Etowah - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Need Death Certificate for Mary Ann Hopper

lowens22 — 2009-10-31 23:43:24Z

Doesn't have to be certified. Mary Ann was born in Georgia to John W. and Mary Womack Nov 1857 married Marion M. Hopper (son of Goulder Fields and Charlotte T. Robbins) in 1885. She died on 14 Nov 1943 in Altoona, Etowah County, AL. I checked on ancestry.com and the search pilot for LDS, no listing for her in either place, but they are also missing some that already have hard copies of, so there is good reason to believe it should exist.

Just email me if you can get one, and I'll pay for copying and mailing. Thanks Susan

Re: William Perry Hollingsworth

Sherry Clayton — 2009-10-12 15:16:11Z

I am familiar with Maple Hill Cemetery Stroll. It is wonderful. The organizers of AWTT met with the organizers of Maple Hill for advice on how to be successful with our cemetery walk. Terry Hancock portrayed W. P. Hollingsworth as a Confederate soldier. He also spoke of his accomplishments and how he was loved by the people of Gadsden. This was the 1st year of AWTT and it is planned to be an annual event the 2nd Sunday in Oct.

Re: William Perry Hollingsworth

bakpakn — 2009-10-12 13:48:38Z

'A Walk thru time', I didn't know about that! I live in Huntsville so am not in touch with local news. Thats a nice event, there is something perhaps of that nature in Huntsville's Maple Hill cemetery, Folks dress up in period costumes and tell historical stories. My father, also William Perry Hollingsworth, died last year and is buried next to his grandfather. Since his passing, I have become quite involved in researching family history, and in doing so, Gadsden history.
Lee

Re: William Perry Hollingsworth

bobgat13 — 2009-10-12 12:51:55Z

Lee,

Thanks for contacting me. I haven't reviewed my Hollingsworth files in quite some time, but I will do so and give you what I have on Hanna. Also, I hope that we can share info and fill in a few holes for each other.

Regards,

Bob

Re: William Perry Hollingsworth

jreb42 — 2009-10-12 10:58:55Z

I don't have any details on Hannah. William Perry Hollingsworth is a distant cousin.

John Hollingsworth Griscom Jr.

Re: William Perry Hollingsworth

Sherry Clayton — 2009-10-12 09:16:22Z

I don't have any info on Hannah but wanted to let you know that William P. Hollingsworth was one of the characters portrayed at A Walk Through Time at Forrest Cemetery yesterday, Oct. 11.

Re: William Perry Hollingsworth

bakpakn — 2009-10-11 18:08:22Z

I am the great grandson of W.P.Hollingsworth, and have done some research. Am interested in more info on Hannah.
Lee Hollingsworth

Re: HISTORY OF TURKEYTOWN

lavada192 — 2009-10-02 18:10:33Z

MY MOM WAS TAKEN IN BY MERRION ABERNATHY FAMILY 1900 CENSUS GUM SPRINGS ALA.MY QUESTION IS -WAS THERE A RUPLE FAMILY IN THE TOWN? TRYING TO FIND WHO MY MOTHERS PARENTS WERE.HER NAME IS DORA MAY .EMAIL AT LAVADA1926@LIVE.COM THANKS,GLADYS

Re: Garnett Family (Gadsden Al)

carlcleveland116 — 2009-09-28 19:26:47Z

May be too late to respond, searching information on Ocie Clyde Garnett, I'm Gail Garnett born in 1940 to Ocie and Violet, please reply if not too late.

Re: family hunting

ewaffle — 2009-09-25 04:03:37Z

thank you very much for the info,im just some what starting out so yes theres a lot i have to cover yet. im trying to build my family tree so its gonna take some time to do it. my dad doesnt know much since his mother passed on in 1939 when he wasnt even a yr. old & his father was killed in action in ww11 in Germany so im doing this on my own & yes its been tough but fun & im not one to give up. thank you once again for the help, its greatly appreciated. if your looking as well maybe i can help you out somehow. yes, i read your post too so who knows what can come from it. is it possible there may be a relative connection here somewhere? if there is im not surprised. thanks again.

