Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1770 Surname: Culver, Crocker, Vance ------------------------- I am looking for information about the Culvers of Pike County, Alabama who migrated from Hancock County, Georgia. I am also looking for information on the Crocker family. My grandparents were James Oscar and Sallie (Vance) Crocker. Any information on Lou Vance (Sallie's mother) would be of help, too. Thank you.
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1769 Surname: THOMAS, WEST, MORRISON, BOSWELL, SELLERS, GILMORE, JENERETT ------------------------- Am researching THOMAS, WEST, MORRISON, BOSWELL, GILMORE, SELLERS in Thomasville/Iverness, Pike/Bullock, AL. 1830's-1870's. Would like to know if there is anyone who could help locate Probate records of Guardianship for Alonzo and Edward Thomas, sons of Asa G. and Sarah Elizabeth (MORRISON) THOMAS to Wade H. THOMAS after their deaths. It is thought that they may have succumed to a small pox epidemic during the period of 1859-1861 as several family members died during this time. Also looking for incompetency proceedings paperwork against James THOMAS. Time frame on these papers would be about 1859-1861. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated and additional info. most welcome. Would also like to know of cemeteries in this area, would love to find burial place for James THOMAS and wife Mary, James D.THOMAS and wife Catherine, Asa G THOMAS and wife Sarah. Thank you in advance.... Carrie THOMAS-DOMINGUEZ
Hello: I have been told that the surname list for Pike County, AL. Obit's at this site http://www.intersurf.com/~johnjanr/pike.html has not been activated at this time. To get around this put in your surname and change the period from month to SEVERAL EONS and that will bring up all the obit's with that surname. Happy Hunting, Patsy
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1767 Surname: Williams, Spivey, Raley, Holly, Raley, Holly ------------------------- Sandra Have received a copy of the list of Williams Cementary if you will send me your assredd I will mail you one, Subil R. Tokarz
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1766 Surname: McLeod, Milligan, Taylor, Kelley, Davis, Register ------------------------- Too many surnames to list for Pike County! Which McLeod's are you researching? I think the Pike County McLeods are all connected but haven't been able to do that as yet. My lineage begins, I believe, with Angus McLeod b. about 1787 in Scotland. He m. someone named *Christian* surname unknown. Angus and Christian appear on the 1850 Pike County census ages respectively 63 and 61. In their household are: Floria McLeod age 22; Christian McLeod age 20; Neil McLeod age 2. I have no positive proof as yet that Angus is the father of my Bryant McLeod (possibly William Bryant McLeod) b. in NC who m. on 29 Oct 1840 in Pike County, AL to Mary Etta DAVIS. I would be happy to exchange information with you, and do have some information not connected to my own McLeod lines as well. Susan
Hello: If you have not checked out the Pike County Obit section lately at http://www.intersurf.com/~johnjanr/pike.html Take a look you just might find someone you are looking for. If you have any Obit's to share please do. Patsy
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1765 Surname: Siler ------------------------- As a matter of interest, perhaps, my GG Uncle Jesse Cox & wife Sarah McCall Cox sold 600 acres of land to Jane O. G. Siler in Pike Co on Oct 7, 1864, for $13,500.00. We think that the land contained a strip mine? We understand that Jane was a wealthy land owner. Emmett
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1764 Surname: Dennis, Ingram, Tatum, Head, Blount ------------------------- I would like to hear from descendants of Charles Dennis/Adeline(Ann) Ingram. Charles died in 1863 in Brookhaven, MS per his CSA Military records. No mention of burial site. I need death date of Adeline Dennis, as Charles had marr. (2) Susan A. ?? some time before his death. Need marr. date of Charles & Susan(surname unk). I would especially like to hear from descendants of John Wesley and John Alva Dennis. John Wesley Dennis marr. Lucretia Tatum, John Alva Dennis marr. Sarah Rebecca Head. Any help with this family most appreciated. All of the above were in Pike Co at one time or another.
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1763 Surname: Prescott, Commander ------------------------- Looking for info on any Prescott or Commanders in Pike Co.,AL. My Prescotts moved to Holmes Co.,FL 1850-1870. HELP!
