Hi folks, I have the following two death records online now thanks to Jeanne Gildea! Royce Wagner SUGGS 1926 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SUGGS, BEINE, DALIGNY, HARRIS Note** I am not sure if the spelling is correct on the mother's maiden name, I put BEINE, but I am sure this is wrong, can anyone help me correct this? Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0404.html AND: Mary Jane MOORE 1925 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: MOORE, ALLEN, BUTLER, WRIGHT, HARPER, SHAMBURGUR, PHILLIPS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0403.html Thanks again! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

MORGAN FAMILY REUNION We welcome descendants of Spencer & Elizabeth Talbert Morgan of Christian Co., KY to a family reunion and get-together. When: September 29, 2001, Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Blackford, KY Community Building, Blackford, Webster County, KY. What to bring: Lawn chairs, a covered dish or drinks, chips, etc... Donations to cover cost of supplies are accepted from those who prefer not to bring food. Entertainment: Barren River Boys Bluegrass Band. Visit to Blackford Cemetery. Games & prizes. Genealogy: We will have computers, a copier, a scanner, a printer, microfilm & microfiche machines, slide projector & screen. We have lots of genealogy cds for you to use, including census records, birth & marriage records, military records and many, many more, so bring plenty of plain printer paper for making copies. Please bring old family photos and pictures of Blackford folks & buildings. Bring slides, genealogies, old letters, bibles, family recipes, great Grandma Morgan's quilt or anything else that you think we would like to see. A professional photographer will be on hand for group photos. Motel: Tobin Tourotel, Marion, KY 270-965-5241 Bed & Breakfast: Marion Inn, Marion, KY 270-965-5391 or Myer's Bed & Breakfast, Marion, KY 270-965-3731. Contact Info for directions and to let us know how many folks you are bringing: Emma Morgan Martin 270-664-9707 or Dianne Byers brandon@hcis.net Can't Wait to Meet You All! Please invite other Morgan family members & give them the contact info so that we can know how many folks to expect

Hello list, Thanks goes out to Jeanne Suggs Gildea for the following four Death Record Images for Montgomery as well as one for Orange County, NC which if anyone is a member of the list for Orange, could you please pass the Orange County one on for us? Nancy GREEN 1937 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: GREEN, SUGGS, HARRIS, DALIGNY Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0394.html And: Mrs. C.M. GALLOWAY 1932 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: GALLOWAY, SUGGS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0395.html And: P.G. ALLEN 1920 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: ALLEN, DAVIS, SANDERS, BEAN, GROVE, PHILIPS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0398.html And: Mae ALLEN BLAKE 1964 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: ALLEN, BLAKE, JOHNSON, PAGE, ECKERSON, HUMPHREY Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0402.html AND the one for Orange County, NC being: Mrs. Louise SMITH 1937 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SMITH, DEATON Can be seen at the following URL: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0396.html Thanks Jeanne! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hello list, I now have the following two marriages online: Calvin KELLIS To Jennie E. THOMAS 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: KELLIS, THOMAS, SCARBORO, MCCASKILL, TUCKER, BOROUGHS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0391.html AND: James JOHNSON To Ida GREENE 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: GREEN, JOHNSON, GREENE, SCARBORO, CLARK, BOLTON, HARRIS, BROADAWAY Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0393.html Enjoy! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hi folks, the following two marriages are now online, hope they are of some help to someone: Willie LASSITER To Annie D. FREEMAN 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: LASSITER, FREEMAN, SCARBORO, WADE, SUGGS can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0387.html AND: John LASSITER To Nancy T. DEATON 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SMITH, LASSITER, DEATON, SCARBORO, COCHRAN, WRIGHT, MANESS, DUNN Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0389.html Thanks and good luck! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Missouri Augusta Smith is in my Ballard line. I have it as Missouri. I couldn't read her father's name at first but have decided it must read "Tommie". Her father was Thomas R. Smith and her mother was Matilda G. Ballard, daughter of James B. Ballard and Lydia Scarborough. Cynthia McDaniel In a message dated 8/10/2001 10:25:07 PM Eastern Daylight Time, pastseeker@nc.rr.com writes: << Masouri Augusta SMITH 1938 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SMITH, BALLARD, GREEN, HARRIS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0383.html Not sure if Masouri's name is spelled correctly, folks, so watch for me to make errors, if I have, give me a yell. >>

