Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12180 Surname: ALSTON, SANDERS, CROSBY ------------------------- Hello All. I am researching my great great grandfather and his wife: Peter B ALSTON & Susanna (CROSBY) ALSTON. Peter's father was George W. ALSTON, married to Elizabeth (SANDERS) ALSTON in Muscogee, GA 1842. Sometime during the 1850s they moved to Chambers AL, then probably moved to Pike county. When they were in Muscogee, Elizabeth's widowed father William Henry SANDERS lived next door along with a son Madison (age 32 and wife Penelope). I know that George and Elizabeth moved to Smith, TX sometime in mid 1870s. Also know that Henry SANDERS died in an area known as China Grove, Pike county, AL circa 1872. I have lost tract of Peter B. Alston after he was released to return home after the War Between the States. Because Henry SANDERS was Peter ALSTON's maternal grandfather, and because these Alstons and Sanders folks seemed to migrate together, I believe there is as a high probability that they would show up on an 1870 census. If anyone who has an 1870 census would be so kind to check for my Alstons, I'd be much oblliged. Karon. (dura7mater@aol.com)

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12179 Surname: SANDERS, ALSTON, DENNIS ------------------------- This gentleman was also a gggg-grandfather for me as well. I have a >95% confidence that he was the father of Elizabeth Sanders born circa 1821 in Wilkinson, GA who married George W. ALSTON in Muscogee, GA in 1842. Henry Sanders lived next door to them in the 1850 Muscogee census, along with some other, younger Sanders men. I tried to e mail a message to you but it was bounced back. You may respond to me by ew mail if you would like to dialogue on this further. Karon

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12178 Surname: MATTOX ------------------------- Have page #'s for the following. Would like to request a look-up for the 1870 Pike co. AL census for the following MATTOX families: page 469 H.F. MATTOX age 21; page 189 James MATTOX age 38; page 490 Nancy MATTOX age 35 and Sarah age 10; and page 491 for Whit MATTOX. Sincerely appreciate any help. JoAnn

