Hi Rod: You asked: >> ...appreciate any info you could find (in the newspaper called "Clarke County Journal" published between 1862 & 1866) on Chancey's & Dungan's in Clarke Co.<<< I am sorry to report that the surnames CHANCEY & DUNGAN and the various spellings were not found. But please keep in mind that I transcribed less than half of what is on the microfilm reel for this newspaper Best regards, Nancy G. of Granite Springs, NY

Hi Clyde: You asked >> ...had many relatives in Clarke Cnty during time mentioned (1862 -1866). Could you look up David Lawson Stringer b. 1853 and Alexander J.S. Stringer (David's Father, and a minister)? << I am sorry to report that I did not find any reference to STRINGER. However, keep in mind that I transcribed less than half of the material on the microfilm reel that can be borrowed (via interlibrary loan) from the Alabama Archives. So there is still a chance that you will find something there. Best regards, Nancy G. of Granite Springs, NY

Nancy, Do you have anything on surnames: Jones, Waldrum, Drew or O'Farrell? Thank you for taking the time to do these look ups. Claris --- Claris Schofield --- jimclaris@earthlink.net --- EarthLink: It's your Internet.

Dear Judith, I am going to jump in here and note that there were 3 men with these surnames listed as Privates in the Grove Hill Guards which were Co. A, 5th AL Infantry, the first volunteer infantry of Clarke Co per T. H. Ball. The men are listed as J. R. BOUTWELL, M. BOUTWELL and J. M. WILSON. These men are listed in the book "Clarke County and Its Surroundings" written by Rev. T. H. Ball on p. 263. There are other WILSON individuals listed in the index. Later, on p. 279 is a record of the Grove Hill Guards from May of 1861 to Jan 1, 1862 which also lists a William BOUTWELL and J. R. BOUTWELL but not J. M. WILSON. The Grove Hill Guards later became New Co. I, 5th AL Infantry. Sometimes if men were injured and received a medical discharge, they later re-inlisted in another unit. Ball does not list all the company muster rolls from each unit from Clarke Co. in his book. From my own research it seems that Clarke Co. sent men in the following units: 2nd AL Infantry 5th AL Infantry 11th AL Infantry 22nd AL Infantry 23rd AL Infantry 24th AL Infantry 32nd AL Infantry 38th AL Infantry Wirt Adams Regt. aka 1st Regt. MS Cavalry or Co. I, Wood's Regt. Confederate Cavalry. Jackie Feldman Sammamish, WA

Hi Billlie: You asked: >> My great grandfather was William Jeremiah Hamilton, would you please see if he is mentioned. I have tried reading those microfilm and it is a slow go for me. Thanks. <<< I think he has been found in the Aug 20, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co Journal as follows: Best regards, Nancy G of Granite Springs, NY - - - - - - Contributions for Suggsville Soldiers Aid Society Feb. 7, 1863 (there then follows a list of some 50 or so Suggsville women and how many socks, pants, shirts and comforters that they contributed...next comes the men folk and their money contributions.) In addition to the above, 17 pr drawers, 13 of pants, made of cloth that the Society had woven. Rev. P.C. Wimbish 3 dollars, S. Forwood, W.W. Armistead, W.H. McAlpine $50 each. J.T. Odom, G.V. Goodloe, I.J. Nordlinger, Dr. G.W. Files, $25 each. Jas. Odom, $10, R.I. Goodloe, $30, T.Adams, $20, J.A. Cleveland, M.B. Barnes, L. Nordlinger, $15 each. Capt. O. Finnegan, Jas. Cleveland, each $20. James McNeil, E.M. Portis, F.B. Whately, B. Deason, Mrs. M.W. Scott, Mr. Rogers, S. Coal, J.B. Mobley, A. Davis, M.E. Ezell, W.A. Morriss, W. Odom, W.P. Leslie $10 each.. J.R. Bettis, D. Bussey, B. Howell, R. Rivers, D.D. Dawson, D. Daffin, Cyrus Allen, G. Chapman, W.J. Hamilton, E.S. Cobb, Jas. S. Dickinson, C.P. Ezell, Isaac Grant, T.B. Rivers, J.B. Jones, J.D. Saint, T.J. Eanes, A. Black, J.C. Walker, W. Rutherford, W. Turner, G. Huggins, W. Coghill, J. Goodbrad, W. Brown, $5 each. R. Barnes, $5 75c, Miss L.E. Rivers, 5 dollars, 9 pr socks. A. Greene, J. Herron, J.W. Jones, J.R. Portis, and Dr. L.L. Alston, one dollar each. Total, $873.75, 39 pr pants, 38 pr of drawers, 94 of socks, 6 blankets, 30 shirts, 3 neck comforters, 2 pr shoes, 3 quilts, one bottle wine, one hat and one box gelatine.

