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OAK GROVE Plantation

cydean1 — 2009-11-09 15:52:22Z

I am trying to find a place called Oak Grove Plantation. You were talking about a cemetery that was on private land. Can you tell me anything about the name of this cemetery and or it's location? My ancestor John Vining b. 1786 owned Oak Grove plantation and his wife, Elvira Harris Shelton Vining is buried there. Any help with finding Oak Grove Plantation would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Hobbs Island - RUTHERFORD

2009-11-09 15:50:59Z

Also re: Hobbs Island

My grandfather's name was Romer F. Rutherford 1893

My great grandfather's name was Macy Y Rutherford 1858

Re: Hobbs Island

2009-11-09 15:50:27Z

My grandfather was born at Hobbs Island AL in 1893. I would like very much to find some history materials related to this timeframe. Since the 1890 census is gone I have been unable to find out his mother's name. I'm curious to know what was on Hobbs Island & what attracted people to live there. I have been unable to find any info on the net about the island that's helpful. Thanks

Re: Hobbs Island

2009-11-09 15:40:34Z

how are you,
i live on oak grove road near hobbs island. i am a lieutenant with the madison county sheriff's department. steger road runs east off of hwy 231/431 in the bad curve just north of the bridge in meridianville. the bridge is just north of the winn dixie at patterson lane and 231. it is my understanding that this road was named after our family. there are also 2 cemetaries in ryland with many stegers buried in them although i cant tell you just how they are related. one of them is across the road from shiloh methodist church. i caant remember exaCTLY WHERE THE OTHER IS BUT IT IS NEAR THERE ON PRIVATE PROPERTY. burns miller is one of the care takers at the shiloh cemetary and anyone at the ryland store which is within site of the cemetary can tell you how to find him. he knows where the other cemetary is. be prepared to talk awhile when you meet him, and if you are a gun hater dont bother looking him up because he is a staunch n.r.a. member. hope this helps you.

Article from the Steger Newsletter

2009-11-09 15:38:17Z

I have an article from the Steger Newsletter, published by Bill Steger a few years back, that refers to a "mulatto boy registered on the slave schedules of Samuel Steger" that was substantiated in the 1870 census listing Marshall Steger as this child. The article goes on to name two black wives of Marshall and several children's names....one was William. The only problem - this was in Christian County, Kentucky. However, the article said Marshall traveled a lot, so......... I would be happy to send the article to you - by e-mail or mail. let me know if you would like it. The ancestor I'm searching - James Henry Steger was in Mississippi by 1860 census. I'm trying to find his father's name. Good luck in your search & let me know if you think the article would help.

Re: Allen Steger

2009-11-09 15:34:02Z

This is the address to my personal family web page. I hope you will be able to find all the information you need. I am still working on our family line all the time so if you have have any more questions please let me know. Also, please keep in informed if you do find a link between the two of us. I really enjoy meeting my relatives.

http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/j/a/c/Sylvia-J-Wi...

Sylvia

Re: Allen Steger once owned 40 acres on Steger Road

2009-11-09 15:32:17Z

Hello,

Would you be able to provide me with any information/ possible ancestrail connections to your gg grandfather Allen Steger?

I am searching for my African-American Steger ancestors prior to 1870 and also the slave/plantation owning family. I have located my ancestrial Steger family within the 1880 and 1870 US Census Records of Madison Co. (Brownsboro - Maysville Precient), AL. There were other Steger families (Black & White) living next to one another in the Census as well.
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1880 Census (my proven ancestrail family is the 2nd household listed)

Benjamin & Fannie Steger (4 children); White

(next household)
- Willis Steger; Black; 39; Farmer; Born: AL.; Parents: VA.
- Nicey Steger; Black; 33; Wife; Born: AL.; Parents: VA.
- Raney Steger; Black; 17; Daughter; Born: GA.
- Mary Steger; Black; 15; Daughter; Born: GA.
- Joe Steger; Black; 11; Son; Born: AL.
- Sarah Steger; Black; 7; Daughter; Born: AL.
- Vula Steger; Black; 5; Daughter; Born: AL.
- James Steger; Black; 3; Son; Born: AL.
- Benjamin Steger; Black; 1; Son; Born: AL.

(next household)
Lettis Steger (1 son); Black

(next household)
Henry & Missouri Steger (6 children); Black
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1870 Census Record

- Waller (recorded as Willis in 1880); 29; Black; Farmer; B:AL
- Nicy; 23; White; Born: AL.
- Lorena (recorded as Raney in 1880); 6; White; Born: GA.
- Mary; 5; White; Born: GA.
- Willis (recorded as Joe 10 in 1880); 2; White; Born: AL.