Hello list, Have added the following two marriages: Christopher C. SUGGS To Minnie L. BECK 1912 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: FREEMAN, SUGGS, BECK, DEATON, ODOM, WILLIAMS, YOW Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0382.html AND: Julius L. SUGGS To Bessie MORTON 1911 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: DENNIS, SUGGS, MORTON, DEATON, CLODFELTER Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0385.html Many thanks again to Jeanne Suggs Gildea for the above records! I am nearing the end of your pile you sent, Jeanne. Can't thank you enough for your help and kindness for sharing these with all of us. Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hello list, Have added the following Death Record Images: Riley Thomas SUGGS 1921 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SUGGS, ALLEN Can be at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0380.html AND: Rhodia Lutislie Evelyn MCINTOSH 1933 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: MCINTOSH, ALLEN, SANDERS, PHILLIPS, HARPER, GRIFFFIN Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0379.html AND: Masouri Augusta SMITH 1938 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SMITH, BALLARD, GREEN, HARRIS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0383.html Not sure if Masouri's name is spelled correctly, folks, so watch for me to make errors, if I have, give me a yell. Many thanks to Jeanne Gildea for the above records! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hello list, Since I have several death records and Jeanne Suggs Gildea sent several, I have decided to put up a Death Records Page and wanted to make you all aware of it. It will be found at this url: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html I will be announcing them as I get them online, but in the meantime. For the time being, we have the following Record on this page: Annette SUGGS 1925 Death Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SUGGS, REYNOLDS, CRANFORD Can be seen at the following URL: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0378.html I especially have to thank Jeanne, I do not believe I had a copy of this, and it helped me to place a female Cranford with her husband. Females can be the worst to track sometimes! Thanks a million for helping me out, Jeanne, I did not expect to see a Cranford pop up in the records you had sent to put on the site! What a wonderful surprise! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hi folks, I have added the following marriage: William M. LEACH To Dora CAGLE 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SMITH, LEACH, CAGLE, SCARBORO, COCKRAN, DUNN Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0376.html Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SUGGS, HALTOM, HARRIS, SCARBORO, HENDERSON, THAYER, RUSSELL Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0352.html ========================================= regarding the above marriage contract..... can anyone tell me if the Linard G. and Martha Harris (the noted parents of Amanda) is the L.G. HARRIS (b abt 1845), son of Charles Wesley and Malinda Russell HARRIS? thanks :o) paula harris charles "if you have a secret wish, capture a butterfly and whisper your wish to it. since butterflies cannot speak, your secret is ever safe in their keeping. release the butterfly, and it will carry your wish to the Great Spirit, who alone knows the thoughts of butterflies. by setting the butterfly free, you are helping to restore the balance of nature, and your wish will surely be granted." ~~~~~~~ a native american legend

Hello list, We now have the following records online: Bob LEE To Leah SPIVEY 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: LASSITER, LEE, SPIVEY, SMITH, SCARBORO, WADE, FREEMAN Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0370.html AND: Henry LEDBETTER To Nelie BARRINGER 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: LEDBETTER, BARRINGER, SCARBORO, THOMPSON, LISK Can be seen at the following URL: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0372.html Enjoy! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hi folks, Here are two records submitted by Jeanne Suggs Gildea. J.F. SUGGS To Ella J. SMITH 1892 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: DEATON, SUGGS, SMITH, SCARBORO, WADE, BOSTICK Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0367.html AND: LASSITER & HOWELL Bond For 1857 Marriage of James LASSITER & Nancy SUGGS Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: LASSITER, HOWELL, SUGGS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0368.html Thanks Jeanne! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hi folks, The following records are now online: Thomas LEWIS To Sarah BELL 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Records Are: MORTON, LEWIS, BELL, SCARBORO, MULLINIX, THOMPSON, HILL Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0363.html AND: Mack BOWDEN To Sallie BRUTON 1891 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: BALDWIN, BOWDEN, BRUTON, SCARBORO, ALLRED, HALTOM, HINES Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0365.html The above Lewis Marriage I am interested in. Still trying to connect my John T. Lewis to parents. John's family can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/jnolewfa.html Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

8/5-12:50 pm Hi, I'm trying to find the father and/or mother of Joel Henderson who was b. between 1788-1798 either in Chatham or Montgomery County & d. abt. 1868 in Montgomery County, & was married to Susannah " Sucky " Smart [her maiden name] & she was first married to Joseph Morgan & then to Joel Henderson. Any help anyone can give me in finding Joel's parents will be greatly appreciated for I have hit a roadblock.