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1762 Surname: STALLINGS, WIER, DAVIS, STEGER, SEALE, WOLFGANG, WITT, PAINTER, LOY, FOSTER, PARMLEE, MASSENGILL ------------------------- I am searching for family of J. Noah STALLINGS, probably born late 1860's early 1870's around Pickens County, AL. J. Noah STALLINGS married Dixie Edna WIER between 1889 and 1897. They lived in Burnett Co, TX; Limestone Co., TX; Ada , Oklahoma and Chaves County, NM from 1898-1925. J. Noah was butcher/business man and part time farmer. During depression years he returned to Austin, Travis Co. TX to find work. In 1934 he was shot in the back by some street brawlers. He was buried there. His body was never moved back to NM. No record of him before 1905 in NM Territory. He had land in Chaves County, Dexter, NM. He and wife, Dixie, had five or more children between 1899 and 1911. Only two daughters lived into adulthood. Had at least one brother, possibly named Joseph STALLINGS who moved to Colorado (Colorado Springs or Denver area) that began west with J. Noah. J may indicate first name of John or Josaih. Dixie STALLINGS d. 1963; Ruby STALLINGS-STEGER-PRICHARD B. 1905 D. 1984; Jewel STALLINGS-LEE-EVANS b. 1910 d. 1964; other children died as infants or small children. Dixie has one nephew still living in Lea Co., NM. Has no information on STALLINGS families. Other descendants, still living are one granddaughter and two great granddaughters in Chaves co., NM; one great grandson in Austin, TX. To date have not been able to locate any information your assistance would be greatly appreciated. I have written to TX state, cemeteries, etc. and have not been able to locate record of my great grandfather, J. Noah STALLINGS. Any help/leads you might have would be appreciated. Dixie Loy of Chaves county, NM ldloy@roswell.net
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Pike/1760 Surname: Ingram, O'Neal ------------------------- Trying to find out who my Great Grandfather's parents were.- Born John Mills Ingram (1839) Decatur Co. Ga.- Died Pike Co Alabama (1901). He was a Confederate veteran. Thanks
To Pat Bagwell and others: My name is Gerald Hampton Boswell and I was born near Troy, Pike, Alabama Feb. 14, 1936. My father was Waco Hobson Boswell, born in Bullock or Pike county Oct. 9, 1898. My mother was Bama Corrine Hickman, born in Bullock or Pike county Oct 9, 1899. Both died in Phenix City, Russell, Alabama in 1983 and 1984 respectively. My father's parents were Winfield F. Boswell and Ida Josephine Bassett. Winfield was born at Boswell's Crossing, Pike, Alabama in 1868. His father was Sanburn and Elizabeth (Young) Boswell. Three of their children are: Wilbon Boswell, born at Boswell's Crossing in 1891 and died at San Antonio, Bexar, Texas 5 Oct 1949. Buried at Austin, Travis, Texas. Spouse was Maggie Elmina Autrey, married Apr. 1916. Jimmie Gleen Boswell, born 5 Apr. 1894. Spouse C.G. Richardson. No other information. Hubert Harris Boswell, born 28 Jan 1900, died Sep 1953. No other information. This is as far back as I can trace the Boswell side of the family. If you can help, I would appreciate it. I have been in contact with Ron Head who has helped greatly in tracing my line of descent on my mother's side of the family. He is also working on helping with the Boswell line as his wife is descended from the Boswells. It is good to make contact with all that are in our line of descent and even those that might be. Thanks very much! Gerald H. Boswell
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1758 Surname: Williams ------------------------- Lenora, I'm sorry but I don't have a list of those buried in Williams Cemetery in Pike County. However, I have been there and did not notice a Leroy Williams. In fact, in spite of the name of the cemetery, the only two Williams I know were buried there were Mary Williams Raley and her father, William Williams. William William's headstone is no longer there although I think it was at one time. If I get any futher inforation I'll be glad to let you know.
