Greene County Alabama Queries 2002

GOSS/BRASFIELD/CLEMENTS/RENCHER- 12/13/02 - I have ancestors of Goss (Sherman, Jr and William S), Brasfield, Clements, and Rencher who lived in or near Forkland.-- Cornelia Elrod elrodc@bellsouth.net

MAY - 12/13/02 - Seeking information on the families of Patrick and James, Sr. MAY. Patrick married Eliza C. DAVIDSON Jan. 30, 1844 in Perry County, Al. Patrick, Eliza, and their children John L. and Ann B. are listed on the 1850 Greene County, Al. census. Dr. James MAY, senior married Matilda SANDERSON Jul. 24, 1832, in Greene County. They are listed on the 1850 Greene County census with their daughter Marina. Marina MAY married John L. MAY (her cousin?)Feb. 05, 1856. John, Marina and Matilda moved to Hernando County, Fl., sometime after James senior died in 1850. Any info would be greatly appreciated, and I am happy to share info with other researchers. -- toniheadr@aol.com

Marriage Record - 12/13/02 - One of my ancestors is listed on the Greene County Website in the marriage records section. Is there someone living in Greene County who would help me get a copy of this marriage record? I am not from this area so any help/information you could give me would be greatly appreciated. - Kelley Mayhue kmayhue@okfoods.com

Greene County Records - 11/21/02 - My great-great grandfather moved to Greensboro from Virginia in 1846 to become headmaster/principal of the Greensboro Female Academy. He returned to Virginia by 1855. I am trying to locate information on his life in Greensboro. I would like to continue my search by looking through birth, death, and land records. Does anyone know if these records exist? If so, are they located at the county courthouse? Do you know how complete the records are? I have already found references to him in the 1850 census, Yerby's "History of Greensboro", and a brief mention in the Alabama Beacon when he first arrived in Greensboro. I would welcome any suggestions that you may have that will aid me in my quest. -- Roger Pryor Youngrogerpyoung@hotmail.com

Bolgee - 11/21/02 - I am interested in the town of Boligee, Alabama. Where did the name come from? When was it incorporated? Thanks. -- mrc007@mindspring.com

Hebron Church Minutes - 11/21/02 - The attached file contains the Minutes of the Hebron Presbyterian Church at Mantua, Greene, AL. from 1867 to 1905. The footnotes are from my own research. If you have some questions or some suggestions, I would be happy to hear them. - Jim Taylor Ladasca@aol.com

WILLIAMS - 11/21/02 - I am working on my Williams line in Pickens/Greene, and am going over your site for help. We are planning a trip to Pickens and I tried to get a lookup from Bill Horton of Hayneville on the Greene site. His email address has changed, or else he has withdrawn his offer to do lookups. He showed sipsey@htcnet.net. It bounced. Does anyone happen to know how I can contact him?
Second, under the 1830 Census heading, I found a paragraph on Isaac Williams: "Isaac Williams was a Captain in Col. Henry Dyer’s Regiment of the TN Militia during the Creek Indian War. He was severely wounded in the Battle of Talledega in November 1813 and served until 25 Dec 1813. He drew a disability pension from 1818 until his death in 1847. He lived in Bedford Co, TN in 1817, in Perry Co, AL in 1821, in Greensboro, Greene Co, AL in 1822, in Carroll Co, MS in 1839 and until his death before August 1847, in Choctaw Co, MS. In 1839, he said he move to Carroll Co, MS to live with his sons and sons-in-law." Does anyone know the source of this statement or any other info about this individual and his line? Thanks. -- Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

Cemerery Book - 11/21/02 - Is there a cemetery records book for Greene? I have a list of cemeteries, but I need a person with a lot of patience to send me the names of the cemeteries where my Williams people may be buried. I'll be going to Greene just before Thanksgiving. Thanks. -- Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

THORNTON - 11/21/02 - I believe I am the great granddaughter of Patsey Jane Thornton born AL June 1833. I find Martha Jane Thornton daughter of Luke Thornton on Greene County 1850 census which shows Luke with wife Sarah passing away 1849 or 1850 there is also a Luke Thornton in neighboring Pickens County on the 1850 on Pickens County 1850 census with wife Nancy. I am wondering if maybe they were cousins, father and son, or the same person. Where could I find wills or probate records, obituaries etc that would show what records belong to which Luke. i am so confused am hoping you can shed some light on whose history is whose. -- Emily Sund emily@paulbunyan.net

Wills - 11/21/02 - On the genweb page it has a partial list of Greene County AL wills. Where could I write to get a copy of Thornton, Luke Record Book Wills D 1851-1888 book page 130 and Thornton, Sarah book page 220? Is there someone who does look-up work at the county seat to do this for me? I would appreciate any information that would be helpful. Thank you. -- Emily Sund emily@paulbunyan.net (great grand daughter Luke and Sarah Thornton)

HARGRAVES - 11/21/02 - Looking for ancesters and siblings of Augustus M. Hargraves b. 1819 NC, m. Lucinda Wardlaw May 19, 1847 in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL and died March 1874 in Warren, Bradley Co., AR. Thanks so much!-- Meaneyplce@aol.com

Alabama Cemeteries - 10/26/02 - Is anyone going to this workshop? Sounds interesting. Hope someone goes and can tell us about it. -- Jerrie (in Mississippi)OLDMEDIC@aol.com

Ancestry Message Boards - Message [ Tallapoosa ]

The Montgomery Genealogical Society and the Alabama Historical Commission are cosponsoring a workshop entitled "Preserving Alabama's Cemeteries" on Saturday, November 9 at the Alabama Dept. of Archives & History Auditorium in Montgomery. Participants will learn ways to preserve their family and community cemeteries, and will discover legal, financial, and technical strategies to aid in preservation and maintenance projects.

Dynamic speakers from the Alabama Historical Commission, the Alabama Attorney General's office, and local genealogical and historical societies will provide both a statewide and a local perspective for each topic presented. You should leave this workshop with good ideas for steps that you can take when you go back home to help prevent the loss of our historical heritage!

For detailed information and a downloadable registration form, visit the Montgomery Genealogical Society's website at this URL: http://www.rootsweb.com/~almgs/ Register by November 5 to reserve a lunch; otherwise, "walk-ins" are welcome! - Ron Head President, Montgomery Genealogical Society.

