New posting: If the following is part of your family we sure would like to work with you. Ruben Arthur (1774-1833), married Mary Hannah Camber Brisbane(1785-1857) Widdow Mary Hannah Camber Brisbane Arthur, and issue William Henry Arthur, Adam Brisbane Arthur, Elizabeth Dale Ancrum Arthur, Mary Margaret Arthur, John Camber Arthur, and Martha Ann Arthur, remove to Alabama va Savannah Ga, and Mobile Ala to Monroe Co Ala(Burnt Corn) 1835. Large families , Monroe Co, Dallas Co and Loudens county. Rd. Adam Brisbane Arthur 1st m Rebecca Atkinson, Baldwin Co Ala, 2nd m Sarah America (Cinna) Robison, issue 14 between two marriages. Elizabeth Dale Ancrum married William Barnes Diggs, at Claiborne, Monroe Co Mary Margaret Arthur married John Alexander English, at Claiborne, Monroe county. large family Monroe Co Ala, John Camber Arthur resided Claiborne, married Mary Gray at that liocation. River boat Capt. issue of 4. Martha Ann Arthur married at Cahawba(Dallas Co) to Judge George R. Evans. Dr. Adam Brisbane practiced in Baldwin Co, Monroe Co, Dallas Co at Cahaba, and in Loudens County. Widdow Mary Hannah Camber Brisbane Arthur died 1857, at Montgomery Ala, and is buried in the Chawba cemetery. we alats believe in share and share alike. Happy Trails, Peter & Frances Arthur Gold

STURDIVANTS John I am doing research on my ancestors the Sturdivants. Purchased in 1957 through a bequest from Robert Daniel Sturdivant and operated by Sturdivant Museum Association willed Antiques from their Estate "Summerfield Plantation" to the City of Selma to open "Sturdivant Hall" as a Museum. John Sturdivant had a business in 1830 that was called "Sturdivant & Hill." They were "The Gin Makers." John Sturdivant was also one of "The Selma Rangers" who volunteer to fight the "Creeks" in East AL. "Tuskegee' They left on 5/25/1836 and returned 8 weeks later 7/14/1836.Their was a Ball and Dance held in their honor. I am writing a BOOK on the Family of STURDIVANTS that came to Selma around the 1800's or possibly earlier? Any info would be greatly appreciated: Please email me at IndianBlood2@Webtv.net

Is Selma University still in operations? Is the Univ. still open? I wrote them a personal check over a year ago and have not received it back. Wrote three (3) follow up and still no reply. I am seeking any information on the Dr. John W. Moorer MD. I understand he has a picture on the wall, somewhere at the Univ. Any help would be appreciated. If there is a University faculty member or student on line, please contact me. This is the man: The SELMA TIMES JOURNAL [Dated Tuesday, January 13, 1942] DEATH CLAIMS NEGRO DOCTOR Moorer Funeral Rites Will Be Held Here On Thursday. Dr. J.W. Moorer practicing negro physician here for more than 40 years, died at his home at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon, funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the First Baptist Church for colored. His life and his career as an outstanding negro physician of the Black Belt exemplified many qualities which serves as an inspiration to others of his race and he was held in high respect by many white friends who were familiar with is years of service to his own people. A graduate of Selma University, he also was long connected with the development of the negro educational institution. He had been a trustee for many years and was treasurer of the board at the time of his death, also having served at one time as secretary. He also was University Physician. Dr. Moorer was active in State and National Negro Baptist work. He held a diploma from Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tenn. and did post-graduate work at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore. Born at Braggs, Ala., practically all of his life was spent in this section and at one time he taught school at Thomasville, Ala. /End/ Sharon/Connecticut