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1757 Surname: Williams, Driggins ------------------------- I have a Leroy Williams listed in the 1850 Census of Pike Co., Ala. He was 14 years old and from GA. He was living with a Driggins family. Could you tell me how I could get a listing of the Williams buried in the Williams Cemetery? Thanks, Lenora
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1756 Surname: Raley ------------------------- Hi Homer, Ervin Raley was the son of William Raley and Morning Marie Lowery of Kershaw County, SC. I think you may be asking about Ervin's son who was also Ervin. The elder Ervin Raley(Railey) was quoted in the Troy Messenger, Nov. 12, 1874 saying that he had five sons in the (Civil) War. They were Irvin (or Ervin)L. Raley, Co. A 60th Alabama who died at Montgomery before the end of the war, Thomas B. Raley, Co. I, 15th Alabama, Columbus H. Raley, Co. H, 18th Alabama, Joseph W. Railey, Co. A, 60th Alabama, and Levi D. Railey, who served in a South Carolina regiment. These were all sons of Ervin Raley and Rebecca Pate. Ervin later married Sara Pate, Rebecca's sister, and finally, Mary A. Williams. Hope this is helpful. Sandra Harris
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1754 Surname: Raley ------------------------- Sandra, I am compiling Confederate Veterans Cemetery Records for SE Ala counties of which Pike is one; happened to see your post ref Irvin Raley; would would you be so kind as to provide his parents, names only; were Sarah and Rebecca sisters? Thanks much, Homer
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1753 Surname: Raley, Fowler, Spivey, Holly ------------------------- Dear Sandra Was pleased to hear from you. I really don't know why that cementary was named Williams ?? Supposedly William Williams is buried there but unable to find his grave. Ervin Raley and Sarah Pate are my ggrandparents. As you know they had four children, Henry Columbus, Martha Malissa, Charles Robert and Jesse. My grandfather was Charles Robert he married Annie Elizabeth Whatley they had 10 children my father was the 5th one Zollie Robert Raley he married Mary Alice Davis they had 7 children this includes a set of triplets and I am the youngest of this family. I live in Columbus, Ga and went to Luverne Al and stay a week with my sister Lucille Davis and her family her two boys did the majority os the work they were life savers.I got involved in geneology about 4 years ago and really injoy it. Would love to have more info on the Texas Raleys. Just received some info from a cousin in the Ft Worth Area about Jesse A Raley but dates in Pike Co and Texas do not match. If you need any thing I have let me know. Lucille received the list of the cementary yesterdaY will send you a copy after this weekend and we have our reunion this weekend at her house. Would love to meet you you have a lot of relatives in this area.I took some pictures sent them to Syndy Lolley if you want a copy let me know. Thanks Sybil-
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1752 Surname: Bradley ------------------------- Re: Bradley's in Pike,Co Troy,Al I saw the message mentioning Bradley's and also that your G-Grandfather was A. L. Bradley. I don't know if there is any connection and especially because I don't have a date for my A. (Andrew) Bradley, but I'll share what i have in hopes we may be able to help the other. My ancestor is Mary Bradley, born between 1800 and 1801 in South Carolina or perhaps Ireland. According to the 1850 census there is an indication that she was born in Ireland. She died between 1874 and 1880 in Pike County, Alabama. She married Waller Sims in 1810. Waller Sims died between 1866 and 1870. It is not known exactly when he died or where he was buried. By 1870, the widow Mary Sims had moved herself and her household of four unmarried daughters (Martha, Caroline, Francis, and Weston), ages forty-three to twenty-eight, to Pike County to rent property. She took up residence next to Henry M. Bradley, either her younger brother or nephew, in southwestern Pike County near Henderson. To support herself and her daughters, Mary Sims sold 120 acres of her property near Honoraville for the sum of $180 to P.W. Roper and A.L. Sims on January 12, 1871. No doubt struggling to support her family, Mary Sims sold the other eighty acres in 1874. After 1871 she did receive a small pension as the widow of a War of 1812 veteran. Mary Sims died, apparently between 1874 and 1880 while living in Pike County. The exact date of her death and place of burial are unknown. The four Sims spinsters went to live with their brother John W. Sims. If anything sounds familiar, please contact me at djsevert@ionet.net. Sincerely, Joyce Sims Severt
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1751 Surname: Nichols, Carnes, Wellmaker ------------------------- Looking for information on the following family. If anyone can help, please get in touch. ELIAS NICHOLS, son of Joel Lafayette Nichols and Susan Elizabeth Wellmaker, was born in Wilkes County, Georgia, 12-24-1851. He married Mosella Gertrude Carnes 12-10-1872, in Chrenshaw County, Alabama. She was the daughter of Thomas Carnes and Martha Tyner, born in Pike County, Alabama, 12-14-1851 and died 06-13-1918, in Crenshaw County, Alabama. They are buried at the MT. Ida Church Cemetery in the Mt. Ida Community near Brantley, Alabama. Their children; Joel Evan Nichols, Bula M. Nichols, Marvin M. Nichols, Susan Lessie Nichols, and Etta Nichols. Can anyone help me put together a bio on this family and share some photos, etc. Thanks, Kenny Shackleford http://www.familytreemaker.com/users/s/h/a/Kendrick-W-Shackleford/
Posted on: Pike County, Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Pike/1750 Surname: Brooks, Tillman, Olliff ------------------------- Robert "Rose" Brooks of Mecklenburg County, Virginia ROBERT ROSE BROOKS (1.2) is the son of Robert Brooks, Sr. and Brambly Brooks. Although Robert Rose Brooks was not mentioned in his fathers will, it is certain that he was a son of Robert Brooks, Sr. In 1780, Robert Brooks gave consent for his son, Robert Rose Brooks, to marry Mary Parham. Other than Robert Rose Brooks, there was only one other Robert Brooks living in Mecklenburg County, Virginia at the time, Robert Brooks, Sr. Also, a second Robert Brooks was living in the same household of Robert Brooks, Sr. in the 1783 Personal Property Tax List of Mecklenburg County, Virginia. According to Revolutionary War Pension Application of Robert Rose Brooks, Robert was born on June 3, 1762 in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. Roberts middle name Rose is shown on his marriage consent certificate dated November 20, 1780. Robert Rose Brooks (or Robert Brooks, Jr.) had three nephews named Robert which makes it difficult to distinguish the various family members apart. However, it is fortunate that Robert Rose Brooks gave a detailed account of his places of residence in his pension application for Revolutionary War service. In 1780, Robert Rose Brooks married Mary Parham in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. His certificate of consent to marry was signed by his father, Robert Brooks, Sr. and was dated November 20, 1780. According to John Jones book, Robert Rose Brooks (Robert W. Brooks) left seven sons by his first wife. In 1936, a grandson of Robert Rose Brooks stated that his grandfather was married three times, his first wife had about eight or ten (children), mostly boys. Robert Rose Brooks not only appeared in the 1783 Personal Property Tax List of Mecklenburg County, Virginia but also appeared in at least the 1785 Personal Property Tax List. Robert Rose Brooks does not appear any other years which do include his father, Robert Brooks, Sr.According to Dictionary of Alabama Biography, Robert Brooks moved to Pike County, Alabama in 1836. In 1840, there were two Robert Brooks (born 1770 to 1780) enumerated in the census of Pike County, Alabama. In 1844, Robert Rose Brooks requested that his pension be transferred to his new place of residence (Dale County). Robert Rose Brooks was the father of at least four children (mentioned in his will signed in 