Greene - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Will of Simon Murphy of Greene County AL

BJMEANS — 2009-10-27 18:55:44Z

Will the person who contacted me on Jul 25, 2008, about Simon Murphy who died intestate and the administrator listed six heirs, each receiving an equal share of the estate please contact me again. You also mentioned that an 1856 map of Greene Co., AL shows J.P. Murphy owning land adjacent to Simon Murphy and that in the 1860 census of Greene Co. the Murphy families are listed as neighbors.
I would so much like to know how I can get a copy of this will? Does this person have a connection to this family?

Thanks

BJMeans

Dr. William Hughes, 1805-1867, & Family

sholman5075 — 2009-09-28 23:10:07Z

I am a descendant of Dr. William Hughes, b. 1805, and Ellen Cowsett Hughes, through their daughter, Amanda "Addie" Hughes Gibson Kennedy's line. This family lived in Pleasant Ridge, Greene County, AL and in the southern district of Pickens County, where William Hughes was a practicing physician. I have the family album, which belonged to Addie Hughes, b. Sept 1847, and would love to identify some of the Hughes' in the photos. I would appreciate hearing from anyone there who has info about the Hughes family and especially if they have old family photos they could scan and email. I am also trying to locate where Amanda Addie Hughes (who married James Gibson and then Richard Kennedy)was buried. Many thanks.
Susan Holman

Elizabeth Green 1812, Randolph Wood 1805

nellcnicholson — 2009-09-26 22:22:19Z

I am looking for any information on Elizabeth "Eliza" Green b abt 1812 SC. In 1829 she married Randolph Wood and is in the 1830 census in Rutherford Co, NC living on Randolph's inherited property. In 1850 the family is in Spartanburg, SC and in 1860 Elizabeth, a widow is in Cherokee Co, GA. She is living near Jerimiah Green, just younger than she is and could be her brother, and Dr Jesse Green who may be her Uncle?? Elizabeth Green Wood and Dr Jesse Green had connections with the Rutherford Co, NC Green families. Dr Jesse was born in Rutherford Co. His cousin who moved to Arkansas, John C Green b 1818 d 1892 and his son W S Green b 1850 d 1903 are buried in the Fowler Family Cemetery on banks of Green River. This is the property Theodosia Wood Fowler, sister of Randolph Wood, inherited from her father Zachariah Wood in 1826. The cemetery in Polk Co NC was formerly in Rutherford County. I am hoping someone will connect with my great great grandmother Elizabeth Green Wood.
Hope to hear from you soon. Nell

Re: Minnie Mims Death Notice

BJMEANS — 2009-09-24 23:16:41Z

I am still reseaching the death notice of Minnie Mims. I am also looking to find out any information on her daughters Pearl and Sarah. My husband's family feel that Minnie Mims may have been the mother of their half sister Pearl Murphy a/k/a Pearl Mims. Pearl Murphy daughter of Minnie and John P. Murphy was born around 1911 and is listed in John P. Murphy's will.

Thanks in advance

Re: Minnie Mims

BJMEANS — 2009-09-24 23:06:42Z

I am searching for information on Minnie Underwood Mims, because she was at one time married to John Parker Murphy and had a daughter named Pearl who was born around 1911, and is allegedly the half sister of my husband. Minnie Underwood's 1st husband was William Mims and John P. Murphy was her 2nd husband, although no marriage records have been found to prove this. The story is that when John P.Murphy passed away she went back to her 1st husband. My husband and his family have been trying to locate Pearl Murphy,or any other children Minnie may have had with J.P. Murphy. Pearl Murphy a/k/a Pearl Mims/Pearl Hackworth.Pearl's husband was named Howard Hackworth. This is why I am researching any information I can find on Minnie Mims and the Mims family. By the way I am also researching the Murphy, and Underwood names.
Thanks for you response.

