Biography of David C. Turnipseed

Memorial record of Alabama

…afterward married twice-the second wife being a Miss Beverly, and the third a Miss Walker. William had been a life-long member of the Methodist church, but was not an enthusiast; he opposed secession, but avoided politics as a rule, being an industrious planter who wished to prosecute his vocation in peace. He died in 1891, after having amassed a competency. William was one of the pioneers of the county, having settled there when there were but two or three stores in the city of Montgomery, and the woods teeming with Indians and wild beasts. His father served in the Indian…

Clay County Alabama Marriage Records, 1872-1955

1880 marriage record for Charley G Partridge and A. E. Peterson in Clay County, Alabama

…1907 and continued up through 1950. You will need to be registered with FamilySearch to access these free records. Some of the records are searchable, but not all. It’s important that if you do not get results from the search, but you think your ancestor was married in Clay County, that you then use the links below to access digital images of the marriage volumes directly. These records are held at the Clay County Courthouse in Ashland, Alabama. Some pages wanting, torn, faded, bleeding through, etc. Search the Marriage Records Mixed Records Index to marriage records 1872-1950 Marriage records 1872-1950…

Alabama Genealogy

…a population in 1870 of 2885; of whom 1545 were whites and 1340 blacks. It was first settled about the year 1833, and was incorporated in 1837 as “Irwinton,” to honor Gen. William Irwin of Henry county; but in 1843 the name was changed to its present one. The bluff on which the city stands is 160 feet above the river level at its ordinary stage. There is a female college here, and other evidences of material and social progress: Louisville, the old seat of justice of Pike county, has now about 200 inhabitants. Barbour is one of the younger…

Biography Of Samuel Wesley Fordyce

the matter of railroad building and management, he nevertheless found time for cooperation with many other business interests and in fact was the promoter of various projects which were of greatest benefit in the development and upbuilding of the Mississippi Louis Union Trust Company and represented the directors of the Laclede Light & Power Company of St. Louis and the Jefferson Hotel Company. He was vice president of the Arlington and New York Hotel Companies of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was president of the Hot Springs Electric Street Railway Company. He was a director of the Illinois, Indiana & Minnesota Railroad,…

Crenshaw County, Alabama Will Extracts

Sample Last Will and Testament

…my beloved son W. B. Folmar my land in Crenshaw County known as the Cornett place on the Troy and Luverne road, also my place known as the swampland or Martin land near Luverne. I hereby give and bequeath to my beloved son W. D. Folmar my residence in the town of Luverne Ala. I hereby give and bequeath to my beloved son George A. Folmar in trust for his children, my one half undivided interest in the stocks and lands of Luverne Land Company I appoint my son W. B. Folmar Executor of this Will. Signed June 29 1900….

Biography of James Allen Kimbrough

community, five miles from Russellville. There he lived until his death, with the exception of a year or two when he lived near Frankfort. He was never wealthy in a material sense, yet he and his wife lived very comfortably in their last days. We have known of people who possessed much wealth when young, but who were dependent on charitable institutions when old. Mr. and Mrs. Kimbrough seemed to have been more blessed with the comforts of this world in the evening rather than the morning of life. He and his wife were members of the Missionary Baptist Church….

Biography of John Taylor

…J. W. McGarvey, Lexington, Kentucky, said that he deserved to be canonized. Mr. Taylor lived for many years west of Frankfort on Lost Creek, a tributary of Cedar Creek. Mr. Taylor is said to have come to America from Ireland in the early part of the nineteenth century. He reared a family of several children, two or three of his sons serving in the Confederate army. For many years, his grave was unmarked, but the congregation of Rock Creek Church has since erected a suitable marker. He has been dead for a great many years. Regarding the merits of Mr….

The History of Butler County, Alabama, from 1815 to 1885

The History of Butler County, Alabama, from 1815 to 1885 title page

…You will find a list of the people whom he largely depended on (those statements) and also the few manuscripts he consulted. Outside of the Trade Issue of the Greenville Advocate there appears to be no other primary source material used. A reprint in 1971 provided a 17 page index to go along with this manuscript, but I do not have access to that index. If somebody would scan or transcribe it, or at least provide a copy of the surnames mentioned in the book, then I’d be happy to add that information as well! Table of Contents Geographical Position…

