Most of the Alabama migration to Texas occured between the years 1860-1880. The reasons for moving were most probably the economic conditions in Alabama following the Civil War, land being readily available in Texas, and, as suggested, a "spirit of adventure". However, the move to Texas did not always work for I have found several families that moved back to Alabama. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patricia Burton" <patriciaburton@hotmail.com> To: <ALBLOUNT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 28, 2006 9:29 AM Subject: [ALBLOUNT-L] Alabama to Texas > Why do you suppose so many folks moved from Alabama to Texas in the 1800. > Could it have been for the adventure or new land opening? I was just > wondering. > > > > ==== ALBLOUNT Mailing List ==== > List Website - http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/AL/blount.html > Genealogy Links - http://www2.netdoor.com/~cch/GEN-links.htm > > ============================== > Search Family and Local Histories for stories about your family and the > areas they lived. Over 85 million names added in the last 12 months. > Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13966/rd.ashx

According to articles in the Gadsden Times, there was quite a bit of movement back and forth to and from Texas. It wasn't always the "promised land" many were seeking. Letters were sometimes published in the newspaper from folks who went west and then an announcement might be made that they had moved back home. Seemed to happen pretty often. By the way, any McClure connections with your Cornelius family? Patti & Tom Martin 4501 SW 62 Court Miami, FL 33155-5936 Phone/Fax: 305-662-6115 Our Publications Web Page: http://www.freewebs.com/martingp/index.htm

I am not aware of any McClure connections. My Cornelius family came from Blount Co to Ellis and Brown Co, TX ----- Original Message ----- From: "Patti Martin" <fcspatti@gmail.com> To: <ALBLOUNT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, June 29, 2006 10:00 PM Subject: Re: [ALBLOUNT-L] Alabama to Texas > According to articles in the Gadsden Times, there was quite a bit of > movement back and forth to and from Texas. It wasn't always the "promised > land" many were seeking. Letters were sometimes published in the newspaper > from folks who went west and then an announcement might be made that they > had moved back home. Seemed to happen pretty often. By the way, any McClure > connections with your Cornelius family? > > > > Patti & Tom Martin > > 4501 SW 62 Court > > Miami, FL 33155-5936 > > Phone/Fax: 305-662-6115 > > > > Our Publications Web Page: http://www.freewebs.com/martingp/index.htm > > > ==== ALBLOUNT Mailing List ==== > List Website - http://lists.rootsweb.com/index/usa/AL/blount.html > Genealogy Links - http://www2.netdoor.com/~cch/GEN-links.htm > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx