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BURK COOLEY CAMPBELL BATES---I'm searching for Alabama ancestors with the surnames BURK, COOLEY, CAMPBELL, and BATES. I've reached a deadend for John Euell BURK b. 1860 m.Candice CAMPBELL b. 1860. John Burk died in Gorgas, Walker, Co., Al. in the late 1950's. Also Calvin COOLEY b. 1832 m. Sarah LEWIS b. 1835. Also searching for info on John C. BATES m. Sarah EVANS early in the 1800's, probably Coosa Co., Al. Contact: glenda curtis Email: www.burrowss@bellsouth.com Address: 3305 shetland trace; birmingham, al. 35242.

CAPPS---HENRY JACKSON CAPPS b13 OCT/1851 in Henry County, Alabama. (There is a town named Capps within Henry County, but I don't know the connection if any) Henry married Anna Eliza Kent in Jackson County, FL on 28 OCT/1875. Contact: Kathryn Capps Email: kate@socrates.berkeley.edu Address: 2712 Prince Street; Berkeley, CA 94705.

CASTELLOW, CASTELLAW; KING; JORDAN---Searching for data on the CASTELLOW (and variant spellings)family. Mary Ann CASTELO (b. ca 1815 GA, died ca 1870-80 Crenshaw Co., AL) married James S. KING in 1841 (Newton Co., GA), and moved to Randolph Co., AL ca 1853. He died by 1860, and she moved shortly afterward to present Crenshaw Co., AL, near Patsburg. Nearby lived Benjamin Franklin CASTELLAW (b. ca 1810 GA) and wife Mary Louisa JORDAN (married 1836 in Lowndes Co., AL). I've also seen reference to a John Bryant CASTELLAW, Sr (1830-1880?) in Quitman Co., GA and Randolph Co., AL; and a James F. CASTELLO in Clay Co., AL (near Randolph) between 1875-80. I'd like to tie all these together, if possible, and show their relationship to the James and Sarah (ARNOLD) CASTELLOW (married 1817 Washington Co., GA) who moved with their family from Henry Co., GA (near Newton Co.) to Lavaca Co., TX in the 1850's. Contact: Ron Head Email: ronhead@knology.net Address: 3613 Silver Lane; Montgomery, AL 36106-2718.

CATES, PRICE & MAXWELL---I am searching for the Parents of WILLIAM ALDEN CATES b 24 dec 1858 Decatur, Morgan Co. Alabama. William married Jannie Price in I belive Lamar Co. Texas, and had the following children. Mary Exer Cates Thomas Walter Cates James Franklin Cates Jesse Lee Cates When Jannie died William then married her neice Sallie Price of Scipio, Oklahoam. The children of Sallie and William: Viola G. Price (Step-daughter) Rachael Elizabeth Cates Curthbirth Cornelius Cates Addie Eugene Cates John (Johnnie) Cates William Louis Cates Samuel Elige Cates I have heard that perhaps Robert N Cates and Rachael Elizabeth Maxwell could be Williams parents. They were married in 1848 Talladega Alabama. And are listed in the 1880 Delta Co. Texas Census with children R N Cates 22yr, William A Cates 20yrs. Both children born in Alabama. Does anyone know these Cates who could help me. Thanks Vickie Gunner635@aol.com Contact: Vickie Ramsey Email: Gunner635@aol.com Address: 1171 W. Sraford Ave; Gilbert, Arizona 85233.

CESOR TISDALE---CESOR TISDALE b. 1790 AFRICA, WAS A SLAVE OF WILLIAM TISDALE. Was listed on the 29-JULY-1870 CENSUS, page-252, township-7, CRENSHAW CO. AL. Would appreciate any info, prents & siblings, PLANATION RECORDS. Contact: ANDY JACKSON Email: OAKSON@AOL.COM Address: ; MESA, AZ.

COX, PARSONS, KIZZIAH, BOWMAN, SHAMBLIN, PICKETT, HUFFMAN, LAWRENCE, ETC.--- Previous query snail mail address changed to 3947 Cox Lane, Bessemer,AL35023 Disregard old address in Tuscaloosa,AL email remains: yhammer42@mailexcite.com Contact: georgia garrett Email: yhammer42@mailexcite.com Address: 3947 Cox Lane; Bessemer,AL 35023.

