Alabama - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Looking for Miller's in the Birmingham, Alabama area.

hnb1327 — 2013-05-22 16:03:24Z

I'm looking for information about my grandmother, paternal side, Lorine Miller.

I have information for my grandmother from 1954 (married my grandfather Jimmie Louis Hatcher) until 1998 (when she passed away in Birmingham, Alabama). She was born on July 25, 1933 (and I assume it was in Birmingham, Alabama or the surrounding area). She had two brother's, Charles and James Miller. I have no information on Charles and the only information for James is that he was probably born before 1940, fought in the Korean and possibly Vietnam War as well. He married a woman named Chris (deceased and maiden name unknown), they had a daughter (name unknown) and he passed before 2005.

In regards to ethnicity, we are African-American with unknown mixed origins. My father has always refereed to my grandmother as Lena Horne, since she had fair skin and could easily pass for white, if she choose. Recently he has said that he believe's either her grandmother (his 1XGreat-grandmother/my 2XGreat-grandmother) or mother was half-black/half-white, but I have no names for them.

So I'm needing any sort of resource help that could lead me to possible census or birth records or people who may know anything about this Miller family line.

Surname Hatcher, African-Americans.

hnb1327 — 2013-05-18 02:54:34Z

I'm looking for any information on my Grandfather and my Great-Grandfather. Jimmie Hatcher is my grandfather on my dad's side, and George Hatcher is his father. I'm looking for names, locations, records, etc. that can tell me more about my grandfather's family.

Jimmie Louis Hatcher was born in Bessemer, Alabama on July 31, 1930. He served in the military (Army), married Lorine (Lorraine) Miller and had 8 children. I have information for him, via records, from 1951 (when he joined the military) to 2004 (when he passed away in Birmingham, Alabama). I'm trying to find records from 1930 to 1951, hoping that this will give me leads about his family.

His father, George Hatcher, I know nothing about outside of his name and very few family information. I know, from family, that this side has possible Native American roots and that he was from or lived in Florida and then moved to Alabama (or it could be the other way around). I don't know anything about his family, if he married or had any other children outside of my grandfather Jimmie. I figured that he was probably born before 1915 (since that put's him anywhere from 15 years or older, at the time of my grandfathers birth) and that he probably died before 1965 (my father was born that year and said he never met him).

I haven't been able to find any records on George or any for my grandfather Jimmie before 1951. If you have any leads or could help me out in anyway possible, it would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Cunningham slaves, Shelby County, Montevallo, Alabama

mccaigm — 2013-05-16 01:25:28Z

Can you email me a picture the oil painting of John Cunningham? We is my 5 generation great grandfather. mccaigm@bellsouth.net thanks!

Hewitt Taft Burton - b. Anniston, Alabama

Contribution — 2013-05-08 14:59:34Z

– Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 67 McClure St. in Struthers, Ohio for Deacon Hewitt T. Burton who departed this life May 1, 2013.

Mr. Burton was born Sept. 18, 1921, in Anniston, Alabama, (Calhoun County) a son of William and Pearl Young Burton.

He was an Army veteran and had been employed by Youngstown Sheet & Tube, retiring in the 1980s.
He was a faithful member of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and was a former Trustee, Superintendent of the Sunday School and Financial Secretary.
He was an avid sports fan and was a former baseball player with the Negro Leagues and he also loved doing carpentry.

He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Bonita Herzfeld of Detroit, Althea Burton of Bronx, N.Y. and Elaine Burton of Oakland, California; a grandson, Jerral Jackson of Columbus, Ohio; a great-grandson, Nassari Jackson of Steubenville, OH; three relatives whom he considered as sons, David (Helena) Rowe of Struthers, Ohio, Lawrence Burton Jr. of Houston, and Frederick (Jackie) Smith of Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Ozelle and Evelyn Burton of Youngstown; and a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, the former Necie Watkins; his parents; two sisters, Irene Burton and Pearl Cobbin; two brothers, Rev. Ralph Burton and Lawrence Burton Sr.; and two cousins, Harvey Burton and Cathalee Anderson.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.
http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2013/may/08/hewitt-taft-b...

