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ALLENBACH, STREB, MILLER, SPETTEL---Ernest MILLER (b.abt.1845 d.abt.1895) m. Mary BURGEN Oct. 11, 1867 in Mobile Cnty, AL. They had three children: Joseph, Caroline and John MILLER. Their son, Joseph MILLER (b.1870 d.1937 in Mobile Cnty) was a farmer on Crab Creek near Mobile. Joseph married Caroline SPETTEL (b.1874 d. 1963 in Mobile) Their son, Dominic MILLER, (b.1907 d.1981) m. Marguerite ALLENBACH Jan. 12, 1936 (she was b.1916 d.1989 in Mobile). Dominic (my father)mentioned growing up on Conway Creek and Crab Creek. Am trying to find out if this is in Mobile or Baldwin or Escambia County. My mother (Marguerite ALLENBACH)'s parents were Edward ALLENBACH (b.1891 d.1918 in influenza epidemic in Mobile)and Annie Streb (b.1892 d.1971) They were married in 1915 in Mobile. Am searching for any information on grandfather Edward ALLENBACH. He had three sisters: Marguerite, Madalen and Louie; and one brother: William ALLENBACH. I don't even know his parents names. I need head of household names and correct counties to do census searches. Thanks Contact: Carolyn Miller Cimino Email: cimgraph@worldnet.att.net Address: 9409 Shadow Hill Tr.; Chesterland, OH 44026.

Booth---I am searching for information on Mr. and Mrs. Charles Booth of Escambia County, Alabama. They are my Great Great Grandparents. Around the turn of the century (1900-1915), Mrs. Booth died when her dress caught fire and she burned to death. Mr. Booth was robbed and murdered by an employee of his at his sawmill. This information came from my 93 year old grandmother, and it is all she can remember about them. Any information would by greatly appreciated.Thank you. Robert Tuttle AnEadaigh@aol.com Contact: Robert Tuttle Email: AnEadaigh@aol.com Address: P.O.Box 564; Byers, Colorado, 80103.

BROOKS/MONTGOMERY---BROOKS-Information on Jesse B Brooks, dau was Elizabeth Brooks m to Abisha Wilson in Jefferson Co. MONTGOMERY-Very little information Emily m Harrison Stanley in Jefferson Co Contact: E. D. Wilson Email: emrice@icct.net Address: 5934 Miller Valley; Houston, TX 77066.

Brown---I am searching for the parents of Daniel J. Brown. He enlisted in the 44th Alabama Regiment, Company B on March 20, 1862, in Scottsville, Bibb County. He was 18 years old when he enlisted. Thank you for your help! Contact: Susan Hofman Email: jlhofman@juno.com Address: 225 La Canada; San Luis Obispo, CA 93405.

burroughs---trying to find info on grandfather John Spurgeon Burroughs born in Buhl,Alabama married Callie Fikes Contact: betty burroughs Email: lewisdad@bellsouth.net Address: 1707 fieldstone circle ; helena,alabama 35080.

Catlin---I am seeking information about Jerome M. Catlin born 11/12/1914 in either Birmingham or Bessemer AL. His father's name was Sidney Catlin. Jerome Catlin moved to Pittsburgh, PA sometime in 1940's I am looking for relatives of Jerome. I am seeking information abot Bessie M. Townsend born 1/11/1920 in either Birmingham or Bessemer AL. Her parents were Sarah Cosby-Townsend and George Townsend. Bessie Townsend moved to Pittsburgh, PA sometime in the 1940's and married Jerome Catlin. I am seeking relatives of Bessie. Contact: Laurita Jordan Email: laurita.jordan@sb.com

Clark---Please help! Am searching for my maternal grandfather, William Brinston Clark, who was born in 1874 in Alabama. His father was a Baptist minister, John B. Clark, and he was born in Georgia 5 in 1847. Don't know where they were in Alabama. Will share my information, too. Thank you. Contact: J. Selwyn Hollingsworth Email: sholling@tenhoor.as.ua.edu Address: 3204 Ontario Drive; Northport, AL 35473.

COLE KILPATRICK---Evey C. COLE m. 31 Aug 1856 Barbour Co, AL to Worry KILPATRICK. Evey and two of her sisters, Nancy and Zilphia, are buried at Bethsaida Prim. Bapt. Ch. Cem, Barbour Co. Contact: Donna Wall Email: dfshine@worldnet.att.net Address: 1176 Lakeview Rd.; Grayson, GA 30017.