MaryMargaret said: "William C. Wyatt's daughter, Elizabeth married a Jeffcoat. This William C. Wyatt moved to Autauga County. His wife was Mariam Wright. They were supposed to have been from GA originally." This is the William C. WYATT who was called "Bucky," and whose middle name has been said in recent years to have been "Conquest." I would advise a hearty dose of skepticism in your dealings with this William C. WYATT / Marium WRIGHT family. First of all, I have yet to see a shred of evidence that his middle name was Conquest--and if you run across such evidence, PLEASE let me know! Secondly, I have grave doubts that John Nicholas FOLMAR's second wife Elizabeth was a daughter of William C. WYATT and Marium WRIGHT, although I do tend to believe she was a WYATT. Thomas Eugene WYATT (editor of the Clanton, AL Union-Banner) published a little booklet he wrote in 1938 about his WYATT family. He says: "The issue of Bucky and Marium Wyatt consisted of six sons and four [sic] daughters. The boys were: General Francis Marion, Jim W., Elijah, Daniel, Benjamin Franklin,and Thomas Jefferson. The daughters were: Timey, Martha, and Sarah, who married respectively: Jeff Bates, Mike Powell, and Mose Moore. All the daughters lived their lives in what is now Chilton County, having died between 1870 and 1890." He says there were four daughters, but then names only three. But let's see if we can accurately reconstruct this family. Published Jasper Co., GA marriage records show that William WYATT married "Marianne RIGHT" on 19 November 1815 (consequently, we can assume that their eldest child would probably not have been born until well into 1816). The 1830 Autauga Co., AL census has TWO "W. WYATT" families: p. 120, line 5: W. WYATT 1m -5, 1m 5-10, 1m 20-30, 1m 30-40; 1f -5, 1f 20-30 (38 slaves) p. 154, line 2 W. WYAT 2m -5, 2m 5-10, 1m 10-15, 1m 30-40; 1f -5, 1f 5-10, 1f 20-30 (0 sl.) (line 1 being B. WRIGHT, and line 3 being J. WYAT; note that T.E. WYATT said Wm. C. had a brother Jim who also came from Pike Co. to Autauga) The 1840 Autauga Co. census has these households: p. 9, line 13: W. WYATT 1m -5, 1m 10-15, 1m 15-20, 1m 30-40; 1f 5-10, 1f 10-15, 1f 30-40 (25 slaves) p. 29, line 22: Wm. C. WYATT 2m -5, 1m 5-10, 1m 10-15, 2m 15-20, 1m 40-50; 1f 5-10, 1f 15-20, 1f 20-30, 1f 40-50, 1f 50-60 (0 slaves) It seems very likely to me that the second family in both the 1830 and 1840 listings above is that of "our" William C. and Marium (the other family being smaller and, apparently, wealthier, with a number of slaves in both years). If so, then William C. WYATT was born between 1790 and 1800 (and probably between 1790 and 1795, since he married in 1815). [The other William WYATT, by the way, was apparently married to Ann T. ROBINSON, daughter of Todd ROBINSON who died testate in Autauga Co. (will dated 2 Feb 1838, died by 1840). Ann (ROBINSON) WYATT died before 1850, testate (will dated 30 Nov 1848), naming her children Wm. Robert R., Martha Ann I., Tod R., Cora Adelaid, and Robinson, as well as her brother Cornelius ROBINSON, and naming as one of her executors Elisha Y. FAIR. There were negroes among her personal estate who were claimed by one William ROBINSON. William WYATT died testate (will dated 1 Nov 1858) and named in his will children Tod R., William R. R., Cora A. (wife of Cornelius B. ROBINSON), Martha A. I. (wife of E. Y. FAIR), and Robinson. The Montgomery Weekly Confederation (14 Apr 1860 issue) reported the death of William WYATT (in his 63rd year) on 6 Apr 1860 at the home of his son, Col. W. R. R. WYATT; he was a native of Lincoln Co., GA and came to Alabama in 1818; one of his daughters was the wife of Gen. E. Y. FAIR, minister of the United States to Belgium.] We can be assured that Fatima WYATT, who married Thomas J. BATES in Aut. Co. on 27 June 1841) was Wm. C.'s daughter, as T. E.WYATT so states in his booklet about the family, and since she is in Wm. C.'s household in 1850. Her age in 1850 is given as 32, so we can assume she was born ca 1818. If both she AND our Elizabeth were daughters of William C., they should BOTH be in his household in 1830. There were only two young girls in the household in 1830: one born 1820-25, and one born 1825-30. I just don't think that both Elizabeth AND Fatima can fit into those dates. Cal CAMPBELL (desc. of Wm. C. WYATT) stated to me about the WYATT family: "I have the estate records of William C Wyatt of Autauga County, which lists his children. These are the same ones that are in the TE Wyatt booklet." William C. WYATT died in Autauga Co. by 1853--Elizabeth FOLMAR was very much alive at that time, and she should certainly have been mentioned as one of Wm. C. WYATT's heirs, had she been his daughter. Now let's back up a generation, and let me ask what you know about the Elijah WYATT was was supposed to be the founder of our Elam Church. According to the 1830 Pike Co. census, Elijah WYATT was born 1760-70 (his wife 1780-90). With them in 1830 were three young females: one born 1810-15, and two born 1815-20. Elijah is listed on the same census page as Samuel JEFFCOAT (b. 1770-80) and Elijah JEFFCOAT (b. 1790-1800). I would like to test out the theory that these were siblings: William C. WYATT b. ca 1796 m. 1815 Marium WRIGHT John Daniel Wyatt b. 1790-1800 m. Sarah C. ______ James M/N WYATT b. ca 1809 m. Elizabeth (beside W. WYAT in 1830 Autauga Co.?) Elijah M. WYATT b.1810-20 m. Rhoda BUCKELEW ( Elijah M. was beside Jacob Jeffcoat in 1840 Pike) Elizabeth WYATT b. ca 1815 (m. 1836 Wm. REYNOLDS)? m. (2nd?)J.N.FOLMAR Malinda WYATT b. ca 1817 m. 1834 Henry JEFFCOAT Frances WYATT b. ca 1818 m. 1836 Reuben JEFFCOAT Could they not have all been children of the Elijah WYATT (b. 1760-70) who's in the 1830 Pike Co. census? Might not Elizabeth have gone after John Nicholas FOLMAR's death to live in Autauga Co. with her much older brother, Wm. C. WYATT, (especially if her father was already dead)? And then might she not have moved to Pike Co., where she lived in 1860 and 1870 in close proximity to her sisters Malinda and Fannie JEFFCOAT? And might that not be why the later FOLMAR's assumed she was a JEFFCOAT (thinking that she was a sister to Henry and Reuben JEFFCOAT, when she was actually a sister to their wives, Malinda and Fannie)? Perhaps the JEFFCOAT children of the next generation (whom the recent FOLMAR's would surely have known) referred to Elizabeth as their aunt--which she was--and the FOLMAR's just mistook the relationship? If anyone has any documentary evidence to support or disprove any of the above, I would welcome the input. There have been quite a few unsupported suppositions spread around concerning this family, and we need to get down to what can be demonstrated by some kind of reasonable evidence. Best regards, Ron Head (Montgomery, AL) ronhead@knology.net

