Greene County Alabama Queries 2003
Henry Storey - 11/22/03 - Attached
is a short history of my GGG Grandfather, Henry Storey for inclusion in
the FAMILY HISTORY of Greene co, AL. He came to Greene co, AL in 1820 and died in 1837 and
was a Revolutionary War veteran. Please put it in family history link on Greene co,
AL homepage. Thanks.- HAROLD WRIGHT HWRIGHT@knology.net
[Done! It is at: Henry Storey]
Catherine Cooper - 11/22/03 - Your Green
Co Al website has an article: "Green Co Al Deeds of Samuel Morrow Documenting prior
slave" MorrowDeed.asp
- a contribution by Catherine Cooper catcoop@bellsouth.net
. I tried to email Catherine at that address but it came back. I would like very much to
contact Catherine regarding the two emancipation deeds by Samuel Morrow(s). Is there any
way you might be able to let her know my email so that she might contact me? It's very
important.- Bill Morrow bmorrow@duracom.net
of Oklahoma
MORROW - 11/22/03
- I want to contact
any Morrow males who have Morrow ancestors from Green County, Al. Specifically, those descending from Major Samuel Morrow Jr of
Spartanburg Co, SC. I wish to exchange info and invite them to join our Morrow DNA testing
project. I descend from Robert Morrow who died 1823 in Morgan Co Al. He and Sam Jr were
brothers? - Bill Morrow bmorrow@duracom.net of Oklahoma
CALVERT/GREENLEES - 11/22/03 - I am a
direct descendent of William Calvert and Esther Greenlees. My grandfather Vernon Earl
McClain, was the grandson of their son David L. Calvert and Indianna Swanson Chisholm
Calvert. Their daughter Cornilia Chisholm Calvert married Virgil Elmore McClain on
December 25, 1899. David and Indianna had 10 children and their are descendants of all 10
that live here in Texas. David was a Confederate Veteran and is buried in Cottonwood
Cemetery in the small town of Golinda, Texas. - Dianne Epps dianne@collegestreetprinting.com
MATTHEWS - 11/22/03
- would anyone have a cemetery listing for a John and Lydia Matthews
in Eutaw Ala or any records on them at all? Thank you. - Norma Van houtan VanhoutanN@aol.com
REYNOLDS/RICKS - 11/22/03
- Jefferson Reynolds, b1817 in SC,
married Lavenia Ricks, b1828? in NC, in 1847 in Greene County, Alabama. They had a child,
Almira Reynolds, b1848 in Greene County. Almira Reynolds became an orphan in 1852 and was
placed in guardianship of James W. Dance when they came to Brazoria Co., Texas in 1852.
The 1850 Census for Greene Co. has a Jefferson Reynolds living with a 22 year old
"Louisa" (misspelled?) and a 2 year old Almira in Mt. Hebron Beat. Any
information on this family would be greatly appreciated. - RLHSIDEWINDER@aol.com
HOPKINS/COPE - 11/22/03 - I am searching for a Benjamin P. Hopkins who
was born near Greene County about 1781, his daughter was born in 1807, her name Sarah, and
his wife was Judith Cope. any informaiton would help! thanks! - Anita Aneatthesweet@cs.com
HOLSTON - 11/22/03 Looking
for information on the family of James W. Holston , They were in Green Co in 1850 &
1860 Census. They may be buried in Green Co, but have no way of finding out since the
cemeteries are not on Internet.. His wife's name was Clarisa, they has five children ,
Patrick, Sophia, Sarah, Mackey, Zachey & Marion. Will be glad to exchange information.
- Addie P. Howell aph1@cox.net
Help Get Deed - 11/22/03 I found your
web sit very interesting! I live in Atlanta, however, was born and raised in Boligee, Al.
Maybe you can help me. I would like to pay someone to look up and copy a deed for me vs me
driving to Eutaw for the information. Do you know of someone that might be interested?
Thanks for your help. - Mina Ruth Johnston Adams Mina2@bellsouth.net [BTW, I live in California.
Local help is always needed.- Rod]
TURNER/WARDLOW - 11/22/03
- re TURNER/WARDLAW, Greene Co AL
(received from Judge of Probate, P. O. Box 790, Eutaw AL 35462. page 302, 303:
"Personally appeared in open court MARY TURNER widow & relick of JAMES TURNER,
deceased, and Guardian to ELIZABETH TURNER, a minor heir 16 years of age, and RICHARD
TURNER the Administrator of the Estate & one of the heirs of said decd and ZACHARIAH
WARDLAW and James STEVENS as heirs of sd Decedent by virtue of their intermarriage with
the daughters of said decedent being all the heirs and representatives of sd decedent and
consent to receive the notice required by law, it is therefore ordered by the court that
they be permitted to make final settlement on the second Monday of January next."
William C. Wardlaw's will (1840 Greene Co AL) lists children:
1. Elizabeth m 19 Jan 1825 Greene Co AL RICHARD TURNER
2. Isaac
3. Lydia m 18 Mar 1835 Greene Co AL THEOLPHILUS B. MURPHY
4. Malinda (inherited the Bible of William C. Wardlaw)
5. Thomas H. m 8 Jan 1824 Greene Co AL MIRANDA BUMPASS
6. William M. m NANCY DOUGLAS
7. Zachary m 8 Dec 1824 Greene Co AL CELIA ANN TURNER
8. Margaret m BENJAMIN WALLER STEPHENS.
9. John Lewis m about 1820 Greene Co AL LUCY WRIGHT
Mary Lou Wardlaw tommielouwardlaw@earthlink.net
HOLMES/DYKES - 11/22/03
- 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, Phillip Holmes,
Nathan 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 Green County, Alabama. Later,
they moved to Sumter County, Alabama in an area called Coatopa, which is located in
Livingston, Alabama.
Dona and Pleas Sr. later moved to Delta Mississippi in an area called Glendora
Mississippi in Tallahatchie County. Twelve of the children moved with them (Priscilla,
Elnora, Robert, Mattie, Oscar, Pleas Jr., Eugene, Phillip, Nathan, James, Elijah, and
Ottaway). Two of the daughters stayed in Alabama (Emma and Elizabeth).
Elizabeth Purse Dykes (my grandmother) had nine children. Their names were Willie
Dykes, Frank Dykes, Joseph Dykes, Donnie Dykes Grayson, Susie Dykes Levy, Booker Dykes,
Minnie Dykes Ash, Mary Dykes, and Elnora Dykes Williams (my mother).
What follows is a list of the people that I mentioned above and what I know of them
thus far
Dona Pride - Born 1864 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name - Willie
Pride, Mother’s Name - Unknown, Parents came from North Carolina. Dona Pride passed
away 1929 in Glendora, Mississippi.
Pleas Holmes Sr. - Born 1840 in green or Pickens County, Alabama. Parents were from
Virginia. Their names are unknown.
Elizabeth Purse - Born 1878 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name -
William Purse, Mother’s Name - Dona Pride, Elizabeth Purse passed away in 1971at
Bryant Whitfield Memorial Hospital - Demopolis, Alabama.
Elijah Holmes - Born 1885 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name -
Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Elijah moved to Laurel,
Mississippi. In Laurel, he established Holmes Restaurant a combination regular meal, short
order, confectionary, and soda fountain business. The date of his death is unknown. One of
his son (Elijah Holmes Jr.) was later killed in action during the Korean War. A short
description of these two men has been documented in a book entitled Laurel, A History of
the Black Community, 1882 - 1962, by Cleveland Payne.
Pleas Holmes Jr. - Born 1888 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name -
Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Later moved to Glendora,
Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
Joseph Holmes - Born 1890 in Green County, Alabama. Father’s Name - Pleas Holmes
Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Later moved to Glendora, Mississippi. Date of
death is unknown.
