Shelby - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for William Gosper Harris 1889

jlh7209 — 30 Sep 2008 11:43:09 GMT

Does any one have William Gosper Harris in their family tree? He married Alvie Etta Mitchell. He was the son of William Henry Foster Harris & Alvorry Melinda Lee. William Gosper Harris was born in 1889 in Shelby Co., AL and he died January 19, 1964 in StClairr Co., AL.
Thanks
Jan

Gill Family and descendants

sassyhob — 14 Nov 2001 5:53:06 GMT

I am looking for all gill families and descendants
in shelby co, jefferson and coosa also some may have
drifted into chilton and clay and tallapoosa counties
if you are researching the gill name I have a lot of
information I will share . Reuben H Gill married Leander
Coulter in Jones Co Ga came to alabama in 1849 to
coosa co. please e-mail me with any information or
questions to sahobgood@earthlink.net

COATS, MCGLAWN,

Jordan McGlawn — 16 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning any MCGLAWN
name and a Charles (Charlie) and Patsy COATS. Both families
lived in Shelby Co. by 1858 which is when Arter COATS was
born to Charlie and Patsy. I have a copy of a marriage bond
for Arter COATS and James MCGLAWN in 1878 in Shelby Co.
James MCGLAWN was born in 1878 to Ed and Jemima MCGLAWN.
Jemima died in the 1880's in Shelby CO. This is all I have
on on these to names in this county. I know quite a bit
about the MCGLAWN family but need what you can find on the
COATS name. Thanks
OATS name. Thanks

C.W. Wade (Charles William Wade/Will Wade)

mustangg651 — 6 Sep 2008 6:07:17 GMT

Looking for any information on my great-uncle Charles William Wade (C.W. Wade). I've been told he owned several movie theaters and other business in the Calera/Clanton, AL areas in the 1920-1930s.

Thanks,

Gary L. Wade

Cole/Dorrought married in Shelby Co., AL

jlh7209 — 31 Dec 2006 11:44:06 GMT

Looking for a picture of the minister, W. A TIPTON, who married this couple in 1887 in Shelby Co., AL.
Joe Cole and Martha K. Dorrought.

Thanks
Jan
jlh7209@coosahs.net

Hawks/Grass (Cross) married 1885

jlh7209 — 31 Dec 2006 11:52:54 GMT

Looking for a pciture of the minister who married this couple Nov. 1885
Joe Hawks and Lou (?) Crass, Cross, or Grass (not able to make out her name real well)

Minister that married them was W. A . Tipton--(Elder)
in Shelby co., AL.

Thanks
Jan
jlh7209@coosahs.net

McEwen Family

RonBridges32 — 27 Jun 2001 1:01:16 GMT

Seeking information on Francis Marion McEwen. I have additional information and would be glad to share.

1 Francis Marion McEwen b: 14 Apr 1831 in Gwinnett Co., GA d: 22 Mar 1914 in Wilsonville, Shelby Co., AL
+Lena Olive Ransome Melton b: 9 Jul 1839 in Newton, GA d: 10 May 1930 in Wilsonville, Shelby Co., AL m: 10 Dec 1855 in GA
...... 2 Sarah Louisa McEwen b: 14 Sep 1856 in MS d: 22 Jan 1926 in ?
+W. J. Lindsey b: 27 Jan 1850 in ? d: 28 Dec 1928 in ?
...... 2 Susan B. McEwen b: 30 Aug 1858 in MS d: 14 Nov 1862 in MS
...... 2 Jepe Kirkham McEwen b: 7 Nov 1861 in MS d: 25 Sep 1942 in Coosa Co., AL
+M. Jane Bazemore b: 26 Mar 1867 in ? d: 6 May 1942 in Coosa Co., AL m: 14 Dec 1887 in Coosa Co., AL
...... 2 John Thomas McEwen b: 23 Jan 1864 in AL d: 26 Jun 1943 in Wilsonville, AL
+Leona M. Oglesby b: 2 Nov 1871 in ? d: 29 Jul 1961 in Wilsonville, AL m: 23 Jan 1889 in Shelby Co., AL
...... 2 Nancy Josephine McEwen b: 3 Feb 1866 in Coosa Co., AL d: 1 Mar 1945 in AL
+Charles Hewey Green b: 13 Oct 1862 in Coosa Co., AL d: 30 Jan 1918 in AL m: 7 Feb 1885 in Coosa Co., AL
...... 2 George Robert McEwen b: 9 Apr 1868 in AL d: 1923 in Wilsonville, AL
+Eva Artabelle Stone b: 17 Nov 1878 in ? d: 29 Jul 1961 in Wilsonville, AL
...... 2 Mary Ann Katherine McEwen b: 20 Jun 1870 in AL d: Unknown in ?
+Taylor Stewart b: Unknown in ? d: Unknown in ?
...... 2 William Sanford McEwen b: 8 May 1872 in AL d: 1950 in Wilsonville, AL
+Lillian Nivens b: 1874 in ? d: 1956 in Wilsonville, AL
...... 2 Benjamin Franklin McEwen b: 16 Jul 1874 in AL d: 17 May 1875 in AL
...... 2 Ida Lee McEwen b: 10 Sep 1876 in Weogufka, Coosa Co., AL d: 8 Dec 1941 in Birmingham, AL
+William Jones Jackson b: 24 Jul 1870 in Talapoosa Co., Alexander City, AL d: Unknown in Montgomery, AL m: 8 Dec 1895 in AL
...... 2 Frank Houston McEwen b: 22 Jul 1879 in AL d: Unknown in TX
+Zelda Wright b: Unknown in ? d: Unknown in ?

Robinson's in Shelby Co.

ozzie002 — 26 Dec 2001 8:58:31 GMT

My name is Pam Robinson Osborne and I have been tracing my Robinson lineage. I had many relatives in Shelby Co and would love to have any information anyone knows about them. My Great Great Grandfather, Milas Jay Robinson, my Great Grand Daddy Samuel Martin Robinson and my grand daddy Hugh Jay Robinson. Samuel and Hugh were both born in Shelby Co and Milas Jay Died there.

Thanks from Florida,

Pam Robinson Osborne

Spearman family

cpq11h2e — 6 Nov 2005 3:11:20 GMT

Would like to know more of the Spearmans origin in SC. They relate to Ellender Crow in some way as both are found in Pickins Co SC early on. Possibly these are the same Spearman family buried at Fourmile Church Cemetery.

Jeff Thomson
cpq11h2e@bellsouth.net

Robinson Family

RichardKemp52 — 10 Jun 2003 8:17:13 GMT

Members of my Robinson Family line who died in Shelby County include Samuel Martin (d. 15 Mar 1887), Milas J. (d. ca 1891) and Thomas (d. 20 Jan 1862). They descend from John Robinson who m. Jane Downs 27 Jul 1773 in Mecklenberg Co., N.C. I think John son of Milas who d. in Mecklenberg Co. and named a John along with three other sons in will. Has anyone researched this line who is willing to share data? If so, e-mail bylinektwo@snowhill.com.

Moore family

CaronWatts47 — 26 Oct 2006 3:42:31 GMT

Looking for any information on William Moore of Shelby Co. Al. The intersection of Hwy 119 and 22 in Shelby Co. is called "Moores Crossroads" supposedly named for William.

William Moore moved to Shelby Co with his friend Jacob Perry before 1824. Jacob built Perry hall which still stands today.

