I have been unable to find any information about obituaries or early death records. Does any one know whether there were any local newspapers in Jefferson County which included obituaries or death records in the paper. I waited 2 years for microfilmed Birmingham paper (circa 1899) only to find that it didn't contain any obituaries. The time frame in which I am looking is 1899, 1914 and 1915. Later, I obtained the microfilmed statewide death index circa 1906 - 1916 hoping to find death records for William Isaac and Margaret (Franklin) Harris. Unfortunately, the deaths apparently weren't registered. Does anyone know about when the laws were put into effect or if there were any small community newspapers that may have published local information. Kristina Harris

Hi... I'm looking for information on Adam Odum Crane and Mary Jane Armstrong. They married in Jefferson Co on 20 Sept 1846. Their 1850 census looked like this: 1850 US Census, Jefferson Co., Alabama page 154 B -155A Mud Creek Beat, District No. 31, Nov 13, 1850 by L. G. McMillion 33-33 Odum CRANE, age 38 born SC - Farmer Mary J., age 25 born AL Mary Jane, age 7 born AL William J., age 4 born AL Nancy S., age 1 born AL As you can tell from the census record the oldest daughter listed was born in 1845 (actually 26 Jan 1845) which was 21 months before this couple was married. Thereforth the mother could have been married before this marriage. Their daughter Mary Jane Crane is my gggm... and I'm looking for someone that can help me solve this mystery. Mary Jane Crane married Leander Franklin Goodwin on 1 Aug 1865 in Jefferson Co. The Goodwins are also from the Mud Creek area. Leander is the son of Joshua Goodwin and Sarah Farrar. I don't know what happened to the two other children. thank you for your help, cay devin devinc@seanet.com

HI, Will someone please look up the dates for Escar and Nancy Wilkins at the Forest Lawn Cemetery?? Thank you very much. Karen Smith

Total speculation but, having grown up shopping at Berger-Phillips in B'ham, wonder if there is a connection with the name Phillipson and the shortening to Phillips. Also, the Cohen being probably German or Jewish or both, as were the owners of many of the fine stores in Birmingham from the late 1800's thru the mid 1900's and even later.Perhaps a check with the Chamber of Commerce or public library would help trace the business. I remember Berger Phillips being off 19th or 20th St. N. on about 2nd to 4th Ave. Caroline in Prattville, AL

Sue: This is my family! Children in 1850 Census are Mary Ann who I believe never married but had two children William Harrison (my ggrandfather) and Sarah. Martha or Patsy who married John Thomas 10 Nov 1853. Tipton who married Mary Roberts 2 Sep 1856 Jane who married William Martin Roberts 2 Oct 1856 Harriet who I think married O Drake Elvina or Elvira who married Thomas Mott 15 Dec 1869 I believe that John Blackburn Campbell who married Caroline McClanhanon in Meigs Co. TN on 21 Jan 1846 is also their child. Look forward to hearing from you. I have a crazy day and will be gone most of it, but I had to e-mail you. YEA! Deon in Idaho

Trying to link up William CAMPBELL and wife Margaret BLACKBURN of Jeff. Co. Tn and Hamilton Co Tenn who came to Jeff. Co. Al. prior to 1850 census. Had ch named Harriett, Houston, Blackburn and others. Other lines were SELF, ALRED, JONES. Sue in Al.

I found a listing for a ROBERT CATES who is listed as a Stonemason, Location 823 14th St. S, in the 1888 Birmingham Directory. I think this may be the second husband of my gggrandmother, Mary Jackson, who had two daughters, Ida and Lillie, by him. I have a photograph of the two girls which has stamped under their picture, "Covell, 1817 1st Avenue, Birmingham, Ala" that they had signed and sent to their half brother, my grandfather. I have not found them on the 1900 Alabama census and will be checking the 1910 census tomorrow, but in the meantime, if anyone has any information on this family, I would appreciate hearing from them. Thanks, Peggy Horton Marshall, Tx.

Phobe, If the streets were named the same as currently, the location would be between Downtown Birmingham and the UAB area. The Southern RR divides North and South and the numbers start there and proceed both north and south. 19th Street runs north and south and is on both sides, so there is a 2nd and 3rd both North and South. The Jefferson County Court House is just east of 19th between 7th and 8th Ave North. The UAB Hospital is on between19th and 20th ST and between 6th and 7th Ave South. Both of the 2nd and 3rds would be between these two, a couple of blocks on either side of the RR. Hope this helps, Melba -----Original Message----- From: Phoenixxph@aol.com <Phoenixxph@aol.com> To: ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com <ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 8:16 AM Subject: [ALJEFFER] Introduction New Searcher...PHILIPSON >Hello. > >My name is Phoebe and I live in Florida. I am searching for any information >on my PHILIPSON relatives. I found a listing for the three male members of >the family I know about in the 1889 Birmingham City Directory. This is the >only information I have been able to find that places some of my family >anywhere. Of course 99% of my search has been on-line to this point. > >Julius PHILIPSON and his sons Samuel & Louis are listed as having the >occupation clothing and shoes. Location 1- 223 19th Location 2- r 19th >between 2d and 3d aves. Is anyone familiar with this location? > >There is also a man named Isidore COHN as a clerk in the business. I don't >know if this man is related or not. > >Samuel's parents, Julius and Tina? are supposedly from Germany. Arrival >possibly abt.1859. I have been trying to determine where they arrived at >exactly, the dates, etc. etc. etc. > >I appreciate any help your group can provide. > >Sincerely, >Phoebe Nix >Florida >phoenixxph@aol.com > >At this time researching: SIMON, LEVY (2 different lines), PHILIPSON, ADLER, >MEYER, HOLTZ, NOBIL >

