Biography of Harvey Owen Sargent

…great work while at Hamilton, that school having turned out a large number of graduates, many of whom went on to college. Dr. Sargent also chose his life’s companion from a prominent family of Marion County. On October 17, 1906, he was married to Miss Minnie Jack Pearce, a daughter of Judge Mack Pearce. Several brilliant children have blessed this union. At present Dr. Sargent is one of the directors of the Board of Vocational Education at Washington, D. C. He is regarded as a specialist in this field. He is also considered one of the best informed lecturers on…

Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Alabama

Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Alabama

Mooresville Cemetery, Mooresville, Alabama This is a list of stones left standing in Mooresville cemetery located in Mooresville, near Athens, Alabama in Limestone County. Mooresville is older than the state of Alabama with many of the original buildings left standing including the Post Office, Stagecoach Station and Churches. LOCATION: SW quarter of NW quarter, Sect. 8, T5s, R3W on Wheeler Refuge behind the community of Mooresville. A 1915 TVA Survey Map showed this cemetery contained about 2500 graves. This is an extremely large cemetery with graves scattered over the entire area. *MARTIN, J.N. May 15, 1824-Feb. 5, 1884 Confederate Veteran-Captain…

Biography of James M. Feagin

Memorial record of Alabama

…of musketry from the redskins, but he passed through this terrible ordeal, and, indeed, the more terrible ordeal of a two years’ strife, without a wound. The title of major was conferred on Mr. Feagin in 1838 by his election to command the Second battalion of the Forty-seventh regiment of Alabama militia. He commanded about sixty-five mounted volunteers at Camp Watson, on the Three Notch road, belonging to the Cowikee spies commanded by Capt. L. Q. Keener about three months before the termination of the war to protect the citizens from the scattering Indians on their way to Florida, as…

Biography of R. E. Wright

Memorial record of Alabama

the grave in 1878. He was a Freemason, and, with his wife, a member of the Methodist church, and stood high in the estimation of both brotherhoods. Although opposed to secession, he furnished five sons to the Confederate army on the disintegration of the states. Rev. Richard Dozier, the father of his spouse, was a local preacher of considerable prominence and brought many of his hearers within the fold of the Methodist church. Of the eleven children born to the marriage of John Wright and Sarah Dozier, Captain Wright was the fourth in order of birth. There were four girls…

Biography of Edwin Baldwin

Memorial record of Alabama

…became captain of several boats, later owned a line of lighters and passenger boats, and eventually amassed a fortune. In 1875 he built the Hotel Grand, a noted summer and winter resort, located at Point Clear, at a cost of $75,000, and under his direction it was operated successfully for two years. When his death occurred in 1878, he was regarded as the best steamboat and deep water navigator in Mobile. He was the builder of the first set of ways and docks in that city, and did much toward the upbuilding of its commercial interests. He avoided litigation and

Biography of Howell W. Slaughter

Memorial record of Alabama

…trees and vines, and his family is surrounded with all the comforts and luxuries of life. Mr. Slaughter was elected sheriff of Bald-win county, in August, 1892, with little or no opposition. He has always taken reasonably active interest in politics, but never to the detriment of his private business, and the democratic party has always placed implicit reliance on his active support. He has freely assisted in. building up the schools and churches of the county, although he is not of any religious denomination. He is, however, a bright Mason. Source Memorial record of Alabama : a concise account…

Distinguished Men, Women and Families of Franklin County, Alabama

…has the… Read More Biography of John E. Orman November 3, 2019 No Comments An Outstanding Community Builder and Business Man We are pleased to present to the reader John E. Orman, of Russellville, as the first of the many characters who appear in this book. He is one of the brightest stars in the galaxy of community builders, social leaders and successful business… Read More Biography of James Malone November 3, 2019 No Comments (1797-1879)Prominent Planter, sired 27 children James Malone, prominent planter, who lived on Tollison’s Creek near Frankfort, came to Franklin County from North Carolina at an…

Biography of Charley Ross West

…a school in which the grades, high school and college subjects were taught. In that academy he did high school work. In the fall of 1898 he moved to Huffman, Alabama, near East Lake, and opened another academy. Mr. West accompanied him and kept up his high school work, 1898-1899. In the fall of 1899, Prof. Davidson again moved, this time to Powderly, between Birmingham and Bessemer. West again followed him and did another year’s work. In June, 1899, Mr. West stood the first examination the State of Alabama ever gave in licensing teachers. He made a second grade certificate…

