S Queries

Surnames beginning with S

SALTER / CRAWFORD--Emaline SALTER & ? SALTER had children: Levi, Jessie W., Frank, Minnie Lee and Lizzie. Also looking for CRAWFORD family. Fannie CRAWFORD marries Mark L. STRICKLAND and they have a son Thomas Alfred Strickland. agstrickland@prodigy.net For more information, contact Anita Strickland at agstrickland@prodigy.net or at 2940 Radio Park Drive Moody, Al 35004.

Sands--I am interested in any information on James Henderson SANDS who was born in Chambers County,Alabama on August 22, 1845 and died April 25, 1920. For more information, contact Gloria Allred at GLORIAALLRED@prodigy.net or at 324 Kay Road Byron, Ga. 31008.

SANFORD, QUINN - I am searching for information on Thomas Sanford(resident of Brewton in mid 1800s) and his son Samuel Richard Sanford(born in Brewton area)mid-1800s. The family was in the lumber business and operated mills in Alabama and Florida. Also seeking information on Samuel Richard's wife Esther Louise Quinn(beleived to have been from the Brewton area). For more information, contact Tom Sanford at thomas.r.sanford@gte.net or at 7213 River Junction Drive Nashville, TN 37221.

SANFORD--I am searching for information on my GGF Samuel Richard SANFORD who was born and lived in the Brewton, Escambia Co., Alabama area in the mid-1800s. He was the son of a Thomas SANFORD who lived in the Brewton area and operated a lumber business with mills in Alabama and Florida. Contact Tom Sanford via e-mail at thomas.r.sanford@gte.net, phone 615-673-0470, mail 7213 River Junction Dr., Nashville, TN 37221.

SARTAIN,Jacob --searching for information for the Jacob SARTAIN family that moved from South Carolina to Tuscaloosa Co. around 1816/17. His first wife died and he married again and had another family I would appreciate any and all help with this query. There were were several children from the first two marriages. Thank you for your time, kindness and help as it is appreciated. For more information, contact George M. Atwood at gbatwood@prodigy.net or at P> O> Box - 543 Jerome, ID 83338-0543.

SASSER --Looking for information on my ggfather or descendants. Lewis (Louis) Marion SASSER born abt 1834 in Ga married Mary C born abt 1839 SC. They had ten children: John Dallas born 1857 AL; Rilla Perlina born 1859; Sarah Besany born 1861; Bithan Bryant born 1865 m Matilda Shipes in Jackson Co, Fl 1895; William Preston b 1867; twin boys Jesse Green and Lewis Chessler (my gfather) b 12/15/1875; Lydia b 1876 m ? Elmore; Joseph born 1878. Lewis & Mary were in Henry County in the 1850s. He enlisted in the confederate army in Dale County in 1862. When Geneva County was created they lived in Geneva Co until about 1914. For more information contact Marvin Sasser at mwsasser@digitalexp.com or at 1184 Mayhaw Lane, Chipley, FL 32428. For more information, contact Marvin W. Sasser at mwsasser@digitalexp.com or at 1184 Mayhaw Lane Chipley, FL 32428.

SAWYER, THOMAS--SAWYER, Jasper born about 1829 in Georgia. Seeking any information on Jasper Sawyer of Pike County who married Emeline Thomas about 1850 in Eufaula. Emaline was second child of John Delochiou Thomas, one of the earlies settlers in Eufaula. For more information, contact Thomas Sawyer at thenile@csi.com or at 9621 Xerxes Circle Bloomington MN 55431.

Schinks--mother in law: Rebecca Caroline Schinks 8/16/1905 Birmingham, AL her mother: Carrie Baum Schinks 7/11/1876 Meridan, Miss her father: Robert M. Schinks 9/23/1879 Philadelphia, PA Thanks for any help. For more information, contact Leah Schloss at Leraes@aol.com or at 15281 SW Firtree Dr. Tigard, OR 97223.

Scott Drinkard --I am looking for a Fredrich Charles Scott, or a Molly Drinkard Morgan Scott. Lived in AL later on in life. Fredrich Died Jan 1902 in Cintronelle AL. Mollie was supposed to be full blooded Cherokee. Her mother being Dora Ann Drinkard?? For more information, contact Dorrian at dgerbig@onehomeplace.com or at 1911 Barrancas Ave Pensacola, Fl 32501.

