This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/200.237.336.1 Message Board Post: My husbands aunt winnie wesson married a watts of Clay.. co.Al. We went to her 84th b'day 2 yrs ago in Lineville. I believe they had lived in ashland at one time, dau Jean Watts Johnson of Talladega, son Bud Watts of Lineville. I haven't worked on Watts or Wesson's very much. I also understand that my Jones line is also connected to the Watts of Clay co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/139.204.1 Message Board Post: My grat grand mother was ohnnie Emma Virginia Knowles of Clay co. B 1863- 11/12/1894. She died at age 31 of scarlet fever. Her mother ran a boarding house at Rocky Todd clay co. she had a illigitmate brother named Tom. Johnnie married Lazarus Hudson of Clay co. They had 6 childrenLealia, my grandmother Mary jeannette, Othler, Curtis, Howard William, Milton Ernest.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Owen; Lee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/614.746 Message Board Post: My family home is Pyriton, AL just a couple of miles from Clairmont Springs. I swam there as a kid in the 50's. The spring water ran through a pipe and kept the swimming pool full. The excess water ranoff into a creek. Water was very cold. Pyriton was named for Pyrite mines- Pyrite is fools gold. It was mined around the turn of the century and is an iron sulfide with industrial uses.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/666.684.707.1.1 Message Board Post: I have seen references to Van Nichols in the marriages of Clay County. I am almost certain that your William D. Nichols was related to Thomas D. Nichols b 1849 in Al. he is the son of Thomas J. Nichols and Lavinia Owens from Ga. merrietta area LDS. Thomas lives near a William and his family 1850 Chambers Co. later 1860 in Randolph or clay. He for sure had brother name James R. Nichols married to Irene Young. more later

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/666.684.707.1 Message Board Post: Robin Coulter was my second cousin. Robin died suddenly in November 2001. His great-grandmother Hagar Veler Roberson Nichols and great-grandfather, William David Nichols were my grandparents. I believe William David Nichols father's name was Van. I do not know if this is a shortened name or a first or middle name. My father's name was John Stacen (Station) Nichols. I have a list of all the children born to William David and Hager V. Roberson Nichols. I am currently 60 years old and remember my father's family talking about someone in the family whose name was Nancy Selena (Sleena) Bowen. I have some information on the family. At present I am at work and do not have the information with me, but will reply from my computer at home before very long.

There will be a Dedication Ceremony at Cragford Cemetery for the Confederate Soldiers buried there on September 28, 2002 at 2pm-everyone welcome

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Allen Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/949 Message Board Post: Help, I'm looking for information relating to the Allen family in Clay county. Specifically, Hassie and Harvey Allen. Derek Allen

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cragford Alabama Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/947 Message Board Post: http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Grove/5465/Cragford/School/ Old Cragford School Found this site while plundering. Thought someone might find it useful. It lists teachers and some workers along with trustees for the Cragford School.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/838.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Joan; ishow John Simmons b abt1764 in Va or Eng.d. Jan 20,1835 in Elbert Co., Ga married Ann Freeman b.1752 Va d in Al 4 children SUSANNAH W., HOLMAN FREEMAN, JAMES BALLENGER and MOSES WATERS SIMMONS.ANN was listed living with Moses in abt 1850-60. I thank the John I am looking for is Moses W.Simmons's son John Felix but I am not sure.Moses had abt 9 children listed.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gaddy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/946 Message Board Post: I am Joyce Gaddy Ford's niece. I am trying to find out information concerning our ancestors. The ones that I am researching right now are James Andrew Jackson Gaddy and Nancy Ann Batey. Any information would be useful and appreciated. Please email me a picture of Jack and Nancy. They are my great grandpa and grandma. I am using my daughter's email address as I have not opened my own account yet. Thank you very much. Lois Gaddy.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wilkins, Winkles, Carpenter, Gordon, Hardy, Hopkins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/945 Message Board Post: Looking for any information on or a link with the Wilkins and Winkles families who lived in Talladega and Clay counties. William Wilkins 1815 GA.-1884 Ashland Clay Co. Married to Carpenter, Gordon, and Hardy. Eliza Wilkins bn 1839 Ga-died? She married John Winkles Ashland Clay Co.1880. My g-grandmother was Mary E. "Mollie" Wilkins bn 1865 Clay Co. She married W.S. Hopkins 1883 Ashland, Al. She died 1911 Talladega Co., Al. If anyone has any information to share on any of these families, please contact me.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pannell, Armitage, etc. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/258.615 Message Board Post: I have info on Marietta Gladney and Elias W. Pannell. They were my Grandparents. Contact me,lets talk. My dad was Eunice A. Pannell. Mother Arrie L. Armitage. Benny