Colley---I am looking for: Cyrus Colley b. 12/19/1825 with wife, Lucinda Colley b. 8/6/1833 d. 4/25/1880 who had a son- Archie (or Andrew) Jackson Colley reportedly from Henry county, AL. It is reported that A.J. Colley served in the confederate forces during the civil war. Contact: Thomas Weaver Email: tweaver@dfsi.net or comport2@unitedstates.com Address: ; .

CROFTON, BRADSHAW---Robert C. "RC" Crofton (b. 1823 GA, d. 1859 Nacogdoches, TX) married in Abbeville, Henry Co., AL on 27 Feb 1850 to Tabitha BRADSHAW (b. 2 Nov 1811 in Henry Co., AL, d. 27 Oct 1903 Vernon Co., FL . Also Henry CROFTON (b. NC) married on same date to a sister Bechary BRADSHAW b. 1818 NC. Henry died in Peach Tree Ferry, east side of Miss. river. Can't find any other relatives. Also, where is Peach Tree Ferry? can't find in my place name books. Contact: Krisha Banigan Email: kRISHAB3@MSN.COM Address: 1933 Creek Mountain; San Antonio, TX 78259.

DAME, BERRY---I know her name was Sarah Jane Dame. And she died in Jasper Alabama, Walker County around 1928. What I dont know (yet)is her connection to my ggrandmother, Sarah Grace (Dame) Berry. Was Sarah Jane her daughter or her sister? Sarah Grace Dame was married to my ggrandfather, Willam Thomas Berry. Their son, James Thomas Berry, was born Nov. 1909 in Oklahoma Sarah Grace was from the Seminole Indian Tribe.Please help me find my family ties to Sarah Jane Dame. Contact: Mary Sullins Email: mlsbds@fidnet.com Address: ; Licking, Mo. 65542.

Daniel---I am searching for info about my grandmother paternal grandmother Inez (Daniel)Chambers. She was born in Pittsview, Alabama on August 3, 1918. I know her fathers name was Cullen Daniel not sure yet her mothers name. Any info would be greatly appreciated Contact: Jewelettia Hackett Email: jic@bright.net Address: 439 Jefferson Street; Sidney, OH 45365.

DENNIS, CRAIG---Looking for information on JESSIE LOUIDA DENNIS CRAIG, b. Jan 7, 1872, d. Feb 16, 1933, m. JOHN J. CRAIG July 27, 1889. Both are buried at Mt. Carmel cemetery in West Blockton, Bibb Co., AL. Jessie Louida Dennis Craig's Father was JNO DENNIS, m. D IDA BRITTON, Dec 31, 1871, in Pelham, Shelby Co., AL., by Rev. M Curksey. Contact: Gerald T. Craig Email: Bowstring2@aol.com Address: 1134 Henry Br.; Alabaster, AL 35007.

Downs, Tolleson---James DOWNS b. Ms?or Al. m Mary TOLLESON, b. Ms. all DOWNS children born Al. Joseph A. 1877, Minnie B. 1882, John 1885, William J. Feb. 25, 1887, Maggie 1888, and Ned 1892. One other child born Al. shown on 1900 Indian Terr. census no longer living. Contact: Marion Downs Email: mdowns@redriverok.com Address: 6211 Bryan Road; Durant, Oklahoma 74701.

Family Reunion: Descendents of Archibald & Nancy Pilkington Carter, Pilkington, Singleton, Abrams/Abrames, Harrington/Herrington/ White/ Bishop. Simmons, Chandler---Family Reunion May 5-6, 2000. Descendents of ARCHIBALD CARTER & NANCY PILKINGTON CARTER and COLUMBIANA ANNA CARTER SSINGLETON ABRAMS. SINGLETON, ABRAMS/ARBAMES, CHANDLER, HERRINGTON/HARRINGTON, WHITE, BISHOP, SIMMONS will have their 3rd annual Family Reunion at DeSoto Caverns Park, Childersburg, Al. May 5th 3-6 PM Get Aquainted Time, cookout meal served at 6 pm. Sat May 6 Big all day reunion 9 am -5:30 pm. Covered dish meal, Family genealogy, games for children, auction for everyone. Fun for the entire family. Camping facilities available at the park. Tours of the cave and laser light show every hour. For more information please contact June or Milton Cochran normajlc@mindspring.com or 256-362-3990 Contact: June Cochran Email: normajlc@mindspring.com Address: 328 Shocco Springs Rd; Talladega, Al 35160.

