Alabama D Queries (2/11/98

Surnames beginning with D

DAFFRON--Berry H. DAFFRON, b. abt 1814 in SC, d. aft 1860 in Tuscaloosa AL, married Mary BROWN, b. abt 1820 AL, die after 1860 in Tuscaloosa AL. Children: Margaret Jane, Henry, Joseph, Nancy, William, James, Mary, and John. Would like to hear from cousins researching this family. Thanks. Ola Humphries Houston TX . squeely450@aol.com

DANFORD-SLOAN--Descendants of ABRAHAM DANFORD b.abt1782(m.)SARAH CHILDREN: Thomas Jefferson Danford M.+ Louisa SLOAN-(dau.of JOHN SLOAN), Joseph Danford M. +Jane, William Danford M. +Mary, Martha Danford + M. ?, Daniel Danford M. +Jane, Edward Danford + M. ? The family arrived in Barbour Co., Al. in about 1825 from North Carolina. For more information, contact Verna Bice at jbice@gator1.brazosport.cc.tx.us or at 218 Flag Dr.W., Lake Jackson, Tx. 7756606015.

DANIEL, DANIELS, WILSON--am looking for the ancestors of Edna Wilson and/or Lee Daniel(s). this is a search for the beginning of my family history. both are from escambia County, around the reservation. any information would be helpful. For more information, contact Bradford W. daniels at uwabwd@stumail.westal.edu or at P.O.Box 497 Livingston,Al 35470.

DANIEL, DOLBERRY--I am searching for ancestors of Absolom DOLBERRY born Randolph County, N.C. and married Deborah SANDERS from same area. He died in Jackson County, Alabama, date unknown. Also need information on Grady William Daniel born 1893 in Alabama, died 1936 in Sterling City, Texas. Brother Albert Daniel born same area and also died in Texas For more information, contact Grady Daniel at gdan-0012.tvec.net or at P. O. Box 2021, Athens, Texas 75751.

DANSBY, John b.1807 in Barbour County looking for info into family tree. He is my 4ggrandpa also trying to clear up confusion of wife have been told by family and family records that he was married to a Catherine SASSER in 1832 also Barbour County have several children listed including 3ggrandma. Problem is told that another wife is in picture PRICE. Trying to solve puzzle. Any info would help at this point.Please e-mail at millersX6@aol.com.

DANSBY--Need maiden name/date of marriage/place of marriage of Louisa J DANSBY who was born about 1845, in Alabama, she was the wife of Daniel Monroe DANSBY of Barbour Co., Alabama. They were the parents of Mary F DANSBY, George L DANSBY, John C DANSBY, Lou DANSBY, and Maggie DANSBY all born in Barbour Co, Alabama before 1880. For more information, contact Peggy N Mayville at PNMAYVILLE@AOL.COM

DARDEN/SELLERS-- SELLERS, Malissa d: 1894. I am looking for an obituary for this lady and don't know where to look. Can someone help me with this? Also information on her husband, SELLERS, Carlton. There is no information on this tombstone except he served in the military. Thanks. Elizabeth For more information, contact Elizabeth Davidson at em_boop@prodigy.net or at P.O.Box 411, Magalia, CA 95954.

DAVIDSON, WILLIAMS. Seeking descendants of William J. and Lucinda WILLIAMS DAVIDSON of Carroll Co.,GA and Winston Co., AL. Have much ancestor info on her, a little on him. Their known (by me) children are (1) Washington b. abt. 1862 (2)William J. b. abt. 1864 (3)Sarah b. abt. 1866 (4)John b. abt 1869 (5)Thomas b. abt. 1870 (6)Melissa b. abt. 1873 (7)Henry b. abt.1875 (8)Joel b. abt.1877 (9)Nancy b. abt. 1880. Some descendants believed to have stayed around Winston Co. Joel (per family story) and Tom, maybe others, went to Pontotoc, MS. Very interested in these 'cousins'. Very happy to share. Sincerely, Nancy (williams@internettport.net)

DAVIS, LANE--I am looking for imformation on my 2nd great grandfather Jesse Henry DAVIS. He was born in 1795. He married Rebecca B. LANE in Morgan County in 1825. They Both died around 1846/47. He was one of the fifteen original land-owners in Decatur, Alabama. I have information on the LANE family, that goes back to Jamestown, VA. Please contact ddavis@txi.com For more information, contact Dan Davis at ddavis@txi.com or at 4430 Black Champ Road Midlothian, Texas 76065.