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/191.242 Message Board Post: forgot to mention that D.T.Mitchum lived in and is buried in clay county alabama,i think he died somwhere around 1902 or 1905,cant remember exactly what year.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/191.241 Message Board Post: hello,i read your posting and thought i might be of help to you,i am the great grandson of D.T.Mitchum,he was born somwhere in north carolina,he was born in 1840 and fought with the 7th alabama cavalry.he had 2 wives,i believe that they are all 3 buried at mt.carmel cemetary out toward bluff springs alabama,his son,wyatt mitchum is my grand father,he is buried at shadow lawn cemetary in lagrange Ga

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/403.407.406.409.1.1 Message Board Post: My grandfather was Walter B. Manes from Pulaski County,MO and my grandmother was Freda Manes Massey. I am looking for the correct spelling of my grandmothers maiden name maybe Hanzie. My grandfather had a twin brother named Charlie Manes.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/280.419.741.2 Message Board Post: I am Joyce Ford's niece, Lois Gaddy and I am also searching for our family history. James Andrew Jackson Gaddy is my Grat Granfather. I was wondering if there was any way that you could send me a copy of the picture you have of them and as much information as you could possibly spare as I am just getting started. If you have a way, you could always send the photo to my email address. If not, can you email me and let me know so I can give you my address. I will pay for a copy of the photo. Here is my email-cherokeedream69@hotmail.com thank you very much,Lois.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/477.626.754.1.1 Message Board Post: moses t gravette died in houston, texas in 1941. in his obituary alex gravette of dewitt, arkansas was listed as a brother.on the death certificate his birthplace is not listed nor is his mother's. his father's birthplace was listed as arkansas and the signature was olivia gravette. i have never been able to identify olivia as his wife was alive at the time and her name was mary treacy gravette. thank you for your help.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/103.652.1 Message Board Post: I AM TRYING TO GET INFO ABOUT A LADY CALLED TIMEY SHIREYTHAT MARRIED A JILES MITCHELL IN CLAY CO ALA. HER FATHER WE PRESUME HAD TH E NAME OF J. H .SHIREY. ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRICIATED

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gable, Black, Pruitt, McCain, Kerr, Shealey, Laminack Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/2R.2ADE/2.370 Message Board Post: Hi, I hope someone is still searching for the Gable family of Cleburne and Randolph Co, Al! My Gables lived there and are buried in St. Michael Cemetery in Cleburne Co. Part of the time they were at Esom Hill, Ga or Tallapoosa, Ga. I guess you know the state line is the subject of confusion on census records and postal addresses. However, if anyone has any info to share on Gable, Black, Kerr, Pruitt, McCain or any other family with connection to the Gable family in these counties, please email me at: abbottb@mindspring.com. Thanks, I will be happy to share info!

Hi Carole, I have a Mary Elizabeth Pursley who married a William M. Robertson, who was a son of John Robertson. William M. Robertson and Mary Elizabeth Pursley raised a large family in Clay County, AL. William died on September 28, 1928, and is buried in Ebenezer Cemetery. His father, John Robertson, married Elizabeth Condry. Is this the line of Robertson's you are interested in? Carl Burdette Dacula, GA ----- Original Message ----- From: "by way of Sam Russell <russell@ivwnet.com>" <DiggN4Bonz@aol.com> To: <ALCLAY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 11:11 PM Subject: [17] Pursley > Dear Carl Burdette, > I am related to Elizabeth Pursley who married John Robertson. I am interest > in getting the Robertson side. My Mom is Nita Pursley. She is related to > Hugh C. Pursley & Cleo Thomspon. I would appreciate any information you can > give me. > > Carole Smith Cavanagh > > > ==== ALCLAY Mailing List ==== > To search Alabama archives of Rootsweb > http://www.rootsweb.com/~algwarch/alfiles.htm > >