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home. Youngstown, Ohio

Mahoning

Where could she be buried

IamRFYA — 2013-04-30 18:48:45Z

I am attempting to find out where my Great Grandmother may be buried. She died in Clarke, Alabama, 1907 - 1910. Any idea of African American Cemeteries or cemeteries that buried African American during the early 20th century in Clarke Alabama. I do not have a death certificate for her. Her name would have been Elizabeth or Betsy Matherson.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Re: John Napier or Nappier

annawilliams93 — 2013-04-23 18:45:06Z

Well hello that is my tree.You are right she was not on the census and we searched long and hard before we prooved she was also their daughter.I have on my tree where they finally decided to sell Johns land and there she was Mary Hawkins and her husband Tom.We knew that was her father because we had the death cert that said so.Her mothers name was not on there.We found out mothers name was Martha and her father was the one who was living with them on the 1870 census.I live in Ohio some came to Ohio and the rest stayed there in Leighton Alabama.Yes he stole her when she was around 12 years old. Ole Tom was a rascal.I still cannot find a marriage license for them after looking all of these years.She also had a son named Freeman i think Herman is a slip of the pen.

Re: Bester/Witherspoons/Burroughs/Bells

shwitherspoon — 2013-04-23 03:13:04Z

My Dad is John Witherspoon of Moundville Ala.
His Dad was Albert and Ethel from Moundville.
All those you spoke of is my relatives

Re: John Napier or Nappier

HL2604 — 2013-04-22 18:18:09Z

Feel ya! Unfortunately, I'm not related or even connected to Alabama! I've reviewed your tree and tried to research from info you've found. If I am on the right path, you descend from Mary Napier/Tom Hawkins? I had a problem with Mary's 1888-birth yet absent from her parents' 1900 household! A twelve-year-old female? They married 'young' in early America but that was a 'stretch'. Believe her actual birth closer to Apr 1881? That's based on 1900 AL-Franklin-Russellville-District 0019-Image 13 of Thomas Hawkins(25) and "Marry"(19). When I began research, 1997, I refused to wait on fate and went knocking on doors. Got some resistance and puzzled looks but eventually they came around! Then, no one else was researching ancestry. An older cousin had made progress ten-years earlier but was inactive in 1997. I'm still on the hunt! Confirm kids of Tom/Mary: Thomas Jr, Cleveland, Stonewall J, Nancy, Alice, Herman, Annie May, Willie Lee, Robert, Beulah, and John. Found death listings in Ohio so I'm guessing that's where your family relocated?

Re: John Napier or Nappier

annawilliams93 — 2013-04-22 12:53:49Z

I know of a lot of Napier families too but i am looking for mullato or black ones.

Re: John Napier or Nappier

jamieharris581 — 2013-04-22 04:48:09Z

NAPIER is not my family, but I know of a Napier family. Check the Wilson Co. and Bexar Co. TX censuses. Also check the public Ancestry trees.

Re: Byrds, Jointers or Dowdells. I need your help

petepagezz — 2013-04-20 04:02:35Z

Ms. Harris,

You copied an 1880 Marriage Certificate of mine for John Carter from Virginia. Are you a relative? I'd love to connect.

Re: Gardner or Roberts/Robinson in Hayneville AL or Lowndes Couty AL

nwilson206585 — 2013-04-13 03:37:19Z

most of the family lived and farmed in the same area.the pic u send of Clara is my mothers aunt.

Re: Gardner or Roberts/Robinson in Hayneville AL or Lowndes Couty AL

nwilson206585 — 2013-04-13 03:31:33Z

most of the family lived and farmed in the same area

Re: Gardner or Roberts/Robinson in Hayneville AL or Lowndes Couty AL

nwilson206585 — 2013-04-13 03:31:19Z

most of the family lived and farmed in the same area

Re: Gardner or Roberts/Robinson in Hayneville AL or Lowndes Couty AL

nwilson206585 — 2013-04-13 03:29:00Z

go to the 1940 census lowndes ct, ala. you will find the pringle line and Gardners

Mrs. Orade Peeples Heard 1921-2013

Contribution — 2013-04-07 15:12:24Z

YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO – Orade Peeples Heard, departed this life Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Boardman Health Center.

Mrs. Heard was born Oct. 8, 1921, in Plantersville, Alabama a daughter of Claurd and Vesta Rush Peeples.

She worked for Southside Hospital and Assumption Nursing Home.

Her husband, George Heard Jr., whom she married Dec. 12, 1958, died Oct. 11, 2000.

