I am also interested in the cemetery at Whites Chapel, as I think that is where my maternal grandparents are buried: Silas Pete Davis - d. 1951 Beatrice Davidson Davis - d. 1968 I am particularly interested in knowing if there is a list/directory of other people buried there, as I am sure I must have more ancestors in that location. Researching names (maternal): DAVIS, DAVIDSON, MCCULLOUGH, EARLY, BRIDGES, TUCKER, HITT (the last three are probably located in Georgia or South Carolina) Thanks in advance for any help. Email: Momcat316@aol.com Beth in GA

My mother was also born at White's Chapel (early 1920's) - not far from the Jeff/St Clair line - she is not sure exactly where it was, but recalls it north of Leeds, west of Moody just over the line into St Clair Co from JeffCo. Her older brother took her there recently, and as I recall that's the area she described then. For support, I checked the land records for Fulmers -- William C Fulmer entered land in 1882 that fits the description: Sec 22 Township 16 Range 1 East (NESE). This land would be about 1 mile due east of the Camp Coleman Girl Scout Camp shown on my Ala State DOT highway map, and puts is inside St Clair County. It fits the description. Carolyn Moering linka@bellsouth.net http://expert.cc.purdue.edu/~chrism/family Searching: INGRAM, FRANKLINS, MCCAY, MILLWOOD, DORROUGH -----Original Message----- From: Rob & Michelle McGregor [mailto:fox2@cnetech.com] Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2000 4:36 AM To: ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Subject: [ALJEFFER] White's Chapel/ Whites Chapel, Alabama I am searching for the location of White's Chapel, AL or Whites Chapel, AL. My rootsweb search indicated that it was in Etowah Co. I have received an e-mail since then that indicated that it was a small community near Trussville, AL in St. Clair and/or Jefferson Co. I would appreciate any clarification on this matter from anyone who might be familiar with this area of Alabama. I am searching for the Fulmer and White families. George "Pink" Fulmer b. 3 May 1890 in Whites Chapel, Alabama m. Leola Stonewall Kilcrease siblings: Jack Bob Bert Roy Eugene "Doc" Faye Bessie Mattie Jim parents: John William Fulmer b. 15 Nov 1869 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL m. 17 Jan 1886 in Alabama to Lula Madora White Lula Madora White b. 1 Apr 1845 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL - Family lore states that the community of Whites Chapel was named after her family. John William Fulmer's parents were: William C. Fulmer and Martha Frances Pybus Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to e-mail me at fox2@cnetech.com Thank you, D. Michelle Sessions McGregor fox2@cnetech.com

I am searching for the location of White's Chapel, AL or Whites Chapel, AL. My rootsweb search indicated that it was in Etowah Co. I have received an e-mail since then that indicated that it was a small community near Trussville, AL in St. Clair and/or Jefferson Co. I would appreciate any clarification on this matter from anyone who might be familiar with this area of Alabama. I am searching for the Fulmer and White families. George "Pink" Fulmer b. 3 May 1890 in Whites Chapel, Alabama m. Leola Stonewall Kilcrease siblings: Jack Bob Bert Roy Eugene "Doc" Faye Bessie Mattie Jim parents: John William Fulmer b. 15 Nov 1869 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL m. 17 Jan 1886 in Alabama to Lula Madora White Lula Madora White b. 1 Apr 1845 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., AL - Family lore states that the community of Whites Chapel was named after her family. John William Fulmer's parents were: William C. Fulmer and Martha Frances Pybus Any information would be greatly appreciated. Please feel free to e-mail me at fox2@cnetech.com Thank you, D. Michelle Sessions McGregor fox2@cnetech.com

