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 - - - - - - - - - - - -