Anna Lewis and Andrew Lambert are buried in this cemetery. My relatives live near this cemetery and I have visited it twice. If I can be of assistance please let me know. Betty

Does anyone know how many counties in Southern Alabama were affected by this 1858 Yellow Fever Epidemic? Carol Forney

Hi Freda, Thanks for the info. My 4g-grandfather, Jacob Stabler lived in Claiborne. He supposedly died there in 1844, but we cannot find a grave. His son, James Guthral, settled in the McKinleys area. His son, Malachi settled in Suggsville in Clarke County. My great-grandfather, Fletcher DeLoach Stabler, lived with his grandfather in McKinleys per the 1880 census. I am still looking for James' grave also. He was married to Nancy Jane Presnall. She was the daughter of Elijah Presnall whose family owned Silver Creek Plantation and Presnall's Landing in Clarke County. When did Claiborne dry up and disappear? What is left there? Barbara ----- Original Message ----- From: "Freda Noble" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [ALMONROE-L] 1858 Yellow Fever epidemic? > Barbara, I grew up in Monroeville, a few miles from Claiborne and the > Alabama River. We would often go down to the river on Sunday afternoons > for picnics. At that time, we could walk around the area where Claiborne > had been located and see the city blocks outlined. We also would visit > the large Jewish cemetery. I don't know any dates to give you, but many > people died from yellow fever and everyone else moved away from the town. > According to my parents, Claiborne was once a very busy city at one time. > I think the tracks for the pulleys that lowered the cotton bales to the > steam boats below in the river can still be seen. Hopefully, someone on > this Board will know of a good history book that will give the details. > Freda > Researching my USA Southern families: Rober(t)son, Blakely, Wright, > Solomon, Godbold, Sills, Thornton, Regan, Sims, Jones, Riley, Boles > > On Aug 7, 2006, at 2:57 PM, Barbara Daniels wrote: > >> Do you know more about this? Several lines of my family lived in >> Claiborne during this time. >> ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> >> To: <[email protected]> >> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:29 PM >> Subject: Re: [ALMONROE-L] 1858 Yellow Fever epidemic? >> >> >> >>> I've been told that some families moved away from Claiborne >>> (and the river) because of yellow fever. Seems my Medlocks relocated >>> from there to Perdue Hill. >>> Emma in NM >>> >>> >>> ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== >>> **** "Genealogy - where you confuse the dead and irritate the living." >>> Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe >>> Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] >>> >> >> >> ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== >> **** You know you are taking genealogy too seriously when your house >> leans slightly toward the side where your genealogical records are >> stored! >> Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe >> Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] >> >> > > > ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== > ****When an old person dies ... it's like a library burning to the ground. > Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe > Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Lambert,Lewis,Sawyer,Powell,Brown, Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HU.2ADI/1645.1.1 Message Board Post: Thanks,I'm not sure if Anna Lewis is buried here or not but Andrew Lambert is also said to be here.

Do you know more about this? Several lines of my family lived in Claiborne during this time. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:29 PM Subject: Re: [ALMONROE-L] 1858 Yellow Fever epidemic? > I've been told that some families moved away from Claiborne > (and the river) because of yellow fever. Seems my Medlocks relocated > from there to Perdue Hill. > Emma in NM > > > ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== > **** "Genealogy - where you confuse the dead and irritate the living." > Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe > Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] >

I've been told that some families moved away from Claiborne (and the river) because of yellow fever. Seems my Medlocks relocated from there to Perdue Hill. Emma in NM