New E-mail Address - 10/26/02 - I am still on the list of Look-ups for certain books and the book that I have is A GOODLY HERITAGE. Please change my e-mail from syphi2@home.com to syphi2@comcast.net We moved from Greene County two years ago but I do live near enough to go down if I need to. We are 35 miles away in Tuscaloosa. Thank you. -- Sybil N. Phillips syphi2@comcast.net

WILLIAMS - 10/26/02 - Henry Williams, John Williams, and William Williams bought land in Pickens/Greene about 1825. It is possible that one of these was the father of four Williams brothers in my line William R. "Buck" Williams, Ezekiel Williams, Elijah Williams, and George W. Williams. Does anyone have wills in these lines that might mention these four brothers? Also, I am looking for the father of Sarah Ann Martin, who married Elijah Williams in Greene in 1823.Thanks. Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

WILSON - 10/26/02 - I am seeking any information that will lead me to the parents and other relatives of Andrew or Andy Wilson, my grandfather, born April 1855, in Alabama. He married my grandmother Susie (Sue) Baker, January 1885, Greene County, AL. They had atleast 1 child, Dave Wilson, my father, now deceased. Papa Andy, as he was known, died suddenly in October 1925. The person who reported his death, did not know the name of his mother or his father. Susie (Susan on the Marriage record and the 1880 census) my grandmother, was born September 1858, and died March 1915. Both of my grandparents were born in slavery. While I have a great deal of information on my grandmother's side, my grandfather's origin has been rather elusive to me. PLEASE! ANYONE! I need help. Any sherd of information that will lead to his parents, will be helpful and greatfully appreciated. -- McLendon Wilson GINABRICK@hotmail.com

HAMMETT - 10/26/02 - My grandfather was James Samuel Hammett, b.3-22-1880, Greene County, d.10-1946 in Lamapasas, TX. His father was Tom, mother Mary. No info except, they came to northeastern Tx. after 1880 with my grandfather on a wagon train. Tom and Mary are buried in the Fannin, County, Tx. area. Tom may have had a brother named Henry. Many Hammetts from Alabama settling in northeastern TX. from about 1900-1910?? Any info would be appreciated. Thank you, Corky Murray grannypimp10@msn.com

WILLIAMS Cemetery - 10/26/02 - I am searching for info on the Williams Cemetery in West Greene. Could someone give me any info? - list of burials, date of starting, who started the cemetery, who owns the property, is it a private cemetery. My friend was in Greene County last week but when she tried to visit the cemetery the gate was locked. From family members, I have heard that Williams, Upchurch and Hales are buried there. Who are these people? I appreciate any information someone can send to me.Thank you,Virginia H. Tate cvhtate@comcast.net, Charleston, SC

PS: The Williams Cemetery that I am looking for is in West Greene. I had a friend in Greene County last week who visited the cemetery but found the gate locked. I know some Williams, Upchurch and Hales are buried there by family members.

SANDERS - 10/26/02 - My ggg grandfather was Robert M. Sanders. I found a record where Robert Milton Sanders married Rebecca Savilla Hill on 2 Sep 1850in Greene Co., AL. I don't know enough about Robert Milton to know if he is mine or not. I wonder if anyone has any information on this Robert, i.e., age, birth place, parents, etc. My Robert was born abt. 1800 and originally married Sarah Phillips 12 Dec 1826 in Morgan Co., GA. They moved to Tallapoosa Co. abt. 1835-1839. Sarah was in Newton Co., MS in 1850 without Robert. Thanks,Jerry Sanders jsanders@satx.rr.com San Antonio, TX

CALVERT - 10/26/02 - Caroline Elizabeth Tisdale married WIlliam Calvert in Greene Co., AL 1833. SHe and her sibs had moved there when her parents died in 1823 Sumter Co., SC. Robert Calvert was named as guardian for younger sister, Sarah Ann. Another sister who lived nearby was married to Thomas Brantley. Everyone moved into MS a few years later. Can anyone give me any insight into this Calvert family? Thanks, Beverly Burton bzb@alltel.net

MADISON - 10/26/02 - I have a lot of family in the the area. I am researching at the moment the family of Peyton Madison. who appeared in land records .

May 15. 1837. Wife Hannah Webster Madison.
Children:
James A. Madison who married Marcella Davis March 4, 1841
Emiline Madison who married Benjamin T. Williams February 9, 1837
Elizabeth Madison married Samuel Clement Williams November 3, 1842
William Madison married Martha J. Warren, October 22, 1850.
Cynthia Ann Madison married William Jackson McDonald July 30, 1847
Caroline M. Madison married C. G. Davis, January 21, 1852
Thomas J. Madison married Martha Frances Thomas

Other possible children:
John Webster Madison who married Mary Jane Autry, April 8, 1862
Amanda Madison who married John J. Williams, March 23, 1841
Asbury Madison, female, born March 2, 1833 and died March 20, 1841

I am looking for cemetery records for Mount Hebron. 1840 reflects ten children. Peyton Madison is listed in the Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama. So he was in the area in 1816. I live in Jackson, Ms. Our archives have a few good records, limited. Help needed! Regards, -- Linda Harris harlin@netdoor.com

TURNIPSEED - 10/02/02- Does anyone have a current email address for Kathy or Michael Turnipseed? They are listed on the Greene County, AL web site. Thanks - Grace Kayser Amner@aol.com

CALVERT - 10/02/02- In 1833 Greene Co., AL WIlliam Calvert married Jane Tisdale. She was the daughter of Francis Tisdale and Mary Denson of Sumter Co., SC. When her father dies in 1823, an M. Tolbert became her guardian. The family moved to Kemper Co., MS about 1841. Does anyone know anything about them? Thanks. -- Beverly Burton bzb@alltel.net

HOWTON Grave - 10/02/02- I am trying to find my great grandmother who may be buried in Greene Co. She may be listed as Terra Ann Gilbert Howton, Ann Howton, or Mrs Ollie Howton, She was born 1867 died around 1903 or before. Andrew Junkins who does the cemeteries for Pickens Co. suggested that I look in Greene Co. He could not find her grave unless she has an unmarked grave in Gordo. Any information that can be shared with me will be appreciated. Thanks. -- Peachie Knight peachie@seark.net

GOLD/ GOULD - 10/02/02- I am seeking information on George Washington Gold/Gould believed to be born in Greene County, Alabama. As a young man he moved to Johnson County in Southern Illinois. He first appears in the U.S. Census of 1850 in Johnson County with his name listed as Washington Gold, age 25, born in Alabama. Listed with him are his wife Jane, age 25, their children William, age 6; John, age 4; Cynthia A., age 6 months; and three other men- Ervin, age 22; Henry, age 20; and Charles Gold, age 18. There are also records of the marriage of George Washington Gold to Matilda Jane Russell in Johnson County on January 25, 1844. George W. Gold volunteered for service in the Union Army in February of 1862. If you have records or information that might lead me to this man, I would appreciate any help you could provide. He would be my great, great, great grandfather. Thank you. -- Brenda Gould Rea rbrea@intrnet.net

Greene County Cemeteries - 10/02/02- I am interested in knowing if there is a book available that contains a survey of the Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw. If so, I would be interested in purchasing a copy. My particular interest is the family of Foster Mark Kirksey and his sister Mary Ann Eleanor Hale nee Kirksey, wife of Stephen Hale. Thanks a bunch. --Bena Taylor Kirkscey BenaTKirk@aol.com

HANCOCK - 10/02/02- I am trying to locate death date and burial place of Evan Hancock born abt 1810 in SC. Last record found, he married Mary Ann Fort 27 Oct 1851 in Sumter County. One son John E. born 1852. Mary Ann Fort Hancock, in turn, md King Henry Barbee on 5 Jan 1853, in Greene County. Any help most appreciated. Will share any info.-- Leonard Hancock jlhan@webtv.net.