Re: family hunting

williamfcraigjr — 2009-09-20 02:04:37Z

1880 central lake,antrim co.michigan census
jackson waffle 48 1832 ny,ny,ny
ann a. waffle wife 43 ny,ny,ny
garrett n. waffle son 22 ny******1858
john j. waffle son 12 mich
mary e. waffle dau 8 mich**
grace e. waffle dau 4 mich

1880 torch lake,antrim co.michigan census
franklin henry 24 ny,can,can
lettie henry wife 18 can,can,can
julia smith 18 nc,ct,pa
garrett waffle 24 ny,can,can******81856

1900 central lake,antrim co.michigan census
nicholas wilke 43 germany june 1856
mary e. wilke wife 28 ny sept 1871**
grace e. wilke daughter 7/12 mich. oct 1899
lattie b. waffle niece 14 mich. aug 1885
jackson waffle father in law widow 69 ny oct 1830********

*michigan marriages 1868-1925
nicholas a. wilke to mary e. waffle
oct 26,1898 central lake,michigan
father-adolph wilke
mother-elizabeth truehart

michigan marriages 1868-1925
john j. waffle to miss minnie seymour
nov 24,1897 atwood,antrim co.michigan
father-jackson waffle
mother-anna g. harrington

michigan marriages 1868-1925
andrew j. waffle to stella m. smartt
june 3,1907 central lake,antrim co.michigan
father-jackson waffle
mother-anna harrington

michigan marriages 1868-1925
grace e. waffle to augustus w. foy
july 3,1894 antrim,michigan
father-jackson waffle
mother-herrington

michigan marriages 1868-1925
jasper waffle to jennie e. bridenstine
oct 20,1912 atwood,antrim co.michigan
father-garrett n. waffle
mother-hannah eggleston (eagleton)

michigan marrieges 1868-1925
garrett n. waffle to hannah m. eagleton
dec 28,1880 antrim,michigan

michigan deaths 1867-1897
hannah m. waffle
birth-indiana
death-dec 30,1892 torch lake,antrim co.michigan
father-allen eagleton
mother-elizabeth d. eagleton

michigan marriages 1868-1925
garrett n waffle to minnie ingalls mcdonald
july 3,1894 bellaire,antrim co.michigan
father-jackson waffle
mother-harrington

michigan deaths 1867-1897
ann a. waffle
birth-ny
death-april 22,1894 central lake,antrim co.michigan
father-nelson herrington
mother-betsy herrington

family hunting

ewaffle — 2009-09-19 17:31:00Z

im looking for jacksons family in auburn,n.y. but not having any luck. jackson was born in auburn,n.y. 1832 but thats all i can find. His father is put down as born in canada but no luck, and jackson had a son named garret n waffle which turned out to be my gr.,gr.,grandfather & i found pretty much of his family in mich. where my dad was born as well. Can someone please shed a little light on this subject? any thing would be a help since i keep coming up with dead ends. thank you very much for your time in reading this post. sincerely pa.waffle65@yahoo.com.

Mary Civilty NASH d/o Martha(Mattie) Waldrop & Nelson Nash

genealogygal35235 — 2009-08-27 23:03:45Z

Mary Civilty NASH was born 22 Jun 1875 in Etowah County AL. She died Nov.13 1962 in Ennis, Ellis County TX.with burial Nov. 15 1962 in Myrtle Cemetery Ennis Ellis County TX. She married 2nd. James Ward LASTER.

Census Records
NASH, IRVIN (1880 U.S. Census)
ALABAMA , ST CLAIR, 8-BT
Age: 24, Male, Race: WHITE, Born: AL
Series: T9 Roll: 31 Page: 150

Name: Irvin Nash
Home in 1880: Greensport, Saint Clair, Alabama
Age: 24
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Alabama
Relation to Head of Household: Self (Head)
Spouse's Name: Martha
Father's birthplace: South Carolina
Mother's birthplace: Alabama
Occupation: Farmer
Marital Status: Married
Race: White
Gender: Male
Household Members: Name Age
Irvin Nash 24
Martha Nash 20
Mary C. Nash 5
William S. Nash 2
John Rush 16

There is no record of her after 1880 until 1920 in TX with 2nd husband.

Re: Etowah County Courthouse Look up

candycasala — 2009-08-25 19:02:37Z

thank you.

Re: Obituary Look Up for Etowah Co.

tnear_1 — 2009-08-25 02:07:11Z

This summer I had a chance to visit Gadsden and I found the Nichols Memorial Library. I only got to spend a couple of hours there because it was time for it to close. Everyone there was so nice and helpful. I had a chance to meet Nancy and she let me copy a page about my Burgess family that she had submitted on behalf of Glenn Abbott in East Gadsden. It gave a lot of detail on the children of Lemuel and Mary, including my great grandmother. It just did not mention any of the siblings for the parents. I had not thought about emailing her and asking if there was a newspaper obit. Thanks for the idea.

