Hello:

I'm seeking any documents that detail the church history for Mt. Zion AME church on Hwy 231 in Pine Level, AL. I'm also interested in the name of the cemetery that is on the grounds of the church.

Thank you.

I too am looking for infomation on the church and cemetary. many of my family members are buried there.

What names? I may be able to assist, some.

Thanks

My major concerns would be the location of Matilda/Tildy Brooks and Lawrence Brooks, also Andrew Blair. these are my great-grand parents and I would like to know if they are buried on the church grounds and if not , where? There is a heavily wooded area right behind the actual cemetery, so it might be a possibility. I'd appreciate any help that you can give me.

I've only been to the cemetery once and took a few photos. I don't remember seeing the surname Brooks. Are you sure they are buried there?

What other surnames are you looking for in the cemetery?

Hopefully we are speaking about the same cemetery. If you ever upload your photos, I would love to see them. The names I mentioned in my previous message are the graves that I am looking for. My loved ones who are buried there, to name a few are: Alene Brooks, Hilliard Brooks,Sr., Hilliard Brooks,Jr., Mittie B, Guice, etc.. there is also a small wooded area in the back, which of course may hold some unmarked graves. On Lawrence Brooks"s death certificate, zion Cemetery is listed as the place of burial.

Brooksie:

I'm referring to the small cemetery that is next door to Mount Zion Church. Yes, there is a wooded lot behind the cemetery, if my memory serves me correctly.

I'm sorry I don't have photos for the surnames that you're looking for.

I did see that you're researching the Boswell surname. I may be able to assist with that search.

Yes we are speaking of the same cemetery. When I get a chance, I will try to send a picture or two of the church and the cemetery. Any help you can give on the Boswell name will be appreciated. My G-grndmother, Matilda(Tildy, Tilda) Brooks maiden name was Boswell. I found her on the 1880 census in Pine Level Alabama, Living with Clarra Boswell. she was listed as Clarra's granddaughter.He age was listed as 10. I would like to know who her( Matilda's) parents were and any other siblings she may have had. Any assistance/direction you can give me will be greatly appreciated.

That name doesn't sound familiar. Let me see what I can locate in my files.