The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet in Prattville at the Prattville Library on Sunday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. The program, "Using Vital Records in Family Research", will be presented by local author and compiler, LARRY E. CAVER, JR. Larry has written several books and is very knowledgeable about genealogy research. The February meeting will be on Sunday, February 16. ROBERT S. DAVIS, JR., Director of the Family and Regional History Program at Wallace State Junior College in Hanceville, Alabama, will be our guest speaker. He has published more than 600 articles and 30 books and is a nationally recognized teacher of genealogy research. His most recent book, "Tracing Your Alabama Past", is a comprehensive reference book on Alabama research. He will not be able to sell this book at the meeting but it can be purchased through local book stores or the Univ. of Mississippi Press. He will have some of his other books for sale at the meeting. Copies of his most recent book will be available to preview and I'm sure he will be glad to autograph his new book if you have already purchased a copy. We are sorry that copies of any program materials cannot be mailed to those unable to attend our meetings. Visitors are always welcome. See you on the19th. Caroline Horton, President Autauga Genealogical Society

The Alabama Genealogical Society is pleased to announce Mr. Curt Witcher, is the speaker for the Society's Spring Seminar. Mr. Witcher is manager of the Historical Genealogy Department of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Mr. Witcher is also President of the National Genealogical Society. AGS Seminar: Saturday, May 3, 2003 "Eclectic Genealogical Sleuthing" Brock Forum, Dwight Beeson Hall Samford University, Birmingham TOPICS: "Fingerprinting Our Families: Using Ancestral Origins as a Genealogical Research Key" Topics covered in this lecture include how to build a historical context . . .paying attention to all sorts of patterns (naming, migration, etc.) and locating repositories for various ethnic groups. "Using Government Documents for Genealogical Research" State and local government documents are also covered. "An Ancestor's Death - A time for Reaping". This talk spotlights numerous "happenings" surrounding an individual's death that can generate records. "Pain in the Access: Getting More from the Internet for Your Genealogy". This presentation will demonstrate sites and strategies for getting more meaningful data from the web. For additional information, please contact Jyl Hardy, President, at jylhardy@bellsouth.net

Subject: Architreats Program Thursday, Jan 16 at noon "Did the Civil War Create A New Southern Woman?" will be presented by George Rable at the Architreats: Food for Thought program on Thursday, Jan. 16th at 12:05 PM in the Ala. Dept. of Archives & History's Milo Howard Auditorium. Rable explores the effects of the war on families and the new roles held by women. Relying on the words of women themselves, this presentation focuses on women's expectations during the War of Northern Agression, as they reacted to wartime events and contemplated the changes in their own lives. Included are stories of women who remained on farms or plantations, volunteered in hospitals, or worked in factories and government offices. Rable compares these new challenges with how women dealt with the problems and sacrifices forced on their families by the war itself. George Rable is the Charles Summersell Professor of Southern History at the Univ. of Alabama. He received his Ph.D. in history from LSU. Rable's research is on the Civil War era and has written numerous books on the subject. The noontime program is one in a series of monthy third-Thursday free lectures at the Archives sponsored by the Alabama Humanities Foundation. Bring a sack lunch: coffee and tea will be provided by the Friends of the Archives.

List members, My Great Grandmother, Rebecca Webb Nix, died about 1911 in Chilton County. My Great Grandfather, Joseph (Joe) Peter Nix, remarried a couple of years later to Catherine Blankenship. He and Catherine had three children: Bessie M. Nix, born about 1915 Jannie F. Nix, born about 1918 Bertha S. Nix, born about 1921 My grandfather and his father were not very close so he had no dealings with his half-sisters. I only discovered their existence through the Census data. What I'm hoping is that one or more of these three women might still be alive. If so, I would love to be able to talk to them about my Great Grandfather. If any of you know anything about these women, I would certainly appreciate it if you would share the information with me. If they have passed on, I'd like to know something more about them so that I can add them to my family tree. Thanks in advance, Jim Nix Birmingham, AL

The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet in Prattville at the Prattville Library on Sunday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. The program, "Using Vital Records in Family Research", will be presented by LARRY E. CAVER, JR. Larry has written several books and is very knowledgeable about genealogy research. The February meeting will be on Sunday, February 16. ROBERT S. DAVIS, JR., Director of the Family and Regional History Program at Wallace State Junior College in Hanceville, Alabama, will be our guest speaker. He has published more than 600 articles and 30 books and is a nationally recognized teacher of genealogy research. His most recent book, "Tracing Your Alabama Past", is a comprehensive reference book on Alabama research. He will not be able to sell this book at the meeting but it can be purchased through local book stores or the Univ. of Mississippi Press. He will have some of his other books for sale at the meeting. Copies of his most recent book will be available to preview and I'm sure he will be glad to autograph his new book if you have already purchased a copy. We are sorry that copies of any program materials cannot be mailed to those unable to attend our meetings. Visitors are always welcome. See you on the 19th. Caroline Horton, President Autauga Genealogical Society

