abbott, cotton, bilbro, jones---Looking for families and dates of Jack Abbott who married Ethel Bilbro (in Gadsden,Al?)who was the daughter of Charles R Bilbro b. 1848 and Lula V. Jones... Jack Abbott's mother was a Cotton... sorry I don't have more info...Can you help??? Contact: renee beasley Email: beaso@bellsouth.net Address: 607 carlton drive; augusta, ga 30909.

Adams, Torbert, Pegues---Louise ADAMS b. 20 Dec 1893, reportedly born and raised in Jasper, Alabama. Anna PEGUES m. 15 Dec 1880 to James Anthony TORBERT in Marengo County, Alabama. James Everett TORBERT b. 20 Feb 1889 in Marengo County, Alabama Contact: Elsa Vorwerk Email: elsavorwerk Address: 13704 Cherry Blossom Lane SEq; Cumberland MD 21502.

Aderholt Baber Privett Prevett---Looking for ancestors in Ala. early 1800 to about 1881. Privett brothers Andrew, William Rufus, and James. Wm. R. married Martha Ann Jenkins, believe the others married women by the name of Aderholt. Contact: Martha Privette Email: mapthree@aol.com Address: ; Guthrie OK.

Aiken, Hutto, Beavers---Searching for the Aiken family who moved to Calhoun county in the 1800's Contact: Bruce Beavers Email: holtrety@worldnet.att.net Address: 495 Main St; Holt, Mo. 64048.

Arnold---I am researching my ggrandfather, Ira Seth Arnold,born in Alabama on December 24, 1837. Later moved to Texas. I would like any information on his parents. I have no records of their names or the county/town of his birth. Contact: Ann Eddins Email: eddins@lamarelectric.com Address: PO Box 274; Blossom, TX 75416.

Aubrey Watwood---Greatgrandfather of my children. WWI Veteran from Aniston area. Came to California in 1920s. Want Alabama lineage. Special interest in Aubrey's Civil War Veteran ancestors. Contact: Doug Drummond Email: todrummond@aol.com Address: 6242 Monita Street; Long Beach, CA 90803.

Ayers, McGee---Am trying to locate dates and other information for Joel Franklin McGee (married jerusha Ayers) supposedly born and married in Calhoun County in 1878. However, their daughter Essie Lou McGee was born in Milport, Alabama (Pickens Co.?) so this may have been the county of origin. Thanks. Contact: Willanna Griffin Email: grifserv@mindspring.com Address: 618 Brooks Ave; Raleigh, NC 27607.

Bagwell Laster---A recent query asked about the parents of George Bagwell who married Nancy Laster in Jefferson Co., Ala. 1853. I don't have any info on George or his parents, but I do have some info on Nancy Laster and her family. I would love to find out where the marriage info on George and Nancy came from. Contact: Phil Smith Email: philsmith3@earthlink.net Address: 14989 Endicott St.; San Leandro, CA 94579.

BAGWELL--- SEARCHING for James L. BAGWELL b abt 1814 in Al. Married Eliza (unknown) b abt. 1827. They moved to Ms by 1850. Because they are on the Chickasaw Co. Ms. Census. I also would like James parents, or any information you may have. Contact: mary f. matt Email: mfbagwell Address: 15621 Windemere; Southgate, Mi. 48195.

Baker---Researching (birth father of elderly aunt) Robert "Coon" Chester BAKER, b. 1870's, Dothan, AL, d. August 1914, buried with wife in one of the older cemeteries in Dothan, AL. Son, Robert Chester BAKER, Jr., b. 1906-1908, in Navy and stationed in Norfolk, Va. at start of WWII. Family owned a large hotel on main street in Dothan, AL. Contact: Lyn McIntosh-Sherwood Email: Fawnette@att.net Address: 7432 Barnacle Court; Winter Park, FL 32792.