Re: Minnie Mims

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-09-23 19:04:21Z

1900 Picken, Alabama census
UNDERWOOD:
Thomas 57- Sept. 1842- AL SC SC
Savanah 47- Aug 1852- AL NC NC
Rufus 19- April 1881
Willie 16- Sept 1883
Minnie 16- Oct 1884
Fannie 11- oct 1888
John 8- Aug 1891
Annie 5 - July 1894

Re: Minnie Mims

JOYCE1812VA — 2009-09-23 18:53:38Z

Just recieved notification of your reply.
Why are you looking under the name of Mims if her last marriage was Murphy?
When were the children born? all in Ala?
You have her parents, husbands, and childrens names... what exactly are you searching? Her death record?

Aer you seeking info> on the children? on her grandparents?

Means family of Greene County Alabama

BJMEANS — 2009-09-23 17:14:43Z

Seeking information on the Means family that may have lived in either Clinton, Greene Co., Boligee, Greene Co., Eutaw, Greene Co.,or Aliceville Alabama. They would have been Will Means born abt 1868, Mary Means born abt 1880, Robert Means born abt 1899, Carrie Means born abt 1901, tom Means born abt 1906, Willie May Means born abt 1908 and George Means borns abt 1909, Peter F. Means born abt 1912, Anna K. Means born about 1914, Albert Means born about 1916, and a grand daughter named Ola M. Judge born abt 1918, and was living with Mary Means.

Re: Minnie Mims

BJMEANS — 2009-09-23 17:05:29Z

Did I give to much information??? Why no response?

Looking for Thomas Barber and Sarah A. Williams.

djames4019 — 2009-09-07 17:19:37Z

Looking for information and decendents for Thomas Barber (Barbour) who married Sarah A. (Sallie) Williams on Nov 26 1844 in Greene County, Alabama.

Believe Thomas died in 1848.

Thank you, Shirley

Re: Minnie Mims

BJMEANS — 2009-08-13 17:56:00Z

I have been seeking the death notice or orbit for Minnie Mims{nee Underwood}daughter of Thomas Underwood and Savanah Carver. Minnie was born abt 1886 Alabama and died around the early 1970's. She may have been buried in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. The funeral arrangments were made by Fountain Lawn Funeral Home. Minnie was an active member of the First Nazarene Church. Minnie Underwood's first husband was William Benjamin Mims and her second husband was John Parker Murphy. The first marriage produced 3 sons: William "Bill" Mims, Randolph Mims,and Derwood B. Mims and Savanah Mims. The second marriage produced a daughter Pearl Ophelia Murphy.I believe that this family may have lived in either Green Co.,Pickens Co., or Sumter Co., Alabama I hope that this information is helpful.

Re: Minnie Mims

Joyce1812va1 — 2009-08-12 12:10:08Z

more information would be helpful in helping you.

dates, locations, family members...

Searching for Brown family in Greene Co.

texastunis — 2009-08-11 21:34:11Z

I am searching for information on ancestors of my husband.

I have information that Josephine Marietta Harrison (daughter of Henry Harrison and Elizabeth Jane Higginbotham) married a Jos. T. Brown on June 28, 1866 in Greene Co. I am needing a document verifying that.

I found Josephine Brown in the 1870 census (Boligee) with her two children, Henry and Ann. Her husband was not listed. She moved to Texas where she married again in 1874. Her son Henry is my husband’s great-grandfather, and we know the rest of her life’s history and her second family.

We just don’t know anything about Henry’s father. So I am looking for marriage records and a possible death or divorce record for Mr. Brown.

There is a possibility I have found but cannot verify. Joshua T Brown, son of Joshua T Brown Sr and Penelope Cook was born about 1842 and is in the 1850 and 1860 census of Greene Co.

Does this ring a bell with anyone?

Dawson Duncan

jreeves1701 — 2009-07-30 22:04:46Z

Looking for all information pertaining to Dawson Duncan (also spelled Dauson Dunkin).

He purchased land in Greene County and has land patent for Sec 34, Township 24 N, Range 1 West. He purchased 40 acres in the NE/SE quarter. I know that this in near the village of Pleasant Ridge.

Dawson and his family where present on the 1830 census for Greene County, however by 1840 he had relocated to Chickasaw/Choctaw county Mississippi where many of his decendants, including myself still reside.

