Surnames beginning with B
BAGWELL--searching for James L. BAGWELL b.abt 1814 m Eliza b. abt.1827.married around 1843 moved to Chickasaw Co, Ms by 1850. this is all I have on them. except there was a Sarah A. HAYNES b. abt 1845 in Ala. living with them in MS. any information on them or their family would be of help. thank you. For more information, contact Mary F. Matt at mfbagwell@aol.com or at 15621 Windemere Southgate, Mi. 48195.
BAILEY, FOMBY, HAYDEN--I am searching for information on Jackson BAILEY, father of Tom Jackson BAILEY who married Alice FOMBY. Their duaghter was Mildred BAILEY who married Raymond A. HAYDEN of Louisiana. The BAILEYS lived in Tallassee, Al. prior to moving to La. I'm trying to find a Confederate Rgt. that Jackson BAILEY may have served in from the Tallassee area. For more information, contact Aubrey Hayden at haydenah@aol.com or at 8817 Rodeo Dr. 131 Irving, Tx. 75063
BAIN/TAYLOR--i am looking for the parents or any information on harvey BAIN and havannah TAYLOR. their son, william calhoun BAIN, was born in alabama june 13, 1848. harvey and havannah married may 1, 1845 in noxubee ms. harvey was born in north caroline. havannah was born in mississippi. they migrated to texas sometime between 1848 and 1850. For more information, contact jeannie bain at jbain.itravel.@wspan.com or at 11125 mueck needville tx 77461.
Barton--Benjamin Franklin Barton b Aug.7,1840 Blount county Ala. died Jan.27,1917. For more information, contact John H. Barton at jba8273032@aol.com or at 813 Michelle Dr. Fort Worth,Tx.76140-4313.
BARTON--I am looking for information on Houston or Huston BARTON, b. 8 Oct.1855,in Alabama, do not know where. His father may have been Tom or Thomas BARTON, haven't name of mother. Brothers were: Henry, Bert, Dave, Ollie, Collidge and Marion. Houston had three sisters, but don't know their names. Houston's father died nerar end of Civil War by Bushwackers and mother remarried, don't have remarried surname. Houston moved to Limestone Co., Texas by 1888 and married Ellen Francis Wood. They moved to Oklahoma by 1920, where they are both buried. Hope someone can shed some light on this. For more information, contact Paul S. Barton at PBARTON1@email.mot.com or at 663 Meadow Park Dr. Fort Worth, TX, 76108.
BASSETT/BOYKIN/CASSELS/DEARMOND--Researching Thomas BASSETT, James BASSETT, Sterling BOYKIN, Henry CASSELS, and Thomas Bassett DEARMOND. The BASSETT, BOYKIN, and DEARMOND lines were in Washington Co, AL (Tombigbee area) in early 1790's to 1850's approximately. Henry CASSELS died 1842 Randolph Co, AL. Seek information on male or female lines for any of these surnames. Thank you.Tommie Cassels Major For more information, contact Tommie Cassels Major at angelina@zebra.net or at 1101 Savannah Street Mobile, AL 36604-2908.
BELL / EDMONDS / PATTERSON / SHEWBERT--Searching for any information on the following people... (John) Clem EDMONDS b. 1878 m. Matilda BELL 9/28/1901 Jackson County, d.1922 Jackson county. Matilda BELL b.9/1/1880 d.11/20/1961 Jackson county, AL. His father Hugh EDMONDS b. UNK m. Sarah Jane SHEWBERT 9/2/1868, d. 1918. Sarah Jane SHEWBERT b.1851 d.UNK. Brice EDMONDS b.1812-1815 TN. m. Chilnessa PATTERSON 1834 TN died about 1894 Marshall county, AL. Chilnessa was b.1812 TN d.1880-1890 Marshall county, AL. Any information on any one of these people would be of great appreciation. Thanking you in advance for any responses. For more information, contact Sandie at 1sandie@bellsouth.net
Bell in Alabama--Looking for information on Monroe Bell of Barbour County Al. He had several children, George Luther, (my Father), Ted Bell, T.B.Bell, Cecil Bell, Fannie Bell, Vera Bell, Lizzie Bell. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks. For more information, contact Jerry Bell at cjjj@bellsouth.net or at 880East Dumplin Valley Road Jefferson City, Tn..
