Need the EPPERSON line Descendants of Joseph Epperson 1 Joseph EPPERSON . +MARY b: 1800 ... 2 John J. EPPERSON b: 1820 d: 1862 ....... +Susan BLANKENSHIP b: 1826 in Shelby Co.,AL. ... 2 James H. EPPERSON ... 2 Harriett Rebecca Gulledge EPPERSON b: March 03, 1835 d: 1901 ....... +Miles Green BLANKENSHIP b: December 01, 1834 in Coosa Co.AL. d: February 1908 in Coosa Co.,AL. ... 2 Martha Ann EPPERSON b: 1829 in TN. ....... +James Thomas BLANKENSHIP b: 1828 in Shelby Co.AL. d: 1880 in Shelby Co.AL. ........ 3 William BLANKENSHIP b: 1848 ........ 3 Hosey BLANKENSHIP b: 1850 -- "Anything that is too stupid to be spoken is sung. " - Voltaire (1694-1778)

with out Ronald Bridges help I would not be where I am in my research and I want to also thank him for all his sitting in dark courthouses and looking at miles of micro film Lynda -- "Anything that is too stupid to be spoken is sung. " - Voltaire (1694-1778)

need info on this man his children and wife's parents Descendants of Otiose L. Blackmon 1 Otiose L. BLACKMON b: 1906 d: February 20, 1936 in Samaria Baptist Church,Clanton,AL. . +Vallie Alred BROWN b: October 05, 1892 d: June 23, 1973 in Samaria Baptist Church,Clanton,AL. -- "Anything that is too stupid to be spoken is sung. " - Voltaire (1694-1778)

This is a public thank you to Ronald D. Bridges for his many posts to the Chilton and Coosa Co. UsGenWeb Archives. His post's have only touched on the fringes of my families but they will help others so much for years to come, I think. Can't we all follow his example and post at least one obit. or bible or something? Yes I'm solisiting info. Please send any info, you stand to gain contacts. David Dennis, Proud Rootsweb Donor, dddennis@concentric.net, UsGebWeb webpage + archives person for Lincoln Co., Ga + Chilton Co., Al, and Rootsweb mailing list owner for them and the SWORDS-L lists, among other things.

I learned about this information on estimating the age of a tombstone on another list. Here's the site: http://rootsweb.com/~gawalton/Contents/datingstones.html <http://rootsweb.com/~gawalton/Contents/datingstones.html> Pat, in texas

I am looking for info on my gg grandfather William Francis Gray. I know he had at least one son William Melvin Gray b. Oct. 19, 1881 Tuscaloosa Co. AL. And one daughter named Annie or Anna. William Melvin Gray married Elizabeth Lawhon daughter of Alexander (Alex) Lawhon and Lula. Thank You Chunda Speegle CHUNDAS@WEBTV.NET http://community.webtv.net/ChundaS/SpeegleFamily

Hello Dennis -- Thanks tardily for this detailed reply to my December message, and yesterday to my "grave" message. You are truly a goldmine of information. Today I heard directly from Ben Roberts about the location of John Roper Billingsley's grave in Thorsby Memorial Cem. He has forwarded my query to Betty Collins, who I guess may have more info. I've exchanged messages with Betty before, so I'll enjoy making contact again. Thanks again. Pat > -----Original Message----- > From: dddennis@concentric.net [SMTP:dddennis@concentric.net] > Sent: Friday, December 10, 1999 9:05 PM > To: ALCHILTO-L@rootsweb.com > Subject: RE: Surname BILLINGSLEY > > >5. John R. and wife Martha's son: CLAUD BILLINGSLEY (b1886, d1937 in > >Birmingham), Chilton Co. 1900 census, Baldwin Co. 1910 census, Birmingham > >City Directory 1922. > > From "Yours,Mine and Theirs" "A listing of Civil War soldiers connected > with Chilton County, Alabama." > > Page 12 > Billingsley, John R. was born 12 Sept 1847 and died 12 Sept 1922 and was > buried at Thorsby Memorial cemetery. > Obit: None. > Married Mrs. Martha D. on 1873 at [B. Oct 1856/D. 15 Sep 1935}. > Union-Banner 19 Sep 1935. > Survived by eight sons and two daughters. > Ref: 1910C, CoC page 239 > ----------- > The above is directly as it is in the book. The references appear to be > the > 1910 Census and the book "Cemeteries of Chilton" > but they are not in the bibliography so I'm not sure. "Cemeteries of > Chilton", does list him on the quoted page. > > The book was a big project and covers a lot of sources but the final > project was done from a computor database that put the details together. > It > is not always clear what is meant and some sources may be missing. For > example the line > (Married Mrs. Martha D. on 1873 at [B. Oct 1856/D. 15 Sep 1935}. > Union-Banner 19 Sep 1935.) appears to refer to an Obit for HER in the > Union > Banner. Also from this I would expect to find a death cert. for her and > more records of his service. > In this time period it would not be uncommon to find a homestead claim for > land. > If you would like more details on where to look for more email me directly > and include the entire message as it is difficult to keep up with all the > people I deal with from message to mesage. If you happen to be in the > B'ham,Al area > or can get there easily most are availible there (Montogomery as well). > If > not I can help there as well but it will require I type a lot more. David > > David Dennis, Proud Rootsweb Donor

