Greetings Everyone, I am descended from Malcolm Mathsion and Eliza Wright....early pioneers of Henry County. They lived near the small community of Edwin. Many of their children lived in and around Skipperville, Alabama. I am interested in contacting anyone who might have a connection to the MATHISON surname. MALCOLM MATHISON was born Abt. 1815 in South Carolina, and died June 24, 1897 in Alabama. He married ELIZA WRIGHT March 20, 1839 in Henry County, AL. She was born October 1823 in Georgia, and died September 17, 1905 in Henry County, Alabama. Children of MALCOLM MATHISON and ELIZA WRIGHT are: 1. TABITHA MATHISON, b. 1840; m. WILLIAM GILFORD, May 11, 1869, Henry County, AL. 2. JOHN WESLEY MATHISON, SR., b. December 31, 1841, Henry County, Alabama; d. March 28, 1928, Dale County, Alabama. 3. REV. JAMES LEVIN MATHISON, b. December 12, 1843, Henry County, Alabama; d. March 21, 1918, Ozark, Dale County, Alabama. 4. ELIZABETH MATHISON, b. 1844; m. JOHN CROWLEY, December 28, 1870, Henry County, AL. 5. REV. GEORGE WASHINGTON MATHISON, b. November 17, 1846, Edwin, Henry County, Alabama; d. June 11, 1931, Henry County, Alabama. 6. SARAH MATHISON, b. 1848; m. SEABORN WEATHERBY, January 30, 1869, Henry County, AL. 7. REV. ELIAS TIPTON MATHISON, b. July 11, 1855; d. June 07, 1899; m. ELIZABETH WEATHERBY, October 11, 1873, Henry County, AL. 8. EMMA MATHISON, b. December 12, 1857; m. ALBERT FRANKLIN POWELL, September 16, 1900. 9. SOLOMON DICKERSON MATHISON, b. April 29, 1860; d. April 26, 1936. 10. CHRISTINE MATHISON, b. 1861; m. GEORGE CROWLEY, April 22, 1876, Henry County, AL. Hope to hear from you, Steve P.S. Rev. Si Mathison and his sons, Rev. John Ed and George (who are living preachers with very large Methodist congregations) are descended from child number 2.........so am I,.....but I'm an art teacher :-)

Steve, You may not be aware of it but Malcolm Mathison served as a private in the "Henry Mounted Rebels" at age 58. This was during the WBTS. Deo Vindice, Homer

Steve, My ggrandmother was Sarah Jane WRIGHT, born Henry County, AL Her parents were William WRIGHT and Sarah PEARCE/PIERCE. William WRIGHT was born in GA in 1824. Do you know the parents and siblings of your Eliza Wright? So many Wrights in Henry County I have not figured out who William WRIGHT is connected to. Can you help? Thanks. Jeanette