Scott--My grandfather, William Alexander Scott, was born in Alabama in 1872. I believe he had siblings named Joseyphine, James Madison and Stellar Lavania. He came to Texas but I don't know in what year. I know he was in Polk Cty, Texas by 1903 when he and his wife, Susie Carrie Pierce Scott, began having children. My mother, Virgie Lee Georgia Scott, was born in Texas in 1905. Any help will be greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Janie Hinton at hinton@flex.net or at 4739 Owens Creek Ln Spring, TX 77388.

SCOTT, RINGSTAFF--Seeking the parents of Charles. Bonham SCOTT, 1826-1862 CSA m Flora Ann RINGSTAFF, b 1830- m 1848. Charles was killed in troop train wreck. For more information, contact Clyde Deavers at cdeav97122@aol.com or at 1309 Santa Maria Ave Lady Lake, FL 32159.

Scott--Searching for info. on James SCOTT. Lived in Demopolis, Marengo County, Alabama during the civil war. Died on way homeafter war was over. Wife Jane and five children - James, Hemp, Harvey, and two daughters. Jane's maiden name and anything else would be much appreciated. For more information, contact Dewey A. Scott at lds@door.net or at 5411 41st Street Lubbock, Texas 79414.

Segrest--Looking to find the wife name and children of Charles "Bugg" Segrest. He was child of Charles Eugene Segrest (1850-abt 1980) and Anna Elizabeth May (1860-1945) Anna Elizabeth May's second marriage was to William Cicero Segrest (1849-1927) Thanks. Ben Segrest (Ben Howell Segrest, Jr.) benseg@email.msn.com

Shackelford--Searching for family of John L.Shackelford who married Sarah A. Chisenhall. their daughter,Eliz., married Thomas T. Bonner, l834,Marengo,Co.Ala. For more information, contact Kay McGee at kmcgee9889@aol.com or at 1112 Hallamwood Court Lakeland, Fl. 33813.

Shafer--Murphy Fornia Shafer - born valley head, alabama - year 1880 (not sure of date) any information - grandfather For more information, contact Paula Zalibra at zalibra@redrivernet.com or at 2451 Lema Dr. Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406.

Shamblin, Ray--I am looking for info on John S. Shamblin dob 1-11-1799 dod 8-8-1874 he married Elizabeth Ray dob 11-13-1808 dod 9-18-1883. They were both from Ga. and moved to Tuscaloosa. They had 9 children Thomas Lucky, Elizabeth Jane, William, Richard Alexander, David, John S. III, Martha, Sarah, Jacob L. I am willing to swap information with any one who has any on any of these or their line. For more information, contact Denise Hucks at Hucksd@aol.com

SHARP--Joshua A. Sharp was born in Ga. in 1830. His family came to Al. after that. He had a brother named Riley or Wiley. He left Al. in 1877 with his family which is . wife Mary C.? Julius Frank Sharp 1853 Al.Oran A Sharp 1858 Al William Jonas Sharp 1860 AlHenry Z Sharp 1865 Al Mary J.E. Sharp 1865 Alice L.J. Sharp 1869Al Lulie Sharp 1873 Al Albert Sharp 1877 Some of them left Clark co Al. and settled in Angelina co Tx. If any of these names are familiar please contact me. Richard Sharp For more information, contact Richard Sharp at rsharp@cp-tel.net

SHAVER, SHAFFER, SHAEFFER, SHAFER--I am looking for any my SHAVER ancestors who I've managed to track back to Alabama. I don't know their names, but they moved to Louisiana and had children there. My John S. SHAVER is their son. They may have also lived in Tennessee at one time. I have a son named Hiram L. SHAVER born in Tenn. listed in their family. Any SHAVER names in Alabama would be a start. Please email me. candiestree@yahoo.com. Candie's Tree: http://CandiesTree.webjump.com/ For more information, contact Candie Sims Witherspoon at candiestree@yahoo.com or at 624 1/2 Iris Street Lake Charles, LA 70601.

