ALGenWeb : County Index: St Clair County

2002 Queries

Sarah Sat Jan 5 15:02:46 2002
Hi, Iam searching for my grandmother's sister Delia or Della Turner Crompton. Delia's husband Frank Crumpton is on the St. Clair County, Trout Creek Alabama 1880 Census at age 16 with his father William and mother Martha Crumpton. Delia and Frank were married December 30, 1896 in Marshall County where Delia lived. Believe they may have returned to St. Clair County after the marriage. Any info will be greatly appreciated. Sarah   

Carol Mon Jan 7 11:07:23 2002
Looking for any and all info on PHILLIPS family from St. Clair Co. Also need to buy book on cemeteries of that county.   

Debbie Parker Wed Jan 9 00:35:31 2002
I am searching for Laura WALKER WILLIAMSON. She was born in 1845 and died in 1884. She married William Pinkly (Tobe) Williamson in Cropwell, Al. on 11/17/1874. Her mother (name unknown) was a medical doctor in Pell City, Al. I am searching for her marriage &/or death certificate to find our who Tobe's parents were. Tobe and Laura were my greatgreatgrandparents and I am at the "Brick Wall" with Tobe. Thanx so very much!!!   

Jerry Murray Tue Jan 15 13:24:44 2002
Looking for any information or leads on Rebecca LEE b. 1834 St Pell Co. Alabama. She married Phillip Mark MARTIN b. 1833 Alabama? on Dec 26,1855 in Pell City By 1860 they are in Parker Co., Texas Thanks in advance, Jerry   

Susan West Fri Jan 18 19:37:07 2002
Am trying to locate the CAPEHART family of St. Claire County. George Capehart and Elizabeth Jane (MELTON)CAPEHART were living there in the 1860 census, he was a blacksmith. She was a great deal younger. Their children: Mary 11/29/1859 Martha 4/16/1861 Fainy 12/7/1862 Laura Daughter 12/21/1867 John 2/21/1870 George 5/18/1871* Norah 5/03/1873 Son 6/21/1876 William 10-6-1878 My grandmother(George* daughter) was born in Ashville, Alabama in 1902 and their family travelled to Oklahoma in 1912. Grandmother says the rest of the Capeharts stayed in Alabama and mentioned a Capehart cemetary. Trying to obtain any info about the CAPEHARTS of St. Claire County.   

DAVID MUIR Mon Jan 21 08:41:55 2002
BELL - I am looking for cemeteries in Eden, St. Clair Co. where I might find Pamela Bell Pruitt, died about 1895, in Eden. She was married to John Davenport Pruitt. Her father was Archie or Archibald Bell, he may be in Eden also. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.   

Charlotte Kerr Negley Mon Jan 21 15:23:06 2002
William Robert Kerr   

Jacque Thu Jan 24 13:02:58 2002
I was wondering if anyone is looking for the surname CAIN from or near St.Clair County? Please feel free to e-mail me jjchef@alltel.net    none

Stephen Westfall Mon Feb 4 09:12:23 2002
Searching for info on W.H. DAVIS and Leth(i)a REID, both presumably born in GA about 1850. They married in St. Clair Co. in Feb. 11, 1878. Any help appreciated.   

michelle willis Tue Feb 5 09:38:00 2002
my daughter needs to know the square mileage of St. Clair County for a school project. thank you   

brent clarke Tue Feb 5 15:52:37 2002
Looking for Duncan CLARK or Anderson CLARK in Alabama. Duncan was my GGGrandfather born in 1825 Thanks Brent Clarke   

Lee Crockett Sun Feb 10 18:17:11 2002
I am looking for a cemetery record for Rebecca Dick, wife of Charles Dick, Revolutionary War soldier from Union District, South Carolina. Her sons were Hardin, Elijah, and Samuel Dick. I believe she was last known to be in St. Clair County, AL around 1840. She filed further Revolutionary War pension statements before a judge in 1840 in St. Clair County, AL stating her relationship to her husband, Charles Dick, and that she had never remarried. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.   

