SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT no date DEATH OF MR YOUNG Mr JOSEPH YOUNG was born April 11, 1842, departed this life July 29, 1926. He was laid to rest in the Old Lebanon Cemetery. He professed religion at the age of 30, and joined the Methodist Episcopal Church. During his illness he expressed himself as being perfectly submissive to God's will. One of his favorite songs was "How Beautiful Heaven Must Be". It is said while this song was geing sung he would rejoice. He leaves two sons and two daughters, with a number of grandchildren to mourn his loss. May God's Spirit comfort their hearts. G W Elliot. SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT Feb 28, 1929 OUR VETERANS WM T GRIGSBY was born in Blount County January 5, 1845. He enlisted in the service 1862 at Blountsville. The first four months were spend with Capt. Wm Graves whose company was made up from Blount County. The following 17 months were with Co. K under Capt Skinner. Mr Grigsby was the youngest of four sons: John, Franklin, Columbus and Wm to give service to the Confederacy. His hardest battle was at Franklin Tenn. and was discharged at Salisbury NC. At this date Mr Grigsby's outstanding recollection of those days was his extreme happiness in reaching home. In July 1865 he married Mary Jane Watkins, to them were born 5 children. Mr Grigsby is on R2 Bangor. THE SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT no date OLD VETERAN WANTS NAMES OF COMRADES The Democrat is in receipt of a letter from ISAAC NEWTON MORRIS, a former citizen of this county, who now resides at Campbell Texas, who wants to get in touch with some of his old comrades. Mr Morris served in the Confederate army and wants to locate some of his old comrades so he can make proof of his service. He says he was born at Brooksville in 1842 and enlisted at Blountsville in Company A 48th Alabama under Col Enoch Alldredge. He was wounded in the second battle of Manasas on Aug 30, 1862 and was not able to render further service after that date. This old gentleman writes that he is almost blind and is disabled to earn a living and needs what ever help he can get from the state. He will appreciate any information that will assist him in establishing his record of service. Address him at Campbell, Texas.

SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT April 1927 AN OLD CONFEDERATE STILL ACTIVE W T GUNTER of Brooksville who is now 82 years of age, was in town last Thursday to get his pension warrant and called at The Democrat office. Mr Gunter is still active and plows a mule that is 36 years old which he has owned for 31 years. He was also wearing a hat that he says he has owned and been wearing 27 years. he has kept it clean and it presents a neat appearance after these many years of service. SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT Feb 14, 1929 OUR VETERANS With the printing of Blount County's list of Confederate Pensioners brings to mind more vividly the rapid thinning of the lines of Gray. Within the past few years the number has been diminished by more than half. Of the 20 Veterans with us we find all to be between the ages of 82 and 90. S W Burnett has the distinction of being Blount's oldest Veteran. 90 years old this past December. W D Byrum is the very youngest, being 82 Dec 23rd, but with 5 others he must share the honor of being in their 83rd year. Undated, Southern Democrat 20 VETS LEFT IN BLOUNT Seven Are From County; Only One Confederate Bachelor Oneonta, Ala, Feb 22 - Of the 20 surviving Confederate veterans who are residents of Blount County, five volunteered in Georgia, one in Virginia, one in Tennessee, while seven of the remaining 13 who volunteered in Alabama, were from Blount County. The only Confederate veteran bachelor on record in Blount County is W W Born, who markes his home with a niece, Mrs. Mary Cochran of Blountsville. Mr Born was born in Gwinette County, Ga. May 2, 1842, and entered the army Oct 20, 1862 at Savannah. His hearing was impaired during the service, otherwise he escaped injury. SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT no date I.T. BARNETT DEAD News has reached here of the death of Isaac T. Barnett, at his home on route 1, Liberty, last Friday. Mr. Barnett had been in failing health with a complication of diseases for several months. The deceased was about 82 years of age and was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church. He was good man and a good citizen. Mr Barnett was a Confederate Veteran and served with distinction through the war. He is survived by his widow and three sons. The funeral services were held at Brooksville where the remains were laid to rest. SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT Dec 1927 W H ELROD, an old Confederate Veteran, who lives on R2, Altoona, called to see us last Saturday. Mr Elrod is in his 84th year. He is a native of Hall County, Ga., but has been living in Blount County since the close of the War Between the States. He married Miss Dicie Underwood in 1862, and raised a family of ten children, six of whom are still living. Mr Elrod says he has 77 grandchildren and 69 great grandchildren.