Does anyone on this list know of Elijah Wyatt? He started the Elam Primitive Baptist Church in the 1830's, in Goshen. His wife was Obedience. I don't have a maiden name for her. My most important question is, does anyone know if he had a son, William C. Wyatt? This William C. Wyatt's daughter, Elizabeth married a Jeffcoat. This William C. Wyatt moved to Autauga County. His wife was Mariam Wright. They were supposed to have been from GA originally. Any help would be so appreciated. Thank you!!! MaryMargaret

Meriah, I am also researching the CROCKER line. More specifically, William W. CROCKER, son of Carey who married Catherine Berryhill. Will be willing to share any info. Got to go to work right now, but will check back later. ___________________________________________________________ Life is a grindstone; whether it grinds you down or polishes you up depends on what you're made of. - Jacob M. Braude ----- Original Message ----- From: "Meriah" <fla_girl_2001@yahoo.com> To: <ALPIKE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, June 04, 2001 8:13 PM Subject: [AL-PIKE] Crocker in Pike Co., AL > Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum > Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12176 > > Surname: Crocker > ------------------------- > > I am researching the Crocker surname. I am a descendant of Carey Crocker > and Rebecca Benton. The Crocker family was from Barbour Co., AL and migrated > to Pike and Coffee Co., AL. Please visit my website where I've posted my > genealogy research information on surnames including Crocker. I update > it frequently and I'm actually working specifically on the Crocker surname > right now. > > www.geocities.com/fla_girl_2001 > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > >

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12177 Surname: Finlayson ------------------------- I noticed Finlayson in the surname list for Cotton Cemetery. I am searching for my g grandfather. His name was William N. Finlayson m. Mollie Ann Brown dau. Carrie Ola Finlayson m. John H. Bostick. Carrie's ssa shows father from Troy, Alabama. Would like to know if anyone has any information on these Finlayson's. Thanks for any help.

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12176 Surname: Crocker ------------------------- I am researching the Crocker surname. I am a descendant of Carey Crocker and Rebecca Benton. The Crocker family was from Barbour Co., AL and migrated to Pike and Coffee Co., AL. Please visit my website where I've posted my genealogy research information on surnames including Crocker. I update it frequently and I'm actually working specifically on the Crocker surname right now. www.geocities.com/fla_girl_2001

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12175 Surname: PRYOR, PRIOR, PRIER, PRYER, TURNER, CROCKER, BARTLETT ------------------------- Searching for family of Henry B. Pryor around China Grove, Pike County, Alabama between 1830 - 1870. Children include Robinson (Robert), Allen, Luke, Riggans/Regins, Rhoda Ann, married CROCKER, and Mary Ann, married CROCKER. These sisters married in Williamson County TN 1852 & 1853. Allen married Martha Bartlett and Robert married Prudence TURNER and aft her death married her sister Penima/Penina TURNER, daughters of John TURNER. Luke married Amy/Emily Hurley. Robert's family migrated to Cherokee County TX between 1858-60. First appeared on Texas US Census 1860. It is believed that Riggans family may have gone to Jasper CO. MS., and Allen's family to Florida. Any information will be appreciated. Thanks Saundra spryor@ballistic.com

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Pike/12172 Surname: Roberts, messick, butts, gregory, jeffcoat ------------------------- Homer, Where can I buy a copy of this book ? Approximate price ?