SHERIDAN , SHURDEN and SHERDON--I am searching for the husband of Sealey or Sealy SHERIDAN age 50, as listed on the 1950 Georgia Census. Her children were William J. Sheridan age 25, Oliver J. Sheridan age 19, Henry Marion Sheridan age 16 and Trephena Sheridan age 14. William and Sealey were born in South Carolina and the rest were born in and around Franklin County, Georgia. Abner Sheridan one of the reletatives moved to Pickens County, Alabama and I think could have been her husband. Henry Marion and Oliver J. Sheridan moved to Arkansas. If you have any information please contact me at: Esbend F. Sheridan, 8209 Hwy 79 South, Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603 or 870-879-5968 or E-Mail at Lses2821@aol.com For more information, contact Esbend F. Sheridan at Lses2821@aol.com or at 8209 Hwy 79 South Pine Bluff, Arkansas 71603.

Shoemaker, Early, McDonald--William EARLY m. Louisa SHOEMAKER (b. 1833 AL) in 1846 (Jefferson Co., AL), and they had one daughter, Mary (who m. Franklin Reese McDONALD), before Louisa died in 1850. Does anyone know who her parents, or siblings were? For more information, contact Greg Young at youngg@jesup.net or at 208 S. 3rd St. Apt. 8 Jesup, GA 31545.

Shortridge--Seeking transcripts on the data contained in the 1840 census on Eli Shortridge in Talladega County, George D. Shortridge in Shelby County. Also in the 1870 census on Antney or Anthony Shortridge in Dallas County. Thank you For more information, contact Muncie Shortridge at MuncieS@aol.com or at 62 Sonora Way Corte Madera, CA 994925.

SIMPSON, WILKERSON, LAMBERT, FRAZIER--SIMPSON, William - William Simpson and Dora ? had the following children: Louis Simpson. Louis Simpson married Lou Vena LAMBERT (daughter of Jim Lambert and Vena ? ) on Oct. 29, 1838 in Chatom, Al. Lou Vena Lambert and Louis Simpson had the following children, William Louis Simpson. William Louis Simpson was born in 1849. He owned 160.3 Acres Homestead on 31 May 1899 in Washington Co. He married Emma Lynn FRAZIER (daughter of Jim Frazier and Lucinda WILKERSON) who was born in 1853. If you can connect to any of these families, please e-mail me. For more information, contact Ken Simpson at simpsonk@pdq.net or at 11727 Henley Dr. Houston, Tx, 77064.

SIMS, SCHWEDLER, RUSSELL--Seeking information on SIMS in Arkansas. My Great grandmother ISCONDO SIMS married my Great Grandfather PAUL G. SCHWEDLER before 1873. She was born in 1854 and Paul in 1847. Paul was born in Austria while Iscondo was born in Arkansas. They had 5 children, ( My Grandfather ) Paul Edgar ( m. Minnie Gertrude RUSSELL, William L., Elizabeth ( m. Van WAGGONER, George (m. Dorothy LOVELAND, and Mary Maude (m. JACKSON and PEDRON.)I do not have a given name for Iscondo SIMS father. Any info greatly appreciated. For more information, contact Edward E. Schwedler at KSchwedler@aol.com or at 4400 Ave. N #20 77550.

Sims--I would like to locate my Father& family his name is Wilson SIMS. He was living in Miss. when he left my mom and children. I am 64 years old and I have been looking for him for years and I am getting tired. My health is not good and I need to know if he is dead or alive. He left us April 1, 1948 and I haven't seen him since so if anyone can help I would like to know. Thank you, William H. Sims For more information, contact William H. Sims at dovesims@earthlink.net or at 1330 Rose Avenue Modesto, Ca. 95355.

SIMS, BRAND, MCDOWELL, TYSON--Stephen Daniel SIMS and wife Frances Missouri MCDOWELL Sims were married 3/6/1879 in Chambers County, Alabama. They had 6 children: Olea Crawford, Alice married Tom Rowland, Sarah Elizabeth Ann Sims married Joseph Franklin Hale, John Ellis Sims, Sr. married Mattie Lee BRAND daughter of James Brand and Letishie TYSON, Stephen Daniel and Thomas Alexander. Family bible shows Stephen Daniel Sims, SR. father to be a Meran (Merren, Marion) not sure, I have not been able to find his full nme, birth or death information nor his wifes name For more information, contact Brenda Sims at brendasims@inetnow.net or at 9693 Hogansville Road Hogansville, GA 30230.

