Hello to the list, I am attempting to acquire some paternal family history. I have copies of land patents dated 8 Oct 1835, issued to James J. Russum,(my great grand father I think.) in Dallas Cty. Recorded in Cahaba. Also a patent to James Russum, assignee for one Alexander Watson recorded in Cahaba on 16 September, 1833. I haven't been able to pick up on these people after this date. Nor have I been able to find a trace of my grandfather,one J.D.Russum Sr. County coroner of Jefferson Cty.(Bermingham) circa 1939. I have checked marriage license, burial records etc to no avail. J.D. expired approx. 1946 in Birmingham. Anyone have any tips or guidance for sources? Thanks, George Russum