This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hawthorne Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/1006.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: I would like to exchange info with you about Kedar/Kaydon? Hawthorne. My line is through Sarah Regan Hawthorne, mother of Kedar Hawthorne, born in 1797. I'd like to know if "Kedar" and "Kaydon" Hawthorne are the same person. I have Eunice Pierce married to "Kaydon" Hawthorne. This is probably incorrect. Freda Roberson Noble tnoble@mcn.org

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/1006.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: Kedar Hawthorne was my great-grandmother's brother. He is supposed to have been Eunice Pierce Wright's second husband. I do not know where either of them is buried. I would appreciate any information.

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/1665 Message Board Post: Parents of John Franklin Sims (decedent) are shown as Father: T. J. Sims, born in what looks like Luverne, Alabama. Mother: Says, N. Nancy Welch, born in Crenshaw, Rutledge. The informant was G. J. (Garnie J. Sims, son). There is a death record of Thomas J. Sims in Crenshaw County for Thomas J.; born 18 January 1852 and died 26 January 1911. The informant is Mrs. Ida Sims. There is a marriage record of Thomas J. Sims to Nancy J. Welch, married on 21 November 1872 in Crenshaw County, Alabama. Since this date is AFTER John Franklin was born so if I am looking at the right people, then Nancy can't be the mother of John Franklin. However, there is another marriage record of Thomas J. Sims to Ida Dismukes who was born 10 August 1859 and died 1 March 1925. Thomas J. and Ida married in Crenshaw County on 2 December 1880. It is entirely possible that Ida was the mother of John Franklin and died sometime after his birth in 1886 and the second marriage of Thomas to Nancy. If this is the case, it is entirely possible that John Franklin's children were not even aware of this so they would have listed the parents as those they knew. And of course, the flip side is that these are two different Thomas J. Sims as there is an entry on the 1910 County, Beat 4, Honoraville, Census with an Ida but it states they have been married only once and for 27 years. Thomas J. appears on the 1910 Crenshaw County, Beat 4, Honoraville, Census on line 41, 285/287, Sims, Thomas J., head, M, W, 58, M1, 27 years, born in Alabama, father in Ireland, mother in Georgia, speaks English and he is listed as the Postmaster. Ida, Wife, F, 51, M1, 27, 8 children born, 5 living, born Alabama, both parents born in Georgia. William J., son, 21 and single, Lucian (?), son, 16 and single, ? (can't read initial) Cline, son, 11, single. I would be so grateful to anyone who might be able to share some information on these people (any of them) if known. I feel strongly that John Franklin Sims is related to my Sims family and I am trying to gather whatever information I can to either prove or disprove that theory. Below is the lineage as I know it of John Franklin Sims. He is buried only a few spaces away from my direct ancestor Wallace A. Sims (who married Josephine M. Catrett) in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Piney Grove, Alabama. John Franklin appears on the 1920 Coffee County, Holley Precinct 14, (on side of Census it says, Roc Farm Road to Elba ?) Sims, John F., 24 (looks like) married, born in Alabama, father born in Georgia, mother in Alabama Belle B., 26, born in Alabama, both parents born in Alabama Garnie J., son, 11 B. J., son, 8 Mattie L., dau, 7, Carlton, 4 ½ (?) John M., 8/12ths Descendants of John Franklin Sims 1 John Franklin Sims 1886 - 1945 .. +Lillie Belle Donaldson 1892 - ........ 2 B.J. Sims ............ +Della Dunn ........ *2nd Wife of B.J. Sims: ............ +Louise Watson ........ 2 Emogene 'Jeannie' Sims ............ +Harry Rushing ........ 2 Garnie J. Sims 1908 - 1966 ............ +Ladie Belle Brooms 1910 - 2004 ................... 3 Mary A. Sims 1927 - ....................... +James Bradley ............................. 4 Billy Wayne Bradley ................... 3 Bill Sims 1928 - ....................... +Lois ........ 2 Mattie Lou 'Pat' Sims 1913 - 1997 ............ +James Rufus Davis, Sr. ................... 3 Johnnie D. Davis ....................... +Unknown McCall ................... 3 James Rufus Davis, Jr. ........ 2 Carlton Sims 1915 - 1976 ............ +Sara Wood ........ 2 John Mason 'Dick' Sims 1919 - ............ +Nell Parrish ................... 3 Johnny Sims ................... 3 Kay Sims ........ 2 Cupidine Sims 1924 - ............ +Olin Watkins

Hello: I have a Sims ancestry but have only one bit of information. Sarah C. Sims married c1832 Talladega Co AL to James M. Kelley. They moved to Conecuh Co by 1840/50 and had a family there. My grand mother, Margaret Melissa Kelley who married James Johnson was their daughter. James Johnson was a son of John "Pealicker" Johnson and his first wife, Nancy Garlington Salter. Nancy was a d/o Samuel Salter and Mary "Polly" Cummings. Sarah C. Sims was thought to have been an orphan, but no information has been found on the Sims and Kelley families beyond the marriage in Talladega. There is a Kelley Springs in Talladega and a bit of information on some Sims names, but nothing found regarding Sarah. Would appreciate any help possible. Gertrude J. Stephens

Parents of John Franklin Sims (decedent) are shown as Father: T. J. Sims, born in what looks like Luverne, Alabama. Mother: Says, N. Nancy Welch, born in Crenshaw, Rutledge. The informant was G. J. (Garnie J. Sims, son). There is a death record of Thomas J. Sims in Crenshaw County for Thomas J.; born 18 January 1852 and died 26 January 1911. The informant is Mrs. Ida Sims. There is a marriage record of Thomas J. Sims to Nancy J. Welch, married on 21 November 1872 in Crenshaw County, Alabama. Since this date is AFTER John Franklin was born so if I am looking at the right people, then Nancy can't be the mother of John Franklin. However, there is another marriage record of Thomas J. Sims to Ida Dismukes who was born 10 August 1859 and died 1 March 1925. Thomas J. and Ida married in Crenshaw County on 2 December 1880. It is entirely possible that Ida was the mother of John Franklin and died sometime after his birth in 1886 and the second marriage of Thomas to Nancy. If this is the case, it is entirely possible that John Franklin's children were not even aware of this so they would have listed the parents as those they knew. And of course, the flip side is that these are two different Thomas J. Sims as there is an entry on the 1910 County, Beat 4, Honoraville, Census with an Ida but it states they have been married only once and for 27 years. Thomas J. appears on the 1910 Crenshaw County, Beat 4, Honoraville, Census on line 41, 285/287, Sims, Thomas J., head, M, W, 58, M1, 27 years, born in Alabama, father in Ireland, mother in Georgia, speaks English and he is listed as the Postmaster. Ida, Wife, F, 51, M1, 27, 8 children born, 5 living, born Alabama, both parents born in Georgia. William J., son, 21 and single, Lucian (?), son, 16 and single, ? (can't read initial) Cline, son, 11, single. I would be so grateful to anyone who might be able to share some information on these people (any of them) if known. I feel strongly that John Franklin Sims is related to my Sims family and I am trying to gather whatever information I can to either prove or disprove that theory. Below is the lineage as I know it of John Franklin Sims. He is buried only a few spaces away from my direct ancestor Wallace A. Sims (who married Josephine M. Catrett) in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Piney Grove, Alabama. John Franklin appears on the 1920 Coffee County, Holley Precinct 14, (on side of Census it says, Roc Farm Road to Elba ?) Sims, John F., 24 (looks like) married, born in Alabama, father born in Georgia, mother in Alabama Belle B., 26, born in Alabama, both parents born in Alabama Garnie J., son, 11 B. J., son, 8 Mattie L., dau, 7, Carlton, 4 ½ (?) John M., 8/12ths Descendants of John Franklin Sims 1 John Franklin Sims 1886 - 1945 .. +Lillie Belle Donaldson 1892 - ........ 2 B.J. Sims ............ +Della Dunn ........ *2nd Wife of B.J. Sims: ............ +Louise Watson ........ 2 Emogene 'Jeannie' Sims ............ +Harry Rushing ........ 2 Garnie J. Sims 1908 - 1966 ............ +Ladie Belle Brooms 1910 - 2004 ................... 3 Mary A. Sims 1927 - ....................... +James Bradley ............................. 4 Billy Wayne Bradley ................... 3 Bill Sims 1928 - ....................... +Lois ........ 2 Mattie Lou 'Pat' Sims 1913 - 1997 ............ +James Rufus Davis, Sr. ................... 3 Johnnie D. Davis ....................... +Unknown McCall ................... 3 James Rufus Davis, Jr. ........ 2 Carlton Sims 1915 - 1976 ............ +Sara Wood ........ 2 John Mason 'Dick' Sims 1919 - ............ +Nell Parrish ................... 3 Johnny Sims ................... 3 Kay Sims ........ 2 Cupidine Sims 1924 - ............ +Olin Watkins

