Good Morning, Need some help on this family, William McCormick-who did he married? Frances McCormick -who did she married . Thanks for any help on this Wanda

I'm looking for any info on a lady with the maiden name of Flossie Mae Mixon, Daughter of Kyser and Callie Mae Mixon. Flossie Mae Mixon was born November 11, 1901 and died June 07, 1989 and was the second wife of my Great Uncle, William Earl Quinley (1905-2001) of Bay Minette, AL. Flossie Mae and W. E. Quinley divorced in the 1980s. She had been previously married to a Simms and a Dryer. She had a son named John Dryer who I think lived in Arkansas. Anyway, a couple of older family memebers said Flossie Mae moved to Mobile and died there. I'm looking for her burial location if she is buried in Mobile County. Flossie Mae's mother, Callie Mae Mixon (Maiden name not known) was from Baldwin County. Callie is buried at the Old Stapleton Cemetery behind Holly Hills Country Club between Bay Minette and Stapleton on Hwy 31. I also understand there are Mixons in Conecuh and Butler Counties, AL that might be kin to her. Any help would be appreciated! Leon Weekley Bay Minette, AL

Subject: The Witherington Family History of Conecuh County The Witherington Family Farm in Conecuh County William Witherington, Jr. (1773-1837) Daniel E. Witherington (1795-1860) John Edward Witherington (1866-1944) James Edward Ellis (1841-1913) ___________________________________________ WITHERINGTON FAMILY HISTORY Conecuh County, Alabama NOTE: The following has been developed from material found in the research papers of Virginia Witherington (1908-1989) of Arkadelphia, Arkansas. Although the original document is not noted as to when or who actually prepared the information presented, it is assumed it was done by Virginia, possibly with the assistance of her 'cousin', Ann Witherington Morton of Conecuh County. These two ladies shared much of their Witherington history and discoveries thru the years. Some editorial content has been added in the form of notes for the purpose of providing additional dates and details. This report prepared by William R. King, Jr. of Houston, a Witherington descendant and researcher. THE WITHERINGTON CEMETERY NEAR LYEFFION DANIEL WITHERINGTON was a veteran of the Battle of New Orleans in the War of 1812. He was the first person buried in the Witherington Cemetery, Conecuh County, Alabama. The land was part of his plantation in what is now Beat 14, about two miles south of Lyeffion School. At that time in 1860, he had a very sick grandchild, and as the family had moved away from the old homestead and burial grounds on the Sepulga River, a new family cemetery had to be selected. He chose a well drained, high spot of ground and marked it with a broken branch, so informing his family. The sick child soon recovered; but in three weeks, Witherington suffered a fatal heart attack at age 65 and was buried on that spot he had previously chosen (August 24, 1869). His grave is marked with his rank (Private) and outfit of service in the War of 1812. The Witherington Cemetery now has been deeded to itself and has been used by many generations, of not only the Witherinton family, but neighboring families as well. DANIEL WITHERINGTON (1795-1860) NOTES: (1) Daniel Witherington was married to Melissa King (1805-1880) in Conecuh County on 28 Jan. 1825. She is buried in Witherington Cemetery in Conecuh County. Melissa was the daughter of William (1765-1818) and Elizabeth King. William King was the son of Captain George King of Darlington District, SC and Mary Kolb, (daughter of Johannes Kolb, who immigrated from Germany to Pennsylvania, and later came to Society Hill in the Darlington District, SC). Captain George King (c.1725-c.1780) was an officer in the South Carolina Militia during the Revolutionary War. (2) William Witherington II (1773-1837), father of Daniel, received an Ensign's Commission in the 17th Regiment, Mississippi Territory, while living in East Feliciana Parish, Louisiana. His commission was issued July 7, 1813 and was signed by Govenor David Holmes of the Mississippi Territory. It is said (but never proven) that William Witherington II fought in the Battle of New Orleans. Daniel Witherington, born 5 July 1795 in Darlington District, SC was the grandson of William Witherington(I), a South Carolina patriot of the Revolutionary War, who with his family emigrated to Louisiana in 1809. The family was living in Feliciana Parish, Mississippi Territory (now Louisiana) when the call from General Jackson went up the Mississippi River for help to defend New Orleans against the British attack in January 1815. Nineteen year old, red-headed Daniel Witherington was among those few who responded, and served as a Private during the War of 1812. Daniel Witherington's father was William Witherington (II), who served as a Justice of the Peace in Conecuh County about 1820. His wife, Sarah 'Sally' Stanley Witherington, is listed in the 1843 minutes of the Bethany Baptist Church as the owner of several slaves who worshiped in that church. When the Witheringtons originally came to Conecuh County from Louisiana (about 1819-1820), they lived on the Sepulga River, where they built and operated a