!!!BOOK ANNOUNCEMENT!!! DEATH, MARRIAGE AND PROBATE NOTICES FROM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA NEWSPAPERS, Vol. II (1866-1875) This is to inform you about the upcoming release of my latest book, Death, Marriage And Probate Notices From Montgomery, Alabama Newspapers, Volume II (1866-1875). This is the second volume in a continuing series of newspaper transcriptions related to Montgomery, Alabama. The collection picks up where "Volume I" ended. It contains valuable historical and genealogical information on individuals who resided in Central Alabama counties following the Civil War. During the years following the Civil War some local newspapers were not in operation so the Montgomery newspapers became an important source of communication. The collection also contains some valuable information for individuals residing in other parts of the state. This collection is of special interest for anyone doing research in Central Alabama. Montgomery's newspapers devoted a lot of coverage to the surrounding counties in Central Alabama. Information was often included from correspondents and other newspapers in Alabama counties from as far east as the Georgia line and all across Alabama counties in the Black Belt region to the Mississippi line. In some instances this collection may contain valuable reprinted extracts from newspapers that have since been lost from local county records. The book has approximately 440 pages, with soft-binding and includes a detailed index. It contains newspaper transcriptions from surviving issues of: The Daily State Sentinel (1867-68), The Montgomery Daily Advertiser (1866, 1871-74), The Montgomery Weekly Advertiser (1869-70), The Alabama State Journal (1869-70), The Montgomery Weekly Mail (1869), The Montgomery Daily Mail (1870), and The Southern Plantation (1875). The anticipated release date for this book is September 1, 2003. This particular book is being published by myself and not by any publishing company. This will allow me to offer the book for sell at a much lower cost. This book would probably retail between $35-40 from a publishing company. I will be selling the books for $30 per copy plus $4 postage/handling (Total $34 per copy) effective September 1, 2003. However, I am offering a discounted price of $25 per copy (plus $4.00 shipping/handling) for all orders received by August 31, 2003 (Total $29 per copy). As some of you may know, I am not trying to make a profit with my publications. If I make any profit from my publications I try and use the funds to pay for copies, microfilm, etc. associated with new "research projects", as well to help defer some of the costs I incur in traveling to speak to historical and genealogical societies. Larry E. Caver, Jr. Email: [email protected] ---------------------------------------------- ORDER FORM--------------------------------------------- Name:_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________ City/State/Zip: __________________________________________ Please send me _________ copies of your book, DEATH, MARRIAGE AND PROBATE NOTICES FROM MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA NEWSPAPERS, Volume II (1866-1875). Regular Price: $34.00 per copy (shipping/handling included). Pre-publication Price: $29.00 per copy (for orders received by August 31, 2003). TOTAL ENCLOSED: ________________________ SEND ORDERS TO: Larry E. Caver, Jr., P.O. Box 680052, Prattville, AL 36068 Below are a few samples of some of the material included in the book from surrounding areas in Alabama: In Cleburne County, on the 8th, Michael PESNELL was shot and killed by a man named MARKS, who fled (May 24, 1867, Daily State Sentinel). Mr. John ALBRIGHT, an old citizen of Talladega County, died at his residence near that place, on Sunday last. He was upwards of 80 years (May 28, 1867, Daily State Sentinel). Died, near Hayneville, on Tuesday, 20th instant, Miss Sallie S. GILCHRIST, eldest daughter of Col. James G. GILCHRIST, in the 25th year of her age (August 30, 1867, Daily State Sentinel). We regret to learn of the death of William M. WYATT, an old and highly respected citizen of Marion, Perry County, on last Tuesday (March 16, 1868, Daily State Sentinel). The Greenville Advocate of the 4th instant, says that in a difficulty between James H. JONES and William H. SEARCY, in that place on Wednesday last, the latter was shot and instantly killed (January 5, 1866, Montgomery Daily Advertiser). Died in the city of Wetumpka, on the 31st of December 1865, Sidney S. McWHORTER, Esq., aged 38 years… The readers of the Wetumpka Spectator, in 1856 will recollect the brilliancy, force and elegance of his writing; his comrades in the Montgomery Blues Artillery will attest his courage… (January 14, 1866, Montgomery Daily Advertiser) Mr. Ed PICKETT, of Greene County, Alabama, was recently killed in a difficulty in Choctaw County (March 6, 1866, Montgomery Daily Advertiser). The Tuscumbia North Alabamian announces the death of Asa MESSENGER, Esq., at that place on the 13th instant, at the age of 65… (March 23, 1866, Montgomery Daily Advertiser) Died, in Mt. Sterling, Choctaw County, on the 27th ultimo, Mr. Pettigrew BELL, aged about 19 years (May 20, 1875, The Southern Plantation). Married, on Sunday, 28th instant, in St. Mathew's Church, Autaugaville, by Rev. R.A. COBBS, Mr. James K. HAYNIE to Miss Fanny DeJARNETTE, both of Autaugaville (February 1, 1872, Montgomery Daily Advertiser). Col. Harry T. TOULMIN, of Mobile, was married on the 4th instant, to Miss Mary M. HENSHAW, of Monroe County (May 15, 1869, Alabama State Journal). Married, in Dallas County, 10th instant, by Rev. G.W. BOGGS, Marion C. SHELBY and Mary W. BELL (January 28, 1875, The Southern Plantation). Married, on the 23rd instant, at the residence of the bride's father, Dr. KELLEY, of Coosa County, L.E. PARSONS, Jr., of Rockford, and Miss Kate D. KELLEY (January 28, 1872, Montgomery Daily Advertiser). Married, at the residence of the bride's mother, Wednesday evening, June 15th, by Rev. Mr. BAILEY, Mr. D. LaVega McNEILL and Miss Mollie T. WILLIAMS, all of Lowndes County, Alabama (June 17, 1871, Montgomery Daily Advertiser). Married, on the 11th instant, at the Baptist Church, in this city, by Rev. Jacob BELSER, colored, John WASHINGTON and Ann SPOTTS, all colored, and of this city (June 13, 1867, Daily State Sentinel). This day came Moses McLEMORE and presented to the court for probate, a paper writing purporting to be the last will and testament of Rebecca SMITH, deceased… It is ordered that notice of this application and the day set for the hearing thereof, be given to William McLEMORE, a minor, son of William J. McLEMORE, deceased, who was a son of Rebecca SMITH, residing in Texas… (January 5, 1866, Montgomery Daily Advertiser) (Legislative Act) Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Alabama, that the name of Martha Francis WHATLEY, who was born January 30, 1864, and William Arnold WHATLEY, who was born November 25, 1866, in the County of Randolph… who are children of Susan WHATLEY, be, and they are hereby changed to the names of Martha Francis PAULK and William Arnold PAULK… They are hereby declared to be legitimated, and to be the heirs at law of the said William J. PAULK… (February 5, 1870, Alabama State Journal).