Larry, Thank you for this item on my great great uncle. I did not know this about him. The J. stands for Jefferson. W. Hugh Tucker On Dec 9, 2005, at 12:31 PM, Lecaverjr@aol.com wrote: > > > EXCERPTS FROM THE DADEVILLE BANNER > > > > April 4, 1861: > > Announcement > We are authorized to announce the name of William J. CARLISLE, of > LaFayette, > as a candidate for Brigadier General of the 17th Brigade of the 8th > Division > Alabama Militia. Mr. CARLISLE is a member of the LaFayette rifle > guard, and > is now in service at Pensacola, for the Southern Confederacy. > > > > ==== 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.

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/1421.1.1 Message Board Post: Virginia Elizabeth Godfrey Busby was my great grandmother. She was the daughter of Littleton A. Godfrey , from Tallapoosa County Alabama, she married Harlen Page Busby.Her mother was Eliza ann Ward. I am looking for the grave of Eliza, I have been told it is in New Site, maybe Bethlehem Cemetery. Does anyone know if there is a list of graves for that cemetery? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

HI LARRY: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING WHAT IS MY PASSION (OLD NEWSPAPERS). MY BRADLEY, WALLACE, CROSS AND OTHER LINES ALSO COME FROM THE GOLD BRANCH AREA AND NEWSITE ALSO. AFTER SUCH A GREAT RECOMMENDATION ABOUT YOUR BOOKS, I PLAN TO ORDER THIS ONE. THE OTHER EMAILER SAID THAT YOU HAVE MORE BOOKS. DO YOU HAVE A LIST OF ALL OF YOUR PUBLICATIONS AND IS THERE A SHIPPING CHARGE? THANKS AGAIN, BECKY BRADLEY. >

Thank you so much for sharing. Nelda

This book was compiled and is available from Larry Caver who gave his snail address and also his home address on his e-mails to the list. I want to add that I have this book along with several other of Larry's books and have found them to be of very, very, extroidinary quality. They have helped me not only with my research in Tallapoosa County, AL, but also with research in other counties from some of his other books. The indexes are also wonderful. Larry is far too modest to toot his own horn, but I consider him one of the great contributors of our time with publications in regard to family research. I just hope and pray that he continues the great work he is doing. The wonderfully high quality and professionalism of his work is only surpassed by his character as an extremely nice individual. Judi Parker, Birmingham, AL