BARTON--- Thomas BARTON m Elizabeth ? both b in SC - their children born in SC : Benjamin b 1832 - William b 1834 - Bailey b 1836 - Thomas b 1838 - Lafayette b 1839 - Early b 1840--children b in Noxubee Co.,MS: Martha b 1843 - twins: Alexander and Clemmons b 1848. Clemmons m Margaret Adeline BARGER Dec 23 1866 in Macon, Noxubee Co,MS. their son Charles Thomas Barton, b Lexington, Holmes Co MS - b June 20,1883 was my father.(have info on his family.) Thomas BARTON on 1850 Census in Noxubee Co., MS Contact: Virginia Lee Barton Urban Email: barban@webtv.com Address: 1609 Council Dr.; Sun City Center,Fl.,33573.

Baughn---My Fathers name was Lester Ray Crane ( b. 1935 d. 1995 ) . His mothers maiden name was, Zoda Anne Baughn ( b. 1900 d. 1985 ). Her father was Frederick Jackson Baughn of Lynn, Winston Co. , Alabama. His father's name was Frederick Hicks Baughn (b. 1834 d. 1916 ). His Father's name was Payton Baughn, who moved to Alabama in 1849, from Georgia. His Father was Joseph Baughn, who came to the US from Wales c. 1796.I have other info on Wives and Children of these people...lets compare notes. Jim Crane Contact: James H. Crane Email: openeye@ix.netcom.com Address: 214 w canyon; milford mich 48380.

Bigbee, Watkins, Thompson---I am looking for information on Hugh C. Bigbee,born Sept 5, 1834 & his father, Oliver M. Bigbee, born in 1813 in Anderson, SC. Oliver moved his family to Munford, in Talladega County.Any information would be appreciated. Also looking for info on John Morgan Watkins, of Calhoun county or any Watkins info. The Thompson family, John William Thompson, married to Velma Louise Bridges. John Thompson born July 4, 1911, died May 18, 1960. Velma was born March 3, 1908, died August 23, 1997. Contact: Lisa Thompson Email: lisa@eagleelec.com Address: 11059 Cloverland Ave.; Baton Rouge, LA 70809.

blair, weathers---alma opal blair born march 17, 1917, died feb. 22, 1998 lived in cullman, died in birmingham, buried in cullman, married alvin weathers, looking for her parents, thanks Contact: sherry sheridan Email: kevinandsherry@mindspring.com Address: ; .

Blake, Billups---Dr. Greene Asbury BLAKE, b.1819 York or Chester County, SC, d. 6/30/1900, Pickens County, ALABAMA, buried Union Chapel Cemetary. Looking for information as to newspapers in the area that may have his obituary. Minnie Eugene BILLUPS, b.1861, d. 1923, Jefferson County?, Alabama Contact: Karen Blake Johnson Email: kmj2@gte.net Address: 6951 Chenkin Road; Zephyrhills, FL 33540.

Blankenship, Griffin, ---I am looking for the marriage records of Reuben Buck Blankenship and Martha Griffin in 1875 in Alabama. He was also married to Sarah D. Griffin,(May 24,1855),Julia Ann Griffin (August 12, 1865) these girls were sisters and Mary Johnson, a cousin to the sisters (August 17th, 1904) this marriage was in Polk county, Tx. Contact: Imogene Blankenship Crocker Email: icrocker@htcomp.net Address: 3616 County Road 1018; Cleburne, TX 76031-8081.

Bolton---Looking for Angus Bolton, father of Alfred Davis Bolton; husband of Mary Davis Contact: Kay Rhoad Email: kdrhoad@aol.com Address: 2068 Snook Dr. ; Naples, FL 34102.

