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36th Alabama Co. G, CSA
I am researching the 36th Ala. Co. G, CSA unit and have transcribed
the unit roster, obtained copies of letters, etc. I would like to obtain
and share information on this unit.
D.A. Bass-Frazier
mailto:dabf@zebra.net
ADCOCK, HENDERSON, LAMBERT, BOYLES, STIGGINS, DREW, GORDON AND JONESAdcock,
I am looking for anyone with a connection to the Adcock, Henderson,
Lambert, Boyles, Stiggins, Drew, Gordon and Jones families who were in Monroe
County as early as 1807 when it was actually Washington County, Mississippi
Territory. My GGGGG grandfather was Thomas Adcock who was killed along with
his wife at Fort Mims. There 5 children were not at the fort and all lived
in this county for many years. Thomas Adcock's son Reuben married Margaret
Henderson in Monroe County in the early 1820s. Sarah ADCOCK married Captain
Thomas H Boyles on March 1, 1817 in Monroe County by Alexander Henderson.
Alexander Henderson and Reuben Adcock donated land in the early 1820's for
one of the first Methodist churches in the county near Eliska or Mount Pleasant.
Alexander Henderson and some of his family are buried in an old cemetery
now in the woods near where this church once stood. I have lots of info
on all of the families listed and will be happy to share with others in
these family lines who might have an interest.
Mark Migura
tyr2490@tyler.net
Mary Alice Thomas
mailto:marthomas@worldnet.att.net
ANDREWS
I am looking for information on my great, great grandfather James N.
Andrews, father of A. Phillip Andrews, my great, grandfather. Any information
on this line would be greatly appreciated. This family settled in Monroe
County around 1802 and ran a stage relay somewhere near Skinnerton. Please
help break down this brick wall.
Thanks,
Paula Andrews Powles
mailto:nefaire@bellsouth.net
5936 Judd Falls Road
West Florida 33463
(561) 641-9140
AUTHUR FAMILY
Need to contact descendents about life and times of Capt. John Camber
Arthur and wife Mary C. Gray. Lived in Claiborne 1836-80+. He was a Capt.
of steamboats. Child: Mary Gray Arthur who married Charles A. English, brothers:
Ruben and Edward Arthur. Are you out there? Also looking for the parents
of 'Cinna'/Sarah America Robison who married Adam Brisban Arthur in Monroe
County on Jan. 21, 1845. Dr. Arthur was a phantom doctor in Burnt Corn and
Monroe County. Was Cinna's parent William Robison?
Frances Arthur Gold
mailto:peter@internetpro.net
4865 Rainbow Drive
Rainbow City, Alabama 35906
BAAS FAMILY
I am looking for family and friends of the Baas family willing to share
stories and ancedotes about my father's family. Mr father died when I was
eight years old and I have lost contact with that side of my family. My
dad's name was Murry Richard Baas, and I know his original hometown was
Frisco City, Alabama. My grandfather was Lawrence H. Baas and my grandmother
was Bernice Baas. Also my great Uncle Lois, who I found out recently died
in October 1998, was from Alabama. At some point my father's family moved
to St. Augustine, and I am in the process of trying to contact them. Any
help would be greatly appreciated.
Richard Daniel Baas
mailto:botany@gardner.com
929 Maplewood Avenue
Tallahassee Florida 32303
BOATRIGHT PATRICK
I am looking for any information on my great, great grandparents, Patrick
Boatright and Nancy Wright. They were married in 1865 in Monroe County.
They had a son, Jeff Boatwright, who is my great ganddaddy, in 1872 in Old
Texas, Monroe County. He married twice. He married his second wife, Exie
Anderson, in 1905 in Monroe County. I am looking for siblings of Jeff Boatwright
and parents and siblings of Patrick Boatright. Any information is greatly
appreciated.
Sherie Boatwright
gstj@frontiernet.net
Sandra Bonds McDaniel
mailto:fretknot@earthlink.net
BOOKER, JACKSON G.
We are currently in search for any information on the family of Jackson
G. Booker. He married Jeffelona (Jeffie) Myrick. They lived around the Old
Texas area and Awin. Releation would also be in Excel and Frisco City and
south to Goodway. We'll be more than happy to share information. Would especially
love to have Jackson's mother and father's names. Kathy and I lived in Monroeville
and Excel from 1970 to 1975. Look forward to hearing from you!
