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/912.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I'm trying to locate burial site of Robert Coulmbus Thompson, who lived 1839-1876, husband of Mary Jane Griffin,1840-1911. He died in Conecah County, or maybe Butler County, then his wife and children moved to Wesson, Copiah County, Ms. where they were listed on 1880 census. Mary Jane Griffin -Thompson is buried in Town of Wesson Cem. Appreaciate any 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/4R.2ADE/912.2.1.1 Message Board Post: The address is [email protected] (This is the one for the CaneBrake Gen. Soc.). The email address for the library is [email protected] Hope that helps. Our Library #'s are (251) 578-2670 or fax us (251) 578-2316.

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/912.2.1 Message Board Post: Tried sending message to E-Mail given for Gen Soc. but failed. Was the E-Mail listed correctly?

Name Death Date Death County Volume Certificate Role Comment Page # Sex Race Egla Ross 08 Mar 1908 Conecuh 3 57 1 David Ross 14 Dec 1918 Conecuh 30 2 253 Infant Ross 28 Sep 1922 Conecuh 34 2 Inf. of John Ross 16974 Robert Huston Ross 29 Jun 1920 Conecuh 27 2 13313 Lucy M. Ross Apr 1923 Conecuh 15 2 7277 Ross Weaver Aug 1923 Conecuh 33 2 16250 Hattie Lou Ross May 1927 Conecuh 22 2 10932 John Ross Jul 1926 Conecuh 33 2 16020 Dealia (Sam) Ross Jan 1932 Conecuh 1 3 301 Infant Ross Jul 1928 Conecuh 33 3 Inf of Eugene Ross 16205 John Ross Dec 1929 Conecuh 59 3 29489 Hettie Ross Jan 1937 Conecuh 1 319 3 Thomas H Ross Sep 1938 Conecuh 40 19776 3 Marguirite Ross 26 Dec 1940 Conecuh 60 29567 4 Will Ross 24 Feb 1940 Conecuh 7 3240 4 James Ross 03 Feb 1941 Conecuh 7 3047 4 Ada Ross 06 Jan 1943 Conecuh 1 272 4 Voncile Ross 11 Jun 1943 Conecuh 22 10785 4 James W Ross 20 Sep 1946 Conecuh 49 24342 4 Henry J Ross 30 Mar 1948 Conecuh 10 4747 5 Jimmie Jean Ross 21 Jan 1953 Conecuh 6 2592 6 ( Malcom M "Mack" & Norma Lee Grace Ross child) Joe W Ross 24 Mar 1956 Conecuh 19 9045 6 John W Ross 03 Feb 1953 Conecuh 24 11640 6 Nannie G Ross 23 Apr 1953 Conecuh

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/427.438.1 Message Board Post: Re Mothershed/Colvin I Don't know anything about Mothershed but if you have any info on Henry Colvin who I think might be my Grandfather I would be forever grateful

