I understand that the Birmingham Library has some old city directories. If someone in the Birmingham area could help, I would very much appreciate a lookup for the "Mounce" surname from about 1885 to 1910. The family I am interested in is that of my Great Uncle Virgil A. S. Mounce. Believe he may have lived in Avondale in 1902. I am having a very difficult time finding any of his descendants. Any help with this lookup will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Billy Hightower Farmersville, Texas

This is a FORWARDED MESSAGE at the request of the chat administrator. Do not "reply to" me. Thanks, Melba For more info contact: JEAN BRANDAU About.com guide to Huntsville AL http://huntsville.about.com email: huntsville.guide@about.com -----Original Message----- From: Jean Brandau <huntsville2@earthlink.net> To: ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, February 11, 2000 8:44 AM Subject: [Alabama] FLORIDA chat tonight >Just a reminder that FLORIDA is the topic in tonight's chat: >http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm > >9 pm Eastern, 8 pm Central, 7 pm Mountain, 6 pm Pacific > >Enjoy! > >Jean Brandau >About.com guide to Huntsville AL >http://huntsville.about.com >email: huntsville.guide@about.com > > >==== ALABAMA Mailing List ==== >Alabama-L archives, a great resource for new subscribers >http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=ALABAMA-L >

Hi, Is anyone researching the family of Pearl Virginia Thompson? She married Thomas Jefferson Howse. She was the daughter of James Henry and Margaret Frances Laird Thompson. I am told that the Thompson family once owned much of the land where Hueytown is today. Thanks in advance. Karen Smith

I am trying to locate any Alabama Mauldin's. My great grandmother was Sara Mauldin and lived in Birmingham and Mobile for awhile. She was born Jan.16,1865. Joyce

Hi, Would someone send me the address and phone number for the Hueytown Board of Education? Also, does Hueytown have a newspaper, and is it the same one that would have been around in the 1920's? Too, if you are wondering or having doubts about purchasing the new COUNTY BOOK that is about to be published. Purchase it. I have purchased a couple from other counties and they are BEAUTIFUL and GREAT. They have been very beneficial to me. Sometimes more than one person will submit family history and they are all different giving additional history. The old pictures are wonderful. At the end of each article is the name and address of the person submitting. This allows contact for other details. Add your own history, if is only very short. This might help you connect to other needed information. I am so proud these books are being printed and appreciate each one who works so hard to get them to the publisher. I would like to have one from each county of interest, but I was not online when this was started and did not have knowledge of the book in time to purchase. It is great that the AL and GA books are so well publicized online. Thank you Karen Smith

This is a FORWARDED MESSAGE at the request of the chat administrator. For more info contact: Jean Brandau About.com guide to Huntsville AL http://huntsville.about.com email: huntsville.guide@about.com -----Original Message----- From: Jean Brandau <huntsville2@earthlink.net> To: ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 6:19 PM Subject: [Alabama] Revised Southern States Schedule >In order to help cousins connect, I've dedicated a specific day in the chat >room for the following states (however, any state can be mentioned on any >day): >2/10-Thursday--TENNESSEE >2/11-Friday--FLORIDA >2/12-Saturday--SOUTH CAROLINA >2/13-Sunday--VIRGINIA >2/14-Monday--MISSISSIPPI >2/15-Tuesday--TEXAS >2/16-Wednesday--WEST VIRGINIA >2/17--Thursday--GEORGIA >2/18--Friday--LOUISIANA >2/19--Saturday--KENTUCKY >2/20--Sunday--MISSOURI >2/21--Monday--ALABAMA > >Start time is 9:00 p.m. Eastern and goes until no one's there! >http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm > >Everyone is welcome. If you're on a state or county list that might be >interested in this chats, please forward the info to them. The more people >that gather, the greater chance of finding lost cousins. > >If you've never been in a chat room before, please email me privately and >I'll send detailed instructions. > >Check out my Alabama Genealogy resources: >http://huntsville.about.com/msubgenealogy1.htm > >Jean Brandau >About.com guide to Huntsville AL >http://huntsville.about.com >email: huntsville.guide@about.com > > >==== ALABAMA Mailing List ==== >Alabama-L archives, a great resource for new subscribers >http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl?list=ALABAMA-L >