Biography of Dr. Samuel Sevier

…Daniel Vertner Sevier was one of the best known physicians in Franklin County. He is said to have been a graduate of the Louisville Medical College. Dr. Sevier was located at Frankfort during its days of glory and, and there his first wife, who was Miss. Safrona Chisholm is buried. He was at Russellville for many years and was a leading citizen of that place. Dr. Sevier was a bold, outspoken man, and like his illustrious grandfather, General Sevier, was very brave. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a Republican. He was State Senator from Franklin…

Biography of Luther L. James

…Creek in Franklin County and County Line School in Lawrence County. During the vacation of the rural schools he was either at work or studying. In May, 1913, he graduated from the State Normal College at Florence, Alabama. He also had the honor of winning a medal for having delivered the best oration at the annual commencement of that year. While attending school at Florence, Mr. James became involved in a romance which led him and Miss Mattie Mae Petree of Belgreen to the altar, August 26, 1915. She is a daughter of Capt. W. R. and Mary (Hall) Petree,…

Biography of Lemuel Cook Bendall

and is intimately familiar with its history for the past seventy-five years. Many years ago he had some very important mail contracts between Russellville and Cherokee, and Russellville and old Pikeville in Marion County. He also at one time had a mail contract from Russellville to Tuscumbia and carried passengers on the side. Of these and many other personal experiences, many of which were fraught with danger, he talks most interestingly. As for his war record, it is one of the best. He volunteered his services to the Confederacy and served through the four years of heroic struggle. He served…

Biography of Edward Tarpley “E. T.” Bolding

…was the daughter of J. B. and Margaret Rogers. Those who know and love her best, remember with pleasure when in her gladsome girlhood days she made a profession of the Christian religion and joined the Missionary church at this place (Pleasant Site) of which she was a consistent member. She was married to J. T. Bolding Dec. 20th 1865. This was a union of true love and perfect happiness. . . . . . . . . ‘In her home her government was tender and gentle, her tongue was the law of kindness. . . . . . She…

Washington Taylor Family Bible

Washington Taylor Family Bible 1

Washington Taylor started recording in his family Bible in 1867. As such, any record below dated prior to 1867 can be considered as post-source… meaning it wasn’t written at or about the time the event occurred. Some of the handwriting was difficult to read, and as such, is shown below to the best of the transcribers ability. Washington B Taylor Holy Bible Of Feb 18, Ad 1867 Washington Taylor Aug 25 ad 1820 In Edgefield District, South Carolina died Aug 5th 1910 Anna Olivia Donason Born Sept 6, 1827 Loundes County, Alabama Died Aug 12, 1912 Married Nov 6 1849…

Family Histories and Family Records

The USGenWeb Project, nor this project coordinator make any claims or estimates of the validity of the information submitted and reminds you that each new piece of information must be researched and proved or disproved by weight of evidence. It is always best to consult the original material for verification. For Madison County, Alabama biographies view the biography page. Family Histories Moses Jones Family of Madison County, 1802?-1873 Josiah Lancaster Family of Madison County, 1792-1828/30 Family Records Glover Marriages of Madison County, 1814 – 1972 Hale Marriages of Madison County, 1870 – 1925  …

Alabama Marriage Records Before 1825

Alabama Marriage Record

The Alabama Marriages Records before 1825 features over 12,000 names, with each entry containing the groom, bride, marriage date, county, and state. The names are indexed for easy searchability, allowing you to search for a single name or two linked names. This repository of early American marriages is the result of extensive research, gathering data from local town and county sources. While these marriages have been published in book form, now you can conduct a simple search or sort for research purposes. Although not every marriage was recorded or later discovered during the creation of this collection, you will likely…

The Spanish Inroads

…his followers see so convenient a means of escape from the privations of their fruitless achievements. He therefore turned his face northward. The country through which he now passed was called Pafallaya, and was not inhabited. Ninety miles from Mauvilla were two towns, Tallapatawa and Cabusto. The latter was on the river, probably between where Eutaw and Carthage now stand. The natives were implacably hostile, and the passage of the Warrior had to be forced in the face of a large body of then. The Spaniards then ascended the east bank of the Tonlbikbee, and passed out of Alabama. Crossing…

Index to Will Book B, Dallas County, Alabama

Record of Wills Book B Dallas County

This is an index to Will Book B for Dallas County, Alabama. This will book includes the dates from 15 Feb 1850 to 26 Apr 1871, and includes an index to 253 wills. This is an index specific to the wills found within Book B. Book B includes other probate matters and there is a full index for all names found at the start of FamilySearch Microfilm #007737411. Book B starts on image #279 of 541 which is where the following link will take you. You need to have a free account, and then login to FamilySearch in order to…