Searching for info on Chesley Crosby (1788-1864) of Chester District, SC and Conecuh County, AL. and of William R. King (1822-1848) Died in Mexico (Mexican War) buried at Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery, Conecuh County, AL Contact me at [email protected] Descendants of Chesley Crosby 1 Chesley CROSBY b: July 27, 1788 in Chester District, SC d: May 22, 1864 Conecuh County, AL Burial: Crosby Plantation near Bellville (County Road # 23) +Sarah HUGHES b: October 15, 1795 in Chester District, SC m: Abt. 1813 in Chester County, SC d: November 21, 1857 Conecuh County, AL Burial: Crosby Plantation near Bellville (County Road # 23) 2 James Madison CROSBY b: Abt. 1816 in Chester District, SC d: Aft. 1860 +Frances Elizabeth STRANGE b: 1827 in Alabama m: Abt. 1841 d: Unknown 2 Permelia CROSBY b: October 22, 1820 in Conecuh CO, AL d: December 01, 1896 Conecuh County, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery +Dr. John L. SHAW b: December 22, 1814 in Robeson County, NC d: October 08, 1885 Conecuh CO, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery 2 Ursula CROSBY II b: October 15, 1822 in Conecuh CO, AL d: January 04, 1912 Conecuh CO, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery +William R. KING b: July 15, 1822 in Probably Darlington District, SC m: Abt. 1842 in Probably Conecuh County, ALd: May 05, 1848 Orizaba, Mexico (Mexican War)Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery, Conecuh CO, AL 2 Richard CROSBY b: October 13, 1827 in Conecuh CO, AL d: Unknown 2 Nancy CROSBY b: November 05, 1829 in Conecuh CO, AL d: March 21, 1879 Conecuh County, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery +John H. FARNHAM b: January 21, 1820 in Exeter, N. H. m: January 24, 1844 d: December 03, 1907 Conecuh County, AL Burial: Bellville Baptist Church Cemetery 2 Mary A.J. CROSBY b: Abt. 1831 in Conecuh CO, AL d: Unknown +Pinckney STRAUGHN b: 1816 m: Abt. 1848 d: Unknown 2 William S. CROSBY b: March 14, 1836 in Conecuh CO, AL d: March 30, 1906 Ennis, Texas +Exalene MOORE b: 1837 d: 1891 2 Ophelia CROSBY b: October 10, 1814 in Chester District, SC d: August 14, 1900 Pineville, Monroe County, AL Burial: Old Pineville Cemetery +Joseph Jackson STALLWORTH b: November 03, 1817 in Clarke City, AL m: Bef. 1837 in Alabama d: August 29, 1895 Pineville, Monroe County, AL Burial: Old Pineville Cemetery

Hurley Lewis Smith died Monday, September 16, 2002 in the Atmore Hospital, he was 74 years old, his parents were the late, Mamie Coker Smith and Beader Smith of Conecuh County. Hurley was retired from the Atmore, Alabama police force after 34 years, was a U S Army veteran, and attended Unity Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife Faye Smith, five children, Dorothy Shanks of Opelika, Al., Carolyn Buckner of Douglasville, Ga., Myles Johnson of Atmore, Deborah Scott of Brewton, and Ferrell Johnson of Stephens City, Va.; three sisters Jeanette Boone and Melva Jean Franklin, both of Mobile, Al., and Thelma Cawrse of Spanish Fort, two brothers, Edward Smith and Vernon Smith both of Atmore, Alabama. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:30 Wednesday night at Johnson-Quimby Funeral Home in Atmore. Services are set for 10 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2002, burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery in Atmore, Al.

Hi guys, does anyone have access to find out what a tombstone might say? I am trying to find out if he was a REV soldier.........here is what I know ... John was b 1756, died after 1860........he was on the 1860 census being 104yo living with his son Joel. Nancy b 1756. both are buried somewhere in Conecuh county. Is there any way to find out if he has a marker of sorts on his grave or where his grave actually is? Is there transcription of the burial sites in the county? yvette

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pierce Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/918 Message Board Post: My great grandfather was William Pierce of Conecuh county and I know he is buried in that area but don't know which cemetary. Any one having seen the grave site please let me know.

I am looking for old photos of the CASTLEBERRY area, arround the 1920-1930 time frame. Especially school and group pictures and downtown pictures. Will pay for copies and time. Thank you, Jackie

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Anderson, Ashley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/917 Message Board Post: Seeking info on John H. Anderson, Mary E. Anderson, Susan A. Anderson (Ashley), Henry A. Anderson, William Frank Anderson and James M. Anderson. Buried in unnamed cemetary across from Hamden Ridge Baptist Church in Conecuh County. The last info on census of 1900 was on the first three above.

Does anyone on this list have any information on the Rev. James Thompson, his church, the dates he was in Conecuh County (or Wilcox, possibly) where his marriage records are, etc? In my great great grandmother's Bible it says that E.P. Wright and Margarett L. Hanks were married by him. I am desperately looking for another proof of this marriage. Thanks for any help at all. Lenore

Wilcox County Marriages - Grace Wilcox County Marriages 1867-1868 http://www.prairiebluff.com/algenweb/wilcox/marr1867-68col.html#G Grace Caleb Hale Caroline 21 Grace Frank McReynolds Jane P. 218 Grace Lewis Andrews Isadora 39 Grace Peter Carter Caroline 144 Andrews Levy Grace Elizabeth 185 Jones Edmund Grace Barbury 125 Jones Jack Grace Celia 128 Bill King [email protected]