Greetings Margie, My name is Steve Groh and I think I have some Glover information that might be of interest to you. My Great Great Grandfather, J. W. Mathison, Sr. married an Annie Jane Glover in Henry County (probably not very far from Skipperville). According to family history she was very beautiful and had been married once or twice before. Her true Maiden name is unknown (and I would really love to know it!). I have also seen her name listed as Annie Jane Creel. You mentioned that Eli Glover remarried in 1859 to Mrs. A. J. Corbitt in Henry Co. and they had several more children. If "A.J." is Anne Jane....and if Eli died within the following decade. PERHAPS this is the same woman who married J.W. Mathison, Sr. in 1867. You also implied that one of Eli and A.J.'s children was an Alfred J. Glover. In my Great Grandfather's obituary (J.W. Mathison, Jr.), it mentions a half-brother, A. G. Glover, who resides at Daleville, Ala. VERY SUSPICIOUS! Final note: My GGgrandfather fought with the 37th Alabama infantry. The surnames Corbitt, and Glover also appear on these muster rolls....I wonder if A.J. met her love interests through a confederate brother and lost a few husbands in the war before marrying my ancestor? Below are some hard facts taken from Descendancy Chart. JOHN WESLEY MATHISON, SR. was born December 31, 1841 in Henry County, Alabama, and died March 28, 1928 in Dale County, Alabama. He married ANN JANE GLOVER December 10, 1867 in Henry County, AL. She was born November 27, 1841, and died December 17, 1905. Notes for JOHN WESLEY MATHISON, SR.: Enlisted at Henry County, Alabama in January 1862 and served as a Private in the 37th Alabama Infantry / Company H and served until he was paroled at the close of the war at Eufaula, Alabama. - 1921 Census of Confederate Soldiers Children of JOHN MATHISON and ANN GLOVER are: JOHN WESLEY3 MATHISON, JR., b. January 11, 1869, Henry County, Alabama; d. August 15, 1935, Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida. CHARLES EDGAR MATHISON, b. January 26, 1880; d. July 16, 1970. JAMES LEVIN MATHISON, b. August 03, 1887; d. November 15, 1955, his home near Ozark, Alabama MARY MATHISON ELLA MATHISON, b. January 26, 1880; d. October 25, 1916. JOHN WESLEY MATHISON, JR. was born January 11, 1869 in Henry County, Alabama, and died August 15, 1935 in Defuniak Springs, Walton County, Florida. He married MALDRA CLYDE DOWLING February 17, 1904 in Defuniak Springs, Florida, daughter of MARION DOWLING and URSULA ATKINSON. She was born April 15, 1883 in Ozark, Dale County, Alabama, and died November 1973 in Sanger, Denton County, Texas. Notes for JOHN WESLEY MATHISON, JR.: Rev. J. W. Mathison helped to establish the Methodist Episcopal Church, South in Defuniak Springs, Florida. With a membership of sixteen, Rev. Mathison helped to build the new church near the Court house in 1902. - Source: an article from an old Defuniak Springs newspaper The following excerpt is from John Wesley Mathison's obituary as recorded on the front page of the Defuniak Springs newspaper, "The Breeze" on Thursday, August 22, 1935 - under the title "Walton Loses a Good Citizen" " Mr. Mathison was united in marriage in 1904 to Miss Maldra C. Dowling, who, with five of the six children born of the union, survives him -- one daughter, the eldest, Lois, -- dying some half-score years ago. Remaining relatives include a brother, C. E. Mathison, of this place; another brother, J. L. Mathison of Skipperville, Ala., and a sister, Mrs. Mary Searcy, likewise of that city. A half-sister, Mrs. Lou Sowell, lives in Defuniak, and a half-brother, A. G. Glover, resides at Daleville, Ala." I'm excited about this possible connection and hope to hear from you soon. Take Care, Steve ----- Original Message ----- From: <Grmargie@aol.com> To: <ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, November 04, 1999 7:18 PM Subject: Glovers in Henry County, Alabama > In a message dated 99-11-04 09:26:39 EST, you write: > > << I have many Henry County, Alabama books too. What names are you > working on? >> > > > Hope you can help me. I am Margie Glover Daniels. I am researching the > Glover family in Henry County, Al. I have lost my Tallulah Glover and John > Glover, they were the children of Susan K.Glover and Eli S. Glover the > siblings of Nathan O'Neal Glover and Franklin P. Glover. Susan was the > Daughter of John Paschal Glover d. 1862 Barbour Co., and Drucilla Evans > Glover d. 1860 Barbour Co., Al. These Glover families are listed on the 1850 > census reports for Henry Co., Al. in Lawrenceville district. > > Susan died probably 1858, Eli remarried in 1859 to Mrs. A. J. Corbitt in > Henry Co. and they had several more children. Alfred J. Glover m. Angeline > Powell and a Fannie Glover. I am also trying to find out about Fannie and > Alfred. I believe that Alfred and his wife are buried in Dale Co. > > Thanks, > Margie > > CC Barbour Co., Al., Geneva Co., Al, Macon Co., Ga, Crawford Co., Ga. > >