Hi Davine: You asked >>> my requests are for GWIN GWYNN GWYN GUIN HICKS and GATES. <<< I only found reference (1) to the surname HICKS as follows; Best regards, Nancy gG. - - - -- - HICKS found in (Company B ) in the Dec. 17, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co Journal: - - - - - - [The following is a paartial list of an unknown infantry unit whose members camefrom Clark Co.] Company D — Lt. E.W. Davis commanding. Missing: Sergeants A.H. Rodgers, McManus. Privates Johnson, Newton, Thorpe, Clarke, Boutwell, Dumas, McCaskey, Lavender, Shoarer, Richardson, Wilson, Chancellor, Cox, Bradfor and Richardson. Company B — Capt. G.W. Welch commanding. Wounded: Harris D. Graham. Missing: Sergeant J.W. Nicholson, privates Jesso Bradley, Angus Campbell, Duncan Campbell, H.D. Conn, A. Driskall, H. Cortney, W.C. Hall, J.A. Hare, H.C. Hare, J.J. Hicks, J. J. Kirk, V. Luker, G.B. Parsons, J.N. Rodgers, John Sheffield, W.M. Taylor. Company I — Lt. Sam Jordan commanding. Wounded: J.C. Dumas. Missing: Lts. S.B. Jordan and J.P. Seabrook, Sergeant J.W. McGill, Corp. J.H. Thornton, privates G.W. Browning, W. J. Clanton, G. Deaton, C.F. Glover, G.W. Deas, H.H. Finch, D.A. Foreman, W. Henderson, R.P. Lowe, J. F. Neal, G.W.Pace, R. B. Pace, O.M.. Pendleton, A.R. Seabrook, W.W. Taylor, J.H. Walton.

Hi Judith: You asked the following: ... >>>Am looking for info on Calvin J. Lawrence. Also can you give me the names of the Privates BOUTWELL and WILSON listed in Company D of the unknown infantry unit in clarke Co?<<< I did not find a listing for LAWRENCE and as for Privates BOUTWELL and WILSON ...that is the way the list is printed in the newspaper. I would assume that the editor (Isaac Grant) printed a listed that was provided to him, or that appeared in a big city newspaper. If you read the rest of the list for the other units they contain the first names or initials. I should mention that it is ONLY a partial list because I lacked the top half of the original article which was cutoff when I made a copy from the microfilm. Best regards, Nancy Gerbino of Granite Springs, NY [The following is a partial list of an unknown infantry unit from clarke Co. listing those wounded or missing.] Company D — Lt. E.W. Davis commanding. Missing: Sergeants A.H. Rodgers, McManus. Privates Johnson, Newton, Thorpe, Clarke, Boutwell, Dumas, McCaskey, Lavender, Shoarer, Richardson, Wilson, Chancellor, Cox, Bradfor and Richardson. Company B — Capt. G.W. Welch commanding. Wounded: Harris D. Graham. Missing: Sergeant J.W. Nicholson, privates Jesso Bradley, Angus Campbell, Duncan Campbell, H.D. Conn, A. Driskall, H. Cortney, W.C. Hall, J.A. Hare, H.C. Hare, J.J. Hicks, J. J. Kirk, V. Luker, G.B. Parsons, J.N. Rodgers, John Sheffield, W.M. Taylor. Company I — Lt. Sam Jordan commanding. Wounded: J.C. Dumas. Missing: Lts. S.B. Jordan and J.P. Seabrook, Sergeant J.W. McGill, Corp. J.H. Thornton, privates G.W. Browning, W. J. Clanton, G. Deaton, C.F. Glover, G.W. Deas, H.H. Finch, D.A. Foreman, W. Henderson, R.P. Lowe, J. F. Neal, G.W.Pace, R. B. Pace, O.M.. Pendleton, A.R. Seabrook, W.W. Taylor, J.H. Walton.

I was wondering if you came across the COX surname anywhere in the stuff that you have transcribed. Thanks for any information. Shawn Cox

I have been researching the Beard family. I have found a record that states that Keziah Beard was born in Macon AL in 1805. Now, somewhere I read that Grove Hill was originally Macon. Can anyone tell me if there are records in existence the go back that far? AL wasn't a state yet, was it? Thanks Jan g.