He lived next door to his son-in-law and daughter in Allenton, Wilcox Alabama, he is buried in the Oak Hill Cemetery where his wife and daughter and son-in-law and grandchildren are all buried. The graves are in great need of care.. Joshua Betts Grace was married to Susan King daughter of James King. Jacob Betts Grace and Susan's home is still standing in Allenton, the Moore family now owns it. Jacob Grace was the brother of my ggg-grandfather.. Christopher Columbus Grace. Kay Anderson ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Cc: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>; <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, September 08, 2002 7:09 PM Subject: Re: Rev. James Baird King of Conecuh County, AL (1782-1870) > Bill, > > Thank you for posting the information about Duncan King and Rev. James Baird > King. I am adding a couple of things to it. Below is Rev. King's > autobiographical sketch which you sent me some time ago. It definitely > establishes his Bladen County, North Carolina connections. > > Something else that I find telling is that Duncan King's wife, Lydia Fosque, > was a devout Methodist who founded a church which later became Shiloh > Methodist Church in Columbus Co., NC (Columbus Co. was originally part of > Bladen Co.). According to my family records, i.e., obituaries, early > accounts by family members, etc., many of Duncan and Lydia King's children > and grandchildren were devout Methodists. > > An additional item of interest is another quote from the 1926 Raleigh > Observer newspaper article about Duncan King which is on my cousin's website > http://www2.brtrc.com/terenelf_corgis/new/duncunking.htm. > > "In 1840 Rev. James King and other descendants erected at the graves of > Duncan and Lydia King a handsome imported monument of Scotch granite." > > This monument was later moved to Shiloh Methodist Church where it still > stands. In his autobiographical sketch you will see that Rev. King made three > visits back to his native state of North Carolina after he moved to Alabama. > This could have been one of them. > > Charles > > Copied From Rev. B.F. Riley's 1881 'History of Conecuh County, Alabama' > by Bill King, Houston, Texas > > REV. JAMES KING > > The writer was fortunate enough to find an autobiographical sketch of the > life of this sainted preacher, in the hands of his daughter, Mrs. John > Sampey. She very kindly surrendered it for publication, and it is herewith > submitted: > > This day the Conference met at Tuskegee, being the day that closed my 74th > year; and being present with this large body of ministers, numbering about > two hundred, it caused my mind to run back over the past scenes of my > ministerial life, with deep and very solemn reflections. In contrasting the > past with the present, I have thought proper to write down a brief sketch of > my ministerial life, with a few incidents connected with my history, which > are as follows: > > In 1800, I attached myself to the Methodist Church. The society which I > joined was composed of six women and one free black man-he being the class > leader. In 1802, I married and took upon myself the responsibilities of a > family. In 1803, I was appointed the leader of the class which I had > joined. In 1805, I was licensed an exhorter. In 1806, I was licensed a > local preacher. By this time the society had increased to the number of > seventy. In 1816, I was ordained deacon, in Wilmington, by Bishop > McKendree; that being the first ordination ever conferred that place. Up to > this date, my family had increased to nine in number, beside myself and my > wife. I remained in North Carolina until 1818, making twelve years. During > this time my ministerial labors were confined to six counties, to wit: > Bladen, Brunswick, Hanover, Cumberland, Roberson and Columbus, with some > occasional visits to Horee District, South Carolina. In view of the charge > upon my hands looking up to me for support, it will be easy to perceive that > my labors were extended beyond the ordinary grounds of a local minister; and > for all this service and labor I had no claim upon the church, nor did I > receive one cent for my labors. On the 21st of April, 1819, I removed with > my family to Alabama. I arrived at Alabama Town, where I met with some of > my North