She was a member of the church, its Keenagers, the Missionary Society and Bible study.

She leaves three daughters, Dorothy Swearingen (Kenneth) White, Greer G. and Dianna Peeples, all of Youngstown; six grandchildren, including Shawn, Tonya, Claude and Yusafia Peeples, all of whom she reared; 11 great-grandchildren; and a great-great granddaughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Fred and Charles Peeples; and two sisters, Flora Peeples and Gladys A. Lee.

Funeral services will be Wednesday at noon at the Third Baptist Church for

Friends may call from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday at the church.

Arrangements are being handled by the F.D. Mason Memorial Funeral Home

Plantersville is an unincorporated community in Dallas County, Alabama. It lies near the county's border with Autauga and Chilton Counties. Plantersville was named for the local cotton planters and plantations.

Mahoning

Charles Edward Scruggs, Sr. b. Huntsville

Contribution — 2013-04-06 12:04:34Z

Charles Edward Scruggs, Sr.

MANSFIELD, Ohio: Charles Edward Scruggs, Sr., 80, of 828 King St., passed this life Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Mansfield Memorial Homes after an extended illness.

Mr. Scruggs was born on Monday, November 21, 1932 to the late Murray Scruggs and Sadie Hamilton Scruggs Cole in Hunstsville, Alabama and had lived in Mansfield the past 62 years. Charles retired from General Motors CPC Plant after 34 years of service.
He was a member of the Oasis Of Love Church, American Legion Post 679, and the United Auto Workers, and an Army veteran of the Korean War.

Charles is survived by his daughter: Charlestine Scruggs, Columbus, 3 sons: Edward Scruggs, Columbus, Charles (Melissa) Scruggs, Jr. and Ricky Scruggs, Mansfield, OH; 3 step children Phyllis and Randy Bragg, and Jackie (Curtis) Caldwell, Mansfield, Ohio; the Tolliver children; 6 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson.

In addition to his parents his 1st wife Harlena, 2nd wife Frances Tolliver-Scruggs, and 3 siblings Lillian Boone, Mary Holt, and William Scruggs preceded Charles in death.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, at 11:00 AM in the Oasis of Love Church by his pastor Dr. Walter E. Jordan, II. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the funeral service.
Interment will be in Mansfield Cemetery.

The family request that memorial contributions be made to the Cancer Society 5555 Frantz Rd. Dublin, OH 43017 or Southern Care Hospice 775 Lexington Ave. Mansfield, Ohio 44907.

The family will also receive friends at the home, Sunday from 1-5 p.m.

Online condolences may be left at www.williamsfuneralservices.com

Ware Family

cojc84 — 2013-04-04 10:10:15Z

Hello! my name is Chelsi!

I am a descendant from Ben(1840)and Beria(1840)Ware,they were born in Alabama but migrated to Louisiana (Shreveport/DeSoto Parish/Frierson)and They had 7 children:

Lizzie
Charlotte( my gg grandmother)
Benjamin/Benj.
Hartwell
Roy
Linda
Pearl

*Caesar (this was Ben's nephew, according to the 1880 census he was living with them at the time)
https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/MD6V-H2J

If this rings a bell please let me know, Thanks!
cojc84@yahoo.com

Re: Locklayers of Lawrenc e County, Ala

buck123678 — 2013-04-02 14:21:22Z

my grandmother was a Locklayer from Lawerence County and Robert Locklayer was my great grandfather and his wife Mattie Locklayer was my great grandmother

Re: Locklayers of Lawrenc e County, Ala

buck123678 — 2013-04-02 14:20:58Z

my grandmother was a Locklayer from Lawerence County and Robert Locklayer was my great grandfather and his wife Mattie Locklayer was my great grandmother

Re: Walker's & Sledge's

Bell__Teart — 2013-03-26 18:08:11Z

RE: Surname Walker, Baldwin Co. Al. What information are you looking for, have you found any information in the Walker's? Please let me know.

Re: bankhead

harrisjohnson1123 — 2013-03-25 23:16:52Z

Yes would please send me the information on the bankhead

Evelyn Lenton Hollis- b. Lee County

Contribution — 2013-03-24 01:17:06Z

HUBBARD, Ohio - Evelyn Louise Hollis, 85, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at St. Elizabeth Health Center.