ferry. This area was very swampy and most unhealthy. After several of the family, which consisted of three generations, had died of the "fevers" (probably malaria or typhoid), the land and ferry were sold and more land purchased on higher ground, some of it was the present site of the Witherington Farm on Alabama Highway 83 (near Lyeffion). Mary Sue Howard (Mrs. William) of Evergreen, has two Bibles in her possession that contain Witherington family records. One is very old, an Anglican prayerbook, circa 1662. The earliest recorded family date in it is 1741. JOHN EDWARD WITHERINGTON (1866-1944) NOTE: John Edward Witherington was the son of William Leander Witherington (1827-1890) and Eliza Johnson (1832-1908) and the grandson of Daniel Witherington and Melissa King. John Edward Witherington married Alice Jane Ellis in Conecuh County on 25 January 1894. Both John Edward and Alice Witherington are buried in the Witherington Cemetery in Conecuh County. John Edward Witherington and his wife, Alice Jane Ellis, owned and operated a post office in the Witherington Plantation commissary. Witherington applied for and helped map the first rural route in Conecuh County. Witherington and the Post Office Department representative measured the route by using a flexible piece of metal which would click once per revolution of the buggy wheel. The wheel was, of course, measured, and in this way the mileage was worked out. After the rural route was established, the plantation post office, which had been called China, was closed. This is how the present China School got its name, from the old China Post Office. JAMES EDWARD ELLIS (1841-1910) NOTE: James Edward Ellis married Charlotte Joyner. Both James and Charlotte are buried in Witherington Cemetery in Conecuh County. James & Charlotte Ellis were the parents of Alice Jane Ellis, mentioned above. James Edward (born 1841 in Alabama) was the son of William Edward Ellis (born 1799 in Edgefield District, SC) and Emily Ann Norred. James Edward Ellis and William Ball were two of the young men about 18 years of age, who went to Montgomery and enlisted in the Confederate cause in August 1861. Ellis was thereafter involved in the major campaigns and battles of what was called "The West", as opposed to "Virginia". He was at Corinth, the bloody battle outside of Shiloh and was near General Albert Sydney Johnson when he was killed. He later named a son for this general whom he so admired. Ellis' name is on the U.D.C. Rolls presently at Shiloh National Park. Many of his descendants are present day residents of Conecuh County. James Edward Ellis was in the 16th Regiment, Alabama Company 'D' and was in the engagements at Missionary Ridge, Chicamauga, Atlanta and the retreat toward Nashville. At the famous Battle of Franklin, Tennessee (south of Nashville) the South lost five generals and several thousand men. Ellis was grazed in the head by a mini-ball and was taken prisoner. He was sent to Camp Douglas, Chicago, Illinois, from which he was released at the War's end. He walked home from there to a hero's welcome. His war record is in the Alabama Archives. Later, he was elected Sheriff of Conecuh County. He planted trees which graced the courthouse lawn in Evergreen, until they were cut down and the street widened. - 30 - CONTACT: William R. King 14106 Carolcrest Circle Houston, Texas 77079-6803 E-Mail Address: [email protected] 7/13/99 <wit-hist> Page 3 The Witherington Farm Home Conecuh County, Alabama The Evergreen Courant Evergreen, Al. Thursday, August 10, 1978 Witherington Farm located some seven miles from Evergreen on Highway 83 North, has been added to the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. The Witherington Family was so notified recently by W. Warner Floyd, executive director of the Alabama Historical Commission. Warner said: "The Alabama Register is a prestigious listing of historic, architectural and archaeological landmarks. These selected Alabama landmarks are worth of both recognition and restoration. The Witherington Farm's historic name is Sunnyside Farm. Its historical significance includes the fact that the house is a good example of a type or style of structure, and the farm is a good example of a working farm in rural Alabama and is practically unchanged since the early part of the 20th Century. All the outbuildings are still standing and in fairly good shape and some fences from early days are still there. The house was built in 1856 and served as the family home until the death of the late J. H. Witherington. It is currently used as a vacation home and is owned by Mrs. C. T. Glass and the Estate of J.H. Witherington. The single story building has brick pillars as a foundation and is constructed of heart pine lumber. The interior features pine beams and studs and is ceiled with pine throughout; tounge and grooved type, now covered with sheetrock. It has a pyramidal roof that was originally shingled, but has had a tin cover since the 1930s. It has two dormer windows, one east and one south, and two of the four original chimneys remain. An unique feature of the house is that it has front, rear and side porches, all of which have banister railings between brick pillars and