Mike Graham Tue Feb 12 08:45:39 2002
Looking to connect wiyh ancestors of Zachariah C. and Eliza GRAHAM. Couple buried at Harkeys Chapel Coal City. Census records shoewBroken Arrow Al.Zachariah served with 51st Al.in War of Nothern Aggression. Any info appreciated   

Wayne Hendon Fri Feb 15 18:39:00 2002
Researching the James Alfred STEDMAN family, who migrated to St. Clair County c1818. James(c1765-c1844)married Nancy Worthington COATES c1790 at Jackson County, Georgia. Their children: Martha, Larkin, Charlotte, Elizabeth, John, Jesse, James Jr., Mary Ann, and Henry STEDMAN. Surnames associated with this family were: CLEMENTS, COLE, BARBER, HENDON, MAYS, GIBSON, SHUBERT, WASHINGTON, and HANCOCK. Have info to share.    http://freep ages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hendon/cipp/

J. D. Wright Mon Feb 18 08:49:49 2002
Help is needed to place the following: James HOLLOMAN (HOLLIMAN) married Nancy WESTER 25/Feb/1844 St. Clair Co AL. Nancy was the dau. of Edward and Elizabeth YANCY WESTER. Various stories have Nancy killing James and running off with a married man Wm. "Bill" STAPP the blacksmith of Ragland. I would love to have some sources for this story and some clues as to the origin of James HOLLOMAN. Their son Wm D. HOLLIMAN (b. 1849)lived in Searcy Co Arkansas. Other sons reported to be James (b. 1848) and Edward.   

Elsie Langley Sat Feb 23 10:09:10 2002
Where can I find information about Senior Citizen activities in St. Clair County, particularly in Ashville AL.? I am particularly interested in Dances for Senior Citizens that I understand are held there. Thanks so very much!   

Nelda Simpkins Fri Mar 1 13:14:36 2002
I am interested in the Boland COX and Rebecca CABINESS family line. I am a descendant of their daughter Julia who married Francis Marion KING November 6, 1853 in Asheville, St. Clair Co., AL. Julia was born 18 May 1828 in Ashville, St. Clair Co., AL and died 16 March 1901 in Jonesboro, Craighead Co., AR, and is buried in the Kellers Chapel Cemetery in Jonesboro. Francis Marion KING was born 15 May 1820/30 in Springville, Cullman Co., AL and died there 23 July 1861, from pneumonia. Would like to exchange info on my family line for info on other lines. I think Julia had several brothers and sisters but do not have their names. NELDA   

btaylor Fri Mar 1 14:14:38 2002
I am searching for proof of a marriage of Archibald Bradford and Judith Glenn. I am a direct descendant of them via Mary Bradford Presley.   

Janie Worley Bedrich Wed Mar 13 13:21:26 2002
I am searching for decendants of Catherine Cenina Willson who married James Lambert, Catherine was born in St. Clair. I am talking about the late 1800's to the mid 1900's. any information would be greatly appreciated. This is my Great Grandparents and I would love to hear from you, Thanks so much Janie   

Fred B. Law Wed Mar 20 18:31:26 2002
Looking for information on the Rev, Leilus (Lealis) LAW. He was in the Cropwell area in the 1870-1890. Listed in the Talledega census of 1860.   

Kenneth W. Hollis Sat Mar 23 20:52:02 2002
James Henry HOLLIS was in St . Clair County , Alabama in 1874 . Any information on him would be appreciated .   

Barb Dickerson Mon Mar 25 00:36:28 2002
I am trying to locate any information on an Alice Hodges and a Joe Amos Lindsey who were married in St. Clair, ALA on 23 December 1896. I think that they both must have lived there, maybe they were born there. Any info would be much appreciated. Thank you   

Perry Preston Graham Wed Mar 27 17:28:14 2002
Seeking information about Syntha A. M. TURNER who married Jesse ASHCRAFT in St. Clair County in 1840. Syntha was my ggrandmother and I have found very little about her.   

