Greene County Alabama Queries 1999 and Prior

MAY - 12/19/99 -My name is Frank Boon May III. My great grandfather was Pleasant May (1828-1864) of Greene County and, subsequently, of Benton P.O., Choctaw County. He married Joanna Boon of LaGrange, GA. in 1855. In the Census of 1860 his personal property was value at $65000 and real estate of $6000. He was 32 yoa. In the 1850 Census he was listed as a farmer in Marion County. He was 21 yoa. There are a number of Pleasant Mays but they have middle initials (H, J, B, etc.). My Pleasant often signed himself as P. I think this was to differentiate himself from his cousins who were named Pleasant, also.

I have documents to indicate that he was treated by two doctors in 1864. He died subsequently. His widow, her three children (including my grandfather), and her mother moved to Richmond, TX and appeared on the 1870 Texas Census. Joanna Boon May had married a man named Crittenden in the interim and she used her new name when she moved to Texas. I never found out what happen to Crittenden, who he was, where he came from, who is family was, etc. My father's family thinks that he was kin to the governor of KY.  I had investigated Joanna Boon's family in GA. and N.C., earlier. She graduated from the Southern Female College in 1853. I know an awful lot about her and her families (the Boons and Greenes). That's another story, however.

The name Pleasant May appears twice on Al. unit records (1) 2nd Cav. Co. C and (2) 5th Cav. Co. A. Which of these is my great-grandfather or are they one and the same individual? The one from Choctaw County would probably be my great-grandfather. I wonder if he was wounded and died of his wounds in 1864. He could have contracted some disease which is certainly likely. The next question is where was he buried?

Aside from Pleasant May's military record I would like to find some record of his father (Pleasant, Jr.) and mother (maybe Nancy Avery). As strange as it seems I know a lot about this family up to Pleasant May's birth. And I know about his marriage and family after his marriage. The problem, as you know, is that the Census in 1830 just lists, by name, the head of the household. I look forward to your reply. Thanks! F. B. May III   fbm3@erols.com

WRIGHT - 12/19/99 -  I am searching for a Mr. Wright that owned a plantation around Greene County. He should have died during shortly after the civil war from his injuries. Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am also researching the following names in and around Green County Alabama: Wright, Frazier, Dunning, Boughton, Wards, Pendleton, Staten, Dawson/Lawson, Beck, Simmon, Bells, Bird/Byrd, Trimble/Tremble.Many of these people moved from Alabama to Louisiana.After which my immediate side relocated to Arkansas. However a good number of them also relocated to Mississippi and Texas. Please write me directly. Thank you, Nuru@Aol.com

McCRORY - 12/19/99 -Seeking information on descendants of James & Jane Gilmore McCrory who are buried at Old Bethany Cemetery, Pickens County, Alabama. Thanks. -- George McCrory gmccrory@microsped.com

TERRELL/WILLIAMS/HARRIS/BANKS/GUNTHER - 12/19/99 -My name is Laurese Terrell, but if things had gone as it was to have. I would have been Laurese Harris. I personally like the name Terrell much better. I know my family is from the Greene County area, however, when I try to search for any information about my grandparents on my father's side I am left clueless. There is no information about them at all. When I try to find out anything about my grandparents on my mother's side, I find that my grandmother, Roberta Williams, was born April 1, 1890, and died June 15, 1968. I have been told the names are as follows:

Father: David Terrell
Mother (maiden name) Mary Williams
Grandfathers = George Harris  & Sam Williams
Grandmothers = Willa Banks &  Roberta (maiden name)Gunther

Greatgrands Greatgrands:
Johnson (Mayo) Terrell & William Gunther
Delilah Banks  & Unknown (Maybe Polly?)

If there is any way you can help me please let my know. -- Laurese Terrell  doowhaditty@erols.com

KIRKPATRICK- 12/19/99 -Hi! My name is Patti. I am looking for information on George Kirkpatrick, b. abt 1814, who married Ann Myers, b. 27 Jan 1818 in TN. I am descended from their son William Riley Kirkpatrick, b. abt 1835, who migrated to TX prior to 1860. Any information would be GREATLY appreciated. -- "Patti Moel" diggermom@netzero.net

TINET/ TINE/ TENET/GASTON- 12/19/99 -I am researching these  surnames from Greene County, Eutaw, Ala. Thanks. -- Marion Ferreira Redbino9@aol.com

FORTSON/OWEN - 12/19/99 -I am William Parham Owen III. My Great Grandfather was Theodore Clifton Owen (1852-1919) who married Arila (Addie) Fortson. She was the daughter of  Elijah Satterwhite Fortson from Green County Alabama. Although an aunt of mine used our Fortson line for her DAR membership, your information is much more complete. Family history says that Addie was kicked out of the house at age 16 because she went to a dance without her father's permission. He was a baptist minister and aparently very strict. He was in the 2nd Texas Calvary (or some other Texas Calvary unit, my notes are not convenient) and was paroled near Shreveport. TC Owen was the overseer of a cotton plantation near Shreveport called  Freestate. He and Addie were brutally murdered by an axe wielding field hand  in their sleep. They were elderly at the time. The front page newspaper from February 15, 1919 makes very interesting reading because the murderer was a black man named Will Faulkner and he was taken from the policemen and lynched. One of the police officers, William Monkhouse, was a son-in-law.

Elijah R. Fortson is my 2nd GreatGrandfather. My greatgrandmother is Ada Arilla Fortson, 129 below.

42. Elijah Richardson3 FORTSON (8.Elijah2, 1.William1) was born 8 Aug 1831 in Greene Co., AL. Elijah died 30 Jan 1905 in Grand Cane, DeSoto Par., LA. He moved to LA in 1846 with his parents and moved to TX by 1860. He was a minister. He married (1) Arilla HILL 29 Nov 1855 in Caddo Par., LA. She was born 22 Aug 1831 in Greene Co., AL, the daughter of Berry HILL and Elizabeth REACH. Arilla died 6 Aug 1873 in TX, and was buried in Caddo Par., LA. They had 5 children

127. F i. Mary A. E. FORTSON, born about 1856/1857 in TX. She married Henry E. JETER 1 Dec 1874. He was born before 1856. 128. F ii. Marianna J. FORTSON, born about 1858/1859 in TX.

129. F iii. Ada A. FORTSON, born about 1863 in Caddo Par., LA.

+ 130. M iv. William P. FORTSON, born Oct 1864.

131. v. (Baby) FORTSON, born about Jan 1870 in Caddo Par., LA, died before 1880 in Caddo Par., LA. Elijah next married (2) Martha Jane HILL after 6 Aug 1873 in LA. She was born after 1831 in AL, another daughter of Berry HILL and Elizabeth REACH. Martha died after 1920 in TX. They had 1 child

132. M vi. David E. FORTSON, born 3 Oct 1875 in Caddo Par., LA, died 30 Jun 1904 in Caddo Par., LA. Martha also married H. S. HICKS. He was born before 1836.

Thanks,  Bill Owen Wpo350@cs.com

HARRIS/MILLER- 12/19/99 -I am looking for information on Simeon Harris and Rosannah "Annie" Miller who were married in 1838 in Greene Co. She may had had a brother William Miller born in 1825. Thank you for any help! -- Melinda Roles Jacquier rootdiggr2@juno.com  in Long Beach, CA

BAGGETT - 12/05/99 -I have information that my Great-great-grandfather was in the county in the 1820's. His name was Silas Baggett of NC. He was married to his first wife and had several children in Alabama. Louisa Baggett was born about 1825 and died in Pine Bluff Arkansas in 1902. John and Washington Baggett were born in 1932 and 1934 respectively. They all ended up in Cleveland county, Ark. Silas was reported to have fought in the Battle of New Orleans. Any information or leads you might have would be helpful. Thanks. -- Steve Atwell  sjatwell@flash.net

SPENCE/BRIDGES - 12/05/99 - I am seeking information on the Spence family who resided in Greene County in the early 1900's, and possibly earlier. The names I have are Troy Spence,and I am especially seeking a lady by the name of Sally Bridges, who probably died in the 1930's in Greene or Pickens County. She was married to Troy Spence. The earliest name I have is Robert F. Spence. Any info or advice that you can give me will be deeply appreciated. -- Michael Spence spence3@webtv.net

SPENCE - 12/05/99 -My grandmother died in Boligee in February of 1933 after giving birth to Howard Franklin Spence on Feb 2. Do you have any informaton on her or can you tell me how to go about locating her grave. My father Troy Spence of Demopolis would very much like to find her burial site. Thank you for any help given. -- Michael Spence spence3@webtv.net

ARCHIBALD/SHIELDS/GOINS - 12/05/99 - Please, I am trying desperately to connect an Archibald family with a Shields family and posable Goins. I have found a S. N. Archibald in 1850 Limestone Co, Texas who lived in Alabama 1838, he married a woman by the name of Mary Ann? from TN. First child born 1838 . Marriage posable around 1837---I am looking for a Sarah (Sally) Archiblad who married a Benjamin F. Shields  he was from Perry Co, AL, although born in South Carolina. All things related end up in Bexar County Texas by 1867, but everything I   have traced so far with documents lead back to Alabama, especially Perry , Wilcox, and Dallas Cos. I have many Archibald's in Green Co. early on which leads me to believe these may be the related families I am looking for, some of whom moved to Texas around 1848-51. I know I am on the right track, just need some little something to lock in, and then I can know which court house to go to for records as I have been very lucky in that respect with the Alabama Court Houses Anything would be appreciated, Thank you. -- Mamie   MAMB43@aol.com

African American Churches- 12/05/99 - If anyone knows of any African American Churches in Greene County please let me know. I am complying a list of Churches and Counties these Churches are in.  Please Contact me if you have any info. Thank You, Sandy Johnson ladyd@dnaco.net. Alabama African American Genealogy http://www.rootsweb.com/~alaag/ ; Alabama Slaves alabama-slaves@egroups.com

WILLINGHAM/ NEEDHAM - 11/21/99 - Is it possible that someone can verify a marriage between Leucritia Willingham and Enoch Needham abt 1826 in Green Co? Spelling of her name may vary.  Thanks in advance. -- Susan Law Fann   Susdenfann@aol.com  (in Piedmont, AL)

BOOTH/ WATT - 11/21/99 - I am looking for any links/info on my ancestors.  James W. Booth married Jane Watt May 30, 1826 Greene Co, Alabama.  I thought this was Greene(city of) Alabama but didnt find any such thing and  then found Greene County. Any help would be appreciated -- Betty suede1111@aol.com

David and Eleanor Mansker- 11/21/99 - I am seeking information on the above who purchased land in Greene County in 1820 on the east side of the Black Warrior River (which is now in Hale County.) They were on the 1830 Greene Co. census. As these were my great-great-great grandparents, I need to know dates of birth, Eleanor's maiden name, where they came from, and in particular where David was buried as I do not know what church he belonged to. I am trying to trace him back to Tennessee and Mansker's Fort. If you have anything at all, please get in touch with me. I do know that their daughter, Eliza Ann Mansker, married in Pickens Co., AL to Pharus Landrum in 1842, and they moved to Attala Co., MS. Thank you!-- "Carolyn Allen" callen@zianet.com

McALPINE - 11/21/99 - I am trying to find some family history for the McAlpine family of Eutaw. Please if anyone has any info, e-mail me at Kimberly Mayers  midget40@yahoo.com

GRISSELL/GRIZZELL- 11/21/99 - I have a DAR Line on Joel Grissell, Grizzell that d. in Green Co. in 1832, I have his will and information on his children. I have this info in Family Tree Maker. I also have info on Joel's bro Grorge and some info on their parents. I do not know much about computers but if someone will direct me in very simple language I will send to them or I will mail it.  I would love for this info to be available to Green Co. researchers. If I had not been helped I would never have found all this info. My info is documented. -- Dorris Owens Henson sallie@usit.com

BARKSDALE/PRITCHARD - 11/14/99 - I am in need of information about John Barksdale m. to Anne Pritchard Barksdale in 1805 in VA. but moved to Wilson,TN before 1810 then came into Pickens Co,Al with the first settlers about 1818.I've received some information that John may have lived in Greene Co sometime before he died about 1825.If you canhelp me confirm this or any other information about this couple I'd greatly appreciate it. Thanks.- Margaret House hmhouse@iamerica.net

SELLERS - 11/14/99 -  Could anyone possibly help me with information about my great grandfather, Cephus Sellers? I know he was born December 03, l851 to Elijah and Nancy Drummond Sellers in the Union Beat. I cannot find his place of burial. His father and mother are buried at Beulah Cemetery in northern Greene County.  If anyone has any information or can tell me where I might find it, please let me hear from you. - Curtis P. Sellers cpx123@aol.com

MABRY - 11/14/99 -  We are looking for information regarding the Mabry Family--Charlie Mabry who married a Rachael Massengill. They had 13 children and moved to Liberty Texas - India S. Luke Indiasl@aol.com  and (Frank C. Mabry III) Carlye@bga.com

STINSON/RUSHING/LYON - 11/14/99 -  I am attempting to find more about a John Stinson who married Milly Rushing, Aug 1, 1826 in Greene Co. Found a Demopolis Land reference perhaps linking this John to property in 1833, and also may have him in the 1830 census. Could be that this is the same John Stinson that I found in Marengo Co in 1819 marrying Rebecca Lyon. My e-mail address is Firedome55@aol.com . Thanks.

