Topics: 1) surnames: SIMMONS, Davidson, Maize, Kimbrough, Thurman, Hays, Cosby 2) reply for Carol Hylan *********************************** 1) I am researching SIMMONS in Tallapoosa, AL and other places. John William SIMMONS was b. 1817 in GA m. Lorena Weldon. They moved to Tallapoosa and had several children (12 or more). Would like information on their children (except Andrew Robert), their childrens' spouse, and their parents if possible. Thank you. To view my SIMMONS information, please visit my web page (link follows at end of message). 2) I have one Arant in my family tree. Frances Melvinne Arant b. 01-13-1863 d. 10-11-1948. She married Wilson Laney b. 10-19-1850 in Notasulga, AL and d. 01-01-1927. They had several (10) children. If you would like to see them, visit my home page (link at end of message). If this Arant is part of your tree, please let me know and let me know how to get more information. I am trying to trace ancestors of my sons. We had a lot of SIMMONS born in Tallapoosa, AL, and if you run in to any of them in your research, I would certainly appreciate it if you could pass that info on to me. If there is anything I can do to help you, please let me know. Thank you very much. jennifer nodwell jennifer@crowder.com -- Visit PotPourri (with a link to my family tree)- http://www.ccrowder.com/~jennifer

Elias Harlan, son of James Harlan and Margaret (Peggy) Langston, b. Laurens District, SC 10/10/1810, d. Tallapoosa Co., AL 5/12/1885 married Sarah Toland, daughter of Hugh Toland, Jr and Mary (Molly) Langston b. Laurens District, SC 3/2/1818, m. Laurens District, SC 4/6/1837, d. Tallapoosa Co., AL 4/26/1851 Their children: 1) James Henry Harlan b. Laurens District, SC 11/18/1839, d. 10/27/1926; married (1st) Sarah Ann Smith b. GA 1844/45, m. 8/31/1865 and married (2nd) Willie Spurgeon Mathews m. 12/31/1902 2) Mary Harlan b. Clay Co., AL 5/17/1841, d. Clay Co., AL 1841 3) John Toland Harlan b. Clay Co., AL 12/24/1842, m. Clay Co., AL 9/26/1864; married Caroline Elizabeth Nelson b. AL 1846 4) Silas C. Harlan b. Clay Co., AL 2/27/1845, d. Clay Co., AL 1855 5) Margaret Jane Harlan b. Clay Co., AL 11/28/1846, m. Clay Co., AL 1861, d. Clay Co., AL 1/28/1903; married William Weslie Bradberry b. Clay Co., AL 12/19/1830, d. Tallapoosa Co., AL 5/16/1916 6) Eliza C. Harlan b. Clay Co., AL 11/10/1848, m. Clay Co., AL 1879, d. Nashville, AR 5/1910; married Milton McMullen 7) Tirzah Frances (Fay) Harlan b. Clay Co., Boaz, AL 11/7/1850, m. 6/19/1870, d. 10/20/1930; married Lee Crawford Smith Interested in finding further descendents of this family. I do not subscribe to the list, so please contact me directly : karen.r.cucchia@usa.conoco.com Thank you!

My surnames include: Brooks, Padget, Brown, Fallen from Pike Co. Thompson, Wilkerson, Arant, Murphy, Burke from Tallapoosa Carol Hylan@earthlink.net

My surnames are: Black, Leverett, Barron, Cooper Karen (Jackson) Goudelock

Hi, Yes Tallapoosa Co will have a Heritage Book. They were to have a meeting on the 28th of this month to elect officers & get things organized. I will check with someone today to see if they have come up with a deadline on getting ur information in. Pat

Dear Group, I'm enjoying your queries. Hope someone can tie in to mine. Seeking information on: William C. Davidson b 9 Mar 1817 SC - d 1 Apr 1891 Tallapoosa Co., AL m 26 Dec 1843 Macon Co., AL to Elizabeth Frances Evans children: Ann Elisor Hasaltine b 1845 M Adonorian Judson Akin Cicero Marion b 24 Oct 1847 m (1) Sarah H. Algood " m (2) Ophelia Barber in La Sarah Elisabeth b 9 Dec 1849 m Allen Bradley Malissa Jane b 1852 m Joseph W. Simmons James William Davidson b 1855 m Mary A. ? Robert Pickney Davidson b 1857 m Letitia Haseltine Arant. We descend thru Ann E. Hasaltine Davidson & Adonorian Judson Akin, and will be glad to share infor with you. Glenda Simpson Lowe 684 E. South St. Dadeville, Al 36853 lowe@lakemartin.net.