I would appreciate any help with this line.
Thank you.

Shelby County Masons

deanmil — 30 Jun 2001 3:47:47 GMT

I am researching all Masons in Shelby county in the 1840 to 1860 time period as I believe most, or all of them connect to my gg grandfather, Charles Mason, who married Sarah Ann Williams of that county in 1853. Sarah Ann is the daughter of Hugh M. Williams, and Rachel Post Williams. I have been reviewing the probate records for Shelby county, and for the years 1839 to 1843, Noel Mason was the Clerk of the County Court. Noel is a brother to Charles Mason. Another brother, George Wiley Mason, married Lucinda Post who is a first cousin to Sarah Ann Williams. There is also a George M. Mason, and a William Mason mentioned in these probate records. There is a Job Mason mentioned in the 1827 record, who mentions in his Will his wife Anna, and children Sally, James, John, David, William, Betsy Gilbert and Ruah Hardin. Noel Mason, Clerk, dies suddenly in office at the early age of 31, in September 1843. I am interested in contacts from anyone having information on these families.

Evans 1850

SMOOTHKARS — 27 Jul 2008 10:12:02 GMT

Looking for information on Peter Evans b 1785 SC and Martha Evans b 1801 SC with Peter b AL and Drucilla b AL on 1850 Shelby census. Martha is possibly daughter of James Yeldell of Wilcox Co, AL.and SC

Also James H Evans b 1827 SC and Martha J Evans b 1827 AL with Leona b 1850 AL on same census

James H and Peter appear in Shelby Co probate records 1850's and 1860's

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Jim Evans

Benjamin F. Harris Family in Shelby County, Alabama

Anne Kemp — 22 Nov 2005 12:43:40 GMT

I am looking for information on the Benjamin F. Harris family who lived in Shelby County, Alabama. He was born in 1808. Wife was Elizabeth Tucker. Does anyone have information on his father? Also on the wife's father? Any information would be greatly appreciate. This is for my 89 year old cousin who never knew her family. Thanks for your assistance.

JONES

Suzan Garrett — 13 Feb 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Hughes-Russell

Sue Crowley — 27 Apr 2001 12:00:00 GMT

I am descended from Abner A. Hughes and Mary Ann Russell
of Shelby County. Abner was a Lt Col in the 48th AL
Infantry Regt(Wilcox Brigade) of the Confederacy. Is
anyone else researching this line?

Searching for Poe family

jsgcsa20 — 1 May 2002 10:01:07 GMT

Looking for anyone who has information on the Poes of Shelby Co. AL Does anyone have info on Wiley Poe, Jesse Poe, Robert Poe, Malinda Poe, Allen Poe or any others? I would love to hear from you. Thanks.

Birth Records 1899?

marykmarlatt — 6 Jun 2008 8:05:58 GMT

This is a long shot, but I am looking for birth records from Alabama in 1899, possibly from Shelby County.
My ancestor Jack Walsh moved from Kentucky to work in the Alabama coal mines sometime in the late 1890's and had girl twins, Martha and Ella in 1899. His wife was Elizabeth "Lizzie" Patterson. They were back in Kentucky by the time the 1900 Census was taken.
If anyone can help, or point me in the right direction, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!

obit lookup

jckentucky1 — 25 May 2008 7:17:09 GMT

need an obit lookup for:

Guy Newland d.26Jul2005 Helena, AL

Thanks so much!

Jessica

Spring Creek Cemetery next to Lay Lake?

DebraGrayE — 7 Jun 2002 12:45:17 GMT

Lookinh for burial locations and dates:
Leona lenora Patterson
Clarence Patterson
Mary Medlin
Bessie Patterson

Any other Patterson's or Ingrams?

Johnson C. or (Jonathan) and Ella J. Cantrell

JuneParsons51 — 15 May 2008 7:44:46 GMT

I am looking for the descendants of Johnson, (Jonathan), and Ella Cantrell White. They were both born in Georgia. Their children on the 1910 Census were Annis Lizzie, Jessie B., Berta L., Ruby L., Merril C., Asa Leonard, and Raymond Parker White. They were living in the Birmingham Ward 16, Jefferson County area. He was a construction worker at the Steel Mill in Birmingham. I would like to have contact with any of the descendants of these persons as I am a relative to them. Please contact me at Junebug1950@cox.net

Respectfully,
June White Parsons

Johnson C. or (Jonathan) and Ella J. Cantrell

JuneParsons51 — 15 May 2008 7:44:32 GMT

Johnson C. or (Jonathan) and Ella J. Cantrell

JuneParsons51 — 15 May 2008 7:44:11 GMT

gussie or john smith

randimathieu_1 — 8 May 2008 12:25:06 GMT

looking for info on Gussie Elizabeth Smith, daughter of John Smith and Unknown, born in Birmingham on Nov 6, 1860. Are there any local records that may have mentions of births in 1860.

John G. Wallace

cpq11h2e — 24 Jun 2003 10:44:59 GMT

John G. Wallace and wife Charity lived in Shelby County 1830. They had children named Jonathan, Leander, Alexander, James and Mary Jane. It is pretty well established was became of Mary Jane, but as for the other children it is unknown. All the sons were about the right age to have served in the confederacy and probably did so, possibly some never made it home. Charity remarried to Thomas McAdams after the death of John before 1850.

Daniel Gentry who is reported to have died May 5, 1853

juliadodson — 21 Apr 2008 11:38:17 GMT

Looking for anyone who knows where he is buried at. Or anyone who knows where his exact date of death was learned?

Gwin Gwinn Guin Guinn Guyn Guynn gwyn gwynn

jmcdgwin — 29 Jan 2004 7:15:18 GMT

William Gwin, b. 18 Dec 1820 at Cahaba in Dallas Co. AL,
s/o John Gwin (b. 7 Nov 1792 in the Carolinas, d. 7 Mar 1877 & bd. at Wilsonville, Shelby Co., AL) and Jane Walker;
d. 29 Apr 1889 in Wilsonville, Shelby Co., AL,

m.12 May 1842 to Rosa (or Rosam) Carlisle Jones Wilson
(b. 22 Aug 1822, d. 29 Mar 1907 in Tampa, FL,
bd. at Wilsonville, Shelby Co., AL,
d/o Nathaniel Burdine Wilson [b. 11 Jul 1795, m. 4 Jan 1816] and Jane Jones)

Any descendants or others researching this family?

Lee/Davis

jimleejr — 15 May 2006 6:31:26 GMT

Parents of James Alfred Lee who married Mary Elizabeth Davis 3 aug 1871. Children of James Alfred and Mary E. Lee are William Helton, Susan Elizabeth, Thomas Robert James Alfred Jr., and Andrew Harrison Lee.

Malinda Burgess Griffin

trgini — 10 Apr 2008 5:02:29 GMT

Looking for any information about Malinda Burgess puported daughter of Richard Burgess. Born about 1821, married John Atlas Griffin about 1847. They lived in Shelby County until their deaths. Malinda died abt 1900. Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Gini Pohlman
trgini@hotmail.com

LEONARD,OZLEY, TURNER

Beth Whiteis — 13 Jun 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on my great-grandfather Anderson LEONARD (1847-1911) and his wife Alpha OZLEY LEONARD (1860-1902). Both are buried in a cemetery near Columbiana, Shelby County, Alabama.
Anderson's son Ernest Madison LEONARD, and his wife Ola TURNER LEONARD are buried there as well.
Also buried there are Anderson's parents Jacob Madison LEONARD (1822-1905) and Emily REEVES LEONARD (1822-1859).
If anyone has information on siblings, occupations, dates, locations of births or marriages, etc., I would be very grateful.

