I just wanted to warn everyone about a mixtake I found on a Marion Co., AL Census record . I knew my Thomas Bird/Byrd lived in Marion Co. but he was not listed on this particular census. By chance I scrolled on into the next county which was Marshall and there on the first line was Thomas Bird, when he should have been listed in Marion Co. He never lived in Marshall Co. At one time, I found him listed in the Monroe Co., MS Census but that was when they thought that part of Monroe Co. was actually Marion Co., AL. It's my understanding that when they resurveyed, they found out it was indeed MS rather than part of AL. When I found the old Byrd Plantation, the "Welcome To Mississippi" sign was in their front yard.

Yes, Jim and Fellow Marion/Winston County Searchers, Merry Christmas and Peace and Good Will to each of you. Sharon Tomback ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim" <gilbert645@bellsouth.net> To: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: December 24, 2005 12:22 PM Subject: Merry Christmas! > Merry Christmas to all! > > > ============================== > Census images 1901, 1891, 1881 and 1871, plus so much more. > Ancestry.com's United Kingdom & Ireland Collection. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13968/rd.ashx >

I have found several mistakes on Ancestry.com , with their census, especailly as to the spelling of the names. they will be spelled one way in the text version then when you look at the image itself, you can tell the spelling is the way it is suppose to be. Glenda Todd <ladyg1063@charter.net> wrote: I just wanted to warn everyone about a mixtake I found on a Marion Co., AL Census record . I knew my Thomas Bird/Byrd lived in Marion Co. but he was not listed on this particular census. By chance I scrolled on into the next county which was Marshall and there on the first line was Thomas Bird, when he should have been listed in Marion Co. He never lived in Marshall Co. At one time, I found him listed in the Monroe Co., MS Census but that was when they thought that part of Monroe Co. was actually Marion Co., AL. It's my understanding that when they resurveyed, they found out it was indeed MS rather than part of AL. When I found the old Byrd Plantation, the "Welcome To Mississippi" sign was in their front yard. ============================== Search the US Census Collection. Over 140 million records added in the last 12 months. Largest online collection in the world. Learn more: http://www.ancestry.com/s13965/rd.ashx --------------------------------- Yahoo! Shopping Find Great Deals on Holiday Gifts at Yahoo! Shopping

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Marshall, will you please contact me privately about Thad Walker? Thanks.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Smith, Spann, Harris Presley. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1262 Message Board Post: I am looking for anyone related to Princie Malinda Smith. She was Married to James Wesley Spann. Her Father was Daniel Smith and Mother was Drusilla J. Harris. She had 3 Sisters and 4 Brothers. She had 2 children, Virgie D. Spann Presley and Mae Ethel Spann May. Princie Malinda Smith was my Grandmother.

Hi , is anyone able to looking up the Gandrud reference "Vol VIII, term pp 7, 8" cited in this piece? [October 1, 1831] Married in Fayetteville, Tennessee on the 12th inst. MR. NAPOLEON B. GARNER of Selma, Alabama (Dallas Co.) to MISS ANN L. McCONNELL, daughter of the late JOHN P. McCONNELL of the former place (Vol. VIII, term pp 7, 8) Thanks in advance if you can! Dick Stewart

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Walker Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1207.1 Message Board Post: Mary, on 2/20 you gave me some information on Thad Walker, age 40 on 1920 census. He was the son of whom? This was your McWhirter line. Too, Mary. My wiffe and I were on the way to Mississippi last week and leaving Tuscaloosa, decided to go up to Eldridge. Fortunately we found two Walkers at the Orphanage there (managing) and were promised whatever infor they had, to follow, I hope? They also directed us to the Hopewell Cemetery and I cannot believe we found it. A lovely site though and many Walkers adn McWhirters there (think I am right about the latter---had not looked at this file before turning up that road?). Know there were some Tuckers there. Did not find anythiung that you had not given me but glad we visited the site---always gives you a closer feeling. I want to add some comments to my FTM Thad Walker program, and include there the Thad family mentioned above. Can you tell me his parents? Too Mary, what about the birth in Tennessee of some of the first Thad's children. Do you have any idea where in Tennessee? They left Rutherford Co. after 1810 and first (?) record of them in Marion Co. was in 1830s in the legislature. Do you know where the family was in 1820 and 1830 census? Best regards Marshall

