Lauderdale County, Alabama

From 1997 through 2008 site coordinator Pat Mahan transferred queries sent to the Lauderdale County Rootsweb email address to this ALGenWeb site.  We have included the names and email addresses for each of the submitters, althoughwe cannot guarantee that these addresses are still valid after all these years.  If you posted a query here and would like to update your contact information, please email us at lauderdalealgenweb@gmail.com.

 

BROADFOOT 
Date: Wed, 6 Jan 1999 19:02:43 -0600 (CST)
From: sbfoot@webtv.net  (stephen broadfoot ) 
Looking for early relatives of Thomas BROADFOOT b1879 d 1960.parents, gparents. Trying to connect to wealth of data from Scotland -> USA 1675-1800's. Thanks

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BEVELS - HOLT
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 00:03:26 EST
From: Jpdanek@aol.com 
Were there any BEVELS families in Lauderdale Co Ala? Searching for the descendants of the Elisha Green BEVELS who m. Lucinda "Louisa" Elizabeth HOLT 6 Oct 1856 in Lincoln Co TN. He was born in 1837 in TN and she was born in 1841 in Williamson Co TN. He died in 1915 ub Kelso, Lincoln Co TN and she died after Feb. 1917 (exact date unknown). Their known children were: James B. BEVELS; Mary Sue "Mollie" BEVELS, born 1867, who m. James W. BEVELS in Lincoln Co TN and lived in Giles Co TN; Roy BEVELS lived in Thatch, Ala. in 1916; E.G. BEVELS Jr.; Jennie BEVELS; Benson BEVELS; Ida BEVELS m. Oscar E. STEWART in 1894; Bessie Lee BEVELS m. Arthur T. STEWART in 1907. Do you recognize any of these family members? Looking for any descendants who may live in Lauderdale Co AL. Any information appreciated.

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MONROE - CANNON 
Date: Sat, 9 Jan 1999 07:58:39 EST
From: JAgosta407@aol.com 
researching Samuel MONROE in Lauderdale County--with son, R.H.MONROE (Robert or Rueben b.1839--m. Martha C. CANNON in 1859) and their families

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GARNER - STUTTS - KENNEDY
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 10:34:41 PST
From: "bill garner" garnerbill@hotmail.com 
I am seeking information about two Lewis GARNERs (#1,#2), William GARNER, John GARNER, Lucy (GARNER) STUTTS, Bill Jack STUTTS and the Kennedy Gun Factory near Green Hill. I have documentation the
Lewis #1 lived in Lauderdale Co. from around 1818-1842. Lewis#2 was born in N.C. in 1795 and moved his family to Lauderdale Co. in 1852, then on to Lee Co. MS. around 1857. Lewis#2 daughter was Lucy GARNER (b.1833 in N.C.) and married a STUTTS (John Jack Stutts? or Wesley Stutts?). Two of their sons were Bill Jack and Hugh STUTTS. 
Lucy GARNER's brother was William GARNER (b. abt1837 in N.C.) and lived in the Florence area from 1852-his death. He may be buried in the Rice Cemetery. His son was John GARNER. I would like to correspond with anyone who has information about the Kennedy Gun Factory of Green Hill. Thank You for your help. Bill Garner

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GREEN - GREY
Date: Mon, 11 Jan 1999 15:48:59 -500
From: "Greg Green" GreenG@calhoun-city.k12.ga.us 
Green: I am seeking information about Robert Raleigh GREEN. He was born April  26, 1880 and died August 12, 1963. He is buried at Richardson Chapel in  Lauderdale County. He had two wives: Lillie Jane GREY and Lonnie. He had six  children that I know of: Edward, Herbert, Henry, James, Howard, and Annie. I have told that he had a brother named Alonzo GREEN. Any information would  be greatly appreciated. 
Greg Green  greeng@calhoun-city.k12.ga.us    P.O.Box 992,   Calhoun, GA 30703

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HIGGINS - JOHNSON - MANGUM - PRICE
Date: Wed, 13 Jan 1999 19:49:02 EST
From: JGr7443496@aol.com 
Lillie Lee HIGGINS b-ca.1886/88 Waterloo, Lauderdale, Al. m-Robert Mara (Maury) JOHNSON
Charles HIGGINS b-ca.1861 m-Cynthia MANGUM
John HIGGINS m-Mary PRICE
My HIGGINS line is in  Waterloo,Lauderdale,Al. Any info on HIGGINS in this area appreciated. Janette

 

SCOTT
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 02:02:26 EST
From: CHRISHAYNE@aol.com 
Newton SCOTT was reported in a Maury Co. TN newspaper, died Jan 1865, murdered by guerillas in Lauderdale County, AL I am looking for a James Newton SCOTT born 1801-1810 Maury Co. TN who went by the name of Newton. Are there any SCOTT families in Lauderdale County, AL who have connections to Maury Co. TN? If so, I'd like to hear from you.     Paulette Haynes   chrishayne@aol.com 

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POOL(E) - PALMER
Date: Sun, 17 Jan 1999 14:16:26 -0700
From: msmustrd@ix.netcom.com 
I would like to hear from anyone who has done research on the family names of POOL(E) and PALMER from the Lauderdale County area from the mid to late 1800's. In particular, I am looking for more information on my great-great-grandparents, D.L.("Doc") Palmer and Martha Kay (Pool/Poole) Palmer. They were both born in Alabama in the 1850's and were married there in the late 1870's. They later moved with their children to Hopkins County, Texas near Sulphur Springs. I am just starting to do research and am fairly new at the procedures. I'd appreciate any information anyone could offer on the above names. Thanks! Julie

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CANNON
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 16:32:19 EST
From: JAgosta407@aol.com 
Searching for the family of Jabez Cannon in Lauderdale County--also wrote book on Civil War experiences printed in 1900. Jagosta407@aol.com 

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HUGHES - McCLURE - SMITHSON - PORTER - EASTEP
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 06:54:51 -0700
From: Carol L Aldinger caldinge@wyoming.com 
Would like to visit with any one who has this combination of names in Lauderdale Co or part of the list. 
My McCLUREs lived there from 1835, SMITHSONs about the same time, ESTEP/EASTEPs go back further.
My PORTER was said to have been born there, and married a HUGHES from elsewhere. All are in my family.

 

CARR - YOUNG 
Date: Wed, 20 Jan 1999 20:26:34 -0800
From: "William E. Carr" ccqps@ra.cland.net 
Request info on family of Harris T. CARR and Mary (Pollie) YOUNG. Residents of Lauderdale County for many years. Harris T. CARR may have been owner of grist mill at Rawhide (Cloverdale). Harris T. Carr 3 Jul 1803 - 3 Sep 1885; Mary Carr 15 Aug 1809 - 1 Aug 1893
Will Carr  ccqps@cland.net 

 

LUCAS - SOLOMON - BROWN 
Date: Sun, 24 Jan 1999 21:25:39 -0500
From: BlackRaven blackraven@mindspring.com 
Does anyone have any info on an H. P. LUCAS listed in the 1900 census records. My grandfather was Herbert Powell LUCAS and was supost to have been born in AL and was said to be full Cherokee Indian. He married Callie Ezell Solomon. My mother was Grace Gertrude LUCAS. She married my father in 1940, John Ephrum BROWN. I was born in 1957. I've only got my  Gparents names, DOB/DOD/Place of burial, my aunts and uncles names and dates of birth and eath. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks, Mary Kathryn Brown Runnels,