Excerpted from The Conecuh Record, Womans' Edition, Oct 24 1895.... S. L. WITHERINGTON Samuel L. Witherington was born in Conecuh County, Ala. His parents, W.L. Witherington and Nancy Johnson, were also natives of this county, and in the good old days of yore, well remembered among her most industrious, and highly respected citizens. It was from their early teachings that Sam (as he is familiarly called), laid the foundation that was in after years to make him a useful man and fit him for that sphere in life that he so gracefully adorns. Mr. Witherington was a few years ago engaged in the mercantile business, which he successfully terminated, to accept the office of clerk of the circuit court, by appointment from the Governor. He discharged the duties of this office so entirely to the satisfaction of the public that two years ago he became the candidate of the Democratic Party to succeed himself and was overwhelmingly elected to the white vote of the county. During the mean time, Mr. Witherington had thrust upon him the honor of becoming the chairman of the Democratic Executive Committee of the county. His able management of that campaign fully testified his capability as leader in his party, to which he is always willing to give his time, talents, and money. ------------------------------- Below copied from the files of Bill King, Houston, TX.... Family of Samuel Leander Witherington of Conecuh County, AL 1 Samuel Leander Witherington b: 22 Oct 1857 in Conecuh CO, AL d: 24 Apr 1896 in Conecuh CO, AL .. +Virginia W. 'Jennie' Beasley b: 04 Jan 1870 in Florida d: 02 Mar 1908 in Conecuh CO, AL m: 16 Oct 1886 in Repton, AL Children: ..... 2 Willie Erin Witherington b: 17 Dec 1887 in Alabama d: 12 Sep 1903 in Conecuh CO, AL ..... 2 Virginia Witherington b: 23 Aug 1889 in Alabama d: Unknown ......... +Alvin Byron Dean, Sr b: 22 Jul 1881 in Evergreen, AL d: 17 Aug 1944 m: 18 Aug 1912 in Flomation, AL ..... 2 Lucy B. Witherington b: 15 Oct 1891 in Evergreen, AL ......... +Edward Philip Baugh b: 23 Jul 1889 in Detroit, Michigan d: 1952 m: 05 Feb 1914 in Denver, Colorado ..... 2 Samuel Lee Witherington b: 13 Oct 1893 in Conecuh CO, AL d: 01 Jul 1913 in Conecuh Co, AL Bill King 281-493-6767 BillKing@houston.rr.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JOB.TiMEs Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/1664 Message Board Post: http://www.job.times.lv

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/1663.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks Sherry for the information. Monroe and Elizabeth were my gggrandparents and they are the ones that I really need info on. Does your files show who the parents are? Where are the archives you spoke of and are they accessable to anyone? I appreciate any help that you can provide.