Hi Brenda of California: You asked : >> Thanks for taking on this task. If you have time, please check for the surnames Skipper, Skipworth, Bradley, Myrick and Holder<< I did not find anything for SKIPPER, SKIPWORTH or HOLDER, but found and item for BRADLEY and one for MYRICK. Best regards, Nancy of Granite Springs, NY - - - - - - BRADLEY in the Dec. 17, 1863 Edition of Clarke Co Journal - - - - - - [The following is a partial list of an unknown infantry unit from Clarke County listing those wounded or missing.] Company D — Lt. E.W. Davis commanding. Missing: Sergeants A.H. Rodgers, McManus. Privates Johnson, Newton, Thorpe, Clarke, Boutwell, Dumas, McCaskey, Lavender, Shoarer, Richardson, Wilson, Chancellor, Cox, Bradford and Richardson. Company B — Capt. G.W. Welch commanding. Wounded: Harris D. Graham. Missing: Sergeant J.W. Nicholson, privates Jesso Bradley, Angus Campbell, Duncan Campbell, H.D. Conn, A. Driskall, H. Cortney, W.C. Hall, J.A. Hare, H.C. Hare, J.J. Hicks, J. J. Kirk, V. Luker, G.B. Parsons, J.N. Rodgers, John Sheffield, W.M. Taylor. - - - - - - - MYRICK in the Nov. 13, 1862 Edition of the Clark Co Journal - - - - - - - TAC COLLECTOR'S SALE. WILL be sold in front of the Courthouse door of Clarke County, Alabama, on the 1st Monday of December, ‘62, the following described lands, or so mcuh thereof as may be necessary to pay the tax due for 1861 and preceeding years. When not otherwise expressed, the subdivisions are all quarters and the ranges all east. The northwest quarter of Section 3 township 7 range 2. Assessed to Mrs. C.A. Dubuse. Tax and expense $2 28c. The northwest quaarter of section 14 and south half of southwest of section 11 township 6 range 2. Assessed to Ennis Etherridge. Tax and expense $3 33c. West half of southeast of section 4 township 6 range 2. Assessed to Mrs. Mary Jackson. Tax and expense $2 5c. Northeast quarter of section 14 township 6 range 4. Assessed to W.B. Singleton. – Tax and expense $3 16c. Northest quarter of section 24, southeast of northwest of section 23, southwest of northeast of section 4 and north half of northeast of section 19 township 7 range 3. Assessed to J.A. Myrick. Tax &c. $3 90c. - - - - - - -

Hi Linda: Did not find anything fo McDONALD, ANDERSON & McCLURE. But found one listing for a MARTIN who ran for Sheriff in 1863 as listed below: - - - - - - - MARTIN in the August 13, 1863 Edition - - - - - - - OFFICIAL RETURNS OF CLARKE COUNTY ELECTION, Aug. 1863 Gov. Watts, Shorter Cong. Dickinson, Langdon, Hall Sen. Brodnax, Leslie, Hastie, Hall Rep. Kilpatrick, Thornton, Sheriff: Wimbish, Carter, Bettis, Martin Assess. Collec.: Allen, Dewitt, Toland, McCasky, Norwood, M'Connell Commis's: Cobb, Ezell, Drinkard, Harper, Malone [I can't print the elections return tables but can report that the MARTIN who ran for Sheriff came in last !] - - - - - - -