More news from the Pratt City Herald - July 29, 1899 Last Saturday quite a number of Pratt City people took advantage of the cheap excursion to Mobile and went down on a special train over the Louisville and Nashville railroad. Among the number were: Messrs. George DONALDSON, P. B. KENNEDY, Frank HATCHER, Tom CUNIFF, W. H. BARNARD, J. W. HARRIS, W. L. GRANGER, H. F. HAGAN, W. B. ESTES, Will SAMS, Mike DUGAN and wife and others. Robbers entered the home of Mr. Tom CUNIFF, the assistant check clerk of the Tennessee Tuesday and took $24 in money and two watches, one a silver hunting case watch belonging to Mr. CUNNIF's father, and the other, an open faced one belonging to Mr. CUNIFF himself. The first was worth about $15 and the latter about $30. The strains of the wedding march were again heard in the city on Tuesday afternoon when Mr. Pat MONCHAN led to the altar as his bride Miss Belle McCOY of Wylam. The ceremony took place at St. Catherine's church, on North Highlands. Rev. Father GALLAND officiating while Mrs. REILLY presided at the organ. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas MAKIN spend several days, including last Sunday, visiting the son of Mr. MAKIN at Pochahontas, Ala. Rev. J. B. DICKINSON has returned from Selma, where he spend several days at the bedside of his brother, who was very sick. Mr. Job GOING who is suffering from a severe affliction of his right leg, will leave in a few days for Hot Springs, Ark. Dennis WILLIAMS, a negro miner, while attempting a blast in one of the Spring Gap ore mines in Jefferson county, was instantly killed Friday. "PERSONAL" Miss Mattie STANTON and Mr. Hugh GOING left Tuesday for a visit to relatives in Pickens County. Misses Jane and Evelyn GOING, of Ensley, accompanied Miss Mattie STANTON on a visit to friends in west Alabama. Mr. John BECKIES who has been sick for several days is much easier. Miss Sallie TURNER returned home on Monday, after being the guest of her sister, Mrs. M. McLEMORE, of Birmingham for a week. Mesdames JENKINS and BUSH visited Dolomite on business last Tuesday. Mrs. James MEAGHER, left Tuesday for a visit of ten days at her old home at Auburn. Mr. J. T. CULPEPPER has recovered from a sickness of short duration. Mr. E. A. CALDWELL has been sick for several days this week. Mr. Clayton ROGERS, of Speigners, Ala., was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. ROGERS this week. Miss Nannie MORROW has left for an extended visit to Tennessee. P. B. KENNEDY visited relatives at Mobile on Sunday. O. B. ROBERTSON, of Dolomite, was visiting relatives here on Sunday. Mrs. DONALDSON is visiting her daughter Mrs. HILL, at Montgomery this week. Mrs. WALLENDSOP was the guest of Mrs. CHAPMAN , on Red Mountain, last Monday. "BELOW THE SURFACE" There was a strike at the mine in Brookwood and there is a long article about the problems with managers and miners. Several miners have left Coal Valley lately and sought employment elsewhere. Mr. George HOSTLER goes to Mary Lee mines. Mr. Tom DICKSON has accepted a position with the Gas Light mines, while Mr. McKENDRICK goes back to Galloway. Coroner Alex DALLAS has given out as a verdict arrived at in the Will FIELDS murder case at Brookside that he came to his death at the hands of unknown parties. Wednesday afternoon Judge WILKERSON, after hearing the evidence in the case of the little bride of L. D. IRELAND, decided that the girl was under 14 years of age as claimed by the mother, but he did not restore her to her mother, deciding that she should be allowed to go with her husband or parents as she pleased. Upon hearing the decision the face of the bride brightened up and she promptly walked to the side of her husband, signifying that she was still willing to trust her future to his keeping. The particulars of this unusual "romance" are familiar to readers of the News. It began with a runaway marriage, followed by the arrest of the husband and the detention of the bride to the county jail to await the habeas corpus hearing. The groom is still charged with taking away a girl under age for the purpose of marriage and Mr. and Mrs. BRANCH are still charged with kidnapping the girl. So the end is not yet, but the opinion prevails that the storm is about over.- This article is apparently a reprint from the Birmingham News. "GRAYSVILLE" A gathering at the Mayor's house was held in honor of his niece, Miss Gussie BUCKNER, of Birmingham, and the following couples participated: Mr. Ike POWELL and Mrs. Zerah TUCKER Mr. Emmett SMITH and Miss Della JOHNSON Mr. Clem NELSON and Miss Daisy LOGGANS Mr. James SIGAR and Miss Minnie HUGGANS Mrs. DAVIS of Birmingham Misses Edna and Pearl DAVIS of Birmingham Miss Ida LOGGANS Music was furnished by Messrs. POWELL and JONES. Miss Gussie BUCKNER, of Birmingham is out visiting Mr. LOGGANS family. Mr. Clem NELSON has returned from a trip west and there was one more heart made happy on his arrival. The father and brother of Mr. W. O. PHILLIPS, are in town visiting. They are stopping at the PHILLIPS hotel. Dr. D. F. FLORENCE has recently has his barber shop finished and it has a lovely appearance. The doctor's brother has taken charge of the shop. We are sorry to hear of Mr. PHILLIPS accident which occurred a few days ago by a runaway team. while he was returning home the horse became frightened at Twelfth avenue, Birmingham, throwing Mr. PHILLIPS from his buggy. He is the father of our popular merchant Mr. W. O. PHILLIPS. Our city is now without any council at all, everything resigned except the mayor and city marshall, but the mayor is working hard to get a new board as it is needed very badly. Later: This city has a new Board of Aldermen. They are as follows: Mr. Tom DICKEY, first ward; Mr. Will NELSON, second ward; Mr. HUGGANS, third ward; Mr. John TURNER, fourth ward; Mr GOOLSBY, fifth ward. Mrs. L. W. DAVIS has returned home after spending two weeks here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. LOGGANS. We are sorry to chronicle the illness of Mr Frank BRYANT. He has been down for some days with fever. Mr. Strother T. KEY, manager of the circulation for the Pratt City Herald, expects to be in Graysville some time next week. Miss Gussie BUCKNER who has been here for some time visiting her cousin, Miss Daisy LOGGANS, will return home to East Birmingham next Tuesday morning. Mr. John WEST, who resides on Florence street is improving very fast. The friends of Mrs. Berta STANFORD will regret to learn that she is in bed with fever. Mr. John KEMP has finished his well which proved a great success at a depth of fifteen feet and now has five feet of water. Mr. J C. ROBB was among us this week, representing the Jesse Finch Piano & Organ Company of Birmingham. Mr. Ike POWELL will be happy once more next Saturday by the appearance of his mother. Mrs. POWELL will stay only a few days and he will accompany her back home to Coalburg, Ala. Dr. William C. MILES, formerly of No. ! Shaft, has only been here a sort time but he has made many friends as well as a good practice. "SANDUSKY STORIES" Mrs. Ann HAMBBY is visiting friends at Youngtown, Ohio. Jim YEAGER, the 4 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James YEAGER , died last Saturday. "WYLAM WHISPERS" Last Friday the Pratt City Bakery wagon broke down and it had to be left until Saturday morning. During the night, so it is reported, Masters Pug and Red SMITH, Joe BARRETT and Andy McCANN had their fun with it by cutting the cover all to pieces and filling the boxes with dirt. There is another gang of boys that have a key to fit Walter McCoy's store door and they have been helping themselves freely to the different drinks kept there. Another gang are breaking the windows of the school house and Baptist church. Mr. Pat MONAHAM and Miss Ellen McCOY were married on Tuesday and they have already gone to housekeeping. Miss Stella KENNEDY visited fiends at Pratt City Sunday. Resolutions of the Wylam Sunday School on the death of little Davie SMITH, July 18, 1899. Whereas the home of sister, Lucy SMITH, has been visited by disease and death the family have occasion to mourn the loss of little Davie. ..... Resolved that a copy of this paper be sent o sister SMITH and also that it be published in the Alabama Baptist and the Pratt City Herald. S. D. EARNEST, Sarah RUNY, Annie WHITE, Committee Tuesday morning Mr. W. F. EASTON captured Ransom POWELL , as escape from Shaft No. 1 prison on July 18. Mr. EATON was paid $50 reward for the capture from the Tennessee Company. Mr. EATON lives about twelve miles from this city on the road to Palos. ********** Hope this helps someone jabtillery@home.com

