Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10557 Surname: ------------------------- Some of my Lowery line lived in Coffie Co. befor some of it was changed into Geneva Co. Has any one done any research on this family, Henry Lowery, wifes name is Elizabeth Smith. If so I will be happy to exchange info. with you. Regards Wanda Spencer in Idaho
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10555 Surname: Boswell, Tidwell, Hall, Alley ------------------------- Norman, Thank you very much for the tip. I will check out the historical society. Am having a real hard time trying to get information from that area, and can only make the trip there once a year if I'm lucky. Will let you know if I find anything on your family names.
Hi All, Can you help further identify this JOHN COOLEY b about 1800 in NC and migrated thru SC and GA to Henry Co, AL about 1833. It is believed he married Penelope Hughes/Hughs b 1802 in SC. They had children Louisa b 1833 in SC and Alfred b 1834 in Henry Co, AL. John may have been killed while an Indian Scout for the U.S. Gov. Penelope later married Jeremiah Lolley b 1814 in GA. (Ref. 1850 Census Coffee Co, AL). John
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10554 Surname: Historical Society ------------------------- Liz, You might contact the: Pea River Historical & Genealogy Society 108 Main Street P.O. Box 310628 Enterprise, AL 36331-0628 (334) 393-2901 Their hours are: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm CST President is Mr. Louie Reynolds You might find someone there that will do it for you. Remember, Coffee County, Alabama has two (2) Courthouses. 1. Courthouse, Enterprise, AL 2. Courthouse, Elba, AL Both places have seperate records, and you need to search both places. Norman K. Huppert Sr huppert@snowhill.com Enterprise, AL I am working the following families: Kyser Hussey Preachers Bradley Weatherford Any information on those lines, would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10553 Surname: boswell, tidwell ------------------------- I'm hopeing some one in Coffee Co. can help me with a death cert. search/ . I'm looking for a Mathis B. Boswell who died some time after 1910, this was the last record I found on him was in the 1910 coffee co. census. all I have is the year of birth which was 1847. is there anyone there that could help me or tell me what it would cost to do a death cert. search, I know it is 12.00 to send for a copy of it but do not know about the cost for a search after this year. Thanks so much for any help. Liz Burdette burdette@greater.net If I can help anyone search in Fl. please let me know.
Seeking information on James Robert Nichols and Irene Young born 1846 Randolph Co. Al and possible he moved to Coffee Co. late in his life. His children Dollie Virginia Nichols, Edna Nichols, John Carl Nichols, Thomas Grover Nichols,and Rufus Bryant Nichols. Lynn ----- Original Message ----- From: <ALCOFFEE-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <ALCOFFEE-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 30, 2001 8:00 AM Subject: ALCOFFEE-D Digest V01 #285
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10551 Surname: Gray, Pear ------------------------- I'm trying to locate information on Josiah Gray my greatx3 grandfather. He was on the 1850 Coffee Co. census record, married to Suffiah Pear(?) from GA. He had 6 children at the time the oldest is Richard, the oldest girl is Mary Ann which is my great-great grandmother. They had family in Santa Rosa Co. FL. Any info would help email me at Stingray6t9@cs.com
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10550 Surname: Bell, Turner, Stokes, McBride ------------------------- Thank you for responding. I am still looking for the gravesites. I have written Sardis Methodist Church and waiting for a response.
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10549 Surname: Boutwell ------------------------- Ann, Do you have any information on a Mahala Boutwell? She married William G. Lee on January 1, 1870, in Pike County, Alabama. They were living in Coffee County, Alabama, in the 1900 census. Thanks for your help!
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10548 Surname: ------------------------- In the book "The War between the Union and the Confederacy and It's Lost Opporunities with a History fo the 15th Alabama Regiment and the Forty-eight Battles in Which It was Engaged" written by William C. Oates, who was a colonel with the 15th Alabama, there is an appendix listing the men who served. Company A, 15th Alabama, lists J.L. Culifer. This is what it says about him: "J.L. Culifer was enlisted January 17, 1863, when 30 years old. He came out as a recruit to the regiment. His first service was in the Suffolk, Virginia, campaign. He was a faithful soldier, and nearly always present for duty until in Lookout Valley, near Brown's Ferry, Tennessee, October 28, 1863, he was severely wounded and permanently disabled for further service, though never put on the retired list. He returned to his old home near Clintonville, in Coffee County, where he formerly resided. He reared a large family of children, was a member of the Court of County Commissioners, and a highly respected citizen.
