Can any one help? I have a list of 7 people on the list of inhabitants in Alabama in 1816. If I go back to original will it give me the number and age of the others in the household? Thanks. Mary Russ

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More news from the Pratt City Herald - June 3, 1899 Miss Pearly PERKINS left Wednesday for Waverly, Ala., where she will spend several weeks visiting friends and relatives. Ed POWELL will serve at the general delivery window of the postoffice during the absence of Miss PERKINS. Miss Ethel McKENZIE graduated from the Pollock-Stevens institute this week with high honors. Lieutenant Ellis BROWN and Messrs. Bob PAYNE and Toy ALEXANDER returned home Thursday night. Mrs. F. P. BENNETT of Bright Star, Ark., is visiting relatives in the city. Mr. James SUTHER, who is well known throughout Pratt City, was pardoned from Blossburg prison last Monday by Gov. JOHNSTON. The pardon was secured by attorney J. B. AIRD. Miss LESLIE, of Adamsville, has been visiting Miss Annie WALLACE. Rev. J. M. MILLER, of Madison Station, Ala., is visiting relatives in the city this week. Last Monday morning little Willie YOUNG, the sixteen month old son of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. YOUNG, died after a lingering illness of several weeks. ......The funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at the family residence and the remains were interred at Greenwood cemetery, where Mr. YOUNG has purchased a family plot and to which he will remove the remains of the deceased members of his family. W. G. ORME and J. E. WOOD will be ordained deacons in the First Baptist church Sunday morning. A strange incident of where a wedding was turned into a funeral was enacted at Clio, Friday night. Mrs. Gussie SMART, an old lady who was in attendance up on the CARD-REYNOLDS' nuptials, stepped up and congratulated the couple, and as she turned to leave, fell lifeless to the floor. The wildest excitement prevailed among the spectators, and the festivities, which were bright and joyous, were soon turned to sorrow and weeping. "BELOW THE SURFACE" Shaft No. 1 There was quite a ripple of excitement throughout the mine Thursday afternoon caused by the blowing up of the supply house where the supply of powder and dynamite is kept. The house is located about three-fourths of families from the bottom of the mine and was in charge of John PARKER, a fifteen year old prisoner, who was sent up from Baldwin county, three or fours years ago. The supposition is that he was working among the explosives when something caught fire. That he tried to escape is evident from the fact the his dead body was found fully fifty feet from the wreck of the supply house.. Jake LILLICK, of Belle Ellen, a member of the executive board, was in attendance last week upon the miners convention of Chattanooga. Mr. Sam HARTHY is now superintendent at Hargrove mines. " PERSONAL" Miss Pattie EGGLESTON who has been visiting Mrs. POU on East Highlands, has returned to her home. Miss Katie TRAINER is visiting friends at Sloss this week. Mr. J. A.HARRALSON, of Montgomery, brother of Mrs. R. F. LOVELADY, visited his sister this week. Mr. Wilson STRICKLAND, of Woodstock, brother of Mr. J. B. and Miss Rosa STRICKLAND, was their guest for several days this week. Miss Rosa STRICKLAND has gone to North Birmingham to visit Mrs. Dr. WHALEY. "CRUMLEY'S CHAPEL" Mrs. Nannie BIVENS, who has been quite sick for some time, is slowly improving. Mr. Joe WEBB, of Center, Ala., spend Saturday and Sunday, with Rev. J. T. BLACK's family. Roy and Mamie OLIVER are visiting their grandchildren in Collinsville, Ala. Rev. J. T. BLACK, and little son, Bramlett, made a short visit to Oakman, Ala., this week. Mr. Bartow FINCH has gone to South Georgia to spend the summer months hoping to regain his health. Bro. Tom JOHNSON gave us a good sermon Sunday. ___ There is a historical sketch of Mr W. D. YOUNG who was born in Gordon Co. Ga. in 1850. "GRAYSVILLE" Rev. Mr. Hamby, of Sandusky, is carrying on a protracted meeting in the old school house. Mr. Charles BOYD, who was carved to badly Sunday before last by the BYRAM boys, is doing nicely. Mark and Sam are out on bond but Frank is still at large, He left as soon at the tire cutting was finished. Dr. FLORENCE has added one more new house to his list which is now occupied by George STANFORD and his family. Mrs. Zerah TUCKER, of Pratt City, is visiting her sister and brother Mr. and Mrs. STANFORD. Last Sunday was dry in Graysville. There was no running in and out of saloons. Keep closed boys, and you will take it in on Monday. Mr. Emmet SMITH was all smiles last night. Why? He had an engagement. Mr. JONES plays (music) very sweet and it is said he talks to his girl in the same way Mr. George STANFORD has been suffering for several days from the effects of a bone felon. He is somewhat better. "WYLAM WHISPERS" A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Robert KELSO on May 28. ********* Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

