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 huntsville2@home.com

I am trying to reach Brenda Nichols of Walker Springs, a frequent contributor to this list. I have an old e-mail address, I suppose, because it bounced on a message I tried to send last night. If you're out there, Brenda, please contact me! Mary Looney Dallas, Texas Dolbear/Hoven/Porter/Stringer/Bradley Descendant in Clarke County

Mandy, I suspect that your Obediah is son of John Smith who died in Clarke in 1817. This John smith had a daughter, Sally who married William Robinson and after his death to Thomas cox. Her parents were John and Hannah Smith. Check the following url which has John Smith's probate records. An Obediah is listed a minor heir. http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/ifetch2?/u1/data/al+index+4838490564+F hope that works if not go to: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/ussearch.htm and do a search in Alabama for John smith. Somewhere I have a copy of John's will. will try to find it. My lines in Clarke Co are Cox and Brunson. I'm interested in your other lines that came through Newberry Co, SC, too. -- Lee of the Stockman Family Newsletter

HI, This is newly found family and I'd like to find out more information about these people. If you recognize any of them I'd love to swap info w/you. Thanks, Mandy Queen Obediah Smith b. btw 1810-1820 AL? m. Elizabeth Chapman 5-21-1833 Clarke Co., AL. Dont' have any info on who Obediah's parents are. His children were: Reuben, Benj., Obediah Jr, Joseph Issac and Elizabeth. Elizabeth Chapman's parents were Elijah Chapman and Elizabeth "Betsy" Martin. Eljah Chapman's parent were Giles Chapman, Jr and Mary Summers. The Chapman and Summers family came from PG Co, MD to Newberry Co, SC to Clarke Co., AL and then on to Choctaw Co, MS. I haven't gotten any further back on Obediah's family but they came from Clarke Co, AL to Choctaw Co, MS. http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Bluffs/5932/

I am told someone residing in Thomasville, is or has researched the following family. Any assistance will be appreaciated. Dave Wilson Mobile, AL Can anyone help me with the parents and siblings of John Wilson, born 1825? Descendants of John Wilson Generation No. 1 1. JOHN1 WILSON was born 1825, and died 1879 in Dauphne, Baldwin Co., AL. He married MATILDA E BROMLEY Abt. 1868. She was born 1853, and died 1905 in Yellow Pine, Al. Notes for John WILSON: Joe Mack Wilson, (son of John Clarence Wilson) says that John Wilson was Circuit Judge in Bayminet, AL and a School teacher and Postmaster in Baldwin County. Children of JOHN WILSON and MATILDA BROMLEY are: i. MARY FRANCES2 WILSON, b. Abt. 1869. ii. ALICE WILSON, b. Abt. 1871. iii. WILLIAM H GASQUE WILSON, b. Abt. 1873. iv. JOHN CLARENCE WILSON, b. May 16, 1875; d. December 25, 1960, York, Sumter Co., Al; m. GUSSIE DUBOSE, Abt. 1898; b. June 13, 1880; d. March 08, 1976. Notes for JOHN CLARENCE WILSON: John Clarence and Gussie Dubose birthed nine children John Clarence was employed by the L & N Railroad Notes for GUSSIE DUBOSE: "Gussie" DuBose had eleven first names(Laura Oliva Artee Mary Sara Susanna Erette SeaBeth) . When she was born, all of the neighbors visited with recommendation of what she should be named. Mom and Dad made note of them to chose from later, but decided to name her all of them. She went through life using the name of "Gussie". Related by her daughter Alice Lee Wilson McElroy. v. MARY AUGUSTA WILSON, b. Abt. 1877. vi. GEORGE EDWARD WILSON, b. Abt. 1879; m. LUCY MAY CROWELL. Dave Wilson Mobile, AL

Motivation Frank Beacon: My Grandmother's Voice http://www.everton.com/FHN/10sep99.htm Frank Beacon: Qumran http://www.everton.com/FHN/04dec98.htm Frank Beacon: Some Things I Learned From Genealogy http://www.everton.com/FHN/14apr00.htm Frank Beacon: The Ghost of Christmas Presents http://www.everton.com/FHN/08oct99.htm Everton's Computer Helper May-June 2000, 182 ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Good Morning, My name is Jim West and I am trying to locate any information on Cassie Dell Hudson b 1919 in Clarke County (Jackson). When Cassie was approx. 19 years old she moved to the Mobile area and lived in a boarding house in the downtown area. After that, there is no data on her. I would like to know who her parents were, did she have any brothers or sisters, children? Any information would be appreciated. Please contact me direct at JWESEMSAL@AOL.COM

looking for informtion on lavissa dees once lived in clarke county . 1810 to 1850 married to martin franklin.

