De Kalb - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Lusk family from LeSeure Co., Minnesota and Alabama

goodygarner — 2013-05-27 16:33:04Z

I would appreciate any information you might have on the Lusk family of DeKalb Co., AL and especially Josiah "Joseph" Lusk. My mother was a Lusk.
Thanks much.
Marilyn Burnett Garner

Re: Two familys from DeKalb county

PhillipTigue — 2013-05-12 18:20:05Z

I might be able to she'd some light on the Tigue/Teague/Copelands. Let me know if you still need the information.

Phillip Tigue

Re: teague family

PhillipTigue — 2013-05-12 18:05:44Z

I, too, am looking for Thomas's parents! I am a descendent of his son, James Robert Teague (later Tigue), and I can piece that together for you if you need it.

Please let me know if you find out anything.

Phillip Tigue

Know anything about estate sales in DeKalb, AL?

LF6818 — 2013-05-10 01:27:40Z

Maybe a strange place to post, but can anyone advise me about hiring an estate sale planner and is there a business in or near Fort Payne? The family of Joseph W. and Jo Alice Dawson need to have an estate sale and prepare their home to put on the real estate market. I'm at a total loss as to how to proceed and thought some of you might have gone through this process and have some helpful ideas.

Obits for Ida Bell Francis Pannell and N. H. Pannell

ellgai — 2013-04-23 22:44:16Z

I don't have obits, but I do have personal information since the above were my grandparents. I have some secondary knowledge of the other persons shown.

Need Research Help in De Kalb County?

wwlsarandoph — 2013-04-10 16:41:35Z

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

Thank You
Linda S. Ayres

Ala. Genealogical Society Spring Seminar Apr 20 - fee correction

Chorton — 2013-03-30 15:26:37Z

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 19:15:05Z

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 $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

Alabama versus Charles Spring/s 1902

LF6818 — 2013-03-21 22:11:22Z

County Court, Circuit Court, DeKalb, AL.

State of Alabama vs. Chas Springs
Alabama, State of; DeKalb County
County Court -Circuit Court
Case #178
Grand Jury:
J. G. Green
W. L. Haralson
John Stephens
E. R. Smith
Allen DeWare
Bill Jones
Babe Stephens
Robt. Crump
Bob Stephens

Appearance Bond
$300.00
Charley Spring to appear at the next term of Court Apr. 21, 1902 in to answer a criminal prosecution for the offense of assault with a weapon. Approved this 29th day of March 1902.
W. J. Chitwood, Sheriff

Charge 1--Assault with a weapon
County Court Warrant of Arrest
State of AL DeKalb County
To any Sheriff of the State of Alabama-Greeting: You are hereby commanded to arrest Charley Springs and bring him before the Judge of the County Court of said county on Monday, the 21st day of Apr, 1902 to answer to the State of Alabama to a charge of assault with a weapon prefferd (sic) by (blank). Witness my hand, this 29th day of March 1902.

(signed) W. C. D. Cook, Judge of County Court

For the State summon- John Stephens, Allen DeWare, Bill Jones, Babe Stephens, Robt . Crump, E. R. Smith
W. C. D. Cook, Judge County Court
W. J. Chitwood, Sheriff

Affidavit
State of Alabama DeKalb County
April term 1902
Personally appeared before me, W. C. D. Cook, Judge of County Court, in and for said county: John Stephens who, being duly sworn says on oath, that Charley Springs within 12 months before making this affidavit in said county, did assault and beat E. R. Smith with a weapon to wit-a chair against the peace and dignity of the State of Alabama. W. C. D. Cook, Judge County Court.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29 day of March 1902.
Signed- John Stephens (his X mark)

I believe this John Stephens to be John Doc Stephens as his son John Babe is listed as Babe Stephens and his son William John had moved to Dade, GA. Robt. Stephens appears to be his g/son, s/o Doc Patterson Stephens.

Source: DeKalb, AL loose papers, Circuit/County Court, filed aphabetically by Alabama, State of or by case number.
Transcribed by Lana Floyd, Feb. 2013.