Hi Judy: You asked : >> I am looking for any informaion on a James D. Roberts.  His parents died before 1970, found him living with a Rogers family in the 1860 Census.  This is my dead end, any information is very much appreciated.<< I did not find the surname ROBERTS but did find a ROGERS as listed below: Best regards, Nancy G. of Granite Springs, NY - - - - - - - - ROGERS in the Aug 20, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co Journal - - - - - - - - Contributions  for Suggsville Soldiers Aid society for Feb 7, 1863. [The the article lists about 50 women who had donated socks, pants, shirts and bedding. At the end it lists money donations by the men as follows...] In addition to the above, 17 pr drawers, 13 of pants, made of cloth that the Society had woven.     Rev. P.C. Wimbish 3 dollars, S. Forwood, W.W. Armistead, W.H. McAlpine $50 each.     J.T. Odom, G.V. Goodloe, I.J. Nordlinger, Dr. G.W. Files, $25 each.     Jas. Odom, $10, R.I. Goodloe, $30, T.Adams, $20, J.A. Cleveland, M.B. Barnes, L. Nordlinger, $15 each. Capt. O. Finnegan, Jas. Cleveland, each $20.     James McNeil, E.M. Portis, F.B. Whately, B. Deason, Mrs. M.W. Scott, Mr. Rogers, S. Coal, J.B. Mobley, A. Davis, M.E. Ezell, W.A. Morriss, W. Odom, W.P. Leslie $10 each..     J.R. Bettis, D. Bussey, B. Howell, R. Rivers, D.D. Dawson, D. Daffin, Cyrus Allen, G. Chapman, W.J. Hamilton, E.S. Cobb, Jas. S. Dickinson, C.P. Ezell, Isaac Grant, T.B. Rivers, J.B. Jones, J.D. Saint, T.J. Eanes, A. Black, J.C. Walker, W. Rutherfor, W. Turner, G. Huggins, W. Coghill, J. Goodbrad, W. Brown, $5 each.

Hi Sandy: You asked >>would really appreciate it if you could check for the surnames Cobb and York.  I am especially interested in a James Cobb who lived during that period in Clarke Co.  Thanks again. Sandy << I did not find a reference to YORK but did find two items for COBB: Best regards, Nancy G of Granite Springs, NY - - - - - - 1st COBB in the Aug 13, 1863 Edition - - - - - - OFFICIAL RETURNS OF CLARKE COUNTY ELECTION, Aug. 1863. Gov. Watts, Shorter Cong. Dickinson, Langdon, Hall Sen. Brodnax, Leslie, Hastie, Hall Rep. Kilpatrick, Thornton, Sheriff: Wimbish, Carter, Bettis, Martin Assess. Collec.: Allen, Dewitt, Toland, McCasky, Norwood, M'Connell Commis's: Cobb, Ezell, Drinkard, Harper, Malone [ I could not copy the charts that listed the returns BUT your COBB was elected Commissioner] - - - - - - - - - - 2nd COBB in the Aug 20, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co. Journal - - - - - - - - Contributions for Suggsville Soldiers Aid society for Feb 7, 1863. [The the article lists about 50 women who had donated socks, pants, shirts and bedding. At the end it lists money donations by the men as follows...] In addition to the above, 17 pr drawers, 13 of pants, made of cloth that the Society had woven. Rev. P.C. Wimbish 3 dollars, S. Forwood, W.W. Armistead, W.H. McAlpine $50 each. J.T. Odom, G.V. Goodloe, I.J. Nordlinger, Dr. G.W. Files, $25 each. Jas. Odom, $10, R.I. Goodloe, $30, T.Adams, $20, J.A. Cleveland, M.B. Barnes, L. Nordlinger, $15 each. Capt. O. Finnegan, Jas. Cleveland, each $20. James McNeil, E.M. Portis, F.B. Whately, B. Deason, Mrs. M.W. Scott, Mr. Rogers, S. Coal, J.B. Mobley, A. Davis, M.E. Ezell, W.A. Morriss, W. Odom, W.P. Leslie $10 each.. J.R. Bettis, D. Bussey, B. Howell, R. Rivers, D.D. Dawson, D. Daffin, Cyrus Allen, G. Chapman, W.J. Hamilton, E.S. Cobb, Jas. S. Dickinson, C.P. Ezell, Isaac Grant, T.B. Rivers, J.B. Jones, J.D. Saint, T.J. Eanes, A. Black, J.C. Walker, W. Rutherfor, W. Turner, G. Huggins, W. Coghill, J. Goodbrad, W. Brown, $5 each. - - - - - - - -

