after moving to MS, but nothing before except his
birth year. Any help is greatly appreciated. Happy to share info.
Thanks! Becky
SLEDGE
Date: 6 Aug 2000
From: Milton Sledge Sledgehamr@home.com
I'm looking for the graves of my great-grandfather Howell A. Sledge and
also his father Sterling Sledge. I know they lived and died in Lauderdale
Co.in the Elgin Crossroads area but no luck locating their graves. Sterling died
in 1868 - Howell died in 1878. Any help you can give would be greatly
appreciated. Thanks you. Milton Sledge
ETHERIDGE - STRAWBRIDGE / STRAWBERRY
Date: 7 Aug 2000
From: Nanci
I am looking for information on James
(Allen) ETHERIDGE b.1822 or 1825 in Tennessee married Jane STRAWBRIDGE or
STRAWBERRY 12-26-1844 in Henry Co. Tenn. They moved from Tenn. to
Lauderdale Co., Ala. around 1857. Their children's names are Mary A.
b. 1844 9r 1846, John Thomas b. 1846 or 1847, Wiley or William Powell b.
8-2-1848, Sarah b. 1853, Julia B., b.1857 and Amanda E. b. 1859.
Thanks, Nanci
SHELTON
Date: 9 Aug 2000
From: Phil Shelton K4RCE@aol.com
Looking for the parents of Joshua William Shelton as listed in the 1850
Census.
WALLACE
Date: 16 Aug 2000
From: harrisar@mindspring.com
I am currently looking for ANY information on the Wallace family of
Lauderdale county, of particular interest is Calvin Everett or Everett
Calvin Wallace. He met and married a Cora Rogers of Athens, AL and
together they had three children Calvin Jr *1920, Horace Everett *1922 and Mary
Alice *1925. He left the family soon after and was rumored to have been
killed in either Texas or California. This is the only information I have
on him except that his family originated from Lauderdale and that he may have
had a brother named Frank and possibly a sister by the name of Lulu. Any
information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
Rebecca Wallace Harris
MAY - SEGO / SEAGO - CHERRY
Date: 21 Aug 2000
From: Sue May Young dayclear@yahoo.com
Thank you in advance for your help. I am searching for information on John
Morgan MAY b.1852 d.1901 buried in Williams Chapel Cemetery near Waterloo,
AL Married to Sarah SEGO b.1853 d.7/17/16 in Lauderdale Co. AL. She was
the daughter of Simeon SEGO/SEAGO b.1811 in Chesterfield Twp, SC and of Sarah
CHERRY b.1817 in Lauderdale Co.,AL. I believe John Morgan to be my
great-great grandfather. I will be happy to share any information with
interested parties. Sue May Young dayclear@yahoo.com
BROOKS - JOHNSON - DAVIS
Date: 23 Aug 2000
From: BRIAN BROOKS <bbrooks@bscn.com>
I am looking for information on a Bailey Brooks who married a Johnson.
The Johnson family lived in Florence,Alabama Lauderdale County. .Bailey married
one of the Johnson girls and Nathan Davis also married one of them and
the governor of Kentucky married one of them. .Bailey Brooks than moved
to Columbia,Tenn where his children were born .Bailey then moved to Wayne County
Tenn in 1840 and stayed there to 1851.In 1860 he was in Izard County Arkansas.
Brian Brooks
CROUSON / CROWSON - WHITE
Date: 25 Aug 2000
From: Jiggles33065@aol.com
Looking for information on a J. B. CROUSON/CROWSON who is married Martha
Mandana WHITE she is the daughter of Philemon Bradford WHITE
anyone with info please e-mail me at Jiggles33065@aol.com
thank you,Becky
SMITH - COTTON - BECKHAM
Date: 27 Aug 2000
From: RSueWalker@aol.com
I am looking for the parents of my great-grandfather, Stephen Albert Smith.
He left Lauderdale County (Waterloo, probably) for Indian Territory (OK) in
1894. He brought most of his children with him. His daughter Ella
stayed behind in Alabama with her husband, Lynn Beckham. They had
two children, Harold and Ola. My grandfather, Weaver Harris Smith,
was the only child born in Indian Territory. Stephen Albert Smith
was married to Fannie Cotton; they supposedly came to Oklahoma because
she was Indian and wanted to claim land here. No-one seems to know
anything about Stephen Albert's parents--even his death certificate (information
supplied by his oldest son) says that his father's and mother's names are
unknown.
GRIFFIN - RITTER
Date: 3 Sep 2000
From: Mesa42@aol.com
I am looking for more information on a Bluford L. Griffin b.
