re; information on land settlers in marion county, al.. here is information on 2 books written on the subject and the author these may still be availble for purchase. 'First Land Settlers of Marion County, Alabama-- 1820-1850 ' 'First Land Settlers of Marion County, Alabama-- 1850-1860' Author -James C. Lawler Rt. 6 Box 52 Hamilton, Al. 35570 (Marion County) Copy write-7-1981