Biography of Charles H. Franklin

Memorial record of Alabama

…met with marked success professionally and financially. In addition to attending to his medical duties the doctor is largely interested in planting and fruit growing, owning, for the latter purpose, a farm of 150 acres, near Union Springs, and possessing, also, large tracts in Florida. The doctor was one of the projectors and promoters of the Union Springs cotton-mills and has been president of the company that operates them ever since its organization. He is prompt to assist in any undertaking that tends to the upbuilding of the community and to advance its material interests. The doctor has been an…

Marshall County Alabama Genealogy

Presbyterian Mission

…county site, and continued as such until 1841, when in a general election Warrenton was chosen; in 1848 Guntersville was successful and has remained the county site ever since. Marshall County Alabama Genealogy Research: Marshall County AL Official Addresses Marshall County AL Books Marshall County AL Cemeteries Marshall County AL Census Records Marshall County AL Churches Marshall County AL Death Records Marshall County AL Families Marshall County AL Land Records Marshall County AL Marriages Marshall County AL Military Records Marshall County AL Surname Research This website has undergone a complete conversion. I hope you find the new format easier to…

Alabama Genealogy Databases

…as to its earlier parts on the work of Albert J. Pickett A history of Lumsden’s Battery, C.S.A. A history of Methodism in Alabama Index for compiled service records, Alabama units, Florida war Inventory of the church archives of Alabama. Memorial of the inhabitants in the Cherokee country : (State Department records, endorsed August, 1819). Red Eagle and the wars with the Creek Indians of Alabama The sesquicentennial of statehood, Alabama : an exhibition in the Library of Congress, Washington, D.C., December 14, 1969 to A Guide to public vital statistics in Alabama Inhabitants of Alabama in 1816 Northern Alabama…

Index to the Tuskaloosa Gazette 1875-1876

Forrester, P.H. 4-24 Foster, Cornile 4-22 Foster, Edward 4-18 Foster, Gaddi 4-17 Foster, Ann 4-21 Foster, Rev. J.C. 4-22 Foster, John A. 4-19 Foster, John C. 4-11 Foster, John S. 4-9 Foster, Joshua H. 4-9 Foster, Prof. Joshua H. 4-11 Foster, R.H. 4-9 Foster, Robert 4-21 Foster, Mrs. W.S. 4-14 Foster, Wm. S. 4-9, 4-11, 4-13, 4-14, 4-19, 4-20, 4-28 Foster, Y.H. 4-22 Fowler, Miss 4-27 Fowler’s Battery 4-27 Frazer, Dan 4-22 Frazier, Mr. 4-18 Freedman, Rev. J.F. 4-20 Freeman, J.H. 4-16, 4-27 Freeman, Josiah H. 4-28 Friedman, Mr. 4-22 Friedman & Brady 4-11, 4-14, 4-19, 4-22(2), 4-25 Friedman &…

Sidney Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery

Located in T15N, R5E, Sec 24 off Hwy 28 in Consul. Visited in Oct 1998 with Elijah Shaw, Superintendent of Bethel AME Church in Boiling Spring, as guide. Mr. Shaw identified some of the unmarked graves. Surveyed completely in Oct 2000 by B. J. Smothers. Listed all the headstones and unmarked sites that were visible but there may be others that are buried or hidden in the woods. Plaque set into the front wall of the church: Sidney Chapel A.M.E.Z. Church Built Apr 15, 1949 Laid Aug 14 1949 Rev. J.H. Williams, Pastor P.J. Hodges, Chairman C.G. Gamble, Secretary J.B….

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    …

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

and 6 days old. The photograph was taken at the Elite Studio though there is no location referenced. It appears to have been taken in the 1890’s. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding this family: Daniel Andrew Johnson FERNER was b. 29 Sept 1866 in Jay Co., IN to parents Daniel FERNER (1826-1896) and Sarah BERGMAN (1834-1919) who were married in 1852 in Jay Co., IN. Daniel was one of 11 children born to this couple including, Delilah A.; George Washington; Samuel L.; Barbara E.; Lavina; Christopher S.; Daniel Andrew Johnson; John Wesley;…

Baldwin County Marriage Records, 1810-1935

1812 marriage record for James Hunt and Elizabeth Weatherly from Baldwin County Alabama

…registered with FamilySearch. While some records are searchable, not all are indexed. If you do not find results through a search but believe your ancestor was married in Baldwin County, you should use the links below to access digital images of the marriage volumes directly. The original records are housed at the Baldwin County Courthouse in Bay Minette, Alabama. Be aware that some pages may be missing, torn, faded, or have ink bleed-through. Search the Marriage Records 1810-1836 Marriage licenses 1845-1869 Marriage records 1871-1898 Marriage records 1896-1910 Marriage records, white only 1910-1930 Marriage records, white only 1896-1935 Marriage records, colored…