CAMPBELL/ PIERCE - 10/02/02- Edward Fenwick Campbell (1827-1886) of Augusta, GA married Annie C. Pierce Oct. 17, 1860 of Eutaw in the Episcopal Church there. She was a daughter of Judge William Franklin Pierce and Mary E. Ratcliffe of Eutaw. Judge Pierce died 11 Aug. 1873 and his wife 10 Sept. 1864. I have never figured out how Campbell met his wife, he being from Augusta and she from Eutaw, so many miles apart; unless, Campbell was visiting his 1st cousin, Joseph Wheeler, later Lt. Gen. Joe Wheeler of CSA who was also of Augusta but moved with his parents to Alabama when but a lad. Campbell s mother and Wheeler s mother were sisters and daughters of Gen. William Hull of Newton, Mass. I am fairly familiar with Campbell genealogy but not Pierce genealogy. Can anyone shed any light on the Pierces of Eutaw? Campbell and Annie Pierce had one daughter, Mary Frances Campbell. Annie died Dec. 25, 1869. In 1879 Campbell took another wife from Ala., a widow, Mary Esther Borden Cheney. A daughter of this marriage was Martha Campbell who married John B. Byrd of Eutaw. Does anyone know of any descendants of the Byrds? I am VP of Augusta Genealogical Society and Trea. Of Augusta-Richmond County Historical Society. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. -- Harry C. Vaiden hcvaiden@georgiabankandtrust.com

ALABAMA RECORDS - 08/24/02- I acquired a copy of ALABAMA RECORDS, Vol. 218, Greene County wills and deeds. I will be happy to share the information. It contains will abstracts from Book C and includes full wills for Wm. Ashley, Jos. Foster, John Johnson, Eleanor and Robert Wynne, El. Moore, Da. Campbell, Rich. Johnson, Abner Steele, Art. McDow, Aquilla Hardy, Bryant Kittrell, Dillard Beasley. It is indexed and I can check other names. --Kay Boyd Mkdb1405@aol.com

HARRIS/ STRINGFELLOW - 08/24/02- I am interested in receiving and sharing any information of the Harrris and Stringfellow families of 19th century, Greene County Alabama -- waldforest@juno.com

HAMMETT - 08/24/02- My grandfather was born in Greene County, 1880. Any info on Hammetts in the area? -- Corky Murray grannypimp10@msn.com

FOSTER - 08/24/02- I am interested in information regarding the Foster family that lived in Greene Co, AL - C McFarlandchasmcfarland@msn.com

New E-mail Address - 08/04/02- Please change my WARDLAW address to tommielouwardlaw@earthlink.net . Thank you. --Tom Wardlaw tommielouwardlaw@earthlink.net

Dunn, Kennedy, Brandon and Means - 08/04/02- I am related to surnames Dunn, Kennedy, Brandon and Means who were at one time in Greene Co AL. I am striving to discover if my ggg grandmother, Elizabeth Ann Means, wife of Dr. Wm. Potter Kennedy, was any relation to Dr. John David Means of Newberry SC who built Boligee Hill. Her father was James Means, born 1750, died 1807. Her family was from SC and she was born there. She and Dr. Kennedy are found in the Greene Co 1850 Federal Census as well as other records. Hope someone can help me with this. I believe her mother's maiden name was Margaret Mayes, d.1835. Thank you. -- Yvonne Olliphant Traylor YOTraylor@aol.com

THOMPSON/ MEANS/ GORDON- 08/04/02- Am seeking information on Hattie B. Thompson, the daughter of John Brown Thompson (1811-1861) and his second wife, Dorcas Means, the widow of Jesse Gordon. Any information would be greatly appreciated. -- Dorothy O'Neill Djaneo@aol.com

GAY/Hargrove - 08/04/02- I am looking for some information on my grand parents. Clarence Gay and Mary Lee Hargrove. The information that I have is that they were both from Green County Alabama. My Grandfather Clarence Gay was born in 1901 and died around 1990. His mother's name was Laura and his father's name was John Gay. He had one sister and the only name we have for her is Lil Sis, and he also had one brother that we had no name for. My grandmother's name was Mary Lee Hargrove born in 1908 and is still living. She will be 96 years old on October 31, of this year. Her mother's name was Carrie Hargrove, and her father's name was Sharp Hargrove. She had 3 brothers and sisters. Their names were as follows John Hargrove, Carrie Lee Hargrove (Yank) and Willie Hargrove. If anyone has any information regarding either side of my family history I would deeply appreciate it. Thank You. -- Janice Matthews jan0715@hotmail.com

Historical Records - 08/04/02- While living in Greene County (for 40 years) as a member of the historical society I took notes at a meeting of the older citizens recalling the "early days" of Eutaw and the county. I typed them all out and I think that there are copies of them at the historical society house in Eutaw. If anyone interested you might ask some of the current members about them. -- Becky Cathey rcathey@nc.rr.com

BOLDING - 08/04/02- I am searching for any information proving that Lucinda Bolding was born 1846 in Greene County Alabama. Her parents are listed as Obadiah F. Bolding and Emeline Lucinda "Palmer" Bolding.Any information or help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. -- Susan DeLong d177@infoave.com

GUY - 07/24/02- Looking for information about a J. M. Guy listed in 1860 Greene Co. census as an Overseer. He was born about 1833. Wife known only from census as M. M. born in North Carolina about 1835. Had a daughter Nancy J., b. 1856?, who married Joseph Taylor Wyatt. J. T. and Nancy lived for many years in the Big Sandy area of Tuscaloosa Co. She died in 1936. -- Terry martin@lacollege.edu

Charles Coleman b. 1744 NC - 07/24/02- I am looking for information on the parents of Charles Coleman, b. 1744 or 1750-1755 in Edgecombe County, NC who married Mary Roundtree and came to Greene County, AL with two sons, John and Wiley. In a book published by the 51st governor of Mississippi, J. P. Coleman, entitled The Robert Coleman Family from Virginia to Texas 1652-1965, the author reprints an article from the local newspaper, "The Greene County Democrat", in Eutaw. This article honors all those known descendants of this Charles Coleman in the area. The article tells of the family having a lot of genealogical information that connects this family to the immigrant, Robert Coleman of Nansemond County, Virginia. -- Wes Coleman wcoleman@pdq.net Friendswood, TX. Author of Descendants of Robert Coleman of Nansemond County, a book online at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~nansemondcolemans/

IVY - 07/24/02- I AM A GREENE COUNTY NATIVE AND AM CURRENTLY LIVING HERE NOW. I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON ANY IVY RESIDENTS OF GREENE COUNTY. MY GRANDPARENTS ARE CALVIN AND JEAN IVY (DIED AROUND 1972). THEY WERE ORIGINALLY FROM MACON, MISSISSIPPI. MY FATHER IS WILLIAM ROBETS IVY, CURRENTLY OF YORK, AL. IF ANYONE HAS ANY PAST HISTORY OF THE IVY'S PLEASE CONTACT ME AT: Leslie Wilson LWilson@e-mfb.com