Hello, Would you have any further information on the J.S. Brooks, listed as having letter remaining at the Post Office? Thank you, Becky Carden ----- Original Message ----- From: <Lecaverjr@aol.com> To: <ALTALLAP-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 11:31 AM Subject: [AL-TALLAPOOSA] Newspaper Tid Bits (1860-1861) > Below are a few tid-bits that were not included in my recent book on > Tallapoosa County Newspapers. Feel free to share these. > Larry E. Caver, Jr. > P.O. Box 520 > Wilmer, Alabama 36587 > > > > EXCERPTS FROM THE TALLAPOOSA TIMES > > June 28, 1860: > > Tallapoosa Institute For Young Ladies > The Spring Term of this institution will close on Friday (tomorrow), 15th > instant, with our usual daily exercises. We will be pleased to see such of our > friends as may desire to attend. Our Fall Term will open on the First Monday > in July next… Mr. & Mrs. Lucien LaTASTE, Principals > > July 5, 1860: > > We are requested to state that the Rev. E.H. LAKE, of North Carolina, will > preach in the Universalist Church at Camp Hill on the third Sabbath, and > Saturday before, in this month. > > List of Letters remaining in the Post Office in the Town of Dadeville, Ala., > at the quarter ending the 30th of June 1860, and if not taken out by the 30th > of September next, will be sent to the Post Office Department as Dead Letters: > > AUSTIN, L. (Esq.) LANGLEY, E.B. > BROOKS, J.S. LEWIS, S.E. (Mrs.) > BURNEY, Martha LETT, J.W. > BECKHAM, A.G. LEWIS, J.M. > BROOKS, Henry LOW, M. > BROWN, C. (Dr.) MANN, J. > BURKS, K.C. (Miss) MOORE, William E. > BURK, S.W. McALISTER, M. (Mrs.) > BAILEY, J.H. McCLENDON, E. > BROOKS, G.W. MERCORD, H. (Miss) > BALLARD, Thomas McCORMICK, M. (Miss) > BURNETT, B. (Mrs.) McCLENDON, W. > CASTLEBERRY, W. MOORE, W.M. > CLAYTON, G. McGOWEN, M. > CROSS, J. or Thomas McGOWEN, J. > COOPER, M. (Mrs.) OWEN, R.S. > CLAYTON, Thomas PENNINGTON, W. > DELOACH, A. PRITCHARD, J.G. > FULLER, B. PEARSON, S. > FLOURNEY, J.A. (Mrs.) PRICE, H.W.B. > GRICE, W. ROGERS, G.R. > GOOD, R.G. ROBINSON, N.M. > GROSS, L. SWAN, S. > Germany, A. (Miss) SMITH, F.A. > GRIFFIN, G.S. SMITH, J. > GOGINS, S. SALTER, A.J. > GRIFFIN, W.H. SAYER, F.M. > HARRIS, J. SHIPP, W.C. > HOLTON, R.J. (Mrs.) THORNTON, A. > HOLLAND, J.L. TUCKER, S.T. > HAMPHREYS, S.B. TOMLIN, P. > HAND, J. (Mrs.) THOMAS, I. > HARRIS, G. THOMPSON, T.B. > JENKINS, G. ULRICH, G.A. (Dr.) > JANNEY, E.A. VINES, G. > JENNINGS, J. WINSLETT, W. > JOHNSON, F. WATERS, W. > KILGORE, J. WILKERSON, A.R. > LANGLEY, G.W. WADE, L. > LOVEJOY, T.B. WILKERSON, W. > LANGLEY, J.R. WALLER, A.D. > WILKINS, J. > WILLIAMS, N. > > January 3, 1861: > > Dadeville Male Academy > The exercises of this school, for the ensuing year consisting of two sessions > of twenty weeks each, will commence on the Fourth Monday in January 1861, > under the supervision of the undersigned, who will spare no pains properly to > educate his pupils. Discipline will be mild but firm. A liberal patronage is > hereby solicited. Each scholar will be charged from the time of entrance to > the end of the session… G.W. DAWKINS, Principal > > Auburn Female College > This Spring Term of this institution will commence on Tuesday, 1st of > January 1861, under the Presidency of Rev. W.P. HARRISON, A.M. The success > of this institution is the best guarantee of its merit. Every facility for > the acquisition of a thorough, practicle and ornamental education will be > furnished. In the Department of Languages, Ancient and Modern, comprising the > Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish and Italian, the President is prepared by > personal instruction to give entire satisfaction. In the Musical Department, > Mrs. M.F. DILLARD is acknowledged to have no superior in the South. Miss > M.R. ANDERSON, as a patient, industrious and successful instructress, is excelled > by none. Prof. M.A. ANDERSON, a superior vocalist, will have the Department > of vocal music. The President, if early application is made, will accommodate a > number of young ladies in his family. Board $15 per month. > > > > > > EXCERPTS FROM THE DADEVILLE BANNER > > March 28, 1861: > > Corn Meal! Lumber! > The undersigned is now prepared to saw bills of lumber at short notice. He > has also, just built a corn Gristmill, with the only intention of grinding > corn, and he promises to make as good meal as was ever seen in this market. > Patronage is earnestly solicited; especially those to whom he is indebted, as he > is desirous of furnishing lumber, as money is an impossible thing with him > under present circumstances. G.C. ALFORD > > April 4, 1861: > > Announcement > We are authorized to announce the name of William J. CARLISLE, of LaFayette, > as a candidate for Brigadier General of the 17th Brigade of the 8th Division > Alabama Militia. Mr. CARLISLE is a member of the LaFayette rifle guard, and > is now in service at Pensacola, for the Southern Confederacy. > > > > ==== 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. > > > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.11/191 - Release Date: 12/2/2005 > >

