The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet in Prattville at the Prattville Library on Sunday, January 19, at 2:00 p.m. The program, "Using Vital Records in Family Research", will be presented by LARRY E. CAVER, JR. Larry has written several books and is very knowledgeable about genealogy research. The February meeting will be on Sunday, February 16. ROBERT S. DAVIS, JR., Director of the Family and Regional History Program at Wallace State Junior College in Hanceville, Alabama, will be our guest speaker. He has published more than 600 articles and 30 books and is a nationally recognized teacher of genealogy research. His most recent book, "Tracing Your Alabama Past", is a comprehensive reference book on Alabama research. He will not be able to sell this book at the meeting but it can be purchased through local book stores or the Univ. of Mississippi Press. He will have some of his other books for sale at the meeting. Copies of his most recent book will be available to preview and I'm sure he will be glad to autograph his new book if you have already purchased a copy. We are sorry that copies of any program materials cannot be mailed to those unable to attend our meetings. Visitors are always welcome. See you on the 19th. Caroline Horton, President Autauga Genealogical Society

Neat maps of US census areas availible & missing for all years It also has links for indidvidual states in the southeast with individual census and county formation maps. http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm

Hello- I would like to contact anyone on the Coosa County list that might know something about the Vandiver and Boley families from Shelby County, Alabama: My great-grandfather was Dr. William Constant VANDIVER, born 1856, son of James L. and Martha Ann Vandiver. He married Clara Iola BOLEY (born 1857) sometime before 1879. They lived in Vandiver, Alabama. Dr. Vandiver went to Mena, Arkansas sometime after 1891. Clara's children were: Lula A. Vandiver (b. 1879, married Edmond Salser). Ida Vandiver (married J. E. O'barr, 15 September 1897). Leila Iola Vandiver (b. 13 Jan. 1889, d. 11 Nov. 1971, married Arthur Lamar Williams). James Clyde Vandiver (b. 16 June 1891, d. 14 November 1940, married Nancy Frances Johnson). James Clyde was my grandfather. I would like to make contact with relatives of William Vandiver and Clara Boley, or anyone that might know some family history. I am also interested in the history of the Vandiver area. Thank you, James C. Vandiver

I am looking for information on Giles Holly and Judy Ann Haynes of Coosa County, Al. The timeframe is the mid to late 1800s. Thanks in advance! Myra Daniel

Lorene, Thank you for this information. I wouldn't rule out Gillilands marrying martins. That wasn't a big community during the mid 1800s, so anything is possible. Thank you for all your help. I can't wait to see this old cemetery. Happy Thanksgiving! Robert ----- Original Message ----- From: "lorene hopkins" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, November 25, 2002 10:51 AM Subject: Re: [ALCOOSA] Gilliland Cemetery Near Kellyton, Alabama > I have been doing some research in Coosa Co. as this is where my Martin's > were born, and I ran across a site a day ago and asked them about this > cemetery and my Martin's, here is what they said. > > > Lorene, > I am not at all familiar with this part of Coosa County, but we looked in > the Coosa County Cemetery Books, Volume 3, page 66, and there is listed a > Gilliland Cemetery which is located l l/2 miles East of Kellyton on Coosa > Road #46 in woods in front of Mr. George Moon's House. There are 23 graves > with tombstones and 7 unmarked graves. The marked graves consist of > Gilliland, Brown, Wall, Steverson, Garden, Chafin, Porch. There do not > appear to be any Martin's listed unless it was a lady whose maiden name was > Martin. By the way, my wife's maiden name was Martin and her ancestors > originally came through Talladega County around Talladega City in the > 1840's. I believe this Gilliland family were not related to the Gilliland's > in western Coosa County although they may have been cousins. > Ray Murphy for Ottis Murphy > > Hope this helps a bit. > Lorene > > > > At 07:17 AM 11/25/2002 -0500, Ellis Bateman wrote: > >At 05:52 PM 11/24/02 -0600, you wrote: > > >Dear List members, > > > > > >Does anyone know of or have record of a Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, > > >AL? Some information found in the new Coosa County, Heritage Book lists a > > >Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, but I can't find any information on the > > >whereabouts of this family cemetery. If anyone has any information on this > > >cemetery like surveys and or directions on how to find it, I would be > > >forever grateful. > > > > > >Happy thanksgiving! > > > > > >Robert > > > > > > > >There is no 'Gilliland Cemetery' listed in the Coosa Co. Cemetery Books > >that were produced by the Coosa County Historical Society in 1980. There > >is a Kellyton Cemetery though that contains 3 Gillilands. > > > >Good luck. > > > > > > > > > >==== ALCOOSA Mailing List ==== > >This ALCOOSA list is currently available for adoption! > >Interested in becoming the list manager? Go here: > >http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listrequest.pl > > > > > >============================== > >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 >

