Jefferson - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Obituary

sundisc — 2009-11-08 19:55:41Z

Hello

I am trying to find information on my 2xGGrandfather.

Edwin Bonehill
Born Sept 10 1841 Tipton Staffordshire England

Died Aug 21 1888 aged 46 He is buried in a cemetary at Birmingham Alabama Jefferson County USA.

This is all the information we have on his death which was found in a family bible.

I would be very grateful if anyone could let me know how to find out more. Re: where to find death registrations for this area, which newspapers may have had an obituary in if there was one.

Whenliving at home he was working in the steel rolling mills.

Thank you Shirley

Barton Branch - Jefferson County

garymbarton1 — 2009-10-31 11:49:40Z

Does anyone know who (or what) this stream near Irondale is named for? Thanks!

William T Childers

jeannepost1 — 2009-10-31 03:41:18Z

I am looking for any information on the William T Childers family. They were living in Birmingham in 1920. He was killed in a shooting incident in the 1920's. Any information on the shooting or his death would be helpful.

Re: naturaliztion index

jjanebob — 2009-10-29 00:13:51Z

Have the info you requested.
Please contact me off-board at
jjanebob@aol.com

Re: naturaliztion index

BarbaraMiller529 — 2009-10-28 13:22:01Z

On the naturalization index, Thomas Kerr 6:11 and 12:114
Hamilton Irvin 10:109 and Andrew D. Irving 4:217 and 10:30 Any info and/or copies would be appreciated.
Thank you.

Re: naturaliztion index

jjanebob — 2009-10-28 13:03:58Z

Send some names and I will check them out with the card catalog at the downtown library on my next visit

Re: Pratt City Alabama birth records prior to 1908

andyofne1 — 2009-10-27 03:54:39Z

Thank you very much. I'll follow up on that.

Re: Pratt City Alabama birth records prior to 1908

nhsjcurran — 2009-10-27 03:51:58Z

Don't know the religion of lawlor but one church in "Pratt City" was St. Catherine's. It was located at the end of Hibernia st. It had a cemetery attached to it and even tho it is now closed the records were transferred to a Catholic church in, I think, Graysville, AL.
If you can contact the chancery office of the Diocese of Birmingham in the city they may be able to give you info about where the records were transferred.
Good luck
nhsjcurran@yahoo.com

naturaliztion index

BarbaraMiller529 — 2009-10-21 15:25:42Z

Looking for someone to check naturalization index at Birmingham Library. Would like copies of the records. Will compensate for expenses.
Thank you.
Barbara

Benjamin F Ray attorney

cindysmith9 — 2009-10-18 16:27:28Z

I am seeking family of Benjamin Franklin Ray, born in Tallapoosa Co., son of Wash Ray and (possibly) Lou Jackson. Benjamin became an attorney in Birmingham. He was also Chairman of the State Democratic Committee.

I think Lou Jackson was the sister of my Great great grandmother Mattie Jackson Holdridge. Would like more info on the Jackson line.

Thank you,

Cindy Holdridge Smith

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

cathybay2000 — 2009-10-14 04:31:14Z

Hello,

So good to hear from somebody. I have not worked on my Geneology in some time now. but I do recognize the name Leroy. I am positive we have a Leroy in our line. I will have to look. We also have a Valson somewhere in there. That is an unusal name so might help. Mollie Hodges was my MOther's great grandmother and her daughter Berdie..(birdie) was her grandmother.
I will look. ty
Cathy

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

bronxkiki — 2009-10-13 02:36:08Z

Yes & Hi,
Well Mollie was purchased by Raiford Lanier from her own father for a sack of flour and corn in Savannah, Ga. She and her father were coming thru on a covered wagan drawn by horses and Raiford took notice. After the broom jumping she never saw her family again. They have had upwards of 21 to 27 children most of which past before the age of 2.
The 1900 and 1910, 1920 federal census has her with Raiford in Bulloch, Ga.
Among her children were: Handy, Dallie, Fannie (my Grandmother), Nora, Pliney, Alma, and as well as others.
Run a search for Raiford LAnier and she is listed as his wife along with the rest of her children.
Thank You for your response. i still have Lanier family members in Staesboro, Ga.
Kimmie McIntyre Montoya
BronxKiKi@yahoo.com
PhreakDatOne2@comcast.net
267.872.5617

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

PeggySueGaddis60 — 2009-10-13 00:07:06Z

Can you tell us any thing else about your Mollie Hodges?
Are you kin to a Leroy H. Hodges? What town and States are you talking about for your Hodges?
It is my Mother that was a HODGES.
Thnaks
PeggySue O'Shields GADDIS

