Thanks for checking. According to family sources, Abigail Lindsey Abernathy and her infant granddaughter, who both died about the same time of a fever in 1847, are buried at Turkeytown. Is there more than one cemetery there? Abigail had recently moved with her son James Abernathy, a widower, and his 2 little daughters from Newberry Co. SC. His wife who died in SC was Lucy Johnson (1822-1846). He remarried Mary Elmina Beam about 1849 and they lived in Cave Springs GA and died in Wharton AL (buried Forney in Cherokee Co.). Abigail was the widow of George Abernathy (1786-1836) of Newberry Co. SC, who was the son of my direct ancestor John Abernthy who married Rhoda Davis in 1775. Thanks again. Mary in TX

W. C. Murphy posted on Oct. 19, 2000: "Turkeytown was named for a Cherokee Indian chief by the name of Little Turkey. About 1838 the remaining Indians were sent on the Trail of Tears. Every fall the Indian descendants meet at the southern edge of Turkeytown for a special day. This is on Hwy. U.S. 411..." Glenda Willoughby ([email protected]) wrote: "From some of my cousins, Turkeytown was supposed to have been started by my ggreatgrandfather who was Charlie Helms. The cemetery there that you are referring to, some of my relatives are buried there as well. The original name of the Shortnacy's was O'Shonacy. They were full blood Cherokee, even though some have different opinions, depending on how they perceive the info. recorded. My great aunt told me the original name before she died and told me how much Indian we were. The Helms name original was Hellums, but the Indian name???" I want to know more about the lives of the people buried at Turkeytown Methodist Cemetery. Mary in TX

I do not find any Abernathy burials in Turkeytown Cemetery. There is a few in Lebanon Cemetery which is a mile away, but the burials are in the 1900s (2 infants-one in 1945 and one in 1948) and one burial in 1973. The oldest Abernathy burials I find are in Hokes Bluff Bapt. Cemetery (1853-1925)and (1849-1905). Hope this helps.

Is there anyone on the Turkeytown Methodist Cemetery list with surname Abernathy? Thanks! Mary in TX

W. C. Murphy wrote: "Turkeytown is in Etowah Co. AL about 3 miles north of Gadsden...the Turkeytown Methodist Church...is there and the cemetery is well kept. I live near there. Turkeytown was named for a Cherokee Indian chief by the name of Little Turkey. About 1838 the remaining Indians were sent on the Trail of Tears. Every fall the Indian descendants meet at the southern edge of Turkeytown for a special day. This is on Hwy. U.S. 411..."Jim Coker spoke of a Turkeytown Road out of Attalla (near Gadsden). Michael Tucker ([email protected]) told me that Turkeytown is in the same area as Coats Bend.Mary in TX

Teresa Angle, I received the following e-mail from Judy ([email protected]) on April 19, 2001: "...Robert Lee Shortnacy was my husband's grandfather. Jim's mother was Lillie Myrtle Shortnacy. I have Robert Lee married to Margaret Florence Johnson. I have them having the following children: Stella, Eunice, Alice, Maggie, Walter, Joe, Hazel, Lee, Maude and Claude." Try also Kristy ([email protected]). Glenda ([email protected]) wrote: "The Shortnacy line is mine as well as the Helms. From some of my cousins, Turkeytown was supposed to have been started by my ggreatgrandfather who was Charlie Helms. The cemetery there that you are referring to, some of my relatives are buried there as well. The original name of the Shortnacy's was O'Shonacy. They were full blood Cherokee, even though some have different opinions, depending on how they perceive the info. recorded. My great aunt told me the original name before she died and told me how much Indian we were. The Helms name original was Hellums, but he Indian name??? My other side was Bushyhead, Rice, Surratt original name Rat or Ratcliff." I'm interested in knowing more about the history of Turkeytown and the lives of the people buried at Turkeytown Methodist Cemetery. One of my correspondents told me that Turkey Town is in the same area as Coats Bend in present-day Etowah Co. about 3 miles north of Gadsden. Mary in TX

Would appreciate a response from anyone with knowledge of the Kendalls and Nortons who lived in Etowah County from the late eighteen eighties until their deaths (Wm. R. Kendall in 1924, his daugher Mary Elvira Kendall Norton (Mrs. W. M.) in 1937. Some family members, including these, are buried in the Patterson Cemetery in Calhoun County, AL. Would particularly like to know if there are descendants still in the area. Thanks.

Searching for info prior to 1910 on George Washington Yates, b. 14 Dec 1868; d. 29 May 1937; married Leavada Blackwell, b. 11 Apr. 1878; d. 15 Oct. 1935. Both are buried at Black Creek Cemetery in Etowah County, AL. George, G. W., was born in Alabama but I do not know where. His father was from Scotland and his mother was from Georgia. He also told my mother that he was "black dutch" which, at that time and in that area, would have meant he was Indian so I assume that his mother was Indian. Not much help but perhaps someone out there has more info on him. Anything would be a help. There was a Thomas Yates who married Viola Blackwell, Leavada's sister and I am assuming he was G. W.'s brother as his father was also from Scotland and his mother from Georgia. Unfortunately, I can't find him in Etowah county prior to the 1900 census. Thanks for any help. Diane Henderson [email protected]

Here are some sites for Census and Alabama maps http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03.htm http://www.segenealogy.com/sgo03_al.htm http://www.segenealogy.com/alabama/al_censusmap.htm And County Formation Maps http://www.segenealogy.com/alabama/al_map.htm Hope they can help someone.

