Reposted from the Dallas County Query Board (closed): Looking for Boggs descendents in Dallas Co., particularly Andrew M. Boggs, Josiah N. Boggs, and Milton Reese Boggs. Please e-mail. Thanks. Reply to: Stan McGaha, SMcgaha408@aol.com

Reposted from the Dallas County Query Board (closed): I am looking for any information on my grandfather Morris Smith. He was born in Dallas County. September 17, 1885. His mother's name was Dorthy (Mills) Smith. He was fathered by a white man name Hawkins. He married a women named Ethel Rebecca Moss. They raised a family of three children in Bessemer Alabama. My grandfather owned a store there and worked in the coal mines. My great-grandfather came from somewhere in the Carolina's to Dallas County, his name was Morris Mills and he made wooden farm plows for a living. Any one with any information please contact me. THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!!!!! Reply to: Ethel (Smith) Fennel, EFennell@webtv.net

Reposted from the Dallas County Query Board (closed): Thomas Guy b. abt. 1790 was living in DALLAS CO., ALABAMA in 1823 when his wife died. Thomas Guy's wife was Lucy Penn Guy. When she died she left her husband and 4 infant daughters. Thomas Guy was formerly of Richmond, VA. Virginia is the state where many of my relatives were from. I believe Thomas was the son of William Guy b. 1750 I would like any information about Thomas Guy or Lucy Penn Guy and their daughters. Thanks for your help! Reply to: Betty Guy Austin, baustin@freewwweb.com

Reposted from the Dallas County Query Board (closed): Hi, I am researching Suttles, (Willie James -&- Farriest Gertrude Milstead Suttles), Milstead (James Pink -&- Susan Jane Bates Milstead), Bates (J.C. -&- Emma C.) My maternal grandparents, great grandparents, great great grandparents, are all buried in a row in Plantersville. Anyone have any info? Please email me. Reply to: Ruby, nanathom@aol.com

Hi, My grandfather, Fuller Lewis Kendrick was born in Dallas county March 8, 1879. His father was William Harvey Kendrick, and because William Harvey Kendrick was married three times, there is some confusion about who my grandfather's mother was. One of the wives was Ann George and another was named Elizabeth Hanshaw. The third remains unknown for the time being. Between the 4 of them I was told there were many children, mostly boys. My grandfather married Bessie Pearl Dunn, b. July 17, 1883 in Cheatham Co TN. They were married in B'ham in 1905. I've been trying to find more about the Kendricks and where they came from for quite a while now, with no success. I did find a bunch of Kendricks in Conecuh Co, but haven't been able to make any connection. Any help finding my family will be so greatly appreciated! Trish

"Robert L. Harrell, Jr." wrote: > I am a newcomer to the list and wanted you to know I am interested in > Harrells of all counties. > > Thanks Robert, Wasn't there a small community near Selma or Marion, Al. named Harrell's Crossroads? My ancestors, the Robert Craigs lived there at one time, I believe. I don't have my notes handy, but I believe that is the correct name for the community I am thinking of. Suzanne Coats -- Suzanne Coats Greetings from Mississippi!

After much research and a few trips to Selma we still haven't found the info we need.Maybe some one out there can help. J.Henry Mathews' first name is James. He was listed on the census as J. Henry, so I guess he went by Henry. In the Civil War he fought in the Battle of Selma.He was in Captain Lockett's Company "The City Guards"-9th Alabama Home Guard.He was killed after the battle. We haven't been able find out where or when. Where is he buried? Also does anyone know who his parents were? Any info at all will be much appreciated.

Can anyone tell me about the Crocheron House in Cahaba ? Who built it? Who owned it? Thanks.

Hi, am new to list and originally from Bessemer AL, but lived in Selma in mid 60's. My mother was from "around there" somewhere. My grandparents were Willie James Suttles, 1883-1955, and Farriest Gertrude Milstead, 1890-1950. They both died in Bessemer. Farriest's parents were James Pink Milstead, 1862-1936, and Susan Jane Bates, 1866-1935. Susan Jane's parents were J.C. Bates, 1839-1923, and Emma C. ?, 1854-1923. They are all buried in a row in Plantersville, AL. Willie's parents were Albert Daniel Suttles, 1854-?, and Malvin Hill Moseley, ??. I know they lived for awhile in Perry Co. Any cousins out there? Ruby