Barbara, I grew up in Monroeville, a few miles from Claiborne and the Alabama River. We would often go down to the river on Sunday afternoons for picnics. At that time, we could walk around the area where Claiborne had been located and see the city blocks outlined. We also would visit the large Jewish cemetery. I don't know any dates to give you, but many people died from yellow fever and everyone else moved away from the town. According to my parents, Claiborne was once a very busy city at one time. I think the tracks for the pulleys that lowered the cotton bales to the steam boats below in the river can still be seen. Hopefully, someone on this Board will know of a good history book that will give the details. Freda Researching my USA Southern families: Rober(t)son, Blakely, Wright, Solomon, Godbold, Sills, Thornton, Regan, Sims, Jones, Riley, Boles On Aug 7, 2006, at 2:57 PM, Barbara Daniels wrote: > Do you know more about this? Several lines of my family lived in > Claiborne during this time. > ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 3:29 PM > Subject: Re: [ALMONROE-L] 1858 Yellow Fever epidemic? > > > >> I've been told that some families moved away from Claiborne >> (and the river) because of yellow fever. Seems my Medlocks relocated >> from there to Perdue Hill. >> Emma in NM >> >> >> ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== >> **** "Genealogy - where you confuse the dead and irritate the >> living." >> Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe >> Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] >> > > > ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== > **** You know you are taking genealogy too seriously when your > house leans slightly toward the side where your genealogical > records are stored! > Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe > Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] > >

Amy, That parcel description Township 8N, Range 11E, Section 15, appears that it will be in what is now Conecuh County. As a matter of fact, the area is known as "Deans", and is named such on many maps of the area. This is the extreme northern tip of Conecuh County that fits in between Monroe County to the west and Butler County to the east. Look for the intersection of County Highways 29 and 33. http://alabamamaps.ua.edu/historicalmaps/counties/conecuh.html Joe C. Sanders [email protected] Master Image, Inc. 205-871-8781 office 205-222-8822 cell -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of [email protected] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 1:49 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ALMONROE-L] Finding parcel of land based on meridian, etc? 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/HU.2ADI/1648 Message Board Post: My ancestor purchased land and as usual the purchase is reflected as a meridian, a township, etc. I've looked around for a map of Alabama with the meridians and townships shown, to no avail. I believe this to be in Monroe County; can anyone confirm? Thank you, Amy Rupp (information follows) Name: THOMAS DEENS Date: 01 02 1843 Location: AL, Document #: 35434 Serial #: AL1830__.144 Sale Type: CASH ENTRY SALE Acres: 39.9250 Meridian or Watershed: ST STEPHENS Parcel: Township 8N, Range 11E, Section 15 ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== ****Do you have information that could be added to the Monroe County, ALGenWeb Site? Email Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected]

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/HU.2ADI/1649 Message Board Post: I have read elsewhere about a Monroe County family decimated by yellow fever in this year and suspect the same may have happened to mine. Anyone have references to back this up? Thank you, Amy Rupp.

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/HU.2ADI/1648 Message Board Post: My ancestor purchased land and as usual the purchase is reflected as a meridian, a township, etc. I've looked around for a map of Alabama with the meridians and townships shown, to no avail. I believe this to be in Monroe County; can anyone confirm? Thank you, Amy Rupp (information follows) Name: THOMAS DEENS Date: 01 02 1843 Location: AL, Document #: 35434 Serial #: AL1830__.144 Sale Type: CASH ENTRY SALE Acres: 39.9250 Meridian or Watershed: ST STEPHENS Parcel: Township 8N, Range 11E, Section 15

I would like to correspond with anyone who is related to Martha Eveline Byrd Ingram and/or George W. Ingram. George was the son of Isaac Ingram and Mary Jane Sills Robertson Ingram. Mary Jane is my gggrandmother. She was first married to Tyre Robertson, who died young. I have two more children listed for George Henry and Martha Eveline...W.L. and G.C. George Henry married Maggie C. Unknown after Martha Eveline died in 1912 in Georgiana, Butler County, Al. Were W.L. and G.C. their children? Any info will be greatly appreciated. Freda Martha Eveline Byrd. Born Aug 1853 in Old Texas, AL. Buried in Bethleham Cem., AL. She married George W. Ingram, 1 Mar 1867 in Monroe Co., AL. Born Jun 1849. Died in Montgomery, AL. They had the following children: 62 i. Luther J. Ingram 63 ii. Stephen C. Ingram 64 iii. Lou Ella Ingram 65 iv. Martha A. Ingram 66 v. Zollie T. Ingram 67 vi. Cleveland Ingram 68 vii. Betty Ingram 69 viii. Chester Ingram Researching my USA Southern families: Rober(t)son, Blakely, Wright, Solomon, Godbold, Sills, Thornton, Regan, Sims, Jones, Riley, Boles

