Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10559 Surname: Sanderson ------------------------- Craighead Co, Bigcreek Township, Ar.

I am looking for any info. on Mary Ann Motes that married (?)McLain, They had 5 children, Thomas, George, Necy Jane, Henry and Martha. Thomas Jefferson married Mattie Pendergrass in Limestone Co. Al. Necy Jane McLain married Samuel A. Pendergrass in Limestone co. Al in 1870. My GGrandmother Necy Jane was born in Polk Co. Ga. in 1855. Necy's father (?) McLain was suppose to have died in the civil war of sickness. I have found census records of Mary Ann McLain from 1870/80 listed with her sons but not her husband. If anyone can help me I would really appreciate hearing from you. Thanks, Janice jmnurph@cooke.net

Generation No. 4 ( Con't ) 41) Retha Christine Long ( Wesley Daniel, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born May 16, 1920, Limestone Co. AL. Married Linas L. Chambers, Sept. 28, 1932, Limestone Co. AL. son of Billy Chambers & Jeanette Clinard, he was born Sept. 22, 1911, and died Aug. 10, 1947, Giles Co. TN. Children of Retha C. Long & Linas L. Chambers are : 1) William Daniel Chambers 2) Billy Granes Chambers married Lilly Mae Massey 3) Kenneth James Chambers 4) Eva Will Chambers married Woodrow Haggenmaker 5) Johnny McArthur Chambers married Dale Jean Greenhaw 6) Jennie Lou Chambers born Feb. 23, 1941, Giles Co. TN., died Nov. 10, 1982, Giles Co. TN. Married Delmer Lee Favors 42) Reba Jewel Long ( Wesley Daniel, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born 1921 and died April 9, 1985. Married Charles Graves, married Earl Wayne Fralix, son of Earl Fralix and Jennie Henson. Children of Reba J. Long & Charles Graves are : 1) Evans Graves 2) David Graves 43) Verlie Francis Long ( Wesley Daniel, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born April 24, 1924 and died Aug. 5, 1986, married Andy Wilborn Hill. Children of Verlie F. Long & Andy Hill are : 1) Mary G. Hill born May 4, 1945 2) Geraldine Hill born Aug. 20, 1948 died Aug. 26, 1977 3) Shirley Ann Hill born Feb. 13, 1955 4) Joyce Ann Hill born Nov. 3, 1958 5) Donald Eugene Hill born Dec. 9, 1960 6) Donnie Joe Hill born Dec. 9, 1960 44) Mack Robert Long ( Wilson Wheeler, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born July 18, 1912, Limestone Co. AL, died July 8, 1963, Lake Ida, Polk Co. FL. married Hattie Odell Clinard, daughter of James Clinard & Laura Walker. Children of Mack R. Long & Hattie O. Clinard are : 1) Ovalee Long married Alfred Roberts 2) Evelyn Long married Carrol Hughes 3) Eldridge Long ( twin to Evelyn, died at age 3 months ) 4) Eva Nell Long born July 6, 1934, Athens, Limestone Co. AL, died Oct. 15, 1981, Forrest City, Arkansas, married Earnest Quitman Ratton. 5) James Edward Long born May 7, 1944, Truman, Arkansas, died Nov. 11, 1991, Winter Haven, Polk Co. FL. married Mae Steele. 45) Florine Long ( Wilson Wheeler, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born Oct. 2, 1915, Limestone Co. AL. she married William Thomason, 1937, Limestone Co. AL. She married Thomas W. Lollar. Children of Florine Long & William Thomason are : 1) Otis Thomason born July 21, 1938, Limestone Co. AL, died Jan. 1981, Polk Co. FL. married Anne Lollar, daughter of Thomas W. Lollar. 2) David Thomason born May 19, 1942, Limestone Co. AL. 3) Oneal Thomason born Dec. 11, 1943, Limestone Co. AL. died 1990, Polk Co. FL. married Janie Craig. 4) Royce Thomason born July 22, 1945, Poinsett Co. Arkansas. 5) Lloyd Wayne Thomason born Jan. 19, 1949, Poinsett Co. Arkansas, married Doreen Renfro. 46) Marvin Long ( Wilson Wheeler Long, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born April 10, 1918, Limestone Co. AL, died May 9, 1997, Elkmont, Limestone Co. AL. Married Georgia / Georgie West, daughter of Thomas West & Mary Newman. Child of Marvin Long and Georgia West is : 1) Dorothy Jean Long born Dec. 20, 1938, Athens, Limestone Co. AL. married Doty Dee English, son of Harley English & Delia Umphy. 47) James Malon ( Mahlon ) ( Wilson Wheeler, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born June 10, 1926, Limestone Co. AL. Married Mildred Jessie Thornberry Oct. 1, 1949 in Harrisburg, Arkansas, daughter of Jess Thornberry & Lula Belle. Children of James M. Long and Jessie M. Thornberry are : 1) Brenda Jean Long born Jan. 28, 1955, Poinsett Co. Ark. 2) Lisa Denise Long born Oct. 26, 1968, Polk Co. FL. 48) Eugene Long ( Wilson Wheeler, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born Aug. 22, 1932, Limestone Co. AL. died Sept. 13, 1989, Polk Co. FL. married Robbie Grace Butler, June 27, 1961, Hartford, Michigan, daughter of John Robert Butler & Frances Pauline Strength. He married Janice M. Rudolph after 1973, Polk Co. FL. Children of Eugene Long & Robbie Grace Butler are : 1) Robbie Jean Long born Dec. 4, 1961, Winter Haven, Polk Co. FL, married Robert Stephen Kovach, Dec. 30, 1981, Dale Co. AL. 2) Marshane Long born Feb. 10, 1965, died Feb. 16, 1965, Polk Co. FL. 3) Eugene Jr. Long born Oct. 29, 1968, Polk Co. FL. died March 5, 1996, Dothan, Houston Co. AL. married Kathyrn D. Lewis in Donaldsonville, GA. 49) Irene Long ( Wilson Wheeler, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born Aug. 22, 1932, Limestone Co. AL. married Edward Ward. Children of Irene Long & Edward Ward are: 1) Diane Ward 2) John Edward Ward