THE SOUTHERN DEMOCRAT Thursday, Jan 5, 1928 ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES After a lingering illness of several weeks, UNCLE FRANK FENDLEY quietly passed to his reward about 7 o'clock Monday evening. Death had been expected for several days and he was surrounded by members of his family and near relatives when the end came. His death was due to paralysis. Mr Fendley was in his 84th year, having been born at Summit, in the northern part of this county on June 28, 1844. He had long been a member of the M E Church, South and was a high type of christian gentleman. He entered the services of the Confederate army in June 1862 at the age of 18 and was mustered in at Talladega as a member of Company A, Fourth Alabama, and surrendered with General Lee at Appomattox on April 9th, 1865. He was the youngest man in his company. He was in Lee's Army during the entire war and was in some of the hardest fought battles. He was in the famous Gettysburg battle and the numerous engagements around Richmond. he was slightly wounded at Petersburg. Mr Fendley was a member of Camp Wheeler and prized very highly the little bronze Southern Cross of Honor bestowed upon him by the UDC. After the close of the war Mr. Fendley returned to Blount County and in November, 1869 married Miss Celia Adeline Murhpree. To this union was born seven children, six of whom survive him. Mr Fendley always took a active part in politics and was a fearless contender for what he considered right and for the best interest of his county and state. His passing takes from the stage of action a good and useful man. The funeral services were held at the Lester Memorial Church of which he was a memeber and were conducted by Revs O R Burns and R J Wilson. The deceased is survived by his widow, one son, Millard W Fendley, of Conowingo, Md.; five daughters, Mrs Edna Rudicill of Birmingham; Mrs Mary Cowden; Mrs J H Nunlee and Miss Grace Fendley of Oneonta; four brothers, John S Fendley, Sr of Oneonta; J M Fendley of Galveston Tex; J A Fendley of Dallas, Tex; and L R Fendley of Terril Texas; and one sister Mrs Myrtie Collins of Oklahoma. The pall bearers were Guy, John and Alfred Roebuck, Charles and James Cowden and Bernard Clowdus, all Grandsons of the deceased. The interment was in Oak Hill cemetery, the Masons in charge.

Hi, I am looking for a Sarah Jennie Mae Sanders b. 1860-61 in Ala and married Elijah MacHendrick Amerson in 1878. They married in Hamilton Co, TN and returned to Blount Co. Do not know why they married there. I don't think she was from there but might have been living there at that time. Are there any Sanders researchers out there that have Blount Co roots (there were 3 or 4 Sanders families in Blount) that might know this lady ???? Thanks, Robin Amerson

Jonathan Burns II d. 1899. His 2nd wife, Elizabeth Watson d. 1894 & was bur. in Hopewell Cemetery in Cullman Co. Also a daughter of theirs was bur. there. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF HIS GRAVESITE? Is it by wife Elizabeth & his daughter? What does his gravemarker look like? Does he have a Confederate marker? Jonathan Burns II's 1st wife was Lucyntha Fowler who d. in 1866. Does anyone know the location of her final resting place? Thanx. Barbara, in Cullman