James Baker

xfoolone — 2013-03-14 14:52:48Z

Looking for the parents and siblings of James Baker b. 24 Aug 1808 in Alabama, d. 26 Feb 1862 in Lawerence Co. MO. Married Mercy Bell (b. 1813 in TN) 10 Aug 1838. They had 10 children: Elizabeth, Andrew, Lucenda, Mary Mahulda, John Thomas, Sarah Jane, James Christopher Satterwhite, David Josiah, and twins Kisiah Ann and William Lafayette. I located them in De Kalb Co. Alabama on the 1840 census with their first child but they are in TN by 1843. Possibly belongs to a Baker family that lived in Alabama then went to Rutherford/Bedford/Coffee County TN sometime in the 1830's and then back to Alabama again? Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Amber

Re: James Baker

xfoolone — 2013-03-14 13:24:38Z

Perhaps I should have been more specific. I am looking for information regarding the parents or siblings of James Baker. I have vital statistics, spouse, and descendants for the majority of James and Mercy's children on down. Although James states on the census that he was born in TN, all of his children have always stated that he was born in Alabama.

Re: James Baker

thomasker2 — 2013-03-14 13:04:24Z

I’m not related to any member of this family.

This is your problem -

Facts you should know about the early census records –

All census records [1790 – 1840] prior to the 1850 census ONLY listed the head of household; whether male or female.

NO specific age was stated for any family member
NO place of birth was stated – city, state, or country
NO city, town, or village is stated – only the county; however some census takers listed the township
NO street address was stated
NO marital status was stated – single, married, widowed, or divorced
NO family relationship was stated – brother, sister, cousin, son, daughter, wife, inlaw, etc…
NO occupation was stated
NO parental birthplaces are stated
NO race was stated [but assume “white”]

1850, 1860 & 1870 census records do not show family relationships, marital status or parental birthplaces.

Step children are not enumerated as “step” children
Adopted children are not enumerated as “adopted”
Grand children are not enumerated as “grand children”
Orphaned children were not enumerated as "orphan"

1850 is the 1st census that shows all family members

1880 is the 1st census that shows parental birthplaces and family relationships +++

What is the family's race????????????

DOB's + birthplaces are needed for all family members.

WHO did the 6 daughters marry????
Need their 1st & last names + DOB's + birthplaces.

NOTE -
- - Birth & Death records for Missouri began in 1910 - -

How do you know the family is in but they are in TN by 1843??? What is your source????????

1850 -
Name: James Baker
Age: 41
Birth Year: abt 1809
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1850: District 3, Coffee, Tennessee
Race: White
Gender: Male

James Baker 41, TN - farmer
Mercy Baker 36, TN [1814]
Elizabeth Baker 10, ALA
Andrew Baker 9, ALA
Lucinda Baker 7, TN
Mary Baker 5, TN
John Baker 3, TN
Sarah Baker 11m, TN

1880 -
Name: Merca Baker
Age: 67
Birth Year: abt 1813
Birthplace: Tennessee
Home in 1880: Precinct 2, Wise, Texas
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Mother
Marital Status: Widowed

J.T. Baker 33, TN [aka = John Thomas]
Mary A. Baker 31, MO
Ida Bell Baker 4, TX
Nora Baker 2, TX
Maud Baker 1, TX
Merca Baker 67, TN - widowed mother
Lucinda Baker 37, TN - sister

Re: Ancestor Swap Meet

rhyatt — 2013-03-11 05:11:26Z

Please check our website www.neags.com
Our society covers several counties in N.E. Alabama. After you look at the information on our website, if you have questions, email me at ancestorswapmeet@bellsouth.net.

Re: Ancestor Swap Meet

denesehenderson — 2013-03-08 04:27:17Z

What is the ancestor swap meet and what do you do. What cities are included in the this event.

Re: ISO info on Isaac Marion (IM) Elrod & his wife

angelarussellnichols — 2013-02-16 13:03:05Z

Oh my goodness! Thank you so, so much!
This is where the Native American starts coming in, and I was just running around in circles!