were always called "galleries". The main entrance is on the east porch with two others, one on the south into a rear bedroom and the other on the west into rear of the central hall. There are 6 mantels of the plain type. The doors are 4-panel. The earlier China doorknobs have been replaced with deadlock hardware for security reasons. The floor is of narrow pine. NOTE: The Historic Witherington home near Lyeffion is credited to William Leander & Eliza (Johnson) Witherington, circa 1856. William Leander Witherington (1827-1890) was the third generation Witherington in Conecuh County. He was the son of Daniel Witherington and Melissa King and the grandson of William Witherington, Jr. and Sarah 'Sally' Stanley, who settled in Conecuh about 1820, coming from East Feliciana Parish, La. Both Daniel and his father, William Witherington, Jr., served in the War of 1812 and were participants in the Battle of New Orleans. ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Page 4 From: Alabama/ Florida magazine, page 12, CPF: November 15, 1984 Alabama Tallies 200 Plus Century-old Family Farms There is much talk today about the survival of the family farm. High interest rates and low crop prices have put most Coastal Plains farmers in a bind. But the family farm is a proud tradition which sure has faced tougher times than these in the past 100 years. To find out just how many family farms had been in the same family for that long, the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries started doing some research in 1977. They found that more than 200 Alabama farms had stayed within the same family for at least 100 years. The farms were placed in two categories. 1) Alabama Century Farms: Farm ownership must remain within one family continuously for a minimum of 100 years. The farm must be at leat 40 acres large. It is not mandatory for the owner to live on the farm. 2) Alabama Heritage Farms: The farm must have been in continuous operation as a family farm for a minimum of 100 years. Nominated farms must possess interesting historical and agricultural aspects, including one or more structures at least 40 years old. The farm must be at least 40 acres in size. These Alabama Coastal Plains family farms received both century and heritage honors. Conecuh County: Witherington Farm Notes: Did you ever hear the Witherington place called Sunnyside Farm? I don't know when this next tidbit appeared. It was also accompanied with a pix. "The Historic Witherington Home", a Lyeffion landmark, is listed on the Alabama historic register. The large home, currently under restoration, is the center of operations for Sunnyside Farms. It was built in 1856 by William Leander Witherington (and wife, Eliza Johnson) and it has housed five generations of that family. The house, built completely of heart-of-pine lumber, is covered by a tall pyramidal roof and features large gallery porches on the front, rear and sides of the house. -30- _______________________________________ David Holmes GOVERNOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI TERRITORY TO ALL WHO SHALL SEE THESE PRESENTS, GREETINGS KNOW YE, That reposing special trust and confidence in the patriotism, valor fidelity and abilities of William Witherington I do appoint him an Ensign of the 17th Regiment Mississippi Territory, to take rank from the date hereof. He is therefore carefully and diligently to discharge the duty of an Ensign by doing and performing all manner of things thereunto belonging: And I do strictly charge and require all officers and soldiers under his command, to be obedient to his orders as an Ensign . And he is to observe and follow such orders and directions from time to time as he shall receive from the Governor of the Mississippi Territory for the time being or the other superior officers set over him according to the rules and discipline of war. This commission to continue in force during the pleasure of the Governor for the time being. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have caused these letters to be made patent and the seal of the Mississippi Territory to be hereunto affixed. GIVEN under my hand at the Town of Washington (Mississippi Territory). The 7th day of July in the Year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and 13 and in the 38th Year of the Independence of the United States of America. Seal of the Governor David Holmes ATTEST: Henry Daingerfield (Back Side of the Commission - Handwritten) Mississippi Territory, Jackson County I do hereby certify that William Witherington came before me and was duly Sworn the Oaths that isappointed by law as an Ensign in Cap. James Ware's Company in the 17th Regiment of the Mississippi Territory. Sworn to before me this 4th Sept. 1813. James Ware (L 2) ______________________ NOTE: The above is a transcription from photocopy of original Ensign's Commission of William Witherington, Jr. (1773-1837) of Darlington, SC, and who is said to have fought at the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812. NOTE: William Witherington, Jr. was the 4th Great Grandfather of : William R. King, Jr. -14106 Carolcrest Circle, Houston, TX 77079 E-Mail Address: [email protected] Tel. (281) 493-6767

