The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 1

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Spring Issue 1930

…the service of county and local historical societies, learned societies, and isolated students. See The Alabama Historical Quarterly for more information. Digital Book 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. This volume starts the early history of Madison County and Tuscaloosa and features a variety of historical sketches of historical Alabamians. Table of Contents for The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 1 Volume 1, Number 1, Spring 1930…

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 2

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Spring Issue 1940

…the service of county and local historical societies, learned societies, and isolated students. See The Alabama Historical Quarterly for more information. Digital Book 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. Most notable articles include a history of Madison County and the Diary of Captain Edward Crenshaw. Table of Contents for The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 2 Volume 2, Number 1, Spring 1940 Article TitlePage NumberAnnouncement, by Governor…

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 3

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Spring Issue 1941

…the service of county and local historical societies, learned societies, and isolated students. See The Alabama Historical Quarterly for more information. Digital Book This is volume 3 of The Alabama Historical Quarterly published quarterly in 1941 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. Table of Contents for The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 3 Volume 3, Number 1, Spring 1941 Article TitlePage NumbersThe William Rufus King Room 5 Passing of the Old Montgomery Theatre, by Frank P. O’Brien 8 Colonel John…

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 4

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Spring Issue 1942

…the service of county and local historical societies, learned societies, and isolated students. See The Alabama Historical Quarterly for more information. Digital Book This is volume 4 of The Alabama Historical Quarterly published quarterly in 1942 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 edition provides histories of several Alabama counties: Chambers, Coosa, and Randolph. It also provides an historical sketch of the town of LaFayette, Alabama and cemetery records transcriptions in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Table of Contents for The Alabama…

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 6

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Spring Issue 1944

…the service of county and local historical societies, learned societies, and isolated students. See The Alabama Historical Quarterly for more information. Digital Book This is volume 6 of The Alabama Historical Quarterly published quarterly in 1944 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 volume is known for the transcription of the 1820 State Census for the counties of Baldwin, Conecuh, Dallas, Franklin, Limestone, St. Clair, Shelby, and Wilcox, in Number 3, as well as it’s treatment of the Revolutionary…

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Vol 7

The Alabama Historical Quarterly Spring Issue 1945

…the service of county and local historical societies, learned societies, and isolated students. See The Alabama Historical Quarterly for more information. Digital Book This is volume 7 of The Alabama Historical Quarterly published quarterly in 1945 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. The article “Colbertians”, painstakingly prepared by Mr. James gives an intimate picture of the early history of Colbert County and some of its pioneer citizens. Parts 2 and 3 of the “Colbertians” include transcriptions of obituaries and

History of Old Harmony Baptist Church, Autauga County, AL

By Larry E. Caver, Jr. There are many long forgotten churches that once thrived in the early days of Autauga County’s history; churches which existed in the wildwoods adjacent to newly developing farms and communities. One such church was the Old Harmony Baptist Church located out from the old town of Independence near the present-day communities of Winslow and Evergreen. Today the only surviving evidence for the existence of this church is the old Harmony Cemetery where many early Autauga County settlers from South Carolina are buried, and the recently discovered church minutes covering the church’s history from 1847 to…

Alabama Directories

Birmingham, Alabama Directories, 1888-1890 Located just east of the Black Warrior River in central Alabama, Birmingham is the county seat for Jefferson County. This database is a collection of three directories for the city originally published between 1888 and 1890. It is a listing of city residents in those years. In addition to providing the resident’s name, it provides their address and occupational information. It includes the names of over 29,000 people, mostly heads of households. For the researcher of ancestors from central Alabama this can be an extremely valuable collection. (Requires Ancestry Membership) Get 14 Days Free Access!!! Mobile,…

Baldwin County, Alabama Genealogy

…into it with their families, slaves, and personal effects. When Gen. Claiborne reached Mount Vernon, he sent 190 Mississippi volunteers to the place, with orders to their commander, Major Daniel Beasley, to strengthen it. This was done, and the stockade was made to enclose about an acre of ground; but the garrison was greatly weakened by detachments sent off to man two or three neighboring defenses. The settlers within Fort Mims, however, organized themselves into a company of about 70 men, under Captain Dixon Bailey, a half-breed native of Autossee, who had been educated in Philadelphia. The distance to the…

Early Settlers of Barbour County, AL

…State. He has an exceedingly active as’ well as capacious mind, unsurpassed for nice and accurate discrimination, and powerfully analytical. “There is more to convince one in the mere statement of the ” question by Judge Cochran than there is in any common ” man’s argument. Combined with this happy faculty, he also reasons well and illustrates clearly. He is witty, and ” cherishes a lively sense of the ridiculous; which makes him ” an exceedingly interesting speaker, and a most entertaining “conversationalist.” He is an easy, fluent, speaker; “quite logical and persuasive, but never boisterous, fiery, or ” combative…

