I learned about this information on estimating the age of a tombstone on another list. Here's the site: http://rootsweb.com/~gawalton/Contents/datingstones.html <http://rootsweb.com/~gawalton/Contents/datingstones.html> Pat, in texas

Hi, We have been doing Genealogy research for a number of years and we have yet to come up with a good, efficient, and space saving system of storing information so that we can quickly return to a particular research report. So many times, we are not sure if a person is in our line, so we keep the information for future use. Later a lot of time is spent looking for that information to no avail. Would someone out there have a good system that they would be willing to recommend we use. We thank you in advance for your help. Dorothy Durden

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Thought I would post this again. Thanks Peggy ----- Original Message ----- From: Peggy Sue Gaddis To: ALJEFFER-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2000 7:51 PM Subject: Death Cert. I would like to look at a Death cert. he die in Jefferson Co., I think, I just need to see if there is a name of his parents. Does any one have a copier of this in Books, or can I go down to the Birmingham Library and look. Or should I just order from the records, I do not mind spending the 10 or 12 dollars to get it, but I was wondering if I just went downtown to the Heath department and get it. Does any one have a list of deaths and can get a cert. number for me.? William Lucallen Gaddis lived in Leeds, we think he died in Leeds, which is in Jefferson Col, Ala. B. abt June 9, 1865 and d. May 2, 1943. Peggy Sue O'Shields-Gaddis psueg@bellsouth.net

All in Jefferson County, Alabama, late 1800's - early 1900's: Emma Morrow & Gus BURCOTT Winnie Morrow & John BLACK Margaret Morrow & Dan HODGE Robert Lee Morrow & Frances EVANS Judge Morrow & ??? (Maybe not in Jefferson Co.) Perry Jackson Morrow & ??? (had son named Felton) Any help appreciated. -- Dianne

Looking for information about Emma MORROW who married Gus BURCOTT in Jefferson Co., AL sometime in the 1880's.

Looking for information about Winnifred (Winnie) MORROW who married John BLACK in Jefferson County, AL, perhaps in the 1880's. -- Dianne

Does any one have the list of the people in the Big Creek Baptist Cemetery, in Adger , Alabama starred on 1847? My husband's GGGgrand parents are buried there, and I have been told that nearly all are kin that are buried there. Thanks Peggy and Jerry Gaddis http://hometown.aol.com/suepegsue/myhomepage/heritage.html psueg@bellsouth.net

Hi folks, Yes, the deadline for submitting articles for the Heritage of Jefferson County, Alabama is just days away. Several of you have written asking for confirmation as to the final deadline. It is this coming Tuesday, February 29, 2000. PLEASE, if you have been intending to get around to including your family in this book, do not delay any longer. Once the book articles are sent to the publisher, the content is "set" and there is nothing any of us can do to get additional information included. This opportunity will be gone. The book committee hopes to have a wonderful cross-section of who we are and were -- but we are dependent on YOU to get that information to us. If you have a friend or relative who has expressed interest, the book committee needs you to please let them know also. Also, it would be nice if some of you have time and could offer to help some of our older citizens who need assistance with writing and getting their families and memories included. Remember, special writing ability is NOT a requirement -- just write about yourself, or others, as you would write to another family member. You are writing for the future, and future readers want to know about you, your family, interests, hobbies, and OUR times as well as times past. It is true that time is very short but it is hoped that with the weekend coming up, any loose ends can be tied up and you will find time to get your stories and family histories on paper. Please have your submittals postmarked by Tuesday, February 29. If, for some reason, you are not familiar with the Heritage Series, please email me and I will email back full details. There is NO COST and NO OBLIGATION to record your family, with past or present connections, to Jefferson County. Mailing address for submitting articles is shown below. The same address is also the one to use for ordering book(s) at the special prepublication sales price of $59 ($50 + $4 tax + $5 shipping and handling). By the way, for the Jefferson County book, those ordering now can have their name imprinted on the cover, in gold, for $5 additional ($64 total). The name imprint is only possible for those ordering in advance of publication as it is done at the plant where the books are printed. Mail articles and/or orders to: Jefferson County Heritage Book Committee P. O. Box 190034 Birmingham, AL 35219 For additional information, my email address: PDietlein@aol.com Please allow me a personal note here. So many of you have written, even joined us at meetings -- and, in addition to receiving your articles, new research avenues have been opened, AND, most meaningful, new friends made. I truly appreciate the opportunity that has been given to me to work with and get to know so many of you. I look forward to seeing you all IN THE BOOK!! Sincerely, Patricia C. Dietlein, Family Coordinator Jefferson County Heritage Book Committee

Peggy Sue, Most of Leeds is in Jefferson County. The other counties are Shelby and St Clair-it is the only county in AL in 3 counties. E. D.

