Who were the parents of William J. Speer born 1835 in Alabama and died in 1897 in Jefferson County, Alabama. He was married to Jennie who was born in 1845 in Georgia. They had children: Willie Lou, Carl W., Harper W., Maggie and Harry. In 1888 they lived at 1812 Avenue D and in 1889 they lived on 17th street between avenues H and I. In 1890 they were living at 2121 Avenue H (all these addresses were in Birmingham). Can anyone tell me who the parents were of my William J. Speer??? Carolyn csclark01@msn.com

A Mr. Usury married Willie Lou Speer who was born in Georgia in 1862. They had children: Roger Usury and Jimmy Usury. Would appreciate any information on this family. Carolyn csclark01@msn.com

Allen Bell Hall born 1859 (New Jersey??) married Willie Lou Speer who was born in 1862 in Georgia. They lived in Birmingham and in Ensley, Alabama and then back to Birmingham. Their children were: Alice (died an infant), Gladys born 1891 married a Ware, Loulee born 1896 married Robert Livingston and Carl Speer "Jack" Hall (married 3 times). Carolyn csclark01@msn.com

Carl Speer "Jack" Hall was my husbands real father and I would love to have some information on him. He was born 1898 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was the son of Allen Bell Hall and Willie Lou Speer Hall. He was married 3 times and died in 1966. We would like to know if he had other children or any info about him would be great.We know that he was a salesman of some sort and at the time of his death he was living with his sister Loulee Livingston in Pinson, Alabama (suberb of Birmingham). Would appreciate very much any information about him. Carolyn csclark01@msn.com

----- Original Message ----- From: dorothy vasvary Sending this out again for information. Dorothy Durden Subject: Clemmonds,McVay,McWilliams, Quillen Sarah Elizabeth Clemmons b. abt. 1814 Kentucky, d. 1865 Mt. Hope, Ala. m. Pleasant Washington McVay b. April 2, 1813 Lawrence County, Ala.? m. July 18, 1833 Lawrence County, Ala. d. Jan. 22, 1895 Mt Hope, Ala. Children: William Sterlin McVay b. Jan. 15, 1843 d. Nov. 18, 1908 Birmingham, Ala. Neomi McVay b. May 27, 1839 d. in Waco, Texas Other children died early (1844-46) & James McVay, no date. Would like any information on the parents of Sarah Elizabeth Clemmons and Pleasant Washington McVay. Elizabeth Quillen b. Nov. 4, 1817 in Tenn. d. Feb. 23, 1876 m. Hugh McWilliams b. Nov. 12, 1812 Tenn. Children: John Alexander McWilliams b. March 5, 1841 in Franklin County Ala. m. Lucinda Berneta Sockwell on April, 1867 She was b. Feb. 18, 1847 in Carroll County, Ga. d. Feb. 23, 1920 in Tuscumbia, Ala. Daughter-Mattie Ellanora McWilliams b. Nov. 20, 1874 in Tuscumbia, Ala. m. William Rufus McVay b. in Mt Hope, Ala. m. Sept. 22, 1892 d. March 26, 1910. Hugh McVay b. May 9, 1746 m. Mary Fain? Daughter--Arminda R. McVay m. Bill McCarthy(William D. McCarthy) Nov. 13, 1834 in Lawrence County, Ala. Would want any information on the parents of the above relatives. Thanks, Dorothy Durden _____NetZero Free Internet Access and Email______ http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html

