The 1893 article outlines the life and work of William L. Schieffelin, a dedicated citizen and tax assessor of Baldwin County, Alabama. Known for his business acumen, Schieffelin contributed significantly to his community through his successful general merchandise store and tenure as tax assessor.
The 1893 article chronicles the life of William H. Gasque, a dedicated public servant and probate judge in Baldwin County, Alabama. With his extensive service in court and legislative roles, Gasque significantly contributed to the county’s progress, successfully mitigating its debt, and improving infrastructure through personal efforts.
T. G. McGowan, born in 1832 in Ireland, became a respected planter and county commissioner in Baldwin County, Alabama. He served in the Fifteenth Alabama cavalry during the Civil War and later became a successful farmer and stock grower. He also served as a local preacher in the Methodist church.
Samuel K. Reynolds, born 1836 in Philadelphia, was a highly esteemed physician and surgeon in Baldwin County, Alabama. After initially practicing in Philadelphia and Europe, he moved to Alabama in 1859. During the Civil War, Reynolds provided medical services to Catholic institutions in Mobile, and continued his private practice post-war.
Samuel E. Stokes, born 1824, was a dedicated merchant and Civil War veteran from Clarke County, Alabama. Despite losing his wealth during the war, Stokes persevered, starting a business in Daphne, Alabama, with his remaining possessions and displaying admirable resilience and entrepreneurship.
Edwin Baldwin, born in 1848, was a versatile entrepreneur in Baldwin County. Following service in the Civil War and varied occupations including river pilot and cowboy, he established a thriving business empire. His endeavors spanned from mercantile pursuits to a lumber and juniper business, grist and saw mill operation, pottery and brick production, and plans for a cannery. His resourcefulness significantly contributed to the growth of Baldwin County.
October 27, 1918 – January 28, 2010 Mrs. Verda Mae Gandy Abrams age 91 of Tulip Street in Flomaton, passed away January 28, 2010 at her home. She was a native and long time resident of Lenox, Alabama and had resided in Flomaton since 1938. She was a retired Draw Twist Operator with Monsanto Corp and was a member of the Poplar Dell Baptist Church. She enjoyed the senior citizen center and enjoyed going to the Extension Service Meeting. Survivors; son – James Gandy of Gandyville, Fl (2) Daughters – Carolyn (Bob) Shelton of Montgomery, Texas; Linda (Fred) Shiver of … Read more
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
September 28, 1933 – January 14, 2010 Mr. Otis Leon Evans, Sr., age 76, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 in the local hospital. Mr. Evans was born in the Wildfork Community of Escambia County and had moved back there in 1974, coming from Millry, AL. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, having served with the U.S. Army, and was a meat cutter for Winn-Dixie and Delchamps for a number of years. He was a member of Pleasant Hill Holiness Church. Mr. Evans was preceded in death by a son, Paul Evans, a sister, Betty Jean Mosley, and … Read more
January 20, 1942 – January 3, 2010 Mrs. Helen Claire Byrd, age 67, passed away on Sunday, January 3, 2010 at her Flomaton residence. Mrs. Byrd was born in Mobile, AL and had been a resident of Flomaton since 1971. She retired as a bus driver for the Escambia County School System, and was a member of St. Maurice Catholic Church. Mrs. Byrd was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Edward Ray Byrd; her father, Mr. William Arzo Wiggins, Sr.; a brother, Mr. William Arzo Wiggins, Jr. and a Great Granddaughter, Jaylyn Franklin. She is survived by her mother, … Read more
January 3, 1920 – January 1, 2010 Mr. Goffre Wayne Hawsey, Age 89, passed away Friday, January 1, 2010 in a local healthcare facility. Mr. Hawsey was born in Dixonville, AL and had been a resident of the Brewton area for the past 55 years, coming from Mobile. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the U.S. Air Force, and had worked as a Maintenance Superitendant at Container Corp. prior to his retirement. He was a member of Catawba Springs Baptist Church. Mr. Hawsey was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Lucille Hawsey. He is … Read more
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
This is volume 1 of The Alabama Historical Quarterly published quarterly in 1930 by the Alabama State Department of Archives and History. You can freely read this manuscript online, search the manuscript, or download a PDF copy for offline reading.
The following is an extraction of the 1786 census for the area known as Mobile District.
William T. Northington, president of the Prattville Cotton Mill & Banking company, Autauga county, and also president of the Northington-Mungen-Pratt company, of Birmingham, Alabama, is a native of Prattville, Alabama, and was born in 1851. His parents, William H. and Rachel M. (Gholson) Northington, were born in Mecklenburg county, Virginia., and in Autauga county, Alabama, about the years 1818 and 1828 respectively. William H. Northington was a ripe scholar, came to Alabama about the year 1840, and settled in Prattville, where he married, and practiced his profession, that of the law, until his death, September 10, 1880. He took an … Read more
A 1764 list of the inhabitants of Mobile West Florida who have taken the Oaths of Allegiences and Fidelity to his Brittonrick Majesty King George the third. Francois AlancetFrancois AlexanderIsabell AlexanderJean Baptist AlexandreJacco AmonPhillip ArmonJacque ArnaldJuliet De Brose ArzamariJoseph BadonJean BahamFrancois BarbaFrancois BarnardJohn Baptist BasdraJoseph BoughenonAndre BoullonNich BourieJoseph BouzageJean Lebin BraquetCaurangau Die BrassillonMaran BreawneaPierre BreneausClaude Le BrunPiere CajotNicholas CaleoFrancois CamenadaPare Ferdinand CaprechinLouis CarriereNicholas ChampeighJoseph ChastangFrancois ChenettiPhilip ClenpetreFrancois ColinJoseph ColmbFrancois DaramJean Bapt DebodentNicholas DelilleOrbame DemouxValentine DubrocaMaurice DullivierJean Claude DupontMoris DurandFredrick Le EstapFrancois FavreJean FavreSimon FavreWilliam FavreMariane FeavreJean Baptist Le FlaveJean Baptist Le FlaveLouis ForneretHarpain La GautraisFrancois GerardPiere GilloroeyBartholemew GrelotJohn HamLouis De … Read more