I am searching in Marshall County for Jackson MARTIN, born cl820 in Georgia....was in Alabama by l840. Wife...Mary Elizabeth SANFORD (surname not proven) born cl824 in Tenn or Ga. Jackson MARTIN also called Jack or John Martin....was killed on his farm near the headwaters of the Black Warrior River by troops at the start of the Civil War. Need any information on Martin and Sanford in Marshall Co. John Kulbeth, Merced, Calif. < kuland177@cs.com>

It's great! Have been up til 2 last 3 nights. Finding lost souls who were with others or not where I thought they should be. Helene ----- Original Message ----- From: <NatrLvrnMT@aol.com> To: <ALMARSHA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2001 12:55 PM Subject: [ALMARSHA] 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM Contains Over 50 Million Names I thought the members of the list might benefit from this info. << 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM Contains Over 50 Million Names SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the release of the 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM, a major research tool for family history enthusiasts. The new database is the largest census to be automated to date. It is the culmination of 17 years and 11.5 million hours of work and encompasses a whopping 56 CDs. By simply entering an ancestor's name, users can quickly search the 50,475,366 inhabitants of the 38 United States and eight territories as they existed in June 1880 to discover the whereabouts and other detailed information regarding their relatives. In June 1880, thousands of federal census enumerators--traveling on foot, horseback and by wagon--combed the inner cities, towns, backwoods and frontiers of the United States, diligently capturing detailed information on individuals and their households. With paper and pencil, they filled out their enumerator sheets containing each individual's name, relationship to the head of the household, age, gender, race, marital status, occupation, birthplace and birthplace of parents. No federal census was taken in Indian Territory, which comprises present-day Oklahoma. "This new automated census has a far-reaching impact on family history research in the U.S., because it increases access to a highly significant source of information for all families in all parts of the U.S. in 1880," said David E. Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. "Because the 1890 census was destroyed by fire, there is no other federal source like this for 20 years. It makes the 1880 U.S. Census of tremendous value," added Rencher. Manually finding an ancestor's entry in the 1880 census was an ominous task until the release of this new searchable database on CD-ROM. In order to find a person, researchers had to know where an individual lived at the time. Without knowing an ancestor's place of residence, family history researchers were mostly unsuccessful in their attempts to find an individual's census listing. In the 1860s and '70s, westward expansion across the U.S. had a tremendous impact on families. Because of limited sources of communication during this period, families lost contact with those who migrated to other parts of America. The whereabouts of these ancestors became more uncertain with each passing generation. There were only 38 organized states at the time. The majority of the Midwest and West encompassed nine territories. For family history enthusiasts today, bridging the gap made by families who crossed the plains can be almost as difficult as researching those who crossed the ocean. The 1880 census helps to bridge those gaps. The automated census enables family historians to find the individuals who migrated and their respective households. As with any project of this magnitude, the census data presented many challenges to those preparing it for automated publication. To ensure the integrity of the original content, the Church received assistance from the Minnesota Population Center of the University of Minnesota. The new product (all 56 CDs) can be used free of charge at most of the Church's 3500 family history centers, or it can be purchased for $49 on the Internet at www.familysearch.org or through the Church's distribution centers worldwide (1-800-537-5971, item 50168). The price includes shipping and handling. Minimum System Requirements * Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4.0+/2000 version * IBM-compatible Pentium processor * 8 MB RAM; 16 MB recommended * 35 MB hard disk space * 256-color display * 4x CD-ROM drive Source: 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM Contains Over 50 Million Names LDS Church Press Release 4Jun01 N6 <A HREF="http://www.lds.org/media2/newsrelease/0,5637,203-1-5277,FF.html"> http://www.lds.org/media2/newsrelease/0,5637,203-1-5277,FF.html </A> New Automated Census Provides Glimpse of 19th Century U.S. <A HREF="http://www.mormonstoday.com/cgi-bin/adverts/ads.pl?zone=email;banner=N on SSI;page=01"> <img SRC="http://www.mormonstoday.com/cgi-bin/adverts/ads.pl?zone=email;page=01"> </A> >From Mormon-News: Mormon News and Events Forwarding is permitted as long as this footer is included Mormon News items may not be posted to the World Wide Web sites without permission. Please link to our pages instead. 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I thought the members of the list might benefit from this info. << 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM Contains Over 50 Million Names SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has announced the release of the 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM, a major research tool for family history enthusiasts. The new database is the largest census to be automated to date. It is the culmination of 17 years and 11.5 million hours of work and encompasses a whopping 56 CDs. By simply entering an ancestor's name, users can quickly search the 50,475,366 inhabitants of the 38 United States and eight territories as they existed in June 1880 to discover the whereabouts and other detailed information regarding their relatives. In June 1880, thousands of federal census enumerators--traveling on foot, horseback and by wagon--combed the inner cities, towns, backwoods and frontiers of the United States, diligently capturing detailed information on individuals and their households. With paper and pencil, they filled out their enumerator sheets containing each individual's name, relationship to the head of the household, age, gender, race, marital status, occupation, birthplace and birthplace of parents. No federal census was taken in Indian Territory, which comprises present-day Oklahoma. "This new automated census has a far-reaching impact on family history research in the U.S., because it increases access to a highly significant source of information for all families in all parts of the U.S. in 1880," said David E. Rencher, director of the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah. "Because the 1890 census was destroyed by fire, there is no other federal source like this for 20 years. It makes the 1880 U.S. Census of tremendous value," added Rencher. Manually finding an ancestor's entry in the 1880 census was an ominous task until the release of this new searchable database on CD-ROM. In order to find a person, researchers had to know where an individual lived at the time. Without knowing an ancestor's place of residence, family history researchers were mostly unsuccessful in their attempts to find an individual's census listing. In the 1860s and '70s, westward expansion across the U.S. had a tremendous impact on families. Because of limited sources of communication during this period, families lost contact with those who migrated to other parts of America. The whereabouts of these ancestors became more uncertain with each passing generation. There were only 38 organized states at the time. The majority of the Midwest and West encompassed nine territories. For family history enthusiasts today, bridging the gap made by families who crossed the plains can be almost as difficult as researching those who crossed the ocean. The 1880 census helps to bridge those gaps. The automated census enables family historians to find the individuals who migrated and their respective households. As with any project of this magnitude, the census data presented many challenges to those preparing it for automated publication. To ensure the integrity of the original content, the Church received assistance from the Minnesota Population Center of the University of Minnesota. The new product (all 56 CDs) can be used free of charge at most of the Church's 3500 family history centers, or it can be purchased for $49 on the Internet at www.familysearch.org or through the Church's distribution centers worldwide (1-800-537-5971, item 50168). The price includes shipping and handling. Minimum System Requirements * Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4.0+/2000 version * IBM-compatible Pentium processor * 8 MB RAM; 16 MB recommended * 35 MB hard disk space * 256-color display * 4x CD-ROM drive Source: 1880 U.S. Census on CD-ROM Contains Over 50 Million Names LDS Church Press Release 4Jun01 N6 <A HREF="http://www.lds.org/media2/newsrelease/0,5637,203-1-5277,FF.html"> http://www.lds.org/media2/newsrelease/0,5637,203-1-5277,FF.html </A> New Automated Census Provides Glimpse of 19th Century U.S. <A HREF="http://www.mormonstoday.com/cgi-bin/adverts/ads.pl?zone=email;banner=Non SSI;page=01"> <img SRC="http://www.mormonstoday.com/cgi-bin/adverts/ads.pl?zone=email;page=01"> </A> >From Mormon-News: Mormon News and Events Forwarding is permitted as long as this footer is included Mormon News items may not be posted to the World Wide Web sites without permission. Please link to our pages instead. For more information see http://www.MormonsToday.com/ >>