RICHARDSON - 11/14/99 -My name is Mitzi. My mother is Elizabeth Richardson & she grew up in Clinton, Alabama, just outside of Eutaw. We are trying to find out some information on her father's side of the family. We still have relatives living in Lewiston. However, we thought one of you might be able to give us a good place to start our research. It is very hard to know where to begin all this geneology research. If any of you think you might be able to help, please let me know & I can send any info which I already have. It is very strange that we cannot find anything on the RICHARDSONS of Lewiston. Thanks for all your help. My grandfather's name is Samuel Churchwell Richardson; born 1897(Feb. I believe) and died July 12, 1974 - Mitzi Young dymyjysy@sprintmail.com Phoenix, Arizona

HOWELL - 11/14/99 -My Name is Jack Howell, I understand my Great Aunt, Willie Lu Howell/ Butler/Grubs was very present in Eutaw, AL.  I understand she married the local Pharmacist there and had a daughter also Willie Lu.   If anyone has any information on this family, would you please e-amil me. Thank you for your time.  Jack Michael Howell- born 1947; Father - James Grover Howell- born 1922; Grandfather - Fletcher Bedford Howell- born 1904; Great Grandfather - Wilson Young Howell born ???  - Jack Howell j_howell@hotmail.com

CONSTANTINE - 11/07/99 -Any information on the Constantine families of Greene County or anywhere will be greatly appreciated - STEVEN SDOOW@aol.com

TOWNSEND - 11/07/99 -I am reserching the surname Townsend before 1826 in Greene Co., AL - Murphey Dare Daremm@aol.com  

POWELL/ GAMMILL  - 11/07/99 -Looking for descendants of William Augustus Powell and Rebecca A. E. Gammill.  Children were Roena, Sam, Walter, Effie, Jennie, Jefferson, Nancy Emma, William, Hattie, Ida, Ada, and Nannie. Jennie married a Burton and had a son Lucius (already deceased); Jeff never married and lived in Greene County all his life. Ada & Ida were twins. One of the daughters married a Mr. George and lived in NY and FL. Jeff and Rebecca are buried in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. - Ladasca@aol.com

OVERSTREET/ BLAIR - 11/07/99 -My name is Jo Anne   Kaylor / Overstreet / Weaver, and I'm trying to get information on the Overstreet , Blair Family of Forkland, Ala. If anyone knows anything it would be greatly appreciated. I was married to R.F. Overstreet,  but failed to get much of the family history .My daughter is working on her family Tree and needs names and dates. Thank you. - Jo Anne Weaver jojoweaver@mindspring.com

STOCKSTILL - 11/07/99 -Looking for informatin on the Old Vienna area, sometimes in Greene County, looking for Stockstill family in that area early to mid 1800's. Susan Tucker  tucker@sonet.net

WEST - 10/24/99 -  My name is Emily Washington and my ancestors are from Greene County Alabama. My great great great grandmother was a slave on the Minor/ Barbour plantation.  She was Henry Minor's taylor and her name was Eliza West. She had three children named Jim, George and Amanda West. Amanda married John Mathis and they had a child Wynonie Mathis. Wynonie married John Baker and they had several children, my grandmother was named Amanda and she married Israel Washington, my father is Clarence Washington. Clarence and all the others were from Greene County. I received this information from Wynonie Mathis-Baker as a child and recorded it in our family bible. I would appreciate having information on Eliza and her husband. Thank You,   Emily  EWashi3585@aol.com

GREENE - 10/23/99 -I am researching family of Arthur Greene, former slave. His wife was Alice Cox, daughter of Priscilla Cox. Any info will be appreciated. I believe that they might have been slaves on Wynne Plantation. -- MATUNDA@aol.com

FOSTER - 10/17/99 -Seeking any information on William H. Foster and his family. He married Epsybeth Douglass 7 Dec 1826 in Georgia. She died in March 1847 in Mt. Hebron, Greene Co.?? Might have been living with his mother?? in Greene Co  at the time of the 1850 census with 8 children. -- Peggye Wallace Jinks PWJins@aol.com

Orphans Court- 10/17/99 -  How would I get records from the Greene Co, Alabama Orphans Court? I am Looking for Wiley May b. about 1815 in AL. He had a sister Pheobe. Thanks,  Mary Homesley mhomesley@mo-net.com

YOUNG - 10/17/99 -I have been trying to find information on my gggg-grandfather, James Young and his son, Reuben Griffin Young. James was born in SC and he and his son settled in Tallapoosa Co., AL in present day Alexander City around 1837. I have a great deal of documentation about them after 1837, but I can find no trace of them before then. Taking a shot in the dark I looked for federal land grants in AL for them. I found a James Young and a Reuben G. Young receiving land grants in Greene Co., AL between 1831 and 1837 totaling almost 700 acres. Could anyone help me find out about these records or help me to find out if they settled in Greene Co. before moving to Tallapoosa Co.? -- Anne Stone amstone@bellsouth.net

HARRIS - 10/17/99 -Does anyone know of a Tick Harris who married a Hattie Straight of Greene County? They had five children; Dupree, Claude, Jamie, Bessie Mae and Maggie Lee.-- "Casandra Sykes" casandra.sykes@worldnet.att.net

WILSON REUNION- 10/12/99 - An annual reunion for the descendants of William Fortson Wilson and Levisa Baines Wilson is held on the third Saturday in October at the Pleasant Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church fellowship hall in Greene County. Everyone begins to arrive around 11:00 a.m., eats lunch together, and enjoys visiting together until the middle of the afternoon. William fought in the Civil War. He and Levicy had 7 children Zack (Ella); Sidney (Rosa); Simeon (Elvira); David (Annie, Fannie, Lena); James/Buck (Gertrude/Jett); Annie, Luvicie (Vincent Lee). Descendants from several of their children are usually present at the reunion. Bring a dish and join us!! For information or directions, contact Barbara Sansing (Mrs. Charles)6105 Golden Acres Dr. Cottondale, AL 35453, or e-mail Charlotte Patterson in Montgomery cpatterson@aca.pvt.k12.al.us  PS 10-21-99: We had the reunion on Saturday and had 40+ people there. There were several people missing that are usually there. Three of my grandmother's brothers & sisters were there J.M. Wilson from Russellville, and B. C. Wilson and Anne Laura Henderson both from Eutaw. Ida Mae Wilson is still living but is in the nursing home. It was wonderful! Thanks, Charlotte.

GRIZZLE - 10/09/99 - Joel Grizzle and wife Sarah Peavy dec. before 1850 Greene Co. Where buried? Dau was Rebecca Grizzle m. James Key. Where buried? -- "Alta Wallace" altagram@intellisys.net

RODEN - 10/09/99 -  I would like to find more information on the history of the surname Roden that could help me to know myself. -- MRoden8838@aol.com

CRISP/ HILL/ RICKS/ THORNTON   - 10/09/99 -  I have a new   E-mail address for these Surnames in Green Co, AL. Thanks. -- Martha Hill Whitcomb john.g.whitcomb@worldnet.att.net 

ADAMS   - 10/03/99 -  Searching for information on the family of James S. ADAMS (1819-1895) born in SC or NC. He married Nancy S. CATHEY on 17 Aug 1843 in Greene County, Alabama. In the 1850 Greene County census he was listed as a steamboat fireman. From Alabama they moved to Arkansas in the 1850's. They had the following issue 1. James Warren ADAMS, (1845-1933) b in AL;  2. George Benjamin ADAMS, (1847-1936), b in MS;  3. John Martin ADAMS, (1849-?) b in AL;   4. William ADAMS, b abt 1851 in Alabama; 5. Josiah Clinton ADAMS b abt 1854 in Arkansas;   6. Alexander ADAMS, b abt 1854 in Arkansas;  7. Nancy Louisa ADAMS, (1856-1936) b in AR;  8. Savage Pitt ADAMS, (1859-1928) b in AR;  9. Margarett Florance ADAMS, (1862-?) b in AR;  10. Charles F. ADAMS, (1865-?), b in AR.    I am particularly interested in the relationship between this Adams family and other Adams families in Greene County. I would be glad to exchange information on this family. E-mail me at msmith@ijntb.net  Thanks, Milton Smith

NEELY  - 10/03/99 -Any information on the family of Polly Neely would be appreciated.  Her will was in Greene Co. AL will book Wills B 1817-1841 p. 279 under the  name Polly Neily. Polly made this will 31 January 1840. Her heirs were  Charles Neely called Conner; Jubal L. Neily, Sanders Neily, Beauford H. Neely; Oswell Y. Neily; Sarah Samuels Neely and the heirs of her deceased   daughters Judith Neely Hill and Nancy Neely Beazley. I have information on   Jubal L. Neely but would like to learn about the families of his siblings. -- joyn@phoenix.net

ALLEN/HENRY  - 10/03/99 -  I read some queries concerning Joseph T. Allen and Perry Henry on the Greene County website a couple of months ago. I could not locate them again when I was going to respond. Whill those individuals plese E-mail me. Thank you. -- Rosalind Mathews RozMathews@aol.com

FREEMAN - 10/03/99 -An Edward Freeman was issued land in Greene Co., Alabama 18 Nov 1829. Wish to correspond with anyone searching this particular family. Wanda  wridge@hnb.com

BROWN - 10/03/99 -Seeking information on Hamilton Brown. Hamilton Brown moved to Greene Co, Alabama in 1822 with his wife and two children. Hamilton Brown was  born in 1755 in Chester County, PA and moved at age of 12 to Chester County, South Carolina. He served in the Revolutionary War with Turkey Creek Militia  and with the South Carolina Line. Any information on Hamilton Brown would be of great interest and   appreciated. Thank You. -- Don and Helen Burlingame DBurlin711@aol.com Olympia, Washington

History of Alabama - 10/03/99 -Hello. I am in the process of placing on my Among The Creeks site at Rootsweb, the text of Albert James Pickett's "History of Alabama", the wonderful book first published in 1851. This material has been contributed by William Bell, who has provided other texts for the project. So far there are 7 chapters on the site. More will be added as soon as I prepare them. To view, go to http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cmamcrk4/pktfm.html   You may freely link to the pages, if desired. Hope you enjoy this, my personal favorite of all the books written onAlabama history.

Carol Middleton c.middleton@worldnet.att.net Mobile Co., ALGenWeb

ASHLEY/PERRIN - 09/19/99 -Robert Franklin ASHLEY (b 1829 Robeson Co, NC) grew up in Montgomery Co, AL & moved his family to Texas after the Civil War. His daughter, Alice Ann ASHLEY,  married an unrelated Robert Perrin ASHLEY (31 Dec 1869, Green Co, AL) His uk mother (a PERRIN) was like "the woman at the well," one with many husbands, as the rumor goes. Robert had a brother, Thomas, who had a son, "Dove", so he may  have been related to the LaDove ASHLEY b 15 Jan 1865 Green Co, AL. The BYERS name also may be related to this family. Will welcome any clues on any of these folks.Jackie Ashley Pace of Pasadena, TX   - "Jackie Pace" jbpace1@ibm.net 

CHILDERS - 09/19/99 -My husband states that Patrick Henry was one of 3-5 brothers that lived in Greene Co. Apparently, the Childers came from North or South Carolina; my husband says South Carolina. A descendant of Patrick Henry CHILDERS is  Wesley Childers who married Annie Johnson. Wesley's siblings were (from   Bible recordings of my husband's mother) Clovis Childers, Carnie Childers, Jack Childers, Gerlha or Gertha (Franklin) Shotts, Luther Childers, Ed Childers, Effie Holland, and Nervie Miller. My husband's father was Fred Edgar Childers who married Emma L. (Robinson) Childers. They lived in Franklin County. Apparently, descendants of Patrick Henry Childers moved to Franklin County, but I am not sure which generation. Can you help found out  more on Patrick Henry Childers? Anything would be helpful. We have found some Childers in Virginia and a few in Carolinas, but are not sure of anything. Thank you...AdrienneChilder@cs.com

Gullett/Gullet Family circa 1843  - 09/19/99 -I am seeking information on the Benjamin D. Gullett family who lived in Eutaw, AL, mid 1800's. He and several bothers went to Greene Co from SC. Benjamin was a builder and I am told that he built the First Baptist Church in Eutaw. Abt 1844-5, he relocated to Aberdeen, MS, then Louisiana where he became a large manufacturer of cotton gins.  Can anyone confirm any of this information and provide additional information? Thanks in advance. --Elizabeth  Smyth emsmyth@prodigy.net 