Re: ISO info on Isaac Marion (IM) Elrod & his wife

PaSain — 2013-02-16 03:26:31Z

1930 Adamsburg, DeKalb, AL
Isaac M Elrod 62 born Georgia widowed father born SC mother born TN
Lee Elrod 16 AL grandson
Vesta Elrod 08 AL grandson

1920 Moores Beat 20, DeKalb, AL
self George Alfred Elrod M 27y Alabama
wife Alma Elrod F 25y Alabama
son Lenord Elrod M 8y Alabama
son Lee Elrod M 6y Alabama
dau Lottie Elrod F 4y9m Alabama
son Clarence Elrod M 1y3m Alabama
fath Isac M Elrod M 49y Georgia

1910 Pine Grove, DeKalb, AL
self Isac M Elrod M 46y Georgia father SC mother GA
son George A Elrod M 17y Georgia mother born GA
dau Ethel L Elrod DAVIS F 15y Georgia - 04 Jan 1972 Ft Payne, DeKalb Co

1900 Dutton, Jackson, AL
head Isac M Elrad M 37 Georgia May 1863
son Anderson Elrad M 16 Georgia NOV 1884
daughter Calula Elrad F 13 Georgia Jan 1887
daughter Callie E Elrad F 11 Georgia Apr 1889
son George A Elrod M 8 Georgia May 1892
daughter Ethel L Elrod F 6 Georgia Dec 1894
James Elrod Feb 1880 GA
Lula Elrod Dec 1875 GA wife

groom's name: Isaac Elrod
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bride's name: Mary Fawler/Fowler
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marriage date: 25 Sep 1882
marriage place: Hall, Georgia
system origin: Georgia-EASy
source film number: 424632
reference number: 108
Citing this Record
"Georgia, Marriages, 1808-1967," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/

name: Isaac Marion Elrod
titles & terms (original):
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death date: 13 Jul 1954
death place: Fort Payne, Dekalb, Alabama
gender: Male
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age at death: 91y 1m 26d
estimated birth date: 1863
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father's name: Peter Woodie Elrod
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mother's name: Tinsey Woodie
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film number: 1908891
reference number: cn 15358
Citing this Record
"Alabama, Deaths, 1908-1974," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/p

name: Lulie E. Goss
titles & terms (original):
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death date: 04 Jan 1973
death place: Mentone, Dekalb, Alabama
gender: Female
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age at death: 83y
estimated birth date: 1890
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father's name: Isaac Elrod
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mother's name: Mary Jane Fowler

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1880 Wilsons, Hall Co GA
self William Fowler M 48 South Carolina, United States
wife Lei Fowler F 43 South Carolina, United States
daughter Louisa A. Fowler F 16 Georgia, United States
daughter Mary J. Fowler F 13 Georgia, United States
daughter Ella E. Fowler F 12 Georgia, United States
son Joseph Fowler M 8 Georgia, United States
son Thomas L. Fowler M 6 Georgia, United States
daughter Ida E. Fowler F 2 Georgia, United States married N W Mabry 25 Dec 1898

1900 Hall Co GA
head William Fowler M 66 South Carolina married 1854
wife Lis Fowler F 63 Georgia bore 9 children 6 living
son Thomas L Fowler M 26 Georgia married 27 May 1899
daughter-in-law Mattie A MABRY Fowler F 29 Georgia
grandson Dewey Fowler M 0 Georgia

name: Thomas Lafate Fowler
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death date: 28 Jan 1930
estimated death year: 1930
death place: Gainesville, Hall, Georgia, United States
gender: Male
race (original): White
race (standardized): White
death age: 56 years 7 months
estimated birth year: 1873
birth date: 29 May 1873
birthplace: Cherokee County
marital status: Married
spouse's name: Mattie Fowler
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father's name: William Fowler
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mother's name: Leevi Simpson
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digital folder number: 4122480
image number: 00441
certificate number: 30 1463
Citing this Record
"Georgia, Deaths, 1928-1930," index and images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/JNYQ-68T : accessed 16 Feb 2013), Thomas Lafate Fowler, 28 Jan 1930.

groom's name: William Fowler
groom's birth date:
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bride's name: Lue Simpson
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marriage date: 21 Dec 1854
marriage place: , Cherokee, Georgia
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indexing project (batch) number: M71247-1
system origin: Georgia-EASy
source film number: 325922
reference number:
Citing this Record
"Georgia, Marriages, 1808-1967," index, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/

same couple
groom's name: William A. Fowler
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bride's name: Sarah E. Simpson
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marriage date: 21 Dec 1854
marriage place: , Cherokee, Georgia
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system origin: Georgia-EASy
source film number: 325922
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Re: Hight Peek/Peak & Peek/Peak Family History

cluxton7 — 2013-02-16 02:45:21Z

Nancy Jane Peak had no children, but her sister Caroline Widner, had 4 children by William Monroe Evans, Mary born 1882, Ninnie born 1885, Caldonia or Zonia and Sarah. Caldonia Widner married Wesley Watts.