More news from the Pratt City Herald - May 27, 1899 Hon. John A. BAKER, of Sandusky was buried Tuesday, at Crumley's Chapel, with Masonic Honors. Mr. George FOLEY, brother of Mrs. Sam FOLEY, the undertaker, will return June 3. He is a member of the United States Fifth Immunes, at present in camp in Pennsylvania. Mrs. H. S. HAMILTON and family will leave next week for Tennessee, where they will spend the summer among the hills. Miss Gertrude Hamilton who has been quite sick, has recovered sufficient to be able to stand the trip. The funeral of Mr. John MANDY, which occurred last Sunday was probably the largest ever seen in Pratt City. A large body of Masons and Knights Templars from Pratt City and Birmingham were in attendance and his body was laid at rest by the solemn rites of Masonry. Walter HAMILTON, the son of Rev. and Mrs. H. S. HAMILTON, who has been attending school at Belle Buckle, Tenn., returned Thursday. He has just closed a most successful year, having stood at the head of his class the entire session. He will accompany his mother and sisters on their trip to Tennessee. Mr. Joseph SAULSBURY has moved his family to Birmingham, but will retain his law practice in this city as heretofore. A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. SULLIVAN, Wednesday morning. Mr. William HILL is quite sick at his home at Ida Station. Mrs. J. B. CLAYTON is rejoicing over the arrival last Wednesday morning of a most delightful and highly appreciated gift in the form of a bouncing baby boy. On Monday, Mr. Mile RYAN was seriously hurt at No 6. by falling slate He was cared for at once by his fellow laborers who brought him to the surface and arranged to have him taken to the charity hospital in Birmingham. Recent reports from Mr. RYAN are to the effect that he is doing well and will soon be able to return to his home. The declaration of incorporation of the Blossburg Land Company has been filed in the probate office of Jefferson County by J. C. PATTERSON, W. M. CLARKE, and D. J. DEVENYNS of Blossburg. Mr. J. M. ELLINGTON left today for his home in Salsoda, Ala., where he will spend the summer. Mr. Jim DUNCAN is quite sick. "BELOW THE MINES" Mr. David DRIVER, of Carbon Hill, one of the best mine managers in the State, died last week. John WRIGHT, colored, was hurt at No. 8 Tuesday, while working the windless. Slope No. 3 James MARTIN, who had his finger cut off is able to resume work. Will ROUTLEDGE (while on excursion to Pensacola) saw a crab and it scared him so bad that he run inland two miles. James GREENHILL who has had a severe spell of sickness, is able to resume work. Richard MITCHELL left on Sunday for the country. James C. BROWN's house is nearly completed. Slope No. 6 P. W. GOOCH, blacksmith, was accidentally struck on the forehead with a sledge hammer in the hands of Will OSBORNE, Tuesday, inflicting a painful though not serious wound. Assistant blacksmith, Will OSBORNE, is on the sick list at this writing(Thursday). Mike RYAN, a coal digger, was seriously hurt Monday by falling rock. He was carried to a hospital in Birmingham. "WYLAM NOTES" Born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank McBEE a son on Friday. The Masons attended Mr. Charles MANDY's funeral on Sunday. Esquire BENGE, who returned home on Wednesday from Hartselle, where he had been on business for Joseph MARTIN. "PERSONAL" Mr. E. B. FINCH left Tuesday morning for Wrightsville, Ga., where he will spend several weeks recuperating. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. DONALDSON, of Tuskaloosa, spend Sunday and Monday among friends and kindred in the city. Mrs. Robert THOMAS and Mrs. STARS left for New York Monday in company with Mr. Gus MEHLS. Dr. R. M. CUNNINGHAM left for Baltimore on Wednesday where he goes on professional business. he was accompanied by a patient in whose interest he makes the journey. Mrs. John McENIRY, of Bessemer, was in the city Friday. Mr. William M. HUEY, of Birmingham, was in the city on Monday. Miss Pattie EGGLESTON, of Birmingham, is visiting Miss Minnie POU. Mr. Frank CORPUT has moved to Ensley. Rev. Jas. T. MILLER, of Madison Station, is visiting relatives and friends. Mr. B. F. LOGAN, of Birmingham, representing the V.B.S. spend last Saturday in the city. Messrs. J. H. and W. H. DURDEN visited their mother at Burnside last Sunday. "ANNUAL COMMENCEMENT" of the Pratt City Public School was held yesterday. The members of the class are: Marcus lee BROWN Sarah Isabella INMAN Isa Elizabeth THOMAS Herbert Watson GOING Lyttle Edna Mckey NAIL Harvey Peun VAUGHN Margie Blurten YOUNG *************** Hope this helps someone jabtillery@home.com

Letters advertised for the week ending may 17, 1899. ATCHISON, C. H. ANTLEY, Bessie BAKE, W. H. BRUMBY, H. D. BRIGES, Jim COLLIE, Solomon DELANE, Miles DOWDELL, George GANTEL, Albert GETTA, Henry GARDNER, Tome GLOVER, Ed GLASS, Eliza HARRIS, John HARRISON, Elengin HALL, Jerry KING, George MATHEWS, Cety MAYO, Jonas MOSSY, Cash MURPHY, J. A. McNEAL, Malie McMATH, Susie NABS, J. N. PORTER, J. N. ROBERTSON, Dalton RODGERS, Mary SIFFERAL, N. M. STEVENSON, Plam SWAN, Iike STALLINGS, Sid STEWART, Roy THOMAS, Henry MATHIS, Henry WEST, Dock WEENDY, Sarah WINSTON, W. C. WINSTON, Annie WILSON, Mary JOHNSON, Aff SMITH, Mariah SMITH, Sudie WILLIAMS, George WILLIAMS, Ella MALLORY, Sallie VERNON, Tom ****** Hope this helps someone jabtillery@home.com