Nathan Holmes - Born 1891 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name -
Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Later moved to Glendora,
Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
Ottaway Holmes - Born 1893 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name -
Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Later moved to Glendora,
Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
Mattie Holmes - Born 1895 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name -
Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Later moved to Glendora,
Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
Elnora Holmes Sinclair - Born 1897 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s
Name - Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Later moved to Glendora,
Mississippi where she was married. Date of death is unknown.
Phillip Holmes - Born 1899 in Green or Pickens County, Alabama. Father’s Name -
Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. Later moved to Glendora,
Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
Priscilla Holmes White - Date of Birth is unknown. Birthplace in Green or Pickens
County, Alabama. Father’s Name - Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride
Holmes. Later moved to Glendora, Mississippi where she was married. Date of death is
unknown.
Emma Holmes - Date of Birth is unknown. Birthplace in Green or Pickens County, Alabama.
Father’s Name - Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes. She was
either a member of the Masons or Eastern Star. She passed away in Bellamy, Alabama. Year
of death is unknown.
Eugene Holmes - Date of Birth is unknown. Birthplace in Green or Pickens County,
Alabama. Father’s Name - Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes.
Later moved to Glendora, Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
James E. Holmes - Date of Birth is unknown. Birthplace in Green or Pickens County,
Alabama. Father’s Name - Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes.
Later moved to Glendora, Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
Robert Holmes - Date of Birth is unknown. Birthplace in Green or Pickens County,
Alabama. Father’s Name - Pleas Holmes Sr. Mother’s Name - Dona Pride Holmes.
Later moved to Glendora, Mississippi. Date of death is unknown.
My Grandmother, Elizabeth Purse Dykes, lost touch with her Family in the late
1930’s or early 1940’s. Without knowing what to do or who to contact this has
been an open case in our family life.
I have conducted an internet search of these names. In addition, I have conducted
searches of birth records, midwife records, death records, United States Army Records, and
Railroad Worker’s Records. I have written similar letters to other individuals whose
names or organizations appeared in the search. If you have or know where I might obtain
any information regarding the history, or whereabouts of any of these individuals or their
families, I would appreciate any assistance which you might be able to give. Thank you in
advance. - Elizabeth Williams virgslim@msn.com
TRUSSELL/JOHNSON/McAllister - 10/28/03 - I am searching for the family of my ggrandmother, Elizabeth Jane
Johnson Trussell, daughter of Mourning Trussell and Martin Johnson. The only info I have
is that they were married in Green County, AL. I have no list of siblings, date of
marriage, or dates of death. The only word of mouth I have is that Mourning and Martin
were the parents of my ggrandmother and that possibly she had a sister named Nancy
Emaline. I would be so grateful if you could help me. So I am searching for my
family.....Martin and Mourning Trussell Johnson, daughters, Elizabeth Jane JOhnson
Trussell and Nancy Emaline JOhnson McAllister. Anything you can tell me about them would
be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Kathryn Ebbwr@wmconnect.com
Cemetery Records/RICKS/REYNOLDS - 10/28/03 - Is it
possible that someone could look up cemetrery records for Lavina Ricks b 1828 NC and
Jefferson Reynolds b 1817 SC? They were married in Greene County in 1847 and both of them
apparently died shortly after my ggrandmother Mira (Almira) Reynolds was born in 1848 in
Greene Co. They were all in the 1850 Census (I think) but Mira came to Texas in about 1853
as a orphan. I would really appreciate any info or advice you can give me. Regards, Ralph
Hanson RLHSIDEWINDER@aol.com
COLEMAN/COLVIN - 10/28/03
- Does anyone have any records on Giles
C. Coleman who married Susan Colvin in Greene County on May 3, 1836. They were on the
census in Greene County in 1850, but moved to Yalobusha County, Mississippi some time
later, where he died in 1857. Is their marriage recorded at the courthouse? I would
appreciate any information you can give on Giles and Susan Coleman.- Joyce Nesmith Bjnesmith@aol.com
Canebrake Plantation - 10/28/03 - I am
trying to obtain information on a piece of property called Canebrake Plantation which I
believe was located in west Hale County near the Warrior River. The owner was Samuel
Pickens. This was largely a cotton plantation like most in the area in the middle to late
1800's. If you have any information or know of someone that might, please email me at: rdeas@frontiernet.net. Thanks. - Richard Deas
rdeas@frontiernet.net Monroeville,
Al
BILLINGS - 10/28/03
- Searching for information
gg-grandfather, Cain Billings, born SC 1815 married in Marengo County, but may have lived
in Greene County. - William Mills wmills1@carolina.rr.com
ALLEY/LEE- 10/28/03 - Looking
for information on ancestors Laura Alley who married Charlie Lee 1 Jan, 1880 in Greene
Co.. She was daughter to widow Jane Alley from Jefferson County and her father was Thomas
K. Alley. - Jackdotadams@aol.com
COLEMAN - 10/28/03 - I am a descendant of Giles and Susan Coleman
who are listed on the 1850 census for Greene County, Alabama. Sometime between 1850 and
1860, they sold their land and moved to Yalubusha County, Mississippi. Does anyone have
information on this family? - Bjnesmith@aol.com
BRATTON- 10/28/03
- I am trying to locate my
ggrandmother Mary Ellen Milford-Bratton (b.1856 Lauderdale Co., AL d. around 1920.)
I found this death notice for a Mary Ellen Bratton that died in 1919 in Greene County is
there any possible way to know if she is one and the same? - Patty Birdsong Jbirds@cox-internet.com
HUNTER/CROCKER - 10/28/03
- I am interested in any Hunter Families
in the time period mentioned in Greene Co. and Al. in general. I know my GGGrandfather's
brother Elisha Hunter lived in Greene Co. married in 1835 Melissa Tillman and died in
early 1836. My GGGrandfather was Ephraim Hunter b. 1777 in Anson Co.,NC. Any immigrants
that came from Anson/Richmond Cos,NC also would be useful. Any Crockers from SC/NC also
would be helpful. Any help would be appreciated. - Donald Hunter seniorduck@yahoo.com
HALL/PATTERSON/CALDWELL/ANDERSON/ESTES - 10/28/03 - I am
interested in the following lines in Greene County Alabama: Hall, Patterson, Caldwell,
Anderson and Estes. I would appreciate exchanging information with anyone having
these families.- Nova Wade Davon104@aol.com
COOK - 10/28/03
- My name is Tanika Cook and I am
researching my family (ancestors) from Greene County Alabama. I was wondering if Louis
(Lewis Cook) , daughter Alice and Sara (Sarah), sons Robert and John Cook sounds familiar
to anyone. My ggggrandfather Lewis (Louis) was married to a Mary Dina Isaac, my
ggrandmother Alice had one son (William Henry Cook). My gggrandfather Louis (Lewis) Cook
father's name was William Henry Cook. He came for Virginia and later moved to
Alabama with his wife I think her name was Mary Virginia Cook. If anyone has any
information on any Cooks from Virginia or Alabama please share it with me. The reason for
my being so interested in learning about my ancestors is because my grandfather, who's
name is also William Henry Cook's mother, Alice Cook, died when he was only six years of
age; he was an only child; he didn't know much about his mom and I just wanted to
learn about her and her parents, her siblings, aunts and uncles. I guess I just simply
want to learn more about me. I feel like there's a void in my life by my not knowing more
about my family. I really do thank anyone for taking thetime out to read my query. I
hope that someone can help me. Oh, by the way I found this email address on
afrigeneas.com. I can't find any information regarding my Cook family online. I am
stumbling across other Cook families but with no connection to my Cook family. In know
that my Cook ancestors were believed to by enslaved by a Mr. Edwin Cook in Alabama.-
Tanika M Cook cooktm@dteenergy.com
THOMPSON - 10/28/03
- There seems to be some confusion
concerning the Alexander Thompson line in Greene County, AL. This is a result of there
being two Alexander Thompsons in the area during the early 1800s. I earlier thought my
Alexander Thompson was married to an Elizabeth Foster and posted this on the Greene County
website, but I was incorrect. He was married to Elizabeth BROWN. They were both from South
Carolina, and were not Native Americans. I think the other Alexander Thompson was from the
Henry Butt Thompson line in Greene County, who had native American heritage. This
Alexander Thompson may have been married to an Elizabeth Foster, but I do not know.
