Chambers County AlArchives Obituaries.....Ellis, Thomas Edward Jr. ?? ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Billieann Rucker BillieAnn@aol.com June 2, 2004, 9:04 am Unknown Thomas Ellis Jr. Graveside services were scheduled to be held at 11 a.m. today at the Fairfax Cemetery for Thomas E. Ellis Jr., 50, Selma, who died at 7 a.m. following a short illness. Services were to be conducted by the Rev. Albert Kaylor and the Rev. Jack Sharpe. Johnson-Brown Service Funeral Home, Langdale, will be in charge of burial. Mr. Ellis was a native of Abanda, born July 20, 1918, a son of Mrs. T.E. Ellis Sr., Langdale, and the late Mr. Ellis. He was a former resident of Langdale and was an aircraft mechanic at Craig Air Force Base in Selma. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Ellis, Brewton, and Barry Ellis, Selma; three sisters, Mrs. R.A. Hanson, Tuscaloosa, Mr. Albert Rice, FaibanKs, Alaska, and Mrs. Jack McGee, Texas, three brothers, Oliver Ellis, Fairfax, Don Ellis, Omaha, Neb., and Robert Ellis, Roswell, GA. Additional Comments: My Uncle Thomas' obit is set up the same way as my grandfather's, and I know his body was brought from Mobile to Langdale to be buried, but I have nothing as to where that obit was published. The newspaper does not have a year and I have been unable to find any of my documents that list a death date. I know he is buried in the same plot with Thomas & Addie in the Fairfax cemetery. If anyone can confirm his date of death, please let me know....BillieAnn BillieAnn@aol.com This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Chambers-Lamar County AlArchives Obituaries.....Ellis, Thomas Edward April 19 1966 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Billieann Rucker BillieAnn@aol.com June 2, 2004, 8:40 am Columbus Ledger, Columbus Ga. Apr20, 1966 OBIT Thomas E. Ellis Langdale, Ala - Thomas E. Ellis, 80, a former Chambers County Commissioner, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday at Batson Memorial Hospital in LaFayette, after a brief illness. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Langdale First Methodist Church, with the Rev. Howard Marks officiating. Burial will be in the Fairfax Cemetery. A native of Lamar County, Ala, Mr. Ellis was a son of the late John and Molly Ellis, and had lived in Chambers County for some 49 years. Mr. Ellis served as a commissioner in the 1920's, and also taught in the Chambers County School System for some 20 years. He was a retired employee of Johnson and Co. in Langdale. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Addie Homan Ellis, Langdale; three daughters, Mrs. R.A. Hanson, Tuscaloosa, Mrs. Albert Rice, San Angelo, Tex., and Mrs. Jack McGee, Harlingen, Tex; four sons, Thomas, E. Ellis Jr., Mobile, Oliver Ellis, Fairfax, Don Ellis, U.S, Air Force, Philippine Islands, and Robert Ellis, Milton, Fla. four brothers, Bill alnd Marvin Ellis, both of Tuscaloosa, Lemuel Ellis, Brownsville, and Homer Ellis, Columbus, Miss.; 18 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Additional Comments: Thomas Edward Ellis was born 31 Aug 1885, died Apr 19, 1966. Thomas E. Ellis' obit was published in the pages of the Columbus Ledger, Columbus Ga. Apr20, 1966 with the notation "Entered into Eternal Rest Tuesday, April 19, 1966. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 1.9 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Photo place.....Sandy Ridge Methodist Church ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Don L. Clark donlc_99@yahoo.com June 1, 2004, 5:30 pm Source: Don L. Clark Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/nph154sandyrid.jpg Image file size: 37.1 Kb Sandy Ridge Methodist Church Established ca. 1843 Located 3 miles NW of LaFayette on County Road 105. Current church building erected 1886. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Photo place.....Oak Bowery Methodist Church Photos 3 & 4 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Don L. Clark donlc_99@yahoo.com June 1, 2004, 5:27 pm Source: Don L. Clark Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/nph153oakbower.jpg Image file size: 76.7 Kb Oakbowery Methodist Church Located on Highway 431, between LaFayette and Opelika Photo 1 Historic marker in front of Oakbowery Methodist Church. Photo 2 This handsome Greek Revival structure was built ca. 1840, and burned in 1897. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Photo place.....Oak Bowery Methodist Church Photos 1 & 2 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Don L. Clark donlc_99@yahoo.com June 1, 2004, 5:19 pm Source: Don L. Clark Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/nph152oakbower.jpg Image file size: 61.4 Kb Oakbowery Methodist Church Located on Highway 431, between LaFayette and Opelika Photo 1 Church Bell at Oak Bowery The present structure was built after 1897, and is used by the congregation today. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Photo place.....Jesse E. Clark House ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Don L. Clark donlc_99@yahoo.com May 31, 2004, 1:13 pm Source: Don L. Clark Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/nph150jesseecl.jpg Image file size: 38.7 Kb Jesse E. Clark House Located 5 miles west of LaFayette on Hwy. 50 Main portion of house built of logs ca. 1840. Parlor room on front left added in 1896 by J. W. Clark. Members of this family are buried at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

