Additional information from my bits and pieces: George Washington Cook, s/o Johnson Cook, b NC married Louira Aldridge, on June 29, 1830 in Muhlenberg C,o, KY: Daughter Emily A. Cook 2nd married Nancy Jane Aldridge O'Conner, Hopkins Co, KY 1849. Nancy believed to be sister to Louira Aldridge Cook, d 1847 or 1848 Hopkins Co, KY. Second marriage may have ended when Wasington sued for divorce and went to Franklin Co, IL. Information on Death cert of daughter says that Louira Aldridge was boin in NC. I have found wrong information on some death certs. Hoping someone has further informtion on these Aldridges. Also researching. Lanier, Brewer, Tucker, Webster, Springfield, Owen, Childers, Seymore, Hackett, Cannon and more gijoeww2@plateautel.net

Good Evening from the high desert of northern New Mexico I am looking for information on George Washington COOK, born NC who married ALDRIDGE , perhaps in Hopkinsville, KY. It is said that when the first wife died, he married her sister. He was in Hopkins Co, KY early on and then to Franklin co, IL before the Civil War/ WBTS. Any information appreciated and will share information. Rebuilding my FTM as hard drive crashed, working on bits and pirces now. gijoeww2@plateautel.net D-Day to Berlin via the Bulge.

Searching for information about George ALDRIDGE b. 1857 in MS. Married Irene EILAND in 1889. They had at least six children Golden, Monroe, Plummer, Crommer, Buster and Cambell. Any leads would be appreciated. Doris

Searching for information about George ALDRIDGE b. 1857 in MS. Married Irene EILAND in 1889. They had at least six children Golden, Monroe, Plummer, Crommer, Buster and Cambell. Any leads would be appreciated. Doris

With the latest Aldridge query on this list reminded me of my need to find information on the Aldridge family in my database. If anyone connects with this family please contact me. Thanks Jo kester@saber.udayton.du Descendants of William ALDRIDGE 1 William ALDRIDGE b: ? in ?, IL .. +? ......... 2 Joseph ALDRIDGE b: September 24, 1870 in Edwardsville, Madison, IL d: October 19, 1929 in St. Louis, St Louis, MO ............. +Ethel VICKERS CUSTER b: 1875 .................... 3 Kenneth ALDRIDGE b: January 29, 1907 d: February 1976 ........................ +Grace BOND b: in San Bernardino, CA ......... 2 ? ALDRIDGE ............. ? BRIGGS Old letters from CA identify Ethel, wife of Joseph Aldridge, was a cousin of my Grandma. Joseph Aldridge was hit by a car and died a few days later. He was a telegraph operator. He lived at 5019 Maple Ave in St Louis, MO Accident occurred at Kings Highway & Page Blvd in St Louis, MO. Funeral at the Provost Chapel, 3710 N. Grand Blvd. He was a member of the Euclid Ave Baptist Church. His sister: Mrs. P. R. Briggs of Jacksonville, IL. Could this be another son of Joseph Aldridge? Joseph Aldridge born 8 Apr 1903 died 13 Feb 1938

Looking for Herbert Edward Arledge b. 1875 d. 1944 in Del Rio Texas. Married Mattie Ellen Lemons in 1899. They had the following children: Hazel, William, Pearlie, Elmo, Francis and Louis Any connections? Norma Karter