ODAM/ ODEN/ ODOM/ ODUM - 07/24/02- Does anyone have information on any Odum, Odom, Oden, Odam in Greene Co Al? -- Sharon Hamner sharonh61@msn.com

CAMPBELL - 07/24/02- I am from Anderson, SC. I may have traced my ancestry to Greene Co. My GGG- Grandfather was Daniel Campbell b. 1783 d. 11/14/1878, it may have been David Daniel Campbell, I don't know. I have seen a David Campbell buried at Havana Church, with a will mentioned (wills C 1840-1864 Pg. 119). Could anyone tell me how I can get a copy of this will? Thanks for your time and information. -- "Sam Ellis" samdoe@carol.net

CHAMBLEE - 07/24/02 - Was wondering if anyone could help with some information on Jacob Chamblee and his 2nd wife Sarah E Morrow and where they are buried .Sarah died 9/26/1887 and Jacob died 4/18/1898. How many children did Jacob and 1st wife (Charity) have and how many did he and Sarah have?? Also what can you give me on Jacob and Sarah youngest daughter Jane (Jannie) Chamblee marrying on 4/6/1894 and who??? We have it John T Chamblee???? Anything you can pass on would be appreciated. Thanks. -- Roy Barnes roybarnes@bellsouth.net

CARTER - 07/10/02- Hi, my name is A.J. Carter. I am looking for my ancestors. They are from Greene County, AL. I believe they used to be on a plantation called Haggert Place in Greene Co. I know my great uncles name is Ed Henry Carter. He lived in Greene Co for all of his life I think. He died about 2 years ago. I would like to know about my ancestors. So if you could help me to find what I am looking for it would be greatly appreciated. Thank-you.-- A.J. Carter ajcarter@panther.bsc.edu

WILLIAMS - 07/10/02- Looking for Williams' wills that mention four brothers William R. "Buck" Williams, Ezekiel Williams, George W. Williams, and Elijah Williams, about 1810-1840, in the western AL counties (best chance Pickens or Greene). Parents' names unknown. Any helpful suggestions? Thanks.-- "Gordon Smith" gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

COLEMAN - 07/10/02- I'D LIKE TO OBTAIN A COPY OF CHARLES COLEMAN'S WILL IN BOOK A. CAN ANYOME PLEASE ADVISE ME? -- BOB WINN glob@zianet.com

THOMAS - 07/10/02- Looking for early residents of Greene County. There follows information for Jeremiah Thomas from Edgefield, SC. I visited Greene County at the county seat in Eutaw across from Scooba while at a family reunion several years ago. These Thomas' are on the census and I've traced them to Scooba. I'm trying verify the name of William A. Thomas wife. It's shown on his sons death certificate as Polly Roaden. Most of my Thomas bunch were from around Edgefield and I think over into Savannah, GA.

Seeking information on Jeremiah Thomas, place of Birth and parents. Through a lease Jeremiah Thomas of the state of GA, planter, was present in Edgefield County, 96 Dist, SC in Oct 1795. Sold land granted to him in Oct 1794 on Little Steven's Creek and waters of the Savannah River. His name appears on the SC 1800 census. Jeremiah Thomas served in the Revolution during 1778 under a Capt. Anderson Thomas and 1782 under Capt. Robert Frost in SC. Note in the Audited Accounts 7725. I believe he had at least two sons, Joshua, b 1799 and Jeremiah 1800 something. Joshua was my GGGrandfather he is shown in Greene County, in Jones and Gandrud Records on pages 82 & 83, Vol. 94 or 108. My GGrandfather was William A. Thomas born in Green Cty, AL in 1829 and Grandfather was Charles William Thomas b Scooba, Kemper Cty, MS, in 3-10-1863 where he married Sallie Frances Blair in 1890 and moved to Houston, TX where he worked for the Southern Pacific RR. Joshua and Jeremiah were present in Scooba, Kemper Cty, MS, in the mid/late 1800s. Joshua at age 71 married to a Narcissa with a son David on the 1870 census. I have these Thomas's in Texas to date.

There was a Josiah (John) Thomas at the Red Bank Baptist church on the little Saluda River in Edgefield Dist before 1792. He was on the 1790 census for Edgefield Dist, SC. Thought these names might be of the same family somehow. There was a Reverend John Thomas in that area of SC that is credited with some 12 children that lived to become adults. During the course of year, he had at least two wives and lived to a very old age. This dates back to prior to the Revolutionary War. This Reverend Thomas is most aptly the father or grandfather to the Thomas families in that area of SC. And, check your history references. Prior to the War of 1812, very few settlers were stupid enough to cross the Ocmulgee River at Dames Ferry in Jones Co...... The settlers, that did, met with dire consequences; if the Creek didn't slaughter them between the Ocmulgee and the Chattahoochee, the Choctaw did over in what is now Alabama. BEFORE Alabama WAS Alabama, it was just a part of Georgia. Check the date of division for a clear date of Alabama coming into existence.

WHITSETT- 07/10/02- The following marriages are listed for Greene Co., AL. Would appreciate hearing from anyone that can give me information as to these individuals:WHITSETT, Ann NLIPSCOMB, John P Oct 22 1827
WHITSETT, Joseph T HUCKABEE, Elizabeth J Feb 22 1842
WHITSETT, Joseph T PECK, Eliza Mar 31 1857
WHITSETT, Sarah H HARDEN, Absolem C Aug 03 1825

"Maida" mwhitten72@kc.rr.com

BOYD/ MILLER - 07/10/02- Hello. I am looking for biographical information on two former Eutaw, Greene county residents (1) Alexander Boyd, b. c. 1835, died March 31, 1870 (murdered by the Klan, and (2) William Miller, who was his uncle, and who in May 1869 was collector of the Port in Mobile. He later returned to Eutaw. Can you tell me how I can obtain information on either of these people? I look forward to your response. Thank you in advance. -- Maggie Musselman musselman@i2k.com Burnips, Michigan 49314

STRINGFELLOW/ FEARS- 06/30/02- Seeking information concerning the STRINGFELLOW & FEARS families of Greene County Alabama.-- "Bill Horn" BJHorn@garlandisd.net

STEWART - 06/30/02- I am looking for information on the Dr. William Stewart family of Greene and/or Tuscaloosa Co AL. in the early and middle 1800's. Dr. Stewart was born in VA. He married Mary unknown, and had at least two daughters, Elizabeth and Mary Jane. My ancester Mary Jane Stewart married David T. Doss in Noxubee Co, MS in the 1850's.-- Bill Crider bcrider@texas.net

Revolutionary or Creek WarPensioners - 06/04/02- Does anyone know where to find family history on the pensioners listed as living in Greene County - Revolutionary or Creek War? I am seeking names of dependents. -- Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

