This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strickland Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1437 Message Board Post: I would be so gratefull for any information on Lester Marion Strickland. He was born in Opp, Alabama in 1899. I don't know who his first wife was, but he had a son Carlton Spencer Strickland, he was born in Opp in Nov. 1920. He married an Ava Bell and they lived in Piave, Greene Mississippi in 1930. Moved back to Opp and from Opp in 1940 or 41 to Elousie, Florida. Where they live till they died. He had a brother Dolcie S. and a sister Ollie M. who married a Blair. She died in July 1998. Dolice S. may still be alive. He was born in 1917. I believe in Opp. Thank you, Sherry Strickland

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Blair Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1436 Message Board Post: I need an obit look up for Ollie M. Blair. She was born Aug. 1, 1912 and dies July 31, 1998 in Opp, Alabama. I would really appreciate it. Thank You, Sherry Strickland

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: JACKSON/The following surnames are connected by marriage: Robinson, Bradley, Wood, Hart, Hewlett, McBryde, Daniels, Lewis, and Cameron. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1435 Message Board Post: Hi, I'm researching African-American families with the JACKSON surname from Conecuh Township in COVINGTON County, Andalusia, Alabama. My gg-grandparents, William E. "Bill" JACKSON b. abt.1859, mulatto, birthplace Alabama, his wife Ella Hewlett- JACKSON b. abt.1858, mulatto, birthplace Alabama. William E. JACKSON mother name was Nancy b. abt.1845, possibly a slave of Hugh Blount. His stepfather was Nelson (Feagin) Jackson, possibly a slave of Samuel FEAGIN, my family used the FEAGIN surname and later adopted the JACKSON surname after the Civil War. William had two brothers, Jerry JACKSON, born 1861 and Joe (Joseph JACKSON b 1866). Both, William and Ella probably died in the late 1930s; their burial place is at the Florala Baptist Church Cemetery. The following is a listing of William and Ella Jackson’s children, with their spouses: 1. Viola Jackson (m Cawthorn Robinson) 2. Jerry R. Jackson (m Annie Hewlett) 3. Millie Jackson (m1 name unknown) (m2 (first name not known) Wood) and (m3 Henry McBryde) 4. Alice Jackson (m Isaac Daniels) 5. Willie Jackson (died young) 6. Ella Jackson (m Zachariah Lewis) 7. Lindsee Jackson (m George Cameron) 8. Jeppie Jackson (m Mrs. Nannie Bradley) 9. Pinkie Jackson (descents found) 10. William Jackson (died young) 11. Johnnie D. Jackson (m Rosie M. Hart) The book ©¯Black Folks From Pea Ridge In Covington County, Alabama©˜ by Wyley Donald Ward, features my family and other families from Covington County, Alabama. It appears many of their descendents may live in Florida and Ohio. If you descend from these families or have information, please e-mail me. I am more than happy to share the information that I have. Thank you, Sharon-Daniels

Patty, I didn't see Melissa note. What years are you referring to? My husband grew up in Florala and saids he can remember the smell of the peanut boiling and his mother worked at sewing factory. His dad also worked for McDaniel Motors for a while. My husband is Billy Creech. Penny

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Martin>McGuire>Grantham>Murphy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/877.2.1.1.2.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Patty, Glad my message brought some happy tears to you. Yes those wonderful days gone by. What year were you born? I am wondering the time frame. I was born in 1953 and was 7 years old when I lived there. (1960). I will ask my mother if she had any cousin named John Grantham. Grantham would be my mother's mother's maiden name. You may contact me direct if you like at melissamcguire@comcast.net. Always with Reverence, Melissa

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/RS.2ADI/877.2.1.1.2.1.1 Message Board Post: melissa, tears came to my eyes when i read your note. I too remember the old farm stand ,many a days we walked for those fresh boiled peanuts ,you could smell them a mile away. There was a r r track very close to it to the left going back to the old sewing plant my mom worked at.and dad worked for mcdaniel motor co and the zorn brothers. I also went to school with a boy named john grantham my best memory of him was a tall blonde boy who put comic books in his pants one day when the teacher Mrs Garner took him in the cloak room for a paddling whe she found them he was sent to the office mr ziglar. good to hear from you,if you know john let me know how he is doing . bye for now patty

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Foshee Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1434 Message Board Post: I am looking for information about my grandfather born in Red Level, Alabama in 1867.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strickland, Modlin Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1433 Message Board Post: I'm looking for any information on John Marion Strickland. He was born in Alabama, Aug. 23, 1867 and died in Covington County Dec. 14, 1943. He married Arrie Jane Modlin in 1877. They had three children Lester Marion, my husband's grandfather, Dolcie S. and a daughter Ollie M.. John and Arrie were buried in Valley Grove Cemetery in Covington. Any information about this family would be greatly appreciated. Thank You, Sherry Strickland

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/RS.2ADI/1318.7 Message Board Post: I think you posted the Jesse Benson Bozeman family tree, he is my grandfather ,anymore info you have on this familyi would love to have Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gorum Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1020.2.1 Message Board Post: My family was the Gorum's from the Red Level area. I can provide some information, but I too am trying to find the missing pieces. My greatgrandfather was George Washington Gorum. He married twice. The last wife was Delia Ainsworth. My grandfather was George Gaston Gorum, he married Susie Merritt. I think that they had 6 or 7 children. My mother was Lizzie. Some of the other children's names were Ernest, Rosie, Juanita, Sarah, Lizzie (my mother), Henry, Ann, and I think there was one more. Since my mother died about four years ago, I felt that I needed to create a family tree so my children would know where they came from. My Aunt Rosie is a source of some of the history, but I am trying to piece it together.