Blount County Marriage Records 1820-1951

1941 Marriage Photo of Bonnie Todd and Earl C White in Blount County Alabama

1941 Marriage Photo of Bonnie Todd and Earl C White in Blount County Alabama This collection of marriage records from Blount County, Alabama, available on FamilySearch, spans the years 1820-1951, though it’s important to note that some years are missing, specifically 1845-1852. This page was created to help users navigate and understand these records. These records, known as “county marriages,” were recorded by the county rather than the state and are preserved within the county’s archives. Access to these records is free, but you must be registered with FamilySearch. While some records are searchable, not all are indexed. If you…

Bullock County Alabama Marriage Records, 1868-1954

1868 marriage record for William Brundrage and Martha Reynolds in Bullock County, Alabama

…so in a different book. You will need to be registered with FamilySearch to access these free records. Some of the records are searchable, but not all. It’s important that if you do not get results from the search, but you think your ancestor was married in Bullock County, that you then use the links below to access digital images of the marriage volumes directly. Search the Marriage Records Marriage Records These records are held at the Bullock County Courthouse in Union Springs, Alabama. Each volume is individually indexed. The marriage licenses are arranged chronologically (in most cases), and may…

Calhoun County Alabama Marriage Records 1834-1951

1852 marriage record of Calvin Cochran and Mary Jane Yeatman in Benton County, Alabama

This collection of marriage records from Calhoun County, Alabama, available on FamilySearch, spans the years 1834-1951. It’s important to note that until January 29, 1858, Calhoun County was known as Benton County. To assist users in navigating and accessing these records, I have created this page. These are called “county marriages” as they were recorded by the county, not the state, and they can be found permanently housed within the county’s records. You will need to be registered with FamilySearch to access these free records. Some of the records are searchable, but not all. It’s important that if you do…

Clarke County Alabama Marriage Records, 1814-1959

1819 marriage record for John Anderson and Lucinda Bryant or Boykin in Clarke County, Alabama

…April 1959. These records are permanently held at the Clarke County Courthouse in Grove Hill, Alabama. Some pages wanting, torn, faded, bleeding through, etc. You will need to be registered with FamilySearch to access these free records. Few of these records are searchable. It’s important that if you do not get results from the search, but you think your ancestor was married in Clarke County, that you then use the links below to access the digital images of the marriage volumes directly. Most volumes are individually indexed. Search the Marriage Records Black Marriage Records Colored marriage records were not recorded…

Crenshaw County Alabama Marriage Records, 1867-1957

1872 marriage record for F M Byrnes and Levenia Jenkins in Crenshaw County, Alabama

…people in 1907 and continued up through 1950. You will need to be registered with FamilySearch to access these free records. All records are reported as searchable, however, it’s important that if you do not get results from the search, but you think your ancestor was married in Crenshaw County, that you then use the links below to access digital images of the marriage volumes directly. These records are held at the Crenshaw County Courthouse in Luverne, Alabama. Some pages wanting, torn, faded, bleeding through, etc. Search the Marriage Records Mixed Marriage Records Marriage records v. A-C, 1867-1890 Marriage records…

Autauga County Alabama Marriage Records, 1839-1950

1839 marriage record for M. E. Murphy and Emaline Scott in Autauga County, Alabama

This collection of records at FamilySearch consists of marriage records from Autauga County Alabama. They cover the years of 1839-1950. To help users better understand and access these records, I have created this page. These are called “county marriages” as they were recorded by the county, not the state, and they can be found within the county’s records. As can be found across the South, these records were not always recorded for blacks and when recorded were often done so in a different book. You will need to be registered with FamilySearch to access these free records. Some of the

Madison County Alabama Genealogy

Madison County

…Se-Sl’s, Sm-Sp’s, Sr-St’s, Su-Sz’s, Ta-Th’s, Ti-Ty’s, U-V’s, Wa-We’s, Wh-Wi’s, Wl-Wu’s, X-Z’s The goal of this website is to freely provide you with as much genealogical and historical information concerning Madison County, Alabama as is practical. Since I do not reside in the county, I cannot provide onsite genealogical assistance but can provide guidance and online assistance to your genealogical research. If you don’t ask a question, then I definitely cannot help you… so please ask! Last Updated: Sep 16, 2024 @ 4:11 pm If you would like to contribute data to this website please contact me, using the comment form!…