Leslie/Frobos/Adams/Hernandez/Walker/Mason

EvelynLeslie25 — 2009-10-11 18:38:51Z

I am searching for descendants of James DeWitt LESLIE b. 1886 in Union Springs, AL. He and his wife, Irene Frobus Leslie, lived in the Birmingham area from the early to late 1900's. Their son, Ira LESLIE, was b. abt 1914 and married Myrna H. (unk.) Ira was program director for several radio stations in Birmingham, including WVOK, before his death in 1968. According to his obit, he had a daughter, Mrs. Diane HERNANDEZ, of Texas. Ira's sister, Mary E. LESLIE b. 1916 married W. L. ADAMS and they had at least two daughters, Kay ADAMS MASON and Nancy ADAMS WALKER. Mary LESLIE ADAMS died about 1970.

I am seeking information on this family to complete my LESLIE family history for my husband's family (not for publication) and also in the hopes of having a Leslie reunion in the near future. I would appreciate any leads on contacting any of the family. If you prefer to contact me off-list, my email is esleslie@bellsouth.net and I will also be glad to share my family research done over the last 20+ years.
Evelyn S. Leslie
Remlap, AL

SOLIE Family - Oscar A. Solie

Kitty_Henley — 2009-10-10 16:29:01Z

Looking for relatives of Oscar A. Solie b. Norway in 1872. Married Kaspara and children living with them in 1920 included Paul Borck, Borghild Borck, Paul Borck Jr. and Marie Borck.
Any information will be greatly appreiated. Believe Oscar to be brother of my GGrandfather Anders (Andrew) Solie.

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

bronxkiki — 2009-10-10 04:08:23Z

Found Mollie Hodges husband and children. Search Raiford Lanier. Let me know
BronxKiKi@yahoo.com

Re: Speer/Miller/ Hodges??

bronxkiki — 2009-10-10 04:07:01Z

My great grandmother was Mollie Hodges and she was fron an reservation. I would love to see the picture you have as my mother is on pins and needles. my new email addy is BronxKiKi@yahoo.com

Thank You

Mattie Cree Pearson Herring

Peachie57 — 2009-10-09 02:44:49Z

I am searching for descendants and information on Mattie Cree Pearson. ON 1920 census for Tuscaloosa co. list Mattie as widow, with the following children; Joseph, Louis, Ralph, Claude, Claris(daughter). On 1930 list Mattie Herring, husband Marion Herring, with 2 Herring children:
Georgia E. Herring age 5, Marion L. Herring age 3. I believe this is Mattie Cree Pearson Herring because also list 2 of her sons named Joesph Pearson, Louis Pearson. There is a Marion and Mattie Pierson Herring buried at Hepzibah Baptist Church in McCalla, Al. Does anyone know if this is Mattie Cree Pearson, first husband was Will B. Pearson.
Your help will be appreciated.

Obituary of William Frederick COBB, 1 Aug 1973

Heavywait1 — 2009-08-20 18:02:58Z

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of William Frederick COBB for me I will appreciate it very much. He last resided in Birmingham.

gwait1@suddenlink.net

Obituary Lookup for William F. LEFILS, 24 Sep 1913

Heavywait1 — 2009-08-20 17:44:03Z

If someone will be so kind as to lookup the obituary of william F. LEFILS for me I will appreciate it very much. He died 24 September 1913 in Jefferson County.

gwait1@suddenlink.net

James Proxey Ware

BJMEANS — 2009-09-23 17:30:03Z

Seeing information on James Proxey Ware and his family and his parents. He was born 26 June 1900 in Aliceville Alabama, he died 17 October 1979 in Birmingham Alabama. He worked for the Concord mines. James was married twice and had five children. One of his sons is a judge in California. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Fraternal Cemetery Pratt City

lkdavenport — 2009-08-30 02:22:24Z

I recently found that Susan A. Davenport, was buried in 1911 in Pratt City, Jefferson Co, AL. I don't know which cemetery. Could you do a look up for any Davenports? They came to Alabama from Texas and originally from Kentucky.

Thanks for any help.