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/1663.1 Message Board Post: In reference to your Monroe E. Cooper--there's a reference to him marrying Temperance Matilda Gilmore. Tempie Matilda was named after her mother Temperance Deen--her father was John Gilmore, Sr. according to the info in our archives. This information shows these families living in or near the Byrneville Community in FL near Century. Is this the line that you're looking for, or do you need more specific information on Monroe Cooper or the Elizabeth Creamer? There are two Coopers listed in the Conecuh Guards, there might be a connection there.He's listed in the 1860 Census as a Farm overseer, age 27, born AL Matilda Gilmore is listed as being 18 in 1860, living at home with her parents, John & Temperance Gilmore. Monroe is married to Elizabeth Creamer in 1874, so that doesn't leave too much time for he and Matilda, unless they got married soon after 1860 & she possibly died? Does any of this help you?

----- Original Message ----- From: "Butler County Coordinator" <butlercomail@comcast.net> To: <ALBUTLER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:30 AM Subject: Obituaries Cheryll Sumner has generously provided the Butler County site with a large file of obituaries that she has collected over the years, many of which (or maybe all) have been posted to the mailing list at various times. Individual mailing list postings have always been available by searching the rootsweb message board archives, but having the obits available in one file will make it easier to search and browse in one place. Use your browser's "Edit - Find" function to locate specific names within the file. http://www.rootsweb.com/~albutler/obituaries/obitcollection.htm Wilda Murphy, county coordinator http://www.rootsweb.com/~albutler/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Cooper, Creamer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/1663 Message Board Post: Need information on Monroe E. Cooper who is listed on 1870 and 1880 census in Conecuh County. Born abt 1843. According to census, he could have been married to a Matilda (1870census) and to Elizabeth (1880 census). His 2nd wife was Elizabeth Creamer. In 1900 census he was living in Escambia County Florida with his son John and daughter Minnie and I believe he died in Florida around 1903. According to census his family came from SC.

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/1662 Message Board Post: Several years ago I exchanged information with Renee Jerkins, who was living in Round Rock, TX. She is a great-granddaughter of Dr. Bradley, who is buried at the Bellville UMC. Would like to contact Renee. We have information on where his wife and one daughter are buried.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ball/Cawthorn Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/1661 Message Board Post: 1907 Newspaper "Death of Mrs. A. J. Ball" 'Mrs. A. J. Ball, relict of the late William T. Ball, died on February 11th at the home of her son, A.M. Ball, near Bowles, aged 80 years. Mrs. Ball was born in Henry County in 1827, and came to this county in 1859, where she resided continuosly until her death. Besides one son, A. M. Ball, and one daughter, Mrs. E. B. Pressley, of Garland, deceased is survived by two brothers, William and Stephen Cawthorn of Florala, and one sister, Mrs. A. G. Hutchison, of Hartford, and a number of grandchildren. The Courant extends sympathy to the bereaved family.' A copy of the original obit in local paper has been placed in the BALL Family File and the Ward-Witherington Cemetery File.

NOTICE There are now 3 Ward-Witherington Cemetery pages on the ALABAMA CEMETERY PRESERVATION ALLIANCE web site. The 3 links (with photos) are shown below for your convenience. Hope that you will join us on Nov. 5, 2005 in Conecuh County, AL for the dedication of this Alabama Historic Cemetery. http://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/action.lasso?-database=cemdata&-layout=CGI&-response=cemdata.lasso&-recordID=33736&-search http://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/cem_proj_18-001074.lasso http://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/calendar_11.lasso Bill King 5th Gr-Grandson of Patriot William Witherington, Sr. 281-493-6767 Houston, TX BillKing@houston.rr.com