BONDS, WATSON, COWART, IRISH, LONG, BRADBURY, AYCOCK, NeSMITH---I would be glad to hear from anyone who is a Bonds. They seem to be so few and far. I, of course, married into the Bonds family and this branch is a tight-lipped family. I have been told it was not polite to speak of the dead, so all my questions concerning the deceased are halted. And they certainly don't like to speak of their tainted relatives, which seems to be quite a few since I can get no leads their either. As far as I can make, my husbands line is mainly from ALABAMA, but may have originated years ago in TEXAS. My husbands G-Grandfather was names Thomas Meredith BONDS. His first wife, Ada COWART, died in childbirth. It is said that Thomas Meredith BONDS abandoned his 12 children and remarried shortly after, but to whom, no one will say. Thomas Meredith BONDS parents were Alvin Webster BONDS and Permilia Emma LONG. Their children were: Luther Cornelius BONDS Austin Erastius BONDS Ervin Van Burean BONDS (twin) Euginia Virginia BONDS (twin) Cosby Wilder BONDS Ida Kathie BONDS Alvin Webster BONDS parents were Riley BONDS and Sarah Sanford BRADBURY. Riley BONDS parents were William Washington BONDS and Kate IRISH (Cherokee Indian) Don't hold me to spelling. I do hope this small bit of information can connect families in some way. I wish I had more. Sincerely, Deidre Bonds tbonds@bellsouth.net Contact: Deidre NeSmith Bonds Email: tbonds@bellsouth.net Address: ; .

Boutin---Looking for Guillaume Boutin, co founder of Mobile, Alabama; he was a companion of D'Iberville. got married in 1704 to Louise Marguerite Housseau. Had two children, Nicolas and Marie Marguerite. Contact: Bruno Boutin Email: bboutin@globetrotter.net Address: 224 Latulippe; Vallee-Jonction Can. G0S 3J0.

Bradley and Lindsey---Cornelius C. Bradley b 1-1-1817 md Ruth Lindsey 12-8-1839 Children 1)John Anson b 9-29-1840 2)Joseph R. Cornelius 3)Jesse 4)Marcus Delayfayette 5)Mary Ann Rebecca 6)Ruth Jane(twin) 7)Orpha E.(twin). After Ruth died Cornelius md Sarah A. Partridge & moved to Montgomery Co, Arkansas. Contact: Becky Bradley Email: rrbradle@netscape.net Address: 118 Deer Run; Grady, Alabama 36036.

BRANNON---William Harley Brannon was in Glascock County,Ga in 1872, marriage to Rebecca Jane Norris.Then McDuffie County,Ga. 1904, marriage to Nancy Widener. He is believed to be in Ala. before this, but cannot find him anywhere. Could somebody help. Thanks Contact: Email: pkbeaver@bellsouth.net Address: ; .

Brock---Brock, George Dewitt b.1848-1933 married Alice Brock from Fort Payne,Al. Was a doctor, had son Blaine Dewitt Brock married a Candace Crisp. Contact: Carolyn Pugh Email: faith@faith- upc.org Address: 4330 County Rd. 222; Hillsboro, Al. 35643.

Brown---I am looking for info on Jim & Annie Porter Brown. Should be on 1880 census in one of the northern counties of ALA. Children who might be included are: William Alonzo, Charlie, Joseph, Della, Addie, and Laura. This family migrated from GA somewhere about this time. Thanks! Dan Contact: Dan Brown Email: d57@gateway.net Address: 1900 Sardie Henry Rd.; Bethel Springs,TN 38315.

Bruner, Whetson, Tubbs---I am looking for any information about my Great-grandfather, Grover Cleveland Bruner. He was born in 1895 in Walker Co. Alabama. He was raised by Bazz and Molly(?) Bruner from six months of age on and was adopted by them when he was twenty years old. I am trying to find the names of his birth mother and father. My grandmother was told as a child that he had a sister named Ella Whetston (Whitson, Whitestone?) and a brother named James Whitson who was killed in World War I. There was also a family rumor that his birth father was a doctor from Walker Co. named E.H. Tubbs. (There was also a rumor that Dr. Tubbs' brother was his birth father.) Any information either supporting or refuting this information would be appreciated. I am trying to find this information for my grandmother (Grover's daughter)who is 76 yrs.old and I have hit a dead-end in my research. My grandmother would like to know what her biological grandparents' names are before she dies. PLEASE HELP!!! Contact: Melanie Dennis Email: Grdrylgrl@aol.com Address: 11368 South Pine Drive; Gulfport, MS.