Hi, Alabama Researchers: I've updated my AL genealogy pages containing all counties in AL, Alabama African Americans, Alabama Native Americans, Alabama Civil War, Southern Genealogy, and some General Genealogy. http://huntsville.about.com/msubgenealogymenu.htm Jean Brandau huntsville2@home.com

Please explain what the "series of letters" means. Thanks, Caroline

Thanks to all the nice folks on this list who provided me with help and guidance. I now have some concrete data to go on. Here are the results. The Huey & McConnell Company of Bessemer was only in business from 1915-1925. Their records are now maintained at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Bessemer and will be given to the Birmingham Public Library probably later this year. I talked to the caretaker, Perry Nunnally, today and he was very willing to help and is mailing me what data they have on my grandmother and her family. Their phone number is 205/428-1414. Keep up the good work and thanks again to the list for the help. Tom Carnes Mobile, AL In a message dated 7/26/00 12:01:53 PM Central Daylight Time, ALJEFFER-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: << X-Message: #1 Date: Tue, 25 Jul 2000 18:20:54 EDT From: Tcarnes1@aol.com To: ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Message-ID: <ce.88ee8cf.26af6cc6@aol.com> Subject: [ALJEFFER] Huey & McConnell Funeral Home/Undertakers, Bessemer, AL 1918 Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII" Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Does anyone know if records of the Huey & McConnell Funeral Home/Undertakers of Bessemer are still available for the 1918 time frame and where they may be accessed? I have an obit and death certificate for my Grandmother (Ruby Mae LYLE CARNES) who died 12/13/1918 in Bessemer in the influenza epidemic. Neither of these documents are very helpful. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Tom Carnes >>

Does any one have the "World Family Tree " volume #25? I need a look up of a Matt Gaddis. Thanks so much. Peggy psueg@bellsouth.net

A list of letters advertised in the Pratt City Herald - July 22, 1899 for the week ending July 19, 1899. ALLEN, John AUSTIN, Laura BERRY, Joe BANKS, Rosie BEST, Ben BANKS, Ben BLACKMORE, Jim CARALTON, J. H. CARTY, Jamie COATS, Miels CONNELL, John T. CARROLL, Pat DAVIS, R. L. HATCHCOCK, G. W. HINES, Verge FULLER, Sarah MACKSON, Jack MERDOCK, Jordan MADDOL, Green MALSON, A. L. MINES, Millim MOORE, Jos MORRIS, Milim McPHERSON, Joe McMALEN, Willie POPE, E. PICKENS, Dolly RILEY, William REVIL, Charlie SHOD, Ervin SIMMONS, Fred TOMAS, Frank TILLMON, Alice TURNER, Mary WALLER, Henry WARREN, Alberta WATSHON, Creasie WILLIS, Effie WOODS, Annie BROWN & SULLIVAN JONES, R. H. JONES, W. P. JOHNSON, Arren ******** Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