Dawson was born in 1798 in South Carolina, he married Nancy Vanlandingham, also from South Carolina.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Minnie Mims

BJMEANS — 2009-07-06 17:09:15Z

Greetings,
I am still looking for information about this person and have not as yet received anything about Minnie Mims .

Re: Harris Family

Wheatfields1 — 2009-07-02 16:22:40Z

Stanton Young Harris b 1832 is the son of Evan Harris and Leodicy Williams. Please write me at patclare at aol.com to discuss these families.

Noah Harris of the census record is his brother m to Margaret Walker.

Pat

Shiloh Cemetery in Ralph, Greene Co, or Tuscaloosa Alabama

BJMEANS — 2009-06-22 22:10:06Z

I am looking for the index of names for this cemetery. I tried Magnolia & Peaches Website, but it only has a picture of the cemetery and NO names listed. I am trying to find Angie Murphy Campbell who is supposed to be buried there. Angie M. Campbell was the daughter of John Parker Murphy and Angie Noland. She was born July 4, 1907 in Clinton and died January 30, 1940 in Ralph. At the time of death she was living in Greene County, Ralph Township, Beat No. 9 Street Address Rute # 1. Her husband was Leon Campbelle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Gusanna Ford- buried Greene Co. Al

SueDougherty67 — 2009-06-01 01:05:19Z

Gusanna was the wife of Dorrell Ford. She died 26 sept 1834 in greene co Al. I am looking for the cemetery that she is buried in. Does anyone know where she is buried. Her husband died Choctaw Co. Al 4 feb 1861. looking for cemetery for him also. thank you sue1234@cmspan.net

Re: Berriman HALL, born 1808 in TN amrried Margaret, Born 1809 in TN, marriage lookup Please

Meridee7979 — 2009-05-03 12:15:09Z

Per the marriage listings on the Greene County website, there was a marriage between a Berryman Hall and a Mary J Mobley on Sept 22, 1852. That is the only marriage noted for Berry man. (Greene County Alabama Marriages 1823 to 1860)

http://magnolia.cyriv.com/greenealgenweb

Re: Williams

Meridee7979 — 2009-01-15 12:23:07Z

Greene County has an excellent research website. It can be found doing a search for GreeneAlGen. It is linked to the Magnolia & Peaches website which offers a very detailed and searchable data base for local cemeteries. The website also features excellent information on early landowners and maps, as well.

The courthouse has records going back to the founding of the county, as well, including wills. Unlike many, it has never burned down.

Happy Hunting

Confederate Monument at the Greensboro Courthouse

Tom Melton — 2008-12-02 04:48:08Z

http://magnolia.cyriv.com/GreeneAlGenWeb/Military/CSA/CSAMon...
provides pictures of this monument and give further details concerning it, including the names that are inscribed on it. I am trying to find out what happen to Joseph William Houck, Jr., who was from Greensboro and was a member of the 36th AL Infantry Regiment during the Civil War. One of the names listed as inscribed on the monument is a "W. H. Houck". I am wondering if this might have either been mis-read (or mis-typed) and is actually "J. W. Houck". If anyone knows, or can confirm, what actually appears, I would appreciate learning of it. Also, the last information I have on this man is a letter that he wrote while in the line of battle from a location near Marietta, GA on June 25, 1864. I suspect that he probably died soon after, but have yet to learn this for certainty. If there is any further information as to what happened to the "Pvt. Houck" whose name is inscribed, I would also appreciate knowing that also.
Thank you,
-Tom Melton

Josiah Collins Slave Owner

BJMEANS — 2009-01-02 20:55:26Z

I am doing research on the Afro-American Collins family that lived in Mt. Hebron, Greene Co. Alabama around 1860. I found a number of Collins families on the 1870 Federal Census for Mt. Hebron Greene Co. Alabama. The ones that I am most interested in are Alfred Collins born abt. 1800 Georgia or SC, Lucinda Collins born abt. 1825 Ala, Pleas Collins born abt. 1849 Ala, Fed Collins born abt. 1854 Ala, Callie Collins born abt 1856, Irene Collins born abt. 1858 Ala, Alice Collins born abt. 1860 Ala, and Nancy Collins born abt. 1800 Kentucky. When checking the 1860 slave census for this area I found three slave owners who lived in Alabama, Josiah Collins born abt. 1804 Kentucky, B.F. Collins and a Nancy Collins. Of the three only Josiah was listed as living in Mt. Hebron, Greene AL. So I am wondering if these Afro-American Collins could be part of Josiah'a former slaves? By the way his name and his wife's name is also listed on this census page along with other Collins'.
Thanks