Greene Co. probate records/SIMS/LEWIS  - 09/19/99 -I think there is a mistake in the probate records that might be easy to fix. The original clerk would have made the error in all likelihood, but on a trip a few years ago to the courthouse I missed a will that is valuable to my current research and I think I found it. Under Elizabeth Lewis, perhaps, in the online index but certainly in the records is a James Lewis ... deceased indexed by Puline Gandrud as possibly Sims. Actually the entry is for James Lewis (aka Louis) Sims, deceased as the proceedings are read. The executrix is Elizabeth Sims Gordon and witnesses Jesse and Jefferson Gordon. Jesse is by the way a Rev. War veteran. Elizabeth is the daughter of James Louis Sims. The beneficiaries are mosly Elizabeth's children named Gorden ( the clerk may have mixed up the name but shamelessly mixed spellings of the Gordon's in the same document. Are these records still surviving? I have done quite a bit of research on the Sims surname in the county and continue to hit a brick wall, but this could be a breakthrough. This is certainly an interesting family regardless of lineage which is secondary to my search anyway. Also, Is there a county historian or a railroad buff you know about in the area? My ancestor Henry Jackson Sims may have come to Greene County ca 1835 to build a railroad, as indicated by the census in 1840. -- "Robert E. Sims" resims@usinternet.com

WATKINS - 09/19/99 -I am searching for information on ROLAND WATKINS born 1825 in South Carolina, lived in Tuscaloosa and Fayette Counties in 1850-1860, moved to Conway County, Arkansas in 1867. Census records indicate that Roland's father may have been named JOHN WATKINS. Greene County Records indicate that a John Watkins made a will between 1817-1841, Book B, page 209. Can anyone provide me information about the John Watkins from Greene County? Thanks, Virginia jcampbell@mev.net

STORTER - 09/12/99 - Does anyone have CD#319 and would look up the Storter Family in Hale Co, AL for 1870. I think they lived in Akron (old Greene Co.) in 1870. Looking for the wife of George Storter named Harritt Elizabeth Storter also I would like to find where she is buried with some of the children who also died early. Many thanks for any help someone can give me. -- Tom Alderman at W4SFX@aol.com

KEY/GRIZZLE/BUSH - 09/12/99 - James Key and Rebecca Grizzle had a  daughter, Mary, who married John Jacob Bush, 1852. Where are the Keys, Grizzles buried?? The Bush family moved to Sumnter co, Tx, Okla. "Alta Wallace" altagram@intellisys.net

Hendrick/Hendricks/Hendrix- 09/04/99 - I am searching for Temperence Hendrick/Hendricks/Hendrix who died in Greene County, Alabama on August 10, 1850. Her husband was James Derden. Her daughter, Ann, married James Short in 1831 in Greene County.Her son, Richard, married Nancy Spidle in 1851 in Greene County. Any info on this family would be greatly appreciated. -- Nancy Bellucci melonbel@bellucci.com
www.bellucci.com/melonbel/genealog.html

TENNYSON/Batesville Twp. - 09/04/99 -  Does anyone have information on this person [see below] or can tell me about Batesville Twp? Please E-mail me if you post a response since my internet time is extremely limited, thank you. -- "Franklin Tennyson" hiten@bellsoth.net

Land Record; Certificate No. 13,373. [Summary of record]; Hiram F. Tennison of Green County, Alabama -- Land Office at Batesville "for the south half of the south west quarter; and the south east quarter of the south west quarter of (?)-- located at Batesville -- "
Testamony by James Buchanan
First day of November in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and fifty nine. J. N. Granger, Recorder of the General Land Office.

Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery - 09/04/99 -  Does anyone know of a listing of those buried in Beulah Cemetery?  I have several relatives buried there. -- Charlie L. Reynolds Chareyn@aol.com in Texas.

BILLAM/GILLESPIE - 08/29/99 -  In the 'Rabb-Bell-Gillespie Families' page linked to the Greene Co, AL Families Page, I found George Gillespie married a second time to Elizabeth Billam and there was no issue. Could anyone tell me where I might look to find further information on Elizabeth Billam?Thank you.   Anna Lee Price Billam price@micoks.net Osawatomie, Kansas

BREWER/TURNER/WALKER - 08/29/99 -  My Grandmother was Della Brewer married to Early E. Mayo living in Vernon Parish Louisiana. Her parents were John Brewer and Mary Turner. They moved from Greene County, MS/ AL about 1876 to Vernon Parish. Mary Turner's parents were William Turner and Ophelia Walker. Possibly they were from Greene Co.(Miss/Ala). Thanks for any communication I receive. Nena njbc@sat.net

RICHARDSON - 08/29/99 -Bennoni RICHARDSON b. abt. 1805 married Nelly MOORE in 1829 Greene Co. Ala. Book A109, she b. abt. 1809. I need any info. on him. Clois Richardson Fort Worth, Texas cloisr@prodigy.net

THORNTON/GOULD/MINOR - 08/29/99 -I am descended from the Thorntons, Goulds, and Minors of Greene County, own Thornhill Plantation, have all the Greene County books including an original Snedecor Map of Greene County from 1856. Please email me back at Brock.Jones@jcbradford.com . Brock Jones, Tuscaloosa, AL

BROWN/McSHAN - 08/22/99 - My gggrandfather was John W. or M. Brown who married Laurann Sarah Francis Lucreita McShan in Green Co.  AL. Loking for any info on him. His father's and mother's Census states he was born in NC, but can't find him there. It could be SC. Later, they lived in Lauderdale Co,  MS. I have the names of his children. Need any info. Thanks.  --  "Carolynn G. Roberts" bayougal@bayou.com

MAHAFFEY/BURNETT - 08/22/99 - How can I find someone with records of the Beulah Baptist Church and it's cemetery as far back as 1838? Also, what old newspapers might be available to look for obituaries in from around that time? The surnames I need are Mahaffey and Burnett. Thank you so much for any help. -- Carol O'Reilly Karosemail@aol.com

LOOKING FOR BOOK  - 08/22/99 - My name is Jessica Spencer. Once someone in my family showed me a book called "Memories of Greene County A Goodly Heritage". The book had pictures of my grandfather Samuel Spencer when he was just a tot, and his family. All I remember is that his family home, which I think was on some kind of cotton plantation, was burned down at some point.  Do you know where I might get ahold of this book? I have been trying for a long time with no luck. -- "Jessica Spencer" JSpencer@NRCan.gc.ca

MURPHY/RICHARDSON - 08/22/99 - Looking for marriage dates for John P. Murphy and Willy Richardson who were married sometime around early 1800's.The 1850 Census has them listed John is listed as 37 yrs old and Willy is listed as 28 yrs old. John's second marriage was to a Thetney Richardson Gandy date  unknown. Thank you. -- Barbara bjmeans@earthlink.net

MURPHY/NOLAN   - 08/22/99 - Seeking information and dates of John Parker Murphy of Greene Co.Ala who married an Ann or Angie Noland of Greene Co. Ala. They had one  daughter named Mary, married Edward Bartlett and had two daughters John P. Murphy and his wife are buried in Pleasant Hill Cumberland  Presbyterian church cemetery. Thank You  -- Barbara bjmeans@earthlink.net

KING  - 08/22/99 -  I am looking for Greene Co. cemetery records for Asa King who died April 16, 1843 in Greensborough and his wife Catherine Pell King, not sure when she died. -- Judy K. Sanders" sandking@usit.net

MANN/HIGGINBOTHAM - 08/22/99 - I am researching a Lucy Higginbotham that married Robert B. Mann and will share info on this line.- Janet Boss Mann of GA.  RJBossMann@aol.com

DRUMMOND/LAMB/LEGG - 08/15/99 -  Please help me answer these Questions:
1. Nancy Jane Drummond (daughter of Thomas James Drummond) had 4 Brothers and 3 Sisters David Thomas Drummond md Mary Frances Mayes John Drummond md ? George W Drummond md ? Warren J Drummond md ? Mahala Drummond md ? Martha E Drummond md ? Harriet A Drummond md ?
2. Need to find Parents of Sarah Caroline Lamb b cir 1819 in Greene County and md Samuel J Mayes.
3. who is Thomas Legg who is shown as being 75 years old in the Greene County census of 1850? Is this the Father or Grandfather of Margaret Legg who md Thomas James Drummond.? They are both from VA. -- "Michael Turnipseed" Ecowar@gs.verio.net

BREAZEALE- 08/15/99 -  Looking for information on the Elijah Breazeale family from Greene County. I know very little about the family and would appreciate any information. Thank you. --Sharon Bond  sbond007@bellsouth.net 

LOCKE - 08/15/99 -  I AM DONALD E. LOCKE; I AM LOOKING FOR A WASHINGTON LOCKE AND FAMILY THAT MIGHT HAVE LIVED IN GREENE CO. AL. AROUND 1830. ANY HELP CONCERNING LOCKES WOULD BE HELPFUL. THANK YOU,  DON E. LOCKE donl1@netnitco.net

LAVENDER/WILKINSON/HICKMAN/SCARBROUGH - 08/15/99 -  The subject names are the ancestry I am researching. My great grandfather was Louis Anders Lavender, born in South Carolina, November __, 1839, married Lucy M. Wilkinson November 13, 1867, I need his date of death and where he was buried. I need birthdate and death on Lucy M. his wife. Also need Louis Anders parents and b and d. Thomas Jefferson Wilkinson was my great great grandfather, I have his date of death (January 8, 1874) need his birth date and where he was born. His wife was Sarah Richardson Douthit, I have her date of death at July 5, 1875, I need her birth date as well as their marriage date. George Mann Hickman was my great grandfather I am trying to find his parents and all info on them. He married Sarah Ann Scarbrough on March 9, 1876. Her father was William S. Scarbrough and wife as Sarah A., I would like confirm her maiden name. I would like sibling info on the preceding if known. On all of these if anyone has any extended information, I would greatly appreciate help. Like everyone else interested in their family history, I want to know as much as possibly can be found to add to my treasure. Has the deadline closed for the Green County History Book? I have some info I can contribute if the deadline has not closed. Thanks, Christine Lavender-Hammock  CHamm9352@aol.com

BUTLER /COX- 08/15/99 -I am interested in the family of David and Martha Butler, also Barnaby and Sarah Cox. The Butlers and Barnaby Cox are listed on the 1850 census for Greene Co. Barnaby is said to have had three wives and 21 kids. I can trace their line through their daughter Zilphy. Doe anyone have info on the other lines? Contact me at "KimPalmer" palmer@icansurf.com

NETTLES/INLOW/CURTIS- 08/15/99 - Does anyone have anything on Nettles, Inlow or Curtis families, who were in AL in the 1800's and possibly in Greene County? Help needed. -- Laura Lichte lichte@mail.lig.bellsouth.net

NORWOOD - 08/08/99 -  My Great Grandfather was MACK NORWOOD (wife JANE UNKNOWN). He was probably  born sometime between 1845 & 1855 in Greene County Alabama. Mack & Jane had 3 sons and 1 daughter Simon Peter, Emanuel, Phoebe Ann & Tony. My Grandfather was Simon P. Norwood (Sr.) who was born in 1868, died 1943 (wife Augusta Carpenter, born 1877, died 1969). To my knowledge Mack & Jane lived their entire lives in Greene County, Alabama. Simon Peter had 5 children before he married my grandmother Ethel, Sarah, Ollie, Carrie, & Peter "Rock." Simon Peter (& Augusta Carpenter) had 11 children Roosevelt, Nathaniel, Simon Peter (Jr.), Washington, Ada, Janie, Joseph, Lincoln, Fannie, Mack, & Mary. Emanuel (& Hattie Cobb) had 9 children Sherman, Fannie, Tony, Earnest, Eugene, Joseph, Adelle, Benjamin, & William. Phoebe Ann (& George Cobb) had 3 children Walter, Alice, & Willie. Tony (& Ella Unknown) had no children that we know of.  I am looking for relatives. -- NorwoodAM@aol.com

MURPHY - 08/08/99 -I am seeking information on John Parker Murphy born in Greene County Ala., around 1870, His father was Parker Murphy and his mother was Thetney Ann Richardson. John Parker Murphy died in April 14, 1943, and is buried in Greene County, AL. - Barbara  bjmeans@earthlink.net

Martha June MAYES - 08/08/99 -  My greatgrandmother was listed on the 1860 Census.  I heard. She married James Headley Coburn in 1865.  I have never been able to locate any of her family. Can you help me? Thanks. -- Donna Stealey dstealey@sbcglobal.net

Bell/Herndon  -- 08/08/99 -I am searching for John W. Bell born in South Carolina Jan 2, 1813 who married Sarah Elizabeth Herndon born March 20, 1820. Family living in Leon County Texas in 1853. Would like to know if this is the John W. Bell family on the 1840 federal census of Greene County Alabama on page 112. Thanks. -   James Bell jbkpl@risecom.net

Web Page  - 08/08/99 -I have a few family members from Greene County on my home page & a lot in my tree at:  http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/n/o/r/Jesse-L-Norris/     . Ms Pat & Mr Jesse Norris   NorrisPJ@prodigy.net