I need information on William Fatheree b1817 in Ga. married Mary Stuart, b1822 in Al. They married in Wilcox, Al. They lived in Dallas Co. Al in 1850 & 1860. Children were all born in Dallas Co. Al. They were: #1 Isabella Ann #2 Elizabeth #3 Mary J. #4 Amanda Caroline #5 John #6 Diddie Keenan #7 Arabella Where did William & Mary Stuart live after 1860 & when did they die? I would also like to know where they are buried. Any information will be greatly appreciated. Dean griffin729@msn.com

I am still researching Moses Bridges who was in Dallas Co., AL in the early 1830's. Glenda

Francis AVANT was born ca.1775-1790 in Marion County, SC(or nearby county) He married Elizabeth CASE ca. 1808-1809. Elizabeth CASE is the daughter of John & Lucy CASE. Offspring of the couple are: Catherine M. Avant, b. 1810 who m. David D. Dumas; Mary Avant b. bef 1814 who m. James Downes; Nancy Ann Avant b.15 Jan 1815 who married John G. O'Neal; Lucy T. Avant b. ca. 1818 who married William H. Hall; Nathan T. Avant b. 1820 who married Theodocia Wilson and John C. Avant b. 1822 who married Nancy D. Meredith. I am seeking information on Francis AVANT's parentage. Believe him to be the son of John AVANT who was the son of Jonathan AVANT who was the son of Caleb AVANT. Looking for confirmation. Francis AVANT died before 1828 leaving his widow, his oldest daughter and his other 5 minor children. At some point between John C. Avant's birth (youngest child) and 1828 the family left Marion County, SC and made their way to Dallas County, AL. I find court records of Elizabeth CASE AVANT having a guardian appointed for the minor children when she remarried a Charles LEOPARD ca. 1827./1828. Seeking information that would pinpoint Frances AVANT's death date and estate. Also seeking more information on this Charles LEOPARD that Elizabeth (Francis Avant's widow) married. They had two children William and Charles born in Dallas County, AL ca. 1828-1832. The two Avant son's Nathan and John moved to south Arkansas and I believe so did Lucy and her husband William Hall. Later the two half-brothers, William and Charles Leopard joined their Avant half-brothers in Arkansas. Suggestions and information welcome. Will share what information I have on his descendants. Carol Smith ccsmith@cei.net

I am posting this to warn others about problems with Census Microfilm Expeditors . I was lured to order several microfilm copies from this company with "guarantees" of "speedy delivery" and "low price" . My order was placed in October of 1998 and as of this posting I have not received the order or a refund after numerous contacts with Steven Jensen at this firm . In his occasional replies he repeatedly gave false information to me as to the status of the order and cashed the check when mentioned stopping payment on it ( dumb on my part ) .I have copies of all documents and correspondences for those interested . Complaints have been filed with the Better Business Bureau and the United States Postal Inspectors , they have informed me that even they can't order this company to give a refund , but may seek criminal charges . I guess small claims court is next . If you are seeking genealogy resources......consider my experiences with this "Firm". Thank you , Kenneth Sartin

I am a newcomer to the list and wanted you to know I am interested in Harrells of all counties. Thanks

I'm searching for information about/any clues concerning three sons of Elizabeth Woods Reed/JosiahReed. Elizabeth Woods and Josiah Reed arrived in Dallas County ca 1818 from Kentucky, and married shortly thereafter. They had the following children: Cynthia Lorain (b 1825), James Edward (b ca 1827), William Luther (b ca 1828), Martha Elizabeth (b ca 1831), Emily Jane (b ca 1833), and three others sons, Cyrus Byers, Finis Ewing and John. Cynthia and James Edward went "west" in 1847, and settled in Louisiana. William Luther also went west in 1847, but returned to Dallas County the following year. Martha Elizabeth married H.H. Harrison in Dallas County in 1855. Emily married David Russell, and remained in Dallas County, at least until 1870. What happened to William Luther, Cyrus, Ewing, and John? Cyrus was living in the household of his cousin Margaret Isabella Woods Houston, in Bibb County, in 1870? But what happened to him afterward? Were William Luther, Cyrus, Finis Ewing and John in the Confederate army? Were William Luther or John or Ewing killed during 1861-1865? Their father, Josiaha Reed, died, probably in 1849-1850; his will was probated in 1850. Their mother, Elizabeth Woods Reed, died on 3 July 1867, age 68; she was buried in the Lenabon (Mt Vernon) Cemetery, near Summerfield. The estate documents of Elizabeth Reed named as heirs only Cyrus Byers, Emily Russell, Martha Harrison, and the children of Cynthia Armstrong and James Edward Woods, both dead by 1867. What happened to these Reed sons -- William Luther, Finish Ewing, John, apparently dead by 1867? And what happened to Cyrus Byers after 1870? Any clues or hints or records would be greatly appreciated. I am glad to share a sizeable Reed/Woods file. Thank you, Robert E. Parrott, Knoxville TN.