More news from the Pratt City Herald - Mary 20, 1899 Mr. J. D McKENZIE, one of Pratt City's gallant old veterans, who served with General Joe WHEELER, met his old commander at Charleston last week where both were in attendance upon the Confederate reunion. That notorious walking wonder, Gus RICHEL, who has undertaken to cover the distance on foot from New York City to Vancover, British Columbia and return in a given time, pushing a wheelbarrow all the way, passed through Pratt City Monday. The Ladies Ice Cream Parlor located at 104 Fourth Street is a new enterprise under the proprietorship of Messrs. W. L. MESSENGALE and W. W. WORRELL. Mr. J. T. CONNELL, of Atlanta, is in charge of the fountain. Rev. E. M. STEWART, a student of Howard College, East Lake, occupied the pulpit of the Baptist church Sunday morning and night. Rev..T. H.. JONES, agent for the Methodist orphanage at Summerfield, Ala, occupied the pulpit of the M. E. church , South last Sunday morning. Mr. Sam FOLEY will soon move his undertaking establishment into the new building which he recently purchased on Third Street near the M. E. church , South. The friends of Mr FOLEY will be glad to learn that he has about regained his strength after undergoing a successful operation at Hillman Hospital and is now very much improved. Mr. Johnie BECKIES, well known to all Pratt City, has been sick several days during the past week. Mrs. SNOW was called suddenly back to the city Thursday morning, on account of the serious illness of their youngest daughter, Lucy,, who is attending school here. Mrs. Dorcas CHAMBERS of Canton, Ohio, mother of Mrs. J. W. THOMAS. will arrive in a day or two on a visit to her daughter, who is quite sick A Tally-Ho party left the city last night at about 6:30 o'clock enroute for Routledge Springs. The crowd was under the chaperonage of Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. ATKINS, Dr. W. D. CARMICHAEL, and Miss Nannie MORROW, C. D. COMSTOCK, and Miss Minnie WAKEFIELD, R. A. CLAYTON and Miss Maggie LACEY, George DONALDSON and Miss Mary George BAILEY, W. S. GOODE and Miss Mary HUGHES, F. O. HARRIS and Miss Minnie BROWN, Neill HUTCHINGS and Susie HOFFMAN, J. D. HANBY and Mamie MEIVER, E. B. KILGORE and Miss Georgie SAMPLES, John MARTIN and Miss Jennie HOLDER, F. B. McKENZIE and Miss Marion WILSON, C. B. PAYNE and Miss Florence HUTCHINGS, Claude ZUBER and Miss Rosa STRICKLAND. Mrs. J. W. THOMAS is quite sick at her home on Third Street. "BELOW THE SURFACE" Mr. Frank MANAHAN, our clever blacksmith, is off on the sick list since Mardi Gras. Robert ALLEN, who has been marching in Cuba for several months, is now marching cars under the chute at No. 6. Charles CUSTARD is now night watchman at No. 6. Will OSBORNE is striking for "Wash" in the shop as Wash is blacksmith now in the absence of Mr. MANAHAN. Mr. Jerry SULLIVAN, the prominent labor organization leader, just back from the Indian Territory, has secured work at No. 6. Mr. W. A. LUTHER, who looks after the pumps, in on the sick list this week. Marvin TAYLOR, our clever tally boss, was sick a day or two this week, but is now able to be at his post again. Slope No. 2 at Dolomite has been undergoing extensive repairs under the superintendency of Mr. PURSER. The people of Belle Sumter have organized a Sunday school which meets in Sumter Hall. A party of merry visitors had a jolly time at Shaft Not. 1 as the guests of Mr. J. A. RHODES, the popular deputy warden, Wednesday night. The Price Coal Mines which Mr. Ike PRICE has recently opened at Henry Ellen, near Leeds, Ala., will be ready to begin operation .... in a few days. The wife of superintendent HERBERT of Belle Ellen has been very sick, but is now much improved. Mr. J. G. WORSHAM was to have reopened the old Gilreath mines last Monday but the Sloss Iron and Steel Co. owns property through which it is necessary to go in order the reach this mine. ******* Hope this helps someone. See a Part #2 for this date since it so long. jabtillery@homecom