>< I have many Henry County, Alabama books too. What names are you > working on? >> > >Margie, I am sorry; but, my message was not meant to be posted for the whole list. I sent it to the person privately--I thought. I do private research occasionally; but, do not have the time right now as I am involved in too many projects already. I am being bombarded with people wanting lookups; and, I never offered this. Sorry I can't be of service right now. Reminder@snowhill.com ######################################################################(Origi nal message) >Hope you can help me. I am Margie Glover Daniels. I am researching the >Glover family in Henry County, Al. I have lost my Tallulah Glover and John >Glover, they were the children of Susan K.Glover and Eli S. Glover the >siblings of Nathan O'Neal Glover and Franklin P. Glover. Susan was the >Daughter of John Paschal Glover d. 1862 Barbour Co., and Drucilla Evans >Glover d. 1860 Barbour Co., Al. These Glover families are listed on the 1850 >census reports for Henry Co., Al. in Lawrenceville district. > >Susan died probably 1858, Eli remarried in 1859 to Mrs. A. J. Corbitt in >Henry Co. and they had several more children. Alfred J. Glover m. Angeline >Powell and a Fannie Glover. I am also trying to find out about Fannie and >Alfred. I believe that Alfred and his wife are buried in Dale Co. > >Thanks, >Margie

In a message dated 99-11-04 09:26:39 EST, you write: << I have many Henry County, Alabama books too. What names are you working on? >> Hope you can help me. I am Margie Glover Daniels. I am researching the Glover family in Henry County, Al. I have lost my Tallulah Glover and John Glover, they were the children of Susan K.Glover and Eli S. Glover the siblings of Nathan O'Neal Glover and Franklin P. Glover. Susan was the Daughter of John Paschal Glover d. 1862 Barbour Co., and Drucilla Evans Glover d. 1860 Barbour Co., Al. These Glover families are listed on the 1850 census reports for Henry Co., Al. in Lawrenceville district. Susan died probably 1858, Eli remarried in 1859 to Mrs. A. J. Corbitt in Henry Co. and they had several more children. Alfred J. Glover m. Angeline Powell and a Fannie Glover. I am also trying to find out about Fannie and Alfred. I believe that Alfred and his wife are buried in Dale Co. Thanks, Margie CC Barbour Co., Al., Geneva Co., Al, Macon Co., Ga, Crawford Co., Ga.

In a message dated 11/4/99 6:00:06 PM Central Standard Time, SKeels1032@aol.com writes: << . James Monroe Keels B: Jan 22 1861 Alabama D: Feb 06 1927 Houston, Texas Married Elizabeth (Betty) about 1885. Marriage and parents of James Monroe Keels and Elizabeth Keels I got the date from Jun 1900 Trinity Co Texas Census which had number of years married (15) James M. Keels parents (Unknown) B: in South Carolina Married date (Unknown) It was on Family Tree maker as Henry County, as a match but was unable to get any thing from there. Any help would be >> The only Keels listed in the 1850 census in Henry county were; Isaac-26 Mary-24 John-8 Mary-6 Hulddy J.?-2 Cheers to you and yours, Ray Hutto

When I went to Henry Co. Courthouse, they wouldn't let me xerox copy anything either...the big old books can't take the stress of being opened flat onto a copier. Stephanie

I my name is Sam Keels and I'm looking for information on the Keels Family. James Monroe Keels B: Jan 22 1861 Alabama D: Feb 06 1927 Houston, Texas Married Elizabeth (Betty) about 1885. Marriage and parents of James Monroe Keels and Elizabeth Keels I got the date from Jun 1900 Trinity Co Texas Census which had number of years married (15) James M. Keels parents (Unknown) B: in South Carolina Married date (Unknown) It was on Family Tree maker as Henry County, as a match but was unable to get any thing from there. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Sam Keels skeels1032.Aol.com