SKAGGS--Looking for info on Richard Shelton SKAGGS and his family. Raised in Talladega Co. Al. Born in 1825. Shown with wife Emlin (Chaney)SKAGGS in 1850 census in Montgomery Co. They moved to La. and then to Tx. by 1870. He was a Confederate Soldier. It may be his mother Mary SKAGGS in 1850 census in Talladega Co. with his family. Any info would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. For more information, contact Donna Alexander at babycarm@aol.com or at # 5 Hawthorne Allen, Tx. 75002.

Skelton--Need birth record of Hugh Willis Skelton, born october 35, 1881 in Bibb Co Al. For more information, contact Judy Wans at JWANS@AOL.com or at 546 Rush Road Yulee, Fl. 32097.

Small, Lewis--I am looking for information on a Martha A. LEWIS Born about 1830 somewhere in Alabama. She married a James P. SMALL from South Carolina in Alabama. They had eight children some in Alabama some after they moved to SC before the civil war. I know that Martha LEWIS's mother was from the New Orleans area. Her grandfather was a store owner in New Orleans (silk, trades, etc.) He was french. I do not have a last name on him. If anyone recognizes this info please contact me. For more information, contact Julie Cobb at jjacobb@frontiernet.net or at 606 Gillis Ct Monroeville, Al, 36460.

SMITH DAVIS--John d.smith was born 1871 died 1937 he lived in and died in tuscaloosa and married a margaret geddie I am desperately trying to find any information on his parents whom are said to be John clay smith and kitty davis possible around hale or greene county. John d. smith also owned a general store in duncanville tuscaloosa and was said to have been called charcoal John any information will be greatly apprciated. For more information, contact margie shaw at wshaw@cyberback.com or at 7 hilltop drive greenbrier, ar 72058.

SMITH / WHITLEY / ROBERTS/ JOHNS--SMITH Looking for father of John Benjamin SMITH b. 1/24/1802 married to Endith SMITH. WHITLEY need info on Mary WHITLEY married to John L. SMITH b.10/1/1836. ROBERTS need info on parents of Agusta Anne ROBERTS parents Joel ROBERTS and Sarah Jane JOHNS ROBERTS. For more information, contact Anita Strickland at agstrickland@prodigy.net or at 2940 Radio Park Drive Moody, Alabama 35004.

SMITH/WADSWORTH--I am interested in knowing the maiden name of Julia A. E., married first, WILLIAM M. SMITH, son of Zion SMITH. After William's death, 4-9-1865 by lightning strike, she married 2nd, Thomas WADSWORTH. She died c 1890's. Also would like to know where she and William married. There is no marriage record in St. Clair Co. for the approximate time of their marriage. She was born in South Carolina according to 1860 census. Also, my g-grandfather, Solomon Jasper SMITH, their son, always told his Texas family that his "father and two brothers were killed by lightning". According to probate affidavit, William was killed by lightning, but no children were indicated. Does anyone know who children were? For more information, contact Sandra Perry at sandrasperry@yahoo.com or at 1717 Druid Court Fort Worth, TX 76112-3707.

Smith--Desperate for anything after years of no hits my grandfather was Hugh thornton smith born in tuscaloosa his parents were John D smith and Margie Geddie they are buried in Tuscaloosa also. John ran a general store in Duncanville and the store is still standing anything at all on these Smiths please. John D. Smith Dob 1871 dod 1937 For more information, contact margie shaw at wshaw@cyberback.com or at 7 hilltop drive greenbrier AR 72058.

SMITH and PERRY--looking for information on John Westly Smith and family. He was greatgrandfather to the A>J>perry family in Walker Co., Ala. He entered goverment land near Hurd Shouals in 1840. For more information, contact Van W. Dunn Sr. at JOYCE249@concentric.net or at 1531 Drexel Lot#361 W.P.B.,FL. 33417.

SMITH, POWELL--Looking for info. on Bryant SMITH b. 1763 in Winchester, VA.>moved to NC, married to Dolly>moved to Hawkins Co., TN>moved to Marhsall Co., AL in about 1840. Grandfather of John SMITH who donated land for Bethsaida Baptist church and Cemetery near Boaz, AL. John Smith was married to Polly POWELL, b. 1835 in Mountainboro, AL. daughter of Billy POWELL. Also seeking info. on this line. For more information, contact Carol Palazzo at fivepalz@aol.com or at 2507 Follensbee Drl Midlothian, Va 23113.