BURCH, BURROUGHS, TAYLOR, NIX---Searching for ancestors and descendants of John C. BURCH, b 1818 in Georgia, d 1858 in Alabama, buried in Clay Co. Married Mary Ann BURROUGHS (b. 1824 d. 1908 buried in Logan, Alabama.) Earliest record to date is 1850 Randolph County census that lists wife and three boys. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Kathy Spit Email: rspit@ix.netcom.com Address: 2041 Fifth Street; La Verne, California 91750.

Burke, Burkes---Alabama Query Form: George Isaac Burkes(1875-1917) buried in Stroud, AL. Several other Burkes in same cemetery. Who were his parents? Family stories of his mothers indian heritage. Contact: Amy Kimes Email: kimez@ix.netcom.com Address: 26 Candlewood Ct.; Newnan, GA 30265.

BURNS, WOODS---Desperate for info on the following. Walter B. Burns, Howard B. Burns, J.E. Woods, who may have been a stepson of Walter. Howard lived in Huntsville in the 1920's. Walter and J.E. were in Alabama at the turn of this century. Can't find anything. Help! Contact: Bob England Email: englandr@usit.net Address: 182 Buena Vista Dr.; Crossville, Tn. 38555.

Burrell---Paul Deleney BURRELL bJune 20, 1907 d January 14, 1986, father James Franklin BURRELL bMarch 7,1875 d october 3, 1930. Burial at Mr. Pisgah Baptist Church. Paul was raised with several siblings behind church on family land, mother was Mattie Lou CARR b July 15, 1875 d May 25, 1956. Can you help? Contact: Denise Email: SEWCHEERY@aol.com Address: ; .

Canada, Canady, Haynes---Searching for ancesters and/or family of John Canada (born abt 1833) of Calhoun County, AL. quite possibly the Polkville area. Also looking for same for Rose Ann Haynes (born 1861). Contact: John Parker Email: JParker@SunSecurity.com Address: P.O. Box 91266; Long Beach, CA 90809-1266.

Cannon, Gilbert, Littlefield--- I am looking for any information on John Cannon. He was married to Ardillacy Gibert. they moved to Arkansas in 1855. He's lost I need to find him! Contact: Kim Cannon Email: kiminyexarkana@webtv.net Address: ; .

Carter, Benjamin (Ben)---who married Camilla Gilbert had a son Johnie Ezra who married Ruby Bell Griffin in or around Lanet, Ala area. Contact: Darlene Collum Carter Email: d.c.carter@excite.com Address: 39 Lazywater Drive S.W.; Cartersville, Ga. 30120.

Chambers ---My given name is Glen. I decided to search for my birth parents recently. I was born on April 13,1969 in Birmingham,Al . I believe my birthmothers maiden name is Chambers.Thats all I know. Contact: Glen Alexander White Email: TLArmitage@aol.com Address: 415 Reonda Lane; Montevallo,Al 35115.

channell--- Contact: rah channell Email: rah_is@hotmail.com Address: ; los angeles, ca, 90062.

Chapman, Edwards, Thomas---Hi I am looking for any information on the family of Ivy Anderson THOMAS. He was born in 1875 in Coffee County, Alabama. His wife was Mattie Belle CHAPMAN. She was born in Dale County, Alabama in 1886. Her parents were Elbert Wilson Chapman and Martha Ann EDWARDS. Thanks so much for anything you may have. Contact: Bertina Miller Email: bermille@mail.mcg.edu Address: 1425 Walton Way #509; Augusta, GA 30901.

Claxton---Seeking information on Lewis Napolean Claxton, died 1947, pastor of First Baptist Church in Anniston for 38 years. Trying to find info about his ancestors. Contact: Rosemary C. Kinard Email: rckinard@cbi1.net Address: ; .

