please change my e mail address from jbmilnew@ameritech.net to jmilne@arenet.net I am looking for information on the Watts and Taylor names . Thank You, June Milne

Hi List, I am trying to find the birthplace of Samuel McDonald and the names of his parents. Samuel was born in South Carolina. He bought government land in north Sumpter County in the 1830s. I find William McDaniel, Adam McCain, and James Parkerin the same area who bought government land at about the same time. They all come from South Carolina. My theory is that they came to Alabama together and probably from the same part of South Carolina. I would like to hear from anyone researching any of these lines. Al Willard

Hi Seeking descendants of JOSEPH H.WILSON,& MARY WILSON who were married in Sumter Co. Alabama on August 23,1867. Any information would be appreciated. Ray Williams

Please change me e mail address from jbmilnew@ameritech.net to jmilne@arenet.net. Thank You June Milne

Anita, Re: http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html Wow, what a wonderful index you have prepared. I am amazed at the size of this work. Such a wonderful service you've done for so many of us researching in Sumter County! Thank you so much. Barbara

And here is the CORRECT URL: > http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html ----- Original Message ----- From: <AAbney@aol.com> To: <ALSUMTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, March 25, 2001 6:49 PM Subject: Re: 1870 Sumter County Alabama Census Index > In a message dated 3/24/01 10:34:30 PM Central Standard Time, A Abney writes: > > > > I have recently completed creating an index to the 1870 Sumter census which > > > > And here is the CORRECT URL: > http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html > Anita > > > > ==== ALSUMTER 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 Sumter County, Alabama Ancestors. > Sumter County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~alsumter > Listowner Kristy Williams Sumter@US-Gen.com > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry.com for a FREE 14-Day Trial and enjoy access to the #1 > Source for Family History Online. Go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/subscribe/subscribetrial1y.asp?sourcecode=F11HB

In a message dated 3/24/01 10:34:30 PM Central Standard Time, A Abney writes: > I have recently completed creating an index to the 1870 Sumter census which > And here is the CORRECT URL: <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html">http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html</A> Anita

I have recently completed creating an index to the 1870 Sumter census which includes all individuals listed. The URL for the main index page is: <A HREF="http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870mail.html">http://www.geocities.com/atabney/1870sum/1870main.html</A> There are also links on the main page to the transcipt of the pages located in the archives. Thanks, Anita Abney

Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Sumter/10356 Surname: SMITH, QUIMBY, NASH ------------------------- In July of 1840 a P.G. NASH was bondsman on the marriage record of Elijah/Elihu Smith and Milly Quimby my gg grandparents. This was in Sumter Co. Al. If you recognize this man I am interested in finding out if he was related to James QUIMBY who was Milly's father or was he a friend?

(If you have a contribution send it in. All well be welcomed.) My name is Denise Davis Johnson, I want to welcome you to Alabama African American Genealogy. We also have a Slave project: For Alabama only: Alabama Slaves The Village http://www.usroots.com/~villager/ The new list to subscribe to is: Majordomo@rootsquest.com in the body SUBSCRIBE villagers-list (Your E-mail address goes here) We are also getting a Heritage book for Alabama People of Color, Titled Our Story. Below list the info on this project. I hope you join us. Dear Alabama Researcher: You are invited to submit your family stories and histories to the Alabama People of Color Heritage Book Project. The purpose of this project is to preserve the history of as many African-American families as possible. Some of you may have been collecting and documenting your history for years, but never thought about sharing it with anyone other than your immediate family. You can submit family stories, family trees, data, pictures, and more. The only requirement is the topic must be relevant to Alabama families and histories. Guidelines We would prefer to have your submission prepared with a word-processing program, however, we realize everyone does not own or have daily access to a computer. Legible handwritten submissions will be accepted. Number each page and write your name and the file name or subject in the top right-hand corner of each page. Your article(s) may be edited. Everyone has a unique writing style, and we wish to honor yours. We understand how difficult it is to have someone else change your words. We will work with you and answer your questions about any proposed changes. We want a quality publication, however, we also want you to feel comfortable with the process. You are encouraged to avoid abbreviations unless the abbreviation is a common usage. All copyright laws will be adhered to. The reader will want to know where you obtained your information. If you intend to use any previously published materials, permission of the author and copyright holder must accompany the manuscript. Include at the end of your article your sources and your photo captions if you have not done so within the article. If you are sending your submission via U. S. mail, please send one copy on floppy disk and one printed copy. Label your floppy with your name and the software program you used (example, Microsoft Word). WordPerfect for Windows is preferred. Another option is to consider attaching your file as an e-mail attachment and send it to one of the editors below. Please mail two copies of all handwritten submissions. Include your name, address, telephone number, and, if you wish, a photo of yourself and/or a brief biographical statement which can be simply that you are a descendant of the subject. Mail to: APOC, P.O. Box 56906, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 PHOTOGRAPHS Only submit DUPLICATES of your photographs. We will not be responsible for originals and valuable photographs. You may submit high-resolution copies on photographic paper; however, we reserve the right to exclude any photos that are not of publishable quality. The photos will be scanned, and may be reduced, enlarged, or cropped. Put the name of the subject(s) as well as your name, address and phone number on the back of each photo. Enclose a self-addressed stamped envelope if you want your photos returned. All e-mailed photos must be sent to diva1@dnaco.net. __________________________________________________________________ SUGGESTIONS FOR ARTICES: Census records Church records of membership, baptism, burials, marriages, dismissals City directory data Cohabitation records Court records Deeds or bills of sale of slaves Freedmen's marriage certificates, bonds, and licenses Genealogy and family trees of an APOC family, with documentation Histories of churches, clubs and organizations Impressments records Indentures Lists of freedmen Manumissions and certificates of freedmen Manuscripts, personal and family papers Military and pension records Newspaper accounts Plantation family papers relating to slaves Prison records Probate records: guardianship, interstate estates, wills, etc. Tax lists naming free blacks or slaves Please feel free to share this information with your friends and colleagues. The committee looks forward to working with you. Respectfully Yours, Emily Davis, Chief Editor Emily5505@aol.com Barbour, Bullock, Covington, Dale, Jefferson, Macon, Pike and Russell Co., AL. Sandy Johnson diva1@dnaco.net denisej@dnaco.net Bibb, Jefferson, Morgan, and Sumter Co., Perry and Coordinator and List Owner for Alabama African American Genealogy, Alabama Slaves and People of Color South.

Posted on: Sumter County Alabama Obituaries Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/SumterObits/10027 Surname: Clanton, Dale, Sansom ------------------------- >From the Okolona (Mississippi) Messenger, Oct. 13, 1910: In Memoriam The life of Mrs. Martha Hand Sansom came to a close after three score, seven and ten years of efficient service. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W.G. Mabry, on Sept. 7, 1910, the last of a family of eight. Mrs. Sansom was the daughter of Hugh and Catherine Clanton Dale, and was born in Sumter County, Ala., in the year 1834, where her girlhood days were spent, though her education was completed in Aberdeen, Miss., she having graduated there at the age of nineteen. Some years later she was married to Mr. William Carter Sansom. This happy union was blessed with nine children, seven of whom were spared to share with her the loss of a good, kind companion to her and a loving, faithful father to them. He died suddenly Feb. 12, 1890. Early in life Mrs. Sansom was impressed with the great importance of living a Christian life, so became a member of the Methodist Church at the age of eleven. The gentle, meek spirit of the Master seemed to especially appeal to her. She became not only a possessor of this Spirit herself, but a peacemaker among her schoolmates and friends. After the war between the States, Mr. and Mrs. Sansom moved to Monroe County, where they lived until his death, making many friends and commending the high esteem and respect of all. Their home was near old "Union", formerly a Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where they and most of the children became members, their membership remaining until death. They both peacefully sleep in the church yard near by awaiting the trumpet of the last day. After ministering to her every want and doing all that loving hands could do, her children saw the end was near and gathered around to await the departure of one who had been so much to them; whose good influence will live on and whose example of quiet meekness should serve as an anchor, fixing their minds and hearts on Spiritual things, so that when the final summons comes, each may be prepared to meet dear mother in a Home above. After having suffered for months, she passed peacefully away, resting on the bosom of her Gentle Savior. "Although oft depressed and lonely, All our fears are laid aside. If we but remember only Such as she has lived and died." Pastor J.W. Mobley

Looking for desc of James Key-rebecca Grizzle, 1850--. Related to boyds. -----Original Message----- From: ALSUMTER-D-request@rootsweb.com <ALSUMTER-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: ALSUMTER-D@rootsweb.com <ALSUMTER-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Friday, March 09, 2001 3:01 AM Subject: ALSUMTER-D Digest V01 #3

Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Sumter/10340 Surname: WINSTON, TRIMBLE, BOUGHTON, PENDLETON, WARD, DAWSON, DYLE, BELL, HOPKINS, BIRD, CHERRY, GEE ------------------------- I am researching the following Surnames from Sumter County Alabama: Winston,Trimble/Tremble,Boughton,Pendleton,Ward,Dawson,Dyle,Bell,Hopkins,Bird/Byrd,Cherry and Gee. All these individual Surnames are connected to my family Tree. They all relocated to Louisiana in the late 1860s. I am looking for any unaccounted for or connecting family members. Please write me directly: Nuru @ Aol.com

Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Sumter/10338 Surname: DUNNINGS ------------------------- I am researching the Dunning surname from Sumter County Alabama. Edward Winston Dunning was born in Livingstone and relocated to Lousiana.He changed his last name from Dunning to Dunnings. He has several decendants and family members. I am looking any ancestors and connecting family members. Please write me directly: Nuru @ Aol.com

Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Sumter/10335 Surname: FRAZIER, WRIGHT ------------------------- I am researching a group of Frazier's and Wright's that lived in Sumter County Alabama. There are several unaccounted family members.Thomas Frazier and his wife Nancy Wright are the beginning and the bases of our family Tree.They where counted on the Census of 1900's. Please write me directly: Nuru @Aol.com

Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Sumter/10332 Surname: James, Woodall, Brown, McCann ------------------------- I am interested in John S.James, b.abt 1828 possibly in AL. He married Elizabeth E.Woodall in Sumpter on 10-28-1847 and they had three children: William R. b.1848 Mary J. b. 1850 Lyttle E. b. 1854 (also spelled Lytle and Little) Elizabeth died in 1854 and John S.James then married Rebecca Morrison Brown, dtr of John & Nancy Brown of Choctaw Co. AL. They had five children: Charles b. 1855 Ellen Elizabeth b. 1858 Kisiah, b. 1859 Nancy Emma, b. 1860 John S., b. 1862 John S. James was serving in the CSA Jones' Co.C, 40th Ala.Inf.Regt. when he died in Mobile, Al in May, 1862. Lyttle E. James, (1854-1937) married Eliza McCann (1857-1886) on 12-31-1875 in Sumpter Co. She died in childbirth. Would love to hear from anyone working on these families.

Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Al/Sumter/330 Surname: RODGERS ------------------------- Looking for conections to WILLIAM WHITT RODGERS (b1836)(d1906) WILLIAM EDGAR RODGERS(b1860)(d1931)and other RODGERS'

Looking for desc of James Key-Rebecca Grizzle from Greensboro to Sumter Co area, 1830---. -----Original Message----- From: ALSUMTER-D-request@rootsweb.com <ALSUMTER-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: ALSUMTER-D@rootsweb.com <ALSUMTER-D@rootsweb.com> Date: Saturday, December 16, 2000 12:01 AM Subject: ALSUMTER-D Digest V00 #73

Thank youLois. frances ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lois Holladay" <lois@pics.net> To: <ALSUMTER-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 5:44 PM Subject: [ALSUMTER] Sumter County Newspapers > Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum > Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Sumter/302 > > Surname: > ------------------------- > > Francis, I think both of the Sumter County Newspapers go back into the > early 1800's. Sometimes all of the months of each year are not available, > but I know that "Voice of Sumter" goes back to 1836. I am not sure if "Livingston > Journal" goes back that far or not - I was researching the years 1869 thru > 1880 and they had all of those. The Alabama archives only charged me for > the postage required to send the microfilm to my library and I kept the > film for two weeks, which was actually more time than I needed to find > what I wanted. I think they will recheck them for an extra week, if you > need the time. The are very helpful. I thought I might still have the phone > # you need, but I can't find it. The Alabama archives have a web page, > which is where I got the number. Lois > > > ==== ALSUMTER Mailing List ==== > "If your family tree doesn't fork, you might be a Redneck." > - Jeff Foxworthy > Sumter County, ALGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~alsumter > Listowner Kristy Williams Sumter@US-Gen.com > >

Posted on: Sumter Co. Al Query Forum Reply Here: http://genconnect.rootsweb.com/gc/USA/Al/Sumter/302 Surname: ------------------------- Francis, I think both of the Sumter County Newspapers go back into the early 1800's. Sometimes all of the months of each year are not available, but I know that "Voice of Sumter" goes back to 1836. I am not sure if "Livingston Journal" goes back that far or not - I was researching the years 1869 thru 1880 and they had all of those. The Alabama archives only charged me for the postage required to send the microfilm to my library and I kept the film for two weeks, which was actually more time than I needed to find what I wanted. I think they will recheck them for an extra week, if you need the time. The are very helpful. I thought I might still have the phone # you need, but I can't find it. The Alabama archives have a web page, which is where I got the number. Lois