BRADLEY, DAVIS
Seeking relatives of George S. Bradley and Mary Ann Davis. They were
married in Monroe County in 1848.
Gail Roth
rothgh@aol.com
550 Milestone Blvd.
Florida 32533
(850) 473-9995
BYRD, MOSES AND WILKINSON, ASA
Searching for descendants of MOSES BYRD and ASA WILKINSON who are willing
to exchange information. Both men lived in the Old Texas area during the
1800s. Moses is listed in the 1830 Monroe county census, and Asa moved into
the area c1855. Family members are buried in the Jenkins Chapel Cemetery.
Sherri Minozzi
mailto:shermin@prodigy.net.
CATER AND SIGLER
I am researching the Cater and Sigler surnames specifically William
thomas Cater and Margaret Ann Elizabeth Sigler.
Mary Cater McKinley
mmckinley@alaweb.com
Dr. Terry D. Spurgeon Jr
mailto:spurgeon@mail.ameritel.net
24644 Tippett Lane
Tallahassee Florida 32303
Looking for information on the Daniels family of Monroe County. William Daneils married Susanah April 18, 1824. They lived around Frisco City. They had many children, one being Catherine Daneils. She married Jacob Obanion Snider. Would like any information on the Snider family from Jones Mill (Frisco City area). Also looking for any information on Laura Coker. She was born around Bells Landing, Tinlea, Alabama, about 1854. I would like the names of her parents. Also any information on a Zack Louis Smith who was married to Martha Elizabeth Snider. Zack ran a lumber train for the Blacksher family of Uriah, Alabama.
DAVISON FAMILY -- TUNNEL SPRINGS
Great grandfather married Josephine from Moss Point, MS. He was in band
or a bandleader. My grandmother last had contact with the framily from that
area about 20 years ago. Looking for any information on the family.
S. Porter
mailto:etmj@email.msn.com
DUBOSE
Searching for any and all information about the family of Samuel DuBose
and his wife, Jane Dick Dubose. Also on John Dick DuBose, their son. John
Dick DuBose was married to a Mary Stallworth and Laura L. Bradley. Possibly
another wife was Millie S. Collins. Haven't found anything on her except
a Bible entry. I do know of our relation to the Marshall McPhearsons and
Bradleys. Anything will help a lot.
Samuel J. DuBose, Jr.
mailto:sbosc@aol.com
EZELL, JACOB
I am looking for more information about my great-great grandfather,
Jacob EZELL. The scant information I have about him says that he died in
Excel, AL on 2 Dec 1922. He supposedly came from Tennessee. I don't know
what part of Tennessee, or when he moved. He married Nancy Ann JAMES and
they had at least one son, Daniel Asberry EZELL. If anyone has further information
about this family, I would love to hear from you!
Karla Ezell Cook
lrcook@nidlink.com
FARISH
I am Michael Mims Farish, a descendant of Samuel Mims. I am interested
in hearing from anyone with genealogical information in relationship to
the Mims or Farish families. My grandmother was Cunthia Mims, wife of Lawrence
Buckner Farish, first doctor in Uriah. My dad, Lawrence Buckner Farish Jr.,
passed away recently. He was 88 years old. Please contact me with any recent
or old family history.
Michael M. Farish
mikefatkm@netzero.net
2065-1 Bethlehem Road
Kings Mountain, North Carolina 28086
(704) 739 9364
Lisa R. Franklin RN, BSN
TYRLisa@aol.com
420 Ravenel Court
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Maudie E. Bonner
maudie@freewwweb.com
HALESTOCK, HIXON AND PARKER
I am looking for any information you might have on my family members listed
above.
Daisy Halestock, William and Flora Hixon and Sam Parker
Priscilla Parker
mailto:Pris4500@AOL.com
Abernathy, Florida
HAYLES, URQUHART, BLANTON, FOUNTAIN
I have recently returned "home" to Monroeville. This year
is my 40th high school reunior year. I am interested in genealogy of Hayles,
Urquhart, Blanton, and Fountain.