news from the Pratt City Herald - Mary 20, 1899, part 2 of 2 "PERSONAL" Miss Minnie GREEN left Wednesday for her home in Mississippi. Mr. Gus MEHLES leaves Monday for New York. Mrs. J. T. RHODES is visiting relatives and friends in Swansea, Ala., this week. Miss Alma ZEIGLER who has been quite sick at her home on South Highlands for several days past, is some better. Miss May KENDRICKS, of Swansea, Ala., who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. J. T. RHODES, has returned home. Mr. Elmas HANBY, of Sloss, Ala., was in the city Sunday. Miss Minnie FAULL, of South Highlands, was the guest of Miss Kate TRAINER Tuesday. Mr. C. V. TRENHOLM, of Sloss Ala., was visiting friends in the city Sunday last. Mrs. R. D. FONDVILLE and daughter, Miss Holland FONDVILLE, of Mr. CANNEL, are the guests of Miss Mary MORRISON. Mrs. E. B. VINCE has left for protracted visit to friends at Charleston, S. C. Mrs. SNOW left Tuesday, to go to her farm near Bethlehem church where she will remain during the summer. Mr. Henry WALLER, of Bessemer, was in the city Thursday looking after a trace of a strayed or stolen horse. "A PECULAR CASE" On Sunday, Jim MOULTON, was arrested for assault and battery and the trial was set for Wednesday, before Judge GRADY. When the hour for trial came and the judge hears some of the evidence he promptly discharged the prisoner. To his surprise MOULTON refused to accept a discharge, stating as a reason that he had employed layer Sumpter LEE and paid him five dollars to defend him and he wanted to get his money's worth and thought discharged, he insisted that he still wanted a trial. -- There is a notice posted for Probate Court of Jefferson County for the estate of Lucinda BROWN, deceased, to sell property in Pratt City to highest bidder. "WYLAM NOTES" Wylam Baseball Club and Ensley crossed bats on Saturday, the 13 and Wylam won, the scores standing 21 to 6. Mr. S. A. BICE, of Pratt City, visited his daughter, Mrs. C. L. LECREN last Saturday. Major HARDIE of Birmingham, preached at the Presbyterian church last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. George BUCKELL visited friends at Dolomite on Sunday. Miss Maggie MILLER is recovering from her burns. Mr. McCLELLAND has resigned from the Commissary and Mr. E. A. ANCHORS has taken charge. Mr. E. J. HENDERSON has moved to Cullman. Mr. P. J. BARRETT and Mrs. REESE are building new houses. Rev. George LEE, of East Lake, was taken suddenly sick at the home of his sister, Mrs. W. W. HOLMES. Tuesday. He is improving. James, the infant son of Mrs. and Mrs. William SHIVERS, died Wednesday night. ****** Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

Can anyone tell me if there is a transcription of this cemetery? Thanks, Judy Rogers (South Carolina)

Does any one have any information on the following people, please email me: Descendants of EVA MYRTLE GADDIS 1 EVA MYRTLE GADDIS 1894 - 1944 .. +WILLIAM CLEVELEND NORRIS 1894 - 1944 ... 2 WILBURN WILLIS NORRIS 1910 - ... 2 WEBSTER NORRIS 1913 - 1914 ... 2 ALMA NORRIS 1915 - 1918 ... 2 FORREST NORRIS 1918 - ... 2 HELEN NORRIS 1920 - ... 2 J. D. NORRIS 1922 - ... 2 OPAL NORRIS 1925 - ... 2 ELOISE NORRIS 1928 - ... 2 VIRGINIA NORRIS 1932 - ... 2 WANDA FAY 1938 -

Does anyone have any information on the Robert Askew listed on this list? Melba -----Original Message----- From: Barbara Tillery <jabtillery@home.com> To: ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com <ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Sunday, July 16, 2000 4:08 PM Subject: [ALJEFFER] Advertised letters - Pratt City Herald - April 22, 1899 >Letters advertised for the week ending April 19, 1899. > >BARNETT, Nathan >ASKEW, Robert >BAKER, Bob >BONTWELL, Edward >BRISTER, Rev. Samuel >CARTER, Mrs. Annie >CARNS, Jordan B. >CARGO, Spencer >COX, Lithenie >DAVIS, Jennie >DOGAN, Owen >DRIVER, John H. >ELLIS, Farris >EASTLAND, G. H. >FOSTER, Jimmie >GAYLE, Nathaniel >GILBREATH, Henry >GARDNER, J. J. >GRYDER, J. M. >HOWARD, Rub >JACKSON, Seaser >JACKSON, Lauretta >LOWERY, Maggie >LOWSON, Jerry >LARD, Mary Ann >MILES, Annie >MIMS, Tommie >MOORHEAD, Claudie >McGEE, Mose >McCOY, Genn >NAIBS, J. N. >NELSON, Ada >PEOPLES, Dick >PERRY, Joe >PRICHETT, Morrison >PITMON, Jemes >RYAN, William >ROSS, Frank >SALERS, J. M. >SANDERS, Jim >SEAHORN, Mandis >SEAHORN, Ella >SULTO, J. T. >THOMAS, J. E. >THOMPSON Engine >THOMAS, John >WALKER, Mary M. >WARREN, Jerry >WHITE, Webster >WRIGHT, Wiley >JOHNSON, Robert >SMITH, Norman >WILLIAMS, Thos. > >****** >Hope this helps someone. >jabtillery@home.com > > > > > > > >

Was reading your post from the Pratt City Herald, just for interest, got to the "Below the Surface" and there was mention of my gt. uncle, L.B. Harvill (Llewellyn B.) His brother, my grandfather, Leonard Veory Harvill, became engineer with the mines in Blocton in 1907. I have a handwritten letter from L.B. to him. I am researching the Harvill family as there are siblings about whom we have little or no info. Thanks, this will add interest to my Harvill notebook. Caroline in Prattville