This piece pertains mainly to the 1800's. --Leslie ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ March 2, 1905 This article was published in 1905 in the "Old Settlers Column" in the weekly newspaper, "The Marshfield Mail", Marshfield, Missouri Webster County, Missouri Early Settlers The founder of the Aldridge Family of Webster County was RICHARD and LUCY (Pleasant) ALDRIDGE. Richard Aldridge was born in North Carolina. His father was a Revolutionary War soldier who at one time was captured by the British and held captive for some time. He made his escape by snatching a musket from a guard and fighting his way out. Lucy (Pleasant) Aldridge's father was also in the Revolutionary War. Both died in North Carolina. Richard Aldridge with his wife, Lucy, and five children, the oldest of whom was twelve years old, came to Missouri and settled in what is now Webster County in the year 1839. The Aldridges in North Carolina were farm owners and when they were ready to start west were better prepared for travel than many other early settlers. Instead of the ox-cart and heavy wagon, they traveled in carry-alls, a kind of carriage, but far different from the carriages of today. These carry-alls were three in number and were each drawn by a single horse. In this way the 800-mile journey was made by the family. Mr. Aldridge was accompanied to his new home by his brother-in-law, Samuel Grier, the founder of the Grier Family of the west part of the county. When the two families arrived, they purchased "claims" near the same point, Richard Aldridge buying a claim from John Goss and Samuel Grier a claim from Mrs. Hoover, a widow, the mother of George Hoover of Elkland. The claim purchased by Aldridge was what is now the Bedford Aldridge farm and was the first land entered at the Springfield Land Office. To Richard and Lucy Aldridge were born nine children: Bedford, Joseph, Malinda, Micajah, Francis, Catherine, Jane, Rufus, and Nathaniel. The father died in 1853 and the mother in 1867. BEDFORD ALDRIDGE was born in North Carolina in 1828 and came to Missouri with his parents. He married when grown, Miss Christine Grimes, who was also born in North Carolina. They settled on a claim given to the son by his father where Bedford is living at present, the good wife having died a few years ago. Bedford was the father of four boys and two girls. Two of the boys, Will and Joe, and one daughter, Tinie, are still at home. The other children live in Greene County. JOSEPH ALDRIDGE was born in 1829, and after staying with his father until 1849, he joined the gold hunters bound for California where he stayed two years. By this time he had amassed a quantity of gold and started for home by way of Cape Horn. On the voyage home he sickened and died and was buried at sea. His friends who were with him brought the gold back and delivered it to his father. MALINDA ALDRIDGE married William Henslee who was also a North Carolinian. There were six children born to this union. J. P. Zera Henslee of Hazelwood Twp. was the oldest child. Mrs. Zera Henslee was a Miss Mackey, a sister of Sheriff Mackey. MICAJAH ALDRIDGE was born in 1832 and is the best known member of the family in Webster County. He married Miss Elizabeth Moore in 1854 and settled on a farm near his father's homestead. A short time later he located on what is now the Cass farm, ten miles south of Marshfield and opened up one of the best farms of the county. He sold his farm in 1885 and came to Marshfield where he has been in business since. Mr. Aldridge was the father of four children: Mrs. Martha Brooks, wife of Judge Brooks; Mrs. Candice Florance, wife of Clay Florance, the miller; Mrs. Allie Taggard, wife of Frisco Agent Taggard of Seymour; and Roy Aldridge now in St. Louis. There are several grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two of these are children of Hassar (Brooks) Grier, and one child of Ella (Brooks) Sayers, all grandchildren of Judge Brooks and great-great-grandchildren of the founder of the Aldridge family. Elizabeth Aldridge died in the 90's and Mr. Aldridge again married, this time choosing Mrs. Dora O'Shea, a dressmaker who came here from St. Louis. Her former home was Tenn. CATHERINE (Aldridge) REED was born in 1837. She was the wife of John Reed, who now lives with his son south of Marshfield. Mrs. Reed died several years ago. JANE (Aldridge) FORD was born after the family arrived in Missouri. She married Rufus Ford, a brother of Leander Ford who now lives in Marshfield. Mrs. Ford died a few years ago. Her children live in Greene County. RUFUS ALDRIDGE married a Miss Chandler and lived in Springfield where he died several years ago. His wife and children now live in Springfield. NATHANIEL ALDRIDGE, the youngest child, was born in 1845. He married a Miss Sams and lived in this county until 1870, when he moved with his family to Ozark County. He was killed in a quarrel with a neighbor about ten years ago. Both parties to the quarrel shooting and killing each other at the same time. His descendants live there and in the west. The ALDRIDGE FAMILY came to Missouri twenty years after the first settlers arrived, but found the country only sparsely settled when they arrived. For many years they used a wooden moulboard plow and often found it necessary to pound their corn for meal in a mortar made by burning out a block of wood. A wooden maul was used for a pestle. Letters from old friends in North Carolina would come without envelopes and would be held by the postmaster until a postage fee of 25 cents was paid by the receiver. The Aldridge boys were generally too busy with their farm work to spend time hunting, but the oldest son, Bedford, spent some time at the sport and became one of the best rifle shots of the county. As stated above, Micajah Aldridge is the best known member of the family. He is now nearly 75 years old, but is strong and active yet. He is an energetic worker and will do more work in a day than most men of half his age.