There is no date with this obit from the Southern Democrat: CIVIL WAR VETERAN DIES Final Rites For Col AUSTIN M SOUTH Held Sunday Final rites for Col Austin M South. formerly a commander in Gen Forrest's brigade and a native of Blount County, will be conducted Sunday at 2 pm at the family residence, 1157 Eleventh Avenue, South with the Rev Arther J Moore pastor of the First Methodist Church officiating. Masonic services will be conducted at the grave in Elmwood Cemetery. Johns will have charge of burial. He is survived by his widow, three sons: H J South of Little Rock Ark; F L South of Erie Pa; and E E South of Birmingham; four daughters, Mrs O E Oswalt; Mrs D A Nabers; Mrs W H Pearson and Miss Lena South; several grandchildren and two brothers, Reuben South of Blountsville, Ala and Forrest South of Coal Valley Ala. Col South enlisted in the Confederate Army when 17 years of age and served through the four years without a wound. At the time of his death he was commander of Gen Pat Cleburne Camp United Confederate Veterans, and led the remnants of the veterans who belonged to that camp to the reunion at Tampa last April. He attended 28 or 37 reunions held by the veterans. He was a member of Alpha Lodge, A F and A M Salter Chapter and the Kamram Grotto and the First Methodist Church. Members of Gen Pat Cleburne Camp, Masons and United Daughters of the Confederacy will attend the funeral. Col South's death is the fourth among the membership of Gen Pat Cleburne Camp in the last month.

Southern Democrat Jan 5, 1933 ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES WILLIAM B ROBERTS another old Confederate Veteran passed to his reward Sunday. He had been in declining health for sometime and his death came as no surprise to his many friends. Mr Roberts was about 87 years of age and was a member of the Baptist Church. "Uncle Bill" as his friends called him, was one of Blount's leading citizens and took an active part in the affairs of his county until age forced him to lead a less active life. He served for a number of years as a member of the Board of Registrars of Blount County. The deceased is survived by two sons, Isaac R and W Arthur Roberts, both of Cleveland; three daughters, Mrs Lula Pass of Cleveland; Mrs Dora Blackmon of Birmingham and Mrs James Logan of Texas; one brother, S J Roberts of Cleveland. The funeral services were held at Cleveland Monday and were concucted by Rev J A Smallwood and Rev R A Tuck with Pruitt directing The Masons were in charge. With the death of Mr Roberts the number of old Confederate Veterans in this county was reduced to seven. Those surviving are T J Bright of route 1 Blount Springs; J R Jenkins of Oneonta; S W Burnett of route 2 Altoona; W T Grigsby of route 1 Bangor; W H Kemp of route 2 Horton; Bird S McDill of route 1 Village Springs and R J Wilson of Remlap. Only one other death in the ranks has occurred during the past year , that of W S Mullins.

Southern Democrat Nov 15, 1928 G B STEPHENS DEAD G B STEPHENS, one of the oldest citizens of Oneonta died at his home on Adams Avenue at 2:15 Saturday morning. Mr Stephens had been in ill health for a number of years, but remained active upto about a week before his death. His death was due to general debility. "Uncle Bent", as his friends affectionately called him, was in his 85th year, having passed his 84th birthday on July 17, 1928. He was a consecrated christian, having been a member of the Baptist church for 59 years. He took special pride in looking after the physical comfort of the ministers of his denomination. He was a Confederate Veteran and was in a number of fierce battles in the War Between the States. He spent all of his life in Blount County except while he was in the army, and he had many friends throughout the county. The deceased is survived by his widow, three daugthters, Mrs W J Young of East Lake; Mrs D C Rasco of Oneonta; and Mrs J B Malone of Gadsden; one sister, Mrs D E Murhpree of Synder Texas. The funeral services were held at the Baptist Church Sunday afternoon and were conducted by Rev J A May, a former pastor, assisted by Rev J L Moye and Rev W J Nash. The remains were laid to rest in Old Liberty Cemetery. Wade and Lowry in charge.

July 8, 1926 Southern Democrat OLD CONFEDERATE PASSES UNCLE HENRY WHITLEY died at his home on route 3, Oneonta last Thursday night. He had a stroke of paralysis several months ago and had been slowly growing weaker until the end came. Mr Whitley was 85 years of age and for many years had been a member of the M E church. He was a faithful soldier during the war between the states and was in a number of battles. He was a brave soldier and loved the cause of the Confederacy to the end. The deceased is survived by his wife, three sons, Allen Whitley of Birmingham; Solomon Whitley of route 1 Remlap; and Grady Whitley of route 3 Oneonta; Mrs. Lydia Agnew of Texas, Mrs. B H Horton of Birmingham and Miss Willie Whitley of route 3, Oneonta. The funeral services were held at Lebanon Church and were conducted by Revs. G W Elliot, W A Murphree, S S Owens and J B Miller.