Obituary of Evelyn Moon Brownlee

…Hopewell Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens, Family owned and operated. (813) 737-3128. The following comments and explanations are part of the obit; Plant City, Florida is located 15 miles east of Tampa in the same County, Hillsborough. Boaz, Alabama is located in the northeastern section of the State, Tim Walker, Mayor, in Marshal County, Douglas Fleming, Chairman, County Commision. Boaz Corner, Ala. is located in Talladega County. Hopewell Funeral Home and Cemetery, 6005 State Road 39 South, Plant City, Fla., 33567. (813) 737-3128 Hopewell Cemetery, as above.“Remember youth as you pass by, As you are now, So once was I,…

History of the Maplesville Alabama Railroad Historic District

Maplesville Historic Railroad District Map

…The People (1820-1989), Time Printing Company, Montevallo, Alabama, npd (c. 1989), page 91. In addition to an active medical practice, Dr. Parnell also ran a drugstore and developed a series of medicines that were later distributed by the Messengil Pharmaceutical Company of Chattanooga, Tennessee. [17]Maplesville, The Town and The People (1820-1989), Time Printing Company, Montevallo, Alabama, npd (c. 1989), page 91. Source: Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage Nomination Form for the Maplesville Railroad Historic District and/or Common References[+] References ↑1, ↑2 Maplesville, The Town and The People (1820-1989), Time Printing Company, Montevallo, Alabama, npd (c. 1989), page 2. ↑3,…

Biography of William Burgess

…on the farm and attended the rural schools of those days. He was not a college graduate, yet he read a great deal and kept abreast of the times. He possessed very fine common sense and was noted for his sound philosophy. Following is an article, in part, written by M. L. White, a personal friend of Mr. Burgess, and published in the “Franklin Times” shortly after Mr. Burgess’ death. As far as we know it is authentic: “I made his (William Burgess) acquaintance in 1861, and have been in his company more or less since that time. I have…

Biography of Joel H. Rainer

Memorial record of Alabama

…which he was commissioned first lieutenant. In this battle he was wounded in the left arm, which disabled him for some time. Transferred then to the heavy artillery, he was stationed at Mobile until 1864, when his command was detailed to another line of duty, which embraced the Georgia and Atlanta campaign, in which it fought at Resaca, Allatoona Pass, Big Shanty, Kenesaw Mountain, Peach Tree creek, the Poorhouse fight, the siege of Atlanta, through the country with Hood to Franklin and Nashville. Tenn., then to Corinth, Miss., and on to Tupelo, whence the command was sent to join Gen….

Alabama Military Records

Revolutionary War Revolutionary Soldiers in Alabama Alabama Revolutionary War Pensions Pension Applications, Individuals Ancestry.com Alabama Revolutionary War Soldiers Alabama Society of the Sons of the American Revolution Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution War of 1812 Chambers County Chambers County ALGenWeb Archives Some War of 1812 Veterans Buried in Chambers Co. 1832 Creek Treaty Clay County Clay County ALGenWeb Archives Veterans of the War of 1812 Buried in Clay Co. Conecuh County Conecuh County ALGenWeb Archives Appointment of William Witherington, Jr. Lawrence County Lawrence County ALGenWeb Archives Hubbard McCarver Records John J. Jeffrey Records Randolph County Randolph…

Alabama Ethnic Links

Black Ancestry AccessGenealogy’s Black Genealogy African-American Genealogy Cyndi’s list of African American Links afrigeneas.com Native American Ancestry Native American Genealogy at Access Genealogy Freedman of the Five Civilized Tribes Cherokee -NC Cherokee – OK History of the Cherokee Choctaw Indians – Mississippi Band Choctaw Genealogy and Research (Armstrong Rolls 1831) Creek Indian Researcher The Seminole Tribe Cyndi’s List of Native American Links USGenWeb Native American Census Project    …

Oak Hill Cemetery, Union Springs, Alabama

…I thought long about sending the info on since it did not have the dates of death and decided that too little is available for researchers on Bullock County, so typed the info and sent it on. In loving memory of Nathan O’ Neal Glover my g-great-uncle who is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery Union Springs, Al. Bullock County. He was a 5th sergeant in the 3rd Alabama Company L, Dixie Eagles. He was wounded in Fredericksburg,Va. where he lost the use of his left hand. He returned to Union Springs to be a prominent business leader. Oh for the…

