"Captain" Swift was so very helpful to my daughter and me when we first visited Selma seeking our Blevins' ancestors a couple of years ago and then again last year. The address is: The Crossroads Visitor Information Center 2207 Broad Street Selma, AL 334-875-7485 This information was on the Selma and Dallas County Map which was given to us at the center, and I would think it is still correct. Irma AHamptonResearch@aol.com wrote: > Would anyone on the list know how to get in touch with the "Senior Citizen" > Mr. Swift who runs the information center in Selma. > Thanks, > Arlene Hampton

Joe, I don't know how far back you're talking about with the Swift family in Dallas County, but Bill Swift is one of Selma's "senior citizens" who still runs a information center in town there. The Swift Drug Store was a fixture in town when I was growing up (50's and 60s) and is still run by family members. I'm afraid I don't know anything about the Swift Plantation, but I'm sure somebody out there has some information on it. ----- Original Message ----- From: Joe Swift (by way of "B.J. Smothers" <smothers@mindspring.com>) <joeswift@hawaii.rr.com> To: <ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, May 29, 2000 10:04 PM Subject: [ALDALLAS-L] SWIFT > ALOHA, > I am interested in obtaining/sharing information on the SWIFT families of > Dallas County and particularly in obtaining information about the Swift > Plantation. > Thank You, > Joe Swift > Kailua, Hawaii >

My great aunt Susan (Walker) TIBBIT died in Selma, Dallas Co., AL. on 11/07/1930. According to her obit she was survived by her husband, W.A. TIBBIT and three daughters: Mrs. W. M. GALLIGHER of 1212 Selma Dr.; Mrs. C.B BARR of Houston, TX. and Mrs. H. R. HENDERSON also of Houston, TX. Was wondering if any other Dallas Co., AL. researchers have any of the above mentioned surnames in their database. Brislin Brothers was in charge of her services ... does that funeral home still exist? Lisa Williams Texas

ALOHA, I am interested in obtaining/sharing information on the SWIFT families of Dallas County and particularly in obtaining information about the Swift Plantation. Thank You, Joe Swift Kailua, Hawaii

Well, I think I would first go to the AL-DALLAS website at http://www.prairiebluff.com/algenweb/dallas/ and look around. There are all kinds of search engines and it is VERY well done, I would say. Here is a hyperlink to the website: <A HREF="http://www.prairiebluff.com/algenweb/dallas/">ALDallas County Genweb </A> Good Hunting, Carole in Delaware

Does anyone have information on an Elias Smith? I think he had three daughters. That is all the information that I have to go on at this moment in time. Herman Walker

Hello List I have a copy of an obituary for my great-aunt, Susan (WALKER) TIBBET. She died 11/07/1930 in Selma, Dallas Co., AL. at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. W.M. GALLIGHER located at 1212 Selma Ave. I know my Aunt had three daughters: Estella/Estelle; Geneva & Alberta. But do not know which one married Mr. GALLIGHER. Does anyone have any information on the GALLIGHER surname in Dallas Co.? Lisa Williams Texas

Dear Suzanne: No didn't even think of the Masons. Good lead. I will try to reach them on the Internet. Many thanks for your help. Roseanna

Please answer on the list as I would like to know also. Kay

Would anyone on the list know where I could find information on the schools that were in Dallas County, AL in the 1830's and 1840's? Thanks, Arlene Hampton AHamptonResearch@aol.com

Dear List: Can anyone give me the names or websites of all the churches to be found in Selma Ala. during 1855 - 1865. Since I can't find RUFUS COCHRAN anywhere else in Selma, I thought I would try the church records, if there were any that weren't destroyed by the War. Many thanks for any help. Roseanna, Fresno, Ca.

Dear Rosanna of Fresno, Have you tried any Masonic orders---they have been around for a long time and they have pretty good records. Unfortunately, I don't know the names of the ones in Dallas County. I live in Mississippi. Suzanne Rmjtracker@aol.com wrote: > Dear List: > > Can anyone give me the names or websites of all the churches to be found in > Selma Ala. during 1855 - 1865. Since I can't find RUFUS COCHRAN anywhere > else in Selma, I thought I would try the church records, if there were any > that weren't destroyed by the War. Many thanks for any help. Roseanna, > Fresno, Ca.