Carolina Friends, who prevailed upon me to stop there for the year. > My ministerial labors during that year were as follows: One Sabbath at > Alabama Town-the next as Philadelphia (now Montgomery.) I was the first > licensed preacher that ever preached in that place. This was one of the > years of great trial and privation to me, there being no regularly organized > society, and I heard buy one sermon preached during the time. In the winter > of 1819, I removed to Conecuh River. There being but few settlements at > that time, my labors were somewhat curtailed; but I had to appointments-one > above and the other below the Florida line. In the winter of 1820, I moved > higher up, into the Burnt Corn settlements, in the bounds of what was then > called the Conecuh Circuit, belonging to the Mississippi Conference. This > circuit, at that time, covered nearly all that part of Conecuh County that > was then settled, and a considerable part of Monroe County. Here, a field > was opened wide enough for my labors. In 1822, I was ordained Elder, at the > Bellville Church, by Bishop George and others. This circumstance brought > upon me a greater amount of labor. The Mississippi Conference, being weak, > could not afford an ordained preacher for all the circuits. For four or > five years there was no regularly ordained preacher sent to Conecuh Circuit, > and consequently it devolved upon me to attend all the societies around the > circuit to administer the ordinance of the church. > > Up to 1830, I continued to travel and labor in that section of the county. > In 1830, I lost my wife, which was a severe trial to me. Having three > daughters with me, I proposed to them to make their homes with three of > their sisters, who were then married, and that I would join the Itinerancy. > To this proposition they were opposed, preferring to remain at their own > home. Consequently I consented to remain with them, and to do the best for > them I could. In 1832, I married the second time. At this time one of my > daughters had married, and the other two had gone to live with their > sisters. > > In the spring of 1834, myself and wife removed to Middle Tennessee, where we > remained until the close of 1835. My labors during that time were confined > to three counties, to wit: Weatherford, Bedford and Williamson, and I > attended five camp meetings during my stay there. In the winter of 1835, I > removed to Wilcox County, Alabama, and settled a short time afterwards. At > the request of Bishop Andrew, I consented to confine my preaching for one > year to the colored people, for the purpose of arranging a mission. For > this service I received one hundred dollars from the Missionary Society; all > is told that I ever received for my ministerial labors. From that time up > to 1850, I continued my labors in Wilcox and adjoining counties. In 1851, I > lost my second wife. This circumstance changed my situation, and placed me > under the necessity of breaking up for good. Since that time, being > relieved of the cares of a family, I have devoted my time, as far as > circumstances and feebleness would permit, in extending my labors to a wider > field. > > I have been three rounds with the Presiding Elders down on the west coast of > Florida; one round on the Lowndesboro' District, and as far east in this as > Dale and Pike counties; from thence west across the State as far as Sumter, > and the southern portions of Mississippi. I have visited the above named > State three times, in its northwestern counties; and I have also made three > visits to my native State-North Carolina. And in all my travels I have > preached as often as circumstances would allow. And, in conclusion, what is > in the future, is impossible for me to foresee; but of one thing I am > assured, that it is my settled purpose to devote the remainder of my life to > the service of God and his church. Whereunto I subscribe my name. > > [Signed] James King > > It will be seen from the above article that my labors have been scattered > over seven States, to wit: North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, > Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and Tennessee. > > [Signed] J. King. > > > Note: Mr. King died in Wilcox County, on January 12th, 1870, > at the advanced age of eighty-seven. > > >

