While talking to Mark Lowe of TN little over a month ago...I told him I would pass the word on abt an Alaskan Genealogical Cruise. Sorry..I forgot. But those interested may want to start planning now to attend. It will be May 27 - June 3, 2001 The speakers will be: Helen Leary and John Colletta. The website for more information is: http://www.kytnresearch.com/gencruise/ If there are any of you planning to attend the FGS Conference this week please come by Genealogy Shoppe booths and say hello to me. If any of you need to contact me I will be checking the mailing lists every evening. Have a safe trip if you are attending. Hope all had an enjoyable weekend. Kathy

I believe Albany was the original name for Decatur. Then when Decatur began to expand, the Old Historic District remained Albany for a while and the rest of Decatur was Decatur. Someone correct me if I am wrong. You would need to contact Vital Statistics in Montgomery for a death certificate.

I am searching for Martha GULLEY Thompson b. abt 1853, Limestone Co. AL d/o Thomas & Elizabeth Massey Gulley--moved from Marshall Co. TN to Limestone Co. AL between 1848 and 1853. Don't know what happened to Martha after abt. 1878. Can anyone Help? Thank you. Ann GaJr217@aol.com <><><><><><><><>

I got this information on the Morgan Co tax list..hope this helps your research..Thanks Marilyn! Kathy << Kathy, To the best of my research, Morgan Co. was not organized much before 1818. The only organized Co. before then was Madison Co. in north Al.There are tax records for Madison Co. for the years 1810-1815. All the rest of northern Al. was referred to as the Mississippi Territory.When Morgan Co was organized , the lower part of Madison co. was included, at least the river bend area. There may be tax records for the Mississippi Territory, but I have been unable to find any.I have relied on the AIS Census Report for Al. which does include Miss. Ter. and some tax listings . Although it is for 1819, It does go back for some individuals to 1721. The earliest census report I've found is for 1820, for Morgan Co. Best wishes ,Marilyn >>

Does anyone know how to get to the old Draper Cemeteries up at Talucah in Morgan Co? I found one, the Crowder Draper Cemetery. It's in a cow pasture. But I know there is another one and have never been able to find it. I tried to follow the directions in the Cemetery Book but still cannot seem to locate it. They don't make sense. Maybe things have changed in the 20 years since they were written down? It says go to Talucah Road from Hwy 36 and turn left. Go approx 2 1/2 miles to a gravel road and turn left. I have done this many times and there is no gravel road! What am I doing wrong?

I hope this is not inappropriate for the list, but I need to find someone in a hurry! I am looking for my second cousin, Don (Donnie) Andrew Sims. I need to get some family info from him and I haven't seen him since we were little. His mother was Virginia Johnson Sims and father was Willie Sims. I think he would be in his forties or early fifties. I believe he still lives in this area (North Alabama) but is not listed in the phone book. If anyone knows how to find him or any other info please email me at paulahurst@gateway.net or give me his phone number or have him call me at 256-355-2503 or 256-355-7711 Ext 223 at work. Thanks Paula Hurst

I am trying to locate burial information on my great, great grandmother & her son, my great grandfather, both buried at Falkville City Cemetery. Can someone point me in the right direction? According to the death certificate, filed March 20, 1926, the undertaker for Elizabeth S. Dodson Smith (Oct 7, 1841 - Feb 27, 1926) was H. M. Priest in Albany. Is Priest a person or a funeral home. . .and where is Albany? I can't locate a funeral home by this name. She died in Decatur & her address was given as 219 5th Ave. W., Decatur, AL. The physician's name appears to read Dr. G. Perry, Decatur. She is buried near her son, William A. Dodson (July 28, 1861 - June 11, 1922). On his death cert., filed June 11, 1922, his address is not listed, though I believe it was Falkville (the interstate eventually took his home). No undertaker was listed. The attending physician was J.B. Elliott, MD. I am hoping to find clues in the burial information that will help me identify other members of Elizabeth's family. Also, where do I write to see if a will exists for either of them? Any information/advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance. Janet Dodson Springfield 4252 Greenridge Dr. Marietta, GA 30062 dodson@mindspring.com Researching Dodson, Bean, Tapscott, Griffin

That would be Athens, Alabama!