A list of letters advertised for the week ending May 10, 1899. BANKS, Isabell BELL, John BAKES, Annie BANKS, William BILLUPS, Josie BURGESS, Joe BRYANT, Rosa CLUMNER, Brit COLE, Ellor COLE, John DAWSON, Mrs. E. S. DUNKING, Jones FOUNTAIN, Ben GREEN, Willie HARRIS, Bud HARRIS, Allen HARRIS, Idalle JACKSON, William KEY, Albert LEE, Mr. LONT, Andrew MORE, Leo MOSE, Hasset McDOW, George NELSON, Charles NASH, Thomas PARKS, S. A. RHONDE, J. H. ROBERTSON, Dalton ROSS, Thomas ROBSON, Frank ROBINSON, Lee ROSS, Green SIMSON, Ann SHEPHERD, Robert SHELTON, Dave STALLEY, Dave STONECEPHER, Alie TURNER, F. C. THOMAS, Mary TREMED, Annie TUCKER, J. T. WARD, Lizzie WASHINGTON, Minnie WATSON, Jack WAHAHAU, Chas WEST, Chester WINSTON, Lory WHITESIDE, Forso WILSON, Alice WORTON, Bettie JOHNSON, Robert WILLIAMS, Fomis ODEN, Laura, YOUNG, R. D. ********* Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

More news from the Pratt City Herald - May 13, 1899 Mr. J. W. TAYLOR, an old resident of the city, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. DANIELS. D. J. ATKINSON, who has been at Autaugaville for the past two months, returned last Monday. He will leave Sunday for Parkwood, Ala. , where he will join his wife who is visiting there. Miss Minnie BROWN will entertain the Tuesday Evening Club on next Tuesday night. Mr. George Stanford, formerly with the Pratt City Furniture Company in this city is now at Grayville, near Blossburg, where he represents the same house for which he worked here. Miss Maude and Mr. Emmet BRANTLEY, of Tennessee, are the guests of Miss Nannie MORROW. Miss Sallie THORNTON of Georgia is the guest of her brother, Mr. S. H. HIXON, and will remain during the summer. The friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Archie McINDOO sympathize with them in the loss of their little child which was buried Wednesday. The Pratt City Base Ball team and the Wylam club will cross bats on May 26, at the Knights of Honor picnic. Mr. J. T. ROSE, who was terribly wounded in a fight which occurred early in the Cuban War soon after the fall of Manilla, has opened what is to be know as the Little Racket Store at Ensley. Mr. ROSE has been a great sufferer for more than a year and will continue to suffer as long as he lives. Misses Gertrude and Mary HAMILTON daughters of Rev. H. S. HAMILTON are quite sick at the parsonage. Luther GIST is never happier than when drawing some of "Staggs best" for the pretty girls of Pratt City. The young child of Mr and Mrs. SYX was buried Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry DONALDSON spent Thursday very pleasantly at East Lake. Marvin HOOD, a young boy residing at Ida Station, is quite sick. Mrs. W. B. SHEDD who has been absent since April 5, on a visit to relatives at Kentmoore, La., returned home Sunday. Mrs. Sarah ALLEN, Mrs. SHEDD's mother accompanied her and will remain some time on a visit. Rev. W. S. BROWN, District Missionary, preached two eloquent and thoughtful sermons at the First Baptist church, filling the pulpit for the pastor, Rev. J. N. DICKINSON, who was away. Miss Myrtle SWAIN, of Columbiana, Ala., who is quite an accomplished musician, was the guest of Miss Clara MAKIN during the May Festival. Prof. T. G. MAKIN of Livingston, was visiting at the home of his parents the latter part of last week. "PERSONAL" Mr. Pat FELTON,Jr., spent several days this week in Huntsville. Dr. J. W. BARKSDALE spent several days in Mississippi this week. Miss Pearl NORRIS, of Speigners, Ala., is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. ROGERS. Mr. J. R. DEBARDELABEN, has so far recovered as to be able to resume his duties in the clerk's office. J. M. DONALDSON was in the city Wednesday. Miss Emma BYRNES, of Powderly, is the charming guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. H. DANIELS. Mr. C. N. TRENHOLM, of Bessemer, was in the city Tuesday, visiting friends. Miss Mary KENDRICK is spending this week with her sister, Mrs. J. L. RHODES of this city. Mr. Claude ZUBER is spending a few days in Attalla. Mr. Jim BROWN has been on the sick list part of the week. Mr. Tom STOBERT and family moved this week into their handsome new home in Birmingham. "BELOW THE MINES" Two new mines have been opened at Cardiff, by Mr. Thomas McILHEIM, formerly of Tracy City, Tenn. A young boy by the name of McFALL was seriously injured at No. 5 Thursday. A new coal company composed entirely of colored people has been organized at Helena. Slope No. 6 Our clever engineer, Mr. J. W. ALLEN, was recently elected alderman, from the fourth ward by the mayor and alderman, vice C. R. ATKINS, resigned. Charles CUSTARD is now car pusher. L. B. HARVILL has been promoted to fireman. Herman LUTHER, our erstwhile fireman, has developed into a full-fledged machinist and now has employment in a machine shop in Birmingham. Herman joined the monkey wrench gang at No. 6 in November last and mastered his profession while assisting in repairing broken drums and pinion wheels and greasing a drum. Shaft No. 1 - Prison It may not be known by those who have recently become citizens o our community, that at the above prison, there is a properly appointed Sunday school, held each Sunday afternoon at 3 o"clock. Slope No. 6 - belated I. M DUGGAN's farm is progressing finely under the supervision of "Uncle Sam." Bob FRANKLIN tells us he is going to try his fortunes in the West shortly. George and Marvin TAYLOR of this city, Walter GOSSETT and Mrs. CRUMBLEY, of Birmingham, and Mrs. CUNNINGHAM, Miss GOSSETT of Birmingham, and other attended the District Sunday school meeting at Smith's Chapel Sunday. Mr. G. BROWN, of Ensley, is now on the track force at No. 6. Miss L. F. TRUSS of Pinson and Miss Maude MERRILL, of Oxmoor, are visiting Sans and brothers respectively. "CRUMLEY'S CHAPEL" Miss Gertie MILLER, from Cordova, Ala., is visiting in our community this week. Rev. J. T. BLACK is running a meeting at Adamsville for two weeks and the prospects are good for building a M. E. church in that community. Messrs. R. L. CROUCH and Alvin BLACK are visiting relatives at Crumbley's Chapel this week. The funeral of Dr. J. D. ANTHONY will be preached by Dr. J. W. NEWMAN. "MUSICAL NOTES" Mr. Thos. GAMMELL who has been visiting his brother, Harry GAMMELL, of the Jefferson Cycle Company, returned to his home in Montgomery, Tuesday night. Mr. Dave RICHARDS returned Friday from Huntsville where he has been attending the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. , "SANDUSKY DOTS" Mr. J. A. BAKER, who has been very sick for some time, is now better. Mr. J. E. NOLAN, is doing a flourishing business in his new barber shop. Mr. August SHAFFAR is building a new residence on his place which will be completed in a short time. Mr. HILL and Mr. Bill YEAGER are practicing for bicycle racing for the 4th of July. Bill is ahead but Mr. HILL says he will catch him when the moon comes up so he can see how to ride his wheel. Mr. John CARTER, from Wylam, was visiting friends in the town Monday. They say that Mr. W. DOWNIE rode his wheel all last Sunday afternoon in front of the house where his best girl lives, while some other boy was out with her on a pleasant afternoon stroll. They say that Mr. H. BURGE got ahead of Mr. BOWIE last Sunday afternoon with his best girl. That was right, go ahead, Henchy. They say W. CARMICHAEL writes a compliment to a certain hour lady three times week. It is rumored that Mr. McD_____ has changed boarding places and that he has bought him a telescope. It is said that F. G. _____ called on a young lady one eve last week and stayed until her father called out bed time the third time before he went away. Dame gossip says J.MAY is speaking of building him a little house just large enough for two. ************* Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com