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 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. 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 Contributed by Bill King Houston, Texas [email protected]

REV. JAMES BAIRD KING Methodist Minister of Conecuh County, AL _____________________ Anyone on the Conecuh or KING lists have any further data to share on the REV. JAMES BAIRD KING family? We are attempting to establish sufficient proof of the parentage of Rev. James King as having been DUNCAN KING. Please reply to: 1) Bill King at [email protected] 2) Charles Little at [email protected] Thanks!!! Bill King, Houston, TX ______________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 27, 2002 8:57 PM Subject: Re: Rev. James Baird King of Conecuh County, AL Bill, Thanks for your prompt reply. I wanted to get back to you sooner, but I was out of town for a couple of days. I'm very familiar with the website you gave me for a history of Duncan King. http://www2.brtrc.com/terenelf_corgis/new/duncunking.htm It's my cousin Lois Kay's website. The newspaper article on her site about Duncan King mentions that he had a son, Rev. James King, who was a Methodist minister who moved to Alabama where he became a presiding elder. That's where I first came across mention of a Rev. James King in connection with Duncan King. When I saw the autobiographical sketch by Rev. James King of Alabama that you posted on Rootsweb, I noticed that this Rev. King was born in North Carolina and his first ministry was in Bladen Co., NC and surrounding counties. Since Bladen Co. was where Duncan King lived and where all his known children were born, it makes me think there could be a connection between Duncan King and Rev. James King. Also, Rev. King states that he was ordained an elder in the Methodist church after he moved to Alabama, which corroborates the newspaper article about Duncan King. That Duncan King was born in 1729 and Rev. King in 1782 is actually not an obstacle. I am a direct descendant of Duncan King's youngest son, Solomon, who was born in 1787. Duncan King's wife, Lydia, was 20 years younger that he was. So you see, although more proof may be needed, I think there is a very strong case based on circumstantial evidence for Duncan King being Rev. James King's father. I'm intrigued that whoever did the genealogy of Rev. James Baird King that you sent me seems to think so too. This is the first person that I know of, other than myself, who has made the connection. Charles Little Atlanta, GA _____________ http://www2.brtrc.com/terenelf_corgis/new/duncunking.htm Above site includes the following statement concerning Rev. James King: "Among the descendants of Duncan King was numbered Rev. James King, of Alabama, a son. He was a presiding elder and noted minister of the M.E. church in that state. 'The children of thy servants shall continue.' Other descendants include Fosque King, killed in the Civil War, Bruce King, Confederate veteran, passed to his reward within recent years, Jack King, a grandson and splendid citizen, John W. King, founder of King's Business College, and many others, honorable and true. The French blood is distinctly traceable in the dark hair, eyes and complexion of many of them." ______________ 1860 Wilcox County, Alabama Census Family # 836 GRACE, Joshua B. 48 M GA Farmer 4000 GRACE, Susan (King) 41 F NC <dau of Rev. James Baird King> GRACE, James L. 19 M AL Student GRACE, John G. 18 M AL Student ARNOLD, Josephine 4 F AL WILSON, Cornelius 24 M AL Farmer Family # 837 GRACE, James 81 M DE Farmer GRACE, Nancy 74 F DE Family # 838 *KING, Baird James 70 M NC Farmer KING, Sarah 70 F

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dean Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/916 Message Board Post: Hi all, does anyone know of a John Dean that had left Conecuh, Co., ca 1837?? Who did he marry in 1832?? Wm S. Grimes of Washington Co., Al had written in a letter dated 9/4/1840, do not have a John Dean in that family line he mentions "Mr Dean became a family member in 1832 ." He also writes that Mr. Dean has been in Yazoo Co., Ms. for several years. "I have been acquainted with Mr. DEAN since March 1832. By chance Mr. D. made himself a member of my family that year and since then has lived in Mississippi where he has been doing an extensive mercantile business. Has also had an establishment at Pensicola & has passed from one place to the other & occasionally called to see us." I am not on the Mailing list so if anyone has any info on this John Dean and who he married please e-mail me also Thank you Christine [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/856.2 Message Board Post: If you didn't find this already I have it. Arrie Isabelle Wiggins, was William K. Wiggins sister. She was born in Conecuh County, was married to William Ashley Parker in Covington County 12 July 1904 and after having 10 children, died in 1926 in Santa Rosa County, Florida. See you cuz.

----- Original Message ----- From: "Charlene Brown" <[email protected]> To: "Lynn & Bill King" <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 2:32 PM Subject: Civil War Hi Bill, While reading muster rolls for 23rd Alabama Infantry Bn.(sharpshooters) I saw these two names: This unit formed from Conecuh County. WITHERINGTON, James E. WITHERINGTON, William You probably alread have these but this is from Ken Jones site at Tarlton state. http://www.tarleton.edu/~kjones/docs.htm Regards. Charlene

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: GOODWIN, SMITH, MURHY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/915 Message Board Post: HELP-PLEASE HELP--GOODWIN family born in Evergreen, Conecuh County around 1908-1910. Confirmed birth place of Annie Mae GOODWIN who married a MURPHY, have found her sister Ellie under Myrtle Ellie, born Evergreen, KNOW that their brother went by name of Gordon GOODWIN, but his legal first name is not found anywhere even though he died most probably in Baldwin County, around BayMinette in early 1966. Alabama is across country for me, and I have run out of resources to find this man-he would have been born around 1912. Positive he died in early 1966 as his death followed my father-in-law's and husband remembers trip across country to the funeral...does anyone have any information on this GOODWIN--his parents were John William GOODWIN and Emma SMITH..... [email protected]