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FRANKS - MARTIN 
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 17:34:34 -0600
From: "joannbrandon" artist@nehp.net 
Looking for the parents of Thomas Fredrick Franks b.1859-1927--Married to Lettie Elizabeth MARTIN b.1861-1929. Both are buried in Parkers cem. and were moved from Baugh cem. due to TVA flooding. Any info. would be appreciated. Thanks, artist@nehp.net 

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HOLLEY - GUTHRIE
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 16:58:10 -0800
From: "Layne A. Holley" gunnerholley@heart.net 
Looking for information/photographs on the following family: Fred Edward HOLLEY and his wife, Dessie Mae GUTHRIE. Fred was born in 1899 in Itawamba County, MS. Fred died in 1934 and is buried in the cemetery at Grassy, AL. Fred had the following siblings: Ozzo, Grover Odell, Flora, Gladys, Edison, Lorena, and Eula Mae. Dessie Mae Guthrie Holley was a resident of Florence, AL. She died in 1989 and is buried at Grassy, AL. Dessie's siblings include: Gracie, O.T., Horace, Lonnie, and Myrtle Lee.  Fred is my dad's father. Dad's family experienced two separate house fires during their lifetime which destroyed all valuable family documents and photographs. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thank You,  Layne A. Holley  gunnerholley@hotmail.com 

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RIDDLE 
Date: Thu, 21 Jan 1999 22:16:34 -0800
From: Stan Kelley dturner@ksinc.net 
Looking for information on my uncle, John Riddle, who live in Florence, AL. Last time I saw him was in 1957, in Florence, AL. Believe he died in the 1970's. He worked at the Wilson Dam. Appreciate any help. Stan  Kelley

 

SMITH - MANGRUM - REED 
Date: Thu, 4 Feb 1999 18:22:36 -0600
From: "joannbrandon" artist@nehp.net 
any one having information about the SMITHs buried at Waites cem. please e-mail. Joseph b.1830 in Lawrenceburg, tn. married to Lucie Ann MANGRUM. I believe his father might be John S. SMITH b.1895 and I believe he was marr. to Rebecca REED. Children-Calvin,Jos., James M., Robert, Thos., Hamilton, Amanda, and Parthenia(may have been a relative).  If anyone knows these Smiths'-please send e-mail, I would appreciate any info. Thanks, artist@nehp.net 

 

McCLUSKY - FREEMAN
Date: Mon, 8 Feb 1999 11:47:05 EST
From: Smoldrn@aol.com 
I am looking for info on Chas. (Charles?) McCLUSKY- Postmaster of Cherry Grove, Lauderdale County, AL. Someone gave me a note that this info was obtained in Vol. 16, Alabama Records July 20, 1842. He is supposedly somehow related to my great great grandmother, Ann McCLUSKY FREEMAN. She was born in Alabama 12/13/1818 ( county unknown). She married James L. FREEMAN in Alabama ( they lived in Walker County in 1850 ) circa 1845, their 1st child, Leander D. FREEMAN was born in 1847. If possible, I would like to find out if Chas. McCLUSKY is listed anywhere with names of any children. Thanks in advance.  Dawn Freeman Smith  Email - Smoldrn@aol.com  

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SEATON - SHARP
Date: Mon, 08 Feb 1999 22:02:18 -0500
From: pwwdlw@mail.swbell.net 
I am looking for information on Levi SEATON, died 1904, Waterloo, AL. Married to Loisia SHARP, died 1916, Waterloo, AL. He is my husband's GGG Grandfather.   I am needing his date and place of birth, parents, sibling and children's names.   Loisia's as well if that is available   Donna Whitaker 

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HENDRIX - POLK - KIRKLAND 
Date: Tue, 9 Feb 1999 23:18:38 -0600
From: "Frances Keeton" keetonr@fwb.gulf.net 
Looking For A Enoch Rufus HENDRIX b 15 Feb 1864 d 13 May 1930 Married Lorinah K. POLK. I am looking for verification that he is the son of William B and Missouri Ann KIRKLAND HENDRIX. Possible in Lauderdale Co 1870 Census or nearby County. 

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HICKS - SARTAIN - HIGGS
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 17:54:52 -0600
From: The Nickell Family nickell2@flash.net    
Searching for information about the HICKS and SARTAIN Families. James C. HICKS and Susannah SARTAIN were married October 10, 1850 in Lauderdale County, Alabama. They had one daughter, Julia Octavious Emiline HICKS b. November 21, 1855 in Florence, Lauderdale County, Alabama. Julia's parents died when she was very young and she was raised by her aunt, Mary J. Sartain HIGGS who was b. in Morgan County, Alabama. Mary was the wife of Thomas HIGGS and they raised Julia in Hempstead County, Arkansas. Would like to hear from anyone researching these families.   Page Nichols Nickell   nickell2@flash.net 

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HENDERSON - BUSH
Date: Thu, 11 Feb 1999 20:14:42 -0800
From: "James H. Paget" jhp@ozarkisp.net 
Looking for info on Samuel HENDERSON & Sarah J. BUSH, lived in the area around 1825. Son John C. HENDERSON  b. 1825 Lauderdale  Co. AL.  Thank You.     James Henderson Paget

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ROSS - CRYMES 
Date: Sat, 13 Feb 1999 18:57:00 -0700
From: "Vera Reeves" leroy@centuryinter.net 
I'm still looking for information on Camel ROSS and his wife Mary / Polly CRYMES that were in Lauderdale County in 1860. In AR in 1870 but she and her children are listed in Lauderdale County again in 1880 with out him. Any  information welcome. Vera Reeves leroy@centuryinter.net 

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TURNER
Date: Mon, 15 Feb 1999 12:46:13 -0600
From: "Cox Family" drcoxadc@brightok.net 
Does anyone know anything about a John Turner Cemetery in the Waterloo area? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks   Angela Morgan Co x

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LEE - BUCKALEW
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 15:39:21 -0800
From: Eugean Heiney eeheiney@snet.net 
Seeking info on Cordelia Lucinda LEE who was born in Florence, Lauderdale, AL abt. 1872. Unknown parents names, only that they were from TN. Married abt 1898 to William Benson BUCKALEW. Any info would be appreciated. Thank You  Gean Heiney  eeheiney@snet.net

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JOHNSON - WHITTEN 
Date: Sun, 21 Feb 1999 18:09:30 EST
From: JGr7443496@aol.com 
Seeking info Nancy JOHNSON  m-?WHITTEN. Lived in Lauderdale co.Al. ca.1900. Her brother, John C.(Causman) "Pat"Johnson was in Hardin co.TN. Any info appreciated.   Please e-mail jgr7443496@aol.com 

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BAILEY
Date: Mon, 22 Feb 1999 23:19:51 -0600
From: "eaglet" eaglet@airmail.net 
Could I please ask if someone could obtain a newspaper obit from your local library for me? I seek the obit of RICHARD H. BAILEY who died Dec. 16, 1939 and is buried at Mitchell Cemetery. Getting the data by email would be great; however, I am more than willing to reimburse for copying/mailing by snail mail. I seek contact with any descendants of this family as well.
Thanks.   Jackie Presley   eaglet@airmail.net 

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STRICKLAND - STRAIN
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 09:08:55 EST
From:  SamCarm@aol.com 
STRICKLAND, Mary Elizabeth b.1843 dau of Thomas awnd Mary Ann Strain. Possibly died in Lauderdale, Co. Lived there later years of her life. Please e-mail if you have any information. Sam Carm@aol.com 