My Alexander Thompson was born in York County, SC, about 1775, and died July 11, 1827, in
York County, SC. He is buried in SC. He was married to Elizabeth Brown, the daughter of
Colonel Joseph Brown, born March 2, 1789 in Chester County, SC, and died June 18, 1844 in
Eutaw, Greene County, AL. She is buried in the Mesopotamia Cemetery in Eutaw. Their
children were:
(1) John Brown Thompson, (1811-1861) buried Eutaw, AL
+ Mary Ann Anderson
+ Dorcas N. Means (Gordon)
(2) Joseph W. Thompson, (1812-1861) buried in MS
+ Pamela G. Meek
(3) Alexander Franklin Thompson, (1814-1819) buried in SC
(4) Foster Hockett Thompson, M.D., (1816-1850) buried in MS
+ Susan Florida Simmons (These are my great, great grandparents)
(5) Nancy Thompson, (abt. 1820-1840) buried in Eutaw, AL
(6) Sarah Harriet Thompson, (1823-1879) buried in Fayette County, TX
+ Madison Bruce Posey, M.D.
+ Alexander McDow
(7) Elizabeth Thompson, (1826-1859) buried in Fayette County, TX
+ Alexander Gates
I have been researching my family for many years and I can document all of these lines. I
have wills, court records, and other family records to verify my information on my
family.- Dorothy O'Neill Djaneo@aol.com
KNOX - 10/28/03
- I am trying to find someone who might
be doing research on the early Knox families in Greene Co., Al. I have located Matthew,
Isaac and George W. Knox in the 1850 census of Greene Co. I think that these three men
were sons of John A. P. and Frances "Fanny" Miller Knox of Pendleton Dist., SC.
I think the John was a brother of my ancestor, James and Mary Ann Abbott Knox. If I can
prove they are brothers I may be able to prove their parentage. I have the following info:
Matthew m. Jane possibly McCraken
1850 census Greene Co., AL Neubern Beat. #1608 1608 Knox Matthew 53 SC:
Jane 42 SC; James M. 19 Al; William M. 18 Al; Hamelton C. 16 Al; Matthew 12 Al; Frances J.
10 Al;
Josephine 7 Al; Samuel P. 5 Al; 1609 1609 Knox John 21 Al; Juliet 21 Al.
1860 Alabama, GREENE, Roll 10 Book 1, Page 968 Knoxville: #628 628:
Knox J. M. 29 Al male [James M ]; M. E. 25 Al female; M. R. 2 Al male; W. P. 1 Al male.
#629 629 Knox Jane 52 SC female planteress; M. 23 Al male overseer [Matthew];
M. J. 17 Al female [Matthew's wife?]; S. P. 16 Al male Samuel P.; Morris W. F. 23 TN male
overseer
#630 630 Knox J. F. 35 SC female widow of John?; L. A. 8 Al female; M. P. 0 Al female;
W. P. 4 Al male; Isaac m. Ann Marie Dendy
1850 census Greene Co., AL, Newbern Beat: #1669 1669
Knox Isaac 55 SC; Ann M. 50 SC; John C. 16 SC; Elizabeth 11 AL; Andrew 7; Ann M. 5;
Samuel 2; Frances 1/12.
1860 Alabama, GREENE, Roll 10 Book 1, Page 967 Knoxville: #624 624
Knox A. M. 45 SC female planteress; J. C. 25 SC male John C.; M. E. 20 Al female teacher
[Elizabeth];
A. 18 Al male [Andrew]; A. M. 15 Al female Ann M.; S. 11 Al male Samuel; A. F. 9 Al female
Frances;
E. C. 7 Al female
1870 Alabama, GREENE, Roll 17 Book 1, Page 737b: #41 41:
Knox Ann M. 56 SC; Lizzie 29 Al teacher; Ann M. 23 Al; Sam H. 21 Al; Annetta 19 Al; Emma
16 Al:
Thomas 7 Al [wonder who his father was?]; George Washington m. Mariah possibly Reese;
1850 Alabama Greene Co. Eutaw Beat: #894 894:
Knox George W. 40; Mariah 40; Susan E. 17, Henry L. R. 16; John A. 14; Carlos L. 11; Mary
E. 9
1860 Alabama, GREENE, Roll 10 Book 1, Page 942 Pleasant Ridge: # 430 430:
Knox G. W. 50 SC male; M 50 SC female; C. L. 21 Al male; M. E. 18 Al female; Reese R 74 SC
female (maybe this is his mother-in-law)
I have the following marriages from the Greene Co. Rootsweb page:
KNOX, Andrew P HILL, Mary B Aug 07 1836
KNOX, Calhoun Hamilton MOBLEY, Amelia E Feb 02 1858
KNOX, David Ware HANNA, Jane Dec 19 1837
KNOX, Elizabeth EZELL, Benjamin Dec 23 1828
KNOX, Frances J KNOX, William Nov 21 1859
KNOX, Henry D RICHEY, Rebecca Ann Jan 16 1856
KNOX, James HICKS, Candis Apr 22 1839
KNOX, James Madison PATTON, Nancy E Dec 31 1856
KNOX, Jane CRAWLEY, James T Dec 17 1827
KNOX, John MAYES, Juliet F Sep 10 1849
KNOX, John A P THORNTON, Ann Nov 19 1844
KNOX, Mary STRAIT, Robert Jun 24 1826
KNOX, Mary Ann HOLDER, John Dec 17 1836
KNOX, Matthew McCRACKEN, Jane Dec 12 1828
KNOX, Susan Eliza ARCHIBALD, Edward M Nov 07 1851
KNOX, William KNOX, Frances J Nov 21 1859
I have the following land records from: http://magnoliasandpeaches.com/GreeneAlGenWeb/History/LandOwners.asp
Knox, James ------------31 Jan 1824 ----------------Fed. Land Record [James went to TN]
Knox, Samuel ----------03 Feb 1816 ----------------Fed. Land Record [Samuel stayed in GA]
I wonder if anyone with excess to grantee-grantor list would see if this land was sold to
either Matthew, Isaac or George or possibly John Knox.
If anyone has any info on anyone related to these lines I would appreciate the help in
sorting out these families.
Thank you. -Susan Brock-Booker SBrockBooker@aol.com
Walhalla, Oconee Co., SC
RYAN-- 10/28/03 - I am researching Rev. Joseph Ryan who was in Coosa and Green County,
Alabama. He was there in the early 1800s. He was born in 1782 and was a well known
minister in the Green County and Coosa County area. He Baptized my gr gr grandpapa, Rev.
Green Berry Waldrop, in 1822 in a Bethel Baptist Church in a Township call' Five
Miles." My gr gr grandpapa was an active Baptist (former Primitive Baptist)
1794-1854, Both of these Ministers traveled thru Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi. My gr
gr grandpapa Rev. Green Berry Waldrop settled in DeSoto, County, Mississippi. But was
buried in Arkansas in Evansen's Cemetery. Surnames: Thornton, Scott,
Higginbothams, Heard, Thomas, Baxter, Alexander, Ward.
My great grandpapa Joseph Ryan Waldrop (1826-1870) was named after Rev. Joseph
Ryan Waldrop. JRW was ambushed and killed in Escatawpa, Alabama, Washington County.-
Sandra Scalawag1867@aol.com
maiden name Waldorp in Georgia.