Re: Etowah County Courthouse Look up

AUBY239 — 2009-08-25 01:56:47Z

Etowah county was originally called Baine County and was created in 1867. It remained Baine county for nearly a year and then the name was changed to Etowah county. Prior to 1867 you would have to look at one of the six counties that made up parts of Etowah county for any kind of records.

The only mention of Samuel S. Kelly in the Etowah county probate records is that he was administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Landrum in Febuary of 1870.

Re: Etowah County Courthouse Look up

AUBY239 — 2009-08-25 01:44:22Z

I do not have access to any birth records. The Alabama Dept. of Health began birth certificates in 1908 but they were not required by law until 1920 or so. Another option would be a delayed certificate of birth. Many people had to file one when the Social Security Administration was created in abt. 1934. Either way you will have to fill out a request with the ADPH with a search fee of $12.00

Re: Etowah County, AL: Who has marriage records for 1901 - 1935

AUBY239 — 2009-08-25 01:39:02Z

The NE Alabama Genealogy Society has indexed all the Etowah county marriage records from 1900-1909. After 1909, you would have to either go to the Etowah county courthouse or look at the Etowah county records on microfilm.

Re: Obituary Look Up for Etowah Co.

AUBY239 — 2009-08-25 01:36:40Z

Nancy Lovvorn just completed at book on Pilgrim's Rest Cemetery. She added information from all the obituaries she could find. If there was an obituary for the Burgess couple, Nancy would have it in her book.

Re: wedding certificate needed

AUBY239 — 2009-08-25 01:34:25Z

Re: Obituary look up

AUBY239 — 2009-08-23 20:08:59Z

The only Hensley shown in the index is a Mrs. James Hensley that died 16 September 1887

Re: Obituary look up

AUBY239 — 2009-08-23 00:53:21Z

Neither name is shown in the obituary index for the Gadsden Times 1867-1899.

Re: Etowah County Courthouse Look up

AUBY239 — 2009-08-21 19:10:56Z

The Etowah county probate records prior to 1900 have been indexed. There is a Thomas J. Burgess listed but no Gabriel Burgess.

Re: Buddy C Jackson Gadsden Alabama

AUBY239 — 2009-07-26 18:43:22Z

Go to the Gadsden Times website
www.gadsdentimes.com

go to obituaries and on the right hand side is a search obituaries field. There is a drop down menu there and put "all time" and then either put Polly Jackson or Buddie Jackson. You may have to exit out of the obituary page and reload it to do another search after the initial search

Re: Buddy C Jackson Gadsden Alabama

AUBY239 — 2009-07-26 17:21:56Z

Polly Jackson obit was on 5 October 2007

Buddie Jackson obit was on 14 October 2007

Re: Obituary look up

myravg — 2009-08-24 00:34:30Z

Thank you so much. Now where did he wander off to? :)
--Myra

Re: Obituary look up

myravg — 2009-08-23 19:16:32Z

Would you be so kind as to check for an obituary for Randle (Randall) Hensley? He died between 1887 and 1900, probably near Gadsden in Etowah County. Thank you in advance.
--Myra

Phiip Jackson Costner Obit Look Up

marciasebree — 2009-08-11 16:04:04Z

Hello,
I was hoping for an obit look up for Philip Jackson Costner died Jan 14, 1941 in Gadsden, Etowah county, Ala.
Thank you very much for your time.

Marcia Sebree

Levi Lowery Costner Obit look up

marciasebree — 2009-08-11 15:58:39Z

I am hoping someone might do an obit look up for Levi (Bud) Lowery Costner died June 18, 1910 Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama.
Thank you very much for your time.
Marcia

Re: Etowah County Courthouse Look up

BeverleyFerrell99 — 2009-08-21 21:40:14Z

John,

Where is the index available? Can you tell me if there is an Elisha Hawkins around 1858-1865. He was on census in 1850 and gone after that.

Is there a Samuel S. Kelly/ey who died in Sept 1872 or widow Eliza A. Kelly/ey?

Thanks.

Beverley

Re: Benjamin & Carrie Childers & family

childers1938 — 2009-08-11 19:41:38Z

Hi...
I am Bob Childers and am doing work on the Childers family. My grandfather was Felton Childers. I have some info regarding Benjamin and Electa Caroline Childers that I would be pleased to share with you if you are still in need. Pls contact me direct at childers@hotmail.com and maybe we can help one another.