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10558 Surname: Laurence, Clem, Hardin ------------------------- I am looking for info on sisters Martha H. and Matilda Hardin. Martha was born in Limestone County, Al in 1829. She and her sis were reportedly full or half blood Cherokees whose parents died either just before or during the great Trail of Tears migration to Oklahoma. Family history (verbal) is that they were "adopted" by a family named Hardin who raised them in Limestone County. Both sisters supposedly married Clem's, with Martha marrying William B. Clem in Limestone Co. on 6/7/1848. Martha and William migrated to Izard County, AR where both died in the 1870's. Anyone with info on these girls, esp. Martha, please e-mail me. Rick Lawrence Tulsa, OK

Generation No. 4 ( con't ) 25) Lother Lindburg Long ( Depms Sr., William Henry, Nicholas ) was born Nov. 20, 1909, Minor Hill, Giles Co. TN. died Feb. 28, 1986, Pulaski, Giles Co. TN. married Lillian Lucille Long, Nov. 29, 1931, Athens, Limestone Co. AL. daughter of Thomas Melvin Long & Lizzie E. Johnson. She was born Dec. 9, 1916, Limestone Co. AL, died March 7, 2000, Lester, Limestone Co. AL. Children of Lother L. Long & Lillian L. Long are : 1) Sylvia Long 2) Betty Jane Long born April 4, 1934, married Andrew Gene Bullington, Feb. 24, 1949. 3) Billy Doyle Long born Dec. 17, 1936, died Feb. 25, 1981, married Mildred Marie HillApril 28, 1956. 4) Bonnie Long born Oct. 6, 1938, Lester, Limestone Co. AL., died jan. 23, 1985, Anderson, AL. married Dalton Parker. 5) Mary Elizabeth Long born Nov. 8, 1940, married Gerald Phillips, March 3, 1957. 6) Amelia Lucille Long born May 3, 1942, Lester, Limestone Co. AL. married Carl Hargrove. 7) Barbara Long born April 20, 1943, married Billy Ray McGill, April 18, 1959. 8) Danny Ray Long born Jan. 14, 1946, Lester, Limestone Co. AL, married Virginia Alleen Harrison, Nov. 7, 1964, Limestone Co. AL. 9) Regina Kay Long born Jan. 4, 1950, Lester, Limestone Co. AL. married Thomas Wayne Lovett, July 8, 1968. 10) Shelia Faye Long born July 25, 1952, married Billy Wayne Garlen 11) Donna Jean Long born March 15, 1954, Lester, Limestone Co. AL. 26) William Edd Long ( Demps Sr, William Henry, Nicholas ) was born April 23, 1911, died Feb. 7, 1994. Married Bertha Chambers, daughter of Billy Chambers & Jeanette Clinard. She was born April 7, 1917, died June 8, 1996 ( sometime before death, they divorced, I do not know who they re-married ). Children Of William Edd Long & Bertha Chambers are : 1) Euel D. Long 2) Geraldine Long 3) Judy Long 4) Ray Long 5) Thomas Long 6) Betty Fay Long born July 11, 1954, died Sept. 28, 1973 7) Eddie Lee Long born July 11, 1954, died June 3, 1973 27) Marvin Coleman Long ( Demps Sr., William Henry, Nicholas ) was born May 11, 1913, Minor Hill, Giles Co. TN., died Feb. 16, 1991, Sheffield, AL. married Susie Chaney, daughter of William Chaney & Mildred Delaney, he married Ellar D. Chaney, sister of Susie Chaney. Children of Marvin Coleman Long & Susie Chaney are : 1) Maggie Evelyn Long born Oct. 20, 1930, Franklin Co. AL. married Raymond Agee. 2) Annie Belle Long born Nov. 20, 1932, Franklin Co. AL. married John Thomas Cole. Children of Marvin Coleman Long & Ellar D. Chaney are : 1) Billy Ray Long born Oct. 25, 1937, Franklin Co. AL, died Oct. 25, 1937. 2) Reba M. Long born March 15, 1938, Franklin Co. AL. Married Delmer Huckaba, Jan. 15, 1956. 3) Marvin Coleman Jr. Long born Feb. 16, 1941, Lawrence Co. AL., married Virginia M. Thomason, June 25, 1959. 4) William Dempsey Long born Aug. 4, 1947, Lawrence Co. AL. married Lois Louise Purser, Sept. 13, 1965. 5) Charles Thomas Long born Dec. 31, 1949, Moulton, Lawrence Co. AL. married Brenda Sue Borden, Sept. 4, 1968. 28) Fagon Carrol Long ( Nathan Gipson, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born April 9, 1904, died April 24, 1979, married Romie Bassham, married Helen Kelly. Children of Fagon Carrol Long & Romie Bassham are : 1) Ona Lou Long born 1921 died 1947 2) Estelle Long born 1924 3) Odell Long born 1924 died 1981 Child of Fagon Carrol Long & Helen Kelly is : 1) Dewitt Carrol Long born 1929. 