WHITEHEAD/ WILLIAMS- 8/30/03 - I am
looking for detail about the Greene Co, AL land given to these family members:
Whitehead, Edwin D
Williams, Benjamin
Williams, Charles
Williams, Henry
Also, I found at the Latter Day Saints office in Memphis, TN a spiral bound
book of Marriages in Greene Co. The book was better than a listing of marriages
because it had detail about who maried the couple, parents of the bride, and more. Does
anyone know if that book available for purchase? -- Debora Williams Waller dlwaller@fedex.com Desoto County, MS
SIMMONS/WATKINS - 8/30/03 I am looking for information on
JACOB SIMMONS. He left a will in will book C on page 182. I would like to know the names
of the people he mentions in his will.....I am looking for the parents of Louisa Jane Simmon who married William Andrews in Tuscaloosa County in the early 1850's. I think Jacob
may be her grandfather. She is my ggg grandmother.
Also, John Watkins, left a will in Will Book B, page 209. I would like to know the
names of the people he mentions. I have searched for years for the family of a Roland
Watkins who shows up in Fayette County in 1860, He is my ggg grandfather. Any help you can
give me would be greatly appreciated. - Jim Campbell jvcamp@tcworks.net
COLEMAN - 8/30/03
- I am very interested in both James and
Chas Coleman ages 18 and 16 appearing as students in the Greene County, AL Census. Does
anyone know who they are the children of and if they are brothers? What kind of school was
this? I see there were quite a few teachers. - Barbara Coleman bkcole@earthlink.net 9101 Enid Street, Ft.
Smith, AR 72903.
CUNNINGHAM - 8/30/03
- Looking for any information on these
children of Alfred Cunningham: Louisa, James, John, Daniel, Mary J., Henry, Thomas, or
Sarah born between 1825-1853. I know that Louisa married W. W. Aultman but that's about
all. Thanks in advance. Also would like to know where Alfred and Wife (Margaret Rykard)
were buried. - Larry Newcomb larryfromau@webtv.net
IDOM(E)- 8/30/03
- I am interested in the Idome family
from Greene Co., Al that lived there from the early 1820's to the 1860's and then moved to
Mississippi. The earliest ancestor I can find there is Jacob Idome and his wife Sarah
McCarter. Jacob was listed as a Revolutionary Soldier born in South Caroina. He had three
sons that I know of James Jackson Idom, John M. Idom, and William Young Idom. They were
well-diggers according to the census records. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks. - Anita Simmons als822@charter.net
HENDERSON - 8/30/03
- I am looking for John Luther Henderson
who married Joanna Locklear from North Carolina a Native American. She returned to N.C.
around 1910 with five chrildren we would like to know information on him.- Dot dotdial@intrastar.net
Help Needed - 8/03/03
- We used to live on Baker's Farm
on HWY 11, ten miles from Eutaw (toward Boligee). We lived there 5 wonderful years from
1955-60. We returned to the Eutaw area in 1967-8 and haven't been back since. Now for my
mother's 87th birthday, we are taking her back to Eutaw. We are so excited!! We would love
to be able to see the farm. Some one told us that Bear Bryant had
purchased it years ago. I don't know if this is fact and if it still belongs to his
estate. Does anyone have a way to find out how we could make contact with the owners so we
could visit. I have searched the Eutaw & Green county internet for several hours now
and this site is the only on that gives me any hope. We are visiting on Aug
16th-17th. Certainly hope someone can help or give me an email address that would
link me to someone who could help. -- Esther Kowarsch Zwemer Johnzwemer@aol.com
MIZE - 8/03/03
- I am researching Mize relatives, four
of whom are buried in row seven of Union Christian Church. Also, does anyone know anything
about Mary Alice Mize. I'm trying to track down my great grandmother who married a Mize.
He was my great grandfather and committed suicide after killing a man in a street shoot
out. She died several months later . Thank you. -- Marsha Mize-Allen yayajarhead@aristotle.net
Will Books/ HACKLEY/ WINSETT - 8/03/03 - I need to
know if there are Will Books for the period between 1820 and 1840.
I am almost sure the person I am looking for died before 1836, and I do know he died
intestate. His name is James Hackley. According to papers I have he died
in Greene County AL, supposedly without wife and children. He would have been anywhere
between 70 and 80 years of age, if he died at that time, It is highly possible he died
before 1820, I dont know. I am actually researching the Winsett Family,
however this man ties in to this family and I really need to make sure he died in Greene
County. -- Tambra Andre ulmbrat@yahoo.com
NORWOOD Help - 8/03/03
- I would like to exchange information
with the person whose e-mail address was NorwoodAM@aol.com. Some of the relatives that
were named in in the query of 8/8/99 were personally known to be my uncles and aunt -
Emanuel (Uncle Manuel), Tony (Uncle Tony and Aunt Phoebe Ann. We also had Norwood relative
in St. Louis. I believe that we are related. I e-mailed the above address, but it was
returned as undeliverable. You may contact me at mclendonwilson@msn.com
- McLendon Wilson.
COCKRELL - 8/03/03
- I am trying to find grave of William
Haywood Cockrell. his sons end up in Chickasaw \ Clay co MS by 1853. I believe he died in
Green Co. before 1850. -- B. Barkes barkesms@webtv.net
bbarkesms@hotmail.com or hardin91159@webtv.net in Clay Co MS.
Greene County Historical Society Address-
8/03/03 -
From time to time, someone is wanted the address for the Greene County Historical Society
so here it is: Greene County Historical Society, P.O. Box 733, Eutaw, Alabama, 35462 -
Sybil N. Phillips syphi2@comcast.net
[Note: It is rumored that they are inactive, but someone reads the mail.]
MATHEWS - 8/03/03
- I am
looking for a John Mathews that was in Greene Co, AL about 1830 - Norma VanhoutanN@aol.com
Orange County NC Family Migration Conference - 7/04/03 - I thought the Greene Co. genealogy site might be interested in our
conference coming up in July because of the families from Orange County which went to
Alabama.
The Hillsborough Historical Society and the Orange County Historical Museum are proud
to sponsor a conference entitled, "Following Their Trail Orange County Family
Migrations." The conference takes place on July 19 and 20, 2003, in Hillsborough,
North Carolina. This two-day conference features historical lectures on the major
periods of migration in the county's history. Genealogy workshops will be offered. In
addition, there will be a guided tour of Historic Hillsborough and a hike along the great
Trading Path, which led families out of Orange County. The cost of the conference is $35
for both days. For more information and a registration form, visit the "Following
Their Trail" web site: www.historichillsborough.org/migration
-- Ernest Dollar DOLLAR@niehs.nih.gov
AL Death & 1866 Census Records - 7/04/03 - I
have a Web site called Alabama death records at: http://alabamadeath.tripod.com where I
provide as a service the following:
Uncertified photo copies of Alabama death certificates from 1908-1959
for $2.00
Photocopies of 1866 Alabama state census
As you know certified copies of Alabama death certificates cost $12. Many family
history researchers do not need a certified copy. For them this photocopy would be very
helpful. The 1866 Alabama State census is very helpful for someone searching for a Civil
War soldier, as in schedule one the soldiers are listed.
I am a very reliable and prompt person. I have
been doing genealogy for about 30 years now. I am married, have five grown
children, and one grandchild. At the age of 14, I learned about genealogy and how to
research from my grandmother. She was the door key keeper for the Genealogical and
Historical Society. As time passed I learned more, took college classes and did my own
research. In my twenties I began assisting others in their efforts and taught my first
genealogy class. I served in the (at that time called) Genealogy Branch Library in
Oklahoma, a couple of Family History Centers in Georgia, and now serve in the Family
History Center in Birmingham, Alabama as the staff trainer. Over the years I have assisted
more people than I can remember, and taught many, many genealogy classes at various public
libraries. The last few years I have focused a lot on teaching genealogy and the Internet
lessons. - Sincerely, Susette Cook susette_cook@hotmail.com
Looking for I.B. Rudolph - 7/04/03
- I tried several times to contact I. B.