She was born Nov. 13, 1927, in Opelika, Alabama, the daughter of Jesse and Sallie F. Strozier Lenton.

She is survived by her son, Prince Hollis of Hubbard, Ohio; three daughters, Bertha "Bonnie" Hollis and Arlene Hollis, both of Hubbard, and Evelyn Hollis of El Paso, Texas; a grandson, Christopher Hollis; a granddaughter, Courtney Hollis Wright; and a brother, Eddie Lenton of Cleveland, Ohio.

Mrs. Hollis was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Isaac Hollis; a daughter, Sally Hollis; a son, Ronald Hollis; a brother, Jesse; and two sisters, Lilly and Janie.

Per her request, there will be no public services or calling hours.

The family requests that material contributions be made to the family in her memory.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Carl W. Hall Funeral Home.

Re: African-American Family History Posted

annawilliams93 — 2013-03-20 17:44:08Z

Hi Stephan it,s been a while. I did find out that John Townsend was my Ggrandmothers father but couldn't find out anything else about him.I know he was born in Virginia but wound up in Alabama.I see where he sighned the voter registration when he came to Madison County Alabama.I still don't know his kin.I want to know when and what part of Alabama his daughter was born in. She was born in 1847.I cannot find a death cert.for John Napier or his wife although John died in 1914 which was supposed to be after they started recording death dates. They were supposed to start in 1908.I see a lot of John Townsends in Alabama but have no idea of which one may be kin to my Townsend.He was born in 1820.My new e-mail no. is awilliams477@yohoo.com

Re: Hatchechubbee (Russell County) Williams, O'Neal, Cooper, Roberson

jrmorgan919 — 2013-03-15 01:46:09Z

I am descended from a Rev. WJ Hightower, can you please provide a source for his wedding?

Info on Madge King, b. Abt. 1887

aaliy71006 — 2013-03-11 03:28:01Z

I am looking for info on Madge King, b. Abt. 1887 in Alabama, she married Martin Jones, they had two children that I know of and they are Thelma Jones, b. 1920 in TN. and Robert Jones, b. Abt. 1922 in TN. Any info on her would be greatly welcomed.

Thank you
Willette

copeland/ flowers/ dix/dicks, miller

Reggieb99 — 2013-03-09 12:13:31Z

Hi everyone Liam researching the copeland, flowers, millers, Johnson and Dixon/dicks surname. Most were from Geneva, Dale, and pike county any information on these family especially from the 1800 and would be appreciated

Re: Alabama Roots

SaundraB — 2013-03-08 12:04:55Z

I have a Rose Hodges, Birth 1918 in Henry County, Alabama, Death 24 Jun 1988 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia. Her parents were I believe - James Ed Eddie Hodges 1868 – 1936 & Annie Victoria Sanders 1873 – 1949.

Re: FAMILY HISTORY

Tinall70114 — 2013-03-07 09:53:53Z

Please reply to my request to see Hill family. Looking for family in New Jersey Newark Henry Hill child born Boy 1986 Looking for relation was adopted in 1990. His is now 26 yrs old.

Re: Baldwin,Terry,Walton,Holmes,Bellamy

nikkiskaer — 2013-03-06 21:28:37Z

Hello my name is Nicole Harris Skare is my married name i have been looking for family that lived in GA in the 80 86 was when my gandmother died lois Brown Harris her hubands name was Randel Harris thay had 3 kids i think Robert J Harris my dad Carol Brown Harris my ant and Maryann Brown or Harris Cousin Bobby Paul Brown or Houg or Hrris and there sister Rainy i dont know her last name i was looking at all the names on your bord and thay look and sound like a lot of people i was around when i was 12 that was the last time i saw them robert J Harris my dad was in the Army and we moved to Germany in 88 or 89 with my mom June Harris and baby sister Lauren Harris please call or email me if im part of your family Please i cant wait another 20 years Thank you Nicole Harris Skaer 5022771137 cuttermma857.gs@gmail.com and on Facebook Skaer Nikki

Re: Whetstone's and Corbin's

chale285 — 2013-03-04 14:23:03Z

Do you know the ethnicity/ race of Kate McAdory?