Ok, I've come to the conclusion that this MUST be my Great Grandfather, William Aldridge, in the census excerpt below. Does anyone recognize the family he is living with? White County, ARK, Gray Twp, 1870 MANN, Samuel (looks like) 62yr Male Farmer from Virginia '', Elizabeth, 17, F, housekeeper, TN ", William, 12, M, -- , TN ", Joel S., 17, M, farm laborer, TN ", Elizabeth, 17, F, housekeeper, AR ALDRIDGE, A., 27, F, "at home", TN ", William, 7, M, --, AR NOLAN, David, 55, farm laborer, TN Wm.'s father died the year he was born, and his mother went to live with an "Uncle", according to my Grandfather. I have no idea what the "A." stands for, nor do I know Wm's father's name. My Grandfather had said she, Wm's mother, went to live with a family named "Main" or some spelling variation thereof, but this is the closest thing I've found, what with needing to find an Aldridge female living with a 6ish year old son. Any ideas, comments, suggestions? Laura

I left out the last few generations leading to me so here it is again. 1 James Aldridge +Rachel Belcher 2 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1760 d: Abt. 1822 in Pike Co KY ?? +Rachel Treadway 3 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1788 in Near Big Sandy River, VA d: in Flyod Co KY AKA (Facts Pg): William\James Aldridge +Margaret "Peggy" b: Bet. 1785 - 1790 AKA (Facts Pg): Margaret "Peggy" Muncy 4 James Wesley? Aldridge b: Abt. 1815 in VA d: Bef. 1860 +Mary "Polly" Chapman b: Abt. 1815 in VA m: Bef. 1835 5 James Aldridge b: May 1856 in VA +Elizabeth Muncy b: January 1865 in WV 6 John B. Aldridge b: November 1882 in WV d: Abt. 1925 in WV +Catherine Adkins d: Abt. 1921 in WV 7 Henry Sr. Aldridge b: February 24, 1911 STILL LIVING +Lillian Lucille Meade b: February 25, 1923 in Wilder, VA Russell County d: September 02, 1989 in Columbus, Franklin County, Oh 8 Vandora Elizabeth Aldridge b: 1948 in Tazewell County, VA +Danny Lee Sr. Ginther b: 1944 in Charleston, Kanawha County 9 (me) Donna Lee (Ginther) Bogue Thanks in advance for any help on this line. Donna donna.bogue@iname.com