Maurice, The book is available from myself for $34 (postage included. It includes death, marriage & probate notices from 1860-1890 from original newspapers in Tallapoosa County, Ala. Courthouse. Larry E. Caver, Jr. P.O. Box 520 Wilmer, AL 36587

Where is this book available? I have Lovelady, Robertson, Rhodes, kin from Reeltown mid 1860s ........ Maurice Lovelady

Below are a few tid-bits that were not included in my recent book on Tallapoosa County Newspapers. Feel free to share these. Larry E. Caver, Jr. P.O. Box 520 Wilmer, Alabama 36587 EXCERPTS FROM THE TALLAPOOSA TIMES June 28, 1860: Tallapoosa Institute For Young Ladies The Spring Term of this institution will close on Friday (tomorrow), 15th instant, with our usual daily exercises. We will be pleased to see such of our friends as may desire to attend. Our Fall Term will open on the First Monday in July next… Mr. & Mrs. Lucien LaTASTE, Principals July 5, 1860: We are requested to state that the Rev. E.H. LAKE, of North Carolina, will preach in the Universalist Church at Camp Hill on the third Sabbath, and Saturday before, in this month. List of Letters remaining in the Post Office in the Town of Dadeville, Ala., at the quarter ending the 30th of June 1860, and if not taken out by the 30th of September next, will be sent to the Post Office Department as Dead Letters: AUSTIN, L. (Esq.) LANGLEY, E.B. BROOKS, J.S. LEWIS, S.E. (Mrs.) BURNEY, Martha LETT, J.W. BECKHAM, A.G. LEWIS, J.M. BROOKS, Henry LOW, M. BROWN, C. (Dr.) MANN, J. BURKS, K.C. (Miss) MOORE, William E. BURK, S.W. McALISTER, M. (Mrs.) BAILEY, J.H. McCLENDON, E. BROOKS, G.W. MERCORD, H. (Miss) BALLARD, Thomas McCORMICK, M. (Miss) BURNETT, B. (Mrs.) McCLENDON, W. CASTLEBERRY, W. MOORE, W.M. CLAYTON, G. McGOWEN, M. CROSS, J. or Thomas McGOWEN, J. COOPER, M. (Mrs.) OWEN, R.S. CLAYTON, Thomas PENNINGTON, W. DELOACH, A. PRITCHARD, J.G. FULLER, B. PEARSON, S. FLOURNEY, J.A. (Mrs.) PRICE, H.W.B. GRICE, W. ROGERS, G.R. GOOD, R.G. ROBINSON, N.M. GROSS, L. SWAN, S. Germany, A. (Miss) SMITH, F.A. GRIFFIN, G.S. SMITH, J. GOGINS, S. SALTER, A.J. GRIFFIN, W.H. SAYER, F.M. HARRIS, J. SHIPP, W.C. HOLTON, R.J. (Mrs.) THORNTON, A. HOLLAND, J.L. TUCKER, S.T. HAMPHREYS, S.B. TOMLIN, P. HAND, J. (Mrs.) THOMAS, I. HARRIS, G. THOMPSON, T.B. JENKINS, G. ULRICH, G.A. (Dr.) JANNEY, E.A. VINES, G. JENNINGS, J. WINSLETT, W. JOHNSON, F. WATERS, W. KILGORE, J. WILKERSON, A.R. LANGLEY, G.W. WADE, L. LOVEJOY, T.B. WILKERSON, W. LANGLEY, J.R. WALLER, A.D. WILKINS, J. WILLIAMS, N. January 3, 1861: Dadeville Male Academy The exercises of this school, for the ensuing year consisting of two sessions of twenty weeks each, will commence on the Fourth Monday in January 1861, under the supervision of the undersigned, who will spare no pains properly to educate his pupils. Discipline will be mild but firm. A liberal patronage is hereby solicited. Each scholar will be charged from the time of entrance to the end of the session… G.W. DAWKINS, Principal Auburn Female College This Spring Term of this institution will commence on Tuesday, 1st of January 1861, under the Presidency of Rev. W.P. HARRISON, A.M. The success of this institution is the best guarantee of its merit. Every facility for the acquisition of a thorough, practicle and ornamental education will be furnished. In the Department of Languages, Ancient and Modern, comprising the Latin, Greek, French, German, Spanish and Italian, the President is prepared by personal instruction to give entire satisfaction. In the Musical Department, Mrs. M.F. DILLARD is acknowledged to have no superior in the South. Miss M.R. ANDERSON, as a patient, industrious and successful instructress, is excelled by none. Prof. M.A. ANDERSON, a superior vocalist, will have the Department of vocal music. The President, if early application is made, will accommodate a number of young ladies in his family. Board $15 per month. EXCERPTS FROM THE DADEVILLE BANNER March 28, 1861: Corn Meal! Lumber! The undersigned is now prepared to saw bills of lumber at short notice. He has also, just built a corn Gristmill, with the only intention of grinding corn, and he promises to make as good meal as was ever seen in this market. Patronage is earnestly solicited; especially those to whom he is indebted, as he is desirous of furnishing lumber, as money is an impossible thing with him under present circumstances. G.C. ALFORD April 4, 1861: Announcement We are authorized to announce the name of William J. CARLISLE, of LaFayette, as a candidate for Brigadier General of the 17th Brigade of the 8th Division Alabama Militia. Mr. CARLISLE is a member of the LaFayette rifle guard, and is now in service at Pensacola, for the Southern Confederacy.