Seeking parents of William Low - b 1818GA - d 1896 Hopkins? Co, TX res Meriwether Co., GA til 1840 res Tallapoosa Co 1840-1869 res. Hunt, Hopkins Co., TX area 1869 til death mar (1) Cansadia Sparks 1837 Coweta Co., GA issue: John Riley Lowe b 1838 GA William Calvin Lowe b 1840 GA Miley Ann Lowe b 1841 GA? Cynthia Ann Lowe Amanda Ann Lowe b ca 1844 Tallapoosa Co., AL Lafayette Lowe b 1846 " Martha Ann Lowe (died young) Sarah Frances Lowe b 1849 " Woodson P. Lowe, b 1851 " Dee Lowe (died age 14 Adeline Lowe b 1854 " Caroline Lowe b 1853? " mar (2) Margaret Elizabeth Jackson issue Columbia (Lummie Lowe Morris Toles Lowe b 1857 " Mary Amma Lowe b 1859 " Lucindy Isabel (Isa) Lowe b 1862 " Alice L Lowe " Joseph Solomon (Joe) Lowe b 1868 " Arria Elmira Lowe b 1870 Texas William Low's father is said to have been kidnapped as a boy from Liverpool England to work on a ship in early 1800s. Be glad to share infor. Glenda Simpson Lowe 684 E. South St. Dadeville, Al 36853 lowe@lakemartin.net 256 825 9505

Would someone please tell me if Tallapoosa County is going to have a Tallapoosa County Heritage Book as are many other Alabama counties? Please tell me the address for contacting the Committee, deadline for submitting entries and ordering a book as well as the cost of same. Thank you very much. Nena Stratton

Seeking parents and family of: William Greer married 1804 Oglethorpe Co., GA to Mary Jane Hodnett dau. of Eliz. Collier & Benjamin Hodnett. Troup Co., GA 1830, said to have resided in Randolph Co., AL. Anyone searching this family? Glenda Simpson Lowe 684 E. South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 (256) 825-9505 lowe@lakemartin.net

I am looking for the name of a primitive Baptist Church near Reeltown that was active in l860. In the memories book I have, it was mentioned that a meterotite feel one summer night in the church yard during the service. I am new at this research. Could someone tell me how to find the name of this church? Carol Hyland cjhyland@earthlink.net

I am seeking more info on the marriage Of Henry Jackson Taunton b.1838 Ga. and Martha J. Crow B.unk. The 1860 census shows them living together in or near New Site or beat 3 Tallapoosa Co. One of their children, Sarah Cooper Taunton (my grmother m. David Newman) The only other reference I have is possibly another child that was murdered in 1937 by a fellow named Crow, possibly a cousin, over a cotton deal. He would have been an old man at the time. Would like to find the remainder of the children from this TAUNTON/CROW marriage and more on both their parents, esp. Martha J Crow. Any and all help appreciated and will consider paying a FHS to do this work. Best Regards, Dan Cadenhead

Dear fellow reseachers: I am seeking the parents of Sarah Greer b 3 Nov 1800, d 27 Nov 1878 Tallapoosa Co., AL m 2 Nov 1820 Green Co., GA to James Hodnett b 9 Nov 1793 Pr. Edw. Co., VA d 13 Mar/Apr 1888 Tallapoosa Co. Children are: 1. Lucy Safrona Hodnett b 1823-25 M Hayes 2. Benjamin Franklin Hodnett b 1824-26 M Forbes 3. James Madison Hodnett b 1829 M Manley 4. William Carroll Hodnett b 1831M Alsobrook 5.John Alexander Hodnett b 1835 M Cooper 6. Matilda "Nannie" Hodnett b 1822 M Willoby (oldest) 7. Henry Hodnett ? 8. Nap. Hodnett ? Would love to share any information. Sarah Greer Hodnett is said to be Cherokee Indian. Glenda Simpson Lowe 684 E. South St. Dadeville, AL 36853 256-825-9505 lowe@lakemartin.net

