This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swinny69 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2316.1.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Yes thank you , thats him alright. Thanks for sharing this with me Andy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: mybuzzybee Surnames: McKnight Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2316.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Andy, thank you for caring for the graves of American servicemen. While I am not related to Leroy M. McKnight and do not know anything about him, I did locate the following service enlistment record. Since you indicate that he came from Marion County, Alabama, this may be the man you seek. I hope this helps you in your search. Deborah U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Leroy M McKnight Name: Leroy M McKnight Birth Year: 1919 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Alabama State: Alabama County or City: Marion Enlistment Date: 2 Nov 1943 Enlistment State: Florida Enlistment City: Camp Blanding Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Linotype Operator (Linotype and monotype operator. ) or Printer or Monotype Operator Marital Status: Married Height: 00 Weight: 000 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I am very interested in the Nichols information that you have. I recognize some of my ancestors on your list. oj ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

Andy, thank you for caring for the graves of American servicemen. While I am not related to Leroy McKnight and do not know anything about him, I did locate the following service enlistment record. Since you indicate that he came from Marion County, Alabama, this may be the man you seek. I hope this helps you in your search. Deborah U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946 about Leroy M McKnight Name: Leroy M McKnight Birth Year: 1919 Race: White, citizen (White) Nativity State or Country: Alabama State: Alabama County or City: Marion Enlistment Date: 2 Nov 1943 Enlistment State: Florida Enlistment City: Camp Blanding Branch: No branch assignment Branch Code: No branch assignment Grade: Private Grade Code: Private Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men) Source: Civil Life Education: 4 years of high school Civil Occupation: Linotype Operator (Linotype and monotype operator. ) or Printer or Monotype Operator Marital Status: Married Height: 00 Weight: 000 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Now that's room service! Choose from over 150,000 hotels in 45,000 destinations on Yahoo! Travel to find your fit. http://farechase.yahoo.com/promo-generic-14795097

Andy, Is this the cemetary near Maestricht--close to the German Border?  IF so, I have visited that cemetary and it is so beautiful and sad. I understand the Dutch people adopt the graves in the American cemetaries and put flowers on them all year, except in the winter. I love you Dutch for not forgetting our men.....it seems most of the world has forgotten some of the good things America has done. My father and 3 uncles fought in WWII in Europe and your actions have special meaning to me. All of them came home alive. I have Dutch friends in the area of Zutphen and love to visit your country. Thank you and all the others for your kindness and thoughtfulness. Timmie -----Original Message----- From: Sharman Barghols <sbarghols@cox.net> To: gc-gateway@rootsweb.com; almarion@rootsweb.com Sent: Sun, 24 Jun 2007 10:15 pm Subject: Re: [ALMARION] WWII Leroy M. McKnight Andy, I have no information on Leroy M. McKnight, but wanted to write you and tell ou thank you for your kindness. My dad fought in WWII (stationed in ngland, Italy, and N. Africa) and was fortunate enough to come home at the nd of the war. It is nice to know that the ones who didn't make it home re taken care of. Thanks again, Sharman Hughes Barghols ---- Original Message ----- rom: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> o: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> ent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 6:26 PM ubject: [ALMARION] WWII Leroy M. McKnight This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swinny69 Surnames: Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello My name is andy from the netherlands . I am looking for information about Leroy M McKnight ( born 7-10-1919 ) who flew on a B17 "Maid to order" His aircraft crashed on Febr 16, 1945 in Holland. I adopted 3 graves at the ww2 cementery in Margraten the netherlands. We caretakers are the ones who look after the graves of these brave men. I go there every week to put flowers on their graves. These men are falling but will never be forgotten. I also adopted the grave of Joseph V Del Torto who flew with Leroy McKnight in the maid to order and didnt survived the crash. I go there every week to put flowers on their graves in Margraten. I am working on a story about the crew, so i can have a face behind the grave and tell my kids about them. If i could find some information or a photo of Leroy i would be very trilled Hope to hear from anyone Gr Andy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------ o unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com ith the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of he message ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: paulahyde34 Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/1201.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: hey this is paula i was born oct 26 1972 my dad was buell wayne hyde i think your looking for me Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

