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/1510.1.1 Message Board Post: Susie, I am posting this for my friend Darrell Neese of Mobile. Darrell is in his 60's. He is son of Bazel Neese of WWII age, son of Lewis W. (Capt. Bill) Neese, son of William Neese, born abt 1845, son of Jacob Neese who married a Patterson of Covington Co. He is searching for leads on his family burials. If you e-mail me directly I can put you in touch by phone with Darrell. Hope this helps. Art

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/1510.1 Message Board Post: Can you tell me any more about this Jacob Neese? I too am searching Neese name in Covington county. Susie

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/1359.1 Message Board Post: I am a grandaughter of Jess and just recently discovered where he was born and raised. Would like any information on the family.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: crawford, bradshaw Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1622 Message Board Post: How would I locate a record of birth which I believe took place in 1877. Individual was Clara Bradshaw seeking info on her father. Possible death prior to 1880 census. I know his last name to be bradshaw but that is all her death certificate said. Any direction you could point me in would be a huge help thanks chelle

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rainer, Delmar, Chesser, Kirkpatrick Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1620 Message Board Post: *My Note* Edith Rainer was the daughter of Robert Kenyard Rainer and Mary Frances (Smith) Rainer. She was my Great Aunt. Her sister, Kate, was my grandmother. Edith's paternal grandparents were: James D. Rainer and Martha Ann (Jones) Rainer. Her maternal grandparents were: Henry C. Smith and Ione Ann (Wallace) Smith. ---------------- From the Lowndes Signal newspaper dated December 24, 1981 Mrs. Kirkpatrick Passes Mrs. Edith R. Kirkpatrick, a resident of Fort Deposit for 35 years, died on Wednesday, December 16th, following a brief illness. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Kate Tate, Opp; Mrs. Maggie Lee Delmar, Lake Wales, Florida; and Mrs. Trudie Chesser, Albany, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, December 18 in the chapel of Dunklin-Herndon Funeral Home in Greenville with the Reverand John Clelland officiating. Burial was in Myrtlewood Cemetery in Fort Deposit with Dunklin-Herndon directing. Pallbearers were her nephews, Bob Howell, Robert Delmar, Sam Cates, Bobby Davis, Leo Stringer and Bill Williamson. ------------------------- I also have a copy of Edith's last will & testament and the copy of her death certificate.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rainer, Delmar Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1619 Message Board Post: I have 2 obituaries for Robert Kenyard Rainer, also known as, R.K. Rainer. He was my great-grandfather. A picture of him is included in one of the obituaries, however, that obit is too long to post here. If you are interested in a scan of these obits, send me an email. Here is the shorter obit: It is from a Dothan, AL newspaper dated January 9, 1939. R.K. Rainer dies at Opp Rites held for father of Dothan Resident Funeral services for Robert K. Rainer, eighty, of Opp, father of J.R. Rainer and Mrs. Charles Delmar of Dothan, who died early today following a short illness, were held at 2 p.m. today at the First Methodist church of Opp. Burial was in Hickory Grove cemetery, near Opp. Surviving are his wife, two sons and five daughters.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rainer, Sellars, Cobb, Delmar Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1617.1 Message Board Post: After looking through more of the articles and newspapers, I found 2 more obituaries for Robert Samuel Rainer. If anyone would like a scan of these obituaries, send me an email. For anyone who is interested, his date of death is: 13 Aug 1979 Here is another Obituary: Funeral services for Robert Samuel Rainer, 85, Opp, were held at 4 p.m. Aug 14, from Rainer's Funeral Home. Rainer, who died at 12:25a.m. Aug 13, at Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery, was a funeral director for more than 41 years and was owner of Rainer's Funeral Home until his retirement in 1962. A veteran of World War I, Rainer was a resident of Opp for 68 years. He was an active Rotarian for 25 years and had been an honorary Rotarian since 1968. He was a life member of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John Carmichael at Rainer's Funeral Home. Burial was in Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens. Casket bearers were Ray Jeffcoat, Carroll Pierce, Hubert Sullivan, Ken Clemmons, J.L. Nolen and B.B. Hall. Rainer is survived by his wife, Mattie Lea Cobb Rainer of Opp, three daughters, Dorothy Rainer Sellars of Opp, Alive Rainer and Clarice Rainer both of Winston Salem, NC, four sisters, Mrs. Trudie Chesser of Albany, GA, Mrs. Maggie Lee Delmar of Lake Wales, FL, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick of Fort Deposit, AL, and MRs. Kate Tate of Opp, and two grandchildren, Bill Sellars of Atlanta and Lee Sellars of Opp.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wooten Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/314.358.429.1 Message Board Post: Does your data connect with these? WOOTEN, Elizabeth M b: 23 MAY 1817 in Rutherford Co, NC or TN d: 7 NOV 1855 in probably Lauderdale Co, AL WOOTEN, William b: ABT. 1775 in maybe NC d: AFT. 1840 in probably Rutherford Co, NC