I am descended from Flora Lee MCClendon, daughter of Mattie and Wm. Boyd McClendon. My grandmother, Flora, was born in St. Clair County in Pell City, i believe, altho they lived also in Springville. If anyone has information on the McClendons of St. Clair Co, it would be greatly appreciated! Mattie and Boyd were first cousins. Mattie's parents were Joel Dennis and Paulina Elizabeth (FORTNER) McClendon. Boyd's parents were Jasper Joseph and LauraJane (TUCKER) McClendon. Joel Dennis and Jasper Joseph had the same parents- Dennis sr. and "Senia". The McClendons prior to my great-grandparents, Mattie and Boyd, lived in Marshall Co. for several generations. The parentage of Dennis senior has not yet been established. Some believe he came from GA, others, TN. If anyone on the list can share what they have on this family (especially prior to Dennis senior) with me, it would be truly appreciated. I have quite a bit of info on McClendon families of St. Clair and Marshall Counties in the 1800s, as well as a few counties east and southeast of these 2 counties. I'd be willing to share what i can, and would hope that there is someone on the list who can help me as well. Also, i would like to find more info on Paulina/Panina Elizabeth Fortner and her mother, Nancy. I know nothing more about their family other than the mother's name and approximate date of birth. If you are related to any Fortners of Marshall or St. Clair Co., please contact me. I also have info on Laura Jane Tucker's family back to her grandparents and their children (who came to Marshall County, AL from TN and NC) and would be willing to share that info as well. Good luck in your search! Donna in MT NatrLvrnMT@aol.com