Lookup at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South in Hoover, AL

crashdavis_1 — 2 Apr 2008 5:30:37 GMT

Could someone take a tombstone picture at Jefferson Memorial Gardens, South in Hoover, Alabama?

Name: Mary Carolyn "Chick" McCombs
Died: February 4, 2008

Thank You

Cemeteries

John — 22 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

Is there a cemetery where Bishop's of Cahaba Valley are located primarily?

Obit Look-UP for Leah Byford

robertelder64 — 23 Mar 2007 5:38:52 GMT

If someone could look-up the obituary for, Leah Byford, she died, 11 Sep 1999. Thank you very much.

Robert Elder
Byron, MI

Hodgens,Hodgins,Hudgins NC,SC abt 1830's

RoyChadwick27 — 17 Mar 2008 3:38:59 GMT

Looking for any connection to a Hodguns family who removed to AL fron Greenville SC possible abt 1850'60's. Need info on a Mary Hodgens/Hodgins/Hugins brn abt 1831 SC,died after 1900 place unk. She married a John Chadwick possible GA abt 1850's.
Thanks very much,
Roy Chadwick.

gill descendant's

SHERRIE — 26 Nov 2002 4:39:19 GMT

If you are a gill or a gill descendant please contact me
I am putting together a book on the gill family and and would like to include all lines a few names that married into or married a gill. Goodwin, Wheeler, Strother,Muncher,Durden
Robinson,Blackerby,Embry,Griffin,Gardner,Varner,Jones,Gwin
Dyer,Wood,Blankenship,Gore,Faulkner,Smith,Denty,Walton
Harris,Cummings,sahobgood@aol.com

Falkner

Russell Goodwin — 26 Sep 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Am trying to research Falkner line that made pottery in Sterrett 1860-1900.I understand some decendents are stil around Vandiver-Sterrett area.My GGgrandfather was Joel Elmer Falkner 1815-1864.Son of Job Falkner 1777-1843 and Sarah Ussery 1818-1877 Would lke to share information.Thank you.:Rusty Goodwin

Olander Sampson Holland m. Rebecca Polk Howard of Macon Co. AL

MaeHamiltonAmbrose — 22 Feb 2008 2:33:28 GMT

Looking for any info on Sampson Holland and wife Rebecca Howard. Married 1845 Macon Co. AL.

He could have been previously married and had children: Levi, Nancy and Elisha. Children by Rebecca - Mary, Willis, and Martha?

Sampson was a voter in 1869, bought land in Shelby Co. 1850 and 1858. Had a flour and grist mill.

Looking for living decendents.

Mae Hamilton Ambrose
Searching Hamiltons, Howards and Browns of Macon Co. Al

James Hobbs / Ed Hobbs / Willie Hobbs / Hobs

Leah_Dragovich — 17 Feb 2008 5:19:06 GMT

I'm desperately trying to find information on my grandfather's side of the family. My GF was Willie Hobbs aka W H Hobbs although he had no middle name the family, as it was common to do back then...used the last name as the middle initial. His father was Ed Hobbs or E Hobs aka Edward Hobbs. Ed was originally from Georgia as were his parents and he was killed by a train October 21, 1911 here in Houston county; Dothan, AL. His funeral was conducted at Selma Baptist but they have no records of anything. Ed was married to a May-Lula (we were always told her name was Mary) on the 1910 census and had stepchildren of "Tenley" although their names were Andrew aka Ander and Noah Finely / Fenley. Ed apparently had a son named James (grown child and perhaps he is the son listed on the 1910 census. Nontheless....I've been going in circles for YEARS and finding no one with any information.

Any one out there with the answers would be appreciated!

ROACH

K_Levin — 23 Dec 2001 10:42:22 GMT

Searching for the Roach family in Shelby Co.

Spain/England/Griffin

inaburnett — 2 Apr 2004 9:55:10 GMT

Would like to find out more about Joanna Griffin who was born 17 Sep 1856 AL. She died 30 Aug 1935 in Maylene, Shelby Co. AL. She married 5 March 1872 John James Spain in Tallapoosa Co. AL. He died March 1905 in Shelby Co. AL. They are buried in the Lynch Cemetery. She married 1907 Andrew Jackson England. John & Joanna had 4 children: Amanda Lavina m David Crockett Hand; Albert Lee m Martha Dewberry; James Littleberry m Nora Pearl Robinson; Mary Alice m Richard Smith. She was my great grandmother's sister. She is supposed to be part Cherokee Indian.

Noonie Higginbotham & James Henry Wideman in Shelby Co., Ala.

JerryFrench28 — 19 May 2002 8:06:43 GMT

I am looking for information about my husband's great-grandmother Noonie Higginbotham. She was married in Elmore Co., lived in Shelby Co., Ala.; & apparently buried in Talledega Co., Ala. in 1939. Her name is one or more of the following - R.F. Higginbotham; R.E. Higginbotham (married as this name); Arunia; Arunoomie Higginbotham. She and James Henry Wideman had 6 children, all born in Shelby Co., Ala., as follows: John Will Wideman b. 1879; Arthur (A. M.?) b. 1881; Annie Callone b. 1883 (aka Callone married to Thomas Joel Edwards); Rufus b. 1885 (married Stella Edwards, sister to Thomas Joel); Lucy Bertha B. 1890; Martha Emma b. 1891. This is all the information I have on this family.

BELCHER'S PLEASE HELP

AnnieEibeck — 1 Feb 2008 5:58:02 GMT

I have posted this information before but still have yet to get anywhere-- if anyone can please help, it would be much appreciated; the only photos I have are of the WALKER'S and the three BELCHER brothers:

My gg grandfather, Wyatt Franklin BELCHER (most often went by Frank)was born to James M. and Henrietta Josephine WALLACE (daughter of Sidney Algernon WALLACE) in 1883. "Frank" had 2 brothers (James Walter "Walter" who was a WWI vet.) and John Henry "Henry" BECLHER and two sisters (Elizabeth -married a Bibb Co. HORTON and Annie M. - married J. HOLLEY). The following surnames also went to southern Illinois after 1920.

I am able to locate the family with the exeption of extracting enough information about Frank's father, James in only 1 (1900) census which says he was born in AL. However the death certificate of Frank states TN. The entry for James (Bibb Co.) is written on the very last line and barely legible. I am unable to find this BELCHER line. The only living daughter says she does not remember him as he was born and died prior to her birth; she also says that she did not believe they were related to any of the BELCHER'S in Bibb Co.

James' wife is widowed by 1910 and I am, again, unable to locate James in any other census wherein I can prove it is him.

PLEASE HELP! I've been working on this for 3 years and have gotten nowhere.

James M. BELCHER M: Henrietta Josephine WALLACE Mar 1882

Wyatt Franklin "Frank" BELCHER M: Lucy Bell WALKER (daughter of Ella Frances ACKER and William Thomas WALKER) had 4 children: Doris 1915-1996, Frances Elaine, Frank, Jr. (died in infancy), and Lucy Josephine.

Elizabeth BELCHER M: James "Jim" HORTON
Annie M. BELCHER M: J. HOLLEY(Y)
John Henry M: after he went to IL
James Walter BELCHER: M: after his service in OH and then moved to Detroit MI.