Davis, McQueen---Althea Elizabeth DAVIS b. 1889 in Jones AL. Mother-Julia McQueen DAVIS. Father-Benjamin F. DAVIS. Paternal Grandparents-Frank DAVIS & ?; Maternal Grandparents-Murdock MCQUEEN & Althea Elizabeth SAMPLE. Would like to known ancestors beyond the paternal and maternal grandparents. Contact: Rebecca Culver Email: RebCulver@aol.com Address: 3746 Marie Cook Dr.; Montgomery, AL 36109-1510.

Dearman ,John and Ola Mae---I have been hunting family information for quite a few years. I have had tremendous bad luck when it comes to the family of John Henry Dearman. I have little information to go on and no family to help in the information area. I am turning to the reshearchers of the list, and to those that are more experianced. I need help, and thank each of you before hand, On the 1920 Washington Co. Ala I found him as a 14 year old. Head of house is listed as John Dearman. b.1871 There are other Dearman next door and assume they are relatives. George Dearman and James Dearman. His mother is listed as Emma Dearman b. 1880 Sisters are listed as , Annie,May,Mary, Agness,Estelle Brothers are listed as , Verdy ? I need to find out who John Henry Dearman Jr. married. I think it was Ola Mae Berry/Barry or the last name could have been Johnson. I guess him to marry about 1924 to 1930 as My mother was born 1931. I do beleive there was a child or two before her. Thank you for helping. Froggie Contact: froggie Email: froggie@lcc.net Address: ; .

HARRISON---Great grandfather Oliver Harrison born in Alabama before 1867. He moved on to TN and later settled in Searcy Co., AR. He married Sarah Bradshaw, Dottie Ellis and Lottie Ellis. I think he might have been the son of John and Nancy Harrison of Tuscaloosa Co., AL. Please contact me if you think we have a connection. Contact: Polly Piskos Email: jpiskos@hsnp.com Address: 71 Resplandor Way; Hot Springs Village, AR 71909.

HORTON---I am seeking information on Newton HORTON who lived in Blount County, Al in the late 1800's and early 1900's. Who were his children? Aso the brothers and sisters of Winchester Houston HORTON who lived in Blountsville and moved to Mobile County in the mid 1920's. any info would be greatly appreciated.. Contact: Rosie Horton Email: rhorton@dibbs.net Address: 7324 Broadview Dr. E.; Theodore, Al 36582.

HURD SADLER---I am trying to connect the Joseph Hurd family and the Thomas W Sadler families that lived in Pine Apple and Prattville in the mid- 1800's. Hurds belonged to 1sr Pres Pratt.....Sadlers were Methodist. Minnie Hurd married Allious Sadler. Thanks for any info. Contact: shirley ryan Email: billybsr@parkave.net Address: 1522 pine ridge circle; sanford, fl 32773.

JULY TISDALE---JULY TISDALE b. a slave AUG-1840 PIKE CO. AL. He was a slave of WILLIAM TISDALE. JULY d. 1912 LUVERNE AL. He m. ELIZABETH PARKS abt 1867 CRENSHAW CO. AL., she d. abt 1900 LUVERNE. Would appreciate any info, parents & siblings, PLANATION RECORDS. PLANATION RECORDS of FURNEY GREEN TISDALE, & SARAH TISDALE. Contact: ANDY JACKSON Email: OAKSON@AOL.COM Address: ; MESA, AZ.

Leonard---I am looking for the parents of my g-g-grandfather, John W. Leonard, born in Alabama in 1831. John W. Leonard married Martha E. Berry in Ellis Co. TX in 1856, and died in Randall Co. TX in 1920. Contact: Jon Speck Email: jspeck@mail.smu.edu Address: 9066 Hackney Lane; Dallas, TX 75238.

Lindsey---I am looking for information on my G Grandfathers lineage. I know that he was born in Alabama, his mother was full blooded Indian forced on Trail of Tears and he later moved to Walker County Ga. He was born on November 11, 1845. Any info is greatly appreciated. He later served in Civil War, 9th Co. of Ga Infantry. He fathered 8 children, James, Farris, Samuel, Joseph, Cordeilia, Maud and Lois. Thanks in advance for any help you may give me. Contact: Virginia (Jenny) Jackson Email: Ladyohm@aol.com Address: 131 Pine Valley Drive; Powder Springs, GA 30127.

