Index to Will Book B, Dallas County, Alabama
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.
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Biography of Spencer Sharp
Spencer Sharp, born 1809 in Virginia, was a pioneering horticulturist in Alabama, known for his ground-breaking work in orange culture. Despite initial challenges, his patience led to substantial rewards, securing his legacy in Alabama’s agricultural history.
Biography of Frank S. Stone, Sr.
Frank S. Stone Sr. was a prominent steamboat owner in Baldwin county, Alabama, in the late 19th century. Known for his distinguished career on the Bigbee river, he also became part-owner of the Planters & Merchants’ steam packet line. He gained recognition for his heroism during the 1858 Eliza Battle fire, his extensive participation in charitable endeavors, and his significant investments in agriculture, including orange and pear cultivation. His legacy extends to his familial and local community contributions.
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