My ggrandfather worked at the Lowe Mill and I believe he was taken care of by Laughlin Funeral home. I think it has been in business for quite a while. I called several years back about old records and they man laughed at me. So I decided not to try again with them. Good Luck with your search. Sometimes you luck up on funeral homes having records and sometimes not. Eliz Mason

>Subject: Hills of Madison Co > >Hi Debby, >I, too, have Hills who lived in Madison County Alabama. They may have >lived in Limestone which is the county just west. About what date are >you referring to for Luyu Hill? I had a ggggrandmother Winifred J.T. Hill >who married in 1823 to a John Rolfe Bolling (Boling) Johnson. Could this >be a connection. I know only this Hill by name and the J.T. stands for >Jones Thompson (other surnames??). I have been told by three separate >cousins related by the Johnson/Hill branch that Winifred and John R.B. >Johnson were cousins and both were related to Pocahontas and John >Rolfe. I have not documented it or even tried to yet but one >day.... This may or may not help. I know there are other Hills on the >Madison Co "L" and have no clue if they are related to my ggggrandmother's >lineage and mine. Judy in Washington State soon to be North Carolina

You are all invited to join us on Monday evening for a genealogy chat for the entire state. This is a great time to meet other Alabama researcher, share lookups, ask questions and make friends: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 9 pm Eastern; 8 pm Central; 7 pm Mt.; 6 pm Pacific Everyone is welcome! If you can't make the chat, you can check out the chat transcripts here: http://huntsville.about.com/library/blalchat.htm If you've never been to a chat room before and would like instructions--or to be added to my chat reminder list, just send me an email. Good luck in your search! Jean Brandau huntsville2@home.com

Hi, everyone, I was wondering if anyone could help me find my ggg-grandfather. His name was Luyu HILL, he was suppose to be full cherokee indian, last know he was in Madison Alabama, around Limestone. Any help would be appreciated. Respectfully, Debby in Florida

I have been very lucky in finding a great detail of info with Funeral homes. The first step would be to order the death certificate of the individual that you are researching. It will have the funeral home name/address on it. I have spoke to some on the phone and also sent letters and all have been very helpful. Hope this helps, Kat in Texas.

In a message dated 02/03/2002 10:56:23 AM Central Standard Time, wicomp@whidbey.net writes: > What records would have been kept, where would they have been kept and would > they exist today? I just had this very question brought up a few days ago. My husband passed away last Sunday, Jan. 27. While meeting with one of the funeral directors, our conversation got a bit sidetracked onto genealogy and he mentioned that funeral homes would be wonderful places to seek information. At this particular home, he said they had records going back to the turn of the century when the business began. Ginger in Mississippi

For the name, address and phone number of current funeral homes go to http://www.funeralnet.com I have found info on two of my grandmother's siblings, one in Etowah County and the other in Dallas County from funeral homes on this list. Her siblings died 1973 & 1988. Some of the very old funeral homes went out of business and who knows where the records are now. Some may have been turned over to the county. I don't know if Madison County kept any, but call the Madison County Records Center located at the Huntsville Library and ask. Phone # (256) 532-2347 Jane

What Funeral Homes would have existed in the area of Huntsville where Dallas Mills, Lincoln Mills and Merrimack Mills were located in the 1920 time period? What would have been the procedure if a period died during the period of time from about 1918 to 1925? What records would have been kept, where would they have been kept and would they exist today? If they exist today where would they be found? Thank you.

