Some months ago, I wrote a note to this list trying to find a Martha Belle Isle Cooksey, who had grown up in Atlanta and moved to Mobile in the early 1990's. She is 77 years old, and is a 2nd cousin of mine. I lately found that, after her husband Buster Cooksey died, she married a man whose surname was PRICE, and was living at 6504 Airport Boulevard in June of 1985, when her mother Sara died. The number is disconnected, and directory assistance has no listing there now, which means she is probably no longer there. Her mother had been at Allen Memorial Nursing Home (which gave me the above address information). Also, her old work number is disconnected. Martha also had a sister named Marian who married an ALLEN. If any of this sounds familiar to anyone, will you please e-mail me privately at tom2pat@earthlink.net? Pat Hansen Phoenix

----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Lynch" <jplynch@crosslink.net> To: <AL-MOBILEBAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2002 8:14 PM Subject: [AL-MOBILEBAY] [Fwd: 1859 Directory] Offer to do lookups... contact Becky Feldman directly... tripptroop@insight.rr.com Feldman's wrote: > > Jim would you mind sending my email to the Mobile list and offer the 1859 > Mobile Directory lookup? My outgoing mail to the list is not hooked up > correctly, but incoming is fine. > James P. ('Jim') Lynch jplynch@crosslink.net -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Becky, Make sure that the email address that you are using to send mail to the list is AL-MOBILEBAY-L@rootsweb.com. You must also be sure that you are sending your messages from an address that is subscribed to the list. I checked the subscribers list for e-mail addresses with "tripptroop" in them and found only tripptroop@earthlink.net. I did not find tripptroop@insight.rr.com. I'm sending this to the list because I get quite a number of bounced messages each week from subscribers who subscribe with one e-mail address then try to send e-mail to the list from another e-mail address (like work e-mail or a secondary web-mail account). Remember folks, you must send the message from the e-mail address that you used to subscribe. However, you can subscribe more than one e-mail address. You should also UNsubscribe your old e-mail address and SUBscribe again whenever you change e-mail addresses. Happy hunting... -- Regards, Kevin Sellew in Mobile, Alabama List Manager for Mobile Bay Area Roots [AL-MOBILEBAY] TJK5405@myexcel.com =================================================================== Get MyExcel 5.0 Internet Access for only $14.95 per month for unlimited access if you sign up BEFORE March 19, 2002. Just visit www.excelir.com/timeandmoney and click on Products and Services. Tell your friends! Local dial-up numbers all over the USA. ===================================================================

Hi all. If anyone could possibly tell me if either William MCVOY,Sr. (MCAVOY, MCABOY, MCBOY) or his brother, Diego MCVOY, Sr. left wills in MOBILE AL and if so, how could I get a copy? William died in 1835 and Diego in 1841. Thanks for any help with my "quest." Also, if there is any will for a John MCVOY (MCAVOY, MAC VOY) who probably died between 1815 and 1820. Thanks so much!! Sincerely, Bonnie Treon in NC cooltreons@hotmail.com _________________________________________________________________ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com

Offer to do lookups... contact Becky Feldman directly... tripptroop@insight.rr.com Feldman's wrote: > > Jim would you mind sending my email to the Mobile list and offer the 1859 > Mobile Directory lookup? My outgoing mail to the list is not hooked up > correctly, but incoming is fine. > James P. ('Jim') Lynch jplynch@crosslink.net

Hello, I am still seeking information and business records of Jackson Belknap of Mobile, who was a prominent local businessman and flag maker for Alabama Civil War units from 1860 through 1865. He was mentioned in Caldwell Delaney's books three times. If he has any living Mobile descendents I would like to know that as well. Thanks in advance, Greg Biggs

I justed wanted to thank everyone who helped me with my question regarding my husbands great grandparents. Now we not only know a lot of dates but also some parent names. Thanks again. I'm wondering if anyone has access to the 1900-1920 census? I'd like informaiton regarding: 1900-1920: household of Edward J. and Mary Burgess 1920: household Vincent and Amy Burgess Thanks again, Chrystal _________________________________________________________________ Join the world’s largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com

