My earliest ancestor in Limestone Co, AL is Augustus A. Greeson b. 1811 (I know not where), d. 1848 in Limestone Co, near Athens, and is buried in the New Garden cemetery. Also buried there is a John Greeson b. 1766, d. 1852 - are they related? Augustus' son Nathaniel b. 1831 stated in an LDS record that his mother was Lucy Hodges. I have been unable to find a marriage record for Lucy and Augustus. His wife's name at the time of his death was Mary, and I find no marriage record for them. Court records list Augustus' children as William Henry, Mary Ann (who married Thomas Davis), John Carroll, Harriett Ann (who married John W. Smith) and Thomas Luney. I've been able to find some information on Harriett, but have no information on the other children. Nathaniel married Elvira N. Andrews (Dau of William A. and Nancy G. (Arnold) Andrews). They are buried in the Legg Cemetery. If any one has information re the Greeson siblings or the ancestors of Augustus, Lucy, Mary or the Andrews I would appreciate hearing from you. Lois

Any information on these surnames will greatly be appreciated. Bailey's > Addison Lee "Dutch" Bailey Hopwood's > Daniel Thomas Hopwood McGuire's > Cornelius Wesley McGuire, Calvin B. McGuire, Robert Redmond McGuire Thank You, Ann

I'm looking for information on Newton Raymond Brown, born March 1846 in Mississippi. He married Elizabeth "Lizzie" Barnes in Limestone County on June 19, 1870 and lived there the rest of his life. His son Matthew Spears "Mack" Brown was my grandfather. I'm mainly trying to find out the names of Newton's parents. Mike Chapman [email protected]

Seeking any information concerning Gaines Chism Smith 1822-1908 and/or Charles Cates who married Elizabeth Smith 9/25/1873. Thanks, Gloria Barnett Franklin, Tennessee

I am interested in any information on the James and Rachel Hodges who were in Limestone Co. in the early 1800's, or any of their children. They had eight children. James died there in 1838 and Rachel in 1827. James and his first wife had eleven children. Some were probably living in the same area.

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Limestone/10510 Surname: Hill, Wright, Woodroof, Garrett, Warwick ------------------------- I've been unable to find such a site in Limestone County. IS there a Hudson-Wright-Hill site in the county? If so, someone please post its address in response to this query, or send it directly to me -- [email protected] Thanks, Al

Seeking any info at all on my great grandparents, who were Jacob Douglas ARMSTRONG and Susan Elizabeth BULLINGTON. Jacob and Susan were married in Limestone Co AL on 31 Jan 1836. Jacob was from Middle TN, and Susan from VA. Please respond to me at [email protected], if you have info about either or both of them. Thank you. Louis K. Lyttle Murfreesboro, TN

Listmembers, Just wanted to remind everyone that we still have a few days left on our Sharing Week. I invite everyone to post your queries. Who knows, you just might find that missing branch in the family tree! Here are the rules again: 1) Names must be in the subject line. Please don't use "sharing", "my surnames", or other useless phrases. The subject line is the first thing people see, and if the names are in the subject line you might get more responses. 2) Only 3 surnames per message, but you can post as many messages as you like (well...don't send 1,000!). Ok....that's it. Everybody have fun and happy hunting! Sincerely, Kim Ivey [email protected] Listowner

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10509 Surname: Burt ------------------------- Im seeking for more information on William Burt who married Malinda M. Shipley on 8-6-1851 Lim. co. Al parents? Any additional information would be greatly appreicated!!!! Melinda Hodges Bennett [email protected]

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Limestone/10508 Surname: Chandler, Stapler, Wallace, Chittam, Ezell ------------------------- I would love to exchange information with about Chandler & Stapler family. Please e-mail me.

