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/1641 Message Board Post: 17 November 1927 Issue of Local Paper in Evergreen, Conecuh County, AL reads: "Uncle Jack Booker, who lived near Pine Apple, in Monroe County, about 25 miles north of Evergreen, died Saturday afternoon, November 12, at the remarkably ripe age of 106 years. He had enjoyed excellent health throughout his long life and was only sick a short time before his death. It is said that he was unusually well preserved in mind and body for a person this age. He was able to recall with ease and in vivid manner much of the early history of this country. Up until his death he was able to look after the affairs of his farm home. He served faithfully as a soldier in the Confederate army throughout the war. A very striking thing about his service in the war is that he and one of his sons enlisted at the same time and both served through the war. Uncle Jack was a native of Conecuh County, having been born near Skinnerton. Many of his descendants and relatives now live in this county. He is survived by several children. Funeral services were held at Awin Sunday afternoon by Rev. Jos. Melton. A large crowd of relatives and friends were present to pay a last tribute to this excellent citizen."