Greene County Will - 08/08/99  -  I would like assistance in obtaining a copy of a  Greene County Will from the Courthouse in Eutaw.  Any information would be appreciated. Thanks -  Lylessill@aol.com

BROWN/McSHAN  - 07/31/99 -I need info on John M. Brown married to Laurann Frances L. McShan in Greene Co, AL. Thanks. - "Carolynn G. Roberts" bayougal@bayou.com

BUSHARD  - 07/31/99 -My grandfather James Byron Bushard payed for federal land in this county. I think he was a blacksmith. Any info appreciated. - RBanks1301@aol.com

THOMAS - 07/31/99 -Looking for any information on my maternal gg grandmother, Mary Thomas who was born in Clinton, AL. I do not have a date but it was probably around 1817. She married my gg grandfather, William Ramsey Patton who was from Huntsville. Unfortunately, this is all I have but would appreciate any information. Thanks, Bill Adams  BadamsAFS@email.msn.com

STEINWINDER/COLLINS/WHEELER- 07/25/99 - I am seeking information on Nancy Steinwinder.She was the daughter of John Steinwinder and Susannah Collins, I think. She married John or James Wheeler.  Can anyone help? Thank you. -- Brenda Knight brenknig@telepak.net

LOWRY - 07/25/99 -Looking for information out there for Squire Lowry b 1798. Particularly who his parents were. Am beginning to find out more information on his family but would appreciate any information you might have. -- Lenore Lowry Gifford  lkng@ipa.net

WEBB - 07/25/99 -I would like to join your website as an information resource for the Webb family of Greene County. My e-mail address is ausistrunks@mindspring.com.  Please let me know if there is anything I need to do or any information I need to submit. Thank you. -- Ellen Wilson Sistrunk ausistrunks@mindspring.com

HILLMAN/GARRETT - 07/25/99 -Looking for any info on this couple J.J. Hillman who married Emma R. Garrett 29 Oct 1874 in Greene Co. I am of the Hillman line. any help will be appreciated. -- Irma M. Meyr Eameyr@aol.com

MATHIS/MATHEWS - 07/25/99 -Thomas Mathis(Mathews) of Greene County Alabama was born 24 apr 1799 in Greene County Alabama.We need information on his father whom we believe to be John Mathis(Mathews).Thomas married Martha Ann Nicholas.We need death date and place for Thomas and any other information . -- The Hallings halling@silcom.com

PERRY - 07/25/99 -  My name is Joseph W Perry (IV).  My family has roots in Greene Co going back to pre-1800. as I type, I'm looking at a family tree prepared by my maternal grandmother Maria Bouchelle Perry in 1959 for my father (Joseph W Perry III). It goes back 9 generations from me in all directions. My brother (Benjamin G Perry, III) has scanned the tree, if anyone is interested. The family names of my great- grandfather's Paternal - Joseph Whitaker Perry (b. Franklin Co, NC. 1846 -1902) who married Rosa Lee Glover (1849-1884) on 22 April, 1874; and Maternal - Ezra Fisk Bouchelle (1851-1907) who married Sarah Dowdy Gould (1859-1931) on 6 February, 1878. Joseph and Rosa begat my grandfather Benjamin Glover Perry; Ezra and Sarah begat my grandmother Maria Minor Bouchelle. Maria and Benjamin begat my father, Joseph W Perry (III). My infant son, Joseph W Perry, III (actually the 5th or 6th to have the name) died at childbirth in 1987 and is buried with his great-great-grandfather, Joseph 1st in St Marks Episcopal Church in Boligee. My cousin, Maria Bouchelle Campbell is the "family historian" and between us we've got lots of data  on Thornton, Minor, Glover, Innes, Barbour, Perry, Bouchelle, and a host of others. -- Joe Perry jperry@gulftel.com  

HERNDON/TOULMIN - 07/25/99 -  Searching for info on the family of Thomas Hord HERNDON and Emma Sarah TOULMIN. I cannot find them in the 1850 or 1870 US census. I am also lacking their marriage record and their death records. Any help will be appreciated. 1. Thomas Hord Herndon married in St. Stephan's, AL, Emma Sarah Toulmin, born 21 Oct 1806 in Ft. Stoddert, AL, daughter of Harry Toulmin (Honorable) and Ann Tremlett. Notes for Emma Sarah TOULMIN: !CENSUS 1830 US Census index, Greene Co, AL, pg 382, Thomas H. Herndon, Index only, need census. 1840 US Census, Greene Co, AL, page 130, Thomas H. Herndon. Males 5-10, 1,  10-15, 2, 20-30, 1, 40-50, 1 (Thomas), Females under 5, 2, 5-10, 1, 10-15, 1, 30-40, 1 (Emma) 1860 US Census, Sumter Co, AL, pg 589, Sumterville, family #190, lists Estate of T H Herndon. Not sure if this is correct person. - Rnallenweg@aol.com

 Fulton/ Mc Dow/ Ramsay - 07/11/99 -We are searching for information on the following ancestors with Green Co. connections:
FULTON, Mary Ann b. 12 Jan 1817, in Georgia --- need parents names
McDOW, Arthur b. 6 Mar 1756, m. 26 Dec 1793, d. 20 May 1839 and buried in Clinton, Greene, Ala.-- any information on his parents.
RAMSAY, Mary EGGER b. 7 Feb 1755 Scotland, d. 10Aug. 1841 Clinton, Greene, Ala. Her father married Elizabeth ORR, what was his name?
Margaret LOFTEN Mc DOW b. 1765 Ireland d. 8 Jul 1846 Clinton, Greene, Ala. Her mother was Sarah NEIL What was her father's name?
Wilbur and Joyce Crenwelge, 112 Cristol Dr., Fredericksburg, Texas 78624 or E-mail  omaandopac@ctesc.net

Tidmore/Russell/Clary - 07/11/99 -I am seeking information and others regarding the TIDMORE and RUSSELL families of Greene and Hale Co. John Grady RUSSELL married Nancy Ann TIDMORE on Dec 7 1847 in Greene Co..They had 8 children in Hale Co. James R, Sarah L, Andrew S, Margaret E., Nancy L. John G. Jr., (my great grandfather), Isaac H. and William T. and then they move to Blount Co.  In their family Bible they list Mary TIDMORE born 1809 died 13 Oct 1856. This Mary is probable the wife of David TIDMORE who is buried in China Grove Cemetery. David is the son of John TIDMORE and a brother to Jeremiah TIDMORE.   I believe that Mary's maiden name was Clary.   John G. Russell Sr. is the son on Caleb Russell c 1779 and Nancy Grady. This is the Caleb Russell who in 1816 "settled about six miles east of where the town of Greensboro now stands and about a half mile east of where the Greene and Perry County line now runs."   John G."s siblings married into the following families TUBBS, VAUGHAN, HILL, NORWOOD, RHODES, DAVIS and LAWLESS.  Any help would be appreciated. - Deon R Smith deonrs@micron.net

ALEXANDER - 07/11/99 -  I am seeking information about the names of Brothers and Sisters of Walter James Alexander, who lived near Clinton-Eutaw, AL, in Greene County. Walter's wife was named Mary. One of his sisters was Louise/Luizzia/Lula. Any information will be appreciated. - Jim McKinley jmckinley@som.siu.edu

Lisa Franklin Queries - 07/11/99 -I have tried to access Lisa Franklin's queries several times...to no avail. Through searches, I have found queries I need in my research and cannot get  into her link. Could you please let me know how to access her information? Thank you!!! ) Carol Karosemail@aol.com

Carol, The new URL is <http://www.egroups.com/list/greene-county/> . If you need more info, Lisa Franklin's E-mail is TYR Lisa@aol.com.- Rod

Lisa says her OLD inquiries are linked on the Genweb site...but I cannot locate them. - Carol

Beulah Baptist Church - 07/11/99 -Does anyone know where I can get ANY information on Beulah Baptist Church and its cemetery? I really appreciate all your help!!! -  Carol Karosemail@aol.com

WILLIAMS/PURSE  - 07/05/99 -  My name is Valerie and I live in Florida. I am a new beginner at family research and would like to know if anyone has any information on the following listed people: Nathaniel Williams - 4/39/1906 to 3/30/1986; Nancie or Nancy Purse Williams - 1914 - 1969 All of Greene County; Orange Purse - 1882 - 1954?; Sallie or Sally Robinson Purse - 1888 - 1959?  Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for your time. Valerie QueenV860@excite.com

IVORY  - 07/05/99 -  I am also researching the Greene County surname   IVORY ca. 1895 to 19??  -- Larry  convis@swbell.net

Cemetery Lookup - 07/05/99 -   I have two Great-Great Grandfathers buried in the Holbrook Cemetery in Greene County. I have no idea where it is located, can anyone help me. I have a copy of an old letter dated 1933 that refers to it as the Holbrook cemetery and says there are Markers or Tombstones on the graves. --Pam Yelverton MsPam823@aol.com

RICHARDSON - 07/05/99 - I have gathered a lot of information on the Richardson family; but am having trouble assigning children to parents. I am sending  what I have. Remember it is questionable at this time. I would appreciate anyone sending me what you have and please send an corrections. Sincerely,  Murphey  Dare DareMM@aol.com [Note data is now here:  Richardson.asp ]

RICHARDSON/WEEMS - 07/05/99 -  I've a Wesley RICHARDSON, b 1822 VA who married Eveline WEEMS in Greene Co, 1841 and have many munchkins. Are these related to any Richardsaon Descendants researchin in Greener Co? -- Steven Weems sweems@bama.ua.edu.

Marriage Record of Green Co. Alabama - 07/05/99 -  Sarah Archibald married Benjamin F. Shields and I have not been able to find  a record of the marriage. Ben was in Perry Co..Alabama in 1850 and they had their first child in 1856 so I believe they married in Alabama sense she was born in Alabama also. I have found nothing in Perry Co. for the marriage, Dallas or Wilcox so now I am on to Greene Co. Thank you,-- Mamie Ballard MAMB43@aol.com  Kissimmee Fl.

BISHOP/JANUARY/SPENCE/WILBURN - 07/05/99 -  I am looking for infomation on Bishop, January, Spence and Wilburn families of Greene and Hale Counties. Please contact me with any information. -- Anita McCray - mariok@cris.com

ROBERTS - 07/05/99 -  Oliver Green Roberts from Greene County around 1865. Does this name ring a bell with anyone? -- Buddylynum@aol.com

Cemetery Lookups - 07/05/99 -  Is there anyone in the Boligee area that can locate a Samuel & Sarah HANNA who are buried in the churchyard cemetery of Bethsalem Church. They were my 5th gr. grandparents and died somewhere probably between 1830 and 1850. I'd like to know if there are any gravestones and what they say. If you can direct me to someone from this church (if it still exists), that would be fine also. Thanks much. -- Russ Simon RSimon0422@aol.com

WILLIAMS/CARPENTER - 07/05/99 -  On a recent trip to Greene County, I found that Mary Ann Williams Hales' father and mother were Lawrence and Elizabeth Williams. Elizabeth Williams' father and mother were John and Elizabeth Carpenter. Any information someone could send me would be appreciated. Mary Ann married Joshia Hales in Greene County and they both were born in North Carolina. (county unknown)Thank you, Virginia  Cvhtate@aol.com , Charleston, SC.

GREENWOOD/ DEW/ RICHARDSON/ ANDERSON/TRIMMIER/STRIBLING - 07/05/99 - 
I am preparing data for the History book on Beverly A. & Nancy "Agnes" GREENWOOD. Issue married in Greene Co, Duncan DEW, Benjamin RICHARDSON, Harriet ANDERSON-daughter of Nathan, plus Thomas Stribling TRIMMIER and Benjamin H. STRIBLING (first cousins) who were in Greene Co. for a short time.
Duncan DEW had a sister Sarah who m Jubal CARPENTER and their children married into COCKRELL and HALE families. Duncan DEW Jr. d 1897, Birmingham and left no heirs of his body. Relatives contested his will and broke it. I have copies of two reports in which it states more than 500 parties claimed as heirs. These two reports name 29 heirs. (I am sure I could never afford the entire file!) One set of heirs were from the marriage of Beverly Greenwood Jr (not the son of Beverly A.) who m. 1841 Greene co, Ala Nancy HAIL and they went to Winston Co, Ms...desc, later back to Greene Co. When Beverly (son of Beverly A) died his sons lived with A.R. DAVIS-is there a connection? At one time Beverly gave power of attorney to William R.HAMLET-is there a connection? -- Mary Reeder-Lusk  mfreeder@flash.net , Albuquerque, N.M.