Hi Bonnie: You asked : >>Please check on following names: >>C.C. Pritchett, Bolen, McDonald, Benjamin Jackson. >>Thanks, Bonnie Bates Schell I did not find references to BOLEN and McDONALD but I did find three articles with the name PRITCHETT, one with the name BENJAMIN and two with the name JACKSON -- as follows: - - - - - - 1st PRITCHETT in the November 13, 1862 Edition of the Clarke Co. Journal - - - - - - State of Alabama, Clarke County. PROBATE COURT, Nov. 11, 1862. Estate of A.M. PRITCHETT. THIS day came A.C. Wilson, Executor of said Estate, and filed his application in due form praying for an order for the sale of certain land and negroes belonging to the Estate for the purpose of paying the debts thereof. It is ordered that the 4th day of December, 1862, be set as a day for hearing said application, at which time all parties in interest can appear and contest the same if they think proper. S.D. BETTIS, Judge. - - - - - - - 2nd PRITCHETT in the Dec, 4, 1862 Edition - - - - - - - SUGGSVILLE, NOV. 8, 1862. List of articles contributed by each lady of the "Suggsville Aid Society," since its organization, August 23, 1862: H. B. Ba - - - - , 6 pr. Socks, 1 pr blankets, 3 of drawers, 1 of sheets, 2 of pillow slips, 1 suit clothes, 1 mattress, 1 box salve, one bottle cordial.. C. O. Barnes, 11 pr socks, 6 of blankets, 3 of drawers, 3 of sheets, 1 suit clothes, 2 shirts, 1 spread, 1 mattress, 3 pillow slips. R. G. Portis, 2 pr socks, 2 of drawers, 2 of blankets. L.A. Shores, 1 pr sock, 3 of drawers, 2 of blankets, 3 shirts and $5. A.F. Denny, 2 pr socks, 3 of drawers, 1 of pillow slips, 4 towels. Of pants, 2 shirts, 2 towels. E.H. Cleveland, 4 pr socks, 2 of drawers, 1 of pillow slips, C. Nordlinger, 10 pr socks, 2 of blankets, 2 of drawers, 1 shirt, 1 comfort. J.C. Rivers, 13 pr socks, 4 .of blankets, 2 of drawers, 3 of sheets, 3 of pillow slips, 2 neck comforts, 2 bed. 1 shirt, 1 suit clothing, 1 mattress. H.P. Collier, 2 pr socks, 1 of blankets, 2 of drawers, 1 shirt, 1 spread, 1 bunch silk. M.F. Odom, 13 pr socks, 3 of blankets, 4 of drawers, 1 shirt, 3 of sheets, 4 pillow slips, 1 of pants, 6 towels, 4 shirts. N.A. Goodloe, 8 pr socks, 2 of blankets, 3 of drawers, 1 of pants, 1 of sheets, 1 of pillow slips, 3 shirts, 1 suite clothes, 1 comfort, 2 mattresses, 4 towels, 3 bottles wine. S.L. Currier, 5 pr socks, 2 of drawers, 1 of blanket. M.B. Jones, 2 pr socks, 3 of blankets, 1 of drawers. E.E. Barnes, 2 pr socks, 3 of blankets, 1 of drawers, 1 shirt. A.M. Pritchett, 4 pr socks, 1 of blankets, 1 of drawer. - - - - - - - 3rd PRITCHETT in the March 26, 1863 Edition - - - - - - - ADMINISTRATOR'S SALE. BY virtue of an order of the Honorable Probate Court of Clarke County to me granted, I will sell at public auction to the highest bidder, on Saturday the 27th of April, 1863, in the town of Suggsville, the following described Negroes, belonging to the Estate of Christopher PRITCHETT, deceased, to wit: Men: William, John and Bob Boys: Elick, Andrew and Wiley Girls: Emily, Olivia and Rosette Women: Sylvester and her four children Easter and her three children Susan and her five children And old Will and his wife Matilda. Terms of sale — One third cash and the remainder on a credit till the first of January 1864. Purchasers will have the privilege of paying all cash. A.C. WILSON, Adm't. - - - - - - - - - BENJAMIN in the June 29, 1865 Edition - - - - - - - - - J.P. Benjamin and Trenholm, late Confederate Secretary of Treasury, have arrived at Bermuda. The N.Y. Times now approves executing Davis for treason. All military prisoners are being rapidly released. The Commercial's special says the President has decided to abolish trade restrictions everywhere. The cotton trade will soon be declared open to the world. Davis is to be tried in the civil courts. The reported defeat of the Brazilian troops is confirmed. The Tribune's special says a large amount of European capital, now seeing investment in Southern lands, will be expended as soon as land there can be rendered safe. - - - - - - - - - 1st JACKSON in the Nov. 13, 1862 Edition - - - - - - - - - TAX COLLECTOR'S SALE. WILL be sold in front of the Courthouse door of Clarke County, Alabama, on the 1st Monday of December, ‘62, the following described lands, or so mcuh thereof as may be necessary to pay the tax due for 1861 and preceeding years. When not otherwise expressed, the subdivisions are all quarters and the ranges all east. The northwest quarter of Section 3 township 7 range 2. Assessed to Mrs. C.A. Dubuse. Tax and expense $2 28c. The northwest quaarter of section 14 and south half of southwest of section 11 township 6 range 2. Assessed to Ennis Etherridge. Tax and expense $3 33c. West half of southeast of section 4 township 6 range 2. Assessed to Mrs. Mary Jackson. Tax and expense $2 5c. - - - - - - - 2nd JACKSON in the Dec. 4, 1862 Edition - - - - - - - NEWS OF THE WEEK WE have very little of interest to report this week. Our armies in Virginia, Tennessee and Mississippi remain about where they have been for several weeks, and so far as we can see there is no prospect of a Yankee demonstration in any of those States that will require a change in the positions held by the Confederate forces. Lee is still near Fredericksburg, Stonewall Jackson holds the Valley toward Winchester, Va., Bragg is near Murfreesboro and Price is little south of Holly Springs. The Abolitionists have been resisting the draft in Wisconsin and fighting and destroying property in a manner truly refreshing to Confederate optics. These are hopeful indications, and we trust to see a manifestation of the same spirit in many quarters of Yankeedom and on a much more extensive scale. While they fight and fuss among themselves they have less time and less disposition to fight us. It is said in consequence of indisposition Gen. Joseph Johnston has not assumed command of his new department. The work of fortifying and strengthening existing fortifications about the City of Mobile is said to be going on rapidly. Col. James R. Howard, of Alabama cavalry, arrived at Knoxville on the 27th ---------- . He captured 5,000 hogs and 15,000 cattle and brought them safely out. Immense supplies of provisions are being collected for our army in Middle Tennessee. Morgan was captured a short time since at Tyree Springs, near Galletin and made his escape by a ruse. The Ophelia salt story seems to be moonshine. R. Hawes, Provisional Governor of Kentucky, publishes an article in the Richmond Enquirer in opposition to the views recently expressed by Col. John Forsyth in defense of Bragg's Kentucky campaign. A Federal gunboat was captured in New River, Onslow County, N.C., on the 26th by Capt. Newkirk's cavalry. Yankee Morgan, it is said, is on his return to Cumberland Gap and Knoxville. Maybe no. The abolitionists are said to be reinforcing Newbern, N.C. The Toledo (Ohio) Commercial, says that 16,000 bales of cotton passed through that place during the months of August, September and October. The defenses around Richmond are said to be very formidable. Several hundred Negroes are employed in working on the fortifications of Columbus. - - - - - -