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BARNETT - McCLURE - WHITE - CALL
Date: Thu, 25 Feb 1999 20:13:50 EST
From: B5090@aol.com 
Looking for anyone with a Parry Barnett, born: about 1814 in SC....her parents are Ezekiel and Olive BARNETT.......Parry married William McCLURE in SC in 1831.....children James I. McCLURE and Elizabeth McCLURE..... 
Elmina BARNETT, born 15 July 1815....married Daniel WHITE III in Lauderdale Co. their daughter Mahala Surilda WHITE married Samuel H., CALL........ 
Both are in my family, any connections???
Barb Allison B5090@aol.com 

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HOLDEN - WEST - PACE
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 21:19:38 +0100
From: Patrick Holden pholden@swbell.net 
Am looking for info abt the children of Joseph HOLDEN b abt 1790 in VA, d abt 1850 in Lauderdale county. I know that he had 12 children, some born in TN and others in AL. Specifically, I am looking for an indication that he may have had a son or a nephew named Eli H HOLDEN b abt 1831 in TN. I have been told that Joseph may be related to my family line (Eli HOLDEN). Also looking for info about Joseph daughters Susan Caroline who married Levi WEST and Martha J HOLDEN who married Simpson WEST.  Finally, looking for info on Solomon WEST, who was born abt 1825 in Lauderdale county , married Mary PACE and was a brother-in-law to Eli HOLDEN thru marriage. I have info to share re: Holdens, Paces.   Thanks   Pat

 

KIDDY - STANDRIDGE
Date: Sun, 28 Feb 1999 20:51:16 EST
From: KIDDYOWEN@aol.com 
Looking for information about James KIDDY and wife, Elizabeth, who lived in Lauderdale Co., AL from 1830 - 1840. Elizabeth is believed to have been a STANDRIDGE. Does anyone have any information about this family?

 

COOPER - NOLAN
Date: Thu, 4 Mar 1999 23:02:48 EST
From: JSnow59343@aol.com 
I am looking for information on John COOPER married to Carmelite B. NOLAN.  they lived in Lauderdale County in 1800s. I have them listed on 1870 census. Anyone out there working on this family or have information?

 

HILL - NABORS
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 13:59:24 EST
From: JLyons6130@aol.com 
I am searching for info on a Henry Hill d 1850 in Lauderdale Co. m to a Judith Nabors. Would appreciate any help. Dorlyne Lyons
JLyons6130@aol.com 

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SARTAIN or SARTIN - HICKS
Date: Sun, 07 Mar 1999 20:36:48 -0600
From:  The Nickell Family nickell2@flash.net 
I am searching for the parents of sisters.... Susannah/Susan SARTAIN b.
probably before 1834 in AL? She m. James C. HICKS in 1850 in Lauderdale County, Ala. They had one child who was orphaned young, Julia Octavious Beatrice Emiline HICKS b. in Lauderdale Co. Ala in 1855. The other sister, Mary SARTAIN b. in 1834 in Decatur, Morgan Co. Ala according to family Bible. Mary m. Thomas HIGGS in 1857 in Limestone Co. Ala.    Any help with the Sartain/Sartin family in Alabama would be appreciated.    Page Nichols Nickell

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WOOD - DAVIDSON - BRETHERIC
Date: Thu, 04 Mar 1999 09:41:16 -0800
From: Ethel Stockton estock@nas.com 
Hiram WOOD was in 1860 Lauderdale co AL census, family #630
Living with him was Mary age 38, Margaret F, 34, Eda L, 23, William G DAVIDSON, 16, Abigail A WOOD, 13, Hiram N WOOD, 9, and George BRETHERIC 25.
Can anyone tell me the connection of these people? 
Was Mary his wife or dau? Was Abigail and Hiram N grandchildren? Who were Hiram Senior's parents or siblings. I will gladly share what I have and appreciate anything you care to send.   Ethel estock@nas.com 

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McMEANS
Date: Mon, 8 Mar 1999 14:58:41 -0600
From: "David C. McMeans" kwikcash@msn.com 
I am interested in any information regarding the Alfred McMEANS family in Lauderdale county during the period 1850 -1870. He is believed to have had 3 brothers (William C., Samuel B., Daniel Harrison). He moved to Tishomingo county, MS after 1870.    Please respond to kwikcash@msn.com. 

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SHELTON - GREEN - PETTUS
Date: Tue, 09 Mar 1999 23:18:50 -0600
From:  "twade.shelton" twade.shelton@cwix.com 
I am looking for the family of S.Lecil SHELTON, born 16 Sept. 1864 in Lauderdale Co. AL. Also any information on Robert Rollie GREEN, born 8 Aug 1880 and William Washing PETTUS, married in Lauderdale Co. on 8 July 1855.  My email address is twade.shelton@cwix.com 

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RICHEY - WALDRUP - HUGHES
Date:  Wed, 10 Mar 1999 09:24:15 EST
From:  LauraB62@aol.com 
I am searching for info on William Andrew RICHEY born 7-13-1874, died
3-13-1957. He married Etna Rebecaa WALDRUP(born 8-16-1878, died 8-12-1912)  She passed away , he remarried Roberta HUGHES( born 12-17-1881, died 3-22-1962)  the ancestors of WILLIAM and ETNA are hard to find . I would appreciate any help. Laura Brown (Lauderdale county, AL)

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HUGHES - WREN - BAILEY - HAYGOOD
Date: Thu, 11 Mar 1999 22:46:04 -0700
From: "Dorothy M. H. Wren" dmwren@cyberhighway.net 
I would like to contact anyone interested in the above Families. They all lived in the the N/West counties of Alabama and the N/East counties of Mississippi. The HUGHES were supposed to be from Lauderdale Co. My Robert H. HUGHES mdHarriet ? and had three children that I know of. Rebecca Ann HUGHES b.13 Dec 1851 AL md Simon Agrippa WREN 17 May 1875 in Franklin Co.Al then moved on to Alcorn or Printess Co.MS. Simon A.WREN parents were Robert H.WREN b.1828 in MarionCo.AL and Margia Mariah BAILEY b.1830 MS. Robert H.WREN Parents were George W.WREN b.1803 VA md Mary A. HAYGOOD b. abt 1813 AL    I would appreciate any information on these families and would be glad to share what information that I have.
Dorothy M.H.Wren dmwren@cyberhighway.net 

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JOICE/JOYCE - CLEMMONS
Date: Fri, 12 Mar 1999 08:42:27 -0600
From: "davisjc" davisjc@traveller.com 
Henry JOICE/JOYCE, his wife Nancy, his sisters Caroline and Allie JOICE were some of the first settlers in Lauderdale in the 1830's. One of his daughters married Williamson CLEMMONS also of Lauderdale. The sisters and Henry's daughters stayed in the Lauderdale area and married. The sons ended up in TN. Would be happy to discuss this family with anyone. Joyce Davis at davisjc@traveller.com 

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BURNS - PRINCE
Date: Sat, 13 Mar 1999 19:52:51 -0600
From: "Clois Richardson" cloisr@flash.net 
EMILY BURNS b. 1817 in Lawrence Co. Tn. d. 1892 in Alcorn Co. Ms. buried Bethel Baptist Cemetery in Hardeman Co. Tn. m. Daniel PRINCE in 1834. She is possible daughter of Israel BURNS b. 1793 in SC. Both Israel BURNS and Israel BURNS JR. were residents of Lauderdale Co. Ala. in the early 1800s. Need information on any of these BURNS.   Clois Richardson CloisR@flash.net 

