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Hewitt Taft Burton 1921-2013 Anniston, AL to Ohio

Contribution — 2013-05-08 14:57:12Z

STRUTHERS – Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pilgrim Baptist Church, 67 McClure St. in Struthers, Ohio for Deacon Hewitt T. Burton who departed this life May 1, 2013.

Mr. Burton was born Sept. 18, 1921, in Anniston, Alabama, a son of William and Pearl Young Burton.

He was an Army veteran and had been employed by Youngstown Sheet & Tube, retiring in the 1980s.
He was a faithful member of the Pilgrim Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon and was a former Trustee, Superintendent of the Sunday School and Financial Secretary.
He was an avid sports fan and was a former baseball player with the Negro Leagues and he also loved doing carpentry.

He leaves to cherish his memory, three daughters, Bonita Herzfeld of Detroit, Althea Burton of Bronx, N.Y. and Elaine Burton of Oakland, California; a grandson, Jerral Jackson of Columbus, Ohio; a great-grandson, Nassari Jackson of Steubenville, OH; three relatives whom he considered as sons, David (Helena) Rowe of Struthers, Ohio, Lawrence Burton Jr. of Houston, and Frederick (Jackie) Smith of Youngstown, Ohio; two sisters-in-law, Ozelle and Evelyn Burton of Youngstown; and a host of nieces nephews other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, the former Necie Watkins; his parents; two sisters, Irene Burton and Pearl Cobbin; two brothers, Rev. Ralph Burton and Lawrence Burton Sr.; and two cousins, Harvey Burton and Cathalee Anderson.

Friends may call one hour prior to the services from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church.

http://www.vindy.com/news/tributes/2013/may/08/hewitt-taft-b...

Arrangements entrusted to the L.E. Black, Phillips and Holden Funeral Home.

Mahoning

Re: TANCRETER

BridgetteMagouirk02 — 2013-05-02 18:57:36Z

N. Tancreter was my great grandfather and my grandmother's name is Mary Virginia Tancreter Fain. She is the sister of all of the ladies mentioned in the previous email. Also, I read where you Aunt Lene didn't mention our Betty Tancreter Lovejoy who was also a sister.
I've been wanting to find family in Italy because there is where N. Tancreter was from.

Re: McGinnis family

hjm80 — 2013-04-21 14:46:04Z

Hi, my name is billy McGinnis son of James Franklin McGinnis. His dad was Luther McGinnis. Luther's dad was Martin Luther mcGinnis, whose dad was Wiley McGinnis.

Re: Anniston, AL, cafe near Southern RR station

sragland0819 — 2013-04-12 03:53:28Z

Yes, the café near Southern Railroad station was definitely called the "Pie House". I remember as a child my father would take me there to buy a snow cone and he would have a coke in the little glass bottles...around early to late sixties. We lived on Zion Hill at the time not too far from the railroad station. My older brothers would play near the "snow creek" around this little café.

Need Research Help in Calhoun County?

wwlsarandoph — 2013-04-10 16:51:29Z

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

Thank You
Linda S. Ayres

Anniston, AL Terrible Boiler Explosion, Jan 1903

williamfcraigjr — 2013-04-05 15:31:57Z

A BAD BOILER EXPLOSION.

SIX KILLED AND TWENTY INJURED -- SOME OF THEM FATALLY.

HUMAN BEINGS BLOWN THROUGH THE AIR SIXTY FEET -- CAUSE OF THE EXPLOSION NOT KNOWN.

Anniston, Ala., January 28. -- The large boiler in the foundry of the Southern Car and Foundry company blew up this morning, killing six persons and injuring probably twenty, some of whom may die.
The dead:
THOMAS BIRCH, pipe fitter.
IKE HARDY, car maker.
J. A. FORTE, boilermaker (whites).
JOHN MITCHELL.
CHARLES STRONG, (colored).
One unknown coal heaver.
The injured (Whites):
W. H. LEWIS, boilermaker helper; will die.
CLYDE PRICE; will die.
ROBERT HAYNIE, car maker.
BEUCHER BRAZLER, car maker.
SAM PEAK, car maker.
JESSE KILGORE.
JOHN SHEPPARD.
E. CLANCEY.
HARRY KILGORE, car maker.
J. S. MANLEY.
JOE FONFRASSEN.
HOWARD COLLINS.
The injured (Colored):
ANTHONY McKINNEY; will die.
C. F. HALL; will die.
GEORGE GREEN.
WILLIAM SMALL.
WILL JACKSON.
WILLIAM WRIGLER.
LEWIS BROOKS.
HENRY HEDGINS.
TOM BIRCH was on top of the engine, adjusting the piping, when the accident occurred, and was blown through the air for sixty feet. MR. J. A. FORTE, the boiler-maker, was blown to the top of a neighboring shed and instantly killed. MR. IKE HARDY was hit by a flying piece of the boiler while seventy feet away and instantly killed.
The dead were immediately carried to the undertaking rooms and the wounded were taken to different parts of the big plant, where they were cared for by physicians.
Parts of the boiler weighing a ton or more were blown over buildings standing a thousand feet from the place of the explosion. It will probably never be known what caused the explosion.

Houston Daily Post Texas 1903-01-29

Old Poe School House Calhoun County AL

poenelson1 — 2013-04-02 14:34:48Z

Anyone have picture of Old old Poe School house that was located close to Ohatchee Calhoun County AL

Re: Higgins

higgikaren7 — 2013-03-31 00:26:36Z

yes I could still use help if you have any info on his family that would clear some things up for me..I would appreciate it.. My email is higgikaren@hotmail.com
Thanks.
Karen

Re: Higgins

Jengen2 — 2013-03-30 20:22:12Z

I have some information on him and his descendants, but not all of them. Which of his children is your line? I descend from Lucinda, who married Joshua Knight. You can best reach me at JenGen@aol.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Jeanine Knight

Ala. Genealogical Society Spring Seminar Apr 20 - fee correction

Chorton — 2013-03-30 15:09:05Z

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

Re: Higgins

dallastxgrammy — 2013-03-29 23:56:45Z

Just now saw your message - seven years later! I am descended from Silas Higgins (b. 1798/00 in SC), who eventually relocated to Gwinnett County GA. Do you still need information?

Alabama Genealogical Society Seminar Sat. April 20, Birmingham

Chorton — 2013-03-27 19:04:20Z

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: Visiting

SusanMitchell2 — 2013-03-13 19:06:28Z

Thank you! The public library is at the top of my list.

Re: Visiting

fcspatti — 2013-03-13 01:48:05Z

http://publibann.weebly.com/alabama-room.html

A must see for local research! Tom Mullins and staff are a great help. Large collection of excellent resources. The local society is the AlaBenton Genealogical Society.

Visiting

SusanMitchell2 — 2013-03-12 12:48:56Z

Will be in the Anniston area in May...does anyone have any suggestions on where to go for genealogy research?

Re: booze or booz

kp3young — 2013-03-09 01:17:29Z

It would have been around 1840 to 1850. He would have been born in Virginia and maybe lived in Courtland, Al.

Re: booze or booz, Boozer

pfabionar — 2013-03-08 15:30:25Z

I have this family in my tree on ancestry.com if you would
like to see this whole line please email me at
pfabionar@yahoo.com
paula
( I will send you an invite to let you view)

John born 1791
Daniel 1796

Re: booze or booz

Joyce1812va1 — 2013-02-28 14:33:52Z

dates would be helpful

booze or booz

kp3young — 2013-02-27 23:25:41Z

I am looking for information on Thomas Booze. He was a farmer and I believe a brother named Daniel. I thank you in advanced.

Re: Starkey

Missypaige — 2013-02-25 03:55:14Z

Oh my goodness this was so very helpful! Thank you for posting!!

Re: David Allen Carey/Cary

rcarey1 — 2013-02-19 20:20:44Z

You realize I uploaded most of that, right? :)

I have all that information, but I'm not yet convinced that Mary Laurendine is D.A.'s mother. She may well be but I'm still digging.

Also, I don't really think that Nancy Matilda Carey is the person as Mary Laurendine Carey. If she were, then I would think that she would have custody of her children after William's death. Instead they are all assigned to guardians.

If you have something else that backs this up, please let me know.

For now, I'm still searching for information regarding David Allen Carey's death.

Thanks,

Rick--

Re: David Allen Carey/Cary

williamfcraigjr — 2013-02-19 19:59:58Z

Probate Record, William Cary 5 Nov 1841 - 21 Nov 1859 , Calhoun County, Alabama, USA

CARY, William

November 5, 1841. Robert Thompson - Bond - Administrator of the estate of William Cary, deceased, with Elijah Teague and Joshua Teague. $1,000.00

November 20, 1841. Appraisal by Frederick Ross, John Pilkington, Sr. and Reubin Burch, Sr.

December 17, 1841. Bill of Nancy M. Carey [also called Matilda Cary] to estate of Wm. Cary, deceased, for waiting on family in sickness from July 17, 1840 to this date December 17, 1841. $102.00.

December 22, 1841. Sale bill of the property of Wm. Cary, Deceased. Buyers were:

Jno. Rhodes Stacy Cary Dr. Henry-

F. Ross Silas Putnam Reubin Burch

Matilda Cary O. Williams Thos. Burch

R. Harris M. Cary David Pelkin

Tho. Cary W.W. ______

Note on back states that Nancy M. Cary bought at the sale of Wm. Cary, deceased, the amount of $38.75 as a part of her demands against said estate.

December 28, 1846. Receipt of Reuben Burch to Robert Thompson Administrator for Wm. Cary, deceased, for $75.55 for amount due wife, Nancy M. Burch.

April 23, 1854. Settlement of Robert Thompson. Heirs:

1. Mary Elizabeth Britt, formerly Mary Elizabeth Cary, now wife of Obediah Britt - over 21

2. John Cary - over 21

3. Allen Cary - minor

4. Calvin Cary - minor All reside in Benton Co., Ala.

October 21, 1854. Receipt of Obediah Britt for $45.00 in part payment of Mary Elizabeth Britt, his wife (formerly Mary Elizabeth Cary and one of the heirs of William Cary) to Robert Thompson, Administrator.

March 28, 1856. John J. Carey appointed Guardian of Wm. C. Carey and D.A. Carey, minor heirs under 21, with J.G.J. Whiteside and Samuel Morgan.

July 4, 1857. John J Cary Guardian of Calvin and Allen Cary, minors of Wm. Cary, deceased.

October 28, 1858. D.A. Cary, a minor of Calhoun Co., Ala., chooses J.G.J. Whiteside as his Guardian in place of his former Guardian.

Ocrover 28, 1858. Receipt of W.C. Carey to Samuel Morgan and J.G.J. Whiteside the securities of brother John J. Cary, present Guardian $120.19 on final settlement. Now of full age.

November 19, 1859. Settlement of J.G.J. Whteside and Samuel Morgan as sureties on guardian bonds of John J. Cary who is now in Texas and failed to make final settlement with Allen Cary his ward $118.81.

November 21, 1859. Receipt of D.A. Carey for $118.81 mentioned above.

Re: David Allen Carey/Cary

williamfcraigjr — 2013-02-19 19:55:38Z

Father-William Carey
Mother-Marie Matilda "Nancy" Laurendine

Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: William H Carey
Spouse: Mary Laurendine
Marriage Date: 24 Apr 1828
County: Mobile
State: Alabama
Source information: Hunting For Bears

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: William Cary
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): Benton, Alabama

After William H. Carey Dies......

Alabama, Marriage Collection, 1800-1969
Name: Nancy M. Cairy
Spouse: Rheubin Burch
Marriage Date: 22 Dec 1842
County: Calhoun
State: Alabama
Source information: Hunting For Bears

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: N M Burch (Nancy Mary Matilda Carey-Burch)
Age: 30
Birth Year: abt 1820
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1850: District 28, Benton, Alabama
Gender: Female
Family Number: 18
Household Members: Name Age
Reuben Burch 30
N M Burch 30 ******Nancy Mary Matilda Carey-Burch
S M Burch 7
June Burch 6
M A Burch 4
G A Burch 3
R M Burch 0
j A Cary 24 ****************John A. Carey
M E Cary 17 ****************Mary Elizabeth Carey

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As it appeared in “The Jacksonville Republican” which was the local
newspaper.

July 30, 1881
Mr. D.A. Carey informs us that he sawed the first log on a number one new saw mill, just established at his mill, formerly called the Sisson Mill, and can hereafter supply that prosperous community with all the lumber they may want at reasonable prices. This enterprise of Mr. Carey will prove of great benefit to the community in which the mill is situated and he deserves praise for it.

February 7, 1884
Mr. Thomas Love marries Julia C. Carey at D.A. Carey home.
{This may be a cousin or niece from North Carolina}

November 14, 1885
JENKINS Community News
We learn that Mr. D.A. Cary is selling out, preparatory to going to Texas.

Texas Census, 1820-90
Name: David Carey
State: TX
County: Navarro County
Township: Pct No 4 Ed. 157
Year: 1890
Page: 001
Database: TX 1890 Veterans Schedule

Re: Grover & Lilla White

wilkersalis — 2013-02-06 16:55:43Z

Hi Lynn, Would you please contact me about Grover White, I have some questions and information about him. Look forward to hear from you.

Joy

Ancestor Swap Meet

howard8268 — 2013-02-06 11:42:10Z

The Northeast Alabama Genealogical Society will host it's annual Ancestor Swap Meet, Saturday, April 20, 2013, 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Senior Activity center in Gadsden, Alabama. J. Mark Lowe will be our speaker as we remember the 200th anniversary of the Forgotten War, The Second War for American Independence, Mr. Madison's War, The War of 1812. Join us for information, fun, vendors and door prizes. A hot lunch is included in the registration fee. There will be a workshop on Friday night. Several other events will be taking place prior to the Swap Meet. Vendors are welcome. For more information, contact us at ancestorswapmeet@bellsouth.net or Leon Young at 256-
547-8477.

David Allen Carey/Cary

rcarey1 — 2013-02-05 21:22:59Z

I'm looking for information on the death/burial of David Allen Carey, Born 1839 in Alabama and Died around 1885.

He owned a saw mill in Rabbitown around 1880 and by 1885, his widow is selling out to move to Texas.

Any leads would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Rick--

Re: Smith-Snider

Joycesamples62 — 2013-01-30 22:49:49Z

Thank you for this info.....do you happen to know the names of the parents of Matthew M. Smith?

I have Nancy Snider's as Jacob Snider 1787Al.-1860 Al and Sarah Sally Napier

Re: Smith-Snider

williamfcraigjr — 2013-01-30 19:39:43Z

One Other Son Harry Harvey Smith In the 1850 and 1870 census dont know were he was in 1860.

1900 United States Federal CensusCensus
Name: Harry H Smith
Age: 52
Birth Date: Feb 1848
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Anniston Ward 2, Calhoun, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Household Members: Name Age
Harry H Smith 52
Jessie Smith 17
Bessie M Smith 15

1910 United States Federal Census
Name: Harvey H Smith
Age in 1910: 58
Birth Year: abt 1852
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1910: Anniston Ward 2, Calhoun, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E Smith
Father's Birthplace: United States
Mother's Birthplace: United States
Household Members: Name Age
Harvey H Smith 58
Mary E Smith 38
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Smiley Richard Smith Married Elizabeth Barber

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=54...

Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
Name: S R Smith
Birth Date: abt 1853
Birth Place: Alabama
Death Date: 30 Dec 1927
Death Place: Fayette, Fayette, Alabama
Burial Date: 31 Dec 1927
Cemetery Name: Bethlehem Cemetery
Death Age: 74
Occupation: Public Works
Race: White
Marital Status: Married
Gender: Male
Father Name: Mack Smith ***************
Father Birth Place:Cleburne County (Calhoun)
Spouse Name: Elizabeth Barber *********************
FHL Film Number: 1908449

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Smiley R Smith
Age: 45
Birth Date: Jan 1855
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1900: Cranford, Marshall, Alabama
[Marshall]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Elizebeth Smith
Marriage Year: 1885
Years Married: 15
Father's Birthplace: Alabama
Mother's Birthplace: Alabama
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members: Name Age
Smiley R Smith 45
Elizebeth Smith 30
Harvey Smith 9
William H Smith 7
Bessie M Smith 3
Hinds D Smith 2
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1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Jacob Smith
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1847
Birthplace: Alabama
Home in 1880: White Plains, Calhoun, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Married
Spouse's Name: Mary E. Smith
Occupation: Works On Farm
Household Members: Name Age
Jacob Smith 33
Mary E. Smith 35
Missouri Smith 13
Soloman Smith 4
William N. Smith 2
Mary E. Hicks 16
William Hicks 14

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1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Matthew M Smith
Age: 33
Birth Year: abt 1817
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: Beat 6, Randolph, Alabama
Gender: Male
Family Number: 645
Household Members: Name Age
Matthew M Smith 33
Nancy Smith 30
Francis M Smith 10
Thomas J Smith 8
Susan P Smith 6
Nancy Smith 5
Jacob J Smith 4
Harry H Smith 2
William Smith 1

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Matthew Smith
Age in 1860: 47
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1860: Northern Division, Randolph, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Rockdale
Household Members: Name Age
Matthew Smith 47
Nancy Smith 41
Thomas J Smith 17
Susan P Smith 15
Nancy Smith 14
Jacob Smith 12
Wm Smith 9
Sara A Smith 7
Jane Smith 8
James Smith 6
Smiley Smith 4
Albert Smith 2

1870 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathew Smith
Age in 1870: 54
Birth Year: abt 1816
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1870: Township 17 Range 12, Cleburne, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Wehoga
Household Members: Name Age
Mathew Smith 54
Harvey Smith 21
Susan P Smith 23
Wm Smith 20
Adaline Smith 17
Jane Smith 15
James Smith 13
Smila Smith 11
Mary Smith 4

1880 United States Federal Census
Name: Mathew Smith
Age: 63
Birth Year: abt 1817
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Divorced ****************************
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members: Name Age
Mathew Smith 63
Mary Smith 14

1900 United States Federal Census
Name: Matthew M Smith
Age: 77
Birth Date: Oct 1822
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1900: Lost Creek, Cleburne, Alabama
Race: Mulatto
[White]
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Father in Law
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Household Members: Name Age
Samuel Otwell 32
Mary E Otwell 33
Jesse M Otwell 12
Nancy M Otwell 11
James W S Otwell 9
Susan J Otwell 7
John H Otwell 6
William F Otwell 4
Smilie B T Otwell 1
Matthew M Smith 77

Re: Old Piedmont Cemetery in Piedmont AL

slewis416 — 2013-01-27 03:46:43Z

Looking for graves of John Garrett- B:1835 and Jane White Garrett, B:1845. They are relatives of the Piedmont Garrett families. I don't have death dates. Any help is appreciated.

Smith-Snider

Joycesamples62 — 2013-01-26 22:39:30Z

looking for info on Matthew M. Smith b. 1813 tn. d/. 1900 married Nancy Snider 10 May 1840 Calhoun Co. AL. Nancy was born 1819 Tn. d. 1860 Al. her parents ere Jacob Snider and Sarah Sally Napier.
Matthew & Nancy's children:
1.Francis M 1840
2.Thomas J. 1842
3.Susan Palina 1844
4. Nancy 1845
5,Jacob P. 1847
6.Jane Sylvana1853....married Silas Stewart
7.Vina Adeline 1853..married Thomas Jefferson Samples (our gg-grands)
8.James 1854
9.Smiley Richard
10.James 1857
11.Albert 1858
12.Mary 1869..married Samuel Hubert Otwell

Re: Information on Roberts

gothtink4151 — 2013-01-19 20:01:26Z

They are both in Piedmont Memorial Gardens and lived in Piedmont by the actual address. It was way out on the outskirts of town.

Re: Information on Roberts

williamfcraigjr — 2013-01-19 19:56:15Z

were they from calhoun county,alabama?were did they live and were are they buried?

Information on Roberts

gothtink4151 — 2013-01-19 07:47:00Z

I am looking for information on James Earl Roberts and Frances Lucy (I believe) Roberts
They passed on in 1991 and 1986, I can find their grave in find a grave, but I can not track down anything else.
I am looking for their parents
I know they had a few children. Charlie, Michael, Vera, and Sybil

Re: New Hope Cemetery, Ft. McLellan

fcspatti — 2013-01-08 03:22:25Z

I have photos of many of the graves there including the Reaves as I am a Reaves descendant of Edmund Reaves through his son William. Contact me privately: fcspatti(@)gmail.com

Thomas & James Francis married Ella & Virginia Morris 1880

beket1 — 2013-01-07 17:48:44Z

In 1880, two Francis brothers married two Morris sisters in a double ceremony at the home of the brides' parents, Isaac Gibson Morris and Julia Baugh, in Morrisville, Calhoun county, Alabama. Both couples lived to see their 50th Anniversaries. (I am descended from the Morris sisters' sister, Adeline "Addie" Morris Downing.)

The parents of the Francis brothers were Miller W Francis and Julia Patterson Clark. The family was of Jacksonville.

Thomas Woodson Francis (c.1858-1942) married Ella Morris (her middle name may have been Malinda) (1861-1943). They had 14 children: Thomas Morris, Julia C, Mary P, Eunice, John M, Virginia, Lucy, Evia, James C, Joseph, Charles, Helen, Hugh, & Allan. The family lived in the Polkville Morrisville area of Calhoun county but (as this part of the county became Pelham range) they moved, first to Hernando Co, FL and later to Emporia, Lyon Co, Kansas.

Thomas Woodson Francis & Ella Morris died in Kansas. At least three of their [adult] children ended up in Kansas and are buried there-- Virginia (d 1934), James C (d 1986), & John M (d. 1976).

I know other children remained in Calhoun County, most notably Mary P Francis who married a distant relative also named Thomas Woodson Francis. They had nine children, and a photo of this family from c1940 is in the Anniston Library digital photo archive. (I do NOT need info on this family).

The other couple: James Clark Francis (1855-1941) married Virginia Araminta Morris (c1863-1950)-- my mother remembers "Aunt Verg." Their children were: Miller William, James Clark Jr, John Montgomery, & Clarence Edward.

As you can see, I have quite a lot of information on this family, and even more that I didn't list here.

However, I am looking for photos of Aunt Ella and Aunt Verg (and their husbands) and relatives from "their side of the family" (Morris grandparents, Morris cousins, Downing cousins, as well as photos of their children. I am hoping one of their Francis descendents might have some photos and be willing to share scans. [Ella, Verg, and Addie had a brother, James Shadric Morris who lived in Choccolocco, as did Addie, and eventually ended up down in Florida. His wife was Gussie Blackmon.] I am also interested in scans of "original documents".

Thank you so much for any help you can provide. I really do appreciate it.

Samuel David Gross Brothers of Jacksonville SDG & family

beket1 — 2013-01-07 16:55:53Z

I have the great fortune to be transcribing a collection of family letters from the late 1800s. It is very slow work as I try to be as thorough as possible.

One letter is from my ancestor's cousin, Samuel David Gross Brother aka SDG Brothers, of Jacksonville, Alabama, where he was a lawyer, and for a while, mayor. I have lots of info on him--

Born 19 June 1858 died 25 January 1901 (although there are some discrepencies regarding the date of death), son of Dr Philip H Brothers and Jency Downing, grandson of Patton Brothers. He married Ella Wyly (I do NOT have additional info on her beyond the names of her parents), and they had three children: Frank P (b. Jan 1889), Ethel D (b. Aug 1894-- her middle name MAY have been Downing), & Ella W (b 23 Sept 1897 d 25 Aug 1900). I also know eventually there was a granddaughter named Eleanor who was living in the early 1970s.

I also have found various entries on Sam from biographical dictionaries and contemporary newspapers, even a line drawing of him from a newspaper.

But what I do not have are photos. If anyone has a photo of Sam, his family, anyone in his family (I do know of the photo of his parents at Ancestry.com), or even his grandfather, Patton Brothers (from whom I am descended), OR knows of a location of a photo, please let me know. (The online digital collection at the Anniston Library doesn't have one, but it's possible a photo exists in a book there or such. I currently to do not have access to the library but we are planning a trip to Anniston).

Thank you so much for any help you can provide. I really do appreciate it.

New Hope Cemetery, Ft. McLellan

rpcbob — 2013-01-07 16:23:18Z

I am seeking information about the old New Hope Cemetery which is located adjacent to the military cemetery at Ft. McLellan near Anniston in Calhoun County, AL. Findagrave and Internment.net have a partial listing but most of the graves are not identified. The old New Hope Baptist Church was probably abandoned at the time Ft. McLellan was established in 1917.

Re: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

Cecelia0722 — 2013-01-03 16:59:36Z

thank you so much for this information. I will check into it.

Re: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

Cecelia0722 — 2013-01-03 16:58:29Z

Thank you for your reply--- I am in no hurry for a picture so anytime would be fine. I am looking for the grave of Isaac M. Carr/Karr---- he has at least one brother buried there and I read somewhere that he was also buried there. If you would not mind next time you have an occasion to go there---- would you look to see if there is an Isaac M. Carr/Karr. It would be an old grave ---- he probably died around 1880's if he survived the civil war. Cannot find him anywhere after the war. Thank you so much.

Re: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

CEHinAL — 2013-01-02 05:33:32Z

I have approximately 50 pictures of graves at this cemetery. I don't get by there often, but I live within 15 miles. I'd be glad to help if you aren't needing it immediately.

Re: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

familyfinder2012 — 2013-01-01 21:00:50Z

The Alabama Room of the Calhoun County Library has cemetery survey books. You can e-mail them at: alroom@anniston.lib.al.us

SWORDS

JYKing — 2012-12-18 14:22:03Z

A Sword/Swords surname DNA project has been started and is in need of participants.
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I’ve been told there are living direct line male Swords surname descendants of John Swords of Pendleton Dist., SC still living in Anniston, AL. If you are one of these men, or know of one, please consider joining the project.

We finally have an opportunity to *prove or disprove* a genetic relationship between the John Swords of Pendleton Dist., SC, James Swords of early GA, and William Swords that moved to Indiana.

This would make a great Christmas present and now is a good time to purchase a kit with Family Tree DNA offering discounted prices until 31st December 2012.

Thanks

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Re: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

Cecelia0722 — 2012-12-14 02:13:29Z

this link took me to Findagrave.com and I have already searched that. : ) Thanks for your help.

Re: Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

LdyJax — 2012-12-10 16:37:37Z

Hi,

This is the web site I use. Hope it helps.

https://www.familysearch.org/learn/wiki/en/Calhoun_County,_A...

Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery

Cecelia0722 — 2012-12-10 02:11:50Z

Does anyone know where I can find a listing of people buried in the Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Ohatchee , Calhoun County AL ? I already have checked Findagrave.com but I'm looking for a complete list of all people buried there. If any one on this board should live very close to this cemetery and be willing to look for a grave for me. Let me know. Thanks for your help.