Hi Janis: You asked for the following names: >>>>I would be very interested in three surnames, Martin Brock Bonner My folks lived in Clarke and Choctaw Co. AL, with some of them apparently moving back and forth across the river, several times!  Thank you, Janis Martin Gill <<<<< I did not find a listing for BROCK or BONNER, but did find one for MARTIN as follows: (Keep in mind that I transcribed less than half of what is on this reel of microfilm.) - - - - - - - MARTIN in the August 13, 1863 Edition - - - - - - - OFFICIAL RETURNS OF CLARKE COUNTY ELECTION, Aug. 1863 Gov. Watts, Shorter Cong. Dickinson, Langdon, Hall Sen. Brodnax, Leslie, Hastie, Hall Rep. Kilpatrick, Thornton, Sheriff: Wimbish, Carter, Bettis, Martin Assess. Collec.: Allen, Dewitt, Toland, McCasky, Norwood, M'Connell Commis's: Cobb, Ezell, Drinkard, Harper, Malone [I can't print the elections return tables but can report that the MARTIN who ran for Sheriff came in last :( ] - - - - - - -

Hi Richard Sharp: You asked the following question along with fascinating background information. Thanks for sharing it with us.  I did not find the SHARP surname but did find (1) item on BUSSEY and  (4) items on WHITE. Best regards, Nancy G. >>>Would you do a lookup for the Surname Sharp? My Joshua A Sharp family were there till 1877. In the fall of that year they left on a wagontrain for Texas. There were 49 people on the train, I have found most of the family names that were present, I think. The Elisha Roberts family were there with a Bussey and a White family. They left from a old church in Coffeeville. Evidently Coffeeville must have been on or close to the route of migration for families back then. I would like to find the name of the old church. Nancy all this is not for you I just wanted to tell everyone the story in case they could give me some info. - - - - - BUSSEY found in the August 20, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co Journal - - - - - - Contributions for Suggsville Soldiers Aid Society Feb. 7, 1863. Mrs. C.O. Barnes, $10, 10 pair socks, 2 shirts, 1 pr. Pants, 2 neck comforters, 2 blankets, 1 bottle wine. Mrs. N.A. Goodloe, 5 dollars, 3 pr socks, 3 pants, 3 of drawers, 3 shirts E.J. Saint, 2 pr socks, 3 of drawers, 1 shirt Mrs. S. Coale, 5 dol, 5 pr socks, 2 of pants, 3 of drawers L.G. Rivers, 8 pr socks, 1 pr drawers J. Caller, 3 pr socks J.C. Rivers, 5 dollars, 5 pr socks, 1 shirt In addition to the above, 17 pr drawers, 13 of pants, made of cloth that the Society had woven.     Rev. P.C. Wimbish 3 dollars, S. Forwood, W.W. Armistead, W.H. McAlpine $50 each.     J.T. Odom, G.V. Goodloe, I.J. Nordlinger, Dr. G.W. Files, $25 each.     Jas. Odom, $10, R.I. Goodloe, $30, T.Adams, $20, J.A. Cleveland, M.B. Barnes, L. Nordlinger, $15 each. Capt. O. Finnegan, Jas. Cleveland, each $20.     James McNeil, E.M. Portis, F.B. Whately, B. Deason, Mrs. M.W. Scott, Mr. Rogers, S. Coal, J.B. Mobley, A. Davis, M.E. Ezell, W.A. Morriss, W. Odom, W.P. Leslie $10 each..     J.R. Bettis, D. Bussey, B. Howell, R. Rivers, D.D. Dawson, D. Daffin, Cyrus Allen, G. Chapman, W.J. Hamilton, E.S. Cobb, Jas. S. Dickinson, C.P. Ezell, Isaac Grant, T.B. Rivers, J.B. Jones, J.D. Saint, T.J. Eanes, A. Black, J.C. Walker, W. Rutherfor, W. Turner, G. Huggins, W. Coghill, J. Goodbrad, W. Brown, $5 each. - - - - - - - - - 1st WHITE in the January 7, 1863 Edition - - - - - - - - - Central Salt Works, Clarke County, Dec. 26, 1862     It having been determined that one A.J. Cawley was carrying on an illegitimate traffic with slaves here at work, by retailing spirits ( and ? )  liquor to them, receiving therefore stolen salt – after advising with the salt makers said A..J. Cawley was notified to leave the works instantly, which he did, leaving salt and other effects.     