Does anyone in the area know if the Providence Baptist Church (primitive Baptist) which was founded in the mid 1800's is still in existence? A ggggrandfather of mine was one of the founders, and I would like to see if there are any old records from the church which might give info on dates of death for other family members, place of burial, etc. Any help will be appreciated. Leslie Hill LHill42731@aol.com

Still seeking information. New people added to lists may have info. Dorothy Durden ----- Original Message ----- From: dorothy vasvary To: Russell Cty. ; Russell County ; N.Carolina ; Madison County ; Lawrence Cty. ; Lauderdale Cty. ; Jefferson ; Georgia ; Franklin County ; Dallas ; Coosa County ; Colbert County ; Clay County ; ClarkCounty ; Autauga County ; Alabama Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2000 3:19 PM Subject: Durden It has been a long time since we have received any information on the Durdens but am still trying. We really would like to find the parents of Francis Durden, born in North Carolina in 1770 and moved to Georgia before 1793. However, any information on the Durdens would be very helpful. We have received some help, but as you know, we never can get enough. Thanks, Dorothy Durden

--part1_35.5abac7f.265f2dc1_boundary Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Dear List: I've posted this brickwall once before and thought I should try again just in case. (hope springs eternal!!). In the family bible, Rufus Cochran's birth is listed July 8,1858 in Selma, (Dallas Co) Ala. The family story is his parents were killed by Indians and he was raised by kin. At some point, he traveled to Texas with a family named BELL. The only facts we know are, in 1879, Rufus married Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Halford in Waco, Texas. He died in Waco in April 26, 1939. He and Lizzie had several children: Willie Cochran born Oct. 1, 1879 Daniel R. born Jan 31, 1881 Mary Oleavie born May 13, 1884 Marr. Clarence Jenkins, children Percy Edward & Flossie. Flossie marr. Ted Gettinger and lived in Los Angeles and Mary Ollie lived with them. Lucindia born April 27, 1887 Julia born Feb. 16, 1889 Nell born March 30, 1891 Francis born May 30, 1893 John Ransom born July 3, 1895. We did meet some cousins in Long Beach, Calif at P. Edward's death. To my regret, we never exchanged phone numbers If there are any leads, clues, or a memory tucked into the above story, please email me and I will be eternally grateful. We are trying to find out who Rufus' parents or siblings were. Many thanks, Roseanna in Fresno, Calif. --part1_35.5abac7f.265f2dc1_boundary Content-Type: message/rfc822 Content-Disposition: inline Return-path: <Rmjtracker@aol.com> From: Rmjtracker@aol.com Full-name: Rmjtracker Message-ID: <90.4d51aee.265f2ccd@aol.com> Date: Thu, 25 May 2000 21:26:37 EDT Subject: RUFUS COCHRAN BORN 1858, SELMA,ALA. To: cochran-l@rootsweb.com MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit X-Mailer: AOL 5.0 for Windows sub 106 Dear List: I've posted this brickwall once before and thought I should try again just in case. (hope springs eternal!!). In the family bible, Rufus Cochran's birth is listed July 8,1858 in Selma, (Dallas Co) Ala. The family story is his parents were killed by Indians and he was raised by kin. At some point, he traveled to Texas with a family named BELL. The only facts we know are, in 1879, Rufus married Sarah Elizabeth (Lizzie) Halford in Waco, Texas. He died in Waco in April 26, 1939. He and Lizzie had several children: Willie Cochran born Oct. 1, 1879 Daniel R. born Jan 31, 1881 Mary Oleavie born May 13, 1884 Marr. Clarence Jenkins, children Percy Edward & Flossie. Flossie marr. Ted Gettinger and lived in Los Angeles and Mary Ollie lived with them. Lucindia born April 27, 1887 Julia born Feb. 16, 1889 Nell born March 30, 1891 Francis born May 30, 1893 John Ransom born July 3, 1895. We did meet some cousins in Long Beach, Calif at P. Edward's death. To my regret, we never exchanged phone numbers If there are any leads, clues a memory tucked into the above story, please email me and I will be eternally grateful. We are trying to find out who Rufus' parents or siblings were. Many thanks, Roseanna in Fresno, Calif --part1_35.5abac7f.265f2dc1_boundary--

