Due to a just received question about a web site for ordering the maps: One source is www.rootsweb.com/~algenweb/index.html

Name of map: Historic Roads and Trails State Map Found this map in the State Highway Dept . Page measures 18" x 24". Shows historic roads and trails with passage thru counties as they are now. Great map. Order from: Alabama Dept. of Transportation 1409 Coliseum Blvd. Rm R-109 P.O. Box 3050 Montgomery, AL 36130-3050 Check or money order for $1.35 (inc. shipping) payable to: Alabama Dept of Transportation Will be shipped in tube. Might also check with your county Hwy Dept for a copy. You can also request a copy of a listing of all maps available. Caroline in Prattville

Seek info on James THOMPSON who married Sarah RICE in Madison Co., Ala 5 Oct 1819. Ray Thompson Bossier City, La

Rejoice STEEN, born in S. Carolina in about 1815, acquired some land in Alabama on 20 September 1839. The Alabama Land Record reads as follows: Date: 20 09 1839. Location: AL. Document #: 18663. Serial #: AL2580__.378. Sale Type: CASH ENTRY SALE. Acres: 40 .2925. Meridian or Watershed: HUNTSVILLE. Parcel: Township 17S, Range 14W, Section 11. Rejoice STEEN is Betty"s 3 G. Grandmother, and nothing is known about her parents or siblings. It was therefore a great surprise to find Land Records for a John STEEN and a James STEEN indicating purchases of land on the same date, same location, same Meridian or Watershed, same Township and same Range. NOW FOR THE QUESTIONS: A road trip is planned to Alabama from East Texas. Who can give me driving directions to the property that Rejoice purchased in September 1839? ALSO, there must have been a family connection between Rejoice, John, and James. What was this relationship? Any help from you folks out there, just a suggestion as to who I can ask, would certainly be appreciated. Herschell and Betty Spears in East Texas. hebe@peoplescom.net

----- Original Message ----- From: <dougg@hsnp.com> To: "Caroline" <carolineh@knology.net> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2001 8:11 PM Subject: Re: Re: [31] Re: [ALBLOUNT-L] Inexpensive Grave markers > Caroline, > > Liquid Nail is what I used on the entire project. > > I take my block out to the cemetery, level the spot. > > Smear a line of LIQUID NAIl and place the head stone on > > it. Takes about an hour to set up. > > Liquid nail can be found in any hardware dept. and runs > > about $4. Can be used on several markers if stored properly. > > Deb. > >

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----- Original Message ----- From: "Debra Garner" <dougg@hsnp.com> To: <ALBLOUNT-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2001 2:30 PM Subject: [ALBLOUNT-L] Inexpensive Grave markers > Folks, > I sent out a posting of my idea for an expensive grave marker that > you can make yourself. > Two kind ladies have posted the instructions and pictures for all to view. > I first post this with Ancestry.com and had over 2000 emails for pictures, > so this really helped out with getting emails back to all the requests. > > So if you are interested take a look: > > http://www.fortunecity.com/meltingpot/ukraine/253/index.htm > > http://www.geocities.com/clh55/marker.htm > > Please check with your cemetery trustees or management to see if these > are allowed. I used them at older and rural cemeteries and did not have a > problem. Mine have been up for about 4 years, some in the direct sunlight, > and are doing fine. > > Best Wishes, > Debra Garner > dougg@hsnp.com >

Looking for Levina Baker, b. 1812 in Alabama (possibly Madison County.) She is thought to be daughter of John and Martha Baker who lived in Madison Co. She married Richard C. Andrews in Franklin Co., Tenn in 1842. She was his second wife. Who was his first one? Richard was son of Benjamin Andrews and Betsy Bailey. I would like to find any information about any of the above mentioned persons. Doris in Texas

Does anyone know the name of the YARBROUGHs who owned the Yarbrough Hotel in Huntsville a number of years ago? Also, the years the hotel was in operation? Thanks. Jennie Lee Cabler

My great-grandfather, Joseph Amos BEUCLER was in Huntsville around 1900 to 1905. I have a flyer from that time. Jos A BEUCLER, D.O. & D.S. J.C. WALL, Business Manager All Known Diseasses Cured Without Medicine or Surgery at THE HUNTSVILLE INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, Natural Healing Rooms:13, 14 and 15 Dement Building Huntsville, Alabama I am looking for any info someone may have on this or what/where this building was. Jim Beucler Tucker, GA

Hi all, The WebWide Surname Locator has just been vastly expanded to have indexed 70% more surnames than before. There are many Alabama connections in the search through thousands of surname pages online. If you go to Obituary Central at http://www.obitcentral.com and choose the WebWide Surname Locator option you can try your search. Hope this helps. Bill and Tina Cribbs HELP STOP BREAST CANCER!!!