FRANKLIN---John A. FRANKLIN of NC or SC married a woman in Ala. He and wife had children born in Pickens cnty- Elmyra(Almira or Alissina) E. born in 1838 and Robert Luther born in 1840. Robert L FRANKLIN evidently fought for the confederacy. Would like more info. Contact: carol hensley Email: lhensley@the-onramp.net Address: 711 wild horse way; battle mountain, nv. 89820.

Garner---Searching for information regarding a John Garner. Indications are that he was born in Anniston, AL ci 1848. Contact: Joe Whitehurst Email: joensal@earthlink.net Address: 596 St George Road; Danville, CA 94526.

Gentry, Holt---My great grandfather was William Shelby Gentry from Alabama b.09-16-1856 d. 1918. He married Fannie Elphine Holt b. 1862 d. 1909 in Sabine County, Texas. The children are: Willie Dee, Henry C., John L., Jim, Mae Belle, and Jessie. Most of the children ended up in Louisiana. If you have any information on this line of Gentrys, I would appreciate you sharing. Thank you, Pat Contact: Pat Jones Email: jones99@earthlink.net Address: Post Office Box 8181; Shreveport, Louisiana.

GREEN TAMPLIN---Joseph Carter GREEN b. 1830 GA d. 1906 Barbour Co, AL m. 1854 Barbour Co. to Amanda TAMLIN. Joseph Carter was the s/o George E. GREEN b. NC & Elizabeth V. BEDSOLE b. GA d. Barbour Co. Amanda Tamplin was d/o John TAMPLIN b. 1806 GA m. 1829 Jones Co, GA to 1st wife Elizabeth Ann 'Betsy' EMERSON b. 1802 GA. Contact: Donna Wall Email: dfshine@worldnet.att.net Address: 1176 Lakeview Rd.; Grayson, GA 30017.

Herring,Gilmore,Baggett,Moore,Canterbury--- I am seeking information on the marriage of Edward Baggett to Leola Herring. The marriage of Alonzo Gilmore to Biddie Moore. The marriage of James Tyler Gilmore to Sara Ann Centerbury. Contact: Larke Urban Email: JulioVivas@Juno.com Address: 10592 Orange Park Blvds.; Orange, CA 92869.

Higginbothom- Allen- Botts---My grandmother, Mary Frances(MOlly) Higginbothom was born in 1882 to Frances Fossett and louis Franklin Higginbothom. I would like a copy of her birth certificate. My mother , Viola Christine Allen was born May 12th, 1908 to mary Frances Allen and ? Allen. I would like a copy of her birth certificate. My Dad, Everett Lee Botts was married to my mother Viola christine Allen in Sept of 1922 or 1923. I would like a copy of their marriage. Contact: Bonnie Botts Hill Email: chixhix@aol.com Address: 1101 Shannondale drive; Raleigh, N.C. 27603.

JACKSON, Margaret Alice---I am searching for information about Margaret Alice Jackson. She died about 1910 after being burned by a cook fire. She left a husband - James B. Tucker, and 2 sons-James H. Tucker and unknown. She had a sister Cindy Jackson Wells and another female relative Mertie Wells. We believe she died in Perry or Jefferson County. We would like to know where she is buried. Contact: betsy jolly Email: betsyjolly@mindspring.com Address: ; .

Kohut---Laslo or Albert Kohut b 5-30-1913 siblings Frank Kohut b. 8-30-1907, Joseph Kohut b. 3-19-1904, Michael Kohut b. 1901, Steve Kohut, Zella Kohut, Lena Kohut.Parents John Kohut and Lizzie Tumik Contact: April Kohute Email: maaek@email.msn.com Address: 805 S Taylor St.; Benton,IL 62812.

Lee, Neely, McCrory, Hill, ---Neely, James - Lowndes County, Ancestors & Decendents. Pharo Joab (Joseph or Joe) Lee Decendents and brothers. I understand most were raised in Lowndes County. Contact: Roland Melvin Lee Email: roland@rconnect.com Address: 820 7th Street; Sibley, IA 51249-1740.

