This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Character, McClain, Sims, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/2R.2ADE/1312 Message Board Post: Daniel Character's monument unveiling, Clay Co. Alabama You are invited to attend the dedication/monument unveiling Saturday, Oct. 30th, 2004 12:OO PM (CDT) at Old Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Lineville, Al. ( Clay Co.) for Daniel Character (my GGGgrandfather) born c1790 died 1884. Years of research has paid off & I have proof that Daniel served in the War of 1812 & also the Seminole War. With this proof, I ordered a marker through the Department of Veterans Affairs & will unveil it at the ceremony. Daniel & his wife Jemimah had 8 children: Margaret (married Aaron Dewberry) ( Daniel & Jemimah are buried beside them) Eliza Louisa (married Elisha Pepper) Sally Sarah (married Jonathan Rotton) Susan William (married Sarah Sally Moore) (my GGgrandparents) Thomas Giles (married Sarah Pippin) Any descendant that is interested in witnessing a great event needs to make plans to attend. Daniel was born approx 214 yrs. ago. He deserves a permanant marker (presently does not have one) along with a tribute to his life. He & Jemimah are responsible for many generations of Character descendants. La Velle Blackwell & I have combined our knowledge of this family & would love to know any history on the family that you would share. Any questions or directions to the cemetery, please e-mail me directly. (kmbussey@yahoo.com) Kitty Mc Carty Bussey