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/RS.2ADI/1390.2.1 Message Board Post: Are you related to Ira Johnson of Homes county whose wife was a Gavin? Gail Gavin Holzmueller

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hicks Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1432 Message Board Post: I am looking for the death date and obituary for Patterson Hicks. He was born about 1891 in Alabama; taught school in Covington County in 1920's and later became principal of Chilton County High School in 1940's and early 50's. Upon retirement he moved back to Covington County (Florala). Would like any information for a Chilton County High School obituary book. Thank you!

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/RS.2ADI/1431 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on John Henry Reed and wife Olive(Olive Foster?). Born 2-14-1845 Died 10-25-1918 Buried at Wing Baptist Church . In 1910 he was living in the Hart (?)Community of Covington Co.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bozeman Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/65.62.67 Message Board Post: Ron i would like that info also, i just started so i dont have much to share thanks.

[from the Covington Expositor, 4-28-1899] FROM RAT Mr. Editor: Last Saturday night this section was blessed with a fine rain, and it was much needed. All vegitation is now much revived and farm work is progressing well. Last week Mr. Lee MORRIS' dwelling house with all its contents was burned. Mr. MORRIS and wife were away from home at the time of the accident. In the death of Mr. William LEE, week before last, a mother and father lost a good son, and the community a good citizen. The relatives of the deceased have the sympathies of the entire community. A few days ago, I visited the new railroad, which is about three miles from this place, and found things on a boom, indeed. In a distance of 2 miles on the railroad here, there is six new stores doing business and another new building that will soon be finished and occupied. Real estate is on the rise here and the general helath of the community is good. Success to you and the Expositor. H. R. J.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lee Classification: Death Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1429 Message Board Post: [from The New Era, 12-2-1904, p. 4] Mrs. Celia LEE died at the home of her son Hillary LEE at Vera Cruz a few days ago. She was in her 90th year and drawing a pension as the widow of Hillary LEE, a veteran of the War of 1812. She was perhaps the oldest person in the county.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Hallford, MORRIS Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1428 Message Board Post: [from the Andalusia Star, June 14, 1934] "Uncle Bill" Hallford Died Friday Night Mr. W. T. HALLFORD (Uncle Bill as he was better known) who lived near Red Level on Route 2 died Friday night June 8 after 10 days illness. Mr. HALLFORD would have been 75 years of age in July. He leaves a wife and fifteen living children, seven having preceded him to the grave. Mr. HALLFORD was married twice. Eleven children were born of his first marriage, six of these having died. Eleven were born of the second marriage, one having died. He has one daughter married, leaving nine young children at home at the time of his death, the youngest only two months of age. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. L. HOGAN at Fairmount Baptist Church Saturday afternoon. Interment in Fairmount Cemetery. -------------------------------- W. T. Hallford's first wife was Luanna MORRIS, my grandfather's sister.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Gomillion, MORRIS Classification: Deed Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1427 Message Board Post: Deed Book D p. 141 The State of Alabama Covington County} Know all men by these presents That in consideration of the sum of two hundred and twenty-five dollars to me H. C. GOMILLION his heirs and assigns paid by Louizer C. MORRIS the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged I do grant bargain sell and convey to the said Louizer C. MORRIS her heirs and assigns the following described real estate to wit: the East half of Northeast quarter and East half of South East quarter Section 20 Township Six and Range Fourteen situated in Covington County, Alabama. To have and to hold unto the said Louizer C. MORRIS her heirs and assigns forever, and I hereby warrant and defend all lawful claims against said real estate forever. In witness whereof I hereto set my hand and seal this sixth day of October 1884. Attest his Ivey (X) MORRIS H. C. GOMILLION {L.S.} mark The State of Alabama Covington County} I, J. A. HUGHES, a Justice of the Peace and for said County hereby certify that H. C. GOMILLION the Grantor of the within warranty deed after being made acquainted with the contents of the same voluntarily executed the same in my presence on the day the same bears date. Witness my hand this 6th day of October 1884 J. A. HUGHES, JP Filed for Record and duly Recorded 2nd day of October 1888. Malachi RILEY, Judge of Probate ------------------------- Page 140 (directly before deed above) in same Deed Book (D) contains the following U. S. Land Patent (abstract) Homestead Certificate #2440 Application 6098--certificate filed at Montgomery, Ala. Henry C. GOMILLION has est. and consummated in conformity to law E1/2 of NE1/4 and E1/2 of SE 1/4 Sect. 20 T6N R.14E of St. Stephens Meridian 160.66 acre plat Oct. 1, 1883 Recorded Oct. 2, 1888 Vol. 5 p. 133.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strickland, Blair, Duffell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1426 Message Board Post: I would like an obit for Ollie M. ( Strickland ) Blair. She was born in Opp, Ala. I think in Aug. 1912 and died Jul. 1998. She had two brother's Marion Lester Strickland who was born in May of 1899 in Opp, died in Florida. That's how I found her. Dolcie S. Strickland was born in 1917?? not sure, also in Opp. I've been searching a while for Marion. He's the only lead I've had. Marion's son Carlton Spencer Strickland, married Theo Docia Duffell in 1938. The Duffell's were also from Opp. I'd be most thankful for any info on these these families. Thank You, Sherry Strickland

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: coon Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1425 Message Board Post: Cap Coon had a little store on Hwy 55, about 7 miles north of Florala. It was a one room store sitting beside his house, right on the highway. I recently took pictures on my way to Florida, and the house and store are still standing. I would like to find pictures of the store or family from the 40's or 50'.My father's memories of his grandparents(Cap and Martha E. Coon) are at this place. If anyone knows of pictures please let me know. Thanks