Where to find my gedcom

LF6818 — 2013-02-15 19:09:18Z

labeled as "Igou Connection" on rootsweb.com. I think ancestry.com has not put living persons online?

http://worldconnect.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op...

Ancestor Swap Meet

howard8268 — 2013-02-06 11:35:45Z

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.

Re: New data on James S. Brown, b. 1780 in VA

LF6818 — 2013-01-04 02:53:39Z

Glad to hear from some of Serena's descendants. I have some pictures of her sister, Kizzie, and some pictures of elderly siblings. I descend from William Erby (E. on the tombstone)--sometimes spelled Irby--William is one of Serena's brothers. I have been trying to follow the Kelly line and haven't really found much on them. Found nothing on Elizabeth Carpenter's line. There was an Elijah Kelly in Trenton, Dade County, GA which area adjoins DeKalb County, AL line as well as Hamilton Co., TN on the northern side. William and Serena's half-brother Edward Henry Brown lived in the adjoining county of Jackson for about 20 years, think he moved back into TN, Marshall County, where he lived til he died. A half brother, James Galston Brown (James G.) moved with his dad to DeKalb and lived out his life there as far as I know. A number of these men were ministers in the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and/or were mill wrights and operated saw mills, the timber industry as my mother liked to say. I have not updated with my most recent research, but my gedcom should be on ancestry.com up to James S. Brown. So far, I've not been able to verify "the family legend" which said he was 1/2 Cherokee Indian and 1/2 white. We have a Brown male descending from William Erby Brown/James S. Brown enrolled in the BROWN DNA SURNAME PROJECT (www.familytreedna.com) and so far looks mostly like Scotch and Irish back ground, closely allied with the Lynn? surname from the same general area. The DNA report did say that Native American history might not show up if it was a number of generations back or very weak in the overall blood types. Some of the Browns settled on land in the Sulphur Springs, AL Community where an ever flowing spring was located. It still supplies water to the town of Valley Head and brings in a good amount of money to the respective owners, don't remember yet which person they descended from but it was a one of the Brown families.

Re: New data on James S. Brown, b. 1780 in VA

lynrie69 — 2013-01-04 01:54:35Z

Thanks for posting this! Anna was my great, great grandmother. Serena Brown Probst was mother of my grandmother.

ISO info on Isaac Marion (IM) Elrod & his wife

angelarussellnichols — 2012-12-31 21:12:32Z

In the 1900 Census, Isaac Elrod or IM Elrod is listed as "widowed", living in the Dutton-Jackson Co. area. IM is buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in the Fischer community of DeKalb Co.

I am looking for ANY info on his wife, who died around 1899, possible name of Mary Jane. She was half native american, I believe.

Their children: Calula, Callie, Anderson, Ethel, George, Anderson.

Re: Needham Lee HARRIS

nonaleebryant — 2012-12-01 03:27:07Z

I am new to searching for Needham's family. My great-grandmother is his daughter, Ethelinda. Did you ever find a connection?? my tree is "nona lee bryant". Would share what I have...
Nona

Mollie Mae Spraggins Gant

Debra_Mauldin — 2012-11-07 17:59:39Z

Hi. I'm looking for the names of birth parents for Mollie Mae Spraggins (B: 1892, D: 1933) and her sister Jane (B:1888). They were both adopted by John Howard (B:1846 TN) and his wife Anna (B: 1836 TN.). They are shown on the 1900 U S Census living in DeKalb County, AL. There was also a brother but I don't have a name for him or any information on where he went when his sister's were adopted. I did receive a birth certificate for Mollie Mae Spraggins and it said that she was born in Slackland, Cherokee County, Alabama, but her parents were listed as unknown. Mollie was my great-grandmother. She married Columbus (Lum) Gant. Any information would be appreciated.
Debra

Re: Need help surveying cemeteries in DeKalb, AL

LF6818 — 2012-10-28 03:20:00Z

Thank you. I'll let the cemetery committee know. Also, we encorage posting of tombstone photos at findagrave.com, rootsweb.com, and ungenweb.org (in the tombstone project/archives).