----- Original Message ----- From: dorothy vasvary To: Virginia ; Texas ; Tennessee ; S. Carolina ; Russell County ; N.Carolina ; Madison County ; Louisiana ; Lawrence Cty. ; Lauderdale Cty. ; Kentucky ; JoyCharlie@aol.com ; Jefferson ; Georgia ; Franklin County ; Dallas ; Coosa County ; Colbert County ; Clay County ; ClarkCounty ; Autauga County ; Alabama Sent: Wednesday, September 06, 2000 3:28 PM Subject: My Line, Durdens Hi again, Copied this when I first started research on my family, the Durdens. I do hope that one of these ancestors is in my line, but I need more help from one or more of you. 1. Stephen Durden (1611-1681) m. Mary 2. Jacob Durden, I (1650-1720) m. Ann Hill (1665 -1716). 3. Jacob Durden II (1677-1756) m. Mary Wyatt 1707 Mary Wyatt (1687-1749) 4. Capt. John Durden (1710-1783) m. Mary Coleman 1728 in Ga. Mary Coleman (1715-1779) Moved to be close to the Capt. in Va. Their Daughter was Elizabeth Durden (Heard). 5. John Durden, Jr. (1734-1800) m. Sarah Newton 1753 Sarah Newton (1736-1786) John Jr. R. S. (N. C. Northhampton). 6. William Durden (1775-1850) m. Mary Dekle in 1801. Mary Dekle (1784-1855). 7. Dennis Durden (May 10, 1802-May 25, 1876) m. Pheebe Dillard 1824. Phoebe Dillard (Feb. 26, 1807- April 25, 1874). 8. Albert Neal Durden (March 2, 1828-March 28, 1904) m. Elizabeth Lewis Brinson Jan. 23, 1851. Elizabeth Brinson (April 8, 1833-Oct. 6, 1911). 9. Matthew Silas Farmer (Sept. 18, 1869- June 30, 1920) m. Fannie Ethel Durden Fannie Ethel Durden (July 8, 1871-Jan. 1, 1942) Thank you for any information on the above. Dorothy Durden ____________NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_________ Download Now http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Request a CDROM 1-800-333-3633 ___________________________________________________________

I am researching the Hamrac surname. The name can be traced back to W. Bob Hamrac, last know location Selma Alabama in the early 1900's. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks Dean Roller

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Hi again, Copied this when I first started research on my family, the Durdens. I do hope that one of these ancestors is in my line, but I need more help from one or more of you. 1. Stephen Durden (1611-1681) m. Mary 2. Jacob Durden, I (1650-1720) m. Ann Hill (1665 -1716). 3. Jacob Durden II (1677-1756) m. Mary Wyatt 1707 Mary Wyatt (1687-1749) 4. Capt. John Durden (1710-1783) m. Mary Coleman 1728 in Ga. Mary Coleman (1715-1779) Moved to be close to the Capt. in Va. Their Daughter was Elizabeth Durden (Heard). 5. John Durden, Jr. (1734-1800) m. Sarah Newton 1753 Sarah Newton (1736-1786) John Jr. R. S. (N. C. Northhampton). 6. William Durden (1775-1850) m. Mary Dekle in 1801. Mary Dekle (1784-1855). 7. Dennis Durden (May 10, 1802-May 25, 1876) m. Pheebe Dillard 1824. Phoebe Dillard (Feb. 26, 1807- April 25, 1874). 8. Albert Neal Durden (March 2, 1828-March 28, 1904) m. Elizabeth Lewis Brinson Jan. 23, 1851. Elizabeth Brinson (April 8, 1833-Oct. 6, 1911). 9. Matthew Silas Farmer (Sept. 18, 1869- June 30, 1920) m. Fannie Ethel Durden Fannie Ethel Durden (July 8, 1871-Jan. 1, 1942) Thank you for any information on the above. Dorothy Durden