more news from Pratt City Herald July 22, 1899, part 2 "SANDUSKY STORIES" Miss Clemmie HILL left a few days ago on a lengthy visit to relatives in Montgomery. Mr. William YEAGER finished his new cistern last week. Miss Hattie YAGER, of Cleveland, is visiting her sister at this place. Mr. W. IRELAND's horse became unmanageable last Thursday and threw him. Mr. Leo IRELAND and Miss Louie LACY were married last Sunday afternoon. Mr. John GLAZE and Miss Ada WHITE were united in the holy bonds of matrimony Tuesday afternoon. ----- Two negroes were killed outright and another fatally shot in a one sided battle Saturday at Ishkooda, Ala., between the striking miners and the negroes who had been imported to take their place. __ "WYLAM WHISPERS" Died on July 14, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie CRAWLEY. Died on July 15, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sol. SMITH. Mr. John PATTON and family, late of Winston county, have moved back to Wylam. Mr. R. M. BYRNS, Misss H. McCOMMER and Mrs. BENGS and the children of Mr. Tom ELLIS were visiting friends at Powderly last Sunday. Captain LEE of the First Presbyterian church of Birmingham, preached at the Presbyterian church Sunday. Rev. ANDREWS and Rev. George STOVES, of East Birmingham, preached at the M. E. church, South, Sunday. The French Society had their first picnic and ball at the City Hall last Saturday. "CRUMLEY'S CHAPEL" Mrs. R. E. SHOEMAKER celebrated her seventy-third anniversary at the home of her son, Mr. Jasper SHOEMAKER last Saturday. Mr. Jim JOHNSON is quite sick with fever. Mrs. J. W. SHOEMAKER, of Carbon Hill, Ala., is visiting her father, A. W. VARNON. Mrs. Luke WALDROP is quite sick this week. Mr. A. B. FINCH has returned home after a two month visit in Georgia. Rev. J. T. BLACK is running a protracted meeting at McDonald's Chapel this week. "PERSONAL" Mrs. George W. BROWN returned Wednesday from a short visit to friends. Mr. N. W. BERGLUND, manager of the Ensley City Bakery, was in the city Thursday on business. Mrs. Frank STOVES visited friends at Bessemer, Thursday. -- There is an advertisement for the mortgage executed to J. M. DONALDSON by Ed ROBINSON and Maggie ROBERTSON, of the property near the corporate limits of Pratt City. There is notice of the final settlement on the estate of Abner GLOVER. There is a notice of final settlement on the estateof Charles DRYMAN. ********** Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

More news from the Pratt City Herald - July 22, 1899 Mrs. M. ATKINSON has purchased a brick building on Third street. Mr. W. H. BARNARD who has been away on a visit to Atlanta and several other Georgia towns, returned Wednesday. Master Monroe GEORGE has been very sick the past week having suffered from appendicitis. Last Wednesday, Mr. M. T. SUMNER, a civilian engineer from Birmingham, was employed to establish the lines and corners of the various lots in the burnt district. Dr. W. R. WALDROP, of Bessemer, sold a house and lot near Ida Station to Charlie PEROLIO, last week for $800. Mr. Sam FOLEY and Mrs. Mattie LAMBERT were been quietly united in the holy bonds of matrimony by Rev. H. S. HAMILTON at the home of the bride on Wednesday night. ******* Hope this helps someone jabtillery@home.com

Mr. J. L. PRINCE , the jeweler, spent several days this week in Chattanooga. Mr. Frank PHILLIPS received a telegram one day this week announcing the death at Tracy City, Tenn., of M. J. Scott BARNETT, formerly of this city. Mr. BARNETT will be remembered at the tally boss at No. 7 several years ago. Mr. Hugh LOCKE has been quite sick at the residence of Mr. W. B. HASSLER for several weeks. Miss Mamie BAILEY quietly married Mr. Goodrich CAMPBELL, of Ensley, on Tuesday afternoon. The FINDLAY boys and the BROWN boys spent last week fishing, hunting, etc., at Warrior. George TODD jumped off the work train at the Furnances on Wednesday, slipped and fell under the cars and had a leg cut off. On Wednesday afternoon about one o'clock, Mr. George KAY died at his home after a short illness. He was buried at the Pratt City cemetery by the Odd Fellows if which order he was a member. (Note: in the Jefferson County cemetery book the date of death was listed at July 12, 1895 or 1899. So this would help to clarify the correct date.) "PERSONAL" Prof. P. M. McNEIL, superintendent of the city schools, is enjoying a vacation away from the city, Mr. Charles DONALDSON, of Cordova, is in the city on a three weeks vacations. He is the guest of his parents at the family residence. Miss Bessie NAIL has gone to Morgan Springs, Tenn., where she will remain during ther heated term. Miss Fannie COPELAND, of Birmingham, visited her sister, Mrs. J. S. VEST, Thursday. Mrs. C. L. LeCREN, of Wylam, visited friends in this city Thursday. Miss Pearl PERKINS has returned from a protracted vacation. Lizzie WOODFORD, of Cardiff, is visiting friends here this week. Misses Llizzie and Annie DAVIDSON, of Wylam, were visiting friends here last week. Mr. J. V. DICKINSON and family, are visiting relatives in Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. BLACKWELL are visiting Mr. BLACKWELL's parents at Hartselle this week. Miss Helen AMESON of Chattanooga, is visiting Mrs. A. H. DANIEL. "GRAYSVILLE" Last Saturday, Mr. MORROW looking pleasing .....his home was blessed with a baby girl. The friends of Mr. WILSON will be glad to know that he is improving fast. Messrs. POWELL and JONES, spent a few days on Little Warrior river fishing last week. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. WEST of Pratt City, extend their sympathy to them on the loss of their little babe. Little Carrie TUCKER who has been in bad health for some time has about regained her health and is looking well. "WYLAM WHISPERS" Mr. T. M. ALLEN, the well known shoeman, who has for some time had a shop in Pratt City, has moved to Wylam and has established a shop. Mrs. E. BURNELL and family were visiting friends at Ensley and Pratt City this week. Mr. James EUBANK of East Lake was a guest of his uncle, J. F. EUBANK, on Wednesday night. Mr. W. C. STORY of Pratt and Miss Mollie ENLOE were married at M. E. church, South, on Sunday, by Rev. N. B. WILLIAMS. Mr. John POWELL and family of Pratt City were visiting relatives here on Sunday. Mr. John FINDLAY and family of Pratt City were visiting relatives here last week. The BROWN boys spent last week fishing at the Warrior. Mr. Foster FINKLE left on Wednesday to visit his home at Buna Vista and will be gone about three weeks. Mesdames BOWER of West Highland, Birmingham and Wm. JENKINS of Pratt City surprised Mrs. D. THOMAS on her 50th birthday last Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Walter McCOY request your presence at the marriage of their daughter Ellen, to Mr. Patrick MONAHAN, Tuesday afternoon, July 25,1899. at St. Catherine church, at 3 o'clock, Pratt City, Ala., Reception 7 o'clock City Hall, Wylam. Who will start a school house at Burginville, better known as Lower Wylam? Mr. John COLON, a miner at No. 5, was seriously injured if not fatally hurt by a premature shot Wednesday night. *********** Hope this helps someone jabtillery@home.com

