Dear Listowners: The Lamar Co. Heritage Book should have arrived at your doorstep today, or the next day or two from the publisher, if you paid for it to be shipped to your home. Those who paid for it to be picked up in Sulligent may do so on Feb. 25 from 9-7 (Friday); Feb. 26 from 9-5 (Saturday); and on Feb. 27 from 1-5 (Sunday). The book will also be available for purchase at four places within the county during the week following this: Sulligent Public Library; Millport City Hall, Vernon Board of Registrars (courthouse in Vernon-upstairs); Kennedy City Hall. The cost is now $70. Sabra Sudberry Chair, Lamar Co. Heritage Book Committee

I am in the process of combining two cemetery lists of the Wesley Chapel Cemetery in Fayette County. One list was made by Herbert & Jeanie Newell Aug 7-8, 1958. The other list is part of a book of the entire history of Wesley Chapel Cemetery that was compiled by Gladys Gilreath Brown in 1983-84. I would like to make this an ongoing project and provide updates periodically. Could someone out there provide me with the person or organization that would have all of the records of the Wesley Chapel Cemetery since the last of these lists was published? I thank you for your interest in this matter. Ted Edwards 2760 W. Retread Rd. Pahrump, NV 89048-4437 775 727-1996 tebear0001@aol.com

Looking for a marriage certificate for Verla Bessie Turman from Sulligent and Samuel Churchwell Richardson from Eutaw, Alabama. They were married on March 7, 1931, but I don't know where. If anyone can find this in Alabama or Mississippi, I would appreciate very much. Need this to join the DAR. Thanks, E-Mail:marthar@express-news.net

Dear List Members, Until February 19th the Heritage of Lamar County, Alabama book may still be purchased for $60.40 if picked up, or $64.40 if mailed to you by the Committee. If you pick up your PRE-PAID book (s) at the Sulligent Public Library there is NO extra charge. For those who PRE-PAID for their book (s) to be shipped these is NO extra charge. For those who wait until the books are published before purchasing one, the cost will be $70.00 if picked up and $75.00 if you want the book mailed to you by the Committee. If you have bought a book or wish to purchase one after they arrive, the committee will be at the Sulligent Public Library (514 Elm St.; Sulligent, AL) with the books on Friday February 25th from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M.; Saturday February 26th from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.; Sunday February 27th from 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. The Heritage of Lamar County, Alabama book may also be purchased, after February 27th, at the following location's: Sulligent Public Library; Kennedy City Hall/Library; Millport City Hall/Antique Mall; Lamar County Courthouse in Vernon. To order a book or books write: Lamar County Heritage Book Committee; P.O Box 216; Kennedy, AL 35574 or you may call Mary Davis Elmore (205) 553-0703 or you may E-mail me at jjkasberg@simplecom.net for more information. Thanks, Joyce Rye Kasberg Lamar County Heritage Book Committee Member

Dear List Members, The price's are $60.40 if picked up at Sulligent Public Library and $64.40 if mailed to you. This is good until February 19th. After February 19th, the price's are $70.00 if picked up at the location's named in the previous message and $75.00 if mailed to you. Sorry I left out the after Feb. 19th prices. Thanks, LCHBCommittee Member Joyce Rye Kasberg

Dear List Members, The Heritage Book of Lamar County, Alabama, price (until February 19th) will continue to be $60.40 if picked up at the Sulligent Public Library and $64.40 if mailed to you. On February 25, 26 and 27 the books will be distributed and sold at the Sulligent Public Library; 514 Elm St.; Sulligent, AL. The hours are: Friday 25th 9:00 A.M. until 7:00 P.M.; Saturday 26th 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M.; Sunday 27th 1:00 to 5:00 P.M. After February 27th, the Heritage Book of Lamar County, Alabama will continue to be available, in addition to the Sulligent Public Library, at the Kennedy City Hall/Library; Millport City Hall/Antique Mall and the Lamar County Courthouse in Vernon, AL. Sabra Sudberry will be unavailable for a while. If you have any question's you may contact me at jjkasberg@simplecom.net or (205)339-5308; Mary Davis Elmore at (205)553-0703. Joyce Rye Kasberg Lamar County Heritage Book Committe Member

Oops, the address is http://www.fayette.net/carruth/ MS B

Information on the families of Sandlin and Gosa have been added to Lamar County Kin site. MS B

Dear Alabama Genealogical Enthusiast, We are pleased to announce the availability of the Historical Atlas of Alabama, Volume II: Cemetery Locations by County. The atlas may be purchased as a single volume covering all 67 counties, or on a county by county basis. If you choose to purchase individual counties, we will also include material from the Historical Atlas of Alabama, Volume I: Historical Locations by County. Individual counties will be comb-bound and customized for each order. The price structure is as follows: For County by County Material: $5.00 for the first county $3.00 for each additional county Entire Volume: $60.00 Note: If your interests exceed 19 counties, it would be more economical to purchase the $60.00 volume. All prices include shipping and handling. You may read more about our book on our web site: http://www.as.ua.edu/geography/cart_lab/. Our printable order form is available at: http://www.as.ua.edu/geography/cart_lab/order.htm. Regards, Craig Remington