29) Erma Rena Long ( Nathan Gipson, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born July 17, 1906, died Oct. 21, 1985, she married Jim Marlow, she married Billy Siniard, she married Charlie McSherry. Children of Erma Rena Long & Jim Marlow are : 1) Viola Marlow 2) Hollis Marlow 3) Lena Will Marlow 4) Margaret Marlow 5) Virginia Marlow 30) Birdie Lou Long ( Nathan Gipson, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born Nov. 25, 1909 and died April 16, 1985. She married Aughar McCurry. Children of Birdie L. Long & Aughar McCurry are : 1) Austin McCurry 2) Dorothy McCurry 3) Peggy McCurry 4) Tommy McCurry born 1932 died 1932 31) Floyd Green Long ( Nathan Gipson, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born Feb. 26, 1912, died Sept. 13, 1985, married Marie Kelly, June 18, 1933, Limestone Co. AL. Children of Floyd Green Long & Marie Kelly are : 1) David Long 2) Evelyn Long 3) Billy Gene Long 4) Oneal Long 5) Nella Fay Long 6) Lunette Long 7) M. F. Long 8) Charles Allen Long 9) Connie Joyce Long 32) Luna Bell Long ( Nathan Gipson, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born Sept. 10, 1915, died Nov. 17, 1998, married Robert Lee Coleman McCurry. Children of Luna Bell Long & Robert McCurry are : 1) Nathan Gene McCurry born 1938 2) Rachael Nell McCurry born 1941 3) Bobby Joe McCurry born 1945 4) Danny Ray McCurry born 1945 died 1965 5) Toby Michael McCurry born 1951 6) Judy Carol McCurry born 1953 7) Tommy McCurry born 1954 8) James Robert McCurry born 1957 33) Hendrix Ezell Long ( Nathan Gipson, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born Jan. 26, 1918, married Beatrice Cowen. Children of Hendrix E. Long & Beatrice Cowen are : 1) Ann Long 2) Caroline Long 3) Glendal Long 4) Beverly Long 34) Mable Eula Long ( Nathan Gipson, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born Dec. 3, 1925, she married Leon McCurry, May 3, 1947, Limestone Co. AL. Children of Mable E. Long & Leon McCurry are : 1) Diana Lee McCurry 2) Steve Allen McCurry born 1950 died 1980 3) Randy Leon McCurry born 1959 4) Tina Rena McCurry born 1965 35) David Thurman Long ( Thomas Melvin, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) was born Feb. 28, 1911, died Dec. 3, 1999, Lester, Limestone Co. AL, married Lurlean McCormick. Child of David T. Long & Lurlean McCormick is : 1) Geraldine Long married Donald Bassham 36) Lillian Lucille Long ( Thomas Melvin, Nathan Green, Nicholas ) her info and children are listed under number 25...Lother Lindburg Long. 37) * Ruth Louise Roper Long was born Sept. 4, 1906, she died Feb. 15, 1993 in Athens, Limestone Co. AL. She was the daughter of Lou Ella Johnson Long and step daughter of Ezra Long. Ruth married Harvey D. Marbut son of Daniel Marbut & Lida Webb, she married Charles Albert Raney, son of John Raney & Rebecca Mitchell. Children of Ruth Louise Roper Long & Harvey D. Marbut are : 1) Eva Will Marbut born Oct. 15, 1924, died July 16, 1946, married Ross Kelley. 2) Mabel Marbut born April 1, 1926, died May 17, 1927, Minor Hill, Giles Co. TN. 3) Ernest Gene Marbut born April 26, 1929, died Dec. 4, 1929 4) Luther B. Marbut born Oct. 2, 1931 died June 26, 1934 5) Wilford Marbut born 1936 38) Lela Mae Long ( Wesley Daniel, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born Jan. 22, 1909, Giles Co. TN., died may 10, 1972, Giles Co. TN. Married Robert Lee Favors, Nov. 14, 1926, Giles Co. TN., son of Thomas Favors & Georgianna Thorne. Children of Lela Mae Long & Robert Lee Favors are : 1) Delmer Lee Favors born June 16, 1929, married Jennie Lou Chambers, daughter of Retha Christine Long & Linas L. Chambers. 2) Louie Edward Favors born Jan. 17, 1948, Giles Co. TN. died Nov. 14, 1991, Giles Co. TN. 39) Rufus Long ( Wesley Daniel, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born Nov. 29, 1914, died Nov. 1970, Athens, Limestone Co. AL. married Roxie Newman. Children of Rufus Long & Roxie Newman are : 1) Gloria Ann Long 2) Rosie Joice Long born Aug. 15, 1934 died Aug. 29, 1934 40) Ashford Long ( Wesley Daniel, Daniel F., Nicholas ) was born May 1, 1918, died Sept. 1985, Athens, Limestone Co. AL. married Tina Marie West. Children of Ashford Long & Tina M. West are : 1) Mary Marie Long married Cecil Norman 2) Thomas Wayne Long 3) Judy Ann Long 4) Donald Ray Long 5) Kenneth Ross Long 6) Betty Long married John Norman 7) Larry Long married Carolyn Norman