Lisa Brown Tue Apr 2 17:48:09 2002
I am looking for information about a man named Robert Brown. He married a woman named Maggie thomas December 14,1884 in St.Clair Co. Alabama. This is my husbands family and any iformation would be greatly appreciated.He was born in georgia but i think his wife was born in St.Clair Co. Alabama.   

Barb McCaig Nannery Wed Apr 3 11:56:04 2002
Searching for any information on for Samuel Smith McCAIG of St. Clair Co. who married Ruthy ALLISON in 1823.   

Brad Mon Apr 8 22:38:11 2002
Looking for information about Pine Forest, Alabama in St. Clair County. It was a significant town in 1890, but seems to have dropped off maps by 1900. Was it annexed? Is it a ghost town? If anyone know when it was founded or disappeared, please send information by e-mail (only, please). Thanks!   

Sue Forreser Wed Apr 10 18:27:11 2002
Need a St. Clair County marriage lookup if anyone has these marriage records. The couple's names were William Griffin ELDER and Beulah HENRY. They would have been from GA and the marriage year was 1903. Thank you very much. Sue   

Barb Dickerson Thu Apr 11 00:25:29 2002
Am looking for help locating a JOE AMOS LINDSEY and an ALICE HODGES. They were married in ST. Clair, ALA on Dec 23, 1896. They were my husbands great grandparents and I am having difficulty tracking anything down beyond their marriage date. They did have a daughter, Neva Elizabeth Lindsey. Any help would be much appreciated.   

Belinda Seahorn Sun Apr 14 15:02:03 2002
STARKEY>HONEYCUTT>PARTAIN> I am looking for information on Mary Jane STARKEY, who is listed in the 1900 census for St. Clair County, Springville. Also listed as daughter was Mahala, age 17(maybe 18). The above surnames are associated with Mary Jane who is buried at Shiloh Cemetery, Tombstone reads "wife of John". I believe that this is my gg-grandmother but have come to a brick wall. Any info on the above would be greatly appreciated.   

Elton R. Jackson Thu Apr 18 20:46:36 2002
Seeking information on Ella V. DOBBS who married Hosey Andrew Jackson on Aug 13, 1885. Hosey was 18 yrs and 8 months at the time of marriage. Ella may have had a sister, Fannie M. DOBBS that married John CONNELL on Nov 26, 1882. Ella V. DOBBS may have been married with children before marrying Hosey. They either later divorced, or Ella died, as Hosey married Millie Johnson in late 1893, and raised a family of five, before her death in Nov, 1917. Any information on this DOBBS family in Saint Clair Co. in the 1880's will ge greatly appreciated.   

Tom Brookshire Sun Apr 28 21:03:19 2002
My name is Tom BROOKSHIRE, s/o of Clifton Monroe BROOKSHIRE, whose father was Jessie William BROOKSHIRE, whose father was Levi M. BROOKSHIRE Levi M. BROOKSHIRE was married to Eliza Ellen CRAWFORD, 24 July 1898 in St Clair Co.,Alabama. Witnessed by L.M. BROOKSHIRE and W.D. CRAWFORD Any information on Levi M. BROOKSHIRE, Eliza Ellen CRAWFORD and W.D. CRAWFORD would be greatly apreciated.. Thank you in advance... Tom Brookshire   

Billy Pruett Wed May 1 07:20:52 2002
Searching for grand father John Wesley Pruett. Worked for some railroad Pell City area 1880 1900. He married Francis (fannie )West, daughter of Dee and Rosa Lee West, 1905, He died 1912 and was supposed to be buried next to his first wife, Josephine, New Hope Cem. Eden , Al. He once ran a produce and restaurent across from the old sou depot Pell City. Trying to go further with ancestors but can't get past him.Yours in Christ Billy Pruett   