I have been doing some research in Coosa Co. as this is where my Martin's were born, and I ran across a site a day ago and asked them about this cemetery and my Martin's, here is what they said. Lorene, I am not at all familiar with this part of Coosa County, but we looked in the Coosa County Cemetery Books, Volume 3, page 66, and there is listed a Gilliland Cemetery which is located l l/2 miles East of Kellyton on Coosa Road #46 in woods in front of Mr. George Moon's House. There are 23 graves with tombstones and 7 unmarked graves. The marked graves consist of Gilliland, Brown, Wall, Steverson, Garden, Chafin, Porch. There do not appear to be any Martin's listed unless it was a lady whose maiden name was Martin. By the way, my wife's maiden name was Martin and her ancestors originally came through Talladega County around Talladega City in the 1840's. I believe this Gilliland family were not related to the Gilliland's in western Coosa County although they may have been cousins. Ray Murphy for Ottis Murphy Hope this helps a bit. Lorene At 07:17 AM 11/25/2002 -0500, Ellis Bateman wrote: >At 05:52 PM 11/24/02 -0600, you wrote: > >Dear List members, > > > >Does anyone know of or have record of a Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, > >AL? Some information found in the new Coosa County, Heritage Book lists a > >Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, but I can't find any information on the > >whereabouts of this family cemetery. If anyone has any information on this > >cemetery like surveys and or directions on how to find it, I would be > >forever grateful. > > > >Happy thanksgiving! > > > >Robert > > > > >There is no 'Gilliland Cemetery' listed in the Coosa Co. Cemetery Books >that were produced by the Coosa County Historical Society in 1980. There >is a Kellyton Cemetery though that contains 3 Gillilands. > >Good luck. > > > > >==== ALCOOSA Mailing List ==== >This ALCOOSA list is currently available for adoption! >Interested in becoming the list manager? Go here: >http://resources.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listrequest.pl > > >============================== >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

Seeking contact with researchers of the family of Jeffreth McNair who lived in Coosa Co AL in 1850. Sam West

Seeking contact with researchers of William McLeod family who lived in Coosa Co AL in 1850. Sam West

Seeking contact with researchers of the following families of Coosa Co AL: Dr. James A. Kelly, Dr. Angus G. Kelly and Rev. Archibald Kelly. These were in Coosa Co AL from 1840-1850. Sam West

At 05:52 PM 11/24/02 -0600, you wrote: >Dear List members, > >Does anyone know of or have record of a Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, >AL? Some information found in the new Coosa County, Heritage Book lists a >Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, but I can't find any information on the >whereabouts of this family cemetery. If anyone has any information on this >cemetery like surveys and or directions on how to find it, I would be >forever grateful. > >Happy thanksgiving! > >Robert > > There is no 'Gilliland Cemetery' listed in the Coosa Co. Cemetery Books that were produced by the Coosa County Historical Society in 1980. There is a Kellyton Cemetery though that contains 3 Gillilands. Good luck.