State of Ala Archives for lookups

Chorton — 2009-08-23 12:09:47Z

Remember to use the research help at our Alabama Archives and History for old newspaper articles and obits, marriage bonds, probate records, etc. Almost, if not every county, has old records and many newspapers on microfilm. Information is on the web page about checking for your issues of newspaper or dates of probate records available and how to utilize the services of an archives researcher for a small fee.
Caroline Horton

Re: To any descendants or relatives of Burrel and Arminda Moody Gilliland--I'm looking for a picture of one of their sons....

jerrywalker43 — 2009-08-03 20:29:54Z

I am loking for Gilliland.The earlist I have is N.
C. They were in Dekalb, StClair,Etowah,and Winston counties in Alabama. I would like to share any information.

Re: Cornelius "Case" G. Oorschott of Rainbow City, AL

doyal3 — 2009-07-30 01:15:18Z

I remember Case Oorschott when I was a child, he was a small man (refered to as the "Ducthman") he smoked a long stem pipe and wore a cap and worked in his nursery from daylight to dark. I don't know about his first wife but his secod wife was Grace Woods (this marriage only lasted a few weeks). After he retired in the late 40's or early 50's he sold the nursey busness and moved to the interchange of AL 77 and US411 and built several small rental houses. He later married a lady from Holland Who had been married to a Wygann. To my knowledge he had no children but his last wife had one son.

Re: To any descendants or relatives of Burrel and Arminda Moody Gilliland--I'm looking for a picture of one of their sons....

KPurplerose_2000 — 2009-08-03 19:13:30Z

I know of someone that has tons of material as well on this line of the Gillilands.

wedding certificate needed

terrytgoff — 2009-08-21 21:43:21Z

My grandfather and grandmother were married in Etowah County, or Cherokee Cpunty Alabama, I believe. It would have been around 1910. He was still with his parents on the 1910 census. I believe her maiden name was McHugh, but I do not know for sure, her first name was Nancy. She was born in Cherokee County. She died in Tift county, Georgia in 1962. Thier son also died in Georgia in 1991, his name is Floyd Clifton Croker. He was born 12 Sept 1911 in Boaz, Alabama. My grandfater William James Croker was born in Georgia on 12 Aug 1892. He died in Alabama City, Al 26 Mar 1930. I have my grandmothers death certificate, but no maiden name is listed. Thank you for your help.
Her birthdate is 15 Apr 1891. Thanks again.

Re: Smith/Taylor

candycasala — 2009-08-20 22:23:53Z

I have a question for you. My maternal grandmother was from Chatt, Tn. name, Nancy Minton. She married my grandfather Wylie Brownrigg Taylor from Berkley Cty, S.C.
I have always wondered how their paths crossed.
I notice your tree has taylors and mintons.
would you know anthing?

Re: Etowah County Courthouse Look up

candycasala — 2009-08-24 13:54:01Z

Would you be able to check to see if you can find birth record for:

Wanita or Juanita Chrystom TAYLOR, born June 25 1912-1914,
born to Nancy MINTON TAYLOR of Chatt., Tenn.
and Wylie BROWNRIGG TAYLOR of Berkeley Cty., S.C.

Thank you for any support you may be able to offer.

Re: wedding certificate needed

candycasala — 2009-08-24 13:48:54Z

Would you let me know if these records are available from the Etowah County dept. of vital affairs?

My mother was born in 1912 in Etowah, delvered by an Cherokee Midwife named, Wanita. I have been trying to obtain a copy of my mother's birth cert from this county.

thank you

Re: Hokes Bluff, Etowah, Alabama --Davis family

sccdavis1 — 2009-08-01 21:44:40Z

Seeking information about the parents of Thomas Davis (b. abt 1840-42). He was found on the 1880's Hokes Bluff, Etowah County, Alabama census living with his wife, Frances Willingham Davis and their children: William Daniel, Fannie, Andrew J., John Franklin and Jeretta. All of the children were born in Alabama. Frances and Thomas Davis were married 28 Feb 1869 in Etowah County, Alabama.

I was able to find Frances and Tom Davis with their first son on the 1870 census in Jacksonville, Calhoun, Alabama. I have found several children named Thomas Davis on the 1850 and 1860 census in surrounding counties but have no real link.

Can anyone help me?

