Selected Conecuh Research (about 1820 + era) by Bill King 10:04am Sat, 30 Jan 1999 Some From the Minutes of Bellville Baptist Church, Conecuh County, AL To Conecuh County, AL Researchers...... Below is some Conecuh info I found at Clayton Library (Houston). This includes some data from the Minutes Books of the Belleville Baptist Church (originally Murder Creek Baptist Church), in Conecuh which were photocopied by Samford University Library. The older of the two volumes, was in really poor shape.... and the handwriting was very difficult to read. I browsed as best I could searching for familiar names, picking up what I felt to be of help in my King-Witherington-Ellis-Coleman-Lee searches. Hope some of this will help your searches, as well !!!! Bill King of Houston [email protected] *************************************** 1830-1840 Alabama Census Index ELLIS Head of Households: 1830 1840 Josiah Conecuh Butler Kinchin Conecuh Butler Martha Conecuh --- Rhoda Conecuh --- William Conecuh Butler William E. Conecuh Conecuh William (Jr) -- Conecuh Graves Butler --- Joel Butler Conecuh John Baldwin --- Maybe we should also be checking Butler County also? ____________________________________ Here's an interesting one: 1820 Dallas County, AL Census William R. King over 21/male living alone 80 Slaves Note: A quick look thru Dallas County showed no other persons with 80 slaves. ??? Wonder how much land he held? This got my attention, as he has 'my exact name'! This is likely to have been William Rufus King who later served as vice-president of the US. 1820 Conecuh Census shows: Ebenezer ELLIS 1-3-2-2-9-0-4 = 13 Total (1)William ELLIS 1-1-0-0-2-0-0 = 2 (2)William Ellis 1-2-1-2-6-0-0 = 6 Joel Ellis 1-3-1-2-7-0-0 = 7 Rolley Ellis 1-1-1-1-4-0-0 = 4 Total Population Conecuh County = 5549 White 3615 Of Color 1919 Also appearing (1820 Census) were Mark Travis and John Travis, thought to be relatives of the Rev. Alexander Travis, pastor of the Murder Creek Baptist Church (@1818), later renamed the Belleville Baptist Church. They are also related to the William Barrett Travis of 'THE ALAMO' fame. His younger brother, Mark Travis was a Lt. in Army during Mexican-American War (served with Lt. William R. King, who was killed in Mexico in 1848 and is buried at Belleville Cem.). Mark Travis was later an officer of the Conecuh Militia, and then later served as an officer in the Confederacy. Mark Travis also served as the County Clerk of Conecuh County for a period prior to the Civil War. _____________________________________ 1830 Alabama Census Index WITHERINGTON Daniel Conecuh County James Conecuh John Butler William Conecuh Saunders Montgomery A.D. Dallas (spelled Wethington) Benjamin Jefferson (spelled Worthington) ____________________________________ 1840 Conecuh Co Census Index WITHERINGTON Daniel James Sarah Sebastian WORTHINGTON - All in Conecuh County (1840) Daniel James Sarah Sebastian (NOTE: These are all Witherington Names, just mis-spelled) _____________________________________ >From minutes of the Murder Creed Baptist Church (now Belleville Baptist) for the period 1818-1884 (film obtained on Inter-Library loan from the Samford University Library in Birmingham). Original name of church - Murder Creek Baptist Church (Conecuh County, AL) April 1820 - Church Conference Met to Call Brother Travis to the Pastorial Care of the Murder Creek Baptist Church. Brother Scoggin appointed to write the letter and be the Bearer. Early Membership list (undated) Murder Creek Baptist Church included: Rachal King, John Norred, Sarah Norred, Will Andrews, Elizabeth Andrews, James T. Andrews, Henry Stanley, Sarah Stanley and more. Signed: James Straughn, Church Clerk. 1824 Received by letter, the following: John Ellis and Catherine Ellis, wife James Coleman and Claressa Coleman, wife Catherine King John King and Elizabeth King, wife; Sarah King, daughter Another Membership List (Undated) Murder Creek Baptist Church (Some with 'members since' notations) Nathaniel Hawthorn (1824), Holly Hawthorne (1825), Rev. John Ellis, Catherine Ellis, James Coleman, Claresa Coleman, Katherine King, Elizabeth King, Sarah King, Martha Coleman, Elizabeth King, Jospeh R. Hawthorn, (??) Kolb, Frances Kolb, Martha King, Rebecca King, Chandler King, William King. 1838 List Elizabeth Coleman, Mary Witherington, Rachael King, Sarah Ann Coleman, Catherine Nored, Mary Lewis 1843 List J.K. Hawthorn, Elizabeth Hawthorn, Elizabeth King and E. King's "Dicey", a woman of color. Refers to 'Brother Travis' - Minutes Jan 25, 1850 (Alexander Travis, Pastor) Mentions Mrs. Chesley Crosby - Jul 22, 1851 March 24, 1827 Brother John King chosen to replace Brother Davis as Church Cleark" (sic) May 1828 Brother Jno. Ellis delivered Sermon (Date Not Readable) Martha King came forward and on her Experience was received as a candidate for Baptism. "Milly", the property of Sister King who was a (??) member from Mechanicsville Church in South Carolina came forward and offered her Recantation (?) which was received. Brother John King was appointed to write to that church for her letter. October 1829 Brother J.R. (?) Hawthorn was appointed Church Clerk to fill the vacancy of Bro. John King, 'late clerk'. Note: This date would tend to confirm that this is the same John King (1782-1829) & Elizabeth Coleman King (1782-1844) buried in Belleville Cem. 1832 Sister Rebecca King came forward with a letter and was received. Nov 25, 1837 Rachael King came forward and applied on experience and was received as a candidate for Baptism. 1844 Brother Travis still preaching. Brother H. Lee also mentioned. Nov 23, 1852 Brother Travis prevented by High Water to attend church conference. By Dec 1862 a Brother Jay was mentioned as preaching. Nov 23, 1863 Brother John M. Nored elected Clerk, to replace Brother Robbins. NOTE: 1850 Minutes Refers to "Brother Travis" on several dates, this is Alexander Travis, Pastor of Murder Creek Baptist Church, Conecuh County, Alabama. We feel certain that he is somehow related to the Mark Travis and John Travis that appear on census of Conecuh. He is also very ikely to be have been related to the Col. William Barrett Travis who was killed at the Battle of the Alamo in San Antonio, Texas.