10-16-1889 in Lexington, Lauderdale co. AL to Charles Anthony Griffin
and Sarah Ada Ritter. This is my husband's great-great
grandfather. Looking for any information anyone may have on the
Griffins. They crossed back and forth over the state line from Lauderdale
co. to Lawrence co. Tn. Help is much
appreciated! Joanne Griffin
EZELL - COMER
Date: 5 Sep 2000
From: Kaye
Sass
EZELL, Lemuel EZELL and Martha COMER
married in Lawrence Co TN.
Does any of my Lauderdale AL Ezell or
Comer relatives know what happened to my ggg grandparents (when died/where
buried/)? They have disappeared and this ggg granddaughter would like to
find out more about them so I can keep their memory alive.
FOWLER - HOLLAND
Date: 10 Sep 2000
From: Michael L. Bowers mikeita@txk.net
I have discovered an individual in the Lauderdale co. 1860 census
that shares the same name as my ancestor, and am seeking info. that might link
them. She is Columbianna Fowler B. 1853 a twin with Columbus
Fowler. Their parents were Josiah and Mahulda Fowler. Josiah
later married a Lucretia. My records show that Columbia Fowler ( Al
1840) married William Holland (Tn 1830) in 1853 in Al. then came to
Texas by 1860. Does anyone have info on the Josiah Fowler family, and
might be able to tie My Columbia Ann to them?
Vonita Bowers Mikeita@txk.net in
Texas.
HOWARD - SHELTON
Date: 11 Sep 2000
From: MB102738@aol.com
Seeking information on Elizabeth HOWARD, born @1805 in South Carolina;
married Mark SHELTON @1825 in Lauderdale County, Alabama. Mark
Shelton died in Giles County, Tn. @1853. Have received information Elizabeth
HOWARD SHELTON remarried a man named Dave ROBISON in either Alabama
or Tennessee and that this couple resided in Lauderdale County, Alabama.
Does anyone have information on this or what happened to Elizabeth after the
death of husband Mark Shelton? She was the mother of Sampson
Shelton and Mary Ann Shelton and somehow related to the Stephen
Howard - Lucyar Newton Howard family. Martha
Blackford
HILL - WELLS - CONLEY
Date:20 Sep 2000
From: rosemarie cothran <rcothran@lorettotel.net>
I am searching for information about Daniel HILL, b.1856. He married in
1881 to Minnie WELLS, b.1867. Father: Willis HILL Mother: Anna
CONLEY. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks, Ree
GRIFFIN - RITTER - MICHAELS - URBAN
Date: 4 Oct 2000
From: <Mesa42@aol.com>
Still looking for Griffins in Lauderdale county. So far the family
tree looks like this:
1. Charles Anthony Griffin - Sara Ida Ritter
2. Bluford L. Griffin - Mettie Jane Michaels
b. 1889 in Lauderdale co.
3. Willie (William?) Carl
Griffin - Mary Irene Urban
b. 1912 I
believe Lauderdale co
4. Daniel
Layfette Griffin - Lillias Ann (private)
b. Loretto, Lawrence co. TN
5. Dennis Daniel Griffin - Joanne M. Barber
Now I am looking for more info on Charles Anthony Griffin
1900 Census shows a Charles A. Griffin in Lauderdale living right next to
a Bluford A. Griffin.
Wonder if Bluford A is Charles father as they live near each other and Charles
A. named his son Bluford. Looking for something to tie them together.
Also, US Land record show an Anthony Griffin purchasing about 140
acres of land in 1837 in Lauderdale, near Lexington and purchasing another 40 in
1852 and another almost 300 in 1858. I wonder if he can be tied into this
same family since there is a similarity in names. Would appreciate
any info anyone can share on this family. I also wonder if the Bluford
Griffin that was apparently married 5 times and lived in both Lauderdale and
Lawrence co, TN is a relation to this family. I am hoping someone can help
me figure out this family tree for my husband. Thank you,
Joanne Griffin
THOMPSON - SMITHSON
Date: 7 Oct 2000
From: sherry
rymer
JOHN THOMPSON and his wife Martha J. moved to Lauderdale Co.
from Maury Co., TN in the 1850s. Martha's parents: HEZEKIAH
and HENRETTA SMITHSON came with them. The Thompsons had 5
children in AL. Two of the sons, Jordan H. and Nathaniel F. returned to TN
and married. They finally settled in Tiptonville, Lake Co. TN and are
buried there.
The Smithsons stayed in Lauderdale Co., AL and are buried in Lexington area.
If this connects with anyone, please contact me.