S Surnames from the City Directories for Huntsville, AL

…mkt 113 w Clinton, h same Scroggins, Jesse A (Tishie), (City Taxi Co), h 312 Winston Scrogner, H H, clk Townes Com Co Scruggs, Amanda, cook, h Beadle Scruggs, Archie (Victoria), lab, h 419 Pump Scruggs, Burgess, porter T H Gilbert, h Townsend Scruggs, Burgess E, phys 302 1/2 Church, rms same Scruggs, Burl (Sarah), lab h 208 Townsend Scruggs, Calvin (Martha), janitor Court House, h 751 Madison Scruggs, David, porter, h 111 s Gallatin Scruggs, David, porter C A Maures, h 751 Madison Scruggs, Emma L, h 414 Lowe av Scruggs, Frank H (Fannie), barber 227 w Clinton, h…

Photographs of the Ferner Family

Ferner Family

…b. 29 Jan 1904 and married Charles Burton VERNOOY (1903-1989) on 20 Nov 1926 in Cook Co., IL and they had two children. Thelma died 23 Jun 1955. Their son Daniel Andrew Johnson FERNER Jr. was b. 8 Dec 1908 in Ottawa Township, LaSalle Co., IL and married Mildred Agnes Sofia VOSS (1910-2001 or 2005). Daniel died Oct 1981 in Woodridge Township Du Page Co., IL. I am hoping to return the photographs to family and would appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or if you know someone who might be. Shelley Cardie shelleyrcardiel@gmail.com

Obituary of William Sam Griffin, Jr. (1925-2010)

September 25, 1925 – January 8, 2010 Mr. William Sam Griffin, Jr., age 84, passed away Friday, January 8, 2010 in the local nursing home. Mr. Griffin was born in Skinnerton, AL and had been a resident of the Brewton area for the past 24 years, coming from Evergreen. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Navy. He worked as a Jet Engine Tester for a number of years. He was a former member of Woodmen of the World, and attended New Haven Holiness Church. Mr. Griffin was preceded in death by a son,…

Obituary of Buster Ates Jr. (1940-2010)

February 25, 1940 – January 29, 2010 Mr. Buster Ates, Jr., age 69, passed away Friday, January 29, 2010 in Opp, AL. Mr. Ates was born in Milton FL and had been a resident of the Brewton area for the pas 40 years. He served with the National Guard, and had worked as a Meat Dept. Manager at Winn-Dixie for over 25 years. He was a member of Blue Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Ates was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Doris Ates. He is survived by two Daughters, Paula (Jim) Flannigan of Milton, FL, Sheila (Heath) Brown of…

Obituary of Verda Mae Abrams (1918-2010)

October 27, 1918 – January 28, 2010 Verda Mae Abrams Mrs. Verda Mae Gandy Abrams age 91 of Tulip Street in Flomaton, passed away January 28, 2010 at her home. She was a native and long time resident of Lenox, Alabama and had resided in Flomaton since 1938. She was a retired Draw Twist Operator with Monsanto Corp and was a member of the Poplar Dell Baptist Church. She enjoyed the senior citizen center and enjoyed going to the Extension Service Meeting. Survivors; son – James Gandy of Gandyville, Fl (2) Daughters – Carolyn (Bob) Shelton of Montgomery, Texas; Linda…

Obituary of William Melvin Allen, Sr. (1938-2010)

February 6, 1938 – January 27, 2010 Mr. William Melvin Allen Sr., age 71 of Winter Haven, Florida passed away Wednesday January 27th, 2010 in a Winter Haven, Florida health care facility. He was a native of Bartow, Florida and a former resident of Gulfport, MS and Mobile, Alabama before moving to Winter Haven 2 years ago. He was a retired Field Rep with the U.S. Department of Labor and was of the Methodist faith. He was a United States Army veteran and was a member of the J.H. McKormic Lodge #149. His joy was spending time with his grandchildren….

Obituary of Rayburn Earl Burch, Sr. (1944-2010)

November 7, 1944 – January 27, 2010 Mr. Rayburn Earl Burch, Sr., age 65, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at his East Brewton Residence. Mr. Burch was a native and life long resident of Escambia County, AL. He worked in the logging industry during his working years. He attended Full Gospel Revival Center in Monroeville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Clara Faye Burch of E. Brewton; two sons, Rayburn Earl Burch, Jr. of E. Brewton, Timothy Ray Burch of Alexander City, AL; four daughters, Brenda Carol Thompson of Brewton, Linda Kaye Burch of Flomaton, Glenda Erline Steele…

Obituary of John Wayne Rico, Sr. (1944-2010)

March 8, 1944 – January 21, 2010 Mr. John Wayne Rico, Sr., age 65, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 at his Castleberry residence. Mr. Rico was born in New Orleans, LA and had been a resident of Castleberry since 1992, coming from Pascagoula, MS. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and worked as a pipe fitter at Ingall’s Ship Building for a number of years. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Rico was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Nanette Rico. He is survived by three sons, Randolph Luther Rico of Pascagoula, MS, Andrew Earl…