Belser--Locating the relatives of the Belser surname: preferably they are African Americans. I am related to one Jerome Belser who was born in Alabama in 1892 and died in Ohio in 1967. Need to unite the Belser family for my family tree. Joseph.F.Evans@ccgate.hq.irs.gov For more information, contact Joseph Evans at Joseph.F.Evans@ccgate.hq.irs.gov
Berger - Thomann--My greatgrandfather immigrated to Alabama around 1870. His name was Peter John Berger; he married Emily Thomas around 1877 and his first son was born 14/Mar/1877 in Bessemer. Emily died between 1879 and 1890. For more information, contact Vesnelle Rorris at normalpeople@safelink.net or at 2478 Normal Burley, ID 83318.
BERRYHILL--Looking for info on Thomas N. BERRYHILL. There was a Thomas W. BERRYHILL in different census...could they have been the same person? If anyone knows, please let me know! For more information, contact Mary Sue Stevens Leqgue at league1@erols.com or at 3707 Center Way Fairfax, VA 22033.
BLAKEY--Fountain S. BLAKEY--fountain s. blakey b 1802 in Putnam Co GA wife mary Williams. Children : Columbus C., Emily, James Washington. any info appreciated. For more information, contact billy ray blakey at gatordoc or at 711 drywood ave. fern park, fl 32730.
Blanchard, William N + Hudson--In year abt 1832 WILLIAM NEWTON ( or N) BLANCHARD received a land grant southwest of ST. Stephens, Washington Cty. I am looking for info,all and any, about this WILLIAM N BLANCHARD and anything on the name NEWTOM. TKU. TLB For more information, contact Talmadge Land Blanchard at docbLan105@aol.com or at 105 Thomas Dale Williamsburg Virginia 23185.
Blathers, Blythers, Pruitt--I am looking for any BLATHERS or BLYTHERS plantation owners or anyone who has that surname. Also, PRUITT. That was my great-grandmother's maiden name. For more information, contact Renee E. Blathers at Rblather@GKlaw.com or at 3426 N. 41st St. Milwaukee, WI 53216.
BLEVINS, Alexander- born 1850(county unknown),married Tassie Belle Lowdemilk (dob 1859 or 1861?) in 1885. Parents were from Tennessee.Daughter Olive born 1889 in Texas. Died in Shreveport Louisiana in 1915. For more information, contact Kevin Stingley at kstingley@hotmail.com or at 203 East 7th Rusk, Texas 75785.
Blizzard--Levy Bryan Blizzard b 14 Jan 1853, d 5 Apr 1914, buried in Greenwood Cem, Montgomery. M to Florence G Stivey, b 19 Sep 1877, D 13 Jan 1969, Married 19 Mar 1899. He had 2 sisters, Willie and Carrie. Worked on RR, Montgomery to Macon, GA. Any info wd be appreciated. For more information, contact Ellen Greene at egreene@blrg.tds.net or at 185 The Other Lane Blue Ridge, GA 30513.
Blue--I am searching for information on the BLUE family of Bullock Co, AL. Names are John Daniel BLUE (1908-1967). Born in Perote AL to Clarence Melvin BLUE (1887-1963) and Lelia Cornelia COX (1887-1925). Any information would be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Venita Blue at vblue@sat.net or at Rt 3 Box 47 San Augustine, TX 75972.
Blythe--I am interested in the family of Ricketts Blythe - particularly his son Marion Monroe Blythe who married Catherine Mentzer, his third wife. For more information, contact Katherine Robertson at earlkath@aol.com or at 2207 Annandale Rd. Huntsville, Al.Blythe.
BOLTON/SELLERS/PARKER--I am interested in information on Minnie Lee BOLTON who married Jackson Brazil SELLERS 28 Dec 1886 in Chilton County, AL. Minnie was born circa 1860. Where? Who were her parents? She was previously married to a Sam (Sammie) PARKER and had three children by him: Johnny, Lizzie and one that died in infancy. She had Mary Pearl SELLERS by Jackson Brazil SELLERS. Minnie Lee died March, 1893 and is believed buried in Cain Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilton County. Can anyone help connect Minnie Lee to her parents, siblings, birth place, etc.? Any information will be appreciated. Please respond to GenGen1@prodigy.net. For more information, contact Eugenia Parker at GenGen1@prodigy.net or at 5720 Blue Ridge Drive North Mobile, AL 36693.
BONDS, GRAY, JOHNSON--I am looking for information on my gg grandfather William BONDS b 1801 d? married 1819 to Naomi GRAY, and later to Elizabeth JOHNSON who is my g grandmother. He came to Pickens county from North Carolina. For more information, contact Michael Bonds at mbonds@compu.net or at 731 Kleeman Drive Clarksville, Tn 37040.