DAVIS, WILLINGHAM, IVEY, JONES, KNIGHT, DURHAM, POE, KELLEY, WHITE -- I am interested in JOHN DAVIS who died in COLUMBIA COUNTY,GA before Nov. 28 1826,his wifes' name was SARAH his daughters were SARAH IVEY; ELIZABETH JONES: KEZIAH KNIGHT AND REBECCA DURHAM his sons were JOHN: BENJAMIN: HEZEKIAH: REUBEN: (my ggggrandfather) NATHANIAL: ABRAM:and JOSEPH. NATHANIAL DAVIS is is married to a ELIZABETH WILLINGHAM and dies in TUSCALOOSA COUNTY,AL in 1848.Would like to have any information on any of these people will share what I have. DAVIS, WILLINGHAM, POE, RICHARDS, HARBIN, HASSELL, SLAUGHTER, HOCUTT, KELLEY, CATES, WHITE AND DICKERSON in FAYETTE and TUSCALOOSA county. For more information, contact Jimmie Johnson Primo at DJPRIMO@worldnet.att.com or JIMMIEJWOODS@juno.com or at 3505 Sycamore Drive Midwest city,Ok.73110.

DAVIS--I am looking for information about the family of my Grandmother, Ada Davis Bevill, or her brother, Jess Bevill in the Walker County area in Alabama For more information, contact Cheryl Bevill at PUDDINCB@aol.com or at 602 Lake Farm Road Smyrna, TN 37167.

DAVIS MAJORS--I am looking for any information on James Aberham DAVIS born June 11, 1866 in Birmingham AL. His father was Alex B. DAVIS and his mother was Martha MAJORS. James moved to Muskogee Oklahoma before 1895. Any information on him or his parents would be of great help. For more information, contact Bart Hobbs at jbhobbs@amoco.com or at Katy, Tx.

DAVIS, DANIEL b.1844 near Citronelle Al, m.CAROLINE RAMEY 1870. Children: Laura, Alice, Sallie, Mary, Annie, Florence, and Dan. Linda Ellis <lellis@hiwaay.net>

DAVIS, WADE--HOUSTON THOMAS DAVIS--I am searching for any information on this individual. He was born in MOUNTAIN VALLEY, AL (WALKER COUNTY) on April 12th, 1931. His mother's name was ESTHER WADE, born in 1895. She was 36 at the time of his birth. His father's name was JOE DAVIS, born in 1892. He was 39 at the time of his birth. HOUSTON THOMAS DAVIS was the 6th child born to this couple. For more information, contact Virginia L. Husty at ginny-lee@worldnet.att.net or at 2306 Carroll Grove Drive Tampa, FL 33612.

DAVIS--Davis, Matthew of Tuscaloosa AL. I Know that he was a Surgeon in the Confed Army and was stationed in Salisbury NCwhere he married Mary Parks. I need any information I can get. For more information, contact David Morrow at DMo4638@aol.com or at 4638 Cades Cove Drive Gardendale AL 35071.

DAVIS, MARONEY--Searching for parents of Bell Davis, who married Robert Henry Maroney about 1901, they moved to Texas. Bell Davis was born in Alabama, and both her parents were born in Georgia, any help would be appreciated, THANKS YOU For more information, contact Theresa at tdtorres@wf.net

DAVIS / COLE--Mary Ellen (Nellie) COLE b. 1875 KY to P.W. & Mary Ann (Weaver) COLE. She m. Albert Lee Davis in AL and they had at least one child, Charles Bernard DAVIS b. 1902. For more information, contact Sylvia Cole Brown at sylviab1@earthlink.net or at 2415 6th Street East, Tuscaloosa, AL 35404.

