I agree with Mrs. Johnson that is anyone does find a copy of the records that it would be very nice for a copy of this book to be returned/donated to the Huntsville Library to share with others. Mrs. Johnson has been a very dedicated and wonderful person, along with a number of others, in working to help preserve genealogy history in that area. Thank you.
Hi list, Just thought I would join the group of those looking for birth and death records for that time period in Limestone and Madison counties in that time frame. Thanks Becky
When I copied the white cemeteries of Madison County for publications, I also copied the black cemeteries. At that time Dr. Dorothy Haith was a professor at A& M and wanted my work with the intent of giving her students the task of updating them and publishing them to further interest them in their heritage. FOOLISHLY I gave them to her without making a copy. She left suddenly and moved to North Carolina. It is my understanding that she has published them and has an ISBN number (I do not have it). You might be able to locate her as she is a university professor. It is also my understanding that she does not answer inquiries regarding these records - I guess because she published them as her own work. I don't give a hoot about the credit - I just think they should somehow be returned to Madison County - or at least a copy. Slaves were usually buried next to the white owner's cemetery in a plot set aside especially for them. To my knowledge, only a few tombstones erected to slaves have survived. I have visited many, many black cemeteries in this county in which there were no tombstones. They probably erected wooden crosses which rotted away. Best of luck. Dorothy Scott Johnson "Dot" ----- Original Message ----- From: <Ejp071182@aol.com> To: <ALMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2002 7:16 AM Subject: African American Cemeteries > There were also several slave cemeteries found on > Redstone Arsenal. Redstone has built fences around them > and tried to perserve them. >
There are no birth records in Madison County prior to 1886. The Tennessee Valley Genealogical Society printed those from 1886-1893 in "Valley Leaves" Volumes 11 through 15. For information on Limestone County contact Philip Reyer at Limestone County Archives - 1-256-233-6404. Good luck. Dot ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sue Thompson" <sthompson@ctdi.com> To: <ALMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 6:02 PM Subject: birth records > Does anyone on this list know of any birth records from the late 1800s in > Madison County? > I am looking for a birth record of someone born in Huntsville, AL in 1871 > and another in 1878 or 1879. > I know that in some counties these sorts of records can be found in > courthouses. > I was wondering if anyone from this area has done a search like that in > Madison county and been successful. > > Thanks, > Sue > > ______________________________
There were also several slave cemeteries found on Redstone Arsenal. Redstone has built fences around them and tried to perserve them.
For Alabama County Records: http://www.archives.state.al.us/referenc/procount.html Jane Vining
I too am looking for records for Madison and Limestone counties around 1872, and death records the same year. Debby
Does anyone on this list know of any birth records from the late 1800s in Madison County? I am looking for a birth record of someone born in Huntsville, AL in 1871 and another in 1878 or 1879. I know that in some counties these sorts of records can be found in courthouses. I was wondering if anyone from this area has done a search like that in Madison county and been successful. Thanks, Sue
Hi, This has been a brick wall for a long time. I'm looking for information re: ANNA MCDANIEL (d. Nov. 2, 1835) (can find NO info. on her) m. Feb. 19, 1817/Mad. Co. WILLIAM C. DAVIS (1794/VA-1863/Mad. Co.) (Son of pioneer SAMUEL DAVIS and wife, JANE "JENNY" ALLISON who immigrated from Maryville, Tn/Rockbridge County, VA.) Children of William C. Davis and Anna McDaniel: 1) Mary Jane Davis m. Alexander Kirkman Erwin and John Clunn 2) Elizabeth Davis m. Samuel Smith Cresswell 3) Samuel King Davis m. Rebecca Jane Criner 4) James Walter Davis m. Hannah Jane Dameron/Damron and Penelope Norris 5) John P. Anderson Davis m. Eliza Ann Humphrey & poss. Nancy Lou Tisha Salmon 6) William Newton Davis m. Nancy Jane Scott 7) Holbert Steel Davis m. Frances P. Strong 8) Robert L. Davis m. Eliza Henderson Happy to share information....will appreciate help! Thanks! Jynylyn @ aol.com Lynn W. Melberrg