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12171 Surname: ------------------------- Hi, Does anyone know if the Pike County Courthouse has finished their building construction, and if so, are probate records available again? Thanks, Mike

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Pike/12170 Surname: Roberts, Garrison, Jeffcoat ------------------------- Linda, I saw this message after I had replied to your e-mail. John and Rebecca had three daughters------- Lois , who married a Bradley Lillie ( Lillice, actually), who married 'your' Austen, and Vera , who married a Tisdale. They had one son John Buron Roberts. Lois is the only one still living. John and Sarah had Beechum, Jim( my grandad ), Elige, Sally, Ola, Mary,and Eula...who all lived to adulthood. There were two little girls who died as infants.

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12168 Surname: Linzey ------------------------- Bob, James Linzey, Aug 20, 1831-Jul 5, 1895; wife Nancy A. Linzey, Jan 19, 1846-Dec 1, 1922; James served as Pvt, Co F, 37th Ala Inf Rgt; Nancy drew James' Confederate Pension and in 1917 listed her address as Curry, Ala; both buried Mt. Moriah; this taken from "Confederate Pensioners, Pike County, Ala 1917-1922" pub by the Pike County Historical Society, Vol XXX, Nos 1 and 2, 1991. Homer

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12167 Surname: Linzey, Newman, Henderson, Williford, Holt ------------------------- My great grandfather James Linzey died in 1895..I am not sure but I think he died in Pike County..he is buried at Mt. Moriah Church cemetery at the Mt Moriah Bapist Church 8 miles ne of Troy...My problem is I cant find a record of his death as like in an obituary or death listings etc. Does anyone know what records I need to research for 1895 to find a record of his death? Thanks Bob Linzey

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12166 Surname: Roberts, Garrison, Jeffcoat, Price, Austin, Parnell ------------------------- Was your John Wesley Roberts of Pike County married to Sally Jeffcoat and Rebecca Frances Price.? Was your Tom Roberts married to Mary Garrison? Did John Wesley and Rebecca Frances have 2 daus named Lillie Ader and Laura? If so, I do believe we are working on the same family. As Lillie married Alex Harvey Austin who is the brother of Maggie Malinda Austin who married Robert Lee Parnell, my grandparents. Looking forward to your answer. Linda

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12163 Surname: Parnell, Austin ------------------------- I am looking for information on the following: In 1900 Census for Josie's Beat in Pike County, Ruth Parnell is listed as head with the following childred: son Robert Lee, daus Lydia, Vinia, Mattie Lou, Annie, and Sallie. Robert Lee is my grandfather. What is his father's name and where did he come from? Any information would be helpful. Thanking you for taking the time to read this. Linda

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12165 Surname: Parnell, Austin ------------------------- I am looking for information on the following: In 1900 Census for Josie's Beat in Pike County, Ruth Parnell is listed as head with the following childred: son Robert Lee, daus Lydia, Vinia, Mattie Lou, Annie, and Sallie. Robert Lee is my grandfather. What is his father's name and where did he come from? Any information would be helpful. Thanking you for taking the time to read this. Linda

Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/12164 Surname: Parnell, Austin ------------------------- I am looking for information on the following: In 1900 Census for Josie's Beat in Pike County, Ruth Parnell is listed as head with the following childred: son Robert Lee, daus Lydia, Vinia, Mattie Lou, Annie, and Sallie. Robert Lee is my grandfather. What is his father's name and where did he come from? Any information would be helpful. Robert Lee married Maggie Malinda Austin in Pike Co. Thanking you for taking the time to read this. Linda

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Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Pike/12160 Surname: Grimes, Towson, Harrison ------------------------- I "think" Andrew Jackson Grimes was born March 15, 1844 to Fanny Grimes as Andrew Jackson Towson but raised by his grandparents as Andrew Jackson Grimes. William Towson married Fanny in 1838 but died in 1839... so it is not likely to have been his child! James E. Harrison married Fanny Grimes in June 1844 & Andrew "may" have been his child! James & Fanny had 2 more Children before she died in 1849... they were John 1847 & Mary E. 1849! This is pure Conjecture from the data I've been able to gather!