Does any one have a good site for the census for Ga. in Gilmer and Lumpkin Co.'s? Peggy psueg@bellsouth.net

More new from the Pratt City Herald - May 6, 1899 Mr. J. P. POWELL has retired for a time from the active duties of his office as Justice of the Peace and Mr. J. T. WAKEFIELD has rented his office and will for the present attend to the business of Judge POWELL's court. Mr. T. M. ALLEN, the well known shoemaker ..........has recently opened a shop at the corner of Third street and the car line at Pratt Station. Dr. J. B. STAGG has covered the floor of his drug store with very pretty linoleum. L. L. ALLISON has a complete stock of feed stuff at lowest prices. Miss Mary George BAILEY, the manager for Mrs. J. W. CHAPMAN, invites attention to her fine line of millinery goods. A personal letter from Mr. W. T. FARROW dated at Columbus, Ohio mentions his safe arrival and pleasant reception in the house of his daughter. His present address is 179 East Town Street. Mr E B. FINCH who has been sick for several months, was on the streets Wednesday. The infant child of Mr. Tom KAMPLAIN was seriously burned Wednesday night by the overturning of a cup of boiling coffee. The little one is now relieved of its suffering and is doing well. Mrs. SMITH and two sons, of Blossburg, and her sister, Miss POWELL, visited their parents, Mrs. and Mrs. J. P. POWELL several days this week. Dr. J. B .STAGG has this week fitted up his handsome soda fountain for the season and will dispense the delicious drinks of modern invention....... Robert GLASGOW has accepted a position with Dr. J. B. STAGG. "BELOW THE SURFACE" Mr. Herbert THOMAS has taken charge of the mines at Helena. A scarcity of cars is hindering the miners at Blocton and Blue Creek. "WYLAM NOTES" Rev. W. B. ERNEST will preach at the Baptist church at this place Sunday morning and evening. Rev. ERNEST, Wednesday accepted a call to the pastorate of the Wylam Baptist Church. A committee consisting of Mr. C. S. LeCREN, Rev. W. B. ERNEST and Frank BANARD have been appointed to arrange for the dedication of Wylam Baptist church at an early date. The child of Mr. John MILLER that was so seriously burned a few days ago is recovering. On Saturday last at the picnic of the Wylam Odd Fellows the Wylam Base Ball Club played the Dolomite club resulting in a victory for the Wylam boys. The Herald is indebted to Mr. Cyrel S. LeCREN for special courtesies and for the recent copies of the London Times extracts. "NEW GUN CLUB" Messrs Sam GARNER and James HOWARD have been active in the organization of what is to be known as the Remington Gun Club. They had their first shoot last Wednesday resulting in the following score: Sam GARNER, 23 our of 25 James HOWARD, 18 out of 25 John HARDING, 15 out of 25 Will ELMORE, 15 OUT OF 23 "PERSONAL" Messrs. W. H. BARNARD. W. G. POWELL, Frank CULVERHOUSE and Ed McELWYEL spent several days in Montgomery this week. Note: There is also a long article on the Pratt Mines with a picture of Shaft No. 1 which was the oldest mine in the Pratt Seam. There is also a picture of coal washing plant at Slope No. 2. These pictures do have some people in them. but the people are not identified. It is possible that a copy of these pictures may be in the Archives Dept in Linn -Henly library. in Birmingham. ********* Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com I haven't had a chance to check out the pictures yet.