Also, my ggg grandfather William Steger (white) was from the same area and he may also be a descendant or your grandfather.

Thank you for your assistence.

E. Willis

Re: James & Sarah (Patterson) STEGER

sylviaclark35739 — 2009-11-09 15:29:41Z

Hello, I am sorry i can not help you find much about James and Sarah. I am also seeking more information about them.
As far as Steger Road. i was over there not long ago. I did not find much on the road that had anything to do with our family anymore. I do know that this road was originally named after my great great grandfather, Allen Steger. He once owned 40 acres of land there.
Most of our family settled in the Maysville, Alabama area. There are several grave stones in the Shilo Baptist Cemetary. I have a few photoes I can send to you.
The land in Maysville was first owned by Payton Steger. the family later split it all up and unfortunantly, the last living Steger in that area is unable to speek and is currently in a nursing home. Her son and family have all moved to Florida. I've not been able to locate him Yet.
Please right me for any further information.

Thank you,
Sylvia
LittleNightbear@aol.com

Re: Walker graves in Miller Cemetery Plevna, Alabama

lynhal — 2009-11-09 04:35:58Z

I will look through the pictures of gravestones I have. The Davis' and Walker's were pioneer families of the area. I applied for a beautiful certificate after proving that I descended from James Walker Sr. b. 1750?, James Walker, Jr. b. 20 March 1780, James Reed Walker b. 24 Sep 1813.

James Jr. married Mary Polly Davis (b. 29 Oct. 1788).

James Reed married Jane Davis (b. 11 Sep 1818 in Madison Co., Al). As you can see she was his cousin. All are married in Miller Cem. as are most of their children.

As I said the Walkers were pioneers of that area and I believe the original Davis was Samuel Davis.

Keel Family Crest

HardwireXIII — 2009-11-05 14:17:37Z

I'm uncertain as to whether or not the Keel family has one or not, and I've done extensive research on the subject. I'm looking for the Keel family crest if it exists. I've seen a few through my research but I want to be sure I have the correct one. One would assume there would be one, to have a "Keel Mountain" in Madison county - If there isn't one, my artistic skills and research could help in creating one for my cousin, my brother and I. I suppose I could share it, but if that were the case, I'd certainly like input from other members tied into the Keel family in one way or another.
Any help would be appreciated.

Re: 'Keel-Whitaker' book

HardwireXIII — 2009-11-05 03:42:51Z

Hello,

My Grandmother has a copy of this book. It is in poor repair and definitely needs to be re-bound. all of these being the case, I'm sure I cannot borrow the book for an extended time, however, If I can get hold of it, I'm sure that scanning in the pages into a .PDF format will not be out of the question. A pain for sure but it can be done. Let me know, hit my e-mail if you are interested and I can get information from there and see what we can do.
HardwireXIII@Hotmail.com

John Echols Family - Madison Co.

BobEllis3357 — 2009-11-03 15:30:02Z

John Echols died in 1826 in Madison Co. Names Chiildren in his will sons John, James, Samuel daughters Lydia Standfield, Patsy Ellis and Temperence Rogers. Would like exchange info with any one working on this line. I aminterested in estate settlement and land records. Lets swap info.

Bob Ellis
Rellis3357@aol.com

Re: Madison County library

BobEllis3357 — 2009-11-02 23:48:51Z

Thank you for your kind offer. I have beat my head against the wall on my Echols line in Madison Co. I am looking for John Echols who died there in 1826. Is there a deed index book for that area and time periord at the Libiary. Any help will greatly appriciated.

Bob Ellis
Rellis357@aol.com

Re: Walker graves in Miller Cemetery Plevna, Alabama

beatleguitarman1 — 2009-11-01 15:32:19Z

Hey, My Father, William Dudley Shelton's Father, James T Shelton, Married Eula Norma Bostic. Her Father Ancil C. Bostic, Her Mother was Mary Jane Walker,Whose Father was James Anderson Walker. Here's Some Stuff I've Found. I Think John McDonald Shelton Is James T Shelton's Brother But I'm Not Sure, Because When I was A Boy We Went To Powderly Alabama In About Mar1958 One Night To See Aunt Ada Williams Shelton On Her Death Bed. I Seen Her Die While Everyone Was In The Room At Home With Her. She Was Married To John McDonald Shelton. I Remember Going To A Family Reunion In Madison County To Visit Where Every One Grew Up, I remember Collie Shelton And My Dad William Dudley Shelton And I Went To An Old General Store. While There In Madison County We Stopped By The Graves Of Eula And James T Shelton In Millers Cemetery I Also Went To Aunt Anna Bostic's Funeral Back In 1968, She Use To Come Down With Mary To Visit With Us. I Wish I Could Find Out More About My Dad's Side Of The Shelton Family. By The Time I Was Born My Grand Parents Had Passed Away. My Brother Has Some Old Photos Of The Shelton Side. He Gave Me A Photo Of A Copy Of James Anderson Walker Jr In His Military Uniform During The Civil War.

