Tallapoosa County AlArchives Biographies.....TAPLEY, Southey January 10, 1833 - June 29, 1907 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/copyright.htm http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/alfiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Glen Tapley gtapley@ewtn.com and Bobby Meadows brmeadows@hotmai.com March 15, 2006, 4:06 pm Author: Glen Tapley Born 10 Jan 1833 Georgia Died 29 Jun 1907 Tallapoosa County, Alabama Buried in Eagle Creek Baptist Cemetery, Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Married Kiturah Couch. Service Record: Per the Muster Roll of Co. F, 21 Regiment Georgia Volunteer Infantry, Army of Northern Virginia, CSA, Troup County, Georgia, Ben Hill Volunteers. Tapley, Southy T. 2nd Corporal, July 9, 1861. Appointed 3rd Sergeant, July 4, 1862. Captured at Harrisonburg, VA, Sept. 25, 1864. Paroled at Point Lookout, Maryland and transferred to Aiken's Landing, Virginia for exchange March 17, 1865. Received at Boulware & Cox's Warves, James River, Virginia, March 19, 1865. Additional Comments: - no further record." Have been unable to locate pension papers for Southey Tapley/Tarpley in either Alabama or Georgia. File at: http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/tallapoosa/bios/tapley21nbs.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/alfiles/ File size: 1.4 Kb

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2351.1.3.1.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Melissa: I have a copy of the will for Samuel M. Bell. It took 7 pages to copy all of it. Contact me direct [galewall@cox.net] to give me your snail mail. Dated: 7/18/1899 5/18/1905 matter of probate of last will & test. of S. M. Bell, deceased.... Gale Wall

Go to _http://www.trackingyourroots.com/data/1855tallapoosa.htm_ (http://www.trackingyourroots.com/data/1855tallapoosa.htm) It is all there alphabetically. Phyllis ------------- In a message dated 3/13/2006 10:09:23 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, btaylor@lakemartin.net writes: Send me your address to btaylor@lakemartin.net and I will send it to you, please give me the names you are looking for. ----- Original Message ----- From: <galewall@cox.net> To: <ALTALLAP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 8:59 AM Subject: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] 1855 State Census > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > Surnames: Dubois > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2363 > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone have access to the 1855 state census for Tallapoosa county > that could print a page for me? I have the page number. > > Thanks, > Gale Wall > Hutchinson, Kansas

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2353.1.1 Message Board Post: Hello Thanks for the reply. I have already seen the wills you referred to but would you mind seeing if there is a Jane Lacks listed in the index? Thanks,Ross

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Ray Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2353.1 Message Board Post: Ross: I saw earlier posts here and on GenForum where you mention a Silas Ray. There is a will listed for him on the microfilm that I recently rented. Also one for a Sarah Ray. I only wrote down names from the index, no other data. If you are interested in the will I can get it before the rented film is returned soon. Gale Wall

I, also, am not related to these Vestals; however, I "think" the descendants were in Elmore County, Ala. and migrated in the late 1880s, maybe early 1890s to Union County, Arkansas, where many of the descendants live today around Strong (Union County) Arkansas. They probably do not even know about this! Louis ----- Original Message ----- From: <galewall@cox.net> To: <ALTALLAP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 14, 2006 10:23 AM Subject: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] William & Catherine Vestal > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Surnames: Vestal > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2365 > > Message Board Post: > > I am not related to this couple. I have a document that was obviously misfiled in my ancestors estate case file. Due to the handwriting I will not try to transcribe it but will give an abstract. > > Your petitioner, William A. Vestal...in the custody of....dept sheriff...directing him to arrest your petitioner to answer a bill of indictment, found by the grand jury... that said bill charges your petitioner and his wife Catherine Vestal with the crime of harboring deserters from the army of the confederate states of America which offense is a felony by the statutes of the state of Alabama....23 October 1864 > > William and Catherine are in the following census: > 1850 Campbell Cty, GA > 1860 Tallapoosa Cty, AL [he's a physician] > 1870 Tallapoosa Cty, AL > > [I didn't look for any others] > > I can't help but wonder what became of the charges. > > > ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== > Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALGenWeb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~altallap/ > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Vestal Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2365 Message Board Post: I am not related to this couple. I have a document that was obviously misfiled in my ancestors estate case file. Due to the handwriting I will not try to transcribe it but will give an abstract. Your petitioner, William A. Vestal...in the custody of....dept sheriff...directing him to arrest your petitioner to answer a bill of indictment, found by the grand jury... that said bill charges your petitioner and his wife Catherine Vestal with the crime of harboring deserters from the army of the confederate states of America which offense is a felony by the statutes of the state of Alabama....23 October 1864 William and Catherine are in the following census: 1850 Campbell Cty, GA 1860 Tallapoosa Cty, AL [he's a physician] 1870 Tallapoosa Cty, AL [I didn't look for any others] I can't help but wonder what became of the charges.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SU.2ADI/2364 Message Board Post: John Howard married Elizabeth Martin on 31 July 1842 in Tallapoosa County. Does anyone know anything about this couple? Your help will be appreciated. Thank you.

