Hi Anne Harper: I found two paid notices for the surname FOSTER as follows: (# 1)   In the April 9, 1863 Edition of the Clarke County Journal the following paid notice: Sale of Negroes. BY virtue of a decree of the Probate Court of Monroe County, Alabama, I will sell at public outcry in the Town of Claiboree, on Thursday the 14th of May, 1863, about TWENTY NEGROES, belonging to the Estate of George W. Foster, deceased. Among them are some likely young fellows and girls, and a good carpenter.     Terms of sale — one-third cash, the remainder on a credit till the 1st day of January ‘64, with interest from the date of sale — notes with two good securities will be required. Purchasers who prefer can pay the whole amount in cash.     The sale will be without reserve.  ISAAC WARD, Ex'or. (# 2)   In the November 19, 1863 Edition of the Clarke County Journal the following paid notice: STRAYED from Nordlinger's Salt Works on Saturday the 7th instant, a medium size sorrel HORSE, about 5 or 6 years old, has four white feet and a blaze face, shoes on the fore feet and paces well under the saddle, has been used only for the saddle and probably would not work in harness.     The undersigned will pay liberally for any information that will lead to his getting him, or for his delivery to Rev. C.E. Brame at the Nordlinger works, the Rev. Mr. Foster at Grove Hill, or to  me at  Newberne, Greene County, Ala..   S.V.  Webb Enjoy....But, keep in mind that there might be more on the Fosters as my transcription only pertains to about 40 to 50 percent of what is contained in the mircofilmed records of this wonderful newspaper. Regards, Nancy Gerbino of Granite Springs, NY

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Nancy, 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. Judy

Please could you look up JAMES BUCHANAN WILSON or Horace Buchanan WILSON THANKS SO MUCH Annette

Hi Nancy, Do you have anything on BECK or BUMPERS? Thanks, Karen

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Wow, Nancy! Thanks! I'd love to know if there's anything about my Gilchrist family in your transcription. It could be spelled numerous ways--Gilchrist, Gilcrease, Gilcreese, Gilchrest, etc. I have seen many variations. I also had ancestors with the surnames of Moncrief, Daniel, and Overton in Clarke County about that time. If that's too much, I'll just be happy with the Gilchrists. Nelda Gilchrist Spires marnel@ellijay.com

Nancy, I would very much appreciate if you culd do a look-up for me. I've been searching for years for the William Talbert/Tolbert family. He is listed on the 1850 Clarke Co.,census with his wife, Nancy Rebecca Courtney Stewart Talbert, her two children from a previous marriage to Ethelred (Theelie) Stewart, and their two children, Mary & William. They later had more children: Robert, Vicky, James, & Nancy Almeada. (not in that order) I am descended from James who married (1) Caroline Pugh and (2) Mary Jane Moore(*my line) William was born abt 1810 in Ireland say the 1850 Census. I don't know any other information about him or his family. I don't know where or when he entered the US. I'm not even sure about the spelling of his name as I find it different in a couple of places. I only know they stayed in or near the Clarke Co., AL area during the 1850's and possibly until the late 1880's. I've been at a dead end for so long.............PLEASE HELP!!!!! THANKS, Gail Tolbert Street

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. Thanks Richard Sharp

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

I am searching for information about my great grandmother, Lydia E Tucker. She born 1853 in Marengo or Clarke Co. Alabama and was the daughter of Richard H. Tucker. Her 2nd marriage was to Leonides A. Barnes in Marengo Co. Alabama 9/18/1881. I have heard that they migrated to Texas but I find nothing to substantiate this. The last item I have on the L.A. Barnes family was permission for my grandfather, James Henry Tucker, to marry Emma Bracy Parten in Marengo Co. Alabama 3/2/1890. Does anyone have anything on this family?????