Would anyone have a copy of the periodical Pioneer Trails, Volume 39, Issue 3 July 1997? There is an article on the William Sadler Family. I would like to have a copy of this article. I am willing to pay for the coping and mailing. Thanks for your assistance. Bo Sadler

Mr. Sharp, Noticed your querie on the Dallas rootsweb, and I was wondering if your Sharp roots come from the Lowndes-Dallas-Wilcox area? If so are you related to any Chance's? Norma Williamson williamson@alaweb.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "BOBBY SHARP" <myrbob@uswest.net> To: <ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 7:30 PM Subject: Re: [ALDALLAS-L] TODD - THOMAS > Gray > I have a John Thomas and a Lucy Day listed in my Day file. > Please contact me. > Bobby Sharp > > Gary Todd by way of "B.J. Smothers" wrote: > > > Researching Dallas County for information on my Todd ancestors: > > WILLOUGHBY TODD & family, his son LEWIS JEFFERSON TODD & family, and > > their inlaws JOHN THOMAS & family. > > > > * JOHN THOMAS & LUCY DAY THOMAS farmed in Dallas County c1816-1853. > > > > * WILLOUGHBY TODD & family farmed in the county c1832-1853. > > > > * LEWIS JEFFERSON TODD & NANCY STRINGER TODD resided in the county c1853-1864. > > > > If you have any information to share on any of these families, please > > respond to > > descendant GARY O. TODD, Arlington, TX. Thanks. > > > >

Fredrica, I don't have any information about your Martin, but I am looking for information on Malicia Martin, believed to be from Dallas Co. She married Moses McCullough in 1856. Moses McCullough had a farm on a river in Dallas County, AL during this time. Any information on the children or siblings of your Martins will be most appreciated. Thank you. Arlene Hampton

Norma, None of my Sharp were in that part of Alabama that I know of but my Day line goes back to Dallas County. Bobby Norma Williamson wrote: > Mr. Sharp, > Noticed your querie on the Dallas rootsweb, and I was wondering if your > Sharp roots come from the Lowndes-Dallas-Wilcox area? If so are you related > to any Chance's? > > Norma Williamson > williamson@alaweb.com > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "BOBBY SHARP" <myrbob@uswest.net> > To: <ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2000 7:30 PM > Subject: Re: [ALDALLAS-L] TODD - THOMAS > > > Gray > > I have a John Thomas and a Lucy Day listed in my Day file. > > Please contact me. > > Bobby Sharp > > > > Gary Todd by way of "B.J. Smothers" wrote: > > > > > Researching Dallas County for information on my Todd ancestors: > > > WILLOUGHBY TODD & family, his son LEWIS JEFFERSON TODD & family, and > > > their inlaws JOHN THOMAS & family. > > > > > > * JOHN THOMAS & LUCY DAY THOMAS farmed in Dallas County c1816-1853. > > > > > > * WILLOUGHBY TODD & family farmed in the county c1832-1853. > > > > > > * LEWIS JEFFERSON TODD & NANCY STRINGER TODD resided in the county > c1853-1864. > > > > > > If you have any information to share on any of these families, please > > > respond to > > > descendant GARY O. TODD, Arlington, TX. Thanks. > > > > > > > >

I have a letter dated October 25, 1848 to my ggg-grandfather, Atlas Jones Martin, from his father, John Bethune Martin. At that time, Atlas Jones Martin was a school teacher living in Liberty Hill, Alabama. I believe that to be a "beat" of Dallas County. I don't know if a "beat" is like a "ward" on a census. I think there might have been a town, now dead, in Dallas County named Athens and Liberty Hill might have been in or around that area of Dallas County. The letter also mentions a Dr. Marsh and Lady who lived nearby. Atlas Jones Martin later lived at Martin Station, Alabama, also in Dallas County. His land was about 23 miles out of Selma, between what are now Orville and Safford. He married Harriett (or Harriott) Elizabeth Shields (widow of a Mr. Smith), farmed, was a grocer and raised his children all at Martin Station. Does anyone have any inforamtion on Liberty Hill or Atlas Jones Martin? Thanks so much! Fredreica