Could someone help me. My grandfather was Benjamin (Ben) Simpson, born abt. 1886 , married 1st. wife Mary Burt they had 4 children 1 died young. The others were Harold or Gerald) Lucille and Velma (my Mother) born April 7, 1920. Mary died abt. 1926. Ben married 2nd wife Nell (Sanderson)?. Lucille married Harold Field they had 2 sons. Benjamin died about 1963, he worked for a Baptist Church as a caretaker I think he was retired from a hosiery mill. Would love to know who his parents and siblings were, also anthing about Mary Burt and her family. On my Mothers birth certificate it has Albany, Morgan County Alabama. Woul like to find where they are buried also. Thanks in advance. Mary- msimerly@flash.net

There is going to be a Draper Family Reunion in Athens on Sat, Sept 2. at 2:00 PM. Any Draper descendent can come. It is at the home of Linda Gordon. Bring a covered dish. These are the descendents of David Draper who d. 1827 in Morgan Co. Born in Virginia. Lived at Talucah in Morgan Co, close to Valhermoso Springs. Directions: Going west on Hwy 72, go about 12 miles from Athens and turn right onto Sledge Lane. It will be the second brick home on the right.

> > Does anybody know if the following book is still for sale and how much it would cost to get a copy? Plus any information on how to purchase a copy. Any information would be appreciated! > > Title: History of Morgan County > Author: KNOX, John > The correct name of the library is WHEELER BASIN REGIONAL LIBRARY the address is 504 Cherry St, NE, Decatur, AL 35601. You can call them at (256) 353-2993 (Mon - Thurs 9am-9pm, Sat 9-5, Sun 2-5) Hope this will help. Sue Marine

Hi, Is there anyone on the list who attended the RYAN Reunion in Morgan Co in August? Would you write to me privately? Thanks. Karen Smith

For those wanting to know what I found out regarding my question what tax lists are available and has anyone published them....I have not gotten any answers..I didn't want anyone to think I was holding back information. Should I get answers at a later date I will forward it to the list. Thank you and good luck in your search! Kathy

Hello, Does anybody know if the following book is still for sale and how much it would cost to get a copy? Plus any information on how to purchase a copy. Any information would be appreciated! Title: History of Morgan County Author: KNOX, John Sandra

I purchased my copy from the Morgan Co Public Library (see the Resouce page on the Mogan Co website for the address and phone) abt 5 yrs ago. I think it was $15. Good luck in your search! Kathy

Email address for Maxine Gibson is: RMNGibson@aol.com

Join us in the chat room for some good old ALABAMA research--we might be able to help you dig up info on your ancestors or meet some of your long lost cousins: http://huntsville.about.com/mpchat.htm 10-11 pm Eastern; 9-10 pm Central; 8-9 pm Mt.; 7-8 pm Pacific time We're covering the whole state--so come on it! Everyone is welcome. If you miss the chat, stop by the forum and post all your SURNAME queries or research questions--we're experiencing lots of traffic so take advantage of the exposure: http://forums.about.com/ab-huntsville If you need chat or forum instructions or want the full schedule of genealogy chats, let me know. Jean Brandau huntsville2@home.com

Hi Does anyone know of Maxine N. Gibson has a email address? I know she is alive. She wrote a article in the 1998 morgan county , Heritage book. Thanks for your help. Fred

Who are you looking for? ----- Original Message ----- From: "Sandra Northrop" <fireflies@cbd.net> To: <ALMORGAN-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, August 27, 2000 9:01 PM Subject: [ALMORGAN] Re: Marriage records > Hello, > > Does anybody on the list do marriage look ups? > > Sandra > > > ==== ALMORGAN Mailing List ==== > Remeber we were all new to genealogy and the internet at one time...so give encouragement and knowledge to the new ones...and in return we will get new ideas and knowledge from them. >

Hello, Does anybody on the list do marriage look ups? Sandra