Part II.... Larry Marriage Notices From THE SIFTINGS (Alexander City) January 28, 1910: At the Methodist Church in Equality, on Wednesday of this week, one of the prettiest and most interesting weddings that has ever been witnessed by the people of that section took place. Rev. D.S. MARTIN pronounced the mystic words which joined in the holy bonds of matrimony Miss Annie NOLEN and Mr. Thomas THOMPSON… Mr. George BROSS acted as best man and Miss Jessie WILBANKS as maid of honor… February 25, 1910: The marriage on Thursday of Miss Hilda ROBERSON of this place to Mr. Herman CRADDOCK of Tallassee, was a surprise to their many friends here. Miss ROBERSON was the granddaughter of Mr. John MORGAN, of this place, and for the past year has been an employee of the Southern Bell Telephone Company. Mr. CRADDOCK is a young and well thought of gentleman of Tallassee, and holds the position of bookkeeper for the Tallassee Cotton Mills. May 6, 1910: A beautiful May day’s mating was consummated last Sunday morning at 10:30 o’ clock at the Baptist pastorium. The parties to this happy union were Miss Florence GAMBLE of Easonville, Ala., and Mr. Judson MEADOWS of this city… Rev. Arnold S. SMITH solemnized the union with a beautiful ceremony, witnessed by a party of well-wishing friends… they are home now to their friends at the home of the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.R. MEADOWS, of this city… The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John GAMBLE of Easonville, formerly of this county… The groom is a popular young businessman of this city, and at present is holding a position as bookkeeper for Graves & Gross… Legal Notices From THE SIFTINGS (Alexander City) February 4, 1910: J.S. CROMER vs. Maggie CROMER In Chancery Court at Dadeville, Alabama- It is ordered that publication be made in The Siftings requiring Maggie CROMER to answer the bill of complaint in this cause by February 16th, 1910, or thirty days thereafter a decree pro confesso may be taken against her. This January 17th, 1910. H.O. GARRETT, Register. April 1, 1910: Sanford WHITE vs. Seanie WHITE In Chancery Court at Dadeville, Alabama- It is ordered that publication be made in The Siftings requiring Seanie WHITE to answer the bill of complaint filed in this cause by April 30th, 1910, or thirty days thereafter a decree pro confesso will be taken against her. This March 31st, 1910. H.O. GARRETT, Register

