Does anyone on this list have any information about the parents or siblings of Bartholomew S. Skates (or Skaats)? He owned the B. S. Skates & Co. foundry (AKA Mobile Foundry) on State St., according to Mobile city directories between 1844 and 1859. The 1870 census shows he was employed as a machinist by the M. & O. railroad. I would also like to know whether any personnel listings of this railroad still exist. Thanks, Dave

I am seeking information about the family and descendants of Gladys Evans Mock, (1903-?), who was married to Willie Gayus Mock. I know that she resided in Mobile, AL for at least the years of 1937 to 1970. Can anyone help me out? Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I might track down some more information about Gladys and her descendants? Marianne Ryan.

Does anybody have any information regarding ships or passenger lists from either of these locations? Thanks, Ginny

MOBILE GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY PRESENTS ALL-DAY SEMINAR FOR 37TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION -- FEBRUARY 13, 1999 To celebrate its 37th Anniversary, the Mobile Genealogical Society will present the Heritage Quest Road Show on Saturday, February 13, 1999. This event will take place at the society's headquarters -- the old St. Joan of Arc School located at the corner of Elmira Street and South Ann Street in Mobile, Alabama. If you have Internet access, an interactive map to this location can be found at http://www.siteone.com/clubs/mgs/map.htm Leland K. Meitzler, professional genealogist, founder and executive editor of Heritage Quest Magazine will be the presenter. Mr. Meitzler will speak on three topics during the day-long event. “Locating Your Ancestor’s Family When All You Know Is The State!” covers a broad variety of statewide, as well as, nationwide indexes that will allow one to locate a family. Also discussed under this topic is how to locate someone with an extremely common name. The second topic, “Your Ancestor Was Not Destroyed In The Courthouse Fire!” deals with substituting records to take the place of documents destroyed in fires, floods, etc. The third topic, “Advanced Use of State & Federal Census Records” includes the historical aspects of the various censuses that directly affect the researcher. Discussed will be a wide variety of census information, census copies, indexes, special schedules and where to locate the information. The day will conclude with a question-and-answer session. The “Road Show” will also include an opportunity for shopping! On hand will be a display of hundreds of titles of books (including genealogical guidebooks), computer programs (including virtually all the CD-ROMs currently available to genealogists), as well as, miscellaneous genealogical supplies (forms, charts, etc.). Also available will be a large selection of historic maps of the various United States and European countries. This huge display will allow genealogists to see the product before they buy. Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. and the seminar begins at 9:00 a.m. Lunch will be an on-site potluck covered-dish affair. The fee is $35 per person for MGS members, $40 for non-members, and $15 for each additional immediate family member (residing at the same address!) attending. This fee pays for the seminar AND a years subscription to the bimonthly Heritage Quest Magazine (6 issues - a $28 value by itself). Each family will also receive 3 queries in the magazine. The total value of the package is over $60.00. Many door prizes will be given away during the program. To register by mail, send your check to Mobile Genealogical Society, P.O. Box 6224, Mobile, AL 36660-6224. Be sure to include the name, address, phone number and email address of each person attending plus up to 10 surnames that you are researching. Registrations that are received by February 6th will have their names and surnames included in the program booklet. If you have questions, you can contact Jackie Hines by phone at (334) 653-8305 or by email at <[email protected]>. You can reach MGS by phone at (334) 432-MGS-4, by email at <[email protected]> and on the Internet at http://www.siteone.com/clubs/mgs

Looking for information on Alice A. Gear who was born in Mobile County on April 28, 1851. Does anyone have any resources they would be willing to check for a Gear family in Mobile during this period of time? Thank you, Ginny Walker English . 1 ALICE A.1 GEAR was born April 28, 1851 in Mobile County, Alabama, and died March 19, 1935 in Laurel, Jones County, Mississippi. She married JOSEPH ALLEN HURST December 28, 1880, son of William Hurst and Mary Steinwinder.