Rudolph, because I thought she could help me with a Mobley relation by
marrriage, but my server has rejected her email address, for some reason. I use Att. net
as my server so I thought it would go through, can anyone tell me how to get in touch with
her. I have a Solomon relation that married a Gordon Mobley and I wanted to see if he was
one of hers. --Jacob L. Bateman III or Le lebateman@worldnet.att.net
Mntgomery, Alabama
SOLOMON/ PERRYMAN/ THURMAN - 7/04/03 - I am
looking for the names of the descendants of Emmett SOLOMON and Theodosia PERRYMAN. Emmett
was born in Henry County Alabama in 1898. He was the eldest son of William Lazarus SOLOMON
Jr. and Maggie Estelle THURMAN of Henry County Alabama. He probably married in 1920 or
1930. He was born about the same time as his cousin Robert E. SOLOMON except Uncle Bob was
born a year before that. He also married in the early 20s. If there is anyone doing
research on this family please contact me. LeBateman@NetZero.Net. His descendants are
still living in the area. -- Jacob L. Bateman III or Le lebateman@worldnet.att.net Montgomery,
Alabama
Alabama Beacon newspaper - 7/04/03 - I've added
some transcriptions for the Alabama Beacon newspaper - completing year 1843 and beginning
1844. They are at: http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/PWP-catherinewcooper
When you go to my page, click on Alabama Beacon on the menu on the right side of
the web page. There are four different links on this menu for the Beacon transcriptions. I
will be transcribing more in the future and will let you know when I post them.--
Catherine Cooper catcoop@bellsouth.net
LILES/LYLES/CUNNINGHAM- 7/04/03 - I am
looking for any information on the John/James Liles/Lyles and Mallisa A Cunningham family.
They were married in Greene County in 1848. Had four children. He left for the war in 1865
and never returned. She moved to Texas with the children. Any information would be
appreciated. Thanks. -- Paul Liles paulliles@msn.com
FREEMAN - 7/04/03 - Looking
for descendants of Pugh E Freeman and his 1st wife Carrie & dau Fannie Freeman, and
2nd wife Emily and children Warren, Velma, Claude and Jessie Freeman of Greene County in
1920 & 1930 Census, so can add their info to family tree. -- Paul R. DAFFT PDafft@Juno.Com 1605 Cottonwood Road, Carrollton,
Texas, 75006-3856
Death Notice Bernice Evans Reid - 7/04/03 - Bernice
Evans Reid died unexpectedly June 28, 2003. Bernice was Pearl Evans granddaughter, the
oldest child of her oldest son, Roosevelt Evans. She was the great granddaughter of
"Ma Della" Evans Davis. Bernice was the sister of Arthur, Roosevelt Jr.,
Barbara, Ronald, Sadie Evans and wife of Harvey Reid. The Evans/Davis family has relations
in the Thomasville, Clarke County, Alabama and Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan areas. -- c.davis1@juno.com
Oak Hill or Mesopotamia Cemetery? - 7/04/03 - I have a
rather large bunch of ancestors buried in Eutaw. They are all in one cemetery. Trouble is,
this cemetery has been refered to as both Oak Hill Cemetery and Mesopotamia Cemetery. Does
anybody know what the proper name is? Thanks. -- Alice Campbell acampbell@carolina.net
Alabama Quilter's Highlighted - 7/04/03 - I am
sending this informaiton in case someof the names mentioned in the article are family that
someone may be researching:
Better Homes & Gardens' American Patchwork Quilting, issue 63, August 2003,
pages72-75, "Alabama's African American Quilts." "And over the years,
Alabama may be the southern state that has contributed the most to the African American
quilting tradtion."
Lureca Outland, Greene County, P Quilt
Mary Maxton, Boligee, Greene County, Log Cabin
Roberta Jemison, Greene County, Turkey Tracks
Yvonne Wells, Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa County Yesterday and Noah's Ark.
- c.davis1@juno.com
JEFFERS/HALSEY/BURK/BARKER/HAMAKER -
7/04/03 - I would very much like to find some of the George S. & Clarkey
(HALSEY) JEFFERS families. George & Clarkey are my gr gr grandparents. Their son Berry
Austin JEFFERS was my great grandfather. Berry served in CW in Co A 13th Batt'l LA.
Rangers. After the war he went to Illinois and married in Franklin co. Illinois. His
sisters, Mary Jane BURK, Nancy BARKER, Julia HAMAKER, Martha HAMAKER and brother, William
Roland JEFFERS. Any information would be appreciated.-- Doris G dprovar@aol.com
Will Do Research for Reasonable
Price- 6/07/03 - I am a family researcher who lives
in Alabama and will look up records for you in Perry, Marengo, Hale, Tuscaloosa, Greene,
and some other surrounding counties. My fee is reasonable. I also will trace your family
tree in Alabama if you do not have the time, resorces, or know how. If you are interested
in help please e-mail me - "Deborah A. Dawson"
<ddawson0471@comcast.net>
Alabama Beacon Abstracts - 6/07/03 - I've been transcribing some genealogy items from
the Alabama Beacon of Greensboro for the year 1843. The transcriptions are on my personal
web page at: http://home.bellsouth.net/personalpages/PWP-catherinewcooper
When you go to my page, click on Alabama Beacon on the menu on the right side of
the web page. There are two different links on this menu for the Beacon transcriptions. I
will be transcribing more in the future and will let you know when I post them. --
"Catherine Cooper" catcoop@bellsouth.net
BUTLER Wills- 6/07/03 - If someone is doing look ups for wills, this is who I'm
looking for in Green Co, AL:
Butler, Isaac Wills A 1821- 1827 064
Butler, Jesse T. Wills C 1840- 1864 513
Also there is a finaly settlement for Ephraim Butler, who died in Perry Co, AL I don't
have any inforation as to will book but the finaly date was 3-6-1841. Thank you for your
help. -- Joyce Bowman jb_nc_2002@hotmail.com
New E-mail Address - 6/07/03 - I am
changing my email address as I have been receiving extreme amounts of spam at that address
lately. Here is my list with updated email addresses. Various Surnames - 2003 - I am
researching the following Greene/Hale County:
DRUMMOND/S ca 1829 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
FREE ca 1829 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
HARRIS ca 1828 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
LOGAN ca 1828 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
McGRAW ca 1826 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
MOBLEY ca 1826 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
SELLERS ca 1820 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
TRUE ca 1823 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
WILLIAMS ca 1828 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
WRIGHT ca 1824 Stephanie True Moss truemc@bellsouth.net
Burton - 6/07/03 - I am
looking for Samuel Burton, married to Harriet, father was David Burton, mother Esther
Thomson [Thompson ?] early 1800's, Green Cnty. father died in Pickens Cnty. Would like a
census page number or marriage record number. thank you
-- Corneliafaustina@aol.com
BARTON - 6/07/03 - My name is Alexis Barton. I'm researching my family history, and am
interested in any information anyone might have on the Barton Family, who primarily lived
in Forkland. My great-grandfather, George Dishman (Dishmond?) Barton, a Caucasian or
mixed-race man, lived there with his wife Mary Helen Rhea. I know he owned a store there
and also preached; he was known as a 'jack-leg preacher.' He and his wife had several
children, one of whom was my grandfather. Both were born in Forkland. His father's name
was Ralph Allison Barton (who was a landowner and cotton farmer), and his mother's name
was Betsy Dishman. She later married Bill Taylor. I'm also interested in information on my
great-grandfather's siblings from Marengo and Greene Counties. Their names were Lula,
Lillian Kate, Philip Conway, Henry, Ralph, Lakeview, Carrie (who married Lannie Taylor),
and Edd Edwards. Any information would be appreciated. -- Alexis
Barton oystergirl79@hotmail.com
SMITH - 6/07/03 -Searching for info on Isiah Smith who was in
1850 census of Green Co, Ala., with wife Martha, son John W. age 20,dau, Elizabeth A. age
16, son Thomas R. age 4, He married Parmelia Craft 5-24-1854 in Green Co. In 1860 census
he is in Carroll Parish, La., Isiah and Martha's son Thomas R. was my gggrandfather. Any
help will be greatly appreciated. Beth beth@bayou.com
RICKS/REYNOLDS - 6/07/03 - I am
researching thhese surnames in Greene Co, AL:
Ricks 1847-1848
Reynolds 1847-1852
-- RLHSIDEWINDER@aol.com
HUFFMAN - 5/04/03 -LOOKING FOR INFO ON HUFFMAN'S FROM GREENE CO. JAMES,AND
OR JOHN. ANYONE HAVE ANY INFO PLEASE WRITE ME. - Sandra Wimbs swimbs@pickens.net
Dr.Philip Pendleton Barbour Minor - 5/04/03 - I would like to know if Dr. Philip Pendleton Barbour
Minor has a statue in Forkland, AL. Or if there is a statue of any Dr. Minor in Forkland,
AL. If so what is his name? - Joey Jmsguillory@aol.com
HARKNESS - 5/04/03 - Does anyone have information on William
Baskin Harkness, d. Greene Co AL 1832 was the son of William Harkness & Ann Baskin.