Re: Whetstone's and Corbin's

chale285 — 2013-03-04 14:21:00Z

I am the great-great grand daughter of Willie Jackson Hale and Roxie Whetstone. I have just started researching my family genealogy. Roxie Whetstone has been as far as I've gotten. This was such a treasure to find. Wow.

Re: Where'd the CRUMPS go?

robertjoya — 2013-02-16 23:04:56Z

My mother was a Locklayer and her family lived in Moulton, Alabama also Hillsboro, Al.

I have a John Richard Locklayer married to a Catherine Crump also.

Re: Turner/Bradford

kimlo57 — 2013-02-06 16:47:48Z

Hi: There is a connection between your family and mine. Mary Byers is the daughter of my greatgrand parents Albert and Harriet Byers. There was another daughter Maggie and several other siblings, but Mary and Maggie might have been the mother of William who was a Mulatto born in 1878 Ashville. They are in the 1880 census. Albert born 1820 SC, and Harriet born 1846 Alabama. Her family was from Tenn, not sure if that is where they were born, still looking for that information. It seems that William just disappeared after 1880 at the age of 2. There is nothing more mentioned of him. I believe that the family moved to Gadsden. I hope this helped. There is a Mr. Turner who lives in Gadsden, Flatwood, who is a family historian, he was born a Byers, his parents married and he became a Turner. Do not remember his first name. He does not live too far from where I lived as a child. Again, hope this helped.

warm regards.

Re: Searching my family tree.

lpdavis817 — 2013-01-20 13:53:59Z

Tiffany, I'm apart of the Neloms family as well and we've been researching our family for a year now. We found a lot of information and is willing to share. Please contact me at lpatrice817@yahoo.com...Lynn

Re: Searching my family tree.

lpdavis817 — 2013-01-20 13:52:01Z

Tracy I've been researching the Neloms family which I'm apart of. We've found alot of information and I would love to share my information and I would love to see if you have other information that I don't have. Please contact me at lpatrice817@yahoo.com

Re: Searching my family tree.

lpdavis817 — 2013-01-20 13:47:16Z

We've found alot of information of the Neloms family in which I'm apart of. I would love to share what information that we have. Please contact me...Lynn

BISHOP

NealBishop — 2013-01-14 12:24:00Z

BISHOP / BULLOCK / McCARLEY; Marion Co AL, USA; c.-1800-1998

I know very little.....have my great-grandfather's (Dillard G. Bishop)marriage license to Margrett L. McCarley on 6 Nov 1895....witnessed by J. T. Harris, T. R. H.
Bishop and James M. Bishop; in Marion County Alabama. Judge of probate...Jason P. Ford.

Dillard and Margrett had at least one son, my grandfather William S. Bishop b.7 March 1901 d. 22 July 1973; married Shellie Belle Bullock 14 Oct. 1921 in Marion
County, AL.

Questions....Who are T. R. H. Bishop and James M. Bishop?? Were they brothers and what relationship were they to Dillard?? The T. R. could be the initials for
"The Reverend" H. Bishop. On 2 Oct 1897 a James M. Bishop married Sarah Boxtal in Marion County, Alabama. Is this the same James M. Bishop, that witnessed
the marriage of Dillard and Margrett??

I believe that James and Dillard were father and son, or maybe brothers. James was said to have been a Civil War Vet and lived in Bibb Co. AL. He (or they) may
have moved to Marion Co., AL after the war.

Can anyone confirm or add anything more..(mothers, fathers, sons, daughters, brothers or sisters)..for any of the above named individuals? Anything on any of the
named Bishops could really break through this "genealogy wall" I'm up
against.

Thanks!

John Allen McMillan Sr. - b. Lauderdale County, Alabama

Contribution — 2013-01-13 18:23:25Z

YOUNGSTOWN, OH – John Allen McMillan Sr., 91, was born on Dec. 2, 1921, to Nellie and John McMillan in Florence, Alabama.

He enlisted in the Army and served four years during World War II and received the Good Conduct Medal, the American Defense Service Ribbon and the Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with one Bronze Star.

He returned home and married Pearl Jean Brooks.
They relocated to Struthers, where they raised three children.

John worked for Republic Steel Company as a Pipe Tester for more than 30 years, retiring in 1986.

John was an active member of the Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church in Youngstown, Ohio for more than 50 years, where he served on the Trustee Board.
He was also a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6488 in Youngstown and faithfully served the post in a number of capacities for many years including Post Commander.
John enjoyed barbecuing, traveling, taking care of his home and visiting with his many friends in Youngstown.