A meeting was thereupon called. Present, Messrs. White & Jones, Dr. Drake, The Cotton Valley Salt Company, Agee & Willis, H.W. Randall & Co., Pettibone & Ballard, O'Banion, Harrington & Stallsworth, Coons River Salt Company, Hatchet Creek Salt Company, J.D. McCall & Co., Talladega Salt Company and Jeffries & Hooks.     On motion of Capt. Moon, Mr. O'Banion was called to the Chair and J.L.Jeffries requested to act as Secretary.     On Motion of Mr. Shumack, a committee of five, Consisting of Dr. Drake, Capt. Moon, Dr. Seigler, Messrs. Pettibone and Freeman, was appointed, with instructions to report without delay what was best to be done in this behalf.     Upon due deliberation being had it was considered by the committee and unanimously resolved upon by the meeting that the chattels and things other than sale on hand, be sold at outcry, the proceeds to be invested in salt, which together with the stolen salt, should be held subject tot he order of the Probate Judge of Clarke County, to be by him distributed among the most indigent families of soldiers of this County.     The following gentlemen were appointed to carry out the foregoing intent, to-wit- Capt. Moon, Messrs. Pettibone, Willis and Freeman..     It was further resolved that these proceedings be sent tot he Clarke County Journal for publication.         W.I. O'BANION, Chairman.         J.L. Jeffries, Sec'ry - - - - - - - - - 2nd WHITE in the August 27, 1863 - - - - - - - - - SCHOOL  NOTICE. THE undersigned respectfully inform the public that arrangements are being made to secure the services of an experienced Southern Teacher — one well recommended and qualified to teach all the branches desired at this place. The school will be commenced about the middle of September, and will be made a permanent one. We respectfully invite the co-operation of all among who prefer patronizing Southern to Northern Teachers. The terms will be as low as the times will admit. D. DAFFIN, H.C. WHITE, A.J. MEGGINSON, M.S. EXELL. - - - - - - - - - - - 3rd WHITE in the November 19, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co. Journal - - - - - - - - - - - STATE OF ALABAMA, CLARKE COUNTY, Probate Court, Special term, Nov. 7, 1863. THIS day came D. Daffin, Administrator of the Estate of John White, deceased and filed his application for an order to sell the slaves, Solomon, Mary and child, Sarah and her three children, Charity and one child, and Mariah, the property of said Estate, for the purpose of distribution among those entitled.     It is therefore ordered that the 3rd day of December, 1863, be set as a day for hearing said application at which time all parties interested can appear and comes the same if they think proper. Z.L. BETT, Judge - - - - - - - - - 4th WHITE in the December 17, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co Journal - - - - - - - - - GROVE HILL FEMALE ACADEMY. THE undersigned take pleasure in announcing that they have procured the services of Miss Mary L. Boroughs for the Literary, and Miss Maggie Ulmer for the Music Department of the above institution. Being natives of Alabama, and graduates of the best institutions of learning in the State, we confidently recommend them to the public as worthy of liberal patronage. Patrons are assured that every effort will be made on the part of the teachers to instruct those committed to their care, and that proper discipline will be enforced.     The session will commence on Monday the 5th of October and close 1st July next.         TERMS , PER  MONTH:     Primary Class,    $2 (one half)     Intermediate    $ 3     Senior    $ 4 Extra Charges Per Term, 4 (one half) Months     Music on Piano    $25     Use of Instrument        $ 5     French            $  20     Oil Painting    $   20     Water Colors    $   15             M.S..EZELL             H.G. WHITE             A.J. MEGGINSON             D. DAFFIN - - - - - - - - - - - -

