1851 Census of Cherokee’s east of the Mississippi [Siler Rolls] FAMILY NO.1 1605. Rhoda Jeffreys 48 w white (her husband Stephen Jeffrey, a Cherokee is in Arkansaw) 1606. George Jeffreys 19 s mixed 1607. Lucinda Jeffreys 16 d mixed 1608. John Mitchell Jeffreys 14 s mixed FAMILY NO.2 1609. Hugh … Read more
Marshall County, Alabama Marriages 1830’s – 1840’s Copyright 2006 by SheriBush
TRACTOR WRECK KILLS FARMER Guntersville- A Union Grove farmer was killed yesterday morning when the tractor he was driving went out of control on the side of a mountain and wrecked. Lee Griggs, 58, Union Grove Rt. 2, was killed instantly. Marshall County Coroner Ray White said Griggs was driving … Read more
CHARGE DUE IN SLAYING CASE The Times Decatur Bureau Union Grove-A Morgan County man was to be charged this morning in the shooting death of a neighbor Tuesday afternoon at Union Hill, said Morgan County Sheriff. Sheriff John McBride said this morning that formal charges would be placed today against … Read more
Letter from Rhodum L. Griggs to his sister Nannie Morrow; written from Gadsden, Al. on Dec. 08, 1940. Marshall County, Al. Mrs. Nannie Morrow, Arab, Ala. Dear Sister: Almost every Sunday or some time thru the week I have been accustomed to taking time off to either write a letter … Read more
Postcard from Sarah Elizabeth (Bowers) Griggs to daughter, Nannie (Griggs) Morrow,Nov. 25, 1940, Marshall County, Al. My Dear Daughter, Would be glad to see you all, trust you all are well. I am not able to walk good yet. I feare it will be a long time’s before I can … Read more
Postcard from Rhodum L. Griggs to his sister, Pearl Ferguson; written Dec. 03, 1915. (Rhodum lived in Gadsden, Al. and Pearl lived in Goetz, Texas). Marshall County, Al. Dear Sister: We rec’d. your letter and glad to hear from you all. I heard from home yesterday. All are well as … Read more
MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE: OWEN GRIGGS (posted with permission of parties named) State of Alabama-Cullman County This Certifies that Owen Griggs (9-22-22) and Helen Smith (12-9-29) were united in the HOLY BONDS OF MATRIMONY by H. H. Kinney, Judge of Probate, on the 31st day of January, in the year of our … Read more
This poem was written in honor of her husband, Joseph H. “Joe” Morrow. Precious Memories by Mrs. Joe H. Morrow [1]Nannie Cora Griggs Morrow July 24, 1965 Nine long years ago today My dearest love one passed away And left me here alone to weep While in the grave his … Read more
Marriage License: Rhodum L. Griggs to Maude Turner STATE OF ALABAMA, MADISON COUNTY To any of the Judges of said State, any Justice of the Peace of said County, or other Person Legally Authorized. These are to authorize you, to Celebrate the Rites of Matrimony between Rhodum L. Griggs and … Read more
In Memory of Mother by Mrs. Joe H. Morrow [1]Nannie Cora Griggs Morrow Nov. 27, 1941 Just one year ago today, Mother smiled and went away; To that sweet home beyond the skies, Where we shall meet her by and by. And as I stood beside her … Read more
Marriage License: James S. Griggs to Beulah D. Sheppard This Certifies that James S. Griggs and Beulah D. Sheppard were united in Holy Matrimony on the 29th day of May in the year of our Lord 1914 at Justice of the Peace by Archie Black. Witnesses: Mrs. Nora Black, Clint Goodsom … Read more
James Neil/Neal Griggs, Marshall County, Alabama. James Neil/Neal Griggs b: May 19, 1854 Fayette County, Georgia Married: Feb.12, 1879 in Fayette County, Georgia d: Jan. 29, 1916 of pneumonia at his residence in Oleander, Marshall County, Al. Buried: Oleander Methodist Church Cemetery Occupation: Farmer Parents: Rhodum M. Griggs & Rebecca … Read more
Obit: Sarah Elizabeth (Bowers) Griggs The Arab News, Vol.3, Marshall County, Al. Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Griggs born Nov. 28, 1862, died Nov. 27, 1940. She lacked only one day being 78 years old. She was born near Brooks, Ga. and moved to Alabama in 1888, settling near Woodland Mills, Morgan … Read more
(1952) Marshall County, AL Rhodum Levi Griggs, 71, 3425 Concord Avenue, died Tuesday at 12:55 p. m. at a local hospital after an illness of several weeks. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p. m. from Collier-Butler Chapel with the Rev. Mr. Holmes officiating. Burial will follow in … Read more
James Neal Griggs Family Data Memories of Oleander Sarah Elizabeth (Bowers) Griggs (my great grandmother’s obit) Postcard from Sarah Elizabeth (Bowers) Griggs to her daughter Letter from R.L. Griggs to his sister Nannie Morrow Griggs to Ferguson Postcard Marriage License R.L. Griggs to Maude Turner Obituary of Rhodum Levi Griggs … Read more
The Photos below were submitted by James Turner
Looking for information on my Great Grandfather Jeremiah Walls, especially 1870 or 1890. 1844 – Carroll County, GA. – Marriage of Jermiah Walls to Mary Ann Howard on March 17, 1844 (Not sure that this is my family.) 1850 – Randolph County, AL – Census: Jeremiah WALES, age 30, and … Read more
Mrs Wm SUTTON – no dates That is Edith Catherine MCCORMACK she was married to SEABOURN then a WOODS (Mary Jane WOODS is the daughter from that union) then she moves with her parents to Marshall Co. AL and marries again to William SUTTON. William F. MCCORMACK b. 2-16-1811 d. … Read more
Many Russell’s immigrated from Scotland into Pennsylvania during the mid 1600’s to the mid 1700’s. While we are not sure from which family our Russell’s descend yet, it is known that they were in Pennsylvania by 1790. Our lineage begins with: JOSHUA RUSSELL Joshua Russell and his wife, Nancy Richardson, … Read more
Rollings Family Photos of Marshall County, Alabama contributed by: Max Brown
Evelyn Moon Brownlee Evelyn Moon Brownlee, 93 of Plant City, Florida passed away April 4, 2008. Evelyn was born April 4, 1915 in Boaz, Alabama. She was preceded in death by Her Husband, Andrew Brownlee and Daughter, Eulene Roach. Survivors: Sons, Carl (Geri), Harold (Deza) and Jerry (Stephanie) and Sister, … Read more
The community of Oleander was named that because of the many oleander shrubs that grew in the area. Oleander is an evergreen shrub with fragrant red or white flowers. The Oleander School House was next door to the Oleander Methodist Church. The school house later became a place of residence … Read more
Jessie Adeline [Morgan] Brock December 22, 1884 – January 23, 1966 Funeral took place, 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 1966 at Copelands Bridge Cemetery Brock Mrs. Adeline Brock, 81, of Route One, Boaz, died Sunday, Jan. 23, at a local hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan 26, from the … Read more