If anyone has these lines and can/will help, please do so.

Again, thank you!

Annie

Marriage record 1898 Sizemore/Pruitt

esleslie — 31 Jan 2008 5:38:21 GMT

We are looking for a marriage record for William Radford Sizemore and Lillie Pruitt/Pruett approximately 1898 - 1903 in either Shelby or Talladega Co., AL. Does anyone have any records for that period? Thanks for any help on these two! Evelyn S. Leslie esleslie@bellsouth.net

Looking for family information

anthonyjonesusa — 28 Jan 2008 2:57:30 GMT

Seeking background information on any of the following people associated with Shelby County. Worked for and is related to John M. BISHOP (Shelby County) and Joseph Ira B. BISHOP.

1. ANDREW CLARENCE4 JONES (STEPHEN JACKSON3, WILLIAM JEFFERSON2, GEORGE L1)1,2,3,4,5 was born 09 May 1870 in Snow Hill Wilcox County Alabama, and died 12 Jan 1964 in Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana6. He married:

(1) MOLLIE BISHOP7 Abt. 1888, daughter of JOSEPH BISHOP and MARY PARTRIDGE. She was born 30 Sep
1871 in Harpersville, Shelby, Alabama, USA, and died Abt. 1901 in Rattan, Pushmataha, Oklahoma, USA.

ANDREW CLARENCE4 JONES also married

2) GEORGIANNE LEVIE BUCHANAN8 Abt. 1900, daughter of WILLIAM BUCHANAN and R F. She was
born 25 Feb 1873 in Harpersville, Shelby County AL, and died 17 Dec 1957 in Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana9.

Children of ANDREW JONES and MOLLIE BISHOP are:
i. JOSEPH ANDREW5 JONES, b. 1888, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
ii. JOHN JONES, b. 1891, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
iii. BIRDIE E JONES, b. 1893, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
iv. BETTIE JONES, b. 1896, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.
v. MARY JONES, b. 1899, Spearman, Shelby, Alabama, USA.

Children of ANDREW JONES and GEORGIANNE BUCHANAN are:
2. vi. ANDREW CLARENCE5 JONES, b. 26 May 1907, Ovett Jones County MS USA; d. 24 Aug 1991, Logansport,
DE Soto, Louisiana, United States of America.
vii. HOWARD BUTLER JONES10,11,12,13,14,15, b. 08 Apr 1896, Columbiana Shelby Alabama; d. 24 Dec 1955, Little
Rock Pulaski Arkansas; m. ANIS.
viii. ROBERT BUTLER JONES.
ix. DEWITT "DEE" JONES, b. 28 Dec 1901; d. 15 May 1960, Monroe, Ouachita, Louisiana, United States of
America.
x. DOLPHUS LAMAR DOCK JONES, b. 1904, Ovett Jones County MS USA; m. MAE FANNIE TRAYLOR.
3. xi. SADIE MAE JONES, b. 22 Apr 1910, Ovett Jones County MS USA; d. 19 Jan 1946, Minden Louisiana.
xii. ELSIE JONES, b. 24 Sep 1915.
4. xiii. DOLLIE LEVIE JONES, b. 1905, Ovett Jones County MS USA.

JONES

TWT48 — 21 Nov 2001 9:02:51 GMT

Looking for information on families of Henry S JONES and his wife Hettie or Hellie (maiden unknown) Both are buried in Spring Creek Baptist Church Cemetary. They were married prior to 1875 and all children were born in Shelby Co. Any information on their parents, etc. would be appreciated

Pate

SarahKendrick71 — 21 Jun 2001 9:57:10 GMT

I need help finding a Rachel Pate. She was born 2-22-1837 and died 1-17-1916. She married Rev. John W. Jones on 10-21-1858 but had first married unknown Vanderslice. Does anyone know here parents or the name of her first husband? She had a daughter named Sarah Catherine that married John Martis McHery Bates. Thanks for any help.

Henry Clay Moss

cmcaninch_2000 — 28 Jan 2007 2:39:32 GMT

I am looking for information concerning Henry Clay Moss (1847-1904). He was married twice- Carry Tallant, Mary Elizabeth Parker. He had twleve children. One son moved to Michican (Agustus).

Martha J Evans

SMOOTHKARS — 13 Jan 2008 5:52:03 GMT

Looking for info on Martha J Evans (Harper)and family in Hillsboro, Shelby, AL 1880 US census

Daniel McLEOD

ConstanceSchofield — 30 Jun 2001 2:41:05 GMT

Daniel and Nancy (SEDBERRY) McLEOD moved to Shelby county from NC before 1850. Daniel died Oct. 1894 on plantation near Wilsonville (Obit: The Shelby Sentinal---18 Oct 1894)
Son John killed at Battle of Kenesaw Mt. 1864. Daughter Ann married John W. JONES 1852 Shelby county; daughter Sarah married Moses Branson McRAE date unknown.
Descend from Ann and John Jones. Would like to correspond with anyone from Sarah and Moses B. McRAE's line.

Four Mile Baptist Church Cemetery

MaryGordonSmith — 4 May 2007 7:20:17 GMT

Does anyone know if an inventory has been done on above mentioned church? I am told of relatives buried there and were supposedly taken from tombstones, yet the researcher hides their identity so am unable to email for proof.
If someone has inventoried, where can I get a copy of this?
Mary

Wright, Alabama

benstrength — 17 Nov 2007 7:36:59 GMT

Does anyone know the location of Wright, Alabama? I found the community name while reading old issues of the Shelby County Reporter. Information in one of the community news columns referred to Wright, Alabama. Thanks.

Confusion...with Abram Adams & family

jeff_goll — 17 Nov 2007 3:00:44 GMT

I need help with some information I have discrepencies with.. Thank you..

Meroney or Maroney family

Terri Lindquester — 18 Jul 2005 8:05:05 GMT

I am searching for information on or researchers of Isaac Maroney. His wife was Rhoda (sometimes Roada or Roady) Aydelott Maroney. Supposedly this couple was married in 1797 in Guilford Co., NC and moved from there to GA, and then to Montevello, Shelby Co., AL. Isaac Meroney died abt. 1818. They had children John, Mary, Middleton, William, Nancy, and Rhoda. Please contact me if you are researching this line.

Thomas W.Smith Family History Research

Dennis M. Kulvicki — 28 Oct 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Thomas Witherspoon Smith (1786-1841) came to Alabama from Roane County, Tennessee about 1816. He settled in the Shelby County area where he was elected one of the five first judges of the county in 1821. Thomas W. Smith a married Rebecca Mitchell (1782-1856) in Jonesbrough, Washington County, Tennessee in 1805 by a Rev. James Witherspoon. Rebecca Mitchell Smith is a daughter of Adam and Elizabeth Machen Mitchell of Jonesbrough. Thomas W. Smith had 10 children and appeared in the 1820 and 1830 Shelby County Federal Census. His oldest child, James Witherspoon Smith (1806-1841) was elected Clerk of the Circuit Court of the county and served 1827-1829. Thams W. Smith, wife and seven children moved to Texas about 1837. James W. Smith became the first county judge of Travis County, Texas. Both James W. Smith and his father were killed in separate incidents by Comanche Indians in Austin, Texas. Children of Thomas W. Smith, Ann (1811-?), Nancy(1823-?) and Thomas Smith (1813-1883), remained in Shelby county. Ann married a Brice M. Burgess, Nancy married a William Tolbert Stamps and Thomas married a Mary McElroy-a daughter of Alexander McElroy. I am seeking to correspond with researchers about Smith/Mitchell/Burgess/Stamps/McElroy family history.