Some More My Dad's Brothers And Sisters Are: AC, Frank Shelton And Sisters: Velma, Lona, Mary, Bessie.

This Is The First Time I've Sent An Email So If It's Too Long Let Me Know.

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Father -
Walker Samuel 12 Dec 1797 Blount County, TN 1 Jan 1856

Mother -
Anderson Elizabeth Rebecca 20 Nov 1801 Madison County, AL 20 Nov 1837

Brother -
Walker Troylous Mack 27 Jul 1826 Madison County, AL 27 Jul 1853

Grandfather -
Barnes Troylous

Grandmother -
Anderson Polly

Son -
Walker James Anderson JR 1861 Madison County, AL
Walker Samuel H. 1847 Madison County, AL

Daughter -
Walker Catharine A. 1 Jul 1858 Madison County, AL 31 Jul 1891
Walker Elizabeth E. "Betty" 1849 Madison County, AL
Walker Mary Jane 23 Mar 1853 Madison County, AL 7 Mar 1918

Grandson -
Bostic James Thurman "Doc"

Granddaughter -
Bostic Anna 1 Apr 1890 19 Nov 1968
Bostic Eula Norma 6 Jul 1881 Madison County, AL 5 Aug 1928
Damron Ozella
Walker Ella
Walker Lee Ona

Nephew -
Walker Joseph Rice "Joe" 3 Feb 1850 Madison County, AL 2 Feb 1891

Niece -
Walker Elizabeth Catherine 25 Mar 1852 Madison County, AL 31 Aug 1868

Grandnephew -
Walker Arthur King 1962
Walker Joseph Francisco "Frank" 19 Jul 1890 Madison County, AL 4 Jul 1959
Walker Robert Mack 1887 New Market, Madison County, Alabama 1942

Grandniece -
Walker Elizabeth "Lizzie" 23 Jun 1873 Madison County, AL 21 Jan 1928
Walker Lenora "Norah" 16 Dec 1875 Madison County, AL 20 Apr 1959
Walker Linette "Nettie" 4 May 1878 Madison County, AL 2 Sep 1962
Walker Sophia 8 Nov 1884 Madison County, AL 31 Mar 1976

Half Brother -
Walker John Harrison "Cap" 6 Aug 1840 Madison County, AL 22 Dec 1918
Walker Read 22 Oct 1855 Madison County, AL 1 Jul 1882
Walker Samuel Luther 2 Nov 1848 Madison County, AL 23 Jul 1931
Walker William Anthony 2 Sep 1851 Madison County, AL 30 Oct 1909

Half Sister -
Walker Margaret Ann (Peggy) 9 May 1846 Madison County, AL 5 Mar 1906
Walker Mary Ann "Polly" 1 Aug 1843 Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 21 May 1917

Half Nephew -
Johnson James Edward 5 Mar 1881 Huntland, Franklin County, Tennessee 9 Sep 1946
Johnson Jasper Clinton 27 Mar 1877 Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 18 Sep 1950
Johnson John Montgomery (Gum) 1871 Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 1940
Johnson Samuel Walker 15 Apr 1868 Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 14 Feb 1932
Johnson W. E. "Dudley" 28 Jan 1868 Madison County, AL 1 Aug 1897
Walker Clinton Montgomery 10 May 1875 Madison County, AL 1 Nov 1938
Walker Frankliin Pierce
Walker Graves Dekalb 1890 Madison County, AL 1919
Walker James Buckner 1871 Madison County, AL 20 Aug 1961
Walker John A. Feb 1870 Madison County, AL 1929
Walker Joseph Ervin 19 Mar 1877 Madison County, AL 21 Mar 1936
Walker Lee H. 16 Feb 1885 Madison County, AL 7 Aug 1885
Walker Paul Alexander 1886 Madison County, AL 1960
Walker Samuel Anthony "Sam" 1883 Madison County, AL 1961
Walker Thomas Edgar 27 Sep 1877 Madison County, AL 3 Feb 1927
Walker Thomas M. 19 Nov 1875 Madison County, AL 11 Dec 1875
Walker William Hubbard "Hub" 22 Nov 1878 Madison County, AL 28 Jan 1970