The Southern Democrat Jan 11, 1926 AGED VETERAN DIES GEO H JULIAN, after a long and useful life, passed to his reward Monday night. He had been in ill health for a year of more but was able to get about in his home up to the day before his death. Mr Julian was a native of Blount County, Tenn., coming to Alabama with his parents when he was about 15 years of age and settling in Morgan County. Later he moved to Nectar in this county where he established a home. About 30 years ago he moved to Blountsville where he spent the remainder of his life. The deceased was 86 years of age and had been an active member of the M E Church, South for many years. He took a keen interest in the affairs of his State and County. He served one term as County Superintendent of Education more than thirty years ago. Mr. Julian entered the Confederate Army at the beginning of the War Between the States and fought through that bloody conflict. The deceased is survived by his widow, five sons, M R Julian of Jamestown, N Y; Marvin Julian of Vance, Ala; Will Julian of Dallas, Texas; A A Julian of Blountsville and Lon Julian of Los Angeles, Calif; and seven daughters, Mrs Tom Holmes, of Cullman; Mrs John Holmes of Eva; Mrs Geo. Pass of Blountsville, Mrs. John Graves of Birmingham; Mrs Clyde Stewart of Cullman; Mrs Ellis Self of Blountsville; and Mrs A L Head of Oneonta. The funeral services were held at Blountsville Tuesday and were conducted by Rev. Kaylor.

I will be posting a number of obits to the rootsweb sites over the next few days. You will be able to see them at a later date on Robin Sterling's site: http://home.hiwaay.net/~bobwonda/index.html The Southern Democrat ANOTHER VETERAN PASSES Feb, 1928 JAMES S. LAMB, another of the brave men who wore the gray through the War Between the States, passed to his reward last Saturday at his home near Clarence. His death was due to pneumonia. The funeral services were held at Wynnville Sunday. The religious services were conducted by Rev. P J Jordan and the Masonic services were in charge of Dr Morton of Boaz. The deceased is survived by his widow, four sons, W H Lamb of Lamesa, Texas; Charles S Lamb of Niles, Ohio; G L and J E Lamb of route 2, Altoona; six daughters, Mrs. J R Kerr and Mrs. Mollie Kerr of Celeste, Texas; Mrs. C Claude Moore and Mrs J R Tuck of route 2 Altoona; Mrs W A Jordan and Mrs. E A Morgan of route 5, Cullman. Mr Lamb was in his 87th year, having been born in Cherokee County, Ga. on May 15, 1841. He was a member of the M E Church and was one of the leading citizens of the county. Mr Lamb was twice married, the first time to Miss Rachael Phillips on March 18, 1866 and the second time to Miss Margarette Rebecca Scruggs, on June 20, 1881. He was made a Mason on Sept 4, 1869 and continued to be a faithful member of that order until his death. He entered the Confederate Army on Sept 20, 1862, at Huntsville, Ala, and was discharged on June 14, 1865. He was a member of Company D, 50th Alabama Regiment. Mr Lamb was in three of the hardest fought battles in the western army. He was in the battle of Shiloh, the battle of Murhpreesboro and the battle of Chicamauga, near Chattanooga. It was in this battle that he was captured and remained a prisoner until the end of the war.