DAVIS --I am looking for information about Paschal DAVIS whose wife was named Eliza maidenname unknown. They had at least one child Micha Mahulda DAVIS who was married to Asberry BLOCKER Luly 14, 1847in Benton County AL. Micha died in Coosa County December 20, 1915. Any help from Alabama Queries would be appreciated contact me at. BillyB444@aol.com. Billy J Blocker, 440 Valley View Dr., Paradise, CA 95969

DAVIS, EDWARDS--DAVIS and EDWARDS, searching Montgomery Co, Alabama for ancestors & descendants of Richard Wilburn DAVIS 1831 GA.-1900? White Co, ARK. married abt 1854 ALA. ?Mary____?; Son Richard Wilburn DAVIS Jr. 1859 Montgomery Co, ALA-1928 Torrance Co, N.M. mar.1886 White Co, ARK Anna Eliza EDWARDS 1863 White Co, ARK-1950 Los Angeles, CALIF., both buried Estancia, Torrance Co, N.M.: Beverly Himes BARGER grvtrain@wizrealm.com For more information, contact Beverly Himes BARGER at grvtrain@wizrealm.com or at 270 Valle Grande Rd. , Bosque Farms, New Mexico 87068.

DAVIS, MALTSBERGER--Seeking any info on parents or siblings of James DAVIS, b. AL 1810 (county unknown); he m. Rachel MALTSBERGER in Greene Co. TN ca. 1830 and d. 1849 in Greene TN. If anyone knows of a James that could fit any part of this description, I'd love to correspond. For more information, contact Genie Davis at mgdavis@pickens.net

DAVIS: Martha Hubbard-or-Holbert DAVIS, born 1801 in Virginia died 1864 in Lauderdale County,Alabama married Benjamin Franklin RANDLE (born 1772 in Virginia) 1821 in Madison County, Alabama. Possible children were (1) Josiah RANDLE, b. 1822 m. Clarissa (2) Samuel Davis RANDLE, 1823-1875 m. Matilda Jane SHEPARD (3) Matthew Richard RANDLE, b. 1824 m. Lucinda Frances HIPP (4) William E. RANDLE, b. 1828 m. Elizabeth C. BUTLER (5) W.M.G or J. RANDLE, b. 1830 (6) James RANDLE, b. 1831 (7) Francis Marion RANDLE, b. 1833 (8) Sarah J. RANDLE, b. 1835 m. William EVANS (9) Benjamin F. RANDLE, b. 1838 (10) John RANDLE, b. 1841 (11)David RANDLE, b. 1844. Three sons died in the Civil War. I am searching for parents of Martha H. DAVIS. Nadyne FAULKENBERRY Lynn, 7311 Cat Creek Lane, Amarillo, TX 79108, nadyne@arn.net

DAWSON--Looking for info. on Ben Dawson,father of Frank and Edward Dawson of Monroe Co. AL. mmurphy@frontier.gulf.net

DAWSON--Looking for information regarding Sim DAWSON 1900's in Russell Co.in the towns of Hurtsboro and Seale.Contact WDAWS@JUNO.COM

DEARING--Looking for any information on the DEARING family of Cherokee and Dekalb County, Alabama. For more information, contact Cindy Brock at bama1s@bellsouth.net or at 1768 Deatsville Hwy., Millbrook, AL 36054.

DEARMAN/BARRY--John Henry DEARMAN b.1902-1915 m. Ola Mae BARRY children> 1.Dolly 2. Lulu 3.Clara 4.Betty jane b.1931 Mobile Ala? 5. John Henry jr.. I thank you for any possible help that you may be able to give. For more information, contact at froggie@lcc.net

DENNIS--DENNIS, George Washington. b.8/7/1861 in Florida(?). d.2/22/1935 in Houston County, AL, near Dothan and Cottonwood where he lived most of his adult life. Sp(1)Para Lee. Sp(2)Ella Simpson. For more information, contact Jean Spencer at daybyday@flash.net

DERRICK/RUTHERFORD --Derrick, George C., b. 6/8/1830, married Martha Rutherford Derrick, b 1831, in Madison County, AL on 9/21/1856. Need information on parents of both. John Derrick possible father. For more information, contact Patricia Brady Vela at patvela@aol.com or at 422 Arrowhead Dr. Montgomery, AL 36117.