WILLIAMS/ RENCHER - 06/04/02- Desperately need help. Looking for any family connected to Robert Williams b. 1824 TN married Nancy Rencher in Greene Co. abt. 1845. The family is on the Greene Co. census 1850. Listed are Henry Williams age 9, Fanny 3 mos. Robert 26, Nancy 24. There are pages of Williams' families on the 1850 census, but I have yet been able to find any that are connected to this family. If you know of any Williams that is related to Robert would love to share info. Nancy Williams is in Butler Co., AL by 1860 with 3 children. Robert and Henry are not on the census in 1860. I know she moved to Butler to live close to her brother William Rencher and his family.-- Family3193@aol.com

WILLIAMS/ AVERY/ MOORE/ JEFFERSON - 06/04/02 - I am seeking on the Calvin Avery Family, the Capt. Jonathan Whitehead Williams Family, the J. Pickens Moore Family and the John Magruder Jefferson Family. These families lived in Greene or Hale Counties. The years are from 1830-1930. Anyone with information please let me know. Thank you, Debra McShane DebJMac55@aol.com

Lookup Volunteer - 05/26/02- I would like to offer my services as a look up volunteer for the 1930 census (or any other federal census for Greene county). I limit my volunteer look ups to one per person; require that the look up be for head of house only (as are most AIS indexes and soundexes ). My generic e-mail address is thecensusguys@hotmail.com . -- Glenn McAnarney thecensusguys@hotmail.com

Beware of Letter - 05/26/02- A letter has come through to the Greene County web site that has nothing to do with genealogy. My husband tells me that such should be turned over to some authority. It is from a person in a foreign country who is asking for help in establishing a bank account, etc. in this country. Will you post a message to this? Thank you. -- Sybil N. Phillips syphi2@comcast.net

THORNTON - 05/26/02- I am a descendent of James Innes Thornton, who died in Greene County. While doing reasearch on line, I happened upon your page. I think you have done a marvelous job with your web site, and hope you will expand it further. It was most helpful with providing the addresses where I can write for birth/death/ marriage/burial/deed/will information.Keep up the good work! -- GingerLyell@aol.com [Thanks for the kind words. I plan to expand it when I retire next year. Have patience. - Rod Bush Webmaster]

Orphan Court Records - 05/26/02- I am looking for the orphans records that you have an index to Pages 302-303 for James Stephens thanks. -- Jannine Coble Gregory jannine@ix.netcom.com Austin, Texas

BONNER - 05/26/02- GEORGE A. CHAPPELL BONNER was born August 05, 1833 in Troup Co. GA. He married LIZZIE LOWE. She died in Stewart Co. GA.. George A. Chappell Bonner, who married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Lowe, seems to be the one called "J.A. C.Bonner" in the 1860 census of Chambers Co., AL. He was a Methodist Minister, accepted at conference in Eutaw, Greene Co., AL 1833. Any information appreciated. -- Robert Bonner robertbonner70@hotmail.com

SPEED - 05/26/02- I am researching the surname Speed from ca.1800 to 1900 in Greene Co, AL. --Mitchell Speed gusspeed@bellsouth.net

DUNLAP/ McGIFFERT - 05/05/02- JAMES DUNLAP lived in Greene Co AL after about 1820, and is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Eutaw ("Departed this life 1841, Aged 83 years") along with his wife MARY. DAVID DUNLAP, my ggggf, moved to Greene or Tuscaloosa Co about the same time. His daughter MARY married a JAMES McGIFFERT. A 1940s source I have cites a DUNLAP/McGIFFERT family Bible as recording JAMES and DAVID as brothers. The Bible was then in the hands of JOSEPH H. McGIFFERT (MARY DUNLAP McGIFFERT's ggs) of Eutaw. Can anyone confirm this relationship? Can anyone get me a photocopy of the genealogical pages of this Bible? Does anyone know its whereabouts? Also does anyone have info on DAVID's and his wife "POLLY"'s AL homesite? Gravesites? Some evidence suggests they were near Fosters in Tuscaloosa Co. Any help greatly appreciated. Can reciprocate with info on DAVID's descendants. Julian Dunlap jldunlap@icx.net 116 Clark Lane, Oak Ridge, TN 37830.

Greene County Historical Questions - 05/05/02 - I would like to know what year the town of Eutaw was incorporated. Also, what year was the Greene County Courthouse built? Your assistance will be deeply appreciated. -- Paul T. Hellmann Worldgazetteer@aol.com , St. Louis

Looking for Info - 05/05/02 - I am looking for a place I think it's in Eutaw, AL. I don't know the name of the place but it is supposed to have some sort of Indian sculpture or Indian symbol on it. Any information would help. At one time it was some where around a dirt road. Thanks for you help. -- RiverRat3535@aol.com

WILSON/ SIMMONS - 05/05/02 - I'm looking for descendants or any kinship of Deotha Wilson and Susie Simmons from Greene County around the late 1800's early 1900's.-- jbama8909@aol.com

WILLIAMS Marriage - 05/05/02 - In one source on early Greene marriages, someone sent me (1) a Williams marriage, spouse, date, place, and (2) on the same page, the names of the "sponsors", but from a different marriage, in a different county. I am wondering whether the copies of certificates, or whatever they were, are incomplete like that, or if I can get all of the above info on each couple. I believe that it was from a book called ALABAMA VITAL RECORDS MARRIAGES 1808-1920, but I am not sure. Anyway, I know about these two marriages, but I am hoping to find the parents of the two couples. George W. Williams married Mary "Polly" Cotton in 1823 in one account, 1824 in another; and Elijah Williams married Sarah Ann Martin in 1823. Both took place in Greene County. Thank you very much. -- Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

BICKLEY/ CALVIN/ CHILES/ CRENSHAW/ LAVERGY - 05/05/02 - Please add these surnames to the current research list for Greene County, Alabama. Thanks so much! - Annie Crenshaw anniecrenshaw@mindspring.com
BICKLEY -------- ca. 1820-1860 -------- Annie Crenshaw anniecrenshaw@mindspring.com
CALVIN ------------------ ca. 1855-60 -------- Annie Crenshaw anniecrenshaw@mindspring.com
CHILES ------------------ca. 1830-1880 -------- Annie Crenshaw nniecrenshaw@mindspring.com
CRENSHAW ------------ ca. 1820-1880 -------- Annie Crenshaw anniecrenshaw@mindspring.com
LAVERGY ------------------ca. 1820-1880 -------- Annie Crenshaw anniecrenshaw@mindspring.com

Land Question - 04/15/02- I would appreciate an answer to a land problem. Was T24N R1W S9 in Greene County in the time period 1831-1834? I had thought that it was in Pickens, but locals say no. Thanks. -- Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

MARTIN/WILLIAMS/COTTON - 04/15/02- Looking for family of Sarah Ann Martin who married Elijah Williams in Greene 10/21/1823. Elijah and Sarah Ann apparently bought land in Pickens later. I am also interested in George W. Williams who married Polly Cotton in Greene in 1823 or 1824. I am not sure about which Cotton family she came from. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. -- Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com

THOMPSON/STEELE - 04/15/02- Searching for children of Andrew Thompson, born 1820 and Elizabeth Steele Thompson who married December 14, 1842. Possibly parents of my gr gr gr grandfather Leonidas (Lee) T. Thompson, born 1850. -- Jann JJRICE5591@aol.com

HOLLIS - 04/15/02- On 20 June , 1864 My great-grandfather , (James H. Hollis ) , enlisted in Company K , 62 Alabama Infantry. His was 16 . I believe he was a resident of Greene County , Alabama . His father was Emanuel or Manuel Hollis . I am researching family Any information would be appreciated . -- Kenneth Hollis kennhollis@earthlink.net

NOTICE - 03/31/02- I had a problem with my mailbox during the 2 weeks of February 11-22 and may have lost some incoming mail. If you sent a message to me regarding Greene Co, AL those weeks and do not see your Query listed, below, please send it again. Thanks.-- Rod Bush, Coordinator Greene Co, AL GenWeb.