Searching for info on my grandmother's family. Her name was Willie PROCTOR, b. 16 Aug 1878 in Sunny South (Wilcox County) Alabama ... married 4 Sep 1901 in Marengo County to Martin Hampton HOLLER of Vicksburg, Mississippi. I've been told most of the PROCTOR family was in Marengo and Dallas Counties ... <any> connection at all would be sincerely appreciated. Willing to share. Rich Holler rholler@www.insolwwb.net The Hollers of Vicksburg ... http://www.insolwwb.net/~rholler/ The Holler-Net ... http://www.insolwwb.net/~rholler/net.htm

Peter FEULNER [FOULNER] and his wife Margaret[ta] are found on the 1860 Dallas County census P. 787. They both list their place of birth as Bavaria, Germany. I am searching for any information related to when and where they entered the United States, as well as the name of the ship they came on. I would appreciate any help anyone can provide. Bob Stuart ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I just joined this list and want to list my surnames from Dallas County that I am researching. They are, as follows: Weisinger, Pierce, Grumbles and Garrett. My GGG-Grandfather, John Mason Garrett, b. 3/6/1805 in SC, married Sarah Marshall Grumbles, Daughter of Benjamin Grumbles and Keziah Pierce of Dallas County, on 1/10/1828 in Dallas County, AL?. Dates are from family bible of John M. Garrett, location of marriage not confirmed. They had the following children: Nancy b. 11/9/1828; James b.6/2/1830; Francis Elizabeth b. 5/5/1832; William Mason b. 8/18/1834; and an infant b.&d. 5/8/1848. Sarah M. died in Aug. 1849 in AL or AR. John M. and children were in Union County, AR by 1850 census report. John Jacob Weisinger b. 12/5/1810 in SC, first married Permelia Ann Graves, daughter of Davenport Graves & Nancy McElroy of Dallas County, abt 1835. They had a son, Thomas F. b. 1837 and a daughter, Nancy E. b. abt 1839. Permelia died of typhus fever abt. 1840 along with her mother Nancy Graves. In mid 1840's John J. along with his two small children and his aged parents left Dallas County and went by boat, from Mobile to New Orleans and upriver from New Orleans to the Ouachita River and landed at Champagnolle Landing, Union County, AR. On Feb. 19, 1854 John J. married Francis Elizabeth Garrett, dau. of John M. and Sarah Garrett in Union County, AR. They were married by John Grumbles, J.P. also from Dallas County. They had the following children: Franklin Pierce b. Nov. 1854; Mary Louisa b. Mar., 1859; John R. b. 9/18/1859; Ellen b. 1863. John R. had a twin brother William who died at birth. I am descended from John R. Weisinger. Would love to hear from anyone researching any of the families above and will be happy to share my info with anyone. Urban Wilson urbanwilson@msn.com

I am researching William Hutchinson NORRIS, a well known figure in Dallas County circa 1830's-40's-50's. In the late 1830's he was a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and during 1840's, he was a State Senator. No bit of information is too trivial, and my main goal is to find the identity of his mother. He left his parents home in Georgia when he was about 18 or so (1818) and moved to Alabama and resided in Wilcox, Perry, Dallas and finally Monroe Counties. In 1865, he took all of his family, with the exception of his son Francis Johnson NORRIS and migrated to Brazil where he died in 1893. Any information will be greatly appreciated....C B Jones, Melbourne, Fl (He was my 2nd g grandfather)

SHARING SOME INFORMATION WITH ALL... If you are wondering if a certain cemetery was included, just contact Craig and he'll check for you. Read material below carefully... =============================== Craig Remington at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa is updating a state cemetery book for the whole state of Alabama and wants any corrections or additions to his previous listings for each county. > Send him an email at: cartlab@bama.ua.edu and be sure and tell him what county the cemetery is in, in Alabama and tell him all about this cemetery and where it is located so that he can include it in his upcoming book for the state. He doesn't need the names of people buried there, just the name and location of the cemetery. He is afraid that some cemeteries have been missed or need some corrections to the directions for getting there. > Any others who know of additions or corrections, please contact Craig. His maps of each county are professional and wonderful! > He will even check to see if the cemetery you are inquiring about is already listed and if it is listed correctly. He wants your help so that this will be very accurate. > His email again is: Craig Remington > cartlab@bama.ua.edu > > Pass this note along to any other lists you belong to in Alabama. He will appreciate it. > >Ceya >Reminder@snowhill.com