The First Territorial Organization

…a defense was erected in July, and christened Fort Stoddart. By proclamation, in June 1800, Gov. Sargent established Washington county, the limits of which comprised all of the territory east of Pearl river as far as the Chattahoochee. The same year congress provided for a legislature for the Territory. The census of Washington county was taken the first time in 1800, and found to consist of 733 whites, 494 negro slaves, and 23 free negroes. The population of Mobile and Baldwin, not then existing as counties, but under Spanish rule, was probably as large. [1]Unfortunately, the actual district census records…

Biography of William W. Wadsworth

Memorial record of Alabama

…a general store; he also owns two mills in Elmore County and one in Crenshaw County, all doing a good business; beside these, he is proprietor of the Woodwork and Manufacturing company of Montgomery and is in every respect a thoroughgoing and successful businessman, esteemed by all with whom he comes in contact. He is pronounced and prominent in his politics as a democrat, and is chairman of the democratic county executive committee, and of the congressional committee, but yet is not an aspirant for official honors. May 9, 1866, Mr. Wadsworth was united in the bonds of matrimony with…

Biography of Samuel K. Reynolds

Memorial record of Alabama

Samuel K. Reynolds, physician and surgeon of Battles, Baldwin county, Ala., and resident physician of Hotel Grand, Point Clear, in the same county, was born in Philadelphia in 1836. He received a thorough literary education ins his native city and then began the study of medicine under Prof. Mutter, of Jefferson Medical college, and after an attendance of six years graduated, in 1857, with first honors. The year following he was engaged in private practice, and then engaged on a line of merchant vessels as surgeon-passing six months in Europe. In 1859 he came to Alabama and practiced at Livingston,…

Biography of T. G. McGowan

Memorial record of Alabama

the more pressing wants of these indigent jurors. In 1888, a movement was made toward building a new court house, and through the strenuous exertions of the judge the project was carried out at an expense of $10,000. On the completion of the edifice, so much needed, the county found itself in debt to the amount of $2,800, and again the judge used his personal responsibility to secure the amount. The county is now, however, free from debt. While in office the judge was successful in securing many pensions for the survivors of the war of 1812, and freely gave…

Biography of William H. Gasque

Memorial record of Alabama

the more pressing wants of these indigent jurors. In 1888, a movement was made toward building a new court house, and through the strenuous exertions of the judge the project was carried out at an expense of $10,000. On the completion of the edifice, so much needed, the county found itself in debt to the amount of $2,800, and again the judge used his personal responsibility to secure the amount. The county is now, however, free from debt. While in office the judge was successful in securing many pensions for the survivors of the war of 1812, and freely gave…

1870-1930 Alabama Census and Taxation Records

Alabama Census online research should begin with what is available online for free. If this proves fruitful then congratulations! If not, then I would suggest signing up for the online census images (links to the right) where you can access all the available online Alabama census information directly from your computer at home. 1830 – 1860 1870 Bibb County Alabama Census Bibb County Alabama Census (hosted at Bibb Co., USGenWeb) Blount County Alabama Census Blount County Alabama Census (hosted at USGenWeb Archives) Elmore County Alabama Census Wetumpka Division 1870 Census (hosted at USGenWeb Archives) Limestone County Alabama Census Limestone County…

Index to Will Book A, Dallas County, Alabama

Record of Will Book A Dallas County

This is an index to Will Book A for Dallas County, Alabama. This will book includes the dates from 15 Sep 1821 to 24 Dec 1849, and includes an index to 225 wills. This is an index specific to the wills found within Book A. Book A includes other probate matters and there is a full index for all names found at the start of FamilySearch Microfilm #007737411. Book A starts on image #77 of 541 which is where the following link will take you. You need to have a free account, and then login to FamilySearch in order to…

1789 Spanish Census for Tombigbee District

…March–April 1765. The British had “acquired” this territory from France in 1763 through the Treaty of Paris, after they defeated France in the Seven Years’ War. They also acquired other French territories in North America east of the Mississippi River. The Spanish took a number of censuses during their periods of colonial control (1565-1763 and 1783-1821). The following is an extraction of the 1789 census for the area known as Tombigkee District or Tombigbee District. 1789 Census 1789 Spanish census of Tombigbee District.csv 1789 Census of Free Blacks and Mulattoes 1789 Spanish census of Tombigbee District Free Blacks and Mulatoes.csv…