Early Calhoun County, AR marriages (Witherington) found at: ftp://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/ar/calhoun/vitals/marriages/marrw.txt WITHERINGTON, A. D. (25) - HILL, Telitha C. (18) 30 Apr 1874 *Alonzo Dossen - son of John & Mary Ellis Witherington WITHERINGTON, Benjamin F. (34) - BARNES, Martha W. (24) 27 Mar 1879 *Son of John & Mary Ellis Witherington WITHERINGTON, Frances A. S. (18) - BELTON, Levidas L. (23) 27 Jun 1861 *Frances Ann Sophronia Witherington - daughter of John & Mary Ellis Witherington Also: 2nd marriage to Whitley Chris Haynes, about 1868 in Calhoun Co, AR WITHERINGTON, John E. - McADAMS, Marcilla 28 Oct 1860 *John Ebenezer Witherington - son of John & Mary Ellis Witherington Also: J. E. Witherington to Littie Tatum, married Dec. 18, 1894 Union Co, AR (2nd marriage) Second wife, 'Lettie' Witherington filed for Confederate Veterans pension. WITHERINGTON, Lilia (17) - HILL, Ira (25) 30 Jan 1881 *Daughter of Crowdus Levan Witherington - granddaughter of John & Mary Ellis Witherington WORTHINGTON (sic), William - HARRIS, Margaret E. 25 Feb 1858 *William James Witherington - son of John & Mary Ellis Witherington WORTINGTON (sic), Jane (26) - HOLMES, Fowler (27) 15 Feb 1855 also: William H. DeLano (40) to (Mrs) Jane (Witherington) Holmes (35) on 15 April 1859 by W. H. Barron, JP. <her second marriage> *Sarah Jane Witherington - daughter of John & Mary Ellis Witherington Bill King 281-493-6767 Houston, TX BillKing@houston.rr.com

Hello: I don't have Brantley ancestry that I know about, but a Vernon Brantley did a lot of research on the Salter family of Conecuh Co. Don't know whether he did Brantley research but certainly would have included his connection with the Salters. He is deceased but his records are now in the library at Samford University in Birmingham, AL. Gertrude J. Stephens

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/1647.1 Message Board Post: I just happened to run across your query, and thought I'd give you what I know, which isn't much, and may be of little use by this time. I was born in Conecuh County in 1933, and, though we moved to Pensacola, Florida in 1940, we did return to Evergreen quite often. As I recall, the camp was just to the right of Highway 83, about where the northbound entrance to I-65 is now. I further recall that the camp was used as a German prison camp during World War II. Of course, I may be wrong about this, but I thought I'd throw in my two cents worth into the pot (inflation is a factor). I do hope you got the information you were looking for from other folks a lot more knowledgeable than me. And if you have specific information about the camp, before, during, and after the war, I would certainly appreciate your sharing it with me. In my mind's eye, I can still see those white suited men behind the wire fence. Cy Brown Versailles, Kentucky

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Brantley Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/4R.2ADE/1594.1 Message Board Post: I have just started researching my Brantleys. My g-grandmother was Emily Kate Brantley dau of Edwin Brantley of Connecuh/Covington Counties. Would like to have more information on her family.

See Ward-Witherington Cemetery and Witherington Cemetery photos & info at the below sites. New Ward-Witherington Cemetery sign at old cemetery at Fork Sepulga, Conecuh County has been completed. Visit the three Ward-Witherington Cemetery Pages on the Alabama Cemetery Preservation Alliance site located at: http://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/cem_proj_18-001074.lasso http://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/action.lasso?-database=cemdata&-layout=CGI&-response=cemdata.lasso&-recordID=33736&-search http://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/calendar_11.lasso Also: Witherington Cemetery (on County Road #22) can be viewed at the following web page: http://www.alabama-cemetery-preservation.com/action.lasso?-database=cemdata&-layout=CGI&-response=cemdata.lasso&-recordID=34210&-search Bill King 5th Gr-Grandson of SC Revolutionary War Patriot William Witherington, Sr. 281-493-6767 Houston, TX BillKing@houston.rr.com

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/1561.1 Message Board Post: I am wondering if Ansel is a connection for me. I am tryign to trace back my Reeves and i am stumped. I am thinking that he might be one of my granddaddy's cousins. My grandfather was Jesse Reeves of Castleberry. His sister, Aunt Lena (wilson)is the only one left. Jesse's father was Joe Reeves. we got back as far as his fathers name which we figure was Lovett?? really it was william, but he prefered that name. If you could help me out, I live up in Michigan, but am working with Jimmy( my cousin down there) on tracing back. all my reeves do live in castleberry and i know we are all related, just got to pull our resources. thank you!!