Looking for descendants of Ottis Daniel who married Burma Smith and George Haynie who married Zackie Girard. cscantre@smrome.com

I am still looking for the graves of William H. Hughes and his wife Jane. They were in Marshall County in 1850. Also, I need a maiden name on Jane. Thanks, Jan

I am researching these lines. Brunston and Culbreth. Isaac Brunston born 1808 in Penn. married Lucinda Burnett. 1843 John Wesley Culbreth married Nancy J. Williams no marriage dates Their daughter Rachel M. married Arthur M.Jones no marriage dates. Any info. on these families would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Darell Jones __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/

Alexander Sims b. 1924 S.C. Killed March 17th, 1863 Catherine Olinda Morgan Sims b 1829 m 1851 DeKalb County d. 1903 Looking for information this couple please. Especially about who Alexander's parents were. Catherine was the daughter of Nathan and Susan Morgan. They were my gg grandparents. Catherine is buried at Rock springs in Marshall County. If Alexander was buried no one knows wheree his grave is. He has a Confederate memorial marker next to Catherine's grave. Appreciate any help Ed

Listmembers, I just want to remind you that this week is sharing week. At this time everyone is invited to share their information with everyone on the list. Just remember the rules below: 1) You must at least put the names in the subject line. You can also include dates and places if you have the space. Please refrain from using subject lines such as "sharing", "my lines", "my brickwalls", "roll call", etc. Using effective subject lines will increase your chances of finding what you want. 2) Only 3 names per message, but you can post as many messages as you like. 3) Include your e-mail address in your message 4) This list is set to reply to sender, so unless you are indeed replying to someone, use the list address for new messages or it won't go to the list. That's it.....everybody have fun! Sincerely, Kim Ivey kivey@companet.net Listowner

I would love to find any info on William WADE b. abt. 1834 AL and his wife Catharine CRAIG b. abt. 1836 AL. William was the son of Elijah WADE and Catharine was the dau. of Leonard CRAIG. William was prob. b. in Jackson Co. They both lived in Marshall Co in the 1840s and 1850s and they married there in 1855. William WADE and Catharine CRAIG disappeared in the 1860s. Last seen on the 1860 Marshall Co census. Where did they go? Elijah WADE and his wife also disappeared in the 1860s. William and Catharine's son James WADE and his wife Lucretia JAQUESS were living in Jackson Co in 1880. Come on someone, tell me you know these folks. Thank you very much. Eldon mailto:ewade@cfl.rr.com Researching surnames: Hames (SC,GA,AL), Jaquess Jaquish Jaques (TN,AL), Wade (SC,GA,AL)

Looking for ANY info on Elijah WADE b. abt. 1804 SC and his wife Rebecca HAMES b. abt. 1802 SC. Elijah and Rebecca appear on the 1830 Jackson Co census and the Marshall Co censuses for 1850 and 1860. They were actually in Marshall Co in 1840 also but technically they were in a part of Morgan that became Marshall in December, 1840. Any help would be very appreciated. Eldon mailto:ewade@cfl.rr.com Researching surnames: Hames (SC,GA,AL), Jaquess Jaquish Jaques (TN,AL), Wade (SC,GA,AL)