Re: Slovak Immigrants to Brookside, AL

earlesgirl — 2009-09-28 13:34:54Z

Was your grandmother Helen related to George Bensko that lived in Michigan for a time???
I am researching him for a lady that believes she is his illigimate daughter and would love info or even a picture.
Thanx,
Nannette

Re: ROBERT CATES/ Bass Cemetary

squiggygirl — 2009-09-20 05:32:38Z

Beth, sorry it has been so long, I'm just now checking this board after many years. Bass Cemetery is the one between Trussville and Irondale (the haunted one). Is the little family cemetery you mention in a backyard? I remember seeing tombstones in someone's back yard off of Old Springvill Rd around Vaughn. I don't know what family that is, not sure if they are also Bass family. Sorry I could not be more help..I've wondered about the graves in the backyard, so if you find out, please let me know who is buried there. Thanks, Donna dizzydonna123@yahoo.com (the email address I used to post this was closed long ago).

Re: SAMUEL WILLIAMSON HAWKINS

huntman622 — 2009-08-23 04:05:25Z

I have lots of information on Samuel's "Grandfather", Williamson Hawkins. He was my Great-great-great grandfather. You are welcome to contact me at huntman622@aol.com.

Re: Wood Family in Birmingham, Alabama

ROW71781 — 2009-09-21 14:02:21Z

There are several articles in the Jefferson County Heritage Book on the Wood Surname. I will be glad to forward those to you if you like. I haven't seen anything on a John Wood died 1960, but the articles could help you.

Re:Ruhama Baptist Church

ROW71781 — 2009-10-02 12:36:13Z

I have the history of the Ruhama Baptist Church that appears in the Jefferson County Heritage Book. Article of East Lake Community mentions Hosea Holcomb. Also Article on Elder Hosea Holcombe. If anyone needs any of this info. e-mail me at ROW71781@aol.com Article are to long to post here.

Becky

1913 Birmingham Marriage

durward209 — 2009-09-08 16:17:30Z

I would appreciate the lookup on amarriage between Nell Veronica Osborne and Frank Cheatham Randolph on August 8th. 1913 in Birmingham Ala.I am interested in the spelling of Mrs. Osborne?This will help close a Gap. Thanks

Information needed on Henry family

askmeaboutmarykay — 2009-09-06 07:39:20Z

My grandmother was Josephine Doss Henry she was married to John Wallace Henry his DOB is 3 June 1918
I am not sure if he is alive or not my father Terry Lee Henry has not had contact with him since he was 18 My grandfather unfortunately murdered my grandmother in 1963 -1964. I can find no record of this but my dad remembers this very well. I do know that my grandfather changed his name to Jack at some point in his life ,he owned a dry wall company a truck stop and my grand mother owned a dry cleaners at the time and a couple more business. My ggrandmothers name was Ella . My dad says he remembers the last time he seen his father he met one of his half siblings a sister by the name of Nancy , if any one can help me please contact me, I really would like to piece this part of my history together. Thank you Amber

Re: Information needed on Henry family

askmeaboutmarykay — 2009-09-10 03:33:50Z

you are more than welcome to contact me about this of line my home number is 706 657 3479 or you can email me at askmeaboutmarykay@gmail.com I cant wait to hear from you thank you so much this has been a huge step for me thank you so much , amber

Nathaniel Edward Rogers & Grisella D. (McAlester) Rogers

mdeejani — 2009-09-23 23:27:06Z

I thought that I would post this picture and see if anyone could possibly identify anyone in this picture. It is very old and tattered. I just recently inherited it. I think that the older lady could be my Great Grandmother Grisella D. (McAlester) Rogers, born: 14 Feb 1833 Jefferson County, Alabama & died: 01 Apr 1916 Hueytown, Jefferson County, Alabama. Her husband and my Great Grandfather Nathaniel Edward Rogers was born 14 Feb 1823 Union District, South Carolina and died: 14 Mar 1903 Jefferson County, Alabama.

I have a picture of Grisella but people change so much with age. I will attach her picture too. Her face and my Father's face and the lady in the pictures face are definitely the same shape.

I hope someone can help!!!

Thanks!!!

Re: Luquire Funeral Home-B'ham, Ala.

ricktunnell — 2009-09-28 19:28:35Z

Thanks for your help, however, I've reached a dead end there. The Jefferson Co. Department of Health tells me that records from a closed funeral home are most likely destroyed and are not required to be turned over to the state...at least in Alabama. The funeral home you suggested has no records from Luquire.

Re: Luquire Funeral Home-B'ham, Ala.

ricktunnell — 2009-09-27 14:07:33Z

Thank you, I will give it a try.

Re: Wood Family in Birmingham, Alabama

wood0742 — 2009-09-21 21:49:25Z

Wow! Thank you, thank you, thank you! There are so many that I don't remember, but the names John Wesley wood and Clarence wood sticik in my mind. Anything you can send will be more than greatly appreciated!