I was in Mobile this week and went to the Saraland Library where I made arrangemants to purchase a booklet from the Saraland Womans Club. Thought some of you may be interested in this booklet also. It is titled People Along Bayou Sara by Addie St Laurent. Some of the families researched or mentioned in this book are: Brown Norton Dickens McGill Soost Sumrall Boykin Bernard Cleveland Everett Myles Alvarez LaCoste Towle Hartley Kinney Dansy DeWitt Hobart McDonald There are others. The little booklet cost $4 and can be obtained from Marguerite Wright at (251) 675-6009. Charlene Moore Sugar Land, TX

See below... (notes from Thompson) Joe wrote: > > Seeking information on the follow that are buried in > the Magnolia Cem. in Mobile, AL > 1. John T. Pierce b. 11-25-1841 d. 11-7-1898 Tombstone marked: Born in Dallas Co., Ala. Buried in same lot: Lewis Ernest Johnson Aug 8, 1889-Aug 18, 1902 > > 2. Hallet Pierce No dates, wife of E. B. Pierce Virginia B. Hallet Pierce Wife of E. A. Pierce 1867-1928 Buried in lot with several other Hallets > > Thanks > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! > http://mail.yahoo.com/ > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 -- James P. ('Jim') Lynch jplynch@crosslink.net

Seeking information on the follow that are buried in the Magnolia Cem. in Mobile, AL 1. John T. Pierce b. 11-25-1841 d. 11-7-1898 2. Hallet Pierce No dates, wife of E. B. Pierce Thanks __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Try FREE Yahoo! Mail - the world's greatest free email! http://mail.yahoo.com/

1880 Mobile County census.. William T. HAMILTON Self M W W 31 AL Occ: Supt. & Res. Phys. Fa: PA Mo: GA Sarah MCDERMOT Other F W W 46 IRE Occ: Matron Fa: IRE Mo: IRE Irene GATES Other F W W 38 AL Occ: Ward Mistress Fa: AL Mo: NC William M. TEIGG Other M S W 25 AL Occ: Res. Student Fa: AL Mo: TN Frank M. WEBB Other M S W 21 AL Occ: Res. Student Fa: AL Mo: --- Edward D. KING Other M S W 28 AL Occ: Res. Student Fa: AL Mo: --- Robert ROUIS Other M S W 26 AL Occ: Cheif Nurse Fa: AL Mo: AL William ROBERTS Other M W W 32 AL Occ: Asst. Nurse Fa: AL Mo: --- Mary DAVIS Other F S W 30 AL Occ: Cook Fa: AL Mo: --- Mary CUTTEORAN Other F W W 45 IRE Occ: Wash Woman Fa: IRE Mo: IRE Katy MURPHY Other F S W 24 AL Occ: Scrubber Fa: SCOTLAND Mo: IRE Miranda DAVIS Other F M B 40 AL Occ: Nurse Fa: AL Mo: --- Vincent BALOUDY Other M M W 65 ITA Occ: Patient Fa: ITA Mo: ITA John PICKERMY Other M M W 45 ENG Occ: Patient Fa: ENG Mo: ENG John R. SEYMOUR Other M M W 40 IRE Occ: Patient Fa: --- Mo: --- Franklin MONTGOMERY Other M S W 77 ENG Occ: Sailor Fa: ENG Mo: ENG Thomas HENDRY Other M W W 63 AL Occ: Shoe Maker Fa: --- Mo: --- Jerry SULLIVAN Other M S W 58 IRE Occ: Sailor Fa: IRE Mo: IRE Thomas SHORT Other M W W 56 AL Occ: Gardner Fa: AL Mo: AL Charles HOWARD Other M S W 40 ENG Occ: Sailor Fa: --- Mo: --- Virginia WILSON Other F S W 25 MS Occ: Patient Soiled Dove Fa: --- Mo: --- Kate BRYANT Other F W W 41 MA Occ: Patient House Servant Fa: --- Mo: --- George BIRD Other M B 80 VA Occ: Patient From Poor House Fa: --- Mo: --- Burrell HAMILTON Other M S B 50 AL Occ: Patient Laborer Fa: AL Mo: --- Arthur CLAYTON Other M W B 45 VA Occ: Patient Turpentine Fa: --- Mo: --- John CLASTEW Other M W B 43 AL Occ: Patient Turpentine Fa: --- Mo: --- Allen BURKE Other M S B 43 AL Occ: Patient Servant Fa: --- Mo: --- Henry ROLSTAGE Other M S MU 27 AL Occ: Patient Carpenter Fa: --- Mo: --- Silas FISHER Other M M B 30 AL Occ: Patient Nurse Fa: --- Mo: --- Robert RIDDLEY Other M S B 45 AL Occ: Patient Servant Fa: --- Mo: --- Rubin WARD Other M S B 40 AL Occ: Patient Fa: --- Mo: --- Jordan SLROUD Other M S B 30 AL Occ: Patient Sailor Fa: --- Mo: --- William RODGERS Other M S B 50 NC Occ: Patient Flatboat Fa: --- Mo: --- Calidonia LEWIS Other F S B 15 AL Occ: Patient None Fa: --- Mo: --- Amy SMITH Other F W B 60 NC Occ: Patient Servant Fa: NC Mo: VA Amy WHILFEILD Other F S B 36 AL Occ: Patient Fa: --- Mo: --- Julia SEMMONS Other F S B 8 AL Occ: Patient Fa: --- Mo: --- Dummy Other F S MU 23 AL Occ: Unknown Syphllis Fa: --- Mo: ---