For Barbara and any others desiring additional information: If you would email me I will be happy to email back details and procedure for submitting articles for the Heritage of Jefferson County book. PDietlein@aol.com Original message: << I was wondering if there is an e-mail address for the Book Committee. I am interested in submitting an article and have some questions. Any information you could send me would be appreciated. Barbara Taylor >>

Hello, I was wondering if there is an e-mail address for the Book Committee. I am interested in submitting an article and have some questions. Any information you could send me would be appreciated. Barbara Taylor jetbarb55@aol.com

<< Articles for the book, as well as orders, should be sent to: Jefferson Co. Heritage Book Committee P. O. Box 190034 Birmingham, AL 35219 >> I am sorry that i shall just not be able to participate inasmuch as i have not the time to write on the Hanbys and the Tatums. William Felix Hanby, Sheriff from 1865 to 67 was my gt gt grandfather and i'm sure you know the story of Edward Tatum the Revolutionary War Veteran., The family has many links with the Hagoods, McElroys and others from Pinson (Hagoods Crossroads), to Jonesboro. So i'll just have to forego for another generation. John Rooney

Hello Listers: Time is growing short. The Committee for the Jefferson County book met last week and we are winding things down, trying to get all the last minute family AND topical articles submitted so we can turn the book contents over to the publishers. FINAL DEADLINE to submit your family histories and any of those special memories, and/or community, school, club, etc., stories is fast approaching. It is the last day of this month -- February 29. EVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SENT IN YOUR ARTICLES, WE NEED YOUR HELP. In a conversation with the publisher's office I asked about feedback and comments on the books already in print. It seems almost everyone has been very happy with both quality and content of the books. But there was one big complaint heard over and over. After the books are out and the "public at large" gets a chance to see them, many people are complaining that "We didn't know about it." OR "No one told us they would be this nice -- I would have made sure our family was in it." And, all too often, there are a number of people who sent in their stories after the book was sent to the printers -- they had procrastinated too long or didn't know of the deadline. At that point, there is simply nothing any of us can do about it. In that connection, we are told it is highly unlikely another project of this scope will be undertaken for at least 20 years (another generation) -- if ever. So, it is literally "now or never" for many of us. As most of the people on the lists know, the book committees are made up of all volunteers -- we do our best to get the word out but have very limited means of doing so. PLEASE, would you help us by mentioning the Heritage books to all the folks you know who are doing any research AND to family members who will just want to get the family history recorded in some small way -- even without full-blown genealogy work? Please assure everyone that there is NO CHARGE to submit an article with photo -- and not even an obligation to purchase a book! I'm happy to send details about the book, including guidelines as to length of articles, etc., and procedures for submitting them. People who have connections with Jefferson County and want their families represented in this book MUST get their articles and photos in right away. We don't want anyone to be disappointed AND we want and need their valuable input for this book! Each and every story brings another bit of our shared history more clearly into focus. This is also the best time for those wanting a book to order one. We were told that, just from the articles already processed, the publisher knows the Jefferson book will go up in price a minimum of $15 (instead of the more "standard" $10) -- and could be more, depending on the final size. The special "prepublication" sale price is $50, plus $4 tax, with $5 for shipping and handling -- a total of $59.00 to have a book delivered to your door. Also, everyone needs to know that, in addition to those books ordered prepublication, there is only a VERY LIMITED "overrun" of books. Several of the counties have sold out completely in a very short time. So, if you are thinking of ordering one or more for yourself and/or gifts, this is the time to act on that also. If you happen to be new to the list, or would like to get additional information for someone else, please email me and I will send a very detailed summary of answers to the most frequently answered questions. I can usually email this back to you on the same day. Articles for the book, as well as orders, should be sent to: Jefferson Co. Heritage Book Committee P. O. Box 190034 Birmingham, AL 35219 This has been a fascinating learning experience for all of us on the Committee and we truly appreciate all the support and kind words so many of you have expressed. We thank you as well! We hope you'll be as proud of your book and your part in it as we have taken pleasure in gathering all the material from so many super folks! Sincerely, Pat Dietlein, Family Coordinator Jefferson County Heritage Book Committee

Researching Harrison Stanley who m Emily Montgomery. Their children were Audra, Armon and Wm. Harrison b in 1844. Thanks, E. D.