Below are newspaper notices from Tallapoosa County newspapers in 1910. These are my "Christmas present" to my fellow genealogy buddies. Feel free to share these with others. Larry E. Caver, jr. Wilmer, Alabama Death Notices From THE TALLAPOOSA COURIER March 31, 1910: (Reeltown) On last Saturday morning Mrs. Martha HAMONS died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Jake SEGREST, of this place. She was in her 85th year at the time of her death and was a true member of the Missionary Baptist Church of this place... Her remains were laid to rest at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Sunday at 11 o’clock. (McClain’s Cross Roads) We are sorry to note the death of Mrs. Edna JOHNSON. She leaves on child and thirteen grandchildren to mourn her loss. (Carrville) The death of Mrs. James CALDWELL of Carrville, which occurred Tuesday morning at six, cast a deep gloom over our community. She had many warm friends here and her death is deeply deplored. She was a Christian woman… Mr. T.J. HUNT went to Alex City Thursday to attend the funeral of Dr. GOGGAN’ s son, Olney, who died in Denver, Colorado, and was brought home for burial. Death Notices From THE SIFTINGS (Alexander City) January 28, 1910: … Out on the outskirts of our city for several days has been what is called a “Gypsy Camp,” horse traders some call those who follow that nomad life… One of their number for days has suffered, has been racked with pain in her tent… Tuesday night of this week, Matilda JEFFERIES, wife of William JEFFERIES, out in the Gypsy camp, passed to that undiscovered country from whose bourne no traveler returns… Several children are left motherless. The body will be shipped to Dayton, Ohio… Mrs. Nancy HUTCHINSON, who lived near Hillabee Camp Ground, caught fire and was burned to death while burning off trash near her home. It seems that her skirts somehow came in contact with the blaze and she was terribly burned before help could arrive. She is the mother of Mr. Columbus HUTCHINSON, one of our most enterprising and progressive farmers, and a large circle of friends and relatives mourn her untimely death. February 11, 1910: Our city was shocked Tuesday by sad news, the death of a sweet lady, Mrs. J.H. SEWELL. Mr. and Mrs. SEWELL had only recently moved into the city, but they have been known and loved by hosts of friends here for years. Mrs. Gertrude SEWELL was loved by a large circle of friends who grieve with the bereaved husband and family in this their great bereavement. She survived by a loving husband and three children: Mr. J.T. SEWELL of Route 3, Mrs. Eugene HARRIS, of Goodwater, and Mrs. E. CAMPBELL, of Kellyton. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. A.J. NOTESTINE at the Methodist Church… Her remains were laid to rest in the City Cemetery Wednesday evening. Uncle Johnie HALL was buried at Spivey Graveyard Sunday. February 18, 1910: (Sandy Valley) Mr. Jim YATES, son of Mr. Bill YATES, of near Rocky Creek Church, died Saturday. His death was caused by a tumor on the lungs… His remains were interred at Rock Mountain Monday morning. Mr. John BRITT, Sr., died at his home near Jackson’s Gap, Wednesday night of Bright’s Disease. He was 78 years old and served as a soldier in the Confederate Army. He leaves a wife, nine children, two brothers and four sisters to mourn his death. Mr. BRITT was the father of Mr. John BRITT, Jr., formerly of this city. March 4, 1910: We are sorry to learn of the death of Eddie BLAIR, son of Mr. and Mrs. John BLAIR of Gold Branch. Never were the people of Alexander City and surrounding country more shocked than when the news reached them of the sudden death of City Marshal L.D. WELCH early last Sunday morning… Retiring before midnight he left his friend, Mr. James WALKER of Gold Branch, who was his guest for the night, and appeared to be in good physical condition except for a headache with which he often suffered. Awaking Mr. WALKER some minutes before 4 o’clock Sunday morning, he was suffering almost violently and told his friend to hurry for a doctor. Neighbors and his physician, Dr. HARLAN, were soon at his bedside and although everything possible was done for his relief he died in less than two hours. He died of angina pectoris- paralysis of the heart- produced from acute indigestion… He had reached the age of 41 years. Besides his young widow, he leaves three little children, and two brothers, Messrs. W.M. WELCH and Eugene WELCH of Memphis, Texas, and two sisters in Comanche County, Texas… The funeral was held Monday afternoon in the First Baptist Church, of which the deceased was a consistent member… The Mayor and members of city council acted as honorary pallbearers, and after the service the Masonic fraternity took charge of the service and consigned their brother to the grave with beautiful