The following obit(exerpted) is in THE BIRMINGHAM NEWS, today, Feb. 9, 2000. He is the son of William T. CAMPBELL and Nerva GLASS of Chilton County. CAMPBELL, MR. THOMAS CLINTON "BUCK" Age 80 Res. Hueytown DofD - Feb. 8, 2000 Survivors: Widow - Dainise York Campbell; Daughter, Betty Clay Starnes (Howard), Pell City; Son, Danny V. Campbell (Nadine), Oxford; Sisters, Margie Merrill, Deamie Willis; Brother, Aubrey Campbell (Helen) all of Jemison; step-daughter, Joyce Brucke (Bobby), Adger; Grandchildren, Julie Campbell, Jane Rutledge, Kyle Starnes, Howard Starnes Funeral Services - Feb 10, 2000, Brown Service Bessemer Chapel Burial - Cedar Hill Cemetery, Bessemer, AL Visitation - Wed. Feb. 9, 2000, 5:30 p.m - 8 p.m.

Hi Pat. Ben Roberts has moved on as far as I know. I'll try to remmember to enquire further at the next meeting of the Historical Society, however as I work night's and weekends I miss almost all the meetings. Ben edited the book but the sources listed for the actual census of that cem. are "Paul Thomas, Lynn Arnold + Kim Cleckler" date 1987. It's likely that Ben would not have details on any cemetery he didn't do and you might have you're cousin try to find the other person's named. I wish I lived back in God's country and had the time to look for you myself. David Dennis At 10:38 AM 2/8/00 -0600, you wrote: > >Hello -- > >I'm having trouble locating the graves of my great grandparents, John Roper >Billingsley and his wife Martha <maiden name unknown>. I'll appreciate any >suggestions. > >A kind correspondent informed me that the book "Cemeteries of Chilton" >(compiler Chilton Co. Historical Society and Archives, Inc.; editor Benjamin >D. Roberts; publisher Mail Specialist, Clanton, AL) had this listing for >Thorsby Memorial Cemetery, on page 239: > >Billingsley, J.R. 12 Sep 1847 - 12 Sep 1922 >Billingsley, J.R., Mrs. 30 Oct 1856 - 15 Sep 1935 > >Within the past several weeks, my cousin visited Thorsby Memorial Cemetery >and could not find the graves. He then went to the Thorsby town hall, and >he and a staff member there looked over the records for the cemetery and >were unable to find John R. or Martha (they did find other Billingsleys: >John & Elizabeth, and Emmit & Virgie). > >What are we doing wrong? Does anyone know whether Mr. Roberts or the >Chilton Co. Historical Soc. can be reached by email? I'd like to ask them >how they found John and Martha's graves. > >Thanks. >Pat, in Texas > > > > David Dennis, Proud Rootsweb Donor

Hello -- I'm having trouble locating the graves of my great grandparents, John Roper Billingsley and his wife Martha <maiden name unknown>. I'll appreciate any suggestions. A kind correspondent informed me that the book "Cemeteries of Chilton" (compiler Chilton Co. Historical Society and Archives, Inc.; editor Benjamin D. Roberts; publisher Mail Specialist, Clanton, AL) had this listing for Thorsby Memorial Cemetery, on page 239: Billingsley, J.R. 12 Sep 1847 - 12 Sep 1922 Billingsley, J.R., Mrs. 30 Oct 1856 - 15 Sep 1935 Within the past several weeks, my cousin visited Thorsby Memorial Cemetery and could not find the graves. He then went to the Thorsby town hall, and he and a staff member there looked over the records for the cemetery and were unable to find John R. or Martha (they did find other Billingsleys: John & Elizabeth, and Emmit & Virgie). What are we doing wrong? Does anyone know whether Mr. Roberts or the Chilton Co. Historical Soc. can be reached by email? I'd like to ask them how they found John and Martha's graves. Thanks. Pat, in Texas