Thank you Kim for the sharing week and the good job you do with the lists. I hope that someone who is familiar with the area can help me with this mystery and offer thanks in advance. Can anyone connect or add information to these from the index for 1880? It would be greatly appreciated. marta >From 1880 LDS census index 1. JACOBS, Johnie Niece <1863> F W AL AL 1880 Marshall County living in household with SMITH Rudy M F 20 45 HART William H. W M 39 TN Mattie A. W F 7 William W. W M 5 Jinny W F 3 JACOB Johnie W F 17 > > not sure where in census these are found but are in 1880 LDS Index for AL are also listed.. 2.JACOBS, Maggie Sister <1863> F M AL AL 3.JACOBS, Mattie E. Dau <1866> F W AL GA 4.JACOBS, Mary E. Dau <1866> F W AL AL 5.JACOBS, Mattie GDau <1867> F W AL NH

Descendants of John Josiah BAIN - 3 Jun 2001 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- John Josiah BAIN was born in 1801 of Tennessee. John Josiah BAIN was married to Sarah MITCHELL before 1832 of Tennessee. Sarah MITCHELL was born about 1804 of Tennessee. John Josiah BAIN and Sarah MITCHELL had the following children: I. John Young BAIN was born on November 7, 1832 in Buckhorn Tavers, Tennessee. He died on June 29, 1897 in Red Hill, Marshall Co., Alabama. He was buried in Clear Springs Baptist Cem., Big Springs, Alabama. He was a in Baptist Minister. John Young BAIN was married to Rachel Magdalene CARNES (daughter of John CARNES and Margaret Doris Fox DERRICK) in June 1852 in Marshall Co., Alabama. Rachel Magdalene CARNES was born on October 13, 1833 in Brookside, Blount Co., Alabama. She died on June 6, 1884 in Red Hill, Marshall Co., Alabama. She was buried in Clear Springs Baptist Cem., Big Springs, Alabama. John Young BAIN and Rachel Magdalene CARNES had the following children: A. William M. BAIN was born on April 16, 1853 in Big Springs, Marshall Co., Alabama. He died on January 4, 1888. William M. BAIN was married to Elizabeth GARRETT on August 23, 1871. B. John Slavin BAIN was born on June 29, 1855 in Big Springs, Marshall Co., Alabama. He died in 1877. C. James Madison BAIN was born on October 10, 1856 in Mississippi. D. Joseph Luther BAIN was born on April 10, 1858 in Alabama. He died in 1862 in Big Springs, Marshall Co., Alabama. He was buried in Clear Springs Baptist Cem., Big Springs, Alabama. He was baptised into the LDS church CHILD. E. Margaret Fox BAIN was born on February 1, 1860 in Marshall Co., Alabama. Margaret Fox BAIN was married to Thomas B. SANTEFER on June 8, 1878. F. Susan Elizabeth BAIN was born on January 1, 1862 in Big Springs, Marshall Co., Alabama. G. Martha Annaliza BAIN was born on April 3, 1863 in Big Springs, Marshall Co., Alabama. She died on April 15, 1912. Martha Annaliza BAIN was married to John Hane MILAM on December 1, 1878. H. Richard Tobias Caswell BAIN was born on March 12, 1866 in Alabama. I. Jackson Van Buren BAIN was born on July 20, 1868 in Marshall Co., Alabama. J. Albert George Henry BAIN was born on April 9, 1870 in Marshall Co., Alabama. He died on October 24, 1952 in Alabama. K. Eunice Hector BAIN was born on November 20, 1873 in Alabama. She died on May 29, 1951 in Cullman Co., Alabama. Eunice Hector BAIN was married to William Oscar HOUSE (son of William Nimrod HOUSE Minister and Lousandra "Lucy" HUCKABY) on August 27, 1891 in Cullman Co., Alabama. William Oscar HOUSE was born on July 6, 1874 in Jefferson Co., Alabama. He died on September 24, 1933 in Cullman Co., Alabama. Eunice Hector BAIN and William Oscar HOUSE had the following children: 1. Buin Oliver HOUSE was born on October 29, 1912 in Holly Pond, Cullman Co., Alabama. He died on February 4, 1994 in Fresno, Fresno Co., California. Buin Oliver HOUSE was married to Nora Edna BALDRIDGE on July 15, 1939 in Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada. Nora Edna BALDRIDGE was born on September 11, 1922 in Antioch, Carbon Co., Oklahoma. She died on February 27, 1952 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California. Buin Oliver HOUSE and Nora Edna BALDRIDGE had the following children: a. Samuel Harold HOUSE was born on September 17, 1943 in Bakersfield, Kern Co., California. Buin Oliver HOUSE was married to Mary Lou CARSON on December 30, 1981 in Arvin, Kern Co., California. L. Jacob Erastas BAIN was born on April 10, 1874 in Big Springs, Marshall Co., Alabama. M. David Young BAIN was born on April 10, 1876 in Big Springs, Marshall Co., Alabama. SOURCES ----- Original Message ----- From: "Margie" <mbp@cox.rr.com> To: <ALMARSHA-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2001 6:19 AM Subject: [ALMARSHA] Bryant/Bain/Horton Looking for William J. Bryant, married Anna Bain. Children: Edward Henry Bryant (1885-1955) married Priscilla Jane Horton. Luke Bryant, Jay Bryant, Charles Bryant, and Belle Bryant who married a Floyd. Thanks. Margie MBP@cox.rr.com ==== ALMARSHA Mailing List ==== To post your queries to the list send them to ALMARSHA-L@rootsweb.com. To contact the listowner send a message to ALMARSHA-admin@rootsweb.com. ============================== Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history learning and how-to articles on the Internet. http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library

