Claybank Cemetery, Ozark, Alabama
This is a transcription taken in 1948-1949 by Eustus Howard Hayes of the Claybank Cemetery in Ozark, Alabama.
Surname: Smith
Old City Cemetery, Ozark, Alabama
Tombstone inscriptions from City Cemetery located behind Racetrack Road off College Street in downtown Ozark. One of the oldest cemeteries in Ozark. Census compiled from photographs of tombstone inscriptions courtesy of Mr. Wali Sharif. Recording of tombstone inscriptions is incomplete. Many gravesites were obscured by foliage, and by dirt and debris left from severe weather at time of census.
Index to Will Book A, Dallas County, Alabama
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 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.
Wyatt Obituaries, Autauga County, Alabama
The following are obituaries of Autauga County, Alabama, residents with the last name of Wyatt. When a clipping can be made of the actual obituary it is included with the listing. Most of these were extracted from The Prattville Progress, but some more recent ones, were culled from online obituaries of local funeral homes.
Jones Obituaries, Autauga County, Alabama
This page contains obituaries of Autauga County, Alabama, residents with the last name of Jones. When a clipping can be made of the actual obituary it is included with the listing. Most of these were extracted from The Prattville Progress, but some more recent ones, were culled from online obituaries of local funeral homes.
Apperson Obituaries, Autauga County, Alabama
The following are obituaries of Autauga County, Alabama, residents with the last name of Apperson. When a clipping can be made of the actual obituary it is included with the listing. Most of these were extracted from The Prattville Progress, but some more recent ones, were culled from online obituaries of local funeral homes.
Rudolph Hill Cemetery, Gordonsville, Alabama
This is a transcription of the gravestones found in the Rudolph Hill Cemetery in Gordonsville, Alabama.
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. … Read more
Obituary of Edna Bell Milligan (1914-2010)
May 19, 1914 – January 20, 2010 Mrs. Edna Bell Warden Milligan age 95 of Holland Road in McDavid, Fl, passed away Wednesday January 20, 2010 in a Jay Hospital after a brief illness. Mrs. Milligan was a native of Hazel Green, Alabama and a former resident of Brewton, Alabama before moving to McDavid in 1952. She was a homemaker, member of the Sew and So Club as well as the Grace Baptist Church. Survived by her son, Wayne (Carolyn) Milligan of Cantonment, Fl; (3) Daughters; Carolyn (Henry) Leonard of McDavid; Mary Jo (Ronnie) Smith of McDavid; Christine Villarreal of … Read more
Biography of James M. Thompson
James M. Thompson, planter of Autaugaville, and ex-sheriff of Autauga county, Ala., was born in 1836 in the county named, a son of William N. and Cynthia A. (Manning) Thompson. The father was born in Wiltshire, Eng.., about 1789; was a man of great information, obtained after leaving school by constant reading, research, and observation in travel. During the war of 1812, between England and America, he was sent by his government on some public mission, and later drifted to Autauga county, where he married and engaged in farming for a number of years; he then, about 1830, moved to … Read more
1860 Mortality Schedule for Marengo County, Alabama – page 1-3
Images and transcription for pages 1 through 3 of the 1860 Mortality Schedule for Marengo County, Alabama.
Dowling Funeral Home Records 1935-1940
This is a transcription of the Dowling Funeral Home records for 1935-1940. The Funeral Home later became known as the Godwin Funeral Home.
1890 Delinquent Tax Docket – Madison County
There are usually four entries (names) per page. Information given is Name, Location of Property, and Amount of Tax owed. If paid it is so marked. If sold an additional entry is made giving that information. The data is alphabetized by Beat so check each beat if you aren’t sure where your ancestor lived. Scans from this and other years are available from the Tax Assessor’s Annex in Huntsville, Alabama. Beat 1 Huntsville Barclay J. W. Dr. p. 1 Beadle J. H. p. 1 Bennett F. M. p. 1 Binford Lucinda p. 2 Bowen Solon p. 2 Breek Beverly (Hornton) … Read more
Biography of William D. Smith
William D. Smith, a prominent business man and planter of Autauga county, Alabama, was born in Jones county, Georgia, January 26, 1809. His parents, John Scott and Sarah (Bush) Smith, were also natives of Georgia, where they were married, and whence they came in 1818 to Alabama, and located in Autauga county, being among the pioneer settlers, and improved a farm on Nolan’s creek. The family subsequently removed to Talladega county, and later to Jefferson county, where Mr. Smith ended his days. Mrs. Smith passed away in Autauga county, a member of the Baptist church. Levi Bush, the maternal grandfather … Read more
Biography of Hon. Mac A. Smith