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10557 Surname: SKAGGS, SCAGGS, PARTIN, PARTAIN ------------------------- Looking for info on Thomas Skaggs/Scaggs b. abt 1817 AL d. 1864 Franklin Co. AR. Md. Dorcus Partin 1835 in Limestone Co. AL. Had brother George W. Skaggs b. abt 1815 AL. Md Elizabeth Parker 1834, Limestone Co. AL. Moved to Franklin Co. AR with Thomas via Monroe Co. MS. Dorcus may have had a relative Charles Partain who lived near Thomas and Dorcus in Franklin Co. AR. A Willoby Partain lives next door to them in AR. A Matthew Partin is named in the inventory of Thomas' estate. Have some info on a William Skaggs whose wife was, I believe, Rhoda or Rhody. Also a possible brother to Thomas and George was Henry who is also in Limestone at the same time. An older Thomas is shown in the 1820 Limestone census but is gone in 1830. Any help appreciated.

I have learned some new info on the Charles Raney Family, thought I would share in case someone on the list is also researching this family. Charles Albert Raney was born Dec. 28, 1901 in Tennessee but lived most of his life in Limestone Co. AL. He was the son of John Raney & Rebeca Mitchell Raney. Charles Albert Raney was married twice : First wife was Mary Belle Adams, and his second wife was Ruth Long. Charles Albert Raney died April 1, 1983 in Athens Hospital of a heart attack, he is buried next to his first wife in Higgins Cemetery. Ruth Long Raney died Feb. 15, 1993 in the Athens Convalescent Center, she is buried in Booth Chapel Cemetery in Giles Co. TN. If there is anyone on the list researching this family, I would love to hear from you. Robbie

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10556 Surname: chambers nash ------------------------- I am looking for any information on a Dr. Chambers in Limestone county early 1900's maybe around Clements or Ripley had a daugher Betty married John Hillery Nash

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10555 Surname: MALONE, HUDSON ------------------------- Hello, I am trying to find out anything I can about Rev. William Jerry Malone b.1869 married to Ella Catherine Hudson b.1879. William had a cotton gin in Lick Skillet AL and was a Baptist preacher in Fayetteville, Lincoln Co,TN. and was called Big Daddy by friends and family, Ella Catherine HUDSON had siblings Joe, Ebb and Ferrell HUDSON.Both these folks are buried somewhere in Lick Skillet, Limestone County. Any info appreciated, Thanks, Dave Baker

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Limestone/10554 Surname: Rodgers ------------------------- Looking for any information on Wiley Richard Rodgers or W R Rodgers b. abt 1849 TN? lived in Lincoln , Giles , Franklin and Hamilton co. TN and probably Alabama as his first wife is born in Alabama. Her name was Eliza Watkins. b. 1857 , I am trying to find any information on Wileys family , Siblings and parents. He has been hard to trace. There was a Nancy Rogers who married a Watkins man and Nancys birth was 1856 so she might have been a sister? Wiley married a Jane Summerford in Lincoln Co. in 1882 and then married for a third time to a Mary Bell in 1888 in Giles Co. He went west to TX in about 1890 settled in Collin Co TX Blue Ridge. Then in 1910 or a little before he is in Bryan Co. OK near Durant. Any help appreciated.

Dianne, Thank You very much I don't have any lookups at this time but I want to thank you, I am sure you will get many request. Martha

Hi All, I am new to this list but am living in Limestone Co AL. I thought I would try to help with lookups when I can for those who dont live in this area. I do not get out but once a week or so but if you dont mind waiting I can do some searching at the two local libraries that have most of the Limestone information as well as once a month in Madison Co/Huntsville library which has an excellent research area. Like I said, I dont get out much but try to go Saturdays to the library. There is also some information at the Courthouse Annex basement but I dont get there much- its not open weekends. Once a month or two at best. I would be happy to do what I can. I have been helped so much by others I like to give back by helping others. Dianne Curry Morris (I dont have any ancestors here myself- mine are in KY, TN, and mostly Fayette Co IL :-)

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10553 Surname: REED, COX, GILBERT ------------------------- If anyone has easy access to an indexed Limestone County 1840 or 1850 census, could you please check for a Samuel C. Reed? The only clue I have as to his birth/death dates is that he died before 1868 when his father died, and he had a son by then. I'm guessing he was born in the 1820 - 1830 timeframe. Thanks! Jane

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10552 Surname: Moody, Guthrie ------------------------- My Gr-gr-grandmother, Ann Beal md. Robert Guthrie, Jr. and they were in Giles Co., Tn. in 1830. By 1840, she had left her husband and had married John Moody, also of Giles County, Tn. (prob. a son of Nathaniel Moody of the same place). Have been told that they md. in Limestone Co., Ala. in 1845. I feel they may have been in Limestone Co. when the 1840 census was taken. By 1850, John Moody is evidently deceased and Ann Moody is listed on the 1850 Giles Co., Tn. census with 3 Moody daughters, and also on the 1860 Giles Co., Tn. census with one Moody dau. Can anyone tell me anything about this family? Could someone possibly do a lookup for me in marriage records of Limestone Co., Ala.; and also lookup in 1840 Limestone Co.,Ala. for John Moody family. Thanks very much. Betty Guthrie McCollum