Neumun/Newman- 03/31/02- I am searching for information related to Bettie Newmun who married a WR Metcalf in 1868, to Eliza J Newmun who married a TH(?) Carr in 1870, to Berry Neumun who was in the Hale/Perry County area at least in 1850, and finally Harriet Neumun who married Jeremiah F Johnson in 1844 in that section of Perry Co that was to become Hale County. I believe that all of these Newman/Neumuns are related, but need help in establishing their family or origin. -- Skip Miller hmiller@neosoft.com

1828 Special Deed - 03/24/02- I photocopied a couple of interesting deed records for Greene Co. from 1828. This is not my family but I would like to transcribe these and put on the site. How do I do this? [See below- Rod Bush, Site Coordinator]:
Attached is the Greene Co. deed file I inquired about. I created the deed document in Word and saved as a text file. Source (deed books) is listed at the top. -- "Catherine Cooper" catcoop@bellsouth.net [Thanks- Rod]

MAYES - 03/24/02- Hello, I am researching the family of Anthony Mayes in Boligee, AL. He was born in 1782. died 1848. Was married to Cynthia Otterson. I was wondering do you have a copy of his will or where i could get one? Thanx, Vicki Smith Scourge3@comcast.net

LYLES/ LILES - 03/24/02- I am searching for any info into the family of William "Bill" Lyles. I know he married a Jane McCrory and they had 3 children that I know of William "Green"(1843), "Henry Washington(1844) and Eliza A. (1849) Mostly centering in on Henry. Who was his first wife? She was mother to John Morgan Liles. Any info into Henry or his siblings lines I would greatly appreciate. millylea@hotmail.com

Civil War Skirmish Near Pleasant Ridge - 03/16/02- For the last year I have been researching this engagement which has in most recent publications been placed almost entirely near Romulus in Tuscaloosa County. My research, however, has conclusively determined that the skirmish began near Pleasant Ridge and ran northward for some twenty miles, much of it in present Greene County, until the fight ended near Romulus. Attached is my latest, though probably not final, version of the fight, including the movement of the various forces prior to and after the engagement. Since much of the main fight took place in what is now Greene County, maybe this deserved a place on the county page. -- Scott Owens Anrkee@aol.com

Pleasant Ridge Civil War Skirmish - 03/16/02- I still am looking for family stories about Federal activity in Greene County associated with Croxton's visit, so some invitation of information or questions directed to myself would be appropiate. I do not believe that the stories described in A Goodly Heritage relate to this Federal force, but rather to a Yankee column which came through Eutaw and Greene County in mid May 1865. I have the Official Records report on this column, including observations by the commander reguarding civilian attitudes toward the Yankees at that time. If you would like that would be glad to send it for posting. -- Scott Owens Anrkee@aol.com

DUFF, Abraham and Abram, also McCONNICO 1818-1840- 03/16/02- Does anyone have access to Greene Co. AL Orphans Court Records, Book "B", 1824-1829. I need to know what is shown for the following Abraham DUFF, page 246, and Abram Duff page 379. Appreciate any information on DUFF in Greene or any county in AL. Thanks. -- Bonnie Smith DuffSmith@prodigy.net

JACKSON - 03/03/02- I have been trying to find the grave site of JOSEPH JACKSON, early settler of Greene (now Hale) County. He purportedly died in Eutaw on the 31st of March, 1861; the family homestead was just about 8-10 miles north of Greensboro, so I imagine he would have been buried somewhere in that county. I have spoken with several people in the area, and have walked several cemeteries in both counties, but still have not found his grave. Does anyone have any suggestions? The Caucasian family was not indigent...see Snedecor''s...and had 11 children, though at the time of his death there likely were only 3 or 4 children at home, and 2 left shortly thereafter to join the forces for the War. His wife's name was Sarah C. Belton.-- Robert Jackson rjack711@aol.com

Help - 03/03/02- I am trying to locate directions to the First Presbyterian Church in Eutaw , Al. Can anyone help me? Thanks -- "Dianne" d_ngreen@bellsouth.net

Help - 03/03/02- I am writing from Mich, on a mission. Doing research on AL cities for a gift and surprise for 2 nephews. After trying other sources, I have reached a dead end. I am trying to get in contact with someone at the sheriff dept to ask a question. Since it is long distance, can someone send them a fax, call or give them my email .Or, can I forward my question to you. That is what others have done to help me. Thank you for your time. -- Sherry White Leap6615@aol.com

Address Change - 03/03/02- Please change my e-mail address to cvhtate@comcast.net. Thank you, Virginia Tate cvhtate@comcast.net

Address Change - 03/03/02- My e-mail address has changed to syphi2@comcast.net You may notice that it looks almost like my old one but the carrier is different. I will still do some look-ups for people who have roots in Greene County althrough I live in Tuscaloosa. Am behind with my courthouse work as we are finishing what was started 17 months ago today. We have sold the place in Greene Co. which has been very traumatic for us but the girls did not want it so we have done what we thought best. By the way, we still have copies of the Heritage Book of Greene County for sale.-- Sybil N. Phillips syphi2@comcast.net

Jordan Artesian Well - 03/03/02- Does anyone happen to know anything about the history of the Jordan Artesian Well in Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama? I have been trying for years to locate a family for my ancestor who lived in Pickens County - first documented there in the 1860 census. I only discovered recently, that his future wife likely lived in Greene County in 1850. This caused me to explore this site. I came across information about the Well. Ironically, my ancestor's occupation listed in the 1860 census is Artesian Well Borer. There are only four currently listed in Alabama by USGS. Any information appreciated. -- LWilson181@aol.com

WOODALL/ HARRIS - 03/03/02- I am trying to find the parents of our JOHN WOODALL. He was born 21 Mar 1824 in ALA. He married LACY MELISSA HARRIS 01 Feb 1845 in GREENE CO. ALA. They are on the 1850 Greene Co. census with two children, SARAH, 2 and JOSEPH, 1. By 1860, they had moved to NACOGDOCHES CO. TX and in 1870 were in NAVARRO CO. TX. I realize there are probably thousands upon thousands of John Woodalls, but if anyone has any info, I would really appreciate your help.-- Judy Hopkins Baker buddyandjudy@msn.com Mart, Texas (near Waco)

CAUFIELD/ YOUNG- 02/23/02- My husband has Irish ancestors whose first homes in America were in Boligee, Greene County, Alabama. The attachment is a copy of a handwritten letter dated 23 Aug 1847, from Henry John Caufield in Boligee, Alabama to his friend William Ewing Young, a former resident of Boligee, who had removed to Texas by 1847. I thought it would be an interesting addition to your Greene County website on usgenweb. The letter includes a lengthy discription of the 4th of July celebration in Boligee in 1847, as well as some details of a quilting party and a squirrel hunt. Surnames mentioned in this letter are Bleakley, Gould, Judge, Friend, Watson, Castles, Stuart, and Hunter. Thank you for your time in considering this letter. Sincerely, Sharon Ashby sharonashby@hotmail.com [Thanks, Sharon, I have linked it to the home page.]