Jan Garland indicated some interest in Mobile about the time her STOCKING ancestors lived there in the 1830s. I have found the city directories to be a fascinating reference. Some libraries have them on microfiche. In addition to listing heads of households with their occupations, many editions have writeups of different topics. Some even have early advertisements. Altogether, they show that Mobile was a pretty sophisticated place - perhaps more than most towns its size in that era. It's well worth the time spent for a better understanding of ordinary life there. Dave

Hi Looking for info on Jonathan Stocking, b. 1797 in NY, who was mayor of Mobile in the 1830's, and died in 1835. I have all his family in NY and CT going back to England, but would like to find some info on what was happening in Mobile at the time he and his family were living there, politics etc., and how he died. Also--and especially--looking for info on Keziah Elizabeth Beard, his wife, b. 1805, and her parents. She was supposedly b. in "Macon" (no state given). She and Jonathan were married in 1823 in Blakeley, Baldwin Co., AL and then moved, before 1830, to Mobile. I have no info on her parents, but her father's name may have been Henry. This is a major brick wall for me. Thanks for any and all info. Jan Garland Oceanside CA

I'm looking for any relation to Alice A. Gear who was born 28 April 1851 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL Been looking for this Gear family for a long time and just got an email saying that their "source" thought she was born in Mobile. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. Ginny Walker English

Hi I am looking for info on Christian/Christianne Bullard---I have also heard that she may have been called Christine Bullock. She was named for Pass Christian, MS and married James Irving Williams---lived in Mobile Co. Any info on her? Children were: Lewis Lee Williams 1889 James Paul 1896 Arthur Ray 1893 Kate ca 1891 Shirley/Shelly 1898 Anything on any of these people? Thanks Kathy in SC

I am looking for information on James Burns and the Halligan family. James was born in the early 1800's in Ireland. I believe he came to Mobile around 1836. He married Mary (who was from England) around 1838. James and Mary had six children: John, Robert, Alice, Mary, Catherine Ann, and James, Jr. Alice Burns married my great grandfather, John Patrick Halligan (b. in Ireland in 1833) in 1865. They had five children (Edmund Byrne, Robert Lee, Maggie, Josephine, and Albert Sidney). Edmund died as an infant. John Patrick designed and built the torpedo boat, the "St. Patrick" during the Civil War. In the early 1880's, things got tough for the Halligan family, and John Patrick left his family to go to New Orleans to find work. He died there in 1881 at the age of 48. Two years later, his wife, Alice died, leaving their four children orphaned. I believe that Maggie and Josephine were sent back to Ireland, and Robert and Albert were taken in by the Burns family. Several years later, Robert died, leaving Albert Sidney the only Halligan (that I know of) left. I am looking for any related Burns descendant that might be able to fill in the missing pieces on the Halligan and Burns families. Thanks, Mary in Houston, TX

Am looking for info on the family of George Isaac Brown b. 1815 in MA and Lydia Drury Turner also b. 1822 in MA. They were m. Aug. 23, 1838 in Mobile and had children, all born in Mobile: Ella Brown b abt. 1842 m. 1869 Daniel E. Smith in Spring Hill, AL Hinman Brown (m) b 1846 Eve/Eva Brown b abt. 1848 George I. Brown Jr. b abt 1850 Bertha Brown b 1852 Amy Brown b 1856 Anyone know of these people? Thanks for any help. Barbara Benjamin Hanson, MA ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