Hi! I am so sorry that happened to you. Really is a sorry thing to do to someone. The longer I live the sorry it seems people become. I do know a way to stop someone from right clicking on your site pages and copy and pasteing them. If you want you can e-mail me and I will give to you. Its really easy and nothing to it. Again I am so sorry. Joyce

Dr. Newham, I understand how you feel about your hard work and I'm sorry this has happened to you as well as the many others who like you, have gladly shared hard work to others who treat it in such a cavalier manner. How nice it would be if everyone honored the person who helped. The least one could do would be to ask the person who gave if they would mind their information being shared. I've actually had people take credit for my own research and work. Joyce Sims Severt Visit our Web Page at: http://www.theseverts.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 12:03 PM Subject: [ALCONECU] Kent notes as posted > Dear Conecuh Group, > It is interesting and disappointing that my personal notes of Kents over the > years, that I have generously posted with selected individuals, is now posted > on the internet. Genealogists are to remain courteous, and with integrity. > My heart is saddened by this mishap. > Dr. Barbara Newham, Kent researcher and descendant > > > ==== ALCONECU Mailing List ==== > > Conecuh Web page > http://www.rootsweb.com/~alconecu > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Dear Conecuh Group, It is interesting and disappointing that my personal notes of Kents over the years, that I have generously posted with selected individuals, is now posted on the internet. Genealogists are to remain courteous, and with integrity. My heart is saddened by this mishap. Dr. Barbara Newham, Kent researcher and descendant