Sherry at < sherry_m_rymer@yahoo.com >
LAMAR - ADAMS - HOWARD
Date: 8 Oct 2000
From: Diane Singleton <tincie@usit.net>
Larkin Lamar sometimes spelled Lemore,b. abt. 1807 in KY, moved to
Lauderdale Co. and reared his family there. He married Emily Adams in
1827 in Ala. His son, Larkin Henderson Lamar lived his entire life there
and was buried in Mitchell Cemetery, land that he had donated for the cemetery.
He married a Mary A. ? and had 3 children: Nancy Jane b. 1859, Alace b. abt 1865
and James b. abt. 1867. His wife, Mary A. apparently died and he married Mrs.
Sarah Jane Howard. Thank you, Diane Yarbro Singleton
MARKS
Date: 8 Oct 2000
From: Howard "Kmart" Marks <hmarks@HiWAAY.net>
My question is .Was Nathanieal H Marks the father of John Henry in Laud.
Co.And was Nathanieal the first MARKS in Lauderdale County? hmarks@hiwaay.net
PRICE
Date: 9 Oct 2000
From: Lignante
William Price born in Mecklenburg, NC in 1776. James
Bradley Price born in Lauderdale 1806, John Henry Price born in
Lauderdale 1834. Any information regarding this family would be
appreciated. Thanks Helene
PHILLIPS
Date: 3 Nov 2000
From: PamBrautigam@cs.com
I am Pamela Phillips Brautigam
I am looking for Thomas M. Phillips resident of Florence, Lauderdale Co.,
AL and his family wife Mary CH Elizabeth A, William N. James N, Mary P, Manervy
P, Willis G, Wiley B, Joseph E, Lusinda A, Frances. Lauderdale census 1840, 1850
COX - HILL
Date: 7 Dec 2000
From: Alice
Garrett
I am searching for any information on the complete name, siblings or parents
of my gr-gr-grandfather John Cox born abt. 1808 NC (1850 Lauderdale
CO., AL census shows both John and wife, (Mary "Polly" Hill) as
42 years of age, born in NC. Mary was born in Carthage, Moore County, NC.
They moved to Killen, Lauderdale County, AL.in the early 40's, if P.
Anderson was born in NC as listed in the census. Have seen
other information indicating they may have accompanied Mary Hill's family
to Lauderdale County at an earlier date. Any information
will be greatly appreciated. Alice (Cox) Garrett
Children of John and Mary (Cox Surname) all listed as born in NC
are:
Wiley
G.
b 1830
Mary Elizabeth b
Dec 10, 1832
Martin Vanburen b Aug 27, 1835
Hiram
b Oct 15, 1837
William
b 1839
P.
Anderson b Jan 28,
1842
CIMMONS
Date: 7 Dec 2000
From:JSim105794@aol.com
am looking for info on Abed , Elender, and Thomas Cimmons on
the 1850 Ala census for Waterloo.i'm tryin to find where they came from and
where they went. I'd be thankful for any info. JSim105794@aol.com
HOUSE - IRVIN - HUGHES
Date: 13 Dec 2000
From: Lee Hughes
Looking for information on Martha House born ca 1789 in Virginia,
and Nancy A. Irvin born ca 1845 in Alabama. On the 1850 Census of
Lauderdale County, both were livng at the home of John Hughes. Please if
anyone has info on these e-mail me at hughes1@tombigbee.net
or Hughes1L@netscape.net. Thank
you-- Lee
FOSTER - COOPER
Date: 17 Dec 2000
From: Kaye
Sass
I now have found more info on George W. FOSTER
and would lke to track down descendents of his siblings to try and put this
together.
A copy of the Natchez Trace Traveler mentioned James
FOSTER in the War of 1812 which showed him as being born in IL and at first
I thought this could not be mine since the death certificate of George W.
FOSTER showed his father as being born in VA. The 1850 census shows James as
being born in IL which should confirm this is the one in the War of 1812.
I would like to get in touch with descendents of the
following siblings of George W. FOSTER:
Parents:
James FOSTER Age
54 farmer BP IL
Jane
Age
45
SC
James FOSTER and Jane COOPER married Dec 9, 1823, according to a
History of Florence AL by Jill K. Garrett.
Children:
All born AL
Hearriet
Age 19 in the 1850
William Age 18
Elizabeth Age 16
George Age 13
(This is my George)
Balis
Age 11
Lucinda
Age 8
Ann
Age 8
Richard Age
8/12
By the 1860 census, James FOSTER is not showing, so he died between the
1850 and 1860 census.
Kaye in FL
MADDEN - HOLLAND
Date: 21 Dec 2000
From: Elizabeth
Walters
Trying to locate information on what cemetery
Hiram H. Madden and his wife, Emalyne (Emma) Holland Madden are
buried in. Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.
Elizabeth P. Walters
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