Hi, I am still feverishly searching for my great great grandfather William Norman Williams who was born 13 Jan.1829 in ? Alabama. He married Lucinda Mosely 04 July 1852. She was born in Ga. They may have married in Al. since their first child my great grand father was born ther in 1853. I need William Norman's parents. Any leads greatly appreciated. Bobbye Williams Davis

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Anyone have death record for a Hardy, an H.I or an Isham Hancock in Tallapoosa Co., Alabama? Death would be between 1860-1870. Would appreciate any help or person or place to constact. Researching these families. Helene

I have several ancestors who moved to Tallapoosa Co, Ala before 1850 and died there later. Does anyone have an address I where I can send my histories? This is a wonderful chance to share histories - can't wait to purchase my copy! I understand I can send 1,000 words on each ancestor there before 1850? I have been researching my lines in Tallapoosa co for over 40 years. Janice Barnett Craft

Dear Tallapoosa Co. researchers: Does anyone have access to Tallapoosa Co. estate records? I need copies of the estate records of Wyatt C. Lett. He purchased some land in Tallapoosa Co. in 1888. He also married Nancy Parker in 1872 in Tallapoosa Co. He was born about 1812 and outlived most of his children. I would like to know what children and/or grandchildren are named in the will or other estate records. Thanks, Phyllis Porter Woodstock, GA

In a message dated 98-05-06 18:55:46 EDT, jrcraft@tecinfo.com writes: << I have several ancestors who moved to Tallapoosa Co, Ala before 1850 and died there later. Does anyone have an address I where I can send my histories? >> Check here: <A HREF="http://www.bham.mindspring.com/~awillcut/heritage.htm"> Heritage Books of Alabama http://www.bham.mindspring.com/~awillcut/heritage.htm</A>

There will be a meeting at the Jameson Inn at Alexander City,Al, Tallapoosa Co on May 28th at 4:p.m. to get the group organized for the Heritage book for that county. This is to elect officers, i believe. As to who can contribute.....ANYONE with ties to the county u want to contribute to. I have done 3 articles for St.Clair Co. and am planning on doing one for Tallapoosa,Talladega, and Shelby. If u had ancestors in the county prior to 1890, u may submit 1000 words and 2 photos. If they were there aft that yr, then 500 words and 1 photo. U may put extra photos in for 12.50 each and extra words at 10 cents a word. U may write abt a church history, club, organization,etc, also. U are allowed (free) 250 words and 1 photo for that.Additional words and photos are the same as for family history. The photos must be good quality. I scanned two of mine and they were acceptable. The books are hardbound 9x12 and stamped in gold. They are very nice books. St.Clair's is 48.60 if u pick it up, 52.60 if mailed and if u don't buy bef May 31st, the cost goes up 10. more dollars per book. If any of u can't find the address on the net, i have some of the addresses for abt 5 of the counties. Talladega and Calhoun Counties have extended their deadline 'til July 31st. I may be wrong, but think i was told that Tallapoosa's deadline would be last of Sept. I am really excited abt the book, because this may be the only chance some of us will hve to get our families recorded. I keep putting off, surfing the net, e-mailing, and not getting my "book" compiled. So, at least there will be something recorded of mine and my husband's families. I am planning on getting one for each of my 3 children, also, for Christmas gifts. Whether or not the children are interested now, they may be later in life. That's abt all i can think of on the book right now. My husband and i have these surnames in Tallapoosa County: NICKERSON/STANFORD/STRONG/SHEPARD/MCKELVEY/EASTER/CRADDOCK/SMITH/PATTERSON Pat in Pell City,Al