SMITH, SIMMONS--SMITH, William H. (born Feb, 1845 in Ala) married Annie Laura SIMMONS (born Apr 1851) on 8 Nov 1868 in Monroe County, AL. They moved to McLennan County Texas between 1871-1876. Need information on parents of W. H. Smith and Annie Laura Simmons. Parents of Annie L. Simmons believed to be J.A. Simmons and Sarah FORE. For more information, contact Jim Burnett at burnettjt@juno.com or at 50 Wendfield Cir Newport News, VA 23601.

Smith, William H--SMITH, William H. born 14 Feb 1845 in Ala, married Annie Laura SIMMONS on 8 Nov 1868 in Monroe County, AL; died March, 1907 in McLennan County, TX. I need information about his parents; have no info except family tradition that his father came to the US from Ireland in time to fight the British at New Orleans in the War of 1812. Do not have a name for his parents. Any info greatly appreciated: Jim Burnett burnettjt@juno.com, or write to 50 Wendfield Cir, Newport News, VA 23601.

SMITH--I am looking for any information on George Ervin ( or Irvin?) SMITH, b. 1851 in Escambia Co.. d. 1924 M. April 10, 1882 to Annie R. MCGOGGIN b. Oct. 10, 1868 in Escambia Co., AL., d. Apr. 5, 1911 both buried in Weaver Cemetery in Brewton. Children Thomas, Lillie, Lula, Hattie, Robert D., George Ervin Jr. Mattie, Anderson, Grieley, Riley, and Annie For more information, contact Katie Guyton at smith@frontiernet.net or at 4925 Poarch Rd Atmore, AL 36502.

SMTIH--Seeking information on where my G-Grandfather amd G-Grandmother are buried. They moved to Jefferson County, AL around 1910 from TN There names were David Crockett SMITH and Martha Caldonia Howard SMITH. For more information, contact Colonel Bill Holt at holtb@ndu.edu or at 11125 Clara Barton Drive Fairfax Station, VA 22039.

Sorrells, Wallace, Boykin, Blackmon--Missing info prior to g-grandfather James Ervin SORRELLS, b. 4/30/1860. He is listed on the 1866 Census records as a child, living with E. J. SORRELLS. Also listed is a John SORRELLS and a J. M. SORRELLS. James E. married Rebecca Olive Boykin. My gradfather was James Franklin SORRELLS, b. 2/1887, married Mary "Ella" Wallace. Her father, Noah Webster WALLACE married Alice Blackmon and they are burried at Liberty Methodist Congregational Church cemetary. Noah Webster Wallace's father was William Monroe Wallace,b. 7/13/1836 AL, married Martha Wallace, a native Indian princess from the Lowe Creek Indian Tribe. W.M. Wallace's father was Stephen Ranson Wallace who migrated to Alabama from North Carolina prior to 1836. Proof: 1860 Fed. Census of Monroe Co., Al [Burnt Corn Community]. This information was given to me by my cousin, Ann Compton Richards, Brantley, AL [anncomp@alaweb.com] Looking for GG-Grandfathers for WALLACE and SORRELLS Families. For more information, contact Michael Sorrells at jetsetmiked@aol.com or at 2173 Shillings Chase Dr Kennesaw, GA 30152.

Spencer--Looking for information on Thomas William SPENCER, who married Lottie Brown, and/or his father Thomas Arthur SPENCER. Both were in the Russellville area. For more information, contact Judy Spencer at wsjs@slkc.uswest.net or at 2937 Lostwood Drive Sandy, UT 84092.

SPENCER / WILLIAMS--SPENCER / WILLIAMS I am looking for info on Ida (SPENCER)WHALEY, born 1884. Her parents were John SPENCER and Rebecca (WILLIAMS) SPENCER. Ida was born on a farm near Black Warrior River, Tuscaloosa. Thanks! For more information, contact Carmen (Whaley) Lyons at carmen.lyons@juno.com or at 3319 Navajo St Glendale AZ 85307.