ritualistic ceremony… He was a Columbian Woodman and held the office of Worthy Consel in the local Household; he carried $3,100 insurance in this order. In her seventy-seventh year Mrs. Nancy C. JONES, of this city, was called from mortality into immortality; surrounded by friends and loved ones she breathed her last Wednesday evening… She was the wife of the late H.C. JONES. She died at the home of her son, Mr. Will JONES, who is in the employ of the Russell Manufacturing Company of this city. The remains were carried to Jackson’s Gap on Thursday morning’s train and were laid to rest in the cemetery at Eagle Creek Church, which is located about five miles from the Gap. Several sons and daughters survive her and they have the sympathy of many friends and acquaintances in this their dire bereavement. One of the county’s oldest, best and most honest citizens passed into the great beyond when Mr. W.H. MIDDLETON died early Wednesday morning. He was a man of great piety, a member of the Methodist Church and a consistent one… Mr. MIDDLETON leaves a family and many friends and relatives to mourn his death. He was a Mason and was buried by them and with their holy ceremony in the Flint Hill Cemetery Wednesday evening… (Sandy Valley) We are very sorry to learn of the death of Mrs. Tom CRENSHAW of Bartlett, Texas. March 11, 1910: Brother Lorenzo Dow WELCH was born in Gold Branch Beat, Tallapoosa County, Alabama, May 1868, and died in Alexander City, February 27th, 1910. His life to young manhood was spent with his parents in Gold Branch Beat… At an early age he joined the New Hope Baptist Church… He became a Mason in 1887… “Ransom” WELCH, as well all knew him, has been a resident of Alexander City for the past fifteen years or more, and during a good portion of that time has filled the arduous and difficult times of Marshall… He was happily married to Miss Dora THOMAS of our town about six years ago, which union has been blessed with two girls and one boy, all of whom survive… April 1, 1910: Dr. J. Olney GOGGANS, one of Alex City’s brightest and best loved young men, was called to his eternal home… this splendid young man breathed his last Sunday morning, in Denver, Colorado, where he had gone several months ago in search of health… The remains reached here Wednesday night accompanied by father and wife. The funeral was held from the Goggans’ home on Thursday afternoon… A large concourse of friends and relatives, with bowed heads and sad, heavy hearts, followed the remains to the City Cemetery where the Elks, with beautiful ritualistic ceremony, consigned the body to its final resting place. April 8, 1910: Mr. W.D. COSPER, a prominent merchant and well known citizen of Hackneyville, died Monday morning at his home of Bright’s disease, and was buried at Hillabee campground Wednesday afternoon. Deceased leaves a wife and four children (not named)… Mr. COSPER was a man of affairs and owned extensive business interests. He had been a director in the Alexander City Bank for many years. Death came to Mr. John Clark DAVIS, of this city, last Friday morning after long suffering. He died at the Alabama Hotel, the home of his sister, Mrs. J.H. CHISLOM. His remains were laid to rest near Fosheeton on the following day. Deceased was unmarried, and leaves a brother and two sisters to cherish his memory, besides a host of friends. At the time of his death, he was engaged in the mercantile business in this city. He was formerly deputy sheriff of the county. April 22, 1910: Joe BUNTIN, a nephew of Mayor Joe BAKER, died yesterday afternoon about five o ’clock in Birmingham. He had been sick for the past several weeks. Some time ago he had an operation for appendicitis and a cancer formed in the place where the operation was made. –Dothan Journal, 12th Mr. BUNTIN was well known in Alexander City, having held a position here with the Southern Cotton Oil Company for several months… Miss Lake PARKER Dead News was received here Wednesday of the death of Mrs. Courtney CAGE of Mineola, Texas; she died at San Angelo, Texas, where she had gone several months ago for her health. Mrs. CAGE formerly lived here and was a daughter of Mr. R.N. PARKER, who now resides in California. She had many friends here who will mourn at her untimely death. She is survived by her father, one brother, Mr. Cowles PARKER of Mineola, Texas, and two sisters, Miss Mattie Lou PARKER of Texas, and Mrs. J.J. HODO, of this city. (Macon, Ga., April 19) J.D. GARRISON, a young white man, is in the County Jail charged with the murder of J.W. TONEY, a Vineville merchant, at his home, 401 Duncan Avenue, yesterday morning… Lester GARRISON, a young brother of J.D. GARRISON, said, “I was upstairs asleep when the shooting occurred. I came down stairs and found the room full of people; and Mr. TONEY was dead…” (Lengthy article)