-----Original Message----- From: Becky Frisbee <fzz519@gateway.net> To: ALTALLAD-L@rootsweb.com <ALTALLAD-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 9:57 AM Subject: surname: Campbell/Tillery In search of info on James (Dude) Newton Campbell Born 1849, Died in 1936 in Argo, Al. Married to Ana Catherine Tillery (Born ? Died 9-23-1900--Sycamore Ala.) Marriage date is possibly 1861. There children were Oscar, Arnold 1887-1905, Azro 1889-1970, Cleve C. 1892-1964 Andrew Lee(my grandfather) 1893-1975, Marcus (Bud) 1902-?; Then He married Lizzie Crow and birthed Gertrude C. Leopard 1907-1968, Maybell C. Doss 1909-1957 and Odell C. Loepard 1916-? I need to know where Dude was born and who his parents might have been also any info on Ana Tillery? Where Dude might be buried? Ana is suposed to buried in Sycamore Cemetary but have been unable for find the cemetary. I have no info on relatives prior to them. Any info would be greatly appreciated. My E-mail is fzz519@gateway.net THANKS. Becky Campbell Frisbee

Hello. My name is Phoebe and I live in Florida. I am searching for any information on my PHILIPSON relatives. I found a listing for the three male members of the family I know about in the 1889 Birmingham City Directory. This is the only information I have been able to find that places some of my family anywhere. Of course 99% of my search has been on-line to this point. Julius PHILIPSON and his sons Samuel & Louis are listed as having the occupation clothing and shoes. Location 1- 223 19th Location 2- r 19th between 2d and 3d aves. Is anyone familiar with this location? There is also a man named Isidore COHN as a clerk in the business. I don't know if this man is related or not. Samuel's parents, Julius and Tina? are supposedly from Germany. Arrival possibly abt.1859. I have been trying to determine where they arrived at exactly, the dates, etc. etc. etc. I appreciate any help your group can provide. Sincerely, Phoebe Nix Florida phoenixxph@aol.com At this time researching: SIMON, LEVY (2 different lines), PHILIPSON, ADLER, MEYER, HOLTZ, NOBIL

1. First permanent white settlers to establish homes in Alabama came here in 1702. Some say 1699. 2. Mobile established in 1702. 3. Rev. War--British sympathizers living in Georgia moved to Alabama in 1775. 4. Scotch-Irish from Tennessee settled in Northern Alabama in 1809. 5. Early 1800's, former Carolinians and Virginians settled in Central Alabama. 6. Real influx of settlers after War of 1812 into Alabama. 7. Statehood in 1819. Before in 4 Territories. 8. In 1798, territory now comprising Alabama was made part of the Mississippi Territory. 9. On March 3, 1817, St. Stephens became Capital of Alabama. In Nov. 1818, Cahaba was made Capital. 10. Birth Records complete since 1908, prior to 1908 , records are incomplete. Dorothy Durden( Still seeking information on Durdens, McVays, McWilliams, & Sockwells)

I was told the book would'nt be ready till quote "after the first of year" by one of the people working on it. :Russell Goodwin

Could someone please do a Birth record lookup for me? (G)Jerusha Nicholas, born in Warrior, Al, between 1820 threw 1825. I live to far away to come there. I think her middle or first name was Martha, and her father was Jacob. thanks so much. Pat from MS.

I never cese to be amazed at how little people understand about publishing. You do not submit material today and expect the book tomorrow. They will be lucky if they get it a year from now after all the proofreading, art work etc. I would say Ignorance, but would prefer to say, "lack of knowledge." jwr.

1. LIVINGSTON2 BAILEY, son of Foster Bailey, was born Bet. 1832 - 1834 in SC. He married FRANCES. She was born Bet. 1839 - 1840 in GA. Children of LIVINGSTON BAILEY and FRANCES are: i. SUSANNA3 BAILEY, b. 1859, Alabama. ii. TRELA BAILEY, b. 1863, Alabama. iii. WALTER BAILEY, b. 1865, Alabama. 2. iv. PAT JOHNSON BAILEY, b. March 25, 1867; d. 1949, Alabama. v. FOY BAILEY, b. Bet. 1867 - 1868, Alabama. vi. ELLA BAILEY, b. Bet. 1869 - 1870, Alabama. vii. LINA BAILEY, b. 1872. viii. LULA BAILEY, b. 1874, Alabama. ix. FELIX BAILEY, b. 1878. The Bailey's were in Chambers County, AL and Talladega County, Al before they came to Jefferson County. In Chambers County, the wife of Foster Bailey is listed as Susannah. In Jefferson, the wife of Foster Bailey is listed as Edua. I would really appreciate it if anyone has information on this family that they would share I am just beginning my research on this line. Joan Green

How is the Jefferson Co Book project coming along? Does anyone know when it may be ready? Clark

I need a look up on a child's birth and death, in 1931 and 1932. I really need a copy of the cert Does any one work for the LDS, that could help me out? I am not sure of the correct name of the parents. That is what I need to find out. Thanks, psueg@bellsouth.net

Got the right url; thanks so much I haven`t really gotten the "hang" of this surfing yet. Sue in Al.

Pardon me for posting this to the list; I won`t do it again but... having grown up in B`ham I am getting old now and would like to find some former school buddies and distant relatives from Phillips Hi 1950`s Yeah, that`s what I said "the 50`s." Is there a site for such correspondence? reunions etc.? Sue in Decatur

If their is a Charles Smith that lives in Birmingham, please email me, I need some help with the Wheeler Family. The email at one time had some thing to do with BagPiper. But I can not find it. Thanks for all of your help. Peggy psueg@bellsouth.net