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/933.2.1 Message Board Post: Thanks, Buddy~~we do business with Southern Hist. Press & just put in an order for book reprints from them. We should have some after the first of the year at the library.

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/933.2 Message Board Post: I know of two book companies who list Riley's book for sale.Higginson Book Company has a web site and lists the Conecuh book there. Also Southern Historical Press in their latest catalog lists a limited number of copies available. They are located in Greenville, South Carolina and their phone number is 864 233 2349.

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/4R.2ADE/900.1 Message Board Post: I would like to find out more on you Stewart family. My family was in Conecuh County by 1870. Andrew Stewart was married to Martha (?). Had four children Louiza, Texana or Foxana, Eli (my ggrandfather) and Edy or Edward Stewart. Thanks Sherri

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/936 Message Board Post: I have a mint condition hard back copy for sale on EBAY. Check it out if you are interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1786731134&rd=1 If you have trouble with that web site, log in to EBAY and look for my items under my Ebay id jim_garrett Thanks and I hope this helps someone in their research. I have several other Conecuh related items also. Jim Garrett

Could you please tell me how much the books will be? I would like to purchase one. Laura Brewer Middleburg FL _________________________________________________________________ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail

Searching for help on the KING - COLEMAN - HAWTHORN - WITHERINGTON - WILLIAMSON families of Conecuh County, AL. <originally from Old Darlington District, SC> Time period 1820 - 1900 See KING outline report below..... Please contact me if you have any data that connects to any of these families. Thanks in advance. Bill King Houston, TX [email protected] _________________________ Descendants of John King, Sr. 1 John KING, Sr. b: Bet. 1750 - 1754 in NC or SC d: Bet. July - August 1818 Cheraw District (Darlington), SC +Patience SPEIGHT b: Unknown in Probably Craven CO, NC m: Bef. 1782 d: January 31, 1787 Probably Cheraw District, SC <dau of Moses Speight> Children: 2 John KING b: January 21, 1782 in NC/SC? d: October 20, 1829 Conecuh CO, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery, AL +Elizabeth 'Betsy' COLEMAN b: September 12, 1783 in Probably SC m: February 05, 1806 in Winston Salem, NC d: November 24, 1844 Conecuh CO, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery, AL 3 Sarah Coleman KING b: Abt. 1806 in Probably Darlington District, SC d: December 09, 1835 Pineapple, Wilcox County, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery, AL +[1] Joseph Richard HAWTHORN b: March 08, 1805 in Robeson County, NC m: Abt. 1826 in Probably in Conecuh County, AL d: April 12, 1889 Pineapple, Wilcox County, AL 3 Nancy Esther KING b: February 07, 1809 in Probably Darlington District, SC d: February 26, 1846 Conecuh County, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery +Joshua HAWTHORN, Jr. b: February 07, 1807 in Dublin, GA m: Abt. 1829 in Bellville, Conecuh County, AL d: Unknown 3 John T. KING b: Abt. 1816 in Darlington District, SC d: Aft. 1870 Calhoun County, AR Burial: Unknown +Martha Caroline WITHERINGTON b: May 26, 1826 in Alabama m: Bet. 1840 - 1843 in Alabama d: Aft. 1870 Calhoun County, AR Burial: Unknown 3 Catherine Elizabeth KING b: November 08, 1816 in Probably Darlington District, SC d: December 08, 1847 Conecuh CO, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery +Thomas Jefferson HAWTHORN b: March 07, 1809 in Dublin, Lauren CO, GA m: Abt. 1831 d: September 22, 1877 Buried at Oak Hill, AL Burial: Oak Hill, AL 3 Patience Eliza KING