DEVEREAUX--looking for relatives of James McClenen "Mack" DEVEREAUX, b.1844, GA. His father b. AL. "Mack" & JH(bro) migrated to Palo Pinto Co, TX, leaving no traces. Any help would be appreciated. For more information, contact DCowan at dcowan@brazosnet.com or at RR 1, Box 24B Elbert, TX 76372.

DEW, Melissa. looking for any info. on this person. She was my ggggrandmother. She married Joseph Jarvis Cook and had a daughter named Mary Brown Cook. Her husband fought in the Civil War and killed himself shortly after the war ended. They had a plantation in Pickens Co, called Fairfield. I need any info on her parents as I have been unable to find anything. Thanks. Taylor, Tranquilla married John Holmes Martin Sr. I need any info on her parents as I have been unable to find anything . Thanks my email address is stac1014@aol.com

DICKERSON--Looking for Isabella Dickerson b. Oct 1840 in Ala. Married James Darling Whatley July 16, 1857 at Talladega County, Alabama. Who are her parents and did she have siblings. This family migrated to Cass and Marion County, Tx after the Civil War. For more information, contact Wanza M. Person at wanzanco@tecinfo.com or at P.O. Box 172 Bentonia, Mississippi 39040-0172.

DICKEY, JOHN W. or M. born 1840 in AL, county and parents unknown. He was in Mo before 1860. Married Elizabeth CLARK, listed in two townships, Oak Grove and Jobe, Oregon Co. MO on 1860&1870 census. Married Josephine GAINES in 1875, my great grandmother. My grandfather moved to AR and then TX. I have extended information on the family but I don't John's parents names so I can't go back any farther with my DICKEY line. Please someone if you know anything to help send me an E-Mail message or write to me at louise@icok.net or 600 Garden Lane, McAlester, OK 74501

DICKINSON--Looking for information on Derek Dick DICKINSON a/k/a Elisha DICKINSON, b.2/17/1899, Calhoun County, AL, d.11/66 Broome County, NY. Contact his daughter, (Dereke) Dolores Clinton, e-mail rockycat@cyberhighway.com or at 1265 E Del Rio Dr, Tempe, AZ 85282.

DODDS--Researching Jackson DODDS b Jan 6, 1819 Alabama m Sarah A.T.Cook and m Margaret Harris Hampton D. March 14, 1884 in Saline Co. IL. For more information, contact Sarah Norman Parmley at parmley@gate.net or at 9728 Pine ST., Micco, FL 32976-3135.

DOGGETT AND ADAMS--THOMAS J. DOGGETT born May 10, 1836 in Chocata County, Alabama married FRANCES ADAMS and eventually moved to AR. Any assistance on Ancestors, etc. appreciated. For more information, contact W. J. Nunnally at nunnally@centuryinter.net or at P. O. Box 355, Jena, LA 71342.

DOLLAR, Martha Jane b: 1860 in Alabama maybe Dadeville. Need proof of parents, she had sister who married a Willingham. Will exchange DOLLAR genealogy. gmaneen@aol.com

DONALDSON--my name is Scott Donaldson and i'm looking for information on my fathers geneology. my father was Foster Donaldson who grew up in and around Opp, Alabama in Covington County. he was born in september of 1930. his fathers name was Wilton(sp?) whose first wife was Sally Cole. Wiltons fathers name was William Donaldson (Billy) who married one of the Darby girls as far as I know. I'm trying to find as much as I can about them, their background and what their roots are. my father has said we have a Scottish ancestry but I have nothing else on which to base this. any help/ resources or information you can pass on to me will be greatly appreciated. Sincerely,Scott David Donaldson Contact me at gilisdi@bellsouth.net or at 2105 Teal St. Slidell, La. 70460.

