I thought some might like the sharing of this poem... I especially like the last line. Best, Bob RE Speese It was the first day of census, and all through the land each pollster was ready ... a black book in hand. He mounted his horse for a long dusty ride, his book and some quills were tucked close by his side. A long winding ride down a road barely there, toward the smell of fresh bread wafting, up through the air. The woman was tired, with lines on her face and wisps of brown hair she tucked back into place. She gave him some water ... as they sat at the table and she answered his questions ... the best she was able. He asked her of children. Yes, she had quite a few -- the oldest was twenty, the youngest not two. She held up a toddler with cheeks round and red; his sister, she whispered, was napping in bed. She noted each person who lived there with pride, and she felt the faint stirrings of the wee one inside. He noted the sex, the color, the age... the marks from the quill soon filled up the page. At the number of children, she nodded her head and saw her lips quiver for the three that were dead. The places of birth she "never forgot" was it Kansas? or Utah? or Oregon ... or not? They came from Scotland, of that she was clear, but she wasn't quite sure just how long they'd been here. They spoke of employment, of schooling and such, they could read some ... and write some ... though really not much. When the questions were answered, his job there was done so he mounted his horse and he rode toward the sun. We can almost imagine his voice loud and clear, "May God bless you all for another ten years." Now picture a time warp ... its' now you and me as we search for the people on our family tree. We squint at the census and scroll down so slow as we search for that entry from long, long ago. Could they only imagine on that long ago day that the entries they made would effect us this way? If they knew would they wonder at the yearning we feel and the searching that makes them so increasingly real. We can hear if we listen the words they impart through their blood in our veins and their voice in our heart. Thank you to L. Needham ********************************************************************* Researching SPEESE, STREET, McWATTERS and BALLENTINE. GOD BLESS AMERICA

In looking up the locations of where my ancestors lived, I found this map source very useful. It is RR maps from the early 1800s forward. It also shows the boundaries as they were at the time, which can be very important. Best, Bob RE Speese http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrmap.html ********************************************************************* Researching SPEESE, STREET, McWATTERS and BALLENTINE. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Does anyone know of a site that paralell's Mobile and New Orleans history (since they had many similarities and were both part of LA?) We are specifically looking for information on the Gens de Couleur Libre of Mobile....but would be happy to find anything that may be of use...... tia, ~*~*~*~*Cat ~*~*~*~*~ There cannot be a crisis today; my schedule is already full. http://www.ambiancestudio.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <RESpeese@aol.com> To: <AL-MOBILEBAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2001 8:11 AM Subject: [AL-MOBILEBAY] Important Map Source > In looking up the locations of where my ancestors lived, I found this map > source very useful. It is RR maps from the early 1800s forward. It also shows > the boundaries as they were at the time, which can be very important. > Best, > Bob > RE Speese > > http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/gmdhtml/rrhtml/rrmap.html > > ********************************************************************* > Researching SPEESE, STREET, McWATTERS and BALLENTINE. > GOD BLESS AMERICA > > > ============================== > Shop Ancestry - Everything you need to Discover, Preserve & Celebrate > your heritage! > http://shop.myfamily.com/ancestrycatalog > >

Hello, If you live near Cullman, Alabama, Wallace State College in nearby Hanceville is a terrific research place for the Civil war. They have all of the Alabama Compiled Service Records on microfilm as well as many other CW sources to work with - most not found anywhere else other than the National Archives in Washington, DC!!! The items are in their library, which also has a large geneology floor as well. Hope this helps you. Gregn BIggs

I don't have access to the rolls but our local library has Broadfoot's rosters, if that would be of some help. Provide a name and I'll see if I can find out which unit the person served in. Regards, Jim Date forwarded: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 12:50:58 -0700 From: Connie3966@webtv.net (Connie Roberts) Date sent: Thu, 8 Nov 2001 13:50:57 -0600 (CST) Subject: [AL-MOBILEBAY] 7th Alabama Cavalry Co."F" To: AL-MOBILEBAY-L@rootsweb.com Forwarded by: AL-MOBILEBAY-L@rootsweb.com > Does anyone have the Muster Rolls For the 7th Al. Cav. Co"F"? > > Connie Roberts > > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp >

Hello Everyone! I am new to the listand desperately need some help! I am searching for the family of William Maloy, Sr. His son,William Maloy, Jr. (middle initial may have been either M or J), was bornsupposedly in Santa Rosa Co, FL but Santa Rosa Co was not formed until 1842.So, he was probably born in Escambia Co. in the area where Santa Rosa is now. Parts of this Family migrated in AL then into MS. In 1850 census, I have located Maloys in 6 Counties in theFL panhandle and in 14 Counties in AL, 5 of these are just north of the FL panhandle. There is a Harriet Maloy shown in both Holmes and Jackson Counties, FL in the 1850Census. She must have lived on the line and was counted by both sides! This wasWilliam Maloy's wife's name and may be the one we are looking for but noevidence other than the census. This is the line: Descendants of William Maloy, Sr. 1 William Maloy, Sr. .. +Harriet Forhand ......... 2 William M. Maloy 1840 - 1929 ............. +MaryLouise (Mary Jane) Brown 1850 - 1943 Does anyone have any prospective leads or suggestions forme? I have a Maloy/Malloy/Molloy Data Base of 4434 persons andwill search it for anyone with a lost relative. I too would appreciate any hints or suggestions for a lead! Best Regards Roy Eastes Gulfport, MS