Margie, I have a line of Bains from 1801 that went into Marshall Co., AL. I'll post to the list. Helene Looking for William J. Bryant, married Anna Bain. Children: Edward Henry Bryant (1885-1955) married Priscilla Jane Horton. Luke Bryant, Jay Bryant, Charles Bryant, and Belle Bryant who married a Floyd. Thanks. Margie MBP@cox.rr.com ==== ALMARSHA Mailing List ==== To post your queries to the list send them to ALMARSHA-L@rootsweb.com. To contact the listowner send a message to ALMARSHA-admin@rootsweb.com. ============================== Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history learning and how-to articles on the Internet. http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library

Posted on: Marshall Co. Al Queries Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Marshall/10147 Surname: ------------------------- Does anyone have information on W. B. Robertson/Robinson? His wife was M. A. I am trying to find out if he was in the 48th Alabama Infantry, Co. E. Their children included: James T., Nancy, W. B. Jr. and more. Thanks! Lee

Will exchange information with anyone in these families. Were in Marshall Co. from 1830 to early mid 1930s. Jim Childress grandpano@juno.com

Looking for William J. Bryant, married Anna Bain. Children: Edward Henry Bryant (1885-1955) married Priscilla Jane Horton. Luke Bryant, Jay Bryant, Charles Bryant, and Belle Bryant who married a Floyd. Thanks. Margie MBP@cox.rr.com