Send me your address to btaylor@lakemartin.net and I will send it to you, please give me the names you are looking for. ----- Original Message ----- From: <galewall@cox.net> To: <ALTALLAP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Monday, March 13, 2006 8:59 AM Subject: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] 1855 State Census > > > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > Surnames: Dubois > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2363 > > Message Board Post: > > Does anyone have access to the 1855 state census for Tallapoosa county > that could print a page for me? I have the page number. > > Thanks, > Gale Wall > Hutchinson, Kansas > > > ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== > Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALGenWeb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~altallap/ > >

Gale, Go to Google and enter Alabama 1855 Census and you can find the 1855 census in Tallapoosa County. It is not listed by pages, it has been transcribed and the surnames are in alphabetical order. Charles Stephenson San Antonio, Texas _________________________________________________________________ On the road to retirement? Check out MSN Life Events for advice on how to get there! http://lifeevents.msn.com/category.aspx?cid=Retirement

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Dubois Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2363 Message Board Post: Does anyone have access to the 1855 state census for Tallapoosa county that could print a page for me? I have the page number. Thanks, Gale Wall Hutchinson, Kansas

Mary Ann Frances (Davis) Horsley was born 12/29/1839; she died 5/15/1923 in Upshur Co., Texas. She is buried in Grice Cemetery, Location #136. Grice Cemetery is located about 12 miles West of Gilmer in Upshur Co., Texas. Unknown where Green is buried or his death date. In the 1835 Sabine Co., Texas Census is the following Horsley family. Unknown if any connection to Green Horsley.... Thomas Horsley 47 Sarah 43 Andrew J. 20 David V. 11 Jacob R. 9 Hiram G. 6 Martha A. 4 Sarah Texas 1 month Then in Van Zandt Co (which also covered Wood Co. at that time) 1850 census; see the following entries. Thomas Horsley 63 born VA Farmer value $1345 Sarah 54 " NC A.J. 35 " NC Farmer " $ 798 A.G 21 " GA Martha A 18 " GA S.T.K. 15 " TX Sabine Co. is South of Upshur Co. and Wood Co. borders Upshur Co. on the West. Green and Mary Ann had four daughters....Susan Horsley Finney; Cynthia Horsley Hogue; Mary Ann Horsley Davis; Ada Horsley LaRue. Susan, Cynthia and Ada are all buried with their husbands in Grice Cemetery. Mary Ann's husband is buried at Grice but if she is buried there, then the grave is unmarked. ----- Original Message ----- From: Jack F. Shotts, Sr. To: ALTALLAP-L@rootsweb.com Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 10:18 PM Subject: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Green Horsley Green Horsley b. 1831 married Mary A. H. Davis 2 Jan 1858 in Tallapoosa Co. I do not have a date or place of death for either of them, nor do I have a DOB for her. The name of her Mother was shown in the last ALTALLAP-D which I received, but no info on her Father. Would appreciate it if someone would send the info on both parents to include the DOB, DOD and Place of death if known. You may send it direct if you wish. I have information on one of the Davis Families in Tallapoosa Co. This family might be connected. My connection to Tallapoosa Co. is through the family of James Anderson Gamble and Mary "Polly" Bennett. In case someone might wonder there were two James Anderson Gambles in Tallapoosa Co. at about the same time and they were cousins. Have a great day, Jack F. Shotts. All Incoming\Outgoing mail scanned by Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security 2006. ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALGenWeb: http://www.rootsweb.com/~altallap/

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/1198.1.1 Message Board Post: Hi Carol. Did you ever get the info you wanted from the 1920 Alabama census on John Henry Nelson and his wife Georgia Ann Thomasson Nelson? If not let me know and I`ll see what I can do. I am researching one of Georgia Ann`s brothers--Matthew Thomasson (Thomaston). I have been unable to locate Marsella Ann Elizabeth Thomasson and the children in the 1870 census. Would you have any idea where they might be? I really need their where-abouts in 1870. I hope to hear from you soon. I tried emailing you directly but was apparently blocked by a spam filter. Hope this reaches you. I look forward to comparing notes. Dan Conner Madison, Alabama

Inell, I answered your question of March 3 the day you asked it, BUT I realize I responded to someone else's message. That is what I get for getting into such a hurry. I am sure you have seen the address, but in case you haven't, here it is again Sorry! The Genealogical Society of East Alabama, P. O. Box 2892 Opelika, AL 36803-2892. Dues are $20 individuals and $25 for family membership. with a $5 discount if paid before May 1. So that would be just $15.00 for you. This is a volunteer publication. Glenda Simpson Lowe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Inell Dunn" <littlenell7777@yahoo.com> To: <ALTALLAP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Churches > > > Glenda, > > How do I subscribe to Tap Roots? Do you know? > > Thanks, again, > Inell > > Paul & Glenda Lowe <lowe@lakemartin.net> wrote: > TAP ROOTS does have some church histories. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "robert bryant" > To: > Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 2:27 PM > Subject: Re: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Churches > > >> >> >> Inell - Saw you inquiry on churches in Tallapoossa County. >> >> Did you ever receive any response to your question. If so I would be >> interested in what you can share. >> >> Thanks >> >> Robert Bryant >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Inell Dunn" > >> To: >> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 5:41 PM >> Subject: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Churches >> >> >>> Are there any old records (1800's) for churches in Tallapoosa County. >>> Where would I find them, if there are. >>> >>> Thank you. >>> Inell >>> >>> >>> ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== >>> Share your Tallapoosa Co. Records and old photos at: >>> http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ >>> (Available for all Alabama counties) >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== >> Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALGenWeb: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~altallap/ >> >> > > > ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== > Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALGenWeb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~altallap/ > > > > > ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== > Please remember anything posted on this list from ALArchives is automated > from forms, please look for the contributor and reply to that person. > >