I don't know if this is the same Sarah Purvis you are researching but on the 1850 Marion Co., AL Census there was a Sarah A. Purvis, born about 1772 in Tennessee in the household with a William Purvis, born about 1771 in Alabama living in District # 14.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: swinny69 Surnames: Classification: military Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2316/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Hello My name is andy from the netherlands . I am looking for information about Leroy M McKnight ( born 7-10-1919 ) who flew on a B17 "Maid to order" His aircraft crashed on Febr 16, 1945 in Holland. I adopted 3 graves at the ww2 cementery in Margraten the netherlands. We caretakers are the ones who look after the graves of these brave men. I go there every week to put flowers on their graves. These men are falling but will never be forgotten. I also adopted the grave of Joseph V Del Torto who flew with Leroy McKnight in the maid to order and didnt survived the crash. I go there every week to put flowers on their graves in Margraten. I am working on a story about the crew, so i can have a face behind the grave and tell my kids about them. If i could find some information or a photo of Leroy i would be very trilled Hope to hear from anyone Gr Andy Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Andy, I have no information on Leroy M. McKnight, but wanted to write you and tell you thank you for your kindness. My dad fought in WWII (stationed in England, Italy, and N. Africa) and was fortunate enough to come home at the end of the war. It is nice to know that the ones who didn't make it home are taken care of. Thanks again, Sharman Hughes Barghols ----- Original Message ----- From: <gc-gateway@rootsweb.com> To: <ALMARION-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2007 6:26 PM Subject: [ALMARION] WWII Leroy M. McKnight > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: swinny69 > Surnames: > Classification: military > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2316/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > Hello > > My name is andy from the netherlands . > > I am looking for information about Leroy M McKnight ( born 7-10-1919 ) who > flew on a B17 "Maid to order" > His aircraft crashed on Febr 16, 1945 in Holland. > > I adopted 3 graves at the ww2 cementery in Margraten the netherlands. > We caretakers are the ones who look after the graves of these brave men. > I go there every week to put flowers on their graves. > These men are falling but will never be forgotten. > > I also adopted the grave of Joseph V Del Torto who flew with Leroy > McKnight in the maid to order and didnt survived the crash. > I go there every week to put flowers on their graves in Margraten. > I am working on a story about the crew, so i can have a face behind the > grave and tell my kids about them. > > If i could find some information or a photo of Leroy i would be very > trilled > > Hope to hear from anyone > > Gr Andy > > Important Note: > The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you > would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link > above and respond on the board. > > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rkpurvis Surnames: Purvis, Roebuck Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2315/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am currently seeking a marriage record or any record concerning Sarah Roebuck and Unk Purvis. I know that Sarah Roebuck married the Unknown Purvis, 1825 in Marion Co. Alabama. I can find no information as to what this Unk Purvis' first name could be. Sarah and the Unk Purvis had several children, William Purvis, Miles Purvis, Joshua Purvis, and Isaac Purvis. If anyone possibly has any information as to the identity of Sarah's husband please let me know. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