Wright, Jean Hayles
jhwright@frontiernet.net
HELTON
I am researching the William Helton family who came to Monroe County
in early 1800s from South Carolina. William was born about 1798. His first
wife, Elizabeth Moore, was born about 1800. According to the census records,
they arrived in Monroe County with three children. They had six more. William
married Mary Ann White in 1843 in Monroe County. They have two sons. All
of the children married in Monroe County. Mary M . to Chapman Levy Creighton
in 1844; Rebecca to Issac G. Maxwell in 1848; William to Marion Graham in
1852; Jeremiah to Martha M. Sawyer in 1857; Issac M. to Nancy Mae McKenzie
in 1858; James Monroe to Rebecca J. McAliston in 1867; John Alexander to
Sarah Jane Bolling in 1866; Sarah J. to A.J. Salter in 1867; Henry Clay
to Elizabeth (Betty) Gifson in 1867 (Turnbull Church); Joseph to Susomi
Biggs in 1871; Jeff D. to M.L. Waters in 1878; Thomas born about 1842 is
unknown. If anyone has information on any of these families, I would be
happy to find links and share. I have been unable to find burial site for
William Elizabeth or Mary Ann.
Sammye Baker
mailto:pebaker@gte.net
William Holder
mailto:wwholder@vvm.com
Belinda Holder
Croads29@aol.com
Perry Settle Rd.
Florida 325777
HOLDER
My father and mother were Alex and Ida Vera (Simpson) Holder. My grandfaterh
was John Holder and my grandmother was Elisa (Murphy) Breazeale Holder.
I am looking for any trace of John's family who, I think, were from the
Uriah area.
HOWINGTON
Searching for information on Lottie Belle Davis Howington who owned
a beauty shop at Goodway Junction in Monroe County in the 1950s.
Joan K. Bonnett
mailto:bbonnett@dscga.com
Boyce Keith Smith
bkeithS30@aol.com
Jeanette Henderson
P.O. Box 245
Baker, FL 32531
(850) 537-4401
mailto:JHender245@aol.com
KING, WITHERINGTON, ELLIS, COLEMAN, LEE
These families have strong history in Conecuh County from early 1800s
possibly earlier. King and Witherington King line. My great, great grandfather,
John T. King who was born in 1816 in South Carolina, thought to ba descendant
of Captain George King. Who were the following Kings buried in the Belleville
Baptist Church Cemetery in Conecuh County?
John King (1782-1829) and wife, Elizabeth Coleman King (1782-1844)
William R. King (1823-1848)
Could Kings at Belleville be related to my John T. King? John and Elizabeth
King could be John T's parents. If you have any information, please contact
me.
Many Thanks,
William R. King Jr.
Bill Kingmailto:lynn.bill.king@pdg.net
14106 Carolcrest Circle
Houston, TX 77079
LAMBERTS, DEANS, HIGDONS, MCWILLIAMS, HAYLES AND HENDERSONS
I am interested in sharing information with others about the Lamberts, Deans, Higdons, McWilliams, Hayles and Hendersons of Monroe County. My grandparents were Jahue Columbus Lambert and Jennie Lambert who were married in Frisco City in 1903. My father, O.J. Lambert, was born and raised in Uriah and later moved to Virginia.
Peg Price
mailto:bearpaw@alaska.net
P.O. Box 15263
Fritz Creek, AK 99603
(907) 235-2998
LANCASTER FAMILY
I am trying to find out more information about my grandfather, A.G.
Lancaster and his family.
Tiffany Lancaster Kircharr
mailto:tkandmik@frontiernet.net
103 Woodland Avenue
Atmore, AL 36502
(334) 368-1998
Tom Lee Manning
mailto:tleeman@bellsouth.net
818 Brookridge Drive
Atlanta, Georgia 30306-3619
MAXWELL
I am researching Maxwells from Monroe and Wilcox Counties including
David Rumph Maxwell (1832 AL - 1905 TX), James Franklin Maxwell (1832 SC
-1904 AL), William A. Maxwell (1800 SC - 1860 AL), Joseph Maxwell (1783
SC- 1865 AL and his wife Elizabeth Bolton Maxwell, his sons (1) Thomas Ledbetter
Maxwell, 1829 AL - 1903 AL, and (2) William D. Maxwell, 1821 AL - unk.
Lyndall Maxwell
lmaxwell@hd.co.harris.tx.us
Don McCorcle
mailto:mccorcle@cyberramp.net
7729 Chattington Drive
Dallas, TX 75248
MCDUFFIE
I am looking for information on any McDuffies in the Monroe and Wilcox
County area. Need info about Archibald McDuffie married Nancy Johnson in
1849 in Monroe County, AL If you have any information about their ancestors
or descendants, please contact me. Any help would be appreciated.