As far as African American cemetaries go, I know that there is a very old one out at A&M College containing many graves of slaves. Also there is one located near the corner of Oakwood and Jorden Lane in Huntsville that is still in use today. There was another one, but Huntsville Hospital was built on top of it. I don't know if they ever found were or if the graves were moved to. I do know that they were doing research, but don't know how far they got with it. I'm sure that you could find out allot of information out at A&M. Sorry not much help I know. Dale L. Blackburn Huntsville, Alabama
Hi, Is there someone on the list who does death look-ups and if so, how far back do the records go? Thanks even if the answer is no. Judy Curtis Jackson
Hello, Would someone kindly look up date of death for my ancestor Eva Halsey? Also, were there were other african american cemetaries other than Glenwood and Georgia? Thank you. R. Smith _______________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE email account at iVillage.com! http://webmail.ivillage.com
I received a couple of requests today asking me to share the information that I received on researching in Huntsville. Every answer received highly recommended the Madison Co. Library in Huntsville (256-532-2347) There is a Heritage Room on the 3rd Floor and evidently another area called the Madison Co. Records Room with many old courthouse records. Again, thanks for the information. I hope I find something!. Doloros
Thank you for the many responses I received in my query about researching in Huntsville. I am looking forward to my visit and hope to be able to crack a 20 year wall. It was very generous of you all to respond. Doloros
The old Huntsville city cemetery is now called Maple Hill and is over 100 acres. It was started in 1818 and is still having burials today. They have most of their records on computer. For those not on computer they may be found in a book entitled "Maple Hill Cemetery, Phase One," and may be purchased from Shaver's Bookstore, 2362 Whitesburg, Huntsville, Al 35801 - sorry, I don't know the price but their telephone number is - 256-536-1604. ----- Original Message ----- From: "caudle1" <caudle1@ivillage.com> To: <ALMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 10:19 PM Subject: Huntsville Cemetary > Hello, > > Would anyone know where the Old Huntsville cemetary would have been > located in 1894? > > Thank you. > R. Smith > HORSLEY/TONEY/RAGLAND families > _______________________________________________________________ > Get your own FREE email account at iVillage.com! > http://webmail.ivillage.com > > ______________________________
I am a newbie so please bear with me. I am looking for records for my G G Grandmother. She was born in Alabama ~ supposedly HUNTSVILLE. According to a Census, she was born in June of 1871. My question is how do I find her? Are there any birth records or ledgers that far back in Madison County? I am trying to find the names of her parents and having a difficult time. Sue
Hi group, For those of you who are new to the list or net, I have thousands of early Alabama marriages online and we have moved them to a new server so those of you who have already visited, please reset your bookmarks. These do include Madison County. Alabama Marriages Before 1825: http://www.censusdiggins.com/alabama_marriages.html These records include over a dozen Alabama counties. Happy Searchin' Brenda Webmaster CensusDiggins.com http://www.censusdiggins.com Home of FREE databases and GenStuff GiveAway.
Hello, Would anyone know where the Old Huntsville cemetary would have been located in 1894? Thank you. R. Smith HORSLEY/TONEY/RAGLAND families _______________________________________________________________ Get your own FREE email account at iVillage.com! http://webmail.ivillage.com
We will be stopping in Huntsville on our way south in May and I wanted to do some research on my family. My internet sources haven't been too productive, but I have found a few mentions of the ancestor I am researching, (John Snow) but the time period is so early (Early 1800's through 1830) that there seems to be little detaill available. Any advice on where I should be looking when I come to Huntsville will be appreciated Doloros
Looking for information on the marriage of a James Carter to Mary P Jones in Madison Co in 1867. MY great great grandfather was Wiley J Carter aka W J Carter who was married to a Mary P. Could this have possibly been him? Thanks. jimrcarter@yahoo.com. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards� http://movies.yahoo.com/