Due to a just received question about a web site for ordering the maps: One source is www.rootsweb.com/~algenweb/index.html

Name of map: Historic Roads and Trails State Map Found this map in the State Highway Dept . Page measures 18" x 24". Shows historic roads and trails with passage thru counties as they are now. Great map. Order from: Alabama Dept. of Transportation 1409 Coliseum Blvd. Rm R-109 P.O. Box 3050 Montgomery, AL 36130-3050 Check or money order for $1.35 (inc. shipping) payable to: Alabama Dept of Transportation Will be shipped in tube. Might also check with your county Hwy Dept for a copy. You can also request a copy of a listing of all maps available. Caroline in Prattville

Subject: [ALBLOUNT-L] Inexpensive Grave markers > Folks, > I sent out a posting of my idea for an expensive grave marker that > you can make yourself. > Two kind ladies have posted the instructions and pictures for all to view. > I first post this with Ancestry.com and had over 2000 emails for pictures, > so this really helped out with getting emails back to all the requests. > > So if you are interested take a look: > > http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/ukraine/253/index.htm > > http://www.geocities.com/clh55/marker.htm > > Please check with your cemetery trustees or management to see if these > are allowed. I used them at older and rural cemeteries and did not have a > problem. Mine have been up for about 4 years, some in the direct sunlight, > and are doing fine. > > Best Wishes, > Debra Garner > [email protected] >

http://www.findagrave.com/pictures/11399.html Here are the pictures of his grave and what little info I have.

Will/Elaine; hi I found the following Keller's in the Etowah CO Cemetery book: Keller, Callie Mae; b: 11/12/1912; d: 6/3/1976 Keller, W. O.; b: 8/10/1909; d: 6/6/1984 both are buried in Pigrims Rest Cemetery, Southside, Etowah CO. AL. good luck, Jackie

Is anyone familiar with a Frances "Fannie" McCoy Keller who was in Etowah County in the early 1900-20's? Or any other Keller family from 1880 to 1920's? Also, looking for any any Hall family in Etowah Co. ca 1882. Thank you. Will/Elaine

In a message dated 6/22/01 6:02:22 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << From: <[email protected]> To: "Caroline" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 8:11 PM Subject: Re: Re: [31] Re: [ALBLOUNT-L] Inexpensive Grave markers > Caroline, > > Liquid Nail is what I used on the entire project. > > I take my block out to the cemetery, level the spot. > > Smear a line of LIQUID NAIl and place the head stone on > > it. Takes about an hour to set up. > > Liquid nail can be found in any hardware dept. and runs > > about $4. Can be used on several markers if stored properly. > > Deb.>> Inexpensive Grave markers Repeat it please both of you Please repeat what you all are talking about I must of missed what was said and what I so far read I liked. Janet aka Jan Rowan

Looking for info on descendants of Marion and Mary HAYNIE. They were in Etowah County (Coxs) in 1880 but probably also lived in Calhoun County at some time. Children were Columbus, William, Mattie, Arthur, Lena. Any info appreciated.

----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: "Caroline" <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 8:11 PM Subject: Re: Re: [31] Re: [ALBLOUNT-L] Inexpensive Grave markers > Caroline, > > Liquid Nail is what I used on the entire project. > > I take my block out to the cemetery, level the spot. > > Smear a line of LIQUID NAIl and place the head stone on > > it. Takes about an hour to set up. > > Liquid nail can be found in any hardware dept. and runs > > about $4. Can be used on several markers if stored properly. > > Deb. > >

----- Original Message ----- From: "Debra Garner" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 2:30 PM Subject: [ALBLOUNT-L] Inexpensive Grave markers > Folks, > I sent out a posting of my idea for an expensive grave marker that > you can make yourself. > Two kind ladies have posted the instructions and pictures for all to view. > I first post this with Ancestry.com and had over 2000 emails for pictures, > so this really helped out with getting emails back to all the requests. > > So if you are interested take a look: > > http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/ukraine/253/index.htm > > http://www.geocities.com/clh55/marker.htm > > Please check with your cemetery trustees or management to see if these > are allowed. I used them at older and rural cemeteries and did not have a > problem. Mine have been up for about 4 years, some in the direct sunlight, > and are doing fine. > > Best Wishes, > Debra Garner > [email protected] >

Martha,it may be long out of print but,when I was in Attalla grammer school in the late 50's early 60's there was a book about the mines,I have no idea what it was called but our teacher brought it in to explain why the area behind the school was completely off limits,there was a mine entrance there. There are three others that I know of and a couple of streets named after Hammond,I had a devil of a time keeping my 3 son's away from them. Check the Gadsden Library and see if they know about this book.I don't know if this helps but I do remember the book. Donna >> Subject:    [31] mines in Etowah Ala are they any one that know about the mines in Alabama. i am Searching for info on Hammond mines number 2 . that was in Etowah around 1900 . like to know a littie about it if any one can help it would be appreciate . Martha<< [email protected](Donna) McFarland~Sherman~Hughes Battles~Hilton~Crump~Lee