Join us for some exciting chats today--including a chat on ALABAMA genealogy--whole state included--all counties. Feel free to invite others to join us: Monday Chats: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm (subtract 1 hr. for Central Time; 2 hrs. for Mt.; 3 hrs. for Pacific Time) 8 pm Eastern--ODD MIDDLE NAMES 9 pm Eastern--COALMINERS genealogy 10 pm Eastern--ALABAMA genealogy (any surname) 11 pm Eastern--GENEALOGY RESEARCH HINTS & QUESTIONS Tuesday's Chats: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm (subtract 1 hr. for Central Time; 2 hrs. for Mt.; 3 hrs. for Pacific Time) 8 pm Eastern--CEMETERIES (how to research plus resources on specific cemeteries) If you miss the chat, be sure and stop by the forum and post your queries and research questions. http://forums.about.com/ab-huntsville and read the chat transcript tomorrow at this site: http://huntsville.about.com/blrecords.htm If you need instructions for the chat room or forum or would like a full chat schedule, just send me an email and I'll be happy to send you the information. Jean Brandau [email protected]

NOW (Monday)--stop by and meet some of your cousins: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 10 pm Eastern; 9 pm Central If you miss us--stop by the forum and read the queries there: http://forums.about.com/ab-huntsville If you need instructions or want a schedule, let me know. Jean Brandau [email protected]

I am updating my Alabama genealogy pages--covering the whole state of ALABAMA--and would like to have as many websites on Alabama genealogy as possible. If you have a website and it's not listed, please send me your URL for review. Also, the URL for my Alabama pages has changed, if you'd like to update your bookmarks: http://huntsville.about.com/cs/genealogy1/index.htm Please join us on Monday nights at 10 pm Eastern for our weekly ALABAMA genealogy chat or Thursdays at 9 pm Eastern and Saturdays at 8 pm Eastern for the SOUTHERN STATES chat: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm If you need instructions, just write and I'll send them along with a complete chat schedule. Be sure and stop by the forum, too and post your ALABAMA surnames! http://forums.about.com/ab-huntsville Thanks, Jean Brandau [email protected]

The Haralson Co. Historical Society Library will have it's Open House on Saturday, Sept 16, 2000 from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. This will be in conjunction with the Fall Festival in Buchanan, GA. The Library is located in the Old Courthouse Building on the square in Buchanan, GA. Family Histories and Articles written about the History of Haralson Co., GA and surrounding areas are currently being accepted by the Library. Anyone that would like to donate such items may do so by mailing them to: Haralson Co. Historical Society Library P O Box 585 Buchanan, GA 30113 For more information about the Library, the Open House or the Historical Society, write to the above address or e-mail [email protected]

Join us in the chat room for some good old ALABAMA research--we might be able to help you dig up info on your ancestors or meet some of your long lost cousins: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 10-11 pm Eastern; 9-10 pm Central; 8-9 pm Mt.; 7-8 pm Pacific time We're covering the whole state--so come on it! Everyone is welcome. If you miss the chat, stop by the forum and post all your SURNAME queries or research questions--we're experiencing lots of traffic so take advantage of the exposure: http://forums.about.com/ab-huntsville If you need chat or forum instructions or want the full schedule of genealogy chats, let me know. Jean Brandau [email protected]

Last call for book orders: Sept. 5, 2000! If you (the subscriber to Polk Roots web list) miss that deadline, you will a) not get a book, or b) it will cost at least $10. more! Send all replies to Don Mills [email protected] Cordially, Don Mills; President, [email protected] County Heritage, Inc. County Heritage, Inc. E-mail: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>com County Heritage, Inc. web site: <http://www.countyheritagebooks.com>http://www.countyheritagebooks.<http://www.countyheritagebooks.com>com