Elton R. Jackson Thu May 2 19:04:15 2002
Additional info from my Apr 18 query. I am seeking info on the daughters of Silas and Lucinda HOBBS, who were living in Saint Clair County in the 1880 census. They were in TS 14, R 4, which would be the Fairview community near Ragland. Ella V. DOBBS married H. A. Jackson on Aug 13, 1885. Her sister Francies M. DOBBS married John CONNELL on Sep 5, 1882. They possibly have a son, E. D. (Jack) CONNELL, born June 3, 1886, and died on Aug 12, 1970, and is buried at the Methodist Church cemetery at Ragland. ANY information on the Silas DOBBS and Jack CONNELL family will be greatly appreciated. Elton R. Jackson Knoxville, TN   

Tricia Fri May 3 16:43:55 2002
BRIMER, looking for John A. Brimer and Susan. Married in Alabama, had a son named A. Beecham Brimer, and then moved to Texas where second son was born shortly after they arrived - Richard Monroe Brimer. BAILEY, looking for Bolden Green BAILEY. He was born in Alabama in 1858. So, he would be in the 1860 census as a small child. Need to know his parents and siblings, and place of birth.   

Barbara Allen Barton Mon May 20 09:52:14 2002
Looking for any information regarding Richard Pleasant ALLEN born about 1826-1827 in Alabama. He is listed in the 1850 Census for Bossier Parish, Louisiana as being a physician, 24 year old single man from Alabama. He married Eva COATES on or about 16 Oct 1851 in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. He is also found in the 1860 Census for Cherokee County, Texas as R. P. ALLEN, age 33 with his wife, Eva C. age 27, b. Louisiana and three of their children Martha A., age 8 b Louisiana, Matilda age 5 b. Texas, and Richard, age 2 b. Texas.   

Doris Perkins Mon May 20 15:10:04 2002
Seeking information about SPENCER G. HURST, SR, born ca 1808 in NC. (possibly Orange co.) married Catherine Marcom. In St. Clair Co by 1850.Fathered large family. Killed during time of Civil War. Any information before 1850 appreciated.   

Mary Mon May 20 21:43:26 2002
I"m researching the name Crump. Silas and his son William D. Crump. I found them in Marshall Co., Aurora township but after looking at the map of today, I see that Aurora is in Etowah Co. The 1850 & 1860 census shows them in the county of Marshall and the town of Aurora. Can any one help me get this straight? Is any one connected to these Crump's and the Heaton. Would love to hear from you.    Silas & William D. Crump

Ellen Tucker Tue May 28 21:42:09 2002
Waid, Wade, Needham, Carruba, Tilley I'm searching for information on Robert Marion Waid (Wade). He married a Margaret D. Thomason on February 14, 1879 in St. Clair county. So far, I know nothing other than these two names. Do either ring a bell with anyone? Is anyone researching the Waid or Wade name with St. Clair county connections. Please respond to ectucker_2000@yahoo.com Thank you   

a. morgan Wed May 29 10:19:38 2002
WILSON HARRIS   

Lula Holeman Sun Jun 16 12:50:56 2002
RobertWHITE was born about 1766 in Granville Co., NC and died about 1830 in ST CLAIR CO., AL. In 1783 he marrie Martha McDANIEL. My question is, is there anyone out there descended from this man? Or is there anyone who would know the names of his children? I think he might be my ggggrandfather. Any help will be greatly appreciated.    www.gozarks.com/packratgazette

Rosalie Revis Thu Jun 27 20:24:40 2002
My gggrandfather Russel JORDAN was b. 1827 in St. Clair Cty, Al. Married Martha Angetine WATSON 1847 in St. Clair Cty. Moved to Ms in 1853 and to Sharp Cty., Ar in 1854. He m. again in 1862 after Martha's death, and had a total of 17 children. I would like to find info about him before he moved from St. Clair Cty....   