Letters advertised for the week ending April 26, 1899. BARNEY, Will BANKS, Julus BEARDEN, Mattie BRACKETT, Jane ABERNATHY, Linard BARTHAYS, Helon BAGEBEY, J. B. BRYANT, Reuben CAM, W. M. CHAMBES, Martin CAPER, Will COLEMAN, Annie Lou DENNIS, J. A. DOZER, Abner CELING, Mary EVANS, Howard GAINES, M. T. GOOSBY, Marshall GILBES, Mary GRODY, Alex HARNEYS, Louis HUSE, Thornton KING, Ellen KENNEY, William KELLEY, Eddie LEE, Jerry LANIERS, Gertie LEONARD, Fannie LOWERY, Arthur WILLIAMS, Alex WILLIAM'S, Ida MERRENS, Zemmer MASS, Mirge MOSS, W. B. MORRIS, Joshua MONROE, A. McCANN, John NICHOLAS, Winfield NEWNSO, R. L. RICKE, J. H. SPAKEY, Mosley STENEON, Jeff SUITS, J. T. TAYLOR, Walter TRAVICK, Annie L. TURNER, T. J. WATKINS, Lizzie WALKER, Addie WOSLY, Johnie WARD, William WULES, Dave WINSTON, Larnie WINSTON, Roxon WOODS, Spencer WOODARD, Scott WOODS, Mamie BROWN, Willie BROWN, Sam col JOHNSON, Hunt JOHNSON, Lillie WILLIAMS, H. W YOUNG, Cora ****** Hope this helps someone. There is one point that I would like to say. As I typed these names, some of which I have seen in other places, such as cemeteries or church records, it occurred to me that many of these letters may have been written by people who may have been barely literate or may not have been able to read or write English language very well. Especially since the Pratt City area was heavily populated with people who had recently come to this country. The strange accents and different ways of writing may have resulted in some different ways of spelling our ancestors names that mary never have occurred to us today. Perhaps listing these letters will give some new clues to those who haven't been able to find relatives on the census or soundex. jabtillery@home.com

More items from the Pratt City Herald - April 29, 1899 Mr. and Mrs. James MEAGHER arrived Wednesday from Auburn, Ala. where the marriage ceremony, which made them man and wife, was performed at 9:30 o'clock in the morning. Mrs. MEAGHER was Miss Mary F. THOMAS of that city. Messrs. Neill HUTCHINGS, A.J. REILLY, and Walter MILLS of this city accompanied the groom and returned home with the happy couple. Their new residence is on South Highlands next door to the home of Mr. MEAGHER's parents. Born Thursday night, a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John W. ALLEN . Mr. T.B. BORING is again at work after several days illness. Miss Ada HARRELL and Mr. Will HYDE of Ensley were married Tuesday night at the home of the bride in this city. They will reside in Ensley. Mrs. A. J. PRINCE, who has been sick for several weeks is recovering. Mrs. MORGAN residing on South Side, who has been quite sick for a few days is recovering. Mr Claude ZUBER, a well known Pratt City young man has accepted a situation in the store of Mr. Pat FELTON, Jr. Mrs. James GOULD, whose sickness was reported last week is now recovering. Mr. J. M. PEARSON has a son quite sick with appendicitis. The work of putting in the poles for the electric light wires is going on rapidly and the company will, in a few week be prepared to turn on the current. That will surely be a great day for the city. Mr. J. E. WOODS is again on the streets after a sickness of a few days. Jim is wearing a broad smile as he fills his old familiar place in the commissary and looks very little the worse for wear. The fines and costs of the police court for Monday morning amounted for $184.00. It does not pay to commit an offense in Pratt City these days, for Mayor HUDNALL places a high valuation upon such self-assumed privileges and assesses accordingly. Mrs. YOUNG who resides on the South Side has been quite sick. The little son of Mr. Arthur WRIGHT has been quite sick. "BELOW THE SURFACE" At mountain top mines last week, Ed FORMBY, colored, was killed by a falling slate. Slope No. 6 The breaking of a shaft on the engine caused No. 6 to be idle most of the week.... No. 6 Slope extends under ground in the neighborhood of three miles...... Mike TRAVIS went fishing Tuesday and caught 23 fish. What in the world has brought that change in PHILLIPS countenance. He wears an expression as sad as a death march and as long as a rainy Sunday. P. W. GOOCH and sister, Miss Maggie visited relatives at Sylacauga last Saturday and Sunday. Marvin TAYLOR visited friends and relatives at Oxmoor Thursday. Mr Herman LUTHER and Mr. Frank POU went fishing Thursday out at No. 2 pond. Herman ventured upon a long which extended out in the water and fell into the pond. He says he's a Baptist now. "PERSONAL" Mr. Tom GAMMELL of Montgomery is visiting his brother, Mr. Harry GAMMELL. Mrs. Tom STOBERT visited friends in North Birmingham this week. Rev. J. F. MILLER, of Madison, has been in the city several days visiting relatives. Mr. S. V. COPELAND, of Birmingham was in the city yesterday. Mr. C. E. DONALDSON, who is with the Indian Head Mills at Corona(?) is spending a few days at home. "BASEBALL" The organization of the Pratt City Base Ball Club is as follows: F. O. HARRIS, manager James MEAGHER, captain, centerfield Neill HUTCHINGS, treasurer, short stop Ed. DONALDSON, secretary, third base Oscar HILL, pitcher McGREGORY, catcher Robert THOMAS, first base George W. DONALDSON, second base James GOULD, right field Robert FAIRLEY, left field Several substitute players are also held in reserve for emergency. The first match game of the season was with Ensley Enterprise club at the Odd Fellows picnic. "CRUMLEY'S CHAPEL" Mr. W. C. Crumley is suffering from a protracted case of la grippe. He is somewhat better today. Mr. FRANKLIN's little boy, Olney, is very dangerously sick with pneumonia. We are gland to see Mr.. Bartow FINCH out again after a long hard tussle with the grippe. Rev. T. N. JOHNSON preached a good sermon for us last Sunday. We regret to learn that Rev. G. F. BAIN has been advised by the Doctors to quit teaching and he has found it necessary to leave Sandusky. "NEW TELEPHONES" 73 - Pratt City Herald 91 - J. W. GREEN 20 - R. R. STORBERT, long distance pay station. ******** Hope this helps someone jabtillery@home.com > > > > >