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Limestone/10507 Surname: Gilbert ------------------------- Joanne, Do you happen to know where your husband's Chandler line originated before coming to AL? My Gilbert line is intertwined with the Chandlers dating back to the late 1700s in Newberry County, SC. Many of the Chandler daughters moved with their husbands to Giles County, TN just over the Limestone line. I don't know what happened to their brothers. Here's what I have in case it help, and I hope it's legible. I'm not so sure this cut and paste is going to work Jane 1 Israel Chandler b: March 25, 1770 d: March 13, 1829/ . +Lydia Gilbert b: July 25, 1775 in Beaver Dam Creek, Newberry Co., SC d: January 24, 1832 in beaver Dam Creek, Newberry Co., SC/ ...... 2 Anna Chandler / .......... +Reubin Case / .............. 3 Isaac Young Case b: September 13, 1816 in Newberry Co., SC d: July 25, 1882 in Giles Co, TN/ .................. +Sarah Ann Hardy b: October 09, 1816 in TN d: November 02, 1883 in Giles Co, TN/ ...... 2 Elizabeth Chandler b: January 26, 1804 in Newberry County, SC d: April 12, 1863 in Giles County, TN/ .......... +John Ziegler d: 1829/ ...... *2nd Husband of Elizabeth Chandler: / .......... +William Inman b: Abt. 1803 in Newberry County, SC / .............. 3 Luke T. Inman b: Abt. 1838 / .................. +Samierancey Reagin / .............. 3 Wesley G. Inman b: Abt. 1840 / .................. +Sallie E. Fogg b: October 18, 1847 d: August 21, 1867 in Giles Co., TN/ .............. 3 Elizabeth J. Inman b: Abt. 1845 / ...... 2 Israel Chandler, Jr. / ...... 2 Haney Chandler b: March 24, 1809 in Newberry County, SC d: January 02, 1846 in Giles County, TN/ .......... +John B. Davis b: Abt. 1805 / .............. 3 Mary Davis b: Abt. 1831 / .............. 3 Blueford Davis b: Abt. 1833 / .............. 3 Israel Davis b: Abt. 1835 / .............. 3 Lydia Davis b: Abt. 1839 / .............. 3 Francis Davis b: Abt. 1841 / .............. 3 Rebecca Davis b: Abt. 1843 / ...... 2 Thomas Chandler / ...... 2 Dorothy Chandler b: October 09, 1802 in Newberry County, SC d: January 06, 1880 in Giles County, TN/ .......... +John C. Reagin / ...... 2 Eunice Chandler b: November 01, 1796 in Newberry County, SC d: November 05, 1873 in Giles County, TN/ .......... +Cary Gilbert b: August 10, 1793 in Newberry County, SC d: May 23, 1865 in Giles County, TN/ .............. 3 Lydia Chandler Gilbert b: April 14, 1821 in Newberry County, SC d: May 10, 1888 in Limestone County, AL/ .................. +Lewis Nelson / .............. 3 Thomas Gilbert b: March 20, 1823 in Newberry County, SC d: April 18, 1893 in Texas/ .................. +Sarah Edmundson b: March 05, 1825 in Newberry County, SC d: January 15, 1843 in Prospect, Giles County, TN/ .............. *2nd Wife of Thomas Gilbert: / .................. +Lucetta Smith / .............. 3 Rebecca Caroline Gilbert b: February 03, 1826 in Newberry County, SC d: April 09, 1909 in Giles County, TN/ .................. +Malcolm Gilchrist Maples b: January 30, 1819 in Newberry County, SC d: May 10, 1894 in Giles County, TN/ .............. 3 David C. Gilbert b: March 28, 1828 in Giles County, TN d: May 20, 1862 in Limestone County, AL/ .................. +Catherine Smith b: 1831 in Limestone County, AL d: 1884 in Giles County, TN/ .............. 3 Israel Gilbert b: September 18, 1831 in Giles County, TN d: April 30, 1833 in Giles County, TN/ .............. 3 Luther Gilbert b: April 30, 1833 d: October 30, 1833/ .............. 3 J. Calvin Gilbert b: January 12, 1836 in Giles County, TN d: August 06, 1885 in Limestone Co., AL/ .................. +Tranquilla Reed Gracey b: October 15, 1841 d: May 05, 1925/ .............. 3 Alonzo Gilbert b: July 15, 1840 in Giles County, TN d: June 09, 1901 in Athens, Limestone, AL/ .................. +Valeria Rose b: February 01, 1844 in Giles County, TN d: January 18, 1933 in Nashville, Davidson, TN/ .............. 3 Hugh Gilbert b: February 08, 1844 d: July 22, 1864 in Atlanta, Fulton, GA (Battle of Atlanta)

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Limestone/10506 Surname: Chandler, Stapler, Calahan, Stafford ------------------------- I am interested in the Chandler name. My husband's family was from Lauderdale and some in Limestone co. Wandering if they could connect. thanks, Joann

Posted on: Limestone County Queries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Limestone/10505 Surname: McGregor ------------------------- Wyle McGregor of Limestone Co. Al. Was Brother to the McGregors in Ms. Try Ezekiel McGregor, he was their father, in Warren Co. Tn. That will get you on track. Ezekiel was son to William out of Montgomery/Standley Co. N.C. this should help you if there weren't two McGregor families in Pontoc Ms. Hope this helps. Jeanette