Cline, Albert Bruin and Peartine---Albert was called Abe, he had several daughters Mary, Annie, Mae, Kathleen, Beatrice and Nora. He lived in the Birmingham area, he passed away in the early 1940's. His wife Peartine lived until sometime in the 1950's. Contact: Charlene Newman Email: chon17@aol.com Address: PO Box 5001; Oak Ridge, TN, 37831.

Courtney/Perry---Seeking information on the family of ELLIS CLAUDE COURTNEY SR & JR. Ellis Courtney Jr b 1912 in Mobile, married LOIS VIRGINIA PERRY b 1912 in Mississippi. Contact: Pamela Rodgers Email: pamela@riservices.com Address: PO Box 1996; Evans, GA 30809.

Crane---Am searching for information on William and Isabell ( nee' Halcomb? ) Crane. Children 1) Florence 2) David 3) Thomas 4)Jesse b. 1895 d 1954 5) Willie & Willis (twins) b. 1889 6) Jane 7) Lewis 8) Charles 9) Clyde Wheeler b. 1899-d. 1934 . Winston, Walker, Marion Co. area Contact: James Crane Email: openeye@ix.netcom.com Address: 214 w canyon; milford mich 48380.

Crook Nipper Abernathy Parker Walkup---Looking for information on David Crook b 1895 AL to TN m Martha Senior son Benjiman b 1926 TN A. (Ambrose?) P. (Pace?) Nipper b 1848 Al to TN m ? son Walter Henry Hipper b 1868 TN any information on Abernathy Parker or Walkup Contact: Ron Johnson Email: rejatsatx@aol.com Address: 5015 Silent Lake; San Antonio, TX 78244-2031.

Crump: Brakefield: Sim?---I would appreciate any information about James Lester Crump born 15/6/20 in Jasper, Alabama. Also his parents, John Sim Crump born 21/2/1881 and Nile Lou Brakefield Crump born 6/10/1889, both in Jasper, Alabama. The family moved to Oklahoma and/or Texas. Thank you. Contact: Annette Marshall Email: annettem@nettally.com Address: 4437 Stratfordshire Court; Tallahassee, FL 32308-2289.

CUNNINGHAM---I am trying to find my cousin, Samuel Cunningham. His mother was Oda Vay. His father was Samuel Cunningham. My cousin was born in Selma, Alabama in 1919. He served in WW II. I have lost track of him -- the last contact I had with him was in 1945 in Birmingham, Alabama. He was home on leave or being released from the service. If anyone knows of this man, please contact me! Contact: B. H. Dee Email: bhdee@ebicom.net Address: 918 N 4th Street; Columbus, MS.

dollar nelson---searching for info on Robert Dollar b. 1815 married thorisia nelson abt.1835,she was also b.in 1815 ,supposed to imigrated to arkansas in late 1830's from shelby county ala. Contact: james c dollar Email: jcdol@cyberback.com Address: 21 hilltop drive; greenbrier,arkansas 72058.

Drummond, Lamb---Drummond, Robert Stonewall married to Mary Lamb. His Dob was 14 Apr 1882. Their children include Eva, Pura, Lukey, Edith, Perrin, & Ena. Most were born and died in Pickens and Greene Counties. Am searching for both ancestors and descendents. Contact: S. Pauline Drummond Colvin Email: colvin651@earthlink.net Address: 4524 Parkwood Ln E; Niceville FL 32578-8750.

DUNLAP---I am looking for death info on the following ancestors who lived and died in Alabama. WILEY OSBURN DUNLAP, born 1842, Coosa County, died in Elmore County abt 1910. EULA MAE DUNLAP, nee: DOWNING, born 1874, Montgomery County, died abt 1900-01 in Jefferson County. BESSIE MAE DUNLAP, daughter of Wiley and Eula, was 6 months old at the time of the 1900 Jefferson County census. This family was living in a suburb of Birmingham in 1900, Westwood, I think. Contact: Al Sanford Email: Lsan1@aol.com Address: 1101 4th Terrace; Barling, AR 72923.