DONLEY--Trying to locate Mamie Ruth DONLEY (nee Brown) born ?1920 in Gadsden, or her sons- "Billy" b 1937? and Jack Alexander Donley b Aug 21, 1948 in Anniston. She married Donald John Donley in Anniston onMarch 28, 1942. For more information, contact Betty Anne Cochrane at Pat_Cochrane@bc.sympatico.ca or at 444 Rockland Dr, Vernon, B.C. V1B 2X5.

DONNELLY, MCGAFNEY, NELSON--James DONNELLY b. circa 1855. Immigrated to the U.S from Irvine, County Ayr, Scotland. probably between 1879 and 1883. Married to Margaret MCGAFNEY. Married Jan. 2, 1871. Margaret (Maggie) arrived in U.S.(Boston) June 6, 1881 with children Janet, James, and John. Daughter Mary DONNELLY born in 1884 in Jefferson Co. AL Have lost track of James DONNELLY after 1884. Any info would be appreciated. In 1900 Census Margaret MCGAFNEY married to James NELSON. Stepchildren John DONNELLY and Mary DONNELLY were living with James NELSON and Maggie NELSON (?DONNELLY). For more information, contact me at EDonne2053@aol.com

DOUGLAS--I am searching for ROBERT EMERY DOUGLAS. My grandmother tells me that he died between the years 1900-1911. His wifes name was Alice R Robinson. They are listed on the 1900 Marshall County Red Apple District Census. They had a son by the name of Johnnie E Douglas who was my Grandfather. He was born near Munford AL.I have told that Robert E Douglas was a Baptist Pastor but have been unable to confirm this. I have also been told that he was buried in Elmwood Cemetary near Birmingham but have been unable to verify this. I sure hope that you can help. For more information, contact Russell E Woods at SWoods4973@aol.com or at 233 Brailsford Rd Summerville S.C 29485.

DOVER--I am looking for any information about Henry Anderson Dover. He married America Tennessee Shrader estimated 1876-1909. They had children (1) Mance (2) Frank(my grandfather) (3) Erie (4) Alf (5)Archie (6) Nancy (7) Martha (8) Leonard. I am trying to go back farther than Henry Anderson and have no information other than his name. I do have family rumors connecting the entire family to Alabama as far as the birth of the children and the wife America.Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sharon Dover Romanek romanek@cybertrails.com

DOYLE, GRIFFIN--We are looking for the PARENTS of our gparents Fred Doyle and Stella Griffin. We know that Stella came from Tennesee, but we cant find any leads on Freds' dad. We believe he died of black lung bef1950. They were married and living in trafford or Warrior Ala about 1900 to 1973. They had 4 sons Edward, Clarence Fred Jr, and John Barton. any help will be greatly appreciated. Carol Doyle. nasize@grrtech.com For more information, contact Carol Doyle at nasize@grrtech.com or at 2660 Millcreek Prospect Or 97536.

DOYLE, FLIPPO--Joseph P DOYLE married Hannah M FLIPPO 14 Oct 1846 in Madison Co AL. Children on 1860 Madison Co AL census include: John M(artin), Pamelia E, and Joseph P. Seeking info re: ancestors/descendants. Want to exchange research findings. Contact: Penny Flippo Walton, 210 Reedy Branch Rd, Vina AL 35593 or pfwalton@hotmail.com For more information, contact Penny Flippo Walton at pfwalton@hotmail.com or at 210 Reedy Branch Rd Vina, AL 35593.

DRAKE, VICKERS, EILAND, FLORA--Have tried to reach the Drake inquiry person's E-mail to no avail. Any information on the surnames Drake, Vickers, Eiland or Flora would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. For more information, contact Mary Grant at mgrant@ifx.net or at 239 Woodward Drive Aiken, SC 29803.