LYON/CARDEN - 07/05/99 -  I am attempting to make the connection between the Lyon and Carden families, around 1820 Polly Lyon married a Carden, So far I have not been able to identify the Carden. The Lyon and Carden families were located in Greene and Marengo counties at that time. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Ray Lyon E-Mail- rlyon1@bellsouth.net

KING/PELL - 07/05/99 -  Asa King married Catherine Pell in Raleigh, NC (Wake Co.) Feb. 11, 1825. At some point, they moved to AL. I found an obituary for Asa King which stated he died April 16, 1843 in Greensborough, AL. I looked on a map and discovered it was in Hale Co. But, I understand that in 1843, Greenborough was in Green Co. Hale Co. was formed later from Green. Does anyone research this family? -- Judy K. Sanders sandking@usit.net

ROONEY  - 06/27/99 -  Have you ever known the name of Rooney in Greene Co? My gggrandfather married Angelina Rooney in Greene co. in 1839 and both are buried in West Point , Ms.  Would love any info. -- HLM1934@aol.com

AYNESWORTH  - 06/27/99 -  My wife, Donna Aynesworth is researching Aynesworth's in Greene County. You may add her to your list if you like. (Isaiah Hezekiah Aynesworth/ Ainsworth. Thanks,  Tim Aynesworth  aynes@onr.com Austin, Texas

COSPER/ MAY/ UPCHRCH - 06/27/99 -I am researching the Cospers, Mays, and Upchurches of Greene County. I know a pretty fair bit about the Cospers, but know virtually nothing of the Mays and Upchurches. Lula Jane May was my GGrandmother, she married James Watson   Cosper and moved to Miami, FL. Her parents we John Milton May and Beulah   Upchurch. Any information on these people would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,   Michael B.Manning MMan332446@aol.com

ARCHIBALD - 06/27/99 -I am looking for the parents of Sarah Archibald born approx. 1830 Alabama. She married Benjamin F. Shields from Perry County Alabama some time in the 1850s any information would be greatly appreciated. -- Mamie Ballard Mamb43@aol.com 

WILLIAMS - 06/20/99 -  Hi my name is Paul Adams Williams, Jr. I would like any imformation on Levi and Elie Williams (twin brothers) born 1855 and James Madison Williams the oldest Williams brother. Their father was Clestrial Williams, Grandfather was Thomas S. Williams. All my information says all died in Greene county except James Madison and Levi.  P.A.W.Jr. lori@dixie-net.com

Holbrook and Storter  - 06/20/99 - George Storter Married to Harriett E.Holbrook are my great grandparents. I am trying to find the grave for Harriett and three Storter kids that died. They lived around Eutah. Any help would be greatly appreciated.any information about the Storters will help Thanks and God bless.-- Tom Alderman W4SFX@aol.com

Various Surnames - 06/12/99 -  I have the following additions to my Greene County AL Surnames:
Shelton from 1830s to ------------ Vicki jmurphy@aeneas.net
Hollingsworth from 1830s to ---- Vicki jmurphy@aeneas.net
Underwood from 1830s to ------- Vicki jmurphy@aeneas.net
-  Vicki Murphy jmurphy@aeneas.net.

Various Surnames - 06/12/99 -I am researching the following Greene/Hale County Surnames:
COLEMAN      ca 1826 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
DRUMMOND/S ca 1829     Stephanie True Moss    truemc@america.net
FREE              ca 1829 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
LOGAN              ca 1828 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
McGRAW      ca 1826 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
MOBLEY      ca 1826 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
SELLERS      ca 1820 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
TRUE              ca 1823 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
WILLIAMS      ca 1828 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net
WRIGHT      ca 1824 Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net 
- Stephanie True Moss truemc@america.net

LEONARD  - 06/12/99 -I am looking for these Greene County surnames: Leonard 1890-1905,
Ward 1880 to ???? - Larry convis@swbell.net

UNION CHRISTIAN CHURCH CEMETERY  - 06/12/99 -Will someone please tell me where in Greene County is the Union Christian Church Cemetery located. - Suzanne Ames suzysam@swbell.net

GREENLEES/CALVERT   - 06/12/99 -William Greenlees, my GGGGrandfather   came from Ireland in 1826 with other related families on the Ship Edward Dennis. This record may be of interest to other Calvert and Greenlees descendants. - richard richardlu@tds.net  

DISTRICT OF MISSISSIPPI - PORT OF NEW ORLEANS: I, James Purdy master or commander of the Ship Edward Dennis do solemnly, sincerely, and truly swear, that the within list signed by me and now delivered to the Collector of this District, contains the names of all passengers, taken on board the said Ship at the port of Belfast or at any time since, and that all matters therein set forth, are according to the best of my knowledge and belief just and true; I do further swear that none of the said passengers have died on the voyage. Sworn before me this 28th day of November 1826. (signature illegible) Signed by James Purdy.
LIST OF ALL PASSENGERS taken on board the Ship Edward Dennis whereof J. Purdy is Master, at the Port of Belfast and bound for New Orleans. Columns represent Names, Age, Sex, Occupation, Country to which they belong, and Country of which they intend to become inhabitants.
Mary Lyons 30 f Dress Maker Ireland Kentucky America
D???? Lyons* 14 f Ireland Kentucky America
Honora Lyons 12 f Ireland Kentucky America
Bridget Lyons 10 f Ireland Kentucky America
???? My?os* 25 f Servant Ireland Kentucky America
Sr. Horr* 28 m Engineer for Steam Ireland America
Et???? Markham* 21 m Clerke* Ireland New Orleans
Wm. Cavart 41
Ester Cavart 30
Rob Cavart 20
James Cavart 17
Wm. Cavart 14
Hugh Cavart 12
Adam Cavart 4
Geo. Cavart 1
Sarah Cavart 7 Laborers Ireland Alabama America
Wm.Greenlee 25
????? Greenlee* 22 Laborers Ireland Alabama Nt ?
????? Dickson* 24 Laborer Ireland New Orleans
John Phelps 22 Laborer Ireland New Orleans
Robrt Stanton 22 Metal & Brass founder Ireland New Orleans
Eliza Stanton 23
Geo Stanton 20
Eliza Stanton 2
Meikl McKiterick 24 m Shoe Maker Ireland New Orleans
R????ss L?rey* 19

KAIGLER  - 06/12/99 -I am searching for the Parents of Sarah Williams Green Kaigler who married  Henry Kaigler and lived in Vaiden, Miss. Carroll, Co..Miss. Do you know if Isaac Williams was Sarah Williams Kaigler's father? I'm Also trying to find information on James Henry Avera (Avery) and Frances Davis who married in Green Co. Ala. and died in Vaiden, Miss. I hope you can help. Rosemary Corley RosieC000@aol.com   San Antonio, Tex.

HOGUE/HOGG  - 06/12/99 -I am a descendant of Matthew Hogue/Hogg, I would certainly like to find someone who knows more than I about him. I have at least 3 marriages for a Matthew. I have he was born 1758 in Greene Co., GA and that he was born in Greene Co. AL as well as the fact that he is the son of John
Hogg, who d. 1795 in Franklin Co., NC. I need to sort out the fact from the fiction. I have he d. in Greene Co., AL 24 Nov. 1840. I have a copy of his will dated 16 Sept. 1840, in Greene Co., AL. So I am certain he died there. Can you help, or direct me to someone who can? I have a copy of "History of Greene County, Georgia" 1786-1886 by Rice and Williams; copyright 1961; Second Printing 1973. I would be glad to do limited lookups. - Bette Hogue Leatherwood leatherw@cvalley.net

LANGHAM - 06/12/99 -I am looking for these Langhams before 1840 to 1867 in Greene County:
Thomas Henry Langham Sr. (1758 - 1824). Thomas Henry Sr. and Sarah have five sons:
Joel L. Langham (1779 - 1847) Married Mary Rice Died in Leon Co. TX.
Walker D. Langham (1783-5 -1840) Soldier of War of 1812 Married Sarah May. Died in Sumter County, AL.
William Langham (1786-7 - 1840) Married Anny Acre
Thomas Henry Langham Jr. (1788 - 1872) Married Wilmouth Lee. Died in Jefferson County, TX.
James Langham (1791 - 1840) Soldier of War of 1812. Married  (1) Sarah Parker,   (2) Rebecca Robertson. Soldier of War of 1812 Died in Nacogdoches County, TX.
- 1800 - 1810 - Sarah wife of Thomas Henry Sr. died in Georgia
- 1810 - Thomas Henry Langham & Thomas H. Jr. receive passport Sept. 18th 1810 from the Georgia Governor to travel from Jones County, Georgia through Creek Indian Nation to Mississippi Territory (now Alabama) to Clarke County, Alabama.
- 1812 - William Langham Jr. in Jones County Georgia. Walker D. Langham son of Thomas Henry Langham Sr. in Jones Co. Georgia Langhams in Alabama
- 1815 - Benjamin Coleman died Dec. 24, 1816 in Clarke County, Alabama leaving widow Elizabeth "Womack" Coleman
- 1816 - Thomas Langham Sr. married Elizabeth "Womack" Coleman July, 1816 Clarke County, Jackson, AL.
- 1822 - Thomas H. Sr. & Elizabeth have son Mitchell Millard Langham born in Mobile, Alabama.
- 1824 - Thomas Henry Langham Sr. died July 1824 and is buried in Mobile, Alabama
- 1827 - William Langham Jr., son of William Jr. received land grant from the State of Georgia.
- 1835 - Enoch Stringfellow married Elizabeth Womack Coleman Langham Mar. 5, 1837, widow of Henry Thomas Sr.
- 1840 - Walker D. Langham, half brother to Mitchell, dies in Sumter Co. Alabama. James Langham died in Nacogdoches Texas.
- 1847 - Joal T. Langham, half brother to Mitchell, dies in Leon County Texas.   Mitchell Millard Langham (1822 - 1906) Father of Hale & Greene Co. Alabama Langhams
- 1849 - Mitchell M. Langham married Elizabeth Ellis of S.C. on Aug 16, 1849 in Greene Co. (now Hale Co.)
- 1853 - Elizabeth Stringfellow last will and testament dated May 14, 1853. Son Mitchell M. Langham, the tract of land on which Stith Evans deceased formally resided, on the road from Erie to Greensboro. Daughter Sarah Ann Langham, Daughter Lucy M. Whiting, son Abraham Coleman, land in Butler Co. Alabama. The rest divided between Green W. Coleman, Abraham, Francis J., Martha Evans, Lucy, Daniel and Jesse Coleman. Son Mitchell M. Langham and Martin Stringfellow, Executors. Elizabeth died July 11, 1853 at age 66. KDW58BU@aol.com

BONDS/KENNEDY - 06/12/99 - My GGGgrandparents, Hindsberry BONDS and Mary Ann KENNEDY were married in Greene County in March, 1836. Does anyone know where I could buy the books, "Alabama Records" by Pauline Jones Gandrud?  I am particularly interested in some of the records that cover the period of 1800 to 1840, and it looks like there are quite a few records from that era. If you can tell me who to contact about buying the books, I would appreciate it greatly. - Jeff Kennedy jeffkennedy@mindspring.com

STORTER  - 06/12/99 -  George Storter,lived in Eutaw and married Harriett E. Holbrook in 1857. They are my great grandparents. He joined the Confederate Army on March 22, 1862 at Eutaw, 2nd Cav. I am looking for the graves of Mrs. Storter and three children who died in eutaw between 1859-1870.  Thanks
Tom Alderman W4SFX@aol.com

MAHAFFEY - 06/06/99 -  I am looking for information on William Mahaffey married to Elizabeth White who located to the Greene County AL area around 1836. Also, the names James Lemual Mahaffey and Sarah Burnett Mahaffey. There are some Mahaffeys listed on the 1850 Federal Census for Alabama. the page #'s on that are 282a-282b.  Can anyone help me with any information?  I cannot find the exact records, just the page numbers. Thank you!!! - Carol  Karosemail@aol.com

Message To Nancy Grisham: - 06/06/99 -I am  researching families including Richardson, Upchurch, Spencer, & Ott--I tried to contact you, but your e-mail address was "disabled." I have information on all of these families. I can be reached (but will be on-line only occasionally this summer--99) at   Charlotte Patterson cpatterson@aca.pvt.k12.al.us .

Orphans Court Record - 06/06/99 -I am interest in obtaining any information regarding Greene Co AL Orphans Court Record B 1824-1829 entry for Zachariah Nettles 15, 148. Does anyone know where I could write or call to obtain a copy? Thank you - Pat H. Boone rlb@hal-pc.org   Houston, TX

BRANTLEY/ WEB  - 05/31/99 -  Looking for infomation on the Brantley family in the 1880's in Greene Co. My line married a Webb around 1900. Thanks.  -  szowat@impop.bellatlantic.net.