More news from the Pratt City Herald - July 8, 1899 The Tuesday evening club met with Mrs. James A. KIRK on Wednesday night. The ten months old child of Mrs. and Mrs. R. D. WEST died Thursday morning and was buried in Pratt City cemetery by Mr. Sam FOLEY. Born Thursday, a son to Mr and Mrs. G. W. PAYNE . Last Thursday ...a picnic party consisting of Mrs. Pat FELTON, Jr., Mrs. Robt. HASSLER, Mrs. WOLTERSDORP, Mrs. KELLUM, and Mrs. Henry DONALDSON. Miss Sudie SANDERS, of Durant Miss., is the guest of Mrs. J. E. WOODS. Misses Mary and Ludie PAYNE entertained a number of their friends Tuesday morning. H. A. LEWIS has re-opened his market in the tent put up by VALLELY Bros. L. L. ALLISON has reopend at the corner of Seconds avenue and Fourth street. "CRUMLEY'S CHAPEL" The Fourth of July, 1899, will be a day long remembered by Mr. C. M. CRUMLEY and wife, of Crumley's Chapel. On that day they had with them at their elegant country home all of their children, except one, a son, Mr. W. R. CRUMLEY , of Barry Station. A fishing party went to Palos Wednesday night on a fishing trip. The following were among the party: Mr and Mrs. C. R. ATKINS Miss Mary George BAILEY and Mr. T. F. CORPUT Miss Rosa STRICKLAND and Mr.Cecil PAYNE Miss Mattie STANTON and Mr. Franks POU Miss Mamie POU and Mr. KENNEDY Miss Mollie HOFFMAN and Mr. ODOM Miss OWEN and Mr. Claude ZUBER Miss Nannie MORROW and Mr. Frank HATCHER Messrs. W. G. ORME and Will MORROW "PERSONAL" Mr. Dick ACUFF was up from Horse Creek Wednesday. Mr. James D. SUTHER was in the city Wednesday. Mr. J. W. WILKES of Wilke's crossing was in the city this week offering some liberal prices for Pratt City property. Miss Mattie VAUGH, of Birmingham, was in the city this week the guest of Miss Mea. L. FRYE. The Misses DELANEY visited Helena last week. Mrs. George EDWARDS spent last week at Oakland. Miss Frank McNANARA, of Helena visited relatives in the city this week. Mr. J. O. NELMS, of Adamsville, Ala., was in the city this week. Mr. James A. GOING, brother of our townsman, Mr. Job GOING, was in the city after the fire adjusting losses. "BELOW THE SURFACE" Slope No. 1 Miss Florence CARROLL spent Sunday and Monday at Ellering Ridge. Miss Annie McFALLS spent Saturday at No. 7. Mr. D. B. SULLIVAN and Misses May and Josie DELANEY, of Pratt City a;nd Miss Frankie MACKEBIMIRE, of Birmingham, spent Wednesday afternoon at No. 7. Miss Sallie Holt HANDLEY and Will McSWEENEY were married last Friday night at the residence of Rev. Thomas MAKIN. (There is a long column about this.) "WYLAM WHISPERS" Miss David THOMAS was visiting in Pratt City this week. Rev. J. W. NEWMAN, Presiding Elder for the Birmingham District, preached at the M. E. church, south, last Sunday. Mrs. LOYD and Mrs. BURRUS, of Dolomite, visited friends in Wylam Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Ash CAIN, a son. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. EUBANK gave a Fourth of July picnic at Routledge Springs. Constable, Frank McBEE was arrested Thursday, on a warrant sworn out by Mr. R. N. BYRN, being charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Born to Mr. and Mrs. S. WILSON, a son. Rev. LUNLY, of Thomas preached Thursday night at the Presbyterian church. -- "IN ASHES - Fourty Three Buildings Were Destroyed" Total loss of $52, 150.00 About 3:30 a.m. alarm of fire aroused the sleeping citizens and it was soon apparent that the old frame structures in what has for many years has been known as "The Bottom" were doomed to speedy destruction. The fire was discovered in the grocery house of L. L. ALLISON This is a list of real estate losses. Mrs. Ed SEARSON - two brick houses - $2,400, insurance $1,300 Mr. BEVILL - one brick house- $1,450,. insurance $800 Mrs. E. WEBB - store and dwelling - $1,500, KELSO property - house and store building - $1,500 Mrs. Wm. THOMAS - house - $150 John WEDMAN - frame shoe shop - $50 Mr. ADAIR - blacksmith shop - $100 owner unknown - five box cabins - $500 Mayor E. J HUDNALL - five room house - $300 W. D. YOUNG - store building - $800 Bank - slightly damaged - $150 W. A. BROWN - building - $1,200 Bob THOMAS - building - $1,200 Mrs. HASKINS - $1,400 Mr. GOUCH - $300 R. F. LOVELADY - $125 W. D. SUTHER - two buildings - $1,500 AIRD and STAGG - two buildings - $1,000 Mrs. W. A. KEY - two buildings - $1,500 E. W. YOUNG - three buildings - $700 Mrs. GORFF - double building - $1,000 Joe MCDONALD - one building - $250 Mrs. LUBELSKIE - one building - $500 Those who relied heavily on stocks of goods and fixtures : J. C. LACY - $4,000 C. R. ATKINS - $2,000 L. L. ALLISON - $1,000 J. L. NAIL - $800 W. B. MITCHELL - $500 L. J. LEVY - $400 Mrs. ATKINSON - $350 Barto FINCH - $600 MUIR & WALKER - $550 Mrs. M. ROGERS - $600 Mr. ADAIR - on tools - $200 ELBERTS Variety Store - $1,500 VALLELY Bros. - $50 Job GOING - $100 Dr. THAXTON - instruments - $300 Ike GREENSTEINE - $6,000 ZOBY & BUTLER - tools, etc. - $5,000 W. A. BROWN - saloon stock - $1,400 Mr. GORFF - salon stock - $500 A. J. ODOM - $800 White Elephant Saloon - $600 Bob THOMAS - stock - $2,500 Mrs. LUBELSKIE - stock - $200 H. A. LEWIS - fixtures - $150 W. D. SUTHER - stock - $2,000 Consolidated Electric Co. - $150 Southern Bell Telephone Co - $125 Among those who were able to save belongings with only slight loss were: Mrs. B. WALLACE, D. A. SUTHER, H. TREHEINE, VALLELY Bros. , Joseph SAULSBERRY, I. A. SANDERS, C. D. COMSTOCK Dr. POWERS, Wm. GRADY, L. GIST. It was noted that if there has been a solid brick fire wall dividing the Allison store from the other stores, the fire could have been contained to the room where it started. At the city council meeting on Wednesday, it was decided that nothing but stone, brick or iron buildings were to be erected. there was also a committee to decide about houses. A fire district was to be established. "GRAYSVILLE" Mr. John WEST has sent his family to Warrior for the benefit of his little boy which has been in bad health. Mrs. Flora AVIERETT is spending a few days in Pratt City with her people this week. Mrs. L. W. DAVIS of East Birmingham is in our little city visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. TOGGANS. W. C. GRAY has returned from Carrolton, GA wherehe went some few days ago to take his family. Mrs. Oscar GRAY has been very sick but we are glad to hear she is slowly recovering. Our friend Mr. JONES has returned from Brookwood where he has been visiting friends. Mr. PHILLIPS loves singing. He is often seen out on his front porch looking over in the yard. Now, Willie, you must stop. Miss Carrie ECHOLS, of Cullman, is visiting her sister. ******** Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com -- There is a legal notice posted on the estate of Millie COX, deceased Notice of application to sell land, Hugh MORROW, acting as guardian for Margaret WALKER