Joyce Landrum
mailto:landrummj@aol.com
762 E.E. Damask Avenue
Port St. Lucie, FL 34983
MCPHERSON, JAMES B.
I am searching for James B. McPherson, 10th child of Daniel McPherson and first wife, Mary Ann Munroe. I have a copy of the marriage license from Monroe County, of James B. McPherson and Lula Pittman dated July 31, 1885. They had four children. The youngest, Otis, born June 1891. Lula Pittman McPherson was listed in the census of Mobile County as a widow in 1910. Cannot find any trace of James B.'s death or burial records. Lula is buried in Mobile County. I have heard several stories from the Monroe County relatives. One story was he died in a fire in Midway about 1900, and the other was he killed a man and swam across the river to escape. Possibly there is something in the newspaper's records.
Linda McPherson Glisson
mailto:lmcparkg@email.msn.com
2560 Wagon Tongue Drive
Alabama, 36695
(334) 602-0682
MEDLOCK FAMILY
My father was Wilmer Blanchard Medlock, son of Sylvester and Isabel McNeil
Medlock. He was born in 1895 in Perdue Hill, Monroe County, Alabama. His
siblings, were Maybeth, Maybelle, Sylvester, Askew, Essie and Estelle. Alexer
J. Lex Carlton died in Texas at age 14. Leo died in infancy, Edith Gordon
Terrell Beckwith Ted. There were also two half brothers, Milton Scott and
James from Sylvester's first marriage. I know that Sylvester was born about
1851, and that his mother's name was Eliza. I don't know who her parents
were. She was living in the household of Moses Medlock in 1850. In 1860,
she was living alone with Sylvester, then listed as 8 years of age and was
listed as a widow. I have no record of her husband. According to the cemetery
records in McConnico Cemetery, Moses was married to a Nancy. Moses died
in 1858 and Nancy in 1863. They had a daughter, Sophia Louisa, who married
James. Ray had four children. James Ray died in 1857. Any informantion on
the parents and for the husband of Eliza would be greatly appreciated. What
if any relation were Moses and Nancy to Eliza.
Thanks for your help.
Emma Medlock Panske
mailto:epanske@aol.com
600 Paseo Real
Chaparral NM 88021
Don S. Murphy
dmurph12@bellsouth.net
PHILLIPS OR SMILEY
I was born in Monroeville September of 58, I have a Brother and a Sister that were born in Monroeville too. We were adopted in 64. I am currently looking for my bioigical Parents. My name was Debra Kay Smyle(or Smiley), My sister was Regina Ann Phillips and my Brother was Harold Phillips. If you know me or my biological parent, please contact me.
Debra Maze
mailto:maze@resgen.com
Madison, AL
POLLARD
Does anyone have any information about R.A. Pollard . He gave Monroe
County as his birth place on August 25, 1842 , when he applied for Confederate
pension. Were his parents Thomas Braxton Pollard and Lydia Waters Franks
who were married in Monroe County October 25, 1841? I thought that they
were married in Pontotoc County, but I can find no record. Help.
Amelia Forrest Bogard
abogard@glade.net
Joe B. Young
mailto:swdesign@gilanet.com
P.O. Box 81
Glenwood, New Mexico 88039
(505) 539 2630
Freda Roberson Noble
mailto:tnoble@mail.mcn.org.
Freda Roberson Noble
mailto:tnoble@mail.mcn.org.
Gloria Crumpler Vester
mailto:gvester@farmersvilletx.com
16038 County Road 617
Farmersville, TX 75442
SOLOMON (Old Texas)
I am searching for information about my great grandparents, John G.
and Sarah Solomon, who lived in Old Texas, AL John was born in 1796, in
South Carolina, and Sarah, maiden name unknown, in 1797, also in South Carolina.
Their daughter, Eliza, married John W. Wright, whose eldest daughter was
Mary Alice. Mary Alice married Alfred Bennet Roberson. Mary Alice and Alfred
Bennett lived in Excel, AL. Thanks to all you who have written me regarding
my previous inquiries. It is great to be gathering so much info about my
families.
Freda Roberson Noble
mailto:tnoble@mail.mcn.org
SOLOMON (Frisco City)
I am searching for any information on Jasper "Fate" Solomon
of Frisco City, Alabama. He died in the 1960s and is buried at Shiloah Baptist
Church Cemetery. He was married to Ella Bailey. Any information would be
greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Sharron Story-Cardwell
mailto:sharron@net1inc.net
STALLWORTH FAMILY
Does the Stallworth family still live in the Pineapple, Beatrice, AL.,
area. Our family says hi to the people of Monroeville. Are there any more
Stallworths in Monroe County?