Hello- I would like to contact anyone on the list that might know something about the Vandiver and Boley families from Shelby County, Alabama. I am sending this message to the Rootsweb lists for counties near to Shelby in hopes that someone recognizes the names below. My great-grandfather was Dr. William Constant VANDIVER, born 1856, son of James L. and Martha Ann Vandiver. He married Clara Iola BOLEY (born 1857) sometime before 1879. They lived in Vandiver, Alabama. Dr. Vandiver went to Mena, Arkansas sometime after 1891. Clara's children were: Lula A. Vandiver (b. 1879, married Edmond Salser). Ida Vandiver (married J. E. O'barr, 15 September 1897). Leila Iola Vandiver (b. 13 Jan. 1889, d. 11 Nov. 1971, married Arthur Lamar Williams). James Clyde Vandiver (b. 16 June 1891, d. 14 November 1940, married Nancy Frances Johnson). James Clyde was my grandfather. I would like to make contact with relatives of William Vandiver and Clara Boley, or anyone that might know some family history. I am also interested in the history of the Vandiver, Alabama area. Thank you, James C. Vandiver

Looking to find the obit for Lewis MORGAN who died in Chilton Co., AL 1981. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. Kim savedartist@aol "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust." Psalm 91:1-2

Looking to find Lewis MORGAN b.c. 1903, brother of Ola Mae MORGAN b. 1904. Both b. in AL Any info would so greatly appreciated. Thanks. Kim savedartist@aol "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust." Psalm 91:1-2

Reminder: The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet tomorrow - Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. Our speaker will be Mary Taylor from Birmingham. Her topic is "How to Organize Your Family Research". Mrs. Taylor is twice past president of the Birmingham Genealogical Society, has twice been corresponding secretary for the Alabama Genealogical Society,does research in Jefferson County and is a volunteer with the loose paper project for Jefferson. Originally from South Carolina, she has published several articles in South Carolina Genealogical Society magazines. Contents of the program are not available for mailing or posting. There will not be a meeting in December. We look forward to seeing members and visitors. Caroline Horton, Pres., Autauga Gen. Society

The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. Our speaker will be Mary Taylor from Birmingham. Her topic is "How to Organize Your Family Research". Mrs. Taylor is twice past president of the Birmingham Genealogical Society, has twice been corresponding secretary for the Alabama Genealogical Society,does research in Jefferson County and is a volunteer with the loose paper project for Jefferson. Originally from South Carolina, she has published several articles in South Carolina Genealogical Society magazines. Contents of the program are not available for mailing or posting. There will not be a meeting in December. We look forward to seeing members and visitors. Caroline Horton, Pres., Autauga Gen. Society

Mollie T. Gandy married J. L. Wilkes in Stanton, Chilton County, 9/26/1900. Who were parents of Mollie? KLINE PUGH, Cleveland, GA

I'm updating my Alabama genealogy website. If you have a personal homepage with ANY Alabama ancestors listed, you're eligible to be linked on my site. PLEASE check before you submit your site for consideration and make sure that you have not already been listed. It saves me a lot of time--thanks! http://huntsville.about.com/cs/genealogy1/ Everyone is invited to join us every Monday night for an all-state Alabama genealogy chat: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 9 pm Eastern; 8 pm Central; 7 pm Mt.; 6 pm Pacific This chat is a time to share questions, resources, lookups, and advise on researching your roots in Alabama. We'll cover any and all counties. Be sure and have your family tree printed out and your genealogy books handy. If you've never been to a chat before and need instructions or would like to be added to my private chat reminder list, just send me an email. Hope to see you Monday! Jean Brandau huntsville2@comcast.net

The Autauga Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting today (October 20) at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. We had an excellent program, "Early Land Record Research", presented by Billie Capell of Montgomery, and had 26 people in attendance, including visitors. The program included many questions about and discussion of Autauga and Alabama land records. We welcome any visitors to our monthly programs. Mark your calendar now to attend our future meetings. Upcoming programs include: Sunday, November 17. Mary Taylor, Birmingham, Alabama Genealogical Society: "How To Organize Your Family Research" December [No monthly meeting] Sunday, January 19. Larry E. Caver, Jr.: "Using Vital Records in Family Research" Sunday, February 16. Robert S. Davis, Jr.: Presentation of overview of his forthcoming book on doing research in Alabama.