This is what I have on what I think is my Aldridge line, I would like to compare notes, and collect copies of any documents that would prove or disprove this line. Below, find a complete list of descendants of James Aldridge and Rachel Belcher as they have been told to me. I would love to get corrections with proof or additions to add to this list of descendants. 1 James Aldridge +Rachel Belcher 2 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1760 d: Abt. 1822 in Pike Co KY ?? +Rachel Treadway 3 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1788 in Near Big Sandy River, VA d: in Flyod Co KY AKA (Facts Pg): William\James Aldridge +Margaret "Peggy" b: Bet. 1785 - 1790 AKA (Facts Pg): Margaret "Peggy" Muncy 4 James Wesley? Aldridge b: Abt. 1815 in VA d: Bef. 1860 +Mary "Polly" Chapman b: Abt. 1815 in VA m: Bef. 1835 5 James Aldridge b: May 1856 in VA +Elizabeth Muncy b: January 1865 in WV 6 John B. Aldridge b: November 1882 in WV d: Abt. 1925 in WV +Catherine Adkins d: Abt. 1921 in WV Descendants of James Aldridge 1 James Aldridge . +Rachel Belcher ..... 2 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1760 d: Abt. 1822 in Pike Co KY ?? ......... +Rachel Treadway d: Aft. 1823 in Pike Co KY ?? m: April 01, 1787 in Montgomery Co. VA ............. 3 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1788 in Near Big Sandy River, VA d: in Flyod Co KY AKA (Facts Pg): William\James Aldridge ................. +Margaret "Peggy" b: Bet. 1785 - 1790 AKA (Facts Pg): Margaret "Peggy" Muncy ..................... 4 James Wesley? Aldridge b: Abt. 1815 in VA d: Bef. 1860 ......................... +Mary "Polly" Chapman b: Abt. 1815 in VA m: Bef. 1835 ............................. 5 Moses Aldridge b: Abt. 1835 in NC ............................. 5 Alie Aldridge b: Abt. 1836 in VA ................................. +Anna White b: Abt. 1839 d: Bef. 1873 m: December 31, 1857 in Tazwell Co VA Father: James White Mother: Catherine .................................... 6 Sarah Aldridge .................................... 6 Elsie Allsie Aldridge .................................... 6 Rebecca Aldridge ............................. *2nd Wife of Alie Aldridge: ................................. +Nancy Ray b: Abt. 1846 in Tazwell Co VA m: March 18, 1873 in Wayne Co VA ............................. 5 Margaret "Peggy" Aldridge b: 1839 in VA ............................. 5 Nancy Aldridge b: Abt. 1842 in VA ............................. 5 Rebecca Aldridge b: April 15, 1845 in VA d: April 04, 1934 ................................. +William Albert Dunford b: March 05, 1839 d: April 11, 1926 m: 1861 in McDowell Co WV .................................... 6 Polly Dunford .................................... 6 Jake Dunford .................................... 6 Sam Dunford .................................... 6 Jim Dunford .................................... 6 John Dunford .................................... 6 George Dunford .................................... 6 Frank Dunford .................................... 6 Betty Dunford .................................... 6 Alex Dunford .................................... 6 Tom Dunford ........................................ +Amelia Lewis Father: Charles Lewis .................................... 6 Dan Dunford .................................... 6 Martha Dunford .................................... 6 Mary Dunford ............................. 5 Bidsy "Bridy" Aldridge b: Abt. 1845 in VA or KY ................................. +Henderson Branham Father: David Branham ............................. 5 Franklin Isaac Aldridge b: Abt. 1846 in VA or KY ............................. 5 Alice "Aresy" Aldridge b: Abt. 1848 in VA or KY ................................. +Jesse Smith ............................. 5 Mary "Polly" Aldridge b: Abt. 1849 in VA or KY ................................. +Samuel Muncy ............................. 5 Eliza Aldridge b: Abt. 1853 in VA ............................. 5 James Aldridge b: May 1856 in VA ................................. +Elizabeth Muncy b: January 1865 in WV .................................... 6 Bill Aldridge .................................... 6 Ellie Ella Aldridge b: Abt. 1901 ........................................ +Mat Nelson b: Abt. 1884 m: July 20, 1918 in Logan Co WV Father: Shad Nelson Mother: Neece Tamsy .................................... 6 Surriebell Aldridge .................................... 6 Vergie Aldridge .................................... 6 John B. Aldridge b: November 1882 in WV d: Abt. 1925 in WV ........................................ +Catherine Adkins d: Abt. 1921 in WV .................................... *2nd Wife of John B. Aldridge: ........................................ +Irene Workman .................................... 6 Annie Aldridge b: January 1884 in WV .................................... 6 Polly Aldridge b: August 1885 in WV .................................... 6 General "Harrison" Aldridge b: October 1888 in WV d: July 09, 1962 in WV AKA (Facts Pg): General H. Aldridge listed in the 1900 cesus ........................................ +Mary Candus Moore b: April 01, 1880 in Wayne Co WV d: May 19, 1956 in Wayne Co WV m: May 11, 1909 in Wayne Co WV AKA (Facts Pg): Mary Candence .................................... 6 Sally Aldridge b: May 1891 .................................... 6 Gideon "Gidd" Aldridge b: April 1893 in WV d: August 1970 in Verdunville, WV .................................... 6 Francis Aldridge b: May 1895 in WV ........................................ +John Morgan Sutherland .................................... 6 Georgia Aldridge b: November 03, 1896 in WV .................................... 6 Bertha Aldridge b: December 02, 1897 in WV .................................... 6 Frank Aldridge b: March 28, 1900 in Wayne Co. WV d: October 1981 in St Albans, WV ..................... 4 Francis M. Aldridge b: May 02, 1809 in Cabell Co? VA d: Bef. 1880 in Lewis Co KY ......................... +Nancy Muncy b: Abt. 1810 in Cabell Co VA ? d: Aft. 1880 in Lewis Co? KY m: December 07, 1832 in Lawernce Co. KY Father: Samuel Muncy Mother: Anne Workman ............................. 5 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1833 in Lawrence Co KY d: Bef. November 1884 in Logan Co WV ................................. +Ludicia "Dicy" Pauley b: Abt. 1834 in VA m: August 05, 1855 in Lawernce Co. KY Father: Skidmore? Pauley Mother: Elizabeth Stowers .................................... 6 Francis M. Aldridge b: Abt. 1856 in Lawrence Co KY ........................................ +Perlina J. Taylor b: Abt. 1860 d: Bef. August 1897 Father: L. Taylor Mother: P. Evans .................................... *2nd Wife of Francis M. Aldridge: ........................................ +Victoria Harles? b: Abt. 1874 in Buchanan Co WV m: August 14, 1897 in Logan Co WV .................................... 6 Harrison Aldridge ............................. 5 Owen Riley Aldridge b: August 1839 in Lawrence Co KY d: March 28, 1912 in Lewis Co KY ................................. +Elizabeth Ann Garrett b: February 1842 in Adams Co. OH d: November 12, 1915 in Lewis Co. KY m: Abt. 1860 in Lewis Co. KY? .................................... 6 Thomas O. Aldridge b: November 1861 .................................... 6 Nancy Aldridge b: May 20, 1863 in Stricklett, Lewis Co. KY ........................................ +Henry May .................................... 6 George B. Aldridge .................................... 6 Debby Ella Ellen Aldridge b: May 01, 1865 in Stricklett, Lewis Co. KY d: July 29, 1901 in Glen Springs, Lewis Co. KY ........................................ +John Milton Lykins b: May 16, 1860 in Saylersville, Mogoffin, KY d: March 24, 1941 in Glen Springs, Lewis Co. KY m: January 30, 1884 in KY Father: James Harvey Lykins Mother: Nancy Jane Furguson .................................... 6 Hannah Bell Aldridge b: Abt. 1870 in OH ........................................ +Albert J. McCleese b: June 1866 in KY Father: James William McCleese .................................... 6 Margaret Jane Aldridge b: March 17, 1870 in Adams Co. OH d: February 11, 1948 in Lewis Co. KY ........................................ +David Allen Cassidy b: November 18, 1868 in Bath Co. KY d: December 22, 1954 in Kinniconick, Lewis Co. KY m: Abt. 1887 in Probably Lewis Co. KY Father: William Franklin Cassidy Mother: Hannah Sparks .................................... 6 Martha C. "Delia" Aldridge b: November 20, 1872 in Stricklett, Lewis Co. KY d: January 06, 1965 in Grove City, Franklin Co. OH ........................................ +William Morgan .................................... 6 Naomi "Oma" Sophia Aldridge b: August 22, 1874 in Stricklett, Lewis Co. KY d: March 27, 1973 in Rowan Co. KY ........................................ +Frederick Edward Stamm b: January 09, 1874 in Bracken Co. KY d: April 06, 1955 in Lewis Co. KY m: February 14, 1895 in Lewis Co. KY .................................... 6 William Thomas Aldridge b: Abt. February 1880 in KY ............................. 5 Aaron Aldridge b: Abt. 1840 in KY d: June 23, 1853 in Lawrence Co KY ............................. 5 Harrison Aldridge b: Abt. 1841 in KY or WV ............................. 5 Thomas Aldridge b: Abt. 1843 in KY d: Bef. 1920 in Lewis Co.? KY ................................. +Ruth Jane b: Abt. 1851 in KY d: Aft. 1920 in Lewis Co.? KY ............................. 5 Adelaide Aldridge b: Abt. 1846 in KY ............................. 5 Jane Aldridge b: September 16, 1851 ............................. 5 Margaret Martha Aldridge b: July 08, 1853 in Lawrence Co KY d: Aft. 1911 ................................. +Joseph Marion Lee b: August 08, 1856 in Morgan Co. KY d: Aft. 1911 m: 1875 in Lewis Co. KY Father: James Harrison Lee Mother: Armilda Jane Hunt .................................... 6 Nancy J. Lee .................................... 6 Mary E. Lee .................................... 6 James F. Lee .................................... 6 Lennie B. Lee .................................... 6 Rosie A. Lee .................................... 6 Thomas R. Lee ..................... 4 Samuel Aldridge ..................... 4 Rebecca Aldridge ..................... 4 Rachel Aldridge ......................... +William Callaway m: in NC ............. *2nd Wife of James Aldridge: ................. +Elizabeth "Betsy" Callaway ..................... 4 Harrison E. Aldridge b: December 15, 1821 ..................... 4 Jane Aldridge b: 1824 ..................... 4 Temperance Aldridge b: 1825 ..................... 4 Viney Aldridge b: 1827 ..................... 4 Ellen Aldridge b: 1828 ..................... 4 William Aldridge b: Bet. 1833 - 1834 ..................... 4 Emeline Aldridge b: 1835 ..................... 4 Benjamin C Aldridge b: 1837 ..................... 4 Waitstill Aldridge b: 1842 ............. 3 David Aldridge b: Abt. 1798 in Franklin Co. VA ................. +Sarah Hensley b: Abt. 1799 in VA m: October 30, 1819 in Floyd Co. KY ..................... 4 James H. Aldridge b: Abt. 1825 in VA ......................... +Mary Muncy b: Abt. 1840 in KY Father: Samuel Muncy Mother: Sallie Chapman ............................. 5 Lovinca Aldridge b: November 13, 1855 in Lawrence Co, KY AKA (Facts Pg): Louvisa Aldridge ............................. 5 Sarah Aldridge b: Abt. 1853 ............................. 5 William D. Aldridge b: October 02, 1857 in Lawrence Co, KY ............................. 5 Algernon S. Aldridge b: Abt. 1863 ............................. 5 Lydia Aldridge b: Abt. May 1860 ............................. 5 Mary Aldridge b: Abt. 1865 ............................. 5 James S. Aldridge b: Abt. 1869 ............................. 5 Larua E. Aldridge b: Abt. 1875 ............................. 5 Victoria Aldridge b: Abt. 1877 ............................. 5 Rosella Aldridge b: Abt. 1879 ..................... 4 George Aldridge b: Abt. 1822 in VA ......................... +Olly? b: Abt. 1827 in VA m: Abt. 1845 ............................. 5 Elijah Aldridge b: Abt. 1846 ............................. 5 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1848 ..................... 4 DeLafeyette Aldridge b: Abt. 1829 in VA ......................... +Polly b: Abt. 1827 in VA m: Abt. 1850 ..................... 4 David Aldridge b: Abt. 1840 ..................... 4 Mary Margaert? Aldridge b: Abt. 1843 ..................... 4 Eliza Aldridge b: Abt. 1846 ..................... 4 James Aldridge b: Abt. 1849 ..................... 4 Mary A. Aldridge b: Abt. 1852 ............. 3 Robert Aldridge b: Bef. 1794 ............. 3 Mary Aldridge b: Abt. 1816 in KY ..... 2 Mary Aldridge b: Abt. 1779 ......... +Thomas McComas b: 1778 in VA d: 1853 Father: David McComas Mother: Catherine Burke Donna donnabogue@iname.com