Does anyone have the Muster Rolls For the 7th Al. Cav. Co"F"? Connie Roberts

Hello, I have accepted the task of writing an update to the Alabama-West Florida Conference history. I will be writing concerning the time 1939 to 2000. I am seeking information on Methodist ministers during this time and in the Alabama and/or Alabama-West Florida conference. Basically, I will be using Lazenby's format.-(History of Methodism in Alabama and West Florida, CR:1960) I will need the following, if possible, but any information will be helpful. Birthdate, place, wife, children, charges/circuits served, place of death, burial,etc. Many thanks in advance, -- Rev. Jabe Fincher ---Pensacola, Florida

1880 Washington County Census... Census Place: District 180, Beat 3, Washington, Alabama Source: FHL Film 1254034 National Archives Film T9-0034 Page 162B Relation Sex Marr Race Age Birthplace Thomas S. WHITSET Self M M W 56 VA Occ: Farmer Fa: VA Mo: VA Elvira H. WHITSET Wife F M W 46 AL Occ: Keepinghouse Fa: NC Mo: GA Amanda WHITSET Dau F S W 20 AL Fa: VA Mo: AL Elvira WHITSET Dau F S W 16 AL Fa: VA Mo: AL Joseph S. WHITSET Son M S W 14 AL Occ: Works On Farm Fa: VA Mo: AL Jeremiah WHITSET Son M S W 12 AL Occ: Works On Farm Fa: VA Mo: AL Charles W. WHITSET Son M S W 8 AL Fa: VA Mo: AL Rebecka WHITSET Dau F S W 6 AL Fa: VA Mo: AL John A. WHITSET Son M S W 3 AL Fa: VA M

Hi, I am researching John Allen Whitsett, b. 25 Aug. 1877 in Washington Co. He died 26 Feb. 1942 in Clayton. Need physical description, children, spouse(s), parents, etc. This is for a continuation of the history of the Alabama-West Floroda Conference of the Methodist Church. Whitsett was a minister in the Methodist Church. If you have any information on a Methodist minister from 1939-2000 please contact me privately. My e-mail addresses are: jabef@bellsouth.net -and- jabef@excite.com Thank you, -- Jabe Fincher---Pensacola, Florida http://joseph_fincher.tripod.com/Mytree/index.html ~or~ http://jabessite.homestead.com/index~ns4.html

Looking for info on the parents and siblings of Lucinda Ann Paris b. 17 March 1827 in AL. Mother was born in England, Father was born either in AL or GA, one census record states AL the other states GA. Lucinda m. (1) Simon H. Nelson on 24 Apr 1845 in Sumpter Co. AL. Children born of the marriage: Dock Nelson b. circa 1858, Kitty Nelson b. 1865. Husband (2) Moses Hall b. Oct 1837 in GA. Moses' mother was born in SC and father was born NC. Children born of the second marriage: Ella b. Apr 1867, Milliard b. circa 1871, and Laura b. Feb 1875. Any info is greatly appreciated. Thanks. Jesus Is Lord Isaiah 41:10

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Sorry for the post, however my AOL software crashed and I lost all addresses. I am testing to see if I still have access to lists. Thanks for understanding. RE Speese ********************************************************************* Researching SPEESE, STREET, McWATTERS and BALLENTINE. GOD BLESS AMERICA

Subject: [Jones] Re: Hannon John Jones Looking for parents or info on: Hannon John Jones b 1801 Louisiana   d May 17, 1868 in Jackson County, Ms. and Married Larecka Rebecca Rocha b 1793 South Carolina d October 13, 1858 in Jackson County, Ms. Married on March 15, 1821 Lawrence County, Ms. regards, Brenda (also Pat's ggg grandfather too) ROSEBUD671694577@aol.com or bsknippers@aol.com

Does anyone have a list of cemeteries in the "Grand Bay", Mobile County, Alabama area? thanks, Pat I am reseaching: Dearman/Creel/Creal/Stapleton of Mobile County, AL. --------------------------------- COMMENTS: (This is great!!) Put in a surname only or a city. http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5983.htm --------- New Databases at Ancestry.com http://service.bfast.com/bfast/click?bfmid=30662749&siteid=38960988&bfpage=new_databases_at_anc ---------