Half Niece -
Johnson Altie V. 10 Nov 1869 Madison County, AL 10 Dec 1900
Johnson Corona V. 11 Mar 1874 Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 7 Jul 1953
Johnson W. Belle 10 Sep 1872 Madison County, AL 3 May 1898
Johnson William W. (Bill) 16 Dec 1861 Huntsville, Madison County, Alabama 9 Aug 1917
Walker Belle Gertrude Madison County, AL 1961
Walker Ella D. "Eliza" 18 Jan 1872 Madison County, AL 19 Jan 1937
Walker Georgianna 1873 Madison County, AL 1948
Walker Ida Belle 18 Jan 1882 Madison County, AL 8 Feb 1957
Walker Margaret B Apr 1870 Madison County, AL 1961
Walker Mary Ann "Polly" 1861 Madison County, AL
Walker Mary George 1874 Madison County, AL
Walker Mildred Lou 1866 Madison County, AL
Walker Roxanna Cleotha "Roxie" 3 Dec 1879 Madison County, AL Feb 1969

Half Grandnephew -
Day Montie 26 Nov 1900 Aug 1976
Hamaker William F. 17 Aug 1898 Madison County, AL 19 Sep 1900
Johnson Albert
Johnson James
Johnson James Dudley
Johnson Ray 14 Aug 1905 21 Apr 1970
Johnson William Rufus 23 Jul 1993
McCorkle Clarence
McCorkle Earnest
McCorkle Wilse
Motlow Lemuel
Motlow William Dudley
Staples John Carey 12 Sep 1901 24 Mar 1962
Vann Edward T. JR
Vann Homer
Walker Clinton McAdoo "Clint" 1916
Walker Homer D 1911 Lynn County, Texas 1912
Walker James Buckner "JB" 7 Jan 1907 Lynn County, Texas 2 Jun 1967
Walker John H. Madison County, AL 22 Oct 1918
Walker Oran 17 Feb 1913 Lincoln County, TN
Walker Samuel Solomon 1902 Madison County, AL 1919
Walker Thomas Guy 8 Dec 1896 Madison County, AL 15 Dec 1923
Walker William Neill 31 Jul 1920 Lynn County, Texas
Walker Woodrow Wilson 1913 1991

Half Grandniece -
Day Essie
Day Mona
Hereford Ela V.
Hereford Texia
Johnson Cora
Johnson Eva
McCorkle Evar 1884 1958
McCorkle Pauline
Motlow Elizabeth
Motlow Johnnie
Walker Delilah 12 Jan 1909 Lincoln County, TN
Walker Johnnie Beatrice "Johnsye" 1909 1980
Walker Margaret Belle 24 Sep 1898 Madison County, AL
Walker Mary 1905
Walker Pollyanna 14 Jan 1922 Lynn County, Texas

Half G Grandnephew -
Johnson Living

Half G Grandniece -
Johnson Living
Johnson Living
Johnson Living
Johnson Living
Johnson Living
Johnson Living
Johnson Living

Half GG Grandnephew -
Holcomb Living
Marcum Living

Half GG Grandniece -
Harmon Living
Marcum Living
Marcum Living
Simmons Living
Simmons Stacy Lynn 11 Sep 1971 Fayetteville, Lincoln County, Tennessee 11 Sep 1971

Half GGG Grandnephew -
Porter Living

Half GGG Grandniece -
Holcomb Living
Porter Living

Re: Walker graves in Miller Cemetery

2009-11-01 15:31:36Z

I have taken at least five rolls of film at miller cemetery.
What are the names of your ancestors there?
Doris

Re: Walker graves in Miller Cemetery Plevna, Alabama

MarieClassof86 — 2009-10-31 00:35:18Z

Is Miller Cemetery the only cemetary in Plevna AL?
I found the sister of my gg grandfather died in AL and is buried according to her death records in Plevna, AL.

Lucinda Catherine Hale Bishop Davis(abt 1844-1919).

Do you have pictures of her grave or that of her son's grave? He may be buried there too.