The following is what I have in my book, "First Alabama Cavalry, USA-Homage To Patriotism about some of the Nichols you are researching. Other Nichols who are listed as serving in the 1st AL Cav., US, are: Alfred, Arthur S., Benjamin B., David L., Edward, General Morgan, Isaac J., Jacob L., James F., Joab S., Larry L., and Stephen Nichols. I would be happy to send what information I have on these other Nichols if anyone is interested but you need to make your request today or early Monday AM. I could just send everything I have on all of the Nichols if there is a need for it. It was graciously given to me several years ago by other researchers. Nichols, Jasper, Pvt., Co. B, age 22, EN 1/5/63, Glendale, MS, MI 1/22/63, Corinth, MS, born Marion Co., AL, POW 10/26/63 from Vincent's Crossroads, MS, died 6/14/65 at Jeffersonville, IN. NOTE: Jasper was the son of Jushua L. and Elizabeth Cochran Nichols. His brother, James F. Nichols also served in this regiment. The following was found among his military papers: Paducah, Kentucky - April 18, 1865 This certifies that I have carefully examined J.N. Nichols, Private, Company B, First Regiment, Alabama Cavalry, who is now here on furlough from the U.S. General Hospital, Maryland, (Said furlough to expire the 23 inst), and find him unable to travel to said hospital on account of emaciation and general debility, contracted while incarcerated in a rebel prison at Florence, South Carolina. I furthermore decalre my belief that he will not be able to report in person in a less period of time than thirty (30) days from present date. J.M. Ball, Surgeon, 44 (illegible) Paducah, Kentucky > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Author: AuntieO_neeNichols > Surnames: > Classification: queries > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2296.1/mb.ashx > > Message Board Post: > > To whomever was looking for Joshua and Metilda Nichols. His father is Isaac Nichols who is the brother to my great, great grandfather Joshua L. Nichols who married Elizabeth Cochran. > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AuntieO_neeNichols Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2296.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: To whomever was looking for Joshua and Metilda Nichols. His father is Isaac Nichols who is the brother to my great, great grandfather Joshua L. Nichols who married Elizabeth Cochran. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: kmaxwell123 Surnames: Purvis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2313.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: He's on the 1850 census with mother Sarah age 45 born TN, brother Joshua A. age 21 born AL, brother Isaac age 9 born AL, and he is listed as age 15, born AL. They're in District 14, Marion County, Alabama. In the database 'US and International Marriage Records 1560-1900' there is a marriage listed for a Miles Purvis born 1836 AL, to a Frances Mildred Cast, born 1849 MS, marriage in 1866 in MS In the 1860 census, at age 24, he's listed in Verona, Itawamba County, MS in same household as Mary T. Paschal, age 28, born in South Carolina. He's listed in the 1870 census with wife Frances and children Lena 3 and Benjamin 1 in Lee County, MS And, in the same county on the 1880 census with 2 additional children, Thomas 6 and Lillen 2 In 1860 census, mother Sarah and brother Isaac are still in Marion County, AL 1880 census, there's a Joshua Purvis, about the same age, in Denton County, Texas married to Mary E. age 36 born in MO. Joshua lists both parents as being born in AL. 1840 census has a David Purvis with 2 male children and 3 or 4 female children living next door to a William G. Roebuck. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: BillMorrow38 Surnames: Morrow Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2314/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I'm researching David Morrow b.1762 Md, an ancestor of Sharon Tomback. I'd like to email Sharon about her book "Morrows of Marion Co Al" and share research info. Bill Morrow Co-Administrator Morrow DNA = billmorrow1938@sbcblobal.net please email me with any info to contact Sharon by email or otherwise. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rkpurvis Surnames: Purvis Roebuck Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.alabama.counties.marion/2313/mb.ashx Message Board Post: I am currently seeking information on Miles Purvis born ca 1837 in Alabama. I think he may have been born in Marion Co. but I am not positive. His mother was Sarah Roebuck, daughter of John Roebuck 1760-1853. I have no information on Miles' father other than his surname and that he was born in Kentucky. Sarah Roebuck and the unknown Purvis had another son that I know of but dont know much about named William Purvis. I know that Miles and William both served in the Confederate army during the Civil War. If anyone has any possible information on either William Purvis or his father please let me know. It would be most appreciated. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

Seeking information as to the parents of Susan I Jarrott b. 1821, the wife of Joseph Tatum b. 1816 and the mother of John Henry Tatum b. January 08, 1843 a resident of Marion County. James McCulloch Ann Arbor, Michigan

James, I have a sister of my g-grandfather named Sarah Ann WILKERSON b abt 1842 Jefferson Co., Tn. who married a John Peter McCULLOCH in Ellis Co., Tx. They later moved to Kansas. Have no info on them but noticed your name. Any relation? I believe he was b Jackson Co., Tenn. Abigail Banks Dennison Franklin, NC ----- Original Message ----- From: "James McCulloch" <james38@provide.net> To: <almarion@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 4:24 AM Subject: Re: [ALMARION] 4th of July > Are you a descendent of Joseph and Susan I Tatum? His son John H. Tatum > was > my 2nd Great grandfather. Will share any info on the Tatums for which you > have an interest. > Best wishes. > James > Ann Arbor, Michigan > > > > ------------------------------- > To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to > ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the > quotes in the subject and the body of the message >

Do you have a Burwell Howard Tatum married to a Margaret Van Halfacre?? Just wondering? Thank you, Linda Beasley-Vida Westland, Mich James McCulloch <james38@provide.net> wrote: Are you a descendent of Joseph and Susan I Tatum? His son John H. Tatum was my 2nd Great grandfather. Will share any info on the Tatums for which you have an interest. Best wishes. James Ann Arbor, Michigan ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to ALMARION-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message "Hope" looks forward,"Worry" looks around, "Sorry" looks back, "Shame" looks down,,, "FAITH" looks UP!!

Are you a descendent of Joseph and Susan I Tatum? His son John H. Tatum was my 2nd Great grandfather. Will share any info on the Tatums for which you have an interest. Best wishes. James Ann Arbor, Michigan