SPRAGGINS--Martha Rebecca SPRAGGINS b. June 12, 1954 d. May 23, 1935 married William W. Hamby. Would like to know her parents. She lived in Chambers and Tallapoosa Cty. Buried in Dadeville. For more information, contact Judith Hamby Bryan at jhbryan@mindspring.com

SPRINGER Jonathan--Jonathan Springer b Union Co SC 28 July 1777 d 5 Aug 1848 I beleive in Lexington, Lauderdale Co Al m June 10 Jane NEWTON b May 25 Union Co Cty SC. I beleive they lived in Lauderdale Cty and are buried there. Can any one confirm this. Also who were their parents For more information, contact Bill Poindexter at KAY-BILL@Worldnet.att.net or at 620 Fig Ave Chula Vista Cal.

Stephens, Brady, & Houston--Barney Hanson STEPHENS married Elizabeth Jane BRADY, 24 Jan 1847 in Barbour Co., Ala. Looking for information on these two families. Also, Barnney Stephens' son, George Washington Stephens, married Elizabeth HOUSTON who was from Barbour Co. George and the Houston family moved to north Louisiana in the late 1800s. Looking for information on the Houston family of Barbour Co. For more information, contact Douglas Culpepper at doculpepper@equilon.com or at 3522 Hill Springs Drive Kingwood, TX 77345.

STEPHENS - BARRON--Can anyone please tell me who the parents of Soloman STEPHENS were? Soloman maried Sarah Sally BARRON in Putman Co. GA in 1808, lived in Upson Co. GA for several years but was in Randolph Co. AL by 1850. He was the father of Josiah Fishback Nelson STEPHENS who married Winefred BARRON in Russell Co. AL in 1844. Thanks for any help. Jo Stephens Clapp For more information, contact Jo Stephens Clapp at joclapp@hotmail.com or at 1205 S. Madison Madisonville, TX 77864.

STEPHENS--Can anyone tell me if there are any probate records for Randolph Co in the 1870's available? I have information from a book "Historical Record of Randoloph Co.AL" stating "E.B. STEPHENS, Adm of Estate of Soloman and Sarah STEPHENS , deceased, filed statements, accounts, vouchers and evidence for final settlement of his administration" Can someone look this up and tell me if there was a will or if it mentions the mames of Soloman and Sarah's children. I have heard that the courthouse in Randolph County has burned several times, so I'm wondering if any 19th century papers are available. Thanks for any help. For more information, contact Jo Stephens Clapp at joclapp@hotmail.com or at 1205 S. Madison Madisonville, TX 77864.

STEPHENSON/STEVENSON--Seeking information on my paternal grandfather, John STEPHENSON/STEVENSON, m. AL 1898-99 (believe Cullman County);(wife unknown) daughter, Sibby, b. 5 May 1900. Sibby's mother died about 1901-02 in childbirth with 2nd child, and grandfather, John STEPHENSON, moved to Tennessee about 1902. I have several branches of the STEPHENSON family in TN and will share with others. Any help on locating information on my grandfather or his first wife would be deeply appreciated. For more information, contact Jesse H. Stephenson, Jr. at steppingstones@crafton.net or at 397 Henpeck Lane New Johnsonville, TN 37134-2314.

Stewart--seeking info:benjamin a.(alexander?) Stewart b. nov. 1860 al. d. tx m. mary lee (mollie)McCormack children: oscar l. 1883 nora o. 1887 james s. (stockton) 1889 george l. 1892 ben a. jr. (bennie) 1901 ruby pearl 1905 - 1963 For more information, contact Russell P Lawson at RPLawson@aol.com or at 529 Mt Pleasant Ave W Orange NJ 07052-1405.

Stinson, Gibson, Penn--I am searching for information and geneology of Martin STINSON b. in AL around 1885, m.Dakota MARDIS ?. Either his father or grandfather may have been one of two brothers who moved from Carolinas to Morgan Co.AL sometime in 1800's. I am searching for geneology of Richard Claudie GIBSON b. 1889 in AL, m. Lottie PENN, b. 1895. Some of Richard's relatives are Rufus b. around 1870 m. Maud b. 1876, Jerry b. 1859 m. Eliza Jane b. 1869, and Avery Witherspoon b. sometime mid 1800's. For more information, contact Richard Kenneth Spain at rkspain@rocsoft.net or at 94 Longtown Road Lugoff, SC, 29078.