----- Original Message ----- From: dorothy vasvary To: Sent: Subject: Dardens Dardens: (1) 1st generation (2) 2nd generation (3) 3rd generation ,etc. 1--- Stephen Darden settled in Nansmond County, Virginia in 1640. 2---Captain John Darden, R. S.,m. Miss Dandridge, sister of Martha Washington. 3---John Darden, Jr., R. S. b. 1734. 3---Jacob Darden, R. S. m. Mary Hilliard. 4---Ziephia Darden, m. Joshua Roundtree. 4---Cynthia Darden, m. Needham Bryant. 4---Jacob Darden, Jr., d. unmarried. 3---William Darden, b. 1736; m. Mary Dekle. 4---Dennis Darden, m. Phobe Dilliard. 4---Ellis Darden, m. Mary Barwick. 4---Simeon Darden, m. Eliza Barwick. 4---Lucinda Darden, m. Manning Roundtree. 4---Ebernezer Darden, m. (1) Roxie Rountree, and (2) Mrs. Lythia Boatwright Nee Bryant. 4---Mary Darden, m. James Dilliard. 3---Stephen Darden, b.1737. 3---George Darden R. S. , b. 1739, received land grants in Wilkes County, Ga. for war services; m. Martha Burch, b. 1741, daughter of Richard Burch. 4---George Darden, Jr. b. 1760. 4---Richard Darden, b. 1763. 4---Elizabeth Darden, b. 1765; d. 1848; m. Governor Stephen Heard R. S., b. 1740, d. 1815. 5---Barnard Carroll Heard, b. March 12, 1787; m. Polly Hutson. 6---Boliver Heard. 6---Stephen Heard. 6---John Heard, m. Elizabeth Williamson. 5---Martha Burch Heard, b. Oct. 10, 1788; d. Dec. 7, 1824 m. about 1805, Barlett Tucker, b. 1784 6---Stephen Heard Tucker, m. Jan. 16, 1827, Mary Aiken, daughter of Thomas Aiken. 6---Elizabeth Tucker, m. (1) Mr. Upshaw, (2) Dec.2, 1840, Robert Harris. 7---(By 1st wife), daughter m. Mr. Harris. 7---Robert Harris, Jr. 7---(By 2nd wife) Alva Harris. 7---Clarence P. Harris, m. Eva Wakefield. 8---Alice Pope Harris, m. Frank Asbury lll. 9---Frank Asbury lll. 7---James Harris. 7---Walton Harris. 6---Sarah Tucker, m. Jan. 27, 1842, Henry Sanders. No issue. 5---Bridget Carroll Heard, b. June 17, 1795, m. (1) March 6, 1817, Simeon Henderson and (2), Elbert H. Thompson. 6---William Henderson, b. 1796. 6---Daughter Thompson, m. Mr. Riddle. 6---Daughter Thompson , m. Mr. Jones. 5---Dr. George Washington Heard, member Georgia Legislature. b. June 17, 1791; m. April 20, 1815, Sahah Carter, daughter of Thomas A. Carter R. S. 6---Stephen Heard, m. Mary Aiken. 7---Phillip Heard, m. Miss Tillman. 5---John Adams Heard, b. March 17, 1793; d. 1838, solicitor general Western Circuit of Georgia. Unmarried Hope this information is helpful and some one can help me with my Durden line ( Francis, 1770: Benjamin, 1793, etc.) Thanks, Dorothy Durden P. S. Notice that Elizabeth Barwich m. Semeon Darden. Her father, George Darden, R. S. b. 1739, received land grants in Wilkes County, Ga. for war services. He married about 1759 to Martha Burch b. 1741. Her father was Richard Burch. Ellis Darden married Mary Barwick (sister of Elizabeth Barwick). _______________________________________________ Why pay for something you could get for free? NetZero provides FREE Internet Access and Email http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html

Join us for some exciting chats today--including a chat on ALABAMA genealogy--whole state included--all counties. Feel free to invite others to join us: Monday Chats: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm (subtract 1 hr. for Central Time; 2 hrs. for Mt.; 3 hrs. for Pacific Time) 8 pm Eastern--ODD MIDDLE NAMES 9 pm Eastern--COALMINERS genealogy 10 pm Eastern--ALABAMA genealogy (any surname) 11 pm Eastern--GENEALOGY RESEARCH HINTS & QUESTIONS Tuesday's Chats: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm (subtract 1 hr. for Central Time; 2 hrs. for Mt.; 3 hrs. for Pacific Time) 8 pm Eastern--CEMETERIES (how to research plus resources on specific cemeteries) If you miss the chat, be sure and stop by the forum and post your queries and research questions. http://forums.about.com/ab-huntsville and read the chat transcript tomorrow at this site: http://huntsville.about.com/blrecords.htm If you need instructions for the chat room or forum or would like a full chat schedule, just send me an email and I'll be happy to send you the information. Jean Brandau huntsville2@home.com