Hon. Mac A. Smith, one of the most prominent and gifted lawyers of Autauga county, and residing in Prattville, was born in Elmore county, Ala., in 1841. His parents were Malcolm and Mary Baker (Graham) Smith, of whom the former was born in Moore county, North Carolina, in 1795, and the latter in Cumberland county, North Carolina, in 1800. They were married in North Carolina, and in 1819 located in Autauga county, Alabama, but later removed to Coosa county (now Elmore county), and in 1840 returned to Autauga county and settled near Prattville, where Mr. Smith died in 1857 and … Read more
Biography of Col. Alfred Y. Smith
Col. Alfred Y. Smith, a prominent and representative planter, and a son of Malcolm and Mary B. (Graham) Smith, was born in Autauga county, Alabama, in 1825. Malcolm was born in Moore county, North Carolina, in 1795, and Mary B. in Cumberland county, same state, in 1800. Malcolm was left an orphan at ten years of ago, and consequently he received but a limited education, whereas Mrs. Mary B., who was reared by her parents, was particularly well educated. They were married in their native state in 1819, and came to Alabama, locating in the woods near the present site … Read more
Index to the Tuskaloosa Gazette 1875-1876
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 … Read more
Milton Baptist Cemetery, Jones, Alabama
This cemetery is owned and maintained by the Milton Baptist Church. This cemetery is located on County Road 1, in what was the town of Milton, but is now located in the town of Jones.. Location County Road 1Jones, Alabama, 36749 Transcription Carr, Dora Lee, b. May 11, 1912, d. Aug 28, 1996Carr, Walter Lee, b. Sep 27, 1909, d. Feb 1, 1991Chandler, Andrew Percy, b. Aug 2, 1922, d. Sep 14, 1975, Pfc U.S. Army WWII, m. Feb 20, 1953Chandler, Millie Grover, b. Mar 10, 1934, w/o & s/w Andrew Percy, m. Feb 20, 1953Colee, John Ezra, b. Jan … Read more
Marbury Baptist Cemetery, Marbury, Alabama
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, … Read more
Liberty Baptist Cemetery, Deatsville, Alabama
This cemetery is owned and maintained by the Liberty Baptist Church. It is in good condition and still being used for burials. Judging from the existing headstones it goes back to the late 1800s. There are many unmarked or broken stones and slabs listed at the bottom under Miscellaneous markers. The cemetery is on 31 North, beside CR 61 in north Autauga County Alabama. Location 2315 Hwy 31 NorthDeatsville, Alabama 36067 Transcription ??, Anna, b. Jun 01, 1900, d. Aug 3, 1928, unable to read, slab broken and fallen in, by CooksAldridge, Bettie, b. Nov 23, 1870, d. Sep 25, … Read more
Aimwell Cemetery, Marengo County, Alabama
Aimwell is located about four miles from Sweetwater. To get there from Sweetwater on Hwy. 10, go west about a mile and one half, to the intersection of country road 17. Turn right or north and go about three miles, the church and cemetery are on the right or east side of the highway.
Jellico Community Cemetery, Houston County, Alabama
Cemetery/epitaph listing for Jellico Community Cemetery, located off US Highway 84 West on South Houston County Road 9, in the Jellico Community of Houston County, Alabama. There are a large number of unmarked graves in the Jellico Community Cemetery. Sources for this listing are: Tombstone Transcriptions For All White Cemeteries, Houston County, Alabama (copied November 1956 by Adrene G. Dean and sent to Hayes on 9 November 1956), legible tombstones, obituaries, death certificates, numerous relatives of those buried here, and probate information from the Dale County Courthouse in Ozark, Alabama and Houston County Courthouse in Dothan, Alabama. Directions: From Ross Clark … Read more
Biography of Merrill E. Pratt
Merrill E. Pratt, deceased, a nephew of Daniel Pratt, also a native of Temple, New Hampshire, was born February 23, 1828, a son of Edward and Dorcas (Pevey) Pratt, the former a brother of Daniel. The father died when Merrill E. was a little boy, but the mother survived until a few years ago, when she died in New Hampshire. Merrill E. received a sound, but somewhat limited education at the north, and when about fourteen years old came south and made his home with his uncle, with whom he later became associated in the cotton-gin works. On the demise … Read more
Biography of Josiah H. Marbury
Josiah H. Marbury, the head of the Marbury Lumber company at Bozeman, Alabama, was born in Shelbyville, Tennessee, in 1841. His parents, L. W. and Mary (Kidd) Marbury, were also natives of Tennessee, where they passed their entire existence, the former expiring in 1863 and the latter about 1875. L. W. Marbury was a Primitive Baptist minister and merchant, was a soldier in the Mexican war, and at one time was a member of the Tennessee legislature. He was a self-made man, possessed of great industry and renowned for his uprightness in all the walks of life. His father was … Read more
British Land Grants in Alabama 1765-1767
An Alphabetical Account of Lands Granted: to whom West Florida from the Commence. Peoples Names The Date When Granted Qunt of Acres Description The date when Serv Remarks Aird, Wm & Gregory Thomas the 13th Augt 1765 1500 Acres being Eastward from the first Point above the Brick ? on the other side the Lagoon in a Right line towards the head of the Lagoon 10th April 1766 Relinquished 1242 Acres the 11th March &had a Warrt of Survey for the remaining 258 Acres Aird, Wm & Benj Wormell Janry 20th 1766 200 Acres Between(?) the Bays of Gull and … Read more