Hi Jim The following is all I have on this Family, it looks like you might want to check Limestone county for them. m. 7 Jun 1848, Athens, Alabama William B. CLEM Martha H. HARDEN b. Sep 1829, Madison Co., Alabama d. 1908, Melbourne, Arkansas br. Old Philadelphia Cem., Larkin, Arkansas occ. edu. rel. b. 1829, Limestone Co., Alabama d. br. Old Philadelphia Cem., Larkin, Arkansas occ. edu. rel. Children William Andrew Jackson CLEM Madison L. "Matt" CLEM Calvin A. CLEM Margaret Alice CLEM Catherine Dora CLEM Adella Josephine CLEM James Thomas CLEM Cara C. CLEM Joseph Emmet CLEM William C. CLEM ELIZA ANDERSON b. 1798, Burke Co., North Carolina d. 1875, Lincoln, Tennessee br. Lincoln County, Tennessee occ. Shoemaker edu. rel. b. 1808 d. br. Lincoln County, Tennessee occ. edu. rel. Children Anderson Andrew CLEM William B. CLEM Nancy J. CLEM Francsis M. CLEM James Allen CLEM Jesse CLEM Elizira G. CLEM Sarah M. CLEM Mary Elizabeth CLEM George CLEM Bryce M. Lafayette CLEM m. 1784, Georgia Adam CLEM Jemima CROCKET b. 1765, Richmond Co., Georgia d. 1819/23, Limestone Co., Alabama br. occ. edu. rel. b. 1767 d. 1834, Limestone Co., Alabama br. occ. edu. rel. Children John CLEM Jesse CLEM Thomas David CLEM Mason CLEM Hiram CLEM William C. CLEM Michael A. CLEM Solomon CLEM Adam CLEM Jemima CLEM Phillip CLEM Vincent CLEM Joseph CLEM ----- Original Message ----- From: <King11311@aol.com> To: <ALMADISO-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, February 01, 2002 10:35 AM Subject: Adam Clem > Adam Clem came to Madison County about 1812-1816. He died about 1818 in > Madison County leaving a will which he names his wife, Jemima, son Michael > and other children. Michael Clem died about 1875 and is buried at Mapel Hill > Cemetery. > Does anyone know where Adam Clem and his wife Jemima are buried in Madison > County? Michael Clem's wife, Susana Seaton, died about 1893. Is she buried > in Madison County. I have looked in the Madison County Cemetery Book but can > not find any information on this Clem family other than the grave of Michael > in MapelHill. > Any information would be appreciated. > Jim King king11311@aol.com > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >

Adam Clem came to Madison County about 1812-1816. He died about 1818 in Madison County leaving a will which he names his wife, Jemima, son Michael and other children. Michael Clem died about 1875 and is buried at Mapel Hill Cemetery. Does anyone know where Adam Clem and his wife Jemima are buried in Madison County? Michael Clem's wife, Susana Seaton, died about 1893. Is she buried in Madison County. I have looked in the Madison County Cemetery Book but can not find any information on this Clem family other than the grave of Michael in MapelHill. Any information would be appreciated. Jim King king11311@aol.com

I have several marriages (7) if you will check them out for me I'll be forever grateful! Maybe, first, I should ask what years your book covers & then just send you the ones corresponding with those years... Mary

Does anyone have any information about the Mill at Blutchers Ford? I walked up to the building while canoeing the Flint River last year, and that is the area where my Grandfather partly grew-up. I'd be interested to know if there are vintage photos of it, or anyhting else. Thanks __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com

Try www.censusdiggins.com/alabama_marriages.html This is where I found early marriages in several Al. counties. My gr.gr.grandpa had 2 bros. who mar. Knox sisters....Mary

Help. Can someone tell me if there is a site with Jackson Co., Al. early marriage records? I really appreciate the Madison Co., Al CensusDiggins...Thanks, Mary

You're all invited to join us in the chat room for an Alabama (all counties) genealogy chat on Monday evening: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 9 pm Eastern; 8 pm Central; 6 pm Pacific Everyone's welcome. Come and share the surnames and counties that you're researching. If you have genealogy books to share, bring them, too. If you can't make it, the chats are recorded and the transcripts can be found here: http://huntsville.about.com/library/blalchat.htm If you've never been to a chat and would like instructions or to be added to the chat reminder list, just send me an email. Hope you find your elusive ancestors soon! Jean Brandau huntsville2@home.com

Well, if no one happens to have a copy to help you, you can always order a copy through your local Family History Center. I found it at their website, no problem: Circuit Court minutes, 1821-1836, Madison County, Tennessee 1821-1825 VAULT US/CAN Film 24752 Items 3-4 Ray S --- RockCatt@aol.com wrote: > Does anyone here have access to the Madison Co. > Court Minutes, Vol. 1, > 1821-1825? I'm searching for info on my Byrn family > and know that there are > Byrn/Burnes/Burn/Burns listed in the Vol., but don't > have access to it. > Thanks ahead of time! > Barb Price > > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion > online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! http://auctions.yahoo.com

Does anyone here have access to the Madison Co. Court Minutes, Vol. 1, 1821-1825? I'm searching for info on my Byrn family and know that there are Byrn/Burnes/Burn/Burns listed in the Vol., but don't have access to it. Thanks ahead of time! Barb Price