You are quiet correct with this information. One of the stories on my REVETTE page is on this subject regarding what attracted people into MS. My people moved from Washington Co., AL into Wayne County MS > I am finding that there was a migration from > Clarke/Wilcon/Marengo, Alabama to Mississippi > during the early part of the 20th century. .... Ray Revette/FL ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Revette Genealogy and History: Mincey Genealogy and History: http://digital.net/~rrevette/ Florida Lakefront Property: http://www.revette.net/fl-land/

I am finding that there was a migration from Clarke/Wilcon/Marengo, Alabama to Mississippi during the early part of the 20th century. In some cases the located to Greenwood/Sidon, MS, in what is now LeFlore County.\ Some of told me it could have a flood (now know there was no flood in Clarke), boll weavel, drought, disease, following evangelism ministers, work on the delta/river/turpintine/no-weavel cotton, lumber, ... What have other experienced? Looking at a map, it seems like a big move from a place with varied resources to a far away place that was very different. Travel from 1900-1920 was not easy. Why leave? Thanks. ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

Are their maps showing the various enumerated district locations? I am interested in seeing what geographical areas each covered, (from here to there...). Thanks ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

I am looking for information on Rigdon Norris. Ancestry.com shows him listed in the 1860 Clarke County Al Census. I have not been able to find that census online so I don't know what it says. Is there anyone around Clarke County who would be willing to do a lookup to see if there is a will on file for him or possibly an obituary. I have him b abt 1795 in Oglethorpe or Wilkes County Ga. His parents did not move, but they formed Oglethorpe out of part of Wilkes at about the time of his birth. He has a nephew, J R Norris,Sr who is buried in the "Norris Cemetery" on Co Rd 29 near Gainstown, but there is no sign of Rigdon. I might add that in 2 years of researching the Norris Family, I have found only the one Rigdon Norris. So if someone runs across one by that name, I would love to hear from you. Thank you very much for any help that comes my way..C B Jones, Melbourne Fl cjones5@cfl.rr.com

Can anyone help me with information concerning Whirlwind, an Indian maiden from the Tenasaw, who based on limited info married James L. Walker about 1835. She died at the birth of their daughter, Martha whose birth is listed as May 6, 1836 at Lower Peach Tree, Clarke County, AL. I am, also, trying to find the name of this James L. Walker's mother. She was the wife of Purnell Walker, James L.'s father. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated. Purnell was my GGG-Grandfather. Ed Jones

I am searching for information on James A. B. Flinn (Flynn) who was a member of Marion Masonic Lodge in 1840...maybe 1833. He was young--18, so I'm not sure of the 1833 date. I know he was born in 1815 in possibly Georgia. He moved to Alabama while young with his parents. I don't have his parent's names, nor the exact time and place of birth. I think I am STUCK in my research until I can find out more about him. I am hoping the Lodge recorded some of that information. Anyone have any suggestions? Patti

Dear Bill, The last two issues of the Historicsl Society's Quarterlies had letters from Henry G & Jane Davis. Several times they mention Captain Flinn and Mrs. Flinn, who are my ancestors. Do you know anything about this relationship. Were they just friends? I seem to recall court documents where they were both listed. Patti The Mitchell Family wrote: > > Nancy > > you said "I think my Davises and Graysons were members." > > are you related to this line? > > Descendants of Henry G. Davis, Sr. > > 1 Henry G. Davis, Sr. d: Bef. 1847 in Clarke County, Alabama, USA > . +Jane A. ?, Wife Of Henry G. Davis, Sr. > ........ 2 Henry George Davis, MD b: October 15, 1832 d: May 01, 1912 > Burial: 1912 Gainstown United Methodist Church Cemetery, Gainstown, Alabama > ............ +Catherine Jeanet Smith b: December 18, 1839 m: 1871 d: > September 11, 1919 Burial: 1919 Gainstown United Methodist Church Cemetery, > Gainstown, Alabama > > if so I have some additional information you might find useful > > Bill Mitchell > Enterprise, Alabama > wlmit@snowhill.com