Booker / Walker Connection--Researching Surname: Booker (Booher?) 1860-1960? Grand Father: Anderson Booker - Born July 30, 1887 Great Grand Father: Andrew Booker (Anderson?) Great Grand Mother: Eliza (Walker) Booker (Liza?) Grand Mother: Lucy Frances (Ross) Booker - Born August 18, 1892 Great Grand Father: Joseph Ross (Joe?) Great Grand Mother: Mattie (?) Ross Joseph and Mattie Ross are said to be from the general area of Lanet, Alabama. Joesph is of indian descent Creek or Blackfoot. They had three children: Lucy, Carey, & Mattie. (There may have been another son)? Andrew and Eliza Booker lived in Lanet (Chambers County), Alabama. They raised and reared ten children there. The oldest son was my grand father (Anderson) he was born in 1887. The youngest child was also, a son (Willie) and he was born in 1912. Andrew and Eliza Children's names: >Anderson Booker Lula Booker Ernest Booker Daisy Booker Oliver (Arbor) Booker Lillian Booker Allan Booker Ophelia Booker Ocie Lee Booker Willie Booker Childrens Marriages: Anderson married Lucy Frances Ross Ernest married Estella Winston * Ocie married Carrie L. Ramsey Willie married Annie Belle James * Oliver (Arbor) married (?) Allan married Eliza Frazier * Lula married Davit Morgan Lillian married Edward Lockhart * Ophelia married George Robinson Daisy married Henry (?) Possible Towns & Counties: Lanet, (Chambers County) Alabama - Fairfax, LaFayette, Sherman, Oplieka, Langdale Alabama. West Point, Ga. Lee County, Ala., Troup County, Ga. Possible Roads: LaFayette Hwy., Darten Line, Oak Grove, Barrow Line, & Overhead Bridge. Possible Churches: Greenwood Baptist, Rehova Baptist, Soders Baptist ?, Mt. Herman Baptist Cemeteries: I have heard that some of the Booker's have been buried at Greenwood Church. Glenice ("Toolie") Booker-Butler, >872 Sherburne Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104, (651) 227-7850 FAX (651) 227-3108, E-Mail: Bookerbut@msn.com
BOON, BOONE--Looking for any information on a John J. BOONE, b ca 1790 either in N.C. or S.C., married D. I. Tarvin, moved to Alabama around 1816, on 1850 census in Escambia Co. Ala.. Middle name was Jarvis. Arnie(arnolda@mail.ci.tlh.fl.us) For more information, contact FLOYD ERWIN ARNOLD at arnolda@mail.ci.tlh.fl.us or at 4213 BEN BLVD. TALLAHASSEE, FL. 32303.
BOOTH(E), HAIGLER-HAGLER, THOMAS--Looking for parents of William Booth, b.25 Aug 1832,d.28 Aug 1916.Married Jane Hagler 27 May 1856.Had 12 children.Married Lou Ann (aka.Luledosia)Thomas 13 Sept 1885.They had 8 children. William's Mother's first name was Laney she was 75 yrs. on the 1880 census. Wm. may have had a brother named Robert, b. 1849. For more information, contact Doris Kroeger at dkrofla@aol.com or at 9605 Nellie Terrace Clermont, Fl 34711.
Booth--WILLIAM NATHANIEL BOOTH & his wife HERMINA BRANING or BRANNIN or BRANHAM moved to Alabama from Meriwether Georgia shortly after they were married in 1834. At least one of their children, William Thomas (called W.T.) was born in Black Hawk, Alabama, which is apparently an extinct community. Does anyone know anything about this family, or where Black Hawk Alabama is? For more information, contact Kay Armstrong Lee at freddielee@watervalley.net or at 20 Road 1060 Oxford, MS 38655.
BOWLING/KINCAID/TEASLEY--I am looking for information on Aaron BOLING/BOWLING born 1825 in Ga. mar Kennon UNKNOWN. They were in Marshall County, Ala in 1880. They had the following children: Perry b. 1854; Henry Washington B. Feb 1860; Thomas b. 1862; Laura b. 1866; Walter b. 1869; and Julia b. 1873. Henry Washington mar. 1st Melissa KINCAID abt 1878 and 2nd to Mary Lou Eliza TEASLEY abt 1887. For more information, contact Brenda Warren at warren@onecallins.com or at 113 Roberts Loop Pontotoc, Ms 38863.