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/2334 Message Board Post: Looking for information on this family I feel like Thomas Robertson is buried in an unmarked grave by his wife at Union/Motley Clay County Does anyone know where he is buried? Thanks Linda Wwlsarandolph@aol.com Thomas Louden Robertson born Mar 22, 1837, died after 1920 married Sarah German born Aug 28, 1843, died Mary 7, 1914, buried Union/Motley Clay County [He was a Private in Company C, 6th Alabama Cavalry CSA] [Mother of 13 children 10 living in 1910] Children: Malinda born 1859 Elisha P born 1863 married Lurieta Wilkerson Zechariah P. born 1866 married Lucinda C. Jones [No Children] Matilda born Feb 28, 1869, died Apr 16, 1923, buried Union/Motley Allen P. born 1870 Daniel P. born 1872 married Vina Kellum Zona Ann born 1875 Martha M. born 1876, died 1965 married James W. Kellum, buried Union/Motley Clay County Reuben Lee born 1879 William H. born 1880, died 1947 married late in life to Annie- buried Union/Motley Clay County

In a message dated 12/6/05 1:00:35 PM Eastern Standard Time, ALTALLAP-D-request@rootsweb.com writes: ALTALLAP-L@rootsweb.com Dear Chris...I would like more information about the Philip T Oliver born Nov 6. 1840. I am searching for information about William Allen Hall...He was born in 1840 also..He married A Mary Emma Jones in 1877...They lived in Truitt Alabama at one time..He and Mary Emma Jones Hall supposedly lived on the old Capt. Allen plantation...which is down near the Old CAlvary Church...I too have been to the old Cemetery..but I traveled there from Simpson Community ..near New Site..I went down to the double Vat Road..but I did hear that I could get to Sikesville from there on a Dirt Road which was well traveled back then...I need information about this William A Hall...I have not found his grave but he may be buried at the Old Vickers Cemetery back up toward New Site in the Simpson Community....Manon Claybrooks lives right down the road from the Cemetery...She knows about anything you need to know in the Community...She said that WA Hall died at about 31 years of age from a gun shot would after going out to the Chicken house., NOTES from an old family bible says WA Hall was very good friends with a Professor Oliver...I dont know who that was...maybe it was the Oliver in the Community....I would like to find him....and find out for sure where WA Hall was buried..How far away is Truitt ..from there? Capt Allens plantation was near Mt. Calvary... Thanks...Nancy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Steel,LeRoy,Fenimore,Humble,Ogle,Cassidy,Pilgreen,Davis,Brown, Hilton Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/SU.2ADI/2121.1 Message Board Post: I am wanting more info on this line as I had a great, great grandmother named Harriet(t ) Steel(e). i am looking to find her parents in particular. I know she lived in or around TN,LA and possibly AK and other areas could be SC.