Thank you so much for the look up, I just can not figure out where William Cleveland Norris is. Unless he remarried and is married with his new wife. Thanks Peggy psueg@bellsouth.net ----- Original Message ----- From: "Gary Gore" <melbgore@gte.net> To: "Peggy Sue Gaddis" <psueg@bellsouth.net> Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 11:40 PM Subject: Re: [ALJEFFER] Eva Myrtle Gaddis/Norris > The only Norris listed in Jefferson Co. are: > Callie D., b. 14Nov1895;d.14Aug1970 > D.W.,b.4Apr1890;d21Dec1972 The same stone for Callie & D.W. > Delcia V.,b15Sept1901;d. 11March1947 > Elzum,Jr., no dates > J.D. Jr. No dates > Jean Frame,b. 7May1914; d.5Jan1882 > John O., 1885-1935 > Josephene,b.26June1873;d. 19May1915 > Melinda C., 1860-1930 > Olean, 1922-1939 > Celia s., 1872-1946 > Clara G., dau of M.L. & S.F., b. 22mar1900;d.11 Sep1907 > Clayton O., b. 4Jun1896;d.2Feb1955 > E.Louise, b. Oct1934;d. Dec1934 > F.M., 1857-1915 > Howard D., son of J.V. & M.A., b. 23Feb1902;d. 8Apr1929 > Ida, no dates > Infant son of C.V. & Mary, 1896-1896 > J.Verdo, b. 16Apr1868;d. 16June1934 > J. Wilse, no dates > M.Luther, Co.H, 1 Ala.Inf., Sp. Am. War; No dates > Mary Ann, b. 26Feb1867;d.24Mar1941 > Ross, no dates > Sadie F., b.4Oct1883;d. 10Dec1957 > Zebedee, son of J.V. & M., b. 26June1900; d. 17Sep1910 > > I hope this might help. I can look the cemetery name up if you need it. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Peggy Sue Gaddis <psueg@bellsouth.net> > To: <ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2000 8:53 PM > Subject: [ALJEFFER] Eva Myrtle Gaddis/Norris > > > > I am hunting any information a Eva Myrtle Gaddis/Norris, born in 1894, > and > > died in February , 1976, she is buried at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery > in > > Hueytown, Jefferson Co., Alabama. This is just outside of Birmingham. > > If any one has a Cemetery Book could you look this up and tell me if her > > husband is buried also. William Cleveland Norris. > > > > Two of her sons are buried also, Wilbur Willis Norris and James D. > > Norris. > > > > I am hunting the GADDIS Family History, If any one has any thing to add > > please email me. I need to find some information one and two generations > > back on the GADDIS side. > > > > > > Thanks Peggy > > > > > >

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Letters advertised for the week ending April 19, 1899. BARNETT, Nathan ASKEW, Robert BAKER, Bob BONTWELL, Edward BRISTER, Rev. Samuel CARTER, Mrs. Annie CARNS, Jordan B. CARGO, Spencer COX, Lithenie DAVIS, Jennie DOGAN, Owen DRIVER, John H. ELLIS, Farris EASTLAND, G. H. FOSTER, Jimmie GAYLE, Nathaniel GILBREATH, Henry GARDNER, J. J. GRYDER, J. M. HOWARD, Rub JACKSON, Seaser JACKSON, Lauretta LOWERY, Maggie LOWSON, Jerry LARD, Mary Ann MILES, Annie MIMS, Tommie MOORHEAD, Claudie McGEE, Mose McCOY, Genn NAIBS, J. N. NELSON, Ada PEOPLES, Dick PERRY, Joe PRICHETT, Morrison PITMON, Jemes RYAN, William ROSS, Frank SALERS, J. M. SANDERS, Jim SEAHORN, Mandis SEAHORN, Ella SULTO, J. T. THOMAS, J. E. THOMPSON Engine THOMAS, John WALKER, Mary M. WARREN, Jerry WHITE, Webster WRIGHT, Wiley JOHNSON, Robert SMITH, Norman WILLIAMS, Thos. ****** Hope this helps someone. jabtillery@home.com