I am searching for my biological 1/2 sister who was adopted as an infant. She was born in the Florence Crittenton Home in Savannah, GA I do not know her birthdate, but it was 1952, 53, 54 Her adoptive parents were Samuel D. and Dorothy Walker Philips They lived in Huntsville, AL They are both now deceased. If anyone knows a Sharon Philips married name possibly Gross / Goss Please have her get in touch with me. I am Diana M. Pate Fitzgerald, GA (229) 423-3300 mstax@surfsouth.com

I am researching family surnames: TONEY, RAGLAND, BUSH and HALSEY of Madison, Triana areas. Thank you. R. Smith caudle1@ivillage.com _________________________________________________________________ iVillage.com: Solutions for Your Life Check out the most exciting women's community on the Web http://www.ivillage.com

Judy: You might contact Trish Bratcher at Trish35630@aol.com. She is from the Madison County Howards and may have some information. Bill Ormond

Hi Everyone, My Madisn Co., AL lines are BLACKBURN, VANN, and GLOVER. They are from the New Hope area of Madison Co., AL. Below is a little of what I have. There is more, and if anyone is interested, I'll gladly share. Also, can I suggest that we put our surnames in the subject line rather than just "roll call". Sincerely, Kim Ivey kivey@companet.net _______________________________________ Ancestors of Jessie Gaines BLACKBURN Generation No. 1 1. Jessie Gaines BLACKBURN, born 25 Jan 1855 in Madison Co., AL; died 03 Jan 1900 in Madison Co., AL. He was the son of 2. Columbus Roseboro BLACKBURN and 3. Elizabeth Caroline VANN. He married (1) Amanda Washington JOHNSON 14 Mar 1877 in Marshall Co., AL. She was born 05 Dec 1859 in Marshall Co., AL, and died 23 Jan 1929 in Calhoun Co., AL. She was the daughter of Benjamin P. JOHNSON and Celia Ann SUBLETT. Generation No. 2 2. Columbus Roseboro BLACKBURN, born 05 Dec 1831 in Lincoln Co., TN; died 15 Oct 1911 in Madison Co., AL. He was the son of 4. Gideon Henry BLACKBURN and 5. Delila A. ROSEBOROUGH. He married 3. Elizabeth Caroline VANN 11 Feb 1854 in Madison Co., AL. 3. Elizabeth Caroline VANN, born 11 Nov 1832 in Madison Co., AL; died 24 Mar 1913 in Madison Co., AL. She was the daughter of 6. Jesse Calvin VANN and 7. Mary B. GLOVER. Children of Columbus BLACKBURN and Elizabeth VANN are: 1 i. Jessie Gaines BLACKBURN, born 25 Jan 1855 in Madison Co., AL; died 03 Jan 1900 in Madison Co., AL; married Amanda Washington JOHNSON 14 Mar 1877 in Marshall Co., AL. ii. Martha Jane BLACKBURN, born 22 Aug 1856 in Madison Co., AL; died 17 Apr 1927 in Madison Co., AL; married William BROOKS; died Unknown. iii. Gideon Harvey BLACKBURN, born 13 Jan 1858 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown; married Marcilla Alice BROOKS; died Unknown. iv. George Washington BLACKBURN, born 11 Jan 1861 in Madison Co., AL; died 13 Oct 1901 in Madison Co., AL; married Levinia Caroline COBB; died Unknown. v. Alsona Clementine BLACKBURN, born 17 Mar 1865 in Madison Co., AL; died 27 Sep 1865 in Madison Co., AL. vi. Arkdelphia BLACKBURN, born 28 Aug 1866 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown. vii. Sarah Rebecca BLACKBURN, born 26 Apr 1868 in Madison Co., AL; died 23 Dec 1945 in Madison Co., AL. viii. Thomas Jefferson BLACKBURN, born 15 Jun 1871 in Madison Co., AL; died 05 Jan 1873 in Madison Co., AL. ix. Columbus Emmit BLACKBURN, born 25 Jun 1876 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown; married Ida VANN; died Unknown. Generation No. 3 4. Gideon Henry BLACKBURN, born 04 Dec 1804 in TN; died 14 Nov 1874 in Madison Co., AL. He married 5. Delila A. ROSEBOROUGH. 5. Delila A. ROSEBOROUGH, born 26 Oct 1809; died 06 Jul 1837 in Lincoln Co., TN. She was the daughter of James ROSEBOROUGH III and Cynthia WALLES. Children of Gideon BLACKBURN and Delila ROSEBOROUGH are: i. Jemima Clementine BLACKBURN, born 18 May 1830 in Lincoln Co., TN; died Unknown; married George B. KELLER 04 Jul 1853 in Lincoln Co., TN; died Unknown. 2 ii. Columbus Roseboro BLACKBURN, born 05 Dec 1831 in Lincoln Co., TN; died 15 Oct 1911 in Madison Co., AL; married Elizabeth Caroline VANN 11 Feb 1854 in Madison Co., AL. iii. Jackson S. BLACKBURN, born 24 Mar 1834 in Lincoln Co., TN; died Unknown. 6. Jesse Calvin VANN, born 14 Jan 1804 in NC; died 10 Nov 1884 in Madison Co., AL. He was the son of Thomas VANN, Jr. and Martha BUCHANAN. He married 7. Mary B. GLOVER 11 Jan 1824 in Madison Co., AL. 7. Mary B. GLOVER, born 25 Nov 1801 in Elbert Co., GA; died 27 Jan 1875 in Madison Co., AL. She was the daughter of Benjamin GLOVER and Unknown Mrs. Benjamin GLOVER. Children of Jesse VANN and Mary GLOVER are: i. Elitha Ann VANN, born 24 Sep 1824 in Madison Co., AL; died 27 Apr 1892 in Madison Co., AL. ii. Martha Jane VANN, born 29 Apr 1826 in Madison Co., AL; died 29 Nov 1826 in Madison Co., AL. iii. John Andrew Jackson VANN, born 19 Feb 1827; died Unknown; married Martha E. SMOOT; died Unknown. iv. Nancy Nell VANN, born 19 Dec 1829 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown; married Adam COBB; died Unknown. 3 v. Elizabeth Caroline VANN, born 11 Nov 1832 in Madison Co., AL; died 24 Mar 1913 in Madison Co., AL; married Columbus Roseboro BLACKBURN 11 Feb 1854 in Madison Co., AL. vi. Thomas Jefferson VANN, born 10 Jul 1834 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown; married Sarah M. LANDERS; died Unknown. vii. Lucretia Dickson VANN, born 08 Apr 1836 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown; married James MORGAN; died Unknown. viii. Sarah Catherine VANN, born 24 Apr 1838 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown; married William R. ESTES; died Unknown. ix. George Washington William VANN, born 03 Nov 1840 in Madison Co., AL; died Unknown; married Susan Alfa LANDERS; died Unknown.