I have a copy of the Heritage of Chambers County,AL book by Heritage Publishing 1999. And there are two articles on an Elijah Lee if you email me seperately and mention name, I'll give you more info if it sounds like your kin. Sandel BRISKEY-L@rootsweb.com Seattle Surnames: Briskey,Brisky,Brisque,Demastus,Sutton,Meadows,Hodnett,McIntosh,Leverett,Mark/Merck (States SC, GA, chambers county,AL, Washington State, TX and france)

Sandel, I am searching the surname of EASTRIDGE. But I did notice in your list of surnames that you had listed the name of HODNETT! My Great Grandmother was Lola Belle Hodnett, who had married my Great Grandfather [naturally :-) ] Avil Gaffner Eastridge. This family was VERY mobile --- and I only knew them when they lived in Lee County!! Mikeast ----- Original Message ----- From: <AngelSandel@aol.com> To: <ALCHAMBE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, May 30, 2004 9:20 PM Subject: Re: [ALCHAMBE-L] Lee/Leeds plantation > I have a copy of the Heritage of Chambers County,AL book by Heritage > Publishing 1999. And there are two articles on an Elijah Lee if you email me > seperately and mention name, I'll give you more info if it sounds like your kin. > Sandel > BRISKEY-L@rootsweb.com > Seattle > Surnames: > Briskey,Brisky,Brisque,Demastus,Sutton,Meadows,Hodnett,McIntosh,Leverett,Mar k/Merck (States SC, GA, chambers county,AL, Washington State, TX and > france) > > > ==== ALCHAMBE Mailing List ==== > Post your Bible records here! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~alchambe/ > >

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Chambers County AlArchives Photo person.....Gibson, John ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Linda Ayres WwLSARANDOLPH@aol.com May 30, 2004, 1:01 pm Source: Linda Ayres Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/nph149gibsonjo.jpg Image file size: 46.0 Kb This is a picture of John Gibson born Aug 22, 1839, died Mar 6, 1910, son of Ezekiel Gibson and Lucretia Smith of Chambers County Alabama and is wife Lucy Knight born Aug 25, 1846, daughter of William E. Knight and Sarah Stevens of Randolph County John and Lucy Gibson are buried in a Truitt Cemetery in Chambers County Al Additional Comments: Last Name: Gibson First Name: Jno. MI: Date of Birth: 1839/08/22 Marital Status: Birth Information: USA, South Carolina, Union County Date of Death: Death Information: Discharge Date: 1862/10/25 Discharge Information: Branch: Regimental Unit: 19th Alabama Regiment Company Unit: D Co. Unit Name: Pension Rec: Authority: Census, Tax Assessor, Chambers County, 1907-08. Occupation: Enlistment Date: 1861/08/13 Enlistment Information: Alabama, Gadsden. Engagements: Served until captured 1862/04/08. Engage. con't: Remarks: Address, 1907: Daviston, AL, No 1 Remarks con't: Alabama Department of Archives & History http://www.archives.state.al.us/civilwar/soldier.cfm?id=73146 This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Photo place.....William B. Gross House ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Don L. Clark donlc_99@yahoo.com May 30, 2004, 11:14 am Source: Don L. Clark Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/nph143williamb.jpg Image file size: 42.6 Kb William B. Gross House Photographed May, 2004 Located on County Road 297, between Stround and Hickory Flat Built ca. 1910 By William B. Gross (1846-1917) and Nancy Jane Anglin Gross (1854-1937), who are buried at Mount Pisgah Cemetery This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 0.9 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Photo person.....Yates, William Thomas & Josephine Whaley ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Duane Pope duane.pope.ctr@mda.mil May 24, 2004, 6:59 pm Source: Duane Pope Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/gph402yateswil.jpg Image file size: 58.7 Kb William Thomas Yates b: September 01, 1871 in Randolph, Al d: November 10, 1958 in Chambers, AL m: December 1891 in AL Josephine Whaley b: April 10, 1871 d: August 14, 1951 in AL This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Photo person.....Yates, Captola & Gertrude and Loneta Pope ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Duane Pope duane.pope.ctr@mda.mil May 24, 2004, 6:01 pm Source: Duane Pope Photo can be seen at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/chambers/photos/gph401yatescap.jpg Image file size: 24.3 Kb From left to right: Loneta Pope (Mickle), my grandmother and Captola's daughter, Captola Mickle (Yates), Gertrude Yates, Captola's baby sister. This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.org/alfiles/ File size: 0.8 Kb