Bill, I am a Jernigan researcher, but I haven't heard of that marriage. David Jernigan married Alice. Their daughter Isabell married John Howell ca 1775 in Wayne Co. NC. and David and Alice Jernigan's daughter Alice married Joseph Ingram. Also researching William and Ann Ellis of Conecuh Co., AL and Kinchen and Lucrecia Ellis of Butler Co., AL. Wynell In a message dated 2/1/2003 5:00:15 AM Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes: > X-Message: #5 > Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2003 23:56:32 -0600 > From: "Bill King" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > Message-ID: <[email protected]> > Subject: [ALCONECU] Willie Witherington of Bellville - married Maggie > Jernigan in 1891. > Content-Type: text/plain; > charset="iso-8859-1" > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit > > Jean Witherington...... > Eugenia Brown..... > Ann Morton.... > > Do any of you have anything on this "Willie Witherington of Bellville", who > married Maggie > Jernigan in 1891? > Who were his parents??? He MUST be connected to our Witherington line > somehow?????? > > Are there any Jernigan researchers on the Conecuh County list that might > help us on MAGGIE > JERNIGAN??? > > James E. Witherington (age 82) of Monroeville told me today that his uncle, > WILLIAM > WITHERINGTON, born May 1870 (son of James Edward Witherington, born 1836 in > Conecuh County) and > died young (about 20) never married. > Daniel E. Witherington was the father of James Edward Witherington. >

Jean Witherington...... Eugenia Brown..... Ann Morton.... Do any of you have anything on this "Willie Witherington of Bellville", who married Maggie Jernigan in 1891? Who were his parents??? He MUST be connected to our Witherington line somehow?????? Are there any Jernigan researchers on the Conecuh County list that might help us on MAGGIE JERNIGAN??? James E. Witherington (age 82) of Monroeville told me today that his uncle, WILLIAM WITHERINGTON, born May 1870 (son of James Edward Witherington, born 1836 in Conecuh County) and died young (about 20) never married. Daniel E. Witherington was the father of James Edward Witherington. ********** The following wedding announcement appeared in "The Standard Gauge", Brewton, AL on Thursday, Nov. 19, 1891. I saw this while researching my Jernigan family and thought it might interest you. Sincerely, Buddy Mitchell (9-15-2001) <[email protected]> "Married.... At the residence of the brides parents, on October 29, 1891 Miss Maggie Jernigan to Mr. Willie Witherington, of Belleville, by Rev. A. Douglas, of Brewton. A large crowd was present to witness the marriage. The decorations, costumes and presents were fine. Supper was tendered by --???--- host. The happy couple left the following day for Evergreen." Thanks, Bill [email protected]

You may have already seen this, but if not, check it out. It talks about the KENTs from Butler Co., AL, and mentions one who died near Maningham. Sounds like you are right, Leon--that Maningham is in Butler County. <A HREF="http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~cramsey/KENTRA-1.html">Click here: KENT Notes</A>

Hello All: I just got a death certificate for an GGG Aunt of mine and it lists her as being born in "Maningham, Ala" Does anyone knows were this is? Is it in the Conecuh/Butler County area? The certificate also lists both her parents as being born in Butler County. Any help appreciated, Leon

Hello: I've just obtained death certificates for 2 persons that are buried at "Bethel Cemetery" They are: Homer Jones d. June 18, 1910 (Infant) Minnie (Rowe) Lane Cook d. January 08, 1943 Which cemetery in Bethel would they MOST LIKELY be buried it? Any help appreciated, Leon

