This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jackson, Kincaid, Culver, Wingard, Thornton, Grier, Wise, Smith, Gray Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VS.2ADI/708 Message Board Post: I'm looking for information on Charlie Thornton, born November 1884. Since Ancestry doesn't have indexes for its 1900 census images, I've begun visually scanning all images for Elmore County for that year, but nothing yet. I'm hoping to learn who Charlie's parents are and see if he connects to another branch of Thorntons I'm researching. So if anyone comes across any information on Charlie in the 1900 census, I'd sure appreciate hearing about it. = Steve =

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VS.2ADI/655.2 Message Board Post: Email me carol at John Emore@claessans.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parrish-Johnson-Gantt-Norris Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/691.1.1 Message Board Post: I have two___ Sidney Parrish brother to George and Thomas. All three lived and died in Autauga-Elmore County Sidney Parrish son of Thomas born in Elmore County and died in Montgomery County ( my Father) I do not think they are the one you are seeking. If I can be of further help please ask. candi

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Parrish, Crenshaw, Buckelew, Simonton, Holladay Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VS.2ADI/691.1 Message Board Post: I recently came across your query about graves found. My g-grandfather's name was Sidney Parriish; my grandfather was Oscar Marshall Parrish, my mother's father. Ii know practically nothing about my grandfather's background, except I found Sidney Parrish and family in a census record which verified my grandfather as his son, with correct birthday, etc. They were living in Calhoun Co.,AL at the time. My grandfather later lived in LaGrange, GA with his own family, my mother being the oldest of 8 children. Any information you have on Sidney Parrish's background, I would greatly appreciate. Thanks, Faye Bryan

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/707 Message Board Post: I am building a MSN Group website entitled Autauga At War. The site has photos, rosters, and county info. Members can upload photos & documents to existing albums and folders. This allows for file sharing among members who are looking for family links. The site concentrates on Confederate Veterans & their families of Old Autauga County which included the present day towns of Holtville, Deatsville, Speigener, Wetumpka, Elmore, Robison Springs, Millbrook, & Coosada. Many links are available to aid in research for your Autauga Confederate Veteran. View the site at: http://groups.msn.com/AutaugaatWar/homepage Barry

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/704.1.1 Message Board Post: This is my mother's grandfather and grandmother. She does not know much about her dad's side of the family. Her name is Alice Tomme @ amtomme@bellsouth.net. Will try to help you as well, but I do not know much more than this. I know that my grandfather ( Arthur) had siblings that were older than him. He was born in 1901 in Tallassee and he is deceased now. I will email my mother about this and maybe you can give her some information and she if she remembers any of these names. Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pevy, Peavy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/705.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you, I will try to find it.

I'm anxious to learn anything I can about the parents of Eugenia Octave Thornton, who is my Great Great Grandmother. In the census of 1880, she lived near Tallassee with a younger brother named as "Alonza Thornton" and his wife "Mariller". Their younger sister was also there, listed as "Malissa". In December of 1880, she married Isaac Archie Jackson. According to my best information (which includes her grave marker), she was born 21 July 1852 and died 14 Sep 1932. Her death certificate says her father was "G. Thornton" and nothing more than that. I suspect she was born in Tallapoosa County, though I have no proof. If you can help me to learn more about her and her parents, I'd love to hear from you. = Steve = -- Steve W. Jackson Montgomery, Alabama Surnames: Jackson, Kincaid, Culver, Wingard, Thornton, Grier, Wise, Smith, Gray

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Segrest, Whetstone, Chrietzberg, Walkley, Birmingham, Harwell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/706 Message Board Post: I purchased the following book. It is a very nice, thick, indexed book with durable cover. It traces the Segrest family from Orangeburgh District SC to the area of Macon, Lee, Elmore and other counties, even westward out of Alabama. There are a few copies available. Cost is $35.00 plus postage. Contact direct: Fred Segrest 317 N Kenwood Burbank, Ca 91505-3446

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCCLUSKEY Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/704.1 Message Board Post: I, too, am researching the MCCLUSKEY family from Tallassee, AL. I visited Rose Hill cemetery in Tallassee in Dec. 2002 and noted all the McCluskeys buried there. There is definitely a William in my line, but it's not the same one you mention. However, I'm pretty sure they're related, but not quite sure how. The McCluskeys I know of are: (David) Miles McCluskey (b ab. 1811) who married Isabella McCleskey (1813-1862). Isabella died in Tallassee and is supposedly buried there, although I haven't found her grave. Her family was not from Tallassee, so I believe that Miles is the the Tallassee native. They had 8 children that I know of: 1) James Alexander (1832-1898), 2)Thomas Jefferson (1833-1902); 3) Amanda Louise (b. 1836); 4) Edward Bengham - my gg grandfather (b. 1839); 5) Louisa Jane (b. 1841); 6) Oscar Dunreath (b. 1844); 7) Albert Theodore (1845-1850); 8) William (1847). I've seen William's middle name noted as "Franklin" and as "Joseph." I don't know which is correct. Edward Bengham married Sarah Elizabeth Barnes in 1858 in Muscogee County, GA. Edward and Sarah are both buried in Rose Hill cemetery in Tallassee, AL. They had 6 children that I know of - three died young and are buried with them in Rose Hill. Their daughter, Alice Clara McCluskey (1868-1926)was my great grandmother. She's buried with her son, my grandfather, in Montgomery, AL. I'm quite sure our lines are connected - Tallassee is a small town. Please reply or e-mail me. I'd like to work with you on the connection. Thanks, Diane Jones Lowe