On Sat, 22 May 2004, Delilah wrote: > Is this book still available, if so how does one order it? > delilah evans The history of the Creeks in that book is wonderful! David > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Wayne Finley" <wfinley1942@charter.net> > To: <ALCHAMBE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 9:27 PM > Subject: Re: [ALCHAMBE-L] Book > > > > Pat, > > "The Reason for the Tears," was written by Bobby L. Lindsey. Copyright is > > in 1971. It is a history of Chambers Co. Al. from 1832-1900. It was > > published by: Hester Printing Co., West Point, GA. > > Wayne Finley > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: "pat nix" <pnix@accessatc.net> > > To: <ALCHAMBE-L@rootsweb.com> > > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 3:42 PM > > Subject: [ALCHAMBE-L] Book > > > > > > > Can someone please tell me who wrote "The reason for the tears" Thanks > > Pat > > > > > > > > > ==== ALCHAMBE Mailing List ==== > > > Post your cemetery records to the list! > > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~alchambe/ > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ==== ALCHAMBE Mailing List ==== > > Post your Bible records here! > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~alchambe/ > > > > > > > > ==== ALCHAMBE Mailing List ==== > Who is your MOST WANTED? > Visit the USGenWeb Archives for Alabama > http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm > > David W. Morgan dmorgan@efn.org Honolulu Hawaii http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~dmorgan/

Is this book still available, if so how does one order it? delilah evans ----- Original Message ----- From: "Wayne Finley" <wfinley1942@charter.net> To: <ALCHAMBE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 9:27 PM Subject: Re: [ALCHAMBE-L] Book > Pat, > "The Reason for the Tears," was written by Bobby L. Lindsey. Copyright is > in 1971. It is a history of Chambers Co. Al. from 1832-1900. It was > published by: Hester Printing Co., West Point, GA. > Wayne Finley > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "pat nix" <pnix@accessatc.net> > To: <ALCHAMBE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, May 06, 2004 3:42 PM > Subject: [ALCHAMBE-L] Book > > > > Can someone please tell me who wrote "The reason for the tears" Thanks > Pat > > > > > > ==== ALCHAMBE Mailing List ==== > > Post your cemetery records to the list! > > http://www.rootsweb.com/~alchambe/ > > > > > > > > ==== ALCHAMBE Mailing List ==== > Post your Bible records here! > http://www.rootsweb.com/~alchambe/ > >