Earnest, Creamer, Brett, Wells---I am researching my grandfather's family, Clarence Jerome Earnest, born around 1900. I donot know his parent's names. I know his siblings names, Guilford Earnest, Jesse Earnest, Lilla Earnest, there may be more, but that is all I ever heard mentioned. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Contact: Annette Brett Email: mb3416@earthlink.net Address: 3416 Despaux Dr.; Chalmette, LA 70043.

ellenburg---my fathers name is huston roy ellenburg he was born on aug 16 1942 in arkansas.my grandfather still lives there and my ant and family any help would be very greatfull Contact: jeffrey huston ellenburg Email: jfsfzr600@hotmail.com Address: california; oxnard.

FAIN,THOMAS M. JOHNSON,ELIZABETH EMMA---Thomas b.4-21-1860 d.11- 6-1912 in Piedmont Alab.Wife may have been Elizabeth b.8-31-1861 d.6-30- 1927 in TEXAS With any connection please e-mail Contact: Jan Curry Email: rjcurry@flash.net Address: Pob 1880; Springtown Texas 76082.

FAIN,THOMAS M. JOHNSON,ELIZABETH EMMA---Thomas b.4-21-1860 d.11- 6-1912 in Piedmont Alab.Wife may have been Elizabeth b.8-31-1861 d.6-30- 1927 in TEXAS With any connection please e-mail Contact: Jan Curry Email: rjcurry@flash.net Address: Pob 1880; Springtown Texas 76082.

Fields---Looking for info on Wiley H. Fields and or George Washington Fields his son. Tuscaloosa County is best bet to find info. George was a Civil War Vet. Thanks Jim Fields Contact: Jim Fields Email: jdfields@aristotle.com Address: 5 Victoria Circle; Maumelle, AR 72113.

Fields---Looking for information on Wiley H. Fields, B. 1804 in NC. Married Judy Brooks in Bibb County in 1828. Children: George Washington Fields B. 1826, David, B. 1830, William J. B. 1834, Married Sarah Jane Stoker, Joanna Fields, B. 1836 , Nance, B. 1838, Frances M., B. 1842, Malien, B. 1843, Elmira, B. 1845, Henry R. H. Fields, B. 1847, Robert W. Fields, B. 1849, Irela, B> 1852, and Manerva L., B. 1855. I know some cousin out there can help extend the family line back to Wiely's parents or siblings. Look forward to talking to new family. Contact: James D. Fields Email: jdfields@aristotle.com Address: 5 Victoria Circle; Maumelle, AR 72113.

Ford--- Ford, Donnia or Donia, lived in Empire, Alabama, daughter, Ethel Ford, b. 05-17-02 in Empire, Alabama. It's my understanding that Donnia was a Blackfoot Indian. I am looking for any information on her that I can find. Thanks. Contact: Paula Case Email: LCase061717@aol.com Address: 202 Broyles; Burkburnett, Texas 76354.

FRAZIER, GERELDS, JAMES, POINT---James Wesley GERELDS b 1848,and Margaret JAMES resided in Birmingham from abt 1910. Daughters Elizabeth m Harry POINT, Dayme m Oscar FRAZIER, Lucy never married. Would like to correspond with anyone who is or has researched the family. Contact: Betty Davis Email: bmdavis@swbell.net Address: 3137 N. 68th Street; Kansas City, KS 66109-1342.

Frith---Looking for the mother and father and brothers and sisters of Thomas Didimus Frith. Also, any information of children from any of his several marriages. I am related through the marriage of Thomas Didimus Frith and Ada Lourinda Bartlett Frith married on April 17,1856 both buried in Rehobeth Baptist Church cemetary in Randolph County, Alabama. These are my husbands g.grandparents. Thomas D. and Ada Lourinda had several children. One was William Robert Lee Frith he married Anna Mae Smith Frith. They had children. One of which was Charles Allen Frith married Maurine Stovall Frith. These are my husbands parents. If you see a connection, please contact me. Contact: Vickie Frith Email: Quilteasy@aol.com Address: 4188 Midway Drive; Douglasville, Georgia 30134.