Thank you, Thank you!

Timothy E. Wood
325 Woodvale Drive
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Wood0742@peoplepc.com

Wood Family in Birmingham, Alabama

wood0742 — 2009-09-17 23:32:24Z

Any information on the Wood Family in Birmingham, especially John W. Wood (who died in the 60's), would sure help

Re: Information needed on Henry family

jjanebob — 2009-09-09 23:00:21Z

The Birmingham News, Friday October 4, 1963 p. 23

Mrs. Josephine Henry, 31, of 311 First St. W., died Thursday at home.
Funeral services will be held at 3pm Saturday at
Head Springs Baptist Church near Trenton, GA, with
burial in Hammonsville Cemetery.

There is also an news report regarding this in the Birmingham News of Thursday, October 3, 1963.

Would prefer to contact you offline about this.

Re: 1913 Birmingham Marriage

jjanebob — 2009-09-09 22:52:49Z

Birmingham Jefferson County Marriage Index
August 19, 1913 vol. 58 p. 284
Index shows P. C. Randolph & Nellie Murphy Osborne
Marriage License shows:
F. C. Randolph 23, Bham and
Miss Nellie Murphy Osborne, 20
Bond signatures: F. C. Randolph & Lee S. Mills
Married at Birmingham by G. A. Sharits, M.G.

WILLIAM RANDLE or RANDALL or D. or A. HILL

HillSeeker — 2009-09-01 16:23:42Z

Seeking anyone with verifiable information on my Great-Grandfather, William Hill (b. 1850).

ORAL HISTORY & NOTATIONS FROM RELATIVES indicate he may have gone by RANDLE (or Randall) HILL. The 1900 US CENSUS lists him as WILLIAM D HILL.

He was KILLED IN 1905 by a man who robbed him as he was collecting on accounts, and the BIRMINGHAM NEWS article, dated April 10, 1905, lists his name as WILLIAM A. HILL.

He was MARRIED TO ELLEN NORA (or ORA) McGUIRE (b. 1854, d. 1904) They had 11 children -- Ida, George, Walter, Will, Annie, Ada, Mike, Mamie, Minnie Drucilla (d. at 13y/o), Frances ("Frankie"), and Lizzie. (George Douglas was my grandfather.)

PLEASE -- Anyone with information please contact me @ writestuf2@yahoo.com Thank you.

William D. Hill

HillSeeker — 2009-08-25 16:42:15Z

Seeking birth/death/marriage records on:
* William D. Hill (b.Jan. 1850, Alabama) and spouse
* Ellen or perhaps Ellenor (b. May 1854, Alabama)
Cannot find information before 1880 US Federal Census. Unsure if resided Jefferson County or possibly Shelby County, but subsequent descendents lived around Jefferson County. Children of William D and Ellen (or Ellenor) included George D., Ida, Ada, Mike, Walter, etc.

Re: Birmingham Cemetery

KathyArnold658 — 2009-08-17 15:42:53Z

Also try the following organization:

Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance

You can google them

John Franklin (Patterson) Hughes

valerieread1 — 2009-09-03 19:45:23Z

Hughes/Craig family: I am looking for information on the biological mother of John F. Hughes dob 27 June 1871 Birmingham, Alabama US and his sister Dolly Elizabeth Hughes dob 1 September 1875, Madison, Alabama. Their father William A. Hughes dob Jan 1839.

Re: Fraternal Cemetery Pratt City

melissahogan62 — 2009-08-31 21:21:42Z

I did not see any Davenports in the transcription.

Re: Holcombe/Rockett

amygriffith144 — 2009-09-29 16:23:36Z

I am a descendent of Hosea Holcombe Rockett and live in Spearsville, LA. I am currently putting together a Rockett Family Cookbook and am brushing up on my Rockett history for the forward. Would love to correspond with other descendents.

Thanks

McDonald Frank B. 1913-2009 Birmingham to Ohio

Lace_Lynch — 2009-08-23 11:46:26Z

Frank B. McDonald, 96, died at 7:47 a.m. on Saturday, August 22, 2009 at Zanesville, Ohio.

He was born in Birmingham, Alabama on June 10, 1913, and was raised by the late Robert and Mary McDonald, and grandmother Hattie Pippins.

He graduated from high school in Cleveland, Ohio, and continued his education with a Bachelor of Theology from Cleveland Bible College; he attended Wynona Lake Seminary in Cleveland; he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from Muskingum College.