Preceding him in death were his parents, John and Nellie; stepfather, Lock T. Beachum; his second wife, Elizabeth McMillan; his older brother, Alfred B. McMillan; his half-brother, William “Roy” Beachum; and two half-sisters, Dovie Blackburn and Ovelia Brock.

He leaves to mourn his death his children, John A. (Millie) McMillan Jr., Yvonne (Darryl) Brake and Yvette McMillan of Akron, Ohio; his brother, Lock P. (Janice) Beachum Sr. of Youngstown, OH; grandchildren Andre McMillan, Stacey (Ricardo) Myers, Nikiya McMillan, Michael (Angela) Brake, and Daren (Alaina) Brake; 14 great-grandchildren; his sister-in-law, Ada McMillan; and a host of nieces, nephews and other loved ones.

Services will be Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2013, at the Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church, 718 Albert St., Youngstown, OH 44506.

Calling hours 10 a.m. to noon with the home going services beginning at noon with Minister Carol Hewlett officiating.

The VFW Post 6488 will conduct a service from 11:15 to 11:30 a.m.

Interment will be at Tod Homestead Cemetery in Youngstown.

Memorials may be made in John’s memory to the Phillips Chapel C.M.E. Church, Because He Cares Ministry, P.O. Box 71, Akron, Oh 44309-0071
Arrangements were entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home 1951 McGuffey Road, Youngstown. OH

Mahoning
Lauderdale

Winn/Wynn/Wynne

djunne — 2013-01-04 19:20:32Z

Charles Wynne (African-American) born about 1819 in Virginia. In 1870's census Charles and wife Susan Matthews are living in Hale County, Alabama. Their children are Charles born 1850, Susan born 1855, and Angeline born 1860.
2nd generation are Charles born 1850 and wife Huldah born 1840 living in Greensboro, Hale County, Alabama. Their children are Lewis (1872), Lee (1873), James (1875), and Samuel (1878). 3rd generation are James (1875) and wife Eliza (1878). They are the parents of Ida (1898), Donnie (1901), Felix (1904), and Shelby (1908). They are living in Poinsett and Cross County, Arkansas. Shelby Wynne is my grandfather.

Re: African American Olivers From Tallapoosa County

yanekapayne30 — 2013-01-02 01:29:21Z

Hello Mr. Jackson. My name is Yaneka Payne. I'm searching for my Great Grandmother family. Her name was Victoria Burnett born in Luverne Alabama Crenshaw County. I'm not for sure if there is a connection but just wanted to know if anyone knows of her. She was married to my great grandfather Van Bendross and their kids name was Ona Bendross,Annie Bendross, Gracie Bell, Mason Bendross, Hurrie Bendross and Champ Bendross, whom all reside in Miami, Florida.

Clara Moorer Rumph - Selma, Alabama to Columbus, Ohio

Contribution — 2012-12-26 20:22:45Z

Clara Sue Rumph, 72.
Sunrise March 31, 1940 in Selma, ALABAMA and Sunset December 19, 2012 in Columbus, OHIO.

Clara was a cosmetologist and owner/operator of Aries Beauty Salon and member of the Ebenezer Full Gospel Baptist Church where she served on Hospitality Ministry and Nurses Corp.
She was preceded in death by her parents Ernest Lee and Emma Moorer, son Cleo Rumph, Sr., siblings Rosa, Jerry, Charles, Ernest Jr. and Oscar Moorer.

Left to cherish her memory, former spouse, John Rumph Sr.; son, John (Rosalind) Rumph, Jr.; and special granddaughter, Lacreshia Rumph; sisters, Cora Lee Taylor, Pearlie Glover, Hattie Pullom, Delois Fails, and Annie Louis (Stephan); brothers, Orven Moorer, Sr., Robert (Nancy) Moorer, and Willie Moorer; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends.

Visitation 10 a.m. and Funeral 11 a.m. Friday, December 28, 2012 at First Church of God, 3480 Refugee Rd. Columbus, OH
Interment at Evergreen Burial Park.
Arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, THE CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To order flowers and offer condolences to the RUMPH Family, visit www.THECHAPELOFPEACE.com

Published in The Columbus Dispatch on December 26, 2012.