b: December 15, 1818 in Probably Darlington District, SC d: June 18, 1850 Conecuh County, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery +[1] Joseph Richard HAWTHORN b: March 08, 1805 in Robeson County, NC m: Abt. 1837 in Conecuh CO, AL d: April 12, 1889 Pineapple, Wilcox County, AL 3 William R. KING b: July 15, 1822 in Probably Darlington District, SC d: May 05, 1848 Orizaba, Mexico (Mexican War) Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery, Conecuh CO, AL +Ursula CROSBY II b: October 15, 1822 in Conecuh CO, AL m: Abt. 1842 in Probably Conecuh Co, AL d: Jan 04, 1912 Conecuh CO, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery 3 Mary Ann KING b: Unknown d: Unknown +Bill JONES b: Unknown m: Unknown d: Unknown 2 Nancy KING b: Bef. 1787 d: Unknown +Jethro SPIVY b: Unknown d: Unknown 2 Sarah KING b: Bef. 1787 d: Unknown +Abraham WILLIAMSON b: Abt. 1776 in South Carolina m: Unknown d: Abt. 1830 3 Abram WILLIAMSON b: Unknown d: Unknown 3 Alfred WILLIAMSON b: Unknown d: Unknown 3 Margaret WILLIAMSON b: Unknown d: Unknown +(??) BRUCE b: Unknown d: Unknown 3 Elizabeth WILLIAMSON b: Unknown d: Unknown +(??) STINSON b: Unknown d: Unknown 3 Rebecca WILLIAMSON b: Unknown d: Unknown +Samuel GEE b: Unknown m: Unknown d: Unknown 3 Thomas WILLIAMSON b: 1807 d: December 02, 1858 +Mary CRENSHAW b: 1812 d: August 22, 1860 *2nd Wife of John KING, Sr.: +Zilpha STANLEY b: Abt. 1762 in Dobbs County, NC m: November 01, 1787 in Cheraws (Darlington) District, SC d: Aft. January 1813 Likely Cheraw District (Darlington), SC <dau of Sands Stanley & Zilpha Edwards> Children: 2 James KING b: 1795 in "of Darlington, SC" d: Unknown +Nancy KILGORE b: 1805 d: Unknown 2 Henry KING b: Unknown d: March 20, 1820 2 Abigail KING b: October 31, 1796 in Darlington County, SC d: April 27, 1877 Crenshaw County, Alabama +Robert WILLIAMSON b: Abt. 1790 in Darlington County, South Carolina m: December 04, 1811 in South Carolina d: May 02, 1847 Pike County, Alabama 3 Martha WILLIAMSON b: 1813 in South Carolina d: Unknown +John STINSON b: Unknown m: Unknown d: Unknown 3 Mary WILLIAMSON b: 1814 in South Carolina d: Unknown +Abraham (Abel) KOLB b: Unknown 3 Margaret Ann WILLIAMSON b: 1817 in South Carolina d: Unknown +Wilson B. STRINGER b: Unknown 3 John T. WILLIAMSON b: 1818 in SC d: Aft. 1870 Probably in Texas +Mary E. DYER b: Unknown m: February 24, 1843 d: Unknown 3 Joseph (Joe) WILLIAMSON b: 1825 in South Carolina d: Aft. 1860 Monroe, Ouachita County, LA +Francis F. SPIER b: Unknown m: December 04, 1846 d: Unknown 3 George WILLIAMSON b: July 26, 1826 in SC d: October 15, 1864 Probably in AL +Margaret FRANKLIN b: Feb 27, 1828 m: July 24, 1848 d: Feb 04,1906 3 Matilda Adeline WILLIAMSON b: 1828 in South Carolina d: Aft. 1860 Monroe, Ouachita County, LA +Daniel SHAW b: Unknown m: November 02, 1848 d: Unknown 3 Sarah Lide WILLIAMSON b: March 11, 1830 in Alabama d: January 10, 1896 Crenshaw County, Alabama +Henry D. CURTIS b: December 15, 1830 in Pike County, AL m: Unknown d: July 13, 1888 Glenwood, Crenshaw County, AL 3 William Elihu WILLIAMSON b: April 01, 1833 in Pike County, Alabama d: July 13, 1911 Bedias, Grimes County, TX +Mary Elizabeth HORN b: February 21, 1836 in Pike County, AL m: March 22, 1855 in Pike County, Alabama d: March 14, 1911 Bedias, Grimes County, TX 3 Emily WILLIAMSON b: 1835 in Alabama d: Unknown +John COWART b: Unknown *2nd Husband of Emily WILLIAMSON: +BRONSON 3 Susan WILLIAMSON b: September 28, 1837 in Alabama d: 1897 Pike County, Alabama +Oliver W. HORN b: Unknown m: Unknown 2 Cullen E. KING b: Abt. 1800 d: Bef. December 30, 1820 Probably Darlington District, SC 2 Hannah KING b: Unknown d: Unknown 2 Martha KING b: Unknown d: Unknown +Alexander MCDOUGAL b: Unknown m: Unknown d: Unknown 2 Noel KING b: Abt. 1806 d: January 25, 1854 +Jane 'Jincy' WEAVER b: Bet. 1806 - 1813 in Darlington District, SC d: Unknown