1910 Van Buren Co. TN Dist 6 pg. 7 122/122
Luther Davis Head M W 32 M1 10 yrs TN TN TN Farmer
Sarah Davis Wife F W 30 M1 10 yrs 4 of 4 Children living TN TN TN
Sophia Davis Dau F W 9 S TN TN TN
Effie Davis Dau F W 7 S TN TN TN
? Davis Son M W 5 S TN TN TN
Theodore Davis Son M W 2 S TN TN TN
Louisa Hale Mother F W 70 wd TN TN TN

1920 Madison Co. AL Dallas Prec. E. D. 145 pg 162a sheet 11A Family 194
Luther Davis Head M W 44 M TN TN TN Laborer Cotton Mill
Sallie Davis Wife F W 40 M TN TN TN
Sophie Davis Dau F W 19 S TN TN TN Laborer Cotton Mill
Effie Davis Dau F W 17 S TN TN TN Laborer Cotton Mill
Willie Davis Son M W 15 S TN TN TN
Theodore Davis Son M W 12 S TN TN TN
Lee? Davis Son M W 9 S TN TN TN
Elnore Davis Dau F W 3 S TN TN TN
Emma Davis Dau F W 9/12 S AL TN TN

Re: Obit Help Please - Lawton B. HAMMETT, died 1997

SidneyAllen442 — 2009-10-28 02:43:37Z

Lawton Byron “Pop” Hammett, 77, of Huntsville died Thursday at his home. The funeral will be Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at Spry Funeral Home chapel.
Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Mr. Hammett, a native of Texas, had lived in Huntsville for the past 42 years and was a retired textile worker.
Survivors include his wife, Beatrice Hammett; three daughters, Phyllis Ann Davis and Loretta Sue McDaniel, both of Huntsville, and Linda Kay McCormick of Athens; one son, Lanny Byron Hammett of Huntsville; three sisters, Eloise Covenington, Mary Fern Martin and Iva Lee Mart, all of California; and eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be today from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Published in The Huntsville Times, Friday, August 1, 1997, p. B3, c4

Obit Help Please - Lawton B. HAMMETT, died 1997

Lynok1 — 2009-10-26 23:21:33Z

Need an obit for Lawton B. Hammett. It's in the Aug. 1, 1997 Huntsville Times newspaper.
Appreciate the help for a friend who's looking for his biological family and Lawton was probably his uncle.
Thanks

1900 Madison County, ED 117 Census Online

cgayers — 2009-07-19 19:37:01Z

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The USGenWeb Census Project is pleased to announce
the completion of the following census transcription:

1900 Madison County, ED 117
http://www.usgwcensus.org/cenfiles/al/madison/1900/ed117/
Abstracted by Terry D. Lee
Second Transcriber Needed
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Re: Nancy Jane WALLACE -- b. TN

SKNIPGREER — 2009-07-31 02:31:18Z

Nancy Jane Wallace was the daughter of James WAllace and Elizabeth Mooneyham. She was born in Van Buren County, Tn and died in Madison County, Al 5 Mar 1929
Sknipgreer@aol.com

Madison Cty 1860 census--Williams, Sartin. Grayson

SandraWilson100 — 2009-07-14 20:41:35Z

The Madison Cty census of 1860 clearly shows two different Robert J Williams of about the same age- one a farmer in New Hope and the other a waggoner in Huntsville (this one cannot read or write)
In 1860 one of them married Sallie Ann Sartin, daughter of George Washington Sartin and Sarah Grayson Sartin.
I believe they are then found in the 1870 census of Franklin Cty, TN with a 59 yr old Sallie Sartin (fits with Sarah Grayson Sartin) next door.
A researcher has one Robert Williams marrying Sallie Sartin then marrying Roxana Wadley in 1861 and then Mary Ezell in 1868.
I believe this is inaccurate, and that I descend from the marriage of one of the two Robert Williams and Sallie Sartin.
I can only find one Robert williams in 1850 that fits- which one is he?
I need help please!---Any information from you Madison Cty researchers Please help if you can!
Sandra Wells Wilson

Henry Walker - died 1862

PeggyRose46 — 2009-07-27 15:51:58Z

He died Apr 16, 1862 in Huntsville, Alabama. Where would I look for a death certificate? Would there be an obituary? Are there indexes for the cemeteries? Henry was born in 1838 in Ohio. Was he living with family or was this because of the war?

Re: Eastlands of Madison County

anjames — 2009-10-11 20:19:38Z

I just noticed your response. Anything you can find will be helpful. I got his will to see if there was any clues to my ancestors. My relatives would be Emily and James Eastland 2 of his slaves. I would love to know where his land was in Madison County.

Re: Eliza Jane ___ wife of Charles M. CREQUE

gipsonkm811 — 2009-09-20 23:42:01Z

I do believe that her name was Eliza Jane McKinney.

K Gipson
Madison, AL

Re: William Bibb Key

reese75 — 2009-07-07 13:39:53Z

I am related to William Bibb Key and his wife Mourning Clark. We are looking to find documentation of any time spent in the military. Do you have any??My gggrandfather, Simeon Glenn married Nancy Key. Any info would be appreciated.