To All: Well, if the old Conecuh cemetery is that close to Wm's first land holdings (Section 10, T. 7N, R. 11E) at the confluence of the East & West Sepulga Rivers, it would seem pretty certain that he and Sally, and likely Wm's youngest daughter, SARAH CAROLINE, (born Feb 14, 1816 in Feliciana Parish, LA and died October 8, 1819 in Conecuh) are all buried there. How about Daniel's son, Daniel Eli Sebastian Witherington, who died in Conecuh May 9, 1842 at about age 3? That would have been BEFORE the establishment of the present Witherington Cemetery. Anyone have any details on DANIEL ELI SEBASTIAN WITHERINGTON?? And what about Daniel's daughter, FRANCES MELISSA WITHERINGTON, who died Aug 31, 1862??? She died about age 20 (she was 18 on the 1860 Conecuh census). I figure that she could have been the daughter mentioned that was ill when Daniel selected the spot for the new Witherington Cemetery, in anticipation of her death. As I recall, Daniel was the first burial at the new Cemetery, right? Anyone have any details on Frances Melissa? Dan, will we need to rent four wheel drive vehicle (s) to get us all back into the cemetery area in April??? And if so, where is the most convenient spot to rent something? I hope Mr. Ward will be there to join us, as he might be able to answer questions for all of us. Bill King [email protected] __________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: Dan Brown To: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 31, 2003 8:36 AM Subject: Unanswered Did not answer one other question, but to answer it now. Dan says the cemetery is about 1/2 mile or so from the Sepulga river. It is on high ground. Sure they did it because of flooding. EEB

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Armstrong, Hawthorne, Collins Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/4R.2ADE/879.2 Message Board Post: Hmm, my Collins were in Conecuh AL in 1824, supposedly in the 1830 Conecuh Co Census, then moved to MS about 1845, settling in Tupelo after first stopping in Lee and Itawamba. I find it interesting to see people migrate at the same approximate time and like to wonder who travelled together. I don't see your names in my lines, but my lines are incomplete so far. I'm posting so I'll remember you if the names Armstrong and Hawthorne ever come up. -- Question: Do you still have access to the 1830 Conecuh Co Census? If so, would it be at all possible for you to look up Isaac Collins? -- He'd have a wife (Jemima or Jeminea, though I think that census lists heads of household only) and several children (Abraham or Abram Collins b 1824 is the one I'm seeking).

DANIEL WITHERINGTON's earliest land acquisiton in Conecuh County, AL was dated 10 October 1840. ......was Signed by Martin Van Buren, President. 40+ acres, SW Quarter of SE Quarter, Section 22, Township 7, Range 10 Note: This 40 acres obtained by Daniel in 1840 is located near County Road # 22, just south of the intersection with CR #30, and a bit south of Centenary Church. .....East of Fairnelson & East of Murder Creek. Bill King [email protected]

Janice, Here is the address for the Escambia Co. Historical Society. Reprints of this book can be purchased from them. The book is $55, but as an owner, I can say that it is well worth the money. Mrs. Waters has included early history of the area including early settlers, the native Indian population, and the Civil War era. http://www.jdcc.edu/echs/echs.htm Laurie Blackshear 2305 Jackson Ln League City, TX 77573-3405 [email protected] Why Wait? Move to EarthLink. > [Original Message] > From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Date: 1/29/2003 3:39:43 PM > Subject: [ALCONECU] book > > where can the book the history of Escambia County Alabama by Annie C. Waters > be purchased or accessed...thank you Janice [email protected] > > > ==== ALCONECU Mailing List ==== > > Conecuh Web page > http://www.rootsweb.com/~alconecu > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237

where can the book the history of Escambia County Alabama by Annie C. Waters be purchased or accessed...thank you Janice [email protected]

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/4R.2ADE/965.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks so much for responding and for sharing. I beleive the book is reference the family's earlier roots and family migrations. But it is nice to have another source. According to census listings, James Stewart Foshee was born in North Carolina. James Stewart Foshee married Martha Nancy Parker d/o Samuel Parker and Mary "Polly" Parker in Georgia. Samuel Parker was born in the Maryland on June 21,1765, and was left an orphan at an early age. He moved to Virginia, where he remained 3 years and then moved on to Georgia. How/when James Stewart migrated from his birth state of NC to GA is unknown, as is his lineage.