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10550 Surname: Clem, Reeves ------------------------- Looking for any info on a Sarah J."Fannie" Clem born Feb. 1865 in Al. She married Atlas M. Reeves in 1870 in Giles co. Tn. Thanks, Pam pboan@bellsouth.net

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10549 Surname: Montgomery, Tyler ------------------------- Does anyone know anything on the couple of James Montgomery and Lucy Tyler. Any help and or corrections are very welcome and appreciated. This couple lived in Giles Co, Tn and Limestone Co, AL. 2. LUCY2 TYLER (THOMAS1) was born 1813 in GA, and died in Giles Co,TN. She married (1) JAMES MONTGOMERY. He was born Abt. 1809 in Giles Co,TN, and died Bef. 1850 in Giles Co,TN. She married (2) WILLIAM HOLDER. He was born in Giles Co,TN. Children of LUCY TYLER and JAMES MONTGOMERY are: i. FRANCIS M.3 MONTGOMERY, b. 1836, Giles Co,TN. ii. AURELIUS F. MONTGOMERY, b. 1838, Giles Co,TN; d. May 09, 1863. Thank you very much, Carole Tyler in CA

I am interested in James H. Stephenson who married Manerva Montgomery in Limestone County,AL. in 1852. This same James H. Stephenson was living in Giles County,TN. in 1860 1860 Census of Giles County,Southern Divison James H. Stephenson,31,b. Al. Martha A. ,35,b. Al. Mary A. ,4, b. Al. John W. ,3, b. Al. Martha D. ,1, b. TN. Amanda Montgomery ,27,b. Al. Also living in the Southern Division of Giles was George Alexander Stephenson b. 1822 in Limestone County,AL.,son of Samuel Stephenson b. 1796 in York County,S.C. Samuel Stephenson went with his brother-in-law James Montgomery to Giles County,TN.,before 1820. Samuel Stephenson stayed in Limestone County,AL. until 1850 when he reappears in Giles County,TN. Last trace of Samuel Stephenson was in Madison County,AL. in 1860. George Alexander Stephenson was back in Limestone County,AL. in 1880. His daughter married Frank Monroe Hudson in Limestone in 1881. Tom Stephenson

'Carriage' is a latin root word, from old French. Carrosier (sp) would be a carriage or auto body maker. The word is borrowed, for, for instance, the Karman outfit that made and may still make Porsches and VWs. (Karman-Ghia). That doesn't mean the name couldn't have crept into Hesse and come over in the Revolution, but I would start by guessing it was a French or English name. Of course, perhaps you don't have a straight male line all the way back to Hesse. Then anything is possible. ----- Original Message ----- From: "MC" <mgiffen@earthlink.net> To: <ALLIMEST-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 10:50 PM Subject: [ALLIMEST] Carriger > Posted on: Limestone County Queries > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10547 > > Surname: > ------------------------- > > What is Limestone County? My maiden name is Carriger. My grandfather, Wesley > C. Carriger, was born in Tennessee I believe around 1880, lived near Kerrville, > Texas long enough to marry my grandmother, then lived in the Coachella > Valley in California. I know little more about his family, as I believe > his father died when he was young and his mother remarried a Reverend Waterhouse. > I think he had a brother named Charles Wesley. My mother thinks the Carrigers > owned a railroad in Tennessee, and I suspect they may have been slave owners > because I have run into several African-American Carrigers. I would like > to know where the surname Carriger originated. My father told me it was > a corruption of a German word meaning Coach maker, and that his family > believed they were descendants of Hessian mercenaries who fought for England > during the Revolutionary War, then remained in this country, possibly after > changing allegiances. > > > ==== ALLIMEST Mailing List ==== > To post your queries to the list send them to ALLIMEST-L@rootsweb.com. > To contact the listowner send a message to ALLIMEST-admin@rootsweb.com. > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com >

There is also a Carriger community in western Limestone Co. My mother used to live there as a little girl. Kim kivey@companet.net Athens, AL

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10548 Surname: montgomery ------------------------- Looking for anyone related to a William and Anna Montgomery who first found in Limestone cty. in 1870. Had several children including Augustus, Richard, Mary J., Elizabeth, James, Rufus, Martha,Linda, and Cassie.Last mentioned in 1880 census. Help!