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10547 Surname: ------------------------- hello you are looking for sardist church. go down 27 south .when you get to geneva county line sign take the road to the left and the church is right down on the right .my mom lives right past the g.co.line on 27. charlotte
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10546 Surname: Cullifer ------------------------- James L. Cullifer, b. Nov 14, 1832 in Muscogee County, Ga; enlisted at Westville, Ala Jan 14, 1862 as Pvt, Co A, 15th Ala Inf Rgt ad continued until wounded and disabled at Brown's Ferry, Tenn Oct 28, 1863; he is listed at NARA as James L. Culifer, same co and rgt; buried at Old Tabernacle. Homer
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10544 Surname: ------------------------- I'm searching for information regarding my great, great grandfather, James Long Cullifer (possibly misspelled "Cullefer") who is buried in Coffee County near Clintonsville and the Old Methodist Tabernacle church. He died in 1914, but that's not what I need to know. I'm told he served in the Civil war from 1862-1864, but i can't find his name on any regiment lists for Coffee County or surrounding counties. If anyone can help, please respond.
In a message dated 05/29/2001 2:01:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ALCOFFEE-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: Does anyone know if Dannelly Cross Roads is an active cemetery? I'm interested in obtaining interment information on a family member, Shep CARPENTER b:17 Feb 1900 d:11 Aug 1922. Also the name of the undertaker on the death certificate is not clear...but it looks something like Bonnau J?ti? H.C., Elba AL. Can anyone help with this? Sandy Carpenter Mowery Central FL
Hi list I have a website where I post my genealogy research. It includes surnames I'm researching from Coffee County. Please visit my site and let me know if you have any connection to my family or any comments. Thanks. www.geocities.com/fla_girl_2001 <http://www.geocities.com/fla_girl_2001> Meriah
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Coffee/10543 Surname: CLEGHORN, POUNCEY, ARMSTRONG ------------------------- My Coffee County ancestors include Cleghorns, Pouncey, Armstrong, Dunkin, Heath. Will be glad to share what info I have.
The AlaBenton Genealogical Society would like to announce an upcoming Genealogical Seminar on 4 August 2001 to be held in the Ayers Room of the Anniston Calhoun County Library. The Guest Speaker will be Bob Davis of Wallace State. Complete details will be posted within the next two weeks or visit our web site for the most current details. http://www.crosswinds.net/~tracks/seminar.htm
----- Original Message ----- From: "Phyllis Jeannae Kwanja Owen" <kwanja@alaweb.com> To: <ALCOFFEE@rootsweb.com> Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 8:27 PM Subject: Re: [ALCOFFEE] Friendship Cemetery > Does anyone on list have a listing of those buried in Friendship Cemetery? > > Phyllis > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Glenn Farris" <farriswelding@snowhill.com> > To: <ALCOFFEE-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2001 7:15 AM > Subject: [ALCOFFEE] friendship cemetery > > > > Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries > > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10542 > > > > Surname: Farris, Landingham, Wise, Geoghagen, Smith, Amos, Henderson, > Wallace, > > Beard, Hall, Coon, The list goes on > > ------------------------- > > > > The Friendship Cemetery is located in Coffee County about 3 miles south > > of the Ino Community on the old Samson Rd. > > There is still an active church there and I believe the cemetery is still > > active. > > >
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Coffee/10542 Surname: Farris, Landingham, Wise, Geoghagen, Smith, Amos, Henderson, Wallace, Beard, Hall, Coon, The list goes on ------------------------- The Friendship Cemetery is located in Coffee County about 3 miles south of the Ino Community on the old Samson Rd. There is still an active church there and I believe the cemetery is still active.
Posted on: Coffee County Alabama Pensions Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/CoffeePens/10002 Surname: Grimes, Boutwell, Frederick ------------------------- COFFEE Co., John W. Grimes Pvt.co 1/E 37th Regt Al.Vol. d 6sept.1886.(son of John & Catherine Frederick Grimes)application by Julia A. Grimes sign by X her mark,12,June,1902. Real Estate 160 acres 240.00, 1 log house 5.00 Total $245.00. Personal Property $ 46.00. COFFEE Co., George Washington Grimes Pvt co K,37th Regt.Al.,Vol. died 18Jan. 1879 (son of Thomas & Elizabeth Grimes of Pike Co.,Al). Application by Francis Grimes sign by X her mark 20 May 1899. real & personal property none, hard to read. Francis Grimes ,resident of COFFEE Co.,Al PO address Troy,Al. R-10 Al. states she was born at or near HawRidge,Dale Co.,Al.doesn't remember day ,Oct.1844 being 71 (will be in Oct).at the time of this affidavit, that she is now on the pension roll of Coffee Co under # 28177, sign by her mark 28 April 1915. Alex Boutwell of Pike Co.,Al sign the Reclassification Certicate of age (for Widows) under Act of March 8,1915. COFFEE Co., Military Records Division Veterans Name W.F. Grimes. Penisioner "" Salitha "". Military Record Pvt. Co K 57th Regt., Al. This is all they had on this, no dates no nothing. W.F. Grimes was the son of James & Martha J. Grimes. on his tombstone it has his name as W.E. not F,could this be a mistake on the engraver?? this line is confusing. 1870 Coffee Co. Census page 416 Grimes ,W.F. 23 Al. "" , Sarah E. 18 Al. (sister ??) "" ,James 21 " (bro ??). "" ,Setalha 18 " ( wife).