Looking for Waitstill ADRIDGE b 1834 d 1928. Looking for his wife, Polly JOHNSON, also known as "Pop" or "Aunt Pop", b 1840 d 1925. I know of 9 children as follows: Ben James Abraham aka Abe Louis aka Lewis Stella Tempie Emaline aka Emma b 1862 d 1944 William aka Will b 1863 d 1951 Minerva b 1871 Sara Jane Any info about this family will be appreciated. Several of these family names are repeated in more recent generations. Tamara SUTTLE

Mary Polly Johnson m Perrin/Parren Danielsb 1810. She was born 1814 and died 1854. Buried in Avery Co., NC. They had five children together before she died and he remarried. Their names are Jeremiah, Francey Matilda, Nancy, Martin Van Buren, William Anderson (my line). After Mary Polly JOHNSON died, Perrin DANIELS married Jane ALDRIDGE . Jane ALDRIDGE had 3 children with Perrin: James Burton, Perrin, Jr., and Sarah Jane. Looking for info about other family members. Have more info to share. Tamara Suttle >>

James married either Betsy CALLAWAY or Sally GRAGG. Does anyone have any info of any kind about this James ALDRIDGE??? He had 6 children named as follows: Waitstill, Harrison, Ben, Jane, Emmy, and Tempie. Suspect they will be found in VA, NC, TN but not positive. Tamara SUTTLE

Pam, I lost your e-mail address. Please get in touch with me. Jim

This came from another surname list. Thought it must surely apply to ours. Article found in The Family Tree Aug-Sept 1999 Section A SCV locating mill workers: The Roswell Mills Camp, Sons of Confederate Veterans would like to locate descendants of more than 600 women mill workers who were arrested and deported to Indiana and Kentucky following the burning of the Roswell and New Manchester Mills by General Sherman on July 6-8 1864. This story is chronicled by Caroline Dillman in 'Days Gone By' a history of Roswell and in several articles written by local historians. Very few women and children returned to Roswell after the war and the mystery remains to this day as to what actually happened to them. The local organization of the Sons of Confederate Veterans elected their name, Roswell Mills Camp after this episode in the history of our community. The Camp's letterhead stationery depicts the Roswell mill as it looked prior to its burning. The Roswell Mills Camp has a project to erect a monument to honor the millworkers. The Camp desires to locate descendants of the women and children deported to be included in the monument unveiling ceremony. Descendants are requested to contact the Camp by writing: Roswell Mills Camp No. 154, 1575 Old Alabama Road, Suite 207-128, Roswell, GA 30076. For further information contact George Thurmond 770-475-1463 or e-mail get20@juno.com

I had ordered this, hoping it would be my GreatUncle's son, but it was not. He is listed in the Social Security Death Index only as B. Aldridge. The following is what I received: First: Bernice MI: Eugene Last: Aldridge Present home address: Box 94, Wilson, LA Date of Birth: 26 August 1917 Place of Birth: Lorman, Claiborn, Miss. Sex: Male Marital Status: Single Present Employer: Unemployed Father's Name: Jackson Aldridge Mother's Maiden Name: Nina Zelma Anders Time job ended, last occupation: (19?) 41 US Navy How were you paid? Monthly Salary Date signed: June 1941 Signature: Bernice E. Aldridge ********************************************** Hope someone can use this, Laura

Just thought I'd share a thought that ran through my mind while at work today... I work in a California hospital, in the birthing center. I am one of the birth certificate coordinators. It is my job to make sure the patient submits all the information needed to properly complete the baby's birth certificate. As of two years ago, in California at least, a new law was passed that makes it necessary for single parents to each sign a "Declaration of Paternity", to participate in the "Paternity Opportunity Program" or POP. Basically, what it means to the hospital is that we cannot enter the name of the father of the baby on the legal birth certificate UNLESS both parents sign the "POP", stating that they both agree that he is the father of the baby (fob), that he, as the father, agrees to take full paternal responsibility for the child (which later works out into child support). It also enables the baby to receive any benefits it may be due if anything happens to the fob, or to be able to access medical records if need be. Now, what I was tossing around in my head is this; how is it going to effect the future genealogists? Think about how many unmarried fobs will not be present at the birth of their children, or will refuse to sign the POP form... It kind of reminds me of the old days when the hospitals used to stamp "Illegitimate" on the birth certificates of children born to unmarried parents. Things that make you go "hmmm", Laura

OOPs.. This should come after... " Samuel S. and Sarah Wilks, .........., from Tenn." Ezekial was in Sec 23, aged 28, his wife Polly, aged 30. He b in Ind. She in Tenn. (and right before.. Ch: John, 7, ILL. etc)