BRUTON  - 05/31/99 -  I am from the Bruton blood line I am Africa American and American Indian. My great great grand mother was Chaney Bruton (a slave) married to Adam Bruton (believe to be American Indian) Chaney a slave child was sold in West Alabama by a Slave trader by the name of Sneed or Snead, who sold his slave in West Alabama or Mississippi. I know she was sold in Greene County. And that's all I know at this time. The live in Forkland, ALA an area call Bruton Hill. The Mcalpines, Pelts and Redrick and many more came from this union. If you know or have any information please E-mail me at: hbrown9704@aol.com.  Thank you. -  Holly Redrick-Brown

LIGHTFOOT  - 05/31/99 -I hope someone can be of assistance in my research for family of Dr. Philip Lightfoot of Morven in Greene County. A couple of years ago I attempted to find something on his descendants and hit a brick wall. I particularly need his brother William Bernard Lightfoot's descendants. William had a daughter named Amelia b. 1836 in Miss. (I think in Pass Christian). I am seeking some letters she wrote and received during the Civil War, as she was writing to some prominent CSA Generals.  As far as I can ascertain, Amelia never married, but I cannot find out a thing about her in any census. She had a sister Sallie who married Robert Tarleton of Mobile in 1864. Any assistance you can give in my endeavor, or if you can pass this message along, I would be most grateful. - Mauriel Joslyn Maurielj@aol.com

RICHARDSON/??????  - 05/31/99 -I am searching for information on my second great grandmother. I'm looking for her maiden name. Her first name was Lucinda. She was born around 1840  and appears in Greene County, Pleasant Ridge Census from 1870-1910. I've   heard that she was Native American (Creek). The census information is misleading. It show's her birth place as MS-SC-AL . She was married to Pompey Richardson an African American. John, Cora, Henry, Pompey Jr, Ester, Isabel, Georgianna, Fannie, Abbey, Hallie and Frances were some of thier children. If you have any information please respond to Mary at the following address: livremus@aol.com

JOLLY  - 05/31/99 -  I am researching our family roots. The information we have has come from our family Bible. My mother's maiden name is Jolly. The country is Greene. City, Livingston, Alabama. Her father's name- Samuel Jolly, married to Rilla Williams. Samuel's birth date 6/9/1864. His parents- Elizabeth and Al Jolly. We have Elizabeth born in Alabama  and Al born in Virginia. Other offsrping of Al and Elizabeth, including Samuel, who is the eldest son, Anna, Emma, (eldest daughter), Cora, Sara, Foster, Grant, and Robert. Samuel, Rilla and their children all buried in Circleville, Kansas. Any information would greatly be appreciated.
Thank you, God's Blessings, Carol Harris purecane@sunflower.com

EUTAW RANGERS  - 05/22/99 -I sent you a message about a year or so ago about a Greene County-related site that I thought you might like to add to the ALGENWEB site you administer but I never heard from you. Thought I would try again. The site deals with the "Eutaw Rangers," the company of volunteers led by Capt. Sydenham Moore in the Mexican War. The site not only tells about the Rangers but also includes a name list. The URL is http://www.cyberramp.net/~texian/history/us/rangers.htm . Recently, the organization of which I am president, The Descendants of Mexican War Veterans, published my book The Eutaw Rangers The Mexican War Journal and Letters of Capt. Sydenham Moore and the Mexican War Journal of Pvt. Stephen F. Nunnalee. You can find out more about it at http://www.dmwv.org/dmwv/pubs.htm . I have visited Greene County twice in the past three years. Two summers ago, I gave a lecture on the Eutaw Rangers at the annual meeting of the Greene County Historical Society. I hope you will agree that my website on the Rangers is worthy of a link to your site on Greene County. Thanks. "Steven R. Butler" texian@cyberramp.net

MURPHY - 05/22/99 -  I am actively researching the MURPHY family including the families of
James Murphy and his brother, Samuel R. Murphy, who settled in Greene County in the 1820's. I would be
interested in sharing information with others interested in these families and the descendants of these brothers. Have quite a bit of Murphy material. James Murphy, 915 Woodland Drive, Henderson, Tn 38340 - "Dr. James Murphy" jmurphy@fhu.edu

HALE - 05/22/99 -  My name is Virginia Hale Tate and I  have a copy of a 1850 census showing Mathew Hales married to Jerusha. They  have 6 boys. (Joshia b. 1823, Dely b. 1824 or 1826, Berry b. 1833, all in NC, twins Wyatt and Wiley b. 1835 and Alexander b. 1840 all in AL. The mother and father were born in NC. If anyone has any idea how I would find the mother's last name or where in NC they came from, I would owe them a great big favor. Any information you can give me on this family would greatly be appreciated. I thank you very much. -  Virginia Cvhtate@aol.com

WYNNE - 05/22/99 -Can anyone tell me the NC county or town inwhich Williamson  Wynne lived prior to relocation in Alabama? Can anyone suggest a source through which I may find this information? I would appreciate any leads you believe to be helpful.  Please contact me at "WENDELL SHAW" alphi@worldnet.att.net

SHACKELFORD/ BONNER- 05/22/99 -Searching for parents of Thomas Trotter BONNER who married Eliz.SHACKELFORD in Marengo,Co.,1834(?) Her sister, Sarah m. William KING, Greene,Co., 1849. The SHACKELFORDS married into there families in Greene, Co. HARPER, ATKINSON, CAMPBELL, LAWSON.   --  kmcgee9889@aol.com

REYNOLDS/  THORNTON/  CROCKER/  LAMB - 05/22/99 -My Reynolds line moved into Greene Co., Al in early 1830 and settled in  Beulah Baptist, Union area. They stayed for several generations, many  descendants living there today. The surnames listed are included in a long  list of those who married into the Reynolds family. I have several kin buried in Union Cemetery and Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Would like to communicate with others who may be researching the same lines. Would gladly share information. --Charlie L. Reynolds Chareyn@aol.com - Texas

REYNOLDS  - 05/22/99 -There are several families buried in various cemeteries in Greene Co., AL who  were connected with GIDEON REYNOLDS AND MARY ROGERS REYNOLDS ca. 1830. Names like Thorton, Crocker, Lamb, Alexander, etc. Many are buried in Union Cemetery, Beulah Cemetery and others in that area. I would so like to communicate with  someone about these people. I have some of Gideon and Mary's descendants since I come from this union. Thanks for any replies. - Charlie L. Reynolds   Chareyn@aol.com - Texas

JOLLY - 05/22/99 -  I am looking for info on the JOLLY family of Greene Co. Especially one Samuel Jolly, pre-CW and later, and his parents. Where would I be able to look at the 1850 and 1860 censuses of Greene Co. Have these been printed in any form? Would the Greene Co. Historical Society be able to help with this query? Thanks for your time and assistance. Regards, Don L. Shadburn, Forsyth County (GA) Historian
PO Box 3121, Cumming, GA 30028.
PS:  I had one John JOLLY who has disappeared from this county by 1850, then reappears in 1852 in old Cass (now Bartow) Co., GA. He was first sheriff of original Cherokee County, GA, in 1832,when the county extended from the Chattahoochee River to Ala. He was later sheriff of Forsyth County in 1833-34. He doesn't appear on the 1850 census for any GA county. I suspect he could have been in Al. The old Jollys came into Franklin Co., GA, from SC at an early date. Also, you can check out the Forsyth County Web Page for info on my publications on pioneer families and Cherokees of GA. --Don  donshadburn@webtv.net

PURNEL FAMILY/ ORANGE GROVE PLANTATION   - 05/22/99 -Does anyone have information on a Plantation entitled "Orange Grove"? Many of my ancestors (the line of Dr. William Henry Purnell) are buried in a cemetery at Orange Grove. At the time of his death (1839) it was located 12 miles outside of Greensboro. In 1873 the plantation belonged to Ex-governor See of Alabama. At the time of Dr. Purnell's death, the plantation passed to his son, Hortensius Purnell. The Purnells had left Alabama by the 1850's and moved to Mississippi. In a letter, written sometime in 1910, from Mrs. Fannie Avery Cobbs (daughter of Rev. Avery who took over as the pastor at St. John's Church of the Prarie of Greensboro, AL, founded in 1834) she states that she has visited the old family burial ground of the Purnell's and found it in excellent condition. I am aware that a lot can happen in 80 years however. Another letter from the 1920's states that a relative (P. Mitchell Milner) was taken back for burial and that the cemetery is on a hill. I would greatly appreciate any help. Thanks. - "Donn Bolliger" av8tor@lcc.net

COX- 05/22/99 -I ran across this while searching for my Coxes (Newberry Co., SC), not my relative AFAIK, but thought someone might be looking for him in Greene Co, AL. - "Michael Crocker" mcrocker@carol.net

Marriages & Deaths, Baptist Newspapers, SC, 1866-1887
The Working Christian, Issue of September 11, 1884
Due West, S. C., has lost one of her most estimable citizens and the Little River Church, Saluda Association one of its most worthy members in the person of Deacon Edwin Cox who died of Bright's disease, 18 April 1884. Bro. Cox was a native of Greene county, Ala., but for the last twenty years had resided in South Carolina. [Source Brent Holcomb's SC Records & Reference CD, which includes all the old back issues of his SC Mag. of Ances. Res., and several of his books. The CD is available from Ancestry.com.]

GILMORE  - 05/22/99 -  My great-great grandfather was Elijah B. Gilmore. He is buried in Yazoo county, MS. His tombstone said he was a Methodist preacher from Greene county, Alabama. He was born 11/23/1834. Could someone check the 1840 census to see who his parents are ? Any information about him would be appreciated. -- "RICHARD P. DAVIS" rpd@dixie-net.com

HARKINS - 05/22/99 -Trying to trace Harkins(Harkens) family of the Pickens/Greene County areas  of Alabama. In a Family Bible acquired at a yardsale, I have found several obituaries & handwritten records of births, deaths & marriages. The first listings in the Bible are Charles S. Harkens b10-6-1830, d 3-12-1908 married on 12-11-1855 to Minerva Hood Pickens Harkens b 5-26-1834, d 1-25-1914 (she was daugher of Archibald & Mary Miller Hood. Their children 1. Mary Christian b 4-8-1857, d 1-13-1942, 2. Henry Clifton b 8-30-1862, 3. Archibald Hood, b 8-30-1862, 4. Samuel Walter b 3-2-1866, d 4-17-1933,   5. Anna Anderson b 6-26-1868, d 1-15-1903 (married to Thomas Victor Stirling 7-30-1880 in Dalton Ga & then purchased a home owned by Rev CM Hutton at Pleasant Ridge, Greene County , her to be buried at Oak Grove Church, graduated from Tuscaloosa Female Seminary at age 18. Had 3 children: John, Charles Stuart & Anna Christine who died at a few weeks old),  6. Ella Picken b 4-19-1872, d 7-6-1900 (she was born near Bethany, graduated in 1890 from Tuscaloosa Female College, taught in schools in Bellville, Ga, St. Francisville, LA & Bethany School, she is buried at Oak Grove Church. That is so much more information in this Bible & dearly hate to see it lost to ones that it would mean so much to. Any information you can help with would be greatly appreciated & I will gladly share any & all the information I have including 2 photos which were in the Bible, but are not identified. - Vivian Ferrell vferrell@sccoast.net Pawleys Island, SC

THOMPSON/ RUSSELL - 05/22/99 -  I am searching for Thompson and Russell who may have been among the early residents of Greene Co, AL. Thanks. -- "Kelly Russell" klr@bellsouth.net

Copy of a Will - 04/17/99 - SUCCESSFULL - How could one get a copy of a will for Ambrose Lee 1851-1888 Wills D Book, page 060?  Jack Ball Strawn - "Jackson Strawn" strawnj@worldnet.att.net

McMaster - 04/17/99 -Researching MCMASTER surname in Greene county 1823-1838. Who was Thomas McMaster? Is he the father of John A., William P., Jane E.? Did he have a son named Thomas E., also? Was his wife and/or daughter Rebecca? Is there record that this family sometimes spelled the name MCMASTERS? Did he or his family move to Itawamba Co., MS in about 1838?  - MCMASTEG@aol.com

Heritage Book for Greene County - 04/09/99 -The deadline for the Heritage Book for Greene County has been extended to July 31st, 1999. If your ancestor was here before 1890, you may write a thousand word story. Otherwise, you can write a five hundred word story.   You may submit pictures but they should be on slick finish paper. A copy like we get at most copying places, for example, a lot of libraries, will not do. If you need a brochure to order the book, e-mail me at syphi@tusc.net   and I will send one to you. At present, we do not have 100 stories. You may also write on an old school, some noteworthy event that happened in Greene County at any time or anything pertaining to the county that would make for interesting reading. The more stories that we get, the better book we can have. If you order before the book is published, you will save money. So please, if you have ties to Greene County, Alabama, send us your story or stories. There are three or four of us collecting the stories and I am the only one on the web. Sincerely, Sybil N. Phillips, Proofreader for book

New ALGREENE-D Mailing List  - 04/09/99 -ALGREENE is a new mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest  in Greene and Hale Counties, Alabama. Interested individuals may want to subscribe by sending the word  "subscribe" (without the quotes) as the only text in the body of  a message to algreene-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or algreene-d-request@rootsweb.com   (digest mode). - ELIZABETH RUSSO elizabethrusso@home.com . Note: I do not copy the queries and surnames from this mailing list onto these pages, but I have an archive at: 1999 - Rod Bush, GenWeb Coordinator.