Hi, Here is early information on the Durdens. If anyone has information on any of the names listed in this brief, please let me know. Durden This name goes back to pre-Norman time, old Anglo-Saxon. The first Durden to America was Stephen who settled in Nanosecond County, Va. in 1640. His son, Jacob Durden, b. 1681, inherited his land, as well as lands in Isle of Wight County, Va. Jacob Durden, Jr. was born Isle of Wight Co. in 1798, Capt. in Rev. War. His son, john Durden, Jr. b. Isle of Wight Co., Va., d. Wilkes Co., Ga. 1800. He was married to Sarah Coleman (1736-1786), and after their marriage moved to Wilkes Co., Ga. to be near their daughter, Elizabeth, who had married Stephen Heard, who was much older then she. John Durden, Jr. and his wife, Sarah Coleman, had seven children, as follows: William Durden, b. 1775 N. C. m. Mary Dekle of Hanover, Germany b. 1784, d. 1855. They first settled in Montgomery Co. Ga. in vicinity of Norristown in 1805. Issue as follows: a. Dennis Durden, b. 1805 Wilkes Co., Ga., d. 1876. b. Eleanor Durden, b. 1809 Montgomery Co., Ga., d. 1862 c. Simeon Durden, b. 1821 Montgomery Co., Ga., d. 1892. d. Ebenezer Durden, b. 1828 Montgomery Co., Ga., d. 1914 e. William Durden, b. 8/15/1817 Montgomery Co. d. 1863 m. Elizabeth Barwick, and had issue: Mary, b. 1838; Nathan N., b. 1830. m. Belinda Kea 5/10/1857 Emanuel Co. Ga.: Martha Jane, b.. 1841; Dennis S. b. 1844; William J. b. 1846; Roan, b. 1842; Eleazer L. b. 1851; and John, b. 1854 m. Patsy Knight (she d. 10/30/1938). Issue: Willie, Norris W. Lucion, Ella, 1883-1884, Eason, Meady m. Ola Yeamons, Bobby, Odie V. ll. Stephen Durden, listed 1805, Hancock Co. Ga. land lottery. lll. Jacob Durden, listed 1805 Ga. land lottery, Montgomery Co. Also on 1820 Emanuel Co. Ga. Census. lV. George Durden. V. Elizabeth Durden m. Stephen Heard and lived Wilkes Co. Ga Vl. John Durden, listed 1805 Ga. land lottery in Montgomery Co Capt. John Durden, Sr., capt. of Va. Militia, listed in Historical Register of Virginians in the Revolution, P. 207, by John H. Gwathmey. His wife, Mary was b. 1786. Their son, John Durden, jr. m. Sarah Newton and settled in Montgomery Co., and Washington Co.,Ga. now part of Emanuel Co. John, Jr. was also a Rev. War Soldier. John Durden, Jr. had a son, Jacob Durden, b. 1755, Rev. War Soldier, who m. 1783 Mary Ann (Mollie) Hilliard, Molly b. 1765 d. 1846. Jacob is listed in Georgia's roster of the Revolution by Lucian Lamar Knight, p. 313, 450, as refugee soldier in Ga. Mollie Hilliard, the dau. of Elias Hilliard of Granville Co., N. C. They had dau., Zilhia who was b. 11/16/1784 N. C. d. after 1860 Emanuel Co., Ga. m. Joshua Roundtree, had dau., Sarah. Dorothy Durden bdotuser@netzero.net