DRAKE Family, including the following SURNAMES. Please see my home page at http:/home.att.net/~CandLD ANDERSON, ANTHONY, BAILEY, BARNETT, BARTLETT, BROWN, BRYANT, BUCE, BURGESS, BURNETT, CAMPBELL, CHAMBERS, COILE, COLLINS, COMPTON, CROWE, DANIEL, DAVENPORT, DAVIS, DEAN, DRAKE, ESCO, ESCOE, GARRETT, GLENN, GLORE, GOLDEN, GRAHAM, HARRIS, HARWELL, HAYES, HIGGINBOTHAM, HIGGINBOTTOM, JAMES, LAMBERT, LANDERS, McCANNON, MOORE, OSLEY, POWER, ROBINSON, SCREWS, TANKERSLEY, WEBB, WOLEN. E mail= CandLD@worldnet.att.net

DUBOSE--Seeking any info on Amos DUBOSE who lived in Dale County, Al on or before 1837 and later moved to Baldwin County, Al, before 1860. His wife was named Mary. I'd appreciate anyone checking marriage records for this couple. Thank you. For more information, contact C Sloan at SeaGee69@aol.com or at 7265 121 Terrace North, Largo, FL 33773.

DuBOSE--Jessie, b. circa 1795, SC, m. Leah (?) b. circa 1800, land sale document places them in Sumter District, SC 1820, shortly thereafter thought to be in Pike Co, AL near Troy. Two sons known, Jessie Knighten and Amasa. Any info on 1830 or 1840 census or land/tax rolls? Jessie (Sr.) apparently died after 1840. Leah, sons Jessie K. and Amasa in Texas Republic in mid-1840s (Harrison Co) and in 1858 the three received adjacent land grants (Hunt Co. about 25 SW of Greenville, Texas) For more information, contact Jack DuBOSE at jack.dubose@conwaycorp.net or at 17 Cedar Hill Road, Conway, AR 72032.

DUDLEY, REESE, WALKER--John "Jack" DUDLEY, (b. 5/1790; d. 3/1871) m. Julia Ann REESE in Autauga County, AL on 27 June 1820. 12 Children, including: (1) Mary Ellen DUDLEY, b. 1821; (2) William Jones DUDLEY, b. 1823; (3) John DUDLEY, Jr., b. 1824; (4) Thomas H. DUDLEY, b. 1826; (5) Edward Andrew DUDLEY, b. ca 1828; (6) James R. DUDLEY, b. 1830; (7) Richard Jones DUDLEY, b. 1832; (8) Milton Reese DUDLEY, b. 1834; (9)Sarah Hammond DUDLEY, b. 1837; (10)Joseph Reese DUDLEY, b. 1840; (11) Boling Hall DUDLEY, b. 1842; (12) Julia Ann DUDLEY, b. 1844. Boling Hall DUDLEY m. Julia S. WALKER in 1865 in Lowndes County, AL. They appear with the following children in the 1880 census of Lowndes: George DUDLEY, b. ca 1867, d. 1941; Thomas DUDLEY; Tolbert DUDLEY; and Flora DUDLEY. Boling Hall DUDLEY and family apparently removed from Lowndes co. sometime after 1880 census. Searching for information concerning where they went. A George David DUDLEY (my gg grandfather) appears in the 1900 census, at approximately the right age, in Talladega county Alabama with his wife, S. A. Virginia SHEALLY and children, Robert, Henry (my great grandfather), Katie and an infant. I am trying to confirm the connection between my gg grandfather George and Bolinf Hall DUDLEY and that line of descent. I would be glad to share information with anyone researching this family or allied lines. For more information, contact Ron Dudley at rtdudleyjr@aol.com

DUFFIE -- Charles Arthur DUFFIE, Married to Mammie Etta Laten in 1908 killed in coal mine in Jefferson Co. around 1929 possible brothers Carl DUFFIE and Geroge DUFFIE. For more information, contact Keith E Duffie at theduffies@hotmail.com or at 1313 Waterside Lane, Brighton MI. 48116.