Dear List members, Does anyone know of or have record of a Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, AL? Some information found in the new Coosa County, Heritage Book lists a Gilliland Cemetery near Kellyton, but I can't find any information on the whereabouts of this family cemetery. If anyone has any information on this cemetery like surveys and or directions on how to find it, I would be forever grateful. Happy thanksgiving! Robert

Can someone do a look-up for the possible burial place of Evan Adair CAFFEE, b. 23 May 1802, d. 18 May 1869. Thank you, Caroline Horton, Prattville

Reminder: The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet tomorrow - Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. Our speaker will be Mary Taylor from Birmingham. Her topic is "How to Organize Your Family Research". Mrs. Taylor is twice past president of the Birmingham Genealogical Society, has twice been corresponding secretary for the Alabama Genealogical Society,does research in Jefferson County and is a volunteer with the loose paper project for Jefferson. Originally from South Carolina, she has published several articles in South Carolina Genealogical Society magazines. Contents of the program are not available for mailing or posting. There will not be a meeting in December. We look forward to seeing members and visitors. Caroline Horton, Pres., Autauga Gen. Society

The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet Sunday, November 17 at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. Our speaker will be Mary Taylor from Birmingham. Her topic is "How to Organize Your Family Research". Mrs. Taylor is twice past president of the Birmingham Genealogical Society, has twice been corresponding secretary for the Alabama Genealogical Society,does research in Jefferson County and is a volunteer with the loose paper project for Jefferson. Originally from South Carolina, she has published several articles in South Carolina Genealogical Society magazines. Contents of the program are not available for mailing or posting. There will not be a meeting in December. We look forward to seeing members and visitors. Caroline Horton, Pres., Autauga Gen. Society

I am looking for any information on William and Catherine Connell who were in Coosa County in 1850. One daughter, Matilda Connell, married a Cousins. A grandson, James Howard, married a Harrington. If anyone has any information, I would appreciate it. Elizabeth Crouse

My Step-Father descended from BUSH & KIMBELL lines, both from Elmore & Coosa Counties, Ala. He died in 1995 and a box of old letters was passed to me. Having just begun to read them, and to trace his lines, I want to share this information with as many as possible. Please visit my webpage if you're interested in these lines...or if you'd just like to read about the lives and times of these folks. My Step-Father's paternal grandparents were Theodore Bush & Mattie Jewel Kimbell of Eros, Jackson Parish, La...most of these old letters were written to Mattie from relatives back in Ala. Through these old papers, I have learned that Mattie was a child of PEYTON G. KIMBELL and his wife CLARA INGRAM. Many clues are in these letters. Enjoy! I would certainly welcome any and all communication regarding these folks!! Thanks. Jan Parsons Armstrong El Paso, Texas [email protected] http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~janarmstrong

The Autauga Genealogical Society held its monthly meeting today (October 20) at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. We had an excellent program, "Early Land Record Research", presented by Billie Capell of Montgomery, and had 26 people in attendance, including visitors. The program included many questions about and discussion of Autauga and Alabama land records. We welcome any visitors to our monthly programs. Mark your calendar now to attend our future meetings. Upcoming programs include: Sunday, November 17. Mary Taylor, Birmingham, Alabama Genealogical Society: "How To Organize Your Family Research" December [No monthly meeting] Sunday, January 19. Larry E. Caver, Jr.: "Using Vital Records in Family Research" Sunday, February 16. Robert S. Davis, Jr.: Presentation of overview of his forthcoming book on doing research in Alabama.

Here is a good site to see Census and county formation maps for Alabama Counties http://www.segenealogy.com/alabama/al_maps.htm Hope they can help someone, floridamom

This is a reminder, and an invitation, for you to attend the monthly meeting of the Autauga Genealogical Society next Sunday, October 20, at 2:00 p.m. at the Prattville Public Library. Our guest speaker will be Billie Capell from Montgomery, a member of the Alabama Genealogy Society. She will present a program on early land record research, with an emphasis on Autauga County. Make plans now to attend. Spread the word to our fellow members, and bring a friend. Hope to see you next Sunday. Your "fellow digger", Larry E. Caver, Jr.

The query cited below was posted on the Coosa Co., AL., msg board of genforum. It was posted by Chris Layne & the e-mail cited was [email protected] The e-mail address has changed. Does someone have her new address, as I have the family history for her line? Looking for information on Lula R. Kelley, born 7-27-1873 in Cooas County. She married Sidney D. Deloach in Coosa, Co. on 12-11-1895. I've been unable to locate any parental lineage for Lula. Any help appreciated. Ann Corum [email protected]