1870 & 1880 Census - 02/23/02- Where can I get access to the 1870 and 1880 Greene County Census? A website that doesn't require a subscription, please.-- Robbie fruitloops@alaweb.com

Address Change - 02/23/02- Please change my e-mail address to syphi2@comcast.net -- Sybil Phillips syphi2@comcast.net

Union Christian Church Cemetery Directory- 02/16/02- I saw your cemetery listings for Union Christian Church Cemetery and was wondering if the cemetery is located in the town of Union, Greene Co., Alabama? Also, would you happen to know the name of the funeral director(s) for the cemetery? I assume that there must have been several during the history of the cemetery. I am trying to get a copy of the death certificate of my great-great uncle William J G Kelly who is buried there, and it would be helpful if I new the name of the funeral home or the funeral director's name who officiated at his funeral. I know its a long shot since he was buried there in 1937. Thanks, Richard Graham RTGRAHAM@aol.comOklahoma City

YERBY/CROSBY - 02/09/02- I hope subscribers to Green Co. Genweb can help me. My primary family is the YERBY/YEARBY family. I am looking for genealogical info on James Thomas and Mary Florence Crosby Yerby. The only info that I have on them is a copy of their marriage licenses According to the Marriage License, James Thomas Yerby and Mary Florence Crosby (Mary Florence's maiden name is hard to read, however, I believe it is Crosby). They were married on April 25,1920 in Green Co., AL. I would like to find info about their children (if any), their parents, grandparents, etc. I would appreciate any info or the name of anyone I could contact about this family. --Hildred Carlson ra-n-hacar@juno.com

1st Alabama Calvery 02/09/02- I need help to find any information on a William Campbell and a William H. Campbell, and a Mason Davis that is posted on the 1st Alabama Calvery list. Also, what war did the Alabama Calvery participate in? Any information would be helpful.-- Robbie Moulton fruitloops@alaweb.com

THOMAS - 02/09/02- Looking for early residents of Greene County. There follows information for Jeremiah Thomas from Edgefield, SC. I visited Greene County at the county seat in Eutaw across from Scooba while at a family reunion several years ago. These Thomas' are on the census and I've traced them to Scooba. I'm trying verify the name of William A. Thomas wife. It's shown on his sons death certificate as Polly Roaden. Most of my Thomas bunch were from around Edgefield and I think over into Savannah, GA.

Eutaw Methodist Church- 02/03/02- I would love to have a picture of the "original" Methodist Church that stood on the corner of Wilson Avenue and Boligee Street during the early 1900s through the 1950s. Would anyone share? Thanks!! Carolyn Draper McCall cmccal@bellsouth.net

SMITH - 02/03/02- Genealogy is a new project to this old lady, and I am facing the impossible Smiths from all branches of my family, with very little known about any of them. I have been told that my great-grandmother's father, James Henry Smith, was born in Clinton, Alabama. He married a Lizzie or Elizabeth, Linder or similar last name, although I am not sure if he was still in Alabama at the time. His first child was born August 1, 1866. I gather from this that he could have been born around 1845, give or take a few years. My great grandmother was apparently his fifth child, and was born in Louisiana in 1874. I would like to find a reliable source of information for the names of his parents and their birthplaces, as I can't get any further back than him. I have tried looking in the census records online, but I don't think the ones available online cover the right time period or have enough information for me to tie it all together when I have so little information to start. -- Aimée Grace Cowan gcowan@ev1.net Georgetown, Texas

HARDY/ HALL - 02/03/02- My g grandparents, John W. Hardy and Cornelia C. Hall, married in Greene County, Al. in 1867. I have found John Hardy on the 1850 census. It shows his father to be Aqulla (sp?) Hardy and his mother as Louise A. S. Aqulla was 50 years of age and born in N.C. John W. and Cornelia Hardy went to Texas in about 1882. Cornelia died in Cooke County, Texas and is buried in the Dexter Cemetery. John W. Hardy died in Shamrock, Wheeler County, Texas in 1933. He is buried in the Shamrock Cemetery. One of John W. and Cornelia Hardy's sons, Walter, returned to Greene County, Alabama and according to family was Sheriff there. I believe he died in the 1940's. Who were Aqulla Hardy's parents? Who were Louisa A. S. parents? Where did they marry? Did they die in Greene County and are they buried there? There is a will of Aqulla Hardy in Will Book "D", Page 028 (1851-1888). Would it be possible to obtain a copy of this will? Any information on this Hardy family would be greatly appreciated.-- Don Hardy ceejayjay@msn.com

PARK/McDANIEL - 02/03/02- Hugh Alexander Park and wife Margaret "Peggy" Mcdaniel lived in the Greene- Pickens-Tuscaloosa area from about 1847 onward. I am looking for relatives ( especially ancestors) of either. There is a John R. Park on a land record. Is there anything known about him? Thanks, Jeanne Park mjp@rivnet.net

Government Land Office Records for Greene Co.- 02/03/02- I have a question--when looking at the Land records, the land offices I find for our ancestors are Tuscaloosa, Lebanon and Cahaba. I know Tuscaloosa would be the office for some Greene Co. land. How about Lebanon and Cahaba? Thank you very much. -- Jeanne Park mjp@rivnet.net

ELLIOTT - 02/03/02- Searching for Leonidas Elliott, listed as son of Thomas and Martha in 1850 Census. Would like to have names of wife and children. -- Margaret FoxPinky8Fox@aol.com

MILLS - 02/03/02- I am looking for any relatives of Milton Mills and his wife Nannie Mae. They lived near Aliceville or in Aliceville and Milton worked at the Cotton Plant, Was Milton Mills a brother to my grandmother Annie Bell Mills who married Aubrey Howton.? Any information will be greatly appreciated. Contact me at Peachie@seark.net

REID - 01/26/02- In his SLETCHES OF PRISON LIFE by Rev. C. M. Hutton he refers to my gggrandfather, Dr. George Ried, while in Nashville. He states; "to my utter surprise and delight I saw Dr. George Reid, who had served as a family physician on my father's farm in Greene County, Alabama." Would some kind soul look for Dr. George Hillary Reid in Green County between the years 1855 and 1862? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.-- Martha Wurtele Marwurtele@aol.com