Lowe---I am looking for the following Lowes: Thomas Henry Turnan Lowe born 1-7-1883 in clanton, Al. died May 18, 1966. His father, Edmond Homer Lowe born 2-4-1849 in Wetumka and died 10-28-1928 in clanton. The grandfather, Willie Lowe born 6-22-1818 in South Carolina and died 2-9-1891 in Clantan. the great grandfather James Lowe who lived in North Carolina. Contact: Brantley H. Parsley, Sr. Email: Hamilton53@Juno.com Address: 808 Montfort Rd, E.; Mobile, AL 36608.

Maddox, Harbin, Gachet---Looking for infro on my granmother Ethel Harbin of Lowndes Co AL. Married Paschal Chenault Maddox of KY abt 1908/09 and they settled in Autauga AL where both are buried. Her gravesite has no birth or death dates. Died late 60's?. Know nothing about the Harbin line from Lowndes Co AL (a real brickwall). They had 3 know sons and maybe a 4th, Paschal Jr., that died as a infant? Where is he? Paschal Maddox's sister was also named Ethel and she married a ?? Gachet that she meet while visiting AL from KY. Have her grave in Autauga Co AL but nothing on her husband or what his first name was. I think he worked for the Montgomery newspapers. Thankful for anything. Contact: Jbkamadx@aol.com Email: Address: 165 imogene street; prattville, al 36067.

McDonald---Trying to locate information on Francis/Frances M. McDonald. Born Feb. 12, 1828 in Ga. On the 1860 census he lived in Calhoun co., Al. Children on census sheet are Josephine, John, Willie, Mary, and Charles L. He was married to a Sarah May 30, 1849. I understand that they are buried at Daviston Baptist church. No proof. The Charles L. McDonald is my grandfather. Please let me know if you have any information. Thanks, Joyce Contact: Joyce M. McRimmon Email: Mizzmack@aol.com Address: 108 Apple Ave; Tallassee, Al 36078.

McNair, Bates---Looking for family of my great-aunt Lou Ann Bates McNair. I knew them long ago and would add them to my family tree. In Haleyville, AL as late as 1950's. Also, another great aunt, Mollie Bates, whose married name I do not know. In North Alabama,possible Ft. Paune, Collinsville area. These ladies would have been born before or during Civil war, maybe a little after, Their father was Pearman {Perryman} G. Bates Contact: Jeanne W. Park Email: mjp@rivnet.net Address: 1220 Little Florida Rd.; Farnham, VA 22460.

McNutt, Elbert---I would like information, birth, parents, grandparents, for my grandfather, Elbert McNutt. Contact: Sylvia Pilago Email: spilago696@aol.com Address: P. O. Box 943; Waianae, Hi 96792.

Owsley---I am looking for any information about Essie Owsley who died in Mobile about 1982. I would need birth and death dates of her parents: Thomas Henry Turnan Lowe and her mother, Elizabeth Owsley. Essie is buried in Elmore, Al. She had a daughter named Annie Lee Barnett Lowe who was born in 1909 and died 2-14-2000 Contact: Brantley H. Parsley, Sr. Email: Hamilton53@Juno.com Address: 808 Montfort Rd. E; Mobile, AL.. 36608.

Park---My hustands g grandfather, Hugh Alexander Park was born in Greenfield[?] SC in 1819, married an immigrant, Margaret C. McDaniel and moved to Pickens Co before 1850 census. I am seeking any other Park families who came to that area of AL at about that time or who might have been here and encouraged Hugh to move to AL. Genealogists in this family cannot find parents or other relatives of Hugh. They had four children before moving to Romulus inTuscaloosa Co. There are good family records of Hugh's children, but we want to find his ancestors and/or Margaret "Peggy" McDaniel's background. She came from Scotland as a young teen ager, met Hugh and eloped, so it is said, in SC. Contact: Jeanne W. Park Email: mjp@rivnet.net Address: 1220 Little Florida Rd.; Farnham, VA 22460.

powell holliman colvin ellapy--- alabama query samuel mack powell 6 1869 d1 1956 tuscaloosa married 1897 greene co.to[maggie]margret holliman/samuel macks parents william augustus powell/rebecca ellapy.children of samuel mack powell/little maggie horace milton lonnie rollin hollie bill albert b powell deceased john g. gloria and bettie living. have info. contact by email or mail 3991sharon drive powder springs georgia 30127 email/powel 17@bellsouth.n pgr number 7705886775 Contact: mike powell Email: powel17@bellsouth.net Address: 3991 sharon drive; powder springs geogia 30127.