Subject: Moonshine Uncle Hez.was a good man in his way,yes he made moonshine whiskey,(the best) to him it was a fine art, he felt like he was making an honest doller for the doctors around had to have it for making medicine,and making moonshine whiskey was hard work too,like carrying one hundred pound sacks of sugar on your back for a mile through the woods,and never going to the still the same way for making a trail would get you a visit from the revenue dogs. Like the day he spotted a pack of them from his lookout spot on a high place above his still,getting too close to his still,but after he bouned a few rifle balls off trees around them they cut a trail for home,another thing as bad was revenue dogs was hogs in an open range country, they love corn mash and are not very careful around your still and can cause a problem. Unk Hez. was a smart man that done alot of long range planning to stay a step ahead of the law.so he was thinking the Judge goes to a church in town and is a friend to all his brothers and sisters in the church and would go easy on any of them if they ever came up before him in court,so ole unk Hez. started going to church and joined,by coincidence it happoned to be the church where the judge went so thinks ole unk.Hez. I will sneek the judge a little nip for his stomach sake and I will have him eating out of my hand,so in a short time it seemed the Judge was taking the bait,and it was working, the judge loved unk Hez's brand. Everthing was going fine,Unk hez.and brother Joe was getting the still ready for a run when bro.Joe noticed a loose rivet in the pot so unk Hez. gets inside the pot to buck the rivet and unk Joe was tapping it with the hammer outside when he looks around and sees the revenue and sheriff coming,what else was there to do but run,Unk Hez inside not knowing what was going on outside said,says tap it joe I am ready,and about that time an ax comes through the side of the still,"Oh Joe You played the devil then I ment with the hammer" Unk. Hez.looking outside the pot .and what does he see but the smileing face of the sheriff"OH No they say sooner or later ever old fox gets cought no mater how sly". "You got me sheriff I am your pickaninny."Off to the slammer, what a bad place to spend Saturday night,Sunday morning findly comes and the ladys from the church comes to the jail to sing and preach to the jailbirds,First song was "YOU CAIN'T DO WRONG AND GET BY NO MATTER HOW HARD YOU MAY TRY"and on and on it went. Court day rolls around and our hero is standing before his brother Judge,The Judge has the floor and telling the court about the evels of the fire water this peace of human trash is making that causes little children to suffer.so here comes the verdict,"Hezekiah Palmer I sentence you to a year and a day in the state prision. The year and day slowley passes and ole Hez.is getting off the train and there to meet him is nobody but his bro.the Judge.With a big smile and his hand out he makes his way to to Unk.Hez.And says "WELL HOW DID YOU FIND IT DOWN THERE BRO. HEZ? Unk Hez.looked him in the eye and said,EVER D---- PERSON DOWN THERE WAS MEMBERS OF THE SAME CHURCH WE ARE AND WHEN I GET TO HELL I EXSPECT TO FIND THE REST OF THEM, AND YOU CAN GO ON NOW FOR WHAT I CARE.walking away Uncle Hez.says to himself,if anybody asks where I been for the last year I will tell them I served a year in congress they can take or not I will let it go at that.

Daryl, Loose ends both me. Here's another piece of your puzzle. You asked whether Joseph Burleson and his wife Patience Ward were the parents of a Mary Ann. According to Louie Burleson, 14762 C. R. 3147, Tyler, Texas 75706, the couple had a daughter named Mary Ann. I am quoting from that wonderful book, "The Heritage of Marion County, Alabama" (published 2000), in which Mr. Burleson reports: "Joseph Burleson was born 1795 in North Carolina, died 1870 in Marion County, Alabama. His wife was Patience Ward, born 1797 in North Carolina, died in 1870 in Marion County. She was the daughter of Burrell and Noma Ward. Joseph and Patience's children were Jack, Burrell, Silas, Aaron, Isaac, Joseph Jr., and Mary Ann Burleson." He cites sources: "National Census, LDS files, Biblican and other records". Please copy me on any "new" knowledge? Sharon Tomback

Good Morning Sharon and List, I sure could use some help on this one. It just doesn't fit with the ages. John Washington Burleson's wife Mary would be about 54 years old when Mary Ann was born. Not to say this is impossible... but very unlikely given the times. I have found a couple sites that show Mary Ann Burleson the daughter of Joseph, son of John, SR. I have also found Mary Ann Burleson listed as the dau of John, Sr. Sharon, I would love to see a copy of the family group record from Mr. Burleson's book. I'm still trying to do a DAR application for my elderly mother and need this one link to complete it. Mary Ann Burleson and Burrell W. Howell are already married on the 1850 census. I was hoping there is an old will or probate in the county for John, SR or Joseph that might give indicated a relationship with Mary Ann. Daryl ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sharon Tomback" <sharontomback@att.net> To: "Daryl Peters" <darylpeters@wideopenwest.com>; <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2005 8:38 AM Subject: Re: Joseph Burleson > Daryl and Group, > According to William Gene Burleson in his book "The Burleson Family > History" > published Huntsville, Alabama 1988, the Mary Ann "Polly" Burleson who > married Burrell Wright Howell was a sister to Joseph Burleson who married > Patience Ward. He reports both Joseph (b. 1796 NC) and Mary Ann (b. 1828 > TN) were children of John Washington Burleson and his wife Mary Elizabeth > "Polly" McGee. I have seen the claim that Ms. McGee was a second wife for > John Washington Burleson, which would indicate Joseph's mother as wife > number one. If you would like a copy of the family group record from Mr. > Burleson's book, please respond. Also, there is an excellent Burleson > Family Association in Texas where you can leave a question. Their website > is http://www.bfa4.homestead.com/bfa.html. > Happy Research and Documentation, > Sharon Tomback > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Daryl Peters" <darylpeters@wideopenwest.com> > To: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> > Sent: November 12, 2005 9:45 PM > Subject: Joseph Burleson > > >> Hello List, >> I'm interested in information about Joseph Burleson b. 1795 d. > 1860-1870 married to Patience Ward. >> Is there a death date for Joseph or Patience? >> Is there a will or probate for Joseph? >> I'm trying to determine if Mary Ann Burleson who married Burrell > Wright Howell is Joseph & Patience's daughter. >> Any and all help or direction is greatly appreciated! >> Daryl >> >> >> ============================== >> Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for >> ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: >> http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >> > >