James T. Tanton Sun Jun 30 12:13:03 2002
Woolley Family of St.Clair Co? Does anyone know what cemetery Jesse Irby Woolley is buried. I would appreciate it very much. Also could someone send me a ST. Clair County? Thanks, James T. Tanton   

James T. Tanton Sun Jun 30 12:13:42 2002
Woolley Family of St.Clair Co? Does anyone know what cemetery Jesse Irby Woolley is buried. I would appreciate it very much. Also could someone send me a ST. Clair County map? Thanks, James T. Tanton   

Cynthia Mon Jul 8 22:16:38 2002
MOORE,PHILLIPS Trying to locate cemetery records on Moore's & Phillips from Saint Clair, Al. There are suppose to be some located at Mt. Calvary Cem., but I can't find a link for this cemetery. Can someone please help! Thanks, Cynthia   

William R. Smith Tue Jul 16 14:55:19 2002
I am looking for information on REDDEN SMITH and his wife, ADELINE (WHISTENANT) SMITH, in the 1850 St Clair County census. Who were their children ? What area of the County did they live ? Also the same info in the 1860 census. Bill Smith   

Cynthia Newman Tue Jul 16 21:28:36 2002
Can someone please tell me if Pleasant Hill Cemetery is online, for Saint Clair County, I have located several outside of Saint Clair but not the right one. Is there a book for sale on Saint Clair cemetery's. Trying to locate surnames- Moore, Phillips, Leslie, Colley, Magouirk and Brewer located at Pleasant Hill or Mount Calvary Cemeteries.   

shirlene levart Tue Jul 16 23:33:41 2002
Searching for Martin OWENS and family of St Clair County, previously Talladega and Calhoun counties before 1870. He had children: Thomas William(@1844)who married Hepsey; Elizabeth(@1846) Jane, who married a HOLDER, Catherine Dorinda, who married a LEDBETTER, and Edna Ophelia, who married Thomas J. MARTIN in St Clair County @ 1876. Other children of Martin and his 2nd wife, or third wife, were: P., N., J., all born btween 1850 and 1860. He married later an S A (around 1870) she had a son J L.   

Kerry Fri Jul 19 14:36:50 2002
HOLLIS MACON RICHEY RITCH   

Kerry Sat Jul 20 10:42:04 2002
Looking for information on Willie B. "Will" HOLLIS possibly born in 1875. Married to Martha HARRIS. Had a son named Dee "Esede" Hollis b. 1915, son named Morris HOLLIS, son named L.G. HOLLIS, and several daughters.   

Bob McClendon Fri Jul 26 22:42:36 2002
Am interested in any information on the following brothers, Robert L., Hoke, Clarence McCLENDON. Would have been from Springville, St. Clair Cnty. circa 1890's. Thanks, Bob McClendon   

JOHN SHEFFIELD Sat Jul 27 20:02:10 2002
Need information on SHEFFIELD/SHUFFIELD from St. Clair County. Any help would be appreciated. I have information to share. Thanks   

Barbara Barton Mon Jul 29 22:28:38 2002
Is there any decendants of Reuben DOLLAR (b.1791 in S.C., d.1857) in St. Clair County? Reuben married Abigail McKNIGHT Jan 13, 1822 in St. Clair County. Their son, John A. DOLLAR, married Martha Ann Nutt June 3, 1845 in St. Clair County, is my ancestor. I would appreciate any information regarding this DOLLAR/McKNIGHT and DOLLAR/NUTT family. Barbara   

Martha Smith Fri Aug 2 14:43:11 2002
Searching for the record of marriage of my 2G-G.parents in St. Clair County - 1839 James H. CARDEN (CARDIN) & Mary Elizabeth DEAN (DEEN) on 10/3/1839. She was d/o- Jacob DEAN (DEEN) who was supposedly a resident of St. Clair Co. at that time. Formerly I thought that this couple had married in Shelby Co, AL on that date, but couldn't find it. Another researcher suggested that I try St. Clair. Any help will be greatly appreciated... Martha   

Susan West Sat Aug 3 21:15:22 2002
Searching for family of Nannie MOOR; she married into the MOOR family. She remarried William H. MURRAY abt 1885 and had 5 known children. There are 3 of her daughters living with them in 1900 St. Clair County, AL: Della, Nettie, Adah. She was born in February 1854. Though I'm not related, my ggrandmother was born from William H. Murray & his first wife; I do have some photo's of her, though on the back she is named Naomi. Also, would be interested in locating any of her MURRAY children' ancestors: Barnie, Charlie, Wiley, Amie or Unie, Mattie. All were born from 1885 through 1893. Also am trying to find out the date William H.MURRAY died, he was enumerated in the 1910 Census in St. Claire County.   