Pat, Thorsby Memorial was surveyed by Paul Thomas, Lynn Arnold and Kim Cleckler in August 1987. They found the graves you are looking for next to William J. Billingsley and Elisha E. Billingsley on one side and Wendol Hollis Pate and Myrtie Tolbert Pate on the other (at least this is the way it is listed in the CofCC book). Most people who survey a cemetery go row by row. Hope this helps. Irma J. Roy At 10:38 AM 2/8/00 -0600, you wrote: > >Hello -- > >I'm having trouble locating the graves of my great grandparents, John Roper >Billingsley and his wife Martha <maiden name unknown>. I'll appreciate any >suggestions. > >A kind correspondent informed me that the book "Cemeteries of Chilton" >(compiler Chilton Co. Historical Society and Archives, Inc.; editor Benjamin >D. Roberts; publisher Mail Specialist, Clanton, AL) had this listing for >Thorsby Memorial Cemetery, on page 239: > >Billingsley, J.R. 12 Sep 1847 - 12 Sep 1922 >Billingsley, J.R., Mrs. 30 Oct 1856 - 15 Sep 1935 > >Within the past several weeks, my cousin visited Thorsby Memorial Cemetery >and could not find the graves. He then went to the Thorsby town hall, and >he and a staff member there looked over the records for the cemetery and >were unable to find John R. or Martha (they did find other Billingsleys: >John & Elizabeth, and Emmit & Virgie). > >What are we doing wrong? Does anyone know whether Mr. Roberts or the >Chilton Co. Historical Soc. can be reached by email? I'd like to ask them >how they found John and Martha's graves. > >Thanks. >Pat, in Texas > > >

Sorry but I didn't find any records for Moses MuCullough or Malicia. . I did look up the land patent and the area was definitely part of Shelby. David Dennis At 03:13 PM 2/4/00 EST, you wrote: >Looking for any information on Moses H. McCULLOUGH who signed Land Patent >Records on 01 June 1858 for land in Chilton Co. AL. I believe this to be the >same Moses H. McCULLOUGH who married Malicia MARTIN in Shelby Co. AL on 8 >April 1856. > >Any information on either of the above names, or connected surnames will be >most appreciated. > >Arlene Hampton > > > David Dennis, Proud Rootsweb Donor

Dennis, Thank you very much. Your time and effort are much appreciated. Arlene Hampton

Hope to return soon. Thanks!

I find no mention of either of the names in any of my books. The online BLM land patents are listed by the present day location of the land. Chilton was not formed until 1868. Thus records might be located in Shelby Co. There are a few McCullogh's listed in the books I own and too many Martin's to mention. I can send you copies of the few pages I have if you send a mailing address. David Dennis At 03:13 PM 2/4/00 EST, you wrote: >Looking for any information on Moses H. McCULLOUGH who signed Land Patent >Records on 01 June 1858 for land in Chilton Co. AL. I believe this to be the >same Moses H. McCULLOUGH who married Malicia MARTIN in Shelby Co. AL on 8 >April 1856. > >Any information on either of the above names, or connected surnames will be >most appreciated. > >Arlene Hampton > > > David Dennis, Proud Rootsweb Donor

Hi Pam, thanks for voluntering to help. Basically all that I need to do is to highlite anything you feel is questionable and make a note in the remarks column if you feel the error is not obvious. There is a macro with this file for the highliting that makes it easy. If you will send me a mailing address I'll get this right out to you. Thanks again. David Dennis At 11:42 PM 2/3/00 EST, you wrote: >Hello David > >I can help you. I use Excel all the time and proofreading is something I do >a lot of at work. Please let me know the details and when you would like me >to begin. > >Pam Clackler >Redding, California > > > David Dennis, Proud Rootsweb Donor

Looking for any information on Moses H. McCULLOUGH who signed Land Patent Records on 01 June 1858 for land in Chilton Co. AL. I believe this to be the same Moses H. McCULLOUGH who married Malicia MARTIN in Shelby Co. AL on 8 April 1856. Any information on either of the above names, or connected surnames will be most appreciated. Arlene Hampton

Hi everyone. I have a copy of the Beat. 3, 1880 Federal Census that needs to be proof read. I've been working on a copy of the 1820 and 1840 for another county/state for so long and lost track of where I am on it so many times I'm not going to pull off of them until it's done. Meanwhile this census record is on hold. I can provide full copies for this one and a proofreader would need to be able to read and edit MS Excel files. A proofreader for this dist. would allow me go on to finishing the Beat. 4 transcription which is 1/2 done and to start the impossible Beat. 5, after getting the GA pages in order. HELP! I've bit off more than I can chew and really need some help at this point to get back on track. David Dennis David Dennis, Proud Rootsweb Donor

Hello David I can help you. I use Excel all the time and proofreading is something I do a lot of at work. Please let me know the details and when you would like me to begin. Pam Clackler Redding, California

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