STONE --Abraham STONE b. 1825 in Lauderdale, AL, m.Sarah SPEARS, b. 1830. Abraham's parents are listed as Noble STONE and Mary SIMMONS. Any information regarding Noble STONE and previous generations would be greatly appreciated. Contact me at: mostone@earthlink.net. Submitter's name: Morley Stone Submitter's address: 3758 E. Sudbury Ct. Bellbrook, OH 45305

Storter--Looking for whereabouts of STORTER family in Alabama in the 1800's. The only record I can find on-line is the marriage of George STORTER to Harriett E. HALLBROOK on Nov. 18, 1857 in Greene County. For more information, contact Earl Morgan at emorgan@netnaples.com or at 1020 15th Av. N. Naples,FL 34102.

STOVER--Seeking info on my ancestor, John STOVER. He was abrn about 1774-1776 and died 1858 in Alabama. His children were William C., Samuel, Eli S., Joseph Farmer, Sarah, Lora, and Eliza. I would appreciate hearing from any STOVER descendants and will share info. Carol Loper Dunaway. For more information, contact Carol Loper Dunaway at misscarol@earthlink.net GIBSON--John and Sarah Russel Gibson, around 1800 or earlier. I am searching for genealogies before and leading up to the John Gibson, Sarah Russel Gibson line. John and Sarah had a son James Witherspoon Gibson, married to Mary ;Polly; Day. James Witherspoon Gibson and Mary ;Polly; Day Gibson had a son John ;Bawley; Bird Gibson, married to Emily Reeves. John ; Bird Gibson and Emily Reeves Gibson had a son Avery Witherspoon, who married Serepti (?). Avery Witherspoon and Serepti lived in the Mt Nebo community in the southwest corner of Morgan County Alabama. They were my Greatgrandparents. Any information on any of these especially before or leading to John and Sarah Russel would be greately appreciated. Contact Kenneth Spain at:rkspain@rocsoft.net

STRAYHAN~KING--I am helping a friend who is not on line. She is searching for James P. STRAYHAN-Born-17 Aug. 1829 in Fairfield, Alabama. His father was John STRAYHAN. James P. STRAYHAN married Lucretia Jane KING 10 July 1853 in Montgomery, Alabama, she was born 29 Oct. 1836.If you know of any STRAYHAN names in this area please contact me. Thanks, Kay in Texas kayn@webtv.net For more information, contact Kay McMahan at kayn@webtv.net or at 1407 Alvin Avenue El Campo, Texas 77437.

STREET, HARRELL, LOLLEY,GARNER,JENNINGS, MCKINNON--Seeking information on families of Alonzo Samuel STREET b Nov 29, 1854 in Jackson Co. Ga., m Elmina Jane GARNER in Gwinnett Co. GA. Dec 15, 1874, moved to Etowah Co. Dec ,1891,d March 22, 1922, buriedForrest Cem. Gadsden. 6 children lived to adulthood. My grandfather Rev. Sanford Marion STREET bMay 16, 1876 Hall Co. Ga.m Mary CarolineMCKINNON Feb 16, 1905 Etowah Co.,d Nov 29, 1945 Etowah Co.,buried Forrest Cem. They had 6 children;my mother Bivie Caroline STREET b Dec 20, 1907,m Eusry Herschel HARRELL of Calhoun Co. on April 16, 1932;she died Nov4, 1961. They had 2 children: Sydney Marilyn HARRELL b March 3, 1938 Etowah co.; m Rev. Thomas Ervin LOLLEY Aug. 17, 1958; Linda Diane Harrell b Dec 27,1942 Jefferson Co. m. William Wayne JENNINGS May 28, 1960 Etowah Co. Have more data which I will share. For more information, contact Sydney H. Lolley at sydtom@wnclink.com or at P.O.Box 910 Old Fort, NC 28762.

Strength,Thomley,Williams Lamb Killingsworth Smith--Seeking any info on STRENGTH,THOMLEY,WILLIAMS,LAMB KILLINGSWORTH,SMITH.All of these families lived around Wicksburg and Dothan Al.Thanks for your help Carolyn Lamb Steele For more information, contact Carolyn Lamb Steele at cjsteele@swb.net or at 2503 Panagard #1301 Houston Tx 77082.