Chap Jackson Wed Aug 7 10:29:56 2002
Looking for photographs 1900 - 1920 from Easonville, AL. Also, interested in history of Easonville.   

Beverly Hamilton Wed Aug 7 22:59:25 2002
I am seeking information on anyone related to my aunt, Frances Lillian HAMILTON who was born in St. Clair county on March 22, 1930. Her mother was Eleanor Hannon HICKS, daughter of Sarah CAMP WALKER and Finch HICKS, and Thomas Bowdre HAMILTON, Jr. Eleanor Hannon was born August 11, 1903. I am not sure if she was born in Clarke, Shelby, or St. Clair county. I have conflicting information.   

EDWIN C. BANDY Thu Aug 8 03:06:56 2002
I HAVE FOUND SOME OF MY CLOSES RELATIVES ON ANCESTRY.COM AS LIVING IN A TOWN CALLED BENNETTSVILLE, ST. CLAIR COUNTY, ALABAMA. THERE IS A DILLARD-COPELAND FAMILY CEMETERY SAID TO BE THERE. cOULD YOU TELL ME IF THERE IS A BENNETTSVILLE ? WAS THEIR EVER A BENNETTSVILLE? I WILL GRATEFULLY APPRECIATE ANY HELP YOU MAY GIVE! HAVE A GREAT DAY AND GOD BLESS! EDWIN C. BANDY---billyg6147@aol.com YOU HAVE ONE OF THE BETTER WEB-SITES I HAVE COME ACROSS. THANK YOU!   

Mrs. Barbara Lewis Thu Aug 15 20:54:14 2002
MEEHAN - Seeking ancestors of the MEEHAM family who lived in St. Clair County, Alabama in 1910-1920.   

Mrs. Barbara Lewis Thu Aug 15 20:55:04 2002
MEEHAN - Seeking ancestors of the MEEHAN family who lived in St. Clair County, Alabama in 1910-1920.   

Paulette Gilchrist Fri Aug 16 20:02:07 2002
There is a new book at the printers that may help St. Clair County researchers. "Wedding Bells & Funeral Knells" volume 2 for the period 1911 - 1939. This book contains marriage, birth & death notices from St. Clair County newspapers. The price before publication is $30.00 + 4.00 shipping, price good for two more weeks. Contact Joe Whitten P.O. Box 125, Odenville, Al 35120, phone 205-629-5575   

James Neal Sat Aug 17 06:17:53 2002
Looking for any info on Jacob BUSBY 1762-1839 married Jane LANGFORD, they migrated from Orangeburg District S.C. approx. 1810-1815 lived in the Big Canoe area and died there buried somewhere in the area.There children were William BUZBEE Sr.1802-1850 approx. m.Elizabeth Key, Joshua BUZBEE 1806-, Jacob Jr.1810- 1860,Jeremiah BUZBEE 1813-1902 & possibly a sister name Jane but nothing has been found on that yet. Any info on any of these folks would be appd. cemetery listings,marriage info, land transactions thanks!   

Rob McBrayer Mon Aug 19 19:38:07 2002
I am looking for McBrayer/Dodd. My great grandfather was Lester Grady McBrayer.    www.ladygodiver.com

Pollye Turner Wed Aug 28 07:11:36 2002
I am try to locate THE GARRETT FAMILY CEMETERY. the only information I have is Calis, Ala. Pollye Turner   

Paula Harvey Thu Aug 29 13:30:15 2002
I am looking for the location of a cemetery of Garrett's that is located on the family farm. My ancestor Joel Garrett died April 17, 1862. I am trying to find information on he and his father Samuel. Thanks Paula Harvey