This is volume 2 of The Alabama Historical Quarterly published quarterly in 1940 by the Alabama State Department of Archives and History. You can freely read this manuscript online, search the manuscript, or download a PDF copy for offline reading.
This is volume 1 of The Alabama Historical Quarterly published quarterly in 1930 by the Alabama State Department of Archives and History. You can freely read this manuscript online, search the manuscript, or download a PDF copy for offline reading.
There are usually four entries (names) per page. Information given is Name, Location of Property, and Amount of Tax owed. If paid it is so marked. If sold an additional entry is made giving that information. The data is alphabetized by Beat so check each beat if you aren’t sure … Read more
I’ve recovered two old photographs belonging to the FERNER Family of Chicago. The first is a family photograph including the parents Belle and Dr. FERNER with four children including, Inez, Thelma, Dan, and Herbert. They are also identified as “Aunt Belle’s Family” in the photograph which was taken at the … Read more
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The Heritage Room at the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library has currently indexed 75184 obituaries from 33 local newspapers.
Taxable Property in Madison County, Mississippi Territory 19 July 1810 The following is an index to individuals who were taxed in Madison County (Alabama) in 1810. Use this information as evidence on whether your ancestor resided in the territory of Madison County. Unfortunately it is just a list of names, … Read more
Taxable Property in Madison County, Mississippi Territory 19 July 1810 The following is an index to individuals who were taxed in Madison County (Alabama) in 1810. Use this information as evidence on whether your ancestor resided in the territory of Madison County. Unfortunately it is just a list of names, … Read more
Josiah Lancaster (b. Cumberland Co., VA 1792 – d. Madison or Jackson Co., AL ~1828-1830) m. 1st Sarah Ransom (b. Cumberland Co., VA 1798 – ~ 1819) m. 2nd Lucy Ann Hudson (b. Prince Ed. Co., VA 1803 – 1867 TX – place & date of marriage not determined) Josiah … Read more
North Alabamians In The War of 1812. (X) marks soldiers who have been positively identified as being from North Alabama.– 16th Regiment (Burrus’) Of Mississippi Militia Jones, Moses, private May 1809 — Settlers and Intruders on Cherokee Indian Lands 1801-1816 May 25, 1809, Original lessees 20, under those 18 (total) … Read more
The following small cemetery was transcribed by the WPA in the 1940’s, and was located at the time about 1 mile southwest of McCaleb Mills. Baker, Henry, b. 4 Jun 1858, d. 14 Apr 1915. Bragg, Nettie, b. 1856, d. 1882. Douglass, Samuel, d. 26 Jan 1889, @65 yrs. Harden, … Read more
That the sources of our power lie within ourselves is demonstrated in the career of Samuel Wesley FORDYCE, the measure of whose greatness is seen in thousands of miles of railroad, in banks and business enterprises which he established, in public activities which he instituted and political policies which he … Read more
William L. Alldredge was born on April 20, 1864, near Huntsville, Alabama, the son of John and Elizabeth (Byrd) Alldredge, natives of Alabama. The father died in 1867, and the mother when our subject was but six years old. The mother’s father, William Byrd, was a minister of the Methodist … Read more
Shelby S. Pleasants was a native of Alabama, and of a long line of ancestors early seated in Alabama. He was born at Huntsville May 2, 1872, and was the son of Samuel Pleasants and Marie Shelby. He died in the city of his nativity, June 20, 1916. His father … Read more
Nathan Miller, M.D., was born near Madison Station, Madison County, Alabama, April 12, 1819. Shortly thereafter his parents removed to Oakville, Lawrence County, Ala., where he grew to manhood. He graduated in medicine at the Nashville Medical College about 1842, and located at Danville. Morgan County, Ala., where he continued … Read more
The deserved reward of a well spent life is an honored retirement from business in which to enjoy the fruits of former toil. Today, after a useful and beneficent career, Mr. Crakes is quietly living at his pleasant home in Mishawaka, Indiana surrounded by the comforts that earnest labor has … Read more
Recipients of The Southern Cross of Honor from Madison, Jackson, and Marshall Counties In the year 1899, the United Daughters of the Confederacy began awarding recognition badges to the aging soldiers of the South. Called the Southern Cross of Honor, the requirements for this award were strict. “No Crosses will … Read more
It was with a broad and thorough experience as a merchant and banker that Andrew J. Grayson entered upon his public duties as postmaster at Blanchard following appointment from President Wilson in July, 1913. Practically all his active career has been spent in the Red River country of Northern Texas … Read more
Postmasters of Madison County, compiled by James Record. Balchs’ Mill 1873 Balch, R. M. Bell 1899-1903 Bell, John R Bell Factory 1867-1870 Tabeir, William B. 1871-1882 Johnson, C. E. 1883-1886 Echols, W. H. 1887-1905 Cambron, John A. Berkley 1847-1861 Norment, John H. 1869-1874 Lacey, A. B. 1875-1898 Norment, J. 1899-1902 … Read more
You can now “submit” your comments by using the comment form at the end of this page. Thank you, Dennis Schrimsher, Hamilton, Schmalr, Cowan, and Grimmett – 27 May 2010 I am searching for information about my great-great grandmother and her 4 husbands: Sarah Catherine (Kitty) Schrimsher, Joseph Hamilton, Joseph … Read more
According to the traditional history of the Cherokees they were the first inhabitants of the Tennessee valley. About 1650 they withdrew from the region to the east of the Cumberland and Sand Mountains, reserving the valley as a hunting ground. Some years after their withdrawal bands of Shawnees moved southward … Read more
Some death notices from early Florence, AL newspapers NEELEY, Anderson P. of Huntsville–in the 27 OCT 1880 issue of “Lauderdale News” BIERNE, George P. of Huntsville-in the 20 JUL 1881 issue of “Laud. News” All these are from “The Banner”: ADLER, Mrs. Mary of Huntsville–10 MAR 1885 issue CLEAGE, Mrs. … Read more
Some Early Photographs of Huntsville Posted here with written permission of the Old Huntsville Magazine. No other permissions granted.
No portion of this page may be copied without the consent of Richard White. Permission for non-profit or educational redistribution in original form via electronic or print media is explicitly granted. Commercial redistribution via electronic, print or other media permitted only with written consent of Richard White. Copyright 2007 by … Read more
The following are military records which concern Madison County, Alabama. War of 1812 Soldiers From North Alabama Recipients of The Southern Cross of Honor from Madison, Jackson, and Marshall Counties. Covers time period — 1903 thru early 1920’s. Confederate Units of Madison County 1st Alabama Cavalry, USA, Roster Of Soldiers … Read more