I found this is my pile of.. I can't connect to yet.. I have no idea who wrote it, but I copied it from a roll of microfilm I ordered a few years ago... I know, bad resource documentation.. I was a "newbie" then.. lol Maybe someone can use it anyway... Laura ********************************************** Aldridge In Randolph Co., Illinois, where Isaac, Ezekial, Mark, and others lived at times, there are other records of Aldridges of whom the relationships are not known. Amassa Aldridge m Eliza Stevens 23 November 1824 Amasa Aldrich m Roxanna Perkins 25 April 1826 Mark Aldrich m Margaret Wilkinson 08 June 1826 Mathew Aldrich m Miss Margaret J. Stanley 25 September 1861 Amasa Aldrich, 1856 Probate box 1. In Union Co., ILL. deaths 1. James M. Aldridge, b 03 Jan 1854, d 23 23 Apr 1883. Married. Aged 29yr 3mo 20da. b Preston Prec. Union Co., d at Alto Pass. buried Aldridge Cem. 2. John Benjamin Aldridge, b Noulson Prec, Union Co., Ala., d 20 Apr 1878, aged 30yr 7mo 14da. Died at Toppentown Prec., Union Co., Buried Toledo Christian Church 3. Eliza Ann Aldridge, aged 49yr 4mo 19da, d 24 Nove 1879 Married. Born in New York State. Lived in Illinois 30 yr. Died Cobden Prec. Buried South Pass Cem. 4. Mrs. Meta Aldridge, aged 25yr 9mo 19da, d 01 Dec 1902 at Cobden. Buried at Toledo Church, Cobden, ILL. Marriages in Union Co. Aldridge, Wm., m Mrs. Susan C. Richardson, 03 Feb 1868 Aldridge, B., m Miss Cemetha Kerr, 27 Dec 1868 Aldridge, Wm., m Mrs. Susan Thompson 10 Nov 1873 Aldridge, Nathaniel, m Miss Nancy E. 26 Oct 1873 (birth records later show a daughter, Ann, born to them) Aldridge, James, m Mahulda Croft 10 Jul 1857, B.C. Walker, J.P. Aldridge, Wm., m Miss Harriett Narrix 04 Dec 1856 Aldridge, Uriah, m Miss Louisa Jane Durham 17 Sep 1857 Marriages in Jackson Co. Aldridge, Catherine, m Allen Crowell, 06 Dec 1857 Aldridge, Mary, m Wm. Glenn, 17 Jan 1846 Deaths in Jackson Co., near Randolph Co. line: Aldridge, Doctor Rupel Timothy Tuthill, age 23yr 8da., d 21 Feb 1878 at Squire Dilday's Precinct. Born Jackson Co. In Jackson Co. Sec 25 Degognia Twp. Martha Aldridge, 10 years old, born in ILL. was living with Samual S and Sarah Wilks, aged 25 and 23 respectively, from Tenn. Ch: John, 7, ILL., Nancy, 4, and Mary, 1. #223 Uriah Aldridge, 31, Tenn., his wife Elizabeth, 29, ILL. Ch: Mary, 9, George, 6, Martha, 3, Gritin, (m), 2 Relatives and in-laws of Aldridges: Census 1850 Jackson: In Tope household, #160 Hickman, Silas, 18, ILL. ", Keziah, 15, ", Linetia, 14, ", Ceirtus, (m) 13, ", William, 12, ", Samuel, 8, ", ? (m), 7 Census 1850 Union: Frogge, Priscilla, 47, KY ", John, 13, b 1837 ", Joseph, 11, b 1839 ", Martin, 7, b 1843 ", Martha, 6, b 1844 ", Elizabeth, 6, b 1844 Frogge, Daniel (or Samuel), 19, Tenn ", Mary, 16, KY *********************************************** More later....

I received this today from my Yell Co., AR discussion group... ********************************************** Bill Emery Aldridge, age 68, of Carter Cove, AR died Monday, September 28, 1998 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock, AR. He was born August 20, 1998 [editor's note: I think this might be a typo; instead, based on age at death, the birth year might possibly be computed as 1930] at Detroit, MI to Bill and Maude Gaydon Aldridge. Among his survivors is his wife of 25 years, Jane English Aldridge. Interment in Carter Cemetery at Carter Cove, AR; arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Service.