Hello, Here are my families in Marshall Co. Most of them have proved fairly difficult to research so any help would be greatly appreciated! SLATON 1. Wade Hampton Slaton b. c.1801 in SC. d. aft. 1860 in Marshall Co., AL. Probably the grandson of George Slaton of Jackson Co., GA (d. 1838) through either his son Uriah or his son Wade. m. to: Mary Tucker b. 27 Feb 1803 in SC. d. 6 Aug 1870 in Marshall Co., AL Children: 1. Sarah. b. 5 Sep 1822 in SC. 2. Wade Hampton Jr. (1823 - 1902) 3. John (1826 - aft. 1870) 4. Willis Street (1829 - 1912) 5. Mary Ann C. (1832 - ?) 6. Martha Jane (1835 - ?) 7. William D. (1836 - ?) 8. Nancy Ann (1839 - ?) 9. Richard Banks (1840 - ?) 10. Uriah (see 2. below) 11. Elizabeth (1845 - ?) 12. Amanda (1848 - ?) 2. Uriah Slaton b. 1 Feb 1842 in GA. d. aft. 1880 in Marshall Co., AL. m. (1) 28 Feb 1861 in Marshall Co., AL to: Margaret Louise Frazier, dau. of Levi Frazier (see below) b. c.1844 in AL. d. aft. 1880 in Marshall Co., AL. They divorced ca. 1870-73. Children: 1. William Riley Slaton. b. Jan 1866 in AL. m. three times, (2) 27 Aug 1895 in AR to Martha Cagle by whom he had three children. d. 13 Mar 1916 in Weleetka, Okfuskee Co., OK. Due to unfortunate occurences in Marshall Co. in 1890 he went by the name of Riley Williams throughout most of his life. 2. Richard Lee Slaton. b. c.1869 in AL. m. Lucy McClendan. Said to have gone to Arkansas. ------------------------------------------------------------ FRAZIER Levi C. Frazier b. c.1819 in TN. d. 31 Oct 1888 in Marshall Co., AL. bu. Shoal Creek Cem., Marshall Co., AL. Levi was, I believe, connected with the Frazier family of Warren Co., TN & the surrounding area. He might be a son of Charles & Delila Frazier of Jackson Co., AL who belonged to this group. m. 26 Oct 1840 in Franklin Co., TN to: Rhoda Ann Minnix b. c.1823 in KY. She m. (1) Robert L. Dunkard on 21 Nov 1838 in Marshall Co., AL. His fate is unknown. Children: 1. William Riley. b. c.1842 in AL. m. 13 Feb 1870 in Marshall Co. to Hester Ann Corbin. 2. Margaret Louisa (see above) 3. Levi. b. c.1845 in AL. 4. Mary E. b. c.1847 in AL. 5. Nancy Jane. b. c.1850 in AL. 6. Melvina. b. c.1852 in AL. 7. Hiram. b. c.1854 in AL. 8. John R. b. c.1857 in AL. m. 5 Feb 1879 in Marshall Co. to M. Jane Hall. 9. Thomas Nathaniel (this may be a grandson per some accounts). b. c.1860 in AL. 10. Victoria. b. c.1864 in AL. m. 5 Jan 1882 in Marshall Co. to James A. Burt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ MINNIX Abner Minnix b. c.1800 poss. in TN or KY or VA d. bet. 1850-60, said to have been murdered by thieves on a riverboat. He was the son of Charles & Rachel Minnix of Franklin Co., VA. m. 25 Aug 1820 in Garrard Co., KY to: Hannah Renfro b. c.1796-1802 poss. in TN or KY I'd be very interested in finding out anything about her ancestry. Children: 1. Rhoda Ann (see above). 2. Jemima. b. c.1833 in AL. m. John Sloan. 3. John. b. c.1836 in AL. 4. William H. b. c.1839 in AL. There were probably more children than this. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- This concludes the listing of all my Marshall Co. families. I'd love to get in contact with any cousins on the list! Sincerely, Kelsey J. Williams