Margaret Stallworth
mailto:R2ss@aol.com
8331 Carroll Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45231
SPEER, ANDREW
Andrew was in the 1816 Monroe County Census. I am trying to find out
more about him as he is a direct relation from previous marriage in Franklin,
Ind. (1810 approximately). He was supposedly in Monroe until after 1811,
but no further information was available. Any information would be appreciated.
Tom W. Rueter
trueter@pacificrim.net
TALBERT, RICHARD
I am looking for anyone related to Richard Talbert of Monroe County. He
had a son, Arthur, who later moved to Lauderdale County, MS.
Eleanor Belew
tbelew@uswest.net
WIGGINS, WILLIAM
I was born in Mobile, Alabama. My grandfather and grandmother were both
born in Monroe County. My grandfather, Boyce Obanion Smith, was born in
Uriah, Alabama, on April 24, 1906. His father ran the train there for the
Blacksher family. His name was Zack Louis Smith and his wife was Martha
Eleizabeth Snider from Frisco City (Jones Mill). My grandmother was born
in Bells Landing near Teinla and Hybart. Her name is Alma Laura Hutto Smith.
I have been doing genealogy resarch on my family and Monroe County back
to 1805 == my 5th great grandfather, William Wiggins, and his wife, Elizabeth
Cooper. William Wiggins was born in 1755 in North Carolina and moved his
family to Mexia, Monroe County around 1805. At this time he would have been
one of the first white settlers in the County. I love Monroe County and
everytime I go up there it is like I have always been there. It feels like
home. And if anyone ever needs a tour guide, please get in touch. I have
been and seen every place there is to see. Tunnel Springs train, tunnel,
Reed Hill, Little River, Monroe Museum, Alabama River Lock and Dam, Red
Eagle's grave, Bells Landing, Franklin, and many other places. I love Monroe
County. It is the most peaceful place in the world.
Boyce Keith Smith
mailto:bkeithS30@aol.com
1959 Duval Street
Mobile, Alabama 36606
(334) 479-9030
Searching for information on the Stallworth family. In particular
2 descendants of William Stallworth, Edgefield, S.C., Jemima Tripp.My
husband descends from Jemima Stallworth and Mark Butler Travix through their
son, Nicholas Stallworth Travis. Most information I do have is from the
history of Escambia County, Alabama by Annie Waters. I have not found much
in S.C. so far.
Mary Edwards Pace
mailto:BWNL49A@prodigy.com
Tamela Dr.
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(318) 474-3670
TALBERTS, SIMMONS, SUTTONS
I am descendant of Richard Talbert born in 1825 in Monroe County, AL.
Richard's father, also Richard Talbert, was born in VA in 1775 and moved
to Monroe County in 1813 before Alabama was a state. I am interested in
any genealogical information from Monroe County in reference to the Talberts,
Simmons, Suttons. My line of Talberts left Monroe County in 1870 moving
to China Spring, Texas, after the Civil War. Please contact me if you have
any information of my family during their life in Monroe County.
Ted Talbert
mailto:tedtalbert@mail.hot1.net
313 Ish Street
China Springs, TX 76633
(817) 836-1337
WARREN, JAMES TINSLEY
I am looking for information on a James Tinsley Warren. He served in
the Civil War and married Mary Frances Gailey in Lawrence, Ala. I believe
he might have lived in the Monroe area for a short while. Are you familiar
with either of these names or people with the same surnames?
Monica Trippler
sin7q@cc.usu.edu
Rubye WarrenTownsley
mailto:townsley@alaska.net
P.O. Box 3454
Soldotna, AK 99669
(907) 262-7439
WILLIAMSON
In the 125th anniversary edition of The Monroe Journal is an article about John Washington Williamson (19829-66) and his family. no author or reference for the article is given. I would like to hear from anyone who knows about John Washington Williamson. He laived with my great-great grandparents when he was a student. In the US Census, ten years later (1860), he is living down the street from them, married to my great-grandmother's sister Mariah Solomon. I resarch the Solomon, Wright and Roberson families who lived in Old Texas and Excel. I would like to hear from anyone interested in the history of these families.
Freda Roberson Noble
mailto:tnoble@mcn.org
P.O. Box 837
Gualala, CA 95445