http://www.glorecords.blm.gov/ Go to this page. Do a search for Absalom Thompson. You'll find that he purchased land in 1857. This is probably where they were living when she died in 1859. http://www.dot.state.al.us/Bureau/Equipment/maps.HTM You can purchase Township/range maps for Alabama counties for $1.35 from this page. Use these maps to locate the land descriptions from the Bureau of Land Management page. These two sources indicate the land in the western in of the county, north of Smokerise. The intersection of Rock Springs Road and Ward Road is in the northern two-thirds of the property. If you have a source, it looks like Harrell Cem. may be the closest cemetery. But as far as Kendalville, no clue. Sorry. Sue Smith wrote: > Terry, > > Her husband's name was "Absalom Thompson" (1833-1862), served in the 10th > Alabama Infantry Regiment and was killed at Williamsburg, VA. > > Frank Smith > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Terry Jackson" <[email protected]> > To: "Sue Smith" <[email protected]> > Cc: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 7:38 PM > Subject: Re: [ALBLOUNT-L] Kendalville Precinct > > > What was her husband's name? > > > > Sue Smith wrote: > > > > > Hello Everyone, > > > > > > Can anyone tell me where "Kendalville Precinct" of 1859 is located > today? My GGrandmother, Sara Catherine Whisenant-Thompson (1836-1859), died > of Dysentery in that year and we can't locate her grave. > > > > > > Thanks for any help, > > > > > > Frank Smith > >

What was her husband's name? Sue Smith wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > Can anyone tell me where "Kendalville Precinct" of 1859 is located today? My GGrandmother, Sara Catherine Whisenant-Thompson (1836-1859), died of Dysentery in that year and we can't locate her grave. > > Thanks for any help, > > Frank Smith

Hello Everyone, Can anyone tell me where "Kendalville Precinct" of 1859 is located today? My GGrandmother, Sara Catherine Whisenant-Thompson (1836-1859), died of Dysentery in that year and we can't locate her grave. Thanks for any help, Frank Smith

You are invited to a seminar presented by AlaBenton Genealogical Society featuring Professor Robert Scott Davis aka Bob Davis Theme: "Using the Computer to Research" Saturday, June 8, 2002 from 9:00 until 1:45 PM Anniston-Calhoun Co. Public Library (Ayers Auditorium, 2nd floor) 108 East Tenth Street Anniston, AL $12 (a great lunch included) if you register by June 1st; $15 afterwards ; limit: 70 Go here for Registration form and schedule: http://www.members.aol.com/Yself35/Seminar.html You may conduct genealogical research in the Alabama Room afterwards until 4:00 PM. Need more info? Contact me at [email protected] Please type Seminar in subject line. Yvonne

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Has there been an index for Blount Co. marriages done, and if so, does anyone have access to it covering the years from approximately 1890-1893? The names I am looking for are: John R. Johnson and Ellen C. (Unknown) married 8 years according to the 1900 census. Thanks for any help. Regards, Lisa Kennard "Volunteer of Random Acts of Genealogical Kindness at http://www.raogk.org/"

Who would I contact at the Blount County courthouse concerning an old record? I seem to recall a very nice man who would do lookups when he had the time from his regular duties...... Billie in Texas

I caught your note to Melba and this was below it on the Blount county site. wonder if this is the Walker who was the father of Uncle Luther? > Eddie WALKER married Martha BOX in Blount County, Al. > Eddie died before 1920, census shows his wife remarried to Daniel > CRISWELL(sp), one son, Clyde WALKER age 2, from 1920 census. > > Bob.... Gotta go help Elayne with the lawn. I hear her running the trimmer and I don't like for her to do that. That is something I can do. Bob

Hello List, I am on a search for probably present day WALKER descendants. Below is my clues...most of come from paper trail in Blount County, Alabama. Eddie WALKER married Martha BOX in Blount County, Al. Eddie died before 1920, census shows his wife remarried to Daniel CRISWELL(sp), one son, Clyde WALKER age 2, from 1920 census. Clyde WALKER married Ruby Lee ?? in Blount County, Al. Clyde took care of his grandfather's estate in 1951 in Blount County, Al. One son Gerald WALKER, one daughter Nellie Ruth. Obit states Interment at Pinkard, between Dothan and Ozark. The daughter, Nellie Ruth married a Hubert ROBERTSON. Is there anyone on this list who may have ROBERTSON connections to present day? Need to know if there is a cemetary in this area? Possibly Houston County, Alabama. We believe that the children may have lived in this area? We can't figure out why they would have buried him there, if they didn't. Thanks for any insight on this line. Debbie Bein St. Clair County, Al.