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: McQuage Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADI/1330.1.2 Message Board Post: A friend found for me a 1900 Census from Marleboro, SC where 3 boys - Monroe age 13, Bogan age 10 and Aubry age 7 were living with a family surnamed, Sturges. If this is my great grandfather, Bogan, then I am very curious as to why he and his brothers were living, apparently, with a foster family in South Carolina when he was born in Red Springs, Robeson, NC? And who and where were their parents? Bogan was married and living in Andalusia, Covington Co., AL by 1910. I found he and his wife (my great grandmother) Fanny, in the 1910 Census in Andalusia. I found he, Fanny and 3 boys, Basil, Glen (my grandfather) and Morgan in a 1920 Census living in Chickasaw AL. Can someone shed some light on this mystery? Also, is there anyone on this board that lives in or around Andalusia that would be willing to do a little research on my original post about the 3 siblings of my grandfather that died when they were children? 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/rw/RS.2ADI/277.2 Message Board Post: I too am interested in knowing where the Harper Cemetery is. My ggg grandfather was William Harper and is supposed to be buried there. Luvinia was my gg grandmother Madelyn Stark

Dear Covington List Members, This is my first posting. I am researching the family of Julia Ann McKinney who was born in 1948. Her father was Wesley Stewart McKinney, b. Dec. 1911 in Covington County, Alabama. Wesley can be found in 1930 as W. S. McKinney at age 18 on the Norfolk, VA Naval Base. In 1920, at age 8 it appears that he is living with his grandparents, Mattie and Middleton McKinney. He is listed as Stewart McKinney. I have not been able to determine who Wesley's parents are. I cannot find Mattie and Middleton in 1910 or 1900. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. Margaret Oliver

Can some one look up a Thomas J Beard born 1836 Ga died something after 1860.Married Mary harper befor 1860.Where are they buried at? Debra Maddox Wilson Greenback,Tn

Looking for where Gosper Donaldson is buried at?He was born 1822 and married Mary Polly Donaldson.Gosper is the son of Soverign Donaldson and brother to John Donaldson that lived in Coffee Co.Gosper children were Thomas,Sarah and Susan. Debra Maddox Wilson Greenback,Tn

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/1499.1.1.1.2.1 Message Board Post: I am not familiar with the more recent men that you name, but I do have information on the ancestors of Josh Stanley - William Joshua Stanley, of Covington County, AL. If you are still on-line and hunting information, please contact me.

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/814.1.1.1.1.2 Message Board Post: Jan, I am a little slow in focusing on this - but is your Mary Adkinson the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Adkinson and Sarah Pardue Kelly? If so, her name is Martha A. E. Adkinson (likely Ann Elizabeth, the various Adkinson descendants used this name repeatedly). If so, I have more information on her ancestors - although you may have this line well researched. And which John Helms did she marry? (Who were his parents?) I likely have more on him, also.