Hi Nancy! I sent a request on April 30, but I think I have been having problems with my e-mail, so I am not sure you received it. If you did reply, I apologize for asking again, but I did not get it. Here was my request: Hello Nancy! Thank you for your most kind offer. I hope you are not inundated with requests! I would like to take you up on your offer to look up surnames. I would be very interested in three surnames, but if you don't feel you have time, I will list them in the order of importance to me. Martin Brock Bonner My folks lived in Clarke and Choctaw Co. AL, with some of them apparently moving back and forth across the river, several times! I would appreciate anything you might have that would help me flesh out my ancestors a bit more. Thank you, Janis Martin Gill On Mon, 30 Apr 2001 18:59:13 EDT NJGERBINO@aol.com writes: > Hi fellow Clarke Co. Listers: > > I have a limited transcription of the Clarke County Journal (1862 - 1866) > that was published in Grove Hill. I will be happy to do look-ups of your > surname (s)  and if found, send you what is listed for that name. > > Nancy of Granite Springs, NY >

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Hi Mickey: You asked >>> Hi I am researching the name Drinkard. Would love to have anything you can share. Thank you in advance. Mickey <<< A person with the surname DRINKARD apears twice. First in the August 13, 1863 Edition of the Clarke Co Journal as one of five candidates running for Commissioner. I beleive that they elect four commissioners. In a separate box - which I can't copy - it gives the totals. DRINKARD came in next to last which means -- I guess --- that he was elected. - - - - - - - OFFICIAL RETURNS OF CLARKE COUNTY ELECTION, Aug. 1863. [Article lists candidates by their last names only] Gov. Watts, Shorter [Watts winner] Cong. Dickinson, Langdon, Hall [Dickinson winner] Sen. Brodnax, Leslie, Hastie, Hall [Brodnax winner] Rep. Kilpatrick, Thornton, [Kilpatrick winner] Sheriff: Wimbish, Carter, Bettis, Martin [Carter winner] Assess. Collec.: Allen, Dewitt, Toland, McCasky, Norwood, M'Connell [McCasky winner] Commis's: Cobb, Ezell, Drinkard, Harper, Malone [1st Cobb, 2d Ezell, 3d Malone, 4th DRINKARD, 5th Harper.] - - - - - - A second mention of this surname appears in the December 13, 1863 Edition of the Clarke County Journal: - -- - - - NOTICE. A Special Term of the Commissioners' Court of Clarke county will be held on the 12th day of December, 1864, for the purpose of electing a Commissioner to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of John M. Drinkard. Z.L. BETTIS, Judge - - - - - - - Best regards, Nancy G.

I got the same email I didn't open it. That is the 3rd time in 3 days someone awful person has sent me a virus. They ought to be ashamed of themselves. Annette