Hopefully someone can help offer suggestions on where to look next? I am back to these Garrett's: Charles Garrett - born 1812 in Alabama (believed to be Isaac's brother) Married Ruth Miller born 1811 in NC (believed to be daughter of John Miller and Polly Hudspeth, married 1807 in Surry County, NC) Isaac Garrett - born 1806 in Alabama (believed to be Charles's brother) Simpson Garrett - born 1833 in Alabama (believed to be Isaac's son) The birth locations are from Census data. Although census data list Alabama as the birth place, was Alabama a State at that time? Was Limestone County a county at the time? If not, where might they have been born to cause them to give Alabama as birth location? I have exhausted searches in Limestone County. And my only support for searching Limestone County is because Charles owned land there. And the connection to a Peterson Family Charles's land was within three miles of Giles County Tennessee on the Elk River. Isaac Garrett lived nearby. In 1842 a marriage license was issued to Isaac Garrett and Elizabeth Peterson but was not returned. Also, the 1850 Census list a John Peterson family nearby with two girls living with them. They are Mary Jane Garrett, age 11, and Abigail Garrett, age 8. I speculate that Perhaps Elizabeth had died and the girls were left with the Peterson's while Isaac and Simpson traveled to Arkansas with his brother Charles and other neighbors such as the Millers? In later years Mary Jane and Abigail turn up in Texas near where Simpson eventually settled in Llano County, Texas. Charles sold the land he acquired in Limestone County, Alabama in 1850. He and his family moved that year to Yell County Arkansas and are on the 1850 census in Yell County Ark. Also, In the Charles Garrett household on the 1850 Yell County census is Isaac Garrett, age 44, and Simpson Garrett, age 16 living with them. I've found no records of Isaac after his recorded 1850 census mention in Yell County. By 1855 Simpson Garrett was in Llano County Texas. Married, Margaret Helen Cowan born Lincoln County, Tennessee, and lived the remaining years of his life there. His descendants are in Llano and spread over the state of Texas. The family is well documented after his arrival in Texas. I would be especially appreciative of any information or ideas of where to look next to find the parents and ancestors of Isaac and Charles Garrett. Cordially, Coy Garrett [email protected]

Looking for Hughes family living in Athens, Limestone Co., AL area around 1863. Children were William Henry born abt 1843; Nancy Jane born January 21, 1863, Athens, AL; and George and Silas R. probably born somewhere in between 1843 and 1863. Nancy Jane was my great, great grandmother and I have been unable to find her parents. Any hints, clues, etc. would be greatly appreciated. Jane Ellis See my website at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~hookersbend/index.htm<br clear=all><hr>Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at <a href="http://explorer.msn.com">http://explorer.msn.com</a><br></p>

Family of Nancy Bentley and husband ? Family of LeBrucy Bentley and husband ? (LeBrucy has several spellings) Family of Hezekiah Robinson and wife Ann/Annie (Grantham) (Hezekiah remarried Ann's sister Tabitha after Ann's death) Family of John Robinson and wife ? (Believe this couple may have moved south into an ajoining county)

Would like to know more about Mary A. Stephenson who married William Buchanan in Limestone County,AL. in 1879. Tom Stephenson

James C. Gray b. 16 Nov 1817 Limestone Co. AL d. 1872 (probably Limestone Co.). m. Nancy W. Nichols 11 Nov 1836 Limestone Co., AL Nancy evidently died before 1848. Need the date of death for James C. and where buried. Need the date of birth and date of death for Nancy, as well as where buried. Did James and Nancy have children? If so, what are their names and birth dates? Thanks for any help. Aldena

Interested in Mary Jane Stephenson,daughter of Elizabeth Elliott Stephenson and Asa Newton Stephenson. Mary Jane Stephenson married William Rambo. She died in 1879 and is buried in the Elkmont Cemetery in Limestone County,AL. Elizabeth Elliott's second husband was John F. Moore who she married in Limestone in 1848. 1860 census of Limestone Elizabeth Moore,44,b. TN. Mary Jane Stevenson,21,b. AL. Jane Moore ,11,b. AL. Elizabeth Elliott, 63 b. GA. >From the Rambo site online XXXXH5. WILLIAM RAMBO was born about 1833 in Tennessee. He lived with his widowed mother in 1860 in Short Ford, AL. On 13 Dec. 1860, he married MARY JANE STEPHENSON in Limestone Co., AL.(483) She was born 30 Aug 1838, and died 18 Dec 1879. Mary Jane Rambo was buried in New Garden Cemetery, about four miles southeast of Elkmont, AL. In 1870, Jane Rambo and her two children lived with her mother Elizabeth Moore. William and Mary Jane Rambo had two children: XXXXHS1. CORNELIA RAMBO, b. ca 1861 XXXXH52. WILLIAM ELLA (Dude, Willie) RAMBO, b. ca 1863, m.Ernest Baker

Looking for ALEXANDER H. WHITEHEAD b 1808/09 m Rebecca Whitehead, Mary Boston & RACHEL A. WILSON June 14, 1846. Alexander and Rachel's son was ALEXANDER H. WHITEHEAD b 1850 Limestone Co. m MARY ELIZABETH (BETT) MCKINNEY Sep. 3, 1869. I would be happy to share. Thanks much. Norma Valencia, CA