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CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE DIRECTORIES, 1890-91 Located in southern Tennessee, the city of Chattanooga is the county seat of Hamilton County. This database is a transcription of city directories originally published in 1890 and 1891. In addition to providing the residents' names, it provides their addresses and occupational information. The database includes more than 17,300 names, mostly heads of household. Source Information: Ancestry.com. "Chattanooga, Tennessee Directories, 1890-91." [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original Data: "Chattanooga, TN, 1890." Chattanooga, TN: Connelly & Fais, 1890. "Chattanooga, TN, 1891." Chattanooga, TN: Connelly & Fais, 1891. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/4978.htm This database is also included in the 1890 Census Reconstruction Project and can be searched through its main page at: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/census/1890sub/main.htm ____________________________________________________________________ DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEVADA VITAL RECORDS, 1862-1923 Douglas County is located in west central Nevada. To the north is Carson City; Lyon County is to the east, and California is to the west and south. Douglas County includes the towns of Genoa, Minden, and Gardnerville (these three towns plus the surrounding land encompass Carson Valley). Carson Valley is one of Nevada's first settled areas and includes the state's first permanent settlement, Genoa. Since Douglas County was primarily a ranching community, the area was much less transient than those counties whose chief industry was mining. Many of the families found in these records still have descendants living on the same ranches and in the same towns that were inhabited by these early Nevadans more than 100 years ago. This database contains birth records from 1885 to 1900, marriage records from 1862 to 1919, and death records from 1887 to 1923. Source Information: Robinson, Doreen, comp. "Douglas County, Nevada Vital Records, 1862-1923." [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original Data: Microfilmed Douglas County birth, death, and marriage records located at the Douglas County Library in Minden, Nevada and the Nevada State Library and Archives in Carson City, Nevada To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5013.htm ____________________________________________________________________ BOSANQUET, LAMBTON COUNTY, ONTARIO CENSUS, 1901 Bosanquet (pronounced "boh-ZAN-quet") is located in Lambton County. Bosanquet was named in 1830 for Charles Bosanquet, the first chairman on the Canada Company. This database has more than 2,950 entries of residents in the census subdistrict of Bosanquet (C) in the census district of Lambton East (#78) in 1901. It contains the following information for each person listed: full name, sex, race, relationship to the head of the household, full date of birth, and birthplace, as well as the year of immigration to Canada (if not Canadian by birth). The database also includes the National Archives film number, division number, page number, and family number to aid researchers in obtaining a copy of the actual record, if desired. Source Information: MacKinnon, Kathy, comp. "Bosanquet, Lambton County, Ontario Census, 1901." [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000-. Original Data: Government of Canada. "1901 Canada National Census." Canada: National Archives of Canada, 1901. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/5011.htm ____________________________________________________________________ OBSERVER (LONDON, ENGLAND) OBITUARIES, 1996-98 (Update) Source Information: Bell and Howell Information and Learning Company. "Observer (London, England) Obituaries, 1996-98." [database online] Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2000. Original Data: Electronic newspaper newsfeed service of the Bell and Howell Information and Learning Company. To search this database, go to: http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/inddbs/3672.htm

Don't forget the chat tonight. Please join us. DATE: Thurs 8/31 TIME: 8-10 pm CDT (9-11 pm EDT) TOPIC: Wide open. Whatever you want to discuss. WHERE: Wilcox County Chat Room <http://www.prairiebluff.com/wilcox/chat/> B.J. Smothers ALWILCOX-L Listowner Webmaster Wilcox County, Alabama Genealogy http://www.prairiebluff.com/algenweb/wilcox/

>Subject: [ALDALLAS-L] Dardens & Dardens >Sent: 9/1/20 6:03 AM >Received: 8/29/00 8:21 PM >From: dorothy vasvary, bdotuser@netzero.net >Reply-To: ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com >To: ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com > >The following information was compiled by Newton Jasper Darden: > >Abram Durden of Bertie County, North Carolina (who had brothers Josiah and >Jeremiah or Isiah), had a son , Joseph Durden( 1803-1863) who married >Sarah Watson Ding! That last name, Watson, rang a bell! Susan Watson, my gg-gma, b. 1807, was married in Coweta Co., GA, in 1821--all I know about her parents or siblings is that she had a brother Henry. Do you know more about your Sarah Watson? >and had 14 children, all born in Gates County, including >Harriet Jane(the reporter) who married James Elbert Hobbs. William Watson >Durden brother of Mrs. Hobbs, had 10 children, including Elton Tyler >Darden of Atlanta, Ga. born March 22, 1868. Elton Tyler Darden reported >in 1904 that Cornelius Darden of Bertie County was the Durden ancestor, a >Revolutionary soldier, who had a son, William, who served in 1812-14 and >left a family in Bertie County, including William, grandson of Cornelius >Durden, who married Sarah---------- and Joseph Durden who married Sarah >Watson, etc. > >Information from "The Darden Family History" : > >Volumes 16 & 17 of Colonial Records of North Carolina show as >Revolutionary soldiers, Benjamin, Cornelius, John and Mills Durden. > >Mrs.Harriet Jane (Durden) Hobbs of Hampton, Va. (b. March 15, 1837) >reported in 1904 that the Durdens, of Irish descent, "emigrated from England" > >Should anyone have any information on any of the names mentioned in the >above, please contact me. > >Thanks, > >Dorothy Durden . > In Jesus, John (Complete communication info follows:) ===============================================| John M. Gwin e.mail: JMcDGwin@zianet.com Instant Message: zianib EVER BEEN TO A NIBsite? Interested in GENEALOGY? COME AND SEE! http://www.zianet.com/jmcdgwin Snail.Mail address: 1845 Anderson Drive Las Cruces, New Mexico 88001 USA Telephone: (505) 522-2171 Free info about going to heaven! :-) read the Gospel of John in your Bible! --and/or visit http://www.gospelcom.net/navs/navinfo/resources/bridge/bridge.htm ===========================================|