Sherry, can you forward to the proper folks so that Carole can get on the RSVP list for the Conecuh Heritage Book. Thanks, Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 11:07 AM Subject: Re: [ALCONECU] CONECUH CO. HERITAGE BOOK --BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!!!!! Could you please forward this to the proper person so that I can get on the list for the Heritage Book? Thank you so much. Carole Riley 2605 Buckingham Avenue Lakeland, FL 33803 [email protected] Please do not use the AOL address as I am discontinuing it this week.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MORGAN Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/643.1.1 Message Board Post: Correction--Ola Mae MORGAN was b. 21 Aug 1904 in Marengo County, AL

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/4R.2ADE/46.1 Message Board Post: Hi my name is James Carswell,I have a Littleberry Hutchens in my line. I have a some information on him where he was born and who he married I also have the names of his children.Where was your Littleberry Hutchens born and who did he merry mine married Juila Ann Presnol in 1837 if this information matches what you have you can e-mail me at [email protected] Sincerley James Carswell

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/933.1 Message Board Post: Faye--Evergreen Public Library, Conecuh, has ordered reprints of B. F. Riley's History of Conecuh County and I could let you know when they arrive. Genealogy Dep't. Sherry S. Johnston

Kay Russ Andress..... Would you know of any connection between any of the family members of B.F. Riley that might have married KINGs in Conecuh County, before 1850? I have a very keen interest in the 'RILEY' name out of Conecuh County!!!! (see below) There is a WILLIAM R. KING buried at Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery in Conecuh.... his wife was URSULA CROSBY, dau of Chesley Crosby of SC. Wm R. King died in 1848 (in Mexico) while serving with the Alabama Militia during the Mexican War. COULD HIS MIDDLE NAME HAVE BEEN "RILEY"? He was the son of John King and Elizabeth Coleman (also buried at Bellville Cemetery in Conecuh County). In 1852, a member of this same KING family was born in Calhoun County, AR and was named WILLIAM R. KING <middle name thought to have been "RILEY".> It is believed that this William R. King was named for his 'Uncle' William R. King buried at Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery in Conecuh. The Calhoun County, AR Wm R. King died in 1890 and is buried in Moody Farmplace Cemetery in Calhoun County, AR. In 1898 in Calhoun County, AR, my father was born and was named WILLIAM RILEY KING. He died in Pineville, LA in 1945. In 1934 in Pineville, LA, I was born and was named WILLIAM RILEY KING, JR. ANY HELP WILL BE APPRECIATED. Bill King [email protected] Houston, Texas ----- Original Message ----- From: [email protected] To: [email protected] Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 10:10 AM Subject: Re: [ALCONECU] CONECUH CO. HERITAGE BOOK --BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!!!!! sherry If you get confirmation on the B. F. Riley book please let me know so I can get one. He was adopted brother Capt Thomas Mercer Riley (actually double 1st cousin) made such history in Monroe county both as a Civil War soldier then apparently saving the bank in Monroeville in the 1930's and apparently the county as well. Most exceptionally of all is he lived with a common law mulatto (or some say totally black) lady after his return from the war and had 5 children and did it successfully in the early 1900's in Alabama. we were invited as the closest family they could find to Due West south Carolina to the college that B. F attended recoznizing him one of their graduates who did well 4-5 years ago. We have a certificate that we would love to give a closer family member if we found one. My husbands gggrandmother was sister to B. F. and Thomas's sister Elizabeth Parthenia Riley Andress widow of Redden McCoy Andress lost at the Battle of Atlanta. There is a family story about B. F. that we find amusing. apparently B. F. and some of his brothers were out chopping cotton. all of a sudden B. F. Threw down his hoe and said, "there must be a better way of making a living.". so he started preaching. I think this is such a fun family to research. Kay Russ Andress