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/4R.2ADE/965.1 Message Board Post: "History of Escambia County, Alabama" by Annie C. Waters says this at the beginning of the Foshee family genealogy. "The Foshee family migrated from France to Rhode Island, then removed to Milledgeville, GA, and from there to Conecuh Co., AL, by 1820. The Foshees were farmers, large land owners, and lumbermen in Escambia Co. and south Alabama." Hope this helps! Laurie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: FOSHEE/PARKER/BARROW/PURNELL Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/965 Message Board Post: I have reached a brick wall. Does anyone have any additonal information on where he may have been born, any siblings or who his parents could have been. Willing to share any info. Thank you

Places in Peril 2002 Since 1994, the AHC and APA have joined forces to sponsor “Places in Peril,” a program designed to highlight some of Alabama’s significant endangered historic sites. Modeled after the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s program, this 9th annual listing brings the total number of sites to 98. The 2002 Places in Peril listing were announced at a press conference on Monday, May 13 at the Alabama State Capitol. Conecuh County Courthouse, Evergreen THREAT: DEMOLITION Designed by renowned Alabama architect Frank Lockwood and completed in 1900, the sturdy brick Conecuh County Courthouse was designed for the ages. The original facade has been altered by several unsympathetic alterations starting in the 1950s - changes that included the removal of the bell tower and the construction of boxy additions on the front of the building. But despite these changes, the handsome Neoclassical Revival courtroom and original rear facade remain. The structure is certainly in need of substantial repairs. But Alabama’s counties that demolished their historic courthouses learned the hard way that the successor buildings fell far short of what they replaced. As a result, no main historic county courthouse has been demolished in the state in some 30 years. It is hoped that these lessons will not be lost on the Conecuh County Commission who seem determined to have the courthouse demolished. Joyce <A HREF="http://www.genexchange.org/county.cfm?state=AL&county=conecuh">http://www.genexchange.org/county.cfm?state=AL&county=conecuh</A> <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/coxfamilyinfo">http://www.geocities.com/coxfamilyinfo</A> <A HREF="http://www.genexchange.com">http://www.genexchange.com</A>

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: ETHERIDGE, VARNER, DOBBS, REEVES, ROBERTS JOYNER , TRAWICK , CALLOWAY WILLISON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/319.1 Message Board Post: JOYCE THERE WAS A RESPONSE TO YOUR POSTING FROM A MICHELE SUTTON [email protected] SHE ASKED ABOUT BRADY DOBBS AND WIFE FRANCES HAWSEY/HAUSEY...BRADY IS THE BROTHER TO SYNTHIA/CYNTHIA DOBBS MY GGRANDMOTHER WHO MARRIED JOHN VARNER...I HAVE TRIED TO EMAIL THIS PERSON AND IT COMES BACK UNKNOW...DO YOU KNOW HOW I CAN REACH THIS PERSON...I DO HAVE INFORMATION I WILL GLADLY SHARE

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/4R.2ADE/951.1.1 Message Board Post: Yes, CaneBrake Gen. Society is a new organization here in Conecuh County, with about 25 members so far nationwide. We do have meetings, though most of the members are longdistance and cannot meet with us. We have dues of $10 a year, and you receive a newsletter via email or snail mail 6 times a year, plus updated query pages monthly, in addition to other "cane-braking news alerts". Our main goal is to preserve and protect our historical areas here in the Southland: whether that's our Courthouse, cemeteries, downtown district or in the rural area. We also serve as a clearinghouse for folks doing their family research. If you're interested in becoming a member or attending a meeting, please contact me directly: Sherry S. Johnston, CBGS, [email protected] We usually meet at least once a month, the 4th Thursday of the month.