Just in case it is true that they will not let you make copies, only hand written ones..........take a camera....and take a pic.....also do the hand written copies..........or perhaps find out if the Family History Center of the Mormon Church has it microfilmed..... Gail -----Original Message----- From: minder <Reminder@snowhill.com> To: ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Thursday, November 04, 1999 6:27 AM Subject: Henry County, Alabama >Sharon, > I think both libraries have about the same on Henry County, >Alabama information; but, the Houston Memorial Library (Local History Room) >has more microfilm and census index books that you would find >useful. Plus, we have lots of information on the counties that came out of >Henry County that you will most assuredly have to look in. > A relative of mine told me that Henry County Courthouse will no >longer let you get copies of their records (in the big books). You can >only hand copy what you need. I don't know this for a fact; but, she said >that they would not let her copy anything on the xerox machine??? > I have many Henry County, Alabama books too. What names are you >working on? > >Ceya Minder >Dothan, Alabama > > > > >At 06:01 PM 11/3/99 -0700, you wrote: >>Ceya >>I will be down in Headland next weekend and will only have Friday to visit >>libraries and courthouse. What do you suggest that I spend my friday doing >>? such as what library to go to ? Houston-love or the Abbeville Library ? >>Which would have more info on Henry County ? >> >>Thanks >>Sharon >>-----Original Message----- >>From: minder <Reminder@snowhill.com> >>To: ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> >>Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 3:53 PM >>Subject: Re: Genealogy Society >> >> >> >Henry County Genealogical Society no longer exists and all of the few >> >remaining publications that they had are on sale at Abbeville Christian >> >Academy in Abbeville, Alabama. >> > >> >All of the southeast Alabama counties are in the process of compiling >> >information for each counties Heritage Book (Millenium). If you have >> >family from that area, you are entitled to submit 150 words and a copy of a >> >picture free and you don't even have to buy the book--unless you want >> >to. Contact the Abbeville Library for more information on the deadline for >> >submitting material and/or for buying a book. >> > >> > >> >Ceya Minder >> >Dothan, Alabama (Houston County--below Henry) >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> >At 05:13 PM 11/3/99 -0500, you wrote: >> >>Could someone please send: >> >> >> >>1.Info on joining the Henry Co., AL Genealogical Society >> >> >> >>2.Publications for sale by the above society >> >> >> >>Thanks! >> >> >> >>Nadine >> >> >> >>Henry Co., AL: KILPATRICK, WHITEHURST & WHITTLE. >> >> >

The copies are $3.00 a page, with the seal. Faye

Sharon, I think both libraries have about the same on Henry County, Alabama information; but, the Houston Memorial Library (Local History Room) has more microfilm and census index books that you would find useful. Plus, we have lots of information on the counties that came out of Henry County that you will most assuredly have to look in. A relative of mine told me that Henry County Courthouse will no longer let you get copies of their records (in the big books). You can only hand copy what you need. I don't know this for a fact; but, she said that they would not let her copy anything on the xerox machine??? I have many Henry County, Alabama books too. What names are you working on? Ceya Minder Dothan, Alabama At 06:01 PM 11/3/99 -0700, you wrote: >Ceya >I will be down in Headland next weekend and will only have Friday to visit >libraries and courthouse. What do you suggest that I spend my friday doing >? such as what library to go to ? Houston-love or the Abbeville Library ? >Which would have more info on Henry County ? > >Thanks >Sharon >-----Original Message----- >From: minder <Reminder@snowhill.com> >To: ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> >Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 3:53 PM >Subject: Re: Genealogy Society > > > >Henry County Genealogical Society no longer exists and all of the few > >remaining publications that they had are on sale at Abbeville Christian > >Academy in Abbeville, Alabama. > > > >All of the southeast Alabama counties are in the process of compiling > >information for each counties Heritage Book (Millenium). If you have > >family from that area, you are entitled to submit 150 words and a copy of a > >picture free and you don't even have to buy the book--unless you want > >to. Contact the Abbeville Library for more information on the deadline for > >submitting material and/or for buying a book. > > > > > >Ceya Minder > >Dothan, Alabama (Houston County--below Henry) > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > >At 05:13 PM 11/3/99 -0500, you wrote: > >>Could someone please send: > >> > >>1.Info on joining the Henry Co., AL Genealogical Society > >> > >>2.Publications for sale by the above society > >> > >>Thanks! > >> > >>Nadine > >> > >>Henry Co., AL: KILPATRICK, WHITEHURST & WHITTLE. > >>