I am looking for the William LOCKLER family who came to Mobile from Jackson Co, MS in the mid-1860's. Also looking for any other Locklers and the WALL family. Mary Ellen Wall was married to John Thomas Lockler. Her parents were John & Ellen Wall. Her brothers were William, Michael & Daniel. Would appreciate any help and will be glad to share what I have. Thank you, Liz May 1 William Lockler b: Abt. 1821 South Carolina d: Abt. 1875 Mobile, AL . +Elizabeth b: Abt. 1823 Marion, AL d: July 21, 1878 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL ...... 2 Frances Lockler b: Abt. 1845 Mississippi ...... 2 Martha Lockler b: Abt. 1847 Mississippi ...... 2 William A Lockler b: Abt. 1851 Mississippi .......... +Carrie V Mahler .............. 3 Mary Louise Lockler b: November 14, 1876 Alabama .................. +David Nathan .............. 3 Lillie Estelle Lockler b: October 27, 1878 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL d: November 01, 1878 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL .............. 3 William Edward Lockler b: January 26, 1880 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL d: July 13, 1935 .................. +Emma Louise Brown b: Abt. 1880 d: March 10, 1962 Mobile, AL .............. 3 Charles Everett Lockler b: January 11, 1882 Alabama .............. 3 Carrie Esther Lockler b: November 07, 1885 Alabama .............. 3 Ora Ida Lockler b: January 01, 1888 Alabama .............. 3 Freddie A Lockler b: August 1890 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL d: December 12, 1890 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL .............. 3 Elizabeth Lockler b: December 1890 Alabama .............. 3 Eleanor Aline Lockler b: August 08, 1894 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL d: March 23, 1904 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL ...... 2 Amanda Lockler b: Abt. 1855 Mississippi ...... 2 James R Lockler b: March 17, 1858 Mississippi d: November 11, 1932 .......... +Florence M Watts b: December 04, 1861 d: October 13, 1929 .............. 3 James Thomas Lockler b: January 22, 1881 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL d: April 24, 1912 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL .............. 3 Mary E Lockler b: December 1883 Alabama .............. 3 Robert Edward Lockler b: June 30, 1885 Alabama d: May 07, 1919 Mobile, Mobile Co, AL .............. 3 Florence Gertrude Lockler b: December 05, 1887 Alabama .............. 3 William Henry Lockler b: July 30, 1890 Alabama .............. 3 Frances Ellen Lockler b: January 08, 1893 Alabama .................. +Junus M Hassett .............. 3 Viola Estelle Lockler b: February 26, 1895 Alabama .................. +Tobias J Medicus .............. 3 Male Child Lockler b: May 1898 ...... 2 John Thomas Lockler b: Abt. 1860 Mississippi d: January 04, 1919 Pensacola, Esambia Co, FL .......... +Mary Ellen Wall b: Abt. 1865 d: June 10, 1899 Mobile, AL .............. 3 Joseph Lockler b: Abt. February 13, 1884 Mobile, AL .............. 3 Daniel Lockler b: Abt. May 03, 1886 .............. 3 Mary Elizabeth Lockler b: January 23, 1887 Mobile, AL .................. +William Scott .............. 3 Margaret M Lockler b: April 05, 1889 Mobile, AL d: May 13, 1890 Mobile, AL .............. 3 Thomas Lockler b: March 23, 1891 Mobile, AL d: June 16, 1891 Mobile, AL .............. 3 James E Lockler b: Abt. March 20, 1893 Mobile, AL .................. +Hazel I Cook .............. 3 Thomas Dominic Lockler b: June 04, 1899 Mobile, AL d: September 19, 1984 St. Louis, MO .................. +Lillie May Epperhart b: January 19, 1900 Madison, Illinois d: March 04, 1964 Fulton, MO ...... 2 Margaret Sena Lockler b: May 10, 1862 Mississippi .......... +Freiberg ...... 2 Alice Lockler b: Abt. 1865 Mississippi ...... 2 Mary M Lockler b: Abt. 1868 Mississippi

looking for info on James Irving Williams 1854-1923 he is buried at Cedar Graove Cem. with son AR Williams (Arthur Ray) 1893-1959. James married Christian Bullard but she died in michigan and is buried there. Children: Lewis Lee 1889 RoseAnn Overstreet James Paul 1896 Ruth Deakle Arthur Ray 1893 Helen Kate --proably abt 1891-- 1)Paul Greer 2)Unknown Shirley/Shelly 1898 1)Willie Moons 2) Wm C Syphrit any info on this family. Kathy in SC

Looking for info on Lyons family in Mobile Co in 1860---pg 72 list Austin Lyons 47 butcher Amelia 32 (Amelia Graham) Harriet L 15 Laura 12 Marie 10 William C 8 Margaret 7 Florence 4 Azeline 1 Daughter Alabama was born in 1861. She married James Lawrence Overstreet--this is my husband's line. I am looking for any info on these lines, particuliarly on William C, who i have as the only son. Margaret probably married Christian Sorensen--(he married aunt Mags) and is buried at Union Church Cem. Mobile Co. with his first wife Anna Clausen. Does anyone know anything about them. I found info that Austin Lyons had sister Nancy who married Joseph Graham, brother of Amelia. It is believed their mother was a Batieste/Baptieste. Kathy in SC

Hi. I am looking for the descandants of Uriah Simpson. He had a daughter, Rebbecca SIMPSON, that married a Braddock Collier SMITH and lived in Mobile. The Simpson family lived in Washington Co. for decades in the 1800's. Uriah Married Elizabeth COLESON, or COLT, or COLLINS, in 1841. They raised a family in Washington Co. It is believed that Elizabeth is buried in Mobile Co., But I dont know where, since I am in Texas and cant search through your libraries. Thanks David

Can anyone help me out on this? I am trying to find out where I can obtain a copy of the obituary for Michael McKinsey listed in the Mobile Genealogical Society's publication of "Death Notices 1820 - 1829" as follows: 1822/02/10 McKinsey, Michael Contr. by Lois Dumas Mitchell 1822/02/11 M'Kenzie, Michael Mobile Commercial Register Pg 3 Col 4 I believe his widow was Mary Emeline (Emelite?) who married second, Christopher Yates Fonda. Michael is believed to be the father of my g-g-grandmother Caroline McKinsey Wood. He was a Notary of Public and was in trouble with the authorities concerning his handling of guardianship trusts when he suddenly died. Needless to say, I am quite curious about the particulars of his demise! Caroline had at least one sister, Adella who married Hezekiah Gates. Another possible sister would be Adeline who married Thomas Pierce. Caroline married George Wood who was in the wholesale grocery business in Mobile. He sent his family to live with relatives in NY, sailing around the Horn to SF in 1850 where he began his business ventures anew in Chico CA. The family joined him in CA about 1860. Family tradition says that Caroline spoke fluent French, so I am guessing that her mother was French as her father was Irish and served with Gen. Anthony Wayne.