Daryl and Group, According to William Gene Burleson in his book "The Burleson Family History" published Huntsville, Alabama 1988, the Mary Ann "Polly" Burleson who married Burrell Wright Howell was a sister to Joseph Burleson who married Patience Ward. He reports both Joseph (b. 1796 NC) and Mary Ann (b. 1828 TN) were children of John Washington Burleson and his wife Mary Elizabeth "Polly" McGee. I have seen the claim that Ms. McGee was a second wife for John Washington Burleson, which would indicate Joseph's mother as wife number one. If you would like a copy of the family group record from Mr. Burleson's book, please respond. Also, there is an excellent Burleson Family Association in Texas where you can leave a question. Their website is http://www.bfa4.homestead.com/bfa.html. Happy Research and Documentation, Sharon Tomback ----- Original Message ----- From: "Daryl Peters" <darylpeters@wideopenwest.com> To: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: November 12, 2005 9:45 PM Subject: Joseph Burleson > Hello List, > I'm interested in information about Joseph Burleson b. 1795 d. 1860-1870 married to Patience Ward. > Is there a death date for Joseph or Patience? > Is there a will or probate for Joseph? > I'm trying to determine if Mary Ann Burleson who married Burrell Wright Howell is Joseph & Patience's daughter. > Any and all help or direction is greatly appreciated! > Daryl > > > ============================== > Jumpstart your genealogy with OneWorldTree. Search not only for > ancestors, but entire generations. Learn more: > http://www.ancestry.com/s13972/rd.ashx >

Hello List, I'm interested in information about Joseph Burleson b. 1795 d. 1860-1870 married to Patience Ward. Is there a death date for Joseph or Patience? Is there a will or probate for Joseph? I'm trying to determine if Mary Ann Burleson who married Burrell Wright Howell is Joseph & Patience's daughter. Any and all help or direction is greatly appreciated! Daryl

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Johnson, Echols, Horn, Hoard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1261 Message Board Post: Hello, looking for death info. on William Johnson, was in 1900 Marion Co AL census with wife Fannie. He was a black preacher born abt. 1857. May have passed away between 1900 and 1914. May have been preaching around Winfield and Brilliant Alabama area. Thanks for any help at all. Linel

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Thompson, Day, Terry, Cook, Loosier Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADE/1255.1 Message Board Post: I am a descendant of Electious Thompson through his son Ephriam. I am interested in communicating with others researching this line.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: BENTON Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1258.1.1 Message Board Post: Thank you for the information.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RS.2ADE/696.1.3 Message Board Post: You mention Nathaniel Self, who married Ursula Burleson having a nephew named Nathaniel Self, who married Parmelia Loggins. Who was the brother of Nathaniel and father to the other Nathaniel?

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RS.2ADE/1258.1 Message Board Post: If you will write to my cousin, John Shirey, he can tell you about some of the information you are looking for. Troy married Florence Shirey his Aunt. shirey4@juno.com

my mistake on the address it should have read 1915 vice 1919. oops.... sorry.... Dick Stewart

Is anyone aware of what resources may have existed back then for photos / portraits and the like, in the Alabama and Mississippi areas? I'm in possession of one photo of a relative that dates back to 1868 I believe, and the bordering includes the following on it: Redington 1919 Second Ave Birmingham In that particular case, the person was actually living in Leake County or Kemper County, Mississippi. The person had 'roots' in Fayette County, and possibly Picken, Marengo, Green, Tuscaloosa, Perry counties, etc., but I can't discern as yet if the person when on a 'mall run' while visiting relatives, was visited in Mississippi by a traveling agent of that Redington business, or went to Birmingham as part of a larger visit to the larger and perhaps flourishing city of Birmingham. Do we know if there is a way to trace any of these old businesses back? Any thoughts on this? Thanks in advance, Cheers, Dick Stewart Colorado