You might be able to take a hand held recorder and read the info and later transcribe it. It is a shame you can't make an actual copy because their records are not protected and will eventually turn to dust. In some court houses I have been in they have actually disassembled the records and placed the sheets into archival pages. If Henry County were to ever do this then perhaps they would allow us to make copies. They have a pre-printed form they use to record marriage info on with the seal for, if I remember correctly, $2.00 a page. Not sure about the price. Jeanette

Ceya I will be down in Headland next weekend and will only have Friday to visit libraries and courthouse. What do you suggest that I spend my friday doing ? such as what library to go to ? Houston-love or the Abbeville Library ? Which would have more info on Henry County ? Thanks Sharon -----Original Message----- From: minder <Reminder@snowhill.com> To: ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com <ALHENRY-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, November 03, 1999 3:53 PM Subject: Re: Genealogy Society >Henry County Genealogical Society no longer exists and all of the few >remaining publications that they had are on sale at Abbeville Christian >Academy in Abbeville, Alabama. > >All of the southeast Alabama counties are in the process of compiling >information for each counties Heritage Book (Millenium). If you have >family from that area, you are entitled to submit 150 words and a copy of a >picture free and you don't even have to buy the book--unless you want >to. Contact the Abbeville Library for more information on the deadline for >submitting material and/or for buying a book. > > >Ceya Minder >Dothan, Alabama (Houston County--below Henry) > > > > > > > >At 05:13 PM 11/3/99 -0500, you wrote: >>Could someone please send: >> >>1.Info on joining the Henry Co., AL Genealogical Society >> >>2.Publications for sale by the above society >> >>Thanks! >> >>Nadine >> >>Henry Co., AL: KILPATRICK, WHITEHURST & WHITTLE. >>

Henry County Genealogical Society no longer exists and all of the few remaining publications that they had are on sale at Abbeville Christian Academy in Abbeville, Alabama. All of the southeast Alabama counties are in the process of compiling information for each counties Heritage Book (Millenium). If you have family from that area, you are entitled to submit 150 words and a copy of a picture free and you don't even have to buy the book--unless you want to. Contact the Abbeville Library for more information on the deadline for submitting material and/or for buying a book. Ceya Minder Dothan, Alabama (Houston County--below Henry) At 05:13 PM 11/3/99 -0500, you wrote: >Could someone please send: > >1.Info on joining the Henry Co., AL Genealogical Society > >2.Publications for sale by the above society > >Thanks! > >Nadine > >Henry Co., AL: KILPATRICK, WHITEHURST & WHITTLE. >

Could someone please send: 1.Info on joining the Henry Co., AL Genealogical Society 2.Publications for sale by the above society Thanks! Nadine Henry Co., AL: KILPATRICK, WHITEHURST & WHITTLE.

Hello Is anyone related in any way to Jacob H. Cochran who was b. abt. 1809 and resided in Henry County with his family in the 1850 census? Thanks Sharon sharon@planetc.com

Donna: I dunno abput Union Freewill and Pleasant Hill being the same church..I'll see what I can find.. Regards Roger Donna Ferris wrote: > I just came across a reference on a UFB "Union Freewill Baptist" Church > & Cemetery.... do you think they are the same? > Donna > Penn Valley, CA > > Sharon wrote: > > Hello All > > Does anyone have the phone # for Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church? The > > pastor there is Keith L. Cole. I am unable to get a number for either Keith > > or the church. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I just came across a reference on a UFB "Union Freewill Baptist" Church & Cemetery.... do you think they are the same? Donna Penn Valley, CA Sharon wrote: > Hello All > Does anyone have the phone # for Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church? The > pastor there is Keith L. Cole. I am unable to get a number for either Keith > or the church. Any help is greatly appreciated.

Hello All Does anyone have the phone # for Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church? The pastor there is Keith L. Cole. I am unable to get a number for either Keith or the church. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks Sharon sharon@planetc.com