STRICKLAND-- I am searching for "Tobe" Strickland . .possibly William Wesley Strickland.; circa 1864-1921.; He married Sallie Elizabeth Rossen (date unknown). Tobe and Sallie had;6 children - 2 girls, Jessie and Nellie, and 4 boys, Pete, James (05/20/1909 to 12/02/1976), Johnny, and Marion Arthur (07/12/1894 to 11/10/1973).; I believe that all 6 children were born in Etowah County . .Gadsden.; If you can provide me with any information, I would appreciate it.Toni Farmer, tonijean@bellsouth.net

STRICKLAND/AYERS--Seeking info on James S. STRICKLAND, b. 1816 in NC, and wife Rebecca Lydia AYERS living in unknown county in AL when 1st child Mary Aviann STRICKLAND was born. By 1850 they were in Choctaw Co., MS with following children: Mary A., Jasper, Albert, Adaline, David, Matthew, and George STRICKLAND. Can he be linked with Matthew STRICKLAND of Isle of Wight? Who was his father? All help appreciated. For more information, contact Martha Lackey at martha@arc.net or at 5 Caswell Cir Mary Esther, FL 32569.

STRINGFELLOW--Looking for information on Robert STRINGFELLOW probably of Pickens Co. AL. He may have had a brother named Reuben (in Butler Co. AL). Robert would have been born approximately 1815. Any information regarding him and his family welcome. For more information, contact Andie Stringfellow at Astringf@aol or at 605 S. Howard Moore, OK 73160.

Stubblefield--Looking for burial information on William Thomas Stubblefield. He was a Mexican War Veteran and Civil War Veteran with Hilliard's Legion of Alabama Volunteers, CSA. Last known address was in Montgomery in 1878 and he died there on November 15, 1879. It is not known where he is buried, but he is not buried in Montgomery. For more information, contact Richard B. Davis at eagle6@apex.net or at 9415 McCaw Road West Paducah, KY 42086.

Studdard--Studdard: where did they originate? Irish, Scottish? Anything on the origin of the nameapprerciatd; My Grandfather was Wm T. Studdard. For more information, contact Homer Jones at CCWBSLocator.webtv.net or at 100 Meadowlake Dr. Ozark, Al 36360.

SULLIVAN--Seeking info on the family of Stephen (Steve) SULLIVAN and Hannah Butler Sullivan. Stephen was born in 1819 or 20 in Calhoun County, SC and died 22 Aug 1897 in Jefferson County, AL. Hannah BUTLER was born 1830 or 31 in Jefferson County, AL and died 15 Nov 1885 in Jefferson County, AL. They had the following children: Frances, Elizabeth (Bet) born 1847, Nancy born 3 Jan 1853 who married Madison H. Taylor 12 Sep 1871 in Jefferson County, AL, Stephen Jr., Jim, Walt, Joe and Bill. For more information, contact Linda Taylor Pearson at ltpearson@vallnet.com or at 50 Blanche Road Taft, TN 38488.

Swafford, Crook--Anyone researching the surnames Swafford and/or Crook? My Greatgrandmother's maiden name was Ada Swafford. She was from Alabama. Born June 1, 1908. She died in Florida in Aug. of 1984. She married into the Crook family. I believe she married John Crook which was also from Alabama. For more information, contact Deborah Davis at jayrah@aloha.net or at po box 312 Kurtistown, Hawaii, 96760.

SWINDLE--I am researching my SWINDLE (various spelling) ancestors. I have my line traced back to William Swindle b. before 1584 in England and died 1624 in Virginia. If anyone can tie into this line I will be glad to share any info I have. My line comes from England to Virginia then through North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee, to Alabama. I am from Walker Co., Alabama. William SWINDLE was my GGGGGGGGG Grandfather. For more information, contact Charles Swindle at Tidecrim@aol.com or at 377 Belcher Drive Midfield, AL 35228-1701.

SWORDS--Searching SWORDS family in Alabama. Benton, Cherokee, Calhoun counties. 1800's Isaac M. Swords in particular. For more information, contact Ray Sirmons at rsirmons@knology.net