Maggie Speer born 1875 in Georgia, married a Bragan. She was the daughter of William J. Speer and his wife Jennie who are buried in Forest Hill Cemetery in Birmingham. Is anyone working on this family?? Carolyn csclark@galstar.com

Would like to exchange information on Allen Bell Hall born 1859, died 1928 in Birmingham. He was married in 1889 to Willie Lou Speer Useary. Willie Lou was born 1862 in Georgia and had been married before to an Useary. Family says that Allen Bell Hall was in the newspaper business. At the time of his death he was living in Ensley. His children were: Alice, Gladys, Ernest, Loulie and Carl Speer "Jack" Hall. Would appreciate any help. Carolyn csclark@galstar.com

Would like to locate someone related to Carl Speer "Jack" Hall, born 18 October 1898 in Birmingham, died 11 October 1966 in Birmingham. He was married 3 times. One wife was Amelie Largue, another was Thelma Marie ???, third wife unknown. He was the son of Allen Bell Hall and Willie Lou Speer Hall. Would truly appreciate any help. Carolyn csclark@galstar.com

I grew up near Walkers Chapel. Are you referring to the Walkers Chapel Cemetery? If so, to the best of my knowledge, it is not affiliated with a church but is privately owned. There is a church next to the cemetery. I believe it is a Methodist church. There are several other churches in the area. Paul Downs

THE HERITAGE OF ALABAMA BOOK SERIES WRITE A FAMILY HISTORY ABOUT YOUR ANCESTORS FREE. YOU MAY FIND A LONG LOST COUSIN. ************************************************************************* ***** JEFFERSON COUNTY FINAL DEADLINE FEBRUARY 29th, 2000 ************************************************************************* ***** You may have heard about The Heritage of Alabama Book Series, if not the series will be a 68 volume, one volume for each county (67) in Alabama and each volume will be indexed. Volume 68 will be a combine index of all 67 volumes. You can play an important role in the unique Heritage of Jefferson County book by helping in the development and publication of this important book. We invite all those interested, current residents, former residents, and anyone that had roots in Jefferson County, even if you live in the county for just a day or so, to write a family story up to 500 words and submit it with or without 1 photograph to be published FREE of charge. And if you had roots in Jefferson County before 1891 you may write a family story up to 1,000 words with 2 photographs to be published FREE of charge. Or maybe a story about anything in the community, like your school, church, drug store, 5 & dime store, what kind of games you played or a funny story that happened to you or someone in your family that you would like to share, etc., up to 500 words with one photograph, also FREE of charge. The first part of each county book will be devoted to the history and development of the county you write about, but the bulk of the book will be about families, their heritage and contributions to the county and if they were in the county they did make some kind of contribution. This is a good way to write a family history and have it published Free when you do not have enough material to have your own book printed and this is your chance to write the history your grandchildren and their grandchildren will read one day. If you need help writing your family history, contact someone on the book committee. Send your articles to: JEFFERSON COUNTY HERITAGE BOOK COMMITTEE P.O. BOX 190034 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35219-0034 YOU DO NOT HAVE TO PURCHASE A BOOK TO SUMMIT ARTICLES. The cost of the pre-published limited-first-edition for Jefferson County is $50 plus $4 tax and $5 shipping & handling for a total of $59. The post published price will increase by $15 to $25 dollars. The proceeds from the sale of the Jefferson County book will be used to further genealogy in Jefferson County and to put a Jefferson County book in every library in Jefferson County. If you would like to purchase one of the Jefferson County used the included order form. SEE NEXT PAGE FOR ORDER FORM Ø > > > > > > > > > > > > ************************************************************************* ** PER-PUBLICATION ORDER FORM: BOOKS and EXTRAS ************************************************************************* **** Please enter my order for: THE HERITAGE of JEFFERSON COUNTY, AL ____ Copy(ies)..... @ $50.00, plus $4.00 tax _______Copy(ies) x $54.00 = $____.___ I will pick up my copy(ies) in Birmingham, Alabama ____ Copy(ies)......@ $50.00, plus $4.00 tax, and $5.00 shipping & handling _______Copy(ies) x $59.00 = $____.___ I wish my copy(ies) to be shipped to the address below. ____ Additional words. My number of words_____ minus my 500 or (1000 if before 1891) free words = _______ extra words x $ .15 = $____.___ ____ Additional Photographs. My number of photographs____ minus my free photograph(s) = ______) extra photos x $15. = $____.___ Please print the following name in gold on my book cover at a cost of $5.00 (a maximum of 25 letters and spaces). Please print Legibly): ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ EACH BOOK WITH A NAME IMPRINT MUST BE ORDERED & SHIPPED SEPARATELY. MAKE ADDITIONAL COPIES FOR OTHERS ORDERS. Credit cards orders will be processed through Heritage Publishing Consultants TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED = $_______.____ Name: ____________________________________________________ Address: ___________________________________________________ City: ____________________________State:_____ Zip: ____________ Telephone: (______) ___________________________ Check One: ____ Master Card ____ Visa Account Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Expiration Date: Month ___ ___ Year ___ ___ ___ ___ Signature:________________________________________ ____ I have enclosed a stamped, self-address envelope for the return of my photographs. Send Checks, Money Order, or Master Card / Visa information: JEFFERSON COUNTY HERITAGE BOOK COMMITTEE P.O. BOX 190034 BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA 35219-0034 Committee use only: Book(s): Picked up [ ] Shipped [ ] Photograph(s) returned [ ] ==================ALABAMA HERITAGE BOOK SERIES================= SUMMIT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY(s) OF THE COUNTY(s) YOU HAVE ROOTS IN, YOU MAY FIND A LONG LOST COUSIN. FOR MORE INFO CHECK OUT WEB SITE: http://mindspring.com/~awillcut/heritage.htm 67 VOLUMES ONE VOLUME FOR EACH COUNTY IN ALABAMA.