Re: Thomas Lankford abt 1810

chadwick011554 — 2009-09-12 17:23:53Z

Hi Barb,
About the only thing that I've found is I believe that my GGGfather Thomas L-ford was brn abt 1778/80 either in Surry/Stokes/Rutherford Co NC,and was in Warren/Marion Co TN as of 1820's,married to a Shawnee lady named Phebe/Pheobe
I also believe that he was in Madison Co AL before 1810,and in Marion Co TN abt 1812,and very possible his father also named Thomas was with him. his father I believe was a Merchant/Indian Trader in Surry Co NC abt 1760/80's.
Thomas # 2 had sons Vachel L-ford brn abt 1804 White/Smith/Jackson/Overton Co NC,and my GGfather Silas L-ford brn abt 1812 in that same area of TN. Vachel was in Dekalb Co AL abt 1831,and some of his sons went into LA,and east TX. My GGfather Silas married Mary Seitz/Sitz/Sides/
,and lived in Dekalb/Etowah Co AL abt 1850's/1890's. I believe that Vach had a son who married a Choctaw lady,nad went into AR,and OK. I do know some of my L-fords were in Angelina Co TX.

Hope this helps,
Roy
cindyandroy@harlanonline.net
chadwick011554@yahoo.com.au

WILLIAM MARTIN & FRANCIS MURPHY

doylemurphy1 — 2009-10-01 23:01:12Z

I am looking for information on WILLIAM MARTIN & FRANCIS MURPHY who married May 14, 1875 in Madison County, Alabama.
Does anyone know if she was Francis Morris Murphy and if they left Madison Co. Ala, where did they go. Any information will be greatly appreciated.
Doyle

Re: Charley Bedford Hopkins

chrissybrooks64 — 2009-07-26 03:01:16Z

I'm sorry! I listed the wrong dates for Charley!

Charley was killed in a barn circa 1922.

DOB: 25 Dec 1873
DOD: Jul 1922 (?)

Charley Bedford Hopkins

chrissybrooks64 — 2009-07-25 11:23:01Z

Charley was killed in a barn in 1951. He was my great-grandfather.

He was married to Cora Edna Thrasher.

Any information on either of their families would be greatly appreciated.

DOB? (03 Aug 1874)
DOD? (July 1951)

OBIT - John Thomas Brooks died 22 Mar 1970

chrissybrooks64 — 2009-07-25 11:14:57Z

John Thomas Brooks was my grandfather.

My father says that there was an obit in the Huntsville/Madison County paper.

John Thomas Brooks died in Delaware. His body was flown back to Alabama.

John Thomas Brooks is buried in Gatlin Cemetery, Ardmore, AL.

DOB - 04 Sep 1915
DOD - 22 Mar 1970

Any info would be greatly appreciated, as well.

Re: Charley Bedford Hopkins

chrissybrooks64 — 2009-07-27 23:24:49Z

Thank you so much! I appreciate your help, immensely! =)

Chrissy

Re: 16th Regiment of Mississippi Territory Militia in War of 1812

EmilyMilas — 2009-09-08 17:51:01Z

Hi,
I am still searching for the military info about Glen. I deeply regret not asking my father about it before he died.
I am traveling to Neodesha Kansas and Winnfield La in hopes of finding some Phillips descendants. Glen's son, Calvin lived in Neodesho Falls from 1850 to 1885. My great grandfather James J. lived the later part of his life around Winnfied. Have you seen the Mccord Family History on the web? It has direct reference to James and Jane (Scroggs) Mccord and references to Glen with some interesting anecdotes.. Emily

Re: James McCutcheon & Martha L. Cartwright

CoreyGardner51 — 2009-07-07 13:43:25Z

Darlene,

A friend of mine had said you wrote a family story, told by Nancy Ann Gardner to another person. It was a story titled, "Lewis' Trip to New Orleans". I am a descendant of Lewis Gardner.

I would like to talk about this story. I have heard many stories about him. He is a very mysterious, interesting and notorious man.

Do you have any other stories concerning Lewis Gardner?

Best,
Corey

Re: Charley Bedford Hopkins

LM54 — 2009-07-26 14:56:07Z

Do you have census information for the family? It looks like they didn't move to Madison Co., AL until around 1917. In 1910, they are in TN, where most of the children were born.