thanks Paul & Glenda Lowe <lowe@lakemartin.net> wrote: Inell, I answered your question of March 3 the day you asked it, BUT I realize I responded to someone else's message. That is what I get for getting into such a hurry. I am sure you have seen the address, but in case you haven't, here it is again Sorry! The Genealogical Society of East Alabama, P. O. Box 2892 Opelika, AL 36803-2892. Dues are $20 individuals and $25 for family membership. with a $5 discount if paid before May 1. So that would be just $15.00 for you. This is a volunteer publication. Glenda Simpson Lowe ----- Original Message ----- From: "Inell Dunn" To: Sent: Friday, March 03, 2006 10:54 PM Subject: Re: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Churches > > > Glenda, > > How do I subscribe to Tap Roots? Do you know? > > Thanks, again, > Inell > > Paul & Glenda Lowe wrote: > TAP ROOTS does have some church histories. > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "robert bryant" > To: > Sent: Thursday, March 02, 2006 2:27 PM > Subject: Re: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Churches > > >> >> >> Inell - Saw you inquiry on churches in Tallapoossa County. >> >> Did you ever receive any response to your question. If so I would be >> interested in what you can share. >> >> Thanks >> >> Robert Bryant >> ----- Original Message ----- >> From: "Inell Dunn" > >> To: >> Sent: Sunday, February 26, 2006 5:41 PM >> Subject: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Churches >> >> >>> Are there any old records (1800's) for churches in Tallapoosa County. >>> Where would I find them, if there are. >>> >>> Thank you. >>> Inell >>> >>> >>> ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== >>> Share your Tallapoosa Co. Records and old photos at: >>> http://www.poppet.org/alfiles/ >>> (Available for all Alabama counties) >>> >>> >> >> >> >> ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== >> Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALGenWeb: >> http://www.rootsweb.com/~altallap/ >> >> > > > ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== > Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALGenWeb: > http://www.rootsweb.com/~altallap/ > > > > > ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== > Please remember anything posted on this list from ALArchives is automated > from forms, please look for the contributor and reply to that person. > > ==== ALTALLAP Mailing List ==== Visit Tallapoosa Co. ALArchives for Tallapoosa Co. records: http://www.rootsweb.com/usgenweb/al/tallapoosa.htm

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: bell Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2351.1.3.1.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Gale, That would be great . . .I will gladly pay for the copies and postage . . . feel free to email me directly at genealogistinal [at] yahoo.com Melissa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2351.1.3.1.1.1 Message Board Post: I did not write down the dates, only the names from the index. I rented the microfilm and have it another week [give or take]. I can print the pages for you if you will cover the copy and postage to get it to you. The FHC here charges .15 per page. They are only open 3 days a week so it will be next week before I can get them. Let me know. Gale Wall

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: bell, hancock, dillard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2351.1.3.1.1 Message Board Post: Could this be Samuel M. Bell? Is their a date given? Samuel M Bell was administrator of estates for the Dillard's mentioned earlier and at least one of the Hancock's I am interested in . . . along with being the second husband of Lydia Hancock Dillard I believe. How can I get a copy of this will? Thank you, Melissa

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2351.1.1.1 Message Board Post: Maybe a record you need can be found in one of the following: Administrators' record, 1871-1898 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Apprentice records, 1884-1930 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Dower records, 1872-1913 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Executors record, 1871-1926; minutes and executors record, 1924-1936 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Petitions and reports, 1874-1927 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Real estate sales, 1872-1922 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Record of accounts, 1848-1874 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Record of decrees in final settlement, 1874-1926 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Tallapoosa County, Alabama estate records, 1840-1915 Tallapoosa County (Alabama). Judge of Probate Tallapoosa County, Alabama Probate Court minutes, 1850-1851, 1857-1862, 1869-1873, 1850-1873 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) Will books, 1838-1930 Alabama. Probate Court (Tallapoosa County) The microfilm for these can be rented through your local Family History Center. You can find the film numbers on the LDS web site FHL catalog at www.familysearch.org Best of luck, Gale Wall

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Bell, Hancock, Dillard Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/SU.2ADI/2351.1.3.1 Message Board Post: Will Book 1 No Bells No Dillards No Hancocks Will Book 2 S. M. Bell - pages 439 - 442 No Dillards No Hancocks Only the one "Bell" found. Gale