DUKE- Hardeman DUKE located in Clarke County, Alabama in 1809. Sons of Hardeman Thomas, John, Charles, Michael, Henry, Welcome Parks, and William. Family located on James Creek in Clarke, County in 1811. Seeking information on the wife of this Hardeman as well as his ancestors.Any help will be appreciated. Kay Duke Boutwell aboutwell@yahoo.com

DUKE,KNIGHT,FOSHEE,MCGILL--I am trying to find the father of my father, k.w. Duke. My grandmother Fannie KNIGHT married Matt? DUKE. FOSHEE is also in her old Bible. My father's sister was married to MCGILL. They were born in Randolph County, Wadlley Ala. For more information, contact Addie Pearl (Duke) Malone at Addie-pearl@centuryinter.net or at 3516 Mertz, Caro, Mich. 48723.

DUNKIN MILLER JOHNSON RANDOLPH KEETON--I am looking for any DUNKIN relatives in the Walker county area. John W. DUNKIN and spouse Hetty W. Peacock came to Walker county from Walton county GA with one of their sons, my ancestor, William D. DUNKIN b. 22 Dec 1829. His spouse Mary Elizabeth RANDOLPH d/o John D. Randolph & Frances P. Brown. William Winston DUNKIN s/o John & Hetty b. 2 Mar 1856 Winston Co. AL, spouse Mary Elizabeth MILLER d/o Joseph Washington MILLER & Sarah Ann JOHNSON. Sarah Ann was the d/o of Paul JOHNSON and Celia KEETON. Will share all I have, if you can, please help. For more information, contact Shirley Larson at turtledean@cisnet.com or at 11125 Main St. Apt. 5 New Middletown OH 44442.

DUNNAWAY & POSEY--Searching for information on my grandparents: James Tom DUNNAWAY who married Minnie Ida/Ada POSEY. It's possible that she could also be listed as Ada Arminnie POSEY. They were born sometime in the late 1800's. They had 5 children: Vota Lee, Verleta, Vera Mae, Wilburn, & Virgil (my father, born 1915 & died 1998). Any information appreciated, will share. Thanks! For more information, contact Connie Dunnaway at CONNIE@GMHSC.COM or at 105 Jacobs Ave, Georgetown, SC, 29440.

DUPREE, WOOD, HAYNES, BAKER, OLIVER, WYATT, ASKINS, EASTERLING--I’m looking for information about my great great grandfather James Lewis DUPREE. I believe his father was Curtis DUPREE, his mother was Sarah WOOD DUPREE. Sarah was the daughter of Thomas WOOD and Annie SMITH WOOD. Annie was the daughter of Colby and Anna HENRY SMITH. I believe Curtis’ father was James DUPREE, who died in Washington Co., GA around 1836. James came to GA from Northampton Co., NC around 1816. James Lewis DUPREE was born in Washington or Clarke Co., Georgia between 1827 and 1829. He married Augusta A. HAYNES, daughter of Green B. HAYNES of Walton Co., Georgia on February 5, 1852. In 1859, James Lewis and Augusta DUPREE purchased land in the Chestnut Creek area of Autauga Co., Alabama (now in Chilton Co., Alabama). James Lewis and Augusta DUPREE had children named Martha DUPREE (who married George Washington ASKINS in Baker Co., Alabama on February 29, 1876); John T. Dupree (who married Dorindia WYATT in Baker Co., Alabama on November 18, 1875), James Lewis Dupree (who married Samantha EASTERLING in Baker Co., Alabama on March 23, 1876), William Henry Dupree – my great grandfather - (who married Charlotte BAKER in Chilton Co., Alabama on March 26, 1881, and then married Mattie Lou OLIVER in Chilton Co., Alabama on September 12, 1894), Mary Dupree, and Parlee Dupree. My great great grandfather joined Company C of the 18th Alabama Infantry Regiment, CSA on August 19, 1861. On October 23, 1861, while encamped at Auburn, Alabama, the following men from Company C were transferred to Captain Joseph Hodgsen, Company C of Colonel James H. Clanton’s 1st Alabama Cavalry Regiment by special order from Brig. Gen. C. P. Walker: John Asheart, Sgt., E. Askins, Pvt., J. L. Dupree, Pvt., H. H. Dupree, Pvt., Thomas W. Driver, Pvt., John M. Driver, Pvt., J. M. Eilands, Pvt., J. Popwell, Pvt., B. F. Scarborough, Pvt., R. H. Nelson, Pvt., D. E. Jones, Pvt. Augusta Dupree filed a widow’s claim on February 20, 1863. I’m trying to find: When, where, and how James Lewis Dupree died and where he was buried? Who was James Lewis Dupree’s father? When, where, and how Augusta Dupree died and where she was buried? Are there any descendents of Mary or Parlee Dupree still living? Please reply in writing to Robert Dupree, 1820 Vaughn Lane, Montgomery, AL 36106, or by phone at (334) 272-6943, or by e-mail at bdupree@mindspring.com.