Source Citation: Year: 1920
Census Place: Madison Crossroads, Madison, Alabama
Roll T625_31; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 136

Charlie Hopkins, Head, 44, AL, TN, TN, General Farmer
Cora Hopkins, Wife, 34, TN, TN, TN
Edward Hopkins, Son, 16, attends school, TN
Lawrence Hopkins, Son, 14, attends school, TN
Claudrew Hopkins, Son, 12, attends school, TN
Albardy Hopkins, Daughter, 11, attends school, TN
Andrew Hopkins, Son, 8, attends school, TN
Fleming? T Hopkins, Son, 6 11/12, attends school, TN
Alfred Hopkins, Son, 3, AL
Emma M Hopkins, Daughter, 1 4/12, AL

Re: Henry Walker - died 1862

LM54 — 2009-07-29 23:29:02Z

Try entering his name at this web site:

http://www.accessgenealogy.com/cemetery/alabama/madison.htm

If you can't find anything there, go to www.google.com
and type: Cemeteries Madison Co., AL

There are a lot of web sites with information.

Good Luck

Re: Charley Bedford Hopkins

LM54 — 2009-07-29 22:38:09Z

The 1930 census shows Cora as a widow and the Head of Household. She's indexed as HOPKIN.

Source Citation: Year: 1930
Census Place: Madison Crossroads, Madison, Alabama
Roll 37; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 24
Name: Cora Hopkin
Home in 1930: Madison Crossroads, Madison, Alabama
Age: 45
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Tennessee

Cora Hopkin, Head, 45, Wd, age at first marriage: 17, TN, TN, TN, Farming
Felman ? Hopkin, Son, 16, AL, TN, TN
Alfred Hopkin, Son, 13, AL
M Emma Hopkin, Daughter, 12, AL, TN, TN
C B Hopkin, Son, 7, AL, TN, TN

None of the children attend school. If you want to trace Charley backwards he's in Lincoln Co., TN in 1910 and 1900. You might want to post to the Lincoln Co. Message Board:

http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.ten...

You could also post to the Hopkins or Thrasher surname boards for more help.

http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.hopkins/mb.ashx

http://boards.rootsweb.com/surnames.thrasher/mb.ashx

Re: LDS microfilms covering deeds, court records, and probate.

JohnSpence62 — 2009-07-07 23:07:03Z

Robert,

You'd mentioned indices to the records. The Madison County Records Center is most helpful. Provided you have the index to the record, the center can produce copies of the record and mail them to you. I'd done this myself, on several records dating back to 1814.

Information on the center follows (from http://algenweb.us/madison/):
Available records currently include Circuit Court Records and Probate Court Records. Probate records that can be found are 1) Marriages, 1810-1927, 2) Judgments, 1810-1950, 3) Some Deeds, 4) Newspapers, 1866-Present, 5) Probate Cases, 1810-1965, 6) Land Abstracts and 7) Sheriffs Record Books.

For further information, you can contact Rhonda Larkin, Records Specialist at 256-532-2347, by email at crecords@hpl.lib.al.us, or by regular mail to 915 Monroe Street, Huntsville, AL 35801

Your query was from last year, but perhaps this information will be helpful.

John

Re: Betty Patterson obit

flowergarden994 — 2009-08-24 16:06:08Z

Thank you! I found a volunteer who searched and found two obits. One for Betty and the other for Raymond Patterson, her husband. If only I could find living family, that would be great. Does anyone have suggestions?

Re: Eliza Jane ___ wife of Charles M. CREQUE

daverichardson1 — 2009-09-20 23:42:20Z

Thank you K Gipson That would fit with Mary, likely her mother, and Nancy McKinney who were with Charles and Eliza Jane Creque in the 1870 census. I appreciate the help. Dave

Need maiden name of Eliza Jane ___ wife of Charles M. CREQUE

daverichardson1 — 2009-09-18 21:56:31Z

Searching for the maiden name of Eliza Jane ___ wife of Charles M. CREQUE. They are in the 1870, 1880, and 1900 Madison Co. AL Census. In 1900 she had 10 cnildren 7 living. They are buried in Plainview Cemetery, Hazel Green, Madison Co., AL. Thank you dave.richardson@mindspring.com

OBIT: Dean, Mazie Ann

SidneyAllen442 — 2009-10-06 01:10:08Z

Obituary for Mrs. Mazie Ann Dean as published in The Huntsville Times, Saturday, July 9, 1966, p. 12, c7:

FORT PAYNE – Mrs. Mazie Ann Dean, 64, 400 Fourth St., Fort Payne, died Thursday at DeKalb Hospital, following a short illness.
A funeral will be today, at 11 a.m. at Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Rev. Dan Ireland officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Survivors include her husband, Nolan Dean; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Clary, Tampa, Miss Rita Mae Dean, Fort Payne, and Mrs. Irene Deason, Gadsden; five grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Hazel Faulkner, Fort Payne.
Pallbearers will be Floyd Abbott, R.E. Smiddie, Bobby Street, Irby C. Haralson, Roland Womack, Milton Leath, E.O. Wilburn and Oran Baugh.