Hi folks, Many thanks goes to Jeanne Suggs Gildea for the following Marriages: David F. SUGGS To Sallie THOMPSON 1906 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: HALTOM, SUGGS, THOMPSON, ALLEN, REYNOLDS, SANDERS Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0359.html AND: J.J. MCINTOSH To R. Lutitia E. ALLEN 1884 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: MANESS, MCINTOSH, ALLEN, DEATON, LEACH can be seen at the following url: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0361.html Enjoy! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

hi all, could someone verify this for me? it appears from the census information below, that Newton Russell might be the son of Davis and Tempy Russell, found in the household next to his..... and that Ann Russell (in Davis and Tempy's house) might be the mother of Davis Russell, and grandmother of Newton. do any of you know for sure if i'm assuming correctly? i know that this is not the best way to add to a family tree, but i'm just curious :o) thanks in advance for any help with this family :o) blessings, paula --------------------------------------------------------------- 788/790 Russell, Newton age 26 male farmer $175 born NC Russell, Ruth age 26 female born NC Russell, Jeluna age 5 female born NC Russell, William age 4 male born NC Russell, Harris age 2 male born NC Russell, John age 6/12 male born NC 789/791 Russell, Davis age 50 male farmer $200 born NC Russell, Tempy age 47 female born NC Russell, Hillary age 22 male miner born NC Russell, Joel age 19 male laborer born NC Russell, Elisha age 13 male born NC Russell, William age 12 male born NC Russell, John H. age 6 male born NC Russell, Ann age 86 female $100 born NC "if you have a secret wish, capture a butterfly and whisper your wish to it. since butterflies cannot speak, your secret is ever safe in their keeping. release the butterfly, and it will carry your wish to the Great Spirit, who alone knows the thoughts of butterflies. by setting the butterfly free, you are helping to restore the balance of nature, and your wish will surely be granted." ~~~~~~~ a native american legend

Hi folks, Thanks goes out to Jeanne Suggs Gildea for the following records! Isaac SUGG To Martha M. ALLEN 1867 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: SUGG, ALLEN Can be seen at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0355.html AND: Pinkney RUSSELL To Sis SUGGS 1892 Marriage Record Image Surnames Mentioned In Record Are: BATTEN, RUSSELL, SUGGS, SCARBORO, REYNOLDS, HENDERSON, HALTOM Can be seen at the following URL: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/mont0357.html Enjoy! Cathy Cranford-Ailstock pastseeker@nc.rr.com http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/cathy1.html Listowner for Montgomery County, NC http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~cranford/montinfo.html Listowner for The A*I*L*S*T*O*C*K, B*R*U*T*O*N, C*R*A*N*F*O*R*D, F*O*X*H*A*L*L, H*A*T*H*C*O*C*K,J*U*R*Y & O*Z*I*E*R Lists *** To see one's self more clearly One needs to seek the past. C.C. Ailstock

Hi list members. I have just joined this list. I am researching Whitley's, Helms and Tucker. I have over 20,000 names in my data bank and am willing to share my information. Maybe someone has some of my Tucker line. My Tucker's are from Anson County & Chesterfield County.

Have just started to research my Morris line, which is 1)Thomas Morris ??from Wales prior to 1735 his son (2) John Haton Morris Sr. born bef 1743 Montgomery,NC Died 1809-1820 Montgomery, NC married Elizabeth Ramey born 1750-1753 North Carolina his son (3) Elias Morris, Sr. born abt 1776 North Carolina married Mary Ann "Polly" West born abt 1775 North Carolina siblings of Elias Joseph - Jacob - Thomas - John Haton, Jr. - William - Rueben Don't have proof yet of any of this. Would love to know if anyone has info. Thanks!!! Bev Clark Karmanos bev@electro-net.com