I'm still searching for info on James and Nancy Chambers BELLEW, who were married in 1860 in St. Clair County, AL. In 1862, their son, Roland Harvey BELLEW was born in Etowah County, AL. Well, in 1870 Roland was living with his grandparents, Joseph and Winnie Chambers in Etowah County, AL. What happened to James and Nancy? Any clues would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Kim and list here is my sad story. And btw Kim limiting the Surnames to 3 works out well for my misbegotten family(grin). I have only found 3 surnames in my families here and unfortunely very few male ancestors who showed up for the arrival of the new additions to the family (sigh)). See my Genealogy report below. Btw Kim there were Ivey families living near My Lafarlett/Patterson family on Paint Rock. I noticed that they were also in Sevier County Tn where the above family came from in 1847-8. Descendants of Bright Generation No. 1 1. BRIGHT1 He married RACHEL 1830, . She was born 1785 in Ga. Notes for BRIGHT: Rowlin from 1840 Census may have been the husband of Sarah. Who is James H. from land grant records??? Notes for RACHEL: Much of the order of this family is conjuncture, They are living together during the 1850 Census. Rachel (Sr.) is dead by this time and I believe she is the mother of the Bright's we find in Marshall county in 1850,but have yet to prove the link with the Indian heritage and the seemingly disregard for the institute of marriage it certainly gives me a headache! Possible Children of BRIGHT and RACHEL are: i. Sarah Turner (probably wife of Rollin Bright) ii. MARY (POLLY) BRIGHT, b. 1812. iii. NATHAN BRIGHT, b. 1820, Ga. *. iv. RACHEL BRIGHT, b. 1832, Ga.(mine) v. MARION FRANCES BRIGHT, b. 1833, Guntersville, Al. Notes for MARION FRANCES BRIGHT: moved to TN and then to Mo vi. REUBEN CHAPMAN BRIGHT, b. 1835.(think he is son of above Sarah and Rollin Bright) Generation No. 2 2. RACHEL2 BRIGHT (BRIGHT1) was born 1832 in Ga. Notes for RACHEL BRIGHT: Rachel never married and Bright is her maiden name. This family is a real puzzle. She owned property from her father or grandfather ? She also was able to have hired help help on the 1870 Census.(windered if he might have been father of her children but no proof). She educated her son as a teacher. How in the world did she do it in the time period she lived? She also said her father was born in England and this is certainly the Bright family from Ga and NC. She was living with Sarah Bright and Henry Turner in 1850. She was also preganet with her first child which she named Sarah. Much of this is presumed information for the great part, This family was Cherokee and may have been married in the Indian manner. Which allows for marriage and divorce at the discretion of both parties. What is know is that several sources(descendants of various members of family) say that Sarah (the elder) and Rachel were Cherokee, one source said Sarah spoke no English but have nothing to prove t! hat claim. What is know is that Some of the Brights went to Indian Territory during the removal, and other remained and hide on Look Out Mountain until the soldiers left. Marion Frances Rachel's brother went to Indian Territory in the l880's to visit or stay with his cousin's the Wilson's he had with him his younger children his wife recently dying. He had a couple grown children who stayed in Al. While he was there he died the children were raised by an Indian family. Because of the few records left.. mostly land records, there is quite a bit of unknown information on this family. Children of RACHEL BRIGHT are: i. SARAH ANN3 BRIGHT, b. 1850, Guntersville, Al. ii. WILLIAM W BRIGHT, b. 1856, Guntersville, Al. 3. iii. JOHN L BRIGHT, b. February 14, 1861, Guntersville, Al; d. October 26, 1926, Stanford, TX. iv. ELIZABETH BRIGHT, b. 1867, Guntersville, Al. v. LUCINDA BRIGHT, b. 1869, Guntersville, Al; m. MURRY. Generation No. 3 3. JOHN L3 BRIGHT (RACHEL2, BRIGHT1) was born February 14, 1861 in Guntersville, Al, and died October 26, 1926 in Stanford, TX. He married MARY KATE LAFARLETT August 07, 1887 in Guntersville, Al, stepdaughter of HENRY WILLIAMS and natural daughter of SARAH LA FARLETT. She was born September 20, 1865 in Guntersville, Al, and died November 09, 1937 in Stanford, TX. More About JOHN L BRIGHT: Fact 1: Stanford, TX Notes for MARY KATE LAFARLETT: There is a story the Sarah(Mollie's mother) was raped during the last year of the Civil War, and this could be true Gunntersville was a hotbed during this period with frequent raids on the town and Civilians. It was burned more than once and there is documention of many of the citizens being injured. At any rate