Here is a list of letters advertised in the Pratt City Herald on July 1, 1899. BATLE, Maria BAILEY, William BUMEVO, W. B. COLVIN, Allen COCKREL, Arnett CONNELL, F. M. COLBERT, Adam DAVIS, W. G. ELBERT, W. EDWARDS, D. E. FRAZIER, John FOWLER, Sarah GEORGY, John GILLESPIE, Monroe GILYARD, Annie HEAD, W. L. HINES, Virge KIMBLE, Wm. KING, E. W. LOGAN, Dan MAHAN, G. C. MATTIX, Wit MITCHELL, W. V. MILLER, J. M. MITCHELL, M. F. JOHNSON, Will MILLS, D. J. MURRY, Haves MOSS, Virginia MOSS, Parallee MORGAN, Mmby McBEE, Dan McDANIEL, M. L. McGHEE, Clonnie NORWOOD, A. J. NESBIT, Colonel PLANT, Riley PRITCHETT, Sudie REESE, George B. RICHARDS, Mrs. GRAYSON, Willie BYON, Geo. ROSS, Jeygn RONE, Corner RYEN, J. C. SPENCER, Julia SKIPPER, Louis STEIDHAM, Jones THOMPSON, Dan TRIMBLE, Bob WILSON, Cora SMITH, Sada VARNON, Marion ********* Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