Hello, All, In response to several e-mails about my Lower Peach Tree queries, I am searching for the LOVETTs, who were in Lower Peachtree in the 1880 census of Wilcox County. Stephen Isaac LOVETT, b. c.1843, wife Mary ROLLISON DUMAS LOVETT, born 1858. They were newly married with a baby in June of 1880, and Mary had two small children, Henry, born 1876, and Gertrude DUMAS, born 1878, from a previous marriage. Stephen and Mary's children were Earl, William Pierce, Monet, Lucy,and Annie Mae. According to the census, both Mary and Stephen were born in Alabama, he was a farmer. William Pierce LOVETT was my grandfather, and according to his social security application, filed in Enterprise, AL in 1938, he was born in 1886, in Clarke County {death certificate indicates 1884}. As to the DUMASes, I think Mary ROLLISON married Dr. John DUMAS, because I found him in a Goshen Cemetery record as having died in Sept. of 1879. This cemetery is close to Lower Peachtree. to Lower Peachtree. Does anyone have a Dumas married to Mary Rollison, or similar spelling? Jim Crocker has searched his military records, with no trace of Stephen Isaac LOVETT's service. I have also been trying to locate Stephen Isaac's grave. Their last child was born in February of 1890, and Mary was a widow in 1900 in Jackson, TN, with all her children in her home. I have not found any record of his death in TN. Finding the Dumases could also reveal the Rollisons and Lovetts. So where are the land and probate records, if any? Wilcox or Clarke? Your help is greatly appreciated. Linda Young Young Travel & Cruises www.youngtravel.com deluxetravel@mindspring.com New Address: 10 East Lewis Plaza Greenville, SC 29605 1-864-232-8880 Phone 1-864-271-5550 Fax 1-800-264-7725 Toll-Free

Hello, you on-the-spot genealogists, please tell me where to look for land, probate, death, birth records, etc., for my great-grandparents who were living in Lower Peach Tree in Wilcox County in 1880 census, only married a few months then, my grandfather said he was born in Clarke County, in 1886, last child born in 1890, great-grandmother was a widow in TN, in 1900. Highly probable my great-grandfather died in AL. Where are the records? Apparently they could have stayed in the same place, but lived in different counties. The lines changed more than once, I think. Thank you for your help. Linda Young Young Travel & Cruises www.youngtravel.com deluxetravel@mindspring.com New Address: 10 East Lewis Plaza Greenville, SC 29605 1-864-232-8880 Phone 1-864-271-5550 Fax 1-800-264-7725 Toll-Free

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I am searching for the LOVETTs, who were in Lower Peachtree in the 1880 census. Stephen Isaac LOVETT, b. c.1843, wife Mary ROLLINS DUMAS LOVETT, born 1858. They were newly married with a baby in 1880, and Mary had 2 small children, Henry and Gertrude Dumas, from a previous marriage. Their children were Earl, William Pierce, Monett, Lucy, and Annie Mae. According to the census, both Mary and Stephen were born in Alabama. William Pierce LOVETT was my grandfather. Do anyone know these names? I would be most grateful for any information about them. Linda Lovett Young Young Travel & Cruises www.youngtravel.com deluxetravel@mindspring.com 1-864-232-8880 Phone 1-864-271-5550 Fax 1-800-264-7725 10 East Lewis Plaza Greenville, SC 29605

After reading several messages about the location of towns that no longer exist, I came across a great collection of historical maps on the web. You will enjoy this! http://www.davidrumsey.com Jim Brewer About the David Rumsey Collection The David Rumsey Collection was started nearly 20 years ago, and focuses primarily on cartography of the Americas from the 18th and 19th centuries. The collection includes atlases, globes, school geographies, books, maritime charts, and a variety of separate maps, including pocket, wall, children’s and manuscript. Materials that were created in America and that illustrate the evolution of the country’s history, culture, and population distinguish the collection. Close inspection of the maps often reveals the rise and fall of towns, mining excavations, the unfolding of the railroads, and the “discovery” of the American West by European explorers. The collection also includes European imprints containing maps of the Americas that were influential to American cartographers, as well as maps of other parts of the world distinguished by great craftsmanship, significance and beauty.