HOLMES- 01/26/02- My name is Elizabeth Williams. I am looking for some of the family members of my great grandparents Dona Pride Holmes (my great grandmother) and her husband Pleas Holmes Sr. Dona and Pleas were married on February 4, 1885. Their children's names were Elizabeth Purse Dykes (my grandmother), Priscilla Homes White, Elnora Holmes Sinclair, Emma Holmes, Elijah (Buddy) Holmes, Oscar Holmes, Robert Holmes, Eugene Holmes, James E. Holmes, Mattie Holmes, Ottawa (Sane) Holmes, and Pleas Holmes Jr. (Pleas Jr. was known to play the flute). The children were born and raised in Pickens and Greene County, Alabama. Later, they moved to Sumter County, Alabama in an area called Coatopa, Alabama. -- "Elizabeth Williams" virgslim@msn.com

CAMPBELL - 01/20/02- I'm trying to find any information anyone might have about William Hughes Campbell and his wife, Carrie Spencer Campbell that lived around Knoxville, AL. in the early 1900's. I have just started trying to find my ancestors and it is a hard job. -- Robbie Moulton fruitloops@alaweb.com

BOYATT - 01/20/02- Does any one have any info on a Boyatt family ? I am working the name in the Tn/Ky and Ind. areas and think the ones listed in the 1850 must be related, due to the spelling. The "A" spelling did not survive in most areas and only one line carried it. The listing I found were for one Green Boyatt. m. Mary...children,Sarah6,Robert5,John 3 and Stephan 1......later I show a Rufus Boyatt...age 35. These people do not appear in my research as siblings of any other family memeber, so believe they may be from the root line of Thomas Boyatt. Any one with ANY info.please contact me. Thank you, BJ Boyatt MeowmumTu@hotmail.com

JAVINE - 01/20/02- I am a 24 year old man who is in a desperate search for information about my family. I have been to several web sites and still I have not found the information that I am looking for. my family is originally from Greene Co. The place is called Pleasant Ridge. I have some info about the origin of the family. We come from a family named JAVINE. I have found info about Joseph Javine who is the first known Javine to the state of Alabama. My problem comes from finding info about my blood relatives. We are of African American descant although the inherited name comes from a prominent French fur trader. My grandfather is Eunice Javine Rev., and my great grandfather is Abe Javine who was also a preacher. They are the only two ancestors I know. There mothers I have no knowledge of. My great grandfather Abe was born in and around the year 1865. My grandfather Eunice was born around 1905. If you can find any information about these men and my family could you please share it with me. If you could find or if you have any information about the Javine family I would be delighted to hear from you. -- Kevin Javine SCOPE82@HOTMAIL.COM

Epps, AL - 01/12/02- I am interested in any information on Epps, AL. My grandparents first grandchild was born there in 1925. He lived on a riverboat, which I believed he owned.-- GailTSims97447@aol.com

SCHOPPERT/ WATERS - 01/12/02- Philip SCHOPPERT b. Jan 29, 1800 Newberry, SC, m. Mary Berry WATERS, removed to Eutaw (Greene Co.), AL by 1845, d. Jan 5, 1871 Eutaw. Philip Schoppert House still standing in Eutaw. Had issue. Share data.-- William S. Smith smith.w@att.net

BOSTON/ NORWOOD - 01/12/02- Hannah BOSTON b. GA Apr 20, 1780, m. James NORWOOD by 1799, removed to Perry Co., AL by 1820, then to Dallas Co., d. Jun 28, 1849, buried Summerfield, AL. Had issue. Share data.-- William S. Smith smith.w@att.net

LAY - 01/06/02- A Thomas G. Lay married a Nancy Gordan, July 16, 1827. I see that "Lay" is listed in the 1830 census on the Greene Co, GenWeb site and I'd like detailed info on that last name. Also, I believe that the Lay's left Greene and moved to Scott County, MS. They brought with them a slave named Fannie. I also think that my great-great grandpa who married Fannie, was the slave child of Thomas and an African slave, who did not come with them to Scott County, MS. Fannie was born in 1833 and died in 1913. I believe Thomas and Nancy were born in 1807 and 1808. I'm starting to think that the Gordan's left AL before the 1830's and Nancy married Thomas so her name changed, since the Gordans are not listed in the census for 1830, however, there are 2 Gordans with land in 1828. So, I'd like to find out who Thomas and Nancy's parents were, where they were from and the their slave listings to find Fannie and her mom. I am trying to determine which country in Africa they may have come from and which European country the Lay's and Gordan's were from. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance and Happy New Year! -- Jacqueline Lay jacklay@msn.com

HUNTER - 01/06/02- I am looking for information on Elisha Hunter and two of his heirs Mary E. Hunter and Elizabeth Hunter. He died in the early part of 1836. He bought land according to the BLM site in Green Co. in 1828 and 1834. He married a widow Malissa Tillman in 1835 and died early 1836. Another Elisha Hunter died in Green Co.,GA in late 1836. His wife and his brother William Ephraim Hunter b. 1777 of Anson Co., NC children and grandchildren inherited as well as Malissa. Harry A. (Henry) Hunter was given Power of Attorney (POA) by his sisters to settle their part of the inheritance. There also was a Mary Hunter and Elizabeth Hunter as inheritors which is the names of the oldest children of Ephraim's oldest son Elijah b. 1810 which may have lived in Yancey Co., NC. I am trying to find the final settlement of the estate by court ruling. In 1838 the POA was takened away by Harry's sisters and given to Green W. Dunn his brother in Law. Thank You. -- Donald Hunter seniorduck@yahoo.com

ARMSTRONG - 01/06/02- I am looking for information on a Rev. Thomas Armstrong who immigrated from Scotland to North Carolina and then to Greene Co, Al. His son was Rev Thomas King Armstrong who was born on Sept 29, 1836 and married Martha Louise Dubois in 1859 there in Greene Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated. -- ForestGB@cs.com

JACKSON - 01/06/02- I have been searching for my Jackson ancestors (Caucasian) in both Greene and Hale counties. Also, does anyone know of historical information of the 20th Alabama Infantry of the 1860's era? -- Robert Jackson Rjack711@aol.com

PATTERSON/ PIPPEN - 01/06/02- Does anyone have any history on the Patterson and Pippen family trees from Greene County, Boligee and Eutaw AL?.--Ruth Forman ruth-forman@webtv.net

LEE - 01/01/02- Does anyone have any information on the time of death (date) of Linden Lee, and the whereabouts of the burial place of him? We think it was Greene Co., between 1858-1860. Or any information on him. Thank You. -- Jack and Cathy Lee catherinenl@eathlink.com

BLAIR - 01/01/02- Looking for info on the W.C. Blair family. He is listed on the 1860 census as an overseer in Springfield Twnsp. Any info on him or his family would be great.-- "Michelle Haley" mhaley2000@mediaone.net

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