DURAN and ARMSTRONG--Virginia Elizabeth (Bet) DURAN was born 11 Aug. 1832 in Ala. She married Elias ARMSTRONG 27 Oct 1847 in Coosa Co. Ala. Family stories say she is sister of John Ross DURAN and Talitha Cumi DURAN. Durans and Armstrongs moved to Rusk Co. Texas about 1852. Mother of John Ross is shown on 1880 census of Rusk Co. Texas as Ester SMITH. Who was Ester and was she Bet's mother? For more information, contact Charlene Wilson at geo.char@usa.net or at P.O. Box 707 Manvel, Tx 77578.

DURAN, Virginia Elizabeth b. 11 Aug 1832, Coosa Co. AL, married Elias ARMSTRONG 22 Oct 1846, I think in Coosa Co. AL. Elias ARMSTRONG, b. Abt. 1829, d. 1852/53 in Coosa Co. Al ?. I am willing to share information of what I have. I will appreciate any information that you may have. For more information, contact Marilyn Dunn-Jenkins at marilyn@tyler.net or at 14906 CR 2215 Tyler, TX 75707-6836.

DURANT, McGILLIVRAY, WALKER--Looking for parents of Benjamin DURANT b. cir. 1735 married to Sophia McGILLIVRAY, daughter Rachel DURANT born cir. 1765 married David WALKER, looking for David WALKER's parents also. For more information, contact Evelyn Vasconcelles at evelyn42@gte.net

DUTTON/TATE--Originally from Sand Mountain area - we think. Serena America or America Serena, Texas Alabama, Willie and George DUTTON. Serena America married Robert David Richard Tate and lived in Grundy/and or Warren County, Tennessee. Would appreciate any information. For more information, contact Shirley Knight at ShirleyKnight@msn.com or at 122 Westcourt Lane, San Antonio, TX 78257.

DYESS--Looking for descendancs of George G. DYESS 2/15/1808 in GA. died 5/4/1872 in Coffee Co. AL. He was son of Thomas DYESS, of Monroe Co. GA. George G. had 11 known children: Rennie (dob 1831), girl (dob 1832), William Thomas (dob 1833), Jonathan John (dob 1835), George W or C (dob 1838), Federick H. (dob 1843), Cicero Franklin (dob 1844), Elizabeth (dob 1847), Christopher Alexander (dob 1849) and Joseph Marlin (dob 1870). For more information, contact Chuck Dyess at dyess@rose.net or at P.O. Box 936, Thomasville, GA. 31799.

DYKES, WILKERSON--DYKES, Nathaniel b. abt 1790, place unknown. He married Temperance ____, date unknown, and he died sometime after 1860. He was listed in 1818 and 1820 in Pulaski Co. GA. In 1830 he recorded a deed in Pike Co. AL. In 1859 and 1860 he recorded deeds in Monroe Co. AL. He had at least three children born in South Carolina: Shadrick (b.1804), Hiram (b.18__), and Elizabeth "Betsy" (b. abt 1814). His other children were born between 1815 and 1830. "Betsy" married Asa WILKERSON in 1827 and they apparently lived in AL. Need help with Nathaniel and wife Temperance. For more information, contact James O. Mathis at ret_jom@shsu.edu