Robertson-Farr Families

Jane L. Newberry — 6 Jul 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I have considerable information concerning the Henry W. Robertson and Farr Families. Will be glad to share.

Mary Ann Miller, born 1823, AL, wife of James Moore

Susan Moore Teller — 16 Oct 2003 7:15:00 GMT

Looking for any information about Mary Ann Miller, born Feb. 23, 1823, wife of James Moore. She states in the 1850 Chestnut Creek Beat, Autauga County now Chilton County) census she was born in Alabama, and that both parents were (she thought) born in Alabama. Her son said they lived in Shelby Co. AL. as well.

I have been dead ended on this woman's family for years, do hope some Miller family descendants from this area contact me. From Susan Moore Teller sue377@aol.com

Leonard Family

Jeffery M. Leonard — 31 Dec 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for information on the ancestors of James Underwood Leonard of Shelby County. Born May 22, 1909; died February 16, 1997. Can anyone help?

John Wesley Boothe Info??

firehydrant97 — 25 Oct 2007 10:55:32 GMT

Looking for information for a John Wesley Boothe that was married to a Mary Evans ? Possible in Alabama. He had a son named John Wesley Boothe in 1887. Any info would be helpful

Thanks

Griffins-1860 Emily, Lucius, Rufus

John23 — 22 Dec 2004 11:30:43 GMT

Looking for infomation on any connections to a Shelby Co. widow Emily Griffin and son Lucius/Lucias F. Griffin. May be related to W.H. Griffin and Rufus M. Griffin. Lucias may have married (Amanda Haygood) in Madison Co AL and had children there about 1870'ish ??? These people showed up later in ARK and TX. Could Emily Griffin be M. Emily Griffin? John H. Griffin, 1108 S. Stanley, Stillwater, OK. 74074 405-377-3666 OR jhg60@hotmail.com

Josie Hulsey - need look up in Shelby Memorial Gardens Cemetery

sangy216 — 6 Jun 2007 7:31:00 GMT

Trying to find the tombstone of Josie Hulsey who died January 20, 1983 and is buried in Shelby memorial Gardens in Alabaster. Thanks!

Nash surname

dennise — 1 Jun 2006 1:57:37 GMT

My relatives are from Alabama. The surname is Rachels. My great grandmother was Mary Lucy Nash. Not much known about family. Found Frances Nash on 1900 Shelby co. census living with my great grandfather as his mother in law. Listed as she, her father, and mother were all born in Georgia.
My great grandfather had his Rachels family in Coweta County Georgia. The town is Newnan. Don't know if this helps.
Also found John W and Francis Nash on Shelby co. census with sons.
Frances on our side was widowed in 1900.
Don't know if this helps, but its something.
My email is bluindian@earthlink.net

Frank Crumpton

pasajae — 21 Aug 2003 11:12:43 GMT

Janice Crumpton if you are still looking at these message boards I hope you see this and contact me at pasajae@hotmail.com. My sister and I have found Frank's Obit. and it reads exactly as follows.

Frank Crumpton Dies Suddenly
Pelzer Aug 29 -- Frank Crumpton, 58 years old, died suddenly at the home of his nephew, Ollie Crumpton of near Williamston sometime last night or early this morning. The exact time of his death is not known, members of the family finding him dead in bed early this morning.
Mr. Crumpton apparently had been enjoying his usual health and the news of his sudden passing comes as a distinct surprise and shock to his family and friends.
Surviving him are five daughters and three sons as follows: Mrs. Annie Hudgens, Misse Eunice, Lucy, alene and emmy Crumpton and Clarence Crumpton also of Pelzer.
The funeral will be held from the Wesleyan Methodist Church here on Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The Rev. Lewis Rigdon and the Rev. ?.R. Green will officiate, after which the body will be laid to rest in the Pelzer cemetery. W.L. Welborn & Company funeral directors in charge.
_____________________________
The dead can't speak. There's no protest from inside the hearse when it fails to pass the cars in front.

This was found in the Anderson paper at the Anderson library. If anyone knows these people that were mentioned in this obit please contact me thru my email or post a reply to this message. I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me in my search.

SHELBY COUNTY RELATIVES

A.MANASCO — 24 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I am looking for anyone who recognizes the names below. Most of the people mentioned resided at one time in Vandiver, Alabama located in Shelby County. My grandmother Ella B Brasher daughter of James David (J.D.) Thompson and Sarah Hannah Elliott (all of Vandiver Alabama) kept a very detailed family bible. Using this I was able to trace ggggrandfathers on my grandfather's side. I also have more information on Sarah and J.D.'s family. Ella B married Hovah Augustus Sylvester James Brasher in the early 1920's. The lived in Vandiver Alabama and raised 5 children: Willie Earl (deceased), Benjiman Clifford, Duel Kenneth (deceased), Stella Louise (my mother), and Reginald Roland. Hovah parents were Lampkin and LuRilla (Whitfield) Brasher. Lampkin and Rilla had 9 children: Hovah (deceased), Buford, L.B., Gene (deceased), Leonard (deceased), Edward (deceased), Raymond, Leslie (deceased), and Eunice (deceased).
Lampkin's parents were Augustus (Gus) and Sara Jane (Vandiver) Brasher. Rilla's parents were Vester and Jettie (Andrews) Whitfield. Augustus' father's name was Issac Brasher I know little of him so far. Sara Jane's father was J.L. Vandiver. Vester Whitfield's father was Jim. Jettie's father was J.W. Whitfield. If you know any of these people please e-mail me. I still live in the Vandiver community and there are many Brashers still living here. There is a very large cemetary with many Brasher, Thompson, Vandiver, and Whitfield burial sites in it. If you want to share information, just drop me a line.

William S. HOLMES

webduckie — 19 Jul 2003 1:57:58 GMT

I have a letter written in 1872 by John HOLMES of Roane Co. TN in which he refers to his son William S. HOLMES of Harpersville, Shelby County, AL. I have much information on the John Holmes family, including some sibling information, and would be happy to share anything with any William S. HOLMES descendant/researcher. Below is the information I have on this family. Descendants of William S. Holmes

1 HOLMES, William S. Source: HOLMES, John 1872 letter to John C. HOLMES (MS) b: 16 March 1816 in NC d: 7 March 1898 in Shelby County, AL
. +REINHART, Louisa C. Source: 1850 Shelby Co., AL census b: 4 March 1824 in TN m: 5 October 1843 in Shelby County, AL d: 13 June 1873 in Shelby County, AL
.. 2 HOLMES, John Eperson b: 4 July 1844 in AL d: Aft. 1907
.. 2 HOLMES, Richard E. b: 1846 in AL
.. 2 HOLMES, Sarah L. b: 3 January 1848 in AL d: 28 April 1899 in Shellby County, AL
...... +SEAL(ES), William
.. 2 HOLMES, Jacob B. b: 1849 in AL

Pledger/Blankley Families

William Allen — 31 Jan 1999 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on family of:
Martha Jane Pledger b. Helena, Shelby Co, Al,d. 18 Mar 1911;m. a Mr. Hand and had several children incl. a Gene Hand who served in Spanish American War. Mr. Hand died and Martha m. David Blankley b. 1838, England, d. 1890. They had one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Blankley, b. 4 Aug 1887, in Helena, Shelby Co., d. 31 July 1957, West Blockton, AL; Mary m. William S. Allen of Bibb Co, AL

Mollie (Bishop) Jones

anthonyjonesusa — 8 Aug 2007 5:54:24 GMT

I am seeking information on the death of Mollie (Bishop) Jones, born abt 1871 in Shelby County AL.