Need to prove the relationship. Thanks. - dbybee2864@aol.com
DESMOND/ BOWEN- 5/04/03 - I am looking for any information on Bowen's and Desmond's
1850-1860 census. Thanks. - "Donna Smith/Bowen" bowjay@ncws.com
WINSTON - 5/04/03 - I have been told that that the Winston's have a family
reunion every even year. The last reunion was in Greene County 2002. The next Winston
-Issac reunion is 2004. Has anyone heard of these or attended this reunion? At this time I
do not have any further infomation on these reunions. I am still looking for information
on Sarah Winston (b. c1852) Pearson married to Robert Pearson (b. c1851), m. 1870,
Greene, County, Alabama. Thanks in advance. - C.Davis1@juno.com
COATES/ COATS/ COATE- 5/04/03 - Is there a connection between the COATES/COATS/COATE
family of Clarke county and the ones of Greene county? Thanks in advance for your help. - c.davis1@juno.com
HALE - 5/04/03 - From far away living up the East Coast I ask the
question- if there is anyone who can do a look-up for me. I seek to find cemetery
transcriptions for the Hale family of Greene Co. They lived around Boligee 1850/60. I am
doing research on Benjamin W. Hale and his family. He married Eliza Smith 1855 in Greene
Co. Apparently both were dead by1860 .At that time their son and daughter, Benjamin
Freeman and Elizabeth, were living in the home of A. J. Gard, Sumter Co., Belmont Dist.
Does anyone know of a connection between the Hale and Gard families? Thank you for reply.
- Anne W. Gokey rolltide@meta-net.net
PEARSON/ WINSTON/ BELTON- 5/04/03 - I am following a new lead, a marriage between Sarah
Winston and Robert Pearson August 28, 1870. I believe they lived in Union, with
family later moving to Eutaw as well as other part of Alabama. I would appreciate any
information or leads anyone can send my way. Thanks in advance. - c.davis1@juno.com
CADE/FARIS- 4/02/03 - My gg grandmother and gg grandfather were married March
17, 1827 in Greene County Alabama. They were
Sarah Ann Faris and James B. Cade. Could
anyone please tell me how to get a copy of their marriage license? Thank you. - PJ Lionetti Pj.Lionetti@shell.com
THOMPSON/DUNLAP- 4/02/03
- Margaret Thompson worked for the Dunlap family as a long time servant and cook.
At some point she lived in the small house behind the main house on Wilson Street in
Eutaw, Greene County, Alabama. The 1930 census show her living there, matching stories. I
am seeking information on Margaret and her family. Thanks in advance. - C.DAvis1@juno.com
MINOR/JAMES - 4/02/03 - My ancestor Walton Minor resided in Greene County Alabama
through his death in 1926. Seeking any information about his family. Also seeking
information on the Charles and Margaret James family of Greene County Ala. Charles James
died in Greene County abt. 1910. Will share information on both of these families. Thank
you. Reach me at: Fortejm@yahoo.com
GRANTHAM/IRBY - 4/02/03 - I am researching my husband's Irby line, and his
gggrandparents were Wiley Grantham, b Abt. 1828, and Nancy M. Pettigrew, b Abt. 1832.
Wiley and Nancy were both born in Greene Co., AL. Their daughter, Martha Jane Grantham,
married John S. Paul Irby. From what I have learned, Wiley's father was James
Grantham, son of Thomas Grantham, but I have found no confirmation of this. Have NO
further information on Nancy Pettigrew at all. Also have been told that Wiley had a
brother named Joel. (I found a Joel on the 1860 Greene Co., AL census). If anyone has
anything on any of the above, I would appreciate it, or if you know a source I could try.
Thanks in advance. - Cecelia J. Irby CWIrby@aol.com
LILES/LYLES Lookup Needed - 4/02/03 - Please forward this on to who ever needs to get it. I need a
divorce look up for Wiley T. Liles/Lyles and Nancy Milam Liles/Lyles. Sometime between
1863 and 1867. - Milly mmb@sylacauganet.com
GANDY Will Needed- 4/02/03 - I am searching for the Will of Amos Gandy b abt 1756 NC
and d 1840. He is buried in Plesant Hill Cemetery. Can anyone tell me where I can write to
find out this info or to get a copy of the Will? Thanks. - Joan Rdhn1@aol.com
STEINWINDER/WHEELER - 4/02/03 - Interested in information regarding Nancy STEINWINDER and
John WHEELER. Nancy was born in 1851 or 1852 and married a John Wheeler date unknown.
Believe they lived somewhere around Clarke County Mississippi. Nancy's parents were John
E. STEINWINDER and Susannah A. COLLINS. Thanks. - Margaret Jane (Brooks) Broadus mbroadus_rn@hotmail.com
GAINES/STROTHER/EVERETT/HITT/TRUSSELL-
4/02/03 - During
the American Revolution, there was a Battle of Eutaw Springs. An ancestor, of mine, Capt.
James GAINES b 1742 at Culpeper, VA fought in that battle. I do not know where the battle
was fought or any other data on it. James Gaines' descendants, the Strother and Everett
(Everitt) families, later lived in Greene, Co., AL so I am wondering if there is some
connection. I am also researching Hitt and Trussell families in Greene Co., AL. Philip
Hudson hudsonpw@ev1.com
CURRY - 4/02/03 - I'm looking for info about a Curry, first name possibly
John, that was supposed to be raised by a doctor in or around Demopolis during early
1900's or late 1800's. I would appreciate any help. - TrailriderJRC@aol.com
STRICKLAND/EATMAN/-WILLIAMS - 4/02/03 - I need help in locating the grave sites of my
gggrandfatherandgggrandmother..They lived and dyed in the Clinton area ..They were in this
area before 1830..James STRICKLAND died after 1830..Dicey TAYLOR STRICKLAND, died after
1880..Dicey married a John WILLIAMS after the death of James..She also had a sister in
this area, Cecila TAYLOR that was married to Evertt EATMAN..All of these were from Nash
Cty., N.C...One church cemetary that could be the location is Pleasant Hill Church
loacated on Greene Cty. Road #181..Any help and information will be greatly appreciated. -
Kenith hannde@bellsouth.net
ALEXANDER/MAYES - 4/02/03 - My Great Grandfather was born in Greene Cty. His name was
William Harrell Alexander. His father was Wallace Alexander, married to Elizabeth Mayes
Dec. 29, 1830 in Greene Cty. I believe that 8 of their 9 children were born in Greene
Cty., prior to the family moving to Newton Cty., MS. From what I have been able to find
out, Wallace was the son of Joseph Alexander and Nancy Steele and was born in NC. I am
having no luck finding out who Joseph's parents were. According to the 1850 Census Nancy
& Joseph were 80 years old and living in Greene Cty. From there I haven't been able to
find out anything more about them. I assume they died some time after 1850 in Greene Cty.