1841): / ....Elizabeth Brooks/ ....Samuel W. Brooks (1.2.2), b. 1820, Georgia/ ....Jordan Gilmore Brooks (1.2.3), b. 1822, Georgia/ ....Sterling H. Brooks (1.2.4), b. 1824, Georgia On July 18, 1841, Robert Rose Brooks signed his will and it was recorded on November 6, 1848 in Pike County, Alabama. This will mentions wife, Nancy. According to John Jones book, Robert Rose Brooks died in 1845. According to the will of Robert Rose Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks married a Mr. Rushing. A second Brooks line: FRANCIS ASBERRY BROOKS (2.12) is the son of Jordan Brooks (2) and Mary (Jackson) Brooks. Francis was born in 1815 in Putnam County, Georgia. According to Brooks Family History by Myrtle Lackey, Francis Asberry Brooks married Carrie Tillman. 37,000 Early Georgia Marriages states that Francis A. Brooks married Lucretia J. Telman on July 2, 1838 in Talbot County, Georgia. Lucretia Jane Tillman was born in 1824. In 1840, Francis Brooks was living in Talbot County, Georgia. In 1850, Francis and Lucretia Brooks were living in Marion County, Georgia. In 1860, they were living in Dale County, Alabama. Francis Asberry and Lucretia Jane Brooks were the parents of at least eight children: / ....Jordan J. Brooks, b. 1839, Georgia/ ....David Brooks, b. 1843, Georgia/ ....Mary R. Brooks, b. 1847, Georgia/ ....James Wyatt Brooks (2.12.4), b. March 10 1848, Georgia/ ....Asberry J. Brooks, b. 1849, Georgia/ ....Allen W. Brooks, b. 1852/ ....Augustus S. Brooks, b. 1855/ ....Emma A. Brooks, b. 1858 Francis Asberry Brooks died in Dale County, Alabama. References: 1) Will of Jordan Brooks, 1835, Talbot County, Georgia; 2) 1840 Census, Talbot County, Georgia; 3) 1850 Census, Marion County, Georgia; 4) 1860 Census, Dale County, Alabama; 5) 37,000 Early Georgia Marriages, by Joseph T. Maddox; 6) Brooks Family History, by Myrtle (Lackey) Ashley, 1944; 7) Brooks Family History, by Roberta J. Lumpkin, 1978 A third Brooks line (my ancestors): WILLIAMSON BROOKS (3) is the son of Jordan Brooks (2) and Mary (Cruse) Brooks. Williamson was born on December 25, 1800 in Edgefield County, South Carolina. In 1822, Williamson Brooks married Susannah Olliff in Wilkinson County, Georgia. Susannah was born on September 22, 1800 in Wilkinson County, Georgia and is the daughter of John Shears Olliff and Johannah (Jackson) Olliff. John Shears Olliff was a veteran of the Revolutionary War. Wilkinson County, Georgia Historical Collections show that Williamson Brooks traded with Beall and Patterson during 1825. From 1830 to 1840, Williamson and Susannah Brooks lived in Talbot County, Georgia. In January of 1842, Williamson Brooks and his family moved to Alabama and were living in Pike County, Alabama in 1850. Williamson Brooks and Susanah (Olliff) Brooks had eight children: / ....Mary Jordan Brooks (3.1), b. September 30, 1823, Wilkinson County, Georgia/ ....John Clark Brooks (3.2), b. September 30, 1825, Georgia/ ....Wyatt Marion Brooks (3.3), b. January 24, 1828, Upson County, Georgia/ ....Allen Turner Brooks (3.4), b. June 27, 1830, Talbot County, Georgia/ ....Robert Wright Brooks (3.5), b. January 21, 1833, Talbot County, Georgia/ ....Sarah Ann Elizabeth Brooks (3.6), b. September 17, 1835, Talbot Co., Georgia/ ....Francis Asberry Brooks (4), b. August 22, 1837, Talbot County, Georgia/ ....Martha Eliza Brooks (3.8), b. June 22, 1840, Georgia Susannah (Olliff) Brooks died on September 11, 1851. In 1860, Williamson and what appears to be a second wife, Mary Brooks (born 1808 in South Carolina), were living in Dale County, Alabama. Later, Williamson moved to Texas and lived with his children in the Texas counties of Houston, Austin, Washington, Fayette, Bastrop and Hays. In 1870, a William Brooks (born 1800 in Virginia) and a Lucy Brooks (born 1812 in Virginia) were living in Austin County, Texas. It is highly probable that this is actually Williamson Brooks. Williamson Brooks died on May 6, 1879 in Texas and was buried in the Geiger Cemetery near Sublime, Texas. Link: Brooks Family History (link to web site) URL: <http://www.rcasey.net/brooks/brostart.htm>