Mollie's family, father J.B. Bishop, 1844 GA, and Mary Bishop, abt 1850 AL, moved to Texas after 1880. Mollie married Clarence Jones about 1888 and appear on the 1900 Shelby County Census. Clarence and Mollie are living in Spearman Shelby County, perhaps on her uncle J.M. Bishop's property. Mollie's and Clarence's children appear on 1910 and later census distributed in Texas living with her two sisters or on their own. I do not have a date or place of death for Mollie Jones, but I would be interested in any information.

STONE family

spbarber — 7 Aug 2007 3:07:40 GMT

I am seeking descendants or information on the family of Thomas W. Stone and Athalona Evans Stone. They had the following children: John Seburn, born 1868; Walter Alexander, born 1869; Ardilee, born 1870; Oliver Henry, born 1873; Willis Aaron, born 1875; Allie J., born 1877; Eva, born 1878, and Emma, born 1880. T. W. died in 1881. Athalona married M. D. L. Stewart in 1887 and she died in 1897. I would be glad to share information

Broadhead Family

George C. Tate — 28 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Seeking information on the Melissa Imodene ZIMMERMAN BROADHEAD. She married Lindsey BROADHEAD in Shelby Co. abt 1855. Lindsey BROADHEAD died before 1870. She lived in Montavallo where she died in 1916. Who are her parents?

Daniel Evans/Thomas Evans

Herb — 7 Dec 2003 10:06:39 GMT

I'm looking for information to help track Thomas Evans. He married Johanah Armstrong on March 28, 1858 in Shelby County, Alabama. Johanah was his second wife. His first wife isn't know to me. Thomas and his first wife had a son, Daniel W. Evans, my great grandfather. Daniel was born in Shelby County in 1847 and died in Handley, Texas, in 1924.

Thomas' middle initial was G or J. The transcription of his marriage license gave a G, but 1860 census records give a J. Thomas may have been born in South Carolina.

Kendrick

ImJustWingingIt_1 — 20 Jul 2007 11:05:11 GMT

I am looking for any information concerning a John T. or possibly John F. Kendrick, born in 1852. He married Susan Edins (Eddins, Eddings), born in 1854.

He lived in Shelby County, Alabama, not far from Birmingham sometime around 1870-1874. He and Susan had two children, firstborn Sarah (not sure of the date) and second born James Eli, born 1874.

John went missing while Susan was pregnant with Eli. We have no information regarding his parents and/or siblings.

If you have any information, it would be much appreciated!

family search

Lynn Rooks — 13 Mar 2001 12:00:00 GMT

JD Myers Milam from Columbiana,Married to Mollie Jones from Harpersville,Ala.Their son was John William Milam bornJuly 24.1888 in Shelby County,Ala He married Effie Blankenship.John William had sons Raymond,Ellis,Dick,Calvin,Pike and daughters Lillie, Blanche,Wilma,Ollie, Anyone having info on this please contact me.

Jones

Ann Wain — 8 Nov 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking information about the Jones families that were living in Shelby County from about 1830. Lewis Jones b abt 1811 S C was my GG Grandfather. He married Minerva McClendon in Shelby County and they had the following children; Harriet married John Hall, George W. married Margaret Ditto, William Rusher married Sarah James, Lewis Jr. (Dank) married Rebecca Lumbers. I believe Sanders Jones may havebeen the brother of Lewis and Vincent Jones was possibly the father or grandfather. Any information will be appreciated.

VICK

Jan Richardson Jobe — 23 Sep 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Looking for information on Jordan Vick, found in Shelby County, Alabama area around 1858. Looking to see if his family ended up in Trinity County, Texas.

Thanks, Jan

Jessie Ada DENTY (1893-1967) married Home Judson HEAD, Sr.

maryabernathymeyer — 4 Jul 2007 7:38:05 GMT

Jessie Ada DENTY (1893-1967) was born at Vincent in Shelby Co. AL on April 27, 1893. She married Homer Judson HEAD, Sr. (1890-1956). Jessie and Homer lived at Wylam in Jefferson Co. AL.

Jessie was a daughter of William T. Denty who married Anna E. Thompson in 1872 in Shelby Co. AL. William was a son of
Jonathan Milton Denty (b 1810 GA) who married Mary A. Boyd.

Can someone tell me more about this DENTY family? Who were the parents of Anna E. Thompson?

Civil War help.......

Julia — 21 Apr 2005 8:38:58 GMT

Would there have been any sort of paper work done on a person from Shelby County who served in the war???? My GG grandfather served and am trying to locate any possible records.......

Thompson

DarlenePettusBrown — 4 Aug 2002 5:02:15 GMT

If you have any information that goes along with the below information, please contact me.

JOHN W THOMPSON b. July 19, 1849 in AL
Married
MARTHA E CLAY b.May 20, 1848
Married before June 18, 1870 in Lauderdale, Lauderdale County MS.
Their children are
ESTELLE THOMPSON b. May 23, 1871 in AL or MS
ARTHER G THOMPSON b. October 19, 1873 in AL or MS
OSCAR S THOMPSON b. August 1874 in AL or MS
VIOLA THOMPSON b. April 05, 1877 in AL or MS
KATE THOMPSON b. 1888 in AL

William T. Denty b 1847

maryabernathymeyer — 19 Jun 2007 8:20:18 GMT

William T. Denty was born in Shelby Co. AL in 1847. He married Anna E. Thompson on February 7, 1872 in Shelby Co. AL. William was a son of Jonathan Milton Denty (b 1810 GA) and Mary A. Boyd.

William T. Denty had at least 3 daughters: Jessie Ada Denty who married Homer Judson Head (1890-1956), Emma Denty, and Ola Denty.

Where is William T. Denty buried? I would like to contact his descendants.

Mary Abernathy Meyer (mary23meyer@gmail.com)

Looking for a lawyer who practriced in Birmingham

paalgel — 14 May 2006 12:52:33 GMT

I am looking for a Woodward E. Griffin or a Willie Griffin who may have practiced law in Birmingham. He would be a descendant of Nicholas W. Griffin who practiced law in Troy. Thanks, Phyllis

Foster Cemetery

kennethflanary01 — 16 Jun 2007 11:30:07 GMT

Can anyone tell me the location of the Foster Cemetery in Columbiana, Al.
Thank You.
Kenneth Flanary.
E-Mail kennethflanary@bellsouth.net

George Musick's daughter Phebe and her husband Smith Randall

StephaneCrow — 2 Jun 2007 3:08:34 GMT

From George Musick's will in Rutherford County, NC in 1809 I find mention of daughter Phebe Randall to whom he leaves land, but prohibits the sale of the land. Instead it is to be passed on to her children.

On 1-16-1817 in Rutherford County, I find Smith Randle and wife Phebe Randle selling property to Henry Green. It mentions the land being given by George Muscik to his wife Phebe. I assume that wife is an error and should have been daughter.