My Cary C. Carpenter b. 1856 & died in 1930 in Florala. He first married Joanna Griffin, born abt. 1856 also. Cary is with his Father William Bailey Carpenter in 1870 & I do not know the parents of Joanna/Johanna/Joe-anna- spelled all sorts of ways. She appears with Cary in 1880 with 3 children. So they married young. Oddly the oldest is George & age 11, which may be a Census taker mistake, Then Jesse Monroe, my great, Great Grandfather, age 5 which is correct & Gussie Eldridge Carpenter age 3. In 1900 in Covington, Joanna CarpenDer is stating to be a widow, but Cary Carpenter has remarried an Elizabeth Carter in 1895. I am not sure the year Joanna Griffin & Cary Carpenter Married, I have 2 of her children's death certs that claim she was a maiden name Griffin. She was living with her great grand daughter & her husband in 1930 in Santa Rosa Fl. when she died. I have been chasing Miss Joanna over 5 years to find nothing to put her with any parents. I do have her death certificate. Cannot locate an Obit. Joanna had a daughter Mary Ellen who also died in 1930 of Malaria in her second married. Now her death certificate says that her mother was MaryAnn Griffin. Of course her daughter was deceased so it was 2nd handed info, but I thought I'd throw that info in. She was never called MaryAnn in any Census at all, but who knows. Cary and Joanna also had a John Dosh Carpenter but I have never been able to locate anything at all on him period after the 1900 Census in Rose Hill Covington. George disappeared also and was not found near or with his Mother, Joanna in 1900, he remains a mystery also. Any help would be great !! Lisa

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/243.373 Message Board Post: I think we are researching the same Carpenter family lines. Have you found the parents of John Griffin Carpenter?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Rainer Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADI/1617 Message Board Post: I recently acquired several old Opp newspapers which included articles and obituaries. If you would like a scan of this obituary, email me. (There is a pic included.) *Note* Robert Samuel Rainer is the son of R.K. Rainer & Mary Frances Smith, grandson of James D. Rainer and Martha Ann (Jones) Rainer. He was my Great Uncle. Rainer: Funeral services for Robert Samuel Rainer, 85, of Opp, were held at 4p.m. August 14, from Rainer's Funeral Home. Rainer, who died at 12:25a.m. August 13, at Baptist Medical Center, Montgomery, was a funeral director for more than 41 years and was owner of Rainer's Funeral Home until his retirement in 1962. A veteran of Worl War I, Rainer was a resident of Opp for 68 years. He was an active Rotarian for 25 years and had been an honorary Rotarian since 1968. He was a life member of the Alabama Funeral Directors Association. Funeral services were conducted by the Rev. John Carmichael at Rainer's Funeral Home. Burial was in Peaceful Acres Memorial Gardens. Casket bearers were Ray Jeffcoat, Carroll Pierce, Hubert Sullivan, Ken Clemons, J.L. Nolen, and B.H. Hall. Rainer is survived by his wife Mattie Lea Cobb Rainer of Oppl three daughters, Dorothy Rainer Sellars of Opp, Alice Rainer and Clarice Rainer both of Winston Salem, N.C.; four sisters, Mrs. Trudie Chesser of Albany, G.A., Mrs. Maggie Lea Delmar of Lake Wales, FL, Mrs. Edith Kirkpatrick of Fort Deposit, and Mrs. Kate Tate of Opp, and two grandchildren, Bill Sellars of Atlanta and Lee Sellars of Opp.

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/1612.1 Message Board Post: I would love to see the Ard picture and see if anyone here can identify it. My email is breezer7@bellsouth.net. Thanks so much. Pat

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/RS.2ADI/766.1.1 Message Board Post: Would you email me directly at KennyShackleford@aol.com? Mom is the soul survvior of 9 children. She is 89. I'm quite certain it has been a long time since she has seen any of Aunt Minnie's children and family members and the next time I see her I would love to take her to visit. I do have a good deal of info to share as well. Kenny Shackleford Son of Naomi Dean Shackleford