I am wondering if there is still a church at Fort Madison? If not where could I find the church records? I am looking for the family of J.W.M. Anderson and his family. His wife was Nancy, and they had six children, this was in the 1850&60's. J.W.M. Anderson and his wife Nancy Coreen McClure lived in Suggsville, Clarke Co., AL. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you all so much for the help you have given me. Linda Hackney

Now that I`m seeing more activiy on the clarke Co. List thought I`d post my Abraham WALKER family again. After 20 yrs. of searching I have found desc`s and have learned in some cases that many are not aware of their WALKER/ PATTON connections in Tn and S.C. I`d love to connect with any desc`s and share info. Sue in Decatur

--part1_f3.155d022.26b5fe90_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit --part1_f3.155d022.26b5fe90_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-path: <PeteBen33@cs.com> From: PeteBen33@cs.com Full-name: PeteBen33 Message-ID: <31.8419ec7.26b5ee1a@cs.com> Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 16:46:18 EDT Subject: Re: MARION MASONIC LODGE To: DJern50139@aol.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: CompuServe 2000 32-bit sub 109 I show a Unity Lodge #136 in Lower Peachtree, Wilcox Co., Al., Date of Dispensation:June 20,1850,and Date of Charter: dec.5, 1850. Forfeited charter in 1880. --part1_f3.155d022.26b5fe90_boundary--

Eliza Reasor Holt's photo is in the "Images of America, Clarke County", page 92, along with thw statement "Eliza Reasor Holt, the wife of Nathan Holt, must have spent her life in service to others.In her young life in Bashi, she was a slave. In later life, she was a mid-wife. Mrs. Holt was born in 1836 and died 1940. Remembering the long life (104 years) of Mrs. Holt allows us a brief glimpse into the past and deepens our appreciation for progress made sine her time." There sounds as if there is a story for Mrs. Holt to recieve such distintion. Perhaps the Thomasville newspaper wrote of jer 100 year birthday or at the time of her death. I would like to know more. Is anyone familiar with Eliza Reasor Holt, Nathan Holt, the Holt or Reasor families? Thanks in advance. C.davis1@juno.com p.s. Images of America, Clarke County Joyce White Burrage, 1998 ISBN 0-7524-0400-8 Arcadia Publishing, Tempus Publishing 2 Cumberland Street Vharleston, SC 29401 888-313-BOOK arcadia@charleston.net ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.

This is a multi-part message in MIME format. --------------725611301A86707D8821E69D Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm forwarding this to the list from DeAnna for anyone who is interested. Patti -------- Original Message -------- Subject: Fwd: MARION MASONIC LODGE Date: Sun, 30 Jul 2000 10:07:12 EDT From: DJern50139@aol.com To: levar@earthlink.net My father is really active in the Masonic Lodges here in Alabama. He got this info for me to send to you. Not sure how to forward it to the list. DeAnna --------------725611301A86707D8821E69D Content-Type: message/rfc822; name="nsmailI2.TMP" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Content-Disposition: inline; filename="nsmailI2.TMP" Return-path: <PeteBen33@cs.com> From: PeteBen33@cs.com Full-name: PeteBen33 Message-ID: <44.5ebbd3f.26b4efa0@cs.com> Date: Sat, 29 Jul 2000 22:40:32 EDT Subject: MARION MASONIC LODGE To: DJern50139@aol.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: CompuServe 2000 32-bit sub 109 MARION MASONIC LODGE # 12 LOCATED AT SUGGSVILLE . AL CLARKE COUNTY BEGAN MAY 28, 1821, GOT CHARTER TO OPERATE DEC18, 1821. HAD DISPENSATION FROM GEORGIA TO OPERATE, DESTROYED BY FIRE , RESTARTED DEC. 9 1847, FORFEITED CHARTER 1878. THEY MAY HAVE A MICRO FILM AT THE GRAND LODGE IN MONTGOMERY, P.0 BOX 6195, MONTGOMERY AL 36106 WE ALSO HAVE A COMPUTER THERE I CAN GET SCREEN NAME IF YOU NEED IT, HOPE THIS WILL HELP SOME///SEE YOU DAD --------------725611301A86707D8821E69D--