On 05-15-1819 in Rutherford County, I find Smith Randle and wife Phebe selling property to John Moore. It also mentioned that the land was "divised" to Phebe Randall and heirs by the last will and testament of George Musick.

In the book Alabama Records Volume 216 Shelby County I find the following entry:

Book A, page 39. Rutherford Co., N.C. JOHN MOON of the State and County aforesaid, Power of Attorney to JONATHANM ERICK, Esq. of Shelby Co., Ala. Said MOON on the 22nd of Febnrary last purchased of SMITH MNDALL and Wife PHEBE of Rutherford Co., N.C. a tract of land on the Green River. The title lies in the Children of the said RAI{DAIL and his Wife PHEBE and they gave bond that the children would make title as they arrived at lawful age. Said RANDALL and wife and family are about to remove to Alabama and the said MERICK is to take title from the children as they
come of age. 21 May 1819

Having traced Phebe and Smith Randle to Shelby County, AL I begin to find criminal records for Smith Randall/Randle:

In this story I find Smith Randall as a Counterfeiter and his wife Phoebe is mentioned. http://www.downhomemagazine.com/PDFs/Features/Alabama%20Coun...

In Shelby County court records in 1823 & 1824 I find complaints filed that Smith Randal has threatened Phebe and burned her house and kitchen.

In Alabama Legislative acts I find the following:
http://www.legislature.state.al.us/misc/history/acts_and_jou...

Sec. 53. And be it further enacted, That Hugh Henry, sheriff of Bibb county, be, and he is hereby allowed the sum of fifty four dollars; and forty cents, for victualling as prisoners, John C. Brown, Daniel Gentry, Jesse A. Brown, Benjamin Camp, and Smith Randall, state prisoners, on producing to the comptroller of public accounts sufficient vouchers, and the comptroller, on producing such vouchers, is hereby authorised to draw on the state treasury for the above sum.

Pebby Randall is listed on the 1830 census in Shelby County, AL.

In the book Cemetery Census of Shelby County, Alabama Volume No. II I find her buried in the Richardson-Randall cemetery (b: 4-16-1780 d: 9-27-1840) near her presumed sons Benjamin Franklin Randall and George M. Randall. Both Benjamin and George participated in her probate.

Does anyone know anything about Smith Randall/Randle? I can’t find a marriage record for Smith Randall and Phebe Musick. I have seen some postings on familysearch.org and on Rootsweb Worldconnect that list Phebe’s husband as Nicholas Randall, but there are no sources listed. I have also seen a couple of references to Harry K. Randall being Phebe’s husband, but there are also no sources listed. The only thing I can find is Smith Randle listed on the 1810 census in Rutherford County, NC.

Does anyone know of any documented proof that Benjamin Franklin Randall and George M. Randall are the children of Phebe Musick Randall? There is some circumstantial evidence, but I have not seen anything that proves it. The problem with the probate records is that Benjamin was Sherriff in Shelby County, so he administered a lot of estates. We can’t assume he was administering Phebe’s as her son.

Any help proving that Benjamin and George are Phebe’s sons and any information on the origins, marriage and potential full name of Smith Randall would be greatly appreciated.

John Wesley "Jack" Welch in Alabama

Bob L. — 19 Sep 2006 6:08:21 GMT

I am a g grandson of John Wesley "Jack" Welch (b: abt 1856 in Alabama,
d:Apr 1924 in Jefferson County,Alabama). Jack's first marriage was to
Dora A. McDougal(b:29 Sep 1856 in Tallapoosa County, Alabama, d: abt
1886 ) . Dora and Jack had 3 daughters ( Sarah "Sallie" (Welch) Paffe
b:20 Jun 1881, Annie Welch and Emma (Welch)Gordon).

John Welch lived in Shelby Conty during the 1870 and 1880 censuses.

In the early 1900's John Welch lived in the Bluff Park area in what is now Hoover,AL maybe along or in the vicinity of Tyler Road. Jack may also have lived in the Oxmoor community.

I have been unable to locate information about Jack Welch's ancestors
but have extensive info about Dora McDougal.

Does anyone have any information about John Wesley Welch to share?

Thank you very much for any assistance.

Bob L.

GARRETT/ COPELAND/PRENTICE

Kitty Steele — 17 Feb 1998 12:00:00 GMT

Am searching for parents, siblings, prev. residences of: AMARIAH GARRETT and wife #1, ELIZABETH COPELAND. Amariah b 12/28/1802 Bertie Cty. NC; m 10/4/1827 to Elizabeth in Bertie Cty, SC. Elizabeth Copeland b 1804, Wikmoure, SC , d ??? This union produced two daughters: ELIZA GARRETT b 1835? d ?? and ELIZABETH GARRETT (Porter) b 1836 d 1926 Shelby Cty. AL. Both Elizah and Elizabeth born in NC. Amariah came to AL from ?, m ISABELLA JANE PRENTICE( b 6/17/1827 d 2/11/1887) Shelby Cty., AL 11/3/1853 and had # children here. Amariah d 1873, Shelby Cty. Have hit road block on Amariah's life before AL; he may have worked on rr as it came south.

Any help will be appreciated.will be appreciated.

Need ancestors of Mary Ann JOHNSON

cane4u2 — 27 May 2007 3:01:19 GMT

Hello,
I’m looking for the ancestors of Mary Ann JOHNSON

Born: 04 Sep 1835 in AL
Died: 14 Mar 1925 in Tarrant City, Jefferson County, AL
Buried: Mt. Pinson Cemetery, Jefferson County, AL

Marriage 1: John Duncan Moatts(Motes,Moats) b: 1835 in Autauga County, Alabama
Married: 3 Nov 1854 in SHELBY COUNTY, Alabama
Children:
Billy Moatts; b: Autauga Co, AL
Tom Moatts; b: Autauga Co, AL

Marriage 2: Alfred Baker Sr. b: 16 MAR 1828 in SC
Married: 12 APR 1877 in Chilton County, AL
Children:
Amos B. Baker b: 26 Apr 1868
E. Cary Baker b: ABT 1878

She was my gg grandmother. I believe her father may have been Jacob Johnson Sr of Shelby County (Cahaba Valley), AL but I have no proof.

Does anyone have anything that could help me determine who her parents were?

Thanks for your help.
Bob L.

Wanda E Garrett Lawley Obit Needed

gennut35210 — 24 May 2007 1:40:59 GMT

She passed away 24 Sep 2005

NAISH FAMILY SHELBY

kirknash — 22 May 2007 9:05:28 GMT

Are you familiar at all with any of the following names:

Searching for any info on the following names:

Charles Bragg Naish
Claudia Murphy
James Sessions
Eva Ozley
Walter Ozley
Julia Bragg Naish Ozley

NAISH FAMILY SHELBY

kirknash — 22 May 2007 8:25:01 GMT

Searching for any info on the following names:

Charles Bragg Naish
Claudia Murphy
James Sessions
Eva Ozley
Walter Ozley
Julia Bragg Naish Ozley

Chelsea cemetery look up

judysgenes — 26 Apr 2007 7:49:55 GMT

Family members have told me that Melvin C. Moore and his wife Mary Jo Graham Moore are buried in Chelsea. Could someone please look them up for me and give me the name of the cemetery as well as their b/d info? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Asa Cooper and wife, Emily Bird

LoisandBruceCooper — 16 Apr 2007 1:15:50 GMT

I am looking for information about Asa Cooper and Emily (Bird) Cooper. They were married in Bibb County, Alabama on April 17, 1840, and appear in the Shelby County, Alabama census of 1850. They moved to Arkansas in the early 1860s, where he died. Emily and the family then moved to Lamar County,Texas in the 1880s.

