I have on my kitchen wall a Map of the Twon of Cahawba, Ala Dallas County Platted 1818 Alabama's first Capitol - compiled from materials on file at the Alabam,a State Dept of Archives. On that map is listed the "Residence of Colonel Rees D. Gayle." Also listed on the map is the "Office and Residence of Colonel George W. Gayle." My mother has a book titled "Memories of Old Cahaba" by Anna M. Gayle Fry. I believe she was a descendent of one of the above mentioned Gayle gentlemen. One of the Gayles, Tommy Gayle, still lives in Selma. His son is named Thomas Gill Gayle the somethingth so I would guess that's his full name. Tommy Gayle had a brother who died as a young man, but I can't recall his name. Good luck in your search. Fredreica Ralph & Debbie McNabb wrote: > I am new to the list and am researching the following surnames. > Rees > Pentecost > Gayle > > They all came from Va.>S.C.>Ala. > > John Rees married Mary Pentecost abt. 1750-1760. Their daughter Mary > Pentecost Rees married Matthew Gayle. They all moved from Va. to S.C. > Then they moved to Ala. and finally settled in Dallas Co. > > Thanks, > Debbie

Do you happen to see any Meador/Meadows on your map?? I am looking for John Meador that left a Will in Dallas Co about 1833, he had a child born about 1818 and was a widow in 1820 and living with his son Ira in 1830. Ira moved to Scott Co Miss before 1850 and died there. Any help most welcome. Do not know John wife name. Would love to know her name and where they are buried. Thanks Virginia