Rosemount Plantation - 04/09/99 -I'm researching the history of a plantation in Greene County named Rosemount. I'm having a terrible time finding an address for it; I know it still stands. I'm told it's either in Demopolis or near Forkland. Can anyonepoint me in any direction for information? Thanks - Anne Bergsma Anne Bergsma

PERRIN - 04/09/99 -Hello, my name is Marthella McCabe and I am searching for information on the PERRIN family. GEORGE PERRIN was a state senator from GREENE county in 1851. Any information at all would be most helpful, and, if anyone else is seeking information on the PERRIN family maybe I can help them. Thank you so much. Marthella McCabe marty@mail.gorge.net

CURTIS - 04/04/99 -I'm looking for any information on Virginia O. Curtis born June 8, 1840 in Greene County, or her parents, Robert and Emma Curtis. Please respond to David Lynn at dwarrenl@aol.com

JOLLY - 04/04/99 -I'm trying to locate one John Jolly who was the first sheriff of original Cherokee County, GA, in 1832. He was also the first sheriff of Forsyth County, GA, in 1833. He left the county about 1849; by 1852 he appears in old Cass County (now Bartow), GA. However, he does not appear on any census index for GA in 1850. I found two listed in AL, one in Greene County and one in Bibb County. John J. Jolly of Bibb is shown as "006 W. C. RI"? and John M. Jolly in Greene Co. is shown as "253 NO TWP L." Would it be possible or convenient for someone  to get his household from 1850 and send it to me sometime? I will appreciate any help you can give me. Thanks. - Don L. Shadburn, Forsyth County (GA) Historian, PO Box 3121, Cumming, GA 30028;  E-mail: donshadburn@webtv.net  PS: Maybe I could help you or someone else over here.

HARRISON/PASCHAL(L) - 04/04/99 -I am researching these Greene County families: HARRISON (1823-1890); PASCHAL(L) (1830’s-on) - Les Harrison les@hollywoodsound.com

KENNEDY/BONDS - 03/27/99 - Looking for information on Mary Ann KENNEDY and Hindsberry BONDS who were married in Greene County, AL in 1836. They both moved on to Chickasaw County, MS a few years after getting married. Trying to find their parents. - Jeff Kennedy jeffkennedy@mindspring.com

COBURN - 03/27/99  - I am searching for any Coburns in Greene County Alabama in 1830. My ggg grandfather was Shelby Coburn. He was born in Alabama around 1820. I have no information on his parents. He married in Alabama and then moved to Mississippi. Please help!!! - Kathy at- jandk290@netmdc.com

ATKINS/HARRISON - 03/21/99 - Searching for Atkins in early to mid-1800's and Harrisons in early to mid-1800's in Greene Co.  - Florence Graham - ladybirdrn@aol.com 

FRANKLIN - 03/21/99  - My husbands gggrandfather, Josiah Franklin was listed in 1830 and 1840 census in Tuscaloosa County; however, we found some reference to Josiah in Green County; also Josiah's brother, Moses Franklin and family is listed in Green County. I have other roots in Green County John and Bashaba Martin family and the Hester family. I welcome anyone with possible connections. Billie Franklin Bndfrank@aol.com .

HARRY - 03/21/99  - Searching for info on John J. Harry b. 1799 d. after 1850m. ca 1825, SC  to ____________. She d. in AL bef. 1840.  Both d. in Green Co., AL. 7 children resided in Green Co., AL :
1. John F. Harry b. 1826 m. ca 1850 Moved to St. Francis Co., Ark
2. Sarah Mary Harry b. 1801 SC m. ca 1824/5 William C. Davis
3. Martha Harry b. 1802, SC d. after 1850 Greene Co., AL
4. Thomas Harry b. 1804/5 m. Winifred _______ b. 1818, TN
Will share Info. Josepier@aol.com

JOLLY - 03/21/99  - SAMUEL JOLLY BORN IN LIVINGSTON, ALABAMA 6/9/1864 TO ELIZABETH AND AL JOLLY. SPOUSE- RILLA WILLIAMSON JOLLY BORN 1878 IN LIVINGSTON ALSO Howard and Carol Harris purecane@sunflower.com

SIKES - 03/21/99 - Would like to communicate with anyone who has knowledge of John Sikes and his family, heirs, etc. John was in Greene Co., AL in the 1850 census with children Rolly, A.D. and Caroline. He was born in GA, moved to TN and then on to AL. I have significant amount of info on his father and siblings; however, nothing on John and his family. Will be most happy to exchange info. Robert Sikes Greenville TX  rsikes@webwide.net

RAMSAY - 03/21/99 - We are looking for the grave of Mary Eggar Ramsay who died 10 Aug. 1841 and is supposed to be buried in Clinton, AL. After the death of her husband, Alexander Ramsay, Sr., she lived with her son Andrew Ramsay. Who can help locate her grave? Alexander Ramsay, Sr. is buried at Old Stone Church near Clemson, SC. Elizabeth Whitten ewhitten@ro.com

Cochran/Mcgehee/Meriwether/Upchurch - 03/21/99 -I've been researching the Cochran/Mcgehee/Meriwether/Upchurch connections I have in Greene County. If anyone has any info regarding those names, please contact me! Elaine IE40@aol.com

COCHRAN - 03/14/99 - I am looking for birth/death/residence documentation on James Edward Cochran b. 1851 (Greene Co, Ala.)/married to Willie McCracken Colvin and same for John Cochran b. 1809 (Abbeville, S. Carolina) married to Eliz. Lumsden McGehee and Dabney McGehee b. 13 Dec. 1782 (Virginia?) married to Ester Meriwether. Any help or direction would be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks in advance! - Elaine Dentico  IE40@aol.com.

CLEMENT - 03/14/99  - Searching for information about Edward Clement (b. 21 Sept 1780 in Amelia Co., VA - d. 21 Sept 1840 in Gainesville, Sumter Co., AL). Married abt 1800 to Margaret Mongomery (b. 7 Nov 1780 in PA - d. 1855 in Perry Co., AL). They had the following children: Jefferson Clement; Rosa Clement; Mary Mahala Clement; Sarah Clement; John W. Clement; George W. Clement; William M. Clement; James Alexander Clement. In 1820 Edward Clement moved his family to Greensboro(then in Greene Co., now in Hale Co.) where he built a large house he named the "Planter's Inn." This is where the first Methodist  congregation in Greensboro met for services in 1823. He formed the first Methodist Society there. If anyone recognizes this family I would appreciate ANY help - am trying to find Edward and Margaret's parents and  anything else about them. Thanks - David Clement  sclement@alltel.net.

HALES - 03/14/99  - My gggrandfather was William Wyatt Hales of Mt. Hebron AL. His twin brother was Wyatt Hales. They both enlisted in Co C of the 43rd Ala Inf. Regt at Clinton on 3-25-62. William died in late Nov 62 in a prison hospital in Knoxville. I have no info on Wiley. PLEASE send me any info you may have on these two people, anyone in Co C 43rd Regt or any related info. I will be HAPPY relate any info I have. THANKS!!! - Steve Fields stevef@mail.co.beaufort.sc.us

ALGREENE Mailing List - 03/14/99  - ALGREENE is a new mailing list for anyone with a genealogical interest  in Greene and Hale Counties, Alabama. Interested individuals may want to subscribe by sending the word  "subscribe" (without the quotes) as the only text in the body of  a message to algreene-l-request@rootsweb.com (mail mode) or algreene-d-request@rootsweb.com   (digest mode). - ELIZABETH RUSSO elizabethrusso@home.com

JACKSON/COOPER/BELTON/MCCRORY - 03/14/99- Joseph JACKSON b. ca 1798 GA m. 1st Delilah Cooper. The only one of their children that I know of is Sarah E. JACKSON b. ca 1831 AL m.16 Dec 1851 in Greene Co, AL to John S. McCRORY. Joseph JACKSON m. 2nd to Sarah Cannon BELTON b. 1815- 1819 SC. Their children, (all b. AL) were Susan C. b. 1834-1836, Joseph b. 1836, John H. b. 1840k-1841,  Robert Sidney b. 20 Sep 1843 d. 26 Jul 1913 Polk Co, TX, and Martha R. JACKSON b. 1846. The family was living in Greensboro, AL at the time that Robert Sidney Jackson enlisted in the Civil war at Five Mile Church, Greene Co, AL. Any information about any member of this family would be helpful.Thanks. - Joyce Jackson jjak@lcc.net

KNOX - 03/14/99 - I have unproven oral family info that my great-grandfather, John Andrew Knox,  was born in Greene County Alabama on May 3,1844. Does anyone have any info available on this? My info lists his father as Ephriam A. Knox and mother Mary Allen (last name unknown). The only thing I know for sure is my great-grandfather's name. Any help appreciated. Thanks, Ray Raydiane@dixie2000.net

CUMMINGS - 03/14/99  - THOMAS BUTLER CUMMINGS WAS BORN IN GREEN CO., ALABAMA  JULY 24,1838 . HIS PARENTS WERE ; JAMES CUMMINGS AND NANCY--------. (THIS COUPLE MAY HAVE COME TO ALABAMA FROM SOUTH CAROLINA. CAN ANYONE HELP? THOMAS BUTLER CUMMINGS MARRIED RHODA  REBECCA  ARTHUR IN FRANKLIN CO., VA. NOV. 16, 1865.  HE DIED IN FRANKLIN CO., VA. DEC. 26, 1931. - Gardptyant@aol.com

Trussells Landing - 03/14/99  -Does anyone know how to get to Trussells Landing? Is it still in existence? I have several relatives buried at Trussells Landing - Martin S. Wells buried at Trussells Landing 1841; Martin Howard Pinson (1846-1847) buried there also; John Swansy Pinson bought Trussells Ferry on the Tombigbee River about 1841 and sold it about 1851. He is one of my relatives also. I live about 2 hours from Greene County.- Roy Kinney mkinney@huntingdon.edu  1219 Yorkshire Drive, Prattville AL 36067

CAUFIELD - 03/14/99- Attached is the Henry Caufield letter, describing the social events in Greene Co. It is very remarkable. I also have others, many just as interesting. There's one written to Greene from Ireland, describing the times in Northern Ireland and asking for assurance of passage money to the US. The Irish settlement was very important and vibrant at that time in Greene. [This is the first of several of these letters.] - "Elizabeth Chatterjee" egchatterjee@worldnet.att.net

DOUTHIT/ SPENCER/  WILKINSON - 02/28/99- My surnames for Greene County, AL are DOUTHIT - SPENCER & WILKINSON. - Grace Amner Kayser Amner@aol.com

COCKRELL/ BURTON - 02/28/99- Searching for parents of the following couple Thomas COCKRELL married Jane BURTON on 4 Dec 1824 in Greene County, AL. Any help or suggestions appreciated. Thank you. Louis Taunton kinfindr@explorecom.net

STRICKLING - 02/21/99 - D B Strickling served with the Nathan Carpenter Co. B, 36th Alabama Reg. I have a letter dated Jan 29,1890, where he requested information on his army record. Does anyone have the muster list for the 36th Alabama Reg? The letter refers him to Probate Office in Eutaw. The letter was from someone in Clinton and unsigned. I presume it was from Nathan Carpenter.  This D B Strickling is my Great Grandfather. -  Kenith Strickling kstrick2@bellsouth.net

Mt. Airy Plantation  - 02/21/99- Does anyone know about any information on this plantation (i.e., records, journals, inventories) that exist for research? I would appreciate any information on this plantation. Alexis LEX051EE@aol.com

JOHNSON/BROWN - 02/21/99 - I have a listing of quite a few marriages in Greene Co., AL for the time period of 1823-1860, mostly JOHNSON and BROWN, but there are some other names also, if anyone is interested.  Sue Howard SueHoward@prodigy.net

FERGUSON - 02/06/99   - I am researching and would like to find others interested in the surname FERGUSON ca. 1800-1860 in  Greene Co, AL.  Mary Ferguson Fiser - "Mimi" fiserk@fn.net

Patton/Bates - 02/06/99 - I am looking for Samuel Patton born August 9, 1775, and died Sept. 6, 1854 in Greene County, Alabama (the area is now actually Hale County). He was married to Lydia Holmes, but she wasn't the mother of his children. His Children were Martha Patton, who married Eugene Verdot LeVert, Elizabeth Patton, who married John Bates, who was one of the firsts sheriffs in West Alabama, and James Patton, who probably died without marrying. Samuel Patton left a large estate.-  drjudy@westal.net 

COOKE - 02/06/99 - I am also looking for Wm. Allen Cooke who was born in Virginia and then moved to Greene County, Alabama with his wife, Elizabeth Raglan Ussery. Their oldest son is buried in Mesopotamia Cemetery. I don't know where Wm or Elizabeth are buried. I am looking for parents and descendants. - drjudy@westal.net 