The following information was compiled by Newton Jasper Darden: Abram Durden of Bertie County, North Carolina (who had brothers Josiah and Jeremiah or Isiah), had a son , Joseph Durden( 1803-1863) who married Sarah Watson and had 14 children, all born in Gates County, including Harriet Jane(the reporter) who married James Elbert Hobbs. William Watson Durden brother of Mrs. Hobbs, had 10 children, including Elton Tyler Darden of Atlanta, Ga. born March 22, 1868. Elton Tyler Darden reported in 1904 that Cornelius Darden of Bertie County was the Durden ancestor, a Revolutionary soldier, who had a son, William, who served in 1812-14 and left a family in Bertie County, including William, grandson of Cornelius Durden, who married Sarah---------- and Joseph Durden who married Sarah Watson, etc. Information from "The Darden Family History" : Volumes 16 & 17 of Colonial Records of North Carolina show as Revolutionary soldiers, Benjamin, Cornelius, John and Mills Durden. Mrs.Harriet Jane (Durden) Hobbs of Hampton, Va. (b. March 15, 1837) reported in 1904 that the Durdens, of Irish descent, "emigrated from England" Should anyone have any information on any of the names mentioned in the above, please contact me. Thanks, Dorothy Durden .

Can anyone do a Dallas County Census Look-up for me, Please? I am looking for Charles Patterson and his family in 1870, 1880, and 1900. I would really appreciate this. Thanks. Carol Patterson Davis Orange Park, FL

Herman, I will be happy to do a lookup for you. I don't make it to the library every weekend these days, but will be happy to do this for you when I go. Linda Houston Orlando, FL -----Original Message----- From: HEARLW@aol.com <HEARLW@aol.com> To: ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com <ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, August 27, 2000 9:46 PM Subject: [ALDALLAS-L] ALDALLAS-D Digest V00 #150 >Census Lookup Request: I am looking for any information in the 1870 census >concerning Nelson Flowers, Winnie Williams and Lott Reese. They all resided >in Dallas County. Thanks you for any information that is provided. > >Herman Walker, hearlw@aol.com > > >==== ALDALLAS Mailing List ==== >To post a message send it to ALDALLAS-L@rootsweb.com >To subscribe or unsubscribe send a message to >ALDALLAS-L-request@rootsweb.com or ALDALLAS-D-request@rootsweb.com > >

Census Lookup Request: I am looking for any information in the 1870 census concerning Nelson Flowers, Winnie Williams and Lott Reese. They all resided in Dallas County. Thanks you for any information that is provided. Herman Walker, hearlw@aol.com

Carol, According to Ancestry.Com They have nothing in AL, but Georgia had three marriages: one in 1867, Coweta Co, GA Charles PATTERSON to Martha E POTTS, two Gilmer Co. GA, Charles PATTERSON to Minda R. KEY 1880, and three Terrell GA., Charles PATTERSON to Mary Ann SIMS There was also a Charles PATTERSON who filed homestead papers between 1862-1908 in Denver. Another Charles PATTERSON was on the 1890 Police Census from NY City. On the 1880 Clark Co., Indiana there were two others age 15, and one age 3. Good Luck Susie Bates Orlando, Florida

Charles, If your relatives were buried in Selma look at the cemetery lists for the date of burial. The date of death is usually in the preceeding week. If they died in Alabama, after 1909, look at the Alabama state death record on micro film, they should be listed by year of death then by surname then by given name. Happy Trails, peter.

For a good overview of How to get Death Certificates go to http://www.mindspring.com/~awillcut/deathcerts.htm What I do is with a $tipend and a return envelope, request the Death Index Pages for the year span in search of, with the Surname and Soundex code as the subject. From the WALLACE STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SPECIAL CONNECTION , HANCEVILLE, ALABAMA. (I'll typle you the Zip Code) Sharon/Connecticut

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