Chambers County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Sarah Frances Smith February 20 2002 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Betty Beard rlbeard@cox.net May 22, 2004, 11:57 am Valley Times News, Lanett, Alabama Mrs. Sarah Frances Smith, 89, of Valley died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Grave side services are scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 23 at 11:30 a.m. at Fairfax Cemetery with the Rev. Glen Williams officiating. Mrs. Smith is survived by her husband, Niles Dudley Smith; her sister, Johnnie Marie Wilson of Frankfort, Ky.; and many nieces and nephews. Born Dec. 4, 1912 in Mississippi, Mrs. Smith was a retired school teacher, having taught in many of the area's schools. She was a member of Fairfax United Methodist Church. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks that memorials be made to Fairfax United Methodist Church in her memory. Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements. Additional Comments: Her maiden name was also Smith. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Niles Dudley April 8 2002 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Betty Beard rlbeard@cox.net May 22, 2004, 11:55 am Valley Times News, Lanett, Alabama Mr. Niles Dudley Smith, 92, of Valley died Monday, April 8, 2002 at George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital in Valley. Grave side services are scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 at 11 a.m. at Fairfax Cemetery in Valley with the Rev. Danny Spear officiating. Mr. Smith is survived by his sister, Mildred Smith Bartlett of Valley; his sister-in-law, Marinelle Branch Smith of Valley; and several nieces and nephews. Born Dec. 16, 1909, in Notasulga, Ala., Mr. Smith was a graduate of Fairfax High School and attended Tennessee Tech in Cookeville, Tenn. He retired from the Fairfax Mill, West Point Pepperell, Valley. He had been active in his church, Fairfax First Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Sarah Frances Smith. He was the son of the late Florence Dudley Smith and Robert E. Smith Sr. The family respectfully declines the gift of flowers and asks that memorials be made to Fairfax First Christian Church in Valley. McCarthy Funeral Home in West Point is handling arrangements. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.6 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Robert Edward July 30 2000 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Betty Beard rlbeard@cox.net May 22, 2004, 11:54 am Valley Times News, Lanett, Alabama Mr. Robert E. Smith, Jr., 92, of Lanett, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, after a lengthy illness. Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, August 2, at 2 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley with the Rev. Danny Spear officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfax Cemetery. Mr. Smith is survived by his daughter, Linda (Dr. Tony) Dollar of Dothan, Alabama; his son-in-law, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Earl Milner of Littleton, Colorado; his grandchildren, Jeremy Dollar of Columbus, Georgia, Brantley Dollar of Mobile, Alabama, and Robert Milner of Littleton, Colorado; his brother, Dudley Smith, of Valley; and his sister, Mildred Bartlett of Valley; and several other cherished relatives and friends. Born April 11, 1908, in Notasulga, Alabama, Mr. Smith was the oldest child of Robert E. Smith, Sr., and Florrie Dudley Smith. They moved to West Point in 1913. His family relocated to Fairfax in 1917, and he attended high school there. He attended Tennessee Technical College and graduated from North Carolina State University with high honors, receiving both bachelor of science and master's degrees in textile engineering. His senior year, he won the National Manufacturers' Medal as the best textile student. He was elected to Phi Kappa Phi Scholastic Honorary, in addition to being a member of the NC State band, orchestra and glee club. Mr. Smith was employed for 51 years at Fairfax Mill with West Point Pepperell. His positions included production manager, towel development manager, assistant manager of both Finishing and Manufacturing Mills and at his retirement in 1973, he was serving as manager of the Fairfax Finishing Mill. Mr. Smith was active in the Boy Scouts of America, having achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, in addition to serving as Scout Master for seven years. A lifelong member of Fairfax First Christian Church, Mr. Smith taught adult Sunday school classes for over 45 years. In addition to serving on the church board for many years, he was also chairman of the board and was a member and former director of the church choir. Mr. Smith was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Pauline Burford Smith of Lanett; his daughter, Anita Putnam Milner of Littleton, Colorado; and brothers Hunter Smith of Valley and Clifford Smith of Lanett. The family will receive friends Tuesday, August 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 3.0 Kb

Chambers County AlArchives Obituaries.....Smith, Austin Clifford March 11 1995 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Betty Beard rlbeard@cox.net May 22, 2004, 11:53 am Valley Times News, Lanett, Alabama Lanett -- Mr. A. Clifford Smith, 80, of Lanett died Saturday, March 1, 1995, at his residence. Funeral services were held Monday, March 13 at 2 p.m. at McCarthy Funeral Home in West Point with the Rev. Howard Merchant officiating. Burial followed in Marseilles Cemetery in West Point. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Helen Blackmon Smith of Lanett; his daughter, Betty Beard of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; his son, Robert E. (Bobby) Smith of McMechen, W.Va.; his sister, Mildred S. Bartlett of Valley; three brothers, Robert E. Smith Jr. of Lanett, Niles Dudley Smith and W. Hunter Smith, both of Valley; and four grandchildren, Jenny and Luke Keller and Harley and Rosie Beard of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla. Born Feb. 9, 1915, in West Point, Mr. Smith was an active member and deacon of Lanett First Christian Church. He was a retired employee of West Point Pepperell's Fairfax Mill with 20 years of service. Mr. Smith served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He served as secretary of the Christian Men's Fellowship. Memorials may be made to Chattahoochee Hospice in Valley or Lanett First Christian Church in memory of Mr. Smith. McCarthy Funeral Home in West Point handled arrangements. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb