Bullock - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Indian Creek Phillips'

houstonbrett — 2013-05-06 21:40:24Z

Thanks, I will try contacting them

Re: Indian Creek Phillips'

DelbraBrown — 2013-05-06 20:23:04Z

Sorry, here is another person who might be of some help

Pat King - Ishom Phillips Mphaking@cs.com

Re: Indian Creek Phillips'

DelbraBrown — 2013-05-06 20:22:15Z

I was researching the Cope family may years ago and I have this as the contact person for Ishom Phillips
You might be related to them
I don't know if this email address is "accurate" or valid but you can try.. Hope this helps

Derek Phillips Ishom Phillips descendant djphil@ala.net
• Phillips of Bullock County
• Indian Creek Cemetery Information

Re: Indian Creek Phillips'

houstonbrett — 2013-05-06 19:52:54Z

Does anyone have an Elijah Lee Phillips (b. 09 Jun 1903 near Josie in Pike Co.) in the Phillips Research? He is my wife's Grandfather & I have not found anything on him prior to 1935 other than he was born in Pike Co. AL.

Need Help Researching in Bullock County?

wwlsarandoph — 2013-05-02 20:36:01Z

Anyone needing Research help with any Bullock County Family.
Please contact me direct at: layres@centurylink.net for assistants.

Thank You
Linda S. Ayres

Re: CADE, RABORN/RABURN

bhil_nobles — 2013-04-30 01:39:20Z

You may have to reach me via my e-mail:

bhill-nobles@atmc.net

Thanks

Re: CADE, RABORN/RABURN

bhil_nobles — 2013-04-30 01:31:43Z

Doing research on the Flowers/Cade family. Do you know who this Ignatius Cade's parents were? Is he the one that has records in the Civil War and was Killed? In them he says that he was born in Columbus County, NC. Is this the same Cade?

Re: PRUETT

the_coughlins — 2013-04-29 04:17:20Z

I have some information on David Philip Pruett. His name might be also spelled David Philips Pruett, or David Phillips Pruett. He is my great grandfather. My grandfather, Mealing Eugene Pruett (1910-1982) is Harwood Rosser Pruett's older brother.
My grandmother wrote down some of the ancestry. Apparently David Philips (?) Pruett was adopted by the Pruett family. Mealing Eugene Pruett (1847) was wealthy and childless. David Philips (?) came from a family of 10 children (Philips family) and they were unable to care for him. The Pruetts' adopted David and he took their name. I do not know how old he was at this time.
Unfortunately I don't know any more about it. I'm so far unable to find the Philips' ancestry.
I am also not able to find any information on Henrietta Adams. I have heard rumors in our family that she is related to John and John Quincy Adams, but I have not found anything yet. David met her on a ship to Africa on his first job as a doctor. Henrietta was the daughter of the captain of the boat. They lived in Kinston, Alabama and had 6 children. Henrietta died shortly after giving birth to twins. David remarried 6 weeks later (at Henrietta's request) to Edna Willis and had 6 more children.

Re: Cox family from midway or enon alabama

keepraying4ones — 2013-04-15 23:07:04Z

Greetings, Are your Cox Afro-Americans. If so please give me a call (518)788-0516. Would love to compare notes. God bless, Gurt

Ala. Genealogical Society Spring Seminar Apr 20 - fee correction

Chorton — 2013-03-30 15:07:49Z

The Alabama Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at Samford University in Birmingham in the Beeson Business Building.

The seminar title is Pathways to the Past: How to Locate Original Records, Onsite and Online.
Dorothy W. Potter will speak on "Sources and Research Methods for the Old South". Elizabeth C. Wells will speak on "Online Resources: College/University, Library of Congress and More". Yvonne Crumpler's topic is "Searching NARA's Web Site" and "Documenting/Citing Sources".

The seminar fee is $40 for non-members and $35 for members.
Lunch is "on your own" in the Samford Dining Hall. For additional information please go to http://www.algensoc.org/main/seminars.html or e-mail Yvonne Crumpler at ags-seminar@algensoc.org

Alabama Genealogical Society Seminar Sat. April 20, Birmingham

Chorton — 2013-03-27 19:03:12Z

The Alabama Genealogical Society Spring Seminar will be held on Saturday, April 20, 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. at Samford University in Birmingham in the Beeson Business Building.

The seminar title is Pathways to the Past: How to Locate Original Records, Onsite and Online.
Dorothy W. Potter will speak on "Sources and Research Methods for the Old South". Elizabeth C. Wells will speak on "Online Resources: College/University, Library of Congress and More". Yvonne Crumpler's topic is "Searching NARA's Web Site" and "Documenting/Citing Sources".

The seminar fee is $35 for non-members and $30 for members.
Lunch is "on your own" in the Samford Dining Hall. For additional information please go to http://www.algensoc.org/main/seminars.html or e-mail Yvonne Crumpler at ags-seminar@algensoc.org

Re: Afo-Americans From Bullock County Alabama

achatman02 — 2013-03-24 22:21:19Z

Hello Gurt,
Are you still researching names and meeting people? How has this been going for you? I have just started to research and try to find more of my relatives in the area and who have left. My grandfather is Elijah Davis born in Union Springs Al, and as I put together our next family reunion, I would like to meet more relatives. If you find more information please reach out to me @ leli3@yahoo.com
alicia

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

melis181 — 2013-03-22 03:23:37Z

Drop me an e-mail at melis@arn.net. We are kin. Does your line go through John Jeptha Griswold or one of the other children of Stephen Grizzle later Griswold? My line is Wylie Grizzle/Griswold of Abefoil.

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

melaniegibbs07 — 2013-03-21 01:50:00Z

Thank you for your input on where Oakgrove Church is located. Do you know if there are two Oakgrove Churches in Bullock County?

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

bdfarms35 — 2013-03-20 08:45:10Z

My family is Griswold, who own property and live on the Jackson-Griswold Road. It was only named so, for 911 addresses. The Jackson's and the Grisowld's live on the road. I still live in the community.

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

melis181 — 2013-03-20 04:09:38Z

I'm a Griswold. What is know about Jackson Griswold who the road I assume is named after. Funny how you help someone find something and it leads you to something you need.

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

bdfarms35 — 2013-03-20 00:07:48Z

Oakgrove Church still exists in the Shopton Community. It is located off of Highway 82, on the Jackson Griswold Road (dirt road), across the road from a store called Twin Lakes Grocery. Approximately 10 miles for the Hwy 231 & 82 Junction,

Re: ROBERT GREEN WRIGHT

cowanm — 2013-03-17 04:57:56Z

There's one child left off the list of children of J W D Jelks and Jane Goodrum Frazier ... his name was Robert C. Jelks.

Does anyone know what the C in Robert Jelks' name stands for? I know the middle name of three of the four Jelks children ... would love to know what Robert's middle name was.
Dr. James Thomas Jelks
Gov. William Dorsey Jelks
Martha Frazier Jelks

Robert C. Jelks was born June 11, 1851 in ________, AL
He died June 17, 1922 in Birmingham, AL
His death certificate was signed by his brother, [Gov.] William Dorsey Jelks. The death certificate indicates he was buried in Union Springs.

I find indication from Find-a-Grave that JWD Jelks, Robert Green Wright, Jane Goodrum Frazier are all buried at Old Union Church Cemetery in High Ridge, AL (south of Union Springs). It is likely that Robert C. Jelks was buried there as well??

Robert C. Jelks married Willie S Cowan, daughter of Dr. William L. Cowan and Anna Silva Pugh.
Willie was born about 1850 and died Dec 25, 1885 in Atlanta, GA. She was buried at Fairview Cemetery in Eufaula, AL on her father's plot. Hers is the only tombstone on the plot. (Sad ... her father was a prominent doctor in Union Springs and has no tombstone.)

SOURCES:
Foley, Helen S.; Marriages and Death Notices from Barbour and Henry Counties, Alabama, 1846-1890 , Southern Historical Press, Greenville, SC 29602; 1999, p. 43 “Married Thursday at the home of Maj. J. M. Buford in Eufaula, by Rev. J.D. A. Cook, of Americus, Mr. Robt. C. Jelks, of Atlanta, and Miss Willie Cowan of Union Springs.” (23 Jan 1883, Eufaula Times and News, W. J. Jelks, Proprietor).

Foley, Helen S.; Marriages and Death Notices from Alabama Newspapers and Family Records, 1819-1890 , Southern Historical Press, Greenville, SC 29601; ISBN 089308-208-2, 1981, p. 134.Thursday, December 31, 1885 … Eufaula Weekly Times and News“Mrs. Willie C. Jelks, age 28, died at her home in Atlanta on Dec. 25th. She was Miss Willie Cowan of Eufaula and married Mr. R. C. Jelks of Atlanta on Jan. 18, 1883. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. R. A. Fleming, Union Springs; Mrs. W. H. Denson, Gadsden; and Mrs. J. M. Buford, Atlanta; and her brother, Mr. J. G. Cowan of Abbeville, Ala. (31 Dec 1885, Eufaula Weekly Times and News)

Eufaula Library … Cemetery Records, Fairview Cemetery, Eufaula, Alabama … p. 50
Jelks, Willie Cowan
Died 25 Dec 1885; Atlanta, GA Husband: Robert G. Jelks (Her grave is under a cedar tree right beside the road, about 14 rows down when heading in from the arboretum towards the bluff. She is in a six-person plot and there are no other tombstones on the plot. Her father, according to the above obit, is buried beside her ... and, most likely, her mother and a couple of children who died either in infancy or as small children.)

Alabama Genealogic Records Committee, Barbour County, Alabama Cemetery Records, vol. 4: Fairview Cemetery, Eufaula, Barbour County, Alabama. 1968, p. 50.

The Atlanta Constitution, December 26, 1885, ProQuest Historical Newspapers, p. 7 Mrs. Jelks' Death. -- Mrs. R. C. Jelks died after a brief illness yesterday morning at her home on Peachtree street. The body was sent to Eufaula last night for interment. Mrs. Jelks was a popular lady and greatly liked in Atlanta. Her death will cause a feeling of deep regret throughout her circle of friends.

The Atlanta Constitution, December 27, 1885, ProQuest Historical Newspapers, p. 5.
DEATH OF MRS. JELKS
Her Death Occurs in Atlanta and Her Remains are Interred in Eufaula.
In the death of Mrs. Willie C. Jelks, a most estimable woman, was called away from a large circle of warm friends, who had become attached to her because of her lovely character and many virtues. The sad event occurred at No. 311 Peachtree street, December 25th, at 4:30 a.m. This most estimable lady was Miss Cowan of Eufaula, Ala. January 18th, 1883, she married Mr. R. G. [sic] Jelks, of Atlanta, at her home in Eufaula, and came to Atlanta to live, her husband being a member of the firm of England, Jelks & Tappin. Yesterday her remains were buried in the family burying ground at Eufaula. The deceased leaves three sisters and one brother to mourn her untimely death. He sisters are Mrs. R. A. Flemming, of Union Springs; Mrs. W. H. Denson, of Gadsden, and Mrs. J. M. Buford, of Atlanta, and her brother, Mr. J. G. Cowan, of Abbeville, Ala. The deceasued passed away at the age of 28. She was a niece of Linton [sic] Pough [sic], of Alabama, and for several years lived at Union Springs. During her residence in Atlanta, she made many warm friends who became attached to her on account of the loveliness of her character, and these, with her friends in Alabama, will read with much regret of the news of her death.

Jim Freeman found the following on microfilm at the AL Archives on our 2004 trip
The Union Springs Herald, January 6, 1886, p. 3, col. 2 Died
Another white soul has gone to join the radiant hand above. Mrs. Robert C. Jelks, formerly Miss Willie Cowan, of Union Springs, died at her home in Atlanta, Ga., on the morning of December 30th, inst. Her remains were carried to Eufaula, Ala. and interred by the side of her honored father, the late Dr. Wm. Cowan. There are many friends here who knew this gifted and lovable lady and mourn her untimely death. The tenderest sympathy is felt for her stricken husband.

Eufaula Weekly Times and News, Eufaula, AL, Thursday, December 31, 1885, p. __, col. __. Mrs. Willie C. Jelks, age 28, died at her home in Atlanta, Ga., on Dec. 25th. She was Miss Willie Cowan, of Eufaula, and married Mr. R. C. Jelks, of Atlanta on Jan. 18, 1883. She leaves three sisters, Mrs. R. A. Fleming, Union Springs; Mrs. W. H. Denson, of Gadsden; and Mrs. J. M. Buford, of Atlanta, and her brother, Mr. J. G. Cowan, of Abbeville, Ala.

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

melis181 — 2013-03-15 03:08:54Z

Glad to have helped. Google Alabama Maps 1850. There is a university site that has many of the old maps of the area. You can find them for counties and state. Some of them have the old names.

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

melaniegibbs07 — 2013-03-14 20:19:13Z

I appreciate your explanation of the location as a fellow researcher and I couldn't figure out where this area was located and its location history. The change in hwy numbers added to the confusion. Thanks....one lost researcher.

Re: The Johnson Family

willj1111 — 2013-03-14 15:30:53Z

I found Garford with Fay, Mary and his wife Will Lenner Seals in Dayton, Ohio with his inlaws William and Mary West. Not sure if this is the right family without more info but it could be a start for you.

The Johnson Family

MSLINDA03 — 2013-03-14 14:15:22Z

I'm looking for my grandfather's family he was born in Bullock county Alabama about 1903 his name is Garford Seals he has children Fay,Mary Jane,Micheal and Amy K

Re: Oak Grove Church Cemetery close to Shopton/Hector Bullock Co

melis181 — 2013-03-14 05:05:08Z

There is a Greenwood Church north of Hector on CR 7 just before it intersects with HWY 110 below the Fitzpatrick community. Contact the Alabama Department of Transportation and ask for a county map of Bullock it will help you tremendously. This area was originally a part of Pike Co.

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

melis181 — 2013-03-14 05:00:34Z

Correction. There are two Oak Grove Cemeteries. One is on Hwy 51 below Midway. The other is west of Shopville on 82.

Re: Shopton & Oakgrove Church

melis181 — 2013-03-14 04:56:49Z

I compared maps from 1850, 1863,66, & 70. It appears that this area started out in Pike Co. until Bullock was created. It is so very close to the Montgomery line that I would suggest researching Pike first and then if you don't find what you are looking for go to Montgomery. Hope this helps. Oak Grove cemetery is now located on HWY 82. It is marked on the Bullock Co. Rd. map. T13, R21 S. 5. The library at Union Springs may have a census of the cemetery. If not contact Troy Library Genealogy Dept.
Melis.

Re: Formation of Bullock Co, AL

melis181 — 2013-03-12 03:13:22Z

Pike Co. I think. Don't think it was Macon. Contact the Troy, Ala. Library Genealogy Dept. They should be able to tell you.

Oak Grove Church Cemetery close to Shopton/Hector Bullock Co

melaniegibbs07 — 2013-03-12 01:42:09Z

Could someone refer me to a source to find the Oak Grove Church history and possible census of the cemetery? This would have been a very old church that is located on county road 14 just off of the eastern side of Hwy 51.
Also, the location of a community named Greenwood which was about 5 miles from this area.
Was this area located in Pike, Macon, or Montgomery counties prior to the establishment of Bullock?
An Abner Hill owned land in this area which is adjacent Oak Grove Cemetery.

Oak Grove Church Cemetery close to Shopton/Hector Bullock Co

melaniegibbs07 — 2013-03-12 01:41:14Z

Re: They lived in the Honey Cut, Hardaway and Greenwood communities- Smith, Daniels, Germany, Buchanan, Buckhanon

annehuffman1 — 2013-03-11 23:27:08Z

near the Macon County line north of Union Springs Alabama. I think this community was later called DOWNS, Al

Re: They lived in the Honey Cut, Hardaway and Greenwood communities- Smith, Daniels, Germany, Buchanan, Buckhanon

melaniegibbs07 — 2013-03-11 23:20:03Z

Could you tell me the location of the Greenwood community? I have an Abner Hill whose land in 1870 was described as near Greenwood. Trying to place that location?

Formation of Bullock Co, AL

melaniegibbs07 — 2013-03-11 23:12:53Z

When Bullock County, AL was formed did the area around Shopton and Hector come from Macon, Montgomery or Pike?

Re: CADE, RABORN/RABURN

EvelynLeslie25 — 2013-03-06 14:05:32Z

My posts were regarding Henrietta Myra "Hettie" Raborn b. 1862 d 1942 who married Malcolm Petterson Cade. Their son Malcolm b 1891 d 1943 m. Beulah McClendon. Hettie Raborn Cade was a sibling of my husband's grandmother, Mary Lula Raborn Leslie. Several years ago I did quite a bit of research on our Raborn family and we made quite a few trips to Union Springs. As a matter of fact, we had a Leslie family gathering there last year and visited Oak Hill Cemetery. Mary Lula and her husband, John Daniel Leslie, and 3 of their children are buried there, also. We have also visited the Sardis Cemetery where some of the Cades are buried. I did not do a lot of indepth research on Malcolm P. Cade's family at the time, but I do have a good bit that was relevant to Mary Lula Raborn Leslie. I'd be happy to share our information if you'd like to email me at esleslie at bellsouth.net - Evelyn S. Leslie

Re: CADE, RABORN/RABURN

chericarlton49 — 2013-03-06 03:59:06Z

Do you mean Malcolm Cook (my Dad) who became an anesthesiologist in Bham Al he was not a dentist
My mother was flora susan cade daughter of Ignatius Cade and veila Cade that lived in Sardis, al outside of union springs, al My Dad, Malcolm Cook, lived in Union Springs, al my dad recently passed away and was buried in the oak hill cemetary in union springs al.

Cox family from midway or enon alabama

IeashaAmerraCulver — 2013-02-26 03:27:27Z

I am looking for relatives from enon or midway alabama.. Last name cox. My ggg grandma was born in enon or midway alabama her name Genella Cox.. Her mom name was emma cox and father name was william or willie cox they had 8 children names was john cox, willie mae cox, emma cox, taylor cox, susie mae cox and ect.., 1910 census in enon alabama shows them living there.. Help I want to meet.my family!!!

Re: PRUETT

jpwalls95 — 2013-02-25 11:16:13Z

You realize my Grandfather died when I was 4 years old.
I have just discovered exactly what I stated, sorry I do not know anything
else.

Re: PRUETT

GHoneyDip — 2013-02-25 05:24:19Z

I need help also on Mr. Pruett. I do have info on a Katie Pipkin but she is African American.
Not sure of Pruett's first name but in Midway, Alabama, Bullock County, my Granddaddy Ike Ivery was in a book with Mr. Pruett. It was a 1908 Assessement Record. It recorded everything my Granddaddy owned and his worth. He is African American. He's in the book that is big and long, I had to walk with it. Says, he was living on Pruett Place. I was wondering did your Granddaddy keep records and would you be able to find out how long my Granddaddy stayed on the property? Was he working for him or just renting? A lot of unanswered questions. Also one of his wive's got married on my Mr. Finney's plantation in Midway. Can't seem to find Mr. Finney either, even tho' he is listed on the Marriage License for 1875. Can you help me with the Pruitt Records and why was he so prominent? Why was Poppa staying with him?

Re: PRUETT

jpwalls95 — 2013-02-24 19:33:21Z

My Grandfather is David Philip Pruett. I know they were from Midway, Al.
I know that my Great Grandfather was a farmer and surveyor. His headstone reads MEALING EUGENE PRUETT Jan. 28, 1847 - Mar. 4, 1924
Co. P 6 - Ala. Cal CSA David Philip Pruett was a Doctor. He attended
Medical School in Mobile, Al. where he met and married Henrietta Adams.
She died when my Father was 3. His name is Harwood Rosser Pruett.
Today I googled Mealing Eugene Pruett and discovered my Greatgrandmothers name. Caroline Pipkin. Now I'm interested in knowing about her.

Re: Union Springs

keepraying4ones — 2012-12-26 20:20:40Z

Hi, Be sure to leave a message if I do not answer the phone when you call. God Bless,
Gurt

Re: Union Springs

LaDina45 — 2012-11-25 20:26:01Z

Hi Gurt ,
My apologies for the late reply but I will give you a call soon.

Re: All Pike/Bullock County Probate Slave records

mmbethune — 2012-11-15 03:37:18Z

Thanks for starting the group! Also, thanks for pointing me towards the probate records-- tons of information in there if I can read them!

Re: All Pike/Bullock County Probate Slave records

DelbraBrown — 2012-11-13 12:59:11Z

No comma just try Ancestors from Bullock County
and the name should pop up

Re: All Pike/Bullock County Probate Slave records

WGB97 — 2012-11-12 17:26:28Z

I would like to join the group "Ancestors from Bullock County, Alabama" but am unable to find it on FaceBook.

Sparkgapper

Re: All Pike/Bullock County Probate Slave records

DelbraBrown — 2012-11-12 14:01:32Z

It's been a while since I've visited this post but I wanted to let each of you know that I've created a group on facebook called Ancestors from Bullock County, Alabama. The goal is now to link people who are focusing their research for this county. If you have a facebook account, please consider to join as we post helpful information there for one another... Also, if you were not aware, the probate records are now available online at familysearch.org

African American Lewis's Midway,Al to Bonaire, GA

GHoneyDip — 2012-11-11 02:45:44Z

are there any African American Lewis's still living in Bullock county, Maybe around Midway? That I can be in touch with? Is there a phone directory. TRying to conect with some cousins.

Re: Bullock County Alabama has a group presence on Facebook

NHendricks119 — 2012-11-05 17:28:33Z

I would be very interested in joining

Re: African American families in Bullock

annehuffman1 — 2012-10-22 22:13:55Z

I have some SHELL that married into my husband's family (HUFFMAN). Wilburt is one name that stands out.

What are you looking for exactly?

Where have you been searching?

Re: African American families in Bullock

yvonnesmith66 — 2012-10-22 21:41:09Z

Debra,

Do you any info on the Shells(Wilbur,Setta,Lang,Cora,Hixie,and Jimmie(female), of Bullock County? Thanks!
Yvonne Shell Smith

Re: African American families in Bullock

yvonnesmith66 — 2012-10-22 21:40:06Z

Debra,

Do you any info on the Shells(Wilbur,Setta,Lang,Cora,Hixie,and Jimmie(female), of Bullock County? Thanks!
Yvonne Shell Smith

Re: Bird, Byrd slaves

DelbraBrown — 2012-10-03 17:47:39Z

Hi, I know we've connected in the past, but I just discovered how Morgan Bird and his family are related to my line of Copes. I would love to touch base with you to determine what you've discovered over the years on this family. Thanks

Bullock County Alabama has a group presence on Facebook

DelbraBrown — 2012-09-13 13:07:45Z

I created a group on Facebook called Ancestors from Bullock County Alabama.. Please, Please request to join it if you are interested in Genealogy and contributing with others photos and information that can help others with their research.. I have been holding on to pictures for over 10+ years and now I will be uploading those photos.. I have many pictures of gravesites, church yard locations, Wills and other documentation that I know is not mine but may be useful to someone else.. Feel free to join and post your information