Obituary Look Up for Etowah Co.

tnear_1 — 2009-08-24 20:41:45Z

This is my last hope to piece some families together...could someone see if there is an obituary for Mary Burgess who died in Etowah Co. February 19, 1920. Her husband Lemuel Francis Burgess (sometimes called Goodwin) died in Gadsden on March 18, 1928. Both were charter members of Cedar Bend Baptist Church, now called Southside Baptist. They are buried at Pilgrim,s Rest Cemetery in Southside.

Thanks for the help.

Obituary look up

tnear_1 — 2009-08-22 00:54:28Z

Could someone check to see if there is an obituary for Gabriel Burgess and his wife Elizabeth Burgess. Gabriel died in Etowah Co. 27 July, 1885. Elizabeth died 2 days later on July 29, 1885. Both are buried at Shiloh Baptist Cemetery in Attalla. I am hoping an obituary will mention their son Lemuel Francis Burgess who was also living in Etowah Co. at the time of these deaths.

Thank you, thank you, thank you...

Tina

Etowah County Courthouse Look up

tnear_1 — 2009-08-21 03:16:59Z

I am wondering if my great great grandparents filed a will. I am trying to verify parents and children. Gabriel Burgess died 27 July, 1885 and his wife Elizabeth died 29 July, 1885. Both died in Etowah County and they are buried at Shiloh Baptist Church in Attalla. I will be in Alabama next June to make copies of anything on file, I just wanted to know IF there is anything to see. I sure would appreciate the help. The suspense is killing me!

Thank you.

Buddy C Jackson Gadsden Alabama

lisagrammer1 — 2009-07-26 16:15:41Z

I'm searching for any info on Buddy and Pauline Turner Jackson. I have found they lived at Gadsden, Etowah Co, Alabama. They both died in 2007. Listed on SS index. Trying to find list of children. Have not been able to find any obits for them.

Re: Buddy C Jackson Gadsden Alabama

lisagrammer1 — 2009-07-26 18:15:28Z

Thank You, do you know of a site I can find these obits??

Re: Cornelius "Case" G. Oorschott of Rainbow City, AL

melaniegibbs07 — 2009-07-30 02:00:56Z

Thnks for responding. Do you know why he came to Rainbow City? He arrived in 1912 from Holland and in 1918 when he filled his WWI registration card out he was in Philadelphia, PA working for Remington Arms, possibly helping to make guns to supply the troops. Then I can't find him until 1930 when he is living in Rainbow City.

Do you know what type of flowers he raised? This is my major interest. You can contact me at Fallonfox@aol.com. I live in Rainbow City.

Re: To any descendants or relatives of Burrel and Arminda Moody Gilliland--I'm looking for a picture of one of their sons....

GhostGirl7782 — 2009-08-03 20:30:54Z

Thank you! I actually found the picture of Gordon Oliver I wanted. Ends up it was on the State Department of Archives and History website as part of the Gold Star book that never was published.

However, if either of you will still share information and pictures with me, I would be forever greatful. Granted, I am a descendent of Burrell (Birl, Burl, I've seen it spelled so many ways!) Gilliland's stepmother Susan Washburn Gilliand. Still, even though his descendants are "halfs" they are all still relatives, dang it. :) :) :)

Here's a neat little twist to end this post. I found out a few wweeks ago that a lady who goes to my church is actually Gordon Oliver's niece! I never knew her maiden name was Gilliland until now! How genealogy can whop you over the head sometimes, LOL.

Thanks!
Niki

Emma Elizabeth Phillips & Dee Russell?

BetsyDavis43 — 2009-08-03 00:13:11Z

I recently found out that my grandmother, EMMA ELIZABETH PHILLIPS, was married to a man named DEE RUSSELL before she married my grandfather, GRADY WASHINGTON DAVIS, SR. Does anyone know who this person is? Are there any records or photos? Very curious as my grandmother never mentioned him.

Any help appreciated!

Betsy Davis
Menepop@aol.com

Re: To any descendants or relatives of Burrel and Arminda Moody Gilliland--I'm looking for a picture of one of their sons....

BetsyDavis43 — 2009-08-03 00:06:40Z

I have TONS of GILLILANDS in my paternal line. Maybe I can help.

Betsy Davis

Etowah County, AL: Who has marriage records for 1901 - 1935

lowens22 — 2009-08-03 18:37:12Z

Years are approximate, but these years don't seem to be available at the Alabama Dept. of Healh, Ancestry.com or the ADAH. Anyone know where they may be located?