Calvin/ Chiles/ Crenshaw - 02/06/99 - I am researching my ancestors in Greene County and would like to contact others researching these surnames: CHILES   ca. 1830-1850+; CRENSHAW  ca. 1820-1865; CALVIN ca. 1855-60.- Annie Crenshaw anniecrenshaw@mindspring.com

Hogue/ Hog/ Hogg  - 02/06/99   - I am trying to find any information on a Calvin Hogue (possibly spelled Hog, or Hogg). I find reference to a Carnathan Hogue that married in Greene Co. in 1843. Have not had the opportunity to visit Greene Co. to check records in persons. If anyone has information on the family I would be very interested. - Miles Holloman holloman@ws.redstone.army.mil

McMillan  - 01/30/99 -  I am researching a group of Irish Presbyterian immigrants that came to Boligee in 1825 before moving on to TX in 1833. The surname I'm interested in is McMillan (or variant spellings), but more specifically Edward or Mary. Probably associated with the family of Ann McMillan, and the Henry, Dunn, and Fullerton families. If anyone could provide me with ANY information, I would be eternally grateful. Thanks-  Tracy Arvidson, Davenport, Iowa - "Jezebel" jezebel@netexpress.net

Vaughn/ Pendergrass  - 01/30/99 - My grandfather was Charlie Vaughn. Born in Eutaw, Al, Greene Co. I had been trying to go back further than James Isaiah Vaughn, but couldn't seem to find anyone. Thanks to this GenWeb site,  I now have it all the way back on Charlie and Amanda Pendergrass Vaughn. I would like to contact others researching this Vaughn family.  -  Mary Ann Pounders Msmap21736@aol.com

Holbrook/ May/ Watson - 01/30/99 -  I am looking for information about the Holbrook family that lived in Greene Co. around the 1860s. Parents of Burrell Holbrook names were Jacob and Elizabeth. Burrell married Mary May daughter of John May also of Greene Co.Lastly, I am looking for any information about Sarah Oaks Watson that married Dempsey Graham in 1833. Hoping to find descendants of these families. - Pam Leitch Yelverton MsPam823@aol.com

QUIMBY/ SHEFFIELD - 01/30/99 -  Seeking info on JONAS S. QUIMBY, born 1786 in N.C., died 1909 in Greene County, AL. He married MARGARET E., born 1790 in N.C. Their daughter, EMILY QUIMBY, born 1831 in Greene Co. and died 1879 in Sumter Co., married LOCK SHEFFIELD, SR., born 1826 in N.C. and died 1909 in Sumter Co. Any info on the Quimbys and Sheffields who lived and still remain in Green County, AL. would be great. Thanks.  Kelli Hamma chamma@juno.com

New Cemetery Book/ History Book - 01/23/99 -  The Geography Dept. is getting ready to publish their book on cemeteries in Alabama. I have requested some of the sections to review for Greene, Hale, Perry, Sumter, and Marengo counties. It is suppose to be ready in the summer. We extended the deadline  until March 31st for the Greene County History book. I am a proof reader for it, and we have less than 100 stories at this point. I   hope that I can pick up a few more very soon. I have had contacts from Calif., Texas, N.J., Conn., Iowa, Illinois, and Ala. for the brochures. There are a lot of people in Texas and Calif. with roots in Greene County. Here is the E-mail address for the Geography Department: cartlab@bama.ua.edu   and this is their web site http://www.as.ua.edu/geography/cart_lab/. Les Harrison is suppose to come from Calif. in Feb. to do searching in Greene Co. We are looking forward to meeting him. - Sybil N. Phillips syphi@tusc.net

EDWARDS/ HOLLINGSWORTH - 01/23/99 -  I am sending the names, dates, etc., of the people that my dad and I are trying to find ANY more information on: Jacob   Hollingsworth  EDWARDS b. 23 Jan 1829 Place ? (Greene Co?). Parents were William EDWARDS and a women named HOLLINGSWORTH (first name unknown). It is believed that Jacob was a Private in Company C, 430 Regt., in the Alabama Inf., also believed he inlisted in Clinton Alabama, about 1862. (No documentation  to comfirm any of this yet). Also believed that he was a Plantation owner near Baton Rogue Louisiana., (also no documentation.) This is all we have and would love any additional information to add to this. . - Mrs. Mark Smith SmithNH@mediaone.net .

GRIFFIN/ RHODES - 01/23/99 - Looking for information on Daniel B. Griffin who married Nancy Rhodes in Greene County Alabama on February 26th, 1827. They are later found in Henry Co. Georgia on the 1850 census and then move to and settle in Neshoba Co., Mississippi. Daniel was born in South Carolina, and Nancy his wife was born in Georgia. Any help would be appreciated.- Raymond Farnell songwriter@zebra.net

BURTON/ LOCKETT/ OLIVER/ PICKENS/ WILLIAMSON - 01/23/99 -  I am researching BURTON aft 1829;  LOCKETT aft 1870; OLIVER aft 1820; PICKENS ca 1824 and  WILLIAMSON ca 1839.
- Lynn Olivier  olivierlynn@geocities.com

HALL/ HAMILL - 01/17/99 -   I am trying to establish parents or siblings for Josephus Marion HALL, b. 15 Oct 1828 in Greene Co. AL, d. 6 Feb 1915 in Johnson Co. TX, m. Lida HAMILL 20 Nov 1864 at Eutaw, AL. Sam Waring curmudgn@flash.net

FORTSON/ HOLMES - 01/17/99 -   Amanda Sarah Fortson was my 2nd great grandmother and descended from the Fortsons of Greene Co. Amanda was born December 15, 1842 in Mannsville, LA and died November 3, 1923 in Marion County, MS. She married Jefferson Davis Holmes (12/9/1827-3/18/1904). Marriage was December 22, 1857 in Desoto Parish, LA. This Jefferson Davis Holmes was a grandson of Elisha Holmes and Sarah "Sallie" Stovall. Elisha's life was pretty well documented in a Holmes book written by Katie Lee Holmes. I am willing to share information on some of Amanda's descendents. I have some but not all. -  Charlie A. Liles Droiddad@aol.com

CARPENTER/ GANDY - 01/17/99 -  I am looking for any information on Brinkly GANDY. He married Polly CARPENTER, daughter of William CARPENTER, in 1826. They had two girls, Martha Jane and Temperance. The girls were orphaned by 1832. Pam Howard phoward@cei.net

FIFE/ WEIR - 01/17/99 -   I   need any information on James Fife who was married to Jane Weir. He was listed on the 1840 census. Later he moved to Pickens Co. He was also a member of New Hope Church. Thanks so much - Melba Bonner  mdbmfb@pickens.net

BLOCKER/ MURPHY - 01/09/99 -  My husband is possibly distantly related to the John and Abner Pickens  Blocker family line and I found information that both brothers married in Green County, Alabama in the 1800s. Abner Pickens Blocker married Cornelia Randolph Murphy on April 18, 1848 and John R Blocker married Mary TJ Murphy Feb, 11, 1835. I wonder if the two women could possibly be sisters.  Abner was a well known cattle driver in Texas and in July of 1885 was responsible for bringing the first cattle to the XIT (Ten in Texas) ranch. I am trying to find out if the two brothers were born in Green County and any additional information regarding either the Murphy family or the Blocker family.  -  Kimberly Blocker Kimberlyblocker@hotmail.com .

DAVIS/ROGERS - 01/09/99 -  I have info that an ancestor Adeline DAVIS/ROGERS is buried in the Carthage Cemetery in Greene County. I do not know if her husband William H.P. ROGERS is buried there as well. Anybody got any info? William H.P. ROGERS was the son of Humphry B. ROGERS of Tuscaloosa County, AL. E-mail: wdrbna@aol.com.

CRIDDLE -01/09/99 -  James Criddle bought land in Greene county on Jun 1, 1826 (ref BLM land patent document 4792). There is also a Criddle on the 1830 census so he is a possible early resident as defined by the 1830 cutoff date. James had a son named Jesse who was born in 1810-1812. Jesse married Sarah Clopton about 1829-30. Can't give you an exact date on that at this time. I have a record of their 2nd child, named James born in 1832 in Greene county. The Clopton's are not listed on the census of 1830 so they either arrived after the census or were in Pickens county (the Criddle land was on the county line).Jesse Criddle is recorded on the 1850 census of Chickasaw County, Mississippi where the some of his descendants still live. Anyone interested in exchanging data on this family contact: Ray Harris raymond@wmonline.com.

MacLean / McLean -01/09/99 - I am looking for information about the above man. He was my great great great grandfather. I know that he was from Scotland, had a daughter named Christian and she married a man named Jonathan Smith who was a widower. They married in 1843 in Greene County Alabama. I believe that Douglas was a landholder and that he married a woman named Sarah who was from a family that owned land in the area. I would appreciate any help you could give me in my search. If you could simply point me in the right direction, it would really help. You may contact me at: susan11945@aol.com .

COLSON  -01/09/99 -   I am trying to gather information on Irvin Colson of Greene County Ala. He was born in North Carolina in 1796. The date of his move to Greene County is not known. He married Nancy Cockrell in 1826, in Greene County. Nancy was born in 1791 and died in 1850. They may have had two children both sons, John Thomas and William H. It is also thought that he had three brothers, William, Noel and Granville but it is not known if they were residents of Greene County. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it very much if I could talk with you about it. Also, information on the ancestors and descendants of McLain Sanders and Samuel Woodruff Hinton would be of great help in my search for family members. E-mail
HrtbeatZ28@aol.com

COTTLES -12/19/98 -  My mother's mother, my grandmother, was born in West Greene, AL in the late 1880s or the 1890s. She died when my mother was very young and the only thing I know about her is where she was born and her name. Her name was Willie Mae Cottles. She had a brother, Tom; a brother Frank; and a sister Irene. I would like to find out who her parents were and as much information as possible of other ancestors. Thank you for any help you can provide. Mary Cliett Cliett@aol.com

SIMMONS  -12/19/98 - The 1850 census record of Green County, Alabama listed a Madison B. Posey, age 35, born Alabama, Physican. Included in Dr. Posey's household was a Louisa Simmons, age 14, born in Georgia. I am looking for the parents of my GG Grandmother, Louisa Simmons, who married William Andrews in Tuscaloosa County, Alabama, and migrated to Conway County, Arkansas around 1867-68. Need information on the above Louisa Simmons. Thank you, Virginia Campbell kmcclure@mev.net

JONES -12/19/98 - I am looking for the family of John and Elizabeth Jones. John Jones' will was probated in 1849 in Green County.He left heirs Bekey Jones Linton(Mrs. Hillary(Henry)Linton of Blount Co..Jane Jones wife of Wiley Jones, Elizabeth Edwards, wife of Asa Edwards, Aquilla Cook, Calvin Jones and Tillothy Hopper. Am looking for any info and if this John Jones was related to "Devil (John) Jones who founded Jonesboro. I have always been told that my Jones family was from the Jonesboro Joneses. Jonesboro was where the current Jefferson Co. court house stands. Betty Beem bbeem@ccgnv.net

ROYAL FUNERAL HOME -12/13/98 -  I just received my Grandfather's death certificate. It list a Royal Funeral Home in Aliceville, AL. I would like to find out if Royal Funeral Home is still in business and if yes, what is it's address and phone number. If not, who would have their records? I would also like membership and publication information for the Greene County Historical Society. Is there an Eutaw Historical Society? Please, forward my email to the appropriate people. Thanks for your kind assistance. - Cassandra R. Davis   at708@detroit.freenet.org

EARLY POSTAL HISTORY -12/13/98 -  I am looking for a historical/genealogical journal that would take Greene County material for publication. I have several items of early Greene County postal history that might interest readers. Can anyone give me the name and mailing address of a journal? - Henry Hudson, Millington, TN  TENNISKAY@aol.com

GEWIN -12/13/98 - Hi. My dad is 92 and trying to finish up a book on his wife's genealogy of GEWIN. We are looking for the father of John Gewin d 1830-1835 Greene County, married 1799 Elizabeth Hicks, Anson County. John had either (1) Christopher Gewin of Anson, City, N.C. (d 1807, will mentions son John) who was son of Thomas Gewin of Nansemond County, who was the son of Christopher Gewin of the 1704 rent rolls of Nansemond county and who we believe emigrated to Virginia from England; (2) Christopher Gewin of Beaufort City, North Carolina, son of Christopher Gewin of Edgecomb City (died Edgecomb, 1748), who was son of Chrisopher Gewin of the 1704 rent rolls of Nansemond City. Can you suggest where we might look for John Gewin information which might contain his father's information? Thanks, Peggy Boyle - Margaret T. Boyle  mboyle@fsmail.pace.edu

COCHRAN -12/13/98 - Looking for descendants of Micajah Cochran and his wife Ann Lynch, and
also the descendants of Ann and her second husband Peyton Cochran. I have the names of their children, but would like information to go along with the names. Several of these children married and lived in Green Co., AL. -  SHARON GRISSETTE sharon@tecinfo.com

CASTLES -12/13/98 - I am resea