I'm researching the LEWIS/BAUDREAU lines: Edwin A. LEWIS m. 5 May 1811 Margaret BAUDREAU both lived in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Children (all probably born in Mobile, AL): 1. Alfred E. b. 1812, m. Ann Rebecca FARRINGTON and had nine children. 2. Edward A. b. 1813, m. 2 or 3 times. 3. Elizabeth b. 1816 4. William b. 1818 see below - MY LINE 5. Hypolite b. 1820 6. Tillius Augustol b. 1823 7. Robert 8. Poletia 9. Dephine went to AR m. a BUFORD 10. Mary b. 1830 m. John LORD The LEWIS & BAUDREAU families were prominent families on the Gulf Coast in the early 1800s. William LEWIS b. abt. 1823 in MS d. abt Dec. 1865 in Prairie Co., AR m. Hermina RABBY b. 1830 in MS m. William Lewis on 21 May 1846 in Mobile, Mobile Co., AL Children: 1. Louisa J. b. 1847 AL 2. Margaret A. b. abt 1849 AL d. abt 1901 AR m. Jasper Newton FERGUSON 13 Sep 1869 in Pulaski Co., AR 3. Awasina b. abt 1849 d. bef 1860 4. William b. 1851 AR 5. Francis b. 1865 AR 6. Moriah b. 1856 AR 7. Zachariah b. 1857 AR 8. California b. 1859 AR Is there any chance that we share this line? I would greatly appreciate any assistance. Regards, Mary Ferguson Loher [email protected] SURNAMES: AIKEN, BARTLEY, BASS, BRENT, BROWN, BUDREAU, BULL, BURTLE, BURTON, COUSENS, DURBIN, DOWNS, EKEY, FERGUSON, FULLER, GADDY, GATTON, GAYER/GYER, GEORGE, HATCHER, HAZELETT, HIGGINS, HILL, HOOPER, HOSKINSON, HUGHES, JAMES, JORDAN, LEWIS, LOGSDON, LUCAS, MAPES, MCKNIGHT, MCNAUGHT, MEADOWS, MEE, NEWTON, O’FLYNN, OGDEN, PEARSALL, RABBY, RAY, ROBERTSON, SANDERS, SIMPSON, STOVALL, WELLS, WHERRY, WOODEN

I am seeking info on Louise Jane "Lucy" WILSON, b.19 Aug 1861, Mobile, AL. She married David Phillip BIBY b.20 Jun 1852, and they lived and raised a family in Cinncinati, Washington Co, AR. Any info on parents or siblings of Lucy greatly appreciated. Grace Reynols in CA

Happy New Year to the List! I just wanted to thank all those who have responded to my queries about the Whitaker burial info. I found a copy of the Mobile Gen Society publication in the Sutro Library (SF, CA). Martha's name was not there, so I plan to contact some of the cemeteries directly, as some of you suggested. Dave

Looking for Williams in Tanner Williams, AL in Northwest Mobile Co. I just came from the Williams Cem in Tanner Williams because I was told that James Irivng Williams father was buried there. (James Irving Wms. is buried at Cedar Grove). Does anyone know of anyone buried here at Williams Cem. Families inclde Williams, Smith, Taylor, Brannan, Fowler, Pierce, McCord. Some of these are::: Francis R Williams 1829-1909 Sarah J Williams 1842-1926 Francis Robert Williams 1880-1905 Hilda Inez Williams 1887-1891 Martha ann Williams 1861-1862 Winston Brannan Sarah W Brannan Pauline Byrd Williams 1923-? Charles Herbert Williams 1926-LIVING Frank Anthony Williams Mildred McCord Robert Anthony Smith Emma Victoria Williams 1905-1931 George Lee Williams 1863-1925 Josephine Smith 1868-1954 Hayes Pierce 1898-? Leo Pierce sons of Jas G and Lelia Pierce Julia Williams (married Hachney?) 1933-? does anyone know anything about these families? Kathy in SC