By any chance did you record the names of the Allens buried in that cemetery? I'm not familiar with the area. Is that very far from Dadeville? Winnie

Three grave are just a like and are built up. One is Nolon/Nolan Claybrooks b. Jan 19 1824 d. July 31, 1885, the other two are ? Bryans one is real hard to read the other has 1786 - 1869 but I cant make the words out. Some of the letters look like they are wrote backwards. Chris

Chris, Thanks for the posting. Nena

Chris, could you post what information there was regarding the Bryans in this cemetery. Thanks, Nena

Buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery Tallapoosa County Alabama: C.A. Allen Jan 28 1828 Mar 8 1912 Nancy R Allen Feb 9 1826 Oct 14 1891 Infant Children 3 Sons and Dau of J. M. Blanks 7& S. J. Blanks Edmond R. Nix 3rd ALA INF Confederate States Army May 25 1831 Apr 30 1889 Mary J. Nix Aug 17 1839 Jan 26 1935 Eugenia B. Nix Apr 2 1880 Oct 6 1898 John W. Nix Aug 31 1869 Aug 11 1891 Stonewall Son of Mr. & Mrs. Em Nix June 8 1893 Nolon Claybrooks Jan 19 1824 July 31 1885 Two ? Bryans on is real hard to read the other has a date of 1786 - 1869 Several more graves are marked but did not get the names. The Cemetery is in the wood and is grown up around but probably 40 - 50 more graves with just stone markers no names. Chris

I am so glad that you posted this about the Nix family. I have been trying to find out about them. Do you know if the Nix family married into the Claybrooks family. I have been trying to lacate info on the Nix family for sometime now. Just yesterday I went to the cemetery where they are buried. I do not have the info from the graves with me, but I will send you another e-mail with more info. Edward Nix and wife Mary are buried in Mt. Calvery Cem. Tallapoosa County. Not too far from Motley on a dirt road. The cemetery is in the wood and is grown up abt 40 - 50 graves probably. Only about 10 of them are marked. Some Allen and Bryans and Claybrooks are buried in this cemetery. I will send you all the info on this cem. that I took note of. I would be more happy to show you where the cemetery is, are you can locate it on Old Dutch Rd. and Dipping Vat Rd. if you go down County Rd. 79 from Motley Church going toward Daviston turn right on Dipping Vat. Rd. go about 4 miles (this is a dirt road) when you come to a fout way intersection turn right and about 20 - 30 yards up that road on the left is the Mt. Calvary Cem. I know that you did the work on Mt. Zion Cem which is just a few miles up the road. Ramond Thirft was my uncle and he is dead now but he told me that Mt Calvary Church "I think burnt" and they moved it to the present day Mt. Zion area and Mt. Calvary was a hard shell Primitive Baptist Church and latter Mt. Zion Methadist was built, side by side the area became know as Double Churchs and the two Churchs looked just alike. Latter Ramond Thrifts father John T. Thrift helped take the old Mt. Clavary Church down for the lumber. I hope I have this story correct. I would love to have more info on these two cem. I do believe my GGGrandmother Mary Elizabeth Colley and her family are buried at Mt. Zion Cem along with her brother and parents in unmarked graves. Uncle Raymond told me that his Grandparent are buried at Mt Calvary with the Nix family but I know they are in unmarked graves. He wanted me to go with him and put up markers before his death and I never did get around to it and I do not know where they are buried are what there names are. His mother was Nicie Thrift not sure of her birth name a photo of her is on Reds Catfish site at the Mountain adult school. She was the second wife of John T. Thrift and is buried at Bethany with her son. The Nix at Mt. Calvary was in the 3rd Alabama Infantry. I will send more when I get my notes up. Two Bryans are buried in the Cemetery born 1780-1790 but I cant make out the first names. Thank you for posting what you did. I was just there yesterday. Chris Smith