I am looking for any information on the family of Almon James FORISTER b. ? died about 1924 and is buried at Bucksville Cemetery and May Ola SNIDER b. 24 DEC 1883 died 15 Nov. 1972. Their children were: Leroy Forister-died early in childhood and is buried in Coaling, Alabama. Cecil Vitural Forister b. 12 Mar. 1903, d. July 1987 in Bessemer, AL and is buried at Bucksville Cemetery. She married John "Johnny" ARANT Robert David Forister b. 23 Jan 1905 in Coaling, AL, d. March 1985 in Cottondale, AL Robert married Ruby Dell HALLMAN Viola Forister b. 15 Feb. 1906 d. 19 July 1998 in Pleasant Grove, AL. She married ? KENDRICK Fabian Forister b. 24 Feb. 1908 d. Sept. 1981 in McCalla, AL and is buried at Bucksville Cemetery. He married Louise ?. Estella Kiney Forister married Tom Hill. These Forister's lived in Caffee Junction near McCalla, Bessemer Co., AL. in the early 1900's I am finding it hard to locate them on any Census record. One sibling is still living but can't tell give me anymore information for she is up in age. If anyone has any information on any Forister's in or around Jefferson Co., AL please email me. Also, if anyone knows where I can find a Bucksville Cemetery around in the same area, please let me know. Thanks in Advance, Phoebe Freeman Forister

13TH ANNUAL FOUR-FAMILIES REUNION Descendants of the Allgood, Bynum, Cornelius, and Murphree, families will hold their 13th Annual Four-Families Reunion in Oneonta, AL during the weekend of September 30 and October 1, 2000. Join us for a weekend of history, fun, and fellowship. There will be a Genealogy Session at the Allgood Community Center in Allgood, AL on Saturday, September 30th. The Community Center will open at 9:00 a.m. for researchers to gather and exchange information. Individual meetings for each of the four families will begin at 1:00 p.m. with the Allgood Family, followed by the Cornelius Family at 2:00 p.m., Murphree Family at 3:00 p.m. and the Bynum Family at 4:00 p.m. On Sunday, October 1st, the Family Reunion will be held in the Dalton Moss Lodge at Palisades Park. Please come anytime after 10:00 a.m. and bring a covered dish. There will be a business meeting around 12:15 p.m., immediately followed by lunch. The remainder of the afternoon will be filled with fellowship and entertainment. For more information, or to obtain a complete agenda of the weekend's activities and map of locations, please contact: Alton or Rita Treadway Montgomery, AL PH: 334-834-6160 e-mail: rtreadway@knology.net Please make any requests for more information through private messages to avoid unnecessary traffic on the list. Thank you.

looking for information on what remains of the johnson family, children of frank Johnson, Lived in watson al . grandchilren Of John henrey Michael Johnson and Barbra Smith Johnson lived in Brookside alabma and other partsof jeferson county, I was born in republice al . John henry johnson and barbra johnson are buried in Bevins hill cementary.

I would like any information on Charles & Mary Bradley. They lived on Hibernian St. in Pratt City. I know the lived there in 1926 thats when their daughter, my Mother was born. They each had numerous brothers and sisters, that also lived in and around Pratt City, Docena, and Wylam. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank You William B. Richerzhagen __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://mail.yahoo.com/

A big warm and hearty thanks to all out there who responded to my plea. I've had great success and do appreciate hearing from all of you. Thanks again. Deanie

Searching for information on AFAM Edwards family who resided in Bessemer/Birmingham area in the early 1900s, specifically families of ANDREW JACKSON and GEORGE Edwards but info on all AFAM Edwards would be appreciated. George reportedly had at least 20 children. Any help would be appreciated. B. Edwards Hatcher bchoney@mindspring.com

Does any one have any information on the Long Family buried at the Bivens Cemetery in Brookside, Jefferson Co., Alabama? Thanks Peggy