Dallas County

Lucille MOORER Sellers 1914-2008 Autauga County, Alabama to Newark, Ohio

Contribution — 2012-12-26 20:16:54Z

Mrs. Lucille, Sellers, 93 died Saturday, March 29, 2008, at Autumn Health Care, Newark, Ohio.

She was born Nov. 27, 1914, in Dutch Bend, Alabama, to the late Decator and Latisha Moorer.

She retired in 1979 from Newark Telephone Co. as a cook. She also had been employed by Newark Hospital as a dietitian.
She was a member for 62 years at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church and served on the stewardess board.
She was a member of the Nimble Thimble Club.

Survivors include her son, Robert L. Sellers, of Newark, OHIO; daughters, Bernice (Art) Matthews, of Newark, Earline Sellers, of Newark, Olivia Thomas, of Newark, and Magdalene "Beany" Sellers, of Bakersfield, Calif.; brother-in-law, Wiley Crenshaw, of Alabama; sister-in-law, Gussie Moorer, of Newark, Ohio; good friend, Mary Farmer, of Newark; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sellers; son, Lee E. "Tim" Sellers; granddaughter, Audrey Matthews; brothers, Oliver D. Moorer, John D. Moorer and Ira Lee Moorer; and sisters, Ebbie L. Crenshaw, Lucinda Moorer and Tommie Cockrum.

A funeral service for Lucille Sellers, 93, of Newark, Ohio will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 383 Washington St., with the Rev. Dr. Charles W. Noble officiating.
Burial will be in Newark Memorial Gardens.

Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Vensil-Orr & Chute Funeral Home, 1850 W. Main St., Newark, Ohio and one hour before services Friday at the church.

Additional information and guest book are available at www.vocfh.com.

Licking County, Ohio

Re: John Napier or Nappier

annawilliams93 — 2012-12-02 01:26:08Z

Well i did find his daughters gr children after about five years but they didn't have any information on their great grandfather. I don't think they were interested in research.I still don't know where he is buried in Cluttsville Alabama.Maybe on his land.I still have not found anyone researching my grandmothers side of the family after all these years.I don't do as much research as i use to do.Maybe one day someone will come forward.

Re: John Napier or Nappier

KimbroughL — 2012-12-01 05:41:42Z

You know, I didn't even glance at the name of the poster when I replied to this message. You are right, Anna, we did connect a number of years ago trying to determine if we shared a connection. I know exactly what you mean about wanting to find the kin. Perhaps the ancestors will finally decide to let us in on some secrets!

Re: John Napier or Nappier

annawilliams93 — 2012-12-01 05:02:47Z

Yes it is very trying.I think we were in touch about ten years ago.The Napiers that were in Tenn.had a connection to the ones that were in Ala.I would love to find my grgrandfathers kin.

Re: Bester/Witherspoons/Burroughs/Bells

shwitherspoon — 2012-11-27 22:21:46Z

These are my relatives, my dad is John Witherspoon. I was born to John and Mattie in Moundville

Re: John Napier or Nappier

KimbroughL — 2012-11-25 05:19:19Z

Hi,

I don't have connections to this particular Napier line, but I do have a Napier of color line who was from Tennessee. Just wanted to let you know that I understand where you are coming from as I've had a difficult time with my Napier line as well...

Best wishes with your line.

John Napier or Nappier

annawilliams93 — 2012-11-24 23:53:04Z

It seems everytime i post something trying to find out something about my ggrandfather John Napier who was a mullato in Madison County Alabama i can never find anyone who has ever heard of the Napiers of color.I know there were plenty Napiers that were in Lawrence County and Morengo County Alabama at the time .There has got to be some black Napiers out there somewhere but i never hear from any of them.There were plenty of Napier slaves and Myatt slaves in Lawrence County Alabama.There has got to be decendants out there somewhere just like me.Let me hear from you and maybe we can solve some puzzles.Lawrence County Alabama and Morengo County Alabama Napiers of color please get in touch.

Re: Townsend Family of Butler County

annawilliams93 — 2012-11-24 23:25:57Z

I am looking for John Townsend who lived in Madison County Alabama but was born in Virginia around 1820.I know he ha a daughter named Martha who was my greatgrand mother but i don't know the rest of his children he may have had. Maybe there's a connection.