Ramsey Ramsay---Tom Ramsey (Ramsay) was my Mother's grandfather. His wife was Rebecca Philips (Phillips). When I asked my Mom and Aunts about him, they said "He shot a man and had to leave." That's it. Presumably, he lived in St. Clair County and maybe near Ashville. Also, he may have moved here from Georgia. Perhaps he went west...Anyone have any ideas? Thanx in advance...Gayle Contact: Mr Gayle Wadsworth Email: wadsworth@mindspring.com Address: 1985 Hillcrest Road NW; Arab, AL 35016.

Stephens---I need info and Maps of Alabama 1900, and all of information on a Jefferson Davis Daniel Stephens Born Wadley Al Jan 1898 Died Long Beach Ca 1960 also in Jan. Also I have references to; Washington Al and Roosevelt Al. ? Where were they? Send anything you have to Repullo@Juno.Com Contact: Raymond Stephens Email: Repullo@Juno.com Address: PO Box 2912; Merced,Cal,95344.

Summers/Dockery---Looking for any info on Robert H. Dockery mar. Sarah Summers. According to marriage records, they mar. in Perry Co., AL in 1859. Their youngest boy, Isaac Luther Dockery, was my ggrandfather. He was born in Brent, Bibb Co, AL in 1882, lived with the James family after the death of his parents and came to Navarro Co., TX around 1900. Anything regarding Robert and Sarah(place & date of birth, cause and year of their deaths) would certainly help. Robts. father may have been a David Dockery. Dont know for sure. Thanks, Laura K. Lennon Contact: Laura K. Lennon Email: eddie610@airmail Address: 337 Wesley Dr.; Corsicana, Texas, 75110.

Swafford---Looking for descendants of and information on ---Martha Lucinda Swafford. Came to Alabama from Georgia, after divorcing her husband, Nathan Douglas Dunagan, with her married son, Andrew Jackson Dunagan; b.GA, and her Swafford relatives. Some moved on to TN. Mid to late 1800s. Also, family of Mary Louizza Jaggers Prueitt, b.? Lived in Winston county, AL before and during civil war. Contact: Melodi A. Young Email: millielee2@juno.com Address: 1817 Old Westminster Rd.; Westminster, MD 21157-6722.

Townsend---I am seeking information about Bessie M. Townsend born 1/11/1920 in either Birmingham or Bessemer AL. Her parents were Sarah Crosby-Townsend and George Townsend. Siblings, Clara, Mary, George, and Christine. Bessie Townsend moved to Pittsburgh, PA sometime in the 1940's and married Jerome M. Catlin. I am seeking relatives of Bessie. Contact: Laurita Jordan Email: laurita.jordan@sb.com Address: ; .

VANSANT/SPARKS/MARTIN/CROIE--- Am looking for info on husbands fathers family. His father was Wm. Horace VANSANT b.6-03-1908 d.7-10-1978. His father was Wilkes Booth VANSANT, b.6-2-1888,no dob. Wilkes father was J.William? VANSANT. Wilkes mother was a MARTIN from Tenn. Horace Mother was Eula Viola SPARKS. b.5-30-19- 1891, buried Hillsview, AL. Wilkes grandmother was a Croie or Croe. Some were raised on Sand Mt. present city Boaz. Any info will be appreciated. I know some of them were born at Jasper, Al. Thank You. Contact: NaDean VanSant Email: nadean60@hotmail.com Address: 209 victor; Poplar Bluff Mo.

welch---Looking for descendents of Mary J. WELCH b.1832 in Morgan Co. AL to James Welch and Catherine Pate. No information after the 1850 census where she was listed as 18 years old. Family eventually ended up in Oklahoma by way of Arkansas. All information appreciated. Barbara Welch Parker Contact: Barbara Welch Parker Email: 201abamabarb@zebra.net Address: ; .