Hi Cassandra, I think you must mean the Bethel Methodist Church which was located near Choctaw Corner. According to an article in the Thomasville Times from Oct 22, 1992 this church was torn down in 1967. The church was organized in the mid-1800's. The cemetery there still exists and a memorial marker is located near the Clarke/Marengo Co. line, just off Highway 43 between Thomasville and Dixons Mills, with 40 names of families who attended Bethel Methodist Church. According to the newspaper, the front side of the marker reads in part, "On this site once stood a small white church. In time of joy and sorrow, the people of this community came to Bethel, the house of God, giving praises and seeking guidance." Hope this helps. Jackie Feldman Sammamish, WA

Cassandra, Here is what John Simpson Graham said about Choctaw Corner on page 201 in his book, History of Clarke County: Choctaw Corner was one of the old towns of Clarke. It was quite a thriving place before the Civil War, and for some years after the close of the war. When the (now) Southern Railroad came through the county, leaving that place a mile and a half from the road, and Thomasville sprang up, Choctaw Corner disappeared from the map. Hope this answers some of your questions. Claris >From: Cassandra Davis <c.davis1@juno.com> >To: ALCLARKE-L@rootsweb.com >Subject: Choctaw Corner >Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 04:39:18 EST > >When did Choctaw Corner cease to exist as a city? > >I know Thomasville became a city in 1889. I know >that Choctaw Corner and Thomasville co-existed >for some time. But when did Choctaw Corner stopped >to be a city and become a spot? When was it then >incorporated into the city of Thomasville? Or is it in >the Thomasville township or post office, but not part >of the city of Thomasville proper? > >Does anyone know of a map of the Choctaw Corner >town? How large was it? > >I am amazed how a city can disappear. When I was saw >the area, I did not see the remains of a city, let lone a >major center of business. Perhaps I am not looking in >the right spot and it was off the road more. > >Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. > >________________________________________________________________ >GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! >Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: >http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. > _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Hi; My Grandmother grew up in Bashi, very near Chotaw Corner. Her ancestors where about the first settlers in the area. I really don't know much about Chotaw Corner but have been to the cemetery there where my Great Aunt and Uncle are buried. I do know that a cousin of one of my Great something Grandfather lived in Chotaw Corner during the Civil War. Amanda K. Howell Surnames; Carleton, Hawk, Stevens...... -----Original Message----- From: Claris Schofield <cee1944@hotmail.com> To: ALCLARKE-L@rootsweb.com <ALCLARKE-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, March 29, 2001 6:34 AM Subject: Re: Choctaw Corner >Cassandra, >Here is what John Simpson Graham said about Choctaw Corner on page 201 in >his book, History of Clarke County: > >Choctaw Corner was one of the old towns of Clarke. It was quite a thriving >place before the Civil War, and for some years after the close of the war. >When the (now) Southern Railroad came through the county, leaving that place >a mile and a half from the road, and Thomasville sprang up, Choctaw Corner >disappeared from the map. > >Hope this answers some of your questions. > >Claris > > >>From: Cassandra Davis <c.davis1@juno.com> >>To: ALCLARKE-L@rootsweb.com >>Subject: Choctaw Corner >>Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 04:39:18 EST >> >>When did Choctaw Corner cease to exist as a city? >> >>I know Thomasville became a city in 1889. I know >>that Choctaw Corner and Thomasville co-existed >>for some time. But when did Choctaw Corner stopped >>to be a city and become a spot? When was it then >>incorporated into the city of Thomasville? Or is it in >>the Thomasville township or post office, but not part >>of the city of Thomasville proper? >> >>Does anyone know of a map of the Choctaw Corner >>town? How large was it? >> >>I am amazed how a city can disappear. When I was saw >>the area, I did not see the remains of a city, let lone a >>major center of business. Perhaps I am not looking in >>the right spot and it was off the road more. >> >>Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. >> >>________________________________________________________________ >>GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! >>Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! >>Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: >>http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. >> > >_________________________________________________________________ >Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com > >

Thanks to everyone for your help with township and range. I am working through the township and range number system. I need a bit more help, to make sure I have it down packed. T11 R3 on the 1880 Alabama Federal Census is referring to Township 11 Range 3? Looking an Alabama map (thanks), I move up the St. Stphens Merridian to 11 and over on the horizontal line to 3. I get a square above Grove Hill, right? What are Beats and Precincts? It says Choctaw Corner Precinct. Later, censuses say Choctaw Corner Beat Precinct 21, for example. I want to be able to find the land on a map and overlay realestate sites and census locations. I know somehow from T11 R3, Beat, Precinct & Dwelling they were able to locate farms and houses. I do not understand how, though. The T & R looks like the realestate/map township and range. ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.