Lovelady - Ussery---Searching for any information on my grandfather, William B. Lovelady, born 1859 in Reeltown, Alabama married Cicely J. Ussery in 1879 in Walker County, Alabama. Any help would be appreciated. Garvene Adams Contact: Garvene Adams Email: dgadams@ktc.com Address: 102 Martin Dr.; Junction, Texas 76849.

Matthews, Alexander---Della Marie MATTHEWS married William Melvin ALEXANDER, 2 children: 1 Orville (died infancy) 2 Ople Lee Alexander Young b.1918, lived in Mobile area, Della died in child birth,1918, family moved to TX (Smith Co) Ople knew nothing about her mother(my ggmom) am requesting any info Contact: melissa jones Email: mjones1@kumc.edu Address: 2915 ridge avenue; kansas city,ks 66102.

Riddle--- Need info on Mary Ellen Riddle,she married Zackery Simmons,had 13 children from Jackson Co. Ala.,and ties to Limestone Co. Mary Ellen was full blooded Indian. I know nothing of her family. Any help please. Contact: Rita Stephens Email: Ritaoo5@webtv.net Address: 5391 Murfreesboro Rd. ; College Grove, Tn. 37046.

SHAMBLIN, PARSONS, SMITH---Alabama Query::::JOHN SHAMBLIN II, Dob. 1-11-1799 Married ELIZABETH RAY. I am looking for any information on any descendant of him. Iam willing to exchange information. JOSEPH GARRETT PARSONS dob. abt. 1740 married ALCEY GOOLSBY. Iam looking for any information on his or her descendants. I am willing to exchange information. HIRAM DENNY SMITH married PINKNEY CLEMMON BROWN any information on their siblings or parants would be appreciated. All of the people above lived in and around the Tuscaloosa/ Johns, Alabama area. Contact: Denise Hucks Email: Hucksd@aol.com Address: ; .

Spivey/Patterson/Roach---Sherwood Spivey b.March 9, 1792 Virginia, d.1848 Butler Co., 1848 Site of burial unknown. Wife Martha Patterson b. 1802 S.C. d. June 14, 1861 Angelina Co.,Tx. Children Moses Warren, William C., George M.,Sherwood Franklin.Date of Marriage November 9, 1828 Al. Martha Patterson gf Peter Roach? Contact: Dan Spivey Email: dspivey@lcc.net Address: 808 Evans Drive; Lufkin, Texas 75904.

THORNTON---Alabama Query Form. Looking for John Thornton, died 1840 Aliceville, Pickens Co., Al. Does anyone have the 1830/1840 Pickens Co., Al. census who would do a look-up for me for this John Thornton? Contact: Dorothy Email: dottur@ptsi.net Address: ; 73932.

TREADWELL---William J.Treadwell b.1839 Texas m. Martha E. ??? b.1841 His father (whom I am hunting)was from Alabama, I would like to get any information on this family. Thanks for any help. froggie Contact: froggie Email: froggie@lcc.net Address: ; .

Vinzant ---In 1800-1815, John VINZANT (also spelled VANSANT, etc.) and Berry VINZANT appeared on Washington County Census and tax lists. They later moved to Smith Co., Ms. along with the BOYKIN, THORNTON,BOWLING, and other families. It has been said these families were traveling togeather from Burke Co., Ga. Does anyone have any information on these families? Especially the VINZANT family. Contact: George Stuart Email: gwstuart@webmail.bellsouth.net Address: ; Raleigh, Ms..

Wheeler, Jasper Newton b. 1833 in AL, son was Thomas Marion Wheeler b. 1869---Searching for family of Jasper Newton Wheeler, b. ca. 1833 in AL could possibly be to son of John W. Wheeler b.ca. 1789 in VA. Contact: Debbi Mchenry Email: mchenryj@swbell.net Address: 12108 Sylvester Dr.; Oklahoma City, OK 73162.

Willcutt, Wilcut, Willcut, Wilcutt ---Looking for descendants of Lewis Willcutt, born about 1794. He married Rachel Amoson in 1825. With rare exceptions, all Willcutt/Wilcut/Willcut/Wilcutt families with Alabama roots can be traced to Lewis and Rachel Willcutt. Contact: Amelia Willcutt Email: awillcut@mindspring.com Address: 105 Silverleaf Drive; Trussville, AL 35173.