Re: 1910 Census geography

CliftonWilkinson — 2012-11-27 18:03:41Z

I have seen Wilkerson in some documents over the years so it is entirely possible, even Wilkenson.

My GGF Thomas Weldon Wilkinson was either a farmer or farm labor on several census.

Around 1910, he lived at RFD #3 Delta, Cleburne, Al near a Dick Meadows Dairy.

Re: 1910 Census geography

fcspatti — 2012-11-27 02:45:44Z

There are Wilkersons related to my Hughes and Clark lines in Talladega/Clay/Calhoun Co. Could the name have been misinterpreted?

Re: 1910 Census geography

CliftonWilkinson — 2012-11-26 02:35:37Z

So sorry for the delay in responding, George was the son of Tom and Demarius born in Calhoun County.

My grandfather Edward Lee Wilkinson, son of Malinda Taylor and Tom Wilkinson was born 1885 I'm pretty sure.

Thanks for looking.

Cliff

Re: William Jarrell (1840-1879);Ga>Al

williamfcraigjr — 2012-10-26 17:49:26Z

william and Caroline Ford jarrell

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: Wm Garrel*
Age in 1860: 22
Birth Year: abt 1838
Birthplace: Alabama*
Home in 1860: Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jacksonville
Household Members: Name Age
Wm Garrel 22 Alabama*
Caroline Garrel 18 georgia

At The Bottom of The page living next door to each other are William E. and Mary (matilda?) Ford Born south carolina and T.J. And Espa/Espey Jarrel Born Georgia and Virginia who could be the parrents of william Jarrell and Caroline Ford.

1860 United States Federal Census
Name: T J Jarrel
Age in 1860: 47
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Georgia (country)
Home in 1860: Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jacksonville
Household Members: Name Age
T J Jarrel 47
Epsa A Jarrel 42
Marthia T Jarrel 17
Susan M Jarrel 13
John Jarrel 10
Eliza Jarrel 8
Marinda Jarrel 5
George Jarrel 3
Aminda Jarrel 3

Name: Wm E Ford
Age in 1860: 52
Birth Year: abt 1808
Birthplace: South Carolina
Home in 1860: Ranges 8 and 9, Calhoun, Alabama
Gender: Male
Post Office: Jacksonville
Household Members: Name Age
Wm E Ford 52
Mary Ford 38
John Ford 17
Elizabeth Ford 15
Zack T Ford 13
Mary Ford 9
Joshua Ford 4
Solomon Ford 3
Elizabeth Young 27

Thomas And Espey Jarrell With A Son William 1850 Carroll County,georgia

1850 United States Federal Census
Name: Thos Jarrell
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1812
Birthplace: Georgia
Home in 1850: Division 11, Carroll, Georgia
Gender: Male
Family Number: 867
Household Members: Name Age
Thos Jarrell 38
Epsey Jarrell 31
Wm Jarrell 12 *************
Mary Jarrell 11
Martha Jarrell 8
Susan Jarrell 5
Jno Jarrell 2

1840 United States Federal Census
Name: Thomas J Jarrell
Home in 1840 (City, County, State): District 649, Carroll, Georgia
Free White Persons - Males - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Males - 20 thru 29: 1
Free White Persons - Females - Under 5: 1
Free White Persons - Females - 20 thru 29: 1
Persons Employed in Agriculture: 1
No. White Persons over 20 Who Cannot Read and Write: 1
Free White Persons - Under 20: 2
Free White Persons - 20 thru 49: 2
Total Free White Persons: 4
Total All Persons - Free White, Free Colored, Slaves: 4

Re: Leslie/Lesley's in Anniston

Wdoyle38 — 2012-10-25 22:05:02Z

Mary:
Try Evelyn Sizemore Leslie of Remlap, Alabama.
BD