Boyett, Upshaw--Who are parents of Rebecca UPSHAW, who married James BOYETT, 18 Jun 1848, in Barbour Co, AL? Her father is NOT Leroy Upshaw, died 1841 Barbour Co, AL, nor any of his three sons, James R., William T., & Leroy Jr., who were born too late to be her father. What happened to the James & Rebecca (UPSHAW) BOYETT family? For more information, contact Ted Brooke at tbrooke@worldnet.att.net or at 2055 Foster Drive Cumming, GA 30040.
Boykin--Erasmus N. Boykin born july 29, 1828 in washington county, al, died september 16, 1873 monroe county al. married mary m. lambert january 28, 1853. oldest son joseph m. born 1853 in monroe county. For more information, contact Ed Gilman at edgilman@aol.com or at 2587 Pine Cove Lane Clearwater, FL 33761.
BRACEWELL--i have searched and searched and cant find anything on my dad. his name was ANDREW JACKSON BRACEWELL, he had 2 sisters,MINNIE BRACEWELL and DORA BRACEWELL, 2 brothers EDWARD AND HUEY BRACEWELL. there dad was RUSSELL BRACEWELL. they were born in covington co. al.RUSSELL had a brother named FOSTER AND ERNEST BRACEWELL. other related names are PRICE, CARTER, POOL, WORTHINGTON. please help me find out where i came from. thank you sandy. For more information, contact sandy bracewell denton at sanmiles@eagnet.com or at 282 powderhorn dr. st. marys ga. 31558.
Bragg--trying to find robert david Bragg, my great grandfather, born 5/1/1884 died 9/69 need any information regarding him i know who he married but know nothing about parents, siblings, etc For more information, contact Leslie Stoddard at las401@aol.com
Brasseale--Am looking for any info on Elias Brasseale. Found him at Salem Cemetary, Brooksville, Ala. Found him thru Lottie Hudson and Kenneth Holland. Thanks, Jo Ann For more information, contact JoAnn Pruett at pruettja@nacell.net or at 1401 Springville Blvd Oneonta, ala.35121.
BROOKS, GRAHAM, KEY, and ABERNATHY-- My grandfather, Walter BROOKS, married my grandmother, Floy Olivia GRAHAM, in 1907 probably in AL. My great grandfather, Earnest GRAHAM married my great grandmother, Inez Abernathy, in 1889, in Limestone County, AL. They had 10 children: Floy Olivia GRAHAM, Sam GRAHAM, Vada HARDY GRAHAM, Bill GRAHAM, Oda GRAHAM, Bob GRAHAM, MAYME GRAHAM, Nita GRAHAM, Sunny GRAHAM, Frank GRAHAM, and Joe GRAHAM. Earnest's father, -----GRAHAM was born in Northern Alabama in 1842. Inez's father was Reverend T.C. ABERNATHY of Northern Alabama. Walter BROOKS' father was G."DUDE" BROOKS and his mother was Maude KEY/KEE, probably both from Alabama/Georgia. Contact: brandoff@montana.com
BROWN,TATE,SMOKE,JONES--Jeremiah F.Tate married 1848 Charlotte Brown in Bibb Co. Parents may have been James Tate and Matilda Patten. Matilda Ann Smoke b1818 SC, married Samuel R. Jones, 1841 Dallas Co. Son Henry M. b 1846 was in Civil War. Lee (or Leroy) Woodberry Jones b 1850 married Lenora Florence Tate. Both Henry M. and Lee W. Jones moved to LA. Would like info. on their siblings and the parents of Samuel R. Jones and Matilda Ann Smoke. For more information, contact Martha Bridger Gates at bridgergates@uswest.net or at 163 Raven Rd. Tijeras, NM 87059.
BROWN. Have some information and need more (trying to connect these together) on James BROWN b. (1770-1780) Was the first sheriff of Benton (Calhoun) County Alabama. Alexander BROWN b c1806 in Tenn and mar. Lydia HONEA on 20 Aug 1826 in St Clair County Al. Her father was Tobias HONEA (sometimes spelled HONEY) b. 25 April 1762 in Nash Co. NC. He served in the Revolutionary War. His wife was Mary ?. Alexander BROWN served one term as Sheriff of Benton Co Al about 1853. James W. BROWN b. c1828 in Al. He married Almarinda Thompson 6 April 1848 in Benton (Calhoun) Co. Al. Mary A. BROWN Married R. C. THOMPSON in Benton Co. AL 12 Nov. 1850. John L. BROWN married Mary ABBOTT in Benton (Calhoun) Co. Al 12 Nov 1854. I am trying to find records to be sure that James BROWN b (1770-1780) was in fact the father of Alexander Brown b. c1806. I believe that James W. BROWN was the son of Alexander BROWN and that Mary A. BROWN and John L. BROWN were also children of Alexander Brown. Any help on this would be great. Ricky Holland Email hollandschool@zebra.net, 1011 Mangum Ave Selma, Al 36701.