Last call for book orders: Sept. 5, 2000! If you (the subscriber to Polk Roots web list) miss that deadline, you will a) not get a book, or b) it will cost at least $10. more! Cordially, Don Mills; President, County Heritage, Inc. County Heritage, Inc. E-mail: <mailto:[email protected]>[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>com County Heritage, Inc. web site: <http://www.countyheritagebooks.com>http://www.countyheritagebooks.<http://www.countyheritagebooks.com>com

Hi, Alabama Researchers: I've updated my AL genealogy pages containing all counties in AL, Alabama African Americans, Alabama Native Americans, Alabama Civil War, Southern Genealogy, and some General Genealogy. http://huntsville.about.com/msubgenealogymenu.htm Jean Brandau [email protected]

Joyce, I have also been searching for JOHNSON family from Cherokee Co., AL. Do you have any siblings or parents for Hosea? One brother of my grandmother, Mabel TANNER, was named Hosea. He was born in 1908, probably Calhoun Co, AL. Their mother was JoAnna JOHNSON, daughter of Robert A. JOHNSON of Cherokee, later Etowah, Co. I have been trying to sort out the JOHNSON family in that area but it is confusing. Robert's father was John Johnson whose wife was listed as Penatia on the census but may have been Fernaty Alford. (there is a marriage record of a John Johnson and Fernaty Alford in St Clair Co.) Another JOHNSON: Christopher Bullard JOHNSON moved to Upshur Co., TX and some of his children later moved to Parker Co., TX. One of my JOHNSON grandmothers (Sarah Adeline JOHNSON) turned up there in 1896, then later returned to AL by 1900. She was married to Silas TANNER, son of John TANNER. If any of this connects to your family, please let me know. Or if you have any other information on any of these, please get in touch with me. I know I have something else on Hosea, probably got it from you, when I find it I will let you know. Have been moving my office so things are in turmoil. Patsy Spradley Davis -----Original Message----- From: joyce stimson [mailto:[email protected]] Subject: [ALCHEROK] Death of Hosea Johnson I am trying to find anything on the death of Hosea Johnson. He lived in the Sand Rock P.O. area of Cherokee Co. in 1870.

Calvin; My 1880 Cherokee Co, Census Index shows a William on is listed on pg 338 and another on pg 413 of the full census for the county. Of the 3 girls' and the Mother's names, only a Mary is listed and shown to also be at pg 413 of the regular census for Cherokee Co. Hope this helps. [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "calvin dorris" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, July 25, 2000 9:45 AM Subject: [ALCHEROK] Anderson Family of Cherokee Co. : Can anyone give me any information about the following family? Does anyone : know about the steam mill? Can anyone get me an 1880 census for this family? : The Head of Household is W.B.=William B. What about marriages for the : daughters? They would have married before 1880 more than likely. : : Wouls greatly appreciate ANY information!!! : : Census for Cherokee Co., AL August 29, 1870 page 20 : Dwelling # 171 Family # 152 value of real estate 125.00 : : Anderson, W.B. 33 MW Works in Steam Mill GA : Mary L 35 FW Keeps house SC : Emma L 12 FW GA : Mary E 11 FW GA : Sarah T 10 FW GA : Thomas J 6 MW GA : : : Thanks, : Calvin : ________________________________________________________________________ : Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com :

Can anyone give me any information about the following family? Does anyone know about the steam mill? Can anyone get me an 1880 census for this family? The Head of Household is W.B.=William B. What about marriages for the daughters? They would have married before 1880 more than likely. Wouls greatly appreciate ANY information!!! Census for Cherokee Co., AL August 29, 1870 page 20 Dwelling # 171 Family # 152 value of real estate 125.00 Anderson, W.B. 33 MW Works in Steam Mill GA Mary L 35 FW Keeps house SC Emma L 12 FW GA Mary E 11 FW GA Sarah T 10 FW GA Thomas J 6 MW GA Thanks, Calvin ________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com

I was wondering if anyone would be willing to do a lookup for me. The 1860 census index lists a John Jarrett in Cherokee Co Alabama in 1860. I am in need of the information about the entire household. I am trying to determine if this John is my ggg grandfather. Thanks Dawn