Re: Need help surveying cemeteries in DeKalb, AL

familyfinder2012 — 2012-10-27 20:27:12Z

New Hope Cemetery (Lathamville) is currently known as Lathamville Baptist Church Cemetery.

Re: Need help surveying cemeteries in DeKalb, AL

leafamongmany — 2012-10-26 23:42:12Z

I've taken numerous photos of headstones in Dekalb County, I can give you permission to use my photos.

Re: Valley Head, Henagar, Fyffe & Ft Payne: DeKalb, AL

LF6818 — 2012-10-26 21:44:54Z

Thank you for your offer, but I believe we have already surveyed those cemeteries. A book is planned in the near future.

Re: Need help surveying cemeteries in DeKalb, AL

LF6818 — 2012-10-26 21:41:10Z

You're very welcome. Our genealogy society is planning to publish a book of cemetery surveys soon.

Re: Need help surveying cemeteries in DeKalb, AL

leafamongmany — 2012-10-26 15:33:40Z

I would like to thank you for taking New Harmony under your wing. I recently buried my sister there, and was asking questions of the cemetery committee member that was helping us. Seems that I knew more about the cemetery than he did. So looking forward to seeing more information. Oh my just looked at the date on your post........2004?

Re: Civil War Ancestors

AbundantDay — 2012-10-23 03:20:47Z

Someone noted that Albina Teresa Cunningham Holleman's grandmother was a Swann. No, it was her mother who was Rebecca Susan Swann. Rebecca was my gg grandmother.

Re: Civil War Ancestors

AbundantDay — 2012-10-23 03:18:36Z

William Kendrick Cunninghams birth 1822 Mecklenburg Co NC. My gg grandfather.

Re:Seeking Mary Glidewell.

AbundantDay — 2012-09-25 05:48:47Z

Dorothy,
Did you ever make contact with Mary Glidewell? I have left msgs for her but never had a response. I need info from her related to Wm K Cunningham, Rusk Co TX 1860. Thx! Helen.

Re: Civil War Ancestors

AbundantDay — 2012-09-25 04:53:39Z

This is a very old post and you may have found what you needed by
now. But I'm related to Albina Teresa Cunningham, who was married to
Clinton Marion Holleman. You can mail me at: AbundantDay@hotmail.com for info on this family.

Re: BURT

jlevand529 — 2012-09-04 17:02:51Z

I have no information on Marcus Sherrill (Shearl).
My Mothers name was: Minnie Darnelle Sherrill (Shearl)
She Married: Bert Brashier

Her father was: John Sherrill(Shearl)
Married: Martha Cannon

I am not sure but i think Marcus Shearl was a brother to John Shearl

Re: Frankford Woodson Cross

johncrosscjp — 2012-09-02 15:05:04Z

Hello, I'm not sure if I have anything to help you, but believe I am related. You can contact me at: johncrosscjp@aol.com

thanks!

Re: James Wright-Louisa Williamson

alabama1812 — 2012-08-21 03:12:54Z

My tree on ancestry.com is called DekalbLeaves. You could probably find it by doing a search in the family trees for a William Holleman Wright. He was Dyson's brother. I have a lot of info on William H Wright and some photos as well of his family. If you have an ancestry subscription the tree can be viewed. If not, I can send you some info via e mail.

Glenda

Re: James Wright-Louisa Williamson

kellygreendonovan — 2012-08-19 03:00:03Z

I am researching the Wright family through Dyson Wright, son of James and Louisa Mourning Williamson. Would be interested in any info you have on this family.

Wright/Jones of DeKalb County

kirgissfair1 — 2012-08-10 00:57:08Z

Looking for photos of Nora Palestine Jones, first wife of Albert Toliver Wright (father of 23 children). Nora had a twin, Cora Clemantine, who never married. Their father was (I believe) Samuel Barnett Jones who had sisters named Palestine and Clemantine. Nora is the mother of my grandfather, William Calvin Wright.

Thanks in advance for any help.