He served as the pastor of four churches: African Methodist Episcopal Church, Cambridge, OH; El Bethel Church, Springfield, OH; Ebenezer Church, Owensboro, KY; and Apostolic Christian Church, Zanesville, OH. He retired in 2000 after pastoring the Apostolic Christian Church 50 years.

He became a member of the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World, Inc. (P. A. of W., Inc.) and their affiliate, the Ohio District Council (O.D.C.), in 1945 and served in various capacities for many years. He was elected O.D.C. treasurer for 18 years and P.A. of W., Inc. assistant treasurer and treasurer for 6-year terms; he was appointed District Elder and Suffragan Bishop over 13 churches in Southeast Ohio; he is a past Chairman of the Board of Aenon Bible College in Indianapolis, IN where he raised funds in support of campuses in Columbus, OH and Los Angeles, CA; he is a former administrator of the O.D.C. Nursing Home and Hallowed Hills Campground in Zanesville.

He has received numerous honors: The Outstanding Community Leadership Award from the United States Post Office in 1988; recognized at the 28th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet for his great contribution to the education, social, political, and spiritual life of the local community in 1994; honored as "A Great Community Example" by the Martin Luther King Scholarship Foundation in 1995; the P. A. of W., Inc. hosted a banquet at their 1997 Convention in Kansas City honoring Frank, affectionately known as "Mr. Pentecost", for his leadership at Aenon Bible College; The Frank McDonald Complex was built in his honor and namesake on Hallowed Hills campus in 1999 in appreciation for his lifetime fundraising achievements; the cover story of Light Magazine in Nashville, TN, August 2007 celebrated the marriage of Frank and Ruth McDonald in an article titled "Love that stands the test of time".
Franks life motto: "No problem".

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Ruth Marion Greene McDonald; sister, Evelyn Barksdale of Baltimore, MD; daughters, Helen (John) Cowherd of Xenia, OH, Patricia of Cleveland, OH, Esther of Louisville, KY, and Rebekah (Jonathan) Lampley of Akron, OH; and sons, Frank, Jr. (Linda) of Kenosha, WI, David (Tina), Nathan (Cassandra), James (Lisa) all of Zanesville, and John of Akron, OH; 18 grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and Arthur; and his beloved daughter, Rachel Louise McDonald.

Calling hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and a wake service from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday August 27, 2009 at the Apostolic Christian Church, 1148 Ridge Avenue, Zanesville, OH.
Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 28, at Bowers Auditorium at Hallowed Hills Campground, 3129 East Pike, Zanesville, OH with Bishop Paul Bowers officiating.
There be calling hours an hour before the funeral. Arrangements entrusted to CALIMAN FUNERAL SERVICES, Columbus, Ohio.

Obit Lookup Please for Ocie Devaughn died 14 Sep 1930 B'ham

SlowWalker5129 — 2009-10-07 01:48:07Z

I would be so grateful if someone would locate the obituary for Ocie Linwood Devaughn, born about 1897 and died 14 Sep 1930 in Birmingham. I believe he worked as a lineman for the Electric Company and perhaps his death was job related.
Thank you, Susanne Brown

Re: NIKKI

williamfcraigjr — 2009-08-23 03:08:13Z

corection:frank james should be 11, susie james should be 16, and carlie james should be 8,george 6,walter 1 9/12.

Re: NIKKI

williamfcraigjr — 2009-08-23 02:57:50Z

1910 u.s. census jefferson co.al
walter james 35
l. james 30
frank james 16
susie james 8
carlie james 6
george james 2
walter james 1 9/12

1930's photos

gcox145 — 2009-08-22 18:43:48Z

My mother was a teenager in Fairfield in the 1930's (FHS class of 1941). I have inherited photos of some of her friends from that era and I'd like to pass them along to people who would value them. Unfortunately, I only have first names, and in some cases, no names at all. My plan is to scan and post them on the web at some point. Does anyone have any suggestions about a good place to post them where they might be recognized?

Re: Luquire Funeral Home-B'ham, Ala.

nhsjcurran — 2009-09-26 19:05:00Z

I believe Luquire Funeral Home went out of business. I think Johns Ridouts took over their records. Try Ridouts Funeral Home in the Bham phone book. Thy had a place on 12th Avenue in Norwood and another on 8th Ave South in Bham.

Re: Billy Goat Hill-Birmingham

nhsjcurran — 2009-09-26 18:57:58Z

If my memory serves me right, there was an area in North Birmingham that was referred to as Billy Goat Hill when I was a youngster living in Inglenook. I think it is now a recreation complex or a golf course. Was somewhere around the old US 31 that went to Cullman.