Hi Freda, I don't have Amanda's information but I do have a James Wright Groom, b. 4/3/1832, m. Mary Crawford, d. 5/30/1905, buried Magnolia Cemetery, Mobile, AL . He is the son of Charles Groom and his second wife, Susan Simmons. There must have been a strong connection between the Groom-Wright family. Is it foggy over there yet? Grant ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Freda Noble <[email protected]> Date: Aug 4, 2006 2:45 PM Subject: [ALMONROE-L] Groom, King, Wright, Brantley????? To: [email protected] Does anyone know the names of the parents of Amanda L. Wright who married Conrad Brantley in 1893? Amanda had a sister named "Irene." Conrad and Amanda had at least two sons, Clarence Donald and Charles Groom. And, one more....Queen Victoria King? Queen was born 5 July 1882, and died 19 August 1884. I have her as the daughter of Mammie and Rebecca Ellen King. Was Rebecca Ellen a Wright or Solomon. It seems that the people buried in the Solomon Cemetery are related by birth or marriage to the Wright, Roberson, Solomon and Sills families. Help!!! Freda Researching my USA Southern families: Rober(t)son, Blakely, Wright, Solomon, Godbold, Sills, Thornton, Regan, Sims, Jones, Riley, Boles ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== ****Do you have information that could be added to the Monroe County, ALGenWeb Site? Email Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected]

More questions about people buried in the Solomon Cemetery, Monroe County, Al. W. H. Burkett is buried close to Elizabeth Alice Mooney Solomon. Who is this W. H. Burkett? I have a William H. Burkett married to Mary Reeves and a William Henry Burkett married to Mary H. Polly Franklin. Are they related? If so, how? Was Minnie Linnie Bailey married to Emmett Ezell Evers as well as Robert Leonard Evers? Who were Minnie's parents? Robert is buried in the Solomon Cemetery. A. L. McCay, born 19 October 1894, died 29 Sept, 1912. Should this be "McCoy" or "McCaw?" Who is A. L. MCCAy or McCaw?. Has a pretty marble marker, marked "Gone but not forgotten." Thank you. Freda

James H. Remley is buried in the Solomon Cemetery, born 12 Dec, 1847, died 24 Sept. 1898, He married Mary Margaret Molly Wright in 1880. James is the son of Michael and Mary Remley. Does anyone have the names of Mary Remley's parents? Thank you. Freda

Does anyone know who were the parents of J. W. Ingram, who is buried in the Solomon Cemetery. I have his birthdate as 23 April 1882, death date 4 September, 1905. Is this the husband of Susan Arvilla Wright? I have Susan Arvilla married to John William Oswalt (?) Ingram. She is the dauther of Leonard Cade Wright and Frances Elizabeth Temper Stinson Wright. Any info will be appreciated. I have data on these families to share. Freda

Hi! In a recent survey of the Solomon Cemetery, Martha Ellen Ingram, wife of R.C. Pettis, born 10 June 1859, died August 19, 1899, is listed on the first row of graves. Does anyone have info on this couple? I have a Martha Emma Kathryn Ingram, daughter of Isaac Ingram and Mary Jane Sills Ingram, born on the same date, 10 June 1859, but I have Martha Emma married to james Wesley Booker. Any info on Martha Ellen and R. C. Pettis will be appreciated. Freda Researching my USA Southern families: Rober(t)son, Blakely, Wright, Solomon, Godbold, Sills, Thornton, Regan, Sims, Jones, Riley, Boles

Does anyone know the names of the parents of Amanda L. Wright who married Conrad Brantley in 1893? Amanda had a sister named "Irene." Conrad and Amanda had at least two sons, Clarence Donald and Charles Groom. And, one more....Queen Victoria King? Queen was born 5 July 1882, and died 19 August 1884. I have her as the daughter of Mammie and Rebecca Ellen King. Was Rebecca Ellen a Wright or Solomon. It seems that the people buried in the Solomon Cemetery are related by birth or marriage to the Wright, Roberson, Solomon and Sills families. Help!!! Freda Researching my USA Southern families: Rober(t)son, Blakely, Wright, Solomon, Godbold, Sills, Thornton, Regan, Sims, Jones, Riley, Boles