Do you know of anyway I might be able to verify this information or find a lead on who his
parents were? I live in Calif.(Bakersfield) so am pretty much limited to what I find
on the Internet. Any help or leads would be greatly appreciate. - Glenda Alexander Howard
glendr365@hotmail.com
Courthouse Lookup - 3/08/03 - Is their someone who can do a lookup Greene County
(Eutaw)? I need to know what the legal matter was involving Abner and Alexander
Cotton in the Orphans Court Record Book "B", 1824-1829, page 36. These two men
may be brothers, and I feel that they are connected with my Williams ancestors in
Greene/Pickens. Thanks for any help you can give. -- Gordon Smith gordonsmith@cablelynx.com
Book: "A Goodly Heritage"
- 3/08/03 - My given name is Ellen
Elizabeth Sanderson and I am a descendant of the Sanderson's and Webb's of Eutaw. My Aunt,
Katherine Sanderson Campbell had her book stolen, and I would like to order two copies.
Do you have the proper contact person to obtain a copy, as there seem to be many
books with this title, and I have done a limited search thus far. Thanks very much.
-- Ellen Sanderson Robert Ellen.Robert@BellSouth.com
TAYLOR/HUNT- 3/08/03 - I am interested to find out if Robert Taylor had a
brother in the county by the name of Micheal. Also would like to find out where Robert
Taylor was buried. We were told he was buried in Boligee, Al. His wife was Mariah Mixon.
They were married in 1825. Ralph S. Hunt was buried in Wt. Greene but where we do not
know. He died in 1865. His wife was Elizabeth Taylor. They were married 1846. We do not
know what church affiliation they were belong too. If anyone could help it would be
appreciated. Thanks, Susan Hunt hhunt1@cfl.rr.com
HALE - 3/08/03 - In a death certificate (1948) I found that the orphan
B.F. Hale was son of Benjamin W. Hale of Green Co. Al. His mother was Eliza Smith. Eliza
and Benjamin were married in Greene Co 1855. Benjamin was born 1859. In 1860 census he and
his sister , Elizabeth (b 1856) are listed in the home of A. J. Gard in Sumter Co. There
were Smiths living in the household. Benjamin Freeman Hale married Mary D. Whetstone in
Elmore Co. 1889. Descendants of B. F. Hale are trying to find information about the
ancestors Benjamin Freeman Hale who was orphaned at an early age. Would like to correspond
with cousins. -- Anne W. Gokey rolltide@meta-net.net
Greenwood SC
HALE - 3/08/03 - I focus on Benjamin W. Hale resident of Greene Co.
Alabama. His wife was Eliza Smith. Their son, Benjamin Freeman Hale and daughter, Elzabeth
Hale are shown on 1860 census of Sumter Co. Al. in the home of A. J. Gard. They were
oerphans at this time. Later one Benjamin F. Hale was found in the home of his brother,
William, on the 1880 census of Bullock Co. Does anyone have information to submit to
help us compound the lineage of the two above mentioned men. Thank you for reply. --
Joanne Whetstone Gokey rolltide@meta-net.net
STEPHENS - 3/08/03 - Edmund W. Stephens (age 30) and wife Nancy ( Philips )
Stephens (age27) with children Margaret (3) and William M.(3 mos.) are found in the 1850
Greene County Census. They were married in Greene County in November of 1845.Also found a
few houses away in the 1850 Greene Census is Benjamin W. Stephens (age 53, born VA) and
wife Margaret (age 55, born SC); Richard Stephens(age 20, born AL); James Z Stephens (age
22, farmer, born AL); Dorothy Stephens (age 18 born AL); Mariah Stephens (age 16, born
AL); Benjamin (age 13, born AL) Members of the Mays family is also listed in the Stephens
family household. I believe the above Benjamin W. is the father of Edmund Stephens. Edmund
and wife Nancy later had a son named Benjamin Richard Stephens (born 1852), who was my
g-grandfather. Benjamin Richard Stephens lived in Jefferson County Alabama and married
Nancy Mary Shoemaker. If anyone is connected to this Stephens family, please email me. I
will gladly share information.Thanks.-- Judith Walker jwalker3@pngusa.net
RICHARDSON/MABRY - 3/08/03 - I am trying to locate information on Amanda Cooper
Richardson, born July 26, 1840 in Greene County, Alabama, died April 29, 1903 in Greene
County, Alabama. She was married by Rev. A. P. Silliman to Sydney Hammet Mabry at the home
of Patsy Richardson on October 24, 1865. She and Sydney were living in Warsaw, Sumter
County, Alabama, in 1880 as I have found them on that census. I have no idea who her
parents are or how she ended up back in Greene County at the time of her death. Do you
have any information? Thanks. -- Pauline M. Harder redrahde@aol.com
STOREY - 3/08/03 - My great, great, great, . . . great grandfather was a man
with last name of Storey. I have read a Storey family history, but now have misplaced it.
It's not lost, just set aside somewhere. I remember reading that Mr. Storey received a
Revolutionary War pension after moving to Greene County from near Spartanburg, South
Carolina. Your pension link reveals a Henry Story receiving a war pension in 1833 from the
Greene County Circuit Court for prior service in South Carolina. Though the site shows the
spelling to be "Story" and not "Storey", I believe it must be the same
person. My family and I are planning a trip to South Carolina this coming summer to try to
find the Storey Fort site which Mr. Storey built for Indian protection during the
Revolutionary War. We likely will take I-20 as a route. Today, looking at a map, I noted
that I-20 goes through Greene County. I would like to make a stop there and gather any
available information. I am told that Mr. Storey and his many children were founding
members, deacons and/or elders of some Presbyterian Church (probably Cumberland
Presbyterian) there in Greene County. Can anyone help me with any information as to how to
further refine my search? It may be that I could find burial sites for ancestors in a
church cemetery. Thank you in advance for any assistance that you may lend me. -- Tom
Oliver tomoliver@prodigy.net
HUFFMAN - 2/10/03 - MY GGREAT GRAND FATHER WAS MERIDY HUFFMAN; A JAMES
HUFFMAN OWNED LAND IN GREENE & PICKENS CO.AL..I'M TRYING TO CONNECT THESE TWO
MEN...MERIDY WAS BORN 1862...PLEASE HELP! - Sandra Wimbs swimbs@pickens.net
WHITE/COBB - 2/10/03 - Does
anyone you know where I might find someone to look up the marriage date for George
Washington White & Mary Ann Cobb bet. 1840 - 1841 and the death and/or burial place of
Mary Ann died bet. 1840 - 1841? Thank you. -- Lilly Engleman Lillyj57@aol.com
WEBB - 2/10/03 - I'm
looking for a document/book/source mentioned in Lee Forney Crawford's book William Webb
Crawford, Dean of Birmingham Bankers. In documenting the life of Judge Henry Young
Webb, she used as a source "Webb's, William Peter, Memoir of Henry Y. Webb (From a
copy)". None of the family members (hers or his) I have talked to have any
knowledge of this item. Neither has the Birmingham Public Library. I need to try in Greene
Co., where Wm. Peter Webb lived, or perhaps Tuscalooa, or Hale Co., where the Judge lived.