Hi Tom, I found 6 funeral directors in Bessemer. They would be the best source for that information. I'll send you the page I found. Bill Allen <misterbill@pdq.net> (Sheer-Luck Holmes) A RootsWeb Sponsor Tcarnes1@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone know if records of the Huey & McConnell Funeral Home/Undertakers > of Bessemer are still available for the 1918 time frame and where they may be > accessed? I have an obit and death certificate for my Grandmother (Ruby Mae > LYLE CARNES) who died 12/13/1918 in Bessemer in the influenza epidemic. > Neither of these documents are very helpful. > Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. > Tom Carnes

Hello Everyone, Would someone possibly have the time to look up the obit for Nancy Lee Josephine Johnson who died in November of 1878? She lived in and around Birmingham. Thank you in advance for your kindness. God Bless, Barbara Taylor

Does anyone know if records of the Huey & McConnell Funeral Home/Undertakers of Bessemer are still available for the 1918 time frame and where they may be accessed? I have an obit and death certificate for my Grandmother (Ruby Mae LYLE CARNES) who died 12/13/1918 in Bessemer in the influenza epidemic. Neither of these documents are very helpful. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. Tom Carnes

More news from the Pratt City Herald - July 1, 1899 Early Wednesday morning, David WALLACE, who has lived at Pratt City for about 11 years, was found dead in the rear of his fish stand on First avenue. He was about 51 years old. He was buried on the same afternoon. Mrs.. Mattie MITCHELL, was called suddenly Thursday night by telegram to the bedside of her father who resides in Tuskaloosa county and who was not expected to live. "NEW OFFICERS" At the last regular meeting of the Knights of the Pythias lodge the following officers were elected to serve for the ensuing term. Geo. McKAY - Chancellor Commander C. D. COMSTOCK - Vice Chancellor Job GOING - Prelate W. J. SYX - M. of W_____???(unable to read) W. W. CUSTARD - K. of R. and S. W. R. LEE - W. of E. J. H. DARDIN - M. of F. Wm. MUSGROVE - M. of A. Wm. DOWHERTY - I. G. A. WRIGHT - O. G. -- Frank COOK, the negro who killed conductor John BLACKBURN, at Avondale last winter was hung in the jail yard yesterday at 12:03 o'clock by sheriff Frank O'BRIEN. "CUPID AT WORK" This little Elf, with his quiver full of arrows, is putting in full time these days, and his aim seem unusually good too. Among his recent achievements was the capture of a young townsman. Mr. W. W. KICKER, who, on Monday morning, led to the alter Miss Emmie WILLIAMS, as his bride. the ceremony was performed at the Baptist Church by Rev. J. V. DICKINSON. "BELOW THE SURFACE" Slope No. 1 Mr and Mrs. Wm. LOGAN spent Sunday at Ensley, Ala., Miss Bridget LOGAN spent Sunday and Monday at Wylam with her cousin Miss Bridget MURPHY. Mr.. John MURPHY spent Saturday and Sunday with his cousin Mr. Will LOGAN. Mrs. HARRIS' little child got its feet burnt very badly last Monday. Mr. Robert RUSSELL spent Sunday with Mr. CARROLL. Mr. CARROLL , blacksmith, has a very sore hand, and he cannot attend to his work. Slope No. 6 Mr. John HARKINS, who has been fire boss here for some time, has resigned. Jim WILLIAMS, colored, who has been driving scape ways got fumed very badly last Saturday by a gas explosion. Bob PAYNE, one of our soldier boys, who recently returned from Cuba, has secured work in a blacksmith shop. Mrs. W. A. BRADLEY, wife of our night watchman, has been sick several days but is now convalescent. Slope No. 2 Mr. GROSS is putting an electric plant here which will add a great deal to Number 2. Mr. W. A. SMITHSON is quite ill at his room. Sunday morning bright and early, Mr. Mack SELF left for Pinson and was married to Miss Eliza BATES the same afternoon. They will reside in Pratt City. Mr. W. W. KICKER and Miss Emmie WILLIAMS, both of this place was married at the Baptist church in Pratt City last Monday morning at 10:00 o'clock. Mr. J. M. KICKER of Coalburg, was out shaking hands with his many friends last Monday evening. Mr. W. B. FISHER visited home folks at Sandusky last Sunday evening. ___ "Wedding Bells" Among the pleasant social events of the week was the marriage of Miss Carolyn Isabella NAIL of this city and Mr. Herman SMITH, of Montgomery. Miss NAIL is the daughter of Mr. J. L. NAIL of this city. "CRUMBLEY'S CHAPEL" Married at the residence of Mr. Charlie SHOEMAKER's Sunday at 9:00 o'clock a.m. , Mr. Jesse MILLER and Miss Lettie SMITH, Rev. Tom JOHNSON officiating. Mrs. Janie MIMS, of Powderly, visited the family of Rev. J. T. BLACK last week. Mrs. A. J. GOSSETT and daughter, Miss Maggie, have been visiting our community. Miss Ida BLACK has returned from a pleasant visit to her friends at Powderly. Rev. J. T. BLACK and little son, Brantlett, spent part of last week with relatives in Gadsden. Miss Callie JOHNSON is visiting friends at Birmingham. "PERSONAL" Mr. Neil HUTCHINGS returned Thursday from a week's outing. Miss Mattie COX, of Fairview, visited Mrs. Geo. EDWARDS this week. Rev. and Mrs. Thomas MAKIN visited friends at New Castle last week. Rev. J. A. MITCHELL and Vincent LAMBERT are visiting in Knoxville, Tenn., They will be absent about six weeks. Mrs. A. G. WILLIAM'S is visiting in north Tennessee. Prof. Z. T. FUGUA will move to Ensley next week. Mrs. J. W. CHAPMAN, of Oxmoor, is visiting Mrs. C. R. ATKINS this week. Mr. W. H. HUEY, of Birmingham, was in the city Thursday. Mr. James L. PRATHER, of the Herald office force, is sick at the editor's home suffering from a threatened attack of pneumonia. Mr. T. W. HUFFMAN, of Bessemer, Ala., was in the city Wednesday night, in attendance upon the marriage of his niece, Miss Carrie Belle NAIL. Miss Maggie GASSETT and mother, of Birmingham, who have been visiting relatives and friends here and at Crumley's Chapel, have returned home, accompanied by Misses Navie and Callie CRUMLEY, who will spend a week with them. __ There is a Resolution of Respect for John M. MANDY , deceased, from the Florida Lodge No. 450 of Masons. (This is the Pratt City Lodge) There is al Resolution of Respect for John A. BAKER, from the Florida Lodge . Bro. BAKER was born April 1839, in Jefferson county, Alabama, and resided here all his life. He lived a useful upright and honored life and passed away universally regretted, therefore be it. "GRAYSVILLE" Thursday night of last week ... about 8:00 o'clock Squire RAY walked into their midst and solemnly united Mr. James STEWART and Miss Laura GOOLSBY in holy bond of matrimony. The grand march was composed of the following couples. Mr. and Mrs. BRADLEY in the lead Mr. Jack MURPHY and the happy bride Mr. Gus BURYCOTT and Mrs. MARKS Mr. James MARKS and Miss Fannie WATSON Mr. and Mrs. GOODEN Mr. Lin BURKS and Mrs. Willey SMITH Mr. Olie ROBBINS and Miss Della SMITH Mr. GROON and Miss Mary BRADLEY Mr. Henry BRADLEY , floor manager Little Carrie TUCKER was very sick last week but is somewhat better. Dr. D. F. FLORENCE is having his houses painted which adds much to the look of them. Ms. Shubert YORK has received a lot of new goods. Mr. George ROBERTSON, a white miner at No. 1 Patterson's place, was killed one day last week by falling rock . Mr. ROBERTSON was well known in and around Birmingham district. He leaves a wife and four children. Mr. James GIBBS, a white driver at No. 1. Slope, who was so severely bruised up a short time ago is now doing nicely and has about recovered . Miss Flora AVERETT has already become home sick. She can be heard any time singing "Home Sweet Home". Mr. W. O. PHILLIPS, the popular merchant who bought out Mr. Sam JONES's stock is receiving his new goods. We are sorry to chronicle the illness of our friend, Mr. WILSON, who is very sick with typhoid fever. The school gave their annual closing exercises last Saturday night ..... Mrs.. Flora SHINGLEBAR, the teacher, deserves much credit for her god work. Addresses were made by Messrs. DICKEY and ASHTON. Other presentations by: Ruby KING, Minnie SIGARS, Maude DICKEY, Pearl HUGGANS, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. AVIRETT, spend Sunday and Monday visiting friends in Pratt City. Mr. E. M. BRATTON and son, were in Pratt City, Sunday, enjoying a day at home with their families. Graysville is needing a post office very bad. let us have an office at home and don't have to go away down to Blossburg. Mr. McMAHAN was in our city this week visiting his son, Whit. ********** Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