Dr.P.Schulze Wrote; Campbell genealogy Archibald Campbell b 13 Apr 1836 Loch Gilphed Glasgow Scotland m Sarah Francis Robinson 8 Aug 1861 in Baldwin County. Archie died in 1918 in Mobile. Archie and Sarah Francis had a daughter Elizabeth Campbell b May 1864. Elizabeth married Reuben Dorlon 11 Jan 1883 in Mobile. I am trying to locate the death dates and burial locations for Sarah Francis Robinson Campbell and Elizabeth Campbell Dorlon. If anyone has information on Archie Campbells pedigree that would also be desirable. Thanks for any help.   Dr. P. Schulze ============================== Hello Dr.P.Schulze! My name is Connie Roberts and I live in Mobile. Archie is my Great Great Grandfather. I have just started my genealogy but I might have a little for ya. Sarah Francis is Archie's first wife. I understand that Sarah was murdered but I don't know this to be a fact yet. Archie and Sarah had 5 Children together. 1)William Alan, 2)Elizabeth 3)James Morrison 4)Sarah Francis 5)Charles I have been trying to find more on Sarah but I have not had much luck yet. Archie's 2nd wife is Katie Hamilton Murrill. She is my Great Great Grandmother. They had 11 children together. 1)Katie Eva b.7/6/1884 d.6/26/1960 2)John Knox b.3/6/1889 d,8/1/1956 3)Janet or Jenette b.4/7/1891 d.4/4/1966 m.Joseph Patrick Ovens/Overns/Sheppard in 1915 in Mobile. She is my Great Grandmother. 4)Charles Walker b.7/25/1892 d.8/27/1947 5)Robert Middleton b.9/22/1893 d.8/16/1936 6)Harry Inge b.1/12/1895 d.8/12/1960 7)Gladdys Gibson b.11/25/1896 d.4/28/1974 8)George Archibald b.9/20/1898 9)Douglas Murrills b.5/26/1900 10)Margaret Alberta b.9/14/1902 m. a Santa Cruz d.5/29/1962 11)Jessie Selina b.8/20/1904 All was born in Mobile,Al. Archie is a brick wall after his birth. Do you have any info on him in Scotland. Archibald is such a common name in Scotland that It has been hard finding his parents. I'm also trying to find out where Archie is buried. I have an idea he is in Magnolia Cem or Church Street Cem. How are you connected to Archie? Thank you, Connie Roberts/Mobile,Al. Connie Roberts

Archibald Campbell b 13 Apr 1836 Loch Gilphed Glasgow Scotland m Sarah Francis Robinson 8 Aug 1861 in Baldwin County. Archie died in 1918 in Mobile. Archie and Sarah Francis had a daughter Elizabeth Campbell b May 1864. Elizabeth married Reuben Dorlon 11 Jan 1883 in Mobile. I am trying to locate the death dates and burial locations for Sarah Francis Robinson Campbell and Elizabeth Campbell Dorlon. If anyone has information on Archie Campbells pedigree that would also be desirable. Thanks for any help. Dr. P. Schulze

Mary Ann, if you can't find them in Mobile or you want to do more checking in N.O., go to http://www.neworleansgenealogy.com and click on resources...... try the notary archives and also the library's site and also the notre dame archives. The priests wrote letters to each other and I've found a few names mentioned when I did a search there. Mobile and New Orleans were in the same 'district" so you might find something there...... ~*~*~*~*Cat ~*~*~*~*~ There cannot be a crisis today; my schedule is already full. http://www.ambiancestudio.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <tasha10@concentric.net> To: <AL-MOBILEBAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2001 10:50 PM Subject: [AL-MOBILEBAY] Rivarde > Hi, > I am new to the list and searching for information on the Rivard/Rivarde family in Louisiana. I have exhausted the sacremental records from New Orleans and am told that the marriage record I am seeking may very well be in Mobile. Searching for the marriage of Jean-Baptiste Rivard/Rivarde and Anne Bernard (abt 1755). Can you tell me where the sacremental records or notarial records are housed and is there a website for a contact person? Thanks for you help, > > Mary Ann > > Mary Ann Mickey (nee Rivard) > Saginaw, MI > Rivard Website: > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1865/index.htm > > > > ============================== > Search over 1 Billion names at Ancestry.com! > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/rwlist1.asp > >

Hi, I am new to the list and searching for information on the Rivard/Rivarde family in Louisiana. I have exhausted the sacremental records from New Orleans and am told that the marriage record I am seeking may very well be in Mobile. Searching for the marriage of Jean-Baptiste Rivard/Rivarde and Anne Bernard (abt 1755). Can you tell me where the sacremental records or notarial records are housed and is there a website for a contact person? Thanks for you help, Mary Ann Mary Ann Mickey (nee Rivard) Saginaw, MI Rivard Website: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Flats/1865/index.htm