Another great resource for alabama maps - current, political, geographical and historical - maintained by the University of Alabama http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/

Here is a good site to see Census and county formation maps for Alabama Counties http://www.segenealogy.com/alabama/al_maps.htm Hope they can help someone, floridamom

This is a reminder, and an invitation, for you to attend the monthly meeting of the Autauga Genealogical Society next Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. Our guest speaker will be Billie Capell from Montgomery, a member of the Alabama Genealogy Society. She will present a program on early land record research, with an emphasis on Autauga County. Make plans now to attend. Spread the word to our fellow members, and bring a friend. Hope to see you next Sunday. Your "fellow digger", Larry E. Caver, Jr.

Am seeking info on the marriage(s) and children of Edith Louise Headley of Chilton Co who lived from 1917-1987.

Note: for further information be sure to respond only to the address at the end of this message - not the sender. Thank you. To: All Concerned in Saving Alabama's Historical Cemeteries The Montgomery Genealogical Society, Inc. (MSG) with the Alabama Historical Commission will hold a workshop 9 November 2002 at the Alabama State Archives and History. It will be a Call to Action. We will explore ways to protect and restore our rich cemetery heritage. Also, information will be available on a Plan for Action. Together, we can make a difference by strengthening Alabama Laws, Adopting a Cemetery, advocating state cemetery days in the Spring and Fall and by educating the public. All genealogical, historical and preservations groups, government officials along with anyone interested in preserving our past for the future are invited to attend. Take this opportunity to give voice to your concerns for positive steps that must be taken now! Please join hands with us to save Alabama's historic cemeteries! Programs will be printed by next week. More information will be on MGS website along with a Registration Form http://www.rootsweb.com/~almgs/cemeteryapp.htm. Please email me at Alabama7@prodigy.net if you still need more information. Lorena Joyce Marshall Nicoll Treasurer Abner McGehee Cemetery Memorial Fund http://www.rootsweb.com/~almgs/mcgehee/index.html Montgomery Genealogical Society, Inc. http://www.rootsweb.com/~almgs Montgomery County Heritage Book Member: http://www.familyhistory.com/societyhall/main.asp Researching: Marshall, Dixon, Lewis, Lott, Brown, Brand, Thompson, McGehee, Mitchell, Law, Garland, Christmas, Winslett, Webster Motto: "Those who do not look upon themselves as links connecting the past with the future do not perform their duty to the world." Daniel Webster 1782-1852

Note: To order the books pertaining to Bibb County send a check or money order to: Brent-Centreville Library, 153 Walnut Street, Centreville, AL 35042. Last minute reminder: The Bibb County "cousins" are getting together on Saturday, October 5th, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., to meet and greet and share information on our family histories. We hope that anyone with family ties to Bibb County will plan to attend. We will meet at the pavillion at Bibb County Public Lake between Woodstock and Centerville on Hwy. 5. There will be signs with directions to the pavillion (can't miss it) and the area is handicap accessible. Bring your pictures, family histories, laptops, cameras, research info - as well as cold drinks and lunch. If you are unable to attend but would like to send your family history contact Pat at KPt1938@aol.com . If you know you can join us please contact Herman at Hbelcher@prodigy.net . Reservations aren't necessary but an idea of who will attend is helpful. See you there ~

----- Original Message ----- From: "hbelcher" <hbelcher@prodigy.net> To: <ALBIBB-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 4:45 PM Subject: [ALBIBB] Books on sale and available at Brent/Centreville Library > Please make checks payable to the Brent-Centreville Library > If Mailed > Bloody Bibb 17.00 20.00 > Echoes of Six Mile 25.00 27.00 > Haysop Church 11.00 13.50 > Selma Gospel at work 8.50 10.00 > 1850 Perry Co Census 12.00 14.00 > 1860 Bibb Co Census 12.00 14.00 > Bibb Co 1st 100 years 29.95 34.95 > Devil's Den 25.00 27.00 > 1848 Tax List Bibb Co 12.00 13.50 > Tombstones in Little Hope Primitive Baptist Church Bibb Co > 7.00 9.50 > > Please make checks payable to Friends of the Brent-Centreville Library > Cemeteries of Bibb Co 22.00 24.00 > Place names of BibbCo 15.00 17.00 > > Please make checks payable to Heritage Publishing Consultants > Heritage of Bibb Co 64.80 > 69.80 > > ---------------------------------------------- > Herman > > > > ==== ALBIBB Mailing List ==== > QUERIES: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Bibb > RESOURCE PAGE: http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/AL/Bibb/ > BIBB COUNTY GENFORUM: http://genforum.genealogy.com/al/bibb/ > BIBB COUNTY GENWEB PAGE: http://www.rootsweb.com/~albibb/ >