Mary Brantley's book "Early Settlers Along the Old Federal Road in Monroe and Conecuh Counties, AL": 1850 census of Monroe County - William Booker, Sr. born 1794 in NC, wife Sarah also born 1794 NC. Two children at that time at home were Garrett born 1832 and Green Bery born 1837 in AL. Another Booker family listed was William (probably son of Wm. Sr.) born 1815 in NC and wife Martha born 1819 in AL. Their children listed were James M. b 1839; John J. b 1842; Mark H. b 1843; Sarah H. E. b 1845; Willis F. b 1847 & Mary M. b 1849. ----- Original Message ----- From: <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 5:03 PM Subject: [ALMONROE-L] Booker family > 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/HU.2ADI/1646 > > Message Board Post: > > Looking for information on these Bookers of Monroe or Conecuh County: > Willis (1793-1866); Melton Greenberry (1837-1864); Willis Napoleon > (1860-1906); John Ural (1893-1928). > > > ==== ALMONROE Mailing List ==== > ****If your new to the list or you haven't introduced yourself, please do. > We are all eager to share and learn about our Monroe County, Alabama > Ancestors. > Monroe County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~almonroe > Listowner Carolyn Golowka at [email protected] > > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: CHISHOLM Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/HU.2ADI/1634.2.1 Message Board Post: Anne, thank so much for you info! Yes, I know how far I can go on the net..and my daughter and I have gone to Monroe several times and searched..but I knew the information (additional) had to be out there somewhere..it was just a matter of knowing where to look..and you have given me some good sources. I promise you that I will follow up on them..again, THANK YOU!

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/HU.2ADI/1634.2 Message Board Post: Donna (and others researching pre-1830 Monroe County records), Keep in mind that hundreds of TERRITORIAL records exist covering this area of Alabama -- before 1819 (and statehood) as the "Alabama Territory," and before 1817 as the "Mississippi Territory." Public records were maintained in the territorial capitals and land offices. Many records covering early Alabama, for instance, are found in Milledgeville, Georgia. The state archives in Montgomery has microfilmed many of these early territorial records and made them available to researchers, and some territorial records have been published in book or electronic format. The archives has a research service for a fee (check their web site), if you aren't able to visit the reference rooms in person. They also maintain a list of professional researchers who can help you. Also, although the Monroe County courthouse burned like many others, newspapers still covered the area before and after the 1830s. Monroe County was a HUGE area in the early days of Alabama settlement, not the cut-down county we know today. And, it was on a major immigration and transportation route: the Federal Road. Things that happened in Monroe County were important to people all over the state. Cahawba (Dallas County) was Alabama's first state capital, and its newspapers published information about early residents all over the state. General "local" news was sparse and the news editors' political opinions were prominent, but legal notices were highlights for readers -- what persons had died and had estates being probated, who was going bankrupt, etc. Montgomery became the capital in 1846, and its newspapers correspondingly had the same type of legal notices. You might find Monroe County families mentioned in any of those sources. Michael Kelsey's Alabama newspaper extract books have interesting mentions of people, events, court proceedings, etc. in the Monroe-Conecuh-Butler-Wilcox-Dallas County region. Larry Caver's newspaper books (Montgomery Co., Autauga Co., etc.) also have various mentions of Monroe County. Even a small book like "Butler County Obituaries" (available from The Butler County Historical & Genealogical Society) includes people in neighboring Monroe County. Additionally, Alabama Supreme Court cases covered residents all over the state from 1819-on. Same results: there are mentions of Monroe County names and events that might otherwise have been lost. So, regardless of any particular courthouse burning, there's a wealth of information available if you do a bit more research than just on the Internet. Good luck with your Monroe County (and Alabama Territory, and Mississippi Territory) research -- Regards, Annie Crenshaw