Does anyone have marriage records for Jefferson County from about 1880 to 1910? If so, I would appreciate marriage records for "Mounce". This is a rare name so there should be very few records. I am researching my Great Uncle Virgil Mounce's family and he and his wife Mary had about 10 children. Believe these children may have married in Jefferson County. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Billy Hightower Farmersville, Texas

Hi, Would anyone know if church records are available for Walker's Chapel in Jefferson Co AL? Thank you. Karen Smith

This is a FORWARD. Please send all replys to: the ADMINISTRATOR, >Jean Brandau >About.com guide to Huntsville AL >http://huntsville.about.com >email: huntsville.guide@about.com >http://huntsville.about.com/msubgenealogy1.htm > -----Original Message----- From: Jean Brandau <huntsville2@earthlink.net> To: ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, February 04, 2000 5:41 PM Subject: [Alabama] Saturday afternoon chat reminder >Hi! > >Just a reminder that tomorrow afternoon we'll have our first weekend chat. >Topic is Alabama Genealogy. Time is >4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Eastern >3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Central >2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Mountain >1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Pacific >http://huntsville.about.com/local/southeastus/huntsville/mpchat.htm > >If you aren't sure how to "chat," email me privately for help. If you will >be there Saturday and have books or CD's to offer lookups from, please let >me know in advance, if you can. Otherwise, we'll see you there! > >Jean Brandau >About.com guide to Huntsville AL >http://huntsville.about.com >email: huntsville.guide@about.com >http://huntsville.about.com/msubgenealogy1.htm > > > > > > > >==== ALABAMA Mailing List ==== >** Use your subject line wisely! Place surnames, locations and dates there whenever possible! >

-----Original Message----- From: Jean Brandau <huntsville2@earthlink.net> To: ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com <ALABAMA-L@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, February 05, 2000 11:32 AM Subject: [Alabama] Saturday chat update >The Saturday chat will feature Jefferson County marriages & cemeteries and >Jackson County marriages.....plus more surprises. Everyone is welcome. >Bring your CD's & books and help someone find a missing link. So far, we've >been able to help several people each chat session. > >4-6 p.m. Eastern >3-5 p.m. Central >2-4 p.m. Mountain >1-3 p.m. Pacific > >BTW, I just added some more links to my genealogy page: >http://huntsville.about.com/local/southeastus/huntsville/msubgenealogy1.htm > >Jean Brandau >About.com guide to Huntsville AL >http://huntsville.about.com >email: huntsville.guide@about.com > > >==== ALABAMA Mailing List ==== >** Use your subject line wisely! Place surnames, locations and dates there whenever possible! >