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/705.1 Message Board Post: The death notices for my ancestors were printed in the Southern Christian Advocate but I have not been able to find out where I can obtain actual obituaries from the paper, although family notes indicate that they were there. If you find out where to get them please let me know also. Good Luck.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Pevy, Peavy, Peevy Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/705 Message Board Post: Does anyone know if there was a newspaper in print in Feb. 1871 in Elmore county? I am looking for an obit for Michael Pevy born in 1800 and died Feb.1871

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: MCCLUSKEY, PATTERSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/704 Message Board Post: Looking for information on my Greatgrand father and Greatgrand mother; William M. MCCLUSKEY & Carrie ( Parrie) PATTERSON. I think they were both born in 1864, but not sure what state. I know that my greatgrand father is buried in Tallassee, AL, and have pictures of his grave. My grandfather is Arthur MCCLUSKEY, and he was born in Tallassee, AL in 1901. Would like information on my GGreatgrand father and his wife's maiden name. Would like information on my GGreatgrand father Patterson and his wife's maiden name. Do not have a lot of information and need any an all information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chrietzberg, Segrest, Kelly, Berry, Harwell, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/703 Message Board Post: Seeking to find descendants of John Chrietzberg, b 1787 Charleston SC. He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Eclectic. About two years ago the Chrietzberg plot was devasted by the same vandals who created mass ruin all over the area. Bill Pearson and I have started a restoration effort. We would like to have names and addresses in our data base to advise of family reunion and restoration of our plot in the cemetery. WE NEED YOUR HELP. Contact us privately at rolltide@meta-net.net Thank you, Anne Whetstone Gokey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Chrietzberg, Segrest, Kelly, Berry, Harwell, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/702 Message Board Post: Seeking to find descendants of John Chrietzberg, b 1787 Charleston SC. He is buried at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Eclectic. About two years ago the Chrietzberg plot was devasted by the same vandals who created mass ruin all over the area. Bill Pearson and I have started a restoration effort. We would like to have names and addresses in our data base to advise of family reunion and restoration of our plot in the cemetery. WE NEED YOUR HELP. Contact us privately at rolltide@meta-net.net Thank you, Anne Whetstone Gokey

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BUYCK, GRAHAM, HOLLINQUEST, MERRITT, SPEIGNER & STINSON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/VS.2ADI/701 Message Board Post: Please be advised of our family's reunion: HOLLINQUEST-STINSON FAMILY REUNION June 20 - 22, 2003 Bossier City, Louisiana Extended surnames included in our circle: Buyck, Graham, Hollenquest (Hallingquest, etc), Merritt (Merrick, etc), Spigener (Spigner, etc). The Buyck, Graham and Hollinquest familys migrated from S Carolina (Barnwell county), Alabama (Elmore and Coosa counites), Florida and Louisiana and other points beyond. The Merritt and Stinson familys were centered around Bienville, Lincoln, Morehouse and Webster parish. Should you have queries pertaining to our reunion or any phase of our ancestrial search, please contact me at lfwatkins@ev1net. Please spread the news and make a point to meet us in Bossier City. Linda

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Jackson, Kincaid, Culver, Wingard, Thornton, Grier, Wise, Smith, Gray Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/700.1 Message Board Post: Stephanie, I don't personally know any members of the Strength family, but I have a small number in my files that connect by marriage to members of my Wingard or Gray lines. If you can provide a little more detail (such as whether these are maiden names, and perhaps names of spouses), you'll undoubtedly find plenty of people willing to offer aid. You might also want to check the usual round of web sites where you can search for more. = Steve =

The Autauga Genealogical Society will meet in Prattville at the Prattville Library on Sunday, February 16, at 2:00 p.m. ROBERT S. DAVIS, JR., Director of the Family and Regional History Program at Wallace State Junior College in Hanceville, Alabama, will be our guest speaker. He has published more than 600 articles and 30 books and is a nationally recognized teacher of genealogy research. His most recent book, "Tracing Your Alabama Past", is a comprehensive reference book on Alabama research. He will not be able to sell this book at the meeting but it can be purchased through local book stores or the Univ. of Mississippi Press. He will have some of his other books for sale at the meeting. Copies of his most recent book will be available to preview and I'm sure he will be glad to autograph his new book if you have already purchased a copy. We regret that copies of any program materials cannot be posted or mailed to those unable to attend our meetings. Visitors are always welcome. Hope to see you on the 16th. Caroline Horton, President Autauga Genealogical Society

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Strength Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/700 Message Board Post: My grandmother was thelma strength who died in 1980.My great grandmother was Magnolia Strength.I have never met any of my relatives.Any info would help.Thanks

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: White, Shaw, Floyd, Calvert, Hodges Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/VS.2ADI/699.1.1 Message Board Post: There just can't be that many Frank and Lula Shaws. I don't have a lot, but this is what I do have: 1880 Elmore co., AL census John F. Shaw self Male, Married. White, 50 b GA, ? GA Occ farmer. * (The F. should be a T. His middle name was Thomas) Margaret Shaw wife Female Married white 40 b SC SC SC John F. Shaw son Male, single 18 b AL GA SC Thomas T. Shaw son male single white 12 AL GA SC Susana E. Shaw daughter female white 7 AL GA SC Sampson Shaw son male single white 4 AL GA SC Temperance Shaw daughter female single white 1 AL GA SC There are two more children born after this census. Evidently Margaret dies and John marries Nancy Ellen Whelus in Elmore Co, 1884. The family came to Arkansas shortly after this. Susana is my grandmother. I do have more on the descendants but have nothing on Lula. She was Lula Floyd. They were married 4 December 1884 in Elmore Co. I have the 1900 census with the following children: Ella b August 1885 John T. b May 1887 James J. b June 1893 Susie E b April 1896 Jessie F b Oct 1898 After this I have found nothing. If you want to reply to my email address, I will give you all of what I have. It is too much for the message boards.