Minnie Mims Death Notice

BJMEANS — 2009-04-21 20:21:19Z

I am looking for a copy of Minnie Mims' death notice that was in the paper when she died.I do not know the date but she may have died in the early 1970's.She may have been buried in Tuscaloosa Memorial Park. The funeral arrangments may have been made by a Fountain Lawn Funeral Home. Would also be interested in finding a photo of her.

Thanks

Pearl O. Murphy Hackworth

BJMEANS — 2009-04-21 20:13:46Z

Looking to find any photos of Pearl Ophelia Murphy born around 1911 mother was Minnie Mims and father was John P. Murphy of Greene Co. Alabama.Pearl also went under the name of Pearl Mims.

Thanks,

Marriage record for John Parker Murphy and Minnie Mims abt 1910

BJMEANS — 2009-04-21 20:10:11Z

Looking to find a marriage certificate for John Parker Murphy and Minnie Underwood Mims. This couple is listed in the 1910 Greene Co. Alabama census. I am also looking to find any photos of this couple.
Thank you

Simon Murphy's Will Greene Co. Alabama abt 1860's

BJMEANS — 2009-04-21 20:06:47Z

Looking for information on the heirs that are listed in the will of Simon Murphy. I believe that two of his children, John P. and Elizabeth Murphy are one of the children that are listed. Who was the administrator of this will? Is there a copy of this will available?

Thank you

Re: Minnie Mims Death Notice

BJMEANS — 2009-04-22 19:43:33Z

Thank you, I would like a copy of it. I think I got the information from someone on this site. If this Minnie Mims is the right Minnie then she is the mother to my husbands half sister Pearl Ophelia who we are looking for.
Barbara

Williams

BMarshall0572 — 2009-01-14 23:15:09Z

Trying to find connections to Peter E., Dandridge Williams sons of David Greenhill Williams VA to Robert Williams b. 1824. Or there may be a connection to the Sorsby family. Rebecca Williams m. Alexander Sorsby-sons Nicholas, William, and Stephen were also next to Robert Wms on the 1850 census. Alesander died in NC and Rebecca Williams m. Edwin D. Whitehead. Edwin and Rebecca are in Greene 1850. Jackey Whitehead sister to Edwin married Charles Williams -she died 1877, Charles died 1852 Mt. Hebron, Greene Co. Robert completely disappeared bet. 1854 (birth of last child) and 1860, wife Nancy Rencher Williams went to Butler Co., AL 1860 living next to her brother, sister and mother.
I have a complete dead end-any help will be appreciated. If anyone can find a death record or will in Greene I will be glad to pay for services.

Re: Williams

BMarshall0572 — 2009-01-15 13:31:39Z

Thank you for the reply. I have searched the Greene Co files at usgenweb. I haven't been to the courthouse-maybe this summer I can get someone to drive over with me. Unfortunately, most of the cemeteries at Garrets Shop and Forkland are not recorded. Robert is not on the Williams Cemetery list in Greene or the one in Hale. There is also the possibility he did not die or did not die in Greene. Nancy was listed as widow on the census-but she may have just left and went to live close to her family. The strange thing is I can't find any records on Henry b. abt. 1841. Thank you again.