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Miles,McEvoy,Williams,Loden,Henderson Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/935.1 Message Board Post: I noticed your reference to your ancestor, TJ Williamson. In trying to find out the maiden name of my ggrandmother, I came across a marriage of Sara Williamson and J W Miles in Conecuh Co. AL in 1870. My grandfather(John Wesley Miles) was born in 1871 in Conecuh Co. and I'm still not sure that the Sara and J W are his parents. Do you have any of these in your tree? Thanks, Dot

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/935 Message Board Post: Family stories suggest that my gggrandfather, T.J. Williamson, was buried on his property which evidently became Martin's Farm, just west of Pidgeon Creek in Cohassett. I drove all through there on a recent genealogy trip, but couldn't find anything that suggested Martin's Farm, although there is a very large farm on Highway 84 just west of Pidgeon Creek. Does anyone know anything about Martin's Farm? Thanks, Teecie

Is is possible to find out what families will be listed in the Conecuh Cty. Heritage book before deciding whether or not to purchase one? Nancy

----- Original Message ----- From: "Sherry Johnston" <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 5:52 PM Subject: CONECUH CO. HERITAGE BOOK --BEFORE CHRISTMAS!!!!!! GOT THE WORD TODAY THAT THE LONG-AWAITED CONECUH HERITAGE BOOK IS AT PRESS AND SHOULD ARRIVE IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS!!!!!!!!!THE LIBRARY HAS BEEN SELECTED AS THE DISTRIBUTION POINT!!!!!!!IF YOU HAVE ALREADY HAD ONE ON ORDER, YOURS WILL BE IN THAT LOT TO ARRIVE!!!!!I WILL NOTIFY YOU WHEN THEY GET HERE!!!!IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE ONE, YOU WILL NEED TO LET US KNOW ASAP. I DO NOT KNOW HOW MANY EXTRA THERE WILL BE. ALSO, WE ARE CONTACTING OUR PUBLISHERS REGARDING A REPRINT OF B.F. RILEY'S HISTORY OF CONECUH COUNTY. WE HOPE TO HAVE GOOD NEWS REGARDING THAT VERY SOON!!!!!!!! THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE CANEBRAKE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY MEMBERS WILL PROBABLY GET AN INVITE TO A RECEPTION LATER ON!!!!!!!!! AND WE ARE ALSO PLANNING SOMETHING FOR A JOINT YULETIDE CELEBRATION WITH ESCAMBIA COUNTY GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY!!!!!!!!TALK SOON SHERRY

Mrs. Bertha Johnson Tolbert, a native of Conecuh County,and resident of Montgomery for the past several years, died Wednesday morning, November 6, 2002 at a Montgomery Nursing facility after a lengthy illness. She was 95. Survivors include six children, William D. Johnson of Evergreen, Melvin J. Johnson, Mildred Johnson Spearman, Mary Ellen Majors, all of Montgomery, Jerry L. Johnson( Maxine Ross) of Opelika, Al, and Leslie E. Johnson of Bloomfield, N.M., 18 grand-children, 36 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 tonight at Cope Funeral Home, Evergreen, Al. where the service is set for 11:00 a.m. Friday, followed by a graveside service in the Flat Rock Cemetery.

I am looking for info on Conceuh Kennedy's My GGGGGF Solomon Ro/d/gers m. Ethyl Kennedy c. 1818. He apparently settled on her father' farm (David Kennedy) near Brooklyn. He was appointed JP in 1834 and re appointed in 1837, no record of his death or burial. Ring any bells? Bugs "For those who choose to fight for it, life has a special flavor the protected will never know." -Written on a C-ration box, Khe Sanh, 1968 -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 1:13 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [ALCONECU] Re: JOHN DENNIS KENNEDY This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.co.uk/mbexec/msg/5538/4R.2ADE/914.2 Message Board Post: mark, I had just sent you an e-mail.At the time I didn't know you had found what you were looking for.Contact me on what all you do have and what you need. ==== 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