Sturdivant Families

betty470_1 — 29 Jan 2003 1:57:20 GMT

Looking for info on Sturdivant families in Shelby or Bibb Co mid 1800-1900 need parents and marriage records for greatgrandmother Elizabeth "Bettie" Sturdivant md about 1877-78 to Callahan

Thomas Jefferson Bishop

Tammy — 17 Sep 2003 3:13:06 GMT

I am trying to locate the names of Thomas Jefferson Bishop's parents. He was born May 1, 1870 and was married to Alice Carey Cross. He died in 1960.

Harpersville Shelby County

anthonyjonesusa — 27 Apr 2007 2:47:12 GMT

I wondered if anyone on this site has any information on Mollie Bishop, born in Harpersville Shelby County AL in about 1870. Her father was James B. Bishop born in Alabama abt 1844, Her mother's name was Mary L. Bishop born in Alabam abt 1850. Mollie Bishop was married to Clarence Jones and they appear on the 1900 census in Spearman Shelby County. The Bishops moved to Collin County Texas sometime in the 1890s or so and appear on the 1900 census. Clarence Jones was born in Snow Hill Wilcox County AL abt 1872. His father, Stephen Jackson Jones, born 1848 in Alabama moved to Navarro County Texas around 1878 or so. Clarence and Mollie got together in about 1888 and moved back to Alabama and have five children on the 1900 census. I am seeking any information on Mollie, marriage especially.

Recipes

cjm351 — 4 Jul 2001 3:37:25 GMT

I'm looking for info on the following families on my father's side. I've gotten some good information about the Barnett's and Maynard's (thanks to Pat and Faye). I'm also interested in old recipes of the 1800-present. Can anyone help with still published cookbooks? Thank you.

Clarence Jones

anthonyjonesusa — 10 Apr 2007 1:41:16 GMT

My g-grandmother Levie Buchanan, born Feb. 25, 1873 in Harpersville Shelby County was living in Kelleys Creek in St Clair in 1900 with her son Howard Buchanan, born 1896 in Harpersville (1900 census St Clair attached). They lived with people named Constance Bowers and Barbara Bowers, both 65. Constance was born in Germany and Barbara in Alabama. I have also attached two files for the 1900 Census in Shelby County for Clarence Jones, b1869. I am seeking any information on Clarence Jones -- marriages, middle names, his work, where he went after 1900, did he divorce Mollie, did he remarry? Anything -- just hope somebody locally can help. Thanks.

Jarrett Maynard

A. Stone — 3 Mar 1999 12:00:00 GMT

I'm looking for any information on Jarrett/Jerrett/Jared MAYNARD who lived in Shelby Co. around 1840 - 1865. He was born around 1804 in Wake Co., NC. He married Margaret Jane VANDERSLICE (born in AL) in Dallas Co., AL in 1842. They had several chldren. Their son, Abraham (Abram), married Allis Ann MERRELL; their son, James Wesley, married Gemima Jane MERRELL; and their daughter, Mary E., married Azariah MERRELL. I'm asssuming they were neighbors. Does anyone have information on Jarrett MAYNARD, Margaret VANDERSLICE, their children, or the MERRELL family of Shelby Co.?

John Wesley Pitts

Mike Smith — 27 Apr 2000 12:00:00 GMT

I am seeking any information in connection with a John Wesley Pitts from Shelby County, Alabama. He is my g-g-grandfather and a Civil War Vet first with the 31st Alabama Inf. and later with the 62nd Alabama. He was born 8/5/1836 in Dallas Co., Alabama and died 4/21/1901. He is buried in Columbiana, AL.He served a short stint in the Alabama Legislature and was editor/publisher of the Shelby Sentinel. His father was Noel Pitts and he was the 6th of 8 children. He was married 4 times, out living the first three and had several children by his first three wives. His 4th marriage did not work out. Here are the wives and children:

1st Wife:
Sarah Louisa Calvinia Condon (m. 1/1/1859)
b. Mary Lulu Pitts
b. John Singleton Pitts
b. Noel Claude Pitts

2nd Wife:
Caroline E.(or H.) Pitts
b. Peyton Taylor Pitts
b. Giles Chapman Pitts
b. Epaminondous Dunn Pitts

3rd wife:
Mary Louisa Creswell
b. Walton Creswell Pitts
b. Zemula Webb Pitts
b. Clara Louisa Pitts
b. John Wesley Pitts (the 2nd)

4th wife:
Mrs Kennedy (No other information and no issue)

While I have other information that carries the Pitts line back many generations, I'm principally interested in pulling together any information about John Wesley Pitts as I have several Civil War era letters from him and I would like to learn as much as I can about this man.

Comer Jesse Coker

eminks1 — 25 Apr 2004 5:49:05 GMT

My grandmother Cora Seawright had 11 children by Comer Jesse Coker before he married and had another family. I would like to know where my grandfather is buried.

POST

Kim McLean Mayo — 5 May 1998 12:00:00 GMT

I would like to exchange information with anyone researching William POST or Dorcas MORRIS, who were married October 8, 1797 and had the following children: Alice "Alley", b. July 19, 1798; Sarah, b. June 25, 1800; Rachel, b. April 29, 1802; James Madison, b. February 4, 1801; William B., b. July 30, 1806; Winney M., b. September 30, 1808; Matilda, b. September 25, 1810; Samuel, b. August 16, 1813. William appears on the census as living in Shelby Co., AL in 1830 and 1840.

Hill, Manning, Brown, Powell ancestry

ednadismukes — 25 Mar 2007 12:21:24 GMT

In 1920 and 1930 census records, John H. Hill is listed with wife Fannie. She was Fannie Manning and was apparently married to Arthur Brown prior to marrying John Hill. He has children Goldman and Tandy C Hill and other older children. She had children Robert L and Lettie O, both of whom were known as Brown as adults. In the census records they are first listed as Robert and Lettie Hill in 1920, then as Robert and Lettie Brook in 1930. John H and Fannie also had John Hill JR, Van D Hill, Louise Hill, Marvin Hill,Paul Hill, Dolly Faye Hill, and Betty Jo Hill. At some point Robert L moved to live with his aunt and uncle, Rosa Lee Manning Powell and Walter Powell. Robert L Brown is my father whom I never knew. Any information on this family would be welcome.

CRENSHAW ALABAMA CEMETARY

jco69 — 21 Mar 2007 5:42:58 GMT

CAN ANYONE HELP ME LOCATE A CEMETERY CALLED ANOCK, NEAR BRANTLEY IN CRENSHAW COUNTY, ALABAMA. MY G.GRANDFATHER SAMUEL BLACKMON DIED 1930 IS BURIED THERE.

James Newton Taylor

sherri907 — 16 Mar 2007 10:28:14 GMT

I am looking for parents of James Newton Taylor born April 17,1841 married Mary Elizabeth Teague Sammons on November 13, 1873 and died on November 10, 1907. They lived in Wilsonville, Shelby County Alabama. Burial is at Wilsonville Cemetery in the middle of that town. He was a CSA soldier in the 10th Alabama Infantry company K. This couple had three female children: Adella Elizabeth Taylor, Purnall Teague Taylor, and Lula Taylor. Please email me @ slray@webtv.net.