----- Original Message ----- From: "Rob & Michelle McGregor" <fox2@cnetech.com> To: <ALETOWAH-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, July 24, 2000 1:42 PM Subject: [31] John William Fulmer/ Lula Madora White > I am searching for the family of John William Fulmer born 15 Nov 1869 in Trussville, Jefferson Co., Alabama. He married Lula Madora White (b. Apr 1, 1866) on 17 Jan 1886. John William Fulmer and Lula Madora White had nine children: > > Jack > Bob > Bert > Roy Eugene "Doc" > Faye > Bessie > Mattie > Jim > George Pinkney "Pink" b. 3 May 1890 in Whites Chapel, Etowah Co., Alabama (Family story has it that Whites Chapel was named after Lula Madora White's family.) > > George "Pink" Fulmer married Leola Stonewall Kilcrease b. 28 Jun 1893 and had two children: > > Charles Fulmer > Alma Lucile Fulmer b. 1915 in Joy, Clay Co., Texas > > I don't know anything about Lula Madora White's famly, but I believe that John William Fulmer's parents were William Calvin Fulmer and Martha Francis Pybus. > > Any information would be greatly appreciated. I am willing to share information. Please feel free to e-mail me at fox2@cnetech.com > > Thank you, > > D. Michelle Sessions McGregor > fox2@cnetech.com > > > > ==== ALETOWAH Mailing List ==== > Check out the Alabama Ancestral Database > Project for Alabama surnames at > http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Ranch/5952/ > >

George "Pink" Fulmer's spouse was Leola Stonewall Kilcrease b. 28 Jun 1893 in Cooke Co., Texas. I cut her name short in the last message. Michelle fox2@cnetech.com