Hello, Still seeking more information on local mid-1860's Mobile businessman Jackson O. Belknap. He was a flag maker before and during the Civil War for Alabama units (and some from other states as well). I am seekign personal records, his business records, living descendents, etc. Any hekp would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Greg Biggs Biggsk@aol.com

Please change my email address to awhitefsu@comcast.net. My previous address was awhite@nettally.com Thanks, A.W.

For Mobile County, Alabama, Microfilmed Records Available to the Public in the Records Room: Child Labor Affidavits (1908 - 1914) Claim Books (1850 - 1959) Deed Books (1813 - 1958) Exempt Property Book (1877 - 1958) Judgement Books (1874 - 1958) Lien Books (1876 - 1958) Marks and Brands (1872 - 1965) Marriage License Books (1813 - Present) Medical Registers (1878 - Present) Miscellaneous Books (1819 - 1958) Mortgage Books (1851 - 1958) Tax Decree Books (1873 - 1935) Tax Sales Books (1879 - 1957) Will Books (1812 - Present) (copied)

I am searching for information on these Bryants from South Alabama..Listed below is the death records for each..If you have any information please e-mail me yak2usal@frontiernet.net Thank you for any help.. Joseph Bryant 24 Jan 1919 Mobile 18 1 553 Gladys Opal Morris Bryant 18 Jan 1919 Mobile 18 1 484 My grandmother Josh Bryant, Jr. Jul 1926 Washington 37 2 18069 my grandfather Reuben Bryant 17 Apr 1914 Washington 38 502 1

Plan to be in the Mobile,Ala. area Monday, March 4,2002. Searching for Peter LOUNSBERRY, c1790-1800, known to have been in the Mobile area prior to 1850, possibly working in the shipping trade. Have exhausted all census searches. Any recommendations as to where I should start my research in Mobile? Info appreciated. Joyce L Bruce

The Mobile Public Library Local History Division is located downtown at 704 Government Street, Mobile, 36602 and has copies of Mobile City Directories I know for 1837, '38, '39, '42, '44, '50 because I have used them. They also have some City Census records. The phone # is 251-208-7093. They are open Mon. - Sat. from 9a.m.-6p.m.. E-mail address is <mpllhg@acan.net> if you wish to ask about specific type records. The Mobile Genealogy Society also has a library and many mortuary records, cemetery records, etc. and the quarterlies go back to 1962 and they have an index for them from '62-'99 for all the many and varied articles that have appeared in the Deep South Genealogical Quarterly. They are located at the former St. Joan of Arc School at Ann and Elmira Sts. and are open M, W, F, from 10:30-2:30 and Sat. 9 a.m. - noon. the phone # is 251-432-6474, email address is: mgsmobile@mobis.com, the website is: http://www.mobileroots.com and snail mail is P.O.Box 6224, Mobile AL 36660-6224. We have a lot of helpful volunteers in the Society who man the library. Good luck, Perilla in Mobile On Mon, 25 Feb 2002 21:15:46 EST JJEBruce@aol.com writes: > Plan to be in the Mobile,Ala. area Monday, March 4,2002. > > Searching for Peter LOUNSBERRY, c1790-1800, known to have been in > the > Mobile area prior to 1850, possibly working in the shipping trade. > > Have exhausted all census searches. > > Any recommendations as to where I should start my research in > Mobile? > Info appreciated. > > Joyce L Bruce > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy > records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 >