Mary Jane Mobley, married to Berryman HALL, born 1831 Greene County, AL

eddiebob — 2009-01-17 21:05:11Z

There are two Berryman HALL's. The Berryman that married Mary Jane Mobley is the son of John W Hall,III; born 26 Dec 1795 in Burke County, NC.
I don't have all the particulars,(my hard drive crashed and I lost some info).
I am looking for info on Berriman HALL, born 24 Nov 1808. John W HALL III and Berriman are sons of John W and Susannah (WHITE) HALL II od Dickson County, TN.
This family moved to Greene County, AL after the death of John II. Susannah moved with the family and lived with Joseph HALL. Joseph, David, John III, and Berriman HALL families are on the 1830 Greene county census.
Berriman is married with two daughters. I am looking for the names of the two daughters.
I am also looking for the date and place of Berriman and Margaret HALL's marriage.
any help would be appreciated.
Ed Antonette
Goleta, CA
ed_dottie@verizon.net

HALL, Berriman and Margaret married about 1823 to 25, look up please

eddiebob — 2009-01-17 20:46:39Z

Berriman HALL, born 24 Nov 1808 in Dickson County, TN; is the son of John and Susanne HALL.
Berriman and Margaret are on the 1830 Greene County, AL census. They are already married with two daughters.
One daughter is Malona HALL WILSON. Malona is the guardian of my Great grandmother, Susana Rutha SMITH.
I believe Malona's sister is my GGgrandmother.
Any help finding Margaret's Family name and when and where Berriman and Margaret were married wouold be helpful.
It is possible that the daughter I am looking for was married in Greene County, AL before the family moved to MS.
Any help finding this other daughter's name would be helpful
Ed Antonette
ed_dottie@verizon.net
Goleta, CA

Berriman HALL, born 1808 in TN amrried Margaret, Born 1809 in TN, marriage lookup Please

eddiebob — 2009-05-02 19:32:03Z

Berriman HALL was born on 24 November 1808 in Dickson County, TN. He moved with his Mother Susanah (WHITE) HALL, and his brothers; David, born 1792; Joshua, born 1806: and Joseph, born 1793. Susanah is living with Joseph.
Berriman may have met and married his wife Margaret in Greene County. I believe they moved to Greene county about 1824-5.
I am trying to find records of Berriman's marriage to Margaret. I don't have her family name. Her tombstone in Lavaca County, TX has a birthdate of 1809.
Any infomation about the Berriman and Margaret HALL part of this family would be helpful.
I am also looking for the name of their daughter that was born betweet 1825 and 1830. There are two daughters on the 1830 Greene County census. One of the daughters is Malona (HALL), My Ggramma's, Susana Rutha SMITH's, guardian.
Ed Antonette
Goleta, CA
ed_dottie@verizon.net

Berryman Hall, son of John HALL married 1852, is my Berriman HALL's nephew

eddiebob — 2009-05-03 17:06:40Z

This HALL family has a lot of history in Greene County.
Berryman HALL is the son of John Peyton HALL, who had eighteen children and raised 8 more neices and nephews(the Quarles or Qualls).
Berriman HALL and John Peyton HALL were the sons of Esquire John HALL of MD, who died and left his estate in Dickson county, TN to his ten children.
I just haven't been able to track down Berriman and Margaret's marriage info or Margaret's Family name. They were married between late 1822, Esquire John HALL's will is probated, and 11 Dec 1827, when Malona was born. Can't find out where.
My Berriman continued to spell his first name with an "i" as he moved onto Sumpter County, AL and then to Neshoba, MS.
His daughter Malona married James T WILSON in Neshoba
Thanks for checking.
Ed Antonette

1824 - 1829 GREENE COUNTY, ALABAMA ORPHANS COURT RECORD "B"

juliadodson — 2008-11-25 03:28:48Z

Is there anyone on this list who is local in Greene County and willing to lookup something from this record? My advance thanks to you!

Re: Williams

dperrigan1 — 2009-05-11 19:53:06Z

Hi there.

I'm a descendant of Jackie Whitehead and Charles Williams. If you have any information on her family I'd love to compare notes. I'm at dperrigan@hotmail.com

Dan

Re: Josiah Collins Slave Owner

BarbaraJMeans — 2009-03-13 16:14:46Z

Thanks for that information. Do you have any knowledge of the Collins, Spry, or Murphy families that lived in that area?

Bonds, Johnson(Johnston), Otterson familes in Greene Co.