Anyone researching the Gunnels? PLease contact Jim at the email addy below! Thanks! Lygia From: "Jim Gunnels" <ncnmach@citlink.net> >To: <Cuttstree@Net1inc.net> >Cc: <Cuttstree@Net1inc.net> >Subject: GUNNELS >Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2000 21:04:04 -0800 >X-MSMail-Priority: Normal >X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.00.2314.1300 >X-MimeOLE: Produced By Microsoft MimeOLE V5.00.2314.1300 > >Researching Lamar Co. GUNNELS. Jim Gunnels ncnmach@citlink.net >James Zennes Gunnels in Alabama in 1800's. Any decendents. > Lygia Dawkins Cutts Cuttstree@Net1inc.net 881 Weaver Road Brewton, AL 36426

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Lucinda ORear was daughter of Daniel ORear/Mahala Moore (married in Walker Co.,AL abt 1844). This family was in Walker Co. Censuses of 1850 and 1860. By 1870 This family was in Marion Co.,AL. By 1880 the OREar family is listed in Lamar Co. though they were probably living in the same place. Lucinda ORear b. 1852 m. 6/20/1867 to Edward James Baird (son of Robert Baird/Susan Tatum). Lucinda died before 1890. I would appreciate any information on this family.Wanda

Does anyone have information about James W. DAVIS of Marion County, Al., who bought land in what is now Lamar County, under a Land Patent deed dated March 1, 1860? Would appreciate receiving information. Thanks, Peggy J. Horton

Can anyone help? Please reply to Paul at paul.humphrey@mciworld.com Thanks! Lygia January 17, 2000 I am looking for information on Humphries family that moved to Lamar County from St Clair County AL. My grandfather was William A. Humphries. His younger brother was Edgar J. Humphries. I believe William A.'s mother (believed to be Amanda Hammonds) died about 1876, shortly after Edgar was born. Their father, Drury Humphries may have died in the early 1880's. Their brothers and sisters were, from oldest to youngest: Thomas M., Lydia M., Mary A. John, James, Isham, Lafayette, Elizabeth, George, Sarah A., Andrew, Baxter, and Ida. Edgar was the youngest. Isham and Lafayette moved to Lamar County. I believe William A. and Edgar may have moved there also. Lygia Dawkins Cutts Cuttstree@Net1inc.net 881 Weaver Road Brewton, AL 36426

Dear List Members, If you have not purchased the Heritage of Lamar County, Alabama book, it is important that you do so immediately, if you want to receive your book directly from the publisher, and avoid a possible delay. We will only receive 200 extra copies over the ones that have been paid for, and these will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis. The projected delivery date is mid to the end of February. Addresses for mailing labels must be turned in, in the next few days. Please contact a committee member immediately to reserve a copy. This volume contains 704 pages, including over 1000 family stories, and over 600 topical stories, with index. Contact the following persons if you want to reserve a copy: Sabra Sudberry (j.ssud@sonet.net) 205-384-4001 Mary Elmore 205-553-0703 Joyce Kasberg (jjkasberg@simplecom.net) 205-339-5308 Bo Morris 205-698-8090 After the 200 consignment copies are exhausted, the committee will reorder a second printing, date unknown at this time. Those wishing to mail their checks for $64.40, if the book is to be mailed; or $60.40, if it is to be picked up in Sulligent, should mail it to: Mary Elmore, Bookkeeper, 3908 Virginia Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35404. You must call Mary by Tuesday, even if you mail the money in, as she must turn in the mailing list by that day. Sabra Sudberry Chair

hI aLL! With a great many thanks to Peggy Horton, we now have a map of Lamar County by Townships!!!! http://www.rootsweb.com/~allamar/lamar.htm Lygia Dawkins Cutts Cuttstree@Net1inc.net 881 Weaver Road Brewton, AL 36426

Dear Listmembers: The indexing for the heritage book for Lamar Co. was completed last week, and mailed on Monday to the publisher. The next step is that we receive the blueline copy, which is the final film before printing. We hope to receive this sometime in the next two weeks. We have been asked to turn that around in one day, which we will try to do. We were told that it takes three weeks after we return the bluelines to print. Anyone wanting further information may contact the consultant, David Bice, at heripubcon@aol.com Merry Christmas, Sabra

I forgot to tell you all thanks for responding with Rob's address!! Sabra

Dear Listowners: As a result of my asking for Rob Cantrell's address, I have been flooded with letters wanting to know what status the Lamar Co. Heritage book is in. As of yesterday, we were completely finished with it, including the indexing, except for Rob's story, which was typeset incorrectly to the point that we need his help in restoring it. As soon as I hear from him, I will mail the last of it in. At that point the entire manuscript goes to what is called bluelines. Bluelines are film copies of the book, that is the final copy of the book. That is sent to David Bice for his review, then the committee, and we are being asked to turn that around in one day (!!!!). This book is 675 pages plus the index (unknown how many pages that will be at this point-in the index), so that will be nothing short of a miracle, but we are going to try. As soon as the publisher receives this from us, the book will print. Everyone pray that all of us can hurriedly do our part to get this done!! Also, a reminder that everyone needs to get their book orders in before publication, and the price increase to $69. Current price is $64.40 postpaid. Send orders to: Heritage of Lamar Co., AL, P.O. Box 216, Kennedy, AL 35574. Merry Christmas All!! Sabra

Will Rob Cantrell please contact me? I have lost your email address. Thanks, Sabra