-----Original Message----- From: RESpeese@aol.com [mailto:RESpeese@aol.com] Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 2:53 PM To: AL-MOBILEBAY-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [AL-MOBILEBAY] Re: Mobile obituaries-Ralph Poore The Mobile Press Register, now just the Register, used to physically keep obituary clippings in vertical files. Now it uses electronic programs to index the paper. The paper's library is closed to the public. It's a resource for reporters and because of problems with people coming in and removing things from the files, it was closed many years ago. There are rare exceptions for researchers, usually someone at the university level. Obituaries that ran in the paper were of two types: paid and news. Obituaries that came from the mortuary are the paid kind and ran in small type near the classifieds. News obituaries ran in the local news pages and were written by reporters, but were often dictated by the mortuary which called the newsroom if the death was of a prominent person or if the family requested it. Essentially, anyone who wanted a news obituary could get one. You just had to ask. Because of the switchover to electronic indexing methods when I was at the paper, I became concerned that the clipping files might be sent to the dump. So I began working to get the clippings sent to the City Archives, where many of the older files are stored today. Ralph Poore 2575 Falling Brook Lane Boise, ID 83706 poorehouse1@msn.com Ralph, Would you know if the "paper" itself keeps such information and is it available to the public. I have always understood papers kept a "morgue" and somehow one could have access to the information. Best, Bob RE Speese ********************************************************************* Researching SPEESE, STREET, McWATTERS and BALLENTINE. Norton 2001 Updated Virus System and ZoneAlarm. GOD BLESS AMERICA ______________________________

Looking for any information on the John and Daisy O'Donnell family. Their children were: Acelia, Estelle and Alice. John owned an electric company in Mobile. Daisy was the daughter of William D. and Ella (Simonson) Taylor. Daisy was born 11-20-1884 in Mobile. Thank-you for any help. Sarah Taylor

In a message dated 02/13/2002 10:20:56 AM Central Standard Time, 4nimity@mo-net.com writes: << Ralph Poore wrote: > The Genealogy and Local History Division of the Mobile Public Library keeps > a vertical file of clippings, but I'm fairly certain they don't go back > anywhere near that far. > > Many of the old clippings, including obits, from the Mobile Press Register > were given to the City of Mobile Archives. However, for the most part the > paper didn't have clippings going back that far. There's a small chance > there may have been one for your ancestor, but I largely doubt it. (I'm a > former editor at the paper.) > > There are usually exceptions in both cases for prominent people. >> Ralph, Would you know if the "paper" itself keeps such information and is it available to the public. I have always understood papers kept a "morgue" and somehow one could have access to the information. Best, Bob RE Speese ********************************************************************* Researching SPEESE, STREET, McWATTERS and BALLENTINE. Norton 2001 Updated Virus System and ZoneAlarm. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Hi Bob and list, Most (but probably not all) newspapers will allow a person to come to the "office" and look through the morgue, but few will do lookups for anyone??? just my 2 cents, Jabe Fincher RESpeese@aol.com wrote: > > In a message dated 02/13/2002 10:20:56 AM Central Standard Time, > 4nimity@mo-net.com writes: > > << Ralph Poore wrote: > > > The Genealogy and Local History Division of the Mobile Public Library > keeps > > a vertical file of clippings, but I'm fairly certain they don't go back > > anywhere near that far. > > > > Many of the old clippings, including obits, from the Mobile Press Register > > were given to the City of Mobile Archives. However, for the most part the > > paper didn't have clippings going back that far. There's a small chance > > there may have been one for your ancestor, but I largely doubt it. (I'm a > > former editor at the paper.) > > > > There are usually exceptions in both cases for prominent people. >> > > Ralph, > Would you know if the "paper" itself keeps such information and is it > available to the public. I have always understood papers kept a "morgue" and > somehow one could have access to the information. > Best, > Bob > RE Speese > > ********************************************************************* > Researching SPEESE, STREET, McWATTERS and BALLENTINE. > Norton 2001 Updated Virus System and ZoneAlarm. > GOD BLESS AMERICA > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 -- Jabe Fincher---Pensacola, Florida http://jabessite.homestead.com/index~ns4.html