Searching for information on ROBERTSON in Huntsville area. The plantation owner (ROBERTSON) had two daughters in his marriage and one son (John Robertson) with a slave. John moved to Jackson, TN before 1870. Several of his children changed their last name to Robinson. Any information on ROBERTSON families in the Huntsville area in the 1850 to 1860 time would be appreciated. -===[Randy]===- "Life's tough; it's tougher if you're stupid."

Hello! I am looking for information on the family of Allen Waits (d. July 29, 1832 in Jackson Co., Alabama) and Rhoda (Cope) Waits (b.1814, d. Jan. 17, 1868 in Madison Co., Arkansas). Rhoda was noted as having lived in Warren Co., Kentucky. Also, Madison Co., Alabama and Warren Co., Tennessee have been mentioned with these names. Any information on these individuals, their families, ancestry or descendants would be greatly appreciated. Thank you! Dave Duncan

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In a message dated 6/4/01 8:03:23 AM Central Daylight Time, ALMADISO-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: > Searching for ancestors of John R.Mason b.1846? and Martha L. Pollard b.?, > whose father was possibly James W. Pollard. Your John R. Mason is possibly a Junior -- son of Capt. John Richardson Mason. Al Hill Descendants of William Mason, Judge 1 William Mason, Judge b: in Sussex Co, VA d: in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL .. +Rebecca Richardson b: in Sussex Co, VA ... 2 John Richardson Mason, Capt. 1803 - 1862 b: December 27, 1803 in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL d: April 19, 1862 in Iuka, MS ....... +Olivia Smith - 1843 b: in Lawrence Co, AL d: December 26, 1843 in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL ......... 3 Robert Beaty Mason 1846 - 1904 b: June 22, 1846 in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL d: May 19, 1904 in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL ............. +Mary Pleasants Garrett 1849 - 1882 b: November 17, 1849 in Limestone Co, AL d: March 31, 1882 in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL m: October 1870 in Limestone Co, AL ... *2nd Wife of John Richardson Mason, Capt.: ....... +Glorvina Beaty 1818 - 1894 b: 1818 in Athens, Limestone Co, AL d: 1894 in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL m: March 28, 1845 in Belle Mina, Limestone Co, AL

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