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Biography of William W. Wadsworth

Autauga County /

William W. Wadsworth, a native of Autauga County, Ala., and one of the leading businessmen of Alabama, was born near Prattville, October 17, 1841, the son of Daniel and Sallie (Matthews) Wadsworth. The father was born in Moore County, N. C., in 1810, and the mother is a native of Georgia. In 1832, Daniel Wadsworth came to Alabama and settled in Autauga County, where he was married, passing twice through the nuptial ceremony. His first wife was Miss Matthews, who died in 1846, and his second wife was Miss M. A. Norris. Mr. Wadsworth, who was one of the most […]

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Index to the Tuskaloosa Gazette 1875-1876

Tuscaloosa County

Genealogists and local historians will find a wealth of information in old newspapers. The weekly “gossip” columns, wedding and death announcements, court and legal documents, and even the classified advertisements are filled with the names of old Tuscaloosa area residents. The names can be compared with census records and can help family historians document the lives of their relatives. The local businesses, clubs, schools and churches of post-Reconstruction Tuscaloosa were especially important social services, and the newspaper accounts of their activities and memberships are invaluable research sources. The usefulness of a Gazette item to genealogists can vary from zero to

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Wadsworth Baptist Cemetery, Wadsworth, Alabama

Wadsworth Baptist Cemetery, Wadsworth, Alabama

Autauga County

Wadsworth Baptist Cemetery is in the community of Wadsworth, owned and maintained by the Wadsworth Baptist church. The cemetery appears to have begun in the 1890s, judging from the existing headstones. It is still being used at the present time. To reach the cemetery from Deatsville, travel northwest on CR 143 about 6 miles until you reach County Road 68. Turn right and the cemetery will be on the right side of the road. Wadsworth Baptist Cemetery is located near the church, next to the Marbury Volunteer Fire Department. Location 2780 Alabama HwyDeatsville AL 36022 Transcription Arnold, Berta Jackson Bottger,

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Marbury Baptist Cemetery, Marbury, Alabama

Marbury Baptist Cemetery, Marbury, Alabama

Autauga County

This cemetery is owned and maintained by the Marbury Baptist Church. It is well maintained and still accepting burials. There are a significant number of markers which were unable to read, see the listings for them at the bottom under miscellaneous markers. Marbury Baptist Cemetery is located on the north side of CR 143 as you head northwest in the town of Marbury, Alabama. Location Transcription Acree, Walter, b. Aug 31, 1892, d. Aug 12, 1948Adams, Esby, b. Feb 27, 1917, d. Jun 28, 1990, “He Is At Rest in Heaven”Adams, Jessie L., b. Dec 12, 1916, d. no date,

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