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I want to Thank eveyone for all the help you've given me. Still seeking Daisy Pearl Ward born 1881. Her son Clayton E Smith b23Oct1901 d Sept1978 m Ora Mae Hill 25Dec1922 any info on their daughter Doris, Please lorenejones@swnm.com Thanks Lorene BTW Allof this in Alabama

You can find a few listings of one family online from Elmwood Cemetery at the site below. Also you might write to the Cemetery asking about your family, they do have an onsite office. I always enclose a self-addressed-stamped-envelope for the return reply. Ask them also to please enclosed a map directing you to the grave location. Happy Hunting, Patricia http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/alabama.html Alabama cemeteries online Scan down to Jefferson County listings of cemeteries offered online Elmwood Cemetery 600 Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, S.W. Birmingham, AL 35211-2839 Phone: 205 251-3114

Does anyone have information on any of the following names that would be helpful to me in my genealogy research of the McVays? 1901 McVay, William R. (Mattie) Owned Saloon 1550 2nd. Avenue B'ham. Alabama. Res. Oxmore, Ala. !902 McVay, William R. (Mattie) Owned saloon 2120 2nd Avenue, B'ham. Alabama. Res. 410 N. 25th. Street. B'ham. Ala. McVay, William S. (Cattie) 1903 William Sterling McVay (Kattie) McVay and McCarty Bros. Res. 2411 8th. Ave. B'ham. Ala. McCarty, Wm. D. Res. Pratt City, Ala. McCarty J. W. Res. Rural Area. 1904 McVay, Wm. R.. Saloon 2120 2nd. Ave. res. 2201 3rd Ave. B'ham, Ala. McVay, Wm. S. (Kattie) Res. 2411 8th Ave. 1905 McVay, Wm. R. Saloons at 2110 & 2120 2nd Ave.; 108 No. 24th . Street, B'ham. Ala. Res. 1104 N. 24th. Street McVay, Wm S. Res. same. 1906 McVay, Wm. R. (Mattie) Saloons at 2110-2120 2nd Ave. and Livery at 2325 2nd. Ave B'ham. Ala. Res. 1104 N. 24th Street McVay, Wm. S. bartender (Kattie) Res. 2411 8th. Ave. 1907 Wm. R. (Mattie) Saloons 1820 1st. Ave.; 2300 Ave B; 2120 2nd Ave. and 108 N. 24th. Street. Res. 1114 N. 24th. Street. B'ham. Ala. McVay, Wm. S. (Katie) Res. Same. 1908 Wm. R. Saloons at 1812 1st. Ave.; 300 n. 26th. Street; 2120 2nd. Ave.; 230 N. 18th. Street and 2300 Ave B. Res. 1120 N. 23rd. B'ham. Ala. 1909 Wm. R. (Mattie) Res. 2207 5th. Ave. B'ham. Wm. S. (Carrie) Grocer at 830 N. 19th Street Res. 124 S. 71st East Lake 1910 Wm. R. McVay died in March. 1911 Mattie (Widow) Res. 4907 10th. Ave. No. B'ham, Ala. Mattie worked. Her son, Pleasant clerked. Dorothy Durden ____________NetZero Free Internet Access and Email_________ Download Now http://www.netzero.net/download/index.html Request a CDROM 1-800-333-3633 ___________________________________________________________

Try going to rootsweb.com and choose the state and county you are interested in - most have usgenweb sites also. Hope this helps. Sheila Sheila's SURNAMES: Barrett, Beavers, Boling (Bowling), Brown, Claypool, Conley, Crickmer, Godbey, Hankins, Harmon, Linkous, Peery, Skaggs, Sparks, Whitt Don's SURNAMES: Allen, Dawson, Goodwin, Hein

Try http://resources.rootsweb.com/USA/ to find the site for ANY county in the USA on Rootsweb. Hope this helps, Melba -----Original Message----- From: JETBARB55@aol.com <JETBARB55@aol.com> To: ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com <ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, September 10, 2000 9:13 PM Subject: [ALJEFFER] Re: ALJEFFER-D Digest V00 #184 >Hello, > >I would like the web address for Shelby County if you have it available. >Many thanks, >Barbara > >