JamesBonds65 — 2008-12-06 13:27:03Z

I would like to her from anyone who has any information concerning the Bonds, Johnson and Otterson jamileis who lived in Greene co in the early 1800's.The Bonds and Johnson familes lived near Mantua north of the Morrow home.
Samuel Otterson lived South of them near Union.
Thanks,
James Bonds

Re: Minnie Mims Death Notice

myname1960 — 2009-04-22 08:19:38Z

I believe i have a copy of the obit for Minnie Mims.I moved and things are packed up...My Aunt had one originally and thats how i copied mine.I can contact her and make another one if you like.
If i remember right your information is correct as far as where shes buried and the name of the funeral home.How did you come across that information already without the obit???
Btw Minnie Mims was the sister to my dad's mother Annie Underwood.
You may email me directly at chrisjbrooks@embarqmail.com on this matter.

Chris Brooks

Rebecca Wilson Harrington

cowartds — 2009-02-15 23:15:24Z

I am looking for information on Rebecca Wilson. She was from Green County, AL and was born in 1829. She married Michael Harrington and then they moved to Jasper County, MS. I am looking for any information on her parents or siblings. You can email me directly at cowartds@centurytel.net

Thanks
Susan Cowart

Re: Josiah Collins Slave Owner

DEWANNIE — 2009-03-14 03:25:05Z

harry collins, and lucille murphy only

FLUKER FAMILY

DEWANNIE — 2009-03-13 22:42:34Z

ANYBODY KNOW CARL & CHARLES OLIVER THAT LIVED IN EUTAW, ALABAMA?

WHAT ABOUT CHERYL, CHARMAINE, RICKY LEVI & FROZEN MORROW?

ANNA DARLENE, RICKY & WILLIE FLUKER

Re: Josiah Collins Slave Owner

DEWANNIE — 2009-03-13 01:55:01Z

MY MOTHER LIVED IN MT HEBRON, EUTAW,: FANNIE LOU DEW OLD HIGHWAY # 20 IS NAMED AFTER HER.

Re: OBITUARY

DEWANNIE — 2009-03-13 01:46:26Z

WILLIE E FLUKER
BORN: 12/7/1917
AGE; 86
SPOUSE: LAURA KAY
SIBLINGS: WILLIE JR, CECIL, EUGENE, ANNA, DARLENE, & RICKY.

OBITUARY LOOK UP

OBITUARY LOOK UP PLEASE

DEWANNIE — 2009-03-13 01:43:34Z

WILLIE E. FLUKER
NOV 2003

OBITUARY

DEWANNIE — 2009-03-13 01:39:19Z

WILLIE E FLUKER
EUTAW,ALABAMA

McMinis/McManus families

dsteele54 — 2009-04-21 03:26:29Z

Needing information on McMinis/McManus families in the early 1800s in Green Co. It could be that my g g grandmother Rutha McMinis'/McManus' father lived in Green Co. Rutha was born in 1817 - possibility part Native American. Any information would be truly appreciated. Thank you!

Surname Turner

LarryTurner18 — 2009-04-19 21:04:56Z

Would like to chat with all persons available with any interest is subject surname, specifically James K., Reuben S. and James Pittman Turner.

Re: Berry family in Erie, Greene Co., AL

jsberry1970 — 2009-01-12 18:36:54Z

I am connected to this family.

Does anybody know more about German's ancestry (I know it goes Isaac-John-David but what about before Isaac)?

Also, does anybody know where the Berry-Sutton cemetary is?

Thanks,
Stephen

Re: Minnie Mims Death Notice

kimRjacobson — 2009-04-23 11:26:55Z

It would be nice to have her obit and any others that you come across from Greene County on the Greene County site:
http://magnolia.cyriv.com/GreeneAlGenWeb/Documents/Obits/Obi...

Use the Contact Us button to email them to Kim Jacobson.

Eutaw High School Photo 1936-37

kimRjacobson — 2009-02-21 17:30:25Z

Please help identify folks in this 1936-37 photo taken at Eutaw High School.

http://magnolia.cyriv.com/GreeneAlGenWeb/default.asp