Interested in finding information on father of parental great grandfather John Jackson Roberson, August 19, 1852-1934, born White River Arkansas, possibly White River near Jackson Port. Mother of John Jackson Roberson is stated as being Annie Eastwood, married to James F. or John J. Roberson. Unknown Roberson died ca. 1852 in or near the birth place of his son. There is a possible Madison County, Alabama connection with this Roberson family. The movements of the mother and child after the death of the father coincide with many that moved to Arkansas and Northern Louisiana from Madison County. Family members have mentioned the possibility of Tennessee as a state of origin. Also, family sage mentions a possible Cherokee heritage. Spelling variations possible Roberson/Robertson/Robinson. Annie Eastwood Roberson later married Lovin Green and settled in Ouachita County before moving to the Bossier Parish area of Louisiana, ca. 1866 <<<<A little background on John Jackson Roberson>>>>>>> John Jackson Roberson The birth date and place of birth (August 19, 1852-Jacksonport, Arkansas) for John Jackson Roberson are recorded by him on July 30, 1874 in his Family Bible. His date of death is also recorded in the same Bible; March 14, 1934 at 7:30 A. M. His death certificate gives his age as 81 years, 6 months, 22 days, 7 hours and 39 minutes at the time of his death. The death certificate list the birth place of his mother Annie (Eastwood Roberson Green)as Little Rock, Ark. John Jackson Roberson (Sr.?) is listed as his father on his death certificate. This has caused a great deal of confusion for various family members researching JJR. Many of our family members have searched for a John Jackson Roberson to be the husband of Annie Eastwood Roberson, however, the Family Bible inscribed by John Jackson Roberson( inscribed1877) list his parents as Annie Eastwood Roberson Green and James F. J. Roberson as his father. The birth place for John Jackson Roberson (son) is listed as Camden, Ark. in Jackson County. (Ouachita County?) The birth place of James F. J. Roberson is listed as White County, Ark. The death certificate list the birth place of Annie as Little Rock, Ark. The death certificate of J J Roberson gives his trade as planter and his industry or business as gin and sawmill. He last date of work at this occupation was March 6, 1934. His cause of death is listed as coronary ....(illegible), T. N. Keoun M. D. of Plain Dealing, La. signed the death certificate. ***One must assume that John Jackson Roberson's inscriptions are the best source of information as to the name of his father, rather than what is listed on the 1934 death certificate. However, over the years the writing has faded and at some time during the early 1900's the inscription was written over using a pen rather than the original pencil inscription. ***** The information on the death certificate was supplied by Viola Roberson Hoss Holmes, the daughter of JJR and his second wife, Helen May. <The following information was given by Morris A. Roberson, grandson of JJR, who was 24 years old at the time of John Jackson Roberson's death. "James F. J. Roberson and wife Annie Eastwood Roberson were traveling when he became ill with "the fever"; Annie was also expecting their first child. John Jackson Roberson, the son of James F. J. and Annie, he was born on August 19, 1852 in Jacksonport, Jackson County, Arkansas; on the White River. James F. J. Roberson died and Annie was told that if she wanted the baby to live she must "run from the fever." We have no idea where she may have traveled to. The next documented existence of Annie and John Jackson Roberson appears in the 1860 Ouachita County, Arkansas Census living in the Lovin Green Household as wife and child. Your help would be appreciated. Kathy Roberson Hart

There is a marriage 2 Jan 1877 Madison County Alabama for William H. Flippo to Margaret J. Jacobs. Is it possible for anyone to add to this information..who were there parents of William and Margaret, when did they die? Thank you.

I need some help locating a family in 1870 Census, somewhere in Tennessee or Alabama/ The name is James Polk Manly, born 1842 thru 1847 in Alabama. His father was born in S.C. and his mother was probably born in TN. His wife is Betty, probably Elizabeth, and she was probably born in TN. They have one daughter, Emily, born in TN in 1869 or 1870. I have never found this Betty. She apparently died between 1871 - 1876, either in TN or Alabama. James is shown in 1880 as J. Poke Manly, with a new wife and a total of 4 children; 2 by his first wife, Betty, and 2 by his second wife, Martha Clinton and they are in Madison Co., Alabama. This is where this Manly family came from apparently. It's possible his father is Hutchison Manly and his wife Elvira Cannon who were married in Madison Co. AL in 1832. I have checked the Ancestry.com lists and can't find James. His surname could have been shown that year as Manley. Thank you, Lola