Hi Paggy et al! Below is a link to the state archives, a link to a page that discusses Alabama Vital statistics, and two more links to Alabama 'links' pages that might have the info that you need.. Good luck. Nancy http://www.archives.state.al.us/ http://vitalrec.com/al.html http://www.rootsweb.com/roots-l/USA/al.html http://vitalrec.com/al.html Peggy Sue Gaddis wrote: > > Thanks so much for your help, do you have the web sites for the Health > Dept and the State Achieves.? > > Peggy

Can any one do a Obit.'s Look Up for me , it would be in the 1940's, in Leeds, Alabama.? psueg@bellsouth.net

I am seeking information regarding newspapers that were published in Jefferson Co. in the 1800's. My family was in the Pinson (Birmingham) area as early as the 1820's. Also, are any such records available on microfilm, since I live in TX. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated! Coleen Researching these families in the Jefferson/Blount Co. area: JOHNSON (Mathew), COLE, CHAMBLEE, BENTLEY, SELF, FRANKLIN, HIGGINBOTHAM & sharing info with a fellow researcher (non-subscriber to list) of HARRIS/GOODWIN/SWEENEY families

I would like to look at a Death cert. he die in Jefferson Co., I think, I just need to see if there is a name of his parents. Does any one have a copier of this in Books, or can I go down to the Birmingham Library and look. Or should I just order from the records, I do not mind spending the 10 or 12 dollars to get it, but I was wondering if I just went downtown to the Heath department and get it. Does any one have a list of deaths and can get a cert. number for me.? William Lucallen Gaddis lived in Leeds, we think he died in Leeds, which is in Jefferson Col, Ala. B. abt June 9, 1865 and d. May 2, 1943. Peggy Sue O'Shields-Gaddis psueg@bellsouth.net

----- Original Message ----- Subject: Durden Hope someone in Beaufort County will find some information on Francis Durden b. 1770 who was the father of Benjamin Durden. Francis was b. in North Carolina, d. 1851, Washington County, Ga. Issue: 1. Wiley Durden, b.1827 2. Francis Durden, b. 1827 3. Ednah Durden, b. 1826 4. Benjamin Durden, b. 1793 m. Elizabeth (b. April 10 1804), moved to Autauga County, Ala. Issue Josiah, b. 1820 in Ala. ( my line) 5. Josiah Durden, b. 1807 in Ga. I have Lewis Durden somewhere in my Durdens, I hope. I can't find the 1st and 2nd persons of the following: lll. Mary A. Durden, daughter of Lewis, m. 1847 John Patrick Griffin. Issue: 1. Andrew M. Griffin b. 1848. 2. William I. Griffin b. 1849. 3. John Irwin Griffin b. 1853. lV. Matthew Durden, son of Lewis, b. 1805 m. 12/20/1829, Elizabeth Eastwood. Issue: 1. Lewis I Durden b. 1831. 2. Martha Durden b. 1834. 3. Wiley Durden b. 1837. 4. William R. Durden b. 1840. 5. Harriett Durden b. 1841. V. Lydia Durden, daughter of Lewis, m. Forshee. Vl. Piety Durden, Daughter of Lewis m. Chambers. Vll. Riley Durden, son of Lewis, d. by 1860 m. Martha Croom(daughter of Jennett Croom, b. 1776). Issue: 1. Hanes Durden. 2. Wiley Durden b. 1836. 3. Mary Durden b. 1838. 4. Jennett Durden b. 1837. 5. Lewis Durden b. 1834. Again thanks, Dorothy

I'm looking for inof on WHITEs in Jefferson Co., AL My Camilla/Camily E. White, b 11 Aug 1831 in AL, married David Glenn, 11 Aug 1846, in Jefferson Co. The only male White to marry in Jefferson Co. before the birthdate of Camilla (1831) is that of Samuel White to Phereby Bass, 8 May 1826. Could they be her parents? The father and mother of Camily E White Glenn was listed as being born in SC on the 1900 census. Her father was listed born in VA and mother in AL on the 1910 census. Any info that might connect to these WHITEs would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Melba

Hello, I am new to the list. I don't really have research in Jefferson County, but I have information I wanted to run past someone in case it is not known. I subscribed for 2 reasons: 1- In my main research county (Watauga, NC) there is a book about the early history of the county that was published in 1915. In that book it gives lots of family information and links a lot of the families with the areas where some of them moved. Last night I saw that a Joseph Holtzclaw had moved "to Alabama and settled near what is now Birmingham." This would have been early 1800s. Didn't know if someone is researching this family. If the census records suport that statement, there is more information to be had about this Joseph's parents that goes back to about 1740. Anyone interested can contact me privately ( P_L_Williamson@att.net ). 2- I know there is a Jefferson Heritage Book in the works. We lived in north Bibb county, (my husband's home) for several years. Ever since I have been into genealogy over the past few years there is a small deserted cemetery in Jefferson county that often comes to mind. It was by the road and in the woods. As you leave Bessemer on Hwy 150 and go under a bridge (train or car? - can't remember, but think train) there is a road that turns off to the left and goes toward Shannon (If memory serves me correctly, this is the road that eventulally goes by the landfill) It starts out curvy (or did 10 years ago - haven't been there for a while) and winds up a hill. BEFORE you reach the top, over to the right of the road are/were several old tombstones in the woods, very close to the road. It seems those might be important to someone's research. I haven't been able to find anything on a list that I knew was that cemetery. Thought someone might want to know these things. Sharon Williamson

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lookingfor descendant of WilliamFGilliland and.Javan Mullally aroundBessemer and,Birmingham1900s.

Thank you, everyone who gave me suggestions on where to submit my genealogy-I think every one of you brought up the Birmingham library, where I had once tried many years ago and been refused. I will try again, since so many gave good report of it. Cornelia