Theresa

Correction on place of marriage to McMinn Co., TN

LF6818 — 2012-08-02 18:26:18Z

I had James and his son Edward Henry mixed up. James S. Brown md (Helen) Anna Kelly on 16 Jan 1829 in McMinn County, TN (not Roane Co.). I am not sure those marriage records survived in the court system, but Anna herself filled out the pension application for benefits on her husband James S. Brown, War of 1812 so I believe this is correct information.

Re: Common ancestor: James S. Brown, b. 1780 (1780-1787 some records)

LF6818 — 2012-08-02 18:06:29Z

New information has been found that gives the first wife of James S. Brown as Elizabeth Carpenter (suspect they md about 1808, possibly in Blount Co., TN or in KY). She died sometime after the birth of Stephen Woodruff Brown, her youngest child b. in 1826. James md wife 2 (Helen) Anna Kelly/Kelley on 16 Jan 1829 in Roane Co., TN. Some of their children were born in McMinn Co., TN. Anna died in 1883 in DeKalb, AL. A copy of her widow's pension application can be found on this website. She applied through her husband's War of 1812 service and received a pension. This totally rules out her suggested date of death being 1878 in Cullman, AL. (Not our person).

Re: parents of Alice "Allie" E. Dean Rains

1_cherokee3 — 2012-07-30 23:55:10Z

my name is alan white. my grand father was erskin white. his father was peter white. of roswell georgia whitfield co. in 1911 my grand father [george white]was put up also for adoption. along with his brother and sister janie and brother sam russel. my cousins was the raynes [rains] and the cooks in dekalb co. alabama .like euclid ,russel claude raynes might be the same and spelled different. my grand mother. was mary alice clark .she was married to a james f cook .thank you alan white

Re: Heard - McKinney lineage

GreggDobbs — 2012-07-21 15:44:36Z

Issac Allen Heard b. Feb. 7, 1870 d. Dec. 22 1930,
Minnie B. (McKinney) Heard b. Jan 31, 1889 d. July 18, 1963. Both are buried in Lebanon Cemetery in DeKalb County, Alabama.
I am the son of there youngest child Peggy Jo (Heard) Dobbs.

Re: 1940 Census

LF6818 — 2012-07-19 13:01:22Z

https://familysearch.org/1940census/

Re: 1940 Census

LF6818 — 2012-07-19 12:58:29Z

The link that was given is a restricted website so couldn't use the link. My Stephens and Dodd lines were in DeKalb, AL on that census.

Re: 1940 Census

LF6818 — 2012-07-19 12:49:21Z

The Alabama 1940 census is available free on familysearch.org but think I had to do a google search to find the pages.

Re: Heard - McKinney lineage

LF6818 — 2012-07-19 12:41:21Z

Do you have birth/death dates/burial location on Minnie and Alan Heard? I noted that Minnie died in 1963 but would like more detail. I am assuming one of the Heard sons was your father?

New data on James S. Brown, b. 1780 in VA

LF6818 — 2012-07-19 12:36:06Z

My cousin, Roxanne, has located Helen Anna Kelly Brown's widow's pension application on James S. Brown's service in the War of 1812 (at ancestry.com?). This form gives name of James' first wife as Elizabeth Carpenter, his current widow as Anna Brown. They married Jan 16, 1829 in McMinn, TN. Anna died Mar 5, 1883, her residence was given as DeKalb Co., AL but she had a Smith, Dade, GA address. This is info I have been researching for about 40 years so was thrilled to get this record.

Re: Heard - McKinney lineage

GreggDobbs — 2012-07-09 01:22:59Z

Minnie McKinney Heard or as I called her Grandmomma Died in Collinsville Alabama and is buried with her husband in Lebanon Alabama (DeKalb County).

Re: O'Shields Family - Dekalb Co., Al.

kymoshields — 2012-07-07 19:12:03Z

Hi. I'm quite new with this. I'm not at home right now, but I do have ancestry listing of husband, wives, kids, grandkids, etc. Arthur is a grandfather (not sure how many greats he'd be to me). My Aunt Jo is in Ft Payne. I need to get down there and record what all she knows about the family before anything happens to her. She is my only link that could tell me anything. I could email you the family tree info I have. Don't know if it would contain what you're looking for. I did get started on getting that info on this site, but things started getting a bit crazy. It was spreading out so that I couldn't get it right. We had a LOT of John's through out and I think I may have gotten the kids mixed with the wrong parents. LOL