OBIT: Ricketts, Carrol Edward

SidneyAllen442 — 2009-10-06 00:21:05Z

Obituary for Carrol Edward Ricketts as published in The Huntsville Times on Saturday, December 17, 1966, p. 11, c4:

Carrol Edward Ricketts, 78, of 2014 Vanderbilt Dr. Huntsville, died Thursday in Huntsville Hospital after a long illness.
A funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at West Huntsville Church of Christ with Byron Laird officiating.
Burial will be in Faulk Cemetery with Spry Funeral Home directing.
Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Willie Ricketts; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Mills of Muncie, Ind. and Mrs. Lillian Heber of Huntsville; five sons, Merritt B. Ricketts and Benny L. Ricketts of Garrett, Ind., Luther C. Ricketts and Henry Ricketts of Huntsville, and Everett Ricketts of Milwaukee, Wisc.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The body will remain at the residence until one hour prior to service.

OBIT: Brown, Mary Francis

SidneyAllen442 — 2009-10-05 21:05:33Z

Obituary for Mary Francis Brown who died December 14, 1966, as published in The Huntsville Times, Friday, December 16, 1966, p. 21, c4

PULASKI, Tenn. – Mrs. Mary Francis Brown, 77, of Pulaski, died Wednesday night at Lawrence County Hospital.
A funeral was to be at 1 p.m. today at Bennett May Funeral Home.
Burial was to be in Powell Cemetery.
Mrs. Brown was a native of Giles County.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Ruthie Harrison of Giles County and Miss Lottie Price of Pulaski; three brothers, Johnnie Green and Nobel Green, both of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., and Burl Green of Pulaski.

OBIT: Ricketts, Carrol E.

SidneyAllen442 — 2009-10-05 20:57:51Z

Obituary for Carrol E. Ricketts who died December 15, 1966, as published in The Huntsville Times, Friday, December 16, 1966, p. 21, c2

Carrol Edward Ricketts, 78, of 2014 Vanderbilt Dr. died Thursday at Huntsville Hospital after a long illness.
Funeral arrangements will be announced by Spry Funeral Home.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Willie Ricketts; five sons, Merrit B. Ricketts and Benny L. Ricketts of Gary, Ind., Luther O. Ricketts and Henry Ricketts, both of Huntsville, and Everett Ricketts of Milwaukee, Wis.; two daughters, Mrs. Kathleen Mills of Muncie, Indiana and Mrs. Lillian Heber of Huntsville; and a number of grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Henry Murray Robertson

bennettdpchs — 2009-09-24 23:11:09Z

My Robertsons were still in MD in 1816, so far as I know, but they died in the Huntsville area. Henry Murray Robertson died in May, 1868. His son John Murray Robertson died in 1909. If you think they might be connected, I can give you additional family names.

James McCutcheon (McCutchen) & Martha L. Cartwright

arminta48 — 2009-07-07 13:42:56Z

Wed August 18,1835 Madison Co. Alabama
Migrated to Texas abt 1846
Children"s names:
Aldred DeLoach
Sarah Catherine
Mary
Nancy R.
Amanda
John
Hannah Tabitha

Seeking any info. on these Lines James McCutcheon or Martha L. Cartwright lINE

Re: Betty Patterson obit

mickeyrae1 — 2009-08-22 05:15:20Z

Just in caase you are still looking... The Huntsville Times has thier archived Obits listed with Legacy.com and there is a fee.

Re: James Pinkney Beal and Delilah Cisco

wise1ok — 2009-07-10 02:30:11Z

I just reread your letter and I think you are saying that these are the lineage before James Pinkney Beal. Is that right? Please write me again. Thanks, Danene Light Wilson

Re: My Nancy HAMBRICK was married to John ELLIOTT around 1808

delainemor186 — 2009-08-07 07:51:51Z

STILL LOOKING FOR INFO ON NANCY???

Re: Nicholas Davis (Huntsville, AL)

aliciaj3 — 2009-08-16 01:33:13Z

There is a road that runs through Madison county and Limestone County called Nick Davis road. I think that it is a lone grave and possible historic marker on Nicks Davis rd by the Prison in limestone county.