BROWN--Searching for three BROWNS in Pickens County in early 1800's. They are Baptist K., William and Warren. I presume they married in Pickens but as you know records were destroyed. They are to have died in Nuxobee County MS. dwright@whnt19.com For more information, contact Dick Wright at dwright@whnt19.com or at 3500 Hutchens Ave Huntsville, AL 35801.
BRYAN & MIDDLEBROOKS--Need info on WILLIAM BRYAN or ROBERT W. BRYAN FROM DEKALB OR JACKSON CO. AL. Also need info on ELIZABETH (SALLIE) MIDDLEBROOKS from DEKALB or JACKSON CO. AL. She was born 1876 in AL. Any info appreciated. For more information, contact at gallen@farmertel.com
BRYAN, McCARTY--Looking for information on gg-grandfather, John Wesley BRYAN, b.1813 Hopkins Co., KY, m.1839 in AL to Mary Jane McCARTY. Children: Franklin b.1840, Mary b.1842, Thomas b.1846, Daniel b.1850, John Wesley b.1852, Martha b.1854 and William b.1856. John Wesley Bryan is believed to have lived in, but not limited to the following AL counties: Choctaw, Washington, Marengo, Montgomery. J.W. Bryan married again 1859/1860 to Irena M.J.? Children: Susan b.1861, Richard b.1863, Sarah A. b.1866, Ardele b.1869, R.(son)b.1871. There may have been another son, L.B. b.1862. For more information, contact Jerry K. Bryan at jerry.bryan@hugheschris.com or at 12 Painted Sunset The Woodlands, TX 77380.
Bryan--Am looking for birthplace of my great grandfather, James E BRYAN, b. 1832, in AL. Moved to Lamar Co. TX, probably in 1850's. Great grandmother's name was Louisa. Any help appreciated. For more information, contact C J Bryan at cjbryan@chugach.net or at 12840 Chapel Circle Anchorage, AK 99516.
Buckelew, McGraw--Looking for information on Claude Lucious BUCKELEW who married a McGRAW also Judge Leonard BUCKELEW who married Lillian Mozelle SMITH (1) and Mary FREEMAN (2) Any information is greatly appreciated. I believe both BUCKELEW'S were born in Chambers County or Randolph county Alabama. Mimi Stewart For more information, contact Mimi Stewart at Royal62@aol.com or at 203 N. College St Sparks,GA 31647.
Bullock,Immanuel--I am looking for information about Immanuel Bullock, b. circa 1835 in Alabama, d. 1889 in Sutton, Ar. Married to Susan Pennington in Claiborne Parish, LA. For more information, contact Julie Hume at bhume@sky.net or at 310 E. 69th St. Kansas City, Mo 64113.
Burrell-- looking for any links with the family of abraham, BURRELL,b,1837 jefferson county al. my grandfather is a dec. and moved to texas from al. i have the tx end and would like to locate those in al and s.c. For more information, contact Bruce Bennett Burrell at bbvlb@nts-online.net or at 1012 N.Madden Shamrock, Texas 79079.
BURROW/JACKSON--Searching for info on my grandfather Lemuel Melvin BURROW (1876-1923) who was married to Susan Cordelia JACKSON (1882-1974). Both lived in Cullman County Alabama. For more information, contact Pamala Burrow Lynn at pamjd@msn.com
BUTTS/ANDERSON--Searching for information on my g-g-grandfather William Roshell BUTTS (1818-1916)who was married to Minerva ANDERSON (1828-?)They were in Gordo Alabama before the Civil War. For more information, contact Pamala Burrow Lynn at pamjd@msn.com
Buyck, Byke, Hollinquest, Graham--Searching for info re: the following families: Buyck (Byke), Hollinquest, or Graham. These Afro-American families were residents of Elmore County. Some or all came from Barnwell or Orangeburg, S Carolina. Please help. For more information, contact Linda Watkins at lwatkins@central.uh.edu or at 14334 Lourdes Dr Houston, TX 77049.