I would appreciate hearing from anybody with any helpful ideas of locating this item. --
Alice Campbell acampbell@carolina.net
TATUM - 2/10/03 - I am
researching Richmond P. Tatum listed in Alabama Records. Thanks. --Bruce D. King LRKING7555@aol.com
POYTHRESS/Company C. 2nd Ala.Cavalry
- 2/10/03 - I was wondering if anyone on this list has an ancestor who
enlisted in Company C. 2nd Ala.Cavalry, in Greene County? My G-Grandfather, James S.
Poythress, enlisted there in 1862, and I am having a hard time finding any of his Civil
War Records. All I have so far, is a Muster-In card from the Alabama Dept. of Archives,
that says he enlisted in Green County, and reported to Camp Stone, on May 6, 1862. I have
found no Pay Cards, or Pension Records. If anyone has had luck finding records of this
unit, I would appreciate any advice or direction, to locating them. I would also like to
know if anyone has ever run across this surname, in any of their research, in Greene
County. After the war, he settled in or around Eutaw. Thank you, -- Elaine Denver145@aol.com
Boligee Episcopal Cemetery - 2/10/03 - I am
looking for an Episcopal Cemetery listing in Boligee. I'm not sure if Boligee is in Greene
or Sumter Counties. Can you tell me if there is a listing for this cemetery if it is in
Greene County? [It is in Greene Co.- Rod Bush, County GenWeb Coordinator.] -- Brenda
Bradford Dickson bandbdickson@frontiernet.net
Lee and Rhodes marriage 1851 - 2/10/03
- I need help on this family,
especially the groom. Greene Co, Al marriage records show Robert Washington Lee married
Margaret Rhodes on April 05, 1851. I have some on the Rhodes line. Her father was Thomas W
Rhodes. (Some list middle initial as R) The family came from S.C. Margaret was born 1833
in Greensboro, Hale, Al. It seems most of the Rhodes stayed in either Hale or Greene
counties for some time, and many later moved on to Miss. Robert & Margaret had one
known daughter, Narcissus Verlilia 'Lily' Lee in 1872, either Greene or Hale county. The
family later moved to Miss, but I don't know when. There is a Robert Washington Lee listed
living with William Rhodes in the 1850 Perry county, Alabama census. I assume this is the
same person and William Rhodes may be Margaret's uncle.
LDS has this listing : Robert Washington Lee
Event(s) Birth 19 JAN 1823 , Alabama
Death 1881
Parents
Father JONATHAN LEE
Mother ABSEBETH
I cannot find a record for either of these people. I need any records, clues, etc, in
any time period for any of these people. I don't have access to hardly any records other
than what is on the Internet. Thanks for any help. -- Randy westxan@cox-internet.com
TRUSSELL Family - 2/10/03 -I just finished going through your web site for Green Co.
Alabama and I thought someone might like some more information on the Trussell Family and
possibly we could trade information. I have the original Diary copy of James Madison
Trussell Sr. son of James Trussell and Sarah Asher. In his diary he details some of the
locations his father settled on Warrior River, Tombigbee, and the travels of his father
and sons before settling in Green Co. Also genealogy of the family. At this time I am
doing research through the University of Texas at Arlington where James Madison Trussell's
collection is housed. Many papers in this collection with more details about lands and
people he was in association with. Estate of Mathew Trussell, details of Joseph Trussell
married to Margaret Strait widow of Cuthbert Price and how they died. Memorials of John
Trussell, Elizabeth Lyles Trussell (J.M. Trussells mother) and many more. The Finding Aid
to this collection is 102 pages long. If you are interested in some of this information
please contact me. I will be doing research on the family for some time to come. -- Dannie
Hulsey Inman SkyCastle48@aol.com
[James Madison Trussell married to Susan S. Parks- son James Madison Trussell jr.
married to Missouri Jane Jones-daughter Laura Viola Trussell married to Robert Lee
Jones....Laura V. Trussell my maternal grandmother.]
TERRY - 01/01/03 - I am trying to
find any information on a Henry E. Terry, who enlisted in the Jefferson Davis Legion in
1861. His service records show that he listed a place of residence in Greene Co., Alabama.
He was captured, and held prisioner at Point Lookout MD, and released in 1865. Any
information you may have will be greatly appreciated. IE Birth, death, marrige, where he
lived etc. Thank you for your time -- Kelly L. Greene kgreene1@twcny.rr.com
TERRY - 01/01/03 - I am
researching the TERRY family in Greene Co, AL before 1850.--Mary Webster bee-gard@lcc.net
MERIWETHER - 01/01/03 - - The
surname of Meriwether interest me as this a family member of my ancestry. Does anyone have
more info on the Meriwether family of Greene Co, AL? Thank you. -- Eturia@webtv.net
ROBINSON/ HERNDON/ SHERINE/ WARD - 01/01/03 - Edwin "Bulger" Robinson, son of George Robinson and Mary M. "Polly"
Herndon, was born March 29, 1815 in Spotsylvania County, Virginia. In 1772 Edwin’s
Great Grandfather, Michael Robinson, sold his town house in Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania
County, Virginia to George Washington who used it as a residence for his elderly mother,
Martha Ball Washington. The house is now known as the Mary Washington House, an excellent
museum with a good genealogy section on the Washingtons. Edwin’s parents moved to
Erie, Greene County, Alabama about 1820. On October 19, 1836 while living in Greene County
Edwin married Caroline E. Sherine, who was born about 1820 in North Carolina. Edwin and
Caroline had six children, all born in Greene County, and were listed on the 1850 Greene
County Census.
Jennette E. Robinson was born September 04, 1838 and married George Henry Cox who was
also born in Greene County. They would later move to Smith County, Mississippi in the
Trenton area. Lina "Linnie" Doren Robinson was born August 09, 1842 and married
James Madison Moore, son of George W. Moore, Jr. and Louiseanna Overby, February 09, 1860
in Smith County. After James Moore died in 1881, Lina married Mr. Davis. George William
Robinson, born about 1843, married Malissa A. Crook, daughter of Lewis Edmond Crook and
Mary Elizabeth Carr, after returning from the Civil War. He had served with her brothers,
twins Benjamin Franklin Crook and Henry Wallace Crook, in Company C, 8th Regiment
Infantry, CSA. Thomas H. Robinson was born about 1847. Catherine "Kate" Robinson
was born September 27, 1850 and married Peter Granville Hord, son of Edward C. and Sarah
A. Hord. Richard Tyree Robinson, born August 06, 1853, married first to Francis
"Fannie" Winsted, daughter of Thomas W. Winstead and Barcenia Linsey. After
Fannie died Tyree married Aurelia Malinda Vinzant, daughter of William M. Vinzant and Mary
Ann Williams, on March 15, 1903.
After Caroline died Edwin married Mary Ann Elizabeth Ward, born February 04, 1829 in
Chatham County, North Carolina, in Greene County on March 13, 1858. Shortly after their
first child's birth they moved to the Trenton Burns area of Smith County, Mississippi.
They were listed in the 1860 Smith County Census.
Does anyone know who this Caroline E. Sherine's (sp ?) parents were. What about Mary
Ann Ward? Any help appreciated. -- George Stuart gwstuart@c-gate.net
Smith Co., MS
BRASFIELD/ CLEMENTS/ RENCHER - 01/01/03 - - Was looking at the USIGS Military Collection Links where there's a link to a page formerly with sprynet the called "Partial list
of men who served or who claimed eligibility for a pension for Revolutionary War, War of
1812 or Indian Wars Service and who lived in and or died in Greene County, Alabama."
I have ancestors of Goss (Sherman, Jr and William S), Brasfield, Clements, and Rencher who
lived in or near Forkland. Do you still have that page online, or can you tell me if any
of these are on the list? Thank you for any help you can give. -- Cornelia Elrod elrodc@bellsouth.net
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