she gave birth to my greatgrandmother without the blessings of any church or civil authority. I was told by an older relative this story. There were several instances of fatherless families in this family am not too sure what to believe, however giving her the benefit of the doubt the others had several children before marriage(if they bothered at all) and she only had Mary before she married Henry Williams with whom she had a large family. Children of JOHN BRIGHT and MARY LAFARLETT are: 4. i. LILLIE GOLDEN4 BRIGHT, b. July 24, 1888, Guntersville, Marshall, Al; d. January 12, 1958, Roswell, NM. ii. MAYBELL MINNIE, b. May 20, 1890, Guntersville, Al. iii. MARVIN BRIGHT, b. March 22, 1893, Guntersville, Al. iv. AGNES ESTHER BRIGHT, b. June 13, 1895, TX. v. WILLIAM EMIT BRIGHT, b. February 12, 1898, TX. vi. SARAH DAISY BRIGHT, b. May 19, 1901, TX. Descendants of George Lafollett Generation No. 1 1. GEORGE1 LAFOLLETT was born 1776-1796. He married ELIZABETH GANN. She was born 1793 in Jonesborough Washington Co TN, and died before1887 in Sevier Co TN. Child of GEORGE LAFOLLETT and ELIZABETH (GANN) is: 2. i. JEREMIAH2 LA FARLETT, b. 1813, TN; d. Abt. 1858, Marshall Co, AL.(they has severa other children, however this is my line) Generation No. 2 2. JEREMIAH2 LA FARLETT (GEORGE1 LAFOLLETT) was born 1813 in TN, and died Abt. 1858 in Marshall Co, AL. He married PRICILLIA PATTERSON Abt. 1845 in Sevier Co TN, daughter of PATTERSON.Jeremiah has a serioud falling out with his parents possible because of his marriage to Pricillia who was Cherokee. At any rate he left Sevier County and took his family to Marshall County Al and changed the spelling of his name to Lafarlett. She was born 1820 in TN, and died Aft. 1880 in Marshall Co, AL. Children of JEREMIAH LA FARLETT and PRICILLIA PATTERSON are: i. ALMEDA3. ii. MARTHA LAFARLETT. iii. MARY LA FARLETT. iv. JAMES HENRY LA FARLETT. 3. v. SARAH ANN LA FARLETT, b. 1849, Al. Generation No. 3 3. SARAH ANN3 LA FARLETT (JEREMIAH2, GEORGE1 LAFOLLETT) was born 1849 in Al. She married HENRY WILLIAMS 1869 in Guntersville, Al. He was born 1851 in TN. Notes for SARAH ANN LA FARLETT: May be relative of Wm Golden appears in 1850 Marshall Co Al Notes for HENRY WILLIAMS: Henry adopted Mollie when he married Sarah. Sarah was raped when she was 14 and had Mollie. Children of SARAH LA FARLETT and HENRY WILLIAMS are: 4. i. MARY KATE4 LAFARLETT, b. September 20, 1865, Guntersville, Al; d. November 09, 1937, Stanford, TX. ii. LUCINDA WILLIAMS, b. 1870, Guntersville, Al. iii. LINDA P WILLIAMS, b. 1873, Guntersville, Al. iv. JOHN M WILLIAMS, b. 1875, Guntersville, Al. v. BELL IDA, b. 1877, Guntersville, Al. vi. JAMES E WILLIAMS, b. February 21, 1880, Guntersville, Al. Generation No. 4 4. MARY KATE4 LAFARLETT (SARAH ANN3 LA FARLETT, JEREMIAH2, GEORGE1 LAFOLLETT) was born September 20, 1865 in Guntersville, Al, and died November 09, 1937 in Stanford, TX. She married JOHN L BRIGHT August 07, 1887 in Guntersville, Al, son of RACHEL BRIGHT. He was born February 14, 1861 in Guntersville, Al, and died October 26, 1926 in Stanford, TX. More About JOHN L BRIGHT: Fact 1: Stanford, TX Children of MARY LAFARLETT and JOHN BRIGHT are: i. LILLIE GOLDEN5 BRIGHT, b. July 24, 1888, Guntersville, Marshall, Al; d. January 12, 1958, Roswell, NM; m. (1) OSCAR POUNDERS, 1905; m. (2) ELIJAH LEE BELLAH, December 13, 1913, Waco, McLennon, TX; b. August 01, 1872, Randolph, Al; d. October 19, 1932, Gotobo, Ok. Notes for LILLIE GOLDEN BRIGHT: She was married 1st to Frank Alred he died from an attack of appendicitis, then she married Oscar Pounders who was Hazel and Mae's father. He died from kidney disease.Notes for OSCAR POUNDERS: he died from appendicitis when Hazel and May were very small. Notes for ELIJAH LEE BELLAH: Wrote a column for the Biweekly Farm Report published in Dallas TX he met Lillie through the column. After the death of his first wife Ida Evans he stopped writing for a while. When he went back to the column he ask for letters from readers that remembered his column. Lille a widow with two small children answered the request they began a correspondence that lasted for a year. They had never met in person when Lee proposed, however they had exchanged pictures. She was living in Hillsboro with her parents he had her met him at the train station and they went to Waco and got married. Romantic, Huh? More About ELIJAH LEE BELLAH: Fact 1: Gotobo, Ok ii. MAYBELL MINNIE, b. May 20, 1890, Guntersville, Al. iii. MARVIN BRIGHT, b. March 22, 1893, Guntersville, Al. iv. AGNES ESTHER BRIGHT, b. June 13, 1895, TX. v. WILLIAM EMIT BRIGHT, b. February 12, 1898, TX. vi. SARAH DAISY BRIGHT, b. May 19, 1901, TX.