I would really appreciate it is someone can tell me if there was anyone named "Peden" on the Mortality Schedules for Cherokee County. My gggrandfather, John P. Peden died there in 1862 (according to a Bible which belonged to his wife's family), but I have never been able to confirm that nor find any more about it. Thanks bunches... Sue Peden Miller

Laurie; The Federal Mortality Schedules (those persons that died during the year ending **** for the census year shown below) for Cherokee County Alabama. 1860 - year ending 1 June 1860. None 1870 - year ending 1 June 1870. None 1880 - year ending 31 May 1870 None ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurie L. Wicks" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 6:32 PM Subject: [ALCHEROK] 1870 census : Can anyone tell me the names and info of any Stowes, Corbins or Willinghams on the : census and/or mortality schedules? : : Thanks, : Laurie Wicks : [email protected] : Stowe, Willingham, Harris, Mann, Corbin, Searcy : : :

Mark; The Mortality Schedules were for Cherokee Co, AL only. I am sure they are available for other counties (states also), its just a matter of knowing where to look. I bought the Cherokee Co book at the Anniston-Calhoun Co Library 2 or 3 years ago as I was passing through. I think that it was compiled and published by one of the local Genealogical or Historical Societies. However, if I am in error on this - DON'T SHOOT! [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Mark" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, July 23, 2000 10:49 AM Subject: [ALCHEROK] Mortality Schedules : Dear Listers : I notice that in Jerry's response to JaNelle he mentions the Mortality : Schedules for 1860, 70, and 80. Does anyone know if these would be the : mortality schedules for the entire state, or do individual counties have : mortality schedules? If so, I didn't know this. The reason I ask is that : I'm researching a great grandfather who died in a mining accident there : between 1895 and 1900, and the availability of a 1900 schedule would be : invaluable to me. As it is, I can find nothing whatsoever about his death : anywhere. : Sincerely, : --Mark in Mobile :

I am trying to find anything on the death of Hosea Johnson. He lived in the Sand Rock P.O. area of Cherokee Co. in 1870. After that I can find no record of him or his wife Louisa. They had 3 children living with them in 1870 - Pernesia 19, Palestine 14, Joseph 3. I have checked the whole Cherokee Co. 1880 Census, from front to back and did not find any of them. Any help appreciated. Joyce

Can anyone tell me the names and info of any Stowes, Corbins or Willinghams on the census and/or mortality schedules? Thanks, Laurie Wicks [email protected] Stowe, Willingham, Harris, Mann, Corbin, Searcy

To all who answered my request for information on the location of above cemetery, I really appreciate your information. We found it without any problem and found the graves we were looking for all in a row. Jerry

Dear Listers I notice that in Jerry's response to JaNelle he mentions the Mortality Schedules for 1860, 70, and 80. Does anyone know if these would be the mortality schedules for the entire state, or do individual counties have mortality schedules? If so, I didn't know this. The reason I ask is that I'm researching a great grandfather who died in a mining accident there between 1895 and 1900, and the availability of a 1900 schedule would be invaluable to me. As it is, I can find nothing whatsoever about his death anywhere. Sincerely, --Mark in Mobile

JaNelle; I don't have the complete census but I do have the Cherokee Co Census Index (& Mortality Schedule) for 1860,70 & 80. In 1870, there is a James SMITH on pg 305 of the census. In 1880, there are: J.M. SMITH, pg 376; James SMITH (5 of them); James M. SMITH (2) pg 282 & pg 402; Albert P. pg 231; and Casander pg 410. Hope this will help! [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: "joe burt" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, July 21, 2000 9:42 PM Subject: [ALCHEROK] 1870 census : Does anyone have the 1870 0r 1880 census? I'd like to check for James : Marion Smith born 1849. I think he had 4 children Bertha, Alford, Cass : and William. : Thank you : JaNelle :