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HUGGINS - STONE
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:34:50 -0600
From: Nancy Kennedy; nanakae@hotmail.com 
Seeking any info. on Sally HUGGINS that married Alfred STONE in 1825 Lauderdale Co.   Thanks,   Nancy

 

ENGLISH
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:36:50 -0600
From: Nancy Kennedy: nanakae@hotmail.com 
Seeking for info. on Matthew ENGLISH, died in Lauderdale Co.abt 1830-35.  Thanks,   Nancy

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HUGGINS - GARRETT
Date: Wed, 17 Mar 1999 16:32:54 -0600
From: Nancy Kennedy: nanakae@hotmail.com 
Seeking for any info. on Jenny HUGGINS that married John GARRETT in Lauderdale Co. in 1823   Thanks, Nancy

 

CRYMES - ROSS
Date: Sun, 21 Mar 1999 20:37:29 -0700
From: "Vera Reeves" leroy@centuryinter.net 
Still looking for information on Mary / Polly (CRYMES) ROSS in Lauderdale County in 1880. Her husband was Camel ROSS.
Living with her besides her children in 1880 was a sister Nancy / Nanny CRYMES. Thank you.     Vera Reeves leroy@centuryinter.net 

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WEBB - BECKHAM - MOORE
Date: Tue, 23 Mar 1999 22:58:24 -0600
From: "Cox Family" drcoxadc@brightok.net 
Looking for information on William Jackson WEBB born 30 June 1827 in Lauderdale Co., Al. He married Lucinda Catherine BECKHAM 11 Aug. 1847, Lauderdale Co. Al. William's father was James WEBB and mother was Edith MOORE.  Any information would be appreciated.
Thanks,  Angela Cox   drcoxadc@brightok.net 

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BROWN - HAYES
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 1999 11:20:25 -0600
From: marthabr marthabr@swbell.net 
Huky BROWN,  Robert BROWN, and  Thomas HAYES all lived in County from around 1820 until around 1827 anyone know ANYTHING about ANY of these settlers???

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LAWLESS 
Date: Tue, 30 Mar 1999 20:09:50 -0500
From: "Homer Lawless" Lawless6373@excite.com
I seek information about dead children of Zedekiah Lawless.
In 1890, Mrs. Eliza J. Robinson, wife of S. F. Robinson, of Green Hill, Lauderdale county stated that she lived within sight of Zedekiah Lawless and that all but two of Zed's children died of the flu and typhoid fever. I think the year was about 1860 and he lost 5 children. I would appreciate any information on the names and/or burial places of the children.

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DEANS
Date: Sat, 03 Apr 1999 00:34:33 -0500
From: "G. Hunter Ferrell" hferrell@couriernet.infi.net 
I am trying to locate James Deans. I think he moved to Lauderdale Co, AL, from NC before 1821. Any information would be greatly appreciated.    Hunter Ferrell   hferrell@couriernet.infi.net 

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MCCLESKEY
Date: Sun, 04 Apr 1999 13:16:42 -0600
From: Betty or JJ Johnson jjandbj@sprintmail.com 
Can anyone tell me if there was once a town named Jackson Port in Lauderdale Co., AL? I have found a note that William McCLESKEY died in 1872 in Jackson Port, AL, but cannot locate the town on a current Alabama map. Since William is also said to have worked on the locks in Muscle Shoals, AL in 1835, I would guess the town to have been on the Tennessee River.  Any leads will be appreciated.   Betty Johnson

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MOORE - McVAY
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 11:26:06 -0500
From: dd-davis@mindspring.com 
I am looking for any info. on Lewis Capit MOORE ( his nickname was John West) , he died Feb. 2, 1837 in Lauderdale County . He was married to Alantic Pacific McVAY.        Debra Moore Davis

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SIMMONSON
Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 06:52:19 -0400
From: "R.J. LUCKHARDT" lukhart@worldnet.att.net 
I am in posession of a letter dated November 2, 1919 from H. Simmonson to my grandfather. The letter describes the beginning of Florence Brick Co., Simmonson was a partner. It goes on to describe the machinery purchased and start up cost. I am looking to forward this letter on.

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SYNODICAL COLLEGE - WOODS
Date: Wed, 14 Apr 1999 22:15:37 -0700
From: "rodina werho" rwerho@inreach.com 
I am looking for a college that I am hoping may still be around or someone may have information on. The school is the Synodical College. Not sure if it was a bible school or finishing school for girls. I am looking for Utopia WOODS who may have been at the school in 1865 or so, the school was to have been in Florence.....If anyone can help let me know...
Dina(Woods)Werho,   Stockton Ca

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HOWELL - JENNINGS - SPENCER
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 01:21:40 -0500
From: "Kelly Wimberly" twisteda@worldnet.att.net 
I am looking for information on the following families from Lauderdale County TN. I have a Levi HOWELL b. abt 1789 in Wilson Cnty TN d. 2/17/1844 Lauderdale Cnty married 1/07/1812 in Lauderdale Cnty, Mary "Polly" JENNINGS b. 4/12/1798 Wilson Cnty TN d. abt 1862 Lauderdale Cnty AL. They had the following children: John L, Ransom, Allen, Harrison D, Cyrenna, Louisa, Mary Jane, Amanda and Willis. Jonathon L HOWELLl b. 3/03/1833 Lauderdale Cnty d. 5/04/1910 Van Zandt Cnty TX MD. 7/28/1853 Lawrence Cnty TN, Elizabeth Proctor SPENCER b. 1/07/1833 Lawrence Cnty TN d. 3/13/1875 Van Zandt Cnty TX. John and Elizabeth left Lauderdale Cnty in 1856 in covered wagon and ended up in Van Zandt Cnty TX. I would like to find out what other siblings left with him bound for TX. I know that Willis left with them and ended up in Hunt Cnty TX not far from his brother John. Would also like to try to find out what other families from Lauderdale Cnty made the trip with them. Will share all information that I have on the Howells and allied families. 
Thank you.    
Kelly Wimberly
44501 River Rd
Shawnee, OK 74801
twisteda@worldnet.att.net 

URL: http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/w/i/m/Susan-K-Wimberly 

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REEVES - MANN
Date:  Sat, 17 Apr 1999 13:30:05 -0500
From: "Lissa Johnston" lissaj@worldnet.att.net 
Seeking info on the family and parents of James Washington REEVES. James Washington REEVES b. 1817 GA m. Ann Josephine MANN b. 1821 GA, relocated to Lauderdale Co. AL where six of their 13 children were born:  Peter D. (1838); Margaret E. (1840), Missouri A. C. (1843), Julia A. (1845), Louisa F. (1846), Martha M. (1847). They moved to Texas and had the rest of their children in Rusk/Cherokee Co.  Lissa Johnston     lissaj@worldnet.att.net 

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ALLINGTON - HARRISON - BAILEY - COX
Date: Sun, 18 Apr 1999 00:28:44 -0700
From: "jmetzger" jmetzger@televar.com 
I descend from these Lauderdale families.......Thomas Taylor ALLINGTON, b. Ky......Luke HARRISON b. SC.......Jonathan BAILEY (Bailey Hot Springs)......John COX b. Moore Co.,NC....and others would so like to correspond with others with this ancestry and who might have photos and family stories....
Joyce Metzger,    P.O.Box 560,    Grand Coulee,Wa. 99133

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THATCHER - PLACE
Date: Mon, 19 Apr 1999 22:32:21 -0400
From: Carpenter mcrccarp@redrose.net 
Need documentation for death of Nathaniel THACHER in Florence, Lauderdale County Aug 1824. He was born 1767 in Middleboro, MA and married to Lydia PLACE.    M Carpenter mcrccarp@redrose.net 

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RICKARD - RICHEY
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 12:00:27 -0500
From: chemprof@mindspring.com 
Looking for information on the RICKARD family in Lauderdale Co. also RICHEY b. abt 1900
Cynthia Otwell
My web Page:
http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/o/t/w/Hugh-B-Otwell/   [ Genealogy Page ]
ICQ# 26738379
My AOL IM: chemprof2

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CANTERBURY - COTTER
Date: Sat, 24 Apr 1999 23:14:34 -0700
From: Jan Blankenship janblank@earthlink.net 
Looking for Great Great grandfather John Polk CANTERBURY born in Florence Al was a veteran of Confederate Army Married Martha A. COTTER of Ringgold Ga. Moved family to Baxter Co. Ar after Civil War Only know of one child Retta. Would appreciate any info you have on his family and date of his birth.  Thanks Bob Blankenship

 

BARRIER- STEELY - HARRISON
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 08:46:00 -0700
From: "George E Otott" GOTOTT@mail.arco.com 
I am looking for information on the ancestry of the BARRIER brothers of Waterloo, Alabama (1920s-1939s): Arch Olin BARRIER (b. 1870) and Henry BARRIER. Pearl Barrier (b. 1890), d/o Arch Olin BARRIER and Mary Alice STEELY BARRIER, married William Otis HARRISON of of Big Ivy, Hardin County, Tennessee.

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PARKS
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 15:53:25 -0400
From: "Gordon L. Parks" glparks@gsaix2.cc.gasou.edu 
My great great grandfather James W. PARKS was born in 1815 in Ga and was raised in Ga. He married in Ga in 1833. His first child was born in Florence, AL in 1834. He returned to Ga and remained the balance of his life. There was no family in AL at that time that I know of. Was there something happening in Lauderdale County that he might have gone there for, such as, land lottery, etc.?  Thanks, Gordon Parks

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HIPP - LOVELACE - NAIL
Date: Mon, 26 Apr 1999 13:16:51 -0500
From: Judy Howington judyh@dbtech.net 
I am searching for information on the HIPP surname. I understand that John B. HIPP married Margaret LOVELACE in Lauderdale Co., AL in 1856 and that William HIPP married Sarah NAIL in Lauderdale Co., AL in 1861. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Judy Howington

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WRIGHT - DAVIS - RITTER
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 11:02:42 -0500
From: "Patiemac" patiemac@infohwy.com 
Calvin Thomas WRIGHT b 1880 Lauderdale m Lou Telia DAVIS b 1884. Believe he is son of John WRIGHT, Jr. born 1825 NC who married Nancy RITTER. Pat McDonald, patiemac@infohwy.com 

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DAVIS - PORTER - POWELL
Date: Wed, 28 Apr 1999 11:02:42 -0500
From: "Patiemac" patiemac@infohwy.com 
Thomas James DAVIS b 1823 m Jane Ann PORTER. Their son, Wiley Hugh "Bud" DAVIS married Susan Melissa POWELL, 1877, Lauderdale Co AL.    Pat McDonald    Patiemac@infohwy.com 

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JACKSON - GREEN
Date: Fri, 30 Apr 1999 22:32:55 -0700
From: "George Hernandez" auntieel@worldnet.att.net 
Tombstone in Whitfield/Burnett cemetery, Aberdeen, Monroe Co., MS, reads "JACKSON, John Q., born 5 Apr. 1826, Lauderdale Co., ALa., Died 14 Aug. 1894. A "Mother Monroe" article says he was commonly called "Quince".  I am descended from John Q. JACKSON & wife Elizabeth thru their son Benjamen Franklin JACKSON, who married Minnie GREEN in Monroe Co., MS. Does anyone have info re: this family?

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MATHENY - PATTERSON - HUDSON
Date: Tue, 4 May 1999 18:32:18 EDT
From: Jimmathena@aol.com 
I'm looking for information or parents of John MATHENY, who lived at 1120 Park St, Florence, Al. His wife's name was Margaret Alice. Maiden name unknown. They had the following children; Harvey, Elvin, Fred, Roxie, Alice, Grace and Minnie. Harvey was b. Jan. 14, 1897 in Florence and d. Dec 24, 1920 on the Wilson Dam Project. Ages of other children are unknown. Harvey was married to Lessie Ida PATTERSON. They had one daughter, Harvey Mae, she married Harry HUDSON.

 

MAY - BRIDGES
Date: Sat, 8 May 1999 19:47:26 EDT
From: Macpalsgo@aol.com 
Looking for William Berry MAY born in Tennessee. Died in Lauderdale co, Al. I thank he was not on the census 1870. But was there in 1860, with his Wife, Sarah Elizabeth BRIDGES. 2 sons, James and William Berry a daughter Nancy. Would like for someone to help me find out if he died in Al.  Thanks Evelyn 

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REEVES - MANN
Date: Sun, 9 May 1999 17:09:08 -0500
From: "Lissa Johnston" lissaj@worldnet.att.net 
REEVES, James Washington and Ann Josephine MANN. Their first six children were born in Lauderdale Co. AL: Peter (1838); Margaret (1840); Missouri (1843); Julia (1845); Louisa (1846); and Martha (1847). They moved to Texas some time between the births of Martha and the next child, Mary, in 1851. I have some info on the Texas period and am seeking more on the Alabama period and prior. Both James and his wife were born in GA.

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PERRY - HALL
Date: Mon, 10 May 1999 10:27:00 -0500
From: "John E. Perry" jep@wt.net 
PERRY, Simeon Riton. My great grandfather, Simeon Riton PERRY, is said to have been born in Lauderdale Co., AL in 1826. His parents were Simeon PERRY and the former Sarah HALL. I cannot find any documentary proof that any of the above ever lived in Lauderdale Co. and any information would be greatly appreciated.  John Elliott Perry -  For related genealogical information see:
http://206.139.152.113/KnightLines/index.htm 

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DEMENT - BISHOP
Date: Tue, 11 May 1999 13:33:56 -0600
From: "Charles Davis" charles_mollie@email.msn.com 
I am searching for Margaret DEMENT, b. c. 1811, who married Oliver W BISHOP in Lauderdale Co., AL on 30 Oct 1832. Oliver was probably from adjoining area of Tennessee. This couple, with their first 2 children, appeared in Texas in May, 1838. Their 3rd. child, Charles was my great grandfather. List of their children: Amelia S. , b. c. 1834; David, b.c. 1835; Charles, b. 1838; Robert G., b.c. 1842; Frances, b.c. 1846; Oliver W. Jr., b Dec 1847. At this point, I know nothing else about Margaret DEMENT. I would appreciate hearing from anyone regarding these people.
Charles Davis    charles_mollie@msn.com 

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COLE
Date: Sun, 16 May 1999 22:25:43 EDT
From: WESSHI@aol.com  
I'm doing reach on a John COLE from Lexington, AL. I don't know where he was born or what year. I do know that his first wife died and left him with 5 kids Rose, Armon, Sudie, E.C (b.1906 d.1995) and Jim COLE. He then remarried a lady named Dolly and their together had and son named Reber Cole (b.1915 d.1989). John and Dolly both died in Lexington, AL. Sorry, that's about it I don't know very much. If anybody has any info. please send it my way. Thank You, Shannon Cole

 

FISHER - DAVIS
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 19:26:37 -0700
From: Ellie Handley hhanly@texas.net  
I am in search form the family of W.G. FISHER. He is listed in the Lauderdale 1850 census as George W. FISHER. In the 1860 census he is listed as Green W. FISHER. Tenn Farmer. 1860 Census. His wife Susan. Children: Benjamin, 21 yrs, Mary L. 19yrs. Richard W. 18 yrs. Elizabeth, 15 yrs. Lydia___an M. 13 Tenn. Sarah C., 8 yrs, Susan, 6 yrs and Benjamin R. DAVIS 1 year old. Mr FISHER probably lived over on the Tenn side for sometime. Please contact me if you have any info on this family. I will share data. Thanks 

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HANDLEY - HANDLY - HANLY - GOOCH - RILEY - LAWSON - WILLIAMS - EARNEST - SMALLWOOD - NUTT - HAM - HAMM - GIST - GOODMAN - HOUSER
Date: Wed, 19 May 1999 21:09:13 -0700
From: Ellie Handley hhanly@texas.net  
I am in search for these families of Lauderdale Co., AL. from abt 1845 to date. HANDLEY, HANDLY, HANLY, GOOCH, RILEY, LAWSON, WILLIAMS, EARNEST, SMALLWOOD, NUTT, HAM, HAMM, GIST, GOODMAN, HOUSER. Any one having infomation on these families please contact me. Thanks

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WHITTEN - McNATT
Date: Fri, 21 May 1999 06:40:11 EDT
From: CWhit61841@aol.com  
Looking for information on Asberry WHITTEN, married Philadelphia (Delphia) McNATT 19 Dec 1872 in Tippah County MS. Lived in Lauderdale Co. Al. sometime after marriage, then moved to McNairy Co. Tn. CWHIT61841@AOL.COM

 

OWENS
Date: Tue, 25 May 1999 21:36:10 -0500
From: "Dianna Stokes" diannad@texas.net   
I am desperately searching for the family of Ely OWENS b ca 1925. He was from Florence, Ala. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Dianna

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BARNETT - McCLURE
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 13:27:57 EDT
From: B5090@aol.com  
Looking for information on the BARNETT family. Parry Barnett married William McCLURE. Parry's parents were Ezekiel BARNETT and his wife Olive. Both are buried in Lauderdale Co. Who are Ezekiel's parents???? Barb

 

HARDER - PITT
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 01:04:45 -0500
From: "Cynthia E. Chandler" cynthia625@sbcglobal.net   
James Harder, born 2/21/1777 Orange Co NC, married Elizabeth PITT, born 1/6/1781 Edgecomb Co. NC, at Sumner Co. Gallatin, TN 5/13/1804. According to the Lauderdale Inventory List, James Harder "produced his credentials....ordained minister of the gospel....authorized to solemnize the right of matrimony.....26 Apr 1820." James was a primitive baptist minister.  Any information would be appreciated. Cynthia Chandler cynthia625@sbcglobal.net

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LINDSEY - HARDER
Date: Thu, 27 May 1999 01:09:00 -0500
From: "Cynthia E. Chandler" cynthia625@sbcglobal.net   
Josiah Lindsey, born 4/5/1805 NC, married Henrietta "Eritty" Harder, born 3/8/1807 Williamson Co. TN, at Lauderdale Co. Florence AL on 10/27/1823. Their first two children were born in Lauderdale Co. before moving to TN>MS>TX. Any information would be appreciated. Cynthia Chandler cynthia625@sbcglobal.net 

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LAWSON - FOUST - WATKINS
Date: Fri, 28 May 1999 16:17:16 EDT
From: GGriggs939@aol.com 
I am searching for my GGFather, Andrew Jackson LAWSON m Mary Elizabeth "Betty" FOUST. Children: Margaret Ann m Robert Wylie WATKINS my GParents; Charlie; Lando (Orlando); Pink (Pinkney); Alexander; Robert; Jane; Molly; Henrietta; Loucinda. May have emigrated from East TN, KY or VA along Tennessee River in 1845 - 50 period. The family lived in the Blackburn area.

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GLENN - BLAIR
Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 16:11:39 +0000
From: Ken & Katherine Hardin khardin2@mail.lig.bellsouth.net   
I am seeking info on John GLENN and Pauline BLAIR . They had three childern , Lawrence b. 1921 , Isabelle b.1923 and Joseph b. 1925 and given up for adoption in Toledo , Ohio shortly after birth . The two older children were left in the custody of Charlie GLENN , John Glenn's brother after both he and Pauline abandoned the children. Any help appreciated ! Denise

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ARNETT
Date: Wed, 2 Jun 1999 17:27:26 -0500
From: "Fern Davidson" enola@ipa.net  
Am searching for info on the family of Thomas ARNETT. He was born in MD ca.1822 and died ca. 1870 in Wayne co. TN or Lauderdale co. AL. May be buried in Jackson cemetery. Am especially interested in family of his son James Henry that died 7-15-1935 in that area. Thank you. Fern Poe Davidson

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RICHARDSON - SCOTT
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:52:59 -0500
From: "Clem" clem@poncacity.net  
I am looking for the ancestors/descendants of Sally Roxanna RICHARDSON who married William SCOTT. They would have married about 1905. He was living in Stephens Co., IT (OK) at the time of their marriage in Lauderdale Co. Sally had a twin Nancy Joanna RICHARDSON. Somewhere either in the RICHARDSON family or the SCOTT family there is the belief that there is Cherokee ancestry. His parental home is thought to have been Lauderdale Co. also. Sally Roxanna was his second wife. Any information will be greatly appreciated. gail  clem@poncacity.net  

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CLEMMONS
Date: Thu, 3 Jun 1999 22:54:36 -0500
From: "Clem" clem@poncacity.net  
Am looking for the ancestors/descendants of Aaron and John Clemmons who are listed in the 1866 Alabama state census. Have no other information on them, but believe they are related to my VA Clemmons. Thanks for any info. It is much appreciated. gail        clem@poncacity.net  

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CARTER
Date: Sun, 6 Jun 1999 12:17:11 -0500
From: "B J" bjclark@netzero.net  
Anyone researching this CARTER line ? 
1860 Lauderdale County Alabama Census 
William, 67 farmer b Va
Narcissa, 48 b NC
Amos J, 21 b Tn
Caroline, 17 b Al
Matilda, 18 b Tn
Francis, 10 b Al
John A, 8 b Al
Cynthia, 4 b Al

Have reason to believe Cynthia was my great grandmother. Will share info if we can
connect. B J Clark Red Banks, MS

Researching CLARK, MOONEY, SHINALL, PUGH, RAY, McCLUSKEY, STORY, TIGNER, CARTER, FLOYD

 

WILSON - WHITE
Date: Tue, 8 Jun 1999 12:42:39 EDT
From: JohnGlawe@aol.com  
I am looking for information about Robert WILSON who was living in Lauderdale County, AL in 1830 and 1840. I think he may have been the father of Rosanah WILSON (born May 31, 1797 in SC) who married Carroll WHITE on Feb 12, 1824 in Lauderdale County. ANY information would be greatly appreciated! thanks, John Glawe

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McMAHAN/McMAHEN - HOOD - COCHRAN
Date: Sat, 12 Jun 1999 21:24:13 -0500
From: "Troy Rushing" terush@main.com  
MCMAHAN, Hugh Blair b. 1804 SC m. Elizabeth HOOD in 1828 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Parents are thought to be David and Sarah McMAHAN both b. SC or immigrants. David died in Lauderdale Co., AL. ca1828; estate papers filed there. Other siblings: John C., Richard, James Allen, Robert. Would love to hear from other descendants of David and Sarah McMAHAN. Sarah was with Hugh Blair in Hardeman Co., TN in 1830 census. Hugh Blair McMAHAN/McMAHEN died 1870 AR; m2 Martha Ann COCHRAN.  Barbara McMahen Rushing, terush@main.com   

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COLCLAZER
Date: Mon, 14 Jun 1999 21:13:28 -0700
From: "Dave Colcleaser" fafnod@uswest.net   
Am looking for any information available on William B. COLCLAZER. He purchased 80 acres of land in Lauderdale County in 1893. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Dave

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PRIDE - WANNER
Date: Tue, 15 Jun 1999 09:10:02 -0500
From: dp15@postoffice.swbell.net  
chickasaw NA. Seek info regarding anyone with PRIDE or WANNER surnames

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KING - YANCEY - STUTTS - McDONALD - CURRY
Date: Thu, 17 Jun 1999 11:23:18 -0500
From: "James Steve Sanders" sandking@usit.net   
I am researching KING's in Lauderdale Co., AL. My family was first found in the 1850 Lauderdale Co., AL. census. Catherine KING-age 44 was the head of the household with children: William-age 22, Arnold (J.J.A.)-age 20, Stephen-age 18, Emeline-age 15, Jospeh-age 14, George-age 11, and Luke-age 7. In the house next door lived Alexander KING-age 24 and his wife Lydia (McDONALD). Alexander could be a son of Catherine's. It is not known who the husband of Catherine was. However, there is a James M. KING household in the 1840 Lauderdale Co., AL census that closely resembles Catherine's in 1850. William A. KING married Nancy Jane YANCEY in 1856 in Lauderdale Co., AL. Arnold (J.J.A.) married Elizabeth Francis STUTTS in Wayne Co., TN., lived in Lawrence Co., TN. in 1860 and 1870, but was buried in Emeline Stutts Cemetery in Lauderdale Co., AL. in 1886. Emeline married Henry McDONALD, possbile son of Archibald McDONALD, in 1853 in Lauderdale Co., AL and had 3 known children: Catherine, Arche, and one more not named in the 1860 census. Luke married Sarah CURRY in Lawrence Co., TN. and later moved to Perry and Hickman Co. Nothing is known about Stephen, Joseph, and George. Can anyone help me ?  

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WILLIAMS - HOWARD
Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 10:52:39 EDT
From: AslanLW@aol.com 
I'm looking for information on family of Levi WILLIAMS and his wife Elender HOWARD moved to Lauderdale County from Lawrence County, Tennesse. Levi was born in Union County, South Carolina in 1822. Elender was born in either North or South Carolina in 1825 and died in 1858 in either Tenn. or Ala. Their children were James A, Thomas M, William L, Mary Melissa, Samuel T, and Hannah. After Elender died Levi remarried a lady named Cathy ?. When the Civil War startedLevi moved north to Illinois with most of his family but no mention of James or Thomas, what happened to them? I do know at least James survived and got married & had children but no details. Laurie

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WHITE
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 11:25:15 -0700
From: flcrkr@mindspring.com  
I am looking for the children of George WHITE, Rev. Soldier, who died in Lauderdale County AL 1834/6. He was from VA to Caswell County NC to Pulaski County KY to Lauderdale County AL. Censuses indicate a number of children. One may have been John. Thanks to anyone who can help. Hazel

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COLCLAZER
Date: Sun, 20 Jun 1999 16:22:38 -0700
From: "Dave Colcleaser" fafnod@uswest.net   
Am looking for any information on William B. Colclazer. He purchased 79 acres of land in Lauderdale County in 1893. I believe his wife's name was Jeanette Parker. I have very little information on him and his family so any help would be appreciated.   Dave

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ROBINSON - BUCHANAN
Date: Tue, 22 Jun 1999 11:48:34 EDT
From: Rosella155@aol.com  
i am looking for the parents of mary susan ROBINSON, b 1 jan 1859 in lauderdale co. she marrried david BUCHANAN from scott co mo. . they married in the late 1870s . i dont know know if they married in lauderdale co or scott. mo. this is my gggrandmother. any help would be greatly appreciated. thank you. debra kirtley

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HADDOCK
Date: Wed, 23 Jun 1999 13:24:25 -0500
From: "Robert Haddock" rhaddock@n-link.com   
I am trying to locate any information available on William A. HADDOCK in Lauderdale Co. AL during the 1890's. I have documentation showing that he died in August, 1896 somewhere near the Key Plantation. He apparently lived in or near Reserve, AL (Also known as the Woodlands). His family was living with relatives in Oklahoma at the time of his death and they are all buried in OK.; however, I am unable to determine where William A. is buried. Any assistance in this matter will be greatly appreciated.

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MURPHY - DOWDY - PUROG
Date: Fri, 25 Jun 1999 09:44:53 EDT
From: MsDredbud@aol.com  
Looking for the parents of Rosie Bell MURPHY Rosie was born in Waterloo Ala on 1-10-1906 She m Comer C. DOWDY I think her dad's name was Wylie and her mother was Alice (PUROG) MURPHY.

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HUDSON
Date: Sun, 27 Jun 1999 16:48:40 -0400
From: Julius Hudson jayhudsn@bellsouth.net   
I am looking for any information on Frances Elizabeth HUDSON who lived in Lauderdale county in 1879. Julius Hudson at jayhudsn@bellsouth.net

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LEE - WRAY - CLANTON - McKELVY - LINDSEY - CARR
Date: Fri, 02 Jul 1999 10:05:12 -0400
From: Gay Parrish cgaypar@bellsouth.net 
John LEE married Ann WRAY before Jun 14, 1823. Children were: Nancy M. who married ?? CLANTON; Lydia who married ?? McKELVY, Lavinia "Lovy" who married a "John;" Lovy was born 1829 and died Jul 9, 1884; Hannah (my gggrandmother) who married Silvester LINDSEY in 1853; July (Julie) who married ?? CARR; and John T. LEE.
The above a Will abstract from Lauderdale Co dtd Jul 9, 1858. Information on any of the above would be greatly appreciated.  TIA,  Gay Parrish

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GIBBS - CHANEY
Date: Fri, 2 Jul 1999 12:24:52 -0700 (PDT)
From: Brenda_J_@webtv.net (Brenda_J_ B.J.)  
I am searching for parents of William A. Gibbs and Harriet Chaney. They were living in Waterloo in 1892. Any help is appreciated. 

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WESTMORELAND
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 15:13:51 -0500
From: "Edgar D. Byler, III" edby3@netease.net 
William WESTMORELAND was born in North Carolina "above New Bern" in either 1774/75 and was the youngest son and child of John and Ann "Nancy" Lenoir Westmoreland. William married about 1800 in Spartenburg Co., SC to his first? wife whose name is unknown. (could she have been an ALBERTY, daughter of Moses ALBERTY????). William moved to Laurens Co., SC in 1818 and then to Catawba Co., AL in 1821/2 where he was appointed a Captain in the Alabama militia by the Gov. Israel Pickens, husband of his first cousin, Martha Lenoir Pickens. 
It appears that William WESTMORELAND was in Lauderdale Co., Alabama by the late fall of 1822 as his daughter?, Catherine, b. 1804, married her first husband Elias HARRIS in Lauderdale Co., AL on 4 December 1822. Would like to find proof of children. Here's what I have. 
Probable children of William WESTMORELAND (1774/5-1854) 
1. Amelia WESTMORELAND, b. ca. 1802, Spartenburg Co.,Sc, d. bef. 1870 Searcy Co.,AR, married ca. 1820-22 to Mordicai THORNTON.
2. Catherine WESTMORELAND, b. ca. 1804, Spartenburg Co., Sc, d. after 1880, Wayne Co., TN, m1) 4 December 1822, Lauderdale Co., AL to Elias HARRIS, m. 2) 18 Nov 1831, Lauderdale Co., AL to Gillum H. WALKER; m. 3) 23 Oct 1835 Lauderdale Co.,AL to Abner GALLION.
3. Alberty WESTMORELAND, b. 1806/7 SC, m. 1) Wayne Co., TN by 1830 to Mary WILSON, m. 2) Independence Co., AR 11 July 1849 to Martha TERRELL, m. 3)? bef. 1860 to Sarah ______. Died poss. in Yell Co., AR after 1870.
4. Moses WESTMORELAND, b. 1810 (could poss. be same as no. 3)
5. girl, name unknown, b. ca. 1810-1815.
6. Nancy WESTMORELAND, b. 4 Dec 1814/7, d. 14 Sep 1891/5, Wayne Co., TN, married 23 Apr 1831 Lauderdale Co., AL to Denson WILSON (brother to Mary WILSON who married Alberty WESTMORELAND)
7. girl, name unknown, b. ca. 1820-23 (this could poss. be Milly HOUSE who became William's second wife?)
8. Jesse WESTMORELAND -no other info.
William WESTMORELAND's first? wife died between 1830 and 1833 and on 12 Aug 1833, Lauderdale Co., AL William married Milly HOUSE who was born 1821 (per 1850 Wayne Co., TN census, but more likely 1801 or 1811).
William sold his farm in Lauderdale Co., AL in 1836 and moved to Wayne Co.,TN where he died we think in 1854. He is probably buried in the old Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery on TN Wy 227 between Cypress Inn, TN and Railroad Church. 
Edgar
Edgar D. Byler, III  edby3@netease.net 
Editor, Wayne County Historian
Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Co-Coordinator Wayne County Web Page: http://www.netease.net./wayne 
Listowner: WALRAVEN-L@rootsweb.com 
Personal Page: http://www.netease.net/members/edby3 

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BASKINS
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 15:20:21 -0500
From: "Edgar D. Byler, III" edby3@netease.net 
Seeking information on Walter BASKINS who was born in TN 1781/83 and died in Lauderdale Co., AL April 1860 (per 1860 Lauderdale Co., AL Mortality Schedule) 
Walter supposedly married twice. Name of first wife unknown but had at least five or more children: 
1. John BASKINS, b. ca. 1810, m. Rachel _____?
2. Ann Bazariah BASKINS, b. ca. 1810, m. 2 Sep 1833 Lauderdale Co.,AL to Joseph MAY.
3. Mary "Polly" BASKINS, b. ca. 1818, d. 1885, Wayne Co., TN, married ca. 1836 to Alexander "Sandy" STULTS.
4. Moses BASKINS, b. 1812/15, m. 19 July 1842 Lauderdale Co.,AL to Charity SWINFORD
5. boy, name unknown, b. ca. 1823, not found in 1850 census.
About 1834, Walter married second wife, Mary SAUNDERS, b. 1809. They had six known children:
6. Lavinia BASKINS, b. 1835, Wayne Co.? TN.
7. Eli W. BASKINS, b. 1838/9, Wayne Co., TN
8. Margaret BASKINS, b. 1841, Wayne Co., TN
9. Lucy Evaline BASKINS, b. 1844, Wayne Co. TN
10. Marcus Marion BASKINS, b. 1847, Wayne Co., TN.
11. Nathaniel BASKINS, b. 1850 Wayne CO., TN.
Walter and family moved to Lauderdale Co.,AL about 1851/2. Any information appreciated.
Edgar
Edgar D. Byler, III      edby3@netease.net 
Editor, Wayne County Historian
Wayne County, Tennessee, USA
Co-Coordinator Wayne County Web Page: http://www.netease.net./wayne 
Listowner: WALRAVEN-L@rootsweb.com 
Personal Page: http://www.netease.net/members/edby3 

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MURPHY - LINVILLE - GALLION - RODGERS - PRUITT
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 15:33:07 -0500
From: "Edgar D. Byler, III" edby3@netease.net 
Seeking the parents of Calvin B. MURPHY who was born in SC in 1815-1820. He married in Lauderdale Co., AL on 20 July 1842 to Sarah LINVILLE, b. 5 Aug 1820, Laurens Co., SC, dau. of John and Nellie LINVILLE. Family moved to Tishomingo Co., MS before 1850 and back to Wayne Co., TN before 1860 census. Children were
1. Mary Ellen MURPHY, b. 1 June 1845, either in Lauderdale Co.,AL or Tishomingo Co. MS, married 18 April 1869 Lauderdale Co., AL to Dicemous Green GALLION.
2. Sarah Ellen "Babe" MURPHY, b. 12/28 Nov 1846 MS/ or AL, d. 3 May 1903 AR, m. 7 March 1875 Wayne Co., TN to John M/N RODGERS.
3. Eliza Jane MURPHY, b. 1853, d. Lauderdale Co., AL, married 27 May 1869 Lauderdale Co., AL to Warren House PRUITT.
4. John Leander MURPHY, b. 1855, MS, no further info.
5. Lucretia Elizabeth MURPHY, b. June 1860 Wayne Co., TN, d. NC, married 30 July 1890 Wayne Co. TN to Charles W. SPIVEY. 
Have been unable to determine when Calvin B. MURPHY died. He is reported to have served in Civil War, but no record has been found. Tradition gives that he is buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Wayne Co., TN next to his wife who died in August 1892 in Lauderdale Co.,AL.
Calvin supposed to be "related" to John MURPHY b. 1801, d. 1863, m. Ally WELCH, and buried at Murphy's Chapel Cemetery in Lauderdale Co., AL, but can find no record to tie them together. 
Edgar
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GRAMMER - WEATHERFORD - BOOTH(E)
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 15:34:30 -0700
From: David & Stephanie Hull  
Searching for info. on parents of Joseph Louis GRAMMER b.1837 Florence, AL + Martha WEATHERFORD b. TN. His parents were David GRAMMER + Hannah BOOTH/E, married in 1832 Roane, TN. Joseph was in Gallatin, TN by 1866. Please help!!!  Thanks,      Stephanie M. Hull        eightpac@home.com 

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GRIMES - HOUGH - WATKINS
Date: Fri, 9 Jul 1999 19:38:03 EDT
From: GGriggs939@aol.com 
Searching for GGParents George GRIMES m Hettie HOUGH, parents of Mary Ann   "Polly" GRIMES m William Archie WATKINS b May 1831 d March 1899 at St Florian AL

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DOWNEY - DUNNAM
Date: Fri, 09 Jul 1999 23:31:42 -0700
From: tgtpat@open.org 
My 3G Grandmother, Rebecca E. DOWNEY, was born in Lauderdale County, AL on February 8, 1833. She married Enoch J. DUNNAM on March 6, 1856 